Working at Woodworking

Hosted by Roger Kugler

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100

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Jun 2024

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Turn your hobby into a profession. This podcast can help you evaluate ways to make money with your woodworking talents and knowledge. Side hustle or full-time, you can help your community solve their furniture,cabinetry and other woodworking needs.

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June 7, 2024Episode 10043 min

EP 100- Origin Story And See You Later!

Right before I take a break from the podcast, I thought I would share how I came to start my business. It was not preordained, well thought out or meticulously launched. Nor was it a total train wreck.....RecommendationsGet Out of Credit Card Debt https://www.ramseysolutions.com/debt/ways-to-get-out-of-debtSpecial Thanks to Listeners InWilliamsburg, VirginiaTrier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germanyone listener in Qatar!If you have questions or need a coaching call while I’m on sabbatical….please call or email me. I’d be happy to help you.Thank you to all you who have bought me cups coffee or made a donation. I really appreciate it!Thanks all, see you in a few months….Support The Show On: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork Donate Directly: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/support.phpCoaching: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/coaching.phpYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingatwoodworking Sound effects from: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Working At Woodworking Podcast hopes to encourage and provide information to amateur woodworkers who dream about turning their hobby into a full-time or part-time business, and to help current business owners succeed. Business coaching is available at very reasonable rates.Support the showContact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.comSupport This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork

May 24, 2024Episode 9939 min

EP 99 Branding your Woodworking Business

If people can't find you....they can't buy from you! Here are a few MUST DO steps to increase your online visibility that are inexpensive, easy and you don't need to be an IT expert. If you can calculate board feet, you can do this!RecommendationsSEO 101 Podcast Ep 454 Chapter 1- SEO Fundamentalshttps://www.stepforth.com/blog/2023/seo-101-ep-454-chapter-1-of-the-seo-101-learning-series/ Wood Nailshttps://www.beck-fastening.com/en/innovation/lignolocMesh Wifi System searchTP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh WiFi System (Deco S4) – Up to 3,800 Sq.ft. Coverage, AC1900 WiFi Router and Extender Replacement, Parental Controls, 2-PackSpecial Thanks to Listeners InPhenix City, AlabamaRegina, Saskatchewanone listener in Italy!Support The Show On: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork Donate Directly: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/support.phpCoaching: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/coaching.phpYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingatwoodworking Sound effects from: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Working At Woodworking Podcast hopes to encourage and provide information to amateur woodworkers who dream about turning their hobby into a full-time or part-time business, and to help current business owners succeed. Business coaching is available at very reasonable rates.Support the showContact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.comSupport This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork

May 10, 202440 min

EP 98 I’m Stuck In My Woodworking Business- Now What?

What do you do when you are faced with a problem you don't know how to solve? If you have been a pro woodworker for more than 15 minutes, you have probably experienced this or will. Here, I give 'Bob' some some helpful tips.RecommendationsSaw Stop STOPPED!? https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/legislators-introduce-bill-postpone-saw-safety-rule Special Thanks to Listeners InMills River, NCMelbourne, AUone listener in Rwanda!Support The Show On: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork Donate Directly: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/support.phpCoaching: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/coaching.phpYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingatwoodworking Sound effects from: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Working At Woodworking Podcast hopes to encourage and provide information to amateur woodworkers who dream about turning their hobby into a full-time or part-time business, and to help current business owners succeed. Business coaching is available at very reasonable rates.Support the showContact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.comSupport This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork

April 26, 2024Episode 9730 min

EP 97 Now Is The Best Time To Start WW Business

What have you been waiting for? Why haven’t you started your business yet? We are going to talk about SOME of the excuses you have told yourself and how to move past them and why NOW is the best time to start your new WW Business…RecommendationsWoodworking Bookshttps://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/woodworkingBest Woodworking Books- Rob Cosmanhttps://youtu.be/U_32J60tPs8?si=ApRojaviPMRCoWOvSpecial Thanks to Listeners InGreenbelt, Maryland, USSwansea, Wales, UKone listener in Japan!Support The Show On: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork Donate Directly: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/support.phpCoaching: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/coaching.phpYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingatwoodworking Sound effects from: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Working At Woodworking Podcast hopes to encourage and provide information to amateur woodworkers who dream about turning their hobby into a full-time or part-time business, and to help current business owners succeed. Business coaching is available at very reasonable rates.Support the showContact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.comSupport This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork

April 12, 2024Episode 9644 min

EP 96- Tips & Tricks and the Future of WAW

Folding wood, faster glue ups, Etsy alert, O-rings, propane and the future of WAW all in this episode!RecommendationsA Nature Work Life| Paul Sellers Vlog 019https://youtu.be/pcZ9Po4EQcQ?si=duivV4UPolHPPcVMAmazon Handmade https://www.junglescout.com/blog/how-to-sell-on-amazon-handmade/Department of Laborhttps://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/misclassification/rulemakingEmployee or Contractor?https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/federal-final-rule-issued-independent-contractors-some-constructionSpecial Thanks to Listeners InRoberts, Wisconsin St. John's, Newfoundland and Labradorone listener in France!Support The Show On: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork Donate Directly: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/support.phpCoaching: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/coaching.phpYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingatwoodworking Sound effects from: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Working At Woodworking Podcast hopes to encourage and provide information to amateur woodworkers who dream about turning their hobby into a full-time or part-time business, and to help current business owners succeed. Business coaching is available at very reasonable rates.Support the showContact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.comSupport This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork

March 29, 2024Episode 9542 min

EP 95 Bevel Angles and Taxes

How important is the bevel angle of your bench plane? Is 27 degrees better 24 degrees? The answer may surprise you! Also, last minute tips for filing your taxes...... RecommendationsWood Database https://www.wood-database.com/Lie-Nielsen https://www.lie-nielsen.com/nodes/4219/home-education-getting-started#:~:text=On%20bevel%20up%20blades%2C%20the,is%20set%20in%20the%20tool.Sharpening Supplies https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Tips-for-Selecting-the-Right-Bevel-Angle-W44C60.aspxUS Forest Service https://www.fs.usda.gov/t-d/pubs/pdfpubs/pdf18232812P/Part08_Sharpening.pdfSpecial Thanks to Listeners InChicago, IllinoisMünchen, Bayern, Deutschlandone listener in Barbados!Support The Show On: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork Donate Directly: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/support.phpCoaching: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/coaching.php Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingatwoodworking Sound effects from: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Working At Woodworking Podcast hopes to encourage and provide information to amateur woodworkers who dream about turning their hobby into a full-time or part-time business, and to help current business owners succeed. Business coaching is available at very reasonable rates.Support the showContact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.comSupport This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork

March 15, 2024Episode 9447 min

EP 94 Improving Your Sharpening Skills

Shape, sharpen and shine, it's that simple. But how woodworkers, amateur or professional, get there is where we all struggle. If you don't develop your sharpening skills, you'll not advance as a woodworker- it's THAT important!RecommendationsTaylor Drill Press Sharpener https://youtu.be/PdtDpiBSeMM?si=UpnrzI8DeiSUsgxX Sharpening Supplies https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Rob Cossman Sharpening A Plane Blade 2020 https://youtu.be/okLIEoz00v0?si=xzF2sLqKOsLW0cQiHow to Sharpen a Chisel | Paul Sellershttps://youtu.be/GN4yr7vp4I4?si=WQME4e2TFGd5rGzrSawStop to release patented technology to public https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/ sawstop-release-patented-technology-publicFuriniture Restraint Recall recall!https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/ millions-furniture-tip-over-restraints-recalledSpecial Thanks to Listeners InSeattle, WashingtonMelbourne, Victoria, AUone listener in PolandSupport The Show On: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork Donate Directly: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/support.phpCoaching: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/coaching.phpYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingatwoodworking Sound effects from: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Working At Woodworking Podcast hopes to encourage and provide information to amateur woodworkers who dream about turning their hobby into a full-time or part-time business, and to help current business owners succeed. Business coaching is available at very reasonable rates.Support the showContact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.comSupport This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork

March 1, 2024Episode 9329 min

EP 93 Listener Tips

Listeners have be contacting me with tips they wanted to share. Sanding, planing and finishing, I'm sure you will find these helpful.RecommendationsSolidworks for Veterans https://veteran-store.solidworks.com/veteran/default.phpThe Edge-On-Up Sharpness Testers https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Edge-On-Up-Industrial-Edge-Tester-P1562C286.aspxSpecial Thanks to Listeners InWoonsocket, Rhode IslandBrackley, Northamptonshireone listener in Belize!Support The Show On: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork Donate Directly: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/support.phpCoaching: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/coaching.phpYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingatwoodworking Sound effects from: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Working At Woodworking Podcast hopes to encourage and provide information to amateur woodworkers who dream about turning their hobby into a full-time or part-time business, and to help current business owners succeed. Business coaching is available at very reasonable rates.Support the showContact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.comSupport This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork

February 16, 2024Episode 9232 min

EP 92 What Is Your Woodworking Skill Level?

How good of a woodworker are you? What is your skill level? Does it even matter?If you are trying to do this professionally….YES it matters!RecommendationsThe US Government is About to Change Table Saws FOREVER! https://youtu.be/kb6LRfGhr_g?si=pIMZVChLMU4-otovSpecial Thanks to Listeners InLouisville, KentuckyDublin, Irelandone listener in Morocco!Support The Show On: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork Donate Directly: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/support.phpCoaching: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/coaching.phpYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingatwoodworking Sound effects from: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Working At Woodworking Podcast hopes to encourage and provide information to amateur woodworkers who dream about turning their hobby into a full-time or part-time business, and to help current business owners succeed. Business coaching is available at very reasonable rates.Support the showContact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.comSupport This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork

February 2, 2024Episode 9152 min

EP 91 This Is Going To Rub You The Wrong Way

Sanding is a challenge for any DIYer, but a professional woodworker must learn to sand quickly, effectively, and economically. Here are some tips I have learned over the years.RecommendationsSanding With Fein Multimaster https://youtu.be/3SZY2rqmkcALargest Sandpaper Test EVER Done https://youtu.be/NZDCRFi8dKY?si=Bc4S49Ru1U0ST8jBClark Howard on Furniture https://youtu.be/hJmohkch3Ss?si=O2JtZCrMVDqAjVIv&t=908Special Thanks to Listeners InDetroit, MISaskatoon, Saskatchewanone listener in Pakistan! Support The Show On: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork Donate Directly: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/support.phpCoaching: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com/coaching.phpYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@workingatwoodworkingSound effects from: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Working At Woodworking Podcast hopes to encourage and provide information to amateur woodworkers who dream about turning their hobby into a full-time or part-time business, and to help current business owners succeed. Business coaching is available at very reasonable rates.Support the showContact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.comSupport This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork