Hardware Podcasts

Episode 306: Dude…. perfect

Making It · 7 May 2021 · 49m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss strategies for maintaining enthusiasm in their maker hobbies and professional content creation. They share specific anecdotes about troubleshooting a Tormek grinder, dealing with workshop injuries from angle grinders and bandsaws, and the challenges of filming a new TV show with Dude Perfect. The conversation also covers techniques for overcoming creative burnout, such as imposing self-imposed limitations and reframing mundane tasks as learning opportunities.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Dude Perfect, Lincoln Electric
Tools
Tormek, Bridgeport mill
Also
Mark Rober, Amazon, Patreon

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