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Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto

English, Fine arts, 1 season, 430 episodes, 4 days, 13 hours, 55 minutes
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Making It is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto. Three different makers with different backgrounds talking about creativity, design and making things with your bare hands.
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431: Like An Angry Chicken

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about patience, blowing up and power trips. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Headed to Alabama to talk to kids about making David Picciuto Record player stand video is finally finished! Bob Clagett Dealing with light/camera problems What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: It’s Not About The Nail (He stole this pick) Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: https://oldrhinebeck.org/ Bob’s Pick of the Week: AI Generated Video  Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren Werks Geoff @ The New...
2/23/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 2 seconds
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430: I Want This Finish To Be Drinkable

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about old home movies, and liquid products. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making fake neon David Picciuto STILL making the record player stand Bob Clagett Finishing up 3 videos Links: Sisyphus and The Impossible Dream William Post Obituary What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Thriller 40 / The Greatest Night In Pop Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Pilot Debrief Bob’s Pick of the Week: Bobby Duke – I Made a Perfect Miniature Working Ghibli House Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree...
2/16/20241 hour, 1 minute, 50 seconds
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429: The Fabric of Your Lungs

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about products, WITH GIACO! What We’re Working On Giaco Making amazing products like Darkfade Jimmy Diresta Making  whiskey boxes, fixing his laser David Picciuto Working on the record player stand Bob Clagett Making a sci fi Home Assistant panel What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: YCImaging Jimmy Giaco’s Pick of the Week: ChatGPT – Consensus Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Shop Tips From My Dad Bob’s Pick of the Week: Make Your Own Rules Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative...
2/9/20241 hour, 20 minutes, 33 seconds
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428: Free Chocolate & HACKZ

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about getting hacked and protecting your accounts. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on stuff for Bulleit Bourbon David Picciuto Working on record player stand Bob Clagett Finishing up some  shop projects, organization Links: Woodgears https://www.youtube.com/@LironSegev What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Justin Hawkins Rides Again Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Whistlin Diesel / Patrick Hicks Bob’s Pick of the Week: Otto Baum Art Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott...
2/2/20241 hour, 8 minutes, 46 seconds
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427: Today Bob

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about workouts and burnouts. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made a 6 pack win holder David Picciuto Making a record player stand Bob Clagett Used old safety deposit boxes in a project Links: How To Measure Leather What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Inside The Thomas Moser Workshop Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: On Quitting YouTube Bob’s Pick of the Week: It’s Time For A Change – DSLRShooter Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren Werks The...
1/26/20241 hour, 9 minutes, 17 seconds
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426: Entitled Ducks

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about accidentally stealing designs. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making bar covers, bags, bags and bags David Picciuto Made a magazine stand, accidentally stole a design. Bob Clagett Got 1/2 of the shop lights hung, designing custom aquarium hood What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Stuff Seth Makes Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Stuff Seth Makes Dusty Slays Netflix Kids Invent Stuff Bob’s Pick of the Week: Stuff Seth Makes Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren...
1/19/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 52 seconds
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425: David Picciuto 7th Period

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about a new year and distractions. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Took a chair making class with Greg Pennington David Picciuto Making a fine furniture piece on a laser Bob Clagett Improving shop lights with 3d printing What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: How To Quickly Learn Drumming Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Election Of George Washington… Bob’s Pick of the Week: How MatchBox Cars Are Made Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren Werks The...
1/12/20241 hour, 18 minutes, 32 seconds
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424: Cooler Than Skateboards

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being catalysts and bells. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Released the bell video David Picciuto Made a bathroom vanity inspired  by a shower curtain Bob Clagett Still has the piano Links: How To Fix A Loose Guitar Bridge Essential Arduino Kit What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: The Story Behind The Most Complicated Ad Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: How Did The titanic’s Engine Work? Bob’s Pick of the Week: Adam Mormolstein / AdultCello Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:...
12/22/20231 hour, 20 minutes, 59 seconds
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423: Accountabili-buddies

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about planning to be creative, and being old men. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finally finished the bell, video soon David Picciuto Bob Clagett 3d printing lots of custom pieces What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: The Office Man vs Graffiti Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Jason at Fireball Tools Bob’s Pick of the Week: Can We All Collaborate? Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Webb Ranch Specialties Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad...
12/15/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 5 seconds
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422: Fumble My Way Through It

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about a bunch of nothing and stealing cars. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the bell casting David Picciuto 10 gift video, working on vanity for the rental house Bob Clagett lots of organizing, 3d printing, setting up new camera What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Stumpy Nubs Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Speedbump Garage Bob’s Pick of the Week: Save Our Squad Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Webb Ranch Specialties Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New...
12/8/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 33 seconds
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421: Dad

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Jimmy losing his dad, and dads in general.   What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Workshop Companion Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Dad and Eddie Go To Golden Corral Bob’s Pick of the Week: Beckham Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Webb Ranch Specialties Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Shawn Beckner Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad’s Custom Creations Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward 63 HRC...
12/1/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 49 seconds
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420: People Who Cut Wood

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Thanksgiving, being alone and enjoying silence. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Graveyard house video coming out, making more leather bags David Picciuto Working on “night hangs” for the rental property Bob Clagett Cleaning the shop, preparing for some bigger builds Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Tosh Show Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Keith Rucker Bob’s Pick of the Week: Righteous Robot Instagram Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Webb Ranch Specialties Michael menedjian Warren Werks The...
11/27/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 19 seconds
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419: Trying To Make A Sandwich On A Rollercoaster

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about plants, turkeys and adapting. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished a leather bicycle roll Making more leather bags David Picciuto Building night hangs (night stands) Bob Clagett Trying to decide about Lego sorter kits/plans Working on display case IN a door Building parametric toy holders What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Wooden Gameboy Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: How To With John Wilson Bob’s Pick of the Week: Exploding Gold in a Vacuum at 80,000FPS Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this...
11/17/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 30 seconds
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418: What Do You Do With An Empty Room

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what you can do with an empty room. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making more leather bags David Picciuto Making some bar stools for the rental house Bob Clagett New Lego sorter, made some Ghia progress What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Dear Modern Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Secret Life Of Machines Bob’s Pick of the Week: A Cast Saw On Human Skin / Andrew Huang Book Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Webb Ranch Specialties...
11/10/20231 hour, 14 minutes, 41 seconds
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417: Special Old People Shoes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how to design. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made 3 videos last week, working on the graveyard house David Picciuto Got a new rental property! Making bar stools Bob Clagett Went to Lightburn conference, designing a new project/product Links: Aaron Draplin – Logo Design Challenge What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Deiter Rams – 10 Principles of Good Design Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Big Company Bob’s Pick of the Week: Peter McKinnon – YouTube’s Not The Problem Special thanks to all of our patrons on...
11/3/20231 hour, 18 minutes, 20 seconds
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416: Ichabod's Big Boy Pants

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about supplementing what we do to actively build margin into our lives. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on 4 videos at the same time David Picciuto Still working on the Simon table Bob Clagett STILL DOESN’T HAVE HIS WHITE CRUISER Links: https://www.bidft.auction/ (searching for BIDFTA site) What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: USSA Woodworking + 3d Printing Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The King Of Random Bob’s Pick of the Week: Unreleased Star Wars Toys / Creator Dynamics Special thanks to all of our patrons on...
10/27/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 52 seconds
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415: Everything In Its Right Place

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about reinventing yourself, rearranging your shop and learning to work in new mediums. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the graveyard house extension David Picciuto Had a wedding anniversary, making the Simon table Bob Clagett Working on a shop project, talk for Lightburn conference What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: The Creative Act / The Practice: Shipping Creative Work Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: We Might Be Drunk? / Marc Maron Bob’s Pick of the Week: Portable Putt Putt Course Special thanks to all of our...
10/20/20231 hour, 1 minute, 59 seconds
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414: Every Video Is Someone's Career

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what we call ourselves on business cards, and gross hairy feet. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had Maker Camp, didn’t get sick David Picciuto Went to Vidsummit, got sick Bob Clagett Made a giant robot head, and gross feet Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Strike Force Five Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Evan’s Woodshop / Crabtree Creative Bob’s Pick of the Week: Degripper 5000 – Woby Design Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Webb Ranch Specialties...
10/13/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 34 seconds
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413: Coo-Cooooon

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about things we’ve never done and camping. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Exhausted from lots of physical work David Picciuto Making coffee mugs again, after a year Bob Clagett Making a giant helmet Links: Making cardboard boxes on the laser Agatha Blois What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Grasshopper Chair / Camping With Sam Bananas Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Morning Show Bob’s Pick of the Week: New Studio (Alex French Guy Cooking) Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree...
9/29/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 58 seconds
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412: A Daily Meeting, Once A Month

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about cutting matts (a lot) and working with partners. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had a failure casting the bell David Picciuto Witnessed a wreck, but everyone is ok Bob Clagett Working on cardboard pepakura project What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Tetragrammaton Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Documentary Now / CascadeCreate Bob’s Pick of the Week: Welcome To Wrexham Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative The Webb Ranch Woodworks Michael menedjian Warren Werks Stu Morrison The New Janky...
9/22/20231 hour, 29 seconds
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411: De-Ionized Bubble Reducer

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about research vs jumping in to figure something out, and why both of them are good. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Fixing a grave stone, NOT getting de-ionized water for his bell casting. David Picciuto Making signs with hand cut letters Bob Clagett Building an A-frame birdfeeder for Scott’s Lawnstream Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Make With Miles / Ten Hundred Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: We Might Be Drunk Bob’s Pick of the Week: Building Darth Vader’s Tie Fighter from Cardboard / Pro grinding...
9/15/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 53 seconds
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410: Now You're Just A Weirdo!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about taking a step back to take a step forward. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Went to the meetup in Arkansas, worked with The Millennial Stone Cleaner to improve the graveyard. David Picciuto Finished up speaker stands Bob Clagett Had a great time in Arkansas, lots of changes Links: Two Avocados Wild Wonderful Off Grid What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: I Made A Bolt With Maze Threads Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Millennial Stone Cleaner Bob’s Pick of the Week: MotionGen.io / Becoming A King Special thanks...
9/8/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 4 seconds
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409: Teach Me in 10 Words or Less

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about feast, famine and freelance. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on fixing the graveyard house foundation David Picciuto...
8/25/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 18 seconds
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408: If You Build It... Some people might come.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about getting scammed and whether being inspired is the most important thing, or not. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta...
8/18/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 57 seconds
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407: Mutant Cough

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about having trouble designing around function. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished the pool table David Picciuto Rebuilding end...
8/11/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 7 seconds
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406: Willy Wonka Is THE ONLY THING

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how pop culture from our childhood still inspires us today. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Went to Totalboat...
8/4/20231 hour, 15 minutes, 31 seconds
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405: What If We Put Sunglasses On It?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about promotion, marketing and being seen in 2023. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finishing up the pool table, working...
7/21/20231 hour, 21 minutes, 2 seconds
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404: If You Don't Get Gas Now, You Might Become A Skeleton

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about humble beginnings and whether we should stay there or not. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the...
7/14/20231 hour, 14 minutes, 41 seconds
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403: Life Gets Complicated, Enjoy The Ride

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about if success kills creativity. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had a great day at Jimmy’s racetrack! David Picciuto...
7/7/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 51 seconds
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402: I Let The Dog Pee On The TV

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the process being more interested in the product, and made in America. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made...
6/23/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 25 seconds
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401: It's Never Too Late To Put Wheels On Something

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had visitors , made progress on the pool table and go kart David...
6/16/20231 hour, 15 minutes, 17 seconds
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400: Are We Done Yet?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what we’re up to and keeping going past 400. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Got followed for “taking...
6/9/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 20 seconds
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399: There's Gotta Be Someone in Toledo That Likes You

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about our audience. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Started pool table build David Picciuto Put out the shop tour...
6/5/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 23 seconds
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398: The Australia

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Jimmy’s travel woes, and catching up after our LONGEST BREAK EVER. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Jimmy travelled...
5/26/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 6 seconds
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397: The Gift Curtain

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about bad investments. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta HIT 2 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! David Picciuto Making chairs Bob Clagett Still...
5/5/20231 hour, 6 seconds
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396: A Little Chicken Puncture

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about taking a break on purpose, to space out how often we make stuff. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta...
4/28/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 41 seconds
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395: Rowing Spoons and Ice Sticks

