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This is a maker's Podcast about woodworking, good times and general Jack-Assery.

Colton, Jess and Ross


    • May 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 37m AVG DURATION
    • 106 EPISODES


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    Ep 104: Redwood Chili Peppers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 125:48


    The gang kicked off with a mouth-watering breakfast food challenge, debating favorites from Waffle House concoctions (Jess's infamous "slop on a plate") to fancy Eggs Benedict, with Ross revealing breakfast restaurants are cash cows due to cheap ingredients and high margins.Colton shared updates on his uncle's DIY sawmill project and his camper shell paint job at his father-in-law's auto body shop, noting surprising similarities between furniture restoration and auto body work.Jess walked us through his current kitchen cabinet installation in a metal-stud condo, ranting about challenging blind corner cabinets and the pros/cons of dark blue cabinet finishes.The Wood of the Week segment featured cottonwood—a surprisingly useful lumber despite being super lightweight (28 pounds per cubic foot) and soft (430 on Janka scale), commonly used for crates, plywood components, and carvings.Ross absolutely crushed Jess in the domestic hardwood trivia challenge, revealing fascinating facts about woods from Puerto Rican mahogany to Florida's bald cypress used in musical instruments.Ross delivered a deep dive on whiskey production costs, breaking down the $1,500 price tag for a 4-year barrel before bottling—including grain costs, barrels ($300 each), labor, warehousing, and the inevitable "angel's share" evaporation.The nugget section featured practical wisdom: invest in a good laser level for installation work, use proper drill press speed settings for different materials, and always wash your hands thoroughly between steps when working with reactive finishes.

    Ep 103: Alien Ash Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 93:45


    The Boys dive into their favorite chicken recipes - from beer can chicken with lime juice tricks to perfectly crispy chicken parm - before jumping into their latest woodworking projects and workshop adventures.Ross shares his creative repair solution for a customer's sentimental checkerboard, using wood glue mixed with sawdust and stain to fill gaps while preserving the original character made by the customer's father.The woodworkers debate the best approaches for repairing heirloom furniture pieces, with all agreeing that preserving original character matters more than technical perfection when dealing with sentimental items.Jess recounts his challenging "Shutter Saga" of mounting custom shutters on difficult Coquina walls (seashells embedded in stucco), requiring expensive stainless hardware and creative mounting techniques for waterfront conditions.Colton details his wedding project success creating a custom domino table that guests could carve signatures into, plus his cabinet door paint struggles that were saved by Zinsser BIN shellac-based primer.The podcast reveals professional painting secrets, including using 3/8 microfiber "hot dog" rollers for cabinets and why Zinsser BIN primer (which contains insect secretions!) is the miracle solution for difficult surfaces.Essential woodworking nugget: "Hold it up and mark it" emerged as Jess's top tip for precision, while Ross discovered that simply moving a table saw fence to the opposite side of the blade dramatically improves safety and support.Fascinating woodworking history lesson covers workbench evolution from ancient Rome through Medieval Europe to modern designs, noting how traditional Roubo and Nicholson benches are making a comeback in the hand tool renaissance.Paint technology trivia reveals Sherwin-Williams introduced latex paint in 1941, titanium dioxide provides paint opacity, and acrylic paints were first developed for artists in the 1950s before revolutionizing home painting.The podcast showcases the camaraderie of woodworkers sharing practical shop knowledge with humor and real-world solutions to common woodworking, finishing, and home improvement challenges.

    Ep 102: 30 Seconds To Maple

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 109:37


    The guys kick things off with donut preferences, where Ross introduces the Italian "Bambaloni" with dipping sauces, Colton reveals his love for what he grew up calling "bear claws" (actually apple fritters), and Jess champions sour cream cake donuts and Bavarian cream Long Johns.Colton dishes about his house adventures, detailing plans for his pier and beam home's crawl space improvements, including spray foam insulation and blocking to distribute weight better. The crew strongly advises hiring professionals for spray foam work rather than attempting DIY.The gang dives into shop setup talk, with Colton exploring options for his new workspace. They debate electrical setups, with Ross and Jess pushing for running power from the existing breaker panel rather than installing a costly second meter.Jess introduces Tulipwood as the "Wood of the Week" - a stunning Brazilian hardwood prized for its pink to purple hues, once used by French craftsmen for luxury furniture. This transitions into a trivia segment about million-dollar furniture pieces, with the Badminton Cabinet selling for a jaw-dropping $36 million!Ross serves up a shot of whiskey history, explaining how moonshining emerged after the Revolutionary War to dodge taxes, eventually leading to speakeasies during Prohibition and even the birth of NASCAR as moonshiners souped up cars to outrun authorities.The "Snipe and Nugget" segment features practical tips: Colton warns about water-based stains not storing well in garage conditions, Jess recommends Milwaukee's special tile drilling bits and storing fillers in airtight containers, and Ross emphasizes thinking several steps ahead before making irreversible moves in woodworking.Colton shares his discovery of unconventional materials sources - informal construction material yards where he scored pine boards for $6 each and birch plywood for $36 per sheet, sparking a conversation about where these budget-friendly materials might come from.#woodworking #woodworkingpodcast #diyexperts #furniturehistory #woodshoptips #whiskeyhistory #toolhacks #projectplanning #woodturning #craftsman

    Ep 101: Stone Temple Poplar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 94:13


    The boys welcome the dynamic duo Leigh and Mush from Storytellers Tavern Podcast, who've been recording maker community shenanigans at events where the best stories happen between 1-4 AM (what happens at the campfire doesn't always stay at the campfire)!Leigh and Mush run school makerspaces where kids from preschool through high school get their hands dirty with everything from power tools to lasers—their philosophy? Crank up Lionel Richie or AC/DC while the kids create, because nobody wants a sign that says "Quiet Engineers at Work" (Leigh's mortal enemy).The teaching philosophy these guys champion isn't about fancy gadgets—it's about building students who can think on their feet when stuff breaks, Google solutions, and not run to "the old bald guy" for answers every five minutes.During the hilariously chaotic rapid-fire trivia showdown, Mush demolished Leigh with his encyclopedic knowledge of obscure woodworking tools—bet you didn't know what a "froe" was either (it's not the opposite of a "two")!The group shared how their students developed a facial training device for blind actors after discovering blind kids rocking power carving tools—prompting the school's business office to have a minor heart attack over "bringing blind kids in to play with power tools."Jess schooled everyone on the humble beginnings of those big-box hardware stores—turns out Home Depot started when two guys got fired and said, "Screw you, we'll start our own place" (and now they're making billions)!The "snuggits" segment revealed hard-earned wisdom: Ross's fingerprints are now permanent decor on a guitar because he couldn't wait 72 hours for automotive paint to cure, while Mush praised the miraculous cleaning powers of crocodile cloths (which apparently taste delicious according to Leigh).Both podcast crews proved they're cut from the same wonderfully warped wood—building communities where makers share stories, skills, and the occasional inappropriate joke about beating tools that would make middle schoolers giggle.

    Ep 100: PADUAK! At The Disco

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 120:13


    EPISODE 100: PADUK AT THE DISCOThe woodworking trio celebrates their milestone 100th episode with personal updates and a nostalgic look back at how the podcast has changed their lives, from building meaningful connections in the maker community to weathering personal storms togetherJess shares stories from his chaotic construction business—including a ceiling nearly collapsing—while showing off his brand new "Beast" tile saw purchased for tackling those trendy floor-to-ceiling fireplace renovationsColton reveals his impressive stair renovation project, prompting a spirited discussion about potential side hustles and the untapped goldmine of custom carpentry work for Houston homeownersRoss walks listeners through his shop reorganization masterplan, explaining how proper tool placement improves workflow and sharing his guitar refinishing adventures (plus what happens when you let kids pick your paint colors)The group dives into their "Wood of the Week" segment featuring Hawthorn—a deceptively strong hardwood with magical folklore connections that makes everything from witches' wands to virtually indestructible malletsA timely segment on burnout explores how makers can recognize the warning signs and implement practical strategies like meditation and proper work boundaries to maintain creativity without sacrificing mental healthRoss delivers a whiskey education segment breaking down the differences between Scotch, Irish, Japanese, Canadian and American whiskeys, from distillation techniques to barrel aging secrets that create distinctive flavor profiles#WoodworkingPodcast#MakerCommunity#WorkshopTips#DIYCarpentry#CustomTileWork#ShopOrganization#WoodworkingHacks#HawthornWood#MakerBurnout#WhiskeyEducation#WorkLifeBalance#PowerToolTalk#HomeRenovation#WorkshopEfficiency#CustomCarpentry#MakerJourney#WoodcraftingTips#HandymanHustle#CraftBeverages#RenovationLife#WorkflowOptimization#BeatAroundTheBench#EpisodeOneHundred#ShopSetup#CreativeWoodworking

