Making Problems to Solve

This episode I had a great conversation with PJ Galati, Son of the Junkhunter. We talked about his journey from young junk hunting apprentice, to film school, through his experience writing a novel, and his skills as a tool restorer and tool artist, creating unique artworks right on the tools. Lately PJ has been creating new solutions to problems folks find in putting old tools to use such as his new Delta band saw wheel brushes.  Find PJ on Instagram PJ hosts the Maker Skills Podcast with Tanda and Tom.  Mentions Kendall Shaw

Hello and welcome to this week's episode! I had a wonderful catch-up with my friends from the Reclaimed Audio Podcast, of course, Phil Pinsky, Bill Lutes, and Tim Sway.  These guys are some of the original problem makers, and directly inspired me to share what I make, and the theme of this whole show. We talked about problem-solving in all kinds of contexts, even parenting.  As if you didn't already know them Tim Sway Instagram and YouTube Bill Lutes Instagram and YouTube Phil Pinsky Instagram and YouTube Mentions Ira Glass on The Taste Gap  Long Way Round Spark Cycleworks

This episode I talked to Emily Velasco, a maker, artist, and science communicator. Our conversation ranged from creating functional projects from found objects to articulating whale skeletons. Emily has a curiosity and desire to make weird things and share them to show people they can have more fun in their lives. Emily is most active on Twitter. You can also find some of her projects over on YouTube. You can support the show at patreon.com/makingproblemstosolve where every Patron gets access to the Aftershow where we extend the conversation. You can find Dave (me!) on Instagram @davebauerart or davebauer.art Mentions in the show: Noyo Center for Marine Science Niche Museums  

I've been thinking about the idea of a creative focused life for a while, and thought who better to have on the show than two lifelong makers who pretty much make something every day. Amy is a ceramic artist, potter, and painter who has built a business around her art on Etsy. Jimmy has been the catalyst for a lot of folks who call themselves makers, with his YouTube videos that show that you can make just about anything with enough effort and imagination. We didn't necessarily come up with the secret to quit your job and become a full-time artist, but you'll learn some ways to think about your creative work and how to fit it into your life.  Find Amy on Instagram, Etsy, and Surlyramics.com Find Jimmy on Instagram, YouTube and Jimmydiresta.com Mentions in the show:  Robert Williams - Lowbrow Art Derek from Malden Graz Tony Rouleau Adam Cee Tom - Infinite Craftsman Morley Kert

This week I talked with Tanda Madison Headrick, lately mostly known as one of the slacker co-hosts of the Maker Skills podcast, and part-time salesperson at Johnson's hardware. We dove deep into Tanda's history of exploring how things work through the lens of electronics, prototyping, and machine automation.  Find Tanda on Instagram @tandamadison or on the Maker Skills Podcast Mentions this episode PJ Galati (Son of the Junkhunter) and Tom (Infinite Craftsman) You can support the show at patreon.com/makingproblemstosolve where every Patron gets access to the Aftershow where we extend the conversation. You can find Dave (me!) on Instagram @davebauerart or davebauer.art

My guest this time was Steve House from Moonshine Metalworks, a blacksmith, a photographer, and hot-rod enthusiast. We talked about the power of observation, looking for joy, art appreciation, why bad art is good, and finally a compelling argument for a manual transmission, metaphorically. Steve from Moonshine Metalworks if you want to learn more and be sure to checkout the Fools with Tools Podcast.  Mentions this epsiode I remembered to write down Former guest Allie from Katzcreates.com One of the best podcasters out there Geoff Feder of Feder Knives and of course The Full Blast Podcast And some new up and coming maker Jimmy Diresta I can't imagine we forgot about Andy Birkey and Andy Pugh so check them out! You can support the show at patreon.com/makingproblemstosolve You can find Dave on Instagram @davebauerart or davebauer.art

This episode I talk to Tom Baisch, Infinite Craftsman, a maker and inventor who often shares his design and problem-solving process in multitudes of Instagram stories. We talked about art as one way to learn how to make connections between all the different things we learn along the way. Tom reminds us that you don't need permission to get started, but if you do need permission, you have it now, get started.  Tom shares his thoughts at https://www.instagram.com/infinitecraftsman/ Mentions this episode: AJ Huff from Design the Everything Steve from Moonshine Metalworks again.  The inimiatable Andy Pugh of course! You can find Dave on Instagram @davebauerart or davebauer.art

This episode my guest is Allie Katz also known as Katz Creates. Allie is a Creative Technologist, Multidisciplinary Artist, Film Maker, Problem Solver sharing creative projects from 3d-printed electronic projects to pottery. Their work embraces all labels while recognizing no boundaries.  Check out Allie's work on Instagram, Youtube or Katzcreates.com Mentions this episode: Steve from Moonshine Metalworks The inimiatable Andy Pugh You can find Dave on Instagram @davebauerart or davebauer.art You can support the podcast on Patreon

This episode I talked to my friend Jeff Shaw of Ideal Grain. Jeff is a generalist fabricator and maker of things. He focusing on functional items, from a CNC flat-pack sewing machine stand, to 3D printed replacement parts and upgrades for his unique and fun Bongo van. Jeff was a part of a few of my Joke Cutlery ideas, providing the Adirondack Chair I used to make the Adirondack Mountain Laser Hatchet. Jeff is an important part of the Northeast Makers, he's always willing to share knowledge. In an exclusive, we learn what type of clamp is his favorite. You might be surprised! Find Jeff at https://www.instagram.com/ideal_grain/ and see the car side of things at https://www.instagram.com/makermazdas/ You can find Dave at https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art/ You can support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/makingproblemstosolve Mentions: Lars Christensen Fusion 360 for Absolute Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5bc9c3S12g Tim Sway Jambulance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28AHoB-iBIo&t=74s

Amy Davis Roth is a full time artist, creating ceramic jewelry based in love of nature and science, as well as pottery, painting, and whatever other creative pursuits come her way. Her love of learning lead to the unique combination of art, jewelry and science communication and she shares this curiosity with folks at https://surlyramics.com/ as well as on Instagram @surlyamy You can find Dave at https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art/ You can support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/makingproblemstosolve