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Join hosts Tim Gray and Bennett Harris as they lead a discussion on 3D printing for Biology, Healthcare, and Prosthesis for Children. Special Guests Chris Ryan and Katie Golson of Print Human, Jeff Powell founder of The Helping Hand Project, and Peter Binkley founder of e-Nable

Host Tim Grey & Tony Zotti with guest Vivek Bhatia Join the DiY gang and special guests to review 2014’s coverage of trends in DIY and Maker culture.

Special guests Bob Frost from pipeline audio, Andy Samford, Peter Head, and John Grizwald talk all about making music on your own

Join Tim Gray, Anthony Zotti and the newest member of DIY Show Bennett Harris, discuss Holiday Lighting and Staging. Special Guests Pandora and August Rose of Dark Rose Manor with John Griswald of  Iron Angel Forge/ Phoenix Rising and Danny Oakley.

Tim Gray and Zoti chat with Bennett Harris of Harris Educational about his trip to the White House Maker Faire.

Home automation has been the cutting edge lifestyle for the rich and famous for over 20 years now. Companies like AMX and Crestron have owned the professional home automation market with their high priced and high reliability equipment. But this is changing rapidly. Every day Consumer devices are being released every day now that enable the regular person to control the heat remotely and automatically, wifi enabled light bulbs make it possible for lighting control to be effortless, and every day options expand. What can a DIY person do to go beyond simple remote control?

Home Servers, Media Servers, and the NAS. It is a central location to hold all your files on your home network, are they only useful for file storage? What is a home server and what can they do? In this episode we take a look at building your own home server and the myriad of things you can do from storage to home automation.Running time

Traditionally publishing a book was a long and difficult process that had several high hurdles to overcome to even get your book looked at by a publisher for consideration. And even then it was not guaranteed that your book would see the light of day. Today in the internet age Self Publishing thrives due to the advent of ebook readers and the technology that brought us print on demand. But these are not the only ways to get your ideas out there for others to enjoy...

Drones and UAVs are in the news ranging from the Military to Law enforcement, but they are not limited to high budget government agencies. Photographers, Videographers and Hobbiests have been building and creating them for their own uses. Video that would have taken a $1,000,000 helicopter setup just 15 years ago can be done with only a few thousand dollar UAV. So what are these things and how can someone get in on the ground floor?

Metal Forging has been a part of life for centuries. From Copper to Bronze, to Iron and even Silver and gold, you can make things yourself in your own garage or back yard. From a simple Propane Gas forge to a charcoal/coal forge you can take a discarded piece of metal and turn it onto a tool, a blade, or even artwork. and anyone can do it with a little know how.

Leather has been a part of humanity for all of written history. Even in today’s modern world with synthetics available everywhere, most people will choose a leather cover for their ipad or other tablet. Leather work is a dying craft form and is not hard to do, anyone can get started in leather with a few tools and some time and sweat.

Tim Gray with guest: Matt Richardson, Eben Upton, and Anthony Zotti. We talk with Eben Upton of the Raspberry Pi Foundation about the origins and beginnings of the Raspberry Pi as well as the Co Author of "Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi", Matt Richardson about this upstart small computer board that is taking the DIY world by storm. Starting with the beginnings and even diving into what may be next and even questions about the Raspberry Pi 2.0. On this episode of the DIY show hosts George Tucker and Jonathan Danforth, along with Rob Jordon and Michael Francis chat about the tips, techniques, joy and pitfalls of brewing your own with Chris Gorski and talk 18th century brewing with historian and historical brewer Doug Cubbison. The DIY show would also like to thank Scott Vaccaro of Captain Lawrence Brewing Company and the folks from Peekskill Brewery - technical difficulties prevented them from joining us, but their support is appreciated. Running time: 1:09:02

Hosts: Jonathan Danforth with with panelist Rob Jordon and Michael Francis and special guests: Chris Gorski and historical brewer Doug Cubbison. Beer! Ales, Lagers, Pilsners, Stouts oh my! The micro brewery and craft beer movement has changed the American palate and the variety from regional and ultra local brewpubs has helped root this for the long term. Still some of us crave the taste and depth of flavor that can only be obtained by brewing it ourselves. On this episode of the DIY show hosts George Tucker and Jonathan Danforth, along with Rob Jordon and Michael Francis chat about the tips, techniques, joy and pitfalls of brewing your own with Chris Gorski and talk 18th century brewing with historian and historical brewer Doug Cubbison. The DIY show would also like to thank Scott Vaccaro of Captain Lawrence Brewing Company and the folks from Peekskill Brewery - technical difficulties prevented them from joining us, but their support is appreciated. Running time: 1:09:02

