# Episode 207: Hop-a-long

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-03-22
- Length: 56m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-22-episode-207-hop-a-long
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-207-hop-a-long

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta joins Bob Clagett and David Picciuto to discuss filming season 2 of 'Making It' at NBCUniversal, detailing the massive sound stages, the 'Back to the Future' set, and the logistical challenges of building a shop on a movie lot. Bob Clagett shares the story of creating a 3D-printed soap dispenser shaped like his head, while David Picciuto discusses organizing his workshop and a sculpture project. The group also touches on shop organization, the importance of clear labeling for team efficiency, and shares recommendations for other makers and resources.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-22-episode-207-hop-a-long#t=1) Filming 'Making It' Season 2 on NBCUniversal Sets
- [9:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-22-episode-207-hop-a-long#t=562) The Logistics of Building a Shop on a Movie Set
- [13:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-22-episode-207-hop-a-long#t=789) TV Production Secrets: Teleprompters and Video Village
- [20:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-22-episode-207-hop-a-long#t=1237) Tool Sponsorships and Art Department Chaos
- [34:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-22-episode-207-hop-a-long#t=2098) Bob Clagett's 3D-Printed Head Soap Dispenser
- [42:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-22-episode-207-hop-a-long#t=2533) Shop Organization and Team Dynamics
- [48:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-22-episode-207-hop-a-long#t=2913) Picks: MKHB Studio, Template Maker, and The Blind Wood Turner

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Packaging design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/packaging-design)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Making It (product)
- NBCUniversal (company)
- Back to the Future (product)
- Stanley Black & Decker (company)
- Port Cable (company)
- Craftsman (company)
- DeWalt (company)
- Template Maker (other)
- The Blind Wood Turner (other)
- Marquise Brownlee (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [75: We Got to Finish Something](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-12-16-75-we-got-to-finish-something) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [57: Mashed in the Gears](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2020-02-19-57-mashed-in-the-gears) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [96: How Much Could a Banana Cost?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2023-03-09-96-how-much-could-a-banana-cost) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [71: Glue Flange](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-08-18-71-glue-flange) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [46: The Only Way Out Is Through](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-12-21-46-the-only-way-out-is-through) (Thoroughly Considered)

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