# Episode 297: I’m not sick, just 53

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-02-26
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-26-episode-297-im-not-sick-just-53
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-297-im-not-sick-just-53

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their distinct approaches to sketching, prototyping, and using physical tools. Jimmy details his kitchen renovation, including the decision to use rough-cut planks instead of plywood for his barn, while Bob describes building a custom barbecue smoker and leather-bound Field Notes. David explains his workflow using McMaster-Carr and his strategy for building an emotional connection to his tools, specifically a pocket pencil, to enhance creativity.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-26-episode-297-im-not-sick-just-53#t=0) Introduction: Kitchen Renovation and Age
- [1:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-26-episode-297-im-not-sick-just-53#t=71) Jimmy's Kitchen and Barn Renovation Plans
- [6:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-26-episode-297-im-not-sick-just-53#t=379) Bob's Field Notes Project and Smoker Build
- [16:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-26-episode-297-im-not-sick-just-53#t=1003) David's Offset Spatula and McMaster-Carr Tools
- [22:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-26-episode-297-im-not-sick-just-53#t=1324) Sketching Habits and Peter Beard's Journals
- [35:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-26-episode-297-im-not-sick-just-53#t=2150) The Value and Legacy of Sketchbooks
- [47:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-26-episode-297-im-not-sick-just-53#t=2840) Tool Relationships: Pencils, Pens, and Knives
- [58:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-02-26-episode-297-im-not-sick-just-53#t=3500) Recommendations: Blondie Hacks and Andrew Wong

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- McMaster-Carr (other)
- Field Notes (product)
- Bic (product)
- Peter Beard (other)
- Blondie Hacks (other)
- Andrew Wong (other)
- YC Imaging (other)
- Ticonderoga (other)
- Moleskine (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [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)
- [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)
- [STL 69: Mike's Goldrush Doppelganger](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL247: Drop the baseline](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-08-13-stl247-drop-the-baseline) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 111: Get to know Garrett Hack better](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-05-13-stl-111-get-to-know-garrett-hack-better) (Shop Talk Live)

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