Essential Craftsman Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In depth discussion of Essential Craftsman videos, related topics, and the spec house series.
Also casual and deeper dive conversations with tradesmen, business owners, and lots of other experts across various areas of craftsmanship, hobby, and lifestyles.
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Nate interviews Tim from JK Boots! They talk about his home country of Ukraine, JK Boots customer experience and more.
0:00 Intro
2:12 Ukraine
15:26 Marketplace approach
24:01 Customer experience
Handmade Boots and the American Dream | JK Boots Factory Tour https://youtu.be/tfaNuXF6G_s
Instagram: @jkboots
Website: https://www.jkboots.com/
Podcast: Walking with JK Boots
JK Boots interview with EC: https://youtu.be/ileZoGFFljM
Nate and Scott met Dean in the Essential Craftsman Academy twice monthly zoom chat. Dean is an attorney in Texas with decades of experience in litigation and is now working in mediation. He works with many general contractors and people in the trades and was willing to share a lot of information and tips for staying out of the court room.
0:00 Intro
2:20 Litigation & mediation
4:53 Handshake not enough
9:10 Details & quality matter
10:31 GC owns the risk
13:45 Sense when it feels risky
17:50 Spouse A & Spouse B
21:20 Lawyer advice on the front end
25:29 Documentation
28:18 Guessing & clarity
32:00 Job delay claims
36:08 Nate learns lessons
37:51 Protecting against the bad ones
39:54 Skilled insurance broker
41:53 Best time to pull payments
44:38 This makes me uncomfortable
46:40 Ultimate honesty & trust
51:55 Know these 3 things
56:01 In your wheel house
57:57 The process of mediation
1:04:30 Commercial detailed contracts
1:09:50 Evolution of your business risk
1:11:22 Do you have question for Dean?
1:13:44 Dean's blacksmithing projects
Scott and Nate talk with Bob about his 52 years blacksmithing and running a sawmill. Scott and Bob have been friends for years and share many common interests. They discuss blacksmithing mentors and so much more.
0:00 Intro
2:00 Currently blacksmithing
3:10 VIP blacksmiths
27:37 Bragging rights
32:30 Sharing knowledge
36:44 Woodpecker sawmill
1:02:31 Forging an anvil
1:05:05 Visiting British blacksmiths
1:15:48 Where to find
Bob's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9_evmRWLeXCghFPeuFvFdQ
https://youtu.be/dK13UFZ9xPQ
Nate shares some thoughts about career paths and paradoxes, and changing seasons. Nate also chats then Natalie, and expert on worms, about worm castings, composting and all things garden.
0:00 Career Paradoxes
5:48 Change of Season
8:44 Worm castings
10:12 Composting components
12:07 Vermicomopost
13:13 Screening the castings
15:23 Natalie's background
16:26 Small spaces
17:43 Mass production
19:13 Worm species
20:41 Increasing food yields
22:23 Why worm castings?
24:41 Worm maintenance
26:20 Wood chips & soil
29:57 Worm myths & characteristics
32:28 Where to find
Instagram: @heyyitsagoodlife
YouTube: Hey It's a Good Life
Website: https://heyitsagoodlife.com/
The Gardener's Guide To Worm Farming Course: receive 30% off by using the code ESSENTIAL30 at check out.
Nate and EC chat with Ryan about Stagecoach Farm and Forge (Ryan's blacksmithing business) the cookware he makes and how Ryan and EC both turned their blacksmithing hobbies into something much more.
0:00 Intro
:43 Background
4:12 Cookware & gambling
7:36 Billable work
9:30 Cy & installation
10:55 Bidding iron work
14:18 Custom v repeat work
17:28 Creating & branding
19:32 High end work
23:40 Priceless & timeless
33:22 Hobby into business
40:32 Buying tools
45:07 Marketing
53:32 Wrap up
Instagram: @stage_coach_farm_forge
Website: https://stagecoachforge.com/home-page
EC videos mentioned in podcast:
Making a Carbon Steel Pan with Stagecoach Farm and Forge
https://youtu.be/DtrVC2i9yM4
Forged Pan and Blacksmith Course Giveaway
https://youtu.be/bLeexhJweGk
Nate met Jeff during a Live Chat inside the Essential Craftsman Academy. In this interview they chat about engineering, the pros and cons of serving in the Coast Guard and much more.
0:00 Intro
3:22 Background
8:33 Merchant
9:44 Responsibilities
14:12 Agreements
15:41 Academy & training
19:13 Types of engineering
26:16 Overlap with trades
30:27 Ship operations
37:58 Pros & cons
45:23 Career now
48:20 Resources & advocacy
52:55 Naval architecture
55:36 Fork in the road
57:38 Craftsmanship & mentor
1:01:42 gocoastguard.com
gocoastguard.com
Nate talks with Kaitlyn about some basic advice for interior design, how to avoid trends and much more.
0:00 Intro
2:31 Copy cat
3:35 Contractors & design
5:31 Outdated
6:47 Photos
8:12 Opinions
11:42 Basic advice
15:38 Balance
17:59 Trendy v classic
23:43 When to hire
27:38 Trial & error
30:17 Aesthetic
32:00 Having favorites
34:41 Current projects
IG: @iconic design build
Website: www.iconicdesignbuild.com
@Light and Dwell Interiors
@amberinteriors
@cailtinwilsondesign
@the_fox_group
My apologies to Sam and EC for my blunder is losing the audio to this interview. I will work on getting them back in here to try again!
Nate talks with Kevin about the ins and outs of gardening in any climate with any skill level.
0:00 Intro
2:28 Kevin's books
4:47 Writing
6:02 Reading
11:49 Public speaking
16:28 Gardening basics
20:16 Satisfaction
24:12 Harsh climates
27:13 Space
30:02 Bees
30:50 Current projects
34:19 Trouble shooting
38:50 Collaborations
IG: @Epic Gardening
Website/blog: epicgardening.com
YouTube: Epic Gardening
Podcast: Epic Gardening Daily Tips & Advice
Nate talks with Shawn about water drainage and the efficiency of french drains.
0:00 Intro
3:59 Beginnings
6:35 Biology & ecology
8:08 Real estate
8:55 Contractor
10:15 College
11:39 Drainage styles
13:10 Installation = longevity
17:06 Video footage
19:08 Soil
20:38 Clean outs
23:09 Permits & inspections
24:47 Niche
27:09 DIY drainage
28:44 Straw & moss
31:30 Equipment & skills
38:26 YT & comments
49:49 Filter fabric
55:07 Where to find
YouTube: Gate City Foundation Drainage
Nate chats with Ted about Build Magazine and the opportunities he has to photograph trade work all over the world.
