Whatcha Makin' Show

Join the conversation with Whatcha Makin' , the podcast for makers of all kinds! Each week, Alex Duffey and Alex Adams dive into their latest projects, share woodshop insights, discuss selling your creations, and highlight cool finds in the maker community. From learning new techniques to balancing your hobby and business, we tackle the real stuff. Expect a mix of education, entertainment, and genuine chat about the crafts you love, including woodworking, 3D printing, and more. Subscribe and be part of the Whatcha Makin' family!

Whatcha Makin' Show is a education podcast hosted by Alex Adams & Alex Duffey, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alex Adams & Alex Duffey hosts Whatcha Makin' Show, a education show with 53 episodes published.

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  Episode #53

  Ep. 53 It’s Only August, but Holiday Prep Starts NOW

  Aug 14, 20261h 55mS1

  August might feel early, but if your maker business relies on Q4, holiday prep starts right now! In this episode of Whatcha Makin’ , Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) and Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) dive deep into getting your shop, inventory, and booth ready for the busiest craft fair and market season of the year. In this episode, we cover: Holiday Prep Masterclass: How to hunt down raw material deals early, stock up on essential parts/hardware (and manage long lead times), streamline backstock, design efficient booth layouts, and when to hire seasonal help for market day. On the Bench: Alex Duffey is batching whiskey smokers, cedar soap dishes, and hundreds of laser-cut earrings—plus landing a local retail display. Alex Adams is dialing in PETG prints for outdoor markets, custom hitch covers, and prepping display items for the 4-day county fair. What’s Breaking: 3D print collisions, stripped aluminum threads during CNC tramming, and CNC bit wander causing oval cuts. Maker Spotlight: Amazing work from @ellynwooddesigns, @corbancraft, @edek_woodcarving, @geppettosguild, @houseoftimber, and @ladywoodgoods. Maker News & Events: Our shift to a bi-weekly episode schedule, upcoming woodworking events (IWF Atlanta, Handworks, Texas Woodworking Fest, Vectric User Group, Maker Camp), and derby car ideas!

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  Ep. 52 Rapid Fire Questions

  Aug 5, 20261h 43m

  In this episode of Whatcha Making , hosts Alex Duffey ( Duffey Woodcraft ) and Alex Adams ( Type A Furniture ) answer rapid-fire questions, share shop updates, and announce an every-other-week podcast schedule. Show Updates: A shift to a bi-weekly schedule Starting End of August. On the Bench & Selling: Alex Adams prints a 30+ hour Stormtrooper helmet (selling two in 72 hours), designs a custom bifold TV cabinet, pitches 3D-printed popcorn buckets to a local business, and recaps a wild fly-fishing trip in Colorado that included pea-sized hail and getting stuck in knee-deep mud. Alex Duffey restocks market inventory, scores a massive bulk discount on laser plywood from his local lumber yard manager, and completes a rush order for 50 Sasquatch figurines after a bride bought his entire stock for wedding centerpieces. What You're Breaking: Troubleshooting laser-etched paint-filled shot glasses, replacing worn printer PTFE tubes and nozzles, and a tag-team wasp-spraying misfire on a hollow metal horse statue. Maker Shoutouts: Features on @tracy_and_mac, @outer_woods, @clevercarver, @mauldinwoodwork, @cullenwaywoodturning, @woodshopdiaries, @omarbuildsit, and @stickrubberwoodworks. Rapid Fire Q&A: Quick debates on Walnut vs. Maple, hand vs. power tools, sandpaper preferences, pet peeves, and harmless ways to "haunt" a friend's woodshop. Sponsor: Proudly sponsored by Next Wave CNC . Check out their Shark CNC line and join the Project of the Month club.

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  Episode #51

  Ep. 51 Sharing a Shop with Tracy

  Jul 16, 20261h 57mS1

  Here are a few options for your episode description, ranging from a quick, punchy hook for social media to a detailed, SEO-friendly layout for your podcast player. Option 1: The Standard Show Notes (Best for Apple Podcasts/Spotify) Episode Title: Ep. 52 | Flying Fucks & Shop Sharing with Tracy from MNT Woodworks Date: July 15, 2026 Description: 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.

