This week has been a bit crazy with Thanksgiving and everything going on in our shops. We decided this week was a good week to talk about all of the randomness and what we are up to. Come join us!

Laser engraving and cutting is a great way to produce work and get a secondary set of hands in the shop. This week we talk about getting into the laser game and break down the information you need to know if you are looking at purchasing a laser machine.

As makers we try our best to do everything we can to be self reliant. Whether it be fixing something in a house, designing our own items, or doing our own electrical, we try to be self-reliant. In this episode we talk about what we do to be self-reliant as well as when we know to outsource.

We all have dreams and goals for our brands. In this weeks episode, we talk about what we are up to for our brands, our immediate goals, and what we want to achieve long term.

Have you ever bought a tool that needed a little TLC? In this weeks episode, Stephen and guest host Martina talk about tool restoration and repair.

Tradeshows and conferences are a great way to check out products, meet company representatives, and learn about products first hand. This week we talk about the SGIA Expo that Trevor attended and the Klingspore event that Stephen is attending. If there are tradeshows or conferences in your area for making related topics, we highly encourage attending.

Whether it be school, work, illness, or spending time with the family, it can often be a struggle to get into the shop and make something. This week we talk about what we do to try and keep making and putting out content.

Our good friend Bill and Trevor have both been using laser engraving and cutting machines for a few years. In this episode we cover some basic information about laser machines, what to look for, and some tips on what we like.

In this episode we had the pleasure of talking with Martina from Knotty by Nature Woodworking. We talked with her about what it’s like to be a female maker and the challenges she encounters on her journey.

A logo is the first key identifier for your brand and creating one can be a difficult process. In this episode, we talk about how we created our logos, the steps we took, and give advice to help others be able to create their own logos.