# Episode 161: Snakes & Glue Bottles (with Evan & Katelyn)

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-03-23
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-23-episode-161-snakes-glue-bottles-with-evan-katelyn
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-161-snakes-glue-bottles-with-evan-katelyn

## Summary

Evan and Caitlin Lerner, creators of the YouTube channel 'Evan and Caitlin', discuss their transition from day jobs in graphic design and mechanical engineering to full-time content creation, detailing their strategy for rapid subscriber growth and early monetization through sponsors. The hosts explore the technical and practical differences between iOS and Android ecosystems, with David Picciuto explaining his switch to Android for greater customization and Evan discussing camera quality. The conversation concludes with a deep dive into adhesives, where Jimmy Diresta and Bob Clagett share professional tips on managing wood glue in cold temperatures, handling CA glue with accelerants, and using specialized products like Sugru and Barge contact cement.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-23-episode-161-snakes-glue-bottles-with-evan-katelyn#t=1) Introduction and Show Housekeeping
- [2:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-23-episode-161-snakes-glue-bottles-with-evan-katelyn#t=150) Evan and Caitlin Lerner: From Day Jobs to YouTube Business
- [18:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-23-episode-161-snakes-glue-bottles-with-evan-katelyn#t=1138) David Picciuto's Switch from iOS to Android
- [24:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-23-episode-161-snakes-glue-bottles-with-evan-katelyn#t=1485) Caitlin's Reasons for Switching to Android
- [35:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-23-episode-161-snakes-glue-bottles-with-evan-katelyn#t=2108) Wood Glue: Cold Temperatures and Squeeze Out
- [42:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-23-episode-161-snakes-glue-bottles-with-evan-katelyn#t=2525) CA Glue, Accelerants, and Baking Soda Tricks
- [49:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-23-episode-161-snakes-glue-bottles-with-evan-katelyn#t=2957) Flexible Adhesives: E6000, Epoxy, and Sugru
- [55:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-23-episode-161-snakes-glue-bottles-with-evan-katelyn#t=3336) Contact Cements: Barge and Ring You Later

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Evan and Caitlin (other)
- Android (other)
- iOS (other)
- iPhone X (product)
- Samsung Galaxy S9 plus (product)
- Apple Watch (product)
- Android watch (product)
- Sugru (other)
- Barge (other)
- E6000 (other)
- West Systems G5 (other)
- Ring You Later (other)

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