0:00 Intro
2:00 Print industry
6:49 High end mindset
10:45 Portfolio
12:33 Jobsite photos
15:29 The Wealthy
18:14 Luck/preparation
20:34 American dream
23:19 Success mindset
26:02 Reading & optimism
28:05 Travel & water
38:18 Architectural Impact
40:11 European cabinetry
43:37 Tool narratives
47:22 Construction trends
50:54 Where to find
Podcast: Friends of Build Magazine
IG: @buildmag_official
https://members.essentialcraftsman.com/academy
Nate talks with Matt about how from the time Matt was a child, he loved to fix everything he could get his hands on and how that led to the success of his YouTube channel Diesel Creek.
0:00 Intro
0:53 Craftsmanship
2:31 Part of the job
4:20 Background
5:50 Kindergarten
7:14 Strategy
11:33 Career path
14:28 Pipeline
20:21 YouTube
25:13 Introvert
27:01 Equipment
31:17 Restoration mindset
39:29 Next projects
40:19 New Shop
49:59 Where to find
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DieselCreek
Nate talks with Dwight, the inventor of the Accu Footing, a concrete brace footing. They talk about the tool, how it's used, and Dwight's career.
0:00 Intro
2:48 Background
4:02 ICF forms
10:14 Redi mix
13:13 Confidence in styrofoam
15:48 Training wheels
17:05 Distribution
27:38 Customer service
32:43 Process/ wet set
35:07 Competition
40:11 How to order
43:36 Slinger trucks
48:50 Where to find
Installation video for AccuFooting braces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku5vmmfseMQ&t=7s
Website: www.accufooting.com
Nate talks with Tim about the possible unknown advantages for contractors to have a website.
0:00 Intro & ECA
3:28 Growth hacking
7:02 Purpose of websites
13:46 Outsourcing
16:36 'How To' content 18:22
More than referrals
25:17 Build your own website
32:49 Not about you
38:17 Size of contractor
40:42 Website craftsmanship
45:28 Pride in work
48:07 Costs
52:41 Customize/Call to action
55:01 Finding employees
1:01:23 Opportunities
IG: @Hook Agency
Free help: hookagency.com/audit
tradesindemand.org
Nate talks with Karalynn about the obstacles contractors face legally and what they can do to stay out of trouble.
0:00 Intro
1:27 Craftsmanship
2:31 Front end lawyer
4:21 Contract modification
6:10 Flat fee
6:41 Scope & bid
8:17 Res vs commercial
10:46 Background
12:15 Not getting paid
14:13 Filing liens
15:54 Automated
18:15 Subcontractor institute
22:42 Covid & contracts
24:30 Legal customers
25:38 Cool your jets
28:57 Mediation
33:24 Satisfaction
34:51 Successful transition
36:34 Negotiating
41:27 Local lawyer
45:22 Where to find
Subcontractor Institute: https://subcontractorinstitute.com/contact-us/
Quit Getting Screwed book: https://amzn.to/39I3wwI
Website: https://thecromeenslawfirm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cromeenslawfirm Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cromeenslawfirmpllc/
Nate chats with Kody about hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. They talk about Kody's YouTube channel and how to get started if you want to experience the outdoors.
0:00 Intro
1:02 Background
5:50 Hunting culture
9:50 Kids & hunting
13:23 Hunting styles
14:37 When Where How
17:11 Steps & expectations
19:32 Turkeys
22:54 Video & content
24:40 DVDs & YT
28:41 50 videos 50 days
31:47 Workspace
33:42 New frontier
39:24 Hatchery
42:19 Fire impact
44:22 What's next
50:26 Mentor
52:17 Locals
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BornAndRaisedOutdoors1
Podcast: https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com/pages/podcast
Website: https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com/
IG: https://instagram.com/bornandraisedoutdoors?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Nate talks with Danny about the amazing benefits of getting a welding education at Western Welding Academy.
0:00 Intro
3:08 Western Welding Academy
4:58 Options
6:52 Types of welding
9:53 Pipelines, oil, gas
15:28 Repair work
22:04 Student experience
24:08 Application process
26:20 6 months
27:21 Income
32:12 Welding trucks
35:05 Danny's background
41:24 Producing content
43:36 Beards
44:56 Who excels
49:42 Flat welding hoods
52:50 The Puddle
56:01 Future projects
58:08 Where to find
Website:https://www.applytoweld.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WesternWeldingAcademy
Instagram: @Western Welding Academy
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westernweldingacademy?lang=en
Nate and Nick discuss the best ways to acquire basic tools and knowledge needed to get started creating and building projects.
0:12 Intro
1:23 Mailing list
4:58 Welding
6:35 Engines & equipment
7:59 Junk drawer
9:32 Wood working
11:48 Intro to Nick
13:24 Wood working
15:27 1 car garage
18:03 Buying used
21:42 Table saw/track saw
23:50 Chainsaws
25:00 Startup tools
25:48 Quality wood
29:37 Current projects
34:05 Podcast
36:06 Weekend warriors
42:09 Blacksmithing
45:10 Maker Community Project
https://www.themakercommunityproject.org/
Instagram:
@sawdustpodcast
@npgcreations
Safety videos:
https://www.youtube.com/c/StumpyNubs
https://www.youtube.com/user/MicroJig
Nate talks with Alex about building his YouTube channel, his philosophy of work and family, and his current projects.
0:00 Intro
2:11 Current projects
5:37 Take it apart
10:46 Learning in public
13:46 Risk
16:42 YouTube
20:34 Satisfaction level
23:30 Bigger better
28:52 Behind the scenes
31:29 Uncertainty
33:32 Philosophy of work
36:28 Family business
39:30 Hire out
42:01 Log cabin
45:53 Idaho
52:34 Evolution
59:19 Where to find
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBuildit?app=desktop
Instagram: mr.build_it
Podcast: Next Door Neighbors:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-door-neighbors-podcast/id1529671855 https://open.spotify.com/show/58NgtzLwjZ8ljU1m8HdLn4?si=u5OhByRJQyerdl8XOjayUQ&nd=1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9IZy-zrbUfFEOKgoVFXUg
A True History of the United States: https://amzn.to/3vknZ1K
Nate talks with Todd Taylor about starting and growing his landscaping equipment repair business Mow Power in Mesa, Arizona. They discuss the growth of the company, employees, business debt and so much more.
https://mowpoweraz.com/
Nate interviews Joe about his experience doing underwater construction/commercial diving while in the Navy, and his current involvement with the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute union, the local branch of UBC (United Brotherhood of Carpentry).
0:00 Intro
1:08 Unions
4:35 Diving
6:35 Navy salvage diving
8:38 Ship repair
13:13 UBC
15:13 Diving jobs
24:25 Unions
28:17 Trade options
35:40 Satisfying
41:03 Inspiring
44:23 Podcast
UBC: https://www.carpenters.org/
Applications: https://www.pnci.org/
Podcast: https://www.gritnationpodcast.com/
Nate talks with Eric Cup of Bridgewater Studios, a one-of-a-kind fabricating company using 3D printing and many of the skills that people in the trades use. Fabrication meets craftsmanship meets art. "If you need something weird, that's what we do."
