# Episode 257: Lathing around

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-04-17
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-17-episode-257-lathing-around
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-257-lathing-around

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current passion projects, including Diresta's 16-legged walnut stool lathe work, Clagett's go-kart restoration, and Picciuto's guitar rack. They explore the psychological phenomenon of 'post-project emptiness' when completing major builds, referencing Diresta's R2-D2 and Clagett's canoes. The conversation also covers the utility of the Shaper handheld CNC tool for inlay work and critiques the TV show 'Making It' for its lack of transparency regarding judging criteria and tool usage.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-17-episode-257-lathing-around#t=0) Introduction: Schedule changes and morning routines
- [2:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-17-episode-257-lathing-around#t=160) Jimmy Diresta: Lathing 16 stool legs and lathe mechanics
- [10:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-17-episode-257-lathing-around#t=627) David Picciuto: Planters, wiener dog ramps, and go-kart restoration
- [14:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-17-episode-257-lathing-around#t=848) Bob Clagett: Guitar rack and the emptiness of completing passion projects
- [26:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-17-episode-257-lathing-around#t=1588) Post-project emptiness: R2-D2, canoes, and finding the next 'holy grail'
- [30:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-17-episode-257-lathing-around#t=1801) Critique of 'Making It': Jimmy's screen time and judging process
- [37:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-17-episode-257-lathing-around#t=2225) Shaper handheld CNC: Software updates, workflow, and use cases
- [46:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-17-episode-257-lathing-around#t=2797) Digital tools in video: Storytelling challenges and 3D printing
- [54:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-17-episode-257-lathing-around#t=3290) Patreon shoutouts and Picks of the Week: 3D Bot Maker, This Old House, Nick Zammeti

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- 3D Bot Maker (other)
- This Old House (other)
- Nick Zammeti (other)
- Shaper (tool)
- Maker Central (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)
- [160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard) (Embedded.fm)
- [Shop Talk Live 43: Richard Raffan Comes Stateside](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-10-17-shop-talk-live-43-richard-raffan-comes-stateside) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Shop Talk Live 3: Diminishing Returns](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-03-30-shop-talk-live-3-diminishing-returns) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL290: Lightning round with Vic and Ben](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-05-05-stl290-lightning-round-with-vic-and-ben) (Shop Talk Live)

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