Off the Cut Podcast

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The One Where They Mow4Less Oct 18, 2025

Show notes

Deric was MIA this week, but Zac and Eric partied like it was 2022 and managed to pull off an entertaining show for you all the same. Not to worry, we still get off topic and dive into things like arbitrary titles while also discussing how to effectively stack and process mass quantities of sheet goods in a garage shop. Can you put navigation in a 90s BMW? Should you? Do you use Apple Car Play or Android Auto? Can one really be better than the other if they are all using the same base data? We answer none of these questions, but spend an inordinate amount of time on them, so listen up and join in, because it's about to get tangential up in here!

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The One Where They Use Dumbwaiters (Episode 185) Oct 11, 2025

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We’re back with Episode 185, and this week we're diving into the madness of Amazon's multiple Prime Days, don’t people just buy what we need anyway? Instagram's glitchy nature is getting under our skin, every new "feature" seems to break another one. Zac details his battle with a thief who is seeing more success re-editing his content and getting more views on TikTok than Zac?!

Not to worry, we may tangent off on pizza and weddings, but there is still plenty of shop talk. Zac gives us a peek into a new project, taking the chaos of a car restoration and applying his signature electronics formula(PS2 in an Accura?) Deric fills us in on the "paralyzing" week before a big trip and Eric starts our new segment “Closet Talk”(just kidding). It's all the fun, frustration, and shop-related shenanigans you've come to expect, with a little extra pineapple thrown on for good measure.

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The One Where They Talk Shop With Bill Burkel Oct 04, 2025

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Another week in the shop and another episode of the Off The Cut Podcast, we welcome special guest and sponsor Bill Burkel from WTB Woodworking. We dive deep into Bill's journey, from starting a small Etsy business to opening a full-fledged retail store and showroom in under 10 years. We discuss the business struggles he's faced along the way, including a significant amount of online fraud and the unexpected logistics of sourcing and processing his own lumber(apparently some people are just giving it away for free!). Bill also gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming one-year anniversary event, detailing the special giveaways and demos planned. It’s a great episode filled with honest stories about the realities of running a small woodworking business.

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The One Where They Get Jiggy (Episode 183) Sep 27, 2025

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We're coming to you, just a few weeks before Zac’s wedding, and we're not stressed at all... mostly. We dive into the world of 3D printing, sharing some great tips we've learned and why some of us are ditching PLA filament. Eric also gives us his unfiltered thoughts on jigsaw blades after putting a bunch of them to the test. Plus, we're talking about the ridiculous product naming conventions in the tool industry and why we think a high-quality hand tool is always worth it, especially if it's been properly sharpened (which is harder than it looks!).

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The One Where They Go To Texas (Episode 182) Sep 20, 2025

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This week Deric recaps his experience at the Texas Woodworking Festival. Sharing who he met, the interesting products he discovered, and the value of attending conferences like this one. Our usual personal stories and tangent conversations, including Zac's last-minute special effects prop build for a Star Trek TV show🖖, a discussion on the struggles of sharpening tools, and a quick rundown of our weeks. It's a fun and insightful episode you won't want to miss!

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The One Where They Have No Filter (Episode 181) Sep 13, 2025

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We've been making some big moves lately, including getting the podcast listed on IMDB and launching a new Spencley Design Co. Shopify discount code for listeners. We also had to do a redraw for our monthly KM Tools gift card winner after our previous winner, Neil Heslop, generously passed on his prize due to shipping costs to the United Kingdom. Big congrats to Built by Gus on winning the $50 gift card!

We got a little sidetracked and had a fun discussion about the trials and tribulations of home improvement projects, from dealing with damaged doors from big box stores to the agony of painting. We also chatted about our own YouTube video production processes, the challenges of making content, and how we're working to improve our workflow and video quality. It's a candid look behind the scenes, and we hope you enjoy it!

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The One Where They Get Splintered (Episode 180) Sep 06, 2025

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We delved into Zach's current project, an educational course on console modification. He plans to make the course engaging but not boring, much like a YouTube video. We also discussed the challenges of creating a course, such as balancing the need for comprehensive information with keeping people's attention. The episode wrapped up with a discussion about the new H2S and H2C 3D printers from Bambu. And we answered a question from a viewer about whether carbon fiber filament can cause splinters.

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The One Where They Get Cantankerous (Episode 179) Aug 30, 2025

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We're talking about YouTube's new "Hype" button, the frustrations of IT support, and why trusting a handyman from places like Angie's List and Task Rabbit may be a gamble.

Episode Highlights

The Hype is Real (or is it?): We dive into YouTube's new "Hype" feature, a way to boost smaller creators, and debate whether it's a game-changer or just another button to smash. Find out what a "small creator" is in YouTube's eyes and how many "Hypes" you get a week.
DIY Dilemmas: From trying to install a front door with YouTube tutorials to the pros and cons of hiring contractors with TV commercials, we share our home renovation trials and triumphs. Learn why some jobs are "too small" for a contractor and why we'd rather do it ourselves, even if it takes more time.
A Lumberyard's Lament: Our tools get a shout-out as we discuss the essentials versus the dust-collectors, including a circular saw's new life as a "destruction saw" for pallets. We also get into the nuances of using a track saw off its track, a topic that apparently gets people fired up on Reddit.
Know Your House: We discuss how to know when it's time to replace your roof, and what signs to look for in the attic and from the street. Plus, we talk about the financial sense (or lack thereof) in over-improving a starter home.

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The One Where They Scam The Scammers (Ep 178) Aug 23, 2025

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We dive into the wild world of online scams! We're talking about everything from ridiculously professional-looking emails from "Sony" that want you to download files on a Windows PC (yep, a very specific scam that almost got us!) to companies that stiff YouTubers on payments after their ad reads go live. We'll also tell you about our own run-ins with scams and discuss why we're so paranoid about our digital security these days.

This week we're ditching the aftershow to chat live with our top-tier patrons over on the BYOC!

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who uses the internet—so, basically everyone! But seriously, stay safe out there.

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The One Where They Go Shot For Shot (Ep 177) Aug 16, 2025

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On episode 177 of the Off The Cut podcast, we go shot for shot, we jump right into some hot topics from the tool and content creation worlds. Kicking things off by talking about J-Katz new video and the importance of content warnings for, well, graphic injuries.

Then, we got to the news of the week: Kreg is coming out with a new line of cordless power tools, including a cordless pocket hole joiner. Naturally, we had to check out the details on their Instagram and website, which led us to wonder if this new battery platform is truly worth it. This sparked a much bigger discussion about the blurry line between inspiration and just plain copying.

We dove deep into the ethics of taking ideas from others. We compared it to classic tools, asking why it’s fine for everyone to make a screwdriver but not a unique creation like a pocket hole jig. It turns out that some power tools, like the track saw, have become so commonplace that their designs are almost a "public entity". But where does that leave creators?

We debated whether it's okay to make a video inspired by someone else's work without giving them credit. We've all seen videos that look suspiciously familiar, and sometimes a simple acknowledgment goes a long way. We ultimately concluded that intent is everything and that it's a good idea to borrow from multiple sources to avoid a direct copy. As one listener perfectly put it, “if you just keep copying others, people will eventually see right through it.”

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