# Episode 265: Typography-ologists

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-06-19
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-19-episode-265-typography-ologists
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-265-typography-ologists

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta recounts a recent table saw injury where a kickback from cutting painted wood with hidden nails caused the safety brake to trigger, leading to a discussion on table saw safety features like the SawStop system. David Picciuto details his plan to design a custom tape measure by partnering with Perfect Measuring Tape, aiming to create a simpler, more readable tool than existing options. Bob Clagett and Jimmy Diresta discuss typography best practices, emphasizing the importance of using vector graphics, avoiding stretched text, and leveraging resources like Brands of the World for logo assets.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-19-episode-265-typography-ologists#t=1) Introduction: Jimmy Diresta's Table Saw Injury
- [6:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-19-episode-265-typography-ologists#t=407) Table Saw Safety and the SawStop System
- [12:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-19-episode-265-typography-ologists#t=732) David Picciuto's Custom Tape Measure Project
- [19:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-19-episode-265-typography-ologists#t=1169) Fusion 360 Course and R2D2 Project Updates
- [26:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-19-episode-265-typography-ologists#t=1595) Typography Rules and Handwritten Signs
- [38:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-19-episode-265-typography-ologists#t=2328) Finding and Vectorizing Logos
- [49:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-19-episode-265-typography-ologists#t=2951) Knockoffs, Copyright, and Design Integrity
- [56:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-06-19-episode-265-typography-ologists#t=3389) Hiring Graphic Designers and Collecting Inspiration

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Intellectual property](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/intellectual-property)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- SawStop (product)
- Perfect Measuring Tape (company)
- FastCap (company)
- McMaster (company)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- R2D2 (product)
- Brands of the World (other)
- Adobe Illustrator (tool)
- VCarve (tool)
- Bell Staff (company)
- Taschen (company)
- Route 9 Signs (company)
- Miniac (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL322: Life is like a table saw](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-08-09-stl322-life-is-like-a-table-saw) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Shop Talk Live 5: Compounding Errors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-04-27-shop-talk-live-5-compounding-errors) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Shop Talk Live 28: Shocking Confession from a Fine Woodworking Staffer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-03-22-shop-talk-live-28-shocking-confession-from-a-fine-woodworking-staffer) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 78: Makin' Sparks on Yer Tablesaw](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-02-13-stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 71: Return of the Speed Tenon](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-31-stl-71-return-of-the-speed-tenon) (Shop Talk Live)

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