We want to thank our top Patrons, Tracy Alexander, Stu Morrison, Scott McWilliams, Elliot Trent, Michael Schuler, Matt Kummell, Ty Moser, and Jim Rumsey! 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, or a monthly group or individual hangout where we cut up and talk shop.
Thanks to Marshall Toy, Scott Haun, Sebastian Ollari, Justin Capogna, and Matt Cremona for your support on Patreon as well.
Check out the new page for the Bench Build-Off kicking off August 28th – September 18th.
What’s Going On In The Shop
Kyle – Quartz top for the pedestal table is nearly finished. Tap handles are mailed. Starting on the second half of the Disneyland Trains.
Sean – Trim work for a client to widen the opening for their refridgerator. Finished the form for the cement bench. Pallet stools are well underway. Free (with donation) plan for one stool here.
Brian – Working on the credenzas. The drawers were delayed as 2 of the fronts were cut short. Cut his thumb at the table saw.
Main Topic – Underestimating your time on client work
Listener Questions, Email, and Comments
Guest Questions:
AJ – AJ wants to know how to get a woodworking business up and going. Follow AJ on Instagram and Twitter. Check out his website too.
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iTunes Ratings
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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 a t-shirt, clicking the donate button for a one-time donation, or become a 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.
We want to thank our top Patrons, Tracy Alexander, Stu Morrison, Scott McWilliams, Elliot Trent, Michael Schuler, and Matt Kummell! 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, or monthly group or individual hangout with us.
Thanks to Marshall Toy, Scott Haun, and Sebastian Ollari for your support on Patreon as well.
Check out the new page for the Bench Build-Off kicking off soon.
What’s Going On In The Shop
Kyle – Dovetailed the table legs, made some coffee tumblers, and Michael Morley in the shop for a visit.
Sean – Made a scratch stock (video below), refinished the panel for the bed, refined the shape of the crest rail, made a few bird houses, and built the kids Nicholson bench with his oldest son, Vinny.
Brian – Went to the National Maker Faire in D.C.. Made progress on the credenzas.
Main Topic – Our most/least enjoyable process.
Listener Questions, Email, and Comments
Guest Questions:
Tom Balzamo – Asks about repairing the lead screw on an auger bit. Check Tom out on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.
Email/Comments:
Neil Dorin – I’ve been binge listening to the podcast over the last few weeks to catch up since I just discovered it recently. Love the podcast. I love how relaxed you all are and how you’re all so willing to share your triumphs and mistakes!
So I recently built a farmhouse style kitchen table and bench for my cousin and her husband (photos attached).
I actually used Brian’s YouTube video on attaching breadboard ends with a Festool Domino and it worked fantastically. However, once the breadboards were installed I ran into an annoying problem that I’m wondering if any of you have a solution for. (To be honest I was listening to the podcast while building the table, but hadn’t put two and two together that Brain from the podcast was the same Brian from the YouTube breadboard video until I listened to the breadboard episode last night!)
I hate sanding and prefer to use hand planes/card scrapers to get a finished surface wherever possible. When I built the panel top for the table, I used dominos to align the boards and it was so flat I was able to quickly scrape the glue lines and then use my Veritas low angle block plane with handle/tote accessory (basically it’s a #3 smoother) to smooth the top and it worked incredibly well. I planed the breadboard ends smooth as well, but of course once they were installed there was slight variance in alignment between the panel and the breadboard end along the joint. Because that joint has grain perpendicular on the panel to that of the breadboard, planing or scraping it is virtually impossible without running a blade across a board perpendicular to the grain which obviously causes some tear out
Any tips or tricks other than busting out the orbital sander (which is what I ended up doing)?
Shane Smith – I love using the bandsaw for everything, but the only one I have now is an ancient Craftsman 10″ three-wheeled one. I would love to get a larger one with a fence and the ability to use blades past the Craftsmans’ 1/4″ max. What would you recommend for someone on a budget? Let’s say, $500 for example (no idea if that is reasonable or not). Advantages and disadvantages at various price points?
Keep up the great work on and off the air guys!
Shane Smith
iTunes Ratings
CardsFan_270 – 5 Stars – Real Dudes. Real Talk. – As a woodworker, start here. Brian, Sean, and that other dude give honest, down-to-earth takes on woodworking in 2016. Not just how to make stuff, but how to approach being a maker and woodworker. Do yourself a favor and go listen. Then, when you are done, go support them on Patreon.
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 a t-shirt, clicking the donate button for a one-time donation, or become a patron to help us keep this bus rolling.
Check out our individual websites (mccauleysdesign.com, woodbytoth.com, and seanrubino.com), social media platforms, and 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.
Thank you, Tracy Alexander, Stu Morrison, Scott McWilliams, Elliot Trent, Michael Schuler, Marshall Toy, Matt Kummell, Scott Haun, and Sebastian Ollain for your support on Patreon! You too can support the show by purchasing a T-Shirt, donating, or become a monthly patron.
What’s Going On In The Shop
Kyle – Del Mar Fair pieces on exhibit in Design in Wood and won a prize, 120 tap handles for Refuge, made a tv shelf, Band and balloon artist showed at the shop. Made a video reading bad comments on YouTube.
Sean – Finished the Make it Forward project. Finished the joinery for the headboard frame, panel, and crest rail. Released a bandsaw blade upgrade video. Designed a kids Nicholson bench in SketchUp and posted plans for the saw bench.
Brian – Posted a video on restoring a Stanley #93 shoulder plane (Brian Prusa) and applied the finish to the hall table, still waiting on the paint. commissioned to make a bar top, 2 credenzas and a dining table.
Main Topic – What’s our best seller?
Kyle – Best sellers: Turned tap handles and the Leopard Series pieces
Lessons learned: Client pricing and personal projects
Sean – Best sellers: Pens
Lessons learned: First time project pricing.
Brian – Best sellers: Tables
Lessons learned: Better duplication process
Listener Questions, Email, and Comments
Guest Questions:
Donnie Carter – Donnie is new to wood turning and wanted to know how to design and prepare discs for segmented turning, where to find clients, and what we would change if we new 4 years ago what we know now. Follow him on Twitter, Instagram, his website, and YouTube channel.
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iTunes Ratings
Stonewallmike82 – 5 Stars – Great Show – These guys are super knowledgeable and super entertaining! There aren’t a lot of topic driven podcasts that are enjoyable when they veer off topic, but these guys are a ton of fun to listen to no matter what they are talking about!
El.Duderino219 – 5 Stars – Great Podcast! – One of the best maker podcasts out there! They do a great job providing tips and useful information in addition to their great banter. Best part is how close and accessible they are to their fans! The whole explicit thing seems silly on iTunes’ part, can’t remember the last time I’ve heard them say anything you wouldn’t hear on prime time TV.
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 a t-shirt, clicking the donate button for a one-time donation, or become a patron to help us keep this bus rolling.
Check out our individual websites (mccauleysdesign.com, woodbytoth.com, and seanrubino.com), social media platforms, and 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.
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