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The Make or Break Podcast is a weekly audio and video series that features amazing makers across the world. We dive into the greatest things they make as well as lessons learned from the things they break! Featuring woodworking, metalworking, electronics, 3d printing and more!

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The Make or Break Podcast is a weekly audio and video series that features amazing makers across the world. We dive into the greatest things they make as well as lessons learned from the things they break! Featuring woodworking, metalworking, electronics, 3d printing and more!

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English


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Autodesk Fusion 360 with Lars Christensen

10/30/2020
SPONSOR: Learn Fusion 360 with my new online course Furniture Design in Fusion 360! Save 25% here: https://course.makeorbreakshop.com/?coupon=MOBS Topics 00:03:09 - Getting into Makign 00:07:00 - Mold making 00:09:21 - Working for CNC Shops 00:11:19 - Getting into 3D CAD 00:19:31 - Why Lars Likes Teaching 00:21:32 - Fusion 360 Tutorials on YouTube 00:29:46 - Is Lars Famous? 00:31:25 - SPONSOR: Furniture Design in Fusion 360 00:32:41 - Is Fusion 360 for beginners? 00:37:34 - Getting back on YouTube 00:43:07 - 3D Printing in Fusion 360 00:53:23 - Organic Modeling 00:58:16 - Fusion 360 CAM and CNC 01:02:20 - Where to find Lars 01:04:12 - Make or Break Shop Update Shownotes Lars ChristensenLars Christensen - YouTubeLars Christensen - InstagramFusion 360 - YouTubeMastercamSolid Workscadcamstuff.comJohn Saunders - NYC CNCBrad TallisStepcraft 8040Ultimaker S5NetfabbFusion 360 RoadmapCoffee Mug videoFusion 360 Gallery ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:06:17

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The Inventables X-Carve Pro with Zach Kaplan

10/23/2020
SPONSOR: Learn Fusion 360 with my new online course Furniture Design in Fusion 360! Save 25% here: https://course.makeorbreakshop.com/?coupon=MOBS Topics 00:01:35 - The vision of Inventables 00:04:16 - Changes from X-Carve to X-Carve Pro 00:09:41 - First impressions 00:10:56 - What people are making 00:12:51 - Tiling in Easel Pro 00:15:01 - Impact of Coronavirus 00:17:23 - Controller Setup 00:18:02 - Dust Collection 00:19:01 - Pricing 00:21:35 - Sponsor: Furniture Design in Fusion 360 00:22:57 - What will happen to the original X-Carve Pro 00:22:27 - What's the future vision of Inventables? 00:24:27 - What's the future vision of Inventables? 00:29:03 - Cutting metal 00:31:54 - Speed of the X-Carve Pro 00:33:31 - Where to get the X-Carve Pro 00:35:40 - Make or Break Update Shownotes InventablesZach KaplanX-Carve ProShapeokoAvid CNCMakerspace WeeklySubstackMake or Break Shop CommunityMade for ProfitBrain Pick ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:46:20

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Building a Playable Wooden Gameboy with Andrew Guevara

5/11/2020
Sponsored By: My new online course Building Furniture in Fusion 360. Go here to save $20 off the price and learn Fusion today! SHOWNOTES InstagramYouTubeRicky SaettaAll Wooden Gameboy Build#MakerCollab2020Oak Hill MillworksStated WoodsBooVara DesignsOnefinity CNCFull Spectrum LaserFull Spectrum Laser InterviewSketchupWorkbench ConWorkbench Con InterviewTOPICS 00:00:00 - Sponsor: Building Furniture in Fusion 360 00:06:00 - Andrew's Background 00:06:12 - Litigation Consultant 00:08:30 - Piano 00:10:35 - Video Background 00:12:53 - Boovara: Custom Party Fabrications 00:15:02 - Shop Setup 00:16:38 - Design Process 00:18:18 - All Wood Playable Gameboy 00:26:40 - Learning Electronics 00:29:00 - Craziest Home Automation Build 00:37:32 -Upcoming Projects 00:39:45 - Where to find Andrew 00:41:10 - Make or Break Shop Update ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:43:06

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LEGO Masters with Boone Builds

5/4/2020
Sponsored By: My new online course Building Furniture in Fusion 360. Go here to save $20 off the price and learn Fusion today! SHOWNOTES Boone BuildsProton PackLEGOLego User Group (LUG)Brick LinkBrickworldBrick Fair VirginiaSkaerbaekBeyond the BrickLEGO MastersMark CruickshsnkMaking ItKayla LaFrance (King of the Nerds)Samuel HatmakerWill ArnettTOPICS ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:02:41

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Making a Pixelated End Table with Zac Builds

