# Episode 095: Tandem Horse

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-11-04
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-04-episode-095-tandem-horse
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-095-tandem-horse

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the challenges of creative stagnation and the pros and cons of working alone versus collaborating. They share specific techniques for overcoming writer's block, such as using post-it notes for project ideas and focusing on small, manageable design tasks in Fusion 360. The conversation also covers the practical difficulties of moving heavy materials without help, the importance of labeling parts to avoid errors, and recommendations for other woodworking creators like Chris Salamon and Indiana Workshop Jones.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-04-episode-095-tandem-horse#t=1) Introduction and Anniversary Celebration
- [2:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-04-episode-095-tandem-horse#t=155) Overcoming Creative Stagnation and Project Management
- [18:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-04-episode-095-tandem-horse#t=1131) Learning Fusion 360 and 3D Modeling Techniques
- [22:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-04-episode-095-tandem-horse#t=1365) Developing a Personal Design Style
- [30:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-04-episode-095-tandem-horse#t=1850) Pros and Cons of Working Alone vs. Collaborating
- [42:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-04-episode-095-tandem-horse#t=2558) Safety and Communication When Working Solo
- [45:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-04-episode-095-tandem-horse#t=2716) Today I Learned: SketchUp, Rats, and Joinery Tips
- [54:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-04-episode-095-tandem-horse#t=3278) Creator Recommendations and Event Logistics

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Fusion 360 (tool)
- SketchUp (tool)
- Chris Salamon (other)
- Indiana Workshop Jones (other)
- Brian McCauley (other)
- Make magazine (company)
- AutoDesk (company)
- Lincoln (company)
- iMovie (tool)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL368: It Appeared to Me in a Dream](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-06-12-stl368-it-appeared-to-me-in-a-dream) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Coder's Block](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2021-10-26-coders-block) (Oxide and Friends)
- [STL282: This is a woodworking podcast!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-01-13-stl282-this-is-a-woodworking-podcast) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL237: Just the facets, ma'am](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-03-26-stl237-just-the-facets-maam) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL243: Are big squares necessary?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-06-18-stl243-are-big-squares-necessary) (Shop Talk Live)

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