Ep 132: A Flock Of Sassafras

Ep 132: A Flock Of Sassafras

From Beat Around The Bench Podcast by Colton, Jess and Ross

January 30, 2026 · 2h 3m · Season 3 · Episode 37

About this episode

The episode covers woodworking projects, espresso machines, and coffee discussions among the hosts.

Good morning ladies and gentlemen this is your captain speaking and welcome aboard Beat Around the Bench Airlines flight 132 with nonstop service to Sassafras Country. Were cruising at an altitude of pure woodworking knowledge with your flight crew Jess Colton and Ross. Flight time today covers espresso machines hand tool techniques cutting board construction and sassafras wood discussion. Seatbelts fastened dust masks in upright position as we prepare for departure. First up on beverage service were talking coffee and espresso. Colton got himself an espresso machine for Christmas brewing cappuccinos every morning. Two ounces espresso two ounces steamed milk foam on top ready to tackle the table saw. The crew discusses lattes versus cappuccinos how a latte is basically a milkshake with caffeine. Ross drops knowledge about Cuban cafecito fifty fifty cane sugar to espresso hits harder than a belt sander on walnut. He switched to Americanos with four shots of espresso diluted with water. Jess built a whole coffee bar with pot filler and Torani syrup pumps on a spinning acacia wood holder. Reaching cruising altitude the boys dive into shop projects. Jess working on his massive…

People in this episode

Hosts: Colton, Jess, Ross

Topics covered

  • woodworking
  • espresso machines
  • hand tool techniques
  • cutting board construction
  • sassafras wood

Keywords

  • woodworking
  • espresso
  • cappuccino
  • cutting boards
  • sassafras

Mentioned in this episode

Products: espresso machine, cappuccino, latte, Cuban cafecito, Americano, cutting board, black walnut

Places: Sassafras Country, acacia wood

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