0:00 Intro
1:14 Real world scenery
3:45 Problem solving
5:22 Interactive products
9:18 Digital work flow
10:55 Hiring & bidding
15:37 Clean slate
17:20 3D printing
30:09 Quality control
33:42 Big customers
37:35 Current projects
Instagram: @bridgewaterstudio
Website: https://www.bridgewaterstudio.net/
Nate chats with Scott about his 20 years experience making custom jewelry, where he gets his inspiration and his current projects.
0:00 Intro
1:00 Industry
3:07 Metal prices
5:24 Trends v timeless
7:32 Metal clay
9:34 Current projects
12:23 New life
14:21 Beginnings
19:20 Topographical
23:32 Social Media
25:37 Cultural
30:03 Workshop
31:03 Beginners
34:46 Where to find
35:42 Found
IG: @scottjamesjewelry
Website: https://scottjamesjewelry.com/
Nate chats with Andrew Houston and Jay Carter about their efforts to help contractors and people in the trades get into a mindset that helps build their business.
0:00 Intro
0:59 Automation
4:12 Decade of Hell
8:13 Jay's story
10:47 I'm the only one
15:56 Systems mindset
24:19 Possible growth
32:03 New tools
36:35 Remote
39:10 Social media
44:41 Deficits
50:03 The Process
54:42 Time frame
59:43 Where to find
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1504320346
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractortips/
Nate and Scott chat with Alec about his start in blacksmithing at a very young age, the confidence, knowledge and skill he exhibits, and the future of his brand.
0:00 Intro
0:42 Background
5:44 ECs background
8:37 Quitting school
11:11 No doubts
13:19 Other skills
24:25 Reading & speaking
29:37 Forged in Fire impact
33:14 Projects
36:26 Arrowhead story
40:00 Architectural design
43:26 Punching axe eyes
46:29 Drilling a pilot
53:38 Touch marks
56:19 Impressed
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWizIdwZdmr43zfxlCktmNw
IG: @Alec Steele
Forged in Fire: https://www.netflix.com/title/81226053?source=35
Nate chats with Bob about his new product, the Skate Plate, how he developed it, the benefits of using it, and the patent, manufacturing and distribution of the product.
0:00 Intro
3:40 Trade shows
9:13 Russia
16:13 Skate plate
19:49 Worm drive v side winder
21:50 Pros & benefits
26:11 Getting word out
30:01 Awareness
32:32 Upgrades
33:18 Inventing
34:52 Granite
36:30 Water flow
38:16 Patent expectations
46:02 Discount code!
Website: https://skateplate.com/
Use discount code: podcast15 at check out
Nate and Scott chat with Jimmy Diresta about how he discovered his creative talents at a young age, how he has made a living using them, and what's going on with his backhoe.
0:00 Intro
3:09 35 years clean
6:15 Family
7:15 Artistic background
14:16 Los Angeles
16:33 Free-lance life
18:43 Hunter gatherer
23:49 Interior Design
27:32 Content v project
32:06 Cameras & shots
35:18 Jimmy's shop
38:56 EC's shop
41:11 Restoring bandsaws
47:07 14" Delta
51:17 Auctions
53:23 Backhoe
55:12 Public speaking
1:09:15 Branding
1:19:05 Saturated
1:20:56 Wrap up
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto/id939293583
TV Show Hammered: https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/hammered-with-john-and-jimmy-diresta/1030340945/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JimmyDiresta
Keith Rucker: https://www.youtube.com/user/ksruckerowwm
Andrew Camarata: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUujfNBK9uv3cIW-P5PX7vA
Mike Rowe: https://www.youtube.com/user/realmikerowe
Nate and Scott talk with Steve Ramsey about his extensive knowledge of wood working and his approach to his YouTube channel.
0:00 Intro
1:01 Graphic design
5:24 Content
6:53 Hobby v job
10:20 Creating a record
11:57 Shop talk
14:04 Passion & trends
17:18 Tools
19:30 Lean back experience
21:40 Dove tail v box joint
26:48 Barriers
29:07 Feedback
30:02 Deep dive
36:50 Drying process
39:00 Dust collection
45:23 Evolving media
48:54 YT shorts
50:04 Behind the scenes
56:55 Labor
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBB7sYb14uBtk8UqSQYc9-w
Podcast: https://thewoodworkingtalkshow.libsyn.com/
Nate chats with Fred about his extensive knowledge of chickens and bees and of the massive amounts of information on his YouTube channel since 2008.
0:00 Intro
1:11 Background
7:00 Chickens
13:40 Trade secrets
18:20 Inspections
20:56 Colony collapse
26:48 Almond pollination
29:06 Herbicides/pesticides
32:06 Bee basics
34:59 Hive personality
41:23 Bee stings
43:39 Flow hive
51:04 Master Bee Keeping Course
51:56 Advice & tools
59:25 Answering questions
1:02:01 Where to find
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FrederickDunnPhoto
Website: http://fredsfinefowl.com/
Nate talks with Calder about climbing El Capitan in Yosemite. Calder has accomplished this fete 15 to 20 times since the 1980's.
0:00 Intro
1:29 Yosemite age16
6:11 Bailing
8:19 Communicating
9:09 Team work
10:33 Gear
12:22 Gear & rocks
17:10 Overnight
17:56 New routes
18:41 Traffic
20:47 Community
21:55 Regulations
24:13 Wild West
26:20 15-20 times
27:13 Fear
29:33 Tour Yosemite
33:59 Inspiring
36:54 Sail boats
40:50 Designed to work
IG: @colderstratford
Scott and Nate chat with Buckin Billy about his how he left the corporate world and made his dreams come true while getting his hands dirty.
0:00 Intro
1:54 Buckin's background
7:43 Awakening
10:00 Becoming a man
12:20 Bushing & learning
18:46 Aware of danger
25:54 Listening to wisdom
32:36 YouTube
38:36 Commitment
44:25 Mentors
48:52 What's next
59:52 I'm a wood man
1:02:16 For young men
1:09:36 Positivity
1:14:18 Future BBQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIFvStf9Oz99GMitW4vD_g
Nate and Scott chat with Ken and Jake Jordan about the house Ken built, Jake's time training at West Point, and how Jake's experiences in life and the military have shaped his decisions to prepare for the future.
0:00 Intro
5:12 Dads built houses
10:05 West Point
15:28 Exposure
21:38 Kens' house
23:53 Preppers
26:00 Benefits
30:14 Weather
37:08 Self reliance
47:17 Urban v rural
51:26 Community
58:46 Financial prep
1:02:13 Building resilience
1:05:39 Risk assessment
1:06:57 Investing/inflation
1:12:40 Win either way
https://twitter.com/fnpreparedness?s=11
Nate chats with Doug of Remodelers Advantage and his job consulting for remodeling contractors. They talk about the benefits of consulting, having a Round Table and much more.
