# Episode 181: Jimmy’s Shopping Voice

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-08-31
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-31-episode-181-jimmys-shopping-voice
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-181-jimmys-shopping-voice

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta’s acquisition of an antique drill press and printing press, Picciuto’s new bar build, and Clagett’s CNC surfacing for an R2D2 project. The episode features a deep dive into shop electrical infrastructure, with Diresta explaining the benefits of 3-phase power, phase converters, and VFDs for running heavy machinery. The hosts also share recommendations for creative content, including 'Brilliant Ideas' and Mark Rober’s rock-skipping robot.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-31-episode-181-jimmys-shopping-voice#t=1) Introduction and Project Updates
- [3:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-31-episode-181-jimmys-shopping-voice#t=221) Diresta’s Antique Tool Collection
- [14:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-31-episode-181-jimmys-shopping-voice#t=892) Picciuto’s Bar Build and Craft Show Prep
- [18:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-31-episode-181-jimmys-shopping-voice#t=1115) Clagett’s CNC Surfacing and R2D2 Plans
- [26:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-31-episode-181-jimmys-shopping-voice#t=1567) Shop Electrical Infrastructure and 3-Phase Power
- [44:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-31-episode-181-jimmys-shopping-voice#t=2661) Phase Converters, VFDs, and Plug Types
- [1:01:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-31-episode-181-jimmys-shopping-voice#t=3674) Weekly Picks and Recommendations

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- American Rotary (company)
- McMaster-Carr (company)
- Blackbeard Projects (product)
- Brilliant Ideas (product)
- One Day Build (product)
- TableEgg (product)
- Bridgeport (product)
- SawStop (product)
- VFD (tool)
- CNC (tool)
- X-Carve (tool)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Shop Talk Live 32: Vintage Machinery Bargains and Blunders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-05-24-shop-talk-live-32-vintage-machinery-bargains-and-blunders) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL226: Buying a used drill press with Rollie Johnson](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-10-09-stl226-buying-a-used-drill-press-with-rollie-johnson) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 84: One Big Problem with Helical Cutterheads](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-05-08-stl-84-one-big-problem-with-helical-cutterheads) (Shop Talk Live)
- [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)
- [160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard) (Embedded.fm)

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