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what to do when you’re out of ideas, and ice skating. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finally finishing...
4/14/20231 hour, 53 seconds
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394: You Grow Into Being a Human

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about evolution, personal growth and a “$300,000 CNC machine”. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had a birthday, is still...
4/7/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 33 seconds
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393: Digging Into The Cemetery

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about handling curveballs. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Back from Wisconsin, owns the cemetery house! David Picciuto Making fine...
3/31/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 14 seconds
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392: We Can Design Our Way Out of This

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about… new ideas, old ideas, AI and remixing! What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Back to working on the boat...
3/17/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 20 seconds
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391: He's the depressed, mean one

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about insurance, audio and Jimmy sounding like a little old lady. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Back from Workbenchcon...
3/10/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 46 seconds
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390: It's Like a Headline Waiting to Happen

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about design inspiration vs appropriation. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Headed to WorkbenchCon David Picciuto Making a sliding crosscut...
3/3/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 20 seconds
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389: The Potential Of An Empty Table

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about resetting, everything. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta All the RAH-diators are in! Still working on the boats David...
2/24/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 3 seconds
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388: Zoom Out

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how to handle when things go wrong, right at the end. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making a...
2/17/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 7 seconds
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387: Put it in Your Own Way

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about lessons we don’t learn, but should. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Getting heat in his house, FINALLY! Still...
2/10/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 32 seconds
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386: Crossfade Your Problems

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about motivation vs discipline. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta In California with Bulleit Bourbon, working on both boats David...
2/3/202356 minutes, 47 seconds
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385: How Do You "YouTube-ify" it?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about planning and reevaluating. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Still working on the boat, also making a roving bar...
1/27/20231 hour, 14 minutes, 5 seconds
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384: Finally! A use for Spencers!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about skills that seem like “magic”. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made furniture for Bulliet Bourbon David Picciuto Broke...
1/13/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 46 seconds
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383: Don't hold back

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about AI, big tools, and not holding back.. you only live once. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Released boat...
1/6/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 22 seconds
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382: Shmorts and shmeels

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the year behind and the year ahead. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Got the boat pulled off the...
12/23/20221 hour, 16 minutes, 26 seconds
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381: Hey Bob, it's Chuck. You're fired.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about getting fired, quitting and candle shops. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Went to Totalboat for a meetup, started ...
12/16/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 45 seconds
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380: Big Jug Handle in the Woods

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about your ego, fixing cars and getting help. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished guitar for GGBO, got the...
12/9/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 54 seconds
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379: Pop-balls and curve balls

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about curve balls. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Building a road, looking for property David Picciuto Finishing up the...
11/26/202255 minutes, 33 seconds
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378: De-truckulation

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about simplifying, letting go and fuel injection. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Picked up a “new” forklift , making...
11/18/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 21 seconds
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377: GOATS, small and giant

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about balancing small and big goals. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Added lights (from a bomb factory) to his...
11/11/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 376: This one only has four utters

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about changing for the audience, or not. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Hung out with Anne of all trades...
11/4/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 375: $52,000,000

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what you’d do with endless resources. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta The boat is moving along David Picciuto...
10/28/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 57 seconds
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374: Tiny Forks

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about little conversations that set you in a new direction. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making a tiny truss...
10/21/202257 minutes, 43 seconds
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373: I'm afraid people will know how dumb I am

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Catskill Maker Camp and making maker friends. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Recovering from a week of Maker...
10/14/202259 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 372: I became addicted to making things

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making as “therapy”. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Maker Camp is coming up THIS WEEKEND! David Picciuto Went...
10/7/20221 hour, 20 minutes, 21 seconds
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371: Should I be doing more? I'm fine.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about ups and downs in life and story. Our collaboration videos: Jimmy – David – Bob What We’re Working On...
9/23/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 43 seconds
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370: The Gizmocity Factor

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about hanging out at Maker Faire Louisville. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Came to Louisville for Maker Faire David...
9/16/202255 minutes, 39 seconds
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369: It's like having your grandparents at a rock concert

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the ultimate maker event. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Doing sheet rock, working on the boat David Picciuto...
9/9/20221 hour, 12 minutes, 22 seconds
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368: But that's it... and..

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the past couple of weeks and shop organization. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Fixed a bunch of stuff...
9/2/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 10 seconds
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367: It looks like the picture on the box

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about when they research vs when they figure it out on the fly. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working...
8/19/202258 minutes, 27 seconds
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366: Who do you think you are?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about imposter syndrome and when to say what you know. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making a giant Buddha...
8/12/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 19 seconds
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365: The Gut Punch

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about doing work for others, and the gut punch. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on Rockler 2×4 challenge...
8/5/202255 minutes, 21 seconds
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364: All of that from a faulty hose...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about fatigue. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Got his giant cup shipped to Miami, making a machete from a...
7/29/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 12 seconds
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363: Leave a responsible mess

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what we’re afraid of. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finishing up his giant cup David Picciuto Piano project...
7/22/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 16 seconds
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362: If there's nobody else on that throne....

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about life hacks. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making a giant cup, making on the backhoe David Picciuto Restoring...
7/15/20221 hour, 19 minutes, 44 seconds
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361: It's complicated

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about absolutely nothing. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had the go kart event, went great! David Picciuto Went on...
7/8/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 41 seconds
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360: That's not very maker-y of you, is it?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about avoiding things you don’t want to do. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Got the go kart finished! David...
7/1/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 53 seconds
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359: Grandpa's Old CNC Machine

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about NOT waiting on the spark of inspiration. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the go kart David...
6/24/20221 hour, 9 minutes, 57 seconds
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358: Ackerman, Ackerman, Ackerman

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6/16/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 58 seconds
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357: If you had a huge piece of gum and you put it in a sock...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about consistency with work, machining and tanks. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on 2 bbq smokers, and the...
6/3/20221 hour, 9 minutes, 39 seconds
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356: Another "dead bird in the refrigerator" story...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what they’re really excited about right now. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on his row boat, making...
5/27/20221 hour, 9 minutes, 45 seconds
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Episode 355: I am the prop

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about hoarding, tools, fans and privacy. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on his boat, making an oak chair...
5/20/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 25 seconds
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354: The trade off

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about having to do things so you can do other things. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Starting a boat...
5/13/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 46 seconds
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Episode 353: The emotional weight of bank accounts

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Makers Central, covid tests and hummingbirds. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Went to Makers Central, didn’t get covid...
5/6/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 12 seconds
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352: I was in the ER last night...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about collaborations. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Currently working on a collab with George Vondriska David Picciuto Went to...
4/22/202255 minutes, 34 seconds
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Episode 351: That's it, we're not going to finish.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about abandoning a project. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Planning a go-kart build, doing truck bed modifications David Picciuto...
4/15/202257 minutes, 30 seconds
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350: I might have actually ruined the car

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about messing up so bad that you MIGHT not be able to come back from it. What We’re Working On...
4/8/20221 hour, 26 seconds
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Episode 349: We've had a series of ducks...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about changing things up, and spring cleaning. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on ceramic tiles David Picciuto Making...
4/1/20221 hour, 21 seconds
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348: Swimming with icepicks

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about creative block and how to get around it. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making custom tiles David Picciuto...
3/25/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 347: My finger looks like a hammerhead shark

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about cutting corners, Vespas and getting burnt. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Taking a week off from making videos,...
3/18/20221 hour, 1 minute, 50 seconds
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Episode 346: Having Fun

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making sure that you have fun in the projects that you do, plus somehow they got to talking about...
3/11/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 38 seconds
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Episode 345: Back from WorkbenchCon

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about current projects, cars and Tik-Tok. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Went to WorkbenchCon,  working on more projects for...
3/4/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 344: The ROI in Q4

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about things they need to get better at. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished the big machinists toolbox David...
2/25/20221 hour, 16 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 343: Maker Fatigue

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about letting your creative muscles rest. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Got 2 big trees cut down,  finishing machinists...
2/18/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 48 seconds
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Episode 342: Alligator Food & Olive Juice

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about revisiting old ideas. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made some sweetheart icepicks, making a giant machinists toolbox David...
2/11/20221 hour, 9 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 341: I'm a urinal expert

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about urinals, rotisseries and batteries. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making a giant machinists toolbox David Picciuto Made a...
2/4/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 340: Twist-to-Lock T-Handle Weld-Mount Retractable Spring Plungers

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about finding new parts, trying new things and McMaster-Carr. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making leather wallets with Corian...
1/28/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 339: EGO

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about busted pipes and how to be yourself. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Fixed 3 broken water pipes, started a desk build and anvil stand David Picciuto Not doing anything.. intentionally taking a break Bob Clagett Making a “The New Tusken Workshop” sign for Brian Kesinger Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: $1,000,000 Workshop tour / Colin and Samir Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Rock n Roll True Stories Bob’s Pick of the Week: Giaco designing a product Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Odin Leather Goods Full Steam Designs Rich at Loen.Design Blondihacks PhunKiss Artistic Creations Caleb Harris – YouCanMakeThisToo Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward steven booker KlingsporsWoodworkingShop Rupert Klopfer Joshua Barber Ryan LaValley David Tanner Norbert H. Davis Mike Wagner Jacques Speas Brendan Shah Gary Burkhardt Adam’s Lab Old-School DIY (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon  
1/21/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 338: "New" Hot Tub Money

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about goals for 2022! What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta The trailer is GONE! David Picciuto Made a synth cabinet...
1/14/20221 hour, 21 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 337: Embrace your inner crotchety old man

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the new year and shorts. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished the trailer!! David Picciuto Got to ride in a helicopter! Bob Clagett Got a dog! Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Nate from the Internet / Paul Jackman Calendar Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Lesics Bob’s Pick of the Week: Bobby Duke – Picture Frame Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Odin Leather Goods Full Steam Designs Rich at Loen.Design Blondihacks PhunKiss Artistic Creations Caleb Harris – YouCanMakeThisToo Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward steven booker KlingsporsWoodworkingShop Rupert Klopfer Joshua Barber Ryan LaValley David Tanner Norbert H. Davis Mike Wagner Jacques Speas Brendan Shah Gary Burkhardt Adam’s Lab Old-School DIY (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by clicking the logo below
1/11/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 29 seconds
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Episode 336: Take the hug…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about 2021, the good, bad and the ugly.
12/24/202159 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 335: Straining my elbow, patting myself on the back

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about turning points.
12/17/20211 hour, 5 minutes, 23 seconds
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Episode 334: Diagnosed as an artist

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about origin stories and being diagnosed as an artist.
12/10/20211 hour, 17 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 333: Thanksgiving “Break”

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about having a hard time watching TV and answer questions from Twitter.
12/3/20211 hour, 12 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 332: Plywood is good

In this episode Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about singing frogs, being thankful and the rest of the year.
11/27/20211 hour, 8 minutes, 29 seconds
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Episode 331: Wigglesaw

In a special episode Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about when and why to hire help.
11/19/20211 hour, 12 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 330: Mr. Try-it-all

In a special episode Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what would change if we did a full reset.
11/12/20211 hour, 14 minutes, 5 seconds
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Episode 329: Well, actually Bob….

In a special episode Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about alligators, cars and getting stuck in the mud.
11/5/20211 hour, 14 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 328: Happy Anniversary!

In a special episode Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about podcasting together for 7 years.
10/31/202120 minutes, 22 seconds
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Episode 327: …you would hit them in the head with a whiskey bottle.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about metric, raids and keeping your content safe.
10/29/20211 hour, 13 minutes, 54 seconds
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Episode 326: You can always sell a drumset…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about buildings, constructions and spending SO MUCH MONEY.  
10/22/20211 hour, 11 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 325: How do things work?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about not knowing how to come up with ideas.
10/8/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 324: FRANK IPPOLITO IS HERE!