0:00 Intro
1:12 Background
4:52 Tradesman mindset
8:19 Business size
11:25 Duty distribution
16:28 Remodeling or GC
18:04 Round Table
24:34 Exit strategy
25:33 Sale of company
32:30 Lean description
40:25 Hiring
46:46 Social Media
49:03 Where to find
49:51 Reluctance
https://remodelersadvantage.com/
doug@remodelersadvantage.com
www.15minuteswithdoug.com
Nate chats with Andrew about his growing company manufacturing and selling wood splitters.
0:00 Intro
1:42 Nate's shop & stove
2:55 Background
6:04 Engineering of splitters
8:11 Hydraulics
11:20 Design accuracy
12:26 Bigger brands
16:01 Supply chain issues
18:07 Business owner
20:43 Color choice
24:43 Engine preferences
28:15 Shipping
31:13 YouTube
33:20 Industry v hobby
37:21 Business expansion
40:25 Advice
https://www.eastonmadewoodsplitters.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/EastonmadeWoodSplitters
Nate and Scott chat with the Sevy Brothers about how they started working young, their growing company and the recent job site accident their brother Grant suffered.
0:00 Intro
3:28 Company beginnings
4:45 Idaho licensing
5:48 Starting young
9:16 Larry Haun
10:38 The hardest part
16:10 Safety
25:12 Investigation
31:26 Rebellious
34:20 Panama Canal
37:30 Risk seeking
43:16 Frost
46:58 Grant
https://www.tiktok.com/@bluecollar_cowboy
Nate chats with Bobby Grubb about his background in concrete, his struggles to get sober and his growing YouTube channel.
0:00 Peek
:45 Intro
4:15 Background
6:40 High stress
8:05 Addicted
10:00 Getting clean
16:52 YT concrete community
18:15 YT education
21:05 Editing process
30:30 Families of addicts
32:47 Drugs & construction
35:20 Creative
37:40 Trades on YT
38:50 Where to find
39:05 Making it "out"
41:15 Nate's editing story
43:10 YT & helping others
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSWfoMzrrvTtd6bhWdhfjEw
Linked videos:
https://youtu.be/RKnMFR_QUb0
https://youtu.be/b4SPPxKD0fk
Nate talks with Arman from Armanitalks.com about communication, charisma, introverts and more.
0:00 Intro
1:33 Public Speaking
3:54 One On One
7:45 Cultures & Communication
11:13 Nerves
14:25 Introverts
18:04 Charisma
22:01 Humor
23:53 1% mindset
25:53 Writing
29:10 Twitter
30:25 Private
32:35 Body of Work
34:54 Creating in all forms
38:10 Emotional Connection
42:22 Great Speakers
45:32 Where To Find
https://armanitalks.com/
https://twitter.com/armanitalks
Wow! If you want to feel inspired, take the time to listen to this podcast. Rob Cosman, a 4th generation carpenter, finds his calling in life helping vets recuperate using woodworking with his Purple Heart Project. For audio listeners, there are a few long pauses for emotion, nothing is wrong with you audio feed.
0:00 Intro
1:38 Childhood & education
9:06 Starting business
23:58 Purple heart project
39:54 Processing pain
42:32 Finding the vets who need this
44:52 What they build
49:58 Where to find
50:40 Manifesting the difference
https://robcosman.com/
YouTube: RobCosman.com
Nate chats with this friend CJ about the unexpected passing of CJ's father, the role father figures played in his life and CJ's current work as an estate planner.
0:00 Intro
1:31 CJ's dad
5:08 Framing career
9:11 Unexpected passing
26:40 Adopted fathers
29:50 Estate planning for contractors
36:05 Do this one thing
42:00 Facing Mortality
52:15 Cost of estate planning
59:46 Timing matter
Coppercanyonlaw.com
Nate and Scott chat with Phil Hu, the tiler for the spec house. They talk about how he got started in the business, working with his dad, tile and grout methods and more.
0:00 Intro
1:07 Customers & cameras
4:11 Porcelain & natural stone
7:40 Grout & tile size
10:36 Family business & curses
20:30 Systems & Schluter
39:01 Uncoupling membrane
41:58 Wall tile first?
47:03 Detailing with razor?
53:42 Epoxy grout
1:01:21 Phil's dad Dave
1:04:42 Wrap up
Nate and Scott talk with David Livingston who is in town to take formal pictures of the finished spec house! They discuss his experience working in photography for several decades.
0:00 Intro
1:06 Background
6:17 Chosen career
8:38 Industry now
10:12 Ski bum
11:37 Trade & Craft
17:35 Challenges & dilemmas
21:00 Going digital
24:22 Artists
32:53 Training
36:45 Pride in ownership
41:09 Fashion Curve
44:02 Problems with IG
46:00 Where to find
View spec house pictures here: https://essentialcraftsman.com/spechousefunfacts
Learn about Real Estate Photography pricing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZCrzYpN58g
IG: @daviddlivingston
Website: www.davidduncanlivingston.com
Scott and Nate are interviewed by Walker Lott and Davis Hambrick from the Laying Foundations podcast. They discuss the creation of the Essential Craftsman YouTube channel, Nate and Scott's careers and much more.
0:00 Intro
:50 Overview
5:08 EC & Nate background
9:47 Mentors & President Carter
11:23 Osmosis learning
14:52 Real Estate
18:07 Starting EC YT
26:23 The turning point
32:21 Qualities & knowledge
35:24 The struggle
40:40 Just start
44:45 Do the hard thing
48:45 Enjoying work
52:49 Defining success
57:10 Welcoming feedback
59:15 Advice for younger self
Nate and Scott chat with Brian House from the YouTube channel House Work. Brian has created the Revolution DIY 2X72 kit, a grinder that can be used for knife making and many other projects. They discuss it's versatility, uses, and also talk about YouTube, craftsmanship, shop skills and much more.
0:00 Intro
1:42 Anvils
6:21 Background & YT
14:25 Invention process
17:19 Giving away details
20:35 Art & passion
23:25 Versatility
27:50 Knives
32:48 A partners help
37:51 Shop skills
43:01 Speed control
45:21 Costs
48:20 Innovation
50:12 Website construction
53:52 Customers
57:00 Bare bones tool kit
59:45 Craftsman journey
1:04:10 Where to find
Website: https://housemade.us/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CaptainHouseFlorida
Facebook: DIY grinders and machines
Nate has a conversation with Simon, the Uneducated Economist. They discuss lumber, how Simon got interested in economics and the process of starting his YouTube channel.
