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We Built A Thing

MARK | DREW | BRUCEwebuiltathing.libsyn.com
We Built A Thing is about making things with our hands, sharing videos about the process, being dads and constantly learning. We are all part-time makers, dads and all have YouTube channels we are trying to grow. Throughout this podcast, we plan to talk about making things, making videos to share on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc..
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Episodes

041 - Kentucky Maker Meetup, Articulating Arm & All the Snow

In this episode, Bruce talks about the Kentucky Maker Meetup he attended and all of the projects he did with Lakeside Woodworks there in Kentucky. Drew is building an articulating arm for his shop to be better lit. Also, Mark deals with all of the show and now has a tractor! NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing OUR TOP PATREON SUPPORTERS: -The Wood Victor -Caleb Harris of YouCanMakeThisToo -J & K Kreations -Will from JK Canvas -Stephen Huber -Tom de Vos from Tom's Woodwork ...

Feb 03, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 41

040 - Driving 8,000 Miles, Drew's Upload Process & 300 bdft of Maple

In this episode, Mark talks about how he drove over 8,000 miles since Mid-November, how it's going and some new house and shop updates; Drew walked through how he uploads and releases a video and all that goes along with that; Bruce talks about the live edge sliding barn door he recently released, an air cleaner cart he built, purchasing 300 bdft of maple and much, much more! NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing OUR TOP PATREON SUPPORTERS: -The Wood Victor -Caleb Harris of YouC...

Jan 17, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 40

039 - Prototyping A Bucket & Gifts We Made

In this episode, it's just Drew and Bruce. Don't worry...Mark isn't going anywhere. Well, he's driving all over the place, trying to get moved across the country. He'll be back soon enough and the guys have some updates on his move for you in this episode. Drew talks about a bucket he is prototyping for an upcoming video, hand tool carving he did recently and brings a new segment to the show; Bruce talks a bit about building his inventory back up and the live edge sliding barn door video he is e...

Jan 04, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 39

038 - Building A Kitchen, Pheasant Poppers & Painting Parties

In this episode, all of the guys were together in person again! Drew and Bruce flew out to Mark's place in Wyoming to help him work on updating the kitchen and a few other things, since he was moving and needed those things done as part of the house sale. The kitchen was completely gutted, countertops replaced, face frames and cabinets replaced, a new oak staircase added and much more! NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing OUR TOP PATREON SUPPORTERS: -The Wood Victor -Caleb Harr...

Dec 16, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 38

037 - Spinning Bookcase, Reclaimed Mirror and Moving Prep

In this episode, Drew talks about his spinning bookcase he made out of walnut for his wife, Bruce discusses the reclaimed metal and wood mirror that he did when in Kentucky, Mark has more moving adventures and much more! NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing OUR TOP PATREON SUPPORTERS: -The Wood Victor -Caleb Harris of YouCanMakeThisToo -J & K Kreations -Will White Head over to www.patreon.com/webuiltathing and consider supporting the show. We have lots of great rewards! We ...

Dec 04, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 37

036 - Bourbon Barrel Pendant Light, Skeleton Bowl & Big News

In this episode, Drew talks more about the Skeleton Bowl project and video he just released, Bruce talks about the Bourbon Barrel Pendant Light project and video as well as a documentary-style video he put out a few days ago. Mark has some big news to share, so listen in! and much more! NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing OUR TOP PATREON SUPPORTERS: -The Wood Victor -Caleb Harris of YouCanMakeThisToo -J & K Kreations Head over to www.patreon.com/webuiltathing and consider ...

Nov 18, 20191 hr 16 minEp. 36

035 - Mini Bruce, Resin Handles & Oh Crap Button

In this episode, Bruce talks about magnets and hold down pins with the laser, Drew discusses some of his prototyping of the upcoming Skeleton Bowl build, Mark explains a bit about why his miter saw station is so obnoxiously over-the-top, plenty of stories and much more! Big thanks to Earlex, our sponsor for this episode! Our listeners can save $50 on the Earlex 6003 by using the link below from now through the end of December 2019: https://amzn.to/2W5IPzV Keep up with Earlex on Instagram: @Earle...

Nov 05, 20191 hr 20 min

034 - India Ink, House-worthy Shop Furniture and Chocolate Cake Boxes

In this episode, Bruce talks about using India ink to ebonize the legs of the live edge desk he made, Mark impresses his general contractor father-in-law with a sprayer and Drew talks about the technique of creating the chocolate cake box and more about the charity for which he made it, Beads of Courage. Big thanks to Earlex, our sponsor for this episode! Our listeners can save $50 on the Earlex 6003 by using the link below from now through the end of December 2019: https://amzn.to/2W5IPzV Keep ...

