# Episode 096: A fish does not look like a bar of soap.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-11-11
- Length: 56m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-11-episode-096-a-fish-does-not-look-like-a-bar-of-soap
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-096-a-fish-does-not-look-like-a-bar-of-soap

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's footbridge and Australian beefwood slab, Clagett's skateboard ramp, and Picciuto's craft show preparations. The hosts exchange creative challenges: Diresta suggests Clagett make a fine woodworking box and Picciuto build a moving metal Arduino project, while Clagett and Picciuto challenge Diresta to create abstract art and a spaceship model. The episode concludes with recommendations for learning Fusion 360 and leatherworking, and updates on their upcoming 100th episode in Boston.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-11-episode-096-a-fish-does-not-look-like-a-bar-of-soap#t=1) Introduction and Current Projects
- [11:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-11-episode-096-a-fish-does-not-look-like-a-bar-of-soap#t=687) Boston 100th Episode Updates
- [16:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-11-episode-096-a-fish-does-not-look-like-a-bar-of-soap#t=986) Creative Challenges: Fine Woodworking and Metal
- [28:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-11-episode-096-a-fish-does-not-look-like-a-bar-of-soap#t=1705) Creative Challenges: Abstract Art and Spaceships
- [39:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-11-episode-096-a-fish-does-not-look-like-a-bar-of-soap#t=2391) Carving Advice and Learning Resources
- [50:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-11-episode-096-a-fish-does-not-look-like-a-bar-of-soap#t=3042) Recommendations and Closing

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Australian beefwood (material)
- CNC (tool)
- Reclaimed Audio (company)
- Laura Kampf (other)
- Dusty Life (company)
- Homemade Modern (company)
- MakerCast (company)
- Arduino (chip)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- AutoDesk (company)
- Ian Atkinson (other)
- Iron Horse (other)
- Softube (company)
- Big Muff (product)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [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)
- [STL 315: I can't believe it's not wood!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-05-03-stl-315-i-cant-believe-its-not-wood) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 46: Ed Cuts the Cord—Literally](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 108: Matt Kenney has left the building](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-04-01-stl-108-matt-kenney-has-left-the-building) (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)

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