

Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto
I Like To Make Stuff
Making It is a weekly audio podcast that comes out every Friday hosted by Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto. Three different makers with different backgrounds talking about creativity, design and making things with your bare hands.
Episodes
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Sep 25, 2020 • 1h
Episode 278: Black, White, Shiny Metal, Rusty Metal
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about super powers.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Working on Maloof inspired rocking chair
David Picciuto: Made some new/old jigs
Bob Clagett: Made a Murphy bed at Josh’s house
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: TFI – Fusion 360
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Devil’s Toothpaste from Mark Rober
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Maker Mom podcast

Sep 18, 2020 • 1h 6min
277: Phase 2, set it on fire.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what makes a good build video.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Making a Sam Maloof inspired chair
David Picciuto: Working on picture frames videos
Bob Clagett: Did collab with the Navy
Links:
Victorian Homages to YouTubers
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: The Social Dilemma
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Nandi Bushell
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: King Mechanical

Sep 11, 2020 • 1h 11min
Episode 276: You just put that fire out because it’s your job
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about … but why?
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Crimson Guitar Build Off
David Picciuto: Making a CNC sign for Reverend Guitars
Bob Clagett: Made a new paint booth with paint storage, working at Josh’s house
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Jeremy Fielding CNC Table Saw & JSK-Koubou
Bob’s Pick of the Week: High Score & Tenet
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Fireball Tools

Sep 4, 2020 • 1h 8min
Episode 275: It’s nice, but can we do it like this?
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about client work, innovation and practice.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Building a guitar for a Crimson build-off
David Picciuto: Made a bluetooth speaker
Bob Clagett: Re-organizing office, added DRO to Bridgeport
Links:
Blondihacks DRO video
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Making Waves & Sound Mixing for Ford vs Ferrari
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Tyler Bell
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Bar-Z

Aug 28, 2020 • 1h 5min
Episode 274: Fold time back on itself
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how deep learning can be intimidating.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Made BBQ Apron
David Picciuto: Getting a new roof
Bob Clagett: Went to the dentist, made an R2-D2 display box
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Peek inside Rubber Stamp Shop
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Works By Solo – CNC Circular Saw
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Kai W

Aug 21, 2020 • 1h
Episode 273: An Incredible Island of Goodness
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about lasers and storytelling.

Aug 14, 2020 • 1h 9min
Episode 272: Play stairway to Heaven on the trumpet
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about fingers, trucks, horse barns and goals.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Still making trailers, got his new/old truck
David Picciuto: Finished up version 2 of the chair, cut finger in a knife fight with a biker gang.
Bob Clagett: Made a custom Model Making Cart
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Foamsmith 3
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Giaco Whatever’s new Kickstarter
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Derek from Malden

Aug 7, 2020 • 1h 10min
Episode 271: Dowels Per Inch
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about collections.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Making more Bulleit trailers
David Picciuto: Started version 2 of the chair project
Bob Clagett: Made a custom silicone mat
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Woby Design
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Modern Maker Podcast
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Grand Illusions

Jul 31, 2020 • 1h 4min
270: Chicken Dissertation
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about chairs, chickens and roadblocks.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Made a digital chicken coop
David Picciuto: Finished up chair test, working on a slab chair
Bob Clagett: Made weight rack
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Dan Levy
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Random Fandom Podcast
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Quarantine Creatives & Mark Normand

Jul 24, 2020 • 1h 8min
Episode 269: Everything is an opportunity, to make a keychain.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about chairs and improving your ideas.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Has an extra 60 sheets
David Picciuto: Put out a video about a Harbor Freight hydraulic lift
Bob Clagett: Still trying to figure out aluminum welding. Finished up canopy bed video
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: An Old Man’s Advice
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Vector Ruler Generator
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Junge Makers