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.
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...
2/23/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 2 seconds
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...
2/16/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 50 seconds
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...
2/9/2024 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 33 seconds
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...
2/2/2024 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 46 seconds
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...
1/26/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 17 seconds
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...
1/19/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 52 seconds
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...
1/12/2024 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 32 seconds
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:...
12/22/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 59 seconds
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...
12/15/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 5 seconds
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...
12/8/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 33 seconds
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...
12/1/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 49 seconds
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...
11/27/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 19 seconds
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...
11/17/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 30 seconds
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...
11/10/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 41 seconds
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...
11/3/2023 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 20 seconds
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...
10/27/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 52 seconds
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...
10/20/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 59 seconds
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...
10/13/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 34 seconds
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...
9/29/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 58 seconds
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...
9/22/2023 • 1 hour, 29 seconds
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...
9/15/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 53 seconds
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...
9/8/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 4 seconds
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...
8/25/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 18 seconds
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...
8/18/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 57 seconds
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...
8/11/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 7 seconds
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...
8/4/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 31 seconds
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...
7/21/2023 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 2 seconds
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...
7/14/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 41 seconds
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...
7/7/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 51 seconds
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...
6/23/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 25 seconds
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...
6/16/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 17 seconds
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...
6/9/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 20 seconds
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...
6/5/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 23 seconds
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...
5/26/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 6 seconds
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...
5/5/2023 • 1 hour, 6 seconds
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...
4/28/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 41 seconds
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...
4/14/2023 • 1 hour, 53 seconds
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...
4/7/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 33 seconds
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...
3/31/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 14 seconds
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...
3/17/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 20 seconds
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...
3/10/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 46 seconds
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...
3/3/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 20 seconds
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...
2/24/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 3 seconds
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...
2/17/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 7 seconds
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...
2/10/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 32 seconds
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...
2/3/2023 • 56 minutes, 47 seconds
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...
1/27/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 5 seconds
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...
1/13/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 46 seconds
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...
1/6/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 22 seconds
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...
12/23/2022 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 26 seconds
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 ...
12/16/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 45 seconds
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...
12/9/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 54 seconds
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...
11/26/2022 • 55 minutes, 33 seconds
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...
11/18/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 21 seconds
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...
11/11/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 50 seconds
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...
11/4/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 59 seconds
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...
10/28/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 57 seconds
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...
10/21/2022 • 57 minutes, 43 seconds
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...
10/14/2022 • 59 minutes, 39 seconds
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...
10/7/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 21 seconds
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...
9/23/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 43 seconds
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...
9/16/2022 • 55 minutes, 39 seconds
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...
9/9/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 22 seconds
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...
9/2/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 10 seconds
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...
8/19/2022 • 58 minutes, 27 seconds
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...
8/12/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 19 seconds
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...
8/5/2022 • 55 minutes, 21 seconds
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...
7/29/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 12 seconds
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...
7/22/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 16 seconds
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...
7/15/2022 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 44 seconds
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...
7/8/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 41 seconds
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...
7/1/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 53 seconds
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...
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...
6/3/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 39 seconds
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...
5/27/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 45 seconds
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...
5/20/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 25 seconds
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...
5/13/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 46 seconds
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...
5/6/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 12 seconds
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...
4/22/2022 • 55 minutes, 34 seconds
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...
4/15/2022 • 57 minutes, 30 seconds
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...
4/8/2022 • 1 hour, 26 seconds
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...
4/1/2022 • 1 hour, 21 seconds
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...
3/25/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 39 seconds
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,...
3/18/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 50 seconds
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...
3/11/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 38 seconds
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...
3/4/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 42 seconds
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...
2/25/2022 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 44 seconds
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...
2/18/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 48 seconds
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...
2/11/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 39 seconds
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...
2/4/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 41 seconds
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...
1/28/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 14 seconds
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
1/21/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 56 seconds
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...
1/14/2022 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 20 seconds
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
1/11/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 336: Take the hug…
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about 2021, the good, bad and the ugly.
