Ep. 014 Kids in the Shop: A Maker's Guide to Safety and Fun Artwork

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Ep. 014 Kids in the Shop: A Maker's Guide to Safety and Fun

September 10, 2025 • Alex Adams & Alex Duffey • Season 1 • Episode 14

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This week on Whatcha Makin', Alex Duffey and Alex Adams tackle a topic close to every maker's heart: kids in the shop! They share invaluable advice on setting clear safety rules, staving off curiosity, and getting kids involved with hands-on projects, from hammering nails to using tools like a hand drill or spokeshave.

Get an update on their latest projects, including Duffey’s Yahtzee boxes and a new run of laser notebooks, and Adams’s jigsaw work on serving trays and side tables. They also get real in "Whatcha Breakin'," with broken bits and a close call with a smoking dust collector. Plus, in "Whatcha Watchin'," they spotlight incredible maker creations from the community and new documentaries you need to see.

Tune in for practical safety tips, creative ideas for engaging the next generation of makers, and plenty of laughs about the triumphs and tribulations of shop life!

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