Podcast – Garage Hobbyist

Garage Hobbyist Episode 5: Workshop Security

GarageHobbyist — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:04:37 +0000

In this episode, we explore the importance of securing your workshop and offer practical tips to protect your valuable tools and equipment from theft and damage. Whether you’re a professional tradesperson or a hobbyist, your workshop is a place where you keep your tools and equipment that you have invested time and money into. However, without proper security measures in place, it is vulnerable to theft and other risks.

In this podcast, we discuss various ways to secure your workshop, including installing using security cameras and alarms, implementing proper lighting, securing windows, and keeping an inventory for your insurance company.

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Garage Hobbyist Episode 4: Scrap Materials

GarageHobbyist — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:15:16 +0000

There are a ton of projects that can be made from scrap metal and wood. In this episode I discuss what to look for and where to find it when it comes to scrap materials for projects. I have made many things out of scrap that are functional and useful.

Using scrap materials in projects can bring a number of benefits, including:

Cost savings: One of the biggest benefits of using scrap materials is the cost savings it can provide. Scrap materials are usually cheaper than buying new materials, which can help to reduce the overall cost of a project.
Sustainability: Using scrap materials is a sustainable practice that helps to reduce waste and prevent excess materials from ending up in landfills. This can contribute to a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future.
Creativity and resourcefulness: Working with scrap materials can also encourage creativity and resourcefulness. It can challenge individuals to find new and innovative ways to use materials that would otherwise be discarded.
Personal satisfaction: Using scrap materials can also bring a sense of personal satisfaction, as individuals can take pride in knowing that they have contributed to a more sustainable future and reduced waste.
Unique designs: Scrap materials can bring a unique look and feel to a project, as each piece of scrap material is different and has its own character. This can add personality and charm to a project that might not be possible with new materials.

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Garage Hobbyist Episode 3: Home Workshop Project Planning and Tracking

GarageHobbyist — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:38:49 +0000

In this episode, I talk about the importance of planning and tracking projects in your home work shop. Through personal experience I learned the hard way that having notes so you can find your place in a project is a very overlooked and undervalued tool in a home workshop. Listen on to hear about my experience, and we talk about various options when it comes to planning and tracking methods you can use in your workshop.

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Garage Hobbyist Episode 2: Learn to Weld

GarageHobbyist — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 03:46:16 +0000

In this episode I discuss why I believe anyone with a home workshop should learn basic welding skills. In addition to being a great hobby, welding is an extremely useful skill when it comes to home workshops. It will allow you to repair your shop equipment, outdoor power equipment, trailers, and anything else made of steel around your workshop and home.

Welding doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult, and equipment is available that fits almost any budget. In fact, the welder will most likely pay for itself after the first repair you make!

It is up to you to decide whether welding is just another tool to you, or an entire new hobby in itself!

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Garage Hobbyist Episode 1: Start Small

GarageHobbyist — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 12:53:55 +0000

In this episode I share some tips and ideas you can use to start your home workshop. Whether its woodworking or welding, getting a home workshop going can be overwhelming at first glance. Don’t think you need a ton of tools and equipment to start building and making some amazing projects!

Budget and space are a major concern for many doing DIY projects at home. When projects are broken down to a basic level, just a handful of basic tools are all you need to get started, no matter if it is woodworking or welding you want to pursue!

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Workmate Portable Work Bench

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