    Ep 99: Aspen Alexandria

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 102:03


    Duo Episode Alert! Jess and Colt take the reins without Ross this week, reminiscing about past woodworking trivia questions while Colt shares his latest home renovation adventures with floors and stairs.Mind-Blowing 3D Printing Factory Tour! Jess takes us behind the scenes at Florida's largest 3D printing facility, featuring 25-foot robot arms that can extend fully while carrying 750 pounds with mind-boggling precision.Woodworker Business Reality Check! The guys dive into critical self-assessment questions every shop owner should ask themselves - from proper pricing and quality standards to avoiding burnout and establishing systems.Paint Disaster Averted! Colt's hilarious carpet paint spill survival story comes with pro tips on saving your floors from permanent stains (hint: keep it wet and grab some Oops cleaner!).Colt's Next Venture? The guys brainstorm a potential side hustle renting themed campers for mud parks and festivals - complete with party packages and outdoor sound systems!Home Improvement Nuggets: Learn the secret to cutting weird stair angles, why T111 siding is a nightmare in Florida, and Jess's hard-learned lesson about installing hexagon tile (spoiler: it's a royal pain).The Pelican Paint Bucket Debate: The guys geek out over their favorite painting tools, with Jess revealing his ninja technique for painting baseboards using hot dog rollers and drywall knives.#woodworking #woodworkingpodcast #DIYtips #woodshoptalk #homeimprovement #beataroundthebench #woodworkers

    Ep 98: Fall Oak Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 107:39


    Soup, Shop Talk, Scribing, and Whiskey Wisdom!This week, we're diving into a delicious food segment, catching up on shop projects, nerding out over tools, and taking a sip of whiskey knowledge. If you're a woodworker or DIY enthusiast, you'll love this episode!Soup's On! Jess kicks us off with a mouth-watering discussion about homemade soups, from a rich beef stew to the exotic New Orleans-style Yakamine. Fuel up for those shop projects!   Jess's Shop Hustle: Jess gives us the lowdown on balancing personal projects with helping out at the big shop, including scoring deals on laminate.   Handyman Adventures: From building displays for Nike to replacing siding in the scorching heat, Jess is back in full handyman mode!   Wife Life & Work Boundaries: The crew discusses the challenges of balancing a booming business with personal time, and the importance of setting boundaries to avoid burnout.   Scribing Tools & Techniques: Ross, Jess, and Colton dive into the world of scribes, debating the best methods for getting those perfect cuts. Jigsaw, table saw, or track saw – what's your go-to?   Bifold Barn Door Adventures: Jess shares details about an upcoming project: crafting bifold barn doors!   Whiskey History 101: Take a break from the sawdust and join Ross for a fascinating journey into the history of whiskey, from its origins with Irish monks to its global spread! You might even learn how to tell Scotch from Irish whiskey!   Lathe Love & Trivia: The hosts explore the history of the lathe! Test your knowledge with some fun trivia!  

