Al and Jeff discuss their recent 3D printing projects, including Al's extensive use of the A1 printer and Jeff's suncatcher creations, while also highlighting the fantastic maker community.
7 Aug 2025
15 Al got a printer
Jeff and Al discuss 3D printers, specifically the Bambu A1, exploring nozzles, model licensing, and Jeff's Hueforge frame system in this episode.
12 Jun 2025
14 Jess Nelson of JessMakes90
Jess Nelson of JessMakes90 shares her experimental approach to digital fabrication, including 3D-printed dresses and laser-controlled tattoos, driven by a desire to explore creative boundaries in an interview.
8 May 2025
13 Jeff & Al: Unscheduled
This week our guest was in Rwanda, so we just had an amazing conversation about reliefs, and beveled inlay vs straight endmill inlays. Also, a lesson in improving your visualization skills and why that's useful.
Things of the week:
Al: Quick-change accessories (tractor or other)
Jeff: Jake Wexler ufo artist https://www.instagram.com/averagedesignedwood/
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
10 Apr 2025
12 Grant of @dad_crafted
Grant makes full size Star Wars droids, prints the corner boxes of comic books, and his kids have a decked out Harry Potter bedroom including a Chamber of secrets closet. This was a fun chat, you won't want to miss it!
https://www.instagram.com/dad_crafted/
https://www.youtube.com/@dadcrafted
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DadCraftedShop
Things of the week:
Grant: Andor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andor_(TV_series)
Droid division https://www.instagram.com/droiddivision/
Mr Baddeley https://www.facebook.com/groups/MrBaddeley/
Al: Andrew Scott https://www.instagram.com/andrewscott_art/
Jeff: Chris Jacoub https://www.instagram.com/chrisjacoub/
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
27 Mar 2025
11 Marylou Anderson of madeby_marylou
Marylou is the Queen of chill vibes. She creates videos that make you feel, mallets that will beat you with love, and has recently become a 3d printing addict. She was lots of fun to talk to about videography, her cnc, and her new love of 3d printing.
https://www.instagram.com/madeby_marylou/
https://www.madebymarylou.com/
Things of the week:
Marylou: Creating your own music for videos
Al: "Do something with what you have"
Jeff: Print your own multi-color filament https://makerworld.com/en/models/912395-multicolor-filament-v2-dual-triple-quadruple
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
13 Mar 2025
10 Jimmy Diresta
Jimmy was sketching creative project ideas on the walls of his mothers womb, he mastered the bandsaw before beginning kindergarten, and started his Youtube channel before the internet. He is an amazing maker of all skillsets and is widely considered the Godfather of the online maker community.
https://www.instagram.com/jimmydiresta/
https://imakeny.com/
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
27 Feb 2025
9 Tom Moore of Next Gen Signs
Tom has been making signs for 30 years, and has pushed his business from hand painting and chisels to plotters, cncs, and uv printers. We talked about the old way vs the new way, and all about the tech used for modern signs.
https://www.instagram.com/nextgensignsinc/
https://www.nextgensignsinc.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NextGenSigns
https://www.instagram.com/num_nums_tom/
Things of the week:
Tom: Shop local businesses
Al: All Sides Now bias-free news https://www.instagram.com/allsidesnow/
Jeff: This To That glue advice https://www.thistothat.com/
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
13 Feb 2025
8 Jacob Daugherty of Other Dog Design
Jacob can tame a t-rex with a laser, and prints droids that are life-like and life-sized. He's also a guy who has figured out how to afford his filament addiction. This was a very in-depth conversation about 3d printing and I highly recommend it for anyone new to the hobby.