4/27/2020
Get the Makerspace Weekly here. SHOWNOTES WebsiteYouTubeInstagramLEGOReddit DIYPixelated End TablePeter McKinnonMatti HaapojaSony A7iiiGoProInsta360DJI Phantom DroneDJI Mavic Mini DroneKutzall TOPICS 00:03:08 - Work as a contractor 00:06:40 - LEGO 00:08:00 - Going to school for finance 00:09:36 - Making Furniture 00:12:00 - Finding the Woodworking Community 00:15:22 - Creating projects that pop on social media 00:15:32 - Pixelated End Table 00:18:54 - Approach to photo and video 00:19:56 - Easy ways to take better pictures 00:25:32 - How Cornavirus is affecting video production 00:26:40 - How Cornavirus is affecting video production 00:25:32 - Inspiration for PIxelated Design 00:31:20 - Gear set up 00:34:58 - Upcoming projects 00:36:44 - DIY vs Maker Audience 00:37:30 - Starting to work with sponsors 00:38:44 - Workbench Con 00:45:06 - Where to find Zac ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:51:10

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3D Printed Face Masks with Prusa 3D’s Matt Stultz

4/3/2020
Sponsored by: ISOtunes (Save $10 with the promo code MAKE10) Check out the full show notes here: www.makeorbreakshop.com/podcast/matt-stultz-prusa-3d SHOWNOTES Prusa 3DPrusa Printers@MattStultzPrusa COVID-19ThingiverseMake MagazineCupcake 3D PrintingCheese 3D Printing at Makerfaire DetroitMakerbotBre Pettis3DPPVDBrian JepsonUltimakerMake: Guide to 3D PrintingMaker FaireJen SchachterNation of MakersOcean State Maker MillJosef PrusaOkdoPrusa Printers MapLargest 3D Print farm in the worldPrusa COVID 19 ResponsePrusa GroupsMasks for DocsOperation Shields UpGet Us PPEPlac C: Crisis Mode for COVID-19Makyu VacuformerTOPICS ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:59:48

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When Robots Take Over the Wood Shop with Ben Myers

3/27/2020
Sponsored by: ISOtunes (Save $10 with the promo code MAKE10) Enter to win a pair of ISOtunes Pro 2.0: https://www.makeorbreakshop.com/giveaway Check out the full show notes here: https://www.makeorbreakshop.com/podcast/ben-myers-woodshop SHOWNOTES WebsiteYouTubeInstagramBuild Guild PodcastX-CarveCutechEtsy storeSawstop Utility DrawerEnder 3Suck It Dust BootPrusa i3 MK3SLightburnCamera HolderTinkercadJTech LaserFiery Squirrel Art50W Laser Review60W Laser ReviewFusion 360Snap MakerPrusa SL1 Resin PrinterAnet N4 Resin PrinterElagoo Mars Resin PrinterElagoo Uno R3 Robotic CarPaladin 3D ModelScandy ProOctoprintCNC JSOne Finity CNCShapeokoCarbide 3DWInston MoyNick ZammetiTOPICS ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:58:04

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LEGO Guitars, Hydro Dipping and Concrete with the Modustrial Maker

3/20/2020
Check out our sponsor ISOtunes: https://isotunes.com/ Enter to win a pair of ISOtunes Pro 2.0: https://www.makeorbreakshop.com/giveaway Check out the full show notes here: www.makeorbreakshop.com/podcast/modustrial-maker-2 Shownotes: WebsiteYouTubeInstagramHydro DippingSwirl Dipped GuitarSteve VaiMagic Marble Swirling PaintsLEGOcasterMark RoberFour Eyes Furniture WorkshopsShaun Boyd InterviewWorkbench ConStar Wars LED TableConcrete SinkConcrete and Crayon TableFusion 360Building Furniture in Fusion 360Topics: ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:44:43

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Working with Sponsors with Jimmy Diresta

3/13/2020
Check out our sponsor ISOtunes: https://isotunes.com/ Enter to win a pair of ISOtunes Pro 2.0: https://www.makeorbreakshop.com/giveaway Check out the full show notes here: www.makeorbreakshop.com/podcast/jimmy-diresta-working-with-sponsors Shownotes: WebsiteYouTubeInstagramMaking It PodcastJimmy’s New ShopRR BuildingsTeaching ClassesWorkbench ConDewalt Tool BoxMAKE: MagazineKing of RandomColin FurzeIzzy SwanBob ClaggettDavid PicciutoBaggage BattlesWeaver LeatherPrinting PressSteve PelligrinoMaking ItAssembly RequiredJonathan Katz-MosesLaser Band SawFull Spectrum LaserBlacksmith ToolsStool for Shaq ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:48:59