0:00 Intro
1:31 Simon's background
4:02 Research process
7:44 Starting YT channel
13:25 Lumber pre-covid
16:55 Lumber post-covid
19:05 Mills, manipulation & $
29:43 Other building materials
32:45 Contractor success
37:13 Advice for trades
42:57 Predictions
46:01 Where to find
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UneducatedEconomist/videos
https://uneducatedeconomist.com/
Nate talks with Kathy Hannun, a civil engineer who co-founded and is the president of Dandelion Energy, a geothermal energy company that retrofits and installs geothermal systems to heat and cool homes.
0:00 Intro
:59 Kathy's background
4:55 Geothermal
9:48 Discovery & distribution
15:27 Starting Dandelion Energy
21:04 Drilling, pumps & loops
34:34 Sonic rigs
36:45 Cost
41:53 District Systems
44:57 Where to find
hello@dandelionenergy.com
www.dandelionenergy.com
This Old House episode
https://youtu.be/IMO9jvwlHFg
Nate and Scott talk with Ken Zandecki, a territory manager for Schluter Systems, a company that assists tile setters with it's revolutionary products.
0:00 Intro
3:13 Old v new
5:06 Ken's background
7:58 Tile installer
9:12 Own company
12:45 Schluter tile
14:45 Verner Schluter
16:26 Spec & Schluter
20:00 Thin set technique
23:32 Cost
27:35 Made easy
30:26 Cutting edge
32:18 Design elements
38:38 Managing v working
39:39 Verner now
44:26 DIY
46:05 European market
www.schluter.com
YouTube: Schluter USA
App: Schluter
Read by Scott Wadsworth. For a full description of what this project is, visit our main YouTube channel Essential Craftsman to learn about this amazing story and the Norman Rockwell painting the story inspired.
Nate and Scott chat with Kevin Eckerman, an electrician with Cascade Electric. Kevin has done work on the spec house and has known Scott for years. They discuss the techniques used on the spec house, working at a power plant, hurdles for apprentices, Kevin's photography, and more.
0:00 Intro
1:28 Licensing & titles
3:45 Kevin's background
8:23 Powerplant
16:30 EC's scare
17:50 EC & Kevin
20:18 Cascade Electric
23:50 Journeyman v contractor
25:18 Brand new
28:24 Spec stab in
35:12 Hurdles for apprentices
42:14 Life for electricians
43:34 Future of electrical
48:52 Photography
IG: @rancho_eckerosa_photography
Website: eckerosaphotography.com
Nate chats with Dustin Stelzer, creator of the YouTube channel "Electrician U" about how Dustin became an electrician, worked his way to master electrician, Dustin's passion for passing on knowledge to others and much more.
0:00 Intro
:58 Career background
4:05 Old v new
6:43 Office hours
7:50 Master benchmarks
9:27 Loving the job
12:05 Teaching & licenses
15:14 Unlimited knowledge
18:40 What IS electricity
20:31 The unknown
23:03 Most interested
25:24 Smart home
28:17 Austin domain
31:05 Social media
35:44 Passing on knowledge
38:20 Filming on the job
43:28 Respect
46:29 Solid v stranded
50:22 Electrical theory
51:55 Molecules & matter
54:42 Where to find
YouTube: Electrician U
IG: @Electrician U
Nate interviews Brad Leavitt, a general contractor in Scottsdale, AZ about his large custom home projects, the designers and architects, and how much social media helps his business.
0:00 Intro
1:02 Brad's background
3:36 Construction management degree
6:55 Perspective
10:39 Client expectations
12:50 Missing the work
15:20 Operating procedures
18:06 Timeline
21:13 Designers & architects
22:43 GC & concept design
28:02 Social media
31:31 Community
34:02 Marketing strategy
35:44 Setting expectations
36:53 Communication skills
40:50 Finding balance
44:25 Where to find
IG: @AFT_construction
Podcast: AFT Construction Podcast
Nate and Scott chat with Riley Kirkpatrick about his horseshoe business and competitions and also his blacksmithing business making custom tools.
0:00 Intro
1:24 Horseshoeing
3:28 Learning curve
6:37 School & regulations
10:21 Shoe details
12:37 Clip horn
13:48 Contests
22:11 Contest draws
25:08 The armpit
26:53 The competitive Brits
29:39 Farrier as a living
32:36 Blacksmithing
37:42 Northwest Blacksmith Association
39:13 "one-off" tool production
42:43 How to order
44:42 Scott's special order
46:07 German power hammer
IG: @kirkpatrickforge
Nate interviews Stephen Steele, a general contractor in CA and the inventor of a new concrete mixer. They discuss inventions, patents, grit and persistence.
0:00 Intro
4:20 The family secret
9:18 Patents
14:19 Pursuing the dream
15:58 A simpler way
17:31 Attachments
19:50 Dyslexia & inventing
21:40 After-patent work
24:14 Molding process
28:40 Congratulations
33:29 Price point
36:33 Legacy
37:43 Advice
43:50 Shark tank
45:59 Discount code
46:53 Where to find
IG: @steelemixer
Website: steelemixer.com
Discount code for ordering mixer: Order at steelemixer.com and then at check out type in /EC to receive 10% off mixer.
Nate interviews Anthony DiPinto (West Coast Custom Crete on YouTube) about his extraordinary experience starting his concrete business in Southern California.
0:00 Intro
2:41 Start on YT
6:10 YT gets jobs
8:43 Working near PCH
10:05 Challenging terrain
12:24 How Anthony got started
15:50 Problem solving
20:00 Advice
21:08 Dealing with failure
24:40 Pumper
27:00 YT growth
33:00 Rebar & microfibers
35:25 Employees
37:49 Bidding
39:22 Filming technique
43:12 Coming up
YouTube: West Coast Custom Concrete
IG: @westcoastcustomconcrete
Nate and Scott talk with Matt Risinger from The Build Channel Build Show Network on YouTube. They discuss house construction, YouTube, social media and building science.
0:00 Intro
1:38 YT start
4:00 Team building
9:12 Letting go
14:05 Work v business
16:45 Building science
19:31 USA building differences
27:05 Teaching & filming
34:00 Story telling
36:45 Where to start
39:36 Covid & recessions
44:12 Cautionary tales
47:51 Social Media
Matt on YouTube:
The Build Channel
Build Show Network
Mentioned in this podcast:
The E Myth book: https://amzn.to/3ldBive
YouTube: The Kind of Random
https://www.buildingscience.com/
Nate interviews Josh Scott of the YouTube channel The JHS Show. They discuss guitar pedals, rock and roll history and technology and how guitar pedals have shaped and changed music history.
0:00 Intro
1:19 Guitar pedals 101
6:38 Origin of "fuzz"
8:20 Volume & sound systems
10:48 Hendrix & more
15:44 Cutting edge v nostalgia
19:58 Parts & creation
23:20 Fading interest
28:52 The World's Best Job
32:53 DIY pedals
36:11 The JHS Show
YouTube: The JHS Show
DIY pedal kits:
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/
https://1776effects.com/
https://buildyourownclone.com/
stewmac.com
Nate and Scott interview Jason Fox from the YouTube channel Never Stop Building about his experiences in Japan learning about Japanese carpentry.
