

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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Aug 17, 2018 • 1h 3min
Episode 179: It’s a napkin holder… WITH A LASER.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying.

Aug 10, 2018 • 1h 9min
Episode 178: The Audience Journey
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about maker personality traits, things they don’t like doing in the shop and listening to your audience.

Aug 3, 2018 • 1h 4min
Episode 177: A lot of hats that you shouldn’t wear
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about workaholism and beginner makers making videos.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta
Restored bandsaw with Eric, making doors with JD, worked on the canoe
David Picciuto
Dining Room Table Build, building an apple box
Bob Clagett
NEW PODCAST! No Instructions
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: The Zen Diaries of Gary Shandling
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Lego in Real Life 3
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Rich Rebuilds
Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:
Make Build Modify Caleb Harris – YouCanMakeThisToo Nick Ryan Chad from ManCrafting™ Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel
Chris DuBour David A Potter Jr Jacques Speas Mark Yates PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop Tommy Trease Allen Schultz Wicked Makers Andrew Fieldhouse Mat Dowall William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop)
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by going here.

Jul 20, 2018 • 57min
Episode 176: Pretend you’re talking to a martian or a 3 year old.
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what skills we’d love to copy from each other.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta
Had people at the house, almost done with the wood on the canoe
David Picciuto
Working with new camera man
Bob Clagett
Finished up closet build
Links:
Trent Preszler
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: The Q
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Essential Craftsman
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Big Dog Forge
Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:
Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting™ Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel
PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop)
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by going here!

Jul 13, 2018 • 1h 6min
Episode 175: Identity
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making things as an identity, weight loss and growing old.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta
Working on canoe
David Picciuto
New cameraman starts this week
Bob Clagett
Giant slip n slide
Links:
That Sugar Film
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Lignum
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Why the D in Disney is weird.
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Brian Block
Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:
Make Build Modify Nick Ryan Chad from ManCrafting™ Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel
Jacques Speas Mark Yates PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop Andrew Fieldhouse Mat Dowall William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop)
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by clicking here.

Jul 6, 2018 • 1h 4min
Episode 174: The Flying DiRestas
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about niching down versus going wide plus the importance of staying consistent in your making and videos.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta
Made a custom bolt to fix a machine, working on giant razor blades, added a swing to the shop
David Picciuto
Planning a liquor cabinet/bar
Bob Clagett
Went to Craft + Commerce conference, added storage to Land Cruiser tailgate
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Artismia- Stone Fish
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Levi Allen
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Martin – Wintergatan
Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:
Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting™ Dor Sharir Nick Ryan WorksBySolo Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel
PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop)
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by going here.

Jun 29, 2018 • 1h 14min
Episode 173: Concrete Bandsaw
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto ask each other 2 questions.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta
Traveling to California, working
David Picciuto
No videos, working on other projects
Bob Clagett
Plinko board
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Against The Clock
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Make It Extreme – Mono Wheel
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Build Something Cool
Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:
Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting™ Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel
PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop)
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Jun 22, 2018 • 1h 4min
Episode 172: The Jimmy Way
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta
Making another #7, filmed vlog from new shop
Down 3 lbs
David Picciuto
Had meetup at KenCraft
Bob Clagett
Patreon poster
BITS videos launch this week
Alexa Controlled Finger
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Matt Cremona
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Brett McAfee
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Tips & Tale from the Workshop
Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:
Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop)
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by clicking here.

Jun 15, 2018 • 1h 5min
Episode 171: Ant Insurance
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta
Hanging out with Giaco Whatever
David Picciuto
Having a meet up at Kencraft in Toledo, OH. Saturday, June 16, 10am-2pm
Bob Clagett
Figured out that MIG welder was bad, got a new one (WAY BETTER).
Links:
Maker Knife by Giaco Whatever
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Measured Workshop
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Objectivity – Cart with legs
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Heisz-Wandel Project
Check out the show notes here!
Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:
Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting™ Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel
PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Odin Clack Kyle Goeken Uber Workshop Nate Wojciechowski BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop)
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon by clicking here.

Jun 8, 2018 • 1h 17min
Episode 170: Elephants
This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto talk about Jimmy’s most recent class, consumables, new camera people and unsolicited advice.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta
new class
David Picciuto
looking for a new camera person
Bob Clagett
spending time outside, doing Tapigami
Links:
Tapigami
What we’re watching:
David’s Pick of the Week: Michael Alm
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Primal Branding
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Jacob LaRocca
Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:
Make Build Modify Chad from ManCrafting Dor Sharir Michael Schubert WorksBySolo Malt & Make Corey Ward Evan and Katelyn Wise Ol’ Dowel
PhunKiss Artistic Creations Pat Gornet Odin Clack Kyle Goeken Uber Workshop Brent Davis BlackSheepFabShop William Davis Philippe Majerus Old-School Maker (@gfc62) Gary Oshust (SPark Workshop)
If you enjoy the show,
please consider supporting us on Patreon by clicking here.