# Episode 064: Pat the bushes of my brain

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-03-25
- Length: 57m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-25-episode-064-pat-the-bushes-of-my-brain
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-064-pat-the-bushes-of-my-brain

## Summary

Hosts Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto brainstorm upcoming woodworking and electronics projects, including a Sam Maloof-style chair, a Death Star-inspired bentwood chair, and a custom guitar case. They discuss specific materials like door skin plywood and West System epoxy, and techniques such as laminating, CNC tiling, and using Domino joinery. The conversation also covers the hosts' experiences with YouTube engagement, managing email notifications, and finding inspiration through antique shopping and online communities.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-25-episode-064-pat-the-bushes-of-my-brain#t=2) Introduction: Weekly Updates and Social Media
- [2:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-25-episode-064-pat-the-bushes-of-my-brain#t=169) Project Brainstorming: Guitar Case and Materials
- [12:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-25-episode-064-pat-the-bushes-of-my-brain#t=740) Designing the Guitar Case: Construction and Joinery
- [22:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-25-episode-064-pat-the-bushes-of-my-brain#t=1378) Sam Maloof Style Chair: Design and Joinery
- [32:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-25-episode-064-pat-the-bushes-of-my-brain#t=1925) Inspiration from Antiques and Vintage Toys
- [36:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-25-episode-064-pat-the-bushes-of-my-brain#t=2178) Death Star Chair: Bentwood and Lamination Challenges
- [45:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-25-episode-064-pat-the-bushes-of-my-brain#t=2703) Making CNC Videos Interesting: Workflow and Education
- [52:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-25-episode-064-pat-the-bushes-of-my-brain#t=3161) Recommended Channels and Patreon Thanks

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Sam Maloof (other)
- Death Star (other)
- Arduino (chip)
- West System epoxy (material)
- Domino (tool)
- SketchUp (tool)
- CNC (tool)
- Prince E (other)
- Smarter Every Day (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)
- [STL187: Desert Island Dream Projects](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-04-12-stl187-desert-island-dream-projects) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL194: New-Fangled Finishes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-07-18-stl194-new-fangled-finishes) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL192: Learning To Cut Dovetails](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-06-21-stl192-learning-to-cut-dovetails) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 315: I can't believe it's not wood!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-05-03-stl-315-i-cant-believe-its-not-wood) (Shop Talk Live)

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