Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto

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

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

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

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

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

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about whether simple or complex software is better…. and Walmart.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about why we don’t finish big projects and what’s next.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about typography and cutting your fingers off.

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

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

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.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about favorite tools, fusion 360 and learning new stuff.

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

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

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

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

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

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto do a live episode, streamed to YouTube… for no particular reason!

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto do a live episode, streamed to YouTube… for no particular reason!

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

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

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

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

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Workbench Con, community and when sponsorships go bad.

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

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer questions from Twitter.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the gap between wanting a new tool and actually using it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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