Can We Even Afford to Be Makers Right Now? | MDP005

The cost of everything has gone up, and if you are trying to get into making or woodworking right now, those price tags can feel like a wall before you even start. In this episode, I get into real talk about the current state of material and tool costs, and more importantly, what you can actually do about it.

What We Cover

• How wood pricing has changed since COVID, and where sheet goods stand today
• The real cost of getting into a cordless power tool ecosystem (hint: it is the batteries)
• Why mixing tool brands is a trap, and how to think about picking one ecosystem
• The rising cost of art supplies beyond woodworking
• Finding tools and materials in the used market: yard sales, garage sales, and secondhand finds
• Makerspaces: what th ...