# Episode 041: I wanted to be Batman

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2015-10-16
- Length: 52m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-16-episode-041-i-wanted-to-be-batman
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-041-i-wanted-to-be-batman

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their childhood aspirations and how those dreams evolved into their current careers in making and content creation. They share personal anecdotes about wanting to be Batman, a rock star, or an inventor, and reflect on the importance of maintaining a sense of play and curiosity. The conversation also covers their recent projects, including Bob's new laser cutter and David's experience with the Glow Forge technology.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-16-episode-041-i-wanted-to-be-batman#t=0) Introduction and Project Updates
- [3:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-16-episode-041-i-wanted-to-be-batman#t=205) David Picciuto's Make Fair Experience and New Tools
- [9:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-16-episode-041-i-wanted-to-be-batman#t=541) Bob Clagett's CNC Work and Glow Forge Purchase
- [13:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-16-episode-041-i-wanted-to-be-batman#t=820) Deep Dive into Glow Forge Technology
- [19:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-16-episode-041-i-wanted-to-be-batman#t=1154) Childhood Dreams: Jimmy Diresta's Path to Making
- [25:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-16-episode-041-i-wanted-to-be-batman#t=1501) Bob Clagett's Journey from Rock Star to Woodworker
- [28:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-16-episode-041-i-wanted-to-be-batman#t=1737) Jimmy Diresta's Batman Fantasy and Creative Play
- [39:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-16-episode-041-i-wanted-to-be-batman#t=2395) Encouraging Young Makers and Makerspaces
- [47:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-16-episode-041-i-wanted-to-be-batman#t=2847) Channel Recommendations and Show Wrap-up

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Glow Forge (product)
- X-Carve (product)
- Commodore 64 (product)
- Make Magazine (company)
- Tech Shop (company)
- Woodcraft (company)
- D-Hugger (other)
- NightHawkInLight (other)

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