Welcome to Episode 36! Ethan went to Workbenchcon and Vincent didn't. Lots of recap, discussion, and shouts to our friends! Video of the Week: Bernie Solo's Sprok-It https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df42hGZOEYA Ethan's Thing of the Week: Kutzall Tools https://kutzall.com/ Vincent's Thing of the Week: Bernie Solo's Sprok-It Where to find Ethan Carter online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethancarterdesigns/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecarter_designs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Welcome to Episode 35! This week Ethan and Vincent started off talking about how to shift directions and when to know when to do it, and then we shifted gears toward work life balance stuff again because that's what you guys seemed to enjoy! Video of the Week: Bobby Duke Sculpts Sonic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZHng2cvfis Ethan's Thing of the Week: Chris from Cowdog Craftworks Makes Bandy Clamps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RDPcO5-9Sg Vincent's Thing of the Week: Canon EF-S 35mm f/2....
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Welcome to Episode 34! Vincent talks about wandering the desert and then Vincent and Ethan talk about getting away, how to be a maker and maintain a relationship, and then they spend some time gushing over the Video of the Week. Enjoy! Video(s) of the Week: Jimmy Diresta's Stained Glass Logo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwAId02ssYs Ethan's Thing of the Week: Simply Orn8 (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/simply_orn8 Vincent's Thing of the Week: Canon EF 70-300 F4.5-5.6: Review: https://w...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Welcome to Episode 33! Ethan and Vincent had a bit of a scheduling issue this week, so instead of a normal episode you get to hear Vincent talk to Michael Korbel, host of the Invictus Mind podcast! Enjoy! Where to find Michael Korbel online: The Invictus Mind Podcast: https://theinvictusmind.com/ Where to find Ethan Carter online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethancarterdesigns/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecarter_designs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQkonEYiZ9sybFYP9FxySQ...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Welcome to Episode 32! This week we pull back the kimono and show you how the sausage is made, we do some Q&A and discuss some submitted ideas for the challenge we're going to do in February. Enjoy! Video(s) of the Week: Giaco's Vlog (Particularly his recent ones with the Wingdesk): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYH-XXUE2QDaWKvABsWJh8w Ethan's Things of the Week: Tandy Leather: https://www.tandyleather.com/en/ Vincent's Thing of the Week: Nerdecrafter: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgt...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Welcome to Episode 31! Lots of talk about our shop projects this week, which is kinda what we're here for, right? It's all about positivity this week. Vincent's Tonka Resto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEDKZHUt5uk Ethan's Phone Stand: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jqnJAAs0g/ Video of the Week: Caleb's Video on Saw Blades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iwkdwKhC-w Ethan's Things of the Week: Drew Fisher Makes a Bucket: https://youtu.be/8kzAjOerWLA Magic Arms: https://amzn.to/2TIOg8x (Affili...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Welcome to Episode 30! A little Q&A, a little stress and depression talk, getting out of the funk, and some new creative endeavors. There's Q&A, things of the week, and we even award our first ever VIDEO OF THE WEEK! (Well really it's our second, but now this segment has a name). Enjoy! Video of the Week: Tyler Bell's Knife Gun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2p_Ei98KDw Ethan's Things of the Week: Wall Control: https://www.wallcontrol.com/ AG Does It: https://www.instagram.com/agduzit/...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Welcome to Episode 29! Welcome to the new year! Hopefully you had a great holiday season with family, friends, and your weird uncle. We're happy to be back too. Ethan and I talk about what we did over the break, Vincent's trip to LA, and Ethan's budding Xacto Knife empire. Enjoy! Mutual Thing of the Week: Bruce's Live Edge Sliding Barn Door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSlIrS-m7QU Ethan's Things of the Week: Modustrial Maker's Reclaimed Wood & Concrete Bench: https://www.youtube.com/watc...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Welcome to Episode 28! Ethan and Vincent took the week off, but Vincent got to go to LA last week to talk to Jason Stapleton! Enjoy the episode and we'll see you all in the New Year!! Where to find Jason Stapleton online: Web: https://jasonstapleton.com/ Where to find Ethan Carter online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethancarterdesigns/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecarter_designs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQkonEYiZ9sybFYP9FxySQ Where to find Vincent online: Instagram: h...
