# Episode 211: Uncle Joe

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-04-26
- Length: 57m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-04-26-episode-211-uncle-joe
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-211-uncle-joe

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the decision-making process behind choosing tools for their maker projects and YouTube content. They debate the trade-offs between using accessible hand tools versus expensive digital fabrication equipment like CNCs, lasers, and waterjets, considering audience accessibility, video engagement, and personal enjoyment. The conversation covers specific projects like Diresta's whirly gig, Picciuto's drill press station, and Clagett's metalworking exploration, while also touching on the challenges of managing viewer feedback and tool acquisition.

## Chapters

- [0:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-04-26-episode-211-uncle-joe#t=4) Intro and Easter Weekend Updates
- [1:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-04-26-episode-211-uncle-joe#t=70) Game of Thrones Critique and Movie Habits
- [7:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-04-26-episode-211-uncle-joe#t=460) Project Updates: Whirly Gig, Drill Press, and Cat
- [12:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-04-26-episode-211-uncle-joe#t=768) Tool Selection: Hand Tools vs. Digital Fabrication
- [21:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-04-26-episode-211-uncle-joe#t=1319) Audience Accessibility and Expensive Tools
- [27:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-04-26-episode-211-uncle-joe#t=1659) Handling Negative Comments and 'Uncle Joe'
- [39:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-04-26-episode-211-uncle-joe#t=2344) Metalworking Exploration and Learning Resources
- [44:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-04-26-episode-211-uncle-joe#t=2674) New Tool Purchases: Waser, Lasers, and Bandsaws
- [50:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-04-26-episode-211-uncle-joe#t=3048) Patreon Shoutouts and Picks of the Week

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Carolina Shoes (company)
- Waser (tool)
- CNC Router Parts (company)
- Full Spectrum Laser (company)
- Rockler (company)
- SawStop (tool)
- Procreate (tool)
- VCarve (tool)
- Alex Ball (other)
- Brett McCaffee (other)
- Laika (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL354: Go and Do the Thing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-11-14-stl354-go-and-do-the-thing) (Shop Talk Live)
- [160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard) (Embedded.fm)
- [Shifting Away From DIY - Pedetentious PnP Progress](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-05-28-shifting-away-from-diy-pedetentious-pnp-progress) (The Amp Hour)
- [STL214.5: The one with no questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-05-01-stl214-5-the-one-with-no-questions) (Shop Talk Live)
- [The 2014 Maker Faire Show - Traveling Technology Trangam](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-21-the-2014-maker-faire-show-traveling-technology-trangam) (The Amp Hour)

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