Hardware Podcasts

Episode 197: The hammerhead alligator

Making It · 11 Jan 2019 · 59m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Jimmy's work with Lowe's on kitchen cabinets and a window seat, Bob's master bathroom renovation, and David's transition into segmented woodturning and metal sculpting. The hosts share their holiday experiences and new interests, with Jimmy diving into 3D printing and letterpress printing using an 1850s Washington Hand Press, while David explores metalworking and hand tools. They also touch on Bob's R2D2 prop build, utilizing creative solutions like acrylic ornaments for the dome eye, and Jimmy's story about a large slab table damaged by birds, leading to the episode's title.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Lowe's, Hatch Show Print
Products
Washington Hand Press, Beastie Boys book, Won't You Be My Neighbor?, The Letterpress Movie, R2D2
Tools
Glow Forge, Tormek, Fusion, 3D printer
Also
Fitzall Podcast, No Instructions

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