Whatcha Makin' Show

Join the conversation with Whatcha Makin' , the podcast for makers of all kinds! Each week, Alex Duffey and Alex Adams dive into their latest projects, share woodshop insights, discuss selling your creations, and highlight cool finds in the maker community. From learning new techniques to balancing your hobby and business, we tackle the real stuff. Expect a mix of education, entertainment, and genuine chat about the crafts you love, including woodworking, 3D printing, and more. Subscribe and be part of the Whatcha Makin' family!

Whatcha Makin' Show is a education podcast hosted by Alex Adams & Alex Duffey, with 56 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Alex Adams & Alex Duffey hosts Whatcha Makin' Show, a education show with 56 episodes published.

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  Whatcha Makin' Show

  Ep. 57 Risky Business (feat. Peter Capar)

  Sep 30, 20261h 57m

  In this episode of the Whatcha Makin podcast, hosts Alex Duffey and Alex Adams welcome special guest Peter Capar of Ptree's Workshop. Pete shares his journey from restoring secondhand tools in his garage to running a successful small-scale manufacturing shop powered by an army of Prusa 3D printers and a massive Laguna laser. The guys catch up on what's on their benches, including Alex Duffey's Dungeon Crawler Carl loot boxes and pocket cribbage boards, Alex Adams' hickory CNC projects and 3D-printed Spoodermans, and Pete's adventures in small engine repair. For the main topic, "Risky Business," the trio dives into the leaps of faith required to grow a making business. They discuss the realities of investing in expensive equipment, the value of making "small bets" to test the market rather than going into debt, and the biggest risk of all: knowing when to step back from the grind to prioritize your family and mental health. Plus, maker shoutouts, a farewell to the lumber side of Burl n' Grain, and thoughts on Bambu Lab's newly announced 55W CO2 laser.

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  Ep. 56 The Seinfeld Episode

  Sep 23, 20261h 23m

  It’s an episode about nothing—which means Alex and Alex get right into the weeds of shop projects, tool troubleshooting, and prep for the busy fall season. Episode Highlights On the Bench: Alex Adams runs a marathon print session making giant pop-culture popcorn buckets and 5x-scale Lego minifigs, while Alex Duffey doubles his production of Dungeon Crawler Carl boxes and harvests homegrown Wine Cap mushrooms grown in CNC sawdust. Whatcha Breakin': An all-out battle with 3D printers. Duffey essentially rebuilds his entire printhead assembly after repeated jams, while Adams hunts down elusive layer shifts and loose hotend screws. Whatcha Sellin': Winding down farmers markets, weighing consignment vs. monthly booth rent in local shops, and the realities of holiday inventory planning. Community Spotlights: Mind-bending miniature room pranks by @AndrewVideo , life-size Dragon Ball Z pods from @CosplayCorp , wooden lightning bug fixtures, and ice cream churned from wild wood by Justin Davies . Upcoming: Catch Alex Duffey teaching at the Texas Woodworking Festival this weekend

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  EP. 55 Favorite Home DIY Projects with Patsy Dobbs

