Hardware Podcasts

Making It #002 : How Materials and Tools Inspire Creativity?

Making It · 7 Nov 2014 · 38m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss how tools like CNC machines and ice picks inspire creativity and workflow in their maker projects. They detail specific builds, including Diresta's aluminum axe handle, Clagett's reclaimed wood signs using the Inventibles Carvey, and Picciuto's custom Star-Lord helmet. The conversation covers the integration of digital fabrication with traditional craftsmanship, material selection, and the practical utility of everyday carry tools.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Inventibles, Metalsonline.com
Products
Crown Royal, Carvey, Shapeoko, George Dickle, Gerber Crucial, Leatherman Surge, Leatherman Muto, Stanley Razorblades
Tools
Easel
Also
Make Magazine, Maker's Mart, Manly Mart, Blazing Nail Gun, Elephant's Trunk

Related episodes from other shows

Other shows on the same ground, closest first.

  • Shop Talk Live · 1h 10m

    STL: Digital woodworking with MatterHackers

    Dave Gaylord, VP of Products and Technology at MatterHackers, joins Ben to discuss integrating digital fabrication tools into woodworking. They cover subtractive methods like CNC, laser cutters, and water jets, emphasizing the importance of proper end mills and machine rigidity. The conversation highlights 3D printing as a functional tool for woodworkers, detailing how to create custom jigs, dust collection adapters, and clamping pads using filament printers and materials like PLA and TPU.

    Mechanical engineeringMaterials & manufacturing processes
    9 chapters

  • Shop Talk Live · 57m

    STL 105: Why We Build What We Build

    Host Tom McKenna and editors Mike Pekovich and Matthew Kenny discuss their current home shop projects, including Pekovich's drop-front desk and Kenny's sugar bowl, while answering listener questions on tool selection, scraper usage on black acacia, and joinery for tapered legs. The hosts share their all-time favorite tools of the week—Kenny's jam chuck, Pekovich's routing jigs for half-mortise locks, and McKenna's Record block plane—and address wood color changes in cherry and juniper.

    Mechanical engineeringMaterials & manufacturing processes
    10 chapters

  • Embedded.fm · 1h 18m

    160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard

    Daniel Hienzsch, resident engineer at SupplyFrame's Pasadena Design Lab, and Majenta Strongheart, an industrial design student from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, discuss the operation of a maker space and advice for home makers. They detail the specific tools available in the lab, including ShopBot CNC routers, OtherMill PCB mills, and various 3D printers, while contrasting their reliability and utility. The conversation covers the challenges of maintaining equipment, the decision to use whiteboards over digital tools for project management, and recommendations for building a home workshop on a budget.

    Maker community & eventsFabrication & craft
    8 chapters

  • Shop Talk Live · 49m

    STL214.5: The one with no questions

    Hosts Ben, Barry, and Anisa engage in a casual, question-free discussion about their current woodworking projects and industry observations. Barry details his experimental process for steam-bending ukulele linings and his struggles with a job-site table saw while building a farmhouse table for his brother. Anisa shares her experience sourcing liquidation lumber for a treehouse project and discusses the nuances of working with tracks versus wood. The group reflects on the reality of master woodworkers, concluding that their expertise lies in the ability to recover from mistakes rather than avoiding them entirely.

    Mechanical engineeringSourcing & supply chain
    8 chapters

  • The Amp Hour · 1h 18m

    Shifting Away From DIY - Pedetentious PnP Progress

    Chris Gammell of Contextual Electronics and Dave Jones of EEV Blog discuss the shifting landscape of hardware development, moving from DIY hobbyism to professional manufacturing. They review Maker Faire exhibits, including Volterra circuit printers, Cartesian Co routers, and various pick-and-place machines, debating their practical utility. The hosts analyze the impact of new software tools like Altium's CircuitMaker and the rising cost of components, arguing that while entry-level hardware is becoming commoditized, professional board design and manufacturing remain essential for successful products.

    PCB design & layoutPrototyping & iteration
    10 chapters

The summary, chapters and topics are generated from the episode’s audio by this directory, not written by Making It. The episode itself belongs to its publisher.