Dec 25, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Welcome to Episode 27! We had the privilege of having The Maker Monster on, and he's a truly unique and interesting guy (which is not the least bit surprising). It's a great chat and you should definitely be watching his videos! Maker Monster's Thing of the Week: Louis Armstrong Sings Death Metal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udSyfCBHoX8 Ethan's Things of the Week: Robert Sylvester: Sly4Fab: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoE9y_0Cr-VVOmgv82vdtLA Mr. Fixit DIY: https://www.youtube.com/user/m...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Welcome to Episode 26! If you're at a fork in the road, blow up the car and walk toward the camera. That's the takeaway from this episode and you don't even have to listen. But you still should :) Ethan's Things of the Week: Wall Control: https://www.wallcontrol.com/ Cowdog Craftworks Turning a Mallet Handle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa9i-sQkSsg Brandy Aube Makes a Light Fixture: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5kdNM3BpBh/ Vincent's Things of the Week: One Minute Workbench Microshop: https:/...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Welcome to Episode 25! For the first time in Because We Make history, we have a return guest that isn't a new cohost. Yet. Maybe. Dave, Ethan and Vincent talk about creativity, inspiration, and the obsessive and possessive nature of some makers about their ideas. It's a good one! Dave's Things of the Week: Dee Guppie: https://www.instagram.com/deeguppie/ Joel Pilcher: https://www.instagram.com/joelpilch/ Hydrodipping a European Mount Deer Skull: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Q6BLQLho0 Ethan'...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Welcome to Episode 24! This episode is very heavily based on feedback and reviews from you our glorious and wonderful listeners, so we hope you enjoy it! Ethan's Things of the Week: Dremel Dust Blower Attachment: https://amzn.to/2QBaJ64 (Affiliate link) Purple Panda Lav Mic Kit: https://amzn.to/2rbxHFY (Affiliate link) Bruce visits Lakeside Woodworks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5AC82bJSV4 David Picciuto's Mini Doc on Go Karting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3vhk3Eb8QY Vincent's Thing o...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Welcome to Episode 23! This week Ethan and Vincent are flying solo, and they talk about Vincent's business being a bit down. Ethan working on some cutting boards and a bunch of other stuff. Also some cool listener feedback, which we also love! Enjoy the episode!! Miscellaneous Show Links: Dune Jewelry: https://dunejewelry.com/ Ethan's Enso: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bub1HpYAqjj/ Rio Grande Jewelry Supply: https://www.riogrande.com/ Ethan's Quarter Pendants: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_a0x_g...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Welcome to Episode 22! This week Ethan and Vincent are joined by Justin, aka Bear Maked. We talk about all kinds of making goodness, have a few laughs, and even ponder why so many awesome makers we love are in Australia. Enjoy the episode!! Justin's Things of the Week: Welcome to Night Vale: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/ Ethan's Things of the Week: The Practical Engineer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbU6yTk6NzZSKuBEl0PhABQ Vincent's Things of the Week: DIY for Knuckleheads: https://www...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Welcome to Episode 21! It's just Ethan and Vincent talking about all kinds of things including fulfillment at your day job and other maker-related topics. Come hang out with us! Enjoy the episode!! Ethan's Things of the Week: Laura Kampf's Coathanger Shelf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKZ-hThAoY0 David Picciuto's Love of Go-Karting Vincent's Thing of the Week: Ryobi 18v Trim Router: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cordless-Fixed-Base-Trim-Router-Tool-Only-with-Tool-Free-Depth-A...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Welcome to Episode 20! It's just Ethan and I in a good old fashioned chit chat. No guests, just some pals. There's still a lot of meat in here and some behind-the-scenes stuff you'll probably enjoy if making a podcast interests you, and we get a question from one of our favorite YouTubers. Also we finally read the reviews from you lovely people and send lots of gushy thanks! Enjoy the episode!! Ethan's Things of the Week: When They See Us (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80200549 Kris Cr...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Welcome to Episode 19! If we had to pick the person who would teach us how to best get the ball rolling in building a brand, there's literally no one better than our guest this week. Jason Stapleton is one of the premiere experts on branding, influence, and communication, and you'd do well to listen to this episode if you're trying to build a more influential brand for your company. While not strictly about making, there are nuggets of wisdom in this episode that Jason actually charges money to ...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Welcome to Episode 18! It's not often we get to have a long time friend on the show, but Vincent and Ant have been friends forever; or at least it feels that way (in a good way). In this episode we dive into Ant's history as a content creator, his amazing story of putting his nose to the grindstone and pushing for every break and then, finally, getting a big one. It's a great story and one that will absolutely get you off your butt so you can go out and create and dominate(tm). Enjoy the episode...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Welcome to Episode 17! Nick is a character! An obsessive runner and very talented maker with a personality as big as Texas, he's a fun guy to talk to and a great maker. We talk about running, making, YouTube, and what it means to ditch your day job and go full time, even if it might be a bit early. Enjoy the episode!! Ethan's Thing of the Week: David Picciuto's Lumiary Lamps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNRRc2EnqNE Nick's Thing of the Week: Abortech Turboplane (Affiliate Link): https://amzn....