Oct 25, 20191 hr 10 minEp. 34

033 - Outtakes, Desk Designs & Bourbon Barrel Projects

In this episode, Bruce talks more about his maker trip to Kentucky and some of the projects they worked on, Drew discusses an upcoming build he's doing for charity, and Mark tells all the things! No, seriously, we could hardly get a word in! ;) Mark's miter saw cabinet is really coming along and will be the envy of everyone. Big thanks to Earlex, our sponsor for this episode! Our listeners can save $50 on the Earlex 6003 by using the link below from now through the end of December 2019: https://...

Oct 04, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 33

032 - Loved It & Then Banned Them

In this episode, Bruce visits Kentucky for a building extravaganza, Drew invites our special guest up to take part in some lake effect snow in Michigan, Mark comes down from the mountain and much, much more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most active. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing Head over to...

Oct 01, 20191 hrEp. 32

031 - Business Tools & A Workbench Con Announcement

In this episode, Jennie & Davis are guests and tell us about their move, their channel and what's next; Drew's relaxing and not doing much before his shop tour; Mark disappears into the mountains; and Bruce talks about his leg vise on the workbench and much, much more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most active. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) N...

Sep 15, 20191 hr 28 minEp. 31

030 - Scooped Serving Boards, Silver Play Button & Shop Tours

In this episode, Mark gets some goodies from another maker in Kentucky, Bruce talks about his scooped serving boards and how they came to be, Drew finally received his silver play button from YouTube and much, much more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most active. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing...

Sep 01, 20191 hr 29 minEp. 30

029 - Miter Saw Fence Revolution & Laying Siege with A Trebuchet Yard Game

In this episode, Mark teases about a new miter saw fence design he is prototyping, drew puts together some medieval siege weapons and turns them into a yard game, Bruce finally publishes the workbench video and much, much more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most active. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuil...

Aug 18, 20191 hr 23 minEp. 29

028 - Shoeless Dining, Insulating Spray Foam & Workbench Phase 1

In this episode, we discuss shoeless dining or the lack thereof, insulating spray foam that actually helps the rigidity of the structure, Bruce's workbench actually getting to phase 1 completion and much, much more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most active. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing We h...

Aug 04, 20191 hr 13 minEp. 28

027 - Cedar Lift-Top Table & Marshmallow Trailer

In this episode, we talk about Drew's cedar lift-top table, the Marshmallow Trailer, scooped cutting boards, Katie's Corner and much more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most active. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing We have some awesome people supporting us over on Patreon. If you want to support...

Jul 24, 20191 hr 30 minEp. 27

026 - Tree Farms, Lightning Strikes & Sawdust Math

In this episode, we talk about Mark making another visit to the tree farm, lightning strikes that each one of us has experienced, sawdust math and much more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most active. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing We have some awesome people supporting us over on Patreon. If ...

Jul 11, 20191 hr 16 minEp. 26

025 - Tool Sound Challenge & Planning Goals

In this episode, we take the tool sound challenge and go really in depth with goal planning. You don't want to miss this one! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most active. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing We have some awesome people supporting us over on Patreon. If you want to support us, Patreon ...

Jun 28, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 25

024 - Wooden Bee Traps, Miter Saw Talk & Laser Engraved Keychains

In this episode, we talk about wooden bee traps, miter saw stands, laser engraved keychains and Mark's camper! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most active. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing We have some awesome people supporting us over on Patreon. If you want to support us, Patreon is a great way!...

Jun 13, 20191 hr 8 min

023 - Jarts, Camper Trailers & Super-Human Strength

In this episode, we talk about giant lawn darts and a game that Mark played with some guys on the tree farm back home, camper trailer project upcoming, Drew's super-human strength and more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most active. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing We have some awesome people su...

May 25, 20191 hr 20 minEp. 23

022 - Playing XBox on a Tree Farm & Dewey Decimal Shop Organization

In this episode, we discuss that Bruce has some exciting news, Mark flies home to play XBox on a tree farm, Dewey Decimal shop organization, some of your questions/topics answered (keep those coming, BTW) & more! and more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most active. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuilt...

May 10, 20191 hr 19 minEp. 22

021 - Tornadoes, Finish For Workbenches & Our Skill Focus

In this episode, we discuss tornadoes that came through Bruce's part of the country, what finish to use on a workbench top, where we see our focus going in regards to our skills and more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most active. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) NOTES: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/webuiltathing We have some awesome people supp...

Apr 30, 20191 hr 21 minEp. 21

020 - Drew Hit 100k, Fixing Mistakes & Borrowing Tools

In this episode, we discuss Drew hitting 100,000 subscribers on YouTube, how Mark fixed a mistake he made in a recent woodworking project and how some of us would have done it, what we think about borrowing and lending out tools and more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram...that's where we are all most acrive. Plus, if you build something we've built, we would love for you to tag us so we can see it! (links below to all of our channels and Instagram accounts) NOTES: We Built A Thing Tshirts! htt...

