# Episode 224: Jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-08-16
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-08-16-episode-224-jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-224-jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the dynamics of the maker community, contrasting the conformity of high school with the diverse, inclusive nature of online making. They share personal anecdotes about bullying, the transition from hobbyist to professional, and specific technical challenges with tools like the SawStop and CNC machines. The hosts also review current projects, including Bob's leather bag and barn doors, and answer viewer questions regarding tool investment, research habits, and the future of content creation.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-08-16-episode-224-jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness#t=1) Introduction: Personal stories about bullying and high school dynamics
- [11:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-08-16-episode-224-jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness#t=662) The Maker Community: Diversity, conformity, and technology adoption
- [14:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-08-16-episode-224-jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness#t=850) Viewer Challenges: Hand tool builds and project updates
- [20:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-08-16-episode-224-jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness#t=1213) Tool Failures: SawStop tripping and blade damage
- [23:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-08-16-episode-224-jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness#t=1388) Current Projects: Leather bag, barn doors, and box joint jigs
- [28:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-08-16-episode-224-jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness#t=1707) Viewer Q&A: Investing in tools (sanders, table saws, clamps)
- [36:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-08-16-episode-224-jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness#t=2169) Workflow: Balancing research with hands-on experimentation
- [42:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-08-16-episode-224-jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness#t=2577) Shop History: Jimmy's difficult previous basement shop
- [44:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-08-16-episode-224-jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness#t=2659) Business Growth: Staying grounded and managing teams
- [51:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-08-16-episode-224-jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness#t=3085) Future of Making: Retirement plans and museum concepts

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Inventibles (company)
- Shapeoko (product)
- SawStop (product)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Weaver Leather (company)
- Filson (product)
- Carhartt (company)
- Guinness (company)
- America's Test Kitchen (product)
- Sweet Tea Films (product)
- Smuggler's Room (product)
- Mr. Pete222 (product)
- Pure Life a Living (product)

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- [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)
- [STL214.5: The one with no questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-05-01-stl214-5-the-one-with-no-questions) (Shop Talk Live)
- [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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