Three Northern Makers

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Ep41 - Secret Alibaba deal, a sharpening station in the middle of Lidl, a super pro Kumiko Jig and so much more Apr 24, 2022

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Welcome to episode 41, We hope you all had a lovely Easter and didn’t eat too many eggs.

In this episode Steve is still full of cold and he seems to have given it to his microphone so he’s a little quiet this week. The three of us discuss the length of our string and we’re all off down to the Youseum after we have visited the middle of Lidl.

In this episode

Andy Has been making some Kumiko jigs that are now for sale on his new web shop make sure you go for the Pro version. He’s made some new planters for his greenhouse but has Rubio disappointment OMG.

Steve Has been full of cold so he’s not done much in the workshop. But he was a guest on Thirsty Thursday with Dan from @dsxwooworkingon instagram live a big thanks to Dan for that. He has been to the middle of Lidl and almost bought a tool sharpening station.

Pierre Finished his coffee table but he says it's not a long lasting table? He’s been making videos and has now got three new ones in the bank. Plus he has been having talks with the Chinese over a secret project.

Our Obsessions this Week

Steve has watched a lot of YouTube this week and he loves the channel Pedulla studio who make some amazing furniture. The can also be found on instagram @pedullastudio

Andy has tried a new product sent to him by Tim from @turgworks on instagram. Andy can’t wait for epoxy to dry so he used this new stuff called Ptec a two part paste that dries in 20minutes so bingo no waiting around

Pierre Is obsessed with special effects and he is inspired by a YouTube channel called

cinecom.net that teach you how to use after effects. They are also on instagram @cinecom.crew

Andy @potato_woodworks on instagram and Potato Woodworks on YouTube Andy who is Swiss now lives near Stockholm in Sweden

Steve @stevebellcreates on instagram and now on YouTube as Steve Bell Cretes Steve lives in the beautiful North Yorkshire in the UK

Pierre @theswedishmaker on Instagram and The Swedish Maker on YouTube Pierre lives near Gothenburg in Sweden

We can be found on instagram @threeNorthernMakers so check us out

We also have our own woodworking/makers community on Discord.com

We will be releasing a new episode every Sunday morning so please subscribe like and leave a review to hear our humble ramblings about making things and all that life throws at us

If you have any questions or comments

please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Ep40 - Special guest & special celebration with David Miao aka 3d_diy_dave Apr 10, 2022

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Welcome to a very special 40th episode of our podcast.

Can you believe we’ve done 40 episodes and to celebrate we have a very very special guest.

Ladies and gentlemen have we got a treat for you all the way from Long Island New York

He is a wizard with the wall mounted CNC

His Instagram reels have you reeling with laughter

There’re lots of depth to him as he’s the undisputed champion of 3d printing

And no it’s not Alex from @bevelish_creations its Dave from 3d DIY Dave

Pierre, Steve and Andy want to say a very big thank you to Dave for being an awesome, funny and super cool guest on our show.

Dave can be found on instagram @3d_diy_dave

On YouTube at 3D DIY

Our Obsessions this Week

Steve Steve built a Mandalorian helmet this week from only cardboard and duct tape. He got the inspiration from a YouTube cannel called Dustin McLean. Dustin has some great builds and provides some free templates so go check out his awesome videos.

He is also on instagram @dustfilms

Andy Is obsessed with cake this week no not eating it but a mind-blowing

Netflix show called Is it Cake? The contestants have to build cakes that are not only photo realistic but very tasty to win the judges approval.

Pierre Splashed the cash this week on a new MacBook Pro and he needed to make a new leather case for it. So for inspiration he turned to a YouTube channel called Little King Goods who make awesome videos and fabulous leather goods. They are also on instagram @littlekinggoods

Dave He is obsessed with a maker on YouTube with a channel called USSA woodworking and 3D Printing. He designs and makes incredible things He is also on instagram @ussa_design

The Three Northern Makers Are

Andy @potato_woodworks on instagram and Potato Woodworks on YouTube Andy who is Swiss now lives near Stockholm in Sweden

Steve @stevebellcreates on instagram and YouTube at Steve Bell Creates

Steve lives in North Yorkshire in the UK

Pierre @theswedishmaker on Instagram and The Swedish Maker on YouTube Pierre lives near Gothenburg in Sweden

We can be found on instagram @threeNorthernMakers so check us out

We also have our own woodworking/makers community on Discord.com

We will be releasing a new episode every Sunday morning so please subscribe like and leave a review to hear our humble ramblings about making things and all that life throws at us

If you have any questions or comments

please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Ep39 - Razor sharp axe, Rough finished coffee tables, steam preparation and so much more Apr 03, 2022

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Welcome to episode 39 Of our podcast all about woodwork, making things and having lots of fun.

