Ep. 37 Routing Through the Life of a Maker: Logan Newman

In this episode of What You’re Making, hosts Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) and Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) are joined by Logan Newman of Newman Specials Woodworks. Logan, a full-time high school opticianry teacher by day and an obsessive maker by night, shares the fascinating story of how he balances teaching students to make eyeglasses for the community with his prolific woodworking business.

The trio dives deep into the world of routers, a topic Logan knows intimately as he prepares for the release of his upcoming book on the subject.

Highlights from the Bench

• Alex Duffey: Ramping up production for "UFO Fest" in May, including new tiered price points for his signature UFO dioramas (complete with cows and Sasquatch).
• Logan Newman: Battling the "stress of the side-hustle" while fulfilling orders for his famous Jefferson book stands and developing a new large-format portable router table.
• Alex Adams: Sharing the ups and downs of a walnut dining table build, including the nuances of vertical glue-ups and the importance of supporting heavy panel clamps.