Maker Vision Podcast

Maker Vision Podcast

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Maker Vision Podcast episodes

  • MVP 010 - Spending Money to Make Money
    Anyone that has tried to sell the items they make has tried to get their name out in the world to get business. In this episode we talk about how we spend our money to make money long term and the steps we’ve taken to do that. If you want to earn money with your hobby, sometimes giving items away is the best way to start.
    57 min
  • MVP 009 - 3D Printing with Bob Clagett
    In the last few years, 3D printing has become more popular and more accessible. In this episode we had the opportunity to talk with Bob Clagett from I Like To Make Stuff and get his take on 3D printing and how to get into it.
    1 hr 1 min
  • MVP 008 - Hunting for Used Tools and Materials
    When we first started out, we tried to find tools and materials as inexpensively as possible. With Craigslist, Facebook, and other platforms, this is becoming easier to do. In this episode we will talk about our experiences with buying used tools, how we go about it, and give some general tips to help you along the way.
    1 hr 4 min
  • MVP 007 - Best File Types for Your Images
    What we are watching outside of the making world?
    Bill: House – A Japanese horror comedy on Amazon Prime
    Stephen: Psych - Detective Comedy re-runs on Amazon Prime
    Trevor: The Zookeeper’s Wife – A drama about the Warsaw Zoo during WWII
    Who is Bill and how he became a maker?
    Former design professor
    Former game and film design
    Currently the Co-Owner/Designer for Pinpoint Creative Studio specializing in laser signs and engravings
    What is a Raster file?
    What’s the basis behind it?
    Check out Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Seurat (It’s the best example of a raster IRL)
    8 bit, 16 bit, and 24 bit pixels
    Why your images get pixelated when you zoom in?
    What is a Vector file?
    The basis of vector file is a simple math principle of line determined by a point and direction
    Vector files are series of lines overlaid to form a picture
    Why you need a Vector file to properly create 3D designs with lasers and a CNC or when ordering a branding iron?
    File Types for Raster and Vector
    Raster
    JPG, GIF, PNG, PS, TIFF, BMP
    Vector
    AI, EPS, SVG, PDF, CDR
    What software creates which file type?
    Raster
    Adobe Photoshop ™
    Lightroom ™
    GIMP ™ (Maker’s favorite price of FREE)
    Vector
    Adobe Illustrator ™
    CorelDraw ™
    Inkscape ™ (Maker’s favorite price of FREE)
    General Tips and Suggestions
    Don’t Violate Copyright or Trademark Logos (It’s just bad karma)
    Always request a Vector file of your logo/ promotional materials when having a designer create things for you
    Ask ahead of time when ordering stickers, a stamp, or branding iron what file type is needed by the maker
    Make friends with designers (They will make your life easier)
    Best applications for Raster and Vector
    Die-Cut Stickers – Vector File
    Branding Iron – Vector File
    Laser Cutting – Vector File
    Photos – Raster File
    Laser Engraving - Raster or Vector File depending on the level of sophistication
    Business Cards – Raster or Vector File depending on the level of sophistication
    1 hr 5 min
  • MVP 006 - 3D CAD Design with Chris Salomone
    Who is Chris Salomone?
    When he got into making
    How he became the un-official spokesman for SketchUp
    What is CAD and why is it important to us as makers?
    Our Levels of Experience
    Chris is a semi-professional CAD user using his knowledge to design his projects and consult with other makers who need design help
    Trevor is a professional CAD user and designer in his daytime job and uses these skills for his laser work
    Stephen is considered a complete novice and hasn’t touched CAD software since 2005
    What CAD softwares are available to the maker community?
    SketchUp - Easy to draw and model any idea you can come up with, simple learning curve, web-based, relatively simplistic features, and FREE
    Fusion 360 - Designed to be directly imported to a CNC/Laser, steep learning curve, advanced features, and free (with a few caveats)
    Professional Level Software - Not recommended for the average maker
    Catia - Commonly used in industrial manufacturing for aerospace, automotive, and
    SolidWorks - Used by consultant/engineers for building design, MEP integration, and product modeling
    Inventor
    On Shape
    Creo
    SolidEdge
    NX
    Costs of SketchUp and Fusion 360
    SketchUp
    Free for non-commercial use and is web-based for ease of access
    Professional/commercial use is a one-time fee of $695
    Fusion 360
    Free download for a trial period
    Monthly plan for $40, one year $310, or two years for $620
    Ease of use from the makers perspective
    Chris is SketchUp all the way with simple intuitive use
    Trevor is Fusion 360 all the way, he says SketchUp was was lacking features he was used to having
    How to learn each software
    Youtube - A variety of content creators provide tutorials
    SolidProfessor.com - Provides walk-throughs and tutorials for CAD, CAM, and modeling software for every type of software from Fusion 360 to Sketchup to Rhino
