CLAMP

This week, Adam, Grant & Jessy chat about barriers to making, how sneaky protective film can be, getting distracted by messes, expensive tools vs experience, and efficiency.

Want 15% off a Chapman Master Screwdriver Set?
Use code CLAMP24 during checkout at https://chapmanmfg.com/

The 2024 CLAMP Challenge is now open!

Share your clamp-related project on Instagram and tag us @clampcast and use the hashtag #CLAMPchallenge2024. (Both for in process shots and the final project!)

Last day to enter is April 30th.

Mentions:

• Instructables.com
• Wood By Wright
• Working Hands podcast
• Keith of Blackthorn Concepts
• Chapman Mfg Co.
• Housemade.us
• Isotunes
• Gnome Hammer Forge
• High Caliber Craftsman
• Chase on Two Wheels

CLAMPmendations:

• Grant - High Caliber Craftsman vs a Rustoleum Can
• Jessy - Andrea Guzzetta + Cult Podcast + Podvant Garde
• Adam - Icon by Do It With Dan

Ask Us Anything question:

• "So often a day job supports the making that we love more. What's the best job for a maker? Investor?" - @warrenmatten

Thank you to our top patrons:

• Chad's Custom Creations
• David Wood from dwwoodbuilds
• Brad from I'm Gonna Make
• Joe Hrdina
• Scott Oram from Dad it Yourself DIY
• Jarrad Jenkins
• Miguel Angel Vilela
• Overall Makerworks
• Tripp Southern

Where to find us:

• Adam - @makermackey on Youtube and Instagram and at makermackey.com
• Grant - @thegrantalexander on Youtube and Instagram and at thegrantalexander.com
• Jessy - @jessyratfink on Instagram
• CLAMP - @clampcast on Instagram , on YouTube and at clampcast.com

Want to support CLAMP? Check out our Patreon!

Also, big thanks to TFTurning for the theme music.

In this episode, Adam, Grant & Jessy discuss the ethics of giving something away for free when someone else is selling it, 3D printing, house projects, our #CLAMPchallenge2024 projects, favorite books, and more!

Want 15% off a Chapman Master Screwdriver Set?
Use code CLAMP24 during checkout at https://chapmanmfg.com/

The 2024 CLAMP Challenge is now open!

Share your clamp-related project on Instagram and tag us @clampcast and use the hashtag #CLAMPchallenge2024. (Both for in process shots and the final project!)

Last day to enter is April 30th.

Mentions:

• Working Hands Podcast
• Chad's Custom Creations
• Odyssey CNC
• Bambu 3D Printers
• Penelopy Bulnick
• Dean Duplantis
• Video Game Glass
• Sun Bear Glass Craft
• Chapman MFG
• HouseMade.us
• Work For It Podcast
• ISOtunes

CLAMPmendations:

• Grant: Harry Mack Does Epic 7-Minute One-Take Freestyle
• Adam: Blender Guru
• Jessy: Chi Chi Charlie

Ask Us Anything question:

• "What is your favorite work of fiction? Why?" - @dwwoodbuilds

Thank you to our top patrons:

• Chad's Custom Creations
• David Wood from dwwoodbuilds
• Brad from I'm Gonna Make
• Joe Hrdina
• Scott Oram from Dad it Yourself DIY
• Jarrad Jenkins
• Miguel Angel Vilela
• Overall Makerworks
• Tripp Southern

Where to find us:

• Adam - @makermackey on Youtube and Instagram and at makermackey.com
• Grant - @thegrantalexander on Youtube and Instagram and at thegrantalexander.com
• Jessy - @jessyratfink on Instagram
• CLAMP - @clampcast on Instagram , on YouTube and at clampcast.com

Want to support CLAMP? Check out our Patreon!

Also, big thanks to TFTurning for the theme music.

