Ep. 51 Sharing a Shop with Tracy
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Happy National Give Something Away Day! On this episode of Whatcha Makin', Alex and Alex are sitting down with Tracy, the creative force and self-proclaimed "trash panda" behind the Michigan-based MNT Woodworks.
Tracy shares what it’s really like to run a garage shop as a dynamic duo with her partner, Mac. We dive into the logistics of dividing workspace, coordinating tool handoffs, managing ADHD in the shop, and how they turned a literal "flying fuck" into one of their best-selling products.
Plus, Alex Adams finally installs his massive neighborhood dining table (and pays the price with a sore back), Alex Duffey gears up for a massive museum restock, and the crew tackles a wild week of shop breakdowns—from fried 3D printer boards to mysterious CNC e-stop failures.
What We’re Talking About Tonight:
- What You Makin’: Big museum orders, custom cutting boards, and the final installation of the legendary walnut dining table.
- What You Breakin’: Mysterious e-stop errors, bandsaw blades, and a 3D printer board bypass that left Alex Adams incredibly pissed.
- What You Selling: Highs and lows from a $1,700 Fourth of July market, and recovering from accidentally leaving your website in maintenance mode.
- Main Topic: The secrets to successfully sharing a small shop space with your partner without killing each other.
- What We’re Watching: Creators who build farting trash cans, elvish glowing doors, and some incredible scroll saw art.