I'm Back and We're Moving!

Did you miss me?  I'm back!  After taking a two-month break for over two years, we've decided to move to bigger house with more land.  I will be setting up a shop either in the garage or basement for now so I can start making videos again.  After we get settled at the new place, we plan to add a building behind our house that will have more workshop space for me and plenty of gardening space for my wife.  Stay tuned!

Sidebar Conversation Shop Update

In this Sidebar Convo Shop Update, I talk about my latest Bluetooth Speaker project, where I buy my lumber, a new HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer, an update on my weight loss journey, and making another electric guitar!

Below are links to stuff I mentioned in this Sidebar Convo!

• Sign up for my newsletter on the right side of my website!
• Get $5 off a $50 order from www.PartsExpress.com using code CWFIVE at checkout.
• My local lumber supplier is Suwanee Lumber North of Atlanta, GA.
• Thanks to HomeRight for sending me a finish sprayer and accessories to try out:  Super Finish Max Sprayer, Spray Shelter, and their new Turntable.
• I've lost about 30 lbs on my weight loss journey.  The Lose It calorie counter app has helped.
• If you are into guitars, these channels have some good info:
• DIY Gene
• Boudreau Guitars
• Highline Guitars
• Dave's World of Fun Stuff

Sidebar 18 Shop Update

It's been 8 months since my last shop update, so I have a lot to catch up on.  In this video, I talk about my latest project videos, some new products I like, and what's going on in the shop.  I need to start posting these updates more regularly than every 8 months, LOL.

Below are links to the different sites and products I mentioned in the video.  Check them out!

• WEN Drill Press
• My ETSY Shop
• Wyze Cameras
• IsoTunes Original Bluetooth Earbuds
• IsoTunes Pro Bluetooth Earbuds
• Inventables Easel Power Hour Winners and Projects
• Gwinnett Woodworkers Association
• Hockey Stick Heaven

Sidebar Conversation Shop Update

Here's a quick shop update video about what's going on in and around my workshop.  I haven't done one of these in 8 months so it's long overdue.  There are a couple of cool events coming up and I've got some new project videos coming soon.  Below the video are links to everything I mention in the video.  Check it out!

Links:

• RZ Mask 15% off code RZSteveC
• Makers Rock 2018
• WorkbenchCon
• Makers International Podcast
• The Woodworking Shows
• Gwinnett Woodworkers
• Southern Woodworkers
• Getting Started with 3D Carving

I was recently invited as guest on the Makers International Podcast.  Check out the recording of the episode below.  Thanks for having me on the show!  

On the podcast, they talked about how I smile a lot in my videos and asked me to do my best mean face.  This is the best I could do.  LOL

Sidebar Conversation Shop Update with RZ Mask Discount Code!

Here is my latest shop update video.  I haven't done one of these in 4 months so it's long overdue.  I follow up on some of my recent projects and talk about some other recent news.  Check it out.

Need a new dust mask?  Check out the RZ Mask at RZMask.com and get 15% off  your entire purchase with my affiliate discount code RZSteveC at checkout!  The M2 mesh mask with a velcro strap has been my main mask for the last year.  Their new version M2.5 is similar with traditional adjustable elastic straps instead of velcro.

Watch Sterling Davis' video below on the SCROLLNADO, then click here to check it out on Amazon.

Visit the Video Woodworkers website to get info on the upcoming event June 23-24 in Oklahoma!

Thanks for visiting my website and don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter!  Steve...

Shop Update to Kick Off 2017!

Here's a quick Sidebar Conversation shop update to kick off 2017!  Happy New Year!

Sidebar Conversation Workshop Update!

Here's a quick Sidebar Convo shop update.  I haven't done one of these since June, so it's long overduc.  Check out what's been going on in my shop!

Below are links to all of the stuff that I mentioned in this sidebar convo:

• Makers Rock Album Art Collaboration Playlist
• Got Stickers?  Email me at thecarmichaelworkshop@gmail.com to trade, or you can get one of my stickers from my Etsy Shop.
• Subscribe to Nathan's channel "A Young Man's Workshop".
• I was a guest on several episodes of the Woodshop 101 podcast.
• Ryan from the Waylight Creations channel is doing a series of Ask the Maker videos.  It's cool to hear what everyone has to say about various topics.  I was on the episode about Freebooting.

Sidebar Convo with Project Follow-Ups and a Shop Visitor!

In this Sidebar Convo, I follow up on some of my most recent projects.  Also Keith Hurley from South Georgia visited the shop and I asked him a few questions about his brand new YouTube channel "Peccy's Place".  Check out the video!

Show Notes:

• Subscribe to Keith's channel Peccy's Place.
• Make some simple Raised Garden Beds.
• Purchase my Scroll Saw Stand Plans.
• Watch my Scroll Saw Stand Video.
• Check out my Shoo Fly Don't Bother Me whirligig.
• See how I make Drumstick Pens from broke drumsticks.
• Have a look at my Sticker Spinner project.

Keith taking a bite out of my Palletroni Pizza!  Mmm!

