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Stone and Sons Audio Show

DIY Projects, Content Creation, Community... This is an audio show where we talk woodworking, answer questions from the community, sometimes talk about the business side of online content, and even my kids join in from time to time. Should be fun!

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In episode 24 we talk about Taking Risks.

Current State of the Shop: - Current project - Patio Tour

- Past project - Table saw fence caddy and dust hose support arm

  • Side project - CNC projects

Topic of Discussion:  - Main talking point

Taking Risk

  • What scares us?
  • Would those things have an impact on our lives if we acted?
  • Where do you want to be in 5 years?
  • Do something today towards that vision.
  • Answer: Take a risk.

Links: 

Ultimate Patio: https://youtu.be/3BcxnkldjsE

Dust Hose Support Arm and Fence Caddy: https://youtu.be/uZxmn7OhrPU

You can find me and everything about Stone and Sons at stoneandsons.net

Stone and Sons Projects: https://stoneandsons.net/blog/

Previous Podcast Episode: Episode 23: https://stoneandsons.net/do-what-you-love/

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In this episode we talk about making a living doing what you love. We also make a special announcement that you don't want to miss.

Full Show Notes: https://stoneandsons.net/do-what-you-love/

Special Announcement:* New podcast Hosted by Dylan with Woodbrew and myself, Shawn with Stone and Sons. We are delivering valuable information geared towards being a Micro Influencer. If this interest you, Sign Up Here** to be notified when new episodes drop.

If you're looking to make extra money with social media, or planning to go full-time with your online business, or you just want to know how being an influencer works this is the podcast for you. Don't miss it!

Current State of the Shop: - Current project - Patio Tour (upcoming)

- Past project - patio pergola

  • Side project - CNC projects

Upcoming Projects:

  • Planned projects - Lean-to shed, landscaping, and dinning table

Recently Completed Projects: Patio Pergola Topic of Discussion: - Main talking point and guest Dylan with Woodbrew:

Making a Living Doing What You Love

  • From hobby to monetizing
  • When to jump full time (see my video “I Quit My Job To Be a Woodworker”)
  • The journey from hobby to full-time to finding your groove
  • Keeping up with the demands
  • The future in content creation

Previous Podcast Episode: Episode 22: Working With Different Materials

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E22 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/working-with-different-materials

In this episode I talk about my patio makeover and working with different materials.   

Current State of the Shop:  slab tables, outdoor slab coffee table and round slab side tables

Past projects:  Live Edge Patio Bar and Pergola 

Topic of Discussion:  Working with different materials and outdoor patio makeover

Links mentioned-

Outdoor Kitchen: https://stoneandsons.net/outdoor-kitchen/ 

Support the Show: Show your support in different ways https://stoneandsons.net/support/ 

Previous Podcast Episode: Episode 21: https://stoneandsons.net/real-talk-workbenchcon/

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E21 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/real-talk-workbenchcon/

In this episode I talk about what I brought back from WorkbenchCon and the future for Stone and Sons

Current State of the Shop: – Current project – Pergola

Past projects – Dust Collection, Small Shop Miter Saw Station

Topic of Discussion: - Take-aways from WorkbenchCon 2019 and what's ahead for Stone and Sons

Links mentioned:

Fire pit - https://stoneandsons.net/diy-fire-pit/

Dust collection (budget friendly) - https://youtu.be/3YT0b8MNLT4

American Green Lights Coupon Code, STONEANDSONS (Get 10% OFF) - http://bit.ly/stone_americangreenlights

Support the Show: Show your support by becoming a Patron and receiving rewards in the process. www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

Previous Podcast Episode: Episode 20: https://stoneandsons.net/episode20/

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E20 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/episode20/

In this episode I talk about good health in 2019 with dust collection, recent projects, and sponsorships.

Current State of the Shop:

– Current project – Dust Collection

–Past project – Outdoor Kitchen, Small Shop Miter Saw Station

Topic of Discussion:

  • Dust Collection and Sponsors

Support the Show:

Show your support by becoming a Patron and receiving rewards in the process. www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

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Episode 19: https://stoneandsons.net/new-tools/

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E19 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/new-tools/

In this episode I talk about new tools and the expenses that go along with getting new tools, is it worth it???

