Category: Podcast Episodes

Episode 066: Scheduling Conundrum

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What’s Going On In The Shop

Kyle – Finished a floating bowl and 100 tap handles.

Sean – Finished the chair for the 3 power tool challenge.

Brian – Working on a table and the doors.

Main Topic – How Our Schedules Have Changed

Guest Question: 

Ty Moser – What are the pros and cons of content creation?  Do you grow in your own work?

Listener Questions, Email, and Comments:

Joe Pierce – Since last weeks episode didn’t have any emails for Sean to read, I’ll try to help.

My next project is to build a 6 person dining table from pecan, I have way more than I will need for the project and it is all 5/4 rough sawn. I’m not entirely sure how the base is going to look, but I’m thinking trestle or some variation.
Do you dusty guys have and tips or hints to help me out in my first large table endeavor?
Thanks

Rebecca Orange – Hey guys,

I am employed full time and plan to continue my day job until its time to retire. I have become ever more obsessed with woodworking and learning as much as possible for the last year and a half. I very much want to sell projects on the side to help supplement buying all the best tools and having some extra cash. What concerns me is the few people out there who are sue happy and the potential of losing money in a lawsuit. What is your opinion on LLC, INC, etc.(I don’t know the difference)? Also is LLC even something I should be doing as I don’t plan to be a factory pumping out items, I still want to keep the enjoyment, just selling a few items here and there. Does this make sense for tax purposes as well? Will I end up having to pay more taxes than what I make if I am not selling items?? I greatly appreciate your help and advice!
Thanks,
Rebecca Naranjo ( a fellow Temecula woodworker!!)
iTunes Ratings

None…

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Episode 065: Problematic Past Projects

We want to thank our top Patrons on Patreon: Jameson Elam, Stu Morrison, Scott McWilliams, Elliot Trent, Ty Moser, New England Woodworking Studio, Glen Vajcner, Adam Zawalich, Nick Hinson, and Dave Barlow!  You too can support the show by purchasing a T-Shirt, donating, or become a monthly patron as well.  If you choose to become a patron you can get the show’s pre-release, a sticker, or other rewards based on the level you choose.

Thanks to Marshall Toy, Scott Haun, Sebastian Ollari, Justin Capogna, Matt Cremona, Nick Carruthers, Matt Kummell, Robert Bakie, Tim Holiner, Dave Bebee, Brodie Brickey, Modern Builds (Mike Montgomery), Eric Burke, Christopher Pickslay, JM Tosses, Terry Mulligan, Eric Schneider, Joe Pierce, Kyle Walker, Daniel Mendoza, Michael Jeffcoat, Kyle Thomas, Bruce Cooper, Steve Avery, Matthew Vitale, Matt Parker, Alex Garcia, Tim Marquart, and Charles Alm for your support on Patreon as well.

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What’s Going On In The Shop

Kyle – 100 tap handles, a segmented bowl.

Sean – Started the chair for the 3 power tool challenge.

Brian – Working on the doors to match the credenzas.

Main Topic – When a client reports a problem with a commissioned piece

Guest Question: 

AJ – How to manage time for client work and personal projects.

Listener Questions, Email, and Comments:

None…

iTunes Ratings

Bninne – BN Woodworks – 5 Stars – You guys are my go to woodworking podcast.  Entertaining and educational.

PyroManiacMidget – Less than 10 – 5 Stars – Really like it.  3 times the viewpoints.

If you have comments, questions, or suggested topics for future shows you can email us at contact@thedustylife.com.  Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram @thedustylife. You can support the show by purchasing some merchandise, clicking the donate button for a one-time donation, or by becoming a monthly patron to help us keep this bus rolling.

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Episode 064: Get More Clients

We want to thank our top Patrons on Patreon: Jameson Elam, Stu Morrison, Scott McWilliams, Elliot Trent, Ty Moser, New England Woodworking Studio, Glen Vajcner, Adam Zawalich, Nick Hinson, and Dave Barlow!  You too can support the show by purchasing a T-Shirt, donating, or become a monthly patron as well.  If you choose to become a patron you can get the show’s pre-release, a sticker, or other rewards based on the level you choose.

Thanks to Marshall Toy, Scott Haun, Sebastian Ollari, Justin Capogna, Matt Cremona, Nick Carruthers, Matt Kummell, Robert Bakie, Tim Holiner, Dave Bebee, Brodie Brickey, Modern Builds (Mike Montgomery), Eric Burke, Christopher Pickslay, JM Tosses, Terry Mulligan, Eric Schneider, Joe Pierce, Kyle Walker, Daniel Mendoza, Michael Jeffcoat, Kyle Thomas, Bruce Cooper, Steve Avery, Matthew Vitale, Matt Parker, and Alex Garcia for your support on Patreon as well.

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What’s Going On In The Shop

Kyle – Making a bunch of reclaimed wood table tops for a restaurant.  Started on more tap handles.

Sean – The bed is done.  Starting on a pair of book cases and a barnwood mantle.

Brian – Finished a walnut extension table.  Working on the doors to match the credenzas.

Main Topic –

Guest Question: 

AJ – New projects that test skills for clients.

Listener Questions, Email, and Comments:

Johnny – Gentlemen,

Good afternoon. I’m listing to Episode 62. It’s a great discussion on potential pitfalls to be aware of.
I particularly liked the discussion of using materials provided by customers.
Regarding customer supplied materials, in addition to all of the points you brought up, you should also remember profit. I know that I figure profit as a percentage of total cost. I’m assuming this is true for most woodworkers who price their work (rather than hobbyists who guess at their pricing). This relates to customer supplied materials in that you should be making profit on the cost of the materials. Even when the customer supplies them, you should know their cost and include the profit on that cost in your price.
If you calculate overhead as a percentage of cost, it’s even more important to make sure you include the overhead on customer supplied materials. I calculate overhead based on man hours, not total cost, so I don’t have to consider this when dealing with customer supplied materials.
I hope this is helpful.
Keep up the good show.

Matt –

 

iTunes Ratings

Kash472 – Great podcast – 5 Stars – Definitely one to listen to!  Keep up the great work.

 

If you have comments, questions, or suggested topics for future shows you can email us at contact@thedustylife.com.  Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram @thedustylife. You can support the show by purchasing some merchandise, clicking the donate button for a one-time donation, or by becoming a monthly patron to help us keep this bus rolling.

Check out our individual websites (mccauleysdesign.com, woodbytoth.com, and seanrubino.com), our social media platforms, YouTube channels, subscribe!, and spread the word to friends, family, and coworkers.

Also, consider subscribing to The Dusty Life Podcast through iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or the click the RSS on our homepage at thedustylife.com and please leave us a rating as it helps climb the ever growing podcast charts.