Explore every episode of the podcast Proper Tools Podcast
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| Episode 22 - So, how do we do this again? | 19 May 2022 | 00:50:46 | |
This week Jake and Sean catch up after ghosting each other. Tool of the Week (Recommendations) Sean: Tape Measure Pencil Knife Jake: Maker Cuisine Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 21 - Saw stop! No you stop! | 19 May 2022 | 00:52:39 | |
This week Jake and Sean talk about...a little bit of everything. Tool of the Week (Recommendations) Sean: Enginering Fatherhood Jake: Inspire Woodcraft Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 12 - The Grant Alexander! | 28 Sep 2021 | 01:20:13 | |
This week we got to speak with the one and only, Grant Alexander! Grant runs a YouTube channel, a podcast, and even helped out with the #makerchessset fundraiser from Deadrise woodcraft! Find Grant at: Tool of the Week (Recommendations)
More Fun Links Drifter Studios (Jake's Brother) Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 11 - Andy from Plaid Labs visits the show! | 09 Sep 2021 | 01:15:45 | |
Proper Tools Podcast Presents: The sharpest tool in the shed! Mr Andy from Plaid Labs! Andy talks about the cut throat world of Etsy sellers duking it out for the esteemed Star Seller badge, his amazing day job, and of course, Yoda quotes makes a return to the podcast! Find Andy at: Tool of the Week (Recommendations)
More Fun Links Dude Dad (If husbands were toddlers) Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 10 - Do Trees Have Branches? | 26 Aug 2021 | 01:12:20 | |
After a brief hiatus, Proper Tools Podcast returns to talk about Manhattan Iced Teas, Trees that don't have branches, story telling, and of course, ASMR style woodworking videos. Some cool links to check out from this weeks episode: Making It (Jimmy eulogizes his friend, Aaron) Bell Forest Products (wood supplier) Ishitani Woodshop (amazing Japanese woodworking) The Bucket Shot (Just watch it, it's fantastic) Tool of the Week (Recommendations)
Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth Content Warning: This episode contains a lot of YouTube video channel recommendations. While watching all of these videos is highly recommended, we cannot promise that you will have time to do woodworking this weekend. Good luck and may the Force be with you! | |||
| Episode 09 - The "Wheel" Guy | 29 Jul 2021 | 01:14:04 | |
What do you do when you can't go to the movie theater because of a worldwide pandemic? Well, obviously, you just build your own high tech, soundproof theater in your basement! This week we talk to one of the coolest up and coming woodworkers on Youtube, Travis, from How I Do Things DIY! If you want to hear a couple of YouTubers talk analytics, home theaters, and motorcycles, then this is the podcast for you! Be sure to check out How I Do Things DIY on: Tool of the Week (Recommendations)
Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth Content Warning: you will probably want to build a home theater after listening to this episode. Beware. | |||
| Episode 08 - Improper Physics | 15 Jul 2021 | 01:08:32 | |
Should you wear gloves while using power tools? Is good design subjective or objective? What would happen if you threw a CNC machine out of an airplane? Find out the answers to all of these questions on this weeks episode of the Improper Physics Podcast! Wait, that's not right...Proper Tools Podcast! Will Paterson's review of new Discord logo Tool of the Week (Recommendations) Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 07 – Joe Versus the Circular Saw | 24 Jun 2021 | 00:57:38 | |
Jake and Sean invite their very first guest, Joe, from Shepherds Workbench to the Podcast! Join these three tools as they discuss making money from woodworking, where they find inspiration, and Joe shares his story of his battle with a circular saw while building a deck. Be sure to check out ShepherdsWorkbench on: Tool of the Week (Recommendations)
Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth Content Warning: We talk about Joe’s accident and how he lost some of his fingers in a circular saw accident in some detail. | |||
| Episode 06 - If Yoda Was a Maker | 15 Jun 2021 | 01:04:07 | |
Past projects they are most proud of, advice for new makers, and what would Yoda say if he was a maker? Join Jake and Sean as we talk about some of life's biggest questions around making and woodworking. Also, Jake nearly joins the Dark Side. Quick Tip from Sean: when buying a square from the "Big Box Store" take it over to the tile section and find the most expensive tile in stock. Use the tile to check that the square is actually square BEFORE buying it. This will save you a TON of frustration on your next project. Tool of the Week (Recommendations)
Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 05 - Instructables - is it still a thing? | 02 Jun 2021 | 01:00:33 | |
Improper tool usage, Instructables, and pizza, these are a few of our favorite things! Join Jake and Sean as we talk about some of life's biggest questions - and whether or not a drill should (will?) be used as a hammer. Also, Jake gets a little carried away picking on Ohio...sorry Ohio.