This week Frank Ippolito, Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about props, the film industry and running a big shop.
10/1/20211 hour, 12 minutes, 6 seconds
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Episode 323: Car Couch Potato

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about acrylic, lathes, and how many trucks Jimmy owns.
9/24/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 38 seconds
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Episode 322: The only horse toilets around

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Jimmy’s trip, rules vs rulers and things catching on fire. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Back from his road trip, didn’t get a cowboy hat David Picciuto: Got his Dad’s ‘67 Impala, then it caught fire Bob Clagett: Did dovetails for the first time, then added pockets to the same project Links: Paintucation – Online course for painting cars What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: ClassicCarRestorationClub.com / Metalshop Masters Bob’s Pick of the Week: Donut Media Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Full Blast Podcast / Revisionist History
9/17/20211 hour, 11 minutes
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Episode 321: SO THAT’S WHY THEY CALL IT A WINDSHIELD!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about hurricanes, road trips and painting cars.
9/3/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 6 seconds
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Episode 320: I’m an idiot, help me…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about feeling like a fraud, and imposter syndrome.
8/27/20211 hour, 5 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 319: I never do that all the time

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about… um.. a lot of random stuff including YouTube, teasing projects and crying.
8/20/20211 hour, 56 seconds
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Episode 318: Remembering Aaron

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about losing those we love.
8/13/202147 minutes, 45 seconds
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Episode 317: One of the loudest sounds you can hear…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about.. a bunch of random stuff, including holes in the bottom of cars.
8/6/202159 minutes, 46 seconds
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Episode 316: The Bubble

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the maker video bubble.
7/30/20211 hour, 9 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 315: The hearse cemetery

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about relevancy and unfair advantages.
7/16/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 314: You have to trick yourself

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about trying to find a groove and avoid distraction.
7/9/20211 hour, 6 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 313: I could go for a Maker Faire about now…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about tv shows, vacations and guilt.
7/2/202153 minutes, 9 seconds
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Episode 312: Triple forward back flip

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about not actually accomplishing things, and the two versions of Jimmy.
6/25/202151 minutes, 37 seconds
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Episode 311: There… I fixed it.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about fraud, delays and cars.
6/18/202152 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 310: Thank you, Brain!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about things breaking.
6/11/202155 minutes, 37 seconds
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Episode 309: A thousand decisions

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about schedules, content and tools we love (and hate).
6/4/202156 minutes, 28 seconds
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Episode 308: How are you doing?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how we’re doing.
5/21/202154 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 307: Use this thing-ama-jiggy to cut this doo-hickey

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about where they want to travel to next. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Making an outhouse David Picciuto: Making a top 10 tips video Bob Clagett: Made an outdoor swing for the farm What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Izzy Swan Bob’s Pick of the Week: Alec Steele – Making a chair with my Dad Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Mustie
5/14/202149 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 306: Dude…. perfect

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about tips and tricks to keep your hobby/job fun over time, and Dude Perfect.
5/7/202149 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 305: Trust the trash

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the tv show and sand blasters.
4/30/202138 minutes, 34 seconds
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Episode 304: Harm Reduction

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about getting things done while trying to get other things done. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Dealing with tons of people on his property, prepping for TV show David Picciuto: Won his first race! Doing a review video Bob Clagett: Still working on the kitchen, stuck on several other projects What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Amy Schumer learns to cook Bob’s Pick of the Week: Building a guitar from scratch – Rob Scallon Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Weird History
4/23/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 54 seconds
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Episode 303: How am I gonna pay for that?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about tips for avoiding getting overwhelmed.
4/16/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 302: Dungeons and Dragons in the snow

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about stories and giving your mind some breathing room.
4/9/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 23 seconds
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Episode 301: Diresta Doubtfire

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what to do next after you have an idea for a project. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Restoring vices, moving stuff around in shop for the TV David Picciuto Making a new handle for custom hammer Bob Clagett More cabinets for the kitchen
4/2/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 300: The Final Episode, this month.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about 300 episodes of yammering.
3/26/20211 hour, 17 minutes, 42 seconds
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299: I’m coming to see you, Elizabeth!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about exposure vs actual real money.
3/19/20211 hour, 5 minutes, 46 seconds
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298: Problem solving and drop ceilings after 40

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about drop ceilings and problem solving out of the shop.
3/12/20211 hour, 14 seconds
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Episode 297: I’m not sick, just 53

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about sketching out ideas and Jimmy’s love of Bic pens.
2/26/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
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Episode 296: Harpsichord nerds

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about dealing with bad weather and new things that they each learned. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Building a smoker for Lincoln Electric David Picciuto: Adding a design to workbench using the CNC Bob Clagett: Working on a coat rack and A GUITAR! What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Masterclass.com – Spike Lee teaches independent film making Bob’s Pick of the Week: Watch a prodigy create from 4 notes in a hat / How a film camera works Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Fake Famous
2/19/20211 hour, 15 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 295: It’s like feeding a rhinoceros

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about following ideas and giving them a chance to turn into something better.
2/12/202158 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 294: Bwhu, bwhu, bwhu, bwhu

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about waste, kitchens and roosters. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Making disposable knives and making people mad. David Picciuto: Working on a pencil video Bob Clagett: Made an “invisible” helmet hanger. What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Soundfield Bob’s Pick of the Week: Organizing my shop with 3d printing Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Crimson Guitars
2/5/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 22 seconds
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Episode 293: My pants are here!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about impractical projects. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: The DirestaWear pants are in! David Picciuto: Sold out of books! More on the way Bob Clagett: Made 2 helmets using small 3d printers What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: 4 hour work week / David Lynch Masterclass Bob’s Pick of the Week: Carved Mug Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Legal Eagle / 3x3Customs
1/29/20211 hour, 1 minute, 46 seconds
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Episode 292: Diminishing Returns

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about finishing projects so you can move on. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Got back from Kansas City working with Make48 David Picciuto: Finally shipping new book Bob Clagett: Had a team retreat to plan 2021 and beyond! What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Technology Connections Bob’s Pick of the Week: Mythical Kitchen Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Audit the audit
1/22/20211 hour, 8 minutes, 43 seconds
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Episode 291: I’m just the pretty face

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the year ahead. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Painted his Chevy truck David Picciuto: Starting a mural in the shop, finally got his new book in. Bob Clagett: Made a drill press storage cabinet What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Ted Lasso Bob’s Pick of the Week: Series on Airbrushing Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Peep Show (TV show)
1/15/20211 hour, 5 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 290: What’s important is that you made something.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about 2021. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Wants to finish things and fight against how ego can hold him back. David Picciuto: Taking courses and learning new things. Bob Clagett: Making a list of personal and work things to improve. Trying not to compare my work to everything. What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: HOW the EAMES LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made – BRANDMADE in AMERICA Bob’s Pick of the Week: Just a YouTuber Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Stock and Barrel
1/8/202150 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 289: Country backhoe doctor

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about collets, good, perfect, and backhoes. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Worked on one of the many trucks, bought a backhoe David Picciuto: 808 Table Video, Christmas tree holder video Bob Clagett: Wooden Wall Art, got the Bridgeport and lathe working! What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: You and that thing that you love / Junk Cabin Bob’s Pick of the Week: Intro to a metal Lathe Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Pask Makes / Levi Allen – The Slack Life
12/18/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 16 seconds
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Episode 288: It’s in the air

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about jeans, ideas and copying. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Working on the truck David Picciuto: Waiting to release the 808 table Bob Clagett: Made an adjustable arm light for the machine area Links: Pierre Jeanneret Chair What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Troy The Maker Bob’s Pick of the Week: Mark Rober’s Engineering Course Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Justine Silver
12/11/20201 hour, 3 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 287: That’s the problem I’m looking for, but with wiener dogs..

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about chickens, engines and YouTube. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Working on an old truck David Picciuto: Made several small projects/videos Bob Clagett: Made a leather wallet What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Flip Sampler Bob’s Pick of the Week: Placed Atoms Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Anne of All Trades | Sam Morell
12/4/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 286: Did he look like this? Are the eyebrows right?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about outside influences and sugar bottles. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Forged a latch for a chicken coop latch David Picciuto: Making a colorful table Bob Clagett: Action Movie Props What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Creating the Furter Burner Mini Wiener Grill Bob’s Pick of the Week: Trying to Catch a 1,000 MPH Baseball – Smarter Every Day 247 Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: How To Build A Castle
11/29/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 27 seconds
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Episode 285: The Opti-grab

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about ghosts, building codes and making use of idle time. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Back from California, has lots of ghosts in his house David Picciuto: Made an orange slice end table Bob Clagett: Updated a bathroom from 1983 -> Today What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Polyphonic Bob’s Pick of the Week: World’s Most Over Engineered Water Rocket Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Miranda Sings
11/20/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 58 seconds
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Episode 284: Speaking of wiener dogs…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about finishing up molding, casting, insurance and leaving California. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Made leather bag, ready to get back to New York David Picciuto: Made a half round table, finished new wedding rings Bob Clagett: Did a one board challenge with Josh, lots of molding and casting What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Essential Craftsman Bob’s Pick of the Week: Alumilite (molding and casting) Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Frank Ippolito (Thingery)
11/13/20201 hour, 1 minute, 2 seconds
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Episode 283: I look like a coal miner who’s ready for war…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about coding, person as product and iteration. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Still on set for a TV show David Picciuto: Working on the dog bed and wedding rings Bob Clagett: Building a walk-in closet, spent some time coding Links: Workshop for Warriors What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Make or Break Shop Bob’s Pick of the Week: Masters of scale with Reid Hoffman Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Woby Design Skateboard table
10/30/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 53 seconds
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Episode 282: On the edge of the mosh pit

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about social media. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Still filming in California David Picciuto: Making new rings for this year, working on a pet bed invention Bob Clagett: Taking a break this week, working on a renovation for next week What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Cammie’s Garage Bob’s Pick of the Week: Brain Pick / Tyler Bell and Alec Steele Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Stuff Made Here
10/23/20201 hour, 3 minutes, 53 seconds
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Episode 281: I got a turkey on my paper yesterday

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto talk about what’s in your go-bag for a 1-month trip. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: In Burbank for shooting Making It (the tv show) David Picciuto: Making new wedding rings, editing two videos Bob Clagett: Made a Star Wars inspired server rack Links: V-Mic D4 Duo What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Dick Johnson is Dead Bob & Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Restoring Will’s Powerhammer (Alec Steele)  
10/16/20201 hour, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
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Episode 280: It’s great to have a few extra brains around

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about patents, inventions and obsessing over ideas. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Headed out to Hollywood soon, finishing trailers. David Picciuto: Made a video about reinforcing miter joints Bob Clagett: BITS video about choosing battery powered tools What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Center for Art and Wood Bob’s Pick of the Week: Unmade Podcast Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Lars Christenson  
10/9/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 279: Making things for making things

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about developing products and solving problems. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Made a boot knife, Maloof rocking chair David Picciuto: Made picture frame jigs, plant stands Bob Clagett: Made a canoe cart Links: Ask This Old House Podcast What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Friedman Guitar Factory Tour Bob’s Pick of the Week: Inside ILM: Creating the Razor Crest Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Handmade Podcast
10/2/20201 hour, 8 minutes, 5 seconds
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Episode 278: Black, White, Shiny Metal, Rusty Metal

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about super powers. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Working on Maloof inspired rocking chair David Picciuto: Made some new/old jigs Bob Clagett: Made a Murphy bed at Josh’s house What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: TFI – Fusion 360 Bob’s Pick of the Week: Devil’s Toothpaste from Mark Rober Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Maker Mom podcast
9/25/20201 hour, 24 seconds
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277: Phase 2, set it on fire.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what makes a good build video. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Making a Sam Maloof inspired chair David Picciuto: Working on picture frames videos Bob Clagett: Did collab with the Navy Links: Victorian Homages to YouTubers What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: The Social Dilemma Bob’s Pick of the Week: Nandi Bushell Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: King Mechanical
9/18/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 276: You just put that fire out because it’s your job

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about … but why? What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Crimson Guitar Build Off David Picciuto: Making a CNC sign for Reverend Guitars Bob Clagett: Made a new paint booth with paint storage, working at Josh’s house What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Jeremy Fielding CNC Table Saw & JSK-Koubou Bob’s Pick of the Week: High Score & Tenet Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Fireball Tools  
9/11/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 13 seconds
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Episode 275: It’s nice, but can we do it like this?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about client work, innovation and practice. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Building a guitar for a Crimson build-off David Picciuto: Made a bluetooth speaker Bob Clagett: Re-organizing office, added DRO to Bridgeport Links: Blondihacks DRO video What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Making Waves & Sound Mixing for Ford vs Ferrari Bob’s Pick of the Week: Tyler Bell Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Bar-Z  
9/4/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 274: Fold time back on itself

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how deep learning can be intimidating. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Made BBQ Apron David Picciuto: Getting a new roof Bob Clagett: Went to the dentist, made an R2-D2 display box What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Peek inside Rubber Stamp Shop Bob’s Pick of the Week: Works By Solo – CNC Circular Saw Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Kai W
8/28/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 273: An Incredible Island of Goodness

