# Episode 072: Back FROM Maker Faire

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-05-27
- Length: 48m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-05-27-episode-072-back-from-maker-faire
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-072-back-from-maker-faire

## Summary

Hosts Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their experiences at Maker Faire, highlighting the Shaper handheld CNC router and the Glow Forge laser cutter as standout technologies. They detail visits to the Instructables and Autodesk offices, noting the scale of their workshops and software offerings, while also covering drone racing and community interactions. The conversation emphasizes how accessible, high-end fabrication tools are changing maker workflows and inspiring new projects like custom drones and metalworking.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-05-27-episode-072-back-from-maker-faire#t=0) Introduction: Post-Maker Faire Recap and Jimmy's Schedule
- [4:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-05-27-episode-072-back-from-maker-faire#t=288) Maker Faire Highlights: Shaper, Glow Forge, and Drone Racing
- [12:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-05-27-episode-072-back-from-maker-faire#t=747) Office Tours: Instructables, Autodesk, and Patreon
- [16:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-05-27-episode-072-back-from-maker-faire#t=963) Deep Dive: The Shaper Handheld CNC Router
- [21:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-05-27-episode-072-back-from-maker-faire#t=1315) Glow Forge Quality and Bill Duran Collaboration
- [28:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-05-27-episode-072-back-from-maker-faire#t=1683) Inspiration: Drones, Tormach, and Future Projects
- [37:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-05-27-episode-072-back-from-maker-faire#t=2228) Community Impact and Viewer Interactions
- [43:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-05-27-episode-072-back-from-maker-faire#t=2605) Show Notes: Recommended Channels and Patrons

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Shaper (product)
- Glow Forge (product)
- Instructables (company)
- Autodesk (company)
- Patreon (company)
- Tormach (product)
- Phantom 4 (product)
- Raspberry Pi (chip)
- Arduino (chip)
- Form Labs (company)
- Bear Mountain Boats (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [The 2014 Maker Faire Show - Traveling Technology Trangam](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-21-the-2014-maker-faire-show-traveling-technology-trangam) (The Amp Hour)
- [160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard) (Embedded.fm)
- [Shifting Away From DIY - Pedetentious PnP Progress](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-05-28-shifting-away-from-diy-pedetentious-pnp-progress) (The Amp Hour)
- [81: Two of Those People Can't Be Ducks](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-12-17-81-two-of-those-people-cant-be-ducks) (Embedded.fm)
- [It's the Electromaker Show 100th Episode!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-electromaker-show/2023-02-23-its-the-electromaker-show-100th-episode) (The Electromaker Show)

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