Hardware Podcasts

Episode 279: Making things for making things

Making It · 2 Oct 2020 · 1h 08m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the complexities of product development, from ideation to manufacturing. They share specific examples, including Diresta's boot knife collaboration with Nick's Boots, Clagett's Maloof rocking chair and canoe cart, and Picciuto's work on picture frame jigs and plant stands. The conversation highlights the challenges of sourcing manufacturers, managing costs like tariffs, and leveraging modern prototyping tools like 3D printing and CNC machining to bring physical products to market.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Nick's Boots, Rockler, FastCap, Industrial Light and Magic, Sweetwater, Crimson Guitars
Products
Maloof rocking chair, O-lite, GoPro 9, Jocko Knife, Ice Pick
Also
Friedman Guitar Factory

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