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Episode 264: The whole focus here is to not slide off the roof

Making It · 12 Jun 2020 · 55m

What this episode covers

David Picciuto discusses his go-kart racing league, detailing the Harbor Freight Predator 212 engine and the technical aspects of modifying stock class karts. Jimmy Diresta describes building ten Bulleit Bourbon 'Woody' teardrop trailers and the physical challenge of removing an old roof from his machine shop. Bob Clagett explains his process for creating a patterned plywood coffee tamper, noting how turning the angled plywood layers created unexpected curved chevron visuals.

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founders before launch

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Mentioned

Companies
Bulleit Bourbon
Also
Harbor Freight Predator 212, Space Force, San Joaquin Transparency

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