The Boys discuss the wooden skyscraper in Sweden. Andy the Axe man as he is now known is so sharp he’s Tormek sharp. You’ve had boil in the bag food now Steve is going to steam wood in a bag tasty. Pierre well he just can’t be bothered to sand and blow the dust off he just calls it done. Plus Pierre wants to know if Rubio can make a beard oil ?????.

And we have a very special guest next week

In this episode

Andy The axe man Is on an axe renovation craze. He’s also got himself a new Tormek sharpening system and nothing is safe he’s sharpened everything and we mean everything.

Steve Is stripped and ready for action , thin strips of wood that is and he his experimenting with steaming wood in a bag. Steve has also been asked to be a guest on @dsxwoodworking live instagram interview on Thursday 7th April 9pm UK time

Pierre Has some epoxy that just won’t dry! He admits he hates finishing a project and can’t be bothered with sanding, blowing the dust off then applying the finish he just calls it done and he’s sending his saw blades, Chisels, knives and anything he can find to Andy he’s just worried what he might get back

Our Obsessions this Week

Steve Steve has found a new TV series to watch and he’s binged watched the

Mandalorian on Disney + he’s in love with Baby Yoda so go give it a watch

Andy Since he splashed the cash and bought a Tormek he’s been obsessed with the official Tormek YouTube channel Tormek Sharpening Innovation so now he’s a Tormek specialist.

Tormek are also on instagram @tormek_sharpening

Pierre Is obsessed with a new woodworking podcast by Zac from Zac Builds and Eric of Spenceley design Co called Off The Cut podcast and Pierre is loving it also on instagram @offthecutpodcast

Andy @potato_woodworks on instagram and Potato Woodworks on YouTube Andy who is Swiss now lives near Stockholm in Sweden

Steve @stevebellcreates on instagram and now on YouTube as Steve Bell Cretes Steve lives in the beautiful North Yorkshire in the UK

Pierre @theswedishmaker on Instagram and The Swedish Maker on YouTube Pierre lives near Gothenburg in Sweden

We can be found on instagram @threeNorthernMakers so check us out

We also have our own woodworking/makers community on Discord.com

We will be releasing a new episode every Sunday morning so please subscribe like and leave a review to hear our humble ramblings about making things and all that life throws at us

If you have any questions or comments

please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Ep38 - How to take a proper sauna, Sticky paint, New tools everywhere and so much more Mar 27, 2022

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Welcome to episode 38 Of our podcast all about woodwork, making things and having lots of fun. The boys start the episode talking all things Finnish, NO not that sort of Finnish but Finland the country. Andys got some sticky paint that just won’t dry. Steve’s latest YouTube video is out and he’s getting all steamy over his next one and Pierre reveals that he covers himself in honey while naked in the sauna you naughty Scandinavians In this episode Andy Finished his side table for his daughter but it seems the Paint is still sticky and just won’t dry. Plus he’s gone and built himself a vice with lovely wheels and he’s going to make some kumiko all those tiny pieces! Steve Feels responsible for people buying a Shaper due to his recommendation His mother in Law arrived early but he’s still getting plenty of workshop time Pierre Now has an official day each week in week with no interruptions. He’s continuing the renovations in the small bedroom and good news his new tolls have started to arrive whooo Our Obsessions this Week Steve Steve’s hasn’t got any fancy video editing software so he uses Lumafusion on the iPad and to help him he is very grateful to a young man called Sushant who as a great YouTube channel called switch to I full of Lumafusion tutorials Sushant is also on instagram @switch_to_i Andy Is obsessed by a TV show called Building Off the Grid all about unique houses made of unusual materials. The builders are just normal people and its available on Discovery + Pierre Obsession is a fellow YouTuber Lincoln Street Woodworks who has only been going for 11 months. Pierre loves his video How I grew from 0-100K in 10 Months. Plus he has great videos about woodworking Andy @potato_woodworks on instagram and Potato Woodworks on YouTube Andy who is Swiss now lives near Stockholm in Sweden Steve @stevebellcreates on instagram and now on YouTube as Steve Bell Cretes Steve lives in the beautiful North Yorkshire in the UK Pierre @theswedishmaker on Instagram and The Swedish Maker on YouTube Pierre lives near Gothenburg in Sweden We can be found on instagram @threeNorthernMakers so check us out We also have our own woodworking/makers community on Discord.com We will be releasing a new episode every Sunday morning so please subscribe like and leave a review to hear our humble ramblings about making things and all that life throws at us If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Ep37 - The mother in law, visiting visitors, baby bouldering Mar 20, 2022

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Welcome to episode 37 Of our podcast all about woodwork, making things and having lots of fun. This week we get a bit dangerous talking about Mother in Laws as Steve prepares to have his mother in law visit OMG! (Lets hope they don’t listen) Andy carves liquid chocolate and Pierre goes crazy with the cash. Plus the boys want to know who is making chopsticks if so how many !!! In this episode Andy Now has his big power carver and nothing is safe he will power carve anything. He also has new tool disappointment plus some exciting visitors to his workshop Steve Well you’ve guessed it he’s getting ready for the visit of his Mother in Law for 10 days (since recording the podcast she came early and she’s here for 13 days!!! Plus Steve has also had a visitor to his workshop Pierre He’s having trouble controlling his youngest child who seem to want to climb mountains. He took Andys advice and has spent wards of cash on new tools (Never listen too Andys advice) Our Obsessions this Week Steve Steve’s has no problem urging you to watch the YouTube Channel Life Work and Dreams. This is his eldest sons YouTube channel which is all about photography in particular street photography and after the latest video Steve was left in tears as he was so proud so go give it a watch Richard is also on instagram @richerich where you can see his awesome photography Andy Is digging deep into history and has been obsessed with a history channel on YouTube called History Matters. This channel has short cartoon videos about all things historical and is extremely informative and fun go check it out Pierre No its not the Teletubbies but a YouTube channel called Paw Paw’s WorkShop where Paw Paw has a variety of builds and detailed videos on the CNC and the Laser so go visit and give Paw Paw some love Andy @potato_woodworks on instagram and Potato Woodworks on YouTube Andy who is Swiss now lives near Stockholm in Sweden Steve @stevebellcreates on instagram and now on YouTube as Steve Bell Cretes Steve lives in the beautiful North Yorkshire in the UK Pierre @theswedishmaker on Instagram and The Swedish Maker on YouTube Pierre lives near Gothenburg in Sweden We can be found on instagram @threeNorthernMakers so check us out We also have our own woodworking/makers community on Discord.com We will be releasing a new episode every Sunday morning so please subscribe like and leave a review to hear our humble ramblings about making things and all that life throws at us If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Ep36 - The Swedish Gardener, magnetic Andy, Mr. Spielberg and so much more Mar 13, 2022

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Welcome to episode 36 Of our podcast all about woodwork, making things and having lots of fun.

This week we get slightly serious and discuss Intellectual property rights, where is the line between being inspired, copying or stealing. Andy’s invented the Swiss Cleat, Steve’s gone All Spielberg and Pierre has a big Announcement.

In this episode

Andy He’s been making some tool holders for his French cleat wall, but he’s invented the Swiss cleat because his holders have magnets. Please note this is Andy’s intellectual property don’t steal it.

Steve Plays a guessing game with Pierre and Andy. Steve is back in Spielberg mode as he has started making his second YouTube video and has plans for his third !!!

Pierre He’s been busy being a Dad, but he’s managed to make Snus box. And he makes a big announcement about the future don’t miss it!

Our Obsessions this Week

Steve Steve’s mind is going and he’s not too sure if he has mentioned this YouTube channel before (its his age) The New Yorkshire Workshop with a guy called Russ who makes some fantastic woodworking videos. This weeks was all about making a mirrored ceiling and engraving the mirror with his laser.

Andy He’s obsessed with electric cars and he’s watched hours and hours of YouTube videos about them. He was most impressed by the YouTube channel Carwow with their great entertaining and informative videos

Pierre Has been listening to a new podcast called Absolutely Mental with Ricky Gervais and Sam Harris. Pierre has binged listened to them all and finds them funny and thought provoking.

