Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Shop Talk with Autodesk Fusion
#shoptalk #fusion360 #fusion360users
Whether you're a hobbyist or an aspiring maker, get inspired on this week's Shop Talk episode! Join Jonathan Odom for a conversation with David Clackley—a retired law enforcement officer who traded his badge for a toolbox and never looked back. From woodworking to CNC machining, 3D printing, and laser engraving, David has transformed his pole barn into The Clack Shack—a powerhouse of creativity and innovation. Discover how he turned his passion into a craft, using problem-solving and hands-on making as both a skill and a form of therapy. Tune in and get ready to rethink what’s possible when passion meets persistence!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to David Clackley and the Clack Shack
02:00 - David's Background in Law Enforcement and Transition to Making
05:00 - First Steps into Woodworking and Creative Tools
08:30 - Discovering Laser Engraving and CNC Machines
12:00 - Learning Process and Approach to New Skills
15:45 - Discussion of CNC and 3D Printing Technologies
20:30 - Materials Exploration (Wood, Aluminum, Plastics)
24:00 - Practical Applications of 3D Printing and Design
27:15 - Zombie Apocalypse Tool Discussion
28:45 - Future Plans and Retirement Goals
29:15 - Where to Find David Online (YouTube, Facebook)
If you want to listen to the podcast on Spotify, go here: https://autode.sk/3ETJUBL
►FREE TRIAL | https://autode.sk/3Wtfi20
►SUBSCRIBE | https://autode.sk/30njGGX
►GET STARTED | https://autode.sk/30k2DWh
►TRY AN EXTENSION | https://autode.sk/3EOUidW
CONNECT with Fusion on social media:
INSTAGRAM | https://autode.sk/2Enzh8P
TWITTER | https://autode.sk/45cIYTK
LINKEDIN | https://autode.sk/3UyieZS
FACEBOOK | https://autode.sk/3WaaZLb
Shop Talk with Autodesk Fusion
#shoptalk #fusion360 #fusion360users
Whether you're a hobbyist or an aspiring maker, get inspired on this week's Shop Talk episode! Join Jonathan Odom for a conversation with David Clackley—a retired law enforcement officer who traded his badge for a toolbox and never looked back. From woodworking to CNC machining, 3D printing, and laser engraving, David has transformed his pole barn into The Clack Shack—a powerhouse of creativity and innovation. Discover how he turned his passion into a craft, using problem-solving and hands-on making as both a skill and a form of therapy. Tune in and get ready to rethink what’s possible when passion meets persistence!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to David Clackley and the Clack Shack
02:00 - David's Background in Law Enforcement and Transition to Making
05:00 - First Steps into Woodworking and Creative Tools
08:30 - Discovering Laser Engraving and CNC Machines
12:00 - Learning Process and Approach to New Skills
15:45 - Discussion of CNC and 3D Printing Technologies
20:30 - Materials Exploration (Wood, Aluminum, Plastics)
24:00 - Practical Applications of 3D Printing and Design
27:15 - Zombie Apocalypse Tool Discussion
28:45 - Future Plans and Retirement Goals
29:15 - Where to Find David Online (YouTube, Facebook)
If you want to listen to the podcast on Spotify, go here: https://autode.sk/3ETJUBL
►FREE TRIAL | https://autode.sk/3Wtfi20
►SUBSCRIBE | https://autode.sk/30njGGX
►GET STARTED | https://autode.sk/30k2DWh
►TRY AN EXTENSION | https://autode.sk/3EOUidW
CONNECT with Fusion on social media:
INSTAGRAM | https://autode.sk/2Enzh8P
TWITTER | https://autode.sk/45cIYTK
LINKEDIN | https://autode.sk/3UyieZS
FACEBOOK | https://autode.sk/3WaaZLb