Apr 13, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 20

019 - A New SawStop, Jointer & Domino

In this episode, we discuss some of the new tools we all got, Bruce finally started on the workbench build, adapting your jigs to a new table saw and more! NOTES: We Built A Thing Tshirts! https://amzn.to/2GP04jf https://amzn.to/2TUrCr2 Bruce's spalted serving tray video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PepJqp6hfA&t=324s Drew's battery dispenser video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9AkzxyqVHA Mark's spline jig video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CveV50N3M8Y&t=145s We are all part-...

Apr 01, 20191 hr 10 minEp. 19

018 - Sponsor Follow-up, The Real Value of Workbench Con & Selling Plans

In this episode, we discuss following up with sponsors after meeting them at an event, the real value of Workbench Con, creating and selling plans and more! NOTES: We Built A Thing Tshirts! https://amzn.to/2GP04jf https://amzn.to/2TUrCr2 Drew's pushstick video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw7rutUKrlo Mark's most recent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CveV50N3M8Y&t=145s Bruce's recent videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bXUobNMi7A&t=67s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZTz...

Mar 19, 20191 hr 31 minEp. 18

017 - Live From Workbench Con

This is our first LIVE episode, and it was a ton of fun! We sat down after the first full day of Workbench Con and discussed some of what happened that day, our our thoughts about the conference midway through it. We had a few people in attendance while we chatted, and it was different but a lot of fun to have people there while we talked. Oh, and this was the first time all of us had done this in the same room together. We are usually just looking at each other through a video chat. SPECIAL THA...

Mar 03, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 17

016 - Truck Needs, Alternate Timelines & Why We Live Where We Do

In this episode, Mark, Drew and Bruce talk about whether or not you need a truck to do woodworking, alternate timelines, why we live where we live and much more! Come along as some laughs are shared and get a glimpse into what We Built A Thing really is. Stuff mentioned in this episode: We Built A Thing Tshirts! https://amzn.to/2GP04jf https://amzn.to/2TUrCr2 Drew's jig videos: Ultimate Table Saw Jigs Pt 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZfyoh5SZ6I&t=3s Ultimate Table Saw Jigs Pt 2: https:...

Feb 20, 20191 hr 17 min

015 - Working with Sponsors, XCarve Play & Video Wishes

In this episode, Mark, Drew and Bruce talk about starting the podcast, crosscut sleds and the 5-cut method, playing with the XCarve, wishing they made a video, working with sponsors and much more! Come along as some laughs are shared and get a glimpse into what We Built A Thing really is. Stuff mentioned in this episode: Drew's jig videos: Ultimate Table Saw Jigs Pt 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZfyoh5SZ6I&t=3s Ultimate Table Saw Jigs Pt 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9PTFizoA64 M...

Feb 15, 20191 hr 26 min

014 - Plasti Dip, Social Media Tools & Collaborations

In this episode, Mark, Drew and Bruce talk about using plasti-dip in woodworking, social media tools to post and help you gain reach, YouTube collaborations and more! Oh, and the WHAT IF segment is back again this episode! Come along as some laughs are shared and get a glimpse into what We Built A Thing really is. Stuff mentioned in this episode: One of Drew's teaser viceos: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtTZ89EA1RI/ Mark's most recent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx1JO2DPWO4&t=40s B...

Feb 01, 20191 hr 6 min

013 - Snow Storms, Working Late & A Diresta Demonstration

In this episode, Mark, Drew and Bruce talk about snow storms, working late or getting sleepy, a Diresta Demonstration, Workbench Con details, sourcing materials, shoutouts and more! Oh, and the WHAT IF segment is back again this episode! Come along as some laughs are shared and get a glimpse into what We Built A Thing really is. Stuff mentioned in this episode: Drew's roll-top bandsaw box video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTqhLip1YmI&t=2s Mark's ugly kitchen island: https://www.instagra...

Jan 22, 20191 hr 2 min

012 - Shop Resolutions, Big Projects & The Netflix Queue

In this episode, Mark, Drew and Bruce talk about some of their shop resolutions, big projects that they want to tackle or finish, but haven't had time to, We Built A Thing tshirt ideas, old school Netflix and more! Come along as some laughs are shared and get a glimpse into what We Built A Thing really is. Stuff mentioned in this episode: Drew's roll-top bandsaw boxes: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsOg3G0gabh/ Mark's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx1JO2DPWO4&t=40s Bruce's splined dec...

Jan 05, 20191 hr 16 min
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