Hardware Podcasts

518: Oh, I Can Let My Shoulders Down

Making It · 13 Mar 2026 · 1h 08m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the concept of fixing previous bad repairs, illustrated by Diresta's tow truck with cut pins and Clagett's flooded crawlspace. The hosts share updates on their current projects: Picciuto is building a brass centerpiece using a slab flattening jig and Creative Metal Forming techniques, while Clagett works on restoring his Gia car and Diresta experiments with pottery and CNC mold making. They also highlight creative products like Simone Getz's expanding fruit bowl and discuss the importance of deep learning through classes in pottery and timber framing.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Chupa Chups, Hasbro, Topps
Products
Gurgling Guts
Also
Simone Getz, Creative Metal Forming, Matter of Time

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