In this episode, Grant & Jessy are joined by Joel Camassar of Chapman Manufacturing to talk about the challenges of creating products that are truly made in America. Join us to talk about supplier issues, just in time manufacturing, the importance of quality tools, and why those bulk drill bits from China are SO terrible.

Want 15% off a Chapman Master Screwdriver Set?
Use code CLAMP24 during checkout!


>>>>>>>2024 CLAMP Challenge<<<<<<<

The 2024 CLAMP Challenge is now open!

Share your clamp-related project on Instagram and tag us @clampcast and use the hashtag #CLAMPchallenge2024. (Both for in process shots and the final project!)

Last day to enter is April 30th.


Mentions:

• @HouseMadeUS
• @katzcreates
• @gnomehammerforge
  
  

CLAMPmendations:

• Joel: buy a molcajete!
• Jessy: Anything Goes Contest winners on Instructables
• Grant: Silverhair And Sawdust

Thank you to our top patrons:

• Chad's Custom Creations
• David Wood from dwwoodbuilds
• Brad from I'm Gonna Make
• Joe Hrdina
• Scott Oram from Dad it Yourself DIY
• Jarrad Jenkins
• Miguel Angel Vilela
• Overall Makerworks
• Tripp Southern

Where to find us:

• Adam - @makermackey on Youtube and Instagram and at makermackey.com
• Grant - @thegrantalexander on Youtube and Instagram and at thegrantalexander.com
• Jessy - @jessyratfink on Instagram
• CLAMP - @clampcast on Instagram , on YouTube and at clampcast.com

Want to support CLAMP? Check out our Patreon!

Also, big thanks to TFTurning for the theme music.

In this episode, Adam, Grant & Jessy catch up after missing a week of recording. Also discussed: things we wanted to be when we were kids, weaving looms, making decisions as a hormonal teenager, bigfin squid, powder coating and more!

P.S. Jessy said the loom had been there a couple days. She meant YEARS.

Mentions:

• Audrey Obscura
• Griffin Makes
• Maker Camp
• Stephanie from Uncommon Outpost
• Dave Bauer
• Bigfin squid link

CLAMPmendations:

• Grant: 65ford "Old Oven Into Shop Heater"
• Adam: Key & Peele "When a Text Conversation Goes Very Wrong"
• Jessy: Honus on Instructables & Instagram

Ask Us Anything question:

• "Out of the things you've made, what are you most proud of?" - @time.capsule.scratch.builds

Thank you to our top patrons:

• Chad's Custom Creations
• David Wood from dwwoodbuilds
• Brad from I'm Gonna Make
• Joe Hrdina
• Scott Oram from Dad it Yourself DIY
• Jarrad Jenkins
• Miguel Angel Vilela
• Overall Makerworks
• Tripp Southern

Where to find us:

• Adam - @makermackey on Youtube and Instagram and at makermackey.com
• Grant - @thegrantalexander on Youtube and Instagram and at thegrantalexander.com
• Jessy - @jessyratfink on Instagram
• CLAMP - @clampcast on Instagram , on YouTube and at clampcast.com

Want to support CLAMP? Check out our Patreon!

Also, big thanks to TFTurning for the theme music.

In this episode, Adam & Grant are joined by Nick Tobin (@pickle_kutterz) to talk about making things you like and charging enough to make it worth it. Also discussed: toenails, closing cabinets, and getting hacked.

Check out Nick's work:

• https://picklekutterz.com
• Facebook
• Instagram
  
  

Mentions:

• Work For It podcast
• Hellrazr BBQ
• HouseMade
• Uncommon Outpost
• Gnome Hammer Forge
• April Wilkerson
• West Coast Customs

CLAMPmendations:

• Nicholas: Maritime Knife Supply
• Adam: "Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect" book
• Grant: @matthiaswandel - "YouTube channel got hacked: how, timeline, and recovery."

