Ep. 39 PPE, April Fools, DIY Clones, and Candy Sushi

Hosts Alex Adams and Alex Duffey are back after a week off to talk about the intersection of woodworking, technology, and life’s unexpected hurdles. Recorded on April Fool’s Day, the duo kicks things off by dissecting the best industry pranks—from Vectric’s "Easy Clone" software to Festool’s "wireless" wormhole dust collection.In the shop, Alex Duffey shares his progress on a massive batch of D&D dice boxes and reveals his "cheat code" for sourcing metal tulip bases from overseas. He also gives a deep dive into his latest artistic endeavor: two walnut end tables featuring intricate patterns made from 1,400 pennies (which required a trip to nine different banks!).Meanwhile, Alex Adams discusses the technical challenges of large walnut panel glue-ups and the importance of "show face" positioning to manage glue squeeze-out. The conversation takes a turn into lifestyle and health as Alex recount his son's "Candy Sushi" birthday party—including a Pinterest-fail Jell-O experiment—and a gym-related back injury that put him on the sidelines.Topics covered include:April Fool's Shenanigans: Reviewing the best and worst pranks from CNC bit manufacturers and tool brands.What's on the Bench: Penny-inlay tables, walnut furniture, and prepping for the upcoming UFO Fest.Maker Tips: Using blue tape on panel clamps and sourcing small quantities from Alibaba.Personal Life: March Madness, retro Pokemon emulators, and recovering from back spasms.Show Support & LinksSponsor: Next Wave CNC (Makers of the Shark CNC)Patreon: patreon.com/whatchamakingshowInstagram: @DuffeyWoodcraft | @TypeAFurniture