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CLAMP

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Your hosts, Adam Mackey, Grant Alexander and Jessy Ratfink delve into all the aspects of the maker life. Whether it's woodworking, leatherworking, digital fabrication or even just how to get the creative juices flowing, we chat about it on the show. So, join us every week while we talk about creating, living and making (and potentially too many puns about clamps). 

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Episodes

Talking About Shop Safety - Episode 148

May 15, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this episode, Adam, Grant and Jessy discuss shop safety including insurance, fires, injuries, and whether you should *really* be making under the influence. Want to talk about this episode? Join our Discord server! Mentions: DW Wood Builds Andy Birkey Maker's Waffle  Nick Offerman Babymetal CLAMPmendations: Adam - Electric Callboy Jessy - Too Scary; Didn't Watch Grant - Pawpaw Ridge  Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern  Jarrad Jenkins  Scott Oram from Dad It Yours...

Where Do You Find the Maker Community? - Episode 147

May 08, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

In this episode, Adam, Grant & Jessy discuss the places they've found community online and IRL. Want to talk about this episode? Join our Discord server! Mentions: Makeshift Podcast Morley Kert Scott Goodsell Andy Pugh Keith Drennan Leatherworker.net forum  CLAMPmendations: Jessy: Cult of the Lamb  Grant: PLsmithed (May for Makers)  Adam: Two Doting Dads Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern  Jarrad Jenkins  Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY  Vincent Ferrari from D...

Talking About Quantity VS Quality with Griffin.Makes - Episode 146

May 01, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

In this episode, Adam & Grant are joined by Griff from @griffin.makes to talk about the high saturation of video content out there and if quantity and quality can be the same thing. Want to talk about this episode? Join our Discord server! Mentions:  I Like to Make Stuff Homestar Runner Michael Scott / Wayne Gretzky quote Dean_Makes Jack Conte Ethan Carter Corter Leather Morley Kert Jesse James West Dave Bauer  Crafts With Dre High Caliber Craftsman Make Things With Rob CLAM...

Boobs & CNCs with Berchtold Design Build - Episode 145

April 24, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

In this episode, Adam, Grant & Jessy are joined by Nick of Berchtold Design Build to discuss CNCing, glorious wooden boobs, and if handmade is REALLY better. Mentions: Fixit Fingers Warren Matten  3D Diy Dave Pat Lap Odyssey CNC PinkSoul Studios Jack Forsberg Chad's Custom Creations Poul Jensen's Z Chair CLAMPmendations: Nick: Deadrise Wood Crafts treescape maker collab Jessy: Nanny (movie on Amazon)  Adam: Scott Jabb Woodshop Grant: aweirdguy's LEGO tree Thank you to our to...

What is Actually Handmade? - Episode 144

April 17, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

In this episode, Adam, Grant & Jessy discuss what's really handmade. And what is DIY, really? We also go in circles and contradict ourselves a lot in the process. Turns out this is a very complicated topic. We'd love to hear your opinions on our Instagram, Youtube or Discord server! Mentions: Gränsfors Bruk axes Dean Duplantis Gnome Hammer Forge Berchtold Design Build Jimmy DiResta  High Caliber Craftsman TFTurning on Makers Waffle podcast CLAMPmendations: Jessy - Malignant Grant ...

Dealing with Distractions - Episode 143

April 10, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

In this episode, Adam, Grant and Jessy chat about distractions. Do you pick up your phone first thing in the morning? Find yourself scrolling through videos every time you find yourself with a free moment?  Never feel like you can get the notifications under control? Always need background noise? You're not alone! Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/TPm4Jvw6RE Mentions: The Adventure Zone podcast David Picciuto on the Making It podcast World of Warcraft video game Ark video gam...

Is Etsy Profitable in 2023? With Urban Shop Works - Episode 142

April 03, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

This week, Adam, Grant & Jessy are joined by Preston Blackie of Urban Shop Works (@UrbanShopWorks) to talk about Etsy. Join us to learn just how easy it is to get permabanned, if Etsy advertising is worth it, and how useful Pinterest can be for small business owners. Mentions:  @HighCaliberCraftsman  @ChadsCustomCreations  @Hatchmade CLAMPmendations: Adam: "Your Honor" TV show Grant:  @MariusHornberger - Drill Press Upgrades & @FixitFingers "Pallet Wood Projects are SCAMS" video Jes...

