Hardware Podcasts

Episode 190: Keeping it Fresh

Making It · 9 Nov 2018 · 58m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the theme of 'keeping it fresh' by stepping out of their comfort zones and embracing new technologies and skills. Jimmy details his process of making a chisel and a flip table, highlighting design compromises like using incorrect McMaster-Carr pull pins, while also troubleshooting an epoxy rolling pin that failed to cure properly. Bob shares insights on managing a large-scale go-kart race and the importance of combining entertainment with instructional content to grow his audience. David reflects on the necessity of hiring help and delegating tasks like editing to scale his business, emphasizing that creativity is a muscle that requires constant practice.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
McMaster-Carr
Chips
Arduino
Tools
Tormach, Bridgeport, Shapeoko
Materials
Epoxy
Also
Blondie Hacks, DIY Creators

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