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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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Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
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
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
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/-JOSM02cVT4
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
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
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
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
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
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
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
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
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
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?
Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt https://amzn.to/34Ah4Fi
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
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
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
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
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
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
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