# Episode 079: A ramekin is a little dragon…

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-07-15
- Length: 1h 00m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-07-15-episode-079-a-ramekin-is-a-little-dragon
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-079-a-ramekin-is-a-little-dragon

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the challenges of maintaining originality in a connected maker community, sharing strategies for handling simultaneous project ideas and intellectual property concerns. They detail their current projects, including Bob's cutting board book, David's SketchUp model service, and Jimmy's shop stool, while debating the ethics of selling plans versus finished goods. The conversation also covers practical maker advice, such as managing battery ecosystems for cameras and tools, and highlights specific tools like the bandsaw and DeWalt power tools.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-07-15-episode-079-a-ramekin-is-a-little-dragon#t=0) Introduction: Project Updates and Vidcon
- [5:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-07-15-episode-079-a-ramekin-is-a-little-dragon#t=314) Handling Simultaneous Project Ideas and Copying
- [12:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-07-15-episode-079-a-ramekin-is-a-little-dragon#t=721) Intellectual Property and Selling Plans vs. Products
- [20:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-07-15-episode-079-a-ramekin-is-a-little-dragon#t=1236) Bob's Cutting Board Book and Design Challenges
- [23:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-07-15-episode-079-a-ramekin-is-a-little-dragon#t=1423) Privacy, Safety, and Managing Online Fame
- [35:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-07-15-episode-079-a-ramekin-is-a-little-dragon#t=2145) Sacrifices: Steady Paychecks and Big Jobs
- [41:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-07-15-episode-079-a-ramekin-is-a-little-dragon#t=2470) Favorite Tools: Bandsaws, Lathes, and Automation
- [48:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-07-15-episode-079-a-ramekin-is-a-little-dragon#t=2932) Battery Ecosystems and Camera Gear Management
- [54:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-07-15-episode-079-a-ramekin-is-a-little-dragon#t=3294) Recommended Channels: Sewing, Woodworking, and Music

## Topics

- [Intellectual property](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/intellectual-property)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Vidcon (other)
- Baltic birch plywood (material)
- Snapchat (other)
- Core 77 (other)
- Inventables (company)
- SawStop (company)
- Panasonic (company)
- GoPro (product)
- Juki (other)
- Singer (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Analog Components, First Person Flying and Idea Ownership](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-11-02-analog-components-first-person-flying-and-idea-ownership) (The Amp Hour)
- [Vecordious Vacation Variorum](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-02-14-vecordious-vacation-variorum) (The Amp Hour)
- [STL347: Don't Reinvent the Bench](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-08-08-stl347-dont-reinvent-the-bench) (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)
- [Aggravating Agersia Agiotage](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-02-20-aggravating-agersia-agiotage) (The Amp Hour)

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