The FitZall Podcast
By Jimmy Andrew Eric
A show about antique/vintage tools and the people who love them. Each episode, we discuss our experiences finding and using specific tools as well as the stories surrounding them. Join us in talks about picking, history, and restoration of all tools we love. Hosted by Jimmy DiResta who makes new things with old tools , Eric who makes old tools new, and Andrew Alexander who finds BIG old tools.
The FitZall Podcast Jan 06, 2019
Episode 45: Everything is Eric's Fault
We all discuss what we have been up to for months while Eric's failures prevented the recording of more episodes.
We also discuss the fun we had all together at Maker Camp in New York.
Episode 44: We All Have a Collective Panic Attack
Jimmy discussing his recent international trips.
Andrew cocks 69 guns during recording.
Eric never wants to move his entire shop again.
Episode 43: Developing a Hernia Because of Antique Tools
Eric has hernia surgery
Jimmy finds an antique bulldozer
Andrew wants to make his Maytag engines run
Episode 42: Opinions on the Future of YouTube
Jimmy, Andrew, and Eric have a mental breakdown trying to do math.
We take a look back at what we did and didn't accomplish this year.
Episode 41: Jason from Fireball Tool: Is location of design more important than location of production?
We are joined by Jason from Fireball Tool and discuss his quality control and product testing methods, along with where the meat goes.
Episode 40: Guess which part of a deceased person Jimmy has casted?
Eric is having a mental breakdown over the Barco BR5 Rammer.
Andrew is too bald to be happy ever again.
Jimmy needs someone to organize his entire life on a daily basis.
Episode 39: We are no longer friends.
Jimmy is building a coffin go-kart
Andrew talks about anvil durability testing by WhistlinDiesel
Eric works on a sulfuric acid milk tester
Episode 38: 20 Ton Manual Chain Hoist, TwerkbenchCon, What music do we listen to?
Andrew is out looking for a special 20 Ton Manual Chain Hoist.
Jimmy wonders what music we listen to.
Eric has mental problems.
Episode 37: Does Eric ever clean? Jimmy wants more hair and Andrew tries to make moves on Jimmy's mom
How does Eric even exist in his workshop?
Jimmy finishes his trailer.
Andrew is in love with Jimmy's mother.
Episode 36: Jimmy's encounters with police, Someone tries to screw Andrew over, Eric's dog dies
Jimmy also thinks a meteorite landed on his property...
Episode 35: Andrew's wife cheats on him, Jimmy actually takes a vacation, Eric cuts the cheese
Andrew yells into the microphone for 2 hours.
Eric and Jimmy try to listen.
Episode 34: Fractal Vise, Jimmy finds his white whale, Andrew obtains a full collection
Jimmy finds something he has been searching for since 1971.
Andrew obtains a massive collection of fully restored tools.
Eric talks about the fractal vise and upcoming steam engine.
Episode 33: Jimmy's TV Show, Eric is Lonely, Andrew Works on a Very Special Power Hammer
Jimmy's talks about filming in his current TV show.
Eric has no friends and talks too much on Instagram because of it.
Andrew does some custom work on a power hammer for a very special someone.
Episode 32: Quick Update
Andrew got a new microphone and he wanted to test it out by talking about the pipe that burst in his home in Texas.
Episode 31: The Little Giant Face Disk (Fixed Audio)
Eric rants about how infuriating ever auto parts store is.
Andrew is so loud he needs to stand 8ft away from the microphone at all times.
Jimmy tells the time he lost a finger tip in a black out.
Eric and Jimmy teach Andrew what a vector is.
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Episode 30: Using Fire to Weld Cast Iron Using Scrap Cast Iron
In this episode:
ERIC talks about welding cast iron with a torch!!!
ANDREW takes his family on a vacation pulling an empty 30' trailer!!!
JIMMY found a 37" disc sander and also discovers triple exclamation marks!!!
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Episode 29: The Penis Anvil
Andrew declares ownership of all floor cranes. Eric talks finalizing screwdrivers and power hammers. Andrew's anvil has a penis.
We review Eric’s new rare antique Stanley transition plane. Jimmy needs a new car ...and maybe a child.
AND Remember kids: Never move a power hammer with a pallet jack thank you!
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Episode 28: How do you harden cast iron? Classic Jimmy rant! Andrew wants Maker Jorts.
Andrew talks about his 7 or 10 Acorn Tables (Jimmy wants one)
Erick talks about the swing saw restoration and why he bolted it under his stairs.
Jimmy hates bidspotter and almost dies of a heart attack!
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Episode 27: Eric Finally Almost Died
In this episode
Eric talks about his intestine infection and his screwdrivers
Andrew finds and buys everything for cheeper than any one else
Jimmy send Andrew an Embarrassing accidental DM
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Episode 26: The No Swearing Episode?
Andrew talks about making new buildings on his property and learns about Dr Seuss!
Eric talks about the Drag Saw Video Series and Gizmosity Danger!
Jimmy discusses the process of how to move a memory foam mattress !!
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Episode 25: Top Gear for Junk and Small Production Run Options
Jimmy gets violently angry and swears about delays.
Eric talks drag saw danger.
Andrew discusses his glorious PEXTO Metal station he found on rat mountain.
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Episode 24: We Fixed The Damn Audio + Special Guest Jason from Fireball Tools
We talk to Jason from Fireball Tools about his unique inventions as well as discuss his collection of old tools. He recently completely a beautiful antique-looking cover for his antique bandsaw, as well as a chainsaw-powered sander, and a go-kart belt grinder.
Eric talks about screwdriver developments as well.
Episode 23: Brazing Cast Iron and What Our Childhood Smelled Like
In this episode Andrew asks what our childhood smelled like?
We discuss brazing cast iron. Erick believes he is Not Jesus.
