In Episode #2, Johnny, James and Zack talk about their recommendations for incorporating metal and welding into your woodworking projects. They talk about using brass and aluminum, black pipe, and inexpensive welding options.

Show Notes

What are we working on?

Johnny - Farmhouse-style buffet cabinet: https://www.instagram.com/p/BMFqPqPDXeq/?taken-by=craftedworkshop

DIY Bike Rack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9NGzNWb_rQ

James' secret project - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAxjZ1z3Pzo

Zack - Wine barrel chandelier https://www.instagram.com/p/BMFLEFmBWtK/?taken-by=zhfabrications

Show Topic: Incorporating metal & welding into your woodworking

• Brass and aluminum are woodworking tool friendly
• Buy a cheap stick welder, for example Lincoln AC225: http://amzn.to/2enaWWS
• Resources: Welding Tips and Tricks, Chucke2009, RetroWeld
• Brazing aluminum video by David Piccuito
• Black pipe
• Differences between MIG, TIG, and stick

What’s new/what are we watching?

• Johnny: Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking book set, Workshop Mastery with Jimmy DiResta book
• James: A Guy Doing Stuff
• Zack: The Slingshot Channel

Favorite tool this week?

• Zack - Speed Square
• Johnny - Woodpeckers Square
• James - Stanley No. 244 Miter Box

Random Topics Mentioned

• Colin Furze go kart with no welding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuRV-uXGy1w
• Evolution Saws RAGE3 Miter Saw: http://amzn.to/2edlzYT
• Affordable TIG welder with good reviews: AHP AlphaTIG 200X http://amzn.to/2eb0GO9
• Ebonizing Wood
• Avanti Pro "spongy" disc: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Avanti-Pro-4-1-2-in-x-5-8-in-11-in-Non-Woven-Quick-Strip-Disc-PNW045STRB01G/202830907