# Episode 197: The hammerhead alligator

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-01-11
- Length: 59m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-11-episode-197-the-hammerhead-alligator
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-197-the-hammerhead-alligator

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-11-episode-197-the-hammerhead-alligator#t=1) Introduction: Holiday Break and New Year Reflections
- [2:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-11-episode-197-the-hammerhead-alligator#t=154) Jimmy Diresta's Lowe's Projects: Cabinets and Window Seat
- [5:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-11-episode-197-the-hammerhead-alligator#t=336) Bob Clagett's Master Bathroom Renovation and Decision Stress
- [11:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-11-episode-197-the-hammerhead-alligator#t=698) David Picciuto's Segmented Woodturning and Metal Shed Plans
- [16:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-11-episode-197-the-hammerhead-alligator#t=985) Jimmy Diresta's 3D Printing and Letterpress Printing Journey
- [24:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-11-episode-197-the-hammerhead-alligator#t=1449) Bob Clagett's Shadow Box and R2D2 Prop Build Details
- [35:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-11-episode-197-the-hammerhead-alligator#t=2149) Jimmy Diresta's Ice Pick Sales and Product Evolution
- [39:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-11-episode-197-the-hammerhead-alligator#t=2355) David Picciuto's New Filming Schedule and Metal Sculpting Class
- [43:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-11-episode-197-the-hammerhead-alligator#t=2604) Jimmy's 1850s Washington Hand Press and Large Table Bird Damage Story
- [51:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-11-episode-197-the-hammerhead-alligator#t=3084) Weekly Picks: Books, Podcasts, and Documentaries

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Lowe's (company)
- Glow Forge (tool)
- Tormek (tool)
- Fusion (tool)
- 3D printer (tool)
- Washington Hand Press (product)
- Hatch Show Print (company)
- Beastie Boys book (product)
- Won't You Be My Neighbor? (product)
- The Letterpress Movie (product)
- Fitzall Podcast (other)
- No Instructions (other)
- R2D2 (product)

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- [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)
- [Ep 299: Beaming Consciousness, Understanding Holograms, and Dogfooding IPv6](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-12-06-ep-299-beaming-consciousness-understanding-holograms-and-dogfooding-ipv6) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [Ep016: 3D Printing with Steel, Molding with Expanded Foam, QUIP-Package Parts, and Aged Solder](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-04-26-ep016-3d-printing-with-steel-molding-with-expanded-foam-quip-package-parts-and-a) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [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)
- [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)

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