# Episode 259: Pretty alright woodworking

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-05-01
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-01-episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current woodworking projects, including Diresta's giant mallet, Picciuto's detailed birdhouse, and Clagett's ongoing R2-D2 build. The conversation shifts to technical challenges, such as fitting hinges on curved surfaces and the long-term durability of wood versus resin in outdoor furniture. They also share upcoming summer projects, like garden beds and bridges, and recommend tools and media from Fireball Tools and Andrew Klein.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-01-episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking#t=1) Introduction and Summer Weather
- [2:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-01-episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking#t=141) Jimmy Diresta's Giant Mallet and Lathing Challenges
- [6:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-01-episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking#t=366) David Picciuto's Fancy Birdhouse and Feedback
- [8:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-01-episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking#t=482) Bob Clagett's Bluebird Box and Hole Sizing Techniques
- [14:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-01-episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking#t=899) Die Filers and Tool Sharpening Machines
- [16:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-01-episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking#t=1016) Bob Clagett's R2-D2 Hinge Geometry Problem
- [31:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-01-episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking#t=1916) Harbor Freight Tools and Summer Project Ideas
- [47:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-01-episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking#t=2857) Wood Weathering and River Table Durability
- [56:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-01-episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking#t=3376) Table Construction and Expansion Gaps
- [1:00:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-01-episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking#t=3656) Recommendations: Fireball Tools, Andrew Klein, and Media

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- R2-D2 (product)
- Fireball Tools (company)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Andrew Klein (other)
- Meg Switch (company)
- Lincoln Electric (company)
- Beastie Boys (other)
- Radiohead (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [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)
- [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)
- [STL298: That's a fancy commode!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-08-25-stl298-thats-a-fancy-commode) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 51: Used Diapers in the Workshop?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-02-07-stl-51-used-diapers-in-the-workshop) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL187: Desert Island Dream Projects](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-04-12-stl187-desert-island-dream-projects) (Shop Talk Live)

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