Stay ConnectedIn depth discussion of Essential Craftsman videos, related topics, and the spec house series.
Also casual and deeper dive conversations with tradesmen, business owners, and lots of other experts across various areas of craftsmanship, hobby, and lifestyles.
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Nate and Nick discuss the best ways to acquire basic tools and knowledge needed to get started creating and building projects.
0:12 Intro
1:23 Mailing list
4:58 Welding
6:35 Engines & equipment
7:59 Junk drawer
9:32 Wood working
11:48 Intro to Nick
13:24 Wood working
15:27 1 car garage
18:03 Buying used
21:42 Table saw/track saw
23:50 Chainsaws
25:00 Startup tools
25:48 Quality wood
29:37 Current projects
34:05 Podcast
36:06 Weekend warriors
42:09 Blacksmithing
45:10 Maker Community Project
https://www.themakercommunityproject.org/
Instagram:
@sawdustpodcast
@npgcreations
Safety videos:
https://www.youtube.com/c/StumpyNubs
https://www.youtube.com/user/MicroJig
Nate talks with Alex about building his YouTube channel, his philosophy of work and family, and his current projects.
0:00 Intro
2:11 Current projects
5:37 Take it apart
10:46 Learning in public
13:46 Risk
16:42 YouTube
20:34 Satisfaction level
23:30 Bigger better
28:52 Behind the scenes
31:29 Uncertainty
33:32 Philosophy of work
36:28 Family business
39:30 Hire out
42:01 Log cabin
45:53 Idaho
52:34 Evolution
59:19 Where to find
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBuildit?app=desktop
Instagram: mr.build_it
Podcast: Next Door Neighbors:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-door-neighbors-podcast/id1529671855 https://open.spotify.com/show/58NgtzLwjZ8ljU1m8HdLn4?si=u5OhByRJQyerdl8XOjayUQ&nd=1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9IZy-zrbUfFEOKgoVFXUg
A True History of the United States: https://amzn.to/3vknZ1K
Nate talks with Todd Taylor about starting and growing his landscaping equipment repair business Mow Power in Mesa, Arizona. They discuss the growth of the company, employees, business debt and so much more.
https://mowpoweraz.com/
Nate interviews Joe about his experience doing underwater construction/commercial diving while in the Navy, and his current involvement with the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute union, the local branch of UBC (United Brotherhood of Carpentry).
0:00 Intro
1:08 Unions
4:35 Diving
6:35 Navy salvage diving
8:38 Ship repair
13:13 UBC
15:13 Diving jobs
24:25 Unions
28:17 Trade options
35:40 Satisfying
41:03 Inspiring
44:23 Podcast
UBC: https://www.carpenters.org/
Applications: https://www.pnci.org/
Podcast: https://www.gritnationpodcast.com/
Nate talks with Eric Cup of Bridgewater Studios, a one-of-a-kind fabricating company using 3D printing and many of the skills that people in the trades use. Fabrication meets craftsmanship meets art. "If you need something weird, that's what we do."
0:00 Intro
1:14 Real world scenery
3:45 Problem solving
5:22 Interactive products
9:18 Digital work flow
10:55 Hiring & bidding
15:37 Clean slate
17:20 3D printing
30:09 Quality control
33:42 Big customers
37:35 Current projects
Instagram: @bridgewaterstudio
Website: https://www.bridgewaterstudio.net/
Nate chats with Scott about his 20 years experience making custom jewelry, where he gets his inspiration and his current projects.
0:00 Intro
1:00 Industry
3:07 Metal prices
5:24 Trends v timeless
7:32 Metal clay
9:34 Current projects
12:23 New life
14:21 Beginnings
19:20 Topographical
23:32 Social Media
25:37 Cultural
30:03 Workshop
31:03 Beginners
34:46 Where to find
35:42 Found
IG: @scottjamesjewelry
Website: https://scottjamesjewelry.com/
Nate chats with Andrew Houston and Jay Carter about their efforts to help contractors and people in the trades get into a mindset that helps build their business.
0:00 Intro
0:59 Automation
4:12 Decade of Hell
8:13 Jay's story
10:47 I'm the only one
15:56 Systems mindset
24:19 Possible growth
32:03 New tools
36:35 Remote
39:10 Social media
44:41 Deficits
50:03 The Process
54:42 Time frame
59:43 Where to find
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1504320346
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractortips/
Nate and Scott chat with Alec about his start in blacksmithing at a very young age, the confidence, knowledge and skill he exhibits, and the future of his brand.
0:00 Intro
0:42 Background
5:44 ECs background
8:37 Quitting school
11:11 No doubts
13:19 Other skills
24:25 Reading & speaking
29:37 Forged in Fire impact
33:14 Projects
36:26 Arrowhead story
40:00 Architectural design
43:26 Punching axe eyes
46:29 Drilling a pilot
53:38 Touch marks
56:19 Impressed
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWizIdwZdmr43zfxlCktmNw
IG: @Alec Steele
Forged in Fire: https://www.netflix.com/title/81226053?source=35
Nate chats with Bob about his new product, the Skate Plate, how he developed it, the benefits of using it, and the patent, manufacturing and distribution of the product.
0:00 Intro
3:40 Trade shows
9:13 Russia
16:13 Skate plate
19:49 Worm drive v side winder
21:50 Pros & benefits
26:11 Getting word out
30:01 Awareness
32:32 Upgrades
33:18 Inventing
34:52 Granite
36:30 Water flow
38:16 Patent expectations
46:02 Discount code!
Website: https://skateplate.com/
Use discount code: podcast15 at check out
Nate and Scott chat with Jimmy Diresta about how he discovered his creative talents at a young age, how he has made a living using them, and what's going on with his backhoe.
0:00 Intro
3:09 35 years clean
6:15 Family
7:15 Artistic background
14:16 Los Angeles
16:33 Free-lance life
18:43 Hunter gatherer
23:49 Interior Design
27:32 Content v project
32:06 Cameras & shots
35:18 Jimmy's shop
38:56 EC's shop
41:11 Restoring bandsaws
47:07 14" Delta
51:17 Auctions
53:23 Backhoe
55:12 Public speaking
1:09:15 Branding
1:19:05 Saturated
1:20:56 Wrap up
TV Show Hammered: https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/hammered-with-john-and-jimmy-diresta/1030340945/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JimmyDiresta
Keith Rucker: https://www.youtube.com/user/ksruckerowwm
Andrew Camarata: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUujfNBK9uv3cIW-P5PX7vA
Mike Rowe: https://www.youtube.com/user/realmikerowe
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