# Episode 276: You just put that fire out because it’s your job

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-09-11
- Length: 1h 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-11-episode-276-you-just-put-that-fire-out-because-its-your-job
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-276-you-just-put-that-fire-out-because-its-your-job

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Diresta's burnt-face guitar build for the Crimson Guitar Build Off, Clagett's new paint booth with integrated storage, and Picciuto's CNC sign for Reverend Guitars. The hosts also engage in a deep philosophical debate about the nature of creativity, addressing the 'but why?' comments often found on maker videos and defining what it means to be an artist versus a utilitarian. They conclude by sharing their picks of the week, highlighting tools and media that inspire their work.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-11-episode-276-you-just-put-that-fire-out-because-its-your-job#t=3) Introduction and Sleep Talk
- [6:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-11-episode-276-you-just-put-that-fire-out-because-its-your-job#t=400) Bob Clagett's New Paint Booth and Storage
- [12:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-11-episode-276-you-just-put-that-fire-out-because-its-your-job#t=727) David Picciuto's Reverend Guitars Sign Project
- [18:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-11-episode-276-you-just-put-that-fire-out-because-its-your-job#t=1111) Jimmy Diresta's Crimson Guitar Build and YouTube Comments
- [32:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-11-episode-276-you-just-put-that-fire-out-because-its-your-job#t=1972) The 'But Why?' Debate and the Artist Spectrum
- [55:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-11-episode-276-you-just-put-that-fire-out-because-its-your-job#t=3345) Defining Creativity: Algorithms vs. Art
- [1:03:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-09-11-episode-276-you-just-put-that-fire-out-because-its-your-job#t=3784) Patreon Shoutouts and Picks of the Week

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Crimson Guitar Build Off (other)
- Reverend Guitars (company)
- VCarve Desktop (tool)
- Jeremy Fielding (other)
- JSK-Koubou (other)
- Fireball Tools (other)
- High Score (other)
- Tenet (other)

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- [STL354: Go and Do the Thing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-11-14-stl354-go-and-do-the-thing) (Shop Talk Live)
- [439: Ditches and Psychology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-01-06-439-ditches-and-psychology) (Embedded.fm)
- [120: Imbue All of the Choices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2025-01-18-120-imbue-all-of-the-choices) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [113: I Wasn’t Expecting Therapy Today](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2024-06-27-113-i-wasnt-expecting-therapy-today) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [110: Mid-life Crisis Hobby](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2024-03-21-110-mid-life-crisis-hobby) (Thoroughly Considered)

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