Hardware Podcasts

Episode 215: iCharcoal pad pro computer

Making It · 7 Jun 2019 · 59m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their evolving approaches to content creation, focusing on Jimmy's decision to prioritize long-term sponsorships over one-off deals and the hosts' strategies for managing their time and creative energy. They debate the validity of digital fabrication, with Jimmy defending 3D printing as 'mindmade' creation and Bob comparing it to historical shifts in sawing technology. The group also identifies specific tasks they avoid, such as home renovation and accounting, to focus on their core strengths, while recommending creators like The Steady Craftsman and Carolyn Hins.

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Companies
Lincoln, DeWalt, Lowe's, Squarespace
Products
iMac Pro, iPad Pro, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
Tools
Fusion
Also
The Steady Craftsman, JSK Kubo, Carolyn Hins

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