Hardware Podcasts

Episode 342: Alligator Food & Olive Juice

Making It · 11 Feb 2022 · 1h 09m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's 'sweetheart' ice picks and a machinist toolbox built with hardware from Gershner, and Picciuto's remake of his shaker table. Clagett shares details about his office renovations and a ping pong table with an integrated LED scoring system, while also reflecting on the challenges of revisiting old YouTube projects like his switchblade build. The group also touches on the difficulties of sourcing vintage car parts, the impact of YouTube Shorts on creator revenue, and Diresta's upcoming restoration of a 1968 Cadillac Impala.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Gershner, Old Timey Tools, LMC, J-Bugs
Tools
Project Sunroof
Also
Hemming's Motor News, Workshop Companion, Making Fun

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