# Episode 130: Let’s talk about pants

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2017-08-11
- Length: 1h 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-11-episode-130-lets-talk-about-pants
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-130-lets-talk-about-pants

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their preferred clothing and gear for the workshop. They cover specific shoe models like Nike Free RN and Blundstones, denim brands including Levi's and Red Cloud, and the importance of 100% cotton shirts. The conversation also details their choices in hearing protection, respirators, and everyday carry tools like Leatherman multitools and tactical pens.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-11-episode-130-lets-talk-about-pants#t=1) Introduction and Maker Fair Dayton
- [3:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-11-episode-130-lets-talk-about-pants#t=235) David's Sprayground Props and Fusion 360
- [10:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-11-episode-130-lets-talk-about-pants#t=603) Bob's Flooring and Convertible Work Tables
- [15:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-11-episode-130-lets-talk-about-pants#t=930) Shop Shoes: Nike, Blundstones, and Crocs
- [26:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-11-episode-130-lets-talk-about-pants#t=1560) Pants: Levi's, Red Cloud, and Military Cargo
- [30:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-11-episode-130-lets-talk-about-pants#t=1825) Shirts: Cotton Preference and Filson
- [40:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-11-episode-130-lets-talk-about-pants#t=2418) Hats and Hearing Protection
- [49:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-11-episode-130-lets-talk-about-pants#t=2946) Respirators and Masks: 3M and RZ
- [53:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-11-episode-130-lets-talk-about-pants#t=3203) Everyday Carry: Leatherman, Gerber, and Pencils
- [1:04:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-11-episode-130-lets-talk-about-pants#t=3852) Recommendations and Patreon

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Sprayground (company)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Nike (product)
- Blundstones (product)
- Levi's (product)
- Red Cloud (company)
- Filson (company)
- 3M (company)
- RZ (product)
- Leatherman (product)
- Gerber (company)
- Benchmade (product)
- Sharpie (product)
- Adam Savage (other)
- Winter Gatan (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL211: Woodworker's aprons](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-03-13-stl211-woodworkers-aprons) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 161: The Lightning Round!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-04-13-stl-161-the-lightning-round) (Shop Talk Live)
- [56: Are We About To Do a Gift Guide Episode?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2019-12-04-56-are-we-about-to-do-a-gift-guide-episode) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [STL 51: Used Diapers in the Workshop?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-02-07-stl-51-used-diapers-in-the-workshop) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL347: Don't Reinvent the Bench](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-08-08-stl347-dont-reinvent-the-bench) (Shop Talk Live)

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