Hardware Podcasts

Episode 289: Country backhoe doctor

Making It · 18 Dec 2020 · 1h 11m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Diresta's purchase of a 1990s Case backhoe and Clagett's work on a wooden table and Christmas tree holder. Clagett details the challenges of restoring a pickup truck, specifically the shift from lacquer to catalyzed urethane paints, while also sharing insights on sourcing cheap cutting tools and collets for machining. The group reflects on the balance between perfectionism and progress in creative work, concluding with recommendations for other makers and videos.

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makers and hobbyists

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Companies
Royal Medals
Products
Case 590 turbo
Tools
South Bend lathe, Bridgeport
Also
Pask Makes, Levi Allen

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