Episode #006 – Keeping your tools sharp to speed up your Woodworking
Release Date: 07/17/2013
028 - When is the Best Time In Life to Start a Woodworking Business?
The Avid Woodworker
Over the years, I have known many folks that have considered taking the plunge into starting a woodworking business, but they did not pull the trigger for one reason or another. In this show, I discuss three common life points where I have seen people take the leap along with the pros and cons for each point in time. I also break down three times where it would NOT be a good idea to start a new woodworking business and why.
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027 - The 5 Reasons Why I Love My Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
The Avid Woodworker
After getting a headache from trying to learn and understand the re-zoning process in my county to help launch our new marriage venue, I had to get out of the house. So I went to the shop and decided to talk about one of my favorite jigs . . . The Kreg Pocket Hole Jig. It was one of those spontaneous shows where I discuss 5 things I really love about it, how I use it, and why it is such a useful tool in my shop.
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026 - Building a Business vs Building a Craft
The Avid Woodworker
In this show I break down the differences between building a woodworking business and building a woodworking craft. To be clear, in both instances, I am talking about woodworking for a living. But, in each case, the woodworker is proceeding down a slightly different path to make money. I review some of the pros and cons for each path, and what you can do to overcome some of the cons to make it work for you. This is part two of my ongoing analysis of the woodworking business I want to build.
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025 - Overwhelmed by Woodworking Business Options!?!?
The Avid Woodworker
This show focuses on the business side of woodworking. I share how I am struggling on which path to take. Trying to be a jack of all woodworking usually does not translate into a longterm, successful business. If net profit is important to you, I think it important to focus in on just a few products as part of your woodworking business (at least at first). I break down what I learned from building up a successful law practice and how that applies to building up a successful woodworking business.
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024 - Whimsical Woodworking?
The Avid Woodworker
Ever done some whimsical woodworking? Wondering what the heck that is? Well, it is something I just totally made up and had a blast doing it. After you listen to what I am talking about, I hope that you give it a try!
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023 - 6 Free Things You Can Work on in Your Shop During the COVID-19 Outbreak
The Avid Woodworker
I am not about to let this COVID-19 get me down. Recently, I decided to get into my shop and work on something. I had heard that saw mills and manufacturing plants were reducing production or closing to honor the social distancing requirements. Then I started to think about saving my money anyways, just in case things got worse. Still trying to stay positive, I thought of 6 things you can do in your shop for free to lift your spirits. Some of these things I should have already done.
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22 - Back in the Game!
The Avid Woodworker
So after 5 years of silence, I am finally back. I wish I had been podcasting this whole time, but life sometimes throws you interesting curve balls. In this show, I share what happened to me and why I had to put podcasting on hold. I also share a big change in my life that has allowed me to start podcasting again. I wrap it all up with an explanation of what the future holds for me and the podcast.
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21 - Bandsaw Wizard Alex Snodgrass
The Avid Woodworker
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AW #020 - Interview with Pro-Woodworker Shane Rodarte (Part 2)
The Avid Woodworker
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AW #019 - Interview with Pro-Woodworker Shane Rodarte
The Avid Woodworker
This is part 1 of an interview with professional woodworker Shane Rodarte, who has been woodworking for a living for the past 28 years.
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