# Episode 157: Wizard Robes

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-02-23
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-23-episode-157-wizard-robes
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-157-wizard-robes

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-23-episode-157-wizard-robes#t=0) Introduction and Podcast Housekeeping
- [1:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-23-episode-157-wizard-robes#t=113) Jimmy's Video Upload Error and Editing Plans
- [7:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-23-episode-157-wizard-robes#t=470) Building Updates: Signage, Electric, and Aluminum
- [10:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-23-episode-157-wizard-robes#t=620) David's Projects: Beer Can Holders and Foam Core Box
- [12:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-23-episode-157-wizard-robes#t=762) Building the Large Walnut Picture Frame
- [18:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-23-episode-157-wizard-robes#t=1107) Lathe Safety and Beginner Projects
- [29:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-23-episode-157-wizard-robes#t=1767) Bandsaw Safety and Beginner Projects
- [43:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-23-episode-157-wizard-robes#t=2606) CNC and Laser Projects: Boxes and Pencils
- [48:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-23-episode-157-wizard-robes#t=2929) Router Safety and Beginner Projects
- [54:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-23-episode-157-wizard-robes#t=3284) Table Saw Projects and Show Recommendations

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Casper (product)
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- Prusa (company)
- Home Depot (company)
- Shapot (other)
- Zippo (product)
- Walmart (company)
- Modern Maker (other)
- Netflix (other)
- Jesse (other)
- Joe Rogan (other)
- Michael Alm (other)
- Showmakers (other)
- Destin (other)
- Smart Every Day (other)
- Henry (other)
- Minute Physics (other)
- Hank Green (other)
- Mike Boyd (other)
- Learn Quick (other)
- Patreon (other)

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- [STL202: This guy found a workbench on the side of the road!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-11-08-stl202-this-guy-found-a-workbench-on-the-side-of-the-road) (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)
- [Shop Talk Live 28: Shocking Confession from a Fine Woodworking Staffer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-03-22-shop-talk-live-28-shocking-confession-from-a-fine-woodworking-staffer) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 157: The Tale of Professor Frid](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-02-16-stl-157-the-tale-of-professor-frid) (Shop Talk Live)

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