Hardware Podcasts

Episode 340: Twist-to-Lock T-Handle Weld-Mount Retractable Spring Plungers

Making It · 28 Jan 2022 · 1h 05m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Jimmy's 3D-printed car rotisserie and seat belt lever, Bob's acquisition of coal stoves, and David's wooden calculator replica. They highlight the utility of McMaster-Carr for sourcing specific hardware like twist-to-lock plungers, which inspired the episode title, and discuss how such finishing touches elevate a build. The conversation also covers David's trivet project using non-standard tiles and Jimmy's work with laser-cut Corian dies for leather wallets.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Home Depot, Lowe's, BBC Sport
Materials
Corian
Also
McMaster-Carr, Bridgeport, Sam Zeloof, Chris Zep

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