# Episode 042: All over the place, again.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2015-10-23
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-23-episode-042-all-over-the-place-again
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-042-all-over-the-place-again

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's vacuum-formed pumpkins and knife, Clagett's X-Carve CNC upgrades, and Picciuto's book and ring-making. They analyze the impact of YouTube Red and Amazon Handmade on creator economics, explaining CPM metrics and the shift toward subscription models. The hosts also share technical tips for CNC machining, such as managing zero points and gantry rigidity, while debating the merits of digital streaming versus physical media ownership.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-23-episode-042-all-over-the-place-again#t=1) Introduction and Project Updates
- [1:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-23-episode-042-all-over-the-place-again#t=73) Diresta's Knife and Vacuum-Formed Pumpkins
- [4:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-23-episode-042-all-over-the-place-again#t=268) Picciuto's Building Plans and Figure Manufacturing
- [9:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-23-episode-042-all-over-the-place-again#t=565) Clagett's X-Carve Upgrades and CNC Settings
- [15:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-23-episode-042-all-over-the-place-again#t=909) CNC Zero Points and Machine Limitations
- [21:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-23-episode-042-all-over-the-place-again#t=1299) YouTube Red and Amazon Handmade Analysis
- [35:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-23-episode-042-all-over-the-place-again#t=2127) Understanding CPM and Creator Revenue
- [41:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-23-episode-042-all-over-the-place-again#t=2514) Star Wars Trailer Discussion
- [50:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-23-episode-042-all-over-the-place-again#t=3004) Picciuto's Book and Content Strategy
- [59:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-23-episode-042-all-over-the-place-again#t=3554) Rochester Maker Fair and Sign-off

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- X-Carve (product)
- Easel (tool)
- DeWalt trim router (tool)
- YouTube Red (product)
- Amazon Handmade (product)
- Etsy (company)
- Core77 (company)
- Make Magazine (company)

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