Proper Tools Podcast – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth

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Episode 21 - Saw stop! No you stop!

Episode 21

Thursday, May 19, 2022 • Duration 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

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Dude Dad (If husbands were toddlers)

Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth

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Episode 12 - The Grant Alexander!

Episode 12

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 • Duration 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)

Sean: Steve Ramsey - Woodworking Talk Show Podcast
Jake: Rob Scallon Acoustic Guitar Build and Burls Art makes a guitar in the woods!
Grant: High Caliber Craftsman Youtube Instagram

More Fun Links

BMW Light Fixture

Episode 11 - Andy from Plaid Labs visits the show!

Episode 11

Thursday, September 9, 2021 • Duration 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:

Etsy

Instagram

Tool of the Week (Recommendations)

Sean: DIYForKnuckleheads – Mouth watering 3 course meal cooked with power tools
Jake: Boston Dynamics Atlas Robots do Parkour!
Andy: OctoPrint the only way to manage your 3D printing projects!

More Fun Links

Andy's Day Job

Making It Podcast

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Making It (Jimmy eulogizes his friend, Aaron)

Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! -

Episode 10 - Do Trees Have Branches?

Episode 10

Thursday, August 26, 2021 • Duration 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:

Bell Forest Products (wood supplier)

Ishitani Woodshop (amazing Japanese woodworking)

The Bucket Shot (Just watch it, it's fantastic)

Tool of the Week (Recommendations)

Sean: Scary Sharp Sharpening System
Jake: BASE CAMP® M Plus Dust Face Mask with Extra Activated Carbon Filters × 1

Where to find us

Will Paterson's review of new Discord logo

Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth

Episode 09 - The "Wheel" Guy

Episode 9

Thursday, July 29, 2021 • Duration 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:

Youtube
Instagram
instructables

Tool of the Week (Recommendations)

Travis: Starbond CA Glue
Sean: We Built a Thing (episode 50)
Jake: Sean Tucker (photographer/youtuber)

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Episode 08 - Improper Physics

Episode 8

Thursday, July 15, 2021 • Duration 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!

Tool of the Week (Recommendations)

Sean: PCWoodshop (Paul Ciura) pcwoodshop.com
Jake: Quarentine Quitchen

Where to find us

Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth

Episode 07 – Joe Versus the Circular Saw

Episode 7

Thursday, June 24, 2021 • Duration 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:

Youtube
Instagram
https://shepherdsworkbench.com/

Tool of the Week (Recommendations)

Joe: Pokka Pen
Sean: Leatherman Wingman
Jake: 3d printer

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Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth

Episode 06 - If Yoda Was a Maker

Episode 6

Tuesday, June 15, 2021 • Duration 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)

Sean: Invest in quality sandpaper and abrasives. Such as Mirca brand: https://bit.ly/3iGvgE6
Jake: Check out Lincoln St. Woodworks on YouTube

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Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth

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Episode 05 - Instructables - is it still a thing?

Episode 5

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 • Duration 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.

Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/
Pizza Cutter Kit: https://bit.ly/3fuIIJu

Tool of the Week (Recommendations)

Sean: Make note of how each of your layout tools are designed to be specific dimensions. This saves tons of time with layout out cuts, or measuring parts for a project. (ex: the blade on your square might be exactly 1" wide, 1/8" thick. And the base might be exactly 1/2" wide)
Jake: Check out Lost Art Press and their Woodworkers Pocketbook: https://bit.ly/2QZCFD5

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