Hardware Podcasts

Episode 222: Kafaffafaafaaa

Making It · 2 Aug 2019 · 57m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the recent death of Grant Thompson (The King of Random) and reflect on work-life balance, productivity, and the importance of seizing opportunities. Bob Clagett details a trip to Louisville to collaborate with First Build on a pizza oven and a Klingon-themed pizza cutter, while David Picciuto shares his experience making a resin-infused wooden knife and custom bedroom furniture. The hosts also brainstorm ideas for a 'digital doghouse' and recommend other maker channels.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

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Mentioned

Companies
First Build, GE
Tools
Sleep Cycle
Also
Grant Thompson, Nick Offerman, Made for Profit, Make and Fake, Forging Armor

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