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Ep 102: 30 Seconds To Maple

Ep 102: 30 Seconds To Maple

Update: 2025-05-09
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  • The guys kick things off with donut preferences, where Ross introduces the Italian "Bambaloni" with dipping sauces, Colton reveals his love for what he grew up calling "bear claws" (actually apple fritters), and Jess champions sour cream cake donuts and Bavarian cream Long Johns.

  • Colton dishes about his house adventures, detailing plans for his pier and beam home's crawl space improvements, including spray foam insulation and blocking to distribute weight better. The crew strongly advises hiring professionals for spray foam work rather than attempting DIY.

  • The gang dives into shop setup talk, with Colton exploring options for his new workspace. They debate electrical setups, with Ross and Jess pushing for running power from the existing breaker panel rather than installing a costly second meter.

  • Jess introduces Tulipwood as the "Wood of the Week" - a stunning Brazilian hardwood prized for its pink to purple hues, once used by French craftsmen for luxury furniture. This transitions into a trivia segment about million-dollar furniture pieces, with the Badminton Cabinet selling for a jaw-dropping $36 million!

  • Ross serves up a shot of whiskey history, explaining how moonshining emerged after the Revolutionary War to dodge taxes, eventually leading to speakeasies during Prohibition and even the birth of NASCAR as moonshiners souped up cars to outrun authorities.

  • The "Snipe and Nugget" segment features practical tips: Colton warns about water-based stains not storing well in garage conditions, Jess recommends Milwaukee's special tile drilling bits and storing fillers in airtight containers, and Ross emphasizes thinking several steps ahead before making irreversible moves in woodworking.

  • Colton shares his discovery of unconventional materials sources - informal construction material yards where he scored pine boards for $6 each and birch plywood for $36 per sheet, sparking a conversation about where these budget-friendly materials might come from.

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Ep 102: 30 Seconds To Maple

Ep 102: 30 Seconds To Maple

Colton, Jess and Ross