# Episode 296: Harpsichord nerds

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-02-19
- Length: 1h 15m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-19-episode-296-harpsichord-nerds
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-296-harpsichord-nerds

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Jimmy building a smoker and a guitar, Bob learning 3D CNC slicing in Vectric, and David preparing a go-kart and CNC-ing his workbench. They also share personal anecdotes about surviving a severe winter storm in the Northeast and discuss the mechanical differences between pianos and harpsichords.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-19-episode-296-harpsichord-nerds#t=1) Introduction and Winter Weather Updates
- [8:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-19-episode-296-harpsichord-nerds#t=503) Jimmy Diresta: Smoker Build and Guitar Project
- [31:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-19-episode-296-harpsichord-nerds#t=1882) Bob Clagett: Learning 3D Slicing in Vectric
- [14:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-19-episode-296-harpsichord-nerds#t=868) David Picciuto: Go-Kart and Workbench CNC
- [48:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-19-episode-296-harpsichord-nerds#t=2931) Structural Packaging Design and Laser Cutting
- [51:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-19-episode-296-harpsichord-nerds#t=3105) Jimmy Diresta: Harpsichord vs. Piano Mechanics
- [1:06:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-19-episode-296-harpsichord-nerds#t=3992) Picks of the Week and Closing

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Packaging design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/packaging-design)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Lincoln Electric (company)
- Vectric (tool)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Stepcraft (tool)
- Fake Famous (other)
- Nick Bilton (other)

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- [STL 105: Why We Build What We Build](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-02-26-stl-105-why-we-build-what-we-build) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 46: Ed Cuts the Cord—Literally](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Ep 141: LowFER Badges, Outrun Clocks, Dichroic Lamps, and Piano Action](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2021-10-22-ep-141-lowfer-badges-outrun-clocks-dichroic-lamps-and-piano-action) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [Ep 231: Harnessing Sparks, Hacking Food, and Leaving Breadcrumbs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2023-08-11-ep-231-harnessing-sparks-hacking-food-and-leaving-breadcrumbs) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [STL330: Our least favorite questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-11-29-stl330-our-least-favorite-questions) (Shop Talk Live)

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