Measuring Up Podcast

All sorts in today's show. Andy's MDF story, how accurate do you need to be in woodworking? Vans vs trucks, roof racks, Are trades people allowed to live in new houses? Bigger workshops, Makers Central, phew... AND we're asking the question, does the hysteria surrounding the dangers of MDF put it in the same bracket as the anti-vaccination and flat-earther brigades? Let's have a chat about it! And of course, don't read the comments - we chat about some of our favourite YouTube comments in the aftershow on Patreon. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Links: * World Health Organisation (WHO) Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality (2010) - Selected Pollutants (PDF download) * Makers Central 2019 * Colin Furze * Bob Clagett * Jimmy DiResta * Nick Zammeti * Ainsley at Chalet Le Camigane, Alpe D'Huez * Music - Silver by Riot 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/

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Measuring Up Podcast! Did you miss us? We missed you all and we especially missed chatting about wood! Today we're discussing the challenges of fitting 2 hours of information in to a 15 minute video and how YouTube is slowly taking over our lives. Some great follow-up from last time too and of course we're asking the age old question, exactly how dangerous is MDF? Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Links: * Awesome to see how Tresham College are training apprentices, wish every college was like this - Thomas Nagy's Vid here * UK Health & Safety Executive MDF FAQ * Alliance of sustainable building products ASBP * Guardian MDF story * WHO guidelines for Formaldehyde concentrations indoors are 0.08ppm; CARBp2 has a target level of 0.05ppm. General consensus is that the naturally occurring baseline level is 0.03ppm * Concentration and Formation of naturally occurring formaldehyde in foods - Agriculture and Food Security * Centr

Welcome to the last show of Season 2! We're chatting about all sorts today. Andy finally has a new phone so we're chatting a bit about tech. Are Amazon reviews broken? We hear about review scams encountered in the run-up to Christmas. What should you start on - SketchUp or Fusion 360 or something else? We also have one very last brief chat about qualifications and discover how, if you work hard, you too could earn over £0.5m per year working for an exam board. Have a fantastic 2019 and catch up for Season 3, provisionally 25th Feb! Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Links: * New 'resources' page on web site at https://measuringuppodcast.com/resources/ * Marques Brownlee and the Pixel Slate * Faulty New York power station * Monty Python - we were so poor! * SketchUp Licensing * Fusion 360 Licensing * Graphic for OSX * City & Guilds Group Annual Report 2016 * City & Guilds Group Annual Report 2017 * Makers Central 2019 A massive thank you to all

It's Christmas Eve 2018 and the penultimate episode of this season! Peter's had to cut MDF himself like some sort of animal and has even made some proper joints in actual wood. In the run-up to Christmas it's all hands on deck to get customer jobs finished ready for the big day. We're discussing the challenges of filming or photographing your work on site with poor lighting. Andy's been geeking out on his web site, fondly remembering why he got out of IT. Ever wondered how much we pay for MDF? Find out in this episode. We're also thinking about all the things we could make if, shudder the thought, we went full-time on YouTube. A very Merry Christmas from both of us! Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Links: * New 'resources' page on web site at https://measuringuppodcast.com/resources/ * Music: Jolly Old St. Nicholas (Instrumental) and We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Jazz) by E's Jammy Jams A massive thank you to all of our Patreon supporters and a special shout-out to

Hoarding often goes hand-in-hand with woodworking - whether it's tools or materials it's just part of the job. Today we're having a bit of a chat about the implications of hoarding. We also discuss MDF and are asking the question, is it safe to burn MDF? Of course when you've finished building projects for clients you often need to package them up, so we're opening up the exciting world of packaging! We're also chatting about proportions for joinery projects - are there any definitive rules for getting it right? Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Thanks so much to Corefix by Metex for sponsoring this episode - check them out at http://bit.ly/mupc-corefix-web and remember you can buy Corefix fittings from Amazon using this affiliate link http://bit.ly/mupc-corefix-24pk Links: * Check out our sponsor for this episode http://bit.ly/mupc-corefix-web and buy Corefix fittings from http://bit.ly/mupc-corefix-24pk * Peter's 'spraying a ceiling' vid * Andy's 'painting MDF ed

We've had quite a bit of follow-up about the state of joinery education and apprenticeships... and we're not much further forward. Keep the comments coming and we'll get to the bottom of this! There's a new 'Contact' link on the web site. We're chatting about the cost of an alcove unit vs the cost a concert ticket and how you can't possibly be making any money if you're charging some of the rates often discussed on Mumsnet. Oh, and Brexit... very briefly. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Thanks so much to Ooznest for sponsoring this episode - check them out at http://bit.ly/mupc-ooznest and don't forget the offer code measureup at checkout for 5% off your first order! Links: * Check out our sponsor for this episode: http://bit.ly/mupc-ooznest * Peter's 'spraying backup' vid * Andy's trades / handyman business vid * Viral dot and dab drylining vid * Novanber * Plumberparts biggest disaster vid A massive thank you to all of our Patreon supporters and a specia

