Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett And David Picciuto

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