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Get ready to level up your laser game! On this episode of Whatcha Makin', Alex Duffey and Alex Adams dive deep into designing for laser cutters, sharing essential tips on jigs, testing materials, and navigating copyright. Hear what they're making (from wooden notebooks for AWSF to custom 3D prints), what broke in the shop (hello, stubborn filament!), and their latest sales strategies from events like BBQ Fest and swim meets. Plus, don't miss their "Whatcha Watchin'" segment for inspiring maker projects and hilarious shop realities. Tune in for practical advice, creative insights, and honest talk about the maker journey!

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Whatcha Makin' - Episode 4: Shop Organization, Sales & The Wild World of Making!

Join Alex Duffey and Alex Adams as they pull back the curtain on the maker life! This week on Whatcha Makin', we're diving into the essential art of organizing shops and managing orders, sharing practical tips (and confessions about messy woodshops!).

Discover our latest projects, from wooden NES carts and squirrel feeders to laser cutting boards and church pew restorations. We also reveal what we "broke" this week (think drum sander conveyor belts and lost ceramic coating lids!). Plus, get hot takes on our "Whatcha Sellin'" strategies, including Goonies Week sales and 3D prints at a swim meet. We wrap up by highlighting amazing work from fellow makers in "Whatcha Watchin'," from scroll saw art to brilliant market setups.

Tune in for honest conversation, tool insights, and invaluable advice on running your creative business!
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Get ready for a deep dive into the maker community with Alex Duffey and Alex Adams! In this episode of Whatcha Makin', we kick things off with a crucial discussion on the Vetric 12.5 update, exploring its significant new features and enhancements – a must-hear for all CNC users.

We then pull back the curtain on our shop operations, revealing our favorite (and most feared!) tasks. From the reflective calm of long sanding sessions and the satisfaction of woodturning, to the anxiety of changing saw blades and tackling complex finishing techniques on large projects. We share insights on dealing with unexpected repairs and the importance of tool investments.

Tune in for candid conversations, valuable woodworking wisdom, and a dose of humor from the heart of the maker shop!

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