Hardware Podcasts

Episode 234: The party outside the window

Making It · 25 Oct 2019 · 1h 06m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects: Diresta's blacksmithing class with Alex Pol Ironworks, Clagett's cedar picnic table with integrated grill, and Picciuto's go-kart racing setup. They also address viewer questions about staying grounded as their channels grow, the resilience of Make magazine, and sources of inspiration outside of making.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Alex Pol Ironworks, Moonshine MetalWorks, Harbor Freight, Arbor Day Foundation
Chips
Predator 212
Also
Make magazine, Team Trees, Mr. Beast, Mark Rober, Hot Ones, Works by Hurst

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