# Episode 073: Eyeball trauma

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-06-03
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-03-episode-073-eyeball-trauma
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-073-eyeball-trauma

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss shop safety, welding hazards, and personal injury stories. Diresta details protocols for containing sparks and fumes, while Clagett and Picciuto share anecdotes about tool failures and eye injuries. The hosts also touch on dog training, new projects, and media recommendations.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-03-episode-073-eyeball-trauma#t=1) Introduction and Project Updates
- [19:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-03-episode-073-eyeball-trauma#t=1184) Welding Safety and Fire Prevention
- [26:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-03-episode-073-eyeball-trauma#t=1567) Shop Hazards and Flammable Storage
- [32:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-03-episode-073-eyeball-trauma#t=1966) Eye Protection and Welding Light
- [36:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-03-episode-073-eyeball-trauma#t=2172) Personal Responsibility and Risk Assessment
- [46:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-03-episode-073-eyeball-trauma#t=2793) Tool Failures and Mechanical Issues
- [53:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-03-episode-073-eyeball-trauma#t=3229) Eyeball Trauma Stories
- [1:01:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-06-03-episode-073-eyeball-trauma#t=3678) Media Recommendations and Patreon

## Topics

- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Lincoln (company)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Caesar 911 (other)
- School of Life (other)
- Peter Kane (other)
- Filomena Kunk (other)
- Thrice (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL 165: Staying Safe in the Shop](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-08-stl-165-staying-safe-in-the-shop) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 109: Machine mayhem and explosive shellac](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-04-15-stl-109-machine-mayhem-and-explosive-shellac) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL345: Rogowski's Rose-Colored Safety Glasses](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-07-11-stl345-rogowskis-rose-colored-safety-glasses) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Ep114: Eye is Watching You, Alien Art, CNC Chainsaw, and the Galvie Flu](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2021-04-16-ep114-eye-is-watching-you-alien-art-cnc-chainsaw-and-the-galvie-flu) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [Shop Talk Live 9: Four Finger Swipe](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-06-22-shop-talk-live-9-four-finger-swipe) (Shop Talk Live)

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