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Episode 225: My great, great Grandad’s R2-D2!

Making It · 23 Aug 2019 · 58m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the intersection of mortality, legacy, and physical objects, with Diresta recounting a visit to an 89-year-old collector named Skip and Clagett sharing a serendipitous encounter with his grandfather's tackle box. The hosts detail their specific Everyday Carry (EDC) items, including Diresta's Gerber Dime Maker Knife and Coast G20 Flashlight, and Clagett's minimalist approach. They also touch on Clagett's work on a router box joint jig and Diresta's plans for custom jeans and a rat rod project.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
AutoDesk
Products
Gerber Dime Maker Knife, Coast G20 Flashlight, Leatherman
Tools
Fusion 360

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