The Maker Spectrum - Episode 141

March 27, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

In this episode, Adam, Grant & Jessy discuss the maker spectrum. Or is it a Venn diagram? Or maybe a coordinate system of some sort? We're not sure but we'd love to hear from our listeners about what they think! Mentions: Mann Made in MA Rich Loen Wood By Wright  Full Steam Designs Nerdforge Jonny Builds CLAMPmendations: Adam - Contraband Police Grant - High Caliber Craftsman's Hexacto knife Jessy - The Trans Handy Ma'am  Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern  Jarrad Jen...

CLAMP CLASSIC - Episode 13 - Squeezing the Taste Gap

March 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

This week, Adam, Grant and Morley talk about "the taste gap" - when our taste and our abilities progress at different rates, and how we deal with this phenomenon as makers. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CLAMP  What’s in our clamps this week: Adam: BWM Enlighten Us Challenge project Getting his mind blown by his new camera Morley: Also working on his BWM Enlighten Us Challenge project MOZHC Embossed Leather Keychains Leather tripod strap Grant:  Broke his clamps! ...

Talking About Lady Makers with Becky Stern - Episode 140

March 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

In this episode, Adam, Grant & Jessy are joined by Becky Stern on International Women's Day to talk lady makers, feminism, social media and more. Check out Becky Stern on YouTube and at beckystern.com! Mentions: Craftzine & CRAFT:  Corrine of Threadbager Meg Allan Cole Crafty Chica Lynne Bruning  ReadyMade magazine  Bust Holiday Craftacular  Mancrafting   Becky on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Diana Eng Alie Ward of Ologies Podcast  April Wilkerson on Assembly Required...

Let's Talk About Project Documentation - Episode 139

March 06, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

In this episode, Adam, Grant & Jessy chat about all the different ways of documenting projects. Mentions: LTD Woodworks Morley Kert (check out the pallet videos to see complainers) Jimmy DiResta (make more than one of each project for best documentation) Spider-Man stopping the train scene  Trello (productivity software) Making It podcast SketchUp (3D design software) Autodesk Fusion 360 (3D design software) Adam Savage on keeping/organizing documentation materials Jerry Seinfeld...

Does Your Hobby Have to Make Money? - Episode 138

February 27, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

In this episode, Adam, Grant & Jessy discuss one of the big maker questions: Do you really have to turn every hobby into a side hustle? Also: some chat about the pressures of YouTube. Mentions: I Like to Make Stuff  Mark Rober Sidemen YouTube Channel Casefile podcast  Mike Holmes CLAMPmendations: Jessy - The Horror Virgin podcast Adam - Nerd Forge: "I lost my finger.. so I made another one" video Grant - Tom Silva on Instagram Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern  Jarrad...

Don't Waste Your Time with Jeremy Specce - Episode 137

February 20, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

This week, Adam & Grant are joined by Jeremy Specce to talk about time management in the shop, "wasted" time, and ways to make big projects seem more manageable. Mentions: Dave Bauer  Making It podcast Jimmy DiResta   Chad's Custom Creations vacuum former video Our CLAMPmendations for the week: Adam - Built not Bought Grant - Gnome Hammer Forge  Jeremy - Silverhair & Sawdust Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern  Jarrad Jenkins  Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY  Brent...

Maker Trends with Chris from Cow Dog Craft Works - Episode 136

February 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

This week, Grant & Jessy are joined by Chris from  Cow Dog Craft Works to discuss trends in the maker community. Shout out to the Working Hands Podcast for starting the most recent trend: pencil sharpening with shop tools! Mentions: pj_fetscher on Instagram  Anne of All Trades on Instagram  Nature is Metal subreddit Jackman Works on Instagram wobydesign on Instagram  Andrew Szeto on Instagram   Kez USA classes Andrew Hunter on Instagram  George Nakashima Hoener Farms on Instagram ...

Buy Once Cry Once? - Episode 135

February 06, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

This week, Adam, Grant & Jessy discuss the saying "Buy once, cry once." Is it really better to go all out when it comes to choosing and buying tools? Mentions:  "You can easily builld a workshop too! TOOLS!" video by Mark Dainer "Work For It" podcast by Brian House Jessy's "Golden Snitch necklace" DIY Penolopy Bulnick's 3D printed infill jewelry that folks are selling on Etsy Our CLAMPmendations for the week:  Grant: "The Last of Us" video game  Jessy: "Stray" video game  Adam: Surr...