Current State of the Shop: - Current project - Picket fence - Past project - How to replace columns - Side project - Dinning table

Topic of Discussion: - New tools

Support the Show: Show your support by becoming a Patron and receiving rewards in the process. https://www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

Previous Podcast Episode: Episode 18: https://stoneandsons.net/productivity-and-goals/

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E18 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/productivity-and-goals/

In this episode I talk about new things developing with Stone and Sons Workshop in terms of productivity and goals.

Current State of the Shop: - Current project - Outdoor Kitchen - Past project - Shutters - Side project - CNC projects

Topic of Discussion: - Productivity and Goals

Support the Show: Show your support by becoming a Patron and receiving rewards in the process. https://www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

Previous Podcast Episode: Episode 17: https://stoneandsons.net/past-projects/

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E17 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/past-projects/

In this episode I talk about my past 6 projects to wrap up the summer and some of the things I learned.

• Intro - 0:06 • Current State of the Shop - 0:44 • Patrons - 8:48 • Topic of Discussion - 9:25 • Wrap Up - 24:58

Current State of the Shop: - Current project - Picket fence

  • Past project - Shutters

  • Side project - CNC projects

Topic of Discussion: - Past Projects

Support the Show: Show your support by becoming a Patron and receiving rewards in the process. https://www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

Previous Podcast Episode: Episode 16: https://stoneandsons.net/being-in-a-rut/

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E16 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/being-in-a-rut/

In this episode I talk about the struggles that I have faced after going full time and what it takes to overcome them.

• Intro - 0:08 • Current State of the Shop - 0:34 • Patrons - 5:13 • Topic of Discussion - 5:50 • Community On Air - 14:15 • Show Shout Out - 22:27 • Wrap Up - 23:28

Current State of the Shop: - Current project - shutters and columns

  • Past project - CNC sign making

  • Side project - IGTV shop tour

Topic of Discussion: - Being in a rut and unmotivated

Support the Show: Show your support by becoming a Patron and receiving rewards in the process. https://www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

Previous Podcast Episode: Episode 16: https://stoneandsons.net/making-mistakes/

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E15 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/making-mistakes/

In this episode I talk about making mistakes and being real with ourselves about who we are as makers, woodworkers, metalworkers, leatherworkers, or whatever we do. 

• Intro - 0:08 • Current State of the Shop - 0:36 • Patrons - 7:29 • Topic of Discussion - 8:03 • Community On Air - 15:16 • Show Shout Out - 21:22 • Wrap Up - 22:30

Current State of the Shop: - Current project - Shop Tour video series for IGTV

Topic of Discussion: - Making mistakes on a project, but also being real about it.

Support the Show: Show your support by becoming a Patron and receiving rewards in the process. https://www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

Previous Podcast Episode: Episode 14: https://stoneandsons.net/content-platforms/

I Quit My Job To Be A Woodworker video: https://youtu.be/0cs7Ksqxd0U

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E14 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/content-platforms/

In this episode I talk about the different content platforms I use and why. Not only for my reference and content library, but to give content consumers a better idea where I post.

• Intro - 0:08 • Current State of the Shop - 0:34 • Patrons - 7:33 • Topic of Discussion - 8:00 • Community On Air - 29:28 • Show Shout Out - 34:04 • Wrap Up - 35:57

Current State of the Shop: - Current project: More shop organization, foam drawer inserts

Topic of Discussion: - Main talking point: Content Platforms and Why

Support the Show: Show your support by becoming a Patron and receiving rewards in the process. https://www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

Previous Podcast Episode: Episode 13: https://stoneandsons.net/learning-new-things/

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E13 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/learning-new-things/

In this episode my oldest son, JT, joins me on the podcast to talk about learning new things. His new adventure into the CNC world. • Intro - 0:08 • Current State of the Shop - 1:10 • Patrons - 5:37 • Topic of Discussion - 6:04 • Challenge of the Week - 15:30 • Show Shout Out - 16:50 • Community On Air - 17:49 • Wrap Up - 22:18

Current State of the Shop: - Current project: Table saw inserts

Upcoming Projects: - Planned projects: Outdoor Patio Furniture

Topic of Discussion: - Main talking point: Learning New Things

Support the Show: Show your support by becoming a Patron and receiving rewards in the process. https://www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

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E12 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/project-material/

Today’s Episode (with time stamps): • Intro - 0:08 • Patrons - 0:53 • Current State of the Shop - 1:17 • Topic of Discussion - 6:40 • Community on Air - 17:56 • Show Shout Out - 21:15 • Wrap Up - 24:14

