This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about feeling bad because of comparison. Your worth has nothing to do with your accomplishments. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making a trailer bar for a golf cart David Picciuto Taking a maintenance week to catch up Bob Clagett Finishing up his “clean room” in the shop Links: Surviving 24 Hours with Mark Rober What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Digital Spaghetti / Jay Bates Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Dan Cortese Bob’s P...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about titles, thumbnails, coasting and a LOT more. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Released his wooden bucket video David Picciuto Made a video about comparing big & budget shop Bob Clagett Working on a clean room for the shop Links: New YouTube Thumbnail Style Taking Over YouTube What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Popular Science Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Cornelius Quiring Bob’s Pick of the Week: Get Over Yourself Sp...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how to interact with people at an event. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made a tapered wooden bucket David Picciuto Made a table saw station Bob Clagett Totally changed his shop What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: TenHundred Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Drew Witt Bob’s Pick of the Week: the_tinius Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Michael menedjia...
Apr 19, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about art, assistants, and outside impressive. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the barn, garden cart David Picciuto Making a medicine cabinet for the rental house Bob Clagett Went to DisneyWorld with the family Links: Frank Stella Matt Bober What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: A Map For My Inner Child Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Michael Jamin Bob’s Pick of the Week: This Invention Made Disney MILLIONS, but Then Th...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about running out of time to learn the things we want to learn. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on a utility cart David Picciuto “Finishing” up video about his finish Bob Clagett Thinking through a BIG video outline Links: How To Manage Multiple Interests What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Daisy Tempest Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Death Of The Follower – Jack Conte Bob’s Pick of the Week: I Bought a Bomb Disposal Ro...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about changes for our health and why it’s worth it. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Still riding the bike, but ignoring the lessons (and enjoying it again) David Picciuto Really focusing on his health, reaching new goals! Bob Clagett Planning a major shop reorg Links: Atomic Habits What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Diary Of A CEO Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Manhunt Bob’s Pick of the Week: Eleonora Kova Special thanks to al...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what we could live without. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made a forged chain David Picciuto Making skateboards from scratch Bob Clagett Have a GIANT 3D printer coming https://www.elegoo.com/pages/elegoo-orangestorm-giga What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: I made a Chill Space-Roving Robo-Goldfish / Transforming Junk into Cosmic Wonders Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Keith Rucker – Jimmy’s Giant Bandsaw Bob’s Pick of th...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how much is enough. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Came to Louisville and DIDN’T EVEN CALL BOB David Picciuto Taking a week off Bob Clagett Finished up the convertible ping pong table What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: SK8CAD Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Chop With Chris Bob’s Pick of the Week: Intro To Davinci Resolve Course Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabt...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about materials we STILL haven’t tried yet, and buying too much stuff. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta On The way to WorkbenchCon, had a great time talking to kids in Alabama David Picciuto Made a tambour cabinet, bought a tele-promter Bob Clagett Making a transforming pingpong table Links: Alec Steele Sheet metal paper airplane What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Jay Alto Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Jenny Bower Bob’s Pick o...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about patience, blowing up and power trips. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Headed to Alabama to talk to kids about making David Picciuto Record player stand video is finally finished! Bob Clagett Dealing with light/camera problems What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: It’s Not About The Nail (He stole this pick) Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: https://oldrhinebeck.org/ Bob’s Pick of the Week: AI Generated Video Special thanks to ...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about old home movies, and liquid products. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making fake neon David Picciuto STILL making the record player stand Bob Clagett Finishing up 3 videos Links: Sisyphus and The Impossible Dream William Post Obituary What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Thriller 40 / The Greatest Night In Pop Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Pilot Debrief Bob’s Pick of the Week: Bobby Duke – I Made a Perfect Miniature Work...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about products, WITH GIACO! What We’re Working On Giaco Making amazing products like Darkfade Jimmy Diresta Making whiskey boxes, fixing his laser David Picciuto Working on the record player stand Bob Clagett Making a sci fi Home Assistant panel What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: YCImaging Jimmy Giaco’s Pick of the Week: ChatGPT – Consensus Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Shop Tips From My Dad Bob’s Pick of the Week: Make Your Own ...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about getting hacked and protecting your accounts. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on stuff for Bulleit Bourbon David Picciuto Working on record player stand Bob Clagett Finishing up some shop projects, organization Links: Woodgears https://www.youtube.com/@LironSegev What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Justin Hawkins Rides Again Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Whistlin Diesel / Patrick Hicks Bob’s Pick of the Week: Otto...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about workouts and burnouts. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made a 6 pack win holder David Picciuto Making a record player stand Bob Clagett Used old safety deposit boxes in a project Links: How To Measure Leather What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Inside The Thomas Moser Workshop Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: On Quitting YouTube Bob’s Pick of the Week: It’s Time For A Change – DSLRShooter Special thanks to all of our patron...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about accidentally stealing designs. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making bar covers, bags, bags and bags David Picciuto Made a magazine stand, accidentally stole a design. Bob Clagett Got 1/2 of the shop lights hung, designing custom aquarium hood What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Stuff Seth Makes Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Stuff Seth Makes Dusty Slays Netflix Kids Invent Stuff Bob’s Pick of the Week: Stuff Seth Makes ...