#42: Digital Marketing for Woodworkers, Welders & Makers

In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk about how to mark in the digital space when you’re a woodworker, metalworker, maker, or anything in between.

We’re on Patreon!

We've added a $250 goal for a weekend show, now is a great time to get joined in! We have tons of support levels, a weekly After Show, monthly hangouts, and more. Our top patron this week is Make Build Modify! New Patrons: Frederick McIntyre, Steve MoonshineMetalworks!

What’s new/ what are we working on?

• Zack: Industrial Farmhouse table, traveling...
• Johnny: Modern Adirondack chairs, put out Part 2 of the dining chairs
• James: Bench Shelf,  new desk, and sand blasting

Download Free SketchUp Model: https://craftedworkshop.com/store/arts-and-crafts-dining-chair-sketchup-model In the 2nd and final part of this series, I'll show you how to build a Mission or Art and Crafts style dining chair using solid Quartersawn White Oak. Part 2 will cover creating the back rests, the back splat and side spindles, final assembly, and finishing.

Show Topic: Digital Marketing for Makers

• Metal & Grain: Has anyone thought about setting a patreon level where they get a monthly or quarterly box with goodies? For example, a small item, a shirt, a sticker and a personal note
• Evan Dunville: Question : How much importance is there in a logo when marketing yourself (online and in person)
• Evan Dunville: Another question is what should someone be posting to keep customers interested / what should not be posted?

After Show:

"First off I started listening to your podcast a few weeks ago and started at episode one and I have finally gotten to number 31 and I am absolutely loving it. I am newer to woodworking and even though it is hard to admit I am a little intimidated by drawers and cabinet doors. Are their any videos or educational content you recommend?" - Logan Brodine

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

• Johnny: Nintendo Switch, DIY Tyler, Makercise
• James: Useless Box by Clean Fill Wanted (embedded below)
• Zack: Podcasts… Radiolab, Invisibilia, Lore Podcast

Part 1: https://youtu.be/JejhPPF_6Nc This wooden swing set is epic, it has everything, tub slide, monkey bars, a bridge, multiple levels and swings. This is not a complicated swing set to build but it does have a lot of parts.

This video is a condensed cut of the entire 17 part lathe series playlist. If you haven't seen certain parts, go back and watch them. The full playlist contains about 3 hours of content. I am super excited about continuing with the shaper, and we are nearly there...82% of the way to the Patreon goal.

Building The Most Useless Machine | Part 2 This part is mostly about the electronics for the most useless machine. It also has a bit of the 'finger' and finishing up the box. Please Subscribe Like and Comment. I will admit that I did use power for this half of the build.

Favorite tool/product this week?

• Zack: DEWALT Polisher
• Johnny: Incra Miter Gauge
• James: Sand blaster