# Episode 279: Making things for making things

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-10-02
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-02-episode-279-making-things-for-making-things
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-279-making-things-for-making-things

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-02-episode-279-making-things-for-making-things#t=0) Introduction: O-Lites, Boot Knife, and Rocking Chairs
- [9:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-02-episode-279-making-things-for-making-things#t=567) Celebrity Encounters and Ask This Old House
- [12:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-02-episode-279-making-things-for-making-things#t=727) David's Projects: Plant Stands and GoPro 9 Review
- [22:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-02-episode-279-making-things-for-making-things#t=1350) Bob's Canoe Cart and Shop Setup
- [28:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-02-episode-279-making-things-for-making-things#t=1692) Product Development: Tape Measures and Licensing
- [36:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-02-episode-279-making-things-for-making-things#t=2168) Manufacturing Strategies: 3D Printing, CNC, and Tooling Costs
- [46:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-02-episode-279-making-things-for-making-things#t=2813) Marketing Challenges: Influencers, Crowdfunding, and Sales
- [51:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-02-episode-279-making-things-for-making-things#t=3078) Sourcing Manufacturers and Tariff Impacts
- [1:00:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-02-episode-279-making-things-for-making-things#t=3650) Recommendations: ILM, Handmade Podcast, and Guitar Factories

## Topics

- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Nick's Boots (company)
- Rockler (company)
- Maloof rocking chair (product)
- O-lite (product)
- GoPro 9 (product)
- FastCap (company)
- Jocko Knife (product)
- Ice Pick (product)
- Friedman Guitar Factory (other)
- Industrial Light and Magic (company)
- Sweetwater (company)
- Crimson Guitars (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [18: No Cool Cheap Screwdrivers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-09-17-18-no-cool-cheap-screwdrivers) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [Introducing: It's only a Prototype Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/its-only-a-prototype/2025-04-09-introducing-its-only-a-prototype-podcast) (It's Only a Prototype)
- [3: Onward](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2015-10-28-3-onward) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [21: The Way it Goes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-12-08-21-the-way-it-goes) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [IDology #8 - Dos and Don’ts of product development](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-02-15-idology-8-dos-and-donts-of-product-development) (IDology)

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