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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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Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
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
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
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
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
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
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
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.
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Scott and Nate answer dozens of questions during a YouTube Live Stream session.
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
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
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
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
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Nate talks with Mila Haun about her late husband Larry Haun and his amazing life and accomplishments.
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Nate and Scott discuss the challenges of getting the job done in all types of weather.