12/24/2021 • 59 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 335: Straining my elbow, patting myself on the back
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about turning points.
12/17/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 23 seconds
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.
12/10/2021 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 30 seconds
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.
12/3/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 42 seconds
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.
11/27/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 331: Wigglesaw
In a special episode Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about when and why to hire help.
11/19/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 57 seconds
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.
11/12/2021 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 5 seconds
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.
11/5/2021 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 328: Happy Anniversary!
In a special episode Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about podcasting together for 7 years.
10/31/2021 • 20 minutes, 22 seconds
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.
10/29/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 54 seconds
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.
10/22/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 8 seconds
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.
10/8/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 33 seconds
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.
10/1/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 323: Car Couch Potato
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about acrylic, lathes, and how many trucks Jimmy owns.
9/24/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 38 seconds
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
9/17/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes
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.
9/3/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 6 seconds
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.
8/27/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 17 seconds
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.
8/20/2021 • 1 hour, 56 seconds
Episode 318: Remembering Aaron
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about losing those we love.
8/13/2021 • 47 minutes, 45 seconds
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.
8/6/2021 • 59 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 316: The Bubble
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the maker video bubble.
7/30/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 315: The hearse cemetery
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about relevancy and unfair advantages.
7/16/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
7/9/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 20 seconds
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.
7/2/2021 • 53 minutes, 9 seconds
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.
6/25/2021 • 51 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 311: There… I fixed it.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about fraud, delays and cars.
6/18/2021 • 52 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 310: Thank you, Brain!
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about things breaking.
6/11/2021 • 55 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 309: A thousand decisions
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about schedules, content and tools we love (and hate).
6/4/2021 • 56 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 308: How are you doing?
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how we’re doing.
5/21/2021 • 54 minutes, 17 seconds
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
5/14/2021 • 49 minutes, 12 seconds
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.
5/7/2021 • 49 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 305: Trust the trash
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the tv show and sand blasters.
4/30/2021 • 38 minutes, 34 seconds
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
4/23/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 54 seconds
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.
4/16/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 12 seconds
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.
4/9/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 23 seconds
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
4/2/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 300: The Final Episode, this month.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about 300 episodes of yammering.
3/26/2021 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 42 seconds
299: I’m coming to see you, Elizabeth!
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about exposure vs actual real money.
3/19/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 46 seconds
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.
3/12/2021 • 1 hour, 14 seconds
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.
2/26/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
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
2/19/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 2 seconds
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.
2/12/2021 • 58 minutes, 3 seconds
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
2/5/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 22 seconds
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
1/29/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 46 seconds
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
1/22/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 43 seconds
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)
1/15/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 20 seconds
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
1/8/2021 • 50 minutes, 52 seconds
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
12/18/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 16 seconds
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
12/11/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 49 seconds
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
12/4/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 11 seconds
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
11/29/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 27 seconds
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
11/20/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 58 seconds
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)
11/13/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 2 seconds
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
10/30/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 53 seconds
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
10/23/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 53 seconds
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)
10/16/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
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
10/9/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 44 seconds
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
10/2/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 5 seconds
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
9/25/2020 • 1 hour, 24 seconds
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
9/18/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 39 seconds
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
9/11/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 13 seconds
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
9/4/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 35 seconds
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
8/28/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 273: An Incredible Island of Goodness
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about lasers and storytelling.
8/21/2020 • 1 hour, 20 seconds
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
8/14/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 33 seconds
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
8/7/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 10 seconds
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
7/31/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 3 seconds
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
7/24/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 59 seconds
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
7/10/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 4 seconds
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.
7/3/2020 • 1 hour, 43 seconds
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.
6/26/2020 • 1 hour, 6 seconds
Episode 265: Typography-ologists
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about typography and cutting your fingers off.
6/19/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 33 seconds
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
6/12/2020 • 55 minutes, 46 seconds
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
6/5/2020 • 59 minutes, 41 seconds
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.
