This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about early education, shop class and making a difference. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Sold some tools, finishing up the woody David Picciuto Got a xTool Metalfab, made a steel side table Bob Clagett Getting ready for back to school, planning next projects Links: Join us in Boston for Making It 500!! What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: The Great Indoorsman Jimmy’s Pick of the Week:...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Every member on Patreon gets more show, The Aftershow!   Join us at Making It 500!! What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Lots of progress on the Woody David Picciuto Making a giant cassette tape Bob Clagett Finished up hexagon table, working on camera storage system Links: Field of Tools What we’re watching: Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Villadarb David & Bob’s Pick of the Week: I 3d Printed a Hit Song / Drew Witt Special thanks to...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the gap between the idea and the outcome. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon Join us for Making It 500, LIVE What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Field of Tools – August 8, 2025,   working on the Woody David Picciuto Turned a table into a wall hanging kumiko cabinet Bob Clagett Made a hexagon solar table What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: JT Woodworks Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Pask Makes Tiffany Lamp Bob’s Pick of the Week: Anne had a baby!!...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how to make choices. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the woody David Picciuto Turning a table into a wall cabinet Bob Clagett Made a pool noodle connector system, designing a pool house What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Alison Crowther Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Mr Pete Bob’s Pick of the Week: Flula / Smart Hot Wheels Track Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the blessings and curses of being self employed. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Successful Jimmy’s Speedway day! David Picciuto Making a new router table. Bob Clagett Trying to catch up. What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Making The Gravity Bar Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Welder Underground Bob’s Pick of the Week: Beau Miles plants trees Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Warren Werks...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about scaling, or not. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished Titebond sign, boot go-kart David Picciuto Finally sold the Impala Bob Clagett Went on vacation What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: HBO Logo / Ghost Car Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Emily Baker Bob’s Pick of the Week: Flatlander Tech Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: Pete Rondeau – Glory Days Amusements A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about adapting. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on 20 stools for a commission, the boot go-kart David Picciuto Making a modular coffee table Bob Clagett Dug a ditch, was very hot What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Jason Jones Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Project of the Day / Land Man Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about distracting yourself on purpose. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the boot go-kart David Picciuto Did not get the Coke machine Bob Clagett Went to BrickWorld Chicago Links: The Man Issue What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Bagel Run / $35 Guitar Pick Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Vice Grip Garage Bob’s Pick of the Week: NeatBricks Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren Werks The New...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about bison, making holes bigger and learning the autofeed. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the woody David Picciuto Went to Yellowstone, took a bunch of pictures Bob Clagett Working on sliding doors What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Tom Sachs / Furniture Makers Preserve Stories Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: TouronsOfYellowstone Bob’s Pick of the Week: Small Town 3d Printer Upgrades / Overland Projects Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Crabtree...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the finish line, and why it moves. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Bought a 1984 tow truck David Picciuto Didn’t take out his phone in line at the grocery. Bob Clagett Working on a metal inlay project What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Drew Witt / Physics Girl / PeeWee As Himself Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Marco Laviola Bob’s Pick of the Week: Roadcraft Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Crabtree...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about work ethic, contractors and Maker’s Central. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Got back from Maker’s Central in England, headed to a Weaver event (5/29-5/30). David Picciuto Finished getting the shop floor leveled, kind of. Bob Clagett Working on cutting metal with the xTool MetalFabl   What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: An Amazing Year-Long CNC Journey Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Bobby Duke Arts Bob’s Pick of the Week: TIG Sheet Metal Welding Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about two wolves, perspective and reality. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Headed to Maker’s Central with an empty notebook and a headful of ideas David Picciuto Emptied out the shop for leveling Bob Clagett Cleaned up his Lego area, made some separators/organizers Links: Loop What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Lamps Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Jay Leno Gullwing Review Bob’s Pick of the Week: Treat Your Mother Right / People You Should Know Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about allowing yourself to change. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Headed to Maker’s Central, working on the house, the woody David Picciuto Working on lamps Bob Clagett Made more progress on the Ghia, making holder for tool parts What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Nate From The Internet Popcorn Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Templatemaker.nl Bob’s Pick of the Week: Volonaut / Idea To Launch Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Crabtree Creative...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about hobbies and showing off… or not. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Saw The Grateful Dead in the Las Vegas Sphere David Picciuto Working on some bedside lamps Bob Clagett Put out a Ghia video What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Cutting It Close Bob’s Pick of the Week: Making a Mac Mini Portable / Restarting My Abandoned Car Factory Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Crabtree Creative...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about pitchers mounds and future, new projects! What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working more with the sawmill David Picciuto Getting the shop floor levelled! Bob Clagett Got some progress done on the Ghia, learned more about the MetalFab What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Kanopy Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Casey Neistat’s X5 Video Bob’s Pick of the Week:  Laura Kampf’s New Gallery Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about “The One”. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working with a new bandsaw David Picciuto Spent a weekend at an A-frame cabin Bob Clagett Working with the xTool MetalFab, on the Ghia What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Mike White Interview Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: The Studio Bob’s Pick of the Week: Nackhabitat / Better Magsafe Mount Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com Mattias Garnow Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren Werks Geoff @ The...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about sticking to your work, even if you’re losing money. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Jimmy IS OLDer, Happy birthday! David Picciuto Replaced a laser tube! Bob Clagett Went to Sedona for spring break, making a edge banding dispenser What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Hank’s Channel Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Pete & Sebastian Show Bob’s Pick of the Week: Brass Coins /  Tron:Ares Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com OMGmade Crabtree Creative Michael...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the struggle of learning new software and hardware. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Headed to Mississippi to cast metal David Picciuto Still working on the Casio keyboard Bob Clagett Finished up building a new bed Links: xTool MetalFab Parkinson’s Law What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: I Switched To Logic Pro / Brian Eno Interview Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Titans Of CNC Bob’s Pick of the Week: Anne of All Trades Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making friends. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Getting another CNC, and plasma CNC… made “steel” apples David Picciuto Working on a silverware organizer Bob Clagett Making a new bed, getting a laser welder!! What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Wongface / Public Opinion / Restoring Classic Cars in the Classroom Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Ricky Saetta Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com OMGmade Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren Werks Geoff @ The New...

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being stuck and milestones. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Fired up the Cadillac! Making bar carts David Picciuto Making a kitchen drawer organizer Bob Clagett GOT THE LAND CRUISER BACK! What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: StewMac Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: DigiFabricators Bob’s Pick of the Week: Lego LetterPress Special thanks to all of our patrons on Patreon for supporting this episode! Especially: A Pretty Big Deal Inc. APBD.com OMGmade Crabtree Creative Michael menedjian Warren Werks Geoff @ The New Janky Workshop Scott @ Dad It Yourself...