0:00 Intro
1:29 Hot tubs & filming
9:39 Japanese wood working
20:19 Internship in Japan
23:08 Desk job v hands on
24:48 Milling dreams
27:00 Port orford cedar
31:02 Jason at mill
36:15 Appreciating craftsmanship
38:42 Current project
Website: neverstopbuilding.com
YouTube channel: Never Stop Building
Hexagonal Hot Tub video: https://youtu.be/k0kuDdcejDI
Nate and Scott talk to John Blodgett about all things wood, including the management of our forests and the fires that ravaged the west coast of the United States in 2020.
0:00 intro
2:06 Johns mill
4:37 Who can order
7:00 2020 west coast fires
9:23 Close to home
11:45 Salvageable lumber
12:54 Business & termonology
18:43 Flooding the market
20:05 Trees 101
23:32 Logs are commodity
27:53 Record pricing
33:15 Supply & demand
36:02 Race to the bottom
40:22 Work allocation
46:53 Finger pointing
52:22 Trade offs
57:23 We The People
DCFP.com
https://vimeo.com/268878871
Nate interviews Radigan Carter, an individual investor who spent 10 years working on 5 continents in the military, private sector and government. He is interested in using his knowledge (he has a civil engineering degree) and extensive experience in building individual and generational wealth.
0:00 intro
2:57 Radigans background
5:13 Taliban truck bomb
7:04 A soldiers perspective
10:26 Comradery & craftsmanship
16:28 Natural gas
20:22 Hard work defined
26:12 China
33:44 Investing
48:02 Passive investing
52:00 An advantage
56:01 Peace of mind
58:44 Interest rates
1:06:52 Where to find Radigan
radigancarter.com
Twitter: @radigancarter
Nate discusses some of his recent favorites reads.
0:00 intro
:53 Killers of the Flower Moon
2:41 The Rational Optimist
5:45 Kodi
8:08 How to Fail at Almost Everything
10:42 Hobbit
12:25 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F
15:45 Basic Economics
17:28 Water for Health, for Healing, for Life
17:45 How I found Freedom
Killers of the Flower Moon https://amzn.to/2ZpKYZD
The Rational Optimist https://amzn.to/3diAaV8
Kodi https://amzn.to/2ZpLcjr
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big https://amzn.to/3s4eroj
The Hobbit https://amzn.to/37nKibE
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck https://amzn.to/3bebc6K
Basic Economics https://amzn.to/3u64YhN
Water for Health for healing for life https://amzn.to/3b7o5Q2
How I Found Freedom In An Unfree World https://amzn.to/3dhfVqT
Nate and Scott discuss the process of process of making lumber.
0:00 intro
:48 EC nervous
6:48 Sharpening
11:00 Bucking
17:40 Scaler
22:22 Wood quality
27:55 EC dad was scaler
30:48 Grading
32:48 Selection/sorting
35:30 Milling
37:25 Farmed
42:50 EC revisions
Nate has a discussion with Sam Holmes about his adventures in long distance sailing.
0:00 intro
2:25 How Sam got started
5:42 Maiden voyage
8:22 Prep work
10:40 Weather and waves
11:17 Night sailing
14:40 Port protocols
17:09 Sailing lifestyle
18:53 Mentors
21:30 Lessons learned
22:53 Disconnected during Covid
25:41 Repairs and maintenance
29:54 Future adventures
32:32 Filling time at sea
36:24 Eating while sailing
37:45 Long term goals
Find Sam: Instagram and YouTube: @Sam Holmes Sailing
Sam's YouTube video of sailing to Hawaii: https://youtu.be/yUi0gsxVHZM
Scott and Nate discuss Scott's time in the 80's and 90's doing pick up and piecework.
0:00 EC pick up experience
9:14 Pick up vs stacking
13:2 Negotiating price w foreman
15:01 Temporary work
17:31 Desert vs mountain
20:21 Lumber quality
22:33 Work quality
29:02 Spec pick up
32:02 Pick up on exterior
33:44 Spec inspection
36:46 Courtesy inspections
38:29 Spec timing
Scott and Nate answer FAQs about the spec house and answer the voicemail messages left from viewers.
0:00 EC Health
4:02 Spec FAQ
7:30 Voicemail
7:43 Andrew - allowable tolerances
11:13 Carlo - spec basement
12:24 Matt - spec on DVD
13:47 Dylan - what motivates EC
18:55 Chris - EC and God
20:30 John - EC and boots
23:38 Seth - working for friends
27:45 Kevin - EC and trade shows
29:45 Jared - project productivity
If you want to record a voicemail for EC, visit this link https://essentialcraftsman.com/podcast
Tom is metal worker and machinist currently working at the Lawrence Berkeley Lab with scientists and physicists developing and building machines to use in scientific research. Tom also has a YouTube channel Oxtoolco and is the author of several books about metal working.
0:00 intro
1:33 The machinist community
2:15 Machinist education
6:22 Tom's background
11:07 Clorox
12:20 Thrasher magazine
15:04 A great opportunity
19:37 Lawrence Berkeley lab
23:00 Physics & machinery
27:53 Tom becomes an author
32:15 Tom's YouTube channel
36:52 Where to find Tom
YouTube: OxToolCo
Instagram: oxtools
Books:
https://amzn.to/3nl61G9
https://amzn.to/35fFZhm
https://amzn.to/3njyjRz
Nate interviews Tim Uhler of Awesome Framers, located in Seattle WA. Tim was raised in the family construction business and runs a YouTube channel and the entertaining Instagram account @AwesomeFramers . He also a contributor to the Journal of Light Construction.
0:00 intro
1:06 Tim's background
5:50 How rain affects framing
8:50 Building seasons
9:45 OCB, plywood, zip
13:33 Finding updated materials
16:54 Tim's mentors
18:47 Hiring/keeping employees
21:08 Fun job sites
24:39 Bidding framing
29:03 Social media is a tool
37:00 On camera
39:45 Writing for JLC
44:38 Authentic footage
47:20 Framers and concrete
50:35 True Work clothing
57:36 Where to find Tim
pioneerbuildersonline.com
Instagram: @AwesomeFramers
YouTube: AwesomeFramers
Nate gives a quick EC update before the holidays.
0:00 YouTube Premier/ads
4:48 EC in 2021
7:35 Spec house #2?
9:13 Upcoming podcasts/suggestions
Nate and Scott interview Brian Reynolds, who has done concrete work and excavating on the spec house.
:00 Intro
1:15 Dirty dream job
2:33 Dirt machines
3:56 Dirt operators
5:58 Track machines
10:00 Buying a new machine
17:54 Wish list item
21:10 What does an excavator do
24:17 Bidding excavation work
29:29 DIY excavating
32:50 Brian's background
46:56 Brian buys excavating company
57:48 Buying existing co. vs starting own co.
