This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about long term projects, overload and what’s on the horizon. 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 Headed to DIYCON, making 10 junk drawers David Picciuto Can’t cancel Make magazine, working on organization videos Bob Clagett Working on a huge acoustic wall treatment Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Only 4 Days To Build a Custom Box Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: America’s Attorney Bob’s Pick of the...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about pleasing 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 Working on a casket bbq for Carolina Shoes David Picciuto Still working on LOTS of projects at the same time Bob Clagett Designing a rolling hobby cart What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Design Canada Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Brian Holtzman Bob’s Pick of the Week: Modular Synth / Drawquarium / Lageting Special thanks to all of our...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about traveling, Gridfinity and failure. 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 Visited Helsinki Finland David Picciuto Working on a hardware organizer Bob Clagett Working on a mold and casting projects Links: Alia Ali Moomins What we’re watching: Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Jeff Buckley Documentary Bob’s Pick of the Week: Saying No To Mr. Beast Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about tickling your brain through tinkering. 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 Makercamp was a success, headed to Helsinki David Picciuto Working on new wedding rings for his anniversary Bob Clagett Playing with audio recording more than actual work What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Professor Dave Explains Bob’s Pick of the Week: Wildwood / Stop Talking Yourself Out of Everything Special thanks...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about viewers saving the 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 Maker Camp coming up soon David Picciuto Working on a lamp sculpture Bob Clagett Working on some utility furniture What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: David Miniatures Studio / 3d Printing The Future of Woodworking Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: PeriscopeFilms Bob’s Pick of the Week: It’s Been a While Special thanks to all of our patrons...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about decision making and consequences. 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 Just got back from the Austin Woodworking Show David Picciuto Working on several videos at the same time Bob Clagett Making a project under NDA What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: How He Makes a Living Making Lamps  Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Maker MedKit Bob’s Pick of the Week: Update On The Lego Sorter Special thanks...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about ai, learning and spontaneous decisions. 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 steel boxes for Carhartt David Picciuto Working on a couple of videos Bob Clagett Designing a new project, waiting on sponsors What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Inside The Nakashima Workshop Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Old Rhineback Aerodrome Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about excuses and putting things off. 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 some Carhartt promotional boxes, building another boat David Picciuto Bob Clagett Making steel attachment brackets for a roof rack What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Tyler The Creator Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Tommy Mathers / The Elephant Graveyard Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about attribution and project pileup. 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 cnc foldy table David Picciuto Making new end tables Bob Clagett Thinking through roof rack solutions What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: New Mind Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Bob’s Pick of the Week: Darren King plays Clipping Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making things that aren’t for us. 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 an Infimaker video David Picciuto Making a tips video for finger joints Bob Clagett Making a reskinable aquarium stand, printing a giant textural panel What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Problems Don’t Exist Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Adam Parker Smith Bob’s Pick of the Week: How a Resistor Actually Works (Thanks David)...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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