Shop Talk Live · 9 Sept 2022 · 1h 10m
Chris Bagby and Molly Bagby of Highland Woodworking discuss the company's evolution from a mom-and-pop hardware store to a specialized woodworking destination, highlighting their best-selling Hawk bandsaw blades and the impact of the pandemic on their e-commerce sales. The hosts also catch up with Vic Schaefer, who details his decision to downsize his workshop from 380 square feet to a 252-square-foot garage, explaining his strategy for tool consolidation, electrical upgrades, and adopting modern workholding systems like the MFT table.
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Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss major life and business updates, including Diresta buying a commercial building to house his office and production, Clagett completing a large post-and-beam barn, and Picciuto planning a costly garage expansion. They also cover Clagett's acquisition of a massive 4-foot throat railway bandsaw, the success of Workbench Con, and the technical details of finishing wood and metal projects.
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their holiday breaks, new tool acquisitions, and plans for 2020. Jimmy Diresta details his acquisition of a Bridgeport mill and South Bend lathe, while Bob Clagett talks about maintaining his shop and experimenting with gunsmithing. David Picciuto shares his struggle with creative burnout from weekly woodworking videos and his goal to pivot to broader content, aiming for 2 million subscribers.
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent personal projects and industry observations. Jimmy details a failed attempt to cool his attic using ridge vents and the resulting HVAC issues, while Bob recounts the success of his 'Jimmy Speedway' go-kart event and the sudden death of his Festool miter saw. David shares his vacation experiences and the high cost of materials like Baltic birch plywood, while the group discusses Japanese tools like Otoro clamps and Toyo Steel toolboxes.
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's Graveyard House series and leather bag production, Clagett's rental property renovations, and Clagett's shop cleaning. They share personal reflections on solitude, family dynamics, and the value of vintage machinery, specifically highlighting Keith Rucker's restoration of a massive wheel bandsaw. The conversation also touches on the emotional weight of letting go of family heirlooms, like a non-tunable player piano, and the importance of supportive communities in maker culture.
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their simultaneous moves to new workshops and homes, highlighting the logistical challenges of relocating heavy machinery like Jimmy's power hammer and Bob's South Bend lathe. They celebrate recent YouTube subscriber milestones, noting how hitting 1 million subscribers boosted engagement and analytics for both Jimmy and Bob. The conversation also covers David's new 'ultimate router table' built with Rockler components and his decision to use carpet tiles in his new shop, as well as recommendations for other maker content creators like Chris from Click Spring and William Osmond.
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