Working at Woodworking
Turn your hobby into a profession. This podcast can help you evaluate ways to make money with your woodworking talents and knowledge. Side hustle or full-time, you can help your community solve their furniture,cabinetry and other woodworking needs.
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Right before I take a break from the podcast, I thought I would share how I came to start my business. It was not preordained, well thought out or meticulously launched. Nor was it a total train wreck.....
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If people can't find you....they can't buy from you! Here are a few MUST DO steps to increase your online visibility that are inexpensive, easy and you don't need to be an IT expert. If you can calculate board feet, you can do this!
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SEO 101 Podcast Ep 454 Chapter 1- SEO Fundamentals
https://www.stepforth.com/blog/2023/seo-101-ep-454-chapter-1-of-the-seo-101-learning-series/
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What do you do when you are faced with a problem you don't know how to solve? If you have been a pro woodworker for more than 15 minutes, you have probably experienced this or will. Here, I give 'Bob' some some helpful tips.
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Saw Stop STOPPED!? https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/legislators-introduce-bill-postpone-saw-safety-rule
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What have you been waiting for? Why haven’t you started your business yet? We are going to talk about SOME of the excuses you have told yourself and how to move past them and why NOW is the best time to start your new WW Business…
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Woodworking Books
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/woodworking
Best Woodworking Books- Rob Cosman
https://youtu.be/U_32J60tPs8?si=ApRojaviPMRCoWOv
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Folding wood, faster glue ups, Etsy alert, O-rings, propane and the future of WAW all in this episode!
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A Nature Work Life| Paul Sellers Vlog 019
https://youtu.be/pcZ9Po4EQcQ?si=duivV4UPolHPPcVM
Amazon Handmade https://www.junglescout.com/blog/how-to-sell-on-amazon-handmade/
Department of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/misclassification/rulemaking
Employee or Contractor?
How important is the bevel angle of your bench plane? Is 27 degrees better 24 degrees? The answer may surprise you! Also, last minute tips for filing your taxes......
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Wood Database https://www.wood-database.com/
Sharpening Supplies https://www.sharpening...
Shape, sharpen and shine, it's that simple. But how woodworkers, amateur or professional, get there is where we all struggle. If you don't develop your sharpening skills, you'll not advance as a woodworker- it's THAT important!
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Taylor Drill Press Sharpener
https://youtu.be/PdtDpiBSeMM?si=UpnrzI8DeiSUsgxX
Sharpening Supplies https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/
Rob Cossman Sharpening A Plane...
Listeners have be contacting me with tips they wanted to share. Sanding, planing and finishing, I'm sure you will find these helpful.
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Solidworks for Veterans https://veteran-store.solidworks.com/veteran/default.php
The Edge-On-Up Sharpness Testers https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Edge-On-Up-Industrial-Edge-Tester-P1562C286.aspx
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How good of a woodworker are you? What is your skill level? Does it even matter?
If you are trying to do this professionally….YES it matters!
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The US Government is About to Change Table Saws FOREVER! https://youtu.be/kb6LRfGhr_g?si=pIMZVChLMU4-otov
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Dublin, Ireland
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Sanding is a challenge for any DIYer, but a professional woodworker must learn to sand quickly, effectively, and economically. Here are some tips I have learned over the years.
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Sanding With Fein Multimaster https://youtu.be/3SZY2rqmkcA
Largest Sandpaper Test EVER Done https://youtu.be/NZDCRFi8dKY?si=Bc4S49Ru1U0ST8jB
Clark Howard on Furniture https://youtu.be/hJmohkch3Ss?si=O2JtZCrMVDqAjVIv&t=908
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More difficult than hand cut dovetails, figuring out how much to charge for your work is a challenge for every professional woodworker. There are several ways to determine this number but you always have to keep the end goal in mind.
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Essential Craftsman- How To Charge More AS A Contractor: 7 Ideas https://youtu.be/X31VMEifz8w?si=luqBR0YI1-G0opVh
Woodworking Shows https://www.thewoodworkingshows.com/
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Happy New Year! I have 6 things you, as a professional woodworker, need to do straight away. Old timers to the podcast may have heard some of these before...but a refresher never hurt.
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US Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-price-index-by-category.htm
Inflation Calculator: https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/inflation/current-inflation-rates/
Inflation over 389 years: h...
Anyone who has used an old crappy, rusty hand saw knows how frustrating it can be. The saw binds and gets stuck in the wood, probably because the saw has lost all the set in the teeth. But ancient saws, Roman, Greek even Egyptian saws apparently had no set at all. Is it possible Christmas changed that?
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Luke 2:1-20
John 1:1-18
Renaissance Wood Worker 22: 1st Century Woodworking
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Here’s mishmash if tips and suggestions accumulated over the ….well, since the last T&S episode…...ways to flatten boards without a jointer,
killing wood bugs, ways to safe money, ways to make more money and even why you should use Sriacha sauce!
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Jointing on the Bandsaw- Paul Sellers https://youtu.be/NIEB65s3nbk?si=A2Q_daH5Pm_wRwMk
Build a Kiln to treat woodworm: https://youtu.be/QFxjZooAyGw
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Orders still have to go out, jobs still need to get done but this can be a real challenge when you feel like crap or are walking wounded. Maybe you can take steps now to mitigate the effects illness and injury.
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BANDSAW vs FINGERS. My accident and story.
Kerry Corney https://youtu.be/ZYO_KP3fq0E
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Arnhem, Netherlands
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Forgetting this essential woodworking tool nearly doomed the pilgrims the first year in the New World. Don't forget YOURS! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Stan Freberg Presents the United States of America,
Vol. 1: The Early Years”--Stan Freberg (1961) https://youtu.be/o3hzDJiVfJo
Herman's Hermits "Henry The VIII, I Am" on The Ed Sullivan Show https://youtu.be/FFNoDsOmluA
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Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Are you a hack who can do a lot of things...but NOT very well or are you REALLY good at just one thing?
Which will make you the most money with the best job security?
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None this episode.
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Halls Crossroads, Tennessee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
One listener in Morocco
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Build your Core Business Information (CBI) first and your website will soon follow. Keep it simple by using Google Websites (free, no coding) or Squarespace or Wix to sell online.
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EP 30- How to Build A Website For Your Woodworking Business
EP 3- Your Business Name
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San Diego, CA
Vienna, Austria
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How do you figure out how much lumber and sheet goods you need to buy just from your cut list? Create a materials and buy list! There are four ways to do this - pick the one that works for you.
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https://www.cutlistoptimizer.com/ https://www.omnicalculator.com/construction/board-foot
STOP overbuilding cabinets https://youtu.be/KmM6DOy0aMc
Pellet Machine: https://youtu.be/6ri62uzLoss by t...
If you spent $300 on wood for a project and you have a 20% to 30% waste factor.....you are leaving $60 - $90 lying on the floor. Sure, waste is included in the cost of the job.....but why let those extra dollars go to waste?
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None this week....
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