Hosts Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) and Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) sit down for Episode 54 to talk all things 3D printing with special guest Dave, known online as 3D DIY Dave. The guys dive into Dave’s creative process, content creation, tech and tool reviews, and the hilarious backstory behind his famous "mini-me" puppet.

In the shop catch-up, the hosts and guest discuss their latest projects:

• Alex Duffey shares a heartwarming project helping a market customer finish a set of custom cutting boards, prepares inventory for retail restocks, cuts out 80 "Squatch Z" game boxes on the CNC, and celebrates getting a new couch.
• Dave talks about using a 3D scanner and custom 3D-printed tiles to patch a hole in his flooring, his latest round of 3D printing filament and dryer reviews, and experimenting with an XTool UV laser to create 3D crystal glass engravings.
• Alex Adams recaps his busy week post-county fair, detailing his workflow producing and selling 3D-printed items (keychains, hitch covers, and Pokémon gear) at local markets, along with the logistics of multi-part assemblies.

Plus, the trio takes a hilarious detour discussing toilet paper vs. Kleenex, workshop hacks, and the early-2000s internet nostalgia of puppet videos.

Sponsor: Proudly sponsored by NextWave CNC. Check out their Shark CNC line, and message NextWave on Instagram to participate in their Project of the Month for a chance at a $500 bonus!

Connect with the Hosts & Guest:

• Alex Duffey: @DuffeyWoodcraft (Instagram & YouTube)
• Alex Adams: @TypeAFurniture (Instagram)
• Dave: @3D_DIY_Dave (Instagram & Socials)
• Support the Show: patreon.com/whatchamakingshow