Ep. 30: The Blueprint for Success: Crafting Woodworking Plans and Digital Assets with Winnie

Send us a textThis week on Whatcha Makin', Alex Duffey and Alex Adams welcome the talented Winnie from Standish WoodStory! Joining us from Ontario, Canada, Winnie shares her journey of building a thriving YouTube channel and business by creating accessible, step-by-step woodworking plans for the "weekend warrior." We dive deep into the business of digital products—how to design plans in Fusion 360, the effort required to document a build (spoiler: it's a lot!), and how Winnie uses free plans and newsletters to grow her audience.The trio also discusses their latest shop updates and "new year resets." Alex Duffey recaps his transition to Bambu Lab 3D printing (and the mysterious disappearance of his delivery driver), while Winnie shares tips on shop maintenance, including how she finally fixed her stubborn Laguna bandsaw foot pedal. Alex Adams provides an update on his massive 11-foot walnut dining table project, including the high-stakes task of digging buried nails out of sentimental lumber.In "Whatcha Watchin'," the hosts spotlight incredible projects from the community, including a vintage-style radio for dementia patients, a 3D-printed Hangman book game, and a hyper-realistic fossilized-look tackle box. Whether you're looking to start selling your own plans or just want to hear about "Lego January," this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice!Tags#WhatchaMakin #StandishWoodStory #WoodworkingPlans #DigitalProducts #YouTubeWoodworking #BambuLab #3DPrinting #ShopMaintenance #CNC #MakerCommunity #FurnitureDesign #Fusion360 #LumberSourcing #WorkshopOrganization #WoodworkingPodcast #DIYBusinessSupport the show