EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 1H 36M
Ep. 43 Ambitious Projects with Corey of Fortress Fine Woodworks.
from Whatcha Makin' Show · host Alex Adams & Alex Duffey
In this episode, hosts Alex Duffey and Alex Adams sit down with Corey Rush of Fortress Fine Woodworks to discuss the mindset behind "unbelievable" builds. From solid walnut toilets to fire-vortex tables, Corey shares how a willingness to learn on the fly is more important than existing skill when tackling ambitious projects.Highlights:The "Dragon Toilet": The engineering behind Corey’s most viral project, featuring a heated seat and a functional bidet.Planning vs. Obsession: Using Fusion 360 for complex designs and the "blessing and curse" of late-night problem-solving.Overcoming Fear: Advice on getting over the "hump" of working with expensive, high-stakes materials.On the Bench:Alex Duffey: Batching UFO nightlights for the McMinnville UFO Fest and experimenting with walnut butcher block for cribbage boards.Alex Adams: Setting up his new Next Wave CNC and designing a sentimental military memorial plaque.Corey Rush: Modeling a massive 10-foot Gothic wedding arch and finishing a high-end table with angled joinery.
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In this episode, hosts Alex Duffey and Alex Adams sit down with Corey Rush of Fortress Fine Woodworks to discuss the mindset behind "unbelievable" builds. From solid walnut toilets to fire-vortex tables, Corey shares how a willingness to learn on the fly is more important than existing skill when tackling ambitious projects.Highlights:The "Dragon Toilet": The engineering behind Corey’s most viral project, featuring a heated seat and a functional bidet.Planning vs. Obsession: Using Fusion 360 for complex designs and the "blessing and curse" of late-night problem-solving.Overcoming Fear: Advice on getting over the "hump" of working with expensive, high-stakes materials.On the Bench:Alex Duffey: Batching UFO nightlights for the McMinnville UFO Fest and experimenting with walnut butcher block for cribbage boards.Alex Adams: Setting up his new Next Wave CNC and designing a sentimental military memorial plaque.Corey Rush: Modeling a massive 10-foot Gothic wedding arch and finishing a high-end table with angled joinery.
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