# Episode 244: Recharging

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-01-17
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-17-episode-244-recharging
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-244-recharging

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the importance of taking breaks to recharge, sharing personal experiences with burnout and the value of stepping away from the shop. Jimmy Diresta details his restoration of a rare 1880s Winchester 1873 rifle, navigating YouTube's algorithm and sourcing scarce parts, while Bob Clagett describes his process for making blacksmith scissors and David Picciuto’s attempt at forging knives from wrenches. The hosts also exchange recommendations for creators like Jocko, Jesse Driftwood, and Wild Wonderful Off-Grid, emphasizing how travel and mental breaks fuel creativity.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-17-episode-244-recharging#t=0) Introduction: Company Retreat and Recharging
- [3:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-17-episode-244-recharging#t=228) Bob Clagett: Making Scissors and Vlog Struggles
- [9:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-17-episode-244-recharging#t=554) David Picciuto: Forging Knives from Wrenches
- [16:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-17-episode-244-recharging#t=990) Jimmy Diresta: Restoring a Winchester 1873
- [27:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-17-episode-244-recharging#t=1646) The Psychology of Burnout and Retreats
- [36:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-17-episode-244-recharging#t=2196) Travel as a Creative Tool
- [49:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-17-episode-244-recharging#t=2999) Pivotal Moments and Friendships
- [55:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-17-episode-244-recharging#t=3306) Creator Recommendations: Jocko, Jesse Driftwood, Wild Wonderful Off-Grid

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Winchester 1873 (product)
- Ring Camera (tool)
- Jocko (other)
- Jesse Driftwood (other)
- Wild Wonderful Off-Grid (other)

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- [439: Ditches and Psychology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-01-06-439-ditches-and-psychology) (Embedded.fm)
- [STL359: Making the Most of Shop Time](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-02-06-stl359-making-the-most-of-shop-time) (Shop Talk Live)
- [56: Are We About To Do a Gift Guide Episode?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2019-12-04-56-are-we-about-to-do-a-gift-guide-episode) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [STL 69: Mike's Goldrush Doppelganger](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger) (Shop Talk Live)
- [How I Built Resilience: Live with Alli Webb and Andy Puddicombe & Rich Pierson](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2020-05-30-how-i-built-resilience-live-with-alli-webb-and-andy-puddicombe-rich-pierson) (How I Built This)

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