Hardware Podcasts

Episode 262: Mixed Making Metaphors

Making It · 22 May 2020 · 1h 15m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's R2-D2 build, Clagett's spatula-knife collaboration with Peter Brown, and Picciuto's plastic-bending tip video. The hosts explore how they capture and develop ideas, contrasting digital tools like Airtable and Evernote with physical sketchbooks. They also share anecdotes about sourcing used equipment, such as a CNC machine, and offer advice on maintaining creative momentum.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Barefoot Forge
Products
R2-D2, DeWalt, ARP 2600, Shaper, Moleskine, Bless This Mess
Tools
Airtable, Evernote, IFTTT, Unreal Engine 5
Also
Peter Brown, Craig Cowan, Vice Grip Garage, Alex Ball

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