# Making It #002 : How Materials and Tools Inspire Creativity?

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2014-11-07
- Length: 38m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-07-making-it-002-how-materials-and-tools-inspire-creativity
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/making-it-002-how-materials-and-tools-inspire-creativity

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss how tools like CNC machines and ice picks inspire creativity and workflow in their maker projects. They detail specific builds, including Diresta's aluminum axe handle, Clagett's reclaimed wood signs using the Inventibles Carvey, and Picciuto's custom Star-Lord helmet. The conversation covers the integration of digital fabrication with traditional craftsmanship, material selection, and the practical utility of everyday carry tools.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-07-making-it-002-how-materials-and-tools-inspire-creativity#t=6) Introduction and Project Updates
- [2:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-07-making-it-002-how-materials-and-tools-inspire-creativity#t=138) CNC Machines and Digital Fabrication
- [6:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-07-making-it-002-how-materials-and-tools-inspire-creativity#t=382) Overcoming CNC Resistance and Workflow
- [11:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-07-making-it-002-how-materials-and-tools-inspire-creativity#t=696) Prototyping and Custom Tooling
- [21:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-07-making-it-002-how-materials-and-tools-inspire-creativity#t=1284) Aluminum Axe Handle Build
- [27:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-07-making-it-002-how-materials-and-tools-inspire-creativity#t=1652) Everyday Carry Tools and Ice Picks

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Make Magazine (other)
- Crown Royal (product)
- Inventibles (company)
- Carvey (product)
- Shapeoko (product)
- Easel (tool)
- Maker's Mart (other)
- Manly Mart (other)
- Blazing Nail Gun (other)
- George Dickle (product)
- Metalsonline.com (company)
- Gerber Crucial (product)
- Leatherman Surge (product)
- Leatherman Muto (product)
- Stanley Razorblades (product)
- Elephant's Trunk (other)

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- [STL: Digital woodworking with MatterHackers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-10-stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 105: Why We Build What We Build](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-02-26-stl-105-why-we-build-what-we-build) (Shop Talk Live)
- [160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard) (Embedded.fm)
- [STL214.5: The one with no questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-05-01-stl214-5-the-one-with-no-questions) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Shifting Away From DIY - Pedetentious PnP Progress](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-05-28-shifting-away-from-diy-pedetentious-pnp-progress) (The Amp Hour)

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