# Episode 284: Speaking of wiener dogs…

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-11-13
- Length: 1h 01m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-13-episode-284-speaking-of-wiener-dogs
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-284-speaking-of-wiener-dogs

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Diresta's molding and casting experiments with Alumilite and Smooth-On, Picciuto's CNC work and wedding rings, and Clagett's one-board challenge. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the complexities of business insurance, with Diresta and Clagett sharing frustrations over rising premiums, coverage gaps, and bureaucratic hurdles when dealing with equipment loans and state regulations. The hosts also recommend resources like the Essential Craftsman YouTube channel and discuss the importance of high-quality educational content from manufacturers.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-13-episode-284-speaking-of-wiener-dogs#t=0) Introduction and Updates
- [19:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-13-episode-284-speaking-of-wiener-dogs#t=1185) Molding, Casting, and Alumilite
- [30:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-13-episode-284-speaking-of-wiener-dogs#t=1847) Insurance Nightmares and Premiums
- [45:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-13-episode-284-speaking-of-wiener-dogs#t=2712) Business Insurance and State Regulations
- [55:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-11-13-episode-284-speaking-of-wiener-dogs#t=3341) Recommendations and Outro

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Alumilite (company)
- Smooth-On (company)
- Stepcraft (product)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- VCarve (tool)
- Essential Craftsman (other)
- Frank Ippolito (other)
- The Thingery (other)

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