Current State of the Shop: - Current project: CNC

Upcoming Projects: - Planned projects: Outdoor Patio Furniture

Topic of Discussion: - Main talking point: Project Material

Support the Show: Show your support by becoming a Patron and receiving rewards in the process. https://www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

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E11 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/making-a-podcast/

Today’s Episode (with time stamps): • Intro - 0:08 • Current State of the Shop - 0:25 • Upcoming projects - 3:39 • Topic of Discussion - 4:38 • Challenge of the Week - 09:51 • Community on Air - 13:35 • Patreon Supporters - 26:14 • Show Shoutout - 26:46 • Wrap Up - 27:48

Current State of the Shop: - Current project: VANITY PROJECT - Side projects: CNC / received more parts to the CNC… waste board, rails, dust collection fitting and controller.

Upcoming Projects: - Planned projects: OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE

Topic of Discussion: - Main talking point: A Maker is one who Makes, Make is to Create and create is to produce or bring about by a course of action or behavior. Be your own maker. Make things the way you know how to. Learn new ways and BE CREATIVE.

Support the Show: Show your support by becoming a Patron and receiving rewards in the process. https://www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

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E10 Show Notes and Links: https://stoneandsons.net/making-a-podcast/

Today’s Episode (with time stamps): • Intro - 0:08 • Current State of the Shop - 0:50 • Upcoming projects - 4:17 • Patreon Supporters - 4:51 • Topic of Discussion - 5:38 • Challenge of the Week - 18:00 • Community on Air - 20:14 • Show Shoutout - 28:13 • Wrap Up - 28:57

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Current State of the Shop: - Current project: VANITY PROJECT - Side projects: CNC

Upcoming Projects: - Planned projects: OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE - Small projects: MAKING ROOM FOR THE CNC

Topic of Discussion: - Main talking point: MAKING A PODCAST

Support the Show: Show your support by becoming a Patron and receiving rewards in the process. https://www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

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Episode 9 (March 9, 2018) Current State of the Shop - - Last week: Finished the Modular Shop Storage System: https://youtu.be/SMxXzwC-nb8

Plans: https://stoneandsons.net/shop/modular-shop-storage-system/

  • Next week: Lumber Organization Outfeed Assembly Table: https://stoneandsons.net/shop/outfeed-assembly-table/ YouTube channel: http://stoneas.ws/youtube

Project coming up: - Bunk Bed with Desk, Table or island

Topic of discussion: Shop Organization

7 Proven Steps to Improve Your Time in the Shop: https://stoneandsons.net/improveyourshoptime/ Show Shout Out: - Rustic Grain Designs at https://www.instagram.com/rusticgraindesigns_tampa (Husband and wife team, woodworkers and mom and dad to 5 boys!!) Check them out on Instagram and their website at http://www.rusticgraindesigns.com Community On Air: Call in and leave a voicemail question http://stoneas.ws/audio (click for the call link) - Name - question - website and Instagram handle Podcast webpage: http://www.amakerspodcast.com

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Episode 8 (March 2, 2018)

Current State of the Shop - - Last week: Started the Modular Shop Storage System

  • Next week: Finishing the Modular Shop Storage System build

YouTube channel: http://stoneas.ws/youtube

Project coming up: - Bunk Bed with Desk, Lumber organization

Outfeed Assembly Table: http://stoneas.ws/outfeed

Topic of discussion: WorkbenchCon.com

Made for Profit podcast: Madeforprofit.com

Support: Support us on Patreon: http://stoneas.ws/patreon Project Plans: http://stoneas.ws/plans

Show Shout Out: - Wes Willard at https://www.instagram.com/wesleyewillard (woodworker and outdoorsman) Check him out on Instagram and his website at wesleyewillard.com

Community On Air: Call in and leave a voicemail question http://stoneas.ws/anchor - Name - question - website and Instagram handle

My audio webpage: http://stoneas.ws/audio

My main YouTube channel: http://stoneas.ws/youtube1 My second YouTube channel: http://stoneas.ws/youtube2 Join the Stone and Sons Community: ht

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Episode 7 (February 26, 2018)

Current State of the Shop - - Last week: Shop Layout. http://stoneas.ws/latest

  • Next week: Starting on the Modular Shop Storage System build

SketchUp Course: http://stoneas.ws/sketchup

Project coming up: - Modular Shop Storage System, Bunk Bed with Desk

Outfeed Assembly Table: http://stoneas.ws/outfeed

Call In - Dustin Kallam with Northstar Workshop - When to start seeking out sponsorships?

