# Episode 191: Heavy metal keeps you young

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-11-16
- Length: 58m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-16-episode-191-heavy-metal-keeps-you-young
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-191-heavy-metal-keeps-you-young

## Summary

David Picciuto discusses his strategy for upcoming craft shows, deciding to focus on a single product line like laser-cut art pieces rather than a variety of items. Jimmy Diresta details the success of his second blacksmithing class, highlighting the importance of community connections and planning for ten classes next year. Bob Clagett shares his progress on a Short Trooper armor project, specifically the design of a posable mannequin capable of holding a weighted rifle, and discusses his YouTube content strategy and upcoming shop renovations.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-16-episode-191-heavy-metal-keeps-you-young#t=1) Introduction: David Picciuto's Craft Show Strategy
- [3:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-16-episode-191-heavy-metal-keeps-you-young#t=232) Jimmy Diresta's Blacksmithing Class Success
- [7:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-16-episode-191-heavy-metal-keeps-you-young#t=441) Canoe Launch and Miter Saw Tips
- [13:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-16-episode-191-heavy-metal-keeps-you-young#t=781) Making It 200 Event Planning and YouTube Updates
- [21:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-16-episode-191-heavy-metal-keeps-you-young#t=1284) Short Trooper Armor and Mannequin Design
- [22:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-16-episode-191-heavy-metal-keeps-you-young#t=1328) Would You Rather: Tools and Robots
- [35:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-16-episode-191-heavy-metal-keeps-you-young#t=2101) Would You Rather: Rock Star vs. Leader
- [42:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-16-episode-191-heavy-metal-keeps-you-young#t=2532) Would You Rather: YouTube Growth and Insects
- [55:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-11-16-episode-191-heavy-metal-keeps-you-young#t=3308) Recommendations: Learning Engineering and Quincy Jones

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Philson (company)
- Lowe's (company)
- Learning Engineering (other)
- Netflix (other)
- Dell (company)

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- [STL327: Live from Woodworking In America](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-10-18-stl327-live-from-woodworking-in-america) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL354: Go and Do the Thing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-11-14-stl354-go-and-do-the-thing) (Shop Talk Live)
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- [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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