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about lasers and storytelling.
8/21/20201 hour, 20 seconds
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Episode 272: Play stairway to Heaven on the trumpet

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about fingers, trucks, horse barns and goals. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Still making trailers, got his new/old truck David Picciuto: Finished up version 2 of the chair, cut finger in a knife fight with a biker gang. Bob Clagett: Made a custom Model Making Cart What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Foamsmith 3 Bob’s Pick of the Week: Giaco Whatever’s new Kickstarter Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Derek from Malden  
8/14/20201 hour, 8 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 271: Dowels Per Inch

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about collections. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Making more Bulleit trailers David Picciuto: Started version 2 of the chair project Bob Clagett: Made a custom silicone mat What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Woby Design Bob’s Pick of the Week: Modern Maker Podcast Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Grand Illusions  
8/7/20201 hour, 10 minutes, 10 seconds
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270: Chicken Dissertation

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about chairs, chickens and roadblocks. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Made a digital chicken coop David Picciuto: Finished up chair test, working on a slab chair Bob Clagett: Made weight rack What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Dan Levy Bob’s Pick of the Week: Random Fandom Podcast Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Quarantine Creatives & Mark Normand
7/31/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 269: Everything is an opportunity, to make a keychain.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about chairs and improving your ideas. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Has an extra 60 sheets David Picciuto: Put out a video about a Harbor Freight hydraulic lift Bob Clagett: Still trying to figure out aluminum welding. Finished up canopy bed video What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: An Old Man’s Advice Bob’s Pick of the Week: Vector Ruler Generator Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Junge Makers
7/24/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 268: Welcome to New York, Dave.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about TIG welding ,water jets and lack of motivation. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Finished up trailers, has to make more. David Picciuto: Put out a vlog about the go-kart Bob Clagett: Made a potting bench, definitely feeling the summer What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Homemade Bob’s Pick of the Week: Home Game Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Homemade Modern
7/10/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 4 seconds
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Episode 267: My fingers are like the pads on a dogs feet.Episode 267: My fingers are like the pads on a dogs feet.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about whether simple or complex software is better…. and Walmart.
7/3/20201 hour, 43 seconds
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Episode 266: Slap the stop button with 4 minutes to go

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about why we don’t finish big projects and what’s next.
6/26/20201 hour, 6 seconds
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Episode 265: Typography-ologists

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about typography and cutting your fingers off.
6/19/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 264: The whole focus here is to not slide off the roof

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about signage. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Took off a roof, working on teardrop trailers for Bulleit Bourbon David Picciuto: Did another go-kart race Bob Clagett: Patterned plywood coffee tamper What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Space Force (maybe) Bob’s Pick of the Week: I’ve got nothing :/ Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: San Joaquin Transparency
6/12/202055 minutes, 46 seconds
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Episode 263: Making as Therapy

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the state of the world and making as therapy. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Made a grill ring David Picciuto: Had first two go-kart races Bob Clagett: Working on R2-D2 and Fusion 360 course
6/5/202059 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 262: Mixed Making Metaphors

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about ideas. Jimmy Diresta Made a spatula knife, made it to Trending page. David Picciuto Has been bending plastic, made tip video. Bob Clagett Working on Fusion 360 course and R2-D2 a lot.
5/22/20201 hour, 15 minutes, 58 seconds
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Episode 261: Our Favorite Tools

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about favorite tools, fusion 360 and learning new stuff.
5/15/20201 hour, 8 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 260: Polyurethane Chunk

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about alternative materials. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Made a bench, went canoeing again. David Picciuto: Made a stand for birdhouse Bob Clagett: Trying to not worry about being productive, made garden bed What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Bending Machine Basics Bob’s Pick of the Week: Prop Culture Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Forge / Leo Sampson Boat Building
5/8/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 259: Pretty alright woodworking

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about seasonal projects, R2-D2 and die filers. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Made a giant mallet David Picciuto: Made a modern birdhouse Bob Clagett: Working on R2-D2 What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Andrew Klein / Beastie Boys Documentary Bob’s Pick of the Week: Radiohead Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Fireball Tools
5/1/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 25 seconds
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Episode 258: Jimmy is a crazy cat lady

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto talk about old cars and standing in line. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: rusty old car David Picciuto: Making a fancy birdhouse Bob Clagett: Made a charger for 4 Chromebooks
4/24/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 257: Lathing around

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about finishing passion projects, and handheld CNC’s. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: “Lathing” 16 stool legs David Picciuto: Working on go-kart, made some planters Bob Clagett: Multiple guitar rack What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: 3D Bot Maker Bob’s Pick of the Week: This Old House Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Nick Zammeti
4/17/20201 hour, 3 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 256: Dirtbags

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about motivation, old hobbies What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Finally took out his canoe, finger jointed stool David Picciuto: Finished up front end geometry of go-kart build Bob Clagett: Went camping, fishing, flying kites What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: The Dick Cavett Show Bob’s Pick of the Week: The Gardening Channel With James Prigioni Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Andrea Evans
4/10/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 255: AND WE’RE LIVE!!!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto do a live episode, streamed to YouTube… for no particular reason!
4/1/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 27 seconds
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Episode 255: AND WE’RE LIVE!!!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto do a live episode, streamed to YouTube… for no particular reason!
4/1/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 27 seconds
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Episode 254: Inch everything along

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how weird everything is right now, but how there’s good in it, if we look for it. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Taking care of the new chickens David Picciuto: Making great progress Bob Clagett: FINALLY CUT SOMETHING ON THE BRIDGEPORT! What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Nik Ramage Bob’s Pick of the Week: Affinity & Mark Rober’s Germ video Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Periscope Films
3/25/20201 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
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253: YouTube turns you into a potato

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about things to keep you productive while you’re stuck at home. What we’re working on Jimmy Diresta: Spring cleaning on the farm, playing with a trumpet. David Picciuto: Almost finished with go-kart chassis. Bob Clagett: Did a video game prop, Hung out with Joel Berry (Tavin). Links: Born Standing Up – Steve Martin KiwiCo Duolingo DIY Crafts with old books What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: The Fabrication Series / Hydraulic Table Bob’s Pick of the Week: Fiero Revival Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The History Guy / Makers For Jessi
3/20/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 49 seconds
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252: Bad habits and baby voices

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about bad habits. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Has been in Kansas City hosting Make48 David Picciuto: Bending tube for go-kart Bob Clagett: Aquarium stand/credenza Links: Make48 What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Nick Shirrell Bob’s Pick of the Week: Alexandre Chappel Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Hiking with Kevin / FitzAll Podcast YouTube
3/13/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 48 seconds
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Episode 251: Wood and heavy metal-y

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about growth over time and only liking someone for a specific moment of their life. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Working on a guitar modification and a restoration. David Picciuto; Did stained glass but is going to try it again. Bob Clagett: Made a steel organizer out of scrap steel. Links: Giaco’s video about Jimmy https://www.instagram.com/paul_spirito/ What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Backyard Scientist Bob’s Pick of the Week: Shop Class Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Tom Sachs
3/6/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds
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Episode 250: It makes you look like a wet diaper

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Workbench Con, community and when sponsorships go bad.
2/28/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 249: Italian trumpet aquarium

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about learning for the sake of learning. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Is going to learn trumpet and Italian David Picciuto: Removed the router from the table, had a welding lesson. Bob Clagett: Between The Builds coming up, made a podcast table
2/21/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 34 seconds
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Episode 248: The old man and the leaky pipes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer questions from Twitter.
2/14/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 1 second
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247: Wake up big fella

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the gap between wanting a new tool and actually using it.
2/7/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 246: Under Pressure

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about pressure. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Made a mobile anvil stand David Picciuto: Working on a new desk and tool unboxing Bob Clagett: Working on leather sheath for his machete What we are watching: David’s Pick of the Week: This Old Tony and McClaren Bob’s Pick of the Week: Giaco Whatever and Knives Out Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Digital Heritage Service, British Pathe and Crime Junkies Podcast
1/31/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 245: You’re 32, it’s time to move out of the house.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about skipping education to become a YouTuber. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Made a new blacksmith knife and had a breakthrough David Picciuto: Working on a video, but re-editing Bob Clagett: Made a machete What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: You’re Full Of ****, Here’s Why. / Simone’s Matchstick Coffee Table Bob’s Pick of the Week: ——————— Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Whiplash scene
1/24/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 34 seconds
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Episode 244: Recharging

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about taking a break when you need to. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Released gun restoration, working on making scissors David Picciuto: Made some knives from a wrench Bob Clagett: Went on a company retreat, lots of future plans in place What we’re watching: Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Giaco Whatever Bob’s Pick of the Week: Wild Wonderful Off-Grid David’s Pick of the Week: Jesse Driftwood
1/17/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 243: PIVOT!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about pivot points in life. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Working on lots of stuff David Picciuto: Setting up a forge, made a new talking-head video Bob Clagett: Got a Bridgeport and Southbend, learning a lot What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Modern Guide to Knife Making Bob’s Pick of the Week: Blondihacks Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Torbjörn Åhman
1/10/20201 hour, 8 minutes, 45 seconds
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242: Sometimes you make art…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about 2020, schedules, tools and much more. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Did very little David Picciuto: Did very little Bob Clagett: Did very little (went on vacation) What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Broken Record – Andre 3000 interview Bob’s Pick of the Week: Peter McKinnon – The Future Of This Channel Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: King Mechanical
1/3/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 26 seconds
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Episode 241: Sketching with a Bandsaw

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the past year. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Working on ice picks David Picciuto: Working on idea of Polaroid project Bob Clagett: Made a Christmas tree video game What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: F1 Racing Science Bob’s Pick of the Week: Michael Alm Plywood Nesting Trays & The Mountains Won’t Remember Me Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Jenni Swiss & Habu
12/13/20191 hour, 6 minutes, 19 seconds
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Episode 240: Thumbs and forks

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about tinkering and why it matters. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Made a leather wrapped knife handle David Picciuto: Made an oval picture frame Bob Clagett: Made a leather wallet off camera Links: ZH Fabrication Brent Bailey K & S Metal Supply What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Little Monster Bob’s Pick of the Week: Izzy Swan – Health Update Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Jessie Bearden
12/6/201956 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 239: We have the best horses ever…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being thankful for all sorts stuff, some of it not so obvious. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Had an event with Weaver Leather in Ohio David Picciuto: One Tool Challenge Bob Clagett: Programming on an upcoming project What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Potato Jet Bob’s Pick of the Week: Tyler Bell – Home Run Machine & The Imagineering Story Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Wesley Treat
11/29/201956 minutes, 43 seconds
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238: Fun fun create time record time

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about parallel thinking, the simplest solution and making things for fun. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Making signs for Seagrams 7 David Picciuto: Doesn’t know what he’s doing this week Bob Clagett: Leatherworking project for Weaver Leather What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Love Hulten Bob’s Pick of the Week: The Imagineering Story Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Vance’s Incredible Transformation
11/22/201955 minutes, 19 seconds
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237: Winter and Anvils

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about winterizing our jobs and lives. Jimmy Diresta: Back from SEMA and FabTech David Picciuto: Editing the go-kart video Bob Clagett: Part 3 of R2-D2 video What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Jimmy and Brad on Bon Appetite (Part 1) Bob’s Pick of the Week: Furniture Optical Illusions & I Bought A Condemned House Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Jimmy and Brad on Bon Appetite (Part 2)
11/15/20191 hour, 5 minutes, 6 seconds
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236: Video Moments

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about old vs new and why both have value. Jimmy Diresta: Headed to Vegas for SEMA, restoring Winchester Rifle David Picciuto: Had his first go-kart race Bob Clagett: Made a prop rifle from The Mandalorian Links: Hatch Show Print What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Zach King – Furniture Optical Illusions Bob’s Pick of the Week: Minimalist Credenza with Plywood Tambour Doors Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Ken Burns – Country Music Documentary  
11/8/201950 minutes, 28 seconds
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Episode 235: Dreams of Modified Tools

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what we would change about tools if the sky was the limit. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Went to the Good of the Land Festival David Picciuto: Made new wedding rings Bob Clagett: No video this week, working on a few projects for the coming weeks Links: Join us at #TeamTrees What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: JSK Bob’s Pick of the Week: The Drugstopper & No Dumb Questions Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Windy Hill Foundry & Michael Alm
11/1/20191 hour, 10 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 234: The party outside the window