1:00:06 Working for self vs for someone else
1:07:06 Working with cameras on
1:08:00 Advice for up and coming
Instagram: @reynolds_excavation
EC spec house videos in which Brian has appeared:
https://youtu.be/Ld6PgBhTH2k
https://youtu.be/7xXfZo7a7hA
https://youtu.be/1Rvkf8vy7hc
https://youtu.be/4hWrkaIQhyE
https://youtu.be/-JOSM02cVT4
Nate interviews Shawn Van Dyke, a business coach for contractors. Shawn is the founder of Built to Build which helps general contractors implement business strategies and systems, making sure the business side of the company runs smoothly.
0:00 New EC instagram account
1:24 Introducing Shawn
4:10 Shawns background
9:40 College education recommended?
12:14 Contractor limitations
15:40 Finding middle ground
17:00 Having difficult conversations
26:54 "I don't care about the money"
29:50 Subs wanting to own business in the future
33:26 Business resources
37:30 Is being a contractor a good business
43:35 No easy money
47:03 Hiring and employee productivity
53:30 Services Shawn offers
Find Shawn:
Instagram: @Shawn Van Dyke @profitfirstcontractor
Profit First for Contractors book https://amzn.to/3klOPPr
Mentioned in this podcast: How I Built This podcast
Nate and Scott interview Adam Booth, host of the YouTube channel Abom79.
Show Notes:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Adam explains machining
3:20 Manual machining vs CNC machining
7:28 3 ways to create metal parts
9:00 Booth family legacy
12:02 First machine Adam loved
13:00 Old vs new
18:00 Adam's expertise
20:00 128+ mission views
23:00 YouTube machinist community
26:00 Machinist precision
30:39 Machinist education
33:45 Abom79 in the beginning
41:40 What's in Adams pipeline
43:10 Shapers
48:35 Adam and his BBQ
52:23 Show and tell
56:40 How do I get started as a machinist
1:02:20 EC spec house update
1:05:30 What's in EC pipeline
1:11:12 Leatherman factory tour
Abom79: https://www.youtube.com/user/Abom79
Abom Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS9dTkpL6pPj2nrYjsjnb3A
Vice Handle video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOc8cDRC7kc
Nate read an article recently about cruise ships that had been sent to a scrap yard in India. Nate contacted Peter Knego, an ocean liner historian and journalist, to get more information about the history of the cruising industry and how ships are made, used and scrapped.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro to Peter Knego
1:32 Developing an interest in cruise ships
7:15 "The only way to cross" ships as international transportation
9:52 Ships were pride of a country, showing craftsmanship
16:13 Ship engines: coal, oil, steam
19:15 Greeks and shipping
21:50 Art and architectural elements
25:20 Quality of mid-century talent, design and craftsmanship
33:00 Fire and ships
36:07 Old ships and scrap materials
39:15 Appreciating the cruise ship experience
42:25 Dismantling cruise ships
45:30 How dismantling affects environment
50:26 How do scrap yards buy the ships
54:50 Collecting valuables from ships
56:43 What Peter does with the valuables
1:00:30 Covid and cruise ships
1:09:18 Where to find Peter's work and articles
1:14:00 Slide show of Peter's home
Midshipcentury.com
Google Peter Knego to find his articles
Scott and Nate interview Brian Pitt, an old family friend and professional video producer. Brian has helped Team EC with training and tips on video production over the years. They discuss how Brian turned his hobby of making videos into a career and he gives tips for beginners looking to do the same.
Show Notes:
0:00 Introducing Brian Pitt
3:12 Brians childhood memories of EC
5:05 ECs spec houses in Vegas
8:55 Quality of EC videos in the beginning
14:18 Quality of content vs quality of audio and visual
15:45 Hobby videography vs professional videography
17:19 The importance of lighting
29:53 How Brian turned a hobby into a career
42:48 Video as modern day communication
Nate interviews Dr. Don Boudreaux, a Professor of Economics and former Economics Department Chair at George Mason University. Dr. Boudreaux has a PhD in Economics from Auburn University and a law degree from the University of Virginia and has many more accomplishments as well as published literature.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro and how Dr. Boudreaux got started in economics
4:30 Life as an academic coming from a blue collar background
6:40 Intro to economics
10:30 What do economists do?
12:35 Specialization and division of labor
21:15 How does outsourcing affect our economy?
27:35 Economic improvements and quality of life
35:35 The most important economic principle to understand
39:07 Our economic outlook for the future
41:35 Socialism, Karl Marx and communism
45:18 Where can I learn more about economics?
https://cafehayek.com/
Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt https://amzn.to/34Ah4Fi
https://www.econlib.org/
Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell https://amzn.to/34CzxRz
Fredrick Bastait books:
Economic Sophisms https://amzn.to/3mAVozb
The Bastait Collection https://amzn.to/3kGBhiy
The Law https://amzn.to/3jE8r0T
Nate interviews Chris Ermides, an editor at This Old House and host of ASK TOH podcast.
Show Notes:
:50 History of This Old House
8:10 Chris has his TOH favorites
10:15 Challenges of filming construction
17:43 Life as a contractor
23:52 New content at TOH
29:43 East coast vs west coast construction
37:17 Tool technology
45:47 Cordless tool companies
53:55 Heirloom tools
54:49 TOH podcast
ASK This Old House:
Twitter https://twitter.com/AskTOH
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/asktoh/
This Old House https://www.thisoldhouse.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ThisOldHouse
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisoldhouse/
Twitter https://twitter.com/ThisOldHouse
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse
Pintrest https://www.pinterest.com/thisoldhouse/
TOH Team:
Chris Ermides, editor and ASK TOH podcast host on Instagram @ChrisErmidesTOH
Kevin O’Connor, host on Twitter @kevinoconnortoh and on Instagram @kevinoconnortoh
Jenn Nawada, landscape designer on Twitter @JNawadaTOH and on Instagram @nawada_landscape_design
Richard Trethewey, plumbing and heating expert on Twitter @thisoldplumber and on Instagram @thisoldplumber
Nathan Gilbert, carpenter on Instagram @nathanhgilbert
Mauro Henrique, painter on Twitter @MaurosPainting and on Instagram @maurospainting
Mark McCullough, mason on Instagram - @markmcculloughtoh
Charlie Silva, home builder on Instagram at @charliesilvatoh
Tom Silva, general contractor on Twitter @TomSilvaTOH and on Instagram @tomsilvatoh
Jeff Sweenor, home builder on Instagram at @sweenor_builders and @jeffsweenor
Ross Trethewey, home technology expert on Twitter @RossTret and on Instagram at @rosstrethewey
Mentioned in this podcast:
Ask This Old House podcast is available anywhere you listen to podcasts
Instagram: @Shawn Van Dyke
Instagram: @AwesomeFramers
Nate interviews Eric from the YouTube Channel "Hand Tool Rescue". Eric's channel is dedicated to restoring old and unique tools and machinery.
