On this, the 100th episode of the Root Simple podcast we talk with Garden Fork impresario Eric Rochow about his adventures in maple syrup making, learning how to weld and the controversial topic of maintaining cast iron. During the show we touch on a lot of things including:
- Eric’s file cabinet evaporator
- Eric’s evaporator upgrades
- Eric’s flux core welding video
- The Instructables welding class
- Valpak Harbor Freight coupons
- Harbor Freight flux core welder
- Eric’s flux core welding playlist
- LA’s Molten Metal Works maker space and classes
- The Madagascar Institute in Brooklyn welding classes and more
- Harbor Freight ad parody
- Eric’s cast iron seasoning video
- Eric’s cast iron electrolysis video
- Can you use soap on cast iron?
Also, Eric wants to know how many Root Simple readers/listeners follow Garden Fork. Send him an email at [email protected]. You can also find Eric on the Garden Fork podcast, the Garden Fork Youtube channel, Garden Fork for in Facebook and at GardenFork.tv.
If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to [email protected]. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. The theme music is by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.
Great to hear Kelly! I learned about Garden Fork from Root Simple.
I have followed Garden Fork for several years and love it. I love his presentation!
I immediately Googled tapping palms and it’s a thing guys. Do it!
Ha! Just Googled it myself and you’re right!
Enjoyed the podcast with Kelly, Erik and Eric. Neat stuff about welding. I also learned about Garden Fork from Root Simple a while back,and I made sure to email Eric to let him know that I follow you both(since he asked).
Pecan trees and hickory can both be tapped. I just learned that last year.