Whole mix of joinery stuff on today's show! We've got a bit of follow-up on the joinery education discussion and sadly no follow-up on the women in construction side. We're also chatting about slippy glue joints, clamps, lack of space vs lack of time, bad audio on YouTube, the grain of MDF and some exciting news about Makers Central next year! Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Links: * Makers Central 2019 * Experienced Workers Practical Assessment Route - EWPAR * Andy's video about lav mics on YouTube * Peter's video using old shotgun mic * Mike Farrington on YouTube 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 Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Measuring Up Podcast on YouTube * Help Support the Show on Patreon * Show Web Site and Full Show

We're delving in to two BIG topics today. We often get asked about the importance of being a qualified or 'time served' carpenter so we're chatting about the current state of woodworking education in the UK in 2018. We're also discussing women in the construction industry - where are they? These are two huge topics and we'd love to hear your feedback - doubtless we'll chat more about this in future episodes. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Thanks so much to Ooznest for sponsoring this episode - check them out at http://bit.ly/mupc-ooznest and don't forget the offer code measureup at checkout for 5% off your first order! Links: * Check out our sponsor for this episode: http://bit.ly/mupc-ooznest * Kingpost Timberworks & The Business of Woodworking * Alec Steele * Paul Sellers * Gary Thomson * Samurai Carpenter * Government Apprentice Scheme * Ofsted A massive thank you to all of our Patreon supporters and a special shout-out to all the folk listed o

We're talking about a whole load of little topics today. From buying larger tools and the pros and cons of going second hand, through to cheap tools vs expensive tools and how that impacts your business image. We also chat about air tools, air nailers and Andy has a new shiny CBN grinding wheel. Is it possible to organise drill bits or should we just give up? We're doing some job pricing in the aftershow. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Links: * Stumpy Nubs & CBN Grinding Wheels * Kingpost Timberworks & The Business of Woodworking 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 Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Measuring Up Podcast on YouTube * Please Help Support the Show on Patreon * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuring

Today we're talking about the importance of having a business web site and why it should be the hub of your business. We're also chatting about the dreaded business admin - from tax and accounts through to a very brief overview of our own business structures. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Thanks so much to Ooznest for sponsoring this episode - check them out at http://bit.ly/mupc-ooznest and don't forget the offer code measureup at checkout for 5% off your first order! Links: * Check out our sponsor for this episode: http://bit.ly/mupc-ooznest * Andy's new Small Business Toolbox channel 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 Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Measuring Up Podcast on YouTube * Please Help Support the Show on Patreon * Sh

In today's show we're chatting about where to start on bigger carpentry jobs and overcoming analysis paralysis. We discuss waiting lists, typical joinery enquiries and doing work for the rich and famous. We're also discussing trade waste from a joinery business and what on earth you're supposed to do with it in the UK. There's also a bit of industry news, Andy's Arduino measuring jig, safety glasses and football talk... kind of. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Links: * Hitachi becomes Hikoki * Makita OmniBoher drill bits * Fischer DuoTec fittings * Toolfreak safety glasses 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 Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Measuring Up Podcast on YouTube * Please Help Support the Show on Patreon * Show Web Site a

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Measuring Up Podcast! We've had a scorchingly hot summer here in the UK, which makes a nice change. Andy talks about his adventures in London and Peter has been upgrading his tech. We're also chatting about upping our game and the dangers of reading too much in to the YouTube comments. AND we've got a brand new Patreon-only exclusive aftershow! Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Links: * Keith's Rag n' Bone Brown channel * Peter's Aldi vs Festool vacuum vid * Andy's biscuit joint strength test * Andy blogs about his laptop issues * Andy's easy-to-fix dovetails pic 1, pic 2 & pic 3 * Peter's insanely fast broadband 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 Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Measuring Up Pod

This is the final episode of Season 1! How did that happen?! Today we're talking a bit more about spray painting in a small workshop, we give you an end of season 'golden tip' each and we give you a very high level overview of what's involved in making a podcast. So the big question is, are we going to do a Season 2?? You'll have to listen to find out what happens next... Links: * Levelator * Rag 'n' Bone Brown, Keith Brown's Biscuit Joint Test * Sean Tucker Photography Follow Us: * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Measuring Up Podcast on YouTube * Please Help Support the Show on Patreon * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter * Instagram: @measuringuppodcast

