Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about efficiency and batarangs.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the loss of Grant Thompson, being bored and automatic doghouses.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how we’ve done on our 2019 goals (that we don’t remember).

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about maker super powers.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how we buy tools (and a little bit about comments).

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about collaborating with others.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being flexible while Jimmy is in Hollywood.

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.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what’s important.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making products.

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

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about reassessing a plan and choosing what’s worth filming.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about jury duty, burnout, Fusion 360 and Jimmy’s collection of computers.

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

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

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

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

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

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about when things go right.

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

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

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

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

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.

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about comfort zones and keeping it fresh.

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

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

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about cheap/alternative tools and materials.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying.

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.

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

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

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

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