Hardware Podcasts

Episode 218: Rotten Onion Soup

Making It · 28 Jun 2019 · 1h 06m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Diresta's TIG welding class and new kittens, Picciuto's electronic drill press lift and NES rebuild, and Clagett's treehouse. The hosts explore the design process, debating the merits of starting with sketches versus CAD, and the role of constraints in creativity. They introduce the concept of 'Rotten Onion Soup'—designing based on available materials—and discuss how external deadlines and collaborators influence their workflow and experimentation.

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makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Overland Bound, Apexish, Welding Tips and Tricks, Lincoln, McMaster-Carr, Home Depot, Lowe's, Tractor Supply, Harbor Freight, Blackthorn Resort, Modern Forge, Awesome Wood Things
Products
NES, Apple Mac Pro
Tools
Fusion 360, EverNote

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