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The Make or Break Show episodes

  • Working in a Maker Mecca with Fusion360s Jonathan Odom

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    Shownotes

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Dark Crystal
    • Jim Henson Creature Shop
    • John Criswell
    • 3D Printed Animatronic Puppet
    • Mute Math
    • Southern Institute of Architecture in LA
    • Michael Cobb
    • Agriboard
    • Tech Shop
    • Instructables
    • Jon-A-Tron on Instructables
    • Pier 9
    • Fusion 360
    • Dremel 3D Printer
    • Tinkercad
    • Air Quality Sensor Project
    • Autodesk University
    • Ultimaker
    • Haas CNC
    • Epilog Laser
    • Florian Born
    • Florian Born Encoded Mirrors
    • Paolo Salvagione String Foundation
    • Breeze Automation Soft Robots

    Topics

    00:02:11 - Growing up in Louisiana
    00:05:21 - Going to school for engineering
    00:05:53 - Film and animatronics
    00:13:13 - Architecture
    00:21:13 - Working at Autodesk
    00:27:53 - Working for Fusion 360
    00:41:01 - Jon-A-Tron name
    00:41:33 - Favorite Projects from Pier 9
    00:47:27 - Where to find Jonathan
    00:48:29 - Make or Break Shop Update

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    52 min
  • Building a Tool Company with DFM Toolworks

    Check out the full show notes here: www.makeorbreakshop.com/podcast/dfm-toolworks


    Shownotes

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • MHUB
    • Hoss VF2
    • Cardscraper
    • Marking Knives
    • Amazon Store
    • Jungle Scout
    • Viral Launch
    • Shipstation
    • Maker Minded Podcast 114: JT | DFM Toolworks
    • Brass Hammer
    • Xometry.com
    • Wood Whisperer
    • Workbench Con

    Topics
    00:03:24 - What is DFM Woodworks
    00:08:16 - How DFM Toolworks started
    00:19:02 - Working with lasers
    00:32:20 - Selling on Amazon
    00:42:26 - Product design process
    00:47:26 - Anodizing Aluminum
    00:49:40 - Upcoming Projects

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Full Spectrum Laser Engraver and Cutter with Walker McKeag

    Check out the full show notes and selected transcript here: www.makeorbreakshop.com/podcast/full-spectrum-laser


    Shownotes

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Admiralty Island
    • Full Spectrum Laser
    • Laser 101
    • Laser Cut Kraken Lamp
    • Lasers & Cosplay
    • Muse Desktop Laser
    • K40 Laser
    • Making It Podcast
    • Jimmy Diresta
    • William Osman
    • Laser Bandsaw
    • Fiber Laser
    • Form Labs
    • Muse Fiber
    • Mandalorian Blaster
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    42 min
  • 131 - How to Work with Tools and Companies with Lazy Guy DIY

    This week we are chatting with Adam Beasley about creating Lazy Guy DIY.  We really get into the business side of running a blog, working with companies and how to grow online.

    Check out the latest giveaway here!

    Shownotes

    • Young House Love
    • Haven Conference
    • Brad Rodriguez Fix This Build That
    • Rogue Engineer
    • The Builders Challenge
    • Ryobi
    • Wall Control
    • Workbench Con
    • Desert Woodworks
    • Tamar 3x3 Customs
    • At Charlotte’s House

    Topics
    00:05:37 - Adam's background in sales
    00:08:13 - Starting to build with chicken coups
    00:08:45 - Origins of Lazy Guy DIY
    00:10:01 - Starting a blog
    00:12:20 - DIY Bloggers
    00:13:25 - Taking the blog seriously
    00:16:35 - Working with Brands
    00:21:53 - The Builders Challenge
    00:26:25 -Time spent on Lazy Guy DIY
    00:28:29 - An Agency for Makers
    00:33:25 - How NOT to pitch a company
    00:38:19 - The power of Pinterest
    00:42:01 - Favorite people to follow
    00:46:21 - Where to find Adam
    00:47:41 - Make or Break Shop Update

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    52 min
  • Making Puppets with Adam Kreutinger

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    SHOWNOTES

    • Website
    • YouTube
    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • Axtell
    • Rod Puppets
    • The Future of Puppetry - A Decade in Review
    • Laika Behind the Scenes
    • Maker Arts DIY Podcast
    • Chaz Vance
    • Jim Henson Creature Shop
    • Puppet Tears Podcast
    • Fozzie bear prototype
    • Kermit prototype
    • Replica Prop Forum
    • Puppet Pelts
    • EVA Foam for Structured Parts
    • Reticulated Foam for Heads
    • Barge Cement
    • How to Make a Puppet From Scratch
    • How to Make a Puppet! Monster Series
    • Kruetinger Puppet Tutorial Q&A on Facebook Group


