# Episode 272: Play stairway to Heaven on the trumpet

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-08-14
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-14-episode-272-play-stairway-to-heaven-on-the-trumpet
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-272-play-stairway-to-heaven-on-the-trumpet

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Jimmy's production of bullet bourbon trailers using CNC nesting, Bob's construction of a walnut and PVC chair, and David's installation of a DRO on his Bridgeport mill. The hosts also share personal updates, such as Jimmy's acquisition of a 1985 Chevy K30 truck, David's search for an FJ40 Land Cruiser, and general reflections on setting short-term goals and laser etching techniques.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-14-episode-272-play-stairway-to-heaven-on-the-trumpet#t=1) Introduction and Shop Injuries
- [8:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-14-episode-272-play-stairway-to-heaven-on-the-trumpet#t=491) Bob's Walnut and PVC Chair Build
- [16:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-14-episode-272-play-stairway-to-heaven-on-the-trumpet#t=1002) Jimmy's Trailer Production and CNC Nesting
- [24:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-14-episode-272-play-stairway-to-heaven-on-the-trumpet#t=1477) Jimmy's 1985 Chevy K30 Truck Acquisition
- [32:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-14-episode-272-play-stairway-to-heaven-on-the-trumpet#t=1927) David's Bridgeport DRO Installation and Tube Bending
- [44:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-14-episode-272-play-stairway-to-heaven-on-the-trumpet#t=2691) Powder Coating and Laser Etching Techniques
- [51:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-14-episode-272-play-stairway-to-heaven-on-the-trumpet#t=3072) Setting Short-Term Goals and Barn Construction
- [1:03:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-14-episode-272-play-stairway-to-heaven-on-the-trumpet#t=3807) Recommendations and Closing

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Space Echo (tool)
- Eastwood (company)
- Bay Lee (company)
- Kawkaw (company)
- Foamsmith 3 (product)
- Kinetic Screwdriver (product)
- Sir Mark (product)
- Derek from Malden (other)
- Chad from Man Crafting (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [120: Imbue All of the Choices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2025-01-18-120-imbue-all-of-the-choices) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [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)
- [STL254: Iron and oak (and maple?)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-11-19-stl254-iron-and-oak-and-maple) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 106: Charles Brock, host of The Highland Woodworker web TV](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-03-04-stl-106-charles-brock-host-of-the-highland-woodworker-web-tv) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL277: When good enough is good enough](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-10-21-stl277-when-good-enough-is-good-enough) (Shop Talk Live)

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