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The Avid Woodworker

by Leh Meriwether: Lawyer, Consultant, Woodworker, Podcaster

Finding that Work, Family, Woodworking Balance

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  1. 028 - When is the Best Time In Life to Start a Woodworking Business?

    Over the years, I have known many folks that have considered taking the plunge into starting a woodworking business, but they did not pull the trigger for one reason or another. In this show, I discuss three common life points where I have seen people take the leap along with the pros and cons…

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  2. 027 - The 5 Reasons Why I Love My Kreg Pocket Hole Jig

    After getting a headache from trying to learn and understand the re-zoning process in my county to help launch our new marriage venue, I had to get out of the house. So I went to the shop and decided to talk about one of my favorite jigs . . . The Kreg Pocket Hole Jig. It was one of those...

  3. 026 - Building a Business vs Building a Craft

    In this show I break down the differences between building a woodworking business and building a woodworking craft. To be clear, in both instances, I am talking about woodworking for a living. But, in each case, the woodworker is proceeding down a slightly different path to make money. I review...

  4. 025 - Overwhelmed by Woodworking Business Options!?!?

    In this show, I talk about the business side of woodworking. I am working to build up a woodworking business, but I am struggling on which path to take. There are sooo many options to choose from that it can be overwhelming. But, trying to be a jack of all woodworking usually does not translate...

  5. 024 - Whimsical Woodworking?

    Ever done some whimsical woodworking? Wondering what the heck that is? Well, it is something I just totally made up and had a blast doing it. After you listen to what I am talking about, I hope that you give it a try! Think I have gone crazy? Let me know at https://www.facebook.com/AvidWoodworker/

  6. 023 - 6 Free Things You Can Work on in Your Shop During the COVID-19 Outbreak

    I am not about to let this COVID-19 get me down. Recently, I decided to get into my shop and work on something. I had heard that saw mills and manufacturing plants were reducing production or closing to honor the social distancing requirements. Then I started to think about saving my money…

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  7. 22 - Back in the Game!

    So after 5 years of silence, I am finally back. I wish I had been podcasting this whole time, but life sometimes throws you interesting curve balls. In this show, I share what happened to me and why I had to put podcasting on hold. I also share a big change in my life that has allowed me to start...

  8. 21 - Bandsaw Wizard Alex Snodgrass

  9. AW #020 - Interview with Pro-Woodworker Shane Rodarte (Part 2)

  10. AW #019 - Interview with Pro-Woodworker Shane Rodarte

    This is part 1 of an interview with professional woodworker Shane Rodarte, who has been woodworking for a living for the past 28 years.

  11. AW #018 - Woodworking for a Living

  12. AW #017 - Interview with Chop With Chris

  13. AW #016 - The Simplest Way to Woodwork Fast

  14. AW #015 - When to Buy vs Build Your Next Woodworking Shop Project

  15. AW #014 - Finding Wood-Life Balance - In and Out of the Shop

  16. AW #013 - A Wooden Valentine's Day Card

  17. AW #012 - When Life Interrupts Your Woodworking

  18. AW #011 - 5 Simple Woodworking Dust Control Tips

  19. Episode #010 - Halloween Woodworking

  20. AW #009 - 5 Productivity Tips to Get Your Woodworking Shop Ready for a Busy Holiday Season

  21. Episode #008 - Is Working with MDF really Woodworking?

  22. Episode #007 - An Interview with Greg Coker

  23. Episode #006 – Keeping your tools sharp to speed up your Woodworking

  24. Episode #005 - The Final 2 Steps to Simplifying Your Workshop to Get More Woodworking Done

    The Final Two Steps to Simplifying Your Workshop to get more woodworking done.

  25. Episode #004 - Simplifying your Shop - Part 2

    Simplifying your woodworking shop, part 2. In this Episode, we review the third step in the process, cleaning house.

  26. Episode # 3 - Simplifying Your Shop

    In today's episode, I talk about how to simplify your workshop to get more woodworking done. Over the course of the next couple podcast episodes, I review 5 things you can do to simplify your woodworking shop.

  27. Episode # 2 - Finding More Time To Woodwork

    In this episode, I discuss 5 simple things you can do to find more time to Woodwork.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Finding that Work, Family, Woodworking Balance

HOSTED BY

Leh Meriwether: Lawyer, Consultant, Woodworker, Podcaster

Produced by Leh Meriwether

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Finding that Work, Family, Woodworking Balance

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