Smartest Person in the Room - Episode 134

January 30, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

This week, Adam, Grant & Jessy discuss the quote: “if you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room.” Stick around to the end for some tips for placing higher in Instructables contests from Grant & Jessy! Mentions: Andy Pugh Ethan Carter's Leatherworking Class at Maker Camp Grant's hammer video Keith Drennon of the Working Hands podcast  Making It podcast  I Like to Make Stuff youtube Ted Lasso tv show  Kevin from The Office is a poker champion Instructables - ...

What Inspires Us - Episode 133

January 23, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

This week, Adam, Grant & Jessy talk about the things that inspire them to make. Mentions:  Vincent Ferrari's cutting boards “How to Build with Plywood” book Ana White’s "Handbuilt Home" book Nick Offerman's "Good Clean Fun" book David Picciuto's plans Adirondack chair plans from Popular Mechanics Grant’s wooden station wagon High Caliber Camp Our Clampendations for the week: Jessy: Soulection Radio Adam: High on Life video game Grant: Griffin Makes Thank you to our top patrons...

New Year, New Host - Episode 132

January 16, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

This week, Adam and Grant welcome the newest host of CLAMP, Jessy Ratfink! Mentions:   Bookshelf Made of Encyclopedias  Book Headboard Book Leg Table Making Jiggy Embroidery on Instagram Orthopedic Dog Bed  DIY Cat Tent Hanging Plant Headboard Perfect Oven Sweet Potato Fries Mac & Cheese Recipe Human Torso Appetizer Once Upon a Workbench - Breath of the Wild Playhouse Moon on Our Nation - GFX library for Arduino Mikeasaurus - Folding Kitchen Knife Our Clampmendations for this ...

CLAMP CLASSIC - Podcast like a Pro with Vincent Ferrari

January 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Adam has COVID so we are releasing another CLAMP classic for your enjoyment! Next week we will be having a new episode no matter what! Until then I hope you are enjoying 2023 better than Adam is! lol.  ________ This week, Adam and Grant are joined by Vincent Ferrari to talk all things podcasting! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CLAMP What’s in our clamps this week: Adam: Last episode of the workbench series! Halfway through the crate Chess piece Grant: Entering ...

Community CLAMP Down with Jessy Ratfink from Instructables - Classic Clamp ep37

December 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

This week, Adam, Grant and Morley are joined by Jessy Ratfink from the Instructables community team! We talk about building positive communities, forums and of course, Instructables! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CLAMP  What’s in our clamps this week: Jessy Embroidered tablecloth Morley:  Modern stool Marquee sign raised cat feeder Adam:  Creating plans for workbench Garden cart video Grant:  Honing leathercraft skills Mentions: Interview with Eric Wilhel...

Choosing A Course of Action with Ben Butler - Episode 131

December 19, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

 This week Adam and Grant are joined by Ben Butler from ButlerBuilds.us to talk about setting goals and choosing a direction for your life or business.  Mentions: Make something Morley Kert Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam: Brad Williams Ben: tfsbuilds Grant: Makeshift Podcast Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean Cut Woodworking Vincent Ferrari from Digitally Creative Greg Wallwey from Platte Va...

CLAMP Classic - The Guilty Glue-Up - Episode 30

December 12, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Due to technical difficulties we were unable to record this week. So please enjoy this CLAMP classic episode.  ______________________ This week, Adam, Grant and Morley talk about guilt - the forms it can take, how it can be a barrier to creativity, when guilt can be useful, how to minimize unnecessary guilt, and addressing legitimate guilt at its source. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CLAMP  Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from ...

CLAMP Classic - The Guilty Glue-Up - Episode 30

December 12, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Due to technical difficulties we were unable to record this week. So please enjoy this CLAMP classic episode.  ______________________ This week, Adam, Grant and Morley talk about guilt - the forms it can take, how it can be a barrier to creativity, when guilt can be useful, how to minimize unnecessary guilt, and addressing legitimate guilt at its source. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CLAMP  Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from ...

Take the Leap with Brett McAfee - Episode 130

December 05, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

 This week Adam and Grant are joined by Brett McAfee from Skull and Spade 13 and the Fools with Tools podcast to talk about believing in yourself so you can make big decisions in your life.  Mentions: Jimmy DiResta Christy - Twisted Twine Woodworking Ben Uyeda Austin - High Caliber Craftsman Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam: Biker Bits Brett: Dresden files Grant: Tony Roleau - Hillview Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourse...