    The first Maker Vision Podcast Design Challenge
    The 3D Stool Challenge
    1 hr 6 min
  • MVP 005 - The Fear of Getting Started
    What we are into outside of the shop?
    Stephen is into Castle Rock on Hulu.
    Trevor is into Man in The High Castle on Amazon.
    The fear of getting started. It's a fear we all face as makers but what’s the at the core of it?
    Stephen’s fears when he got started
    Initial cost of getting into making
    Wasting time and wood/materials
    Not being able to sell anything and going belly up
    Trevor’s fears when he got started
    Not putting out a perfect product or perfect craftsmanship
    Not putting out the highest quality you can.
    Having customer complaints or bad reviews.
    How did we overcome our fears initially?
    Other fears makers have and how we would overcome those as well.
    Lack of skills
    Not having the right equipment or any equipment
    Having a major failure during a project
    Trying out something new
    Charging what you are worth
    Family/life/work balance
    Time constraints
    Getting injured during making or having one of your products injure someone
    Having your making start to feel
    Once again we want to thank each and every maker who support the podcast, send in questions, tag us in your stories, or just simply continue listening each and every week. You all are the freaking best.
    Follow us on Instagram:
    Maker Vision @makervisionpodcast
    Trevor @makerexperiment
    Stephen @oldsouthwoodcraft
    Music by Ampletunes
    58 min
  • MVP 004 - The World of 3D Carving With Zach Kaplan, The CEO of Inventables
    Episode 4 Show Notes
    While we aren’t sponsored by Inventables we are proud to support them and their CEO Zach Kaplan.  We hope you love hearing the episode.
    Background on Zach Kaplan and the how/why he gotten into the CNC world
    Introduction about Inventables and their X-Carve (R)  and Carvey (R) machines
    Inventables support their employees to build and design with their machines
    Inventables forum - How that forum works and how it is utilized?
    Easel and Easel Pro - The software behind the machines
    Easel - For the entry level users and intermediate users
    (It’s FREE, the makers favorite price)
    Easel Pro - For the professional user for business level production
    Utilizing the Easel software - Are there classes, training, and feedback for using Easel?
    What does Inventables look for in social media influencers or potential influencers?
    Zach Kaplan’s words of wisdom on making and how to make it work for you
    Interview wrap and Stephen’s and Trevor’s thoughts on the interview and what our takeaways were.
    Try Easel for free
    https://www.inventables.com/technologies/easel
    https://www.easel.com
    Easel Live Classes
    https://www.inventables.com/collections/29
    Makerspaces and Schools with Machines
    https://www.inventables.com/3dcarver
    57 min
  • MVP 003 - The Benefits of Having a Mentor
    What does being a mentor to us as makers? Tangible skills, intangible skills, and those things you didn’t know you needed a mentor for
    Stephen’s Mentor
    Tony from The Hill Country Work Shop
    Trevor’s Mentor
    Bill from Pinpoint Creative Studio
    How and why they became your mentor?
    What are you struggling with and need a mentor for?
    Finding the “right” person IE finding compatible mentors that align with your personality and style
    Make sure you maintain clear communication with you mentor so that neither of you get frustrated with the process
    Have your mentor challenge you to work through the process of whatever your issue is, so that it’s not a hand holding process but an educational process
    Make sure you are giving back to your mentor as much or more than they give to you
    Thinking of becoming a mentor?
    Make clear intentions of time and effort you are giving to your mentee so you don’t waste your or their time
    Know what your skill set and put those skills forward so that you can help the person that needs it the most
    Where to find a mentor or mentee?
    Using SCORE
    A web service to find experts in areas of law, taxes, marketing, etc. to make your business run smoother on the intangible sides
    Utilize Social Media
    IG – Easily Searchable with pictures and the ability to message people directly
    Facebook – Use maker specific groups to leverage the collective “mentor” and use the Maker Vision Tribe to your advantage
    Links for our mentors’
    IG – fromthehcwshop ppointcreates
    Websites – hcwengraving.com ppointlaser.com
    Big Thanks To Ampletunes –
    Our music intro and outro provider from 2 makers – Zach Herberholz and Jonathan Bailey
    Ampletunes.com
    1 hr
  • MVP 002 - Essential Non-Tool Shop Gear
    This week on the podcast we talk about essential shop items that we use beyond just our tools.
    We've split these shop items into the following categories
    Cleaning/Finishing Supplies
    Safety Supplies
    CA Glue
    Shop Cleanup
    Lighting and Miscellaneous
    Throughout the episode we will cover the items we each have and why we use them.
    Follow us on Instagram @makervisionpodcast