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Welcome to Episode 16! Brandy Aubé is a metal-working Wonder Woman from the great state of Louisiana and does some amazing stuff! We had a great conversation about her passion, her design sensibilities, and a few other fun things which you'll just have to listen to find out. It was a fun conversation and Brandy is definitely someone you should be following on the soshes. Enjoy the episode!! Ethan's Thing of the Week: The Bent Wood Challenge from Rockler and The Modern Maker Podcast: https://www....
Sep 25, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Welcome to Episode 15! We're back! Our guest couldn't make it so Ethan and I did a Q&A from our Twitter followers. This is an information-dense episode, so we hope you enjoy it! And if you like this kind of thing, let us know and we'll set another one up in the future! Enjoy the episode!! Where to find Ethan Carter online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethancarterdesigns/ ===== If you'd like to contact the show you can do so at vincentmferrari.com/contact ! Theme Music: "Nowhereland" ...
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Welcome to Episode 14! We're back! Ethan and I are back way earlier than planned, and this week it's just hanging out talking making, an old thing I heard that bugged me, talking about growing a social presence as a maker, our audience overlap, running, and lots of other stuff. It's a fun hang and we hope you like it. Enjoy the episode!! Where to find Ethan Carter online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethancarterdesigns/ ===== If you'd like to contact the show you can do so at vincentmfer...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome to episode 13! This week's episode is the season finale of Because We Make. It gets a little emotional at the beginning (and the end) but then Vincent and Ethan have the pleasure of talking to Sharon from Figments Made, who is certifiably one of the nicest people ever. No joke. We talk about Project Egress, making, combining art and making and what the movement means to us. Enjoy the episode!! Where to find Sharon online: Web: https://www.figmentsmade.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.co...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome to episode 12! After a week of constant failures, something good came out of it for Vincent, so Ethan and Vincent decided to talk about the good that can come out of experimentation and failure. Be not afraid of failure, my friends. Enjoy the episode!! Where to find Ethan Carter online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethancarterdesigns/ ===== If you'd like to contact the show you can do so at vincentmferrari.com/contact ! Theme Music: "Nowhereland" Kevin Macleod Incompetech.com Sen...
Jul 31, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome to episode 11! We use the term "artisan" rather casually but my guest this week, Ethan Carter, is truly an artisan. He's an amazingly talented leather worker and also has some great skills with woodworking. Sort of a making renaissance man. We talked about his history, how he eschewed YouTube for Instagram and how Instagram is possibly more important for makers than YouTube, and all sorts of other topics. Enjoy the episode!! Where to find Ethan Carter online: Instagram: https://www.insta...
Jul 24, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome to episode 10! A milestone episode! Thank you so much for sticking around on this journey with me! If I could pinpoint the guy who started it all, it would be Bob Clagett. Saying he's an inspiration to me is the biggest understatement I'll ever make in this podcast and having him on the podcast and being able to talk to him for as long as I did is going to go down as a highlight in my career as podcaster as well as a maker. It's also special for me to drop this episode today since today ...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to episode 9! This week I had the honor of speaking to one of the first YouTube makers I ever followed, the amazing and talented Keith Decent. In this episode we talk about making, creativity, art, and what makes the community known as the maker movement special! Note: The audio from the recording was completely jacked, so things might sound a little off and I apologize for that, but I managed to save the episode and in the end that's all that matters, right? Where to find Keith Decent o...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome to episode 8! If you're a woodworker, and you watch woodworking videos on YouTube, there's a pretty good chance you watch Steve Carmichael's videos, and I had the distinct honor of talking to him this week. We spoke about everything from woodworking to music to his time in a cover band and even his evolution on YouTube. It was a blast talking to someone whose work I've enjoyed for so long and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! The Fire Truck Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KFo...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome to episode 7! It was a distinct honor this week to speak to Steve Ramsey to whom I owe a great deal. One of the reasons I call myself a woodworker today is my being a part of his Weekend Woodworker course and getting a solid foundation in woodworking from a great teacher. In this episode we talk about woodworking, the current climate of tool collection and tribalism, and Steve's out of the box philosophy on making woodworking as accessible to the masses as possible. Where to find Steve R...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 7
