Best Workbench Podcasts (2025)

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Workbench Edition 383 | Space exploration in kit form – we’re ready for Blast Off! 27:36

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. As the world prepares to celebrate Space Week, there really could only be one subject for this latest edition of Workbench, an edition which really could be described as being out of this world. Unquestionab…

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September 22 2025 #270 - CW Speed | W3GMS Workbench 2:14:24

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Host: Greg (W3DIB) | Focus: CW Speed, Learning, and Classic Features like AutoPatch This week’s Monday Night Workbench was part Q&A, part nostalgia trip, and part CW masterclass. Operators shared updates from their shacks — from drone-assisted dipole installs and antenna coax upgrades to prepping for Winter Field Day and even chasing DX into New Ze…

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199 - Are traditional workbenches obsolete in a modern shop? 1:23:24

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#85 - Narrowing your modeling focus. 34:07

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This episode we discuss the finer points of narowing your modeling focus. From smaller layout designs to specific places and looks. Dan Dossa, Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR are the crew for this episode. We are proudly sponsored by Model Railroad Event Swag.By Twin Cities Division NMRA

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Ep. 7: Season Finale: Lessons from the Drone Telemetry Project 5:14

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In this season finale of Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I look back on my FPV drone telemetry project and what it taught me. From frustrating SD card issues and wiring mishaps to the breakthrough of logging my first GPS data, this season has been a mix of struggles, pivots, and small wins. I also share behind-the-scenes insights about s…

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Workbench Edition 382 | Vintage Jaguar kit and Airfix classic 23:15

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’re expecting several new Vintage Classics kit releases to arrive in our warehouse, as we move towards welcoming the final kits from the current range as we head towa…

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201 - Working Around Other Trades People 1:35:28

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Workbench Edition 381 | The Luftwaffe’s ‘Wolf in sheep’s clothing’ 36:18

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. After last weekend’s bumper Battle of Britain 85th Anniversary edition and Hawker Hurricane linked feature in Airfix Aerodrome, we’re taking things just a little bit easier this week for a number of reasons,…

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Ep. 06: From Breadboard to Field Test - Debugging, Enclosures & First Data 14:16

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This week on Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I took a big step forward: moving my drone telemetry logger off the breadboard and into a real enclosure. It wasn’t smooth sailing. Desoldering headers damaged some pads, wiring bugs kept piling up, and I spent hours chasing errors from the SD card, BME280, and GPS module. But after rerouting …

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September 15 2025 #269 - 160m on the Workbench! | W3GMS Workbench 1:17:23

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Broadcast on: W3GMS Repeater – 146.985 MHz Host: Jim (AF3Z) 📌 Episode Overview This week’s 985 Workbench brings hams together for a night of updates, troubleshooting, and good old-fashioned experimentation. Host Jim (AF3Z) guides the net through a round of check-ins, weekly activity reports, and then dives into questions about antennas, coax, and c…

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200 - Stop skipping grits when sanding 1:14:27

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#84 - Modeling tips to show a specific place and time 41:35

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This episode we discuss how to make your layout show it's location and era. The use of buildings, trains, cars and signs help give visitors the feel of your railroad. Joe Binish, David Hamilton MMR , and Thomas Gasior MMR are featured in this episode. Our sponsor is Uncle Dan's Rastafarian Smoke Fluid.…

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Airfix-Workbench | Battle of Britain 85 – Honouring more than the ‘Few’ 53:54

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In a year which has already seen the world commemorating and celebrating several significant WWII anniversaries, this year’s Battle of Britain Day commemorations will be marking 85 years since the pilots of Fighter Command repelled the incessant Luftwaffe attacks against British targets, including day and night attacks against London. With Britain …

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September 8 2025 #268 - Relays vs Switches, Lube | W3GMS Workbench 1:46:14

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General Discussion Highlights Host: Mike (W3MOW) chaired the session from Sadsburyville, PA, reminding stations of repeater etiquette and encouraging participation. Hamfest Weekend: Multiple operators reported attending the Mullica Hill Hamfest. Rain cut down on tailgaters, but there were still good finds and plenty of camaraderie. Kutztown was fla…

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Airfix- Workbench | British Army Cold War equipment trio a diorama creator’s delight 27:20

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. We have something very different to the norm in this latest edition of Workbench, as we will be featuring no fewer than THREE impending model kit release additions to the current range this time around, with…

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Ep. 05: From Zero to Flight-Ready - Drone Telemetry with CircuitPython 10:36

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This week on Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I finally put the Adafruit Feather RP2040 and CircuitPython to the test — and the results were a huge step forward for my drone telemetry project. After weeks of SD card frustration on STM32, I’m relieved to say: the new setup just works. From a simple blinky app to logging environmental data …

