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...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 T...
Sep 27, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 06, 2019•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 fo...
Aug 30, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 23, 2019•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 16, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about efficiency and batarangs.
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the loss of Grant Thompson, being bored and automatic doghouses.
Aug 02, 2019•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how we’ve done on our 2019 goals (that we don’t remember).
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about maker super powers.
Jul 12, 2019•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how we buy tools (and a little bit about comments).
Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jun 07, 2019•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
May 31, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 J...
May 24, 2019•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
May 03, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: Br...
Apr 26, 2019•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Apr 19, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about collaborating with others.
Apr 12, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being flexible while Jimmy is in Hollywood.
Mar 29, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Mar 22, 2019•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what’s important.
Mar 15, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making products.
Mar 08, 2019•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about reassessing a plan and choosing what’s worth filming.
Feb 22, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about jury duty, burnout, Fusion 360 and Jimmy’s collection of computers.
Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