The Three Northern Makers Are

Andy @potato_woodworks on instagram and Potato Woodworks on YouTube Andy who is Swiss now lives near Stockholm in Sweden

Steve @stevebellcreates on instagram and now on YouTube as Steve Bell Cretes Steve lives in the beautiful North Yorkshire in the UK

Pierre @theswedishmaker on Instagram and The Swedish Maker on YouTube Pierre lives near Gothenburg in Sweden

We can be found on instagram @threeNorthernMakers so check us out

We also have our own woodworking/makers community on Discord.com

We will be releasing a new episode every Sunday morning so please subscribe like and leave a review to hear our humble ramblings about making things and all that life throws at us

If you have any questions or comments

please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Ep35 - Special guest Sam from Monkeyboysworkshop Mar 06, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to a very special 35th episode of our podcast.

To celebrate we have a very very special guest.

Well Ladies and gentleman boys and girls. Have we got a special treat for you

Back in the day. He used to stomp around banging and clanging. He’s been the back end of a very special horse. He used to tread the boards but now he planes sands and cuts those boards

Making some of the Most amazing furniture and home wares. He’s now he star of his very own show With no monkeying about

Please welcome Sam from Monkey boys workshop

Pierre, Steve and Andy want to say a very big thank you to Sam for being a guest on our show. You where Super Awesome as Andy would say.

Sam can be found on instagram @monkeyboysworkshop

Soon to be on YouTube at Monkey Boys Workshop

and online at https://www.foxandmonkey.co

Our Obsessions this Week

Steve Has been watching a lot of Rag and Bone Brown on YouTube with Keith Brown. Steve likes the easy style of Keiths videos and of course the awesome content.

Steve also wants to say a big thank you to the @workinghandspodcast for the support and shout out for his recent YouTube video and for our podcast

Andy Has had a bit of a tough week with everything that’s going on in the Ukraine and he’s been keeping up with events by watching the BBC News channel

Pierre Enjoyed a YouTube cannel called 2 minute photoshop which gets straight to the point. Plus he wanted to give a shout-out to a big fan of three northern makers podcast Craig Norton who makes some really nice things he can be found on instagram @craignortondesign

Sam Just can’t stop watching the tunnelling exploits of Colin furze who can be found on YouTube at colinfurze and also on instagram @realcolinfurze

The Three Northern Makers Are

Andy @potato_woodworks on instagram and Potato Woodworks on YouTube Andy who is Swiss now lives near Stockholm in Sweden

Steve @stevebellcreates on instagram and YouTube at Steve Bell Creates

Steve lives in North Yorkshire in the UK

Pierre @theswedishmaker on Instagram and The Swedish Maker on YouTube Pierre lives near Gothenburg in Sweden

We can be found on instagram @threeNorthernMakers so check us out

We also have our own woodworking/makers community on Discord.com

Ep34 - Brown Ice, Steve’s sandpaper hoarding, Lofty ambitions and so much more Feb 27, 2022

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Welcome to episode 34 Of our little podcast all about woodwork, making things and having lots of fun.

In this episode

Andy It’s Ice Ice Andy well its really Ice Brown Andy his new favourite Rubio colour. Plus Shush can you hear that no! Good because Andy has made some acoustic sound panels

Steve Wants to know what you do with your worn out sanding discs when your done with them on your sander, because he keeps his for ages and you guessed it he uses them for more sanding

Pierre Well Pierre’s in full keep fit mode he’s been swimming and now he’s started running again to keep his body battery topped up!!! Plus he’s got lofty ambitions in the loft that is.

Our Obsessions this Week

Steve Steve was recommended a YouTube Chanel by YouTube that is by Oleg Vereshchyynskyi in particular a video where Oleg makes a wardrobe with a woven door.

