Whatcha Makin' Show

Hosts & Guest: Alex Duffey and Alex Adams are joined by scroll-saw artist and DIY renovator Patsy Dobbs (@dobbsdesignco).On the Bench: Patsy is crafting a maker-themed bicycle for Maker Camp with saw-blade wheels and an anvil seat. Alex Adams is batch-sanding 3D printer stands and creating backlit lithophanes. Alex Duffey is finishing 100 game boxes, building Dungeon Crawler Carl loot crates, reviewing Vectric Spark for Mac, and 3D printing Mecha Chameleon shop figures.Shop Mishaps: Duffey broke four CNC bits pushing roughing speeds and fixed two 3D printer jams. Adams stripped his CNC spindle mount, fought clogged nozzles, and frankensteined two dead robot vacuums from spare parts. Patsy dealt with a contractor nightmare fixing her house's chimneys.Maker Shoutouts: Highlights include @badlands_dwellers (carved wood Pokémon), @gehajdukcreations (curved home decor), @rfosterdesign (sci-fi wall art), @rickytevee (retro TV builds), @thesoftasylum (marbled silk scarves), and Andy Bird’s Will It CNC? testing bone and soap.DIY Projects: The crew discussed upcycling and home builds, including Duffey’s porch dragonflies made from fan blades and banisters, Adams’ painted log jack-o'-lanterns and DIY garage solar backup, and Patsy’s vintage dresser-to-vanity bathroom flip.Community News: Peter has left Another Woodshop Podcast after six years (and will guest on Whatcha Makin' next month). Upcoming events include the Texas Woodworking Festival in Austin, the Vectric User Group in Nashville, and Maker Camp in the Catskills.

Hosts Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) and Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) sit down for Episode 54 to talk all things 3D printing with special guest Dave, known online as 3D DIY Dave. The guys dive into Dave’s creative process, content creation, tech and tool reviews, and the hilarious backstory behind his famous "mini-me" puppet.In the shop catch-up, the hosts and guest discuss their latest projects:Alex Duffey shares a heartwarming project helping a market customer finish a set of custom cutting boards, prepares inventory for retail restocks, cuts out 80 "Squatch Z" game boxes on the CNC, and celebrates getting a new couch.Dave talks about using a 3D scanner and custom 3D-printed tiles to patch a hole in his flooring, his latest round of 3D printing filament and dryer reviews, and experimenting with an XTool UV laser to create 3D crystal glass engravings.Alex Adams recaps his busy week post-county fair, detailing his workflow producing and selling 3D-printed items (keychains, hitch covers, and Pokémon gear) at local markets, along with the logistics of multi-part assemblies.Plus, the trio takes a hilarious detour discussing toilet paper vs. Kleenex, workshop hacks, and the early-2000s internet nostalgia of puppet videos.Sponsor: Proudly sponsored by NextWave CNC. Check out their Shark CNC line, and message NextWave on Instagram to participate in their Project of the Month for a chance at a $500 bonus!Connect with the Hosts & Guest:Alex Duffey: @DuffeyWoodcraft (Instagram & YouTube)Alex Adams: @TypeAFurniture (Instagram)Dave: @3D_DIY_Dave (Instagram & Socials)Support the Show: patreon.com/whatchamakingshow

August might feel early, but if your maker business relies on Q4, holiday prep starts right now! In this episode of Whatcha Makin’, Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) and Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) dive deep into getting your shop, inventory, and booth ready for the busiest craft fair and market season of the year.In this episode, we cover:Holiday Prep Masterclass: How to hunt down raw material deals early, stock up on essential parts/hardware (and manage long lead times), streamline backstock, design efficient booth layouts, and when to hire seasonal help for market day.On the Bench: Alex Duffey is batching whiskey smokers, cedar soap dishes, and hundreds of laser-cut earrings—plus landing a local retail display. Alex Adams is dialing in PETG prints for outdoor markets, custom hitch covers, and prepping display items for the 4-day county fair.What’s Breaking: 3D print collisions, stripped aluminum threads during CNC tramming, and CNC bit wander causing oval cuts.Maker Spotlight: Amazing work from @ellynwooddesigns, @corbancraft, @edek_woodcarving, @geppettosguild, @houseoftimber, and @ladywoodgoods.Maker News & Events: Our shift to a bi-weekly episode schedule, upcoming woodworking events (IWF Atlanta, Handworks, Texas Woodworking Fest, Vectric User Group, Maker Camp), and derby car ideas!

In this episode of Whatcha Making, hosts Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) and Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) answer rapid-fire questions, share shop updates, and announce an every-other-week podcast schedule.Show Updates: A shift to a bi-weekly schedule Starting End of August.On the Bench & Selling:Alex Adams prints a 30+ hour Stormtrooper helmet (selling two in 72 hours), designs a custom bifold TV cabinet, pitches 3D-printed popcorn buckets to a local business, and recaps a wild fly-fishing trip in Colorado that included pea-sized hail and getting stuck in knee-deep mud.Alex Duffey restocks market inventory, scores a massive bulk discount on laser plywood from his local lumber yard manager, and completes a rush order for 50 Sasquatch figurines after a bride bought his entire stock for wedding centerpieces.What You're Breaking: Troubleshooting laser-etched paint-filled shot glasses, replacing worn printer PTFE tubes and nozzles, and a tag-team wasp-spraying misfire on a hollow metal horse statue.Maker Shoutouts: Features on @tracy_and_mac, @outer_woods, @clevercarver, @mauldinwoodwork, @cullenwaywoodturning, @woodshopdiaries, @omarbuildsit, and @stickrubberwoodworks.Rapid Fire Q&A: Quick debates on Walnut vs. Maple, hand vs. power tools, sandpaper preferences, pet peeves, and harmless ways to "haunt" a friend's woodshop.Sponsor: Proudly sponsored by Next Wave CNC. Check out their Shark CNC line and join the Project of the Month club.

Happy National Give Something Away Day! On this episode of Whatcha Makin', Alex and Alex are sitting down with Tracy, the creative force and self-proclaimed "trash panda" behind the Michigan-based MNT Woodworks.Tracy shares what it’s really like to run a garage shop as a dynamic duo with her partner, Mac. We dive into the logistics of dividing workspace, coordinating tool handoffs, managing ADHD in the shop, and how they turned a literal "flying fuck" into one of their best-selling products.Plus, Alex Adams finally installs his massive neighborhood dining table (and pays the price with a sore back), Alex Duffey gears up for a massive museum restock, and the crew tackles a wild week of shop breakdowns—from fried 3D printer boards to mysterious CNC e-stop failures.What We’re Talking About Tonight:What You Makin’: Big museum orders, custom cutting boards, and the final installation of the legendary walnut dining table.What You Breakin’: Mysterious e-stop errors, bandsaw blades, and a 3D printer board bypass that left Alex Adams incredibly pissed.What You Selling: Highs and lows from a $1,700 Fourth of July market, and recovering from accidentally leaving your website in maintenance mode.Main Topic: The secrets to successfully sharing a small shop space with your partner without killing each other.What We’re Watching: Creators who build farting trash cans, elvish glowing doors, and some incredible scroll saw art.