Hardware Podcasts

420: People Who Cut Wood

Making It · 27 Nov 2023 · 1h 07m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's Graveyard House series and leather bag production, Clagett's rental property renovations, and Clagett's shop cleaning. They share personal reflections on solitude, family dynamics, and the value of vintage machinery, specifically highlighting Keith Rucker's restoration of a massive wheel bandsaw. The conversation also touches on the emotional weight of letting go of family heirlooms, like a non-tunable player piano, and the importance of supportive communities in maker culture.

Most relevant to

founders before launch and early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
GE Appliances
Products
Graveyard House, Maker Tote
Also
Keith Rucker, Daniel Tosh, Righteous Robot, Activate, When Tools

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