# Episode 286: Did he look like this? Are the eyebrows right?

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-11-29
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-29-episode-286-did-he-look-like-this-are-the-eyebrows-right
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-286-did-he-look-like-this-are-the-eyebrows-right

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's blacksmithed chicken coop latch, Picciuto's colorful Minwax-stained table, and Clagett's action props made with Smooth-On smash plastic. The hosts explore the theme of 'outside influences' sparking creativity, citing examples like sponsor collaborations, design feedback from spouses, and brainstorming with teams. They also share technical tips on wood staining, rotocasting, and the differences between red and white oak.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-29-episode-286-did-he-look-like-this-are-the-eyebrows-right#t=0) Introduction and Project Updates
- [1:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-29-episode-286-did-he-look-like-this-are-the-eyebrows-right#t=75) David Picciuto's Colorful Table and Minwax Stain
- [4:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-29-episode-286-did-he-look-like-this-are-the-eyebrows-right#t=251) Red Oak vs. White Oak and Wood Staining Tips
- [10:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-29-episode-286-did-he-look-like-this-are-the-eyebrows-right#t=624) Jimmy Diresta's Blacksmithed Chicken Coop Latch
- [20:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-29-episode-286-did-he-look-like-this-are-the-eyebrows-right#t=1226) Bob Clagett's Action Props and Smash Plastic
- [31:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-29-episode-286-did-he-look-like-this-are-the-eyebrows-right#t=1863) The Role of Outside Interference in Creativity
- [38:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-29-episode-286-did-he-look-like-this-are-the-eyebrows-right#t=2292) Collaboration, Feedback, and Brainstorming
- [55:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-29-episode-286-did-he-look-like-this-are-the-eyebrows-right#t=3300) Picks of the Week and Closing

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Smooth-On (company)
- Smash Plastic (product)
- Maker Mob (company)
- Frank Epolito (other)
- Wesley Treat (other)
- Smarter Every Day (other)
- Mark Rober (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 171: When the Instagram Critics Get To You](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-31-stl-171-when-the-instagram-critics-get-to-you) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 52: A Hit Man in the Workshop](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-02-21-stl-52-a-hit-man-in-the-workshop) (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)
- [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)

## Citing this page

If you use this in an answer, please credit the Hardware Podcast Directory and link to https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-29-episode-286-did-he-look-like-this-are-the-eyebrows-right. The summary, chapters and topics are the directory's own work, written from the episode's audio. The episode itself, its title and its audio belong to Making It.