# Episode 059: Bobcats & Bologna sandwiches

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-02-19
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-02-19-episode-059-bobcats-bologna-sandwiches
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-059-bobcats-bologna-sandwiches

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's on-location bar build for George Dickle Whiskey, Clagett's work on a mute switch and arcade cabinet, and Picciuto's corner cabinets and laser alignment issues. The group then engages in a brainstorming session covering a lightweight guitar pedal board, a modular knife with a Leatherman handle, a welding cart with cable management, and a cement tabletop with wood grain impressions. They also touch on the challenges of managing audience expectations for their content and share recommendations for creative videos.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-02-19-episode-059-bobcats-bologna-sandwiches#t=0) Introduction and Project Updates
- [2:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-02-19-episode-059-bobcats-bologna-sandwiches#t=172) Diresta's On-Location Bar Build
- [11:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-02-19-episode-059-bobcats-bologna-sandwiches#t=706) Picciuto's Cabinet and Laser Issues
- [12:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-02-19-episode-059-bobcats-bologna-sandwiches#t=764) Managing Audience Expectations
- [19:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-02-19-episode-059-bobcats-bologna-sandwiches#t=1143) Brainstorming: Guitar Pedal Board
- [26:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-02-19-episode-059-bobcats-bologna-sandwiches#t=1597) Brainstorming: Witch Blade Knife
- [44:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-02-19-episode-059-bobcats-bologna-sandwiches#t=2640) Brainstorming: Welding Cart and Cement Table
- [56:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-02-19-episode-059-bobcats-bologna-sandwiches#t=3414) Brainstorming: Sit-Stand Desk and Microphone Arm
- [1:03:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-02-19-episode-059-bobcats-bologna-sandwiches#t=3794) Video Recommendations and Outro

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- George Dickle Whiskey (company)
- Porter Barn Lumber (company)
- Glow Forge (product)
- Leatherman Wave (product)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- DeWalt (company)
- Okay Go (other)
- CollegeHumor (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL 105: Why We Build What We Build](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-02-26-stl-105-why-we-build-what-we-build) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Ep 364: Clocks, Cameras, and Free Will](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2026-04-03-ep-364-clocks-cameras-and-free-will-21852f2f) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [120: Imbue All of the Choices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2025-01-18-120-imbue-all-of-the-choices) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [Ep 364: Clocks, Cameras, and Free Will](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2026-04-03-ep-364-clocks-cameras-and-free-will) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [134: Kevin Kelly Remains Undefeated](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2026-06-24-134-kevin-kelly-remains-undefeated) (Thoroughly Considered)

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