    Ep 97: Rage Against The Mesquite

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 107:50


    Pizza Toppings Debate: The hosts discuss their favorite pizza toppings and styles, including Chicago deep dish, tavern-style thin crust, and unique combinations like Hawaiian with jalapeños. Ross shares his spicy buffalo sauce drizzle preference, while Jess favors Italian sausage, mushrooms, and black olives.Woodworking Projects: Ross delivers a custom tub table but faces challenges with epoxy and stain compatibility. He also prepares samples for a potential Shoshigibon table project. Jess works on an entertainment center and a Nike-themed facade for a women's basketball event, while Colton tears down his paint booth and plans a move.Shop Organization: The hosts emphasize the importance of deep-cleaning workshops. Ross shares his satisfaction after tidying his shop, and Colton tackles rat infestations while reorganizing his space. Jess highlights the chaos of disorganization and the value of labeled storage.Wood of the Week – Birch: Jess explains birch's versatility, sustainability, and prevalence in plywood and cabinetry. The hosts discuss its cultural significance in Russia and Native American canoe-building, along with its tonal qualities for musical instruments.Whiskey Segment Transition: Colton announces a hiatus from drinking until his business, Colt Crit, becomes profitable. Ross provides a whiskey education tip, clarifying calorie and carb content in spirits, and debunks gluten-free vodka marketing myths.Nuggets of Wisdom:Jess recommends Diablo's specialized HardyBacker blade for cutting cement board efficiently.Colton shares a track saw measuring hack using the saw's backside for precision.Ross reveals a denatured alcohol trick to eliminate bubbles and level epoxy finishes.Upcoming Topics: Colton teases a future episode on budget-friendly shop builds, and Jess plans “what if” scenarios for discussion in the next session.

    Ep 96: Guns N' Rosewood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 73:50


    Episode 96: Guns, Rosewood, and Game-Changing AnnouncementsReuben Wars – The crew dives deep into the art of sandwich-making, debating the perfect Reuben. From marble rye to Swiss cheese and the great Thousand Island vs. spicy mustard showdown, no detail is left untouched.Colton Goes Full-Time – An unexpected job shake-up pushes Colton back into running Colt Crit full-time. He breaks down the challenges, the opportunities, and what's next for his woodworking business.The Power of Routers – A look at how routers revolutionized woodworking, from their massive early versions to modern CNC precision. Are they the most versatile tool in the shop? The debate is on.Dessert Detour – Cheesecake, wedding pie, and why some people can't be trusted around a full dessert. A conversation that starts with woodworking takes an unexpected but delicious turn.Pricing and Business Strategy – How to set prices that reflect your work's value, the pros and cons of selling on Etsy, and why too many makers undercharge for their craft.Follow, rate, and share if you're into woodworking, small business, and good food with a side of chaos.

    Ep 95: The Fir Fighters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 104:19


    Prime Rib Showdown – The crew debates the best way to cook prime rib, with sides ranging from classic baked potatoes to balsamic Brussels sprouts. Someone suggests shredding prime rib for grilled cheese, which might be either a stroke of genius or a crime against steak.Woodshop Drama – Colton spills the details on a co-worker quitting mid-write-up. It's the kind of workplace drama that makes sanding wood seem like a peaceful escape.The Table Repair That Should Have Been Left Alone – A massive pine table, previously "fixed" in a way that defies both logic and physics, lands in the shop. The guys brainstorm how to repair it properly without making things worse.Lasers, Epoxy, and Fire – Rick considers buying a high-tech laser for restoration work, which naturally leads to wild excitement. Meanwhile, Ross attempts an ambitious charred-wood epoxy table, only to set the whole thing on fire in the process.Cabinetry Challenges and the Nightmare Wine Fridge – Jess takes on a high-end condo project, installing slat walls, hidden panels, and a wine fridge that costs more than a used truck. The fridge turns out to be the most complicated appliance install of all time.The Great Guitar Distressing Debate – The crew debates whether pre-distressed guitars are a work of art or just a way to fake a history of gigs. Colton relives the horror of being forced to beat up a furniture piece to make it look "authentic."Restoring Old Tools and Waxing Philosophical – The guys discuss the best way to restore old tools, whether paste wax is worth the hassle, and how much time they've all spent cleaning up decades of rust.A perfect episode for woodworking fanatics, food lovers, and anyone who enjoys a little chaos in the shop. Tune in for shop talk, food fights, and at least one accidental fire.

    Ep 93: Saturday Night Fever Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 92:08


    In this week's episode we prep for workbench con Jess gets tuned up under the stairs Colton is in the Misery Business Ross Goes from Ski Slopes to New Hopes#workbenchcon #miserybusiness #skislopes #customfurniture #woodworking #makerspodcast

    Ep 92: Tropic Tulipwood Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 105:25


    In this week's episode we get all up in your small business Jess rejoins the frey Colton gets butt hurt about his feels Ross plays guitar in the tubby time #smallbusiness #allthefeels #guitar #customwoodwork #makerspodcast #businessbuilding

    Ep 91: The Italian Olive Wood Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 102:03


    In this week's episode we dove deep into pricing and profitability Jess kicks it off with how to float a furniture business Colton plays speed racer in an ambulance  Ross see's if the olive is worth the squeeze #pricing #woodworking #furniture #custommade #ambulance #olive #makerspodcast zoo.dev/text-to-cad

    Ep 90: Harold & Kumar Go To Walnut Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 102:55


    In this week's episode we navigate customer expectations and technical difficulties - Colton is backed up in his pack out - Jess has to scale a building to build inside - Ross has delivery nightmares, but it's all for naught #finishing #carpentry #customfurniture #customerservice #makerspodcast

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    Ep 89: No Country For Old Mesquite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 105:16


    In this week's episode we put our knowledge up for debate Jess gets groovy with some gypsum  Colton focuses on getting as much trim as he can Ross is burning the candle so he can burn some rubber!  #makerspodcast #drywall #trimwork #consolebuild #customfurniture

    Ep 88: Black Hickory Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 112:28


    In this week's episode we fight the revolutions in a circular motion Jess gets a visit from the Magical Tool Fairy  Colton tries tickling someone else's ivories  Ross is having trouble coping on the fly  #makerspodcast #newtools #onsitework #remotework #woodworking

    Ep 87: Wood Pulp Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 109:02


    In this week's episode Ross rejoins the Frey Jess goes deep on Wood from Big Sky Country Colton almost fires his lead Ross preps for an off road adventure #woodworking #bigskycountry #montana #customers

    Ep 86: Harry Poplar and the Sourcerer's Cypress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 94:49


    In this week's episode Colton Drive the Ship as Ross is MIA - Colton Refinishes 2 pool tables - Jess takes us on a tour of Tool Companies History - Ross is the silent partner #woodworking #DIY #makerspodcast #history #tools

    Ep 85: How Stella Got Her Giant Chinquapin Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 102:42


          In this week's episode we go all out on Jackassary Jess takes us on a wild ride in rapid fire questions Colton tells us about his sagging ball Ross delivers his massive console #jackassary #goodtimes #dadjokes #trivia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 84: He's Just Not That Into Yellowwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 101:03


    In this week's episode we get supersized Jess talks about big wood from around the world Colton showcases his big ball Ross matches the BDE with his big console #SuperSize #BigWood #MakersPodcast #Christmas #HolidayDecorating #Woodworking --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 83: My Big Fat Greek Rubberwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 120:45


    In this week's episode we reconvene after an extra week off Jess dives deep into the wilds of measurement history Ross has an existential crisis about his dining room table Colton has a pleasant surprise in his glass #historyofwoodworking #diningroomtable #whiskeysurprise #makerspodcast #woodwork --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 82: Wet Hot American Sapele

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 103:52


    In this week's episode we have Rick Wooldridge of Xtreme Furniture Repair as a guest Rick does a rough rider dive into furniture finishing and business ownership We all share our Black Friday Deals for the season Jess tries to make the Math Math Ross' Black Friday Buying Guide #BlackFriday #Woodworking #FurnitureFinishing #Math --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 81: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dogwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 81:46


    In this week's episode we gab it up like ladies who lunch Jess takes us on a magical movie trivia foray  Colton makes his first Samurai Santa Ross plays around with paint guns  #woodworking #makerspodcast #movietrivia #samuraisanta --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 80: Team America - Wenge Police

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 76:21


    In this week's episode we have Jessie Riggs of Building_Jessie and The Sawdust Talk Podcast Jessie Shares some insight into how to start working with brands Colton sees a Nigerian Mayan Prince in the sky Ross learns some things along the wenge  #makerspodcast #brandwork #mexicanwhiskey #nigerianprince --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 79: The Balsa Witch Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 107:49


