# Episode 061: Time and tools and lathes and apps

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-03-04
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-04-episode-061-time-and-tools-and-lathes-and-apps
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-061-time-and-tools-and-lathes-and-apps

## Summary

Hosts Bob Clagett, Jimmy Diresta, and David Picciuto discuss time management strategies for content creators, including the challenges of live streaming with multiple webcams and the importance of setting boundaries with sponsors. They debate the philosophy of 'tool abuse,' with Diresta defending his theatrical use of equipment while Picciuto and Clagett emphasize a 'break it in' mentality. The conversation concludes with advice on upgrading an intimidating Craftsman lathe and recommendations for maker-focused YouTube channels like Simone Gertz and Kyle Toth.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-04-episode-061-time-and-tools-and-lathes-and-apps#t=0) Introduction: Health, Diet, and Shop Updates
- [4:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-04-episode-061-time-and-tools-and-lathes-and-apps#t=265) Live Streaming Challenges: Webcams, Bandwidth, and Software
- [13:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-04-episode-061-time-and-tools-and-lathes-and-apps#t=827) Time Management: Scheduling, Buffers, and Saying No
- [38:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-04-episode-061-time-and-tools-and-lathes-and-apps#t=2300) Tool Abuse Philosophy: Theatricality vs. Care
- [56:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-04-episode-061-time-and-tools-and-lathes-and-apps#t=3370) The Lathe Question: Upgrading a Craftsman
- [1:00:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-04-episode-061-time-and-tools-and-lathes-and-apps#t=3616) Maker Recommendations: Simone Gertz and Kyle Toth

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Harbor Freight (other)
- OBS (other)
- Twitch (other)
- YouTube (other)
- Glide Coat (other)
- Simone Gertz (other)
- Kyle Toth (other)
- Matthias Wandel (other)
- Craftsman (other)
- Delta (other)
- Ryobi (other)
- Milwaukee (other)
- Porter Cable (other)
- Lee Nielsen (other)
- Shapeoko (other)
- Woodcraft (other)
- Craigslist (other)

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- [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)
- [158 - 3 Years Straight of Drug/Device Podcasting, Guarding the Process, and the Future of the Show](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2024-10-16-158-3-years-straight-of-drug-device-podcasting-guarding-the-process-and-the-futu) (Let's Combinate)
- [HIBT Lab! Colin and Samir: Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2022-04-14-hibt-lab-colin-and-samir-colin-rosenblum-and-samir-chaudry) (How I Built This)
- [STL359: Making the Most of Shop Time](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-02-06-stl359-making-the-most-of-shop-time) (Shop Talk Live)
- [072 - EOF?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2024-12-07-072-eof) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast)

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