Measuring Up Podcast

Andy MacLellan and Peter Millard

Peter Millard and Andy MacLellan chat about life behind the wheel of a small commercial joinery / carpentry business.

  1. #050: All Good Things

    02/24/2020

    #050: All Good Things

    Welcome back to the Measuring Up Podcast. Loads in today's episode including: * This is the last ever episode of the Measuring Up Podcast! * Laying carpets is like magic * Why we don't do flooring * Andy's worst ever job * How did we transition from handyman work to woodworking and workshops? * Workshop electrics * Why are cars so fragile? * Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters for helping to keep this show on the road over the last couple of years Patreon supporters can subscribe to the weekly show by copying the 'Audio RSS Link' from Patreon to your podcast player of choice. Thanks for your awesome support! https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Awesome people we talked about today: * Don't forget to listen the final exclusive aftershow on Patreon! * Peter's Patreon - https://patreon.com/10minuteworkshop * Andy's Patreon - https://patreon.com/gosforthhandyman * Andy's Screw Video * Freebird Interiors Podcast * Average Joe's Podcast * Make Your Own Way Podcast * Benedict Evans - the best is last * The history guy - Robertson vs Phillips screws * 50% of all greenhouse gases a vehicle creates over its lifetime are generated at the time of manufacture * Are EVs any better? No, they're worse... * Making electric cars uses a lot of energy A massive thank you to all of our Patreon supporters and a special shout-out to all the folk listed on here: measuringuppodcast.com/hall-of-fame/ Follow Us: * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Help Support the Show on Patreon * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter * Instagram: a href="https://www.instagram.

    1h 5m
  2. #049: Back on the Tools

    02/17/2020

    #049: Back on the Tools

    Welcome back to the Measuring Up Podcast. Loads in today's episode including: * The world is a bit nervous about the Coronavirus * A bit more electric car talk... so... why are they so expensive again? * Benefits for charge network members * Crazy overzealous drone regulations in the UK * Business is booming and the sky hasn't fallen down * Peter's been back on the tools... how you slow down when you're not doing this every day * Spraying of projects... some final thoughts? * Painting MDF edges... again * Andy's still obsessed with farming * Storage ideas from small apartments * Will Andy be using MDF for his future renovation? Patreon supporters can subscribe to the weekly show by copying the 'Audio RSS Link' from Patreon to your podcast player of choice. Thanks for your awesome support! https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Awesome people we talked about today: * Tractor Stuck in the Mud * World's Most Extraordinary Homes * YouTube channels being hacked * Never too small channel - 45sq m dutch apartment, lots of plywood A massive thank you to all of our Patreon supporters and a special shout-out to all the folk listed on here: measuringuppodcast.com/hall-of-fame/ Follow Us: * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Help Support the Show on Patreon * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter * Instagram: @measuringuppodcast

    1h 7m
  3. #039: Batteries and Cybertrucks

    12/09/2019

    #039: Batteries and Cybertrucks

    Welcome back to the Measuring Up Podcast! On today's show: * Andy is getting old and falling to pieces * Venice flooding and clever wellies * A brick laying question for our listeners? * Can you earn money as a hobby without becoming self employed? * Cash vs accrual accounts * The time served thing... case closed? * Black Friday * Makers Central is back? * Instagram MLM scams - stop following scammy channels! * Tesla Cybertruck - the Marmite truck? Love it or hate it? * Electric vehicles... when will the infrastructure be sorted? Remember if you'd like to listen to the new weekly show just subscribe via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast Awesome people we talked about today: * Peter's Venice video * A Maker's Eye - Peter's second channel * Dan Pattinson table vid * UK Business Forums * Andy's video about trading allowance * Government HMRC trading allowance link * Andy's apprenticeship video * Tesla Cybertruck * Solid state battery technology A massive thank you to all of our Patreon supporters and a special shout-out to all the folk listed on here: measuringuppodcast.com/hall-of-fame/ Follow Us: * Subscribe to Andy's Gosforth Handyman channel on YouTube * Subscribe to Peter's 10 Minute Workshop channel on YouTube * Help Support the Show on Patreon * Official Merch on Teespring * Show Web Site and Full Show Notes at https://measuringuppodcast.com * Feedback: @MeasuringUpPC on Twitter * Instagram: @measuringuppodcast

    1h 6m
4.9
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34 Ratings

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Peter Millard and Andy MacLellan chat about life behind the wheel of a small commercial joinery / carpentry business.