# Episode 268: Welcome to New York, Dave.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-07-10
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-07-10-episode-268-welcome-to-new-york-dave
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-268-welcome-to-new-york-dave

## Summary

David Picciuto discusses his plan to purchase a 4x4 water jet table to expand his fabrication capabilities, noting the machine's ability to cut materials like leather without charring and titanium up to 7 inches thick. Bob Clagett shares his experience learning TIG welding on aluminum for an R2-D2 project, detailing the technical challenges of managing heat, oxidation, and filler rod technique. Jimmy Diresta explains his recent window replacement project, contrasting his five-year DIY effort with the efficiency of professional installers, and discusses his current lack of motivation during the pandemic.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-07-10-episode-268-welcome-to-new-york-dave#t=1) Introduction: House renovations and window replacement
- [4:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-07-10-episode-268-welcome-to-new-york-dave#t=297) July 4th Go-Kart Event and Bullet Trailer Re-engineering
- [10:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-07-10-episode-268-welcome-to-new-york-dave#t=645) David's Plan to Purchase a 4x4 Water Jet Table
- [20:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-07-10-episode-268-welcome-to-new-york-dave#t=1226) Bob's Experience Cleaning and Using the Waser Water Jet
- [26:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-07-10-episode-268-welcome-to-new-york-dave#t=1616) Learning TIG Welding on Aluminum for R2-D2
- [37:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-07-10-episode-268-welcome-to-new-york-dave#t=2275) MIG Welding Safety and Potting Bench Construction
- [46:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-07-10-episode-268-welcome-to-new-york-dave#t=2779) Discussion on Motivation, Productivity Lulls, and Pandemic Impact
- [56:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-07-10-episode-268-welcome-to-new-york-dave#t=3366) Tool Upgrades, Go-Kart Lift Modification, and Show Recommendations

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Water Jedi (other)
- Waser (product)
- Jason Fireball Tools (company)
- Clement's Engines (company)
- Elm City Dave (other)
- Art Clement (other)
- Taylor (other)
- Jody (other)
- Roy Cromine (other)
- Jack (other)
- Dan (other)
- Jeremy Felding (other)
- Grizzly (company)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Ben (other)
- Saw Stop (product)
- Rigid (other)

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- [Ep 166: Engraving with the Sun, Explosive Welding, Juggling Chainsaws, and Torturing Wago Connectors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-04-29-ep-166-engraving-with-the-sun-explosive-welding-juggling-chainsaws-and-torturing) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [49: Landlocked Jetskis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2019-03-31-49-landlocked-jetskis) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [STL 315: I can't believe it's not wood!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-05-03-stl-315-i-cant-believe-its-not-wood) (Shop Talk Live)
- [38: Raw Copper Patina](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-05-09-38-raw-copper-patina) (Thoroughly Considered)

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