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198 - Building for looks or functionality? 1:25:54

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#83 - Project priority. Choosing what projects to work on next. 37:32

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This episode features a discussion about how we choose what projects to work on. Needs versus wants, fun versus chores. Tell us how you choose your next workbench filler. Greg Dahl, Mike Jordan, and Host Thomas W Gasior MMR discuss their ideas for picking the next project that needs attention. This episode is sponsored by the Gerrymandered NMRA Div…

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Airfix | Workbench- SLS Artemis – An Airfix design project that’s out of this world 30:31

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. We’re excited to be back in the fascinating territory of new kit additions to the current Airfix range in this latest edition of Workbench, or to be precise, the actual design of them, as we bring you detail…

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August 25 2025 #264 - New Callsigns and New Horizons (SOTA) | W3GMS Workbench 1:03:11

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General Discussion Highlights New Call Signs & Operating Adventures John (KD3EE, formerly KC3WWC) updated everyone on his recent call sign change. He shared the challenges of updating software, websites, and radios. On the air, his “EE” suffix works especially well for CW during Parks on the Air activations. Station Troubleshooting Ron – WA3VEE rep…

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Episode 23: A Resurgence in the Skilled Trades 41:12

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In this episode, we discuss the big resurgence the skilled trades are experiencing right now in the United States. With new government initiatives being put in place to incentivize a career in the skilled trades, now is the time to be a part of the industry! Like, Comment & Subscribe to hear about the latest innovations from Jonard Tools! Website: …

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197 - Creating products to fund your hobby 1:21:53

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Airfix- Workbench | Westland Wessex. One of the world’s truly great helicopters 34:06

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. Following on from our Designer Interview edition, which was posted last weekend, we once again return to the subject of new 2025 tooling additions to the Airfix range in this latest edition of Workbench, and…

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Ep. 04: When the SD Card Won… and Why I’m Switching to CircuitPython for My Drone Telemetry 11:21

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This week on Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I hit a wall with my STM32 drone telemetry project. My GPS parser worked beautifully, but the SD card shield? Not so much. After days of debugging SPI conflicts, wiring quirks, and endless C/C++ frustration, I had to face a tough question: keep grinding, or pivot to a tool that actually fits m…

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196 - First steps with a new plane 1:16:11

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Airfix - Workbench | A Westland Wessex sized challenge for Airfix designer 30:51

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. We’re delighted to be in a position to confirm that for the next two editions of Workbench, the focus of our attentions will to be exclusively related to one of the headline new tooling announcements made to…

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195 - Do we have unrealistic expectations of other trades? 1:21:42

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How Should Architects + Structural Engineers Work Together? w/ Point B Design Group & A-1 Engineers 49:36

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Why don't Architects sketch with clients anymore? And why don't Engineers invest in teaching their Architect collaborators? These two Austin firms have revolutionized collaboration by front-loading coordination, using paper to build trust, and aligning billing phases perfectly. In this episode, you will learn: → Why front-loading structural knowled…

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Airfix- Workbench | The most famous Luftwaffe aircraft of them all? 26:18

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. In this edition of Workbench, we will be looking at our latest scale model kit tribute to an aircraft which has to be considered one of the most notorious of the entire Second World War, one which became syn…

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August 5 2025 #263 - AM Modulation and Emergency Traffic on Nets | W3GMS Workbench 1:23:21

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This session of the 985 Workbench was hosted by Greg, W3DIB, from Kennett Square. The meeting began with check-ins from both digital (EchoLink/AllStar) and RF stations. Greg reminded participants about repeater etiquette, including leaving pauses for digital users, waiting a moment after PTT, and managing the repeater’s three-minute timer. Notable …

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Ep. 03: Untethered Embedded & GPS Adventures 12:53

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Ever wish you could ditch that annoying USB cable while working on your microcontrollers? In this episode, I share how I finally untethered my embedded development board using a Raspberry Pi – a real game-changer for my workflow! Then, we dive into the exciting world of GPS for my FPV drone telemetry system. Join me as I recount the struggles (C++ …

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How this Architect quit corporate life to start a new firm but without all the growing pains 9:02

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In this episode, two ex-corporate architects explain how running their own business actually meant less admin than being employees at a large company. What you'll learn: → Why small firms can now punch above their weight with the right tools → How to set up professional operations in 30 days instead of months → The payment processing strategy that …

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194 - When does buying used tools make sense? 1:11:06

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Hospitality Design w/ Michael Hsu, FAIA + APTUS - How Should Architects + MEP Engineers Work Together? 44:22

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Creating the perfect restaurant vibe requires controlling air temperature, velocity, day lighting, and acoustic quality all at once, but most architect-engineer teams can't coordinate at this level. In this conversation, you'll hear how these Austin-based firms have sustained their decade-plus partnership working on everything from P. Terry's locat…