  Sep 9, 20261h 47m

  Hosts & Guest: Alex Duffey and Alex Adams are joined by scroll-saw artist and DIY renovator Patsy Dobbs (@dobbsdesignco). On the Bench: Patsy is crafting a maker-themed bicycle for Maker Camp with saw-blade wheels and an anvil seat. Alex Adams is batch-sanding 3D printer stands and creating backlit lithophanes. Alex Duffey is finishing 100 game boxes, building Dungeon Crawler Carl loot crates, reviewing Vectric Spark for Mac, and 3D printing Mecha Chameleon shop figures. Shop Mishaps: Duffey broke four CNC bits pushing roughing speeds and fixed two 3D printer jams. Adams stripped his CNC spindle mount, fought clogged nozzles, and frankensteined two dead robot vacuums from spare parts. Patsy dealt with a contractor nightmare fixing her house's chimneys. Maker Shoutouts: Highlights include @badlands_dwellers (carved wood Pokémon), @gehajdukcreations (curved home decor), @rfosterdesign (sci-fi wall art), @rickytevee (retro TV builds), @thesoftasylum (marbled silk scarves), and Andy Bird’s Will It CNC? testing bone and soap. DIY Projects: The crew discussed upcycling and home builds, including Duffey’s porch dragonflies made from fan blades and banisters, Adams’ painted log jack-o'-lanterns and DIY garage solar backup, and Patsy’s vintage dresser-to-vanity bathroom flip. Community News: Peter has left Another Woodshop Podcast after six years (and will guest on Whatcha Makin' next month). Upcoming events include the Texas Woodworking Festival in Austin, the Vectric User Group in Nashville, and Maker Camp in the Catskills.

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  Episode #54

  Ep. 54 3D Printing with Special Guest Dave (3D DIY Dave)

  Aug 26, 20262h 4mS1

  Hosts Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) and Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) sit down for Episode 54 to talk all things 3D printing with special guest Dave, known online as 3D DIY Dave . The guys dive into Dave’s creative process, content creation, tech and tool reviews, and the hilarious backstory behind his famous "mini-me" puppet. In the shop catch-up, the hosts and guest discuss their latest projects: Alex Duffey shares a heartwarming project helping a market customer finish a set of custom cutting boards, prepares inventory for retail restocks, cuts out 80 "Squatch Z" game boxes on the CNC, and celebrates getting a new couch. Dave talks about using a 3D scanner and custom 3D-printed tiles to patch a hole in his flooring, his latest round of 3D printing filament and dryer reviews, and experimenting with an XTool UV laser to create 3D crystal glass engravings. Alex Adams recaps his busy week post-county fair, detailing his workflow producing and selling 3D-printed items (keychains, hitch covers, and Pokémon gear) at local markets, along with the logistics of multi-part assemblies. Plus, the trio takes a hilarious detour discussing toilet paper vs. Kleenex, workshop hacks, and the early-2000s internet nostalgia of puppet videos. Sponsor: Proudly sponsored by NextWave CNC . Check out their Shark CNC line, and message NextWave on Instagram to participate in their Project of the Month for a chance at a $500 bonus! Connect with the Hosts & Guest: Alex Duffey: @DuffeyWoodcraft (Instagram & YouTube) Alex Adams: @TypeAFurniture (Instagram) Dave: @3D_DIY_Dave (Instagram & Socials) Support the Show: patreon.com/whatchamakingshow

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  Episode #53

  Ep. 53 It’s Only August, but Holiday Prep Starts NOW

  Aug 14, 20261h 55mS1

  August might feel early, but if your maker business relies on Q4, holiday prep starts right now! In this episode of Whatcha Makin’ , Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) and Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) dive deep into getting your shop, inventory, and booth ready for the busiest craft fair and market season of the year. In this episode, we cover: Holiday Prep Masterclass: How to hunt down raw material deals early, stock up on essential parts/hardware (and manage long lead times), streamline backstock, design efficient booth layouts, and when to hire seasonal help for market day. On the Bench: Alex Duffey is batching whiskey smokers, cedar soap dishes, and hundreds of laser-cut earrings—plus landing a local retail display. Alex Adams is dialing in PETG prints for outdoor markets, custom hitch covers, and prepping display items for the 4-day county fair. What’s Breaking: 3D print collisions, stripped aluminum threads during CNC tramming, and CNC bit wander causing oval cuts. Maker Spotlight: Amazing work from @ellynwooddesigns, @corbancraft, @edek_woodcarving, @geppettosguild, @houseoftimber, and @ladywoodgoods. Maker News & Events: Our shift to a bi-weekly episode schedule, upcoming woodworking events (IWF Atlanta, Handworks, Texas Woodworking Fest, Vectric User Group, Maker Camp), and derby car ideas!

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