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Episode 094: Being a hoarder is a big job…

Making It · 28 Oct 2016 · 1h 03m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the joy of acquiring and restoring old tools and machinery, with Jimmy announcing a new deal with Tormak for a CNC machine and his learning of Autodesk Fusion 360. They debate the merits of vintage cast iron tools versus modern equivalents, citing durability and 'soul,' and share stories of finding rare items like a 12-foot lathe and an antique check-canceling machine. The hosts also touch on their upcoming Boston meetup, book recommendations, and the business side of buying antiques for content creation.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Tormak, Instructables, Harbor Freight, Lincoln Electric
Products
DeWalt, Bridgeport
Tools
Autodesk Fusion 360
Also
Sean Thorsen

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