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Airfix- Workbench | Royal Air Force ‘Whaleback’ ASR launches – The sea shall not have them 29:16

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. We have something very different as our subject matter up for review this time around, as we prepare to welcome the first of three appealing High Speed Craft additions to our Vintage Classics range in 1/72nd…

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July 28th 2025 #262 - Big Guns on Six Meters, Portable Power Solutions, and Backyard Visitors | W3GMS Workbench 1:28:59

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General Discussion Highlights Propagation and Contacts: John (KC3WWC) applied for a vanity call and did some POTA. Leon (AA3LH) shared insights from operating in Colorado, noting poor gray line conditions in July. Travis (N3ILS) activated parks in British Columbia during travel. Jim (KC3RFG) worked Venezuela on 10m, which remains open with good con…

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How this Architect became more selective with clients using Monograph 3:56

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Architecture firms often accept any project that comes their way, but what if you could use data to choose only the clients who value your expertise? In this episode, you will learn: → How to replace fragmented spreadsheets with unified financial tracking systems → Why historical project data transforms proposal accuracy and profitability → How to …

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193 - Template Making 101 1:47:48

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#136. Power tools & hand tools. 42:07

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In this podcast, I talk about hand tools, power tools, and compare them, with my own observations. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BTC lightning: [email protected] support the channel https://www.paypal.me/unplugge... ROMAN WORKBENCH EBOOK (free) https://drive.google.com/file/... NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://the-sawdust-newsletter... PLANS (slot…

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How Should Architects + Structural Engineers Work Together? (w/ Arch11 and KL&A Engineers) 44:38

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Most architects treat engineers like a service you hand work to, but what if your breakthrough moments happen when you start conceptual conversations before making any structural decisions? What you'll learn: → Why bringing consultants to the table "as quickly and early as possible" unlocks structural innovation most firms never discover → How to r…

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Airfix | Airfix raise a glass to beer carrying Spitfires 36:43

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. As the Airfix team return from our attendance at the Royal International Air Tattoo, and four long and intense days of working and talking all things modelling and aeroplanes, we wanted to take this Workbenc…

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How Should Architects + Engineers Work Together? (w/ Studio GWA + Angus Young) 55:22

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Architects don’t design alone. But real collaboration between firms? That’s the hard part. In this episode, you’ll learn what it actually takes to run successful projects across architecture and engineering teams, such as: → How to build trust between teams and clients → How to structure timelines across consultants → How to handle late invoices, d…

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July 21st 2025 #261 - Noise Hunting with Direction Finding | W3GMS Workbench 57:36

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General Discussion Highlights: Noise Hunting with Direction Finding: Chuck (NA3CW) described tracking down an S9 noise issue on 75 meters, suspected to be caused by a faulty lightning arrester on a utility pole. He used a handheld with a directional AM antenna tuned to 136 MHz to pinpoint the source. Antenna Adventures and Propagation Notes: John (…

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Ep. 02: From Blinky to BME280 - Learning STM32 the Maker Way 17:00

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Welcome back to Build, Create & Learn — A Maker’s Journey! In this episode, I’m taking you along on my early adventures with embedded programming using the STM32 microcontroller. From that first blinking LED to the moment I finally got sensor data from the BME280, it’s been a ride full of bugs, head-scratching errors, and small wins that felt huge.…

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How Should Architects + Landscape Architects Work Together? (w/ Shape Architecture + Superbloom) 1:05:19

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A&E project collaboration sounds great–until projects go over budget, scope gets muddy, and no one's sure who's doing what. In this episode, two award-winning design firms share how they actually make collaboration work: → How to staff and structure projects across two firms → How to run weekly planning and manage deadlines → How to divide scope, r…

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192 - Cam Fulton tells us how 1:43:51

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Airfix | Workbench- B-24 Liberator mystery in the Sahara 37:13

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One of the main offensive assets the Allied air forces could call upon during the Second World War was the availability of large numbers of capable four engined heavy bombers. Both Britain and America introduced aircraft capable of carrying the fight to enemy occupied Europe, with the Luftwaffe’s inability to match them thought by many to be one of…

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July 14 2025 #260 - Generator Inrush, Field Day Logging | W3GMS Workbench 1:15:26

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Host: KC3NZT 🔧 General Discussion Highlights Field Day Aftermath & Logging Success WA3VEE and several others (including KC3OOK, W3KZG) recapped an intense six-hour post-field day session at WA3LVR’s home. Final logs were reconciled and submitted to ARRL. Participation reached a record: 34 operators, 31 visitors, 8 youth, and 100 contacts logged on …