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about not having any idea what they’re doing, most of the time. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Had blacksmithing class David Picciuto: Go-Kart practicing Bob Clagett: Made a picnic table Links: Team Trees What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Hot Ones with Paul Rudd Bob’s Pick of the Week: Works By Hurst Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Moonshine MetalWorks | Joe Garnett | Alex Pole
10/25/20191 hour, 6 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 233: English Accent Classes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about events, being inspired, being exhausted and creativity. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Huge success with Maker Camp David Picciuto: Working on go-kart, Bob Clagett: Flip down tool tables What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Friends with Death Bob’s Pick of the Week: A Deeper Look Into The Life of an Impressionist Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Michael Alm
10/18/20191 hour, 5 minutes, 28 seconds
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Episode 232: The future is X-ray guns

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about projects outside of their skillsets. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had blacksmithing class David Picciuto In Joshua Tree for Makesgiving Bob Clagett Gives a beehive update and is finally wearing pants! What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Woby Design Bob’s Pick of the Week: What We’re Doing Today Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Reclaimed Wood (book)
10/11/20191 hour, 49 seconds
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Episode 231: Gok-Art

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about using (or not using) social media for promotion. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Went to Louisville Maker Faire, shot video with Brad Leone David Picciuto: Bought a go-kart Bob Clagett: Went to Louisville Maker Faire   What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Make.Art.Now Bob’s Pick of the Week: Building an A Frame Cabin from scratch & Voodoo Child by Luna Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Clickspring Playing card press
10/4/20191 hour, 7 minutes, 6 seconds
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Episode 230: It’s a Beard of Bees

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about why they choose to make tools vs buy them or vice versa.   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Had a knife making class David Picciuto: Hung bi-fold doors, working on stained glass lamps Bob Clagett: Made beehives   Links: Makercise (made shaper and lathe from scratch)   What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Laura Kampf Loud soundsystem on a bike Bob’s Pick of the Week: Holey Moley on Hulu Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Fireball Tools
9/27/20191 hour, 3 minutes, 37 seconds
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Episode 229: Jimmy made a laser bandsaw.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about why they have so many sanders. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Went to Maker’s Rendezvous David Picciuto: Got to be crew chief Bob Clagett: Made a simple forge   What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Faber-Castell How we make pencils Bob’s Pick of the Week: “Argon” (Lumix S1 documentary) Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Weaver Leather
9/20/20191 hour, 6 seconds
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Episode 228: A Mushroom with an Apron

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about noise. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Had a blacksmithing class David Picciuto: Wants to be a race car driver, making bi-fold doors Bob Clagett: Made a forge, went to a bunch of soccer games. What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Hip Hop Evolution Bob’s Pick of the Week: French Guy Cooking – Optimus Prime Kitchen Island Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Full Spectrum Laser
9/13/20191 hour, 42 seconds
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Episode 227: YOU’RE DOING IT RIGHT!!!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about die-cutting. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Went to Baltimore, made license plates David Picciuto: Walnut toolbox video Bob Clagett: Working outside at Josh’s house What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Laser + Mirror + Sound Bob’s Pick of the Week: Drawing with Sound (Oscilloscope Music) Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Mr FixItDIY
9/6/201958 minutes, 43 seconds
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Episode 226: Living up to the hype?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about marketing yourself, even if you don’t feel like it’s natural for you. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Finished up 3 bars for Carhartt/Guinness collaboration David Picciuto: Made walnut toolbox, working on building doors Bob Clagett: Made barn doors for the farm. Links: Made for Profit What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Westinghouse all-electric house Bob’s Pick of the Week: Peter McKinnon – Don’t Stop Creating for yourself Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Parts & Restoration
8/30/20191 hour, 2 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 225: My great, great Grandad’s R2-D2!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about mortality and EDC. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Went antiquing with friends (and dogs) David Picciuto: Made router box joint jig Bob Clagett: Can’t remember what he did last week. Links: Gerber Dime Maker Knife Coast G20 Flashlight What we’re watching: David’s Pick: The Mindfulness-Based Eating Bob’s Pick: Thomas Edison’s road trip with his famous friends Jimmy’s Pick: Lars Christensen  
8/23/201958 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 224: Jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about bullies and answer questions from Twitter. David’s Pick of the Week: America’s Test Kitchen Bob’s Pick of the Week: Sweet Tea Films & Smuggler’s Room Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Mr. Pete222
8/16/20191 hour, 7 minutes, 47 seconds
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Episode 223: Efficiency and batarangs

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about efficiency and batarangs.
8/9/20191 hour, 1 minute, 57 seconds
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Episode 222: Kafaffafaafaaa

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the loss of Grant Thompson, being bored and automatic doghouses.
8/2/201957 minutes, 10 seconds
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Episode 221: I bought a racetrack

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how we’ve done on our 2019 goals (that we don’t remember).
7/19/20191 hour, 5 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 220: Giant Plasma Table Hands

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about maker super powers.
7/12/201957 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 219: Really? Plastic? Really??

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how we buy tools (and a little bit about comments).
7/5/20191 hour, 5 minutes, 13 seconds
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Episode 218: Rotten Onion Soup

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the design process and the Ninja Ejection System. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Has new kittens, had another TIG class David Picciuto: Electronic drill press lift Bob Clagett: Finished up the treehouse What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: John Heisz & Winston Moy Apple Cheese Graters Bob’s Pick of the Week: Overland Bound Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Apexish Welding / Welding Tips and Tricks
6/28/20191 hour, 6 minutes, 38 seconds
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Episode 217: I don’t own a 10lb mouse

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about things people might not know about them. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished up TIG welding class David Picciuto Made a super fancy trash can Bob Clagett Finished up a treehouse  What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Curious Worlds Bob’s Pick of the Week: Elise Trouw Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: OSHA Offender
6/21/20191 hour, 5 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 216: A love letter to MAKER FAIRE

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Make and Maker Faire. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made a table for Guinness David Picciuto World’s Fanciest Trash Can Bob Clagett Axe Throwing for Kids   What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Essential Joinery Bob’s Pick of the Week: No Weld Forge – Essential Craftsman Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Brian Awitan
6/14/20191 hour, 2 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 215: iCharcoal pad pro computer

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Jimmy’s computer setup, dealing with sponsors and projects that we wouldn’t do.
6/7/201959 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 214: Blacksmithing and space helmets

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Maker Faire, blacksmithing and space suits. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made a wooden spoon video, had a class David Picciuto Making a desk with a steel frame Bob Clagett Working on R2-D2 Links: Prosthesis What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Kencraft (Meetup June 8 in Toledo) Bob’s Pick of the Week: Sophy Wong Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: #obeyTheGrain
5/31/20191 hour, 8 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 213: LIVE from Maker Faire Bay Area!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto record live from Maker Faire in Bay Area taking questions from the audience and where they have been the past few weeks. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Released Cenote Table and travel to Maker Central David Picciuto Making a Drill Press Stand Bob Clagett Traveling to Maker Central and Italy Links: Maker Faire Bay Area What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Ball Bearing Sand Art Bob’s Pick of the Week: Self Solving Rubix Cube Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: CNC Router Crossbow
5/24/201953 minutes, 5 seconds
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Episode 212: I get to work on vacation!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Spring Make, creativity and tools. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had a great time at Spring Make David Picciuto Remade cat toy for his Mom, made a simple picture frame video Bob Clagett 3D print filament cabinet Links: Maker Faire Bay Area Foxfire books
5/3/20191 hour, 4 minutes, 19 seconds
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Episode 211: Uncle Joe

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how they choose when to use specific tools. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on a whirly-gig for Carolina Shoes David Picciuto Remaking a cat he’d made years ago Bob Clagett Working at Josh’s house, trying to prepare for trip to Europe What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: How the Escape From New York Music was Made Bob’s Pick of the Week: How Stop Motion Movies are made from Laika Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Brett McCaffee Etching a Brass coin
4/26/201957 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 210: You can’t bring your mother with you everywhere you go.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about production runs and tool cost, and brand building vs education. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Just got back, did a class, getting back to videos. David Picciuto Got a new welder, getting used to it. Bob Clagett Gimbal Handle using the Wazer Desktop Waterjet
4/19/20191 hour, 5 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 209: London English European Show

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about collaborating with others.
4/12/20191 hour, 5 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 208: Eat that Frog

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being flexible while Jimmy is in Hollywood.
3/29/201949 minutes, 53 seconds
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Episode 207: Hop-a-long

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what it’s like on the set of the TV show Jimmy is filming.
3/22/201956 minutes
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Episode 206: Spring cleaning for my face

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what’s important.
3/15/20191 hour, 13 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 205: Thinky Pad and Wippy Pen

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making products.
3/8/201958 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 204: The Maker Knife with Giaco Whatever

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk with Giaco Whatever about making the Maker Knife. Links: Maker Knife What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Katie Morton Bob’s Pick of the Week: Weber Woodshop Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Giaco Whatever / Third Coast Craftsman Giaco’s Pick of the Week: RC Explorer
3/1/20191 hour, 1 minute, 45 seconds
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Episode 203: So and So Johnson

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about reassessing a plan and choosing what’s worth filming.
2/22/20191 hour, 1 minute, 59 seconds
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Episode 202: Jury Duty

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about jury duty, burnout, Fusion 360 and Jimmy’s collection of computers.
2/15/20191 hour, 2 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 201: Tipping Point

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about when and why to get help. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Bulleit Signs David Picciuto Planning Bob Clagett Finished the bathroom remodel, finally. What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Andrew Klein Bob’s Pick of the Week: Obvious Plant / Abstract Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Giaco Whatever
2/8/20191 hour, 7 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 200: Making It 200 Live (not really)

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what life would be like if we hadn’t started the podcast. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Stove side seats David Picciuto Made a xylophone/glockenspiel Bob Clagett Working on the bathroom remodel Links: Sears Catalog Home What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: HUG in a box & Arduino Glockenspiel Bob’s Pick of the Week: Home Repair Tutor Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Habu & Jenni Swiss
2/1/20191 hour, 3 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 199: Jimmy for mayor!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about multiple streams of income and Jimmy running for mayor. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished up Lowe’s video David Picciuto Starting sculpture class Bob Clagett Still working on bathroom remodel What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Handmade Electronic Music Bob’s Pick of the Week: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Peter Caine
1/25/20191 hour, 11 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 198: We make mistakes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about hiding mistakes. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made kitchen cabinets David Picciuto Segmented bowl without a lathe Bob Clagett Renovating a bathroom, working on a guitar Links: Colored pencil guitar What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Kyle Toth Bob’s Pick of the Week: Scott Pilgrim vs the world Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Make Everything
1/18/20191 hour, 1 minute, 45 seconds
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Episode 197: The hammerhead alligator

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about their holiday breaks, birds attacking tables and 3D printing. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Been playing with a 3d printer, had a great Christmas and New Year David Picciuto Working on book projects, turned some segmented bowls Bob Clagett Bathroom remodel, shadow box Links: Jonathan Prince What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Beastie Boys Book / Tidying Up Bob’s Pick of the Week: Won’t You Be My Neighbor / No Instructions Podcast Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Fitzall Podcast / The Letterpress Movie
1/11/201959 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 196: PMA

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about when things go right.
12/21/20181 hour, 1 minute, 57 seconds
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Episode 195: Sometimes I go out and talk to the chickens…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about chaos (and everything explodes). What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Got an entire printing shop David Picciuto Put out a video about tissue boxes Bob Clagett Slab bench for mudroom renovation   What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Live edge TV stand Bob’s Pick of the Week: Beta Radio Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Kevin Lizotte
12/14/201858 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 194: You just gotta do it.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about changes for next year and what they can improve. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on truck around projects David Picciuto Put up Christmas Tree Bob Clagett Working on renovation, got to hang out with Forby. Meeting about the future of ILTMS Links: ## What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Michael Alm Bob’s Pick of the Week: Ultimate Lego Table – Caleb Harris Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Derek from Malden / Graz Makes
12/7/201856 minutes, 46 seconds
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Episode 193: It’s like when you see a dog wearing clothes.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what makes really good design. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished a bunch of ice picks, joints hurt David Picciuto Put out video about grandfather Bob Clagett Collapsible shelves What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Guy makes ball out of plywood Bob’s Pick of the Week: Gymkhana Files Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Bill Burr
11/30/20181 hour, 9 minutes, 10 seconds
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Episode 192: Different or better with Evan & Katelyn

