# Episode 217: I don’t own a 10lb mouse

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-06-21
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-21-episode-217-i-dont-own-a-10lb-mouse
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-217-i-dont-own-a-10lb-mouse

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including David’s TIG welding class, Bob’s treehouse, and David’s laser-cut trash can. They share personal anecdotes about their working styles, with David admitting he is shy and Bob describing his chaotic, unplanned approach to creativity. The hosts also recommend media, including the documentary 'Curious Worlds' and musician Elise Trouw, while discussing the importance of community and learning from mistakes in maker culture.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-21-episode-217-i-dont-own-a-10lb-mouse#t=1) Introduction and Birthday Shoutouts
- [6:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-21-episode-217-i-dont-own-a-10lb-mouse#t=379) David’s TIG Welding Class Experience
- [15:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-21-episode-217-i-dont-own-a-10lb-mouse#t=920) Learning Through Reference and Exaggeration
- [20:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-21-episode-217-i-dont-own-a-10lb-mouse#t=1239) David’s Trash Can and Laser Marquetry Failures
- [24:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-21-episode-217-i-dont-own-a-10lb-mouse#t=1498) Bob’s Treehouse Construction and Planning
- [29:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-21-episode-217-i-dont-own-a-10lb-mouse#t=1768) Personal Secrets: Shyness and Organization
- [35:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-21-episode-217-i-dont-own-a-10lb-mouse#t=2121) David’s Unplanned Life and '10lb Mouse' Dream
- [43:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-21-episode-217-i-dont-own-a-10lb-mouse#t=2604) Personal Quirks: Clapping, Sports, and Dancing
- [53:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-21-episode-217-i-dont-own-a-10lb-mouse#t=3198) Contracts, NDAs, and Business Deals
- [1:00:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-21-episode-217-i-dont-own-a-10lb-mouse#t=3615) Media Picks: Curious Worlds, OSHA Offender, Elise Trouw

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Intellectual property](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/intellectual-property)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- TIG welding (other)
- plasma table (tool)
- Curious Worlds (other)
- Elise Trouw (other)
- OSHA Offender (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [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)
- [1: Start Tinkering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-05-16-1-start-tinkering) (Embedded.fm)
- [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)
- [STL342: What We Wish We Knew](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-05-30-stl342-what-we-wish-we-knew) (Shop Talk Live)
- [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)

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