# Episode 170: Elephants

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-06-08
- Length: 1h 16m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-08-episode-170-elephants
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-170-elephants

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Jimmy’s woodworking class, David’s search for a new camera person, and Bob’s exploration of Tapigami. They share detailed advice on consumables, debating the merits of various tapes like 3M blue tape and gaffer tape, and glues such as Titebond and West System epoxy. The conversation also covers how to handle unsolicited online advice, emphasizing tone and community engagement, while highlighting creators like Jacob LaRocca and Michael Alm.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-08-episode-170-elephants#t=1) Introduction: Jimmy Diresta's Woodworking Class
- [3:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-08-episode-170-elephants#t=222) David Picciuto Finding a New Camera Person
- [11:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-08-episode-170-elephants#t=668) Bob Clagett and Tapigami
- [17:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-08-episode-170-elephants#t=1050) Handling Unsolicited Online Advice
- [30:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-08-episode-170-elephants#t=1831) Consumables: Tapes and Glues
- [46:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-08-episode-170-elephants#t=2807) Finishes and Epoxies
- [1:05:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-08-episode-170-elephants#t=3953) What We're Watching: Jacob LaRocca and Michael Alm

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Tapigami (other)
- 3M (other)
- Titebond (other)
- West System (other)
- Gorilla Tape (other)
- Gaffer Tape (other)
- Deft (other)
- Minwax (other)
- Permalac (other)
- Jacob LaRocca (other)
- Michael Alm (other)
- Primal Branding (other)

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- [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)
- [STL265: CA glue is the new hide glue](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-05-06-stl265-ca-glue-is-the-new-hide-glue) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 52: A Hit Man in the Workshop](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-02-21-stl-52-a-hit-man-in-the-workshop) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Shop Talk Live 9: Four Finger Swipe](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-06-22-shop-talk-live-9-four-finger-swipe) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 90: Gorilla Glue for Fine Furniture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-07-31-stl-90-gorilla-glue-for-fine-furniture) (Shop Talk Live)

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