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The Lost Art of Traditional Woodworking with Chris Schwarz (Replay)

3/6/2020
Chris Schwarz WebsiteLost Art PressChris’ Column on Popular WoodworkingPopular WoodworkingCrucible Tool ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:53:47

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Working in a Maker Mecca with Fusion360s Jonathan Odom

2/28/2020
Check out the full show notes and selected transcript here: Shownotes WebsiteInstagramDark CrystalJim Henson Creature ShopJohn Criswell3D Printed Animatronic PuppetMute MathSouthern Institute of Architecture in LAMichael CobbAgriboardTech ShopInstructablesJon-A-Tron on InstructablesPier 9Fusion 360Dremel 3D PrinterTinkercadAir Quality Sensor ProjectAutodesk UniversityUltimakerHaas CNCEpilog LaserFlorian BornFlorian Born Encoded MirrorsPaolo Salvagione String FoundationBreeze Automation Soft RobotsTopics 00:02:11 - Growing up in Louisiana 00:05:21 - Going to school for engineering 00:05:53 - Film and animatronics 00:13:13 - Architecture 00:21:13 - Working at Autodesk 00:27:53 - Working for Fusion 360 00:41:01 - Jon-A-Tron name 00:41:33 - Favorite Projects from Pier 9 00:47:27 - Where to find Jonathan 00:48:29 - Make or Break Shop Update ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:51:57

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Building a Tool Company with DFM Toolworks

2/20/2020
Check out the full show notes here: www.makeorbreakshop.com/podcast/dfm-toolworks Shownotes WebsiteInstagramMHUBHoss VF2CardscraperMarking KnivesAmazon StoreJungle ScoutViral LaunchShipstationMaker Minded Podcast 114: JT | DFM ToolworksBrass HammerXometry.comWood WhispererWorkbench ConTopics 00:03:24 - What is DFM Woodworks 00:08:16 - How DFM Toolworks started 00:19:02 - Working with lasers 00:32:20 - Selling on Amazon 00:42:26 - Product design process 00:47:26 - Anodizing Aluminum 00:49:40 - Upcoming Projects ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:07:53

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Full Spectrum Laser Engraver and Cutter with Walker McKeag

2/14/2020
Check out the full show notes and selected transcript here: www.makeorbreakshop.com/podcast/full-spectrum-laser Shownotes WebsiteInstagramYouTubeAdmiralty IslandFull Spectrum LaserLaser 101Laser Cut Kraken LampLasers & CosplayMuse Desktop LaserK40 LaserMaking It PodcastJimmy DirestaWilliam OsmanLaser BandsawFiber LaserForm LabsMuse FiberMandalorian Blaster ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:41:41

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131 - How to Work with Tools and Companies with Lazy Guy DIY

2/7/2020
This week we are chatting with Adam Beasley about creating Lazy Guy DIY. We really get into the business side of running a blog, working with companies and how to grow online. Check out the latest giveaway here! Shownotes Young House LoveHaven ConferenceBrad Rodriguez Fix This Build ThatRogue EngineerThe Builders ChallengeRyobiWall ControlWorkbench ConDesert WoodworksTamar 3x3 CustomsAt Charlotte’s HouseTopics 00:05:37 - Adam's background in sales 00:08:13 - Starting to build with chicken coups 00:08:45 - Origins of Lazy Guy DIY 00:10:01 - Starting a blog 00:12:20 - DIY Bloggers 00:13:25 - Taking the blog seriously 00:16:35 - Working with Brands 00:21:53 - The Builders Challenge 00:26:25 -Time spent on Lazy Guy DIY 00:28:29 - An Agency for Makers 00:33:25 - How NOT to pitch a company 00:38:19 - The power of Pinterest 00:42:01 - Favorite people to follow 00:46:21 - Where to find Adam 00:47:41 - Make or Break Shop Update ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:11:31

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Building Furniture for Clients and Yourself with a Full-time Job (Justin Woodworks)

2/1/2020
SHOWNOTES WebsiteInstagramYouTubeBerserk Woodworks (Josh)Iconic CNCIconic CNC Interview5 Mistakes Farmhouse TableY Pattern Coffee TableFloating Top TableHouse of TimberMiter Station BuildChris SalamoneGregory Raiewski (Roaring Woodwork)Joseph La MacchiaJory Brigham ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:48:23

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Making Puppets with Adam Kreutinger

