Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto

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

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