Episodes

  • Think It. Make It. Podcast – Episode 27 – All About An Etsy Business With Marissa From The Burned Edge
    Jun 28 2022
    In this episode, we have a special guest, Marissa Pasternak from The Burned Edge. Marissa and her husband Stephen have been running a successful Etsy business selling products that they make using traditional woodworking and a CO2 Laser. They have recently added a CNC to their shop and we are grateful that she was able ... Read more
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    57 mins
  • Think It. Make It. Podcast Episode #026 – How Do Your Price Your CNC-Made Products?
    Jun 17 2022
    In this episode, we discuss the best ways to price your products along with a lot of things to consider along the way. Is your business a Hobby? Or is it a true business? This is a content-packed episode and we hope you get a lot out of it as you build your CNC business.
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    56 mins
  • Think It. Make It. Podcast Episode #025 – Helping Friends Now That You Have A CNC – Challenge Update.
    Jun 9 2022
    In this episode, we discuss how having a CNC can lead to friends and family asking for favors and how to schedule this so it is not a major disruption to your business. We all want to help friends and it can be exciting to make things for people, especially when you first get your ... Read more
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    55 mins
  • Think It. Make It. Podcast Episode #024 – Discussing the Corn Hole Board Project and How to Customize It
    May 24 2022
    In this episode we discuss Bobby’s Corn Hole Board and various ways to customize it for the logos that he wants to include. We also discuss the viability of this project and other ideas that could spin-off from it to expand the offerings to other markets. We discuss V Carve wood inlays as well as ... Read more
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    46 mins
  • Think It. Make It. Podcast Episode #023 – What To Expect When You’re Expecting… A CNC Router
    May 17 2022
    In this episode Erick and Greg discuss all the things you need to know and be aware of when you decide to buy or are considering to buy a CNC. While it is not hard by any means and we feel virtually anyone can learn and be successful with a CNC router, it is always ... Read more
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    57 mins
  • Think It. Make It. Podcast Episode #022 – The Challenge Project #2 – Custom Plaques and Lithophanes
    May 10 2022
    This week Greg walks us through his pet memorial plaque project and we discuss some ways to improve his very cool concept. He has incorporated a lithophane into the center of the plaque with the photo of the pet. These will be very unique memorials for your furry loved ones. We discuss, in detail several ... Read more
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    56 mins
  • Think It. Make It. Podcast Episode #021 – The Challenge Project #1 – Vacuum Fixtures for Production
    May 4 2022
    This week we finally start to dive into the design and CAM of our projects. Erick will discuss how he intends to make his whole project with the CNC and no other power tools with the exception of a drill for the hinge screws and a palm sander before staining. He designed the project with ... Read more
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Think It. Make It. Podcast Episode #020 – MDF Doors with Amana Tools, Using Oracal Masking, CNC for Education
    Apr 26 2022
    This week has been crazy and we did not have a lot of time to spend on our Think It Make It Challenge projects, so we discussed some other things going on around the shop. We also spend some time talking about CNC In Education and our experiences over the last 8 years working with ... Read more
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    50 mins