# Episode 189: The seed of an idea

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-11-02
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-02-episode-189-the-seed-of-an-idea
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-189-the-seed-of-an-idea

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss recent projects including Jimmy's finished canoe, Bob's writing desks, and David's go-kart trophy. They brainstorm new builds, with Jimmy designing a multi-tool flip table and David exploring uses for a router bowl bit. The episode also covers podcast distribution issues, personal anecdotes about running and mice, and recommendations for other maker content.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-02-episode-189-the-seed-of-an-idea#t=1) Introduction and Podcast Updates
- [9:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-02-episode-189-the-seed-of-an-idea#t=582) Project Updates: Canoe, Desks, and Trophy
- [22:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-02-episode-189-the-seed-of-an-idea#t=1366) Brainstorming Jimmy's Flip Table
- [39:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-02-episode-189-the-seed-of-an-idea#t=2356) Brainstorming David's Router Bowl Bit Projects
- [51:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-02-episode-189-the-seed-of-an-idea#t=3116) Brainstorming Bob's Folding Display Unit
- [1:00:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-02-episode-189-the-seed-of-an-idea#t=3627) Recommendations and Mouse Story

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Spotify (other)
- Judas Priest (other)
- The Moth (other)
- Radio Lab (other)
- Green Woodworker (other)
- The Create Unknown (other)
- VSauce2 (other)
- Smart Every Day (other)
- Handmade Toledo (other)
- Filson (other)
- American Precision Museum (other)
- Bridgeport (other)
- Delta (other)
- Lincoln Electric (company)
- Woodcraft (other)
- Harbor Freight (other)
- Amazon (other)
- Chris Zappieri (other)
- Winston Moy (other)
- Cristiana (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [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)
- [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)
- [Mid-Week Update - January 27, 2022](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/designing-in-the-wild/2022-01-27-mid-week-update-january-27-2022) (Designing in the Wild)
- [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)
- [Ep 330: Hover Turtles, Dull Designs, and K'nex Computers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-07-25-ep-330-hover-turtles-dull-designs-and-knex-computers) (Hackaday Podcast)

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