Support us on Patreon: http://stoneas.ws/patreon

Show Shout Out: - Worn Standard at https://www.instagram.com/wornstandard (killer cutting boards)

Community On Air: Call in and leave a voicemail question http://stoneas.ws/anchor - Name - question - website and Instagram handle

https://www.workbenchcon.com/ - Atlanta Feb 22-24 2018

My audio webpage: http://stoneas.ws/audio

My main YouTube channel: http://stoneas.ws/youtube My second YouTube channel: http://stoneas.ws/youtube2

As always, you can find me and everything we do at stoneandsons.net

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Episode 6 (Thursday 15, 2018)

Current State of the Shop - - Last week: Shop Layout. https://stoneandsons.net/woodworking-shop-layout/

  • Next week: Starting on the Modular Shop Storage System

Project coming up: - Modular Shop Storage System, Bunk Bed with Desk

Special guest: JT, my seven year old, joins me on the Audio Show. Projects mentioned: - Drill bit holders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdQgQio2jK8&t=127s - Fidget spinner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7lqvi3yYns

Call In - Donny Carter, South Mississippi - How is the full time woodworking going? Any extra side gigs? - Check out Donny at The Greenworker Podcast: https://thegreenwoodworkerpodcast.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stoneandsonsworkshop

Free mini guide: - 7 Proven Steps To Improve Your Time In The Shop: https://stoneandsons.net/improveyourshoptime/

Show Shout Out: - Rukus Woodshop at https://www.instagram.com/rukuswoodshop (Graphic designer, photographer, woodworker)

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Episode 5 (Thursday, February 8nd 2018)

Current State of the Shop - - Last week: rearranging a wood shop. https://stoneandsons.net/rearranging-a-woodworking-shop/

  • Next week: Finishing up the shop rearrangement

Project coming up: - Modular Storage System

Call from Grant Emmons, North Carolina - How do you balance making things for profit and for yourself or as gifts? - Check out Grant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggemmons

7 Proven Steps To Improve Your Time In The Shop: https://stoneandsons.net/improveyourshoptime/

Show Shout Out: - Dylan Ray at https://www.instagram.com/drayswoodshop (woodworker and content creator)

Community On Air: Call in and leave a voicemail question https://anchor.fm/stoneandsonsworkshop - Name - question - website and Instagram handle

https://www.workbenchcon.com/ - Atlanta Feb 22-24 2018

My audio webpage: https://stoneandsons.net/audio/

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Episode 4 (Friday, February 2nd 2018)

Current State of the Shop - - Last week: finished up mounting the leg vise and making the dovetail wedge; https://stoneandsons.net/installing-a-leg-vise/

  • Next week: removing the old 2x4 workbench

Call from Robert (Dallas, TX) - What tools are needed to start making youtube videos?

Show shout out: - Munson Brothers at https://www.instagram.com/munsonandbrothers (beard oil, beard balm, shave kits) - Wes Willard at https://www.instagram.com/wesleyewillard (woodworker and outdoorsman) - Cammie’s Garage at https://www.instagram.com/cammiesgarage (draws caricatures)

Call in and leave a voicemail question https://anchor.fm/stoneandsonsworkshop - Name - question - website and Instagram handle

https://www.workbenchcon.com/ - Atlanta Feb 22-24 2018

My audio webpage: https://stoneandsons.net/audio/

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Today we talk about the Current State of the Shop, get into why projects mean more than others, take a call from Wayne Brown and WorkbenchCon.

Links mentioned in this episode:

My Outfeed/Assembly Table: https://stoneandsons.net/outfeed-assembly-table-part-3-the-tour/

My Anchor station https://anchor.fm/stoneandsonsworkshop

Stone and Sons Audio Show website: https://stoneandsons.net/audio/

Giveaway: https://stoneandsons.net/free-stuff/

WorkbenchCon https://www.WorkbenchCon.com

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We talk about the State of the Shop, projects, call Jay Bates, and explain ways to get on the show.

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This is the first ever episode of the Stone and Sons Audio Show. I give a sneak peek into what you can expect from future episodes. Think of this show as a podcast with a twist... raw unedited audio with community engagement. The 2018 audio experience you don’t want to miss!