Thank you to our top patrons:

• Chad's Custom Creations
• David Wood from dwwoodbuilds
• Brad from I'm Gonna Make
• Joe Hrdina
• Scott Oram from Dad it Yourself DIY
• Jarrad Jenkins
• Miguel Angel Vilela
• Overall Makerworks
• Tripp Southern

Where to find us:

• Adam - @makermackey on Youtube and Instagram and at makermackey.com
• Grant - @thegrantalexander on Youtube and Instagram and at thegrantalexander.com
• Jessy - @jessyratfink on Instagram
• CLAMP - @clampcast on Instagram , on YouTube and at clampcast.com

Want to support CLAMP? Check out our Patreon!

Also, big thanks to TFTurning for the theme music.

This week, Adam, Grant & Jessy get off-topic and answer some questions from Adam. Topics include: interviews, learning French, greatest fears, favorite curse words, Blockbuster, and more.

Support CLAMP:
Join our Discord
Buy our Merch
Follow us on Instagram

Mentions:

• Jimmy Diresta
• Gnome Hammer Forge
• TFTurning

CLAMPmendations:

• Adam - American Nightmare on Netflix
• Jessy - Momos75 on Instructables
• Grant - Andrew Richard Makes: Crafting My Ultimate Woodworking Workbench: Unveiling My Masterpiece!

Ask Us Anything question:

• "What inspired you to start podcasting?" - @davebauerart

Thank you to our top patrons:

• Chad's Custom Creations
• David Wood from dwwoodbuilds
• Brad from I'm Gonna Make
• Joe Hrdina
• Scott Oram from Dad it Yourself DIY
• Jarrad Jenkins
• Miguel Angel Vilela
• Overall Makerworks
• Tripp Southern

Where to find us:

• Adam - @makermackey on Youtube and Instagram and at makermackey.com
• Grant - @thegrantalexander on Youtube and Instagram and at thegrantalexander.com
• Jessy - @jessyratfink on Instagram
• CLAMP - @clampcast on Instagram , on YouTube and at clampcast.com

Want to support CLAMP? Check out our Patreon!

Also, big thanks to TFTurning for the theme music.

In this episode of CLAMP, Adam, Grant & Jessy talk about when things don't go as planned. Can you really prepare for the unexpected?

Support CLAMP:
Join our Discord
Buy our Merch
Follow us on Instagram

Mentions:

• Uncommon Outpost
• Mancrafting
• HouseMade
• Al's Hack Shack
• Fools with Tools podcast
• Gnome Hammer Forge
• Dave Bauer

CLAMPmendations:

• Grant: Enshitification
• Adam: The Sky King
• Jessy: Mikeasaurus (Mike Warren)

Ask Us Anything question:

• "What's the best pet for a maker?" - @warrenmatten

Thank you to our top patrons:

• Chad's Custom Creations
• David Wood from dwwoodbuilds
• Brad from I'm Gonna Make
• Joe Hrdina
• Scott Oram from Dad it Yourself DIY
• Jarrad Jenkins
• Miguel Angel Vilela
• Overall Makerworks
• Tripp Southern

Where to find us:

• Adam - @makermackey on Youtube and Instagram and at makermackey.com
• Grant - @thegrantalexander on Youtube and Instagram and at thegrantalexander.com
• Jessy - @jessyratfink on Instagram
• CLAMP - @clampcast on Instagram , on YouTube and at clampcast.com

Want to support CLAMP? Check out our Patreon!

Also, big thanks to TFTurning for the theme music.

In this episode, Adam, Grant & Jessy discuss things they've made while away from their home/workshops.