Dude bro, do you even lift? With Tony from Woodland Iron - Episode 129

November 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

This week Adam and Grant are joined by Tony from Woodland Iron and The Working Hands podcast to talk about non-maker hobbies and how they can help or hinder your making Mentions: Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam: Insideman Tony: Pepsi where's my jet Grant: Blondihacks Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean Cut Woodworking Vincent Ferrari from Digitally Creative Greg Wallwey from Platte Valley Woodwor...

Toilets and rugs with UncommonOutpost - Ep 128

November 21, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

 This week,  Adam and Grant talk about doing what need to be done with Steph from UncommonOutpost Mentions: Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam: Uncharted 4 Steph: Keith Decent epoxy mat  Grant: Ben Butler Butlerbuilt.us Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean Cut Woodworking Vincent Ferrari from Digitally Creative Greg Wallwey from Platte Valley Woodworks Justin Oeffler from Bear Maked Miguel Angel Vile...

Staying Sharp with Chris from Cowdog Craftworks - Episode 127

November 14, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this episode Grant is joined by Keith Drennan from Blackthorn Concepts and Chris Giffrow from Cowdog Craftworks to talk about how you must evolve if you want to keep your tools (and minds) sharp. Mentions: Our Clampmendations for this week: Chris: kezusa Keith:  gnomehammerforge Grant: Sharkattack1979 Movember fundraiser Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean Cut Woodworking Vincent Ferrari from Digital...

Teaching with Ethan Carter Designs - Episode 126

November 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This week,  Adam and Grant talk about teaching classes with Ethan Carter from Ethancarterdesigns Mentions: Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam:  aweirdguy - https://youtu.be/nsDmHzSLEig Ethan:  https://www.instagram.com/furthernorthfab/?r=nametag  Grant:  MrJerrett_constructiontech Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean Cut Woodworking Vincent Ferrari from Digitally Creative Greg Wallwey from Platte Va...

So long Morley, and thanks for all the CLAMPs - Episode 125

October 31, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

This week,  Adam and Grant say goodbye to Morley on his last episode of CLAMP. Mentions: High Caliber Craftsman Steve House Dave Bauer David Picciuto Jimmy Diresta Bob Clagett Andrew Szeto Mark Dainer Zac Builds Brian House Giaco Whatever Jeremy Specce  Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam:  House of the Dragon Morley:  The Northern Joinery  Grant:  Austin - High Caliber Craftsman Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent ...

Is it a prop or a project? - Episode 124

October 21, 2022 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

This week,  Adam, Grant and Morley talk about making for content versus making for making. Mentions: This is Canadian Touring Car Episode 3  Make ideas reality Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks Wood Brain David Picciuto Deadrise Woodcrafts High Caliber Craftsman Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam: Bikes and Beards  Morley: Tanner Gooding @urbangentlemanphotography Grant: Steve House and Brett McAfee (and by extension Al’s Hackshack)  Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad...

Clampe Diem - Episode 123

October 17, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

This week,  Adam, Grant and Morley talk about seizing the day and the Catskill Mountain Maker Camp. Mentions: Maker Camp Rasmus Loen Jeremy Specce Keith Drennan Brandy Aube Keith Decent Brent Jarvis - Clean Cut Woodworking Patti Gilstrap Total Boat Scot Crabtree Scott Goodsell Andrew Szeto Jimmy Diresta Pat Lap Laura Kampf Simone Giertz Jeff Henke - Makers Way Jonny Builds Bear Mountain Boats Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam:   Alexandre Chappel  Morley:  @gordofromearth Grant: ...

Clamp Classic - bike justice and dream clamps - Episode 122

October 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

This week we weren't able to record so enjoy one from the vaults This week, Morley tells a story and we talk about our dream houses/shops.  Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CLAMP  What’s in our clamps this week: Grant:  Finished poker chip holder for dad Was going to go camping... ending up welding the frame of his trailer Adam:  BWM Enlighten Us project coming along Bought a truck! Morley:  Tripod strap Had quite the afternoon... Mentions: John Kuiphoff Ju...

How Morley Kert paved his way to success - Episode 121

October 03, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

This week, Adam and Grant talk to Morley about his rise to success on YouTube. Mentions: Making It podcast Andy Pugh Jimmy Diresta Bob Clagett David Picciuto Flightless Bird with David Farrier Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam:  Zack Freedman Morley: Boiler Room Grant:  Making It table: The Table That Took 8 Years to Make by I Like To Make Stuff The Making It Podcast Table Collaboration by Jimmy Diresta After 8 Years We finally did it!! by Make Something Thank you to our top pa...

