Hardware Podcasts

Episode 157: Wizard Robes

Making It · 23 Feb 2018 · 1h 06m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss various woodworking projects and tool usage. They cover building a large walnut picture frame using half-lap miters, creating a dog station feeder, and experimenting with foam core veneering. The hosts also provide detailed safety advice and beginner project suggestions for lathes, bandsaws, routers, and CNC/laser tools, emphasizing proper technique and safety gear like face shields and tool rests.

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makers and hobbyists

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Prusa, Home Depot, Walmart
Products
Casper, Zippo
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DeWalt, Shapot, Modern Maker, Netflix, Jesse, Joe Rogan, Michael Alm, Showmakers, Destin, Smart Every Day, Henry, Minute Physics, Hank Green, Mike Boyd, Learn Quick, Patreon

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