Peter's finished his biggest carpentry build & install to date and is now having to hang pictures. Andy's finished his latest exhibition install work and has finally had time to make a new studio desk. Today we're chatting about spray painting in a small workshop and whether this is a viable alternative to the brush and roller. We're also discussing YouTube and whether it's still a viable platform for makers. Finally, woodworking, joinery & carpentry books - a bit of recommended reading for our listeners! Links: * Measuring Up Podcast on Patreon * Andy on Twitter * Peter on Twitter * Great Exhibition of the North 2018 * Brick This Lego Architecture * Heisz Wandel Project Recommended Reading: * Good Wood Guide (Albert Jackson, David Day) * Modern Practical Joinery (George Ellis) * Finish Carpentry (Taunton Press) * Human Dimension and Interior Space (Julius Panero and Martin Zelnic) * Get Your House Right (Marianne Cusato & Ben Pentreath) * You Can Do It - The Complete

GDPR was implemented in the EU on 25th May 2018. We're having a bit of a chat about what that could mean for small joinery businesses. We also discuss MDF, where we buy it and what we look for along with target markets for our joinery work and YouTube. Links: * GDPR Guidelines from UK ICO * ICO Self-Assessment Register for GDPR * Sample Privacy Policy * The Shop Stool Podcast * Hypercritical Podcast * Freakonomics Radio Podcast Follow Us: * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Measuring Up Podcast on YouTube * Please Help Support the Show on Patreon * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter * Instagram: @measuringuppodcast

Andy's back from Makers Central 2018 and Peter's back from New York! We're having a bit of a chat about Makers Central and what it means for the UK woodworking community. We find out a bit more about Peter's Festool MFT and how that can help small workshops. We're also discussing the trials and tribulations of running a joinery business and why it's so important to look after your own health - from RSI through to housemaid's knee and tendinitis, you can't earn any money while you can't use your hands! Links: * Advent Vice-Versa Double Sided Metric Tape Measure * Peter Outside Jimmy's NYC Shop * Andy's Pics from Makers Central (Taken by Glen) * Glen Beestone and Newcastle Maker Space * Maker Faire UK * Makers Central * Ben Crowe at Crimson Custom Guitars * Vectric CNC - Thank You For The Beers! * Brendan at the Shades Workshop * Kris Duthie on Instagram * Matt Cremona Follow Us: * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman

Today we're talking about trigger words and things that put you on edge as a joiner. We also have a good rant about metric vs imperial and discuss cabinet door construction. Andy wants to redesign all tape measures and Peter chats about visualising areas in square feet. Links: * Superior Levels * Nick Zammeti * Longstaffs of County Durham * Thomas Nagy * Strawbyte Workshop Follow Us: * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Measuring Up Podcast on YouTube * Please Help Support the Show on Patreon * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter * Instagram: @measuringuppodcast

Peter chats about his first experiences with paint spraying and we go in to the real detail of one of the most standard bread & butter joinery jobs, the installation of floating shelves. Andy discusses his ridiculously overly complicated pricing spreadsheet and confirms why you can't compete with IKEA prices. Links: * Keith Brown (Rag 'n Bone Brown) on YouTube * Andreeson Horowitz A16Z Podcast * Links are no longer available for the Bluetooth Connected Tape Measure or Giant Squid Audio Lab lav mic discussed on this episode. Follow Us: * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Measuring Up Podcast on YouTube * Please Help Support the Show on Patreon * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter * Instagram: @measuringuppodcast

Today we’re talking a bit more about the tech used on jobs, from parking apps through to literally ‘measuring up’ tips. Peter explains the real cost of parking in London and Andy starts his first in a multi-part series of rants about the local council. Links: * Jimmy DiResta on YouTube * Gary Thomson Joinery on YouTube * KingPost TimberWorks on YouTube * Forgotten Joinery Techniques Video * Mike Farrington - Edge Tech MDF Edge Grain Sanding * Makers International Podcast * The Dusty Life Podcast Follow Us: * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Measuring Up Podcast on YouTube * Please Help Support the Show on Patreon * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter * Instagram: @measuringuppodcast

In this episode we continue on the theme of business management from last time and discuss hourly and daily rates for carpentry work, briefly discuss some of the technology used in our daily routine and also chat about surviving in a small workshop. Links: * Tour of Peter's Workshop * Tour of Andy's Workshop * Both of the above are from Summer 2017 so if you’re looking at this in the future things will probably have changed a bit! * Air Quality Monitor - we had some issues with the ones we were using, here's a newer one that seems to get decent reviews (we haven't used it though) * Phil Makes Things on YouTube * London Craftsman on YouTube Follow Us: * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Measuring Up Podcast on YouTube * Please Help Support the Show on Patreon * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter * Instagram: @me