Tool of the Week (Recommendations)
Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 04 - Is woodworking art? | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:59:11 | |
Sawstop, design tools, woodworking...art? These are just a few of the topics that Sean and Jake talk about on todays episode of the Proper Tools Podcast! | |||
| Episode 03 - Are kit based projects really woodworking? | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:57:48 | |
In this episode, join the infamous Jake and Sean as we discuss our the earliest things we remember making and whether or not kit based projects are really woodworking! | |||
| Episode 20 - Ethan Carter! | 03 Mar 2022 | 01:25:27 | |
This week we are joined by an an amazing maker, former podcast host, and an all around awesome dude - Peter Thomas of Ethan Carter Designs! Tool of the Week (Recommendations) Ethan: Andrew Richard MAKES Sean: Weaver Leather Jake: 100 Days In the Metaverse Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 02 - the beta episode | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:47:35 | |
Stop by, relax, and spend some time getting to know Sean and Jake! In this episode, we talk about our killer origin stories! From how we first got into making, to how we became engineers! | |||
| Episode 01 - hello world! | 01 Jun 2021 | 00:44:16 | |
Welcome the episode that started it all! (don't install this one!) We are two engineers that also love making, each with our own unique perspectives and experiences. We started chatting online and decided to start recording our (occasionally) interesting conversations and share them with the world! Yes, the ENTIRE WORLD! Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! | |||
| Episode 19 - Wisdom & a bunch of tools | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:52:37 | |
Looking for wisdom and a few tools? Look no further! Today, we talk about great beginner tools, and whether or not you can make a beer caddy using a miter saw. Tool of the Week (Recommendations) Sean: Ethan Carter – Leather Rubik’s Cube Jake: Film Booth Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 18 - Star Wars Extravaganza! w/ RLL Woodworks! | 25 Jan 2022 | 01:23:07 | |
We are joined by Rory from RLL Woodworks and DIY to talk about all things Star Wars this week. It's no Empire Strikes Back, but it is a little better than the Star Wars Holiday Special.... Find Rory On: Tool of the Week (Recommendations) Rory: Philip or Flop on Instagram Sean: Star Wars Theory Jake: Alex Melton SYSK – SW Holiday Special Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 17 - Skip that Last One | 15 Jan 2022 | 00:52:05 | |
It's a New Year and New Podcast! Just Kidding, it's still the same podcast. This week, we talk about our highs and lows of 2021, and then dive into some of our goals for 2022! Tool of the Week (Recommendations) Sean: Dog River Tools CNC Touch Probe Plate Jake: Woodworking Youtuber Channel Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 16 - Just Kidding! | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:41:54 | |
Turns out, woodpeckers are birds! Who knew? Tool of the Week (Recommendations) Sean: Blake Pizzey Jake: Can You Cast A WHOLE Pizza In Resin!? Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 15 - Our Last Episode... | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:49:19 | |
Other ideas for titles: What Topic? This Episode is Nonsense! This Nonsense is Episode! Let's Bifurcate This Board! As the most thoughtful and organized podcasters in our respective offices, we scripted and planned this in depth conversion about...well...nonsense. Also it wasn't scripted. Or planned. Tool of the Week (Recommendations) Sean: Driftwood Guitars Jake: The Expanse (Available on Amazon) Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 14 - Chased by a helicopter for using counterfeit gift cards... | 09 Nov 2021 | 01:03:23 | |
Does Jake really hate woodworking? Why did the FBI chase Sean with a helicopter? Guess you will just have to listen to the episode to find out! Tool of the Week (Recommendations) Sean: FWW episode 252 – Andrew Hunter and Japanese tooling (Interesting Podcast) Jake: Forest 404 (scripted podcast) SmartLess (Hilarious Podcast) Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||
| Episode 13 - Emmett from Deadrise Wood Crafts! | 14 Oct 2021 | 01:07:54 | |
Emmett from Deadrise Wood Crafts is an amazing dude who started the #makerchessset fundraiser for Proud Haven! If you want to learn more about the project, head over to Emmetts YouTube channel OR Go straight to THIS LINK and buy some raffle tickets! HURRY! The raffle ENDS on October 26th 2021!! You can also find Emmett over on Instagram! Tool of the Week (Recommendations) Emmett: High Caliber Craftsman Youtube Instagram and the #tinywoodturningchallenge on instagram Sean: Paracord! It is super useful and stuff! and Kim Tippin (An awesome woodturner and maker!) Jake: Friday Workshop and Mustang Guitar Amp from Fender More Fun Links Where to find us Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth | |||