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#40: Learning How To Screw Up & Fix It

In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk about how they've learned to deal with mistakes while woodworking or welding and keep the project moving forward. We all make mistakes, it's how we deal with them that defines us. 

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#37: Special Guest Mike Montgomery of Modern Builds

In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk with special guest Mike Montgomery from the Modern Builds YouTube channel. Mike produces DIY projects based around modern design principles and is also one third of the Modern Maker Podcast. Enjoy!

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#36: Special Guest Grant Batson, Pipe Maker & Luthier

In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk with special guest Grant Batson, a craftsman of many talents, including luthiery, high grade tobacco pipe making, and more. We talk to Grant about running his own business and building a personal brand.

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#34: Special Guest Glen Scott of DIY Creators

In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack are joined by guest Glen Scott of the DIY Creators YouTube channel. We talk about how he got started woodworking, how he built his YouTube channel, his least favorite projects, and more.

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#28: Imagining Our Dream Shops

In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk about what their dream shops, both woodworking and metalworking, would look like. Spoiler alert: Johnny would drive his Porsche from the bandsaw to table saw. This was a fun one, let's get started!

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#27: Finding Your Own Design Style

In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talking about finding their own design style in woodworking and making. A lot of design is derivative, but being able to break out of the mold and form your own style is one of the most rewarding aspects of creating.

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#26: Woodworking Finishing 101

In this episode, we're talking about the ins and outs of finishing in woodworking. We chat about our favorite finishes, including Boiled Linseed Oil and more. Let's get started!

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#25: Woodworking with Wild Wood Figure

In this week's episode, we have guest Robin Lewis on all the way from Australia to chat about dealing with wood figure when woodworking. Figure can mean tons of tearout and other issues if you don't pay attention, and talk about tips to avoid these pitfalls.

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#23: What's Your Purpose In Making?

In this week's episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk about what we feel our purpose is when making. To learn, to teach, and more, this is a fun one!

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#22: Choosing Your Next Woodworking Projects

In this week's episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk about how they pick their next woodworking projects, and some recommendations on how beginners can pick a project that pushes their skills but is still fun. Enjoy!

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#20: The Center of Our Workshops

In this episode, we chat about what we consider the center of our workshop. The workbench, table saw, welding table, or maybe something else? I'm sure we'll all have different answers, so this should be a fun one! 

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