# Episode 234: The party outside the window

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-10-25
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-25-episode-234-the-party-outside-the-window
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-234-the-party-outside-the-window

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects: Diresta's blacksmithing class with Alex Pol Ironworks, Clagett's cedar picnic table with integrated grill, and Picciuto's go-kart racing setup. They also address viewer questions about staying grounded as their channels grow, the resilience of Make magazine, and sources of inspiration outside of making.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-25-episode-234-the-party-outside-the-window#t=1) Introduction and Blacksmithing Class Recap
- [5:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-25-episode-234-the-party-outside-the-window#t=344) Picciuto's Go-Kart Racing and Setup
- [14:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-25-episode-234-the-party-outside-the-window#t=881) Clagett's Picnic Table and Fire Brick Lessons
- [24:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-25-episode-234-the-party-outside-the-window#t=1482) Team Trees Campaign Announcement
- [31:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-25-episode-234-the-party-outside-the-window#t=1911) Staying Grounded and Community Connection
- [44:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-25-episode-234-the-party-outside-the-window#t=2659) Sources of Inspiration and Make Magazine
- [56:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-10-25-episode-234-the-party-outside-the-window#t=3362) Recommendations and Aftershow Tease

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Alex Pol Ironworks (company)
- Moonshine MetalWorks (company)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Predator 212 (chip)
- Make magazine (other)
- Team Trees (other)
- Arbor Day Foundation (company)
- Mr. Beast (other)
- Mark Rober (other)
- Hot Ones (other)
- Works by Hurst (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [STL299: Woodworking Festival Season](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-09-08-stl299-woodworking-festival-season) (Shop Talk Live)

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