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#19: Let's Talk Woodworking Workbenches

In this episode, we talk woodworking workbenches! From Roubo to Nicholson and everywhere in between, we get into the nitty gritty of what we want and don't want in a workbench. 

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#16: Making Your Woodworking Hobby Profitable

In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk about how you can make your woodworking hobby profitable and still have fun! We go into batching out projects, finding custom work, and more.

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#14 : Woodworking Joinery 101

In this episode, we chat about woodworking joinery and the various options you have for making strong, lasting joints. From dovetails to pocket holes, we talk about them all. Enjoy! 

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#11: Our Goals for 2017 & What We Learned in 2016

In Episode 11, we talk about our goals for 2017 and what we learned in our woodworking and making skills in 2016. 2016 was a big year for all of us, and it's exciting to look back and see how far we've come.

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#10: Two Questions for Each Co-Host

In this episode, we have two questions for each of our co-hosts. The questions are a surprise, so we don't know what we're going to be asked! It made for some fun conversation, to say the least. 

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#9: Special Guest Chris Salomone of Foureyes Furniture

In this episode, we have our first guest on the Crafted Podcast, Chris Salomone from Foureyes Furniture. Chris is an amazing woodworker and storyteller, and has grown his YouTube channel incredibly rapidly. Stay tuned to learn about his design process, finishing, and more.

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#8: Striving for perfection in your woodworking

This week, Johnny, James, and Zack discuss striving for perfection in their woodworking and metalworking. We talk about when a piece is perfect enough, and why perfection isn't all it's cracked up to be.

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#7: What Gets Us Excited In The Workshop?

In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk about what keeps them coming back to their workshop endeavors. New tools, new techniques, and more things that keep us moving forward in our making. Enjoy! 

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#6: $1,000 to Upgrade a Woodworking/Metalworking Shop

In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack build on Episode 5's topic of building a woodworking/metalworking shop. The Crafted crew discusses how they'd spend another $1,000 to upgrade the shop from the previous episode. Zack buys a welding setup, Johnny buys a jointer and planer, and James buys some extra fancy hand tools. Enjoy!

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#5: $1,000 to Outfit a Woodworking Shop

In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk about their picks for starting a new woodworking shop with a budget of $1,000. Three very different lists, but all are valid options. Enjoy! 

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#3: Finding Inspiration For Our Woodworking

In Episode #3, Johnny, James and Zack talk about where they find inspiration for their woodworking and metalworking. From Google Images to old magazines, inspiration is everywhere.

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#2: Incorporating Metal & Welding Into Your Woodworking

In Episode #2, Johnny, James and Zack talk about their recommendations for incorporating metal and welding into your woodworking projects. They talk about using brass and aluminum, black pipe, and inexpensive welding options.

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