Episode 120 - Make Something of Yourself with David Picciuto

September 26, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

This week, Adam, Grant and Morley are joined by David Picciuto from Make Something to talk about being your own boss. Mentions: Jimmy Diresta Making It podcast Casey Neistat Steve Ramsey I Like To Make Stuff Nerdforge Alec Steele Ryan Trahan Dean Duplantis Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam:  USSA: Woodworking+3D Printing - router lift Morley:  JPEGMAFIA and Kenny Beats Grant: Mark Rober - Beating 5 Scam Arcade Games with Science David: Drew Gooden  Thank you to our top patrons:...

Episode 119 - Pushing the Envelope

September 19, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

This week, Adam, Grant and Morley talk about stepping outside of your comfort zone. Mentions: Andrew Szeto Pat Lap Jimmy Diresta Fixit Fingers Brian House Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam: Brick Technology -  Can Lego Play the Drums? Morley: DJI Mic Grant: Joiners Handcrafted Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean Cut Woodworking Vincent Ferrari from Because We Make Greg Walley from Platte Valley Wo...

Episode 118 - Hard Work or Good Luck with Brian House

September 12, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

This week, Adam and Grant are joined by Brian House of HouseMade Industrial to discuss how much luck plays a part in your success. Mentions: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Stuff made here Jimmy Diresta Austin Saunders Keith Drennan Our Clampmendations for this week: Grant:  Maker Camp  Adam:   Welcome to Wrexham Brian: Make Shift Podcast Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean Cut Woodworking Vincent Ferrari...

Episode 117 - So You've Had a Bad Day

September 05, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

 This week, Adam, Grant and Morley talk about bouncing back from a bad day. Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam:  Michael Alm - Turn what you HAVE into what you WANT!  Morley: Never Have I Ever (TV series) Grant: Sean from Tinkering Rocks Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean Cut Woodworking Vincent Ferrari from Because We Make Greg Walley from Platte Valley Woodworks Justin Oeffler from Bear Maked Mig...

Episode 116 - How much is too much?

August 29, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

 This week, Adam, Grant and Morley talk about focus, protecting your energy and saying no. Mentions: Evan Ruderman Quincy Jones documentary Jimmy Diresta James Finger - @fixitfingers Justin White - @garageavenger Make Ideas Reality podcast Laura Kampf The Wood Whisperer Mighty Car Mods Pat Lap Our Clampmendations for this week: Adam: Bike n Bird - Vinyl Wrap Harley  Morley: James Bruton @xrobotsuk Grant: Yellow Brick Farm Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Je...

Episode 115 - I'm Addicted to Problem Solving

August 22, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

 This week, Adam, Grant and Morley talk about problem solving and progression.  Mentions: Dave Bauer Making Problems to Solve Austin Saunders - High Caliber Craftsman Jimmy Diresta Malcolm in the Middle - Hal changing a lightbulb Our Clampmendations for this week: Grant: Make Shift Podcast Adam: Elanip Morley: Tenet (film) Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean Cut Woodworking Vincent Ferrari from Bec...

Episode 114 - Slow Down - with Dave Bauer

August 15, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

This week, Adam and Morley are joined by Dave Bauer, host of Making Problems to Solve, to talk about slowing down, quality, workflow, expectations and motivation.  Mentions: Jimmy Diresta Total Boat Frogpod Working It Out podcast Our Clampmendations for this week: Dave: Pixel Palmer - Taft Street Studios Morley: Bertcast #530 with Mike Birbiglia Adam: Yammie Noob Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean ...

Episode 113 - And the winners are... #CLAMPChallenge

August 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

This week, Adam, Grant and Morley wrap up the #CLAMPChallenge and announce the winners! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE CHALLENGE: @deadrisewoodcrafts - tiny treescapes and clamp pen @juniperandsixth - stitching pony @projectsandthings_ - THE E.G.G.SPERIMENT @dainermade - pipe clamp vice @ethancarterdesigns - leather wrapped epoxy clamp @dougpisik - wooden corner clamps and fossil stand @chadscustomcreations - sign clamping jig @dwwodbuilds - blacksmith twisting wrench...

Episode 112 - I Quit with Steve House

August 01, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

This week, Grant and Morley are joined by Steve House from Moonshine Metalworks to talk about quitting. Mentions: Fools with Tools podcast Brett Mcafee Al's Hack Shack Making It podcast I Like To Make Stuff Jimmy Diresta David Picciuto 292 By Devin - clamp chair  Blackthorn Concepts - clamp bookshelf Full Steam Designs - English Wheel  Cheltenham_vintage_and_classic - G Clamp English Wheel Dan Hensch - clamp coat/hat rack Bob Rankin - guitar pedal board Our Clampmendations for...