Support CLAMP:
Join our Discord
Buy our Merch
Follow us on Instagram

Mentions:

• Andrew Szeto
• Dean Duplantis
• Gnome Hammer Forge
• HouseMade
• Dave Bauer
• Making Problems to Solve podcast
• Working Hands podcast
• Make What You Fear #MWYF2024
• Ethan Carter
• Instructables
• Maker Cuisine
• Philip Pullman
• Nick Offerman
• Tsugumi Ohba

CLAMPmendations:

• Adam: Silent Night
• Jessy: Brooklyntonia on Instructables
• Grant: Grow NOLAWorks

Ask Us Anything question:

• "Who is your favorite author? Why?" - @dwwoodbuilds

Thank you to our top patrons:

• Chad's Custom Creations
• David Wood from dwwoodbuilds
• Brad from I'm Gonna Make
• Joe Hrdina
• Scott Oram from Dad it Yourself DIY
• Jarrad Jenkins
• Miguel Angel Vilela
• Overall Makerworks
• Tripp Southern

Where to find us:

• Adam - @makermackey on Youtube and Instagram and at makermackey.com
• Grant - @thegrantalexander on Youtube and Instagram and at thegrantalexander.com
• Jessy - @jessyratfink on Instagram
• CLAMP - @clampcast on Instagram , on YouTube and at clampcast.com

Want to support CLAMP? Check out our Patreon!

Also, big thanks to TFTurning for the theme music.

In this episode, Adam, Grant & Jessy chat with Ryan from Gnome Hammer Forge about staying passionate. Join us to hear his tips for avoiding burnout while growing a business!

Follow Ryan on Instagram & Tiktok.

Mentions:

• Loen Design
• Bambu
• Autodesk Fusion
• I Like to Make Stuff
• Estwing
• High Caliber Craftsman
• Harbor Freight
• Warwood Tool
• Hoffman Blacksmithing
• Housemade
• Jimmy DiResta
• Broadbeck Ironworks
• Keith Decent
• Work For It podcast
• Working Hands podcast
• Make/shift podcast
• Maritime Knife Supply

CLAMPmendations:

• Grant: Doctor Who
• Ryan: Howling Winds Axe and Tool
• Jessy: Sam Smith's Tiny Desk Concert
• Adam: James Randall, GTA roleplaying

Ask Us Anything question:

• "Where do you get inspiration? Museums? Pinterest? IG feed? Craft shows? IKEA?" - @overallmakerworks

Where to find us:

• Adam - @makermackey on Youtube and Instagram and at makermackey.com
• Grant - @thegrantalexander on Youtube and Instagram and at thegrantalexander.com
• Jessy - @jessyratfink on Instagram
• CLAMP - @clampcast on Instagram , on YouTube and at clampcast.com

Want to support CLAMP? Check out our Patreon!

Also, big thanks to TFTurning for the theme music.

In this episode, Adam, Grant & Jessy have all the technical issues. They also chat about how 2023 went and what they're looking forward to in 2024.

Support CLAMP:
Join our Discord
Buy our Merch
Follow us on Instagram


Mentions:

• Autodesk Fusion
• Leah Learning
• Storyteller's Tavern Podcast
• Catskill Mountain Maker Camp
• Dean Duplantis
• Dean & Grant's Storyteller's Tavern episode
• Working Hands Podcast
• Rowsome Designs
• Digitally Creative Podcast
• Maker's Waffle Podcast
• Keith Drennan
• earl3.xyz
• Workbench Con
• Printables
• Chris Powell
• Pi Hut
• Instructables

CLAMPmendations:

• Jessy: randomona on Instructables, randomonart on Instagram
• Adam: Cold Ones YouTube channel
• Grant: The Last of Us Part II

Ask Us Anything question:

• "If you had to start over making, would you choose a new path?" - @phil_worx

Thank you to our top patrons:

• Chad's Custom Creations
• David Wood from dwwoodbuilds
• Brad from I'm Gonna Make
• Joe Hrdina
• Scott Oram from Da

Where to find us:

• Adam - @makermackey on Youtube and Instagram and at makermackey.com
• Grant - @thegrantalexander on Youtube and Instagram and at thegrantalexander.com
• Jessy - @jessyratfink on Instagram
• CLAMP - @clampcast on Instagram , on YouTube and at clampcast.com

Want to support CLAMP? Check out our Patreon!

Also, big thanks to TFTurning for the theme music.