Hardware Podcasts

Episode 345: Back from WorkbenchCon

Making It · 4 Mar 2022 · 1h 03m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their return to the maker community at WorkbenchCon, highlighting the influx of new creators and the supportive nature of the event. Jimmy details his new product line with Walmart, his development of a stained-glass-style laser-cut kit for his Netflix show 'Making Fun', and his frustration with TikTok's algorithm. Bob shares his progress on a classic car restoration, specifically exploring modern body panel replacement techniques using structural adhesives instead of spot welding, while David talks about his home office renovation and plans to introduce voiceovers to his videos.

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early-stage companies and companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Walmart, Netflix, 3M, Eastwood, LMC, Cameo, LG, Barefoot Forge, Elite Bodyworks, When Geeks Craft, Patreon
Products
Making Fun, Making It Kustom, BM Sculptures, They Might Be Drunk
Tools
Procreate, Illustrator
Also
WorkbenchCon, TikTok, Ron Covell

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