# Episode 219: Really? Plastic? Really??

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-07-05
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-07-05-episode-219-really-plastic-really
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-219-really-plastic-really

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's Apollo 11 hatch replica and Picciuto's Nintendo build, while addressing the challenges of manufacturing complex parts. The hosts then pivot to a detailed discussion on how they purchase tools, contrasting brand loyalty, personal recommendations, and the frustration of assembling cheap or poorly designed equipment. They highlight specific pain points with modern tools, such as plastic gears in Ryobi planers and the notorious unreliability of the Tipman Boss sewing machine, before sharing recommendations for educational content and community creators.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-07-05-episode-219-really-plastic-really#t=1) Introduction: Apollo 11 Hatch Project Updates
- [3:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-07-05-episode-219-really-plastic-really#t=202) Manufacturing Challenges: Molding, Casting, and 3D Printing
- [16:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-07-05-episode-219-really-plastic-really#t=961) Project Updates: Drill Press Lift and Nintendo Build
- [21:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-07-05-episode-219-really-plastic-really#t=1285) Creator Business: Throwback Content and Social Media Feedback
- [33:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-07-05-episode-219-really-plastic-really#t=1991) Buying Tools: Recommendations, Research, and Brand Loyalty
- [46:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-07-05-episode-219-really-plastic-really#t=2779) Tool Pain Points: The Tipman Boss and Plastic Components
- [54:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-07-05-episode-219-really-plastic-really#t=3268) Packaging Waste and Tool Restoration
- [1:00:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-07-05-episode-219-really-plastic-really#t=3643) Content Recommendations: LA Machines and Retro Tech Journal

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Apollo 11 (other)
- CR-10 (product)
- Ultimaker (product)
- Ryobi (company)
- Tipman Boss (product)
- Tandy Leather (company)
- LA Machines (other)
- Retro Tech Journal (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL212: The call of the pattern-maker's vise](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-03-27-stl212-the-call-of-the-pattern-makers-vise) (Shop Talk Live)
- [56: Are We About To Do a Gift Guide Episode?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2019-12-04-56-are-we-about-to-do-a-gift-guide-episode) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [STL141: Vic Tesolin's Tool Bomb](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb) (Shop Talk Live)
- [160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard) (Embedded.fm)
- [Aggravating Agersia Agiotage](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-02-20-aggravating-agersia-agiotage) (The Amp Hour)

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