# Making It #003 : Goals (and LASERS)

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2014-11-20
- Length: 42m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-20-making-it-003-goals-and-lasers
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/making-it-003-goals-and-lasers

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their personal and professional goals for the upcoming year. They cover specific projects like Jimmy's Crown Royal bar and laser acquisition, Bob's commission of 12 cutting boards, and David's new welding skills and shop expansion plans. The conversation also delves into YouTube production strategies, the challenges of sourcing materials in New York City, and the importance of problem-solving skills for their children.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-20-making-it-003-goals-and-lasers#t=6) Current Projects: Cutting Boards, Crown Royal Bar, and Craft Shows
- [2:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-20-making-it-003-goals-and-lasers#t=154) CNC Dust Collection and Laser Prototyping
- [4:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-20-making-it-003-goals-and-lasers#t=285) New Year's Resolutions: Lasers, Welding, and Disc Sanders
- [10:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-20-making-it-003-goals-and-lasers#t=656) YouTube Production Workflow and Filming Strategies
- [25:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-20-making-it-003-goals-and-lasers#t=1549) Shop Space, Relocation, and Sourcing Suppliers
- [34:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-11-20-making-it-003-goals-and-lasers#t=2073) Long-term Goals: Galleries, Style, and Teaching Kids

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- ShopBot (tool)
- Epilogue (company)
- DeWalt (tool)
- Shape Ocho (tool)
- Dirty Money (product)
- Tally (other)

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- [1: Introductions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2015-09-21-1-introductions) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [22: Goals for 2017](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-01-07-22-goals-for-2017) (Thoroughly Considered)
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