Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto

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**Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto**

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.

Latest Episodes:

409: Teach Me in 10 Words or Less Aug 25, 2023

Show notes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about feast, famine and freelance.

What We’re Working On

Jimmy Diresta

Working on fixing the graveyard house foundation

David Picciuto

Building projects out of the shop

Bob Clagett

Land Cruiser is AT THE SHOP! Made a table with a secret compartment

Links:

Steve Keller Chitty Car

What we’re watching:

David Pick of the Week: Spike Jonze’s Career
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Hidden Brain
Bob’s Pick of the Week: No Dumb Questions

Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:

Chad McIntyre
Tom Funk
Andy Woodriff
Shane O’Flaherty (Roughhouse Salvage)
Roughhouse Salvage
Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking
Newton Makes
Samuel Gable
Randy Watson
Skullforge Studios
KlingsporsWoodworkingShop
Rupert Klopfer
Joshua Barber
Ryan LaValley
Richard Quay
Mike Wagner
Jacques Speas
Gary Burkhardt
Master Of None
Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62)
Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold)
Starks Lagoon

If you enjoy the show,

please consider supporting us on Patreon

408: If You Build It… Some people might come. Aug 18, 2023

Show notes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about getting scammed and whether being inspired is the most important thing, or not.

What We’re Working On

Jimmy Diresta

Went to Dereks daughters wedding, made a treasure chest.

David Picciuto

Finished up desk build.

Bob Clagett

Working on an end table.

Links:

Nile Industries Meetup (8/29/23 6pm)
1509 E Main St Russelville, AR

What we’re watching:

David Pick of the Week: Harry Mack
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Whistlin Diesel
Bob’s Pick of the Week: How to build an A-Frame (sketchup walkthrough)

Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:

If you enjoy the show,

please consider supporting us on Patreon

407: Mutant Cough Aug 11, 2023

Show notes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about having trouble designing around function.

What We’re Working On

Jimmy Diresta

Finished the pool table

David Picciuto

Rebuilding end tables into a desk

Bob Clagett

The rebuilt engine is DONE!
Working on the Ghia more, struggling with design

Links:

Aug 29 6pm – Hangout in Russelville, AR

What we’re watching:

David Pick of the Week: Diary of a CEO
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: https://www.instagram.com/fourriversstudio/
Bob’s Pick of the Week: 3×3 Customs

Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:

Chad-tree Creative
The Webb Ranch Woodworks
Michael menedjian
Warren Werks
Stu Morrison
The New Janky Workshop
Scott Oram – Dad It Yourself DIY
Shawn Beckner
Odin Leather Goods
Rich at Loen.Design
Chad’s Custom Creations
Chad from ManCrafting™
WorksBySolo
Albers Woodworks
Corey Ward
Tom Funk
Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking
Newton Makes
Samuel Gable
Randy Watson
Skullforge Studios
KlingsporsWoodworkingShop
Rupert Klopfer
Joshua Barber
Ryan LaValley
Richard Quay
Mike Wagner
Jacques Speas
Gary Burkhardt
Master Of None
Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62)
Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold)
Starks Lagoon

If you enjoy the show,

please consider supporting us on Patreon

406: Willy Wonka Is THE ONLY THING Aug 04, 2023

Show notes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how pop culture from our childhood still inspires us today.

What We’re Working On

Jimmy Diresta

Went to Totalboat build off, took classes at Lincoln Electric

David Picciuto

Making high end speakers, went zip lining

Bob Clagett

Got the plasma CNC running, been working on the Ghia!

Links:

Blocklayer.com

What we’re watching:

David Pick of the Week: Wayne White / Beauty Is Embarrassing
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Tubalcain – MrPete222
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Annie’s VW

Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:

Crabtree Creative
The Webb Ranch Woodworks
Michael menedjian
Warren Werks
Stu Morrison
The New Janky Workshop
Scott Oram – Dad It Yourself DIY
Shawn Beckner

Odin Leather Goods
Rich at Loen.Design
Chad’s Custom Creations
Chad from ManCrafting™
WorksBySolo
Albers Woodworks
Corey Ward
Tom Funk
Andy Woodriff
Shane O’Flaherty (Roughhouse Salvage)
Roughhouse Salvage
Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking
Newton Makes
Samuel Gable
Randy Watson
Skullforge Studios
KlingsporsWoodworkingShop
Rupert Klopfer
Joshua Barber
Ryan LaValley
Richard Quay
Mike Wagner
Jacques Speas
Gary Burkhardt
Master Of None
Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62)
Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold)
Starks Lagoon

If you enjoy the show,

please consider supporting us on Patreon

405: What If We Put Sunglasses On It? Jul 21, 2023

Show notes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about promotion, marketing and being seen in 2023.

What We’re Working On

Jimmy Diresta

Finishing up the pool table, working on products, headed to TotalBoat

David Picciuto

Still working on the video wall

Bob Clagett

Completely redid our back porch

Links:

August 29 – Maker meetup in Russelville, Arkansas

What we’re watching:

David Pick of the Week: Posy
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Why Oppenheimer Deserves His Own Movie – Veritasium
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Fretless (Rob Scallon video game)

Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:

Crabtree Creative
The Webb Ranch Woodworks
Michael menedjian
Warren Werks
Stu Morrison
The New Janky Workshop
Scott Oram – Dad It Yourself DIY
Shawn Beckner

Odin Leather Goods
(Chad) ~~Rich~~ at Loen.Design
Chad’s Custom Creations
Chad from ManCrafting™
WorksBySolo
Albers Woodworks
Corey Ward

Tom Funk
Andy Woodriff
Shane O’Flaherty (Roughhouse Salvage)
Roughhouse Salvage
Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking
Newton Makes
Samuel Gable
Randy Watson
Skullforge Studios
KlingsporsWoodworkingShop
Rupert Klopfer
Joshua Barber
Ryan LaValley
Richard Quay
Mike Wagner
Jacques Speas
Gary Burkhardt
Master Of None
Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62)
Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold)
Starks Lagoon

If you enjoy the show,

please consider supporting us on Patreon

404: If You Don’t Get Gas Now, You Might Become A Skeleton Jul 14, 2023

Show notes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about humble beginnings and whether we should stay there or not.

