The Art of Craftsmanship

By The Makery Network

What's The Art of Craftsmanship about?

Brothers Dustin and Devon O'Hara discuss all things "Maker" and how to start your next, first project. Lots of shop talk, tips and behind the scenes stuff from their YouTube channel.

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The Art of Craftsmanship episodes:

05.24.2024
Inheriting Farms & Borrowing Axes
The guys talk a bit about the beginning of "Walden", the second book of the EDC Book club, and how and why its little bit of a slog to get through the first chapter. They also talk about the upcoming...
05.17.2024
The Return of P&L Smithed
The guys are joined again by Pricilla and Luke Smith, co creators of the ever encouraging, inspiring, and influencing IG page P&LSmithed.; They talk about why we are makers, what a maker is, and what the goal of creating May...
05.10.2024
Poet of Pixels & Day Trips
The guys are back from their weekend of day trips and they talk about the new DJI Osmo camera and how much they liked it. Thay also talk about the new videos that they are making, May for Makers, and...
05.03.2024
Blessed With Hard Work & New Gear
The brothers are talking about the new camera they got for the channel and the types of videos that they plan to make with it. They also talk about the Viking Axe video, and their new "One Hour Build" video...
04.19.2024
Eat Your Fill & The Viking Challenge
The guys talk about the excitement of being the "middle" at a dinner party, discuss the option of hosting an event this summer, go over the cinematic scene that they just filmed which will be in the Viking Axe video,...
04.12.2024
Hospitals & Tree Houses
Devon is back, and the brothers talk about why he was out for an additional week. They also go over the new tree house that Devon is building and the fun elements that it has that we would have loved...
04.05.2024
11 Stitches & The Key Bridge
Dustin is flying solo this week while devon takes an additional week off. He talks his recent trip to Vermont, and the "exciting" incident that happened while there to top off the trip. He also talks a bit about the...
03.17.2024
4 O'Hara Brothers St. Patrick's Day Special
The gents share the mics this week with their brothers for the annual 4 Brothers St. Patrick's Day Special. They talk about some interesting Irish facts, some crazy Irish stories, rate their favorite red headed actresses, and finish with an...
03.08.2024
You're Not That Great & The AOC Outpost
The guys talk about the YouTube knife Maker Challenge, Viking edition, the AOC Outpost Etsy sight, where the AOC family will be posting things AOC related for sale, and finish on some controversies that have been on Devon's mind. ...
03.01.2024
EDC Devolution
The Gents discuss Workbench Con, the EDC Viking knives Dustin has been making, and then finish the episode with a full review of their first book of the EDC Book Club, Devolution by Max Brooks EDC Book club: Book...
02.23.2024
The Return of Adrienne Vita: Hickory Homestead Creations
The Guys are joined by returning guest from exactly two years ago, Adrienne Vita. She joins the conversation with some fun reminising of past event such as Maker Camp, and Friends on the Farm. They also talk about Adrienne's trials...
02.16.2024
Cheapness is Not a Sense & TV Shows
The fellas talk about great TV shows, interesting movies, and paint ball adventures. Next week they will have Adrian from Hickory Homestead Creations on as a guest, and the following week will be the full review of the first book...
02.09.2024
Cringey Poetry & Good Videos
The guys talk about the poetry of knowing how things work, Jimmy Diresta's video on shop tips he learned from his dad, and the new Axe handle hunting video and Dustin's tips to finding a good big box hardware store...
02.02.2024
Intense Relationships & Creative Spaces
The fellas discuss their thoughts about the relationships that we as makers have with other makers in the social media maker community, they flesh out a few new video ideas for the YouTube channel, Dustin talks about his newly reorganized...
01.26.2024
Matt Harris: Master Blacksmith and Artist of Matthew Harris Studio
The guys are joined this week by Matthew Harris. They talk about his journey as a young black smith apprentice, working as a designer in high- end hardware, starting his own blacksmith shop, and the people along the way that...
01.19.2024
Dirt, Grime, Patina, & Axe Vids
The guys talk about Japanese cultural aesthetic, the state of attention spans in the content world, reels and shorts, and some of their upcoming axe videos. EDC Book club: Book #1 Devolution by Max Brooks Check out...
01.13.2024
Gruesome Goo & Censorship
The brother talk about censorships with the current state of affairs on IG, how AI might actually take over the (art) world, and how tips and tricks, and learning from someone directly can really help you as a maker. ...
01.05.2024
High Fidelity & A Christmas Series of Unfortunate Events
The Guys are back in 2024 and its a good time for a debacle story. Devon and Dustin talk about their holidays, Dustin weaves a tale of unfortunate events, and they brag about and how awesome it is to be...
12.22.2023
Christmas & Shots of Brown Liquor
The brothers air out some of their grievances, test each others Christmas knowledge with two sets of trivia, and give you a group of last minute gifts to get for the maker in your life EDC Book club: Book...
12.15.2023
It's Passion that Persuades
The guys talk about being passionate in videos, the new E bike that they will be reviewing on the next video, and the rise of the Handle Wood Spatula. EDC Book club: Book #1 Devolution by Max Brooks ...
12.08.2023
Pull your Breeches On & 1/2 of Devolution
The Gents discuss their shorts and reels they've posted, pulled from their recent YT video, the forging Dustin has been working on in the Sadie Smithy, and conclude the podcast with an IG Live EDC Book club 1st half recap...
12.02.2023
History Became Legend & Forged Cutlery
The Brothers talk about their newest video, published to YouTube on 12/1, about the forged cutlery set of a fork, spoon, knife. Each item was forged out of an old tool, pulled out of the scrap bin, and given a...
11.23.2023
There's No Way Out...of the Pub
The Guys talk about the first book of the new EDC Bookclub, and then they discuss Devon's plan for turning one of the sheds on his property into a speakeasy type Irish neighborhood pub. EDC Book club: Book...
11.18.2023
Are You a Part of the New Club!?!?
The gents brainstorm ideas about a new book club that they think would be interesting to start with the listeners. If you have an Idea for a title for the book club, or a book to suggest, make a post...
11.10.2023
Live from the Crafty Studio with Scott Weiner: The Crafty Weiner
The Brothers visit Scott Weiner in his paper mill that he's turning into a Maker/content creator space, starting with The Crafty Studio. This is the podcast studio that the guys record from this week, and talk to Scott about his...
