# Episode 295: It’s like feeding a rhinoceros

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-02-12
- Length: 58m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-12-episode-295-its-like-feeding-a-rhinoceros
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-295-its-like-feeding-a-rhinoceros

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the creative process of nurturing ideas that initially seem 'hokey' or insignificant, using Bob's leather slot-and-tab bag and Jimmy's shark-tooth knife as examples. They explore how self-editing can kill potential projects and advocate for giving ideas a chance to evolve through prototyping. The conversation shifts to practical shop challenges, including Jimmy's Grizzly bandsaw issues caused by a riser block and the importance of having adequate 220V power for heavy machinery.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-12-episode-295-its-like-feeding-a-rhinoceros#t=1) Introduction and Episode 300 Plans
- [2:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-12-episode-295-its-like-feeding-a-rhinoceros#t=123) Project Updates: BBQ Smoker and Leather Bag
- [5:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-12-episode-295-its-like-feeding-a-rhinoceros#t=300) Productivity Hacks: Checklists and Email Batching
- [12:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-12-episode-295-its-like-feeding-a-rhinoceros#t=750) Kitchen Renovation and Team Dynamics
- [16:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-12-episode-295-its-like-feeding-a-rhinoceros#t=1009) The Core Topic: Giving 'Bad' Ideas a Chance
- [26:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-12-episode-295-its-like-feeding-a-rhinoceros#t=1606) Prototyping with Scrap vs. Investment
- [38:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-12-episode-295-its-like-feeding-a-rhinoceros#t=2290) Grizzly Bandsaw Troubleshooting and Risers
- [45:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-12-episode-295-its-like-feeding-a-rhinoceros#t=2738) Shop Power: 220V Circuits and Machine Torque
- [48:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-12-episode-295-its-like-feeding-a-rhinoceros#t=2888) Collaboration and 'Yes, And' Brainstorming
- [52:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-12-episode-295-its-like-feeding-a-rhinoceros#t=3159) Recommendations and Patreon Shoutouts

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Factory operations & automation](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/factory-operations)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Grizzly (company)
- Nick's Boots (company)
- Angles Coach Shop (other)
- Lincoln Electric (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [010: I have an idea, now what? Developing, testing & prototyping physical products.](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-06-14-010-i-have-an-idea-now-what-developing-testing-prototyping-physical-products) (Product Startup)
- [136: Let's Try Out Some Broccoli](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-01-28-136-lets-try-out-some-broccoli) (Embedded.fm)
- [STL362: Hold the Saw like a Baby Bird](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-03-20-stl362-hold-the-saw-like-a-baby-bird) (Shop Talk Live)
- [S2E01 How to Determine if an Idea is Worth Pursuing – Mechanical Engineering Professor at MIT | Alexander Slocum](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-01-08-s2e01-how-to-determine-if-an-idea-is-worth-pursuing-mechanical-engineering-profe) (Being an Engineer)
- [STL237: Just the facets, ma'am](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-03-26-stl237-just-the-facets-maam) (Shop Talk Live)

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