MBMBaM Presents: The New Appalachian Workshop ft. the McElroy Brothers (but not Griffin)

The New Appalachian Workshop ft. the McElroy Brothers (but not Griffin)
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Length	48:47
Date	April 5, 2021
Guestspert	"William H. Macy", Woodso the Woodchuck
🡸 Previous	Tub Pumpkin
Next 🡺	Come Get a Sack

"The New Appalachian Workshop ft. the McElroy Brothers (but not Griffin)" was originally released on April 5, 2021.

Description

With Griffin away on paternity leave, Travis and Justin saw the perfect opportunity to share one of their old projects that never saw the light of day . . . until now. Enjoy the raw audio of their abandoned TV pilot for a show where all your woodworking questions are answered.

Suggested Talking Points

Miracle Steps, Grain is the Muscle, Saw Safety, Which Wood Would You Work With if You Could Woodwork Wood

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Music in this episode is "Vivacity" by Kevin MacLeod. https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity

Outline

00:00 - Intro - Preamble

02:48 - Intro Music - "The New Appalachian Workshop Theme Song" by Massing

03:23 - Intro - Justin's new toilet

08:09 - Email - Dear Brothers, I have recently started a laser engraving wood business. I mostly just engrave on cheap plywood, and to make anything 3D, I use different several types of glue, all of which have awful repercussions. The wood glue that's the safest takes the longest to dry and is messy. I've been told that wiping it on my pants makes it look like "jizzies." And the quick-drying glue I swear is just repackaged, twice-as-expensive superglue and also can be difficult to use. In your expertise, what's the best solution to gluing wood? How can I stop it from being a mess on my jeans? -- Sincerely, Suspicious Stains in San Antonio

The Loretto Chapel spiral staircase

13:40 - Woodworking Legends Corner - The Loretto Chapel Staircase

17:20 - Email - I'm a would-be keen amateur woodworker, but I don't know where to get any wood to work. I don't want a heap of lumber big enough to build a house with, just a handful. Do I just have to steal it? Help me please. -- Longing for Lumber in Ladywood

21:10 - Woodworking Jokes -

• What's a woodworker's favorite band? Staind
• What's Geppetto's favorite cereal? I know you think it's Pinocchio's, but it's actually Cheerio's. They're whittle Os. Though I guess both wood work.
• As a woodworker, I love the final stages of a project. All the little impurities and errors go away. It's a real varnishing act.

25:25 - MZ - Sponsored by Squarespace, stamps.com.

28:45 - Which Wood Would You Work with If You Could Woodwork Wood? -

• Outdoor Furniture and Decking
• Building Framing
• Furniture Joinery, Flooring Veneers, and Musical Instruments

34:30 - Email - Dear Brothers, how do I get over my fear of using power tools for woodworking? They are very loud and fast and have sharp blades that can cut off my fingers. I'm a Tech Theater major and I have to build flats all the time. Please help. Alternatively, any hot tips for using a power screwdriver? I always screw it up (pun intended). -- Scared of Circular Saws in CT

40:45 - Guestspert - William H. Macy (Travis)

44:45 - Housekeeping

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