    In this week's episode we Do like the cast of Disney's Mulan and “Get Down To Business” You Won't Belize Where Colton Was Jess takes one small step away, and one giant leap for his shop Ross was visited by the 3 ghosts of Drywall Spirits #woodworking #travel #drywall #ghosting #makerspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 78: So I Married An Ash Murderer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 86:10


    In this week's episode we get back to what we do best Colton Gives us the rundown on everything Maker Camp Jess went ahead and “fixed the glitch” with Milton Ross makes R&C Shop History with his spalted maple table #makercamp #HurricaneMilton #CustomFurniture #MakersPodcast #ShopUpdate --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 77: Fear And Loathing In Lignum Vitae

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 53:22


    In this week's episode we have Nimo of Nemo's Power Tools and The Grabo Nimo takes us through his industry changing technology Jess cleans up and Braces for Impact  Ross heeds his own advice to work smarter, not harder #cooltools #technology #worksmarternotharder #MakersPodcast #Woodworking --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 76: The Beech Labowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 108:08


    In this week's episode we go deep down the Shark-nado rabbit hole Jess see's all of his work washed away Colton talks about Lacquer being a booger Ross goes into overdrive on productivity #hurricanehelene #woodworking #finishing #productivity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 75: Varsity Blue Spruce

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 104:59


    *ALL RIGHT STOP!!!!* This Episode Was NUTS!!!! If you have a business, no matter the size…this is a MUST Listen Episode.          In this week's episode we have Ryan Drapela of Cutting It Close on as a guest Ryan drops ALL of the knowledge and motivation for the entire woodworking community Colton compares his whiskey to making love to his wife Ross gets compared to Sexual Chocolate  #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #woodworking #makerspodcast #motivation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 74: The Devil Wears Panga Panga

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 95:45


    In this week's episode we dive deep into the ups and down of working in your passion Colton discusses getting nutted in his whiskey Jess talks about going to a Mexican Shoe Store Ross gives instructions on how to get Just The Tip sharp #fashionweek #burnout #mentalhealth #sharpening #woodworking --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 73: Dude, Where's My Cumaru?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 107:23


    In this week's episode we pop India's Cherry-wood Colton es MUY Guapo en Español Progresso Jess does a deep dive into the depths of our woodworking knowledge Ross finally empties his shop of strings and things #spanish #woodworking #handtools #luthier #makerspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 72: Cocobolo of Solace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 104:07


    In this week's episode we have some gratitude with attitude Colton flexes his hand tool knowledge Jess nears the finish line at home Ross plays the State Capital game to no avail #gratitude #attitude #Woodworking #statecapitals #Politics --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 71: Wayne's-Cotting World

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 78:59


    In this week's episode we…Houston, We have a problem…. - Ross crashes colton's shop - Jess is tired beyond his years - Colton searches for the ass in his glass #Houston #ShopVisit #FriendsInWood #MakersPodcast #Whiskey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 70: Austin Powers - The Spy Who Shagbarked Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 99:54


    On this week's episode we discuss the benefits of employees - Colton sends his employee to the whoscow - Jess sends his crew packing - Ross has a brutal time with geometry #manager #employees #teamwork #woodwork #geometry --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beataroundthebench/support

    Ep 69: Basic In-Stinkwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 79:40


    In this week's episode we have Alabama Papa Chad as a guest Chad drops some knowledge on metal work vs woodwork  Colton accidentally tackles a 10 Jess does his best Pat Sayjak Impression Ross had enough nuggets for a 6 piece meal  #woodwork #welding #metalwork #whiskey #nuggets

    Ep 68: 10 Things I Hate About Eucalyptus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 85:01


    In this week's episode we go swimming around in some educational notes Colton asks about spooky dookies at work Jess drops some knowledge bombs on plaster and gypsum  Ross slows it down and enjoys working his wood with hand tools #Drywall #DIY #Knowledgeispower #Woodworking

    Ep 67: There's Something About Mahuhu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 104:57


