# Episode 158: Jimmy.. destroyer of mailboxes.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-03-02
- Length: 57m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-02-episode-158-jimmy-destroyer-of-mailboxes
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-158-jimmy-destroyer-of-mailboxes

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent attendance at WorkBenchCon in Atlanta, highlighting the event's success in bridging maker culture and content creation. The hosts share personal project updates, including Bob’s installation of a custom map cabinet and Jimmy’s acquisition of a vintage Delta bandsaw and a Skyving machine. They also touch on the challenges of scaling production, community dynamics, and upcoming appearances at Maker Central and Maker Fair Bay Area.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-02-episode-158-jimmy-destroyer-of-mailboxes#t=0) Introduction and WorkBenchCon Recap
- [4:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-02-episode-158-jimmy-destroyer-of-mailboxes#t=295) WorkBenchCon Experience and Community Insights
- [20:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-02-episode-158-jimmy-destroyer-of-mailboxes#t=1251) Jimmy's Road Trip: Skyving Machine and Bandsaw
- [28:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-02-episode-158-jimmy-destroyer-of-mailboxes#t=1737) Project Updates: Dog Feeder and Shop Walls
- [33:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-02-episode-158-jimmy-destroyer-of-mailboxes#t=1983) The Mailbox Incident and Mail Logistics
- [41:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-02-episode-158-jimmy-destroyer-of-mailboxes#t=2503) Bob's Map Cabinet Installation and Hardware Finishing
- [46:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-03-02-episode-158-jimmy-destroyer-of-mailboxes#t=2763) Upcoming Events and Community Shoutouts

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- WorkBenchCon (other)
- Ryobi (tool)
- Delta (tool)
- Lincoln Electric (company)
- Maker Central (other)
- Maker Fair Bay Area (other)
- Dragon Con (other)
- The Green Woodworker (other)
- Prusa (company)

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- [STL299: Woodworking Festival Season](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-09-08-stl299-woodworking-festival-season) (Shop Talk Live)
- [160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard) (Embedded.fm)
- [STL347: Don't Reinvent the Bench](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-08-08-stl347-dont-reinvent-the-bench) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL274: Inside Highland Woodworking](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-09-09-stl274-inside-highland-woodworking) (Shop Talk Live)
- [81: Two of Those People Can't Be Ducks](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-12-17-81-two-of-those-people-cant-be-ducks) (Embedded.fm)

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