What We’re Working On

Jimmy Diresta

Working on the graveyard house

David Picciuto

Making a big TV wall

Bob Clagett

Finished an old lantern, working on the back porch

What we’re watching:

David Pick of the Week: Why Did America Abandon Route 66 / Bricks and Disorder
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Matt Peech
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Making It Podcast – YouTube

Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:

Crabtree Creative
The Webb Ranch Woodworks
Michael menedjian
Warren Werks
Stu Morrison
The New Janky Workshop
Scott Oram – Dad It Yourself DIY
Shawn Beckner

Odin Leather Goods
Rich at Loen.Design
Chad’s Custom Creations
Chad from ManCrafting™
WorksBySolo
Albers Woodworks
Corey Ward

If you enjoy the show,

please consider supporting us on Patreon

403: Life Gets Complicated, Enjoy The Ride Jul 07, 2023

Show notes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about if success kills creativity.

What We’re Working On

Jimmy Diresta

Had a great day at Jimmy’s racetrack!

David Picciuto

Upgraded a metal Ikea cabinet, working on a massive TV wall
Getting a CNC plasma table!

Bob Clagett

Visited family, lots of travel. Got 2 new printers

Links:

What we’re watching:

David Pick of the Week: 1977: Spirograph / Beetlejuice House / Beetlejuice Filming Locations
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Alchemist
Bob’s Pick of the Week: I got nothing.

Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:

Crabtree Creative
The Webb Ranch Woodworks
Michael menedjian
Warren Werks
Stu Morrison
The New Janky Workshop
Scott Oram – Dad It Yourself DIY
Shawn Beckner

If you enjoy the show,

please consider supporting us on Patreon

402: I Let The Dog Pee On The TV Jun 23, 2023

Show notes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the process being more interested in the product, and made in America.

What We’re Working On

Jimmy Diresta

Made some farm boots, working on go kart, Race July 1 at Jimmy’s Speedway

David Picciuto

Transforming an Ikea cabinet

Bob Clagett

Made a very difficult curved bench

Links:

Compound Miter Jig

What we’re watching:

David Pick of the Week: How Graffiti Is Changing The Face Art
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Salvador Ganacci – I Think You Should Leave
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Radiohead In Rainbows – In The Basement

Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:

Crabtree Creative
The Webb Ranch Woodworks
Michael menedjian
Warren Werks
Stu Morrison
The New Janky Workshop
Scott Oram – Dad It Yourself DIY
Shawn Beckner

If you enjoy the show,

please consider supporting us on Patreon

401: It’s Never Too Late To Put Wheels On Something Jun 16, 2023

Show notes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about

What We’re Working On

Jimmy Diresta

Had visitors , made progress on the pool table and go kart

David Picciuto

Did an IKEA HACK!

Bob Clagett

New compressor on the way
Finally got back to a project from Feb 2021
Ghia body work is HAPPENING!

Links:

Yoga With Adriene

What we’re watching:

David Pick of the Week: Bob and Brad / Justin The Trees
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Pask Makes
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Smugglers Room & Jeremy Fielding

Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:

Crabtree Creative
The Webb Ranch Woodworks
Michael menedjian
Warren Werks
Stu Morrison
The New Janky Workshop
Scott Oram – Dad It Yourself DIY
Shawn Beckner

Odin Leather Goods
Rich at Loen.Design
Chad’s Custom Creations
Chad from ManCrafting™
WorksBySolo
Albers Woodworks
Corey Ward

If you enjoy the show,

please consider supporting us on Patreon

400: Are We Done Yet? Jun 09, 2023

Show notes

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what we’re up to and keeping going past 400.

What We’re Working On

Jimmy Diresta

Got followed for “taking pictures of traffic”, working on making a pool table
July 1 is Go Kart day at Jimmy’s raceway

David Picciuto

Not working on anything new

Bob Clagett

Making real progress on the Karmann Ghia

Links:

https://web.archive.org/web/20051210045306/http://www.choppersinc.com/html/
Objectivity Episode with Bob

What we’re watching:

David Pick of the Week: Jake Carlini
Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Peter Quinstagram
Bob’s Pick of the Week: Across The Spider-verse

Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially:

Crabtree Creative
The Webb Ranch Woodworks
Michael menedjian
Warren Werks
Stu Morrison
The New Janky Workshop
Scott Oram – Dad It Yourself DIY
Odin Leather Goods
Rich at Loen.Design
Chad’s Custom Creations
Chad from ManCrafting™
WorksBySolo
Albers Woodworks
Corey Ward
Tom Funk
Andy Woodriff
Shane O’Flaherty (Roughhouse Salvage)
Roughhouse Salvage
Bill Burkel – WTB Woodworking
Newton Makes
Samuel Gable
Randy Watson
Skullforge Studios
KlingsporsWoodworkingShop
Rupert Klopfer
Joshua Barber
Ryan LaValley
Richard Quay
Mike Wagner
Jacques Speas
Gary Burkhardt
Master Of None
Gordon F. Crago (@gfc62)
Gary Oshust (Chisel and Mold)
Starks Lagoon