Hardware Podcasts

Episode 60: Don’t match your socks

Making It · 26 Feb 2016 · 51m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss digital tools that aid or hinder productivity in their maker workflows. They share personal anecdotes about the frustration of buying incorrect hardware like cabinet hinges and plumbing fittings, and debate the utility of smartphone apps for woodworking calculations versus simple Google searches. The conversation also covers time management strategies, such as batching tasks and using screenshots to capture fleeting ideas, while highlighting specific tools like Fusion 360 and Samsung's new 3D camera.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Home Depot, Samsung
Products
DJI
Tools
Fusion 360, SketchUp, Trello, Adobe Color
Also
Protocon, Ben Heck, Rob Scallan, Tips from a Shipwright, Bauer Outage

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