# Episode 258: Jimmy is a crazy cat lady

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-04-24
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-24-episode-258-jimmy-is-a-crazy-cat-lady
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-258-jimmy-is-a-crazy-cat-lady

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's rusty 1967 Cadillac convertible restoration, Picciuto's mid-century modern birdhouse with succulents, and Clagett's custom charging station for four Chromebooks. The hosts also reflect on the impact of the pandemic on their workshop habits, supply chain constraints, and the evolution of media production during lockdown.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-24-episode-258-jimmy-is-a-crazy-cat-lady#t=1) Introduction and Morning Routines
- [1:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-24-episode-258-jimmy-is-a-crazy-cat-lady#t=84) Jimmy's 1967 Cadillac Restoration
- [21:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-24-episode-258-jimmy-is-a-crazy-cat-lady#t=1291) David's Fancy Birdhouse and Fiberglass Go-Kart
- [26:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-24-episode-258-jimmy-is-a-crazy-cat-lady#t=1571) Bob's Chromebook Charging Station
- [37:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-24-episode-258-jimmy-is-a-crazy-cat-lady#t=2271) Workshop Habits and Material Sourcing
- [43:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-24-episode-258-jimmy-is-a-crazy-cat-lady#t=2600) Pandemic Life and Media Production
- [57:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-24-episode-258-jimmy-is-a-crazy-cat-lady#t=3478) Recommendations and Closing

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- 1967 Cadillac El Dorado (product)
- Facebook Marketplace (other)
- Chromebook (product)
- Shaper (tool)
- Lowe's (company)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Netflix (company)
- Hulu (company)

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