# Episode 289: Country backhoe doctor

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-12-18
- Length: 1h 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-18-episode-289-country-backhoe-doctor
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-289-country-backhoe-doctor

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-18-episode-289-country-backhoe-doctor#t=0) House Insulation and Balloon Framing
- [5:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-18-episode-289-country-backhoe-doctor#t=355) Woodworking Projects: 808 Table and Christmas Holder
- [9:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-18-episode-289-country-backhoe-doctor#t=569) Truck Restoration and Paint Technology
- [15:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-18-episode-289-country-backhoe-doctor#t=939) Buying and Repairing a Case Backhoe
- [19:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-18-episode-289-country-backhoe-doctor#t=1142) 3D Printing and Website Sales
- [23:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-18-episode-289-country-backhoe-doctor#t=1410) Machining: Bridgeport, Lathe, and Tool Sourcing
- [49:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-18-episode-289-country-backhoe-doctor#t=2952) Progress vs. Perfection in Making
- [1:01:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-18-episode-289-country-backhoe-doctor#t=3717) Maker Recommendations and Picks

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Case 590 turbo (product)
- South Bend lathe (tool)
- Bridgeport (tool)
- Royal Medals (company)
- Pask Makes (other)
- Levi Allen (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL 69: Mike's Goldrush Doppelganger](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger) (Shop Talk Live)
- [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)
- [Shop Talk Live 32: Vintage Machinery Bargains and Blunders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-05-24-shop-talk-live-32-vintage-machinery-bargains-and-blunders) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Shop Talk Live 21: Tablesaw Tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-12-14-shop-talk-live-21-tablesaw-tech) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Shop Talk Live 11: That Sinking Feeling](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-07-20-shop-talk-live-11-that-sinking-feeling) (Shop Talk Live)

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