# Making It #005: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2014-12-19
- Length: 56m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-12-19-making-it-005-looking-back-looking-ahead
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/making-it-005-looking-back-looking-ahead

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto reflect on their 2014 projects, including Jimmy's Crown Royal bar and a custom box, Bob's king-sized bed, and David's speaker casing rebuild. They discuss the challenges of freelance work, such as delayed payments and last-minute client changes, and share strategies for handling negative YouTube comments. Looking ahead to 2015, the hosts outline goals like David learning welding and electronics, Bob building an arcade cabinet with a Raspberry Pi, and Jimmy acquiring a laser cutter and expanding his workshop space.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-12-19-making-it-005-looking-back-looking-ahead#t=6) 2014 Project Updates: Crown Royal Bar, Bed, and Speaker Casings
- [25:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-12-19-making-it-005-looking-back-looking-ahead#t=1504) Freelance Challenges: Delayed Payments and Last-Minute Changes
- [32:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-12-19-making-it-005-looking-back-looking-ahead#t=1958) Handling Negative YouTube Comments and Audience Feedback
- [40:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-12-19-making-it-005-looking-back-looking-ahead#t=2459) 2015 Goals: Welding, Electronics, and New Equipment
- [47:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-12-19-making-it-005-looking-back-looking-ahead#t=2869) Bob's Arcade Cabinet Project and Raspberry Pi
- [54:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2014-12-19-making-it-005-looking-back-looking-ahead#t=3261) Show Support via Patreon and Listener Acknowledgments

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Crown Royal (product)
- Lee Valley (company)
- Sony (product)
- Audio Technica (product)
- Arduino (chip)
- Raspberry Pi (chip)
- Spring House Press (company)
- Patreon (company)
- Maker Fair (other)

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