Hardware Podcasts

Episode 158: Jimmy.. destroyer of mailboxes.

Making It · 2 Mar 2018 · 57m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent attendance at WorkBenchCon in Atlanta, highlighting the event's success in bridging maker culture and content creation. The hosts share personal project updates, including Bob’s installation of a custom map cabinet and Jimmy’s acquisition of a vintage Delta bandsaw and a Skyving machine. They also touch on the challenges of scaling production, community dynamics, and upcoming appearances at Maker Central and Maker Fair Bay Area.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Lincoln Electric, Prusa
Tools
Ryobi, Delta
Also
WorkBenchCon, Maker Central, Maker Fair Bay Area, Dragon Con, The Green Woodworker

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