# Episode 156: C in Sea

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-02-16
- Length: 1h 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-16-episode-156-c-in-sea
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-156-c-in-sea

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Diresta's new ShopBot CNC and his work with Seagram's 7 letters, and Clagett's air-powered rocket launcher. They engage in a deep dive into CNC technology, explaining G-code, the role of software like VCarve and Illustrator, and the learning curve involved in digital fabrication. The hosts also touch on the accessibility of tools like Silhouette cutters, the importance of teaching kids woodworking, and share recommendations for other makers and documentaries.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-16-episode-156-c-in-sea#t=0) Intro and Project Updates
- [31:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-16-episode-156-c-in-sea#t=1904) Diresta's CNC and Seagram's 7s
- [49:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-16-episode-156-c-in-sea#t=2947) CNC Philosophy and G-Code Explained
- [50:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-16-episode-156-c-in-sea#t=3023) Silhouette Cutters and Digital Fabrication
- [1:00:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-16-episode-156-c-in-sea#t=3628) Hiding the Tool and Learning Curve
- [1:05:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-16-episode-156-c-in-sea#t=3923) Recommendations and Patreon

## Topics

- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- ShopBot (company)
- VCarve (tool)
- Vectrics (company)
- MakerCase (tool)
- Illustrator (tool)
- Silhouette (product)
- X-Carve (product)
- Inventibles (company)
- Seagram's 7 (product)
- CorelDRAW (tool)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard) (Embedded.fm)
- [An Interview With Nadya Peek - Gallant Gcode Gerontology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-07-23-an-interview-with-nadya-peek-gallant-gcode-gerontology) (The Amp Hour)
- [343: Getting Brains to Work](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-09-04-343-getting-brains-to-work) (Embedded.fm)
- [Shop Talk Live 37: SawStop Portable in the Works?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-07-29-shop-talk-live-37-sawstop-portable-in-the-works) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL: Digital woodworking with MatterHackers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-10-stl-digital-woodworking-with-matterhackers) (Shop Talk Live)

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