# Episode 233: English Accent Classes

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-10-18
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-18-episode-233-english-accent-classes
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-233-english-accent-classes

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent maker events, including Diresta's Maker Camp and Picciuto's go-kart project. The hosts share technical advice on building go-kart components, such as tube notching and safety mechanisms for lift tables, while Clagett details his flip-down tool table design. They also reflect on the creative benefits of attending industry events like Workbench Con and SEMA, contrasting utilitarian design with artistic expression.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-18-episode-233-english-accent-classes#t=1) Introduction: Loops and Maker Camp Recap
- [5:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-18-episode-233-english-accent-classes#t=302) Maker Camp Success and Community Details
- [11:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-18-episode-233-english-accent-classes#t=663) David Picciuto's Go-Kart: Engine, Tires, and Tube Bending
- [15:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-18-episode-233-english-accent-classes#t=901) Technical Advice: Rigging Bridgeport Mills and Go-Kart Lift Safety
- [20:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-18-episode-233-english-accent-classes#t=1232) Bob Clagett's Flip-Down Tool Table and Video Editing Workflow
- [26:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-18-episode-233-english-accent-classes#t=1564) The Value of Events: Networking, Brain Dumps, and Inspiration
- [43:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-18-episode-233-english-accent-classes#t=2591) Creative Perspectives: Utilitarian vs. Artistic Design
- [53:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-18-episode-233-english-accent-classes#t=3181) Event Frequency and Teaching Preferences
- [1:01:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-18-episode-233-english-accent-classes#t=3682) Community Picks: Michael Alm, Friends with Death, and Deep Fakes

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Maker Camp (other)
- Workbench Con (other)
- SEMA (other)
- Bridgeport (other)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- 3M Clash of the Grinders (other)
- Friends with Death (other)
- Michael Alm (other)

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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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [An Interview with Simone Giertz](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-01-13-an-interview-with-simone-giertz) (The Amp Hour)

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