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Measuring Up Podcast

Andy MacLellan and Peter Millard
Measuring Up Podcast
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  • Measuring Up Podcast

    #050: All Good Things

    24/02/2020 | 1h 4 mins.
    Welcome back to the Measuring Up Podcast. Loads in today's episode including:



    * This is the last ever episode of the Measuring Up Podcast!

    * Laying carpets is like magic

    * Why we don't do flooring

    * Andy's worst ever job

    * How did we transition from handyman work to woodworking and workshops?

    * Workshop electrics

    * Why are cars so fragile?

    * Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters for helping to keep this show on the road over the last couple of years



    Patreon supporters can subscribe to the weekly show by copying the 'Audio RSS Link' from Patreon to your podcast player of choice. Thanks for your awesome support! https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast







    Awesome people we talked about today:



    * Don't forget to listen the final exclusive aftershow on Patreon!

    * Peter's Patreon - https://patreon.com/10minuteworkshop

    * Andy's Patreon - https://patreon.com/gosforthhandyman

    * Andy's Screw Video

    * Freebird Interiors Podcast

    * Average Joe's Podcast

    * Make Your Own Way Podcast

    * Benedict Evans - the best is last

    * The history guy - Robertson vs Phillips screws

    * 50% of all greenhouse gases a vehicle creates over its lifetime are generated at the time of manufacture

    * Are EVs any better? No, they're worse...

    * Making electric cars uses a lot of energy



    A massive thank you to all of our Patreon supporters and a special shout-out to all the folk listed on here: measuringuppodcast.com/hall-of-fame/



    Follow Us:



    * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube

    * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube

    * Help Support the Show on Patreon

    * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com

    * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter

    * Instagram:
    Measuring Up Podcast

    #049: Back on the Tools

    17/02/2020 | 1h 6 mins.
    Welcome back to the Measuring Up Podcast. Loads in today's episode including:



    * The world is a bit nervous about the Coronavirus

    * A bit more electric car talk... so... why are they so expensive again?

    * Benefits for charge network members

    * Crazy overzealous drone regulations in the UK

    * Business is booming and the sky hasn't fallen down

    * Peter's been back on the tools... how you slow down when you're not doing this every day

    * Spraying of projects... some final thoughts?

    * Painting MDF edges... again

    * Andy's still obsessed with farming

    * Storage ideas from small apartments

    * Will Andy be using MDF for his future renovation?



    Patreon supporters can subscribe to the weekly show by copying the 'Audio RSS Link' from Patreon to your podcast player of choice. Thanks for your awesome support! https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast







    Awesome people we talked about today:



    * Tractor Stuck in the Mud

    * World's Most Extraordinary Homes

    * YouTube channels being hacked

    * Never too small channel - 45sq m dutch apartment, lots of plywood



    A massive thank you to all of our Patreon supporters and a special shout-out to all the folk listed on here: measuringuppodcast.com/hall-of-fame/



    Follow Us:



    * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube

    * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube

    * Help Support the Show on Patreon

    * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com

    * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter

    * Instagram: @measuringuppodcast
  • Measuring Up Podcast

    #047: IP Ownership of Things We Make?

    03/02/2020 | 1h
    Welcome back to the Measuring Up Podcast. Loads in today's episode including:



    * House selling woes

    * Coffee and alcohol

    * Drones

    * Password management and security

    * Peter's been refreshing a hand plane

    * The January YouTube lull

    * Who owns the Intellectual Property rights to the designs of things we make?



    Patreon supporters can subscribe to the weekly show by copying the 'Audio RSS Link' from Patreon to your podcast player of choice. Thanks for your awesome support! https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast







    Awesome people we talked about today:



    * Peter's plane shaving video

    * Andy's drone video on Andy Mac Drums



    A massive thank you to all of our Patreon supporters and a special shout-out to all the folk listed on here: measuringuppodcast.com/hall-of-fame/



    Follow Us:



    * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube

    * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube

    * Help Support the Show on Patreon

    * Official Merch on Teespring

    * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com

    * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter

    * Instagram: @measuringuppodcast
  • Measuring Up Podcast

    #045: Our Typical Days

    20/01/2020 | 1h 3 mins.
    Welcome back to the Measuring Up Podcast. Loads in today's episode including:



    * Andy's had his first drone flight

    * More Instagram scam woes

    * Continue chat about electric vehicles

    * House buying... is something finally happening?

    * Start of year routines and getting back to work

    * What were our typical days like when we were both full-time woodworkers?



    Remember if you'd like to listen to the new weekly show just subscribe via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast







    Awesome people we talked about today:



    * Tomorrow's World house of 2020 video

    * Range test of Mavic Mini drone

    * Steve Ramsay on Ted's Woodworking scam

    * Economics of Sweden video



    A massive thank you to all of our Patreon supporters and a special shout-out to all the folk listed on here: measuringuppodcast.com/hall-of-fame/



    Follow Us:



    * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube

    * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube

    * Help Support the Show on Patreon

    * Official Merch on Teespring

    * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com

    * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter

    * Instagram: @measuringuppodcast
  • Measuring Up Podcast

    #043: We’re in the Christmas lull!

    06/01/2020 | 1h 4 mins.
    Welcome back to the Measuring Up Podcast. Loads in today's episode including:



    * Happy New Year! We're in the Christmas lul and we're now TV critics

    * Microphones

    * Impact Drivers

    * Soft close and Christmas DIY

    * Christmas Board Games (Linkee, Jenga, Risk, Destination, Go)

    * Peter's buying planes!



    Remember if you'd like to listen to the new weekly show just subscribe via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast







    Awesome people we talked about today:



    * Andy's impact driver vid

    * Peter's planer vid



    A massive thank you to all of our Patreon supporters and a special shout-out to all the folk listed on here: measuringuppodcast.com/hall-of-fame/



    Follow Us:



    * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube

    * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube

    * Help Support the Show on Patreon

    * Official Merch on Teespring

    * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com

    * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter

    * Instagram: @measuringuppodcast
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About Measuring Up Podcast
Peter Millard and Andy MacLellan chat about life behind the wheel of a small commercial joinery / carpentry business.
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