# Episode 162: An eyeball, tongue, ear and 2 big thumbs

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-03-30
- Length: 1h 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-30-episode-162-an-eyeball-tongue-ear-and-2-big-thumbs
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-162-an-eyeball-tongue-ear-and-2-big-thumbs

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss a variety of maker topics, starting with Jimmy's home renovation struggles involving asbestos and lead. The conversation shifts to David's blacksmithing workshop in Montana, where he learned to use power hammers and forged tools under the guidance of Brent Bailey. The hosts then dive into a detailed technical discussion on wood finishing, comparing sanding grits, polyurethane, shellac, and spray paints like Montana and Rust-Oleum.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-30-episode-162-an-eyeball-tongue-ear-and-2-big-thumbs#t=0) Introduction and Home Renovation Issues
- [12:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-30-episode-162-an-eyeball-tongue-ear-and-2-big-thumbs#t=766) Blacksmithing Workshop and Power Hammers
- [32:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-30-episode-162-an-eyeball-tongue-ear-and-2-big-thumbs#t=1959) Wood Sanding Techniques and Grits
- [44:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-30-episode-162-an-eyeball-tongue-ear-and-2-big-thumbs#t=2684) Finishes: Polyurethane, Shellac, and Lacquer
- [55:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-30-episode-162-an-eyeball-tongue-ear-and-2-big-thumbs#t=3313) Spray Paint Review: Krylon, Rust-Oleum, and Montana
- [1:06:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-30-episode-162-an-eyeball-tongue-ear-and-2-big-thumbs#t=3962) Recommendations and Conference Announcement

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Brent Bailey Forge (company)
- Montana (product)
- Krylon (product)
- Rust-Oleum (product)
- Minwax (product)
- General Finishes (product)
- Micromesh (product)
- Plutonium (product)
- Liquid Tex (product)
- Pantone (product)
- Home Depot (company)
- Hobby Lobby (company)
- Michael's (company)
- ConvertKit (company)
- Merwin Music (other)
- Artismia (other)

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- [STL254: Iron and oak (and maple?)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-11-19-stl254-iron-and-oak-and-maple) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 315: I can't believe it's not wood!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-05-03-stl-315-i-cant-believe-its-not-wood) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 46: Ed Cuts the Cord—Literally](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally) (Shop Talk Live)
- [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)

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