Jimmy fixes a hole in a gas tank at 16 years old with washroom products.
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Episode 22: Andrew Critiques Jimmy and Eric’s Videos + Paint Stripper Discount Code
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In this episode:
Eric scares the shit out of us about Covid-19
Jimmy talked about his new 12’ lathe for wood..
Andrew talks about his new stretch wrap machine..
The entire episode Eric is still trying to remove the steel wedge on his power hammer..
.. we discuss the joys of stretch wrap and how to steal “Blue" wood pallets and how to get pallets made from exotic hard woods!
Don’t miss: Andrew critiques Jimmy and Eric’s videos!! (2 anvils down)
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Episode 21: Now on Youtube! + Our Time Together at WorkbenchCon + 25% off of Evapo-Rust
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We talk about the huge machine shop pick we three went on in Atlanta! Eric talks about remaking antique brass machine tags. Jimmy gives his opinion on multi-process welders. Andrew talks about what it's like meeting all the people he sells tools to at WorkbenchCon.
Episode 20: Eric Needs A sally SAW!
In this episode:
Eric talks about the recent flood in his shop.
Jimmy tells a cautionary tail about the time his dad got injured on the job.
Andrew Restores a 50Lb Little giant! and learns about bow & arrows!
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Episode 19: Patent Drawing Face Tattoos
She keeps us on point with the facts and figures!
We discuss old tools, mean chickens, broken teeth, altered ancient anvils and face tattoos!
Also we talk about the mysterious ancient anvil weight codes..
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Episode 18: Mega Vice build and Ghosts!
Jimmy talks about the ghost of the plumber in his house!
Andrew talks about lending money and his terms of service.
Eric Restores 2 1920s pedal lathes!!!
And we look back at 2019 and look forward to 2020!
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Episode 17: Self Sufficient Shop?
In this ep we discuss the needs for a self sufficient shop and the concept of a "home factory"
Jimmy eats a poison doughnut. Eric is cold and Andrew thwarts a meth head.
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Episode 16: Excavator Fights & The Haunted Screwdriver
In this episode we talk about when we have enough money to destroy our own personal excavators
.. That time the printing press came from Dallas shipped upside-down!? oh and buying shotguns at garage sales!
and some other silly shit! xo
Episode 15: It's all in the details.../The Good of the Land Fest
Jimmy gets screwed over at an auction. Andrew obtains a massive power hammer. Eric finds the most powerful vintage consumer chainsaw ever made.
Episode 14: Old Tools That Suck! + Andrew Gets Robbed
Andrew gets tools stolen, Eric and Jimmy get mad at Andrew for buying one of the worst tools of all time.
Episode 13: Cash Only? F*ck You!
Episode 12: Our Trip Together/40 Acres of Tractors/Salt & Pepper Shotgun
Episode 11: Ya want a BIG one? or a SMALL one?
This week on the fitzall podcast: Erick wants an anti leverage device. Andrew is mad at vice collectors and Jimmy likes it long and weighty enough to pickup alone!
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Episode 10: 100,000 lbs of Wrought Iron
Andrew educates us on wrought iron... and wears his wife perfume! Eric reads wikipedia
and Jimmy tells a rumors about the last 30 Anvils over 700 lbs
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Episode 9: Steel Shapers, Penetrating Oil, & Stuck Vices
On this episode we have the one the only ABOM79 and the typical shenanigans!
Jimmy learned how to use his mic, Andrew becomes a boxing announcer and Erick giggles a lot!
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Episode 8: Chainsaws, Vises & Shop fires
In the episode Andrew buys a very expensive chainsaw chain. Erik talks about the Great Maple Syrup wars of the 1950s'
and Jimmy has no ass.
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Episode 7: Do YOU Want to see my little Little Giant?
In this Episode Jimmy Talks about his Hollywood diet. Erick Talks about making a new and Improved perfect handle screw driver.
Andrew talks about his new Tiny Little Giant!!!
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Episode 6: Drop Hammers, Restorations, and Fistfights!
In this episode: we discuss what makes a restoration? Andrew talks about the most rare piece just added to his collection. Eric takes on a new space to create his wrenches. and a bunch of other shit. sorry about a crap edit.. ill do better next time!
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Episode 5: Hand Planes and other junk!
In this episode we talk hand planes. Andrew searches for wifi network in his own home. Erick says a very dirty word. And Jimmy remembers he bought a 12' lathe last week! Please enjoy and go to iTunes and comment even if you think it sucks!
Episode 4: Moving Heavy Things
In this episode we all ramble for 2 hours! Andrew talks about his new 30,000 pound steam engine, I worry about moving a big bandsaw. Eric wants to live in space.. and we talk about moving heavy things for 8 minutes.
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Episode 3: Shipping heavy stuff & Bandsaws!
In this episode we talk shipping heavy stuff , bandsaws and gun stories!
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Episode 2: What to leave behind (Part 2)
Part 2 we talk more about what we'd leave behind and the eccentric people we meet while we buy old tools .. or try to buy old tools.
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Episode 2: What to leave behind (Part 1)
In this episode we talk about what tools and brands we'd leave behind! We talked for way too long so we made 2 parts. See the pictures at @fitzall_podcast on instagram! Thank You! Enjoy
Episode 1: Wrenches
In this premier episode, Jimmy, Andrew, & Eric introduce themselves and discuss how they came together to create a podcast centered on their mutual obsession with collecting fine, old tools. The guys start off by focusing on adjustable wrenches, specifically the more rare and odd designs they have come across over the years. Eric talks about his process of reissuing an antique Billings wrench first patented in 1879. Come enjoy the fun as they share their experiences and what they are looking out for next.
FitZall Podcast Trailer
Welcome to the FitZall Podcast where we tall about old tools!