Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett And David Picciuto

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.