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An engineer duo (aka "tools") who basically just sit around and talk shop, making, DIY, and whatever else comes to mind.

Jake and Sean


    • May 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Episode 22 - So, how do we do this again?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 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 Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 21 - Saw stop! No you stop!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 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 Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 20 - Ethan Carter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 85:27


    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 Ethan Carter Designs Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 19 - Wisdom & a bunch of tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 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 Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 18 - Star Wars Extravaganza! w/ RLL Woodworks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 83:07


    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: Instagram Youtube Facebook Etsy 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 Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 17 - Skip that Last One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 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 Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 16 - Just Kidding!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 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 Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 15 - Our Last Episode...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 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 Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 14 - Chased by a helicopter for using counterfeit gift cards...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 63:23


    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 Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 13 - Emmett from Deadrise Wood Crafts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 67:54


    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 #makerchessset Where to find us Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 12 - The Grant Alexander!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 80:13


    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: Twitter Youtube Instagram Website Facebook 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 #makerchessset CLAMP (Podcast) Drifter Studios (Jake's Brother) Where to find us Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 11 - Andy from Plaid Labs visits the show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 75:45


    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 Dude Dad (If husbands were toddlers) Making It Podcast Where to find us Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 10 - Do Trees Have Branches?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 72:20


    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) Sean: Scary Sharp Sharpening System Jake: BASE CAMP® M Plus Dust Face Mask with Extra Activated Carbon Filters × 1 Where to find us Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 09 - The "Wheel" Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 74:04


    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) Where to find us Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 08 - Improper Physics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 68:32


    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) Sean: PCWoodshop (Paul Ciura) pcwoodshop.com Jake: Quarentine Quitchen Where to find us Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 07 – Joe Versus the Circular Saw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 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 Where to find us Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 06 - If Yoda Was a Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 64:07


    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 Where to find us Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 05 - Instructables - is it still a thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 60:33


    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 Where to find us Sean's Youtube Channel Jake's Youtube Channel Remember, the most important tool in the shop is you! - Sean Walworth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 04 - Is woodworking art?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 03 - Are kit based projects really woodworking?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 02 - the beta episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

    Episode 01 - hello world!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/propertools/message

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