Episode 111 - Reduce Reuse Repair

July 25, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

This week, Adam, Grant and Morley talk about why we repair. Mentions: RLL Woodworks Thor hammer A Weird Guy clampasaurus Mara @silverhair_and_sawdust book press Chad’s Custom Creations clamping jig Our Clampmendations for this week: Morley: Big Thief: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert  Adam: biker bits Grant: Mark McCluney  Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean Cut Woodworking Vincent Ferrari from Because We M...

Episode 110 - The Worst They Can Say is No

July 18, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

This week, Adam, Grant and Morley talk about the power of just asking. Mentions: Mark Dainer Andrew Szeto Yves from Projects and Things Doug Pisik Juniper and Sixth Wooden Fine Woodworking Ryan Trahan penny challenge Van Neistat repair station Dave Bauer Making Problems to Solve podcast Our Clampmendations for this week: Morley: @cameronhuges  Adam: Ted Lasso Grant: Making Problems to Solve podcast Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Da...

Episode 109 - Branding: Bogan or Bonza? with Mark Dainer

July 11, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

This week, Adam and Morley are joined by Mark Dainer to talk about branding and rebranding. Mentions: Ethan Carter Yves from Projectsandthings_ Jeff Stein from A Weird Guy Storror Jimmy Diresta Louvin Custom Furniture Fixit Fingers Our Clampmendations for this week: Morley: Ryan Trahan Penny Series Adam: Car Audio Fabrication Mark: Hew and Awe (Ben)  Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean Cut Woodwo...

Episode 108 - Jumping into the Deep End with Andrew Szeto

July 04, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

This week, Adam and Morley are joined by Andrew Szeto to talk about gaining confidence from learning new skills. Mentions: David W Wood A Weird Guy Hatchmadeit Ottawa City Woodshop Braille skateboarding Ryan Trahan Adam Savage Corridor Crew Trent Preszler Bear Mountain Boats  Pask Makes Fake Doctors, Real Friends Our Clampmendations for this week: Morley: The Umbrella Academy Adam: Hustle Szeto: Trustin Timber Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scot...

Episode 107 - Positivity Creates Productivity

June 27, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

This week, Adam, Grant and Morley talk about the power of positivity. Mentions: Mark Dainer 292 by Devin Warren Matten John Heisz Laura Kampf The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer (affiliate link) Shop Sounds podcast Bourbon Moth Andrew Szeto Our Clampmendations for this week: Morley: Canoecraft by Ted Moores (affiliate link) Adam: Ryan Trahan (1 penny series) Grant: Jim Cullen Woodworking  Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Your...

Episode 106 - You Better Rest Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

June 20, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

This week, Adam, Grant and Morley talk about the value of taking time off. Mentions: Mark Dainer 292 by Devin Alone (TV series) Primitive Technology No Instructions podcast I Like To Make Stuff Josh Price Vincent Ferrari Van Neistat Our Clampmendations for this week: Morley: Scott Mueller Woodworks  Grant: Uncommon Outpost Adam: Pedulla Studio Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvis from Clean Cut Woodworking...

Episode 105 - A Thorny Challenge with Keith from Blackthorn Concepts

June 13, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

This week, Adam, Grant and Morley are joined by Keith Drennan from the Working Hands Podcast and Blackthorn Concepts to talk about running a successful build challenge. Mentions: Working Hands Podcast John the Schreiner Mark Dainer Dave Bauer  Wafflebeaver Clean Cut Woodworking O'Keeffe's Catskill Mountain Maker Camp Ed Johns Our Clampmendations for this week: Morley: Boris Ipsum Adam: Scream (2022) Grant: Stranger Things Keith: Revolution Grinder Thank you to our top patrons...

Episode 104 - Time Keeps on Ticking

June 06, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MB

This week, Adam, Grant and Morley talk about deadlines. Mentions: Clean Cut Woodworking Router Sleds Deadrise Woodcrafts Projects and Things Juniper and Sixth Brad’s Gonna Make Adam Cee P&L Smithed Our Clampmendations for this week: Morley: Mike Dimes Adam: Social Addict Grant: Billie Poulton's sign and Jim Baird/Adventure Forge -  White Water canoeing to a blacksmith shop Thank you to our top patrons: Tripp Southern Jarrad Jenkins Scott Oram from Dad It Yourself DIY Brent Jarvi...

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