# Episode 246: Under Pressure

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-01-31
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-31-episode-246-under-pressure
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-246-under-pressure

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the nature of pressure in their creative lives, contrasting internal self-imposed deadlines with external commitments. Jimmy details building a mobile anvil stand and a leather sheath for his machete, while David covers a new shop desk and go-kart build, and Bob shares his experience with a new Nova drill press and organizing tools. The hosts also recommend YouTube channels like This Old Tony and Digital Heritage Service, and the movie Knives Out.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-31-episode-246-under-pressure#t=1) Introduction and Weekly Updates
- [0:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-31-episode-246-under-pressure#t=19) Jimmy's Mobile Anvil Stand Build
- [8:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-31-episode-246-under-pressure#t=528) David's Shop Desk and Go-Kart Progress
- [16:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-31-episode-246-under-pressure#t=1019) Jimmy's Leather Sheath and Tool Organization
- [24:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-31-episode-246-under-pressure#t=1479) Discussion: Internal vs. External Pressure
- [51:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-31-episode-246-under-pressure#t=3068) Recommendations: This Old Tony and Digital Heritage Service
- [1:03:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-01-31-episode-246-under-pressure#t=3780) Recommendations: Knives Out and Crime Junkies

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Nova (product)
- Shaper (product)
- This Old Tony (other)
- Digital Heritage Service (other)
- British Pathe (other)
- McLaren (company)
- Knives Out (other)
- Crime Junkies (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)
- [STL 51: Used Diapers in the Workshop?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-02-07-stl-51-used-diapers-in-the-workshop) (Shop Talk Live)
- [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)
- [18: No Cool Cheap Screwdrivers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-09-17-18-no-cool-cheap-screwdrivers) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [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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