Hardware Podcasts

507: Jimmy is the Weird Uncle

Making It · 5 Dec 2025 · 59m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the challenges of winter on their physical projects, including Jimmy's stalled pool house roof installation due to snow and David's complex slatted wall stair railing build using sapele plywood. Bob details his winter project restoring a tow truck in his heated shop, while David announces an upcoming art show at Kencraft. The hosts also share personal anecdotes about family gatherings, seasonal coping mechanisms like heated floors, and digital habits.

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Kencraft
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RRBuildings, Korea Fish Store, UnTrap, Tanks for Nothing, LP Siding

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