# Episode 243: PIVOT!

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-01-10
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-10-episode-243-pivot
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-243-pivot

## Summary

David Picciuto, Bob Clagett, and Jimmy Diresta discuss their recent pivot points, with David and Jimmy exploring knife making using forges and heat treating techniques, while Jimmy details acquiring and setting up a Bridgeport mill and South Bend lathe. The hosts share personal career pivots, including David's transition from graphic design to YouTube, Bob's move to the School of Visual Arts, and Jimmy's shift from marketing to product development. They emphasize the importance of hands-on learning, proper presentation, and managing finances as key life changes.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-10-episode-243-pivot#t=1) Introduction: David's Pivot Video and Forge Setup
- [3:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-10-episode-243-pivot#t=235) Knife Making: Forges, Heat Treating, and Annealing
- [17:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-10-episode-243-pivot#t=1039) Jimmy's New Machines: Bridgeport Mill and South Bend Lathe
- [30:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-10-episode-243-pivot#t=1826) Career Pivots: David's Path to YouTube and Bob's Art School
- [38:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-10-episode-243-pivot#t=2297) Life Pivots: Jimmy's Marketing to Product Shift and Debt Freedom
- [56:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-10-episode-243-pivot#t=3362) The Importance of Presentation in Design and Media
- [1:02:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-10-episode-243-pivot#t=3724) Recommendations: Blondie Hacks, Modern Guide to Knife Making, and Torbjörn Åhman

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Bridgeport (product)
- South Bend (product)
- Blondie Hacks (other)
- Modern Guide to Knife Making (other)
- Torbjörn Åhman (other)
- Parks 50 (other)
- Lincoln (company)
- Steve Pellegrino (other)
- Liam Hoffman (other)
- Knife Talk (other)
- Gary V (other)
- Harvey Pich (other)
- Dave Ramsey (other)
- Kmart (company)
- Dell (company)
- Yelp (product)
- School of Visual Arts (other)
- Debbie (other)
- Rick (other)
- Adrian (other)
- Laura Zera (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [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)
- [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)
- [An Interview with Ben Krasnow, 8 years on](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-02-17-an-interview-with-ben-krasnow-8-years-on) (The Amp Hour)
- [S2E18 Side Hustles, Asking Dumb Questions, & Not Compromising Your Values | Nate Post](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-04-16-s2e18-side-hustles-asking-dumb-questions-not-compromising-your-values-nate-post) (Being an Engineer)
- [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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