Hardware Podcasts

460: Everything Is Going To Be OK

Making It · 1 Nov 2024 · 1h 21m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto celebrate the 10th anniversary of their podcast, answering patron questions about hardware and maker life. Bob details his new sawmill setup and the high costs of owning heavy machinery like backhoes, while Jimmy and David recommend specific entry-level CNC and 3D printer brands like ShopBot, Prusa, and Bamboo Lab. The hosts also discuss the changing landscape of YouTube, Patreon's billing model shifts, and the importance of community and friendship in sustaining long-term creative careers.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Bamboo Lab, Inventables
Products
ShopBot, Prusa, X-Carve, Glow Forge, Thunder Laser, X-Tool P2, Stepcraft
Tools
LightBurn, Vectric
Also
Alibaba

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