Easel Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Easel Podcast

Zach Kaplan

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 3

Most people making things with Easel are figuring it out alone. The Easel Podcast changes that. Every week, Zach Kaplan CEO of Easel Software sits down with real makers to hear what they're building, how they're solving problems in their shop or studio, and what's happening across the digital manufacturing world. One hour of honest conversation about the craft live, unfiltered, and built for makers to help them go from learning to earning.

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https://easel.com/gallery/profiles/lJ4mok6gSlQMUkr1fU0h6Q
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Easel Podcast Episode #3 - Chris Monck talks about two ways to build a custom guitar business

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 • Duration 56:41

In this conversation Zach Kaplan interviews Chris Monck from Highline Guitars. Chris shares how he got started building guitars, the transition to CNC technology, and the different business models Chris has explored in his time building over 500 custom guitars. Chris is currently using a business model that demands his creativity build unique guitars that command prices often over $2000 USD.

The conversation explores the inspiration behind guitar making, the benefits of CNC technology, and the emotional impact of the unique guitar project for Metallica called the Flying M.

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00:00 The Origin of Highline Guitars
06:06 Transition to CNC Technology
11:38 The Flying M Metallica Guitar Project
33:37 The Metallica Guitar Project
59:23 Advice for Beginners in Guitar Building

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Easel Podcast Episode #2 - Tiff Marchand talking about painting horror movie art

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 • Duration 47:11

The conversation covers Tiff Marshand's artistic background, transition from craft fairs to online presence, power carving and CNC work, teaching and social media management, and a project demonstration with CNC settings. The conversation covers the importance of ramping for extended tool life and cleaner cuts, as well as the significance of milling direction for achieving a cleaner cut. These topics are explored in detail, providing valuable insights for CNC users.

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Artistic background and influence
Transition from craft fairs to online presence
Power carving and CNC work
Teaching and social media management
Project demonstration and CNC settings Ramping for extended tool life
Milling direction for cleaner cuts

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00:00 Artistic Background and Influence
06:09 Teaching and Social Media Management
12:00 Project Demonstration and CNC Settings
23:51 Tool Life and Cutting

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Easel Podcast-Episode #1 - Tom Sasala talking about inlays and product market fit with CNC projects

Season 1

Monday, May 18, 2026 • Duration 01:42:58

The conversation covers topics such as craft fairs and custom work, software development and open sourcing, woodworking and CNC projects, and inlay generation and woodworking finishing. It delves into the process of transitioning from craft fairs to custom work, the development of cost-effective software prototypes, the use of Easel for woodworking projects, and the techniques and considerations for woodworking finishing. The conversation covers the exploration of Easel features, the process of creating juice grooves, caring for cutting boards, and choosing a CNC machine. It provides insights into the functionality of Easel, the technique for creating juice grooves, the maintenance of cutting boards, and considerations for selecting a CNC machine.

Takeaways

Craft fairs serve as an on-ramp to bigger opportunities
Frugality in software development can lead to cost-effective prototypes
Easel is a valuable tool for woodworking projects
Woodworking finishing techniques are essential for quality outcomes Easel features offer new capabilities
Creating juice grooves requires precision and specific tools
Caring for cutting boards involves oiling and waxing
Choosing a CNC machine depends on size and intended use

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tom's Maker Journey
29:24 Craft Fairs and Emotional Connection
35:13 Software Development and Open Sourcing
48:18 Inlay Generation and Woodworking Finishing
01:13:12 Exploring Easel Features
01:23:08 Caring for Cutting Boards
01:30:22 Choosing a CNC Machine

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