# Episode 245: You’re 32, it’s time to move out of the house.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-01-24
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-24-episode-245-youre-32-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-house
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-245-youre-32-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-house

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent physical making projects, including Diresta’s first forged machete and Clagett’s new blacksmith knife and anvil stand. The hosts then address a listener’s concern about his 13-year-old son failing school to pursue a YouTuber career, offering advice on balancing education with creative passion. They also share their weekly picks, highlighting videos on creativity and editing techniques.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-24-episode-245-youre-32-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-house#t=0) Introduction and Weather Chat
- [2:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-24-episode-245-youre-32-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-house#t=142) Diresta's Machete and Clagett's Blacksmithing Breakthrough
- [12:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-24-episode-245-youre-32-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-house#t=732) Heat Treat Ovens and Tooling Recommendations
- [16:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-24-episode-245-youre-32-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-house#t=996) Work-Life Balance and Creative Motivation
- [35:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-24-episode-245-youre-32-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-house#t=2124) Advice for a Teen Wanting to Be a YouTuber
- [47:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-24-episode-245-youre-32-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-house#t=2851) The Importance of Education and Teacher Influence
- [1:03:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-24-episode-245-youre-32-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-house#t=3820) Weekly Picks: Awakened with JP, Whiplash, and Simone

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Even Heat (tool)
- Paragon (company)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Awakened with JP (product)
- Whiplash (product)
- Simone (other)

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- [131: Carve Me a Duck](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-12-24-131-carve-me-a-duck) (Embedded.fm)
- [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)
- [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)
- [S2E41 The Hacksmith | James Hobson](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-09-24-s2e41-the-hacksmith-james-hobson) (Being an Engineer)

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