# Episode 094: Being a hoarder is a big job…

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-10-28
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-28-episode-094-being-a-hoarder-is-a-big-job
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-094-being-a-hoarder-is-a-big-job

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-28-episode-094-being-a-hoarder-is-a-big-job#t=0) Introduction and Boston Update
- [1:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-28-episode-094-being-a-hoarder-is-a-big-job#t=73) Learning Fusion 360 and Tormak CNC Deal
- [23:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-28-episode-094-being-a-hoarder-is-a-big-job#t=1384) The Appeal of Old Tools and Vintage Machinery
- [31:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-28-episode-094-being-a-hoarder-is-a-big-job#t=1879) Restoring Antiques: Lathes, Saws, and Drills
- [44:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-28-episode-094-being-a-hoarder-is-a-big-job#t=2656) Sourcing Antiques: Flea Markets, Estate Sales, and Negotiation
- [51:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-28-episode-094-being-a-hoarder-is-a-big-job#t=3105) Collecting Electronics: Stereos and Rhodes Pianos
- [56:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-28-episode-094-being-a-hoarder-is-a-big-job#t=3367) Media Recommendations and Book Reviews
- [1:01:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-28-episode-094-being-a-hoarder-is-a-big-job#t=3681) Jimmy's Book Launch and Patreon Shoutouts

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Autodesk Fusion 360 (tool)
- Tormak (company)
- Instructables (company)
- DeWalt (product)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Lincoln Electric (company)
- Bridgeport (product)
- Sean Thorsen (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL 105: Why We Build What We Build](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-02-26-stl-105-why-we-build-what-we-build) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 59: No Such Thing as Too Many Tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-05-16-stl-59-no-such-thing-as-too-many-tools) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Shop Talk Live 32: Vintage Machinery Bargains and Blunders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-05-24-shop-talk-live-32-vintage-machinery-bargains-and-blunders) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL141: Vic Tesolin's Tool Bomb](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 55: Mike's Tool Chest Disaster](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-03-25-stl-55-mikes-tool-chest-disaster) (Shop Talk Live)

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