• Pizza Toppings Debate: The hosts discuss their favorite pizza toppings and styles, including Chicago deep dish, tavern-style thin crust, and unique combinations like Hawaiian with jalapeños. Ross shares his spicy buffalo sauce drizzle preference, while Jess favors Italian sausage, mushrooms, and black olives.

• Woodworking Projects: Ross delivers a custom tub table but faces challenges with epoxy and stain compatibility. He also prepares samples for a potential Shoshigibon table project. Jess works on an entertainment center and a Nike-themed facade for a women’s basketball event, while Colton tears down his paint booth and plans a move.

• Shop Organization: The hosts emphasize the importance of deep-cleaning workshops. Ross shares his satisfaction after tidying his shop, and Colton tackles rat infestations while reorganizing his space. Jess highlights the chaos of disorganization and the value of labeled storage.

• Wood of the Week – Birch: Jess explains birch’s versatility, sustainability, and prevalence in plywood and cabinetry. The hosts discuss its cultural significance in Russia and Native American canoe-building, along with its tonal qualities for musical instruments.

• Whiskey Segment Transition: Colton announces a hiatus from drinking until his business, Colt Crit, becomes profitable. Ross provides a whiskey education tip, clarifying calorie and carb content in spirits, and debunks gluten-free vodka marketing myths.

• Nuggets of Wisdom:

  • Jess recommends Diablo’s specialized HardyBacker blade for cutting cement board efficiently.

  • Colton shares a track saw measuring hack using the saw’s backside for precision.

  • Ross reveals a denatured alcohol trick to eliminate bubbles and level epoxy finishes.

• Upcoming Topics: Colton teases a future episode on budget-friendly shop builds, and Jess plans “what if” scenarios for discussion in the next session.

Episode 96: Guns, Rosewood, and Game-Changing Announcements

• Reuben Wars – The crew dives deep into the art of sandwich-making, debating the perfect Reuben. From marble rye to Swiss cheese and the great Thousand Island vs. spicy mustard showdown, no detail is left untouched.

• Colton Goes Full-Time – An unexpected job shake-up pushes Colton back into running Colt Crit full-time. He breaks down the challenges, the opportunities, and what’s next for his woodworking business.

• The Power of Routers – A look at how routers revolutionized woodworking, from their massive early versions to modern CNC precision. Are they the most versatile tool in the shop? The debate is on.

• Dessert Detour – Cheesecake, wedding pie, and why some people can’t be trusted around a full dessert. A conversation that starts with woodworking takes an unexpected but delicious turn.

• Pricing and Business Strategy – How to set prices that reflect your work’s value, the pros and cons of selling on Etsy, and why too many makers undercharge for their craft.

Follow, rate, and share if you’re into woodworking, small business, and good food with a side of chaos.

• Prime Rib Showdown – The crew debates the best way to cook prime rib, with sides ranging from classic baked potatoes to balsamic Brussels sprouts. Someone suggests shredding prime rib for grilled cheese, which might be either a stroke of genius or a crime against steak.
• Woodshop Drama – Colton spills the details on a co-worker quitting mid-write-up. It’s the kind of workplace drama that makes sanding wood seem like a peaceful escape.
• The Table Repair That Should Have Been Left Alone – A massive pine table, previously "fixed" in a way that defies both logic and physics, lands in the shop. The guys brainstorm how to repair it properly without making things worse.
• Lasers, Epoxy, and Fire – Rick considers buying a high-tech laser for restoration work, which naturally leads to wild excitement. Meanwhile, Ross attempts an ambitious charred-wood epoxy table, only to set the whole thing on fire in the process.
• Cabinetry Challenges and the Nightmare Wine Fridge – Jess takes on a high-end condo project, installing slat walls, hidden panels, and a wine fridge that costs more than a used truck. The fridge turns out to be the most complicated appliance install of all time.
• The Great Guitar Distressing Debate – The crew debates whether pre-distressed guitars are a work of art or just a way to fake a history of gigs. Colton relives the horror of being forced to beat up a furniture piece to make it look "authentic."
• Restoring Old Tools and Waxing Philosophical – The guys discuss the best way to restore old tools, whether paste wax is worth the hassle, and how much time they’ve all spent cleaning up decades of rust.

A perfect episode for woodworking fanatics, food lovers, and anyone who enjoys a little chaos in the shop. Tune in for shop talk, food fights, and at least one accidental fire.

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