Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about inventions. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on a private job for a school makerspace, David Picciuto Working on a serving tray Bob Clagett Made some letters for a local speakeasy, designing an aquarium stand What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week:  MoMA – Screenprinting Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Emily D Baker Bob’s Pick of the Week: Massive suspension bridge / Songs By Spencer Special thanks...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about comparison for the young and old. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Poured resin over a mummified cat David Picciuto Working on epoxy pouring tips video Bob Clagett Stuck on several projects What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: El Train Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Evan’s Workshop Baseball bat collab Bob’s Pick of the Week: Wahooooo Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how to decide what we keep doing. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Visiting with David Waelder, David Picciuto Made hammers with a new desktop mill Bob Clagett Made wooden climbing holds, installing mini split AC What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: The Art of Design Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Uri Tuchman Bob’s Pick of the Week: Electric Karmann Ghia Kit Special thanks to all of...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about writers block, summer break and brain filters. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Prepping for a bowling event in Maine, David Picciuto Back from the lake, back at making stuff Bob Clagett Working on random, non-video stuff.. enjoying summer break Links: A Technique For Producing Ideas What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: 3d Printed Piano / Driver61 Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Flying Doodles Bob’s Pick of...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about letting go. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on his boat, making another leather woven chair David Picciuto At the lake house for the week, working on a recasing project Bob Clagett Finished his climbing wall, finished the metal work on the Karmann Ghia What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Nemo Gould Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Evan’s Workshop / Levi.sct Bob’s Pick of the Week:...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about disasters of the past. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on a new rowboat, building a leather chair David Picciuto Feeling the post show crash, made a box Bob Clagett Building his climbing wall, FINALLY Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Jack Conte’s Talk on AI Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Deconstructed Animation Bob’s Pick of the Week: Rick Beato – The Internet is Dead.....

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto catch up after being away from the show for 5 weeks, the longest break we’ve ever taken! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’ve Been Up To Jimmy Diresta Went to Weaver Leather showcase, had the go kart event (and made an electric go kart) David Picciuto Had his first art show, it went great! Bob Clagett Went to Florida, Eastern Ky, and Costa Rica Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Product Fields...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about becoming an apprentice. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on a toy crane, making progress on the go kart David Picciuto Finishing up the pieces for his art show, delivering on the 15th Bob Clagett Prepping for travel, started the climbing wall Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Dominic Hart Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Spark Cycleworks Bob’s Pick of the Week: Your life is...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the best catalyst for your creative work. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Building out the electric go kart David Picciuto Making real progress on pieces for his art show Bob Clagett Busy family season, building covers for metal shelves What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Acme Supply Company Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: OceanGate Bob’s Pick of the Week: Beau Miles – Junk House Special thanks...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about fighting for time management, or not. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made an El Dorado emblem David Picciuto Working on art pieces for the show Bob Clagett Working on the interior of the pool house What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Make With Miles Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Neistat Brothers Bob’s Pick of the Week: Bob on VidIQ podcast / Andy Anderson: The...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about getting the fire back on stalled projects. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Went to Pittsburgh for Carolina Shoes David Picciuto Working on a large slab project filled with metal Bob Clagett Insulating and drywalling, insulating and drywalling What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: A Skill We Stopped Teaching Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Audit The Court Bob’s Pick of the Week: Cat/Hungarian Rhapsody / Stevie...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about when enough is enough. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Got a 1 of 10!! Made a vice caddy, headed to Pittsburgh David Picciuto Working on a slab project Bob Clagett Getting ahead on videos, making a utility screen with hidden towel hanger Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Building 20 Projects With Cardboard Forming Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Premium Sculpture Bob’s Pick of...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about NOT sharing, and separating work from making a living. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Went to TX to learn sheet metal forming David Picciuto Working on pieces for the art show (June 20,27) Bob Clagett Figuring out some solar for the pool house, and working on an electronics project Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Adam G Makes Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Testimony...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about vacations and art shows. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made a shelf bracket CNC video David Picciuto Working on giant cassette tape and art show prep Bob Clagett Went on vacation with the family What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Chicago Live / 5 Giant Kaliedoscopes Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Leonid and Friends Bob’s Pick of the Week: TigerCub (new album) Special thanks to...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about whether we should revisit old work… If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Ripping his past self off by making a lampshade David Picciuto Had a meltdown about the coasters Bob Clagett Designed….. drawers. Links: Andy Kleins Domino killer What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: 10k per tree / Why Everyone is Obsessed with This $10k Eames Chair Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Insane Forbidden Knowledge…....

