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Published by Zach Kaplan
Most people making things with Easel are figuring it out alone. The Easel Podcast changes that. Every week, Zach Kaplan CEO of Easel Software sits down with real makers to hear what they're building, how they're solving problems in their shop or studio, and what's happening across the digital manufacturing world. One hour of honest conversation about the craft live, unfiltered, and built for makers to help them go from learning to earning.
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In this conversation Zach Kaplan interviews Chris Monck from Highline Guitars. Chris shares how he got started building guitars, the transition to CNC technology, and the different business models Chris has explored in his time building over 500 custom guitars. Chris is currently using a business model that demands his creativity build unique guitars that command prices often over $2000 USD. The conversation explores the inspiration behind guitar making, the benefits of CNC technology, and the emotional impact of the unique guitar project for Metallica called the Flying M. Follow Chris on Easel YouTube X Instagram Chapters 00:00 The Origin of Highline Guitars 06:06 Transition to CNC Technology 11:38 The Flying M Metallica Guitar Project 33:37 The Metallica Guitar Project 59:23 Advice for Beginners in Guitar Building
The conversation covers Tiff Marshand's artistic background, transition from craft fairs to online presence, power carving and CNC work, teaching and social media management, and a project demonstration with CNC settings. The conversation covers the importance of ramping for extended tool life and cleaner cuts, as well as the significance of milling direction for achieving a cleaner cut. These topics are explored in detail, providing valuable insights for CNC users. Takeaways Artistic background and influence Transition from craft fairs to online presence Power carving and CNC work Teaching and social media management Project demonstration and CNC settings Ramping for extended tool life Milling direction for cleaner cuts Chapters 00:00 Artistic Background and Influence 06:09 Teaching and Social Media Management 12:00 Project Demonstration and CNC Settings 23:51 Tool Life and Cutting
The conversation covers topics such as craft fairs and custom work, software development and open sourcing, woodworking and CNC projects, and inlay generation and woodworking finishing. It delves into the process of transitioning from craft fairs to custom work, the development of cost-effective software prototypes, the use of Easel for woodworking projects, and the techniques and considerations for woodworking finishing. The conversation covers the exploration of Easel features, the process of creating juice grooves, caring for cutting boards, and choosing a CNC machine. It provides insights into the functionality of Easel, the technique for creating juice grooves, the maintenance of cutting boards, and considerations for selecting a CNC machine. Takeaways Craft fairs serve as an on-ramp to bigger opportunities Frugality in software development can lead to cost-effective prototypes Easel is a valuable tool for woodworking projects Woodworking finishing techniques are essential for quality outcomes Easel features offer new capabilities Creating juice grooves requires precision and specific tools Caring for cutting boards involves oiling and waxing Choosing a CNC machine depends on size and intended use Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tom's Maker Journey 29:24 Craft Fairs and Emotional Connection 35:13 Software Development and Open Sourcing 48:18 Inlay Generation and Woodworking Finishing 01:13:12 Exploring Easel Features 01:23:08 Caring for Cutting Boards 01:30:22 Choosing a CNC Machine
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