# Episode 155: Brain tornado-ing and pretzels

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-02-09
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-09-episode-155-brain-tornado-ing-and-pretzels
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-155-brain-tornado-ing-and-pretzels

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Jimmy's new CNC machine and David's 3D printed screw organizers. The group brainstorms ideas for David's sponsored dog feeder, debating mechanisms like Archimedes screws and gravity dispensers, while also tackling Jimmy's challenge of creating ten wire-bending projects for a sports-themed video. They conclude with updates on their YouTube channel strategies, business budgeting, and personal interests.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-09-episode-155-brain-tornado-ing-and-pretzels#t=0) Intro and Shop Updates
- [1:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-09-episode-155-brain-tornado-ing-and-pretzels#t=66) David's 3D Printed Organizers and Jimmy's CNC
- [13:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-09-episode-155-brain-tornado-ing-and-pretzels#t=835) YouTube Channel Strategy and Budgeting
- [23:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-09-episode-155-brain-tornado-ing-and-pretzels#t=1407) Brainstorming the Dog Feeder
- [39:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-09-episode-155-brain-tornado-ing-and-pretzels#t=2363) Overhead Camera Rig Ideas
- [48:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-09-episode-155-brain-tornado-ing-and-pretzels#t=2915) Jimmy's Wire Bending Challenge
- [51:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-09-episode-155-brain-tornado-ing-and-pretzels#t=3093) Super Bowl Rituals and Misc Projects
- [1:02:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-09-episode-155-brain-tornado-ing-and-pretzels#t=3768) Outro and Recommendations

## Topics

- [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)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Ultimaker 3 (tool)
- Vetrics (tool)
- Aspire (tool)
- Tim Sway (other)
- Joseph's Machines (other)
- Joel the 3D Printing Nerd (other)

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