# Episode 179: It’s a napkin holder… WITH A LASER.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-08-17
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-17-episode-179-its-a-napkin-holder-with-a-laser
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-179-its-a-napkin-holder-with-a-laser

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Diresta’s acquisition of an antique print shop and Clagett’s aluminum roof rack for his Land Cruiser. The hosts compare their creative processes, with Diresta favoring spontaneous discovery of materials and Clagett using structured digital lists in Airtable. They also touch on the challenges of maintaining a consistent video schedule and the importance of full-scale modeling in woodworking.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-17-episode-179-its-a-napkin-holder-with-a-laser#t=1) Introduction and Baltimore Trip
- [5:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-17-episode-179-its-a-napkin-holder-with-a-laser#t=317) Antique Print Shop Acquisition
- [7:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-17-episode-179-its-a-napkin-holder-with-a-laser#t=435) Machinery and Tooling Discussion
- [12:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-17-episode-179-its-a-napkin-holder-with-a-laser#t=764) Personal Projects: Canoe Paddles and Roof Rack
- [30:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-17-episode-179-its-a-napkin-holder-with-a-laser#t=1826) Creative Process: Ideation and Planning
- [43:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-17-episode-179-its-a-napkin-holder-with-a-laser#t=2604) Production Scheduling and Workflow
- [48:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-17-episode-179-its-a-napkin-holder-with-a-laser#t=2939) Modeling Techniques and Full-Scale Layouts
- [56:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-17-episode-179-its-a-napkin-holder-with-a-laser#t=3393) Recommendations and Show Wrap-up

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Shopbot (company)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Airtable (tool)
- SketchUp (tool)
- Bears versus Babies (product)
- Arc magazine (other)

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- [STL 105: Why We Build What We Build](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-02-26-stl-105-why-we-build-what-we-build) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL250: Catching up with Ed Pirnik](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-24-stl250-catching-up-with-ed-pirnik) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Shop Talk Live 9: Four Finger Swipe](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-06-22-shop-talk-live-9-four-finger-swipe) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL254: Iron and oak (and maple?)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-11-19-stl254-iron-and-oak-and-maple) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Shop Talk Live 19: All Time Favorite Techniques of All Time](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-11-09-shop-talk-live-19-all-time-favorite-techniques-of-all-time) (Shop Talk Live)

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