Hardware Podcasts

Episode 317: One of the loudest sounds you can hear…

Making It · 6 Aug 2021 · 59m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss a wide range of maker topics, including David's new Hearst hearse and his plan to build a travel trailer, Bob's project to replicate a Kennedy Kits toolbox in wood, and Jimmy's creation of a functional, arm-mounted 'Clamp Champ' gauntlet. The conversation also covers Jimmy's ongoing disassembly of his Carmen Ghia, David's childhood stories involving rusted car floors, and recommendations for other podcasts and YouTube channels.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

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Mentioned

Companies
Hearst, Core 77
Products
Kennedy Kits, He-Man, Carmen Ghia, Volkswagen Bug, Chevy Nova
Also
CT, Casey Neistat

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