5/22/2020 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 261: Our Favorite Tools
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about favorite tools, fusion 360 and learning new stuff.
5/15/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 8 seconds
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
5/8/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 36 seconds
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
5/1/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 25 seconds
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
4/24/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 59 seconds
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
4/17/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 8 seconds
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
4/10/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 57 seconds
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!
4/1/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 27 seconds
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!
4/1/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 27 seconds
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
3/25/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
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
3/20/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 49 seconds
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
3/13/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 48 seconds
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
3/6/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
2/28/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
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
2/21/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 248: The old man and the leaky pipes
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer questions from Twitter.
2/14/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 1 second
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.
2/7/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 31 seconds
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
1/31/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 36 seconds
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
1/24/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 34 seconds
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
1/17/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
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
1/10/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 45 seconds
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
1/3/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 26 seconds
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
12/13/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 19 seconds
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
12/6/2019 • 56 minutes, 33 seconds
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
11/29/2019 • 56 minutes, 43 seconds
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
11/22/2019 • 55 minutes, 19 seconds
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)
11/15/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 6 seconds
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
11/8/2019 • 50 minutes, 28 seconds
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
11/1/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 1 second
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
10/25/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 31 seconds
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
10/18/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 28 seconds
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)
10/11/2019 • 1 hour, 49 seconds
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
10/4/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 6 seconds
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
9/27/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 37 seconds
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
9/20/2019 • 1 hour, 6 seconds
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
9/13/2019 • 1 hour, 42 seconds
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
9/6/2019 • 58 minutes, 43 seconds
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
8/30/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 17 seconds
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
8/23/2019 • 58 minutes, 57 seconds
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
8/16/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 223: Efficiency and batarangs
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about efficiency and batarangs.
8/9/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 57 seconds
Episode 222: Kafaffafaafaaa
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the loss of Grant Thompson, being bored and automatic doghouses.
8/2/2019 • 57 minutes, 10 seconds
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).
7/19/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 220: Giant Plasma Table Hands
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about maker super powers.
7/12/2019 • 57 minutes, 31 seconds
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).
7/5/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 13 seconds
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
6/28/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 38 seconds
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
6/21/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 42 seconds
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
6/14/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 42 seconds
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.
6/7/2019 • 59 minutes, 15 seconds
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
5/31/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 1 second
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
5/24/2019 • 53 minutes, 5 seconds
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
5/3/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 19 seconds
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
4/26/2019 • 57 minutes, 18 seconds
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
4/19/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 1 second
Episode 209: London English European Show
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about collaborating with others.
4/12/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 208: Eat that Frog
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being flexible while Jimmy is in Hollywood.
3/29/2019 • 49 minutes, 53 seconds
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.
3/22/2019 • 56 minutes
Episode 206: Spring cleaning for my face
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what’s important.
3/15/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 205: Thinky Pad and Wippy Pen
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making products.
3/8/2019 • 58 minutes, 41 seconds
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
3/1/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 45 seconds
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.
2/22/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 59 seconds
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.
2/15/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 44 seconds
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
2/8/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 36 seconds
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
2/1/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 1 second
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
1/25/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 3 seconds
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
1/18/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 45 seconds
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
1/11/2019 • 59 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 196: PMA
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about when things go right.
12/21/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 57 seconds
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
12/14/2018 • 58 minutes, 36 seconds
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:
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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
12/7/2018 • 56 minutes, 46 seconds
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
11/30/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 10 seconds
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
11/23/2018 • 1 hour, 54 seconds
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.
11/16/2018 • 58 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 190: Keeping it Fresh
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about comfort zones and keeping it fresh.
11/9/2018 • 58 minutes, 26 seconds
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
11/2/2018 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 41 seconds
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
10/26/2018 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 27 seconds
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.