1/17/2020
This show is brought to you by the awesome Patreon support! If you would like to support the show as well as get some awesome rewards you can become a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/makeorbreakshop SHOWNOTES WebsiteYouTubeInstagramTikTokAxtellRod PuppetsThe Future of Puppetry - A Decade in ReviewLaika Behind the ScenesMaker Arts DIY PodcastChaz VanceJim Henson Creature ShopPuppet Tears PodcastFozzie bear prototypeKermit prototypeReplica Prop ForumPuppet PeltsEVA Foam for Structured PartsReticulated Foam for HeadsBarge CementHow to Make a Puppet From ScratchHow to Make a Puppet! Monster SeriesKruetinger Puppet Tutorial Q&A on Facebook Group TOPICS 00:03:40 - Puppets around the shop 00:07:26 - Hobbies growing up 00:08:50 - Art Background 00:11:56 - Magic Background 00:14:36 - Making Puppets 00:27:54 - Puppet Tears Podcast 00:32:48 - Teaching art in Elementary School 00:37:21 - Making Puppet YouTube Videos 00:41:46 - The Taboo of Making Replica Puppets 00:49:08 - How to Make a Puppet 00:59:40 - Where to find Adam ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:05:18

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What happened in 2019 and where we are going in 2020

1/10/2020
X-Wing SwingGroot Planter50W Chinese Laser Review$250 CNC ReviewShaun BoydJasper AndersonJoe BarnardBrian Thompson Smugglers RoomBre PettisDan Shapiro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:26:15

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Making a Home Run Machine with Tyler Bell

12/19/2019
Check out the full show notes here YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0FT83RjTWCmc6n9lLojmQ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tylerbellmakes/ 00:04:22 - Making Bionicles 00:06:12 - Growing up shop space 00:06:58 - Working at Boeing 00:08:44 - Working without CAD 00:10:15 - The itch to make 00:10:36 - The learning process 00:11:06 - Over-Engineered Bottle Opener 00:11:42 - Shop Setup Portaband 00:12:36 - Where ideas come from 00:13:02 - Making a Home Run Machine Mythbusters: Slicing a Sword MiniMyth Making the Mandalorian Armor out of Metal with Matt Schwartz 00:16:44 - Learning to Weld Lincoln Handy Mig 00:18:34 - Getting onto YouTube 00:22:38 - DIY Steel Logo Sign Backlit with LED’s Tyler’s Instagram Dentist Lamp Adam Savage: One Day Builds: Custom Workbench LED Lamp Rode Boom Arm 00:23:34 - How working at Boeing influences his work Boeing 777 00:25:34 - Working with tolerances 00:26:47 - Build plans for 2020 The Purge Monsters Inc Brembo Parts on ebay 00:29: 00 - Keeping track of ideas Trello 00:29:37 - Craziest Project Idea 00:30:38 - How YouTube influences the build process Edward Lee Films 00:32:20 - Where to find Tyler ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:36:06

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Making Laser Cutters and Weta Workshop with Rob Chesney

12/13/2019
LINKS WebsiteInstagramYouTubeWeta WorkshopThunderbirdsBlade Runner 2049K40 LaserDIY Homemade Laser Cutter:The Witcher's Wooden Alchemy Chest:Part 1 of the Laser BuildTOPICS 00:02:40 - Getting into Making 00:05:07 - Industrial Design 00:09:14 - Working at Weta Workshop 00:16:46 - Building models for Bladerunner 2049 00:23:44 - Freelance Product Maker 00:27:56 - Learning how to build a laser 00:31:39 - Laser Cut Wooden Chest 00:34:06 - Shop Setup 00:37:24 - Building a large laser cutter from scratch 00:42:46 -What's Next ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:48:43

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Making the Mandalorian Armor out of Metal with Matt Schwartz

12/7/2019
SHOWNOTES The Welding Geek YouTube ChannelInstagramMetal "The Mandalorian" HelmetAcetylene Torch WeldingWyo TechMcKinney CorpWazer Water JetTacticalMandalorian Mercs501st LegionRebel LegionPapakuraAnovos Mandalorian HelmetHobart Grinding ShieldThe MandalorianC2E2 ConferenceTOPICS 00:04:29 - Getting into Props 00:06:01 - Getting into metalwork 00:10:45 - Building Dragsters 00:14:41 - Fuel Tank Welding Process 00:17:36 - Making Carbon Fiber Knives 00:21:11 - Making Mandalorian Armor 00:23:07 - Balancing creative freedom with accuracy 00:30:00 - Building the rest of the armor 00:32:33 - The weathering process 00:35:07 - Sharing on YouTube 00:36:10 - Dream project 00:37:03 - Makerspaces 00:39:47 - Building metal weapons 00:41:49 - Getting into Star Wars 00:44:07 - Where to find Matt ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:48:07