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto are joined by Evan & Katelyn to talk about new ideas being different but not better. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Was at Filson store David Picciuto Working on videos with Evan & Katelyn Bob Clagett Was at ThinkerCon in Huntsville, AL Links: 7 Strangest New Engines What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: The Try Guys Bob’s Pick of the Week: Barnaby Dixon Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: E&K Pick of the Week: French Guy Cooking & Modern Rogue
11/23/20181 hour, 54 seconds
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Episode 191: Heavy metal keeps you young

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk robot legs, power saw arms and head-mounted backward facing cameras…yeh, it gets weird.
11/16/201858 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 190: Keeping it Fresh

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about comfort zones and keeping it fresh.
11/9/201858 minutes, 26 seconds
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Episode 189: The seed of an idea

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto brainstorm some ideas for upcoming projects! What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Canoe is finished!! David Picciuto Made Go-Kart trophy, more craft show pieces Bob Clagett Made writing desks Links: https://geekologie.com/2018/02/transforming-table-that-turns-into-a-she.php What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Get Hands Dirty Bob’s Pick of the Week: Winston Moy Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Chris Zepp
11/2/20181 hour, 6 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 188: Robots that will kill you

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being an artist, whether you think you are or not. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Did blacksmith zombie challenge David Picciuto Making a trophy Bob Clagett Fake neon sign, making desks, Arduino vs Pi BITS video   What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Pneumatic Addict Bob’s Pick of the Week: 10 songs in 10 hours – Andrew Huang/Rob Scallon Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Machine Thinking
10/26/20181 hour, 13 minutes, 27 seconds
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Episode 187: It’s like opening a whole bunch of pistachios

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about cheap/alternative tools and materials.
10/19/20181 hour, 9 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 186: Soupy mud vs Firm mud

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about if they’d watch their own videos if someone else made them. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had blacksmith class David Picciuto Working on the book, box joint video Bob Clagett Building R2D2 and costumes with family   What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Henny Tha Business Bob’s Pick of the Week: Captain D’s Definitive Guide to TRICK SHOTS Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: 3×3 Custom
10/12/20181 hour, 5 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 185: Rube Goldberg of Mistakes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about power hammers, YouTube algorithms and your local vs the big box store. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Lots went wrong, but power hammer is in the new blacksmith shop David Picciuto Working on finger jointed gift boxes Bob Clagett Shooting BITS videos, finished up hexagonal table Links: Creator insider channel What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Scott Oconnor Bob’s Pick of the Week: Pomplamoose – Letting go of the past Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Jay Leno Steam Engines
10/5/20181 hour, 13 minutes
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Episode 184: Jimmy wants to make a robot.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying.   Jimmy Diresta Maker Faire Louisville and NY, posted VLOG David Picciuto Put out bandsaw box video Bob Clagett Soundwave Bluetooth speaker, NY Maker Faire Links: Uri Tuchman What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: DN Handcrafted Bob’s Pick of the Week: The Broken Nerd Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Paul Pinto  
9/28/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 43 seconds
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Episode 183: I Don’t Care

his week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about changing for audience feedback. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the canoe, prepping to run electric to shop David Picciuto About to rebuild out feed table, 3 videos this week Bob Clagett Made giant Perfection game What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Third Coast Craftsman Bob’s Pick of the Week: Magic For Humans / Chris Ramsey Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: This Old Tony / Grand Illusions
9/14/20181 hour, 6 minutes, 38 seconds
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Episode 182: Been trying to sell out for years

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how we’ve changed over the years. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Posted pickaxe video, shot episodes with This Old House David Picciuto Launched new website, new shirts and merch, beer tote video Bob Clagett Catapult build, going out to California to collab with MatterHackers Links: 10 years – Steve Ramsey Make Something 2 What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: J Katz-Moses Bob’s Pick of the Week: Lego Bugatti Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: JD Brewer – Apex Welding
9/7/20181 hour, 9 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 181: Jimmy’s Shopping Voice

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto (three guys who don’t know much about electricity) talk about electricity. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Picked up new/old drill press David Picciuto Finished up bar, prepping for craft show Bob Clagett Lumber cart Links: Adam Savage and Laura Kampf – One Day Build What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Brilliant Ideas Bob’s Pick of the Week: Rock Skipping Robot Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Blackbeard Projects
8/31/20181 hour, 7 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 180: 50ish-esque

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about input ratios, sawdust in your underwear and dream collaborations. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta VLOG and canoe paddles David Picciuto Built center section of bar Bob Clagett Built in shelves for bathroom Links: John Heisz Jack White / Third Man Records Laura Kampf Ben Uyeda Colin Furze Alec Steele Giaco Whatever Bobby Duke Kyle Toth Peter Brown Christopher Schwarz Threadbanger Peter McKinnon Chris Salomone – Four Eyes Tom Sachs Duel (1971) What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Spielberg Bob’s Pick of the Week: Laura Kampf – How To Fail Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Kevin Lizotte
8/24/20181 hour, 7 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 179: It’s a napkin holder… WITH A LASER.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying.
8/17/20181 hour, 2 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 178: The Audience Journey

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about maker personality traits, things they don’t like doing in the shop and listening to your audience.
8/10/20181 hour, 8 minutes, 43 seconds
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Episode 177: A lot of hats that you shouldn’t wear

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about workaholism and beginner makers making videos. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Restored bandsaw with Eric, making doors with JD, worked on the canoe David Picciuto Dining Room Table Build, building an apple box Bob Clagett NEW PODCAST! No Instructions What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: The Zen Diaries of Gary Shandling Bob’s Pick of the Week: Lego in Real Life 3 Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Rich Rebuilds Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Caleb Harris – YouCanMakeThisToo Nick Ryan Chad from ManCrafting™ Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel   Chris DuBour David A Potter Jr Jacques Speas Mark Yates PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop Tommy Trease Allen Schultz Wicked Makers Andrew Fieldhouse Mat Dowall William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by going here.
8/3/20181 hour, 4 minutes, 23 seconds
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Episode 176: Pretend you’re talking to a martian or a 3 year old.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what skills we’d love to copy from each other. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had people at the house, almost done with the wood on the canoe David Picciuto Working with new camera man Bob Clagett Finished up closet build Links: Trent Preszler What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: The Q Bob’s Pick of the Week: Essential Craftsman Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Big Dog Forge Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting™ Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by going here!
7/20/201856 minutes, 38 seconds
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Episode 175: Identity

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making things as an identity, weight loss and growing old. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on canoe David Picciuto New cameraman starts this week Bob Clagett Giant slip n slide Links: That Sugar Film What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Lignum Bob’s Pick of the Week: Why the D in Disney is weird. Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Brian Block Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Nick Ryan Chad from ManCrafting™ Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel Jacques Speas Mark Yates PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop Andrew Fieldhouse Mat Dowall William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by clicking here.
7/13/20181 hour, 6 minutes, 9 seconds
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Episode 174: The Flying DiRestas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about niching down versus going wide plus the importance of staying consistent in your making and videos. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made a custom bolt to fix a machine, working on giant razor blades, added a swing to the shop David Picciuto Planning a liquor cabinet/bar Bob Clagett Went to Craft + Commerce conference, added storage to Land Cruiser tailgate What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Artismia- Stone Fish Bob’s Pick of the Week: Levi Allen Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Martin – Wintergatan Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting™ Dor Sharir Nick Ryan WorksBySolo Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by going here.
7/6/20181 hour, 4 minutes, 13 seconds
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Episode 173: Concrete Bandsaw

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto ask each other 2 questions. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Traveling to California, working David Picciuto No videos, working on other projects Bob Clagett Plinko board What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Against The Clock Bob’s Pick of the Week: Make It Extreme – Mono Wheel Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Build Something Cool Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting™ Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by clicking the logo below
6/29/20181 hour, 13 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 172: The Jimmy Way

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making another #7, filmed vlog from new shop Down 3 lbs David Picciuto Had meetup at KenCraft Bob Clagett Patreon poster BITS videos launch this week Alexa Controlled Finger What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Matt Cremona Bob’s Pick of the Week: Brett McAfee Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Tips & Tale from the Workshop Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel   PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by clicking here.
6/22/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 171: Ant Insurance

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Hanging out with Giaco Whatever David Picciuto Having a meet up at Kencraft in Toledo, OH. Saturday, June 16, 10am-2pm Bob Clagett Figured out that MIG welder was bad, got a new one (WAY BETTER). Links: Maker Knife by Giaco Whatever What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Measured Workshop Bob’s Pick of the Week: Objectivity – Cart with legs Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Heisz-Wandel Project Check out the show notes here! Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting™ Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Odin Clack Kyle Goeken Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by clicking here.
6/15/20181 hour, 5 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 170: Elephants

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto talk about Jimmy’s most recent class, consumables, new camera people and unsolicited advice. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta new class David Picciuto looking for a new camera person Bob Clagett spending time outside, doing Tapigami Links: Tapigami What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Michael Alm Bob’s Pick of the Week: Primal Branding Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Jacob LaRocca Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Odin Clack Kyle Goeken Uber Workshop Brent Davis BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by clicking here.
6/8/20181 hour, 16 minutes, 46 seconds
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Episode 169: Jimmy is a huge Hello Kitty fan.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about finding inspiration from ideas vs people, bad sponsors and it gets kind of deep. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Weigh-in, down 2 lbs Working on canoe with Filson likes to through stuff on the ground David Picciuto Made business card holder Writing new channel trailer Bob Clagett Plywood dolly Outdoor lounge chair (not copying Jimmy) Links: Mid-Century Modern Complete (book) What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: The Q Bob’s Pick of the Week: The Toys That Made us (2nd season) Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Townes Van Zandt Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting™ Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Odin Clack Kyle Goeken Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by clicking here.
6/1/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 47 seconds
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Episode 168: 222

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Maker Faire, eBay and do some project brainstorming. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Vise Stand, spring cleaning, prepping blacksmithing area. David Picciuto Mid-Century Coat Hanger Bob Clagett Maker Faire Bay Area, made a vacuum former Links: Maker Faire Bay Area 2018 – Day 1 & Day 2 What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Cammie’s Garage Bob’s Pick of the Week: Kirby Meets Audio – Part 1 | The Plan    & Make With Miles Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Pask Makes Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting™ Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel   PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Odin Clack Kyle Goeken Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by clicking here.
5/30/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 167: Hoopty-scoop

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Been in England for the week David Picciuto Fireplace cover video Bob Clagett Been in England for the week What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Simone Giertz Bob’s Pick of the Week: Crushing It Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Jack Conte Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting™ Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Odin Clack Kyle Goeken Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon here.
5/18/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 13 seconds
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Episode 166: Opie Matlock

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying.
4/27/201858 minutes, 38 seconds
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Episode 165: Don’t let it beat you.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about film crews and bad design.
4/20/20181 hour, 8 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 164: The Crow’s Nest

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about recent project challenges, voice over work and frustration.
4/13/20181 hour, 9 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 163: Live Edge Bowling Ball

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about design styles, river tables and time travel.
4/6/201859 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 162: An eyeball, tongue, ear and 2 big thumbs

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about finishes, paints and hot tubs.
3/30/20181 hour, 11 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 161: Snakes & Glue Bottles (with Evan & Katelyn)

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk with Evan & Katelyn about glue, Androids and snakes!​
3/23/20181 hour, 7 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 160: The Cadillac of trailers

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about tools that didn’t seem worthwhile, but totally are.
3/16/201857 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 159: Drowning in cardboard

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto are joined by Laura Kampf to talk about nostalgia (and He-Man). What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta In Cleveland for Lincoln Welding event with Laura David Picciuto Building a vanity Bob Clagett Map Cabinet What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Against The Clock Bob’s Pick of the Week: Lost In Space Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Greg The Bunny Laura’s Pick of the Week: Simone “I hunted a robot” Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting™ Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel Edgar Wild Chris Kopp Kyle Goeken Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski Herlander Passos Gosforth Handyman BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Derek Swift Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) Afaque Amanulla If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/makingit
3/9/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 13 seconds
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Episode 158: Jimmy.. destroyer of mailboxes.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about WorkBenchCon, mailboxes and southern accents.
3/2/201857 minutes, 13 seconds
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Episode 157: Wizard Robes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about beginning projects for several different tools.
2/23/20181 hour, 6 minutes, 9 seconds
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Episode 156: C in Sea

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being settled/unsettled, rockets and CNC.
2/16/20181 hour, 11 minutes, 53 seconds
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Episode 155: Brain tornado-ing and pretzels