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  EP. 50 Starting a CNC Side Hustle with Andy Bird

  Jul 1, 20261h 56m

  On today’s episode of Whatcha Makin' , hosts Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) and Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) dive deep into the world of entrepreneurial woodworking. If you've ever wondered how to transition your CNC hobby into a profitable side hustle—or even a full-time business—this is the episode for you. We are joined by the OG of CNC woodworking on YouTube, Andy Bird of Andy Bird Builds . Andy shares his incredible journey from a specialized career in turf grass management to launching into the full-time making world in 2020. He breaks down how he batched out wholesale products on an early desktop machine, landed high-profile clients like Clint Harp, and eventually grew a viral YouTube channel with over 500 videos. Together, the guys discuss the realities of selling online versus locally, why Etsy might be a "race to the bottom," and the ultimate power of finding a highly specific niche. 🛠️ What's on Our Bench This Week: Alex Duffey talks about his newly completed and custom-modified Next Wave Shark 644 (now a sleek 4x3 rail system), the pains of tramming a rail machine, and hitting the production line for a massive wholesale bookmark order for the Columbia River Gorge Museum. Alex Adams shares his tedious progress on a massive walnut dining table frame sourced from his neighbor's tree, edge-sanding end grain, and scaling up his 3D-printed inventory for upcoming Fourth of July markets and car shows. Andy Bird shares his current design roadblocks for a custom 3x6 ply runabout boat for his son, and previews an upcoming YouTube series called "Will It CNC?" testing non-traditional materials like slate tiles, soap, and even pool noodles. 📺 What We're Watching (Maker Shoutouts): Air Art and Airplanes (@airartandairplanes) – For a breathtaking, 30-inch mosaic and textured elephant wall art piece utilizing a century-old barnwood backing. The Forged Fox (@theforgedfox) – Beautiful, highly detailed layered wood and acrylic retirement signs for first responders. Calypso Glasgow – A hilarious, functional stained-glass recreation of a classic SpongeBob SquarePants scene. North Country Craft – A gorgeous, rock-inspired Mancala board using polished river stones. Naughty Bits Machine – A massive, beautifully texturized 35-inch inlaid Porsche plaque. Sepulveda 41 (@sepulveda41) – A stunning 3D wooden manta ray featuring tribal patterns integrated seamlessly onto a metal tail stand. The Wood Carving Man – Entertaining reels featuring hand-carved, dyed Pokémon figurines. Steve Makes Everything – Prolific laser tutorial and review content on YouTube. 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned: Proudly Sponsored by Next Wave CNC: Looking for the best CNC on the market? Check out the Shark series at Next Wave CNC and message them on Instagram to learn how you can submit a "Project of the Month" to earn an extra $500! Connect with Andy Bird: Visit andybirdbuilds.com to find his YouTube channel, courses, and the CNC Moneymaker Membership (where Alex Duffey is a coach!). Upcoming Events: Catch Andy at IWF Atlanta (Aug 25-28) in the Vectric booth and the Vectric User Group Meeting in Nashville (October). Catch Alex Duffey teaching at the Texas Woodworking Show !

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  Episode #49

  Ep. 49 Selling on Etsy with Daniel Dunlap

  Jun 24, 20261h 49mS1

  In this episode of Whatcha Making , hosts Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) and Alex Duffy (Duffy Woodcraft) catch up on all things happening around their benches—from tracking an 11-foot walnut dining table crosscut to shipping out a fleet of custom 3D-printed articulated dragons. Then, the boys welcome a special guest: the king of Etsy woodworkers and co-host of Another Wood Shop Podcast , Daniel Dunlap (Daniel Dunlap Woodworks). Daniel dives deep into how he successfully scaled his business to over 10,000 sales on Etsy since 2021, shifting from custom bow ties and zero-clearance inserts into high-end, luxury space-saving furniture. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The "Glorious Hole": Daniel breaks down how he and Braden (Little Bug Woodworking) recently hacked his CNC bed to allow for vertical wood holding, paving the way for flawless, dog-bone-free finger joints. Etsy Ads & Strategy: Why Daniel believes spending money on ads is a requirement for Etsy growth, how to avoid the "race to the bottom," and why you should design your products around standard box sizes. The Power of the $5 Impulse Buy: Alex Duffy shares how adding simple laser-engraved fridge magnets to a sandwich board netted him $700 in a single weekend. Capitalizing on Captive Audiences: Alex Adams talks about making $400 in a single Saturday by setting up 3D printers and selling custom fidget toys to desperate parents at his son's swim meets. Maker News & Shoutouts: A look ahead to the Pinewood Derby at the Texas Woodworking Festival this September, a massive congratulations to Yesse (@KnockOnWood) for her new HGTV gig, and why you should check out Scrollsaw and Scribbler , Keys Carvers , and Chad's Custom Creations . Support the Show: Want more behind-the-scenes content, exclusive perks, and early episodes? Join our community over on Patreon at patreon.com/whatchamakingshow . Whatcha Making is proudly sponsored by Next Wave CNC.

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