# Episode 248: The old man and the leaky pipes

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-02-14
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-02-14-episode-248-the-old-man-and-the-leaky-pipes
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-248-the-old-man-and-the-leaky-pipes

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss restoring a vintage drill press, the challenges of CNC vs. hand tools, and the business of YouTube sponsorships. They share anecdotes about sourcing hardware from McMaster-Car and eBay, and David details his upcoming go-kart build and a custom stool for Shaquille O'Neal. The hosts also touch on the mental health aspects of being self-employed and recommend content creators like Corridor and KUHL clothing.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-02-14-episode-248-the-old-man-and-the-leaky-pipes#t=2) Introduction: Jimmy's Vintage Drill Press Restoration
- [5:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-02-14-episode-248-the-old-man-and-the-leaky-pipes#t=358) CNC vs. Hand Tools and YouTube Engagement
- [9:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-02-14-episode-248-the-old-man-and-the-leaky-pipes#t=599) Shop Updates: Router Table, Welding, and Go-Kart
- [14:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-02-14-episode-248-the-old-man-and-the-leaky-pipes#t=871) American Science and Surplus and Studio Setup
- [25:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-02-14-episode-248-the-old-man-and-the-leaky-pipes#t=1545) Planning Projects and Avoiding Hardware Store Trips
- [38:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-02-14-episode-248-the-old-man-and-the-leaky-pipes#t=2314) Employment vs. Entrepreneurship and Sponsorship Strategy
- [47:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-02-14-episode-248-the-old-man-and-the-leaky-pipes#t=2848) Dream Projects: Rat Rods, Motorcycles, and Go-Karts
- [55:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-02-14-episode-248-the-old-man-and-the-leaky-pipes#t=3302) Maker Events, Patreon, and Content Recommendations

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- DJI (product)
- McMaster-Car (company)
- Home Depot (company)
- Lowe's (company)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- American Science and Surplus (company)
- Corridor (other)
- KUHL (company)

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- [S2E41 The Hacksmith | James Hobson](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-09-24-s2e41-the-hacksmith-james-hobson) (Being an Engineer)
- [STL354: Go and Do the Thing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-11-14-stl354-go-and-do-the-thing) (Shop Talk Live)
- [The Twelfth Day of Keyzermas](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-01-09-the-twelfth-day-of-keyzermas) (The Amp Hour)
- [An Interview with John Saunders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-02-11-an-interview-with-john-saunders) (The Amp Hour)

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