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459: Words for Your Tombstone

Making It · 25 Oct 2024 · 1h 12m

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Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Making It podcast by answering Patreon questions about their lives and careers. Jimmy shares details about his trip to Sweden to meet the team at Lagasol for a new sawmill, while David recounts his 10th wedding anniversary trip to Austin for the F1 race. The group reflects on aging, the evolution of the maker community, and their future aspirations, with Jimmy and David expressing a desire to move toward fine art.

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Lagasol, Legier's Workshop, Brick Experiment Channel
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Vasa
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