Category: Podcast Episodes

Episode 058: Pricing Your Local Market

We want to thank our top Patrons on Patreon: Jameson Elam, Stu Morrison, Scott McWilliams, Elliot Trent, Michael Schuler, Matt Kummell, Ty Moser, New England Woodworking Studio, Glen Vajcner, Adam Zawalich, and Nick Hinson!  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, 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, and Kyle Thomas for your support on Patreon as well.

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What’s Going On In The Shop

Kyle – Finished the book cases, started a ring box, and saved the world.

Sean – Still working on the walnut mid century modern bed and night stands.  Filed paperwork to start a Nonprofit Organization.

Brian – Was a guest on the Woodshop 101 Podcast.  Delivered the prism table base.

Main Topic – Pricing your local market

Guest Question: 

Ty Moser – What would you do if you had unlimited resources?  What did you want to be when you were younger?  Check out Ty at his website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Listener Questions, Email, and Comments:

Mark Dolan – Do you prefer gloss, semi-gloss, or satin finishes and does affect what you sell your client?

Red Walker – I’m tedddddddddds from the review in the last episode. I’m not sure where iTunes got that name from because my name is Red with only one “d”. Anyways thanks for the shirt. Keep up the good work.

Adam Beasley – Hey Sean!  Thanks for the shout out on the last podcast!

If anyone on the show wants a follow up on how the “Tiny Shop Nation” gets stuff done, I can tell you.
My shop is only 9’x16′ and is an old corrugated metal garage.  Everything is either on rollers or is mobile and stored against the walls like my drill press, oscillating sander or scroll saw. I’m still able to do pretty much everything in the shop because the 16′ gives quite a bit of room to work with.  I do use my RIDGID 10″ contractors saw for my table saw.  If it comes down to big cuts of plywood, I just use a Kreg Rip cut with a circular saw outdoors.  Otherwise, I have a RIDGID Sliding Miter saw that can accommodate pretty much anything indoors with the mobile stand I put it on.  I have a stand alone jointer and router table that do need to be moved strategically if I’m going to run anything through that’s more than a few feet long.  The only real issue I have is when running lumber through the thickness planer it gets tricky with anything that’s over 6′.  So I mainly just run that outside.
As far as projects in that space, I’ve yet to have an issue with anything that doesn’t fit.  From 8 foot dining room tables, to door and desks, the only restriction I have is the width of my door.  I also store my unused lumber up high on wall racks.  Not a ton, but enough if I need it quick.
Thanks Again!
Adam

iTunes Ratings

DrHomer2U – Brilliant – 5 Stars – Best Podcast to listen to sitting on a tailgate with a cold beer knocking the sawdust off.

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.

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Episode 057: Building Your Business

We want to thank our top Patrons on Patreon: Jameson Elam, Stu Morrison, Scott McWilliams, Elliot Trent, Michael Schuler, Matt Kummell, Ty Moser, New England Woodworking Studio, Glen Vajcner, Adam Zawalich, and Nick Hinson!  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, Robert Bakie, Tim Holiner, Dave Bebee, Brodie Brickey, Modern Builds (Mike Montgomery), Eric Burke, Christopher Pickslay, JM Tosses, Terry Mulligan, Michael Brindle, Eric Schneider, Joe Pierce, Kyle Walker, Daniel Mendoza, Michael Jeffcoat, Woodshop 101 Podcast, and Kyle Thomas for your support on Patreon as well.

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What’s Going On In The Shop

Kyle – Finished the book shelves, started the mandala table for the Del Mar Fair and made some boxes.

Sean – Started working on the walnut mid century modern bed and night stands.

Brian – DC set up with 6″ HVAC pipe and made the table base for the credenza client.

Main Topic – Building your woodworking business

Guest Question: 

Marshall Toy – Do you ever let tools inspire you?

