# Episode 264: The whole focus here is to not slide off the roof

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-06-12
- Length: 55m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-12-episode-264-the-whole-focus-here-is-to-not-slide-off-the-roof
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-264-the-whole-focus-here-is-to-not-slide-off-the-roof

## Summary

David Picciuto discusses his go-kart racing league, detailing the Harbor Freight Predator 212 engine and the technical aspects of modifying stock class karts. Jimmy Diresta describes building ten Bulleit Bourbon 'Woody' teardrop trailers and the physical challenge of removing an old roof from his machine shop. Bob Clagett explains his process for creating a patterned plywood coffee tamper, noting how turning the angled plywood layers created unexpected curved chevron visuals.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-12-episode-264-the-whole-focus-here-is-to-not-slide-off-the-roof#t=0) Introduction: Go-kart racing league and Harbor Freight Predator 212 engine
- [5:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-12-episode-264-the-whole-focus-here-is-to-not-slide-off-the-roof#t=349) The balance of book knowledge and seat time in racing
- [10:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-12-episode-264-the-whole-focus-here-is-to-not-slide-off-the-roof#t=648) Jimmy Diresta: Building Bulleit Bourbon Woody trailers and removing a roof
- [18:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-12-episode-264-the-whole-focus-here-is-to-not-slide-off-the-roof#t=1116) Liability concerns and signage for the racetrack property
- [29:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-12-episode-264-the-whole-focus-here-is-to-not-slide-off-the-roof#t=1740) Bob Clagett: Patterned plywood coffee tamper and turning process
- [34:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-12-episode-264-the-whole-focus-here-is-to-not-slide-off-the-roof#t=2053) Leadership, productivity pressure, and managing employees
- [44:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-12-episode-264-the-whole-focus-here-is-to-not-slide-off-the-roof#t=2641) Reframing productivity: Month-to-month assessment vs. daily output
- [51:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-12-episode-264-the-whole-focus-here-is-to-not-slide-off-the-roof#t=3097) Week's Picks: Space Force and San Joaquin Transparency

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Bulleit Bourbon (company)
- Harbor Freight Predator 212 (other)
- Space Force (other)
- San Joaquin Transparency (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL 108: Matt Kenney has left the building](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-04-01-stl-108-matt-kenney-has-left-the-building) (Shop Talk Live)
- [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)
- [Shop Talk Live 32: Vintage Machinery Bargains and Blunders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-05-24-shop-talk-live-32-vintage-machinery-bargains-and-blunders) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 69: Mike's Goldrush Doppelganger](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 51: Used Diapers in the Workshop?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-02-07-stl-51-used-diapers-in-the-workshop) (Shop Talk Live)

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