# Episode 262: Mixed Making Metaphors

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-05-22
- Length: 1h 15m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-22-episode-262-mixed-making-metaphors
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-262-mixed-making-metaphors

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's R2-D2 build, Clagett's spatula-knife collaboration with Peter Brown, and Picciuto's plastic-bending tip video. The hosts explore how they capture and develop ideas, contrasting digital tools like Airtable and Evernote with physical sketchbooks. They also share anecdotes about sourcing used equipment, such as a CNC machine, and offer advice on maintaining creative momentum.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-22-episode-262-mixed-making-metaphors#t=0) Introduction: R2-D2 Progress and Sound Design
- [4:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-22-episode-262-mixed-making-metaphors#t=247) David Picciuto's Plastic Bending Tip Video
- [10:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-22-episode-262-mixed-making-metaphors#t=651) Jimmy Diresta's Spatula Knife and Trending Success
- [17:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-22-episode-262-mixed-making-metaphors#t=1076) Sourcing Used Equipment: The 4x8 CNC Table
- [31:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-22-episode-262-mixed-making-metaphors#t=1887) Capturing Ideas: Digital vs. Physical Methods
- [43:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-22-episode-262-mixed-making-metaphors#t=2580) Developing Concepts and Finding the 'Left Turn'
- [47:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-22-episode-262-mixed-making-metaphors#t=2845) Choosing Projects and Managing Workflow
- [1:04:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-22-episode-262-mixed-making-metaphors#t=3863) Recommendations: Vice Grip Garage and Unreal Engine 5

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- R2-D2 (product)
- DeWalt (product)
- ARP 2600 (product)
- Shaper (product)
- Peter Brown (other)
- Barefoot Forge (company)
- Craig Cowan (other)
- Airtable (tool)
- Evernote (tool)
- IFTTT (tool)
- Moleskine (product)
- Unreal Engine 5 (tool)
- Vice Grip Garage (other)
- Alex Ball (other)
- Bless This Mess (product)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [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)
- [1: Start Tinkering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-05-16-1-start-tinkering) (Embedded.fm)
- [160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard) (Embedded.fm)
- [Ep 330: Hover Turtles, Dull Designs, and K'nex Computers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-07-25-ep-330-hover-turtles-dull-designs-and-knex-computers) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [The Spark Gap - Episode 24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-01-07-the-spark-gap-episode-24) (The Spark Gap)

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