# Episode 287: That’s the problem I’m looking for, but with wiener dogs..

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-12-04
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-04-episode-287-thats-the-problem-im-looking-for-but-with-wiener-dogs
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-287-thats-the-problem-im-looking-for-but-with-wiener-dogs

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's restoration of a 1985 Chevy truck, Clagett's work on a go-kart engine, and Picciuto's experiments with resin 3D printers and leatherworking. The hosts explore the psychology of procrastination, identifying fear and perfectionism as barriers to starting projects, and share strategies for overcoming them by breaking tasks into smaller, manageable steps. They also debate YouTube content strategies, contrasting the benefits of short, frequent videos against long-form, comprehensive tutorials, while highlighting community resources like Anne of All Trades and Placed Atoms.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-04-episode-287-thats-the-problem-im-looking-for-but-with-wiener-dogs#t=0) Introduction: Backyard animals and personal stories
- [6:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-04-episode-287-thats-the-problem-im-looking-for-but-with-wiener-dogs#t=377) David Picciuto's YouTube strategy and project updates
- [13:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-04-episode-287-thats-the-problem-im-looking-for-but-with-wiener-dogs#t=810) Jimmy Diresta's electronics project and compatibility issues
- [25:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-04-episode-287-thats-the-problem-im-looking-for-but-with-wiener-dogs#t=1522) 3D printing recommendations and resin printer setup
- [31:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-04-episode-287-thats-the-problem-im-looking-for-but-with-wiener-dogs#t=1867) Bob Clagett's go-kart engine upgrade and video format debate
- [41:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-04-episode-287-thats-the-problem-im-looking-for-but-with-wiener-dogs#t=2503) Diresta's 1985 Chevy truck restoration and overcoming fear
- [49:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-04-episode-287-thats-the-problem-im-looking-for-but-with-wiener-dogs#t=2949) Strategies for overcoming procrastination and project barriers
- [59:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-12-04-episode-287-thats-the-problem-im-looking-for-but-with-wiener-dogs#t=3546) Community recommendations: Anne of All Trades and Placed Atoms

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Piopoly Noir (product)
- Lego Mars Pro 2 (product)
- Anne of All Trades (other)
- Placed Atoms (company)
- Flip (product)

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