The Maker’s Quest

Lean How to Lean EP14

In this episode, Brian and Greg talk about how learning new things by learning how to learn.
Setting aside preconceived notions about what you think something is about will help you approach learning with an open mind. Then they talk about Chat GPT and how to use it to help us learn and become better critical thinkers.
 
Show notes: https://www.themakersquest.com/learn-how-to-learn-ep14
Hosted by
Greg Porterhttps://skyscraperguitars.com/Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitarsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage
Brian Benhamhttps://www.brianbenham.com/Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ

How Makers Handle Challenges - EP13

In this episode, we talk about how makers handle challenges. We talk about acquiring tools, acquiring skills, acquiring new clients, and how social media algorithms are diluting creativity.
Website: https://www.themakersquest.com/
Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/
Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage
Brian Benham https://www.brianbenham.com/
Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ
 

Building Motorcycles With Eric Gorges From The Craftsman’s Legacy - EP12

We Talked with Eric Gorges about designing and building Motorcycles and his show on PBS, The Craftsman's Legacy, where he seeks out other master craftspeople to get at a taste of their craft and learn from their experiences.
Show Notes
https://www.themakersquest.com/building-motorcycles-with-eric-gorges-from-the-craftsmans-legacy-ep12
You can find more about Eric Gorges At:
The Craftsman's Legacy on Instagram
Voodoo Choppers on Instagram
Websites http://voodoochoppers.com/ and https://www.craftsmanslegacy.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmansLegacy
Check out his book
A CRAFTSMAN’S LEGACY: WHY WORKING WITH OUR HANDS GIVES US MEANING
 
Hosted by
Greg Porterhttps://skyscraperguitars.com/Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitarsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage
Brian Benhamhttps://www.brianbenham.com/Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ

Eat Your Own Dog Food to Design Better - EP11

In this episode, we talk about the phrase by Microsoft Manager Paul Maritz. Eat Your Own Dog Food. You should use and live with your own designs to know they are good. Test your design out, and iterate on better versions.
 Full Show Notes
https://www.themakersquest.com/eat-your-own-dog-food-to-design-better-ep11

Bernie From WorksbySolo on Inventing With A Creative Mind

In this episode, we talk with Bernie from @WorksbySolo about inventing with a creative mind.
 
You Can find more about Berni at https://www.worksbysolo.com/
 
Your Podcast Hosts are:
Greg Porterhttps://skyscraperguitars.com/Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitarsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage
Brian Benhamhttps://www.brianbenham.com/Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ

Make It Work With What You Got

In this episode, we talk about how to get the job done with the tools and skills we have on hand, even if they are not right for the job.
How Notes Make it Work With What You Got
Hosted by
Greg Porterhttps://skyscraperguitars.com/Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitarsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage
Brian Benhamhttps://www.brianbenham.com/Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ
 

Andy Birkey Preserving History as an Architectural Restore EP8

In this episode, we talk with Andy Birkey, who works as an Architectural Restoration Specialist, restoring old churches and gothic-style buildings in central Illinois. He has a wealth of knowledge, skill, and a loving spirit for all things.
Andy Birkey's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andy_birkey/
His YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/AndyBirkey
 
Maker The Makers's Quest Website: https://www.themakersquest.com/
 
Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/
Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage
 
Brian Benham https://www.brianbenham.com/
Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ
 

The Fudge Factor and Understanding Accumulative Error

 In this episode, the guys talk about The Fudge Factor and allowing for accumulative error in both your work and planning out your work.  Where do you hide the attentional errors or discrepancies, and how to prevent them?
 
Website: https://www.themakersquest.com/
Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/
Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage
Brian Benham https://www.brianbenham.com/
Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ
 

Machining With Tony Rouleau EP6 - The Makers Quest Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by a professional machinist From Hillview Wood & Metal, Tony Rouleau.  Tony designs and manufactures heirloom tools for all types of craftspeople, from woodworkers to other machinists.  His dedication to quality, style, and a high level of functionality in the tools he makes is unmatched. 
You can find out more about him and the tools he makes at:
Website: https://www.hillviewtool.com/
Instagram @hillview_tool
https://www.instagram.com/hillview_tool/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hillviewwm/
 
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Developing Design Ideas EP5 The Makers Quest Podcast

In this episode, we talk about developing new design ideas and how we present them to our clients. https://www.themakersquest.com/