    TOPICS
    00:03:40 - Puppets around the shop
    00:07:26 - Hobbies growing up
    00:08:50 - Art Background
    00:11:56 - Magic Background
    00:14:36 - Making Puppets
    00:27:54 - Puppet Tears Podcast
    00:32:48 - Teaching art in Elementary School
    00:37:21 - Making Puppet YouTube Videos
    00:41:46 - The Taboo of Making Replica Puppets
    00:49:08 - How to Make a Puppet
    00:59:40 - Where to find Adam

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Making a Home Run Machine with Tyler Bell

    Check out the full show notes here


    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0FT83RjTWCmc6n9lLojmQ

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tylerbellmakes/


    00:04:22 - Making Bionicles

    00:06:12 - Growing up shop space

    00:06:58 - Working at Boeing

    00:08:44 - Working without CAD

    00:10:15 - The itch to make

    00:10:36 - The learning process

    00:11:06 - Over-Engineered Bottle Opener

    00:11:42 - Shop Setup

    Portaband

    00:12:36 - Where ideas come from

    00:13:02 - Making a Home Run Machine

    Mythbusters: Slicing a Sword MiniMyth

    Making the Mandalorian Armor out of Metal with Matt Schwartz

    00:16:44 - Learning to Weld

    Lincoln Handy Mig

    00:18:34 - Getting onto YouTube

    00:22:38 - DIY Steel Logo Sign Backlit with LED’s

    Tyler’s Instagram

    Dentist Lamp

    Adam Savage: One Day Builds: Custom Workbench LED Lamp

    Rode Boom Arm

    00:23:34 - How working at Boeing influences his work

    Boeing 777

    00:25:34 - Working with tolerances

    00:26:47 - Build plans for 2020

    The Purge

    Monsters Inc

    Brembo Parts on ebay

    00:29: 00 - Keeping track of ideas

    Trello

    00:29:37 - Craziest Project Idea

    00:30:38 - How YouTube influences the build process

    Edward Lee Films

    00:32:20 - Where to find Tyler

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    37 min
  • Making Laser Cutters and Weta Workshop with Rob Chesney

    LINKS

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Weta Workshop
    • Thunderbirds
    • Blade Runner 2049
    • K40 Laser
    • DIY Homemade Laser Cutter:
    • The Witcher's Wooden Alchemy Chest:
    • Part 1 of the Laser Build

    TOPICS
    00:02:40 - Getting into Making
    00:05:07 - Industrial Design
    00:09:14 - Working at Weta Workshop
    00:16:46 - Building models for Bladerunner 2049
    00:23:44 - Freelance Product Maker
    00:27:56 - Learning how to build a laser
    00:31:39 - Laser Cut Wooden Chest
    00:34:06 - Shop Setup
    00:37:24 - Building a large laser cutter from scratch
    00:42:46 -What's Next

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    49 min
  • Making the Mandalorian Armor out of Metal with Matt Schwartz

    SHOWNOTES

    • The Welding Geek YouTube Channel
    • Instagram
    • Metal "The Mandalorian" Helmet
    • Acetylene Torch Welding
    • Wyo Tech
    • McKinney Corp
    • Wazer Water Jet
    • Schwartz Tactical Knives
    • Mandalorian Mercs
    • 501st Legion
    • Rebel Legion
    • Papakura
    • Anovos Mandalorian Helmet
    • Hobart Grinding Shield
    • The Mandalorian
    • C2E2 Conference

    TOPICS
    00:04:29 - Getting into Props
    00:06:01 - Getting into metalwork
    00:10:45 - Building Dragsters
    00:14:41 - Fuel Tank Welding Process
    00:17:36 - Making Carbon Fiber Knives
    00:21:11 - Making Mandalorian Armor
    00:23:07 - Balancing creative freedom with accuracy
    00:30:00 - Building the rest of the armor
    00:32:33 - The weathering process
    00:35:07 - Sharing on YouTube
    00:36:10 - Dream project
    00:37:03 - Makerspaces
    00:39:47 - Building metal weapons
    00:41:49 - Getting into Star Wars
    00:44:07 - Where to find Matt

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    49 min

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The Make or Break Podcast is a weekly audio and video series that features amazing makers across the world. We dive into the greatest things they make as well as lessons learned from the things they…