This episode features Marc Spagnuolo. Marc has been creating great woodworking video content and very helpful articles since 2006. Marc wants to share woodworking knowledge with you so you can be confident to get into the woodshop and start making. If you’re new to the world woodworking, thewoodwhisperer.com is for you. If you're an established woodworker, thewoodwhispererGUILD.com might be your sweetspot. Marc also runs a great podcast along with Matt Vanderlist and Shannon Rogers - look for "Wood Talk" in iTunes or your favorite podcatching app.

Dyami Plotke is the cohost of the Modern Woodworkers Association podcast. More than that, Dyami spends his free time making beautiful furniture and creative objects.

In this episode, we discuss where he found his inspiration to get started in carpentry, and how that developed into a passion for woodworking. We discuss the growing attraction of makerspaces and sharing shop space for socializing and learning together. Last, we find out just what Dyami's social media profile picture is all about.

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Jeff Hooper is the creative mastermind behind Backhand Bikes.

Using AutoDesk Fusion 360 and the practical knowledge he has gained in working a career in manufacturing, Jeff creates designs that are almost organic, but are CNC machined from metal.

We talk about CAD/CAM, solid modelling, climb milling versus conventional milling, IMTS, ToolingU, and the perceptions versus the misconceptions of a college education.

Show notes are available at:

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In this episode we learn all about how Linn from Darbin Orvar got started in making and where she sees the maker movement going. Some of the topics discussed include:

Growing up in Sweden, and the expectations for school age children

Growing a successful following on YouTube

The origin of the Darbin Orvar name

Talkin' BoXZY, talkin' Carley

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Advice for the Maker Movement - do what you want to do!

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Jim and Jason were nice enough to come on the show, and we had a great time and great conversation. The main topic we focused on was how do we get students interested in manufacturing? We need to change perceptions:

1. Get talking about how clean the shop environment is
2. Show that modern machines are the definition of high technology
3. Get more women involved in manufacturing
4. Get aesthetics on display
5. Highlight innovative thinkers

Don't forget to jump over to visit the show page so you can connect with the guys!

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A degreed engineer by trade, Tom spends his days pushing paper, and doesn't have the opportunity to scratch the maker itch.

Nights and weekends is when Tom is able to spend his personal time doing small woodworking and metalworking projects in his home shop.

We dive into his back story, if a college degree is the right choice, Tom's current crowdfunding campaign to restore a Southbend lathe, and where he sees the future of the maker movement.

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TechShop is a membership-based DIY workshop that provides members with the use of tools and equipment. CNC metal cutting machines, manual metal cutting machines, 3D printers, sewing machines, and woodworking machines are all available to its members.

CoFounder Bob Thomas explains how TechShop grew out of an idea and continues to thrive on the passion of the makers inside, plus a whole lot more.

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Carl Fiester and Peter Matoian are the makers behind Cape Brewed Gear.

The guys make unique bottle openers with a "twist".

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Welcome to this MakerCast episode with Aaron Sanchez

Aaron, along with his father, Andy, is a maker of beautiful furniture using unique materials for high-end clients.

Hear about a carpentry/woodworking job at the Firestone Mansion.

Hear about how Aaron and his father ran a typical wood shop, making cabinets and custom pieces.

Hear about the decision to deviate into rustic southwest furniture and how their specialization profited greatly.

We discuss if specializing and eliminating options made it easier to work with clients.

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After attending public high school with no shop classes, this weeks guest attended North Bennett Street School in Boston to receive formal training in 18th-century cabinet and furniture making. 

The North Bennett Street School is a trade school that’s 130 years old dedicated to preserving the craft of furniture making. The school offers eight full-time professional programs train students for careers in: Cabinet and Furniture Making, Carpentry, Jewelry Making and Repair, Bookbinding, Locksmithing and Security Technology, Piano Technology, Preservation Carpentry, and Violin Making and Repair.

Kyle describes his favorite piece - a segmented circular donut with over 2000 pieces.  It took over 100 hours to finish.

Hear about how Kyle has done projects for Snoop Dog, Disneyland, Metallica, and Jelly Skateboards.

We discuss how Kyle never wants to lose the human touch of his designs and craft.

You can get more info at the show notes page for this episode by visiting www.podcastformakers.com/kyle-toth