Hardware Podcasts

Episode 195: Sometimes I go out and talk to the chickens…

Making It · 14 Dec 2018 · 58m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the theme of chaos in their lives and work. Jimmy details recovering a massive Chandler and Price printing press from a friend, while Bob explains his basswood slab bench project and David describes resolving a duplicate tissue box video conflict. They brainstorm a relief printing project for David, involving woodblock carving and ink application techniques.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Cargo Glide, Kobe Musk Furniture
Products
Chandler and Price
Also
Beta Radio, Kevin Lizotte, Pleasant Ranch

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