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto bring an idea to brain storm.
2/9/20181 hour, 9 minutes, 9 seconds
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Episode 154: You like screen grabs?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about 3d printing, habits and routines.
2/2/20181 hour, 9 minutes, 5 seconds
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Episode 153: Thinking hard about thinking hard

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about over thinking time vs thinking over time.
1/26/201858 minutes, 4 seconds
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Episode 152: I’m in my jam jams, at the laser.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about burnout, the cold, jam jams and more. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on frames for prints and learning on the laser David Picciuto Working on a new miter saw station Bob Clagett Nintendo Switch JoyCon Holder What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: First Responders GoFundMe Bob’s Pick of the Week: PI Workshop – Where have you been? Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Skull & Spade Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel Dor Sharir Marcus Perkins Kyle Goeken Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski Gosforth Handyman BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Derek Swift Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) Afaque Amanulla If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/makingit
1/19/20181 hour, 2 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 151: Balance vs Balancing

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about balance vs balancing. What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Bobby Duke Art Bob’s Pick of the Week: Vox Earworm Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: “Diresta Inspired” & Steve Pelegrino Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel Marcus Perkins Kyle Goeken Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop TORBAL Thierry William Davis Derek Swift Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) Afaque Amanulla If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/makingit
1/12/20181 hour, 2 minutes, 29 seconds
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Episode 150: Call me Pocket Hole

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about labels and goals (and nicknames from Burning Man). What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Joel Telling – 3D Printing Nerd Bob’s Pick of the Week: The Toys That Made Us Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel Marcus Perkins Kyle Goeken Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop TORBAL Thierry William Davis Derek Swift Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) Afaque Amanulla If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon http://patreon.com/makingit
1/5/201858 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 149: Stop, Start, Continue

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what we want to start, stop and continue in 2018. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished up new VLOG David Picciuto Finishing up 2nd workbench video Bob Clagett Miter Saw Station Updates – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_tTy1fnVsQ Links: What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Laura Kampfs Tiny House – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GooksmJ5Vo&list=PLLsyCFICnr80wxBjhRoFElXWXpIuDcIJ- Bob’s Pick of the Week: How Star Wars was saved in the edit – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFMyMxMYDNk Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Amy Sedaris Show & Tom’s Tool Room – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-OFqTkFH55DFq6XIaJNWg Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel Marcus Perkins Kyle Goeken Matthew Serio Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski TORBAL Thierry William Davis Derek Swift Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) Afaque Amanulla If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by visiting http://patreon.com/makingit
12/22/20171 hour, 4 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 148: It’s not enough to kill you…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about going to college to be a YouTuber (kind of).
12/15/20171 hour, 6 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 147: You never know, you never know…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about transitions and free tools.
12/8/20171 hour, 6 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 146: Don’t clear your throat

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about distractions and how they try to avoid them. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Traveled, new printing equipment David Picciuto Workbench video Bob Clagett Automated Dust Collection Links: Sphere video How to make your voice sound amazing and healthy What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Heath Knuckles Bob’s Pick of the Week: OK Go – Obsession Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Veritasium Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Sean Rubino Freeman Furnishings TORBAL Thierry WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel Kyle Goeken Matthew Serio Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski Jared Shaw William Davis Derek Swift Philippe Majerus Make Jake Make Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) Afaque Amanulla If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/makingit
12/1/201758 minutes, 6 seconds
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Episode 145: GOBBLE GOBBLE

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about lots of things that they’re thankful for! What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished up clothing racks David Picciuto Working on a new workbench Bob Clagett Wooden Katana What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: How a sandwich changed my marriage Bob’s Pick of the Week: Chameleon Tongue crushing crickets Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Pure Living For Life Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Sean Rubino Freeman Furnishings TORBAL Thierry WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel Matthew Serio Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski Jared Shaw William Davis Derek Swift Philippe Majerus Make Jake Make Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) Afaque Amanulla If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/makingit
11/24/201758 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 144: Who knows where we’re going today

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being green, writing books and more. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Still working late David Picciuto Closing on his house! Bob Clagett Escape Room Puzzle Links: Making Time podcast A Fine Press Real Art What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: HBO Doc – Rolling Stone Magazine Bob’s Pick of the Week: Lowes DIY Escape Room / Behind The Scenes Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Lincoln Electric Table for FABTech Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Sean Rubino Freeman Furnishings TORBAL Thierry WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel Matthew Serio Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski Jared Shaw William Davis Bryce Waight Derek Swift Philippe Majerus Make Jake Make Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) Afaque Amanulla If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at http://patreon.com/makingitpodcast
11/17/201757 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 143: ROBOTS!!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about future technologies for making things.
11/10/20171 hour, 1 minute, 37 seconds
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Episode 142: Crabs

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about sponsors. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Building is going up David Picciuto Moving into new shop Bob Clagett Midcentury Modern Clock – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL5kHPS50n8 Links: Hank Green’s secret to productivity WorkbenchCon What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Make the brand your hero – Shonduras Bob’s Pick of the Week: Song Exploder Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Kai W Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Freeman Furnishings TORBAL Thierry WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel Glen Bertram (Stuff I Do) Matthew Serio Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski Jared Shaw William Davis Bryce Waight Derek Swift Philippe Majerus Make Jake Make Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) Afaque Amanulla If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/makingit
11/3/20171 hour, 12 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 141: Jimmy Two-Shows

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about current “Making It” news and what you need to get started in woodworking. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Walls of building going up David Picciuto New wedding rings video Bob Clagett Guitar Stand Links: Making It on NBC Getting Started in Woodworking What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Cayla’s Engagement Ring Bob’s Pick of the Week: The Oddlings (visit ILTMS shop) Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Hatchet build by Brett / Rory May Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Freeman Furnishings TORBAL Thierry WorksBySolo A Glimpse Inside Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel Glen Bertram (Stuff I Do) Matthew Serio Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski Jared Shaw William Davis Bryce Waight Derek Swift Philippe Majerus Make Jake Make Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) Afaque Amanulla If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by visiting http://patreon.com/makingit
10/27/20171 hour, 1 minute, 56 seconds
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Episode 140: Social Schmedia

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about SOME of the people we love to watch. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished Axe Class David Picciuto Making new wedding rings Bob Clagett Cake (is a lie) Plate Links: Motorcycle sawmill Making It Dubstep ​Peter Brown This Old Tony Chris Salomone – Four Eyes Furniture Ben Uyeda Modern Maker Podcast Frank Howarth ​Samurai Carpenter Andrew Huang FixThisBuildThat ​Made For Profit April Wilkerson Laura Kampf ​Mike Boy – Learn Quick The Hot Ones Trustin Timber Evan and Katelyn What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Peter Brown Bob’s Pick of the Week: Dave Guyton Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Scott Turner Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Katie Freeman TORBAL Thierry WorksBySolo A Glimpse Inside Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel Matthew Serio Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski Glen Bertram (Stuff I Do) Jared Shaw William Davis Bryce Waight Derek Swift Philippe Majerus Make Jake Make Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop) Afaque Amanulla If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon
10/20/20171 hour, 4 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 138: Rethinking Priorities

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what they wish they’d focused on when starting making videos.
10/6/20171 hour, 3 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 137: Where’s my broom?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about some video failures, successes and how we decide what to shoot for project videos.
9/29/20171 hour, 9 minutes, 34 seconds
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Episode 136: I can’t. I’m busy.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer questions from Patreon supporters about all sorts of stuff.
9/22/20171 hour, 1 minute, 34 seconds
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Episode 135: Get Jimmy a 78 ft 2×4

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how their personalities have an effect on their process and products.
9/15/201759 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 134: THE SHOP OF THE FUTURE!!!!!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about THE SHOP OF THE FUTURE!!!!
9/8/20171 hour, 5 minutes
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Episode 133: LASER BANDSAW (with William Osman)

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk to William Osman and Peter Sripal about all sorts of stuff!
9/1/20171 hour, 3 seconds
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Episode 132: The bottleneck

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about bottlenecks and how much life we put on display.
8/25/20171 hour, 7 minutes, 9 seconds
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Episode 131: Monopoly and safety

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about SawStop, safety and patents.
8/18/201756 minutes, 13 seconds
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Episode 130: Let’s talk about pants

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what to wear in the shop.
8/11/20171 hour, 11 minutes, 16 seconds
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Episode 129: Benjamin Buttoning

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about getting older and how age affects how we take risks.
8/4/20171 hour, 5 minutes, 37 seconds
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Episode 128: Little Teepee Party

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about breaking rules, how paint colors cause fights and more.
7/21/20171 hour, 1 minute, 2 seconds
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Episode 127: Jimmy is a giant goldfish

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about limitations, fear, and giant goldfish.
7/14/20171 hour, 3 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 126: Expect the unexpected

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about avoiding and setting expectations.
6/26/20171 hour, 8 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 125: My backup phone(s)

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about moving strategies and why Jimmy has 10 iPhones.
6/19/20171 hour, 13 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 124: The Cloud.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about software as a tool for making.
6/16/20171 hour, 11 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 123: No.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about saying no.
6/9/20171 hour, 6 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 122: So, you had a bad day…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about bad days, how to come back from them and fighting creative block.
6/2/201746 minutes, 51 seconds
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Episode 121: Moving It

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about moving and milestones.
5/26/20171 hour, 49 seconds
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Episode 120: We don’t have a toaster

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer more questions from Twitter!
5/19/20171 hour, 6 minutes, 19 seconds
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Episode 119: Buffing and grinding

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer more questions from Twitter and beyond!
5/12/20171 hour, 16 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 118: The point of no return

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how to promote yourself without an audience and if there is a point of no return.
5/5/201754 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 117: What’s your favorite … ?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about content theft and do a lightning round of “what’s your favorite?”
4/28/20171 hour, 11 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 116: Winging It

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Disney World, how we’ve grown and YouTube’s future.
4/21/20171 hour, 4 minutes, 22 seconds
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Episode 115: Questioning each other

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto ask each other questions, talk about taxes and other random stuff.
4/14/20171 hour, 12 minutes, 22 seconds
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Episode 114: What keeps you from productivity?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what helps and hurts their productivity.
4/7/20171 hour, 3 minutes, 51 seconds
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Episode 113: You’ve changed…. Change is good

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about why changing is one of the best things you can do.
3/31/201756 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 112: Not even wearing pants…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Martha Stewart, pants and are Bob and David related?!
3/24/20171 hour, 10 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 111: Choose one thing..

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what they would and wouldn’t want to do, if they had to pick one area to work in.
3/17/201754 minutes, 48 seconds
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Episode 110: Amateur Hour

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about why it perfectly ok to not be perfect.
3/3/201755 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 109: Taking a vacation from the vacation you live

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being present and unproductive for the sake of being productive.
2/17/201751 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 108: Being fearless

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about fearlessness and the worst possible scenerio.
2/10/201752 minutes, 22 seconds
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Episode 107: That sounds wiener dog shaped too…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about their dream shops.
2/3/201756 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 106: You’ve always got more options…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about coming back to a failed project with a fresh approach.
1/27/201737 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 105: What if everything goes right?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about when things are out of your control, the good and the bad.
1/20/201751 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 104: 8 Band Saws, 5 Radial Arm Saws, 2 Milling Machines…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about having too many tools.
1/13/20171 hour, 11 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 103: Looking Back, looking ahead.. yet, again.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the ups and downs of 2016 and what they’re looking forward to in the coming year!
1/6/201756 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 102: CN-Cheese

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about 3d printing, how they use it and how they don’t.
12/23/201659 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 101: Hot news in the library world

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what they learned after putting on their first event.
12/16/201652 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 100: Live From Boston!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto meet up with 200 close friends in Boston for the MakingIt100 event!
12/9/20161 hour, 31 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 099: Out of your control.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what to do when you realize how little control you have over the things around you.
12/2/201644 minutes, 26 seconds
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Episode 098: I don’t want to break the baby.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Casey quitting vlogging and changing directions for the better.
11/25/201646 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 097: At your own risk…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about liability and budgeting (sounds boring, but it was fun..)
11/18/201659 minutes, 54 seconds
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Episode 096: A fish does not look like a bar of soap.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what they want to see each other make.
11/11/201656 minutes, 23 seconds
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Episode 095: Tandem Horse