Show Notes:
1:45 How did Eric get started posting videos on YouTube
5:30 The pioneering efforts for tool restoration on YouTube
6:47 Other types of restoration channels on YouTube
7:35 Eric branches out from restoring just tools
12:53 A wish list of tools Eric hopes to find and restore
20:35 Finding catalogs and patents for tools
23:40 How Eric got involved with old tools
27:50 Life in Canada
32:50 Eric's YouTube and Instagram platforms and how they differ
38:10 The channels' comedic content
44:40 Discussing wrenches and screwdrivers
49:57 Eric's podcast
51:20 What Eric is working on now
How to find Eric:
YouTube: Hand Tool Rescue
Instagram: @Hand Tool Rescue
www.handtoolrescue.com
Show Notes:
:35 Update on the spec house
3:55 Raymond asks about decking preferences
9:15 Steve asks if EC accepts a trade instead of money
12:50 Tom asks about the fate of ECs sawmill
18:15 Ben asks about anvils for beginner blacksmiths
23:05 Dominic asks Nate how he categorizes B roll footage
23:35 Heath asks if Mike Rowe can be on a podcast guest
27:05 A viewer asks about construction site etiquette
If you want to ask Scott and Nate a question, click this link and record a voicemail.
https://essentialcraftsman.com/podcast
The forests of Oregon, Washing, and California and burning displacing thousands and destroying untold in lives, property, and dreams. This discussion covers the a bit of the history of fighting fires, the issues that have made forest management challenging today, and the effect of the fires in our local area.
Video here https://youtu.be/Pu1C8th_NLk
Nate interviews Dustin Ruth, a good friend who has had career experience as a musician, as a mechanic and is currently an airline pilot.
Show Notes:
2:30 Dustins' music career
10:30 Advances in music recording technology
11:45 Dustin works with his dad doing auto repair
16:22 Dustin gets his private pilots license
18:20 Becoming an instrument rated pilot
29:38 Flying in Alaska
38:00 Advice for anyone wanting to become a pilot
42:15 Dustin currently flies for Horizon Airlines
Find Dustin: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dustin+ruth https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ruth+the+band
Instagram: @Dustin Ruth
Nate interviews Tanya Van Der Water, the CEO of Buckaroo Belts, the company that makes the tool belt EC wears and loves. Join us for a discussion about how Tanya is taking the Australian-based company her father created to the next level of quality and production.
Find them at:
buckaroobelts.com
On instagram: @buckarooleatherworks
Scott and Jon Brand were in the band Jazz Minors together in the 70's playing dixieland jazz, touring the USA and performing for President Jimmy Carter on the White House lawn. In this podcast, Scott and Nate sit down with Jon to take a trip down memory lane.
If you like the music from Scott's band, here's a link to their songs. Enjoy!
essentialcraftsman.com/the-jazz-minors
Show Notes:
2:36 Jon comments on the spec house
6:34 Dixieland Jazz resurgence in the 70's
10:56 How the Jazz Minors were formed
15:58 Scott and Jon join the band
23:33 Scott deconstructs Dixieland Jazz
25:16 The Jazz Minors' star is on the rise
29:56 The band tours the US
35:53 The band performs for President Carter
39:41 A Tiger Rag showdown
44:50 Scott leaves the band at the time they sign up with Disney
47:25 Jons' life after the band
50:54 A discussion on music
54:54 Jons' life as a musician and landscape architect
57:28 Scott and Jon give advice to anyone considering a life in music
1:04:02 The benefits Scott and Jon have gained from being in the public eye musically
1:05:41 The benefits of actively chasing your dreams, growing your talents and following your passions.
*We are still searching for the link to the Jazz Minors performing for President Carter.
Show Notes:
:44 Scott's acorn table
2:15 The excitement of buying new tools
4:50 Buying new vs used
6:55 Tools you should have
7:00 Cordless drill
8:10 Socket set
10:50 Wood cutting tools
14:50 Nail sets
15:25 Hammer
16:24 Plumbing tools
17:03 Crescent wrench
18:27 Utility knife
18:38 Extension cord
19:10 Saving money for tools
19:50 Used tools
20:30 Tools and Mrs EC
23:00 Harbor Freight
25:10 USA vs Chinese made tools
Questions and Topics Discussed:
:59 Carpentry / Building Question
4:39 Opinions on battery tools
8:52 How to plan content strategy for YouTube channel
13:32 What's a good formula for a YouTube channel
19:41 Thoughts on Carhartt clothing
23:59 What traits do you look for in an apprentice carpenter
28:46 Loves carpentry but is being told to become an electrician or plumber instead
33:40 How to handle advice/critique from older guys on the job site
38:12 Fertilizer advice for Scott's garden
Nate talks with Mila Haun about her late husband Larry Haun and his amazing life and accomplishments.
Scott, Nate and Brandon discuss foot and ankle surgery and how it overlaps with carpentry.
Scott and Nate answer questions from viewers on Speakpipe. If you would like to leave a message, go to essentialcraftsman.com/podcast and you will find the speakpipe voicemail option.
Scott and Nate answer questions from viewers on Speakpipe. If you would like to leave a message, go to essentialcraftsman.com/podcast and you will find the speakpipe voicemail option.
Happy Mothers Day! Nate interviews his mom, Kelly Wadsworth, AKA Mrs. EC. In this podcast, we learn a little about Kelly herself, a little about her life with EC, and A LOT about beekeeping!
Nate and Scott chat about the status of the spec house, side jobs for tradesman, and the reality of running a small business.
Nate chats with Andrew Camarata about heavy equipment, YouTube, how Andrew learned how to repair things, and more!
Scott and Nate discuss the nature of recessions and what Scott has experienced in the past when times got tough.
Scott and Nate chat with Zane Cook, an instructor at the Northwest College of Construction (a trade school in Portland Oregon). They discuss NWCOCs amazing program and all that it has to offer someone working in any construction trade.
Life throws us curve balls, and sometimes it's for the better. Scott and Nate discuss overcoming obstacles and the positive outcomes they can have.
Scott and Nate discuss their opinions about different ways to learn and the benefit of continued education.
Nate and Scott chat with Phil the Plumber about running a small business, advice for young tradesmen and other topics.
Scott and Nate discuss screws vs. nails, lumber vs. concrete/brick, Kia vs. Ferrari, Larry Haun and whether or not math is a superpower.
Also, we are in touch with a member of the Haun family and hope to have an interview very soon about Larry and his legacy - thanks all!
Nate and Scott discuss Scott's experience working in Vegas in the 80's and other topics.
Scott and Nate discuss the "hazards of the job". Back pain! And some things that have helped over the years.