Hardware Podcasts

496: Forensic Wire Work

Making It · 30 Aug 2025 · 1h 03m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Jimmy's 11 porch poles, Bob's pool shed, and David's Hamm's beer sign. Jimmy details the forensic wire work required to restore a vintage lathe and the iterative process of turning large wooden columns. David explains using Fusion's new photo-to-texture feature for his CNC project, while Bob outlines his design and material planning for the shed.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Carolina Shoes, Bamboo Lab, Total Boat
Tools
Fusion, VCarve
Also
Paul Jackman, Dreadnought Woodshop

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