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how to get unstuck and the pros and cons of working alone.
11/4/20161 hour, 2 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 094: Being a hoarder is a big job…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about buying old stuff and giving it a new life.
10/28/20161 hour, 3 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 093: Change is hard

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making changes.
10/21/20161 hour, 4 seconds
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Episode 092: Good Clean Fun with Nick Offerman

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk to Nick Offerman!
10/14/20161 hour, 13 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 091: Getting the help you need.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about when to get help with your work. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta – Maker Faire NY David Picciuto – Acrylic clocks Bob Clagett – Custom car horn for any car Links: Ability3d.com What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Katz-Moses Woodworking Bob’s Pick of the Week: 3d Printing Nerd Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Barnacules Nerdgasm Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Make Build Modify Luis Dan Krupnik Corey Creehan Thomas Parson Jared Shaw Afaque Amanulla Carl Brink Ben Uyeda Michael Sepe If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon
10/7/201649 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 090: Purpose

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about finding purpose in work and life.
9/30/201650 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 089: Avoiding the task at hand

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about putting off today what you can do tomorrow.
9/23/201650 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 088: Making your mark

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about logos, walkmen and fax machines.
9/16/20161 hour, 2 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 087: Maybe it’s time to change directions

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about deciding when to give up and make a new plan.
9/9/201655 minutes, 45 seconds
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Episode 086: Questioning each other

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto ask each other two questions. One work related, one personal.
9/2/20161 hour, 6 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 085: Sometimes I’m really into the laser.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about favorite tools and first times.
8/26/201657 minutes, 29 seconds
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Episode 084: Cutting down a tree with nothing on…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about nerves, meals and cutting down trees in crocs.
8/19/201658 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 083: Learn how to learn.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about college vs free online education.
8/12/201647 minutes, 25 seconds
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Episode 082: I buy a lot of hammers…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about lots of random stuff via Twitter questions.
8/5/201659 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 081: Let’s just get through the next 10 minutes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about keeping track of your life.
7/29/201654 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 080: Go where you don’t fit

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about learning my embedding yourself in a place that you don’t belong.
7/22/201647 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 079: A ramekin is a little dragon…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer some questions from Twitter and talk about cookware and dragons.
7/15/20161 hour, 29 seconds
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Episode 078: Sometime the cookie floats

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about reacting to crisis and dealing with change that you can’t control.
7/8/201645 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 077: Learning up close

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the difference between learning in person and learning online.
7/1/201649 minutes, 46 seconds
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Episode 076: The Process (Maker Faire 2016)

We couldn’t record a new episode this week, so we pulled the audio from a GoPro from our Maker Faire 2016 talk to share with you. The audio is pretty bad, but hopefully you’ll be able to enjoy it!
6/24/201626 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 075: Interviewing each other

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto ask each other two questions.
6/17/201656 minutes, 26 seconds
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Episode 074: They’re not gonna take away your birthday

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer impromptu questions from twitter and talk a lot about fear.
6/10/201659 minutes, 55 seconds
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Episode 073: Eyeball trauma

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about dogs and safety.
6/3/20161 hour, 7 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 072: Back FROM Maker Faire

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about their trip to California for Maker Faire, and more!
5/27/201648 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 071: Back to Maker Faire

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the upcoming Maker Faire and what’s changed in the last year.
5/20/201647 minutes, 51 seconds
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Episode 070: Kryptonite, Taxes and the Powerball

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about… well, lots of stuff.
5/13/201656 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 069: Legacy

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about leaving a legacy.
5/6/201652 minutes, 37 seconds
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Episode 068: Love Handles and Bald Spots

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Glowforge delay, bald spots and community vs competition.
4/22/201659 minutes, 5 seconds
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Episode 067: Awww, look at that poor little piece of rope

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Maker Faires, rope and t-shirts.
4/15/201651 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 066: Trampolines, testing and structure

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about testing potential employees, CAD and what our weeks look like.
4/8/20161 hour, 14 minutes, 43 seconds
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Episode 065: A mallard is a tool you use when you do chisel work

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about ducks, getting things done and overlapping projects.
4/1/201656 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 064: Pat the bushes of my brain

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Sam Maloof, Death Star chairs and bionic arms.
3/25/201657 minutes, 19 seconds
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Episode 063: $2000 to start over

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about doing things the hard way for practice and what they’d buy to start a new shop, with $2000.
3/18/201658 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 062: Totally bananas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer a bunch of questions from Twitter!
3/11/201656 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 061: Time and tools and lathes and apps

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about a bunch of random stuff from time management to lathes and tool abuse.
3/4/20161 hour, 5 minutes, 55 seconds
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Episode 60: Don’t match your socks

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about digital tools that help or hurt your productivity.
2/26/201651 minutes, 6 seconds
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Episode 059: Bobcats & Bologna sandwiches

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about expectations vs impact and do some more brainstorming. Also, bobcats & bologna sandwiches.
2/19/20161 hour, 10 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 058: Important Forks

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about forks in the road and moments that changed our paths.
2/12/201659 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 057: brainstorming

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto brainstorm future project ideas!
2/5/20161 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds
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Episode 056: #freetools

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about #freetools.
1/29/20161 hour, 8 seconds
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Episode 055: Job Insecurity

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about job insecurity and the bubble.
1/22/201654 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 054: The end goal.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about YouTube as the end goal… or not.
1/15/201658 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 053: Follow through

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about following through with the things we say that we’ll do.
1/8/201653 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 052: Looking back, Looking ahead (again)

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what they learned in 2015, and what they’re looking forward to in 2016.
1/1/20161 hour, 6 minutes, 47 seconds
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Episode 051: There’s much trouble in the fuselage

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what they’d get each other for Christmas (and other stuff).
12/25/20151 hour, 3 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 050: Good Days

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about YouTube Red, how much is too much, and good days!
12/18/201553 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 049: TV

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about ideas for tv shows, and why they won’t happen.
12/11/201556 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 048: Bad days

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about bad days.
12/4/201547 minutes, 58 seconds
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Episode 047: Jack of all trades

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being a jack of all trades.. or not.
11/27/201541 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 046: Going all Howard Hughes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about focus, business and Jimmy going full on Howard Hughes.
11/20/201558 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 045: Just what we need… another YouTuber with a backhoe.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about freebooting, historical makers, and old rock stars.
11/13/20151 hour, 40 seconds
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Episode 044: If I was going to shoot the side of a barn…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about MCNs, channel growth and planking.
11/6/201559 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 043: Tell us how you really feel, Jimmy..

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about next big tool purchases, YouTube Red and how we got to YouTube!
10/30/20151 hour, 3 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 042: All over the place, again.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto bounce from topic to topic… talking YouTube Red, Star Wars, CPM’s and more.
10/23/20151 hour, 4 minutes, 21 seconds
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Episode 041: I wanted to be Batman

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what they wanted to be when they grew up, and what that kid would think about them now.
10/16/201552 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 040: How does content creation change you?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how creating content changes how you work as an artist.
10/9/201549 minutes, 51 seconds
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Episode 039: Emergency Penguin

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about penguins, airports and WIA.
10/2/201541 minutes, 21 seconds
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Episode 038: Before the first cut

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what goes into a project before you even make the first cut.
9/25/201553 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 036: Precision & Accuracy

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about accuracy, if and when it matters.
9/11/201536 minutes, 21 seconds
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Episode 035: 47,793 unread messages

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the software they use in all of the different parts of their businesses and content creation, and why Jimmy’s email is SO OUT OF CONTROL.
9/4/20151 hour, 55 seconds
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Episode 034: WAELDER

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto are joined by a special guest, David Waelder to talk about what it’s like sharing a shop with Jimmy and getting started on YouTube.
8/28/20151 hour, 54 seconds
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Episode 033: More listener questions

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer more of YOUR questions!
8/21/20151 hour, 5 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 032: Listener Questions

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer YOUR questions!
8/13/201553 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 031: Brainstorming

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how they brainstorm ideas and about Jimmy’s new makerspace fundraising campaign!
8/6/201550 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 030: Productivity.geocities.com

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about some ways that they stay productive when working alone, or just when there’s a ton to do.
7/31/201551 minutes, 5 seconds
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Episode 029: How to be a sellout

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being a sellout, sponsorships and making a living.
7/23/201551 minutes, 43 seconds
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Episode 028: Signs

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about sign making, camping and fireworks.
7/9/201555 minutes, 28 seconds
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Episode 027: Simplify

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about simplifying, organizing and knowing when you have too much stuff.
7/3/201552 minutes, 16 seconds
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Episode 026: The next five years…

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about where they hope to be in five years, and what MIGHT change in the maker community in general!
6/25/201550 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 025: Staying playful

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about why playing is such a big deal!
6/18/201550 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 024: What makes you happy?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what makes them happy, both in and out of the shop!
6/11/201546 minutes, 4 seconds
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Episode 023: Style & Uniqueness

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how they found their style and whether being unique really even matters.
6/4/201548 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 022: Keeping the hustle

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about keeping the hustle going, even when you might not feel like it, and.. what is hustle anyway?
5/28/201539 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 021: Maker Faire and the gas mask guy

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Maker Faire Bay Area and all of the crazy stuff they saw there!
5/22/201542 minutes, 46 seconds
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Episode 020: Open source ideas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about inspiration vs copying, open source and remixing ideas!
5/8/201548 minutes, 19 seconds
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Making It #019: Learning to teach

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about teaching and learning.
4/29/201548 minutes, 15 seconds
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Making It #018: All over the place

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about a bunch of random stuff including intimidation and procrastination.
4/24/201540 minutes, 29 seconds
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Making It #017: Organization

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how they organize (or don’t organize) their shops.
4/15/201545 minutes, 46 seconds
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Making It #016: Perfect vs profit

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the tipping point of perfection vs profit.
4/10/201544 minutes, 19 seconds
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Making It #015: Gilligan’s Workshop

This week, Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto figure out what tools they would want to have if shipwrecked on a deserted island… seriously.
4/2/201549 minutes, 45 seconds
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Making It #014: Why

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about why they do what they do and how it can help you focus when you think about it too.
3/26/201531 minutes, 44 seconds
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Making It #013: Be Curious

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how they learn and why it’s important to be curious.
3/19/201554 minutes, 18 seconds
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Making It #012: Handmade?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about using computer controlled tools vs hand making projects. What is the difference? When does it matter?
3/12/201532 minutes, 15 seconds
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Making It #011: Making movies

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how they make their YouTube videos, from cameras and software to lighting and composition.
3/5/201552 minutes, 24 seconds
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Making It #010: If it looks straight….

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer a whole bunch of listener questions about all sorts of different topics!
2/26/201547 minutes, 13 seconds
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Making It #009: Fears and Doubts

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about all of the things that scare them, both in and out of the shop.
2/12/201548 minutes, 47 seconds
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Making It #008 : Who inspires us

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about who inspires them. Some of their inspiration may comes from obvious sources, but a lot of it does not!
1/29/201539 minutes, 18 seconds
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Making It #007 : Failure

This week, Jimmy, David and Bob talk about past and current project failures.
1/15/201540 minutes, 22 seconds
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Making It #006 : How do I quit my job, and do what you do?

This week, Jimmy, David and Bob address a question that we all get a lot.. “How do I quit my job and do what you do?” There’s a lot to think about when pursing being a full time maker, and the guys just scratch the surface of what it takes to chase that dream. Also, they talk about Jimmy’s essay in the new book, Maker Pro, which is about making a living as a maker.
1/2/201552 minutes, 14 seconds
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Making It #005: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the good and bad of 2014 as well as what they are hoping for in the new year. As usual, the topic creeps into related ideas like arcade machines, YouTube comments, and again… lasers.
12/19/201456 minutes, 59 seconds
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Making It #004 : Getting Started

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about why it is hard to just getting started. Jimmy shares some tips that he gives to his students, and how he started his own shop.
12/4/201449 minutes, 10 seconds
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Making It #003 : Goals (and LASERS)

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about their goals, in life, skill sets and business. Also, LASERS.
11/20/201442 minutes, 29 seconds
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Making It #002 : How Materials and Tools Inspire Creativity?

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how materials and tools inspire creativity and how they have incorporated CNC machines into their workflows.
11/7/201438 minutes, 20 seconds
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Making It #001 : Where Does Creativity Come From?

Welcome to the very first episode of Making It, a podcast hosted by Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto. In this debut episode we talk about who we are, what we do and where we find creativity.
10/31/201451 minutes, 24 seconds