Sidebar Conversation - Stickers, The Woodworking Show, Shop Stool, Pen Challenge, SawSquawk Birdhouse, Newsletter

This week is going to be a busy one in the shop with projects going on, plus The Woodworking Show is coming this weekend.  I'm looking forward to a 4-day weekend hanging out with my YouTube woodworking buddies and meeting people who watch our videos.  If you are in the Atlanta area, stop by The Woodworking Show at the North Atlanta Trade Center this weekend and say hello!

Notes:

• Wanna trade stickers?  Click here to email me!  Wanna buy a sticker? Visit my Etsy Store!
• Visit the Video Woodworkers website to find out who will be at the show this weekend.
• Stop by the Gwinnett Woodworkers booth to see some of my projects.
• Read my article and get the plans for my Shop Stool Project.
• Get more info on the James Green Pen Turning Challenge.
• Have you seen my SawSquawk Birdhouse?
• In case you missed it, I was on the Let's Talk Shop With Russ show.
• Sign up for my newsletter!  On the right-hand side of my website, there is a place where you can enter your email to get my content delivered straight to your inbox.  I plan on coming up with some stuff that you can only get through my newsletter.
• Be awesome and buy a T-Shirt from my Spreadshirt Store!

Thanks for watching and I'll have some new video projects for you real soon!  - Steve...

Sidebar - Stickers, Projects, Shop Visitors, Woodworking In America 2015

Here is a quick update about what's going on in The Carmichael Workshop.  I haven't had much shop time lately, so I thought I would catch up on stickers I've received, my recent projects, some visitors to my shop, and the upcoming Woodworking In America event!

If you would like to swap stickers, please email me at thecarmichaelworkshop@gmail.com.  I also have stickers for sale at my Etsy Store, and don't forget that I have T-Shirts, Mugs and other products for sale at my Spreadshirt Store!

Thanks for watching and thank you for your support!  Have an awesome day!

Sidebar Convo - Contests, TV Console, Electric Guitar, WIA 2015, Stickers and More!

Here is a quick shop update with a look at what's been going on in my shop.  Get caught up on the latest contests, see the finished TV Console project, and take a peek at the Electric Guitar I'm building with the X-Carve CNC Machine!

For more info on anything I talked about in this video, visit the links and channels below:

• FastCap KISS Drill Bit System
• Summers Woodworking 2x4 Contest
• Laney's Whirligig Wars
• Sterling's Pallet Upcycle Challenge
• Woodworking in America 2015
• Adam's Abom79 Machinist Channel
• RetroWeld Channel
• Buy a Carmichael Workshop Sticker!  (Or contact me to trade stickers.)
• Buy a Carmchael Workshop T-Shirt!

Watch Parts 1 and 2 of my Gwinnett Woodworkers presentation on My CNC Adventure:

Sidebar Conversation - Stickers, Crown, R2-D2, X-Carve, Contests, Pens, Georgia Channels, Viewer Projects

In this shop update, I talk about recent projects, contests, and my new X-Carve progress.  I also recommend several channels that are based in my home state of Georgia, plus I show some viewer projects.  Check it out!

Below are links to everything I talked about in this Sidebar Conversation:

Stickers - If you would like to support my shop and buy a sticker, then Click Here.  If you would like to trade stickers, email me at thecarmichaelworkshop@gmail.com for my address.  Send me your sticker and I'll send you one of mine.

Thanks to Drew Short at Rock-N H Woodshop for the awesome shirt and hat!

Thanks to the folks at Hobby 4 Charity for sending me the Pooping Moose prototype.  They are selling woodworking projects for charities in Pennsylvania, so check out their stuff.  My Twisted Christmas Tree design is one of their latest additions!  Cool!

Enter the Summers Woodworking 2x4 Contest!  The deadline is May 31st!

Thanks to Brian at Summers Woodworking for this cool pen.  From what I understand, the blank came from Marc's Ink Pens.

Thanks to Dominic’s Woodworks for hosting the Challenge Tree event!  I won some cool pen blanks and a pen kit from Zac Higgins of NV Woodwerks, so thanks to Zac for the awesome prize!

Here are some YouTube channels that are also based in Georgia.  Grab a sweet iced tea and watch some of my neighbors.  Subscribe and tell them Steve sent ya!

• Dave Gatton - CNC and Woodworking Projects
• Mike Peace - Experienced Woodturner and Teacher
• Slowvannah Farms - Farm Life and Woodworking
• I Like to Make Stuff - Electronics, Woodworking, and More Maker Stuff
• Bill Akins - Woodworking and Good Cooking
• Richard McIntosh (Saw Dust Maker) - Woodworking and Workshop Construction
• GP Woodworks - Woodworking Projects and Shop Projects

Sidebar Shop Update - Kitchen Challenge, Woodworking Shows, WOOD Article, Garage Door, T-Shirts, WIA 2015

Here is a quick sidebar convo to share some updates about what is going on in and around my workshop.  Check out the video, then click the links below to visit some of the sites I talk about!  Thanks for watching!

Click the links below for more info:

• Kitchen Utensil Build Challenge Playlist
• Patrick's Workshop Channel
• Ted Alexander's Channel
• The Woodworking Shows
• Nick Ferry's Channel
• List of Woodworker T-Shirt Stores
• Woodworking in America Booth Info