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about a new year and distractions. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Took a chair making class with Greg Pennington David Picciuto Making a fine furniture piece on a laser Bob Clagett Improving shop lights with 3d printing What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: How To Quickly Learn Drumming Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Election Of George Washington… Bob’s Pick of the Week: How MatchBox Cars Are Made Special thanks to all of ou...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being catalysts and bells. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Released the bell video David Picciuto Made a bathroom vanity inspired by a shower curtain Bob Clagett Still has the piano Links: How To Fix A Loose Guitar Bridge Essential Arduino Kit What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: The Story Behind The Most Complicated Ad Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: How Did The titanic’s Engine Work? Bob’s Pick of the Week: Adam Mormolste...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about planning to be creative, and being old men. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finally finished the bell, video soon David Picciuto Bob Clagett 3d printing lots of custom pieces What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: The Office Man vs Graffiti Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Jason at Fireball Tools Bob’s Pick of the Week: Can We All Collaborate? Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especia...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about a bunch of nothing and stealing cars. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the bell casting David Picciuto 10 gift video, working on vanity for the rental house Bob Clagett lots of organizing, 3d printing, setting up new camera What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Stumpy Nubs Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Speedbump Garage Bob’s Pick of the Week: Save Our Squad Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supp...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Jimmy losing his dad, and dads in general. What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Workshop Companion Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Dad and Eddie Go To Golden Corral Bob’s Pick of the Week: Beckham Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Crabtree Creative Webb Ranch Specialties Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Shawn Beckner Odin Lea...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Thanksgiving, being alone and enjoying silence. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Graveyard house video coming out, making more leather bags David Picciuto Working on “night hangs” for the rental property Bob Clagett Cleaning the shop, preparing for some bigger builds Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Tosh Show Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Keith Rucker Bob’s Pick of the Week: Righteous Robot Instagram Special tha...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about plants, turkeys and adapting. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished a leather bicycle roll Making more leather bags David Picciuto Building night hangs (night stands) Bob Clagett Trying to decide about Lego sorter kits/plans Working on display case IN a door Building parametric toy holders What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Wooden Gameboy Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: How To With John Wilson Bob’s Pick of the Week: E...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what you can do with an empty room. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making more leather bags David Picciuto Making some bar stools for the rental house Bob Clagett New Lego sorter, made some Ghia progress What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Dear Modern Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Secret Life Of Machines Bob’s Pick of the Week: A Cast Saw On Human Skin / Andrew Huang Book Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patr...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how to design. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made 3 videos last week, working on the graveyard house David Picciuto Got a new rental property! Making bar stools Bob Clagett Went to Lightburn conference, designing a new project/product Links: Aaron Draplin – Logo Design Challenge What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Deiter Rams – 10 Principles of Good Design Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Big Company Bob’s Pick of the Wee...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about supplementing what we do to actively build margin into our lives. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on 4 videos at the same time David Picciuto Still working on the Simon table Bob Clagett STILL DOESN’T HAVE HIS WHITE CRUISER Links: https://www.bidft.auction/ (searching for BIDFTA site) What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: USSA Woodworking + 3d Printing Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The King Of Random Bob’s Pick of ...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about reinventing yourself, rearranging your shop and learning to work in new mediums. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the graveyard house extension David Picciuto Had a wedding anniversary, making the Simon table Bob Clagett Working on a shop project, talk for Lightburn conference What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: The Creative Act / The Practice: Shipping Creative Work Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: We Might Be Dr...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what we call ourselves on business cards, and gross hairy feet. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had Maker Camp, didn’t get sick David Picciuto Went to Vidsummit, got sick Bob Clagett Made a giant robot head, and gross feet Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Strike Force Five Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Evan’s Woodshop / Crabtree Creative Bob’s Pick of the Week: Degripper 5000 – Woby Design Special thanks to all...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about things we’ve never done and camping. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Exhausted from lots of physical work David Picciuto Making coffee mugs again, after a year Bob Clagett Making a giant helmet Links: Making cardboard boxes on the laser Agatha Blois What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Grasshopper Chair / Camping With Sam Bananas Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Morning Show Bob’s Pick of the Week: New Studio (Alex Frenc...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about cutting matts (a lot) and working with partners. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had a failure casting the bell David Picciuto Witnessed a wreck, but everyone is ok Bob Clagett Working on cardboard pepakura project What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Tetragrammaton Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Documentary Now / CascadeCreate Bob’s Pick of the Week: Welcome To Wrexham Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for s...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about research vs jumping in to figure something out, and why both of them are good. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Fixing a grave stone, NOT getting de-ionized water for his bell casting. David Picciuto Making signs with hand cut letters Bob Clagett Building an A-frame birdfeeder for Scott’s Lawnstream Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Make With Miles / Ten Hundred Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: We Might Be Drunk Bob...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
