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Episode 251: Wood and heavy metal-y

Making It · 6 Mar 2020 · 1h 05m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including David's stained glass work, Bob's steel organizer, and Jimmy's guitar modifications. They reflect on the nature of online content creation, addressing viewer comments that prefer creators' earlier work, and argue that growth and evolution are natural and necessary for creators. The conversation highlights the importance of community knowledge sharing, citing a specific fix for a Bridgeport mill, and concludes with recommendations for other makers and shows.

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B-Bender, Warwick
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Lewis Comfort Tiffany, Rob Scallon, Bridgeport, Backyard Scientist, Shop Class, Tom Sachs, Casey Neistat, Van Neistat

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