# Episode 231: Gok-Art

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-10-04
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-04-episode-231-gok-art
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-231-gok-art

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent experiences at the Louisville Maker Faire, where Diresta used a 1925 cast iron bandsaw to create custom wooden items for attendees. David Picciuto shares his new hobby of go-kart racing, detailing his purchase of a used kart, his plans to build a custom chassis over the winter, and his collaboration with Diresta on a future track event. The hosts also debate the utility of various social media platforms, concluding that while not mandatory, platforms like Instagram and Twitter can effectively support YouTube growth by humanizing creators and reaching audiences outside subscription feeds.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-04-episode-231-gok-art#t=1) Introduction and Louisville Maker Faire Recap
- [4:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-04-episode-231-gok-art#t=291) Maker Faire Success and Make Magazine Update
- [13:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-04-episode-231-gok-art#t=813) David Picciuto's Go-Kart Hobby and Plans
- [21:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-04-episode-231-gok-art#t=1279) Collaboration on Go-Kart Track Event
- [28:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-04-episode-231-gok-art#t=1683) Social Media Strategy and Platform Analysis
- [44:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-04-episode-231-gok-art#t=2675) Advice on Social Media Usage and Community
- [55:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-04-episode-231-gok-art#t=3357) What We're Watching: Clickspring, Make.Art.Now, and More

## Topics

- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [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)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Louisville Maker Faire (other)
- 1st Build (other)
- Make Magazine (other)
- Facebook Marketplace (other)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Clickspring (other)
- Make.Art.Now (other)
- Brad Leone (other)
- Luna (other)

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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)
- [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)
- [BONUS: Your Cat's Not Part of the Band](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-06-18-bonus-your-cats-not-part-of-the-band) (Embedded.fm)
- [Matt Brown (Creator, SuperfastMatt)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/just-gonna-send-it/2026-06-17-matt-brown-creator-superfastmatt) (Just Gonna Send It)
- [134: Kevin Kelly Remains Undefeated](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2026-06-24-134-kevin-kelly-remains-undefeated) (Thoroughly Considered)

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