# Episode 085: Sometimes I’m really into the laser.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-08-26
- Length: 57m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-26-episode-085-sometimes-im-really-into-the-laser
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-085-sometimes-im-really-into-the-laser

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Diresta’s Transformers prop built in Fusion 360, Clagett’s test drive of the Shaper Origin, and Picciuto’s woodworking videos. They answer listener questions about shop organization, the impact of YouTube on their careers, and their favorite tools, with Clagett sharing his nervous first experience using the Shaper Origin. The hosts also reflect on the value of Twitch for live prototyping and the importance of overcoming the fear of trying new tools.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-26-episode-085-sometimes-im-really-into-the-laser#t=1) Introduction and Recent Projects
- [10:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-26-episode-085-sometimes-im-really-into-the-laser#t=617) Shop Organization and Storage Solutions
- [16:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-26-episode-085-sometimes-im-really-into-the-laser#t=996) Maker Fairs and Career Reflections
- [24:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-26-episode-085-sometimes-im-really-into-the-laser#t=1443) Favorite Tools and First-Time Experiences
- [35:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-26-episode-085-sometimes-im-really-into-the-laser#t=2107) Twitch, YouTube, and Content Strategy
- [44:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-26-episode-085-sometimes-im-really-into-the-laser#t=2650) Overcoming Fear and Learning New Tools
- [54:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-26-episode-085-sometimes-im-really-into-the-laser#t=3263) What We Learned Today

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Shaper Origin (tool)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Punished Props (company)
- Core 77 (company)
- Paul Evans (other)
- Evil Ted Smith (other)
- Shape O2 (tool)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL273: Shaper Origin—Then and Now](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-08-26-stl273-shaper-origin-then-and-now) (Shop Talk Live)
- [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)
- [STL250: Catching up with Ed Pirnik](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-24-stl250-catching-up-with-ed-pirnik) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL342: What We Wish We Knew](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-05-30-stl342-what-we-wish-we-knew) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Matt Perez | Being Able to Explain What You’re Doing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-05-13-matt-perez-being-able-to-explain-what-youre-doing) (Being an Engineer)

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