# Episode 098: I don’t want to break the baby.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-11-25
- Length: 46m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-25-episode-098-i-dont-want-to-break-the-baby
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-098-i-dont-want-to-break-the-baby

## Summary

Hosts Bob Clagett, David Picciuto, and Jimmy Diresta discuss the creative pivot made by YouTuber Casey Neistat, using it as a framework to analyze their own work habits and the balance between creative growth and financial stability. Bob Clagett details his transition to a new Tormach CNC machine and PathPilot software, while David Picciuto explores new materials like leather and titanium for a custom ring project. Jimmy Diresta shares his progress on a bar-top arcade and two complex projects involving 3D printing and reclaimed materials, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone to avoid complacency.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-25-episode-098-i-dont-want-to-break-the-baby#t=0) Introduction and Bob's New CNC Setup
- [5:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-25-episode-098-i-dont-want-to-break-the-baby#t=309) David's Leather Keychains and Titanium Ring Project
- [12:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-25-episode-098-i-dont-want-to-break-the-baby#t=747) Jimmy's Bar-top Arcade and Reclaimed Material Projects
- [16:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-25-episode-098-i-dont-want-to-break-the-baby#t=967) Casey Neistat's Pivot and Creative Complacency
- [25:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-25-episode-098-i-dont-want-to-break-the-baby#t=1519) Learning New Skills: 3D Printing and CNC Surfacing
- [32:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-25-episode-098-i-dont-want-to-break-the-baby#t=1921) Content Strategy and Client Work Trade-offs
- [39:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-11-25-episode-098-i-dont-want-to-break-the-baby#t=2392) Risk, Rewards, and Community Support

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Tormach (other)
- PathPilot (other)
- VCarve (other)
- Shop Bot (other)
- Squarespace (other)
- Dremel (other)
- Fusion (other)
- 3D printing (other)

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- [Video Artist: Casey Neistat](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2020-03-02-video-artist-casey-neistat) (How I Built This)
- [120: Imbue All of the Choices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2025-01-18-120-imbue-all-of-the-choices) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [033 - All Over the Place](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2020-04-27-033-all-over-the-place) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast)

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