10.27.2023
Midnight Dreary & A Halloween Episode
The ghouls hang out and tell some "scary" shop stories involving blood and gore, and also potentially paranormal activities that have happened to them throughout their lives on this "official" Halloween episode of the AOC Podcast. Check out The...
10.20.2023
They Can't Middle & The Bro Drop Trailer
The guys get deep into their idea about creating a custom trailer for traveling to maker events and how they might add some interesting customizations. They also talk about their recent video reviewing the LaserPecker 3 and their next video,...
10.13.2023
A New Baby & An Epic Maker Camp
Devon's back as a new father for the second time, and Dustin is back from Maker Camp for the third time. The guys talk about the new addition to the O'Hara boys line of greatness, and Dustin's experience as a...
10.05.2023
Patrick Reynolds: The Preeminent Maker Enabler
The guys are joined this week by Patrick Reynolds. They talk about his history with East Durham, Jimmy Diresta's House, One world Trade Center, and New York City. They also get deep into Maker Camp and what it takes to...
09.29.2023
Mark Adams: Everyone's Favorite Portrait Photographer
The brothers are joined this week by Mark Adams. They talk about his life in photography, what got him into portraits of makers, and how he got in the door as the designated portrait photographer of The Maker Camp. They...
09.15.2023
Idea Seeds and Overrated Games
The fellas talk about how the best ideas are formulated, some of the things Dustin has been making for the renaissance festival and, then they play a few games to have bit of fun on this late night podcast. ...
09.08.2023
Daniel Donnelly: Donnelly Brothers Metal Works
The brothers are joined this week by Daniel Donnelly of @donnellybrothersmetalworks. They have an awesome conversation about the finale of his year long journey of spitting wood every day and posting an IG reel of it. They also back track...
09.01.2023
Jurassic Park Spoiler Alert
The guys discuss modern art, and what art IS over the years. They also talk about the re-release of Jurassic Park, and why its such a well built movie, that has become Devon's favorite of all time. They also deal...
08.26.2023
Interruptions & The Big Water
The brothers discuss the ways of modern day technology and cell phones, the Wranglerstar Rolling Stone article, and their recent vacations to the beaches and the rivers Check out The Art of Craftsmanship on YouTube, Instagram, and Patreon...
08.11.2023
Mountains, Beach, & Bay
The guys talk about their recent Gov Cup race results, and upcoming trips, the new laser in the shop, and Dustin's railroad spike ladle, forged to finish and made into a IG reel and YT short. Check out The...
08.04.2023
Abba, Sailing, & Laser Beams
The gents talk about their recent camping vacation, this upcoming weekend's sailboat race adventure, The Governors Cup, that Dustin will be sailing in, and their new laser engraver, the Laser Pecker 3. Check out The Art of Craftsmanship on...
07.21.2023
Project 22: Chad Kimmel and Denis Tyrell
The brothers are joined this week by Chad Kimmel from @summitandseasmithing, and Denis Tryell from @tyrellknifeworks. Chad and Denis collaborated to build a pair of beautiful cullinary knves with some very special materials, that will be raffled off to raise...
07.14.2023
Ryan Coakley: Ryan Chadbourne Knife Works
The brothers are joined this week by Ryan Coakley of Ryan Chadbourne Knife Works. They talk about finding inspiration to keep making, their mutual experiences at Blade Show this year, and vintage mill wheel bearing canvas micarta that may or...
07.07.2023
Here's a Few Things America Got Right...
The gents discuss their opinions on leaving a makers mark on something that you didn't "make", the idea of "shit in-shit out", and the final touches that they put on the Blade Show experience video. Check out The Art...
06.30.2023
Chris Cash: Mt Phillip Metal Works
The brothers are joined this week by the always imitated, but never replicated Chris Cash of Mt. Phillip Metal Works. They talk about what excites him about working in the business of old tools and the even older world of...
06.16.2023
Baseball & Summer Vacation
The guys talk about what they've been up to now that Dustin is on summer vacation, including attending the Orioles baseball game. They also drop a few hints on something new that they will be doing in the videos soon,...
06.09.2023
4 Burgers & the Blade Show Recap
The guys are back from Blade Show and they have a lot to talk about. They recap the trip, from the drive down, to meeting a load of great people, enjoying the show, and hanging out in the pit. They...
06.02.2023
On The Road to Blade Show Atlanta
The brothers record from their mobile AOC studio, Dustin's car, on their way to Blade Show, in Atlanta, GA. They talk about what they are excited about going to Blade for the first time, who they are hoping to see,...
05.26.2023
The ANCRBRCT & The E-Bike Adventure
The guys are joined this week by their brother Drew, and good friend Guy, to relay the story of their E-Bike adventure, known as the Annual NCR Bike ride and Camping Trip, or more fondly, the ANCRBRCT (pronounced Anker Breckt),...
05.19.2023
@PLSmithed: Maker Power Couple Luke and Priscilla Smith
The guys are joined this week by Priscilla and Luke Smith, founders of May for Makers, And They Make, and humble contributors to The Catskill Mountain Maker Camp. They talk about the May For Makers challenge, and how it has...
05.12.2023
Denis Tyrell & The Chopper Challenge Winners Announcement
The brothers are joined by Denis Tyrell, organizer and co-competitor in the YouTube Knife maker challenges. They talk about blade show, what they've all been up to in their shops, and announce the winners in several categories of the current...
04.28.2023
A Revelation & The Future
The guys discuss a revelation and new development in Devon's life, talk about originality in the shop and what that means for us as makers, and give the listeners an update on whats happeneing in the progress and voting of...
04.21.2023
Pockets, Red Heads & The Chopper Challenge Deadline
The fellas talk about the intensity of the final week of the chopper challenge, the fun time they had filming and editing the cinematic opening to the chopper challenge, and how the final push is going to make this one...
04.14.2023
Always Eat Homemade Sweets...Again
The guys talk about their busy weeks, vacation, the YouTube algorithm, and how that Chopper Challenge gunstock war club is coming along. Check out The Art of Craftsmanship on YouTube, Instagram, and Patreon here... youtube.com/theartofcraftsmanship ...
03.31.2023
We're Not Who We Think We Are
The gents talk about their perception into what type of people they are and what the world perceives them as, and all the busy, and fun things tat are going on in their lives. They also talk about the Gun...