10/19/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 49 seconds
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
10/12/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 8 seconds
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
10/5/2018 • 1 hour, 13 minutes
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
9/28/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 43 seconds
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
9/14/2018 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 38 seconds
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
9/7/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 7 seconds
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
8/31/2018 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 3 seconds
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
8/24/2018 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 40 seconds
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.
8/17/2018 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 42 seconds
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.
8/10/2018 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 43 seconds
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)
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8/3/2018 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 23 seconds
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)
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7/20/2018 • 56 minutes, 38 seconds
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)
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7/13/2018 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 9 seconds
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)
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7/6/2018 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 13 seconds
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)
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6/29/2018 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 33 seconds
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)
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6/22/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 36 seconds
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)
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6/15/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 14 seconds
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)
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6/8/2018 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 46 seconds
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)
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6/1/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 47 seconds
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.
5/30/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
5/18/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 13 seconds
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.
4/27/2018 • 58 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 165: Don’t let it beat you.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about film crews and bad design.
4/20/2018 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 17 seconds
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.
4/13/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 163: Live Edge Bowling Ball
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about design styles, river tables and time travel.
4/6/2018 • 59 minutes, 50 seconds
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.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk with Evan & Katelyn about glue, Androids and snakes!
3/23/2018 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 39 seconds
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.
3/16/2018 • 57 minutes, 49 seconds
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
3/9/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 158: Jimmy.. destroyer of mailboxes.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about WorkBenchCon, mailboxes and southern accents.
3/2/2018 • 57 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 157: Wizard Robes
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about beginning projects for several different tools.
2/23/2018 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 156: C in Sea
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being settled/unsettled, rockets and CNC.
2/16/2018 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 155: Brain tornado-ing and pretzels
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto bring an idea to brain storm.
2/9/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 154: You like screen grabs?
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about 3d printing, habits and routines.
2/2/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 5 seconds
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.
1/26/2018 • 58 minutes, 4 seconds
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
1/19/2018 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 42 seconds
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
1/12/2018 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 29 seconds
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
1/5/2018 • 58 minutes, 30 seconds
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
12/22/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 59 seconds
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).
12/15/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 147: You never know, you never know…
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about transitions and free tools.
12/8/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 30 seconds
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
12/1/2017 • 58 minutes, 6 seconds
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
11/24/2017 • 58 minutes, 24 seconds
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
11/17/2017 • 57 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 143: ROBOTS!!
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about future technologies for making things.
11/10/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 37 seconds
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
11/3/2017 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 56 seconds
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
10/27/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 56 seconds
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
10/20/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 12 seconds
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.
10/6/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 56 seconds
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.
9/29/2017 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 34 seconds
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.
9/22/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 34 seconds
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.
9/15/2017 • 59 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 134: THE SHOP OF THE FUTURE!!!!!
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about THE SHOP OF THE FUTURE!!!!
9/8/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes
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!
9/1/2017 • 1 hour, 3 seconds
Episode 132: The bottleneck
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about bottlenecks and how much life we put on display.
8/25/2017 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 131: Monopoly and safety
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about SawStop, safety and patents.
8/18/2017 • 56 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 130: Let’s talk about pants
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what to wear in the shop.
8/11/2017 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 16 seconds
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.
8/4/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 37 seconds
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.
7/21/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 2 seconds
Episode 127: Jimmy is a giant goldfish
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about limitations, fear, and giant goldfish.
7/14/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 126: Expect the unexpected
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about avoiding and setting expectations.
6/26/2017 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 59 seconds
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.
6/19/2017 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 124: The Cloud.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about software as a tool for making.
6/16/2017 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 123: No.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about saying no.
6/9/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 56 seconds
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.
6/2/2017 • 46 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 121: Moving It
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about moving and milestones.
5/26/2017 • 1 hour, 49 seconds
Episode 120: We don’t have a toaster
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer more questions from Twitter!
5/19/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 119: Buffing and grinding
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer more questions from Twitter and beyond!
5/12/2017 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 42 seconds
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.
5/5/2017 • 54 minutes, 11 seconds
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?”
