# STL348: Adam Godet and the Three Jewels of a Shared Shop

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2025-08-22
- Length: 1h 12m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-08-22-stl348-adam-godet-and-the-three-jewels-of-a-shared-shop
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl348-adam-godet-and-the-three-jewels-of-a-shared-shop

## Summary

Adam Godet, a full-time woodworker and Fine Woodworking contributor, discusses his diversified income streams, including furniture commissions, teaching, and home goods sales. He details the operational challenges of working in a shared industrial shop, the 'Three Jewels' of its equipment, and the logistical trade-offs compared to a home garage. Godet also shares insights on finishing techniques, the craft show market, and the rigorous preparation required for teaching group classes.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-08-22-stl348-adam-godet-and-the-three-jewels-of-a-shared-shop#t=6) Introduction and Woodchurch Guild
- [19:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-08-22-stl348-adam-godet-and-the-three-jewels-of-a-shared-shop#t=1162) Shared Shop Operations and Equipment
- [15:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-08-22-stl348-adam-godet-and-the-three-jewels-of-a-shared-shop#t=922) Finishing Techniques and Trade-offs
- [36:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-08-22-stl348-adam-godet-and-the-three-jewels-of-a-shared-shop#t=2205) Diversifying Income: Furniture, Home Goods, and Teaching
- [48:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-08-22-stl348-adam-godet-and-the-three-jewels-of-a-shared-shop#t=2925) Craft Show Strategies and Market Insights
- [57:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-08-22-stl348-adam-godet-and-the-three-jewels-of-a-shared-shop#t=3441) Teaching Methodology and Class Preparation

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Austin Morris furniture (company)
- Osmo (product)
- Florida School of Woodworking (company)
- Philadelphia Table Company (company)
- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Mike Pekovich (other)
- Nancy Hiller (other)

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