# Episode 261: Our Favorite Tools

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-05-15
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-15-episode-261-our-favorite-tools
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-261-our-favorite-tools

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their favorite tools, focusing heavily on their workflows with Fusion 360 and Shaper Origin. Bob Clagett details his experience using a Spider CNC from APXS for injection molding, highlighting the challenges of small-scale machining and breaking expensive bits. The group also reviews various shop tools, including Glowforge lasers, Arrow staple guns, and corner clamps, while Jimmy Diresta announces an upcoming online course on parametric modeling in Fusion 360.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-15-episode-261-our-favorite-tools#t=0) Introduction: Weather and Shaper Origin
- [3:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-15-episode-261-our-favorite-tools#t=221) Bob Clagett's Shaper Origin and Spider CNC Experience
- [7:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-15-episode-261-our-favorite-tools#t=421) Small-Scale Machining Challenges and Broken Bits
- [12:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-15-episode-261-our-favorite-tools#t=742) Learning Fusion 360 and Parametric Modeling
- [17:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-15-episode-261-our-favorite-tools#t=1061) Adobe Illustrator Integration and Course Development
- [29:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-15-episode-261-our-favorite-tools#t=1788) Fusion 360 Courses and Software Philosophy
- [37:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-15-episode-261-our-favorite-tools#t=2238) Go-Kart Design and Favorite Tools: Flashlights
- [43:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-15-episode-261-our-favorite-tools#t=2620) Digital Tools: Airtable, Screen Grab, and Notes
- [46:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-15-episode-261-our-favorite-tools#t=2776) Shop Tools: Arrow Staple Guns and Corner Clamps
- [51:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-15-episode-261-our-favorite-tools#t=3110) R2D2 Hinge Fix and Laser vs. CNC Discussion
- [58:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-15-episode-261-our-favorite-tools#t=3510) Glowforge Software and Final Tool Recommendations

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Shaper Origin (tool)
- Spider CNC (tool)
- APXS (company)
- Tormach (tool)
- Glowforge (tool)
- Milwaukee (company)
- Adobe Illustrator (tool)
- SketchUp (tool)
- Blender (tool)
- InDesign (tool)
- Photoshop (tool)
- Evernote (tool)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [An Interview with John Saunders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-02-11-an-interview-with-john-saunders) (The Amp Hour)
- [14: Top Tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard) (Embedded.fm)
- [Shop Talk Live 37: SawStop Portable in the Works?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-07-29-shop-talk-live-37-sawstop-portable-in-the-works) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Matt Perez | Being Able to Explain What You’re Doing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-05-13-matt-perez-being-able-to-explain-what-youre-doing) (Being an Engineer)

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