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about our place in a world of ai generated video and art. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Travelled to Alabama for a meetup with Papa Chad David Picciuto Made a set of coasters and almost ruined them Bob Clagett Trying out concrete casting, got concrete in his eye Links: Benchmark Fine woodworking What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Gawk Productions / Interwoven (bronze octopus) Jimmy’s Pick...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about subconscious problem solving and owning their creative ideas. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making “cast iron” brackets out of wood David Picciuto Lost power for several days Bob Clagett Got power to the pool house, has a very exciting sponsorships coming up What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Corbin Dunn / Peter McKinnon Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Afroman Trial Bob’s Pick of the Week:...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about previous “fixes” and how we fix them. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Still taking pottery classes, working on the tow truck crazy mechanism David Picciuto Working on the slab flattening jig Bob Clagett Hasn’t been working on much What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Creative Metal Forming Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Simone’s Fruit Bowl video Bob’s Pick of the Week: Matter of Time Special...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about preflight checklists and exploring new things off camera. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on pottery, off camera David Picciuto Made a slab flattening jig for giant cookies Bob Clagett Added a light, gutters and working on a cedar privacy screen Links: Bob’s Default Parameters plugin What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: MartaSTL Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: CivicsMinute Bob’s Pick of the Week: LOG...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about video ideas that are terrible for video. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made ice cleats, taking a pottery class David Picciuto Picciuto-fied an alarm clock Bob Clagett Finished up the metal die making video What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Rootkid Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Professor Dave Explains Bob’s Pick of the Week: Why Woodworking YouTube Feels Different Now Special thanks to all of...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being in our own way and perfection vs progress. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about convenience and when to avoid it. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Planning to make a mailbox, working on the tow truck David Picciuto Remaking art from Goodwill Bob Clagett Working on siding for the pool house What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: We spent 4 years designing the perfect  lid / The Sidewinder Knife Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: SCTV / The Daisy Factory Bob’s Pick of the Week: Brick Technology / HTX Studio Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Chris Mccormick Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Jeff Cooper Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Stark’s Lagoon Terrance Archer  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what to do on a snow day. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow! What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Did a metalworking class, working on manhole covers David Picciuto Recasing  a VCR Bob Clagett Doing a bunch of little things that he never had time to do What we’re watching: Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Wintergatan Bob’s Pick of the Week: The Falcon Bench I Was Supposed to Build / Crafted Workshop Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Chris Mccormick Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Jeff Cooper Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Stark’s Lagoon Terrance Archer  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about dancing making like no one is watching. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on a new Onefinity CNC machine, MADE A JACKET! David Picciuto Released arrow lamp video Bob Clagett Custom painted Transformer, Soffit/ceiling What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: I Implore You To Make Dumb Art Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Dan Barracuda Bob’s Pick of the Week: YouTube is Making This Impossible Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Chris Mccormick Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Jeff Cooper Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Stark’s Lagoon Terrance Archer  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about passion and drive. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Hired an architect for the graveyard house, got a new CNC machine David Picciuto Working on the floor lamp, working with a new camera man Bob Clagett Finished up soffits and tongue and groove ceiling for the pool house What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Infinity Mirror Guitar Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: DTBFab Bob’s Pick of the Week: Tape Bowing Ensemble / Electric Harp Fan / Googly Eyes Gardener Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Chris Mccormick Corey Ward Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Jeff Cooper Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Stark’s Lagoon Terrance Archer  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about ending and beginning a year… and what’s next. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made some leather bags with feed bags for sides David Picciuto Getting organized, bringing in a helper Bob Clagett Did nothing.  Like, nothing. What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Jemmy Gildian –  Making a Couch Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Beast in Me / Cornelius Bob’s Pick of the Week: Urgency Zones / A Chaotic Guide to Making Anything / MD Fish Tanks Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Corey Ward Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Chris Mccormick Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about things to come. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Doing lots of leather work, fixing the tow truck David Picciuto Setup an inflatable paint booth in his kitchen Bob Clagett Finished the metal roof for the pool house What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Meet The World’s Largest Instant Camera Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: All In The Family Bob’s Pick of the Week: Engineezy – Robot Arm Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Chris Mccormick Corey Ward Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Jeff Cooper Master Of None Niall O’Brien Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon Terrance Archer  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how digital tools have improved and gotten cheaper! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on more leather bags and videos David Picciuto Working on the slatted wall for the rental property Bob Clagett Finished up a video about 3d printing for hobbies Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Cinodrome Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Woodworking is BS Bob’s Pick of the Week: Modernizing a Vintage Car Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Chris Mccormick Corey Ward Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Jeff Cooper Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon Terrance Archer  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about pressure, snow and seasonal changes. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the truck David Picciuto Beginning to prep for his art show in June Bob Clagett Working on the metal roof a bit What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: UnTrap Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: RRBuildings Bob’s Pick of the Week: Korea Fish Store Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Chris Mccormick Corey Ward Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon Terrance Archer  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what we’re thankful for from this last year, again. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finishing up the new kitchen island David Picciuto Making a coat rack/art piece Bob Clagett Made a collapsible fire pit What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: The Best Thing I’ve Ever Made Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Christopher Hitchens Bob’s Pick of the Week: Machine to sort millions of Lego bricks Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Corey Ward Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Chris Mccormick Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about other people’s ideas, Texas and wind tunnels. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making More environmental art, making hair dryer shaped boxes, making a kitchen island David Picciuto Been a little sick, working on future designs Bob Clagett Went to Texas, learned about wind, made his first Fusion plugin, making a collapsible fire pit What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Make With Miles Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Death by Lightning Bob’s Pick of the Week: nvkv.makes / Why A-frame Houses Don’t Work  / Why You Need To Be Bored Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Corey Ward Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Chris Mccormick Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what you can get done in a day. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on shipping containers to make a covered areaweir David Picciuto Taking a break this week, to rest Bob Clagett Heard from the city building inspector Links: Affinity The Creator Middle Class is Collapsing What we’re watching: Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Martin Scorsese Doc Bob’s Pick of the Week: Building The Impossible Lightsaber Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Corey Ward Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Chris Mccormick Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about doing this for 11 years, and what’s changed. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Went to North Carolina for a Klingspor event, hand carved marble, working on a chair David Picciuto Redoing an old office chair Bob Clagett Went to Connecticut to film with Test Equity, building an Arduino project What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: A Boat In The Woods Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Frozen in Time / AirUP FlyingWing Bob’s Pick of the Week: It Was All a Lie / Tiny Cottage in the Woods Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Corey Ward Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Chris Mccormick Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about whether it’s worth doing extra, even if you don’t get credit for it. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Maker Camp finished up, went great as usual. Made a prop boat for a display. David Picciuto Turning a table into a chair, working on a new shop video for the rental house Bob Clagett Finished the roof framing for the pool house, working on an Arduino project What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: The Last Wright / Slipcase Secrets Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Rise and Fall of Radioshack Bob’s Pick of the Week: Superwood / Tanks For Nothing / Transforming Chess Pieces / Matt Bober Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Corey Ward Making with MoG Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Chris Mccormick Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon Tom Funk  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about…  is it worth it, even if no one notices? If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on a rush job with Ryan, MakerCamp coming up! David Picciuto Released the Casio keyboard rebuild, working on remaking a garbage chair Bob Clagett Working on an Arduino project and framed up the roof of the pool house (all alone) What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: How MDF Boards Are Made Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Whistlin’ Diesel Robot Bob’s Pick of the Week: Jake Wexler Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Corey Ward Making with MoG Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Chris Mccormick Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon Tom Funk  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer questions in front a live audience in Boston! Special thanks to Carolina Shoes for making the event possible! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow! Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Corey Ward Making with MoG Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Chris Mccormick Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon Tom Funk  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about relearning, again and again. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Installed 11 porch poles, made speakers David Picciuto Finishing up his Casio keyboard rebuild Bob Clagett Went to AU 2025 What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Wyrmwood Furniture Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: New Mind Bob’s Pick of the Week: Maker Knife II / Harvey Newman Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Corey Ward Making with MoG Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Chris Mccormick Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon Tom Funk  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Making It 500 (already happened) and meeting people. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had trouble with the 11th porch pole David Picciuto Made a beautiful chair with only a laser Bob Clagett Starting the pool house/shed Links: Woodworking is Bull**** Jon Layman Studios What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: How MDF is Made Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Matthias Wandel Gets a CNC Bob’s Pick of the Week: I Built a Secret Library / Imposter Syndrome Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Albers Woodworks Chad from ManCrafting™ Corey Ward Making with MoG Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Nick Ryan Odin Leather Goods Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements Rich at Loen.Design Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY The New Janky Workshop Warren Werks WorksBySolo Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Chris Mccormick Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Gib Clark Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Master Of None Papa Chad Ryan LaValley Sam Simbulan Skullforge Studios Stark’s Lagoon Tom Funk  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about taking time off, by working without a camera. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow! Join us at Making It 500 What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making the last porch poles David Picciuto Finished his custom Hamm’s sign Bob Clagett Finished up desk organizer, ordered material for the pool shed What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Good Hang – Aubrey Plaza Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Handy Dandy Brandy / Ricky.teevee Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Making with MoG Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward Nick Ryan Chris Mccormick Papa Chad Tom Funk Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Skullforge Studios Ryan LaValley Master Of None Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Stark’s Lagoon Gib Clark  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about wires. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   Join us at Making It 500   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making 11 GIANT porch poles David Picciuto Finishing up the Hamm’s beer sign Bob Clagett Prepping for building his pool shed What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: I Invented An Adjustable Ratcheting Wrench Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: How NOT to Build A Wooden Boat Bob’s Pick of the Week: Dread Knot Woodshop Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Making with MoG Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward Nick Ryan Chris Mccormick Papa Chad Tom Funk Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Skullforge Studios Ryan LaValley Master Of None Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Stark’s Lagoon Gib Clark  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what we CAN control. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   Join us in Boston for Making It 500!!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Showed off the Woody, working on the floor at the graveyard house, made some speakers David Picciuto Still working on the cassette tape, making a replica beer sign Bob Clagett Learning fiberglass, making a big dumb project Links: Add Texture in Fusion What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Bob & Brad Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Elephant Graveyard Bob’s Pick of the Week: suprordinary Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Making with MoG Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward Nick Ryan Chris Mccormick Papa Chad Tom Funk Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Skullforge Studios Ryan LaValley Master Of None Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Stark’s Lagoon Gib Clark  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about early education, shop class and making a difference. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Sold some tools, finishing up the woody David Picciuto Got a xTool Metalfab, made a steel side table Bob Clagett Getting ready for back to school, planning next projects Links: Join us in Boston for Making It 500!! What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: The Great Indoorsman Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Professor Dave Explains Bob’s Pick of the Week: 8-bit guy Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward Nick Ryan Chris Mccormick Papa Chad Tom Funk Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Skullforge Studios Ryan LaValley Master Of None Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Stark’s Lagoon Gib Clark  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   Join us at Making It 500!! What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Lots of progress on the Woody David Picciuto Making a giant cassette tape Bob Clagett Finished up hexagon table, working on camera storage system Links: Field of Tools What we’re watching: Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Villadarb David & Bob’s Pick of the Week: I 3d Printed a Hit Song / Drew Witt Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward Nick Ryan Chris Mccormick Papa Chad Tom Funk Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Skullforge Studios Ryan LaValley Master Of None Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Stark’s Lagoon Gib Clark  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the gap between the idea and the outcome. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Join us for Making It 500, LIVE What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Field of Tools – August 8, 2025,   working on the Woody David Picciuto Turned a table into a wall hanging kumiko cabinet Bob Clagett Made a hexagon solar table What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: JT Woodworks Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Pask Makes Tiffany Lamp Bob’s Pick of the Week: Anne had a baby!! Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Shawn Beckner Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward Nick Ryan Chris Mccormick Papa Chad Tom Funk Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Skullforge Studios Ryan LaValley Master Of None Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Stark’s Lagoon Gib Clark  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how to make choices. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the woody David Picciuto Turning a table into a wall cabinet Bob Clagett Made a pool noodle connector system, designing a pool house What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Alison Crowther Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Mr Pete Bob’s Pick of the Week: Flula / Smart Hot Wheels Track Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Shawn Beckner Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward Nick Ryan Chris Mccormick Papa Chad Tom Funk Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Skullforge Studios Ryan LaValley Master Of None Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Stark’s Lagoon Gib Clark If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the blessings and curses of being self employed. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Successful Jimmy’s Speedway day! David Picciuto Making a new router table. Bob Clagett Trying to catch up. What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Making The Gravity Bar Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Welder Underground Bob’s Pick of the Week: Beau Miles plants trees Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Shawn Beckner Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward Nick Ryan Chris Mccormick Papa Chad Tom Funk Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Skullforge Studios Ryan LaValley Master Of None Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Stark’s Lagoon Gib Clark If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about scaling, or not. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished Titebond sign, boot go-kart David Picciuto Finally sold the Impala Bob Clagett Went on vacation What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: HBO Logo / Ghost Car Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Emily Baker Bob’s Pick of the Week: Flatlander Tech Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Shawn Beckner Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward Nick Ryan Chris Mccormick Papa Chad Tom Funk Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Skullforge Studios Ryan LaValley Master Of None Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Stark’s Lagoon Gib Clark If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about adapting. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on 20 stools for a commission, the boot go-kart David Picciuto Making a modular coffee table Bob Clagett Dug a ditch, was very hot What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Jason Jones Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Project of the Day / Land Man Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Shawn Beckner Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward Nick Ryan Chris Mccormick Papa Chad Tom Funk Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Skullforge Studios Ryan LaValley Master Of None Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Stark’s Lagoon Gib Clark If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about distracting yourself on purpose. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the boot go-kart David Picciuto Did not get the Coke machine Bob Clagett Went to BrickWorld Chicago Links: The Man Issue What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Bagel Run / $35 Guitar Pick Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Vice Grip Garage Bob’s Pick of the Week: NeatBricks Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Shawn Beckner Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward Nick Ryan Chris Mccormick Papa Chad Tom Funk Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Skullforge Studios Ryan LaValley Master Of None Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Stark’s Lagoon Gib Clark If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon  

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about bison, making holes bigger and learning the autofeed. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the woody David Picciuto Went to Yellowstone, took a bunch of pictures Bob Clagett Working on sliding doors What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Tom Sachs / Furniture Makers Preserve Stories Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: TouronsOfYellowstone Bob’s Pick of the Week: Small Town 3d Printer Upgrades / Overland Projects Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY Shawn Beckner Odin Leather Goods Rich at Loen.Design Chad from ManCrafting™ WorksBySolo Albers Woodworks Corey Ward Nick Ryan Chris Mccormick Papa Chad Tom Funk Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking Skullforge Studios Ryan LaValley Master Of None Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold) Stark’s Lagoon Gib Clark If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon