# Episode 241: Sketching with a Bandsaw

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-12-13
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-12-13-episode-241-sketching-with-a-bandsaw
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-241-sketching-with-a-bandsaw

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their 2019 projects and reflections. Bob Clagett details building a giant, interactive Christmas tree video game using addressable LEDs and an Arduino, which failed initially due to defective 'twirlitz' motors. David Picciuto explores a Polaroid collection and woodworking ideas, while Jimmy Diresta outlines his strategy to build a product line and factory using antique machinery like a Heidelberg press.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-12-13-episode-241-sketching-with-a-bandsaw#t=0) Introduction: Weather and Shop Talk
- [5:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-12-13-episode-241-sketching-with-a-bandsaw#t=306) David Picciuto: Polaroid Collection and Box Ideas
- [10:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-12-13-episode-241-sketching-with-a-bandsaw#t=617) Bob Clagett: Christmas Tree Video Game Build
- [21:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-12-13-episode-241-sketching-with-a-bandsaw#t=1281) Year in Review: Jimmy Diresta's Factory Vision
- [29:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-12-13-episode-241-sketching-with-a-bandsaw#t=1742) Year in Review: David Picciuto's Reinvention
- [33:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-12-13-episode-241-sketching-with-a-bandsaw#t=2012) Year in Review: Bob Clagett's Farm and Mortality
- [48:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-12-13-episode-241-sketching-with-a-bandsaw#t=2881) Highlights: Weaver Leather, Go-Kart, and Italy
- [55:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-12-13-episode-241-sketching-with-a-bandsaw#t=3314) Recommendations: Jenni Swiss, Habu, and F1 Science

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- twirlitz (product)
- Arduino (chip)
- Heidelberg press (tool)
- Weaver Leather (company)
- Jenni Swiss (other)
- Habu (other)
- F1 Racing Science (other)
- Michael Alm (other)
- Peter McKinnon (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [The Spark Gap - Episode 23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2014-12-10-the-spark-gap-episode-23) (The Spark Gap)
- [292: Now I Feel Less Cool](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2019-06-20-292-now-i-feel-less-cool) (Embedded.fm)
- [033 - All Over the Place](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2020-04-27-033-all-over-the-place) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast)
- [343: Getting Brains to Work](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-09-04-343-getting-brains-to-work) (Embedded.fm)
- [324: I'll Let You Name Your Baby](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-03-19-324-ill-let-you-name-your-baby) (Embedded.fm)

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