# Episode 335: Straining my elbow, patting myself on the back

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-12-17
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-17-episode-335-straining-my-elbow-patting-myself-on-the-back
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-335-straining-my-elbow-patting-myself-on-the-back

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss pivotal life moments that shaped their careers, with Jimmy detailing how a chance encounter with a sign maker led him to art school and eventually YouTube, while Bob and David reflect on their own career-defining decisions. The hosts also share updates on their current projects, including Jimmy’s custom trailer build, David’s learning of Fusion 360, and Bob’s bathroom remodel. Additionally, they offer practical advice for creators on navigating YouTube’s age-restriction policies and content guidelines.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-17-episode-335-straining-my-elbow-patting-myself-on-the-back#t=1) Introduction and Storm Updates
- [8:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-17-episode-335-straining-my-elbow-patting-myself-on-the-back#t=519) David's Fusion 360 Learning Curve
- [12:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-17-episode-335-straining-my-elbow-patting-myself-on-the-back#t=740) Jimmy's Trailer Build Progress
- [19:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-17-episode-335-straining-my-elbow-patting-myself-on-the-back#t=1182) YouTube Age Restrictions and Content Guidelines
- [26:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-17-episode-335-straining-my-elbow-patting-myself-on-the-back#t=1585) Pivotal Life Moments: Jimmy's Story
- [35:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-17-episode-335-straining-my-elbow-patting-myself-on-the-back#t=2110) Pivotal Life Moments: Bob and David's Stories
- [46:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-17-episode-335-straining-my-elbow-patting-myself-on-the-back#t=2803) Career Trajectories and Teaching
- [1:01:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-17-episode-335-straining-my-elbow-patting-myself-on-the-back#t=3673) Recommendations and Patreon Updates

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fusion 360 (tool)
- VCarve Pro (tool)
- Aspire (tool)
- Corian (material)
- Macromedia Director (tool)
- Macromedia FreeHand (tool)
- DreamWeaver (tool)
- Discovery (company)
- Frank Haworth (other)
- Artie Lang (other)
- Adam Corolla (other)
- Jimmy Kimmel (other)
- Kim's Convenience (other)
- Netflix (other)

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