    On this week's episode we discuss the spoils of Mahuhu - Colton does a jig with his new peg leg - Jess screws his tire twice - Ross has a third encore with his guitar #piratelife #pegleg #blowout #tirefire #encore #guitar #woodworking

    Ep 66: A Lime Tree of Their Own

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 87:56


    In this week's episode we dive deep into personnel management Colton surprises us with Mini Dowels Jess loses his cool in the summer heat Ross wishes he was more moist in his shop #Management #OfficePolitics #Moist #SummerHeat

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    Ep 65: Good Will Hemlock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 45:29


          In this week's episode we keep things short and sweet Colton Came To Rock You Like a Hurricane Jess Shares His Love of Trailers Ross gets tangled up in Whiskey and Customer Service #Hurricane #ShopTips #SummerShop #WorkSmarter

    Ep 64: The Snakewood Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 83:59


    In this week's episode we discuss the pitfalls of having employees Colton blows a gasket Jess tells a tale about Anaconda Negras Ross keeps on moving right along #woodworking #bosslife #hustle #AnacondaDontWantNone #DIY

    Ep 63: Robin Hood: Prince of Teak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 115:48


    On this week's episode we get back in the saddle with the Three Amigos - Ross Shares stories of his travels - Colton Brings Home An Unexpected Surprise - Jess has big news for short people #newhome #LGBTQ+ #Travel #Woodwork #MakersPodcast

    Ep 62: Planet of the Ipes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 129:27


    In this week's episode, Ross is out on Holiday so our bud Braden from Little Bug Woodworking steps up to the plate. Also, Colton is driving the ship...so let's hope things go to plan! Tune in for the chaos to ensue!!!

    Ep 61: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Paduak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 99:12


    In this week's episode we discuss how to avoid burn out Colton Sobs Like a Little Girl Jess has become the sensei  Ross is plucking around on some guitars #burnout #mentalhealth #woodworking #MakersPodcast #Jackassery

    Ep 60: Men In Black Cherry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 98:28


    In this week's episode we Hash out some issues in the work place Colton Drops the hammer on his Señors Jess gets his frustrations out about his work setup Ross is just happy to be here…  #workplacevibes #coworkers #Woodworking #happyplace

    Ep 59: Top Gun - Mahogany

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 108:36


    On this week's episode we have Nap of the Sawdust Nation Podcast - He sets the world on fire in Trivia - Ross walks away from it all - Jess saves the day - Colton shares his love of mammary glands #sawdustnation #podcasters #woodworking #makerspodcast #trivia

    Ep 58: Dances With Walnut

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 107:31


    On this week's episode we hash out some deep debates - Colton gets stood up - Ross goes deep down a dark rabbet hole of assembly - Jess has a beef with people who have no beef #mentallytough #fightthrough #Woodworking #MakersPodcast #WheresTheBeef

    Ep 57: Deciduous Forrest Gump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 120:02


    In this week's episode we dive deep into managing a team and getting the most out of them Colton preps for a visit from OSHA at his new job Jess has beef with Home Depot Ross springs a round of “Either Or” on the guys #teamwork #OSHA #DIY #Woodwork #Makers #Gameshow

    Ep 56: Gone With The Wind In The Willows

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 115:04


    In this week's episode we have Eric Curtis of EnCurtis as a guest Eric goes deep on some tree anatomy Colton makes a woman cry over her armoire   Jess tells us why Australia is the best out there Ross tussles with the Metric System  #finewoodworking #handtools #Australia #MetricSystem #Makers #Woodworking

    Ep 55: The Lord of the Growth Rings: The Return of the Knots

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 116:31


    In this week's episode we Nerd out on all things Mechanical Jess cuts deep while talking about saws Colton sets some MUY Furiouso goals en Espanol Ross gets overwhelmed by the masses  #shopgoals #saws #knowyourcraft #woodworking #makerspodcast

    Ep 54: Beauty And The Bubinga

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 109:31


    In this week's episode we get down and dirty with some finishing jargon Jess wonders how some people make it through the world Colton gets fresh with Dr D-R-E Ross puts his own spin onto a classic Disney film  #woodworking #hiphop #nugget #disneyspinoff #itstartedhere

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