Hardware Podcasts

Episode 096: A fish does not look like a bar of soap.

Making It · 11 Nov 2016 · 56m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's footbridge and Australian beefwood slab, Clagett's skateboard ramp, and Picciuto's craft show preparations. The hosts exchange creative challenges: Diresta suggests Clagett make a fine woodworking box and Picciuto build a moving metal Arduino project, while Clagett and Picciuto challenge Diresta to create abstract art and a spaceship model. The episode concludes with recommendations for learning Fusion 360 and leatherworking, and updates on their upcoming 100th episode in Boston.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Reclaimed Audio, Dusty Life, Homemade Modern, MakerCast, AutoDesk, Softube
Products
Big Muff
Chips
Arduino
Tools
CNC, Fusion 360
Materials
Australian beefwood
Also
Laura Kampf, Ian Atkinson, Iron Horse

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