    CLEANING/FINISHING SUPPLIES
    Organic Vapor Relief Filter (HEPA filter)
    https://www.amazon.com/3M-2097-Particulate-Filter-Organic/dp/B00328IAO0/ref=pd_cp_328_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=5682957075090298297&pf_rd_r=ZP8HMC21J9WRXHRAHYSZ&pd_rd_wg=dddyJ&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=vzmvV&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=853563de-8ac1-11e8-bc22-5d0e7f4bb9cf&pd_rd_i=B00328IAO0&psc=1&refRID=ZP8HMC21J9WRXHRAHYSZ
    Blue Shop Towels
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004TBJD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00004TBJD&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=ef3f42b8801218b059fbdaab59a98768
    T-Shirt Rags
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZ3DL34/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01LZ3DL34&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=daede714c3f76082a6370765c3eab2a9
    Chip Brushes
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M3V09DZ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01M3V09DZ&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=c5d658cffb4fb015b8443800996b98bd
    SAFETY SUPPLIES
    VOC Filters
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017DHGTW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0017DHGTW&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=5415e23a056486a9452867446f61ff36
    Safety Glasses
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07253G22T/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07253G22T&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=da4bc7bf0c5fe7a5d610401c5f9990f4
    ISOTunes
    https://isotunesaudio.com/?rfsn=1284126.b4ab6e
    3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF7RBS4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00IF7RBS4&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=92069fdeea5e82299155a0c8d547cfe3
    3M Digitial WorkTunes Headphone Hearing Protection (ASIN: B007LL9BCO)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007LL9BCO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007LL9BCO&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=d106076befdeed0716c6c1ad4f9cd903
    Nitrile Gloves
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MGSGREM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00MGSGREM&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=bf869a1c0052c78cdba95ae7d7f60780
    Cut Resistant Gloves
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YQNCF9G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00YQNCF9G&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=0a630cf643efbde305a0087ee639dc3d
    CA GLUE
    Loctite Gel
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y49R7G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003Y49R7G&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=87f5c8045c56136a02c4fca5782b50d7
    Quick Set Adhesive
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I9UMQ4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001I9UMQ4&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=4ab6132579637363e51fdb9562091a86
    CA Adhesive
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009356B92/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B009356B92&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=c7fe4adc5851f8d947e7f273d101a07b
    DAP Glue
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DA6X0E8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01DA6X0E8&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=4eb4163e1ce354a989cb72e8c3da168d
    Gorilla Super Glue
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001IY82FM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001IY82FM&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=56c796c3cf3843eb993eaa87a6f4650d
    SHOP CLEANUP
    Dust Pan
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VPBM24/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000VPBM24&linkCode=as2&tag=makerexperime-20&linkId=6ea7
    53 min
  • MVP 001 - Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves
    -A little background of Trevor Wanamaker and Stephen Ellis
    Why we are makers
    Why we decided to make a podcast about making and why our podcast is different
    Overcoming your hurdles
    5 Key Areas to advance your making career
    Networking – Finding a Mentor and building your Tribe
    Marketing – Assist with Social Media based sales or content creation
    Design/Digital Media
    Everyday Solutions for the Shop – Tips, tricks, and gear to make your shop more efficient
    CAM and CAD Design
    Contact us
    Stephen Ellis
    Instagram @Oldsouthwoodcraft
    Trevor Wanamaker
    Instagram @Makerexperiment
    Podcast
    Instagram @Makervisionpodcast
    Websites
    makervisionpodcast.com makerexperiment.com
    20 min

About Maker Vision Podcast

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Welcome to the Maker Vision podcast. A podcast where we help you take your ideas from a dream to reality. Each episode, we’ll cover topics to help you overcome frustrations we all encounter in our maker community. I’m Trevor Wanamaker a part time maker running makerexperiment.com and my co-host Stephen Ellis is a part time woodworker running Old South Woodcraft.