The Avid Woodworker

028 - When is the Best Time In Life to Start a Woodworking Business?

Over the years, I have known many folks that have considered taking the plunge into starting a woodworking business, but they did not pull the trigger for one reason or another.  In this show, I discuss three common life points...

027 - The 5 Reasons Why I Love My Kreg Pocket Hole Jig

After getting a headache from trying to learn and understand the re-zoning process in my county to help launch our new marriage venue, I had to get out of the house.  So I went to the shop and decided to...

026 - Building a Business vs Building a Craft

In this show I break down the differences between building a woodworking business and building a woodworking craft.  To be clear, in both instances, I am talking about woodworking for a living.  But, in each case, the woodworker is proceeding...

025 - Overwhelmed by Woodworking Business Options!?!?

In this show, I talk about the business side of woodworking.  I am working to build up a woodworking business, but I am struggling on which path to take.  There are sooo many options to choose from that it can...

024 - Whimsical Woodworking?

Ever done some whimsical woodworking?  Wondering what the heck that is?  Well, it is something I just totally made up and had a blast doing it.  After you listen to what I am talking about, I hope that you give...

023 - 6 Free Things You Can Work on in Your Shop During the COVID-19 Outbreak

I am not about to let this COVID-19 get me down.  Recently, I decided to get into my shop and work on something.  I had heard that saw mills and manufacturing plants were reducing production or closing to honor the...

22 - Back in the Game!

So after 5 years of silence, I am finally back.  I wish I had been podcasting this whole time, but life sometimes throws you interesting curve balls.   In this show, I share what happened to me and why I had...

AW #021 – Interview with Bandsaw Wizard Alex Snodgrass

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21 - Bandsaw Wizard Alex Snodgrass

AW #020 – Professional Woodworking with Shane Rodarte (Part 2)

This podcast is the last part of the interview with professional woodworker, Shane Rodarte.  He shares his perspective of woodworking for a living.

AW #020 - Interview with Pro-Woodworker Shane Rodarte (Part 2)

AW #019 – Interview with Pro-Woodworker Shane Rodarte

I will post show notes upon my return from Woodworking in America 2014

AW #019 - Interview with Pro-Woodworker Shane Rodarte

This is part 1 of an interview with professional woodworker Shane Rodarte, who has been woodworking for a living for the past 28 years.

AW #018 – Woodworking for a Living?

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AW #018 - Woodworking for a Living

AW #017 – Woodworking by Hand with Chop With Chris

In this podcast, I interview Chris, who can be found here, and talk about his journey that made him Avid about woodworking.  Hope you enjoy!

AW #017 - Interview with Chop With Chris

AW #016 – The Simplest Way To Woodwork Fast

What is the Simplest Way to Woodwork Fast? Well, before I answer that question, I need to give some background.  Today’s topic was born out of my own two recent mistakes. If you have not noticed, I have not been...

AW #016 - The Simplest Way to Woodwork Fast

AW #015 – When to Buy vs Build Your Next Woodworking Shop Project

In Episode number 15, I talk about when to build vs when to buy that next woodworking shop project.  If you are like me, you sometimes struggle with that dilemma.  I see a router station, drill press table, new storage...

AW #015 - When to Buy vs Build Your Next Woodworking Shop Project

AW #014 – Finding Wood-Life Balance – In and Out of the Shop

In Episode 14 of the Avid Woodworker Podcast, I wanted to discuss woodworking balance.  I don’t know about you, but my order of priority in life is faith, family, work, woodworking, health, and podcasting.  There are sometimes that I wish...

AW #014 - Finding Wood-Life Balance - In and Out of the Shop

AW #013 – A Wooden Valentine’s Day Card

Ok, I don’t know about you, but while I love to get nice things for my wife, I hate paying $6 to $10 for a flipping valentines day card. I still do it from time to time,but when I can,...