Listener Questions, Email, and Comments:

TheWoodworkingStudio – Who would you boys like to work with? A. Woodworking; B. Content Provider; C. In Life

iTunes Ratings

Tedddddddddddddds – WOW – 5 Stars – Sweet podcast.  Started listening about a month ago and just got caught up.  Just what I need to keep me from going crazy at my 8-5.  Just ordered a shirt, keep up the good 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.

Episode 056: AV Gear

We want to thank our top Patrons on Patreon: Jameson Elam, Stu Morrison, Scott McWilliams, Elliot Trent, Michael Schuler, Matt Kummell, Ty Moser, New England Woodworking Studio, Glen Vajcner, and Adam Zawalich!  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, Robert Bakie, Tim Holiner, Dave Bebee, Brodie Brickey, Modern Builds (Mike Montgomery), Eric Burke, Christopher Pickslay, JM Tosses, Terry Mulligan, Michael Brindle, Eric Schneider, Joe Pierce, Joshua Luthor, Kyle Walker, Daniel Mendoza, Michael Jeffcoat, Woodshop 101 Podcast, and Kyle Thomas for your support on Patreon as well.

New t-shirts and hoodies for sale on the website.  Claim yours now!

What’s Going On In The Shop

Kyle – Finished the walnut wine trophy, made a desk out of Doug fir and iron pipe for a friend, made a video on the table saw jug for cutting a bevel on the underside of a round panel, working on 2 bookcases out of Chestnut and hickory.

Sean – Organized and cleaned up the shop a bit more.  Made a bed rail for a friend’s bunk bed, finished up tw0 4 x 8 bulletin boards for a school, made a couple tape dispensers and a video on them.

Brian – Working on a table, setting up DC, and set up a heater in the shop.

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Main Topic – Our Recording Equipment

Guest Question: 

Kevin – Should I get a compound miter saw or contractor table saw for my 8 x 10 workshop?

Answers: Kyle – Miter Saw and Festool Track Saw; Sean – Contractor Table Saw and Jig or Hand Saw; Brian – Hybrid Table Saw and Festool HK55 Circular Saw and Guide

Check out Adam’s shop at LazyGuyDIY.com

Listener Questions, Email, and Comments:

Joe Pierce – First of all, I love the podcast. I just finished episode 55 and I can’t agree more about how difficult it is to edit videos without a computer. I just started making videos a few months back, and my computer is really old and can’t handle video editing.  So I’m forced to film and edit everything on my iPhone, and a few of my videos are up to 20 minutes long.  It’s good to know that some of you guys started that way and now have thousands of subscribers, it gives me something to strive for.

 Thanks, and keep up the good work.
Joe Pierce
Dyami Plotke – How do you deal with soreness that comes with repetitive tasks like milling and sanding?
Sean’s answer – 1) Defy time and stop aging. 2) If step 1 is not possible, then go to a gym and sign up for an aqua aerobics class.
iTunes Ratings

@merulloshop – Totally unlike The View – 5 Stars – I first heard about these guys at the Making It 100 event and got to see them record live and I’ve been listening to them ever since.  You know that show The View where those four ladies yack about dumb stuff on TV?  Well, imagine The View only instead of ladies it’s bearded dudes (I don’t know if they all have beards but I’d bet money on it) and instead of yammering on about whatever those ladies yammer on about these dudes talk about woodworking and tools and shops and stuff.  And it’s not on TV, it’s a Podcast.  And there aren’t any commercials.  Come to think of it, it’s nothing like The View at all.  In fact, I’m not even sure I’ve seen The View.  Is The View still even on?  Was that the show with Whoppi Goldberg?  Who the hell knows, it’s probably a dumb show anyway.  Unlike this podcast, which is awesome and you should totally listen to it if your life involves making sawdust.  Holy crap!  Now I get the meaning of the show’s name!  Anyway, check these guys out because they are smart and funny and interesting and they talk about table saws, unlike the ladies on The View, who are none of those things.

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.