4/28/2017 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 49 seconds
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.
4/21/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 22 seconds
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.
4/14/2017 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 114: What keeps you from productivity?
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what helps and hurts their productivity.
4/7/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 51 seconds
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.
3/31/2017 • 56 minutes, 59 seconds
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?!
3/24/2017 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 39 seconds
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.
3/17/2017 • 54 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 110: Amateur Hour
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about why it perfectly ok to not be perfect.
3/3/2017 • 55 minutes, 50 seconds
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.
2/17/2017 • 51 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 108: Being fearless
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about fearlessness and the worst possible scenerio.
2/10/2017 • 52 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 107: That sounds wiener dog shaped too…
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about their dream shops.
2/3/2017 • 56 minutes, 52 seconds
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.
1/27/2017 • 37 minutes, 1 second
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.
1/20/2017 • 51 minutes, 14 seconds
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.
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!
1/6/2017 • 56 minutes, 8 seconds
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.
12/23/2016 • 59 minutes, 50 seconds
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.
12/16/2016 • 52 minutes, 12 seconds
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!
12/9/2016 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
12/2/2016 • 44 minutes, 26 seconds
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.
11/25/2016 • 46 minutes, 59 seconds
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..)
11/18/2016 • 59 minutes, 54 seconds
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.
11/11/2016 • 56 minutes, 23 seconds
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.
11/4/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 2 seconds
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.
10/28/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 093: Change is hard
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making changes.
10/21/2016 • 1 hour, 4 seconds
Episode 092: Good Clean Fun with Nick Offerman
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk to Nick Offerman!
10/14/2016 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 36 seconds
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
10/7/2016 • 49 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 090: Purpose
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about finding purpose in work and life.
9/30/2016 • 50 minutes, 15 seconds
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.
9/23/2016 • 50 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 088: Making your mark
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about logos, walkmen and fax machines.
9/16/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 42 seconds
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.
9/9/2016 • 55 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 086: Questioning each other
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto ask each other two questions. One work related, one personal.
9/2/2016 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 30 seconds
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.
8/26/2016 • 57 minutes, 29 seconds
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.
8/19/2016 • 58 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 083: Learn how to learn.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about college vs free online education.
8/12/2016 • 47 minutes, 25 seconds
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.
8/5/2016 • 59 minutes, 3 seconds
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.
7/29/2016 • 54 minutes, 18 seconds
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.
7/22/2016 • 47 minutes, 31 seconds
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.
7/15/2016 • 1 hour, 29 seconds
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.
7/8/2016 • 45 minutes, 35 seconds
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.
7/1/2016 • 49 minutes, 46 seconds
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!
6/24/2016 • 26 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 075: Interviewing each other
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto ask each other two questions.
6/17/2016 • 56 minutes, 26 seconds
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.
6/10/2016 • 59 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 073: Eyeball trauma
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about dogs and safety.
6/3/2016 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 7 seconds
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!
5/27/2016 • 48 minutes, 36 seconds
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.
5/20/2016 • 47 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 070: Kryptonite, Taxes and the Powerball
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about… well, lots of stuff.
5/13/2016 • 56 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 069: Legacy
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about leaving a legacy.
5/6/2016 • 52 minutes, 37 seconds
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.
4/22/2016 • 59 minutes, 5 seconds
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.
4/15/2016 • 51 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
4/8/2016 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 43 seconds
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.
4/1/2016 • 56 minutes, 39 seconds
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.
3/25/2016 • 57 minutes, 19 seconds
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.
3/18/2016 • 58 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 062: Totally bananas
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer a bunch of questions from Twitter!
3/11/2016 • 56 minutes, 2 seconds
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.
3/4/2016 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 55 seconds
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.
2/26/2016 • 51 minutes, 6 seconds
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.
2/19/2016 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 31 seconds
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.
2/12/2016 • 59 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 057: brainstorming
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto brainstorm future project ideas!
2/5/2016 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 056: #freetools
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about #freetools.
