Hardware Podcasts

Episode 346: Having Fun

Making It · 11 Mar 2022 · 1h 08m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the importance of having fun and maintaining a playful mindset in maker projects. David Picciuto details his experience dealing with a burst pipe and repairing it with Flex Tape, while Jimmy Diresta shares his progress restoring an Impala, including using Harbor Freight tools like a stud welder and setting up an air compressor system. Bob Clagett talks about challenging himself by forging an integral bolster meat cleaver and reflects on the nature of creative support from peers like Brian Prusa and Darren Moser.

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early-stage companies

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Impala
Also
Flex Tape, Harbor Freight, Uncle Tony's Garage, Adventure Zone, Will Stelter, Ben Snure, Justine Silva, Brian Prusa, Darren Moser, Silas Bedloe, Jon LeDuc, Megan, Taylor, Josh, Mike, Jacob Laroque, Brett, Peter McKinnon, Donut Media

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