# Episode 036: Precision & Accuracy

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2015-09-11
- Length: 36m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-09-11-episode-036-precision-accuracy
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-036-precision-accuracy

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the practical application of precision and accuracy in woodworking and content creation. They debate whether extreme precision is necessary for all projects, contrasting high-end furniture making with large-scale signs and video storytelling. The hosts share specific techniques for managing machine accuracy, such as using digital angle gauges, corner clamps, and maintaining sharp blades, while emphasizing that 'good enough' often suffices for the final user.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-09-11-episode-036-precision-accuracy#t=0) Introduction and Patreon Support
- [2:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-09-11-episode-036-precision-accuracy#t=123) Current Projects: Ice Picks and Camera Rigs
- [9:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-09-11-episode-036-precision-accuracy#t=547) The Struggle with Precision and Table Saw Setup
- [14:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-09-11-episode-036-precision-accuracy#t=843) Clamping Inaccuracies and Tool Selection
- [18:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-09-11-episode-036-precision-accuracy#t=1119) Blade Drift, Sharpness, and Bandsaw Issues
- [24:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-09-11-episode-036-precision-accuracy#t=1466) Business Accuracy and Hitting Deadlines
- [27:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-09-11-episode-036-precision-accuracy#t=1657) Recommended Creators: Kyle Toth and Punished Props
- [32:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-09-11-episode-036-precision-accuracy#t=1953) Book Updates and Crowdfunding Status

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Inventables (company)
- Core 77 (other)
- Punished Props (other)
- Spring House Press (other)
- Make magazine (other)
- Toybacker (other)
- Irwin (other)
- Wixie (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL328: Imperfect Precision](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-11-01-stl328-imperfect-precision) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL262: The old tool trinity](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-03-25-stl262-the-old-tool-trinity) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL354: Go and Do the Thing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-11-14-stl354-go-and-do-the-thing) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 87: Shop Talk Live Moving to Video](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-06-19-stl-87-shop-talk-live-moving-to-video) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL235: Are saw guides really cheating?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-02-26-stl235-are-saw-guides-really-cheating) (Shop Talk Live)

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