Chris Powell - Full Steam Designs

This Week Chris Powell of @full_steam_designs joins me for a great conversation about developing yourself and the direction you take through life. Chris has spent time as a mechanic, a welder in the Navy and working for a CNC company. Now he’s a full time content creator whose videos are awesome, helpful and in a lot of cases lures for engagement. We talk about how peoples negative comments also help the engagement and how they helped Chris. Fun time. Chris also has a great maker podcast called Make Shift, give it a listen. Many thanks Chris, have to do it again. All the best, -GF Follow Chis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/full_steam_designs/ Go to his website: https://fullsteamdesigns.com/ Watch and subscribe to Chris’s Youtube channel: https://fullsteamdesigns.com/ Listen to Make Shift Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/makeshift-podcast/id1630676137 If you want to support Full Blast Support Feder Knives - https://www.federknives.com/ Follow The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! Thank you Baker Forge & Tool for your beautiful Steel. Go to Bakerforge.com to see all the incredible steels they offer. ‘FullBlast’ gets you 10% off your order Welcome to our new Sponsor- EVENHEAT- Manufacturers of the best heat treating ovens available. To find your next oven go to Evenheat-kiln.com Follow them on Instagram: Brodbeck Ironworks Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives Check out Brodbeck Ironworks for yourself: https://brodbeckironworks.com/ “Knifetalk10” gets you 10% off Follow Brodbeck Ironworks on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brodbeck_ironworks/ Trojan Horse Forge Get your THF Stabile Rail knife finishing vise at https://www.trojanhorseforge.com/ Follow them on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trojan_horse_forge/ TotalBoat Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds. Go to http://totalboat.com/FULLBLAST To support the podcast Welcome G.L.Hanson and Sons G.L. Hansen & Sons On Instagram https://instagram.com/g.l._hansenandsons?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Gcarta.bigcartel.com G-Carta is unique composite of natural fibers and fabrics mixed with epoxy under pressure and heat Boofa, ripple cut, Tuxini, by Mikie, Mahi Mahi, Radio worm g-carta Phesant by Mikie Colorama by Mikie Hoopla by Mike Amazing colors and razzle dazzle for your project. MARITIME KNIFE SUPPLIES Maritimeknifesupply.CA All your knifemaking needs, belts abrasive, steals, kilns forges presses, heat treating ovens anvils and everything you need to get started or resupply. Including Dr. Thomas’s book:“Knife Engineering” They’re in Canada but ship to the US with ease and you can take advantage of the exchange rate The steel selection is always growing and Lawrence just got 3900 lbs. of steel in. 10% off on abrasive belt packs of 10 get a hold of https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply/ and see what the fuss is about. Nordic Edge makes pro tools for knife makers. These are the guys behind the original file guide with screw-on carbides. Made from non-magnetic stainless steel it will never rust and steel dust will not stick to it. Giving Makers The Edge Since 2015. " Nordic Edge: Nordic Edge is based in Australia, you might have seen them at Blade Show in Atlanta. Nordic Edge tools are available at some suppliers in the US as well as another Fullblast supporter Maritime Knife Supplies in Canada. Nordic Edge ran the 2022 Maker Giveback campaign now in December 2022, where $5 from every order went to Kev Slattery's multiple disc spinal surgery. Kev was a guest on the Fullblast podcast in October 2022. Welcome Tormek as a sponsor to the show. Take your sharpening to a new level. I love these sharpening machines. Waterfed, easy to use. Jigs included. Definitely check out what they have to offer. If you need it sharpened, Tormek is definitely something for you: https://tormek.com/en/inspiration/woodworking--crafts Go look at the course curriculum at CMA: https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/ ** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. Visit CMA’s website: https://centerformetalarts.org/ There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA Sept 2-3 https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/