Making It · 15 Feb 2019 · 1h 02m
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the pressures of content creation, with David detailing his struggle with overcommitment and burnout while managing multiple sponsorships and large builds. Jimmy shares his experience learning Fusion 360 by challenging himself with everyday objects and using multiple computers to multitask, while Bob describes a new jointing sled and experiments with screen printing on wood. The group also touches on jury duty, the end of the 'Fine Woodworking' podcast, and recommends creators like Alex Steel and Lars Christiansen.
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