In Episode 11, we talk about our goals for 2017 and what we learned in our woodworking and making skills in 2016. 2016 was a big year for all of us, and it's exciting to look back and see how far we've come.

What are we working on?

• Zack: Maybe barn doors?
• Johnny: Finishing organ cabinet, Published "Making A Simple CNC Sign"
• James: Dresser sides, Panel Gauge

Show Topic: Our Goals for 2017 & What We Learned in 2016

What can we do today that we couldn’t a year ago? What has fear of failure stopped us from doing?

• Johnny: 50,000 subscribers by July, 100k by year end, making a living wage, improve my design and making skills. Tackle more electronics.
• Zack: 100,000 subscribers, ability to be more selective with my projects, better shop and/or setup--lighting, etc.
• James: 400 videos, new shop, Power tools, Dresser, Lathe

Q & A:

Evan Dunville: My question is, How do you guys work differently with longer bigger workpieces ? I find it hard to accurately mill cut and fit parts when they get into the 6-8' range?

Fred McIntyre: Zack and Johnny, have either of you made any tools?

What’s new/what are we watching/reading?

• Johnny: Crimson Guitars
• James: Paul Jackman - Concrete lamps
• Zack: The Woodwright's Shop - S26E12 - Old Woodworking Machines

Favorite tool this week?

• Zack: Stumpy
• Johnny: Shapeoko XL CNC
• James: Rolling marking gauge