Episodes
This week we are chatting with Lars Christensen the Lead of Fusion 360 Customer Success and Adoption Team. We get into Lar's long history with modeling making and CNC plus dive deep into the weeds of 3D modeling and Fusion 360.
Published 10/30/20
Published 10/30/20
This week we are chatting with Zach Kaplan the CEO of Inventables. They just released a brand new CNC the X-Carve Pro. We get into all the details, the production process and how Zach see's the Pro fitting in the CNC landscape moving forward.
Published 10/23/20
This week we are chatting with Andrew (@AGDuzIt) all about his collaboration build with Ricky Saetta where they built a giant wooden Game Boy that is playable. We get into the design process as well as the crazy electronics he put into it!
Published 05/11/20
This week we are chatting with Boone Langston aka Boone Builds. Boone is amazing LEGO builder who recently competed on Fox's LEGO Masters. We get into all things LEGO!
Published 05/04/20
This week we are chatting with Zac Builds about his pixelated end table build as well as how he gets such great photos of his builds.
Published 04/27/20
This week we chat with Matt Stultz the head of community at Prusa 3D. We get into Matt’s career reviewing digital fabrication tools for Make: Magainze and his current work at Prusa and the efforts they are putting into 3D printing masks for COVID-19.
Published 04/03/20
This week we are chatting with Ben Myers. Ben runs a hobby wood shop with a heavy emphasis on robots. We get into our common love for all things CNC, 3D Printing and Lasers.
Published 03/27/20
This week we are chatting with Mike Clifford the Modustrial Maker. We get into some of his recent experiments with Hydro dipping, Lego guitar building and what it's like to build out a brand new shop!
Published 03/20/20
This week we are chatting with the one and only Jimmy Diresta. We dive into the world of working with sponsors and how it has evolved over the last decade. Plus Jimmy’s current multiple shops set up and answers your questions!
Published 03/13/20
This week we bring back the most popular episode of all time, my interview with the one and only Chris Schwarz. We chat with fine furniture making, the book publishing and magazine business plus why traditional workbenches are way better than anything that is made today.
Published 03/06/20
This week we are chatting with Jonathan Odom, aka Jon-a-Tron. We get into Jonathan’s current work as the community manager for the 3D modeling software Fusion 360. Plus why he works in one of the coolest shops in the world, Autodesk’s Pier 9 in San Fransisco.
Published 02/28/20
This week we chat with JT the owner and creator of DFM Toolworks. We get into what it takes to start a tool company from scratch, strategies for developing prototypes for cheap, marketing and selling through channels like Amazon.
Published 02/20/20
We chat Walker McKeag the marketing manager at Full Spectrum Laser. We get into how he got into the world of laser cutters and laser engravers, some of his favorite projects as well as making a laser bandsaw with Jimmy Diresta!
Published 02/14/20
This week we are chatting with Adam Beasley about creating Lazy Guy DIY. We really get into the business side of running a blog, working with companies and how to grow online.
Published 02/07/20
This week we are chatting with Justin Woodworks of Justin Woodworks. We get into how he built up his woodworking shop and what it takes to build for both yourself and clients in addition to a full-time job.
Published 02/01/20
This week we chat with Adam Kruetinger about all things puppets. We get into Adam's theater background and what it takes to make your own puppet with minimal tools at home.
Published 01/17/20
This week is a solo episode. I dive into what worked and what didn't for me in 2019 and where the Make or Break Shop is heading in 2020.
Published 01/10/20
This week we chat with Tyler Bell. Tyler has been making some awesome builds on Youtube including a pneumatic bottle opener and a machine that literally knocks it out of the park every time.
Published 12/19/19
This week we chat with Rob Chesney from Further Fabrication. We get into Rob's work as a model maker at Weta Workshop working on films like Blade Runner 2049. Plus how he built a large laser cutter in his garage from scratch.
Published 12/13/19
This week we chat with Matt Schwartz who builds top fuel dragsters for his day job and Mandalorian armor on the side.
Published 12/07/19
This week we chat with Laney from Pine and Birch. Laney runs a successful sign business and we get into what it takes to sell products on Etsy in 2019 as well as vinyl machines, CNC's and plasma cutters. Full show notes: www.makeorbreakshop.com/podcast/pine-and-birch
Published 11/22/19
This week we chat with Alex Fang from Bevelish Creations. We get into his journey as a woodworker, adventures, and mishaps with CNC's and balancing a full-time job, growing side hustle and a newborn baby.
Published 11/14/19
This week we chat with Michael Cheich the creator of the Programming Electronics Academy. We get into Michael's background as a welder and pilot in the military and how his love for electronics and microcontrollers grew into an entire educational business.
Published 11/08/19
This week we chat with husband and wife team Jennie and Davis all about what it takes to find clients and set up a custom furniture business.
Published 10/31/19