# Episode 229: Jimmy made a laser bandsaw.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-09-20
- Length: 1h 00m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-09-20-episode-229-jimmy-made-a-laser-bandsaw
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-229-jimmy-made-a-laser-bandsaw

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Jimmy building a functional forge and a prototype laser bandsaw with Full Spectrum Laser. Bob Clagett details his acquisition of a stroke sander and his philosophy on investing in tools like joiners and redundant battery-powered grinders to save time. David Picciuto shares his experience as a pit crew chief for a sprint car race and his plans to attend a driving school.

## Chapters

- [0:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-09-20-episode-229-jimmy-made-a-laser-bandsaw#t=5) Introduction and Maker Rendezvous
- [18:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-09-20-episode-229-jimmy-made-a-laser-bandsaw#t=1135) Jimmy's Forge Build and Troubleshooting
- [25:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-09-20-episode-229-jimmy-made-a-laser-bandsaw#t=1548) Bob's Stroke Sander and Tool Philosophy
- [33:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-09-20-episode-229-jimmy-made-a-laser-bandsaw#t=2030) Redundancy and Battery-Powered Tools
- [43:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-09-20-episode-229-jimmy-made-a-laser-bandsaw#t=2629) Laser Etching and the Laser Bandsaw Project
- [55:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-09-20-episode-229-jimmy-made-a-laser-bandsaw#t=3343) David's Sprint Car Experience and Picks

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Full Spectrum Laser (company)
- DeWalt (company)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Faber-Castell (company)
- Weaver Leather (company)
- Maker Case (other)
- Klingspor (company)
- First Build (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Shop Talk Live 37: SawStop Portable in the Works?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-07-29-shop-talk-live-37-sawstop-portable-in-the-works) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL345: Rogowski's Rose-Colored Safety Glasses](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-07-11-stl345-rogowskis-rose-colored-safety-glasses) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Shop Talk Live 34: Bandsaw Master Michael Fortune](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-14-shop-talk-live-34-bandsaw-master-michael-fortune) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL340: Do You De-Tension Your Bandsaw?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-05-02-stl340-do-you-de-tension-your-bandsaw) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 164: Sometimes you can blame the tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-05-25-stl-164-sometimes-you-can-blame-the-tools) (Shop Talk Live)

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