1/29/2016 • 1 hour, 8 seconds
Episode 055: Job Insecurity
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about job insecurity and the bubble.
1/22/2016 • 54 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 054: The end goal.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about YouTube as the end goal… or not.
1/15/2016 • 58 minutes, 24 seconds
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.
1/8/2016 • 53 minutes, 2 seconds
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.
1/1/2016 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 47 seconds
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).
12/25/2015 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 11 seconds
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!
12/18/2015 • 53 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 049: TV
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about ideas for tv shows, and why they won’t happen.
12/11/2015 • 56 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 048: Bad days
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about bad days.
12/4/2015 • 47 minutes, 58 seconds
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.
11/27/2015 • 41 minutes, 17 seconds
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.
11/20/2015 • 58 minutes, 57 seconds
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.
11/13/2015 • 1 hour, 40 seconds
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.
11/6/2015 • 59 minutes, 8 seconds
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!
10/30/2015 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 24 seconds
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.
10/23/2015 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 21 seconds
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.
10/16/2015 • 52 minutes, 36 seconds
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.
10/9/2015 • 49 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 039: Emergency Penguin
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about penguins, airports and WIA.
10/2/2015 • 41 minutes, 21 seconds
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.
9/25/2015 • 53 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 036: Precision & Accuracy
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about accuracy, if and when it matters.
9/11/2015 • 36 minutes, 21 seconds
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.
9/4/2015 • 1 hour, 55 seconds
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.
8/28/2015 • 1 hour, 54 seconds
Episode 033: More listener questions
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer more of YOUR questions!
8/21/2015 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 032: Listener Questions
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer YOUR questions!
8/13/2015 • 53 minutes, 52 seconds
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!
8/6/2015 • 50 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
7/31/2015 • 51 minutes, 5 seconds
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.
7/23/2015 • 51 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 028: Signs
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about sign making, camping and fireworks.
7/9/2015 • 55 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 027: Simplify
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about simplifying, organizing and knowing when you have too much stuff.
7/3/2015 • 52 minutes, 16 seconds
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!
6/25/2015 • 50 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 025: Staying playful
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about why playing is such a big deal!
6/18/2015 • 50 minutes, 24 seconds
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!
6/11/2015 • 46 minutes, 4 seconds
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.
6/4/2015 • 48 minutes, 41 seconds
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?
5/28/2015 • 39 minutes, 31 seconds
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!
5/22/2015 • 42 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 020: Open source ideas
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about inspiration vs copying, open source and remixing ideas!
5/8/2015 • 48 minutes, 19 seconds
Making It #019: Learning to teach
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about teaching and learning.
4/29/2015 • 48 minutes, 15 seconds
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.
4/24/2015 • 40 minutes, 29 seconds
Making It #017: Organization
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how they organize (or don’t organize) their shops.
4/15/2015 • 45 minutes, 46 seconds
Making It #016: Perfect vs profit
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the tipping point of perfection vs profit.
4/10/2015 • 44 minutes, 19 seconds
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.
4/2/2015 • 49 minutes, 45 seconds
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.
3/26/2015 • 31 minutes, 44 seconds
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.
3/19/2015 • 54 minutes, 18 seconds
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?
3/12/2015 • 32 minutes, 15 seconds
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.
3/5/2015 • 52 minutes, 24 seconds
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!
2/26/2015 • 47 minutes, 13 seconds
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.
2/12/2015 • 48 minutes, 47 seconds
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!
1/29/2015 • 39 minutes, 18 seconds
Making It #007 : Failure
This week, Jimmy, David and Bob talk about past and current project failures.
1/15/2015 • 40 minutes, 22 seconds
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.
1/2/2015 • 52 minutes, 14 seconds
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.
12/19/2014 • 56 minutes, 59 seconds
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.
12/4/2014 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
11/20/2014 • 42 minutes, 29 seconds
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.
11/7/2014 • 38 minutes, 20 seconds
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.