What's The Art of Craftsmanship about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Art of Craftsmanship episodes:

Inheriting Farms & Borrowing Axes

The Return of P&L Smithed

Poet of Pixels & Day Trips

Blessed With Hard Work & New Gear

Eat Your Fill & The Viking Challenge

Hospitals & Tree Houses

11 Stitches & The Key Bridge

4 O'Hara Brothers St. Patrick's Day Special

You're Not That Great & The AOC Outpost

EDC Devolution

The Return of Adrienne Vita: Hickory Homestead Creations

Cheapness is Not a Sense & TV Shows

Cringey Poetry & Good Videos

Intense Relationships & Creative Spaces

Matt Harris: Master Blacksmith and Artist of Matthew Harris Studio

Dirt, Grime, Patina, & Axe Vids

Gruesome Goo & Censorship

High Fidelity & A Christmas Series of Unfortunate Events

Christmas & Shots of Brown Liquor

It's Passion that Persuades

Pull your Breeches On & 1/2 of Devolution

History Became Legend & Forged Cutlery

There's No Way Out...of the Pub

Are You a Part of the New Club!?!?

Live from the Crafty Studio with Scott Weiner: The Crafty Weiner

Midnight Dreary & A Halloween Episode

They Can't Middle & The Bro Drop Trailer

A New Baby & An Epic Maker Camp

Patrick Reynolds: The Preeminent Maker Enabler

Mark Adams: Everyone's Favorite Portrait Photographer

Idea Seeds and Overrated Games

Daniel Donnelly: Donnelly Brothers Metal Works

Jurassic Park Spoiler Alert

Interruptions & The Big Water

Mountains, Beach, & Bay

Abba, Sailing, & Laser Beams

Project 22: Chad Kimmel and Denis Tyrell

Ryan Coakley: Ryan Chadbourne Knife Works

Here's a Few Things America Got Right...

Chris Cash: Mt Phillip Metal Works

Baseball & Summer Vacation

4 Burgers & the Blade Show Recap

On The Road to Blade Show Atlanta

The ANCRBRCT & The E-Bike Adventure

@PLSmithed: Maker Power Couple Luke and Priscilla Smith

Denis Tyrell & The Chopper Challenge Winners Announcement

A Revelation & The Future

Pockets, Red Heads & The Chopper Challenge Deadline

Always Eat Homemade Sweets...Again

We're Not Who We Think We Are