AW #013 - A Wooden Valentine's Day Card

AW Episode # 012 – When Life Interrupts Your Woodworking

Oh my!  It has been forever since I was able to podcast!  Between loosing several weekends to illness / busting it at the office / and certain life events, I have not had a spare second.  Even though I am...

AW #012 - When Life Interrupts Your Woodworking

AW #011 – 5 Simple Woodworking Dust Control Tips

The Avid Woodworker – AW Episode # 11 – 5 Simple Woodworking Dust Control Tips In this episode, I talk about a 5 Simple Tips you can do to control dust in your shop as well as keep it out of...

AW #011 - 5 Simple Woodworking Dust Control Tips

Episode #010 – Halloween Woodworking

The Avid Woodworker – AW Episode # 10 – Halloween Woodworking In this episode, I talk about a simple project that you can work on over a weekend with your kids and have fun with it.  It is not a...

Episode #010 - Halloween Woodworking

AW #009 – 5 Productivity Tips to Get Your Woodworking Shop Ready for a Busy Holiday Season

AW Episode #009 – 5 Productivity Tips to Get Your Woodworking Shop Ready for a Busy Holiday Season Welcome to another episode of the Avid Woodworker!  I am glad you are back, and I am glad to be back behind...

AW #009 - 5 Productivity Tips to Get Your Woodworking Shop Ready for a Busy Holiday Season

Episode # 008 – Is Working with MDF really Woodworking?

Show notes to come after the funeral

Episode #008 - Is Working with MDF really Woodworking?

Episode #007 – An Interview with Greg Coker – A great source for Wood

An Interview with Greg Coker A great wood resource for Woodworking projects I first met Greg about 3 years ago. I had been hunting for something build my new desk at the office, and kept coming up short.  I went...

Episode #007 - An Interview with Greg Coker

Episode #006 – Keeping your tools sharp to speed up your Woodworking

The Avid Woodworker – Episode # 006 – Keeping your tools sharp to speed up your Woodworking Knowing that I was getting ready to build my sharpening station in my shop, I though it might be helpful to take a...

Episode #005 – The Final 2 Steps to Simplify Your Workshop to Get More Woodworking Done

The Avid Woodworker – AW Episode # 5 – Simplifying your Workshop  To Get More Woodworking Done  As a reminder:  The Five steps towards simplifying your shop 1)     Survey your existing workshop and decide what you really like to do...

Episode #005 - The Final 2 Steps to Simplifying Your Workshop to Get More Woodworking Done

The Final Two Steps to Simplifying Your Workshop to get more woodworking done.

Episode #004 – Simplifying your Workshop – Part 2

The Avid Woodworker – AW Episode # 4 – Simplifying your Woodworking Workshop   Part 2 The Five steps towards simplifying your shop 1)     Survey your existing workshop and decide what you really like to do in your shop 2)     Analyze...

Episode #004 - Simplifying your Shop - Part 2

Simplifying your woodworking shop, part 2.  In this Episode, we review the third step in the process, cleaning house.

Episode #003 – Simplifying Your Workshop – Part 1

Episode # 3 – Simplifying your Woodworking Workshop   Part 1 In Episode # 3, I talk about how to simplify your workshop to get more woodworking done.   Over the course of the next couple podcast episodes, I discuss the 5...

Episode # 3 - Simplifying Your Shop

In today's episode, I talk about how to simplify your workshop to get more woodworking done.   Over the course of the next couple podcast episodes, I review 5 things you can do to simplify your woodworking shop.

Episode # 2 – Finding More Time to Woodwork

Episode # 2 – Finding More Time to Woodwork 5 Simple things you can do to find more time to Woodwork In past couple weeks, I have been telling everyone I know about my new podcast and how excited I...

Episode # 2 - Finding More Time To Woodwork

In this episode, I discuss 5 simple things you can do to find more time to Woodwork.

Episode # 01 Avid Woodworker – An Introduction

In this first episode, I introduce myself and talk about how I became an Avid Woodworker.  I discuss why I decided to start a podcast.  I also discuss some initial goals I have in starting this podcast.