

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.
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Jul 10, 2020 • 1h 4min
Episode 268: Welcome to New York, Dave.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about TIG welding ,water jets and lack of motivation.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Finished up trailers, has to make more.
David Picciuto: Put out a vlog about the go-kart
Bob Clagett: Made a potting bench, definitely feeling the summer
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Homemade
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Home Game
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Homemade Modern

Jul 3, 2020 • 1h 1min
Episode 267: My fingers are like the pads on a dogs feet.Episode 267: My fingers are like the pads on a dogs feet.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about whether simple or complex software is better…. and Walmart.

Jun 26, 2020 • 1h
Episode 266: Slap the stop button with 4 minutes to go
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about why we don’t finish big projects and what’s next.

Jun 19, 2020 • 1h 10min
Episode 265: Typography-ologists
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about typography and cutting your fingers off.

Jun 12, 2020 • 56min
Episode 264: The whole focus here is to not slide off the roof
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about signage.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Took off a roof, working on teardrop trailers for Bulleit Bourbon
David Picciuto: Did another go-kart race
Bob Clagett: Patterned plywood coffee tamper
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Space Force (maybe)
Bob’s Pick of the Week: I’ve got nothing :/
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: San Joaquin Transparency

Jun 5, 2020 • 60min
Episode 263: Making as Therapy
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the state of the world and making as therapy.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Made a grill ring
David Picciuto: Had first two go-kart races
Bob Clagett: Working on R2-D2 and Fusion 360 course

May 22, 2020 • 1h 16min
Episode 262: Mixed Making Metaphors
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about ideas.
Jimmy Diresta
Made a spatula knife, made it to Trending page.
David Picciuto
Has been bending plastic, made tip video.
Bob Clagett
Working on Fusion 360 course and R2-D2 a lot.

May 15, 2020 • 1h 8min
Episode 261: Our Favorite Tools
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about favorite tools, fusion 360 and learning new stuff.

May 8, 2020 • 1h 7min
Episode 260: Polyurethane Chunk
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about alternative materials.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Made a bench, went canoeing again.
David Picciuto: Made a stand for birdhouse
Bob Clagett: Trying to not worry about being productive, made garden bed
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Bending Machine Basics
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Prop Culture
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Forge / Leo Sampson Boat Building

May 1, 2020 • 1h 9min
Episode 259: Pretty alright woodworking
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about seasonal projects, R2-D2 and die filers.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta: Made a giant mallet
David Picciuto: Made a modern birdhouse
Bob Clagett: Working on R2-D2
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Andrew Klein / Beastie Boys Documentary
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Radiohead
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Fireball Tools