# Episode 125: My backup phone(s)

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2017-06-19
- Length: 1h 13m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-19-episode-125-my-backup-phone-s
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-125-my-backup-phones

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their experiences moving workshops and homes, with Jimmy detailing his transition from a city shop to an upstate New York location. The conversation covers practical moving strategies, such as using milk crates and stretch wrap, and the psychological challenge of decluttering accumulated materials like scrap metal and leather. Jimmy also reveals his collection of backup iPhones, explaining how he uses multiple devices to locate his primary phone via the Find My Friends app.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-19-episode-125-my-backup-phone-s#t=1) Introduction and Moving Updates
- [7:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-19-episode-125-my-backup-phone-s#t=435) Shop Organization and Material Decluttering
- [18:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-19-episode-125-my-backup-phone-s#t=1122) Moving Strategies for Heavy Tools
- [35:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-19-episode-125-my-backup-phone-s#t=2150) Sourcing Materials in Upstate New York
- [42:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-19-episode-125-my-backup-phone-s#t=2523) Shop Layout Planning and Design
- [50:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-19-episode-125-my-backup-phone-s#t=3019) The Gun Story and Police Encounter
- [1:09:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-19-episode-125-my-backup-phone-s#t=4148) Backup Phones and Find My Friends

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Bob Clagett (other)
- David Picciuto (other)
- Kyme Lumber (company)
- Huck Finn Supplier (company)
- Welders.com (company)
- iPhone (product)
- Find My Friends (product)
- SketchUp (tool)
- Final Cut Pro (tool)
- Adobe Illustrator (tool)
- Patreon (company)
- Reddit (company)
- Peter McKinnon (other)
- Japanology (product)
- Okay Go (other)
- Brett Wylde (other)
- Taylor Diresta (other)
- Willie Picciuto (other)

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