# Episode 275: It’s nice, but can we do it like this?

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-09-04
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-04-episode-275-its-nice-but-can-we-do-it-like-this
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-275-its-nice-but-can-we-do-it-like-this

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's charred Les Paul guitar build for a charity auction, Picciuto's Bluetooth speaker with a laser-cut acrylic logo, and Clagett's office reorganization and Bridgeport mill DRO installation. The hosts explore the psychological stress of client commissions versus personal creative freedom, with Diresta explaining why he avoids custom guitar commissions due to conflicting visions. They also touch on Diresta's new clothing line launch, the technical challenges of TIG welding aluminum, and a potential business meeting with Leatherman.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-04-episode-275-its-nice-but-can-we-do-it-like-this#t=1) Introduction and Watch Banter
- [5:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-04-episode-275-its-nice-but-can-we-do-it-like-this#t=305) David Picciuto's Bluetooth Speaker and Logo Design
- [13:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-04-episode-275-its-nice-but-can-we-do-it-like-this#t=831) Jimmy Diresta's Charred Les Paul Guitar Build
- [18:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-04-episode-275-its-nice-but-can-we-do-it-like-this#t=1139) The Stress of Client Commissions vs. Personal Art
- [26:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-04-episode-275-its-nice-but-can-we-do-it-like-this#t=1580) Bob Clagett's Office Reorganization and DRO Installation
- [35:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-04-episode-275-its-nice-but-can-we-do-it-like-this#t=2154) TIG Welding Aluminum Techniques and Challenges
- [48:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-04-episode-275-its-nice-but-can-we-do-it-like-this#t=2909) Jimmy Diresta's Clothing Line Launch and Leatherman Meeting
- [1:00:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-04-episode-275-its-nice-but-can-we-do-it-like-this#t=3616) Recommendations: Tyler Bell, Sound Design, and Bar Z Event

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Rolex (other)
- Glow Forge (tool)
- Fender (product)
- Blondihacks (company)
- Bridgeport (product)
- Leatherman (company)
- Kedora (company)
- Carhartt (company)
- Making Waves (product)
- Ford vs Ferrari (product)
- Bar Z (other)

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