# Episode 274: Fold time back on itself

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-08-28
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-28-episode-274-fold-time-back-on-itself
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-274-fold-time-back-on-itself

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss overcoming the intimidation of learning new skills by focusing on small, manageable steps. Bob details his process for scaling the production of 55 Woody Trailers by refining the CNC design and splitting the order with other fabricators to manage time and cost. David shares his approach to building Bluetooth speakers by prioritizing fun over acoustic science, while Jimmy reflects on his R2-D2 display box and the importance of having a project buffer.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-28-episode-274-fold-time-back-on-itself#t=0) Introduction and Dentist Tech
- [5:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-28-episode-274-fold-time-back-on-itself#t=315) Home Maintenance and Roofing
- [12:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-28-episode-274-fold-time-back-on-itself#t=755) Bluetooth Speaker Project
- [17:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-28-episode-274-fold-time-back-on-itself#t=1024) Barbecue Apron and Pegboard Failure
- [24:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-28-episode-274-fold-time-back-on-itself#t=1459) R2-D2 Display Box
- [32:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-28-episode-274-fold-time-back-on-itself#t=1945) Scaling Woody Trailer Production
- [43:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-28-episode-274-fold-time-back-on-itself#t=2581) Overcoming Learning Intimidation
- [51:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-28-episode-274-fold-time-back-on-itself#t=3096) ShopBot Indexing Head and CNC Tools
- [57:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-08-28-episode-274-fold-time-back-on-itself#t=3447) Pick of the Week: Bernie's CNC Circular Saw

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Weaver (company)
- McElroy (company)
- ShopBot (company)
- Works By Solo (company)
- Kai W (other)

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