# Episode 068: Love Handles and Bald Spots

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-04-22
- Length: 59m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-22-episode-068-love-handles-and-bald-spots
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-068-love-handles-and-bald-spots

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including David's Ulu knife build and Bob's beehive house, while analyzing the significant delay in the Glowforge crowdfunding campaign. They explore the complexities of hardware manufacturing, the risks of relying on contract manufacturers, and the importance of quality over speed in delivering a prosumer laser cutter. The conversation also touches on the supportive nature of the YouTube maker community, contrasting it with traditional media competition, and offers advice on patents and everyday carry items.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-22-episode-068-love-handles-and-bald-spots#t=1) Introduction and Drone Cinematography
- [6:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-22-episode-068-love-handles-and-bald-spots#t=381) David's Ulu Knife and Bob's Pedal Board Builds
- [13:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-22-episode-068-love-handles-and-bald-spots#t=800) Everyday Carry Tips and Provisional Patents
- [22:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-22-episode-068-love-handles-and-bald-spots#t=1356) Glowforge Delay and Hardware Manufacturing Challenges
- [37:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-22-episode-068-love-handles-and-bald-spots#t=2253) YouTube Community Dynamics and Subscriber Metrics
- [49:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-22-episode-068-love-handles-and-bald-spots#t=2951) Maker Fair Plans and Content Recommendations

## Topics

- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Intellectual property](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/intellectual-property)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Glowforge (product)
- DJI Phantom 4 (product)
- GoPro (product)
- Leatherman (company)
- Gerber (company)
- Sweetwater (company)
- Vlog Brothers (product)
- Daily Burn (product)
- Wahoo (company)

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- [Kickstarter, IndieGoGo & Ignite - Jasperated Jimswinger Jobbery](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-04-24-kickstarter-indiegogo-ignite-jasperated-jimswinger-jobbery) (The Amp Hour)
- [21: The Way it Goes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-12-08-21-the-way-it-goes) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [134: Kevin Kelly Remains Undefeated](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2026-06-24-134-kevin-kelly-remains-undefeated) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [62: Ten Years](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2020-10-03-62-ten-years) (Thoroughly Considered)

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