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Episode 300: The Final Episode, this month.

Making It · 26 Mar 2021 · 1h 17m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto reflect on 300 episodes of Making It, discussing their personal projects including Bob's kitchen cabinet build and Jimmy's resin art for a TV set. They address viewer questions about eco-friendly material choices, the evolution of their content and branding over seven years, and how to handle creative envy when other creators produce similar work. The hosts also highlight the importance of consistent output for career opportunities and give credit to editor Brandon.

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Total Boat
Tools
Fusion
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Makeshape Creed, Lo Designs, Blondie Hacks, Fun Kiss, Artistic Creations, Man Crafting, Alvers Woodworks, Walden, Uber Eats, Postmates, Grubhub, John Oliver, Make or Break Shop, Wobi Designs

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