# Episode 165: Don’t let it beat you.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-04-20
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-20-episode-165-dont-let-it-beat-you
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-165-dont-let-it-beat-you

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the challenges of collaboration, Bob's restoration of a power hammer, and David's experience filming a Ford-sponsored series for Vox. They critique the insular design processes of major tool manufacturers like DeWalt and Milwaukee, arguing that they fail to consult end-users early in the development cycle. The hosts also highlight Rust-Oleum's LED paint as a positive example of open innovation and reflect on the value of iterative prototyping in their own work.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-20-episode-165-dont-let-it-beat-you#t=1) Introduction: Shop updates and collaboration dynamics
- [6:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-20-episode-165-dont-let-it-beat-you#t=370) Bob's power hammer restoration and safety concerns
- [16:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-20-episode-165-dont-let-it-beat-you#t=970) David's Ford and Vox production experience
- [42:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-20-episode-165-dont-let-it-beat-you#t=2561) Critique of tool company design processes
- [47:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-20-episode-165-dont-let-it-beat-you#t=2871) Rust-Oleum LED paint and open innovation
- [56:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-20-episode-165-dont-let-it-beat-you#t=3379) Iterative design and versioning personal projects

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- DeWalt (company)
- Milwaukee (company)
- Makita (company)
- Rust-Oleum (company)
- Ford (company)
- Leatherman (company)
- Apple (company)
- iTunes (product)
- Zippo (product)
- Chevy Silverado (product)
- OnStar (product)

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- [STL364: Good Design Goes Unnoticed](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-04-17-stl364-good-design-goes-unnoticed) (Shop Talk Live)
- [18: No Cool Cheap Screwdrivers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-09-17-18-no-cool-cheap-screwdrivers) (Thoroughly Considered)
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