Hosts: Jonathan Danforth with with panelist Rob Jordon and Michael Francis and special guests: Chris Gorski and historical brewer Doug Cubbison. Beer! Ales, Lagers, Pilsners, Stouts oh my! The micro brewery and craft beer movement has changed the American palate and the variety from regional and ultra local brewpubs has helped root this for the long term. Still some of us crave the taste and depth of flavor that can only be obtained by brewing it ourselves. On this episode of the DIY show hosts George Tucker and Jonathan Danforth, along with Rob Jordon and Michael Francis chat about the tips, techniques, joy and pitfalls of brewing your own with Chris Gorski and talk 18th century brewing with historian and historical brewer Doug Cubbison. The DIY show would also like to thank Scott Vaccaro of Captain Lawrence Brewing Company and the folks from Peekskill Brewery - technical difficulties prevented them from joining us, but their support is appreciated. Running time: 1:09:02

Hosts: Jonathan Danforth with with panelist Anthony Zoti and RJ with special guests: Craig Johnson of Armor.com and Jeff Wasson of Wasson artistry The Knights of the round table, the clash of steel and the sun gleaming off of polished helmets in a green jousting field. Yes that's right on this months DIY show we chat about the craft and creation of Arms and Armor. Along with our regulars Anthony Zoti, RJ and Hosts Johnathan Danforth Craig Johnson of Armor.com and Jeff Wasson of Wasson artistry take us into the incredible world of building Armor. We also learn what a rapier is and what it has to do with wit. Running time: 1:15:44

Hosts: Jonathan Danforth with with panelist Anthony Zoti and Special Guests Jack Rabid of ‘The Big TakeOver Magazine, Jim Santo of the ‘Kennel Studio’, Max Campbell and Joe Yakimicki from Oi the Boat Records and DIY Record pressing. OThis episode of DIY we wrangle over self starting music labels, recording studios and music fanzines. The joy, the passion and the quest to save music culture. Is bad music good for us?We debate the love of vinyl and the dichotomy our embracing of digital formats. Oh, and Jim Santo steals the curmudgeon crown right off of Tony Zoti’s head. Good Times. Running time: 1:04:09

Hosts: Jonathan Danforth with guests Anthony Zoti, Robert Jordan, Michael Francis, Matt Cooper, Adam Fast, and Warren Peterson. On this episode we discuss one of the most requested topics of DIY - Building your own home theater and automation system. Adam details his Python based apartment whole home automation system and Warren discusses the trials and tribulations of building a home theater from the ground up as detailed in his book "The Home Theater Book". Running time: 1:07:50

Hosts: Jonathan Danforth with guests Anthony Zoti, Robert Jordan, and Ben Harris. In this episode host Jonathan Danforth with guests Anthony Zoti, Robert Jordan, and Ben Harris talk about Maker Faire. From Ben and Jonathan's experience hosting mini-faires to the main Maker Faire, they talk about what to expect when you attend one. The gang also talks about what to do if there isn't one in your area... do-it-yourself. Running Time: 1:03:11

Hosts: Jonathan Danforth and George Tucker with Tanner Lovelace, Michael martin, Anthony zoti, and Michael Francis. In this episode host Jonathan Danforth, George Tucker and our regulars Anthony Zoti and Michael Francis delve into the techniques, art of instrument making with Special Guests Tanner Lovelace and Michael Martin. We discuss the construction of instruments, modern tools vs old world, why specific woods are better than others and modern materials. Running time: 48:25

Hosts: Jonathan Danforth and George Tucker with Ben Harris and Tim Albright. In this episode host Jonathan Danforth and George Tucker discuss the history, importance and inspiration of electronics and science kit. Joining us for Episode 4 is Ben Harris of Harris Educational -a company focused on "Building Better Education" through their best selling science kits and Tim Albright - Founder of AV NationTV. Running time: 1:02:14