Things of the week:
Jacob: Shrinking tv show https://tv.apple.com/us/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs
Al: Jeff's walnut/epoxy nes cartridge https://www.instagram.com/p/DFxxd-yAfJ6/
Jeff: Total Boat epoxy pump system https://www.totalboat.com/products/high-performance-epoxy-resin
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
30 Jan 2025
7 Pete Parisi of PeteSquared23
Pete is doing innovative projects with his cnc and 3d printer! We had a fantastic conversation about his lego sorters, his method for projecting light patterns, and learning to paint with his cnc.
https://www.instagram.com/petesquared23/
https://www.petesquared23.com/
https://www.facebook.com/petesquared23/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy5bp942x6XPB9r5JEBcXxQ
https://www.tiktok.com/@petesquared23
Things of the week:
Pete: Led/silicone neon lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SJCTTQP
Al: Storing spray paint on the ceiling https://www.instagram.com/p/DEZ5iPao0pO/
Jeff: Savage Builds https://www.discovery.com/shows/savage-builds
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
16 Jan 2025
6 Chris Raley of Route 9 Signs
Chris is an amazing miniaturist who uses his laser and Bambu printer to reproduce classic neon (and other) signs.
https://www.instagram.com/route9signs/
https://www.route9signs.com/
Things of the week:
Chris: Trains and train traveling
Al: Therapy and maintaining your mental health
Jeff: Suspended 3d prints (3d string art)
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
2 Jan 2025
5 Leigh Aitken of Twig and Bot
Leigh has assembled a robot arm on a 20' track with a tool changer that can swap between a 3" router bit, a full size bandsaw, and an electric chainsaw! This is an amazing chat with an amazing guy!
https://www.instagram.com/twigandbot/
https://twigandbot.com.au/
Things of the week:
Leigh: Corin Urquhart at Niroc Tools https://www.instagram.com/niroc_tools
Al: Geodesic domes
Jeff: Binbata laundry soap sheets
https://www.amazon.com/Binbata-Hypoallergenic-Eco-Friendly-Biodegradable-Liquidless/dp/B0BZ449P9G
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
19 Dec 2024
4 John Kuiphoff
John Kuiphoff is a guy who makes things with computers and glue. He talks about his herd of lasers and using his ShopBot to do the alphabet.
https://www.instagram.com/johnkuiphoff/
https://www.youtube.com/user/kuiphoff
https://glowforgeforbeginners.com/
Things of the week:
John: Learning about skateboard construction
Al: Feeds and Speeds
Jeff: Onefinity 4th Axis Rotary https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/onefinity-4th-axis-rotary-the-revolution-elite-masso
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
5 Dec 2024
3 Joey Gonzales of Steelblade Woodworks
A fun conversation with Joey about designing 3d products, upgrading his shop office, and lasering leather. We also discussed the benefits of buying the premium brand tools, and whether it's easier to upgrade to new software or keep the old.
https://www.instagram.com/joey.steelblade/
https://www.youtube.com/c/SteelBladeWoodworks
Things of the week:
Joey: Atlas roll up track saw https://www.instagram.com/atlasmachinery/reel/C_4QWKdJrhz/
Al: Annie Van Orman VW restorer https://www.instagram.com/annies_vw/
Jeff: Hueforge software https://shop.thehueforge.com/
and models https://makerworld.com/en/search/models?keyword=hueforge
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
21 Nov 2024
2 Nick Berchtold
We talk to Nick Berchtold about his amazing cnc work, his shops full of tools, and of course perky breasts.
https://www.instagram.com/berchtolddesignbuild/
https://www.berchtolddesignbuild.com/
Things of the week:
Nick: Greg Blanpied https://www.instagram.com/greg.obj/
Al: Old VW Bugs
Jeff: Pressure washer pumpkin carving https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n57NVVw_kHg
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
7 Nov 2024
1 Jeff and Al
Jeff and Al introduce themselves, discuss their tools, and plans for the podcast.
Things of the week:
LL Cool J ft Eminem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Tl8E0Vvms
Vortex cnc bits: https://www.vortextool.com/
Patreon: http://patreon.com/digifabricators
Discord: https://discord.gg/hHp8Sv7vt4
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1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100
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YouTube
93
Engagement
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