Oleg is also on instagram @Oleg_ver_furniture

Andy He’s obsessed with a Swedish woodworker on instagram @clawscreations who carves some of the most beautiful things from wood go check him out

Pierre Is wanting to up his videography skills and has been watching a YouTube Chanel by James Mattews James is also available on instagram @jamesmatthewsmedia

The Three Northern Makers Are

Andy @potato_woodworks on instagram and Potato Woodworks on YouTube Andy who is Swiss now lives near Stockholm in Sweden

Steve @stevebellcreates on instagram and now on YouTube as Steve Bell Cretes Steve lives in the beautiful North Yorkshire in the UK

Pierre @theswedishmaker on Instagram and The Swedish Maker on YouTube Pierre lives near Gothenburg in Sweden

We can be found on instagram @threeNorthernMakers so check us out

We also have our own woodworking/makers community on Discord.com

We will be releasing a new episode every Sunday morning so please subscribe like and leave a review to hear our humble ramblings about making things and all that life throws at us

If you have any questions or comments

please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Ep33 - Imperial Pierre, Andy’s stuck thing, filmic Steve and so much more Feb 20, 2022

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Welcome to episode 33 Of our little podcast all about woodwork, making things and having lots of fun. A romantic week that sees three video releases. This week we answer your questions and we’ve agreed that in five years time we’re all going to live together on Pierres Farm in Sweeden! In this episode Andy Despite a week of Mishaps with magnets and drill bits the electrical shelf is all done and the video is out on YouTube, and guess what the bed build is finally now painted (by Andys Wife)! Steve Well move over Steven Spielberg there’s a new Steve in town with Steve releasing his first YouTube video. Steve is overwhelmed by all the nice comments and support so big thanks. On with the sequel. Pierre Has been exploring the middle of Lidl looking content inspiration and he found a lathe but no he didn’t buy it. He has upset people with his comments on the imperial system in his latest video but he doesn’t care. Our Obsessions this Week Steve Steve is obsessed with the TV programme The Great Pottery Throw Down. Its like bake off but with people throwing pots and making fantastic builds with clay including a fully working flushable toilet its on Channel 4 in the UK and on instagram @potterythrow Andy He’s obsessed with a YouTube channel by Aidin Robbins helping you make your video look cinematic, helping with editing, colour grading and being better at making great videos. He’s also on instagram @aidinrobbins Pierre He’s gone overboard with the winter Olympics and he’s watching the Swedish speed skater Nils van der Poel win gold in the 5000 and 10,000 meters speed skating. He’s loving the winter Olympics. The Three Northern Makers Are Andy @potato_woodworks on instagram and Potato Woodworks on YouTube Andy who is Swiss now lives near Stockholm in Sweden Steve @stevebellcreates on instagram and now on YouTube as Steve Bell Cretes Steve lives in the beautiful North Yorkshire in the UK Pierre @theswedishmaker on Instagram and The Swedish Maker on YouTube Pierre lives near Gothenburg in Sweden We can be found on instagram @threeNorthernMakers so check us out We also have our own woodworking/makers community on Discord.com We will be releasing a new episode every Sunday morning so please subscribe like and leave a review to hear our humble ramblings about making things and all that life throws at us If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Ep32 - Steve’s YouTube strategy, the worst ever storyteller, printing Pierre and so much more Feb 13, 2022

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Welcome to episode 32 Of our little podcast all about woodwork, making things and having lots of fun. In this episode Andy Well he’s had covid this week but it hasn’t stopped him carving power carving that is. And spending his time making thumbnails. Andy wants to tell stories better stories that is in his videos Steve Is feeling better in himself and wants to say a big thank you for all the support he has received from our listeners. And yes his video is out soon Can he get even more subscribers with still no videos on his channel? Pierre Poor Pierre he’s also had covid and he’s not been well at all. But he’s made a video about his new 3d printer and managed to paint a wall and now he’s exhausted. Our Obsessions this Week Steve Steve has had lots of problems in making his YouTube video and he’s been helped by the YouTube channel Think Media for all your camera problems Andy He’s obsessed with an Amazon Prime show Called Hanna. Which is all about a secret program where they injected Wolves DNA into pregnant women with explosive results Pierre Has spent the whole week watching his obsession from last week The Last Kingdom about knights fighting the Danes on Netflix. But Pierre recommends we take a week off instagram as he’s not been on it for a whole week The Three Northern Makers Are Andy @potato_woodworks on instagram and Potato Woodworks on YouTube Andy who is Swiss now lives near Stockholm in Sweden Steve @stevebellcreates on instagram Steve lives in North Yorkshire in the UK Pierre @theswedishmaker on Instagram and The Swedish Maker on YouTube Pierre lives near Gothenburg in Sweden We can be found on instagram @threeNorthernMakers so check us out We also have our own woodworking/makers community on Discord.com We will be releasing a new episode every Sunday morning so please subscribe like and leave a review to hear our humble ramblings about making things and all that life throws at us If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

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