# Episode 343: Maker Fatigue

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-02-18
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-18-episode-343-maker-fatigue
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-343-maker-fatigue

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the phenomenon of 'maker fatigue' and the mental strain of constant content creation. They share specific project updates, including Diresta's Starrett and Gershner machinist toolbox collaboration, Clagett's sliding office door featuring Star Wars-themed epoxy art, and Picciuto's iterative utility knife design. The conversation explores strategies for managing creative burnout, such as taking breaks, switching tasks, and accepting imperfection in personal projects to maintain long-term productivity.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-18-episode-343-maker-fatigue#t=1) Introduction and Studio Changes
- [0:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-18-episode-343-maker-fatigue#t=51) David's Basement Renovation and Tree Removal
- [8:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-18-episode-343-maker-fatigue#t=526) Jimmy's Starrett and Gershner Toolbox Collaboration
- [12:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-18-episode-343-maker-fatigue#t=727) David's Utility Knife Iteration and Filming Strategy
- [21:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-18-episode-343-maker-fatigue#t=1307) Bob's Sliding Door and Epoxy Art Project
- [33:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-18-episode-343-maker-fatigue#t=1982) Defining and Managing Maker Fatigue
- [44:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-18-episode-343-maker-fatigue#t=2683) Coping Mechanisms: Buying Tools and Hardware
- [55:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-18-episode-343-maker-fatigue#t=3300) Perfectionism vs. Practicality in Personal Projects
- [1:02:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-18-episode-343-maker-fatigue#t=3759) Patreon Thanks and Content Recommendations

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- SenCutSent (company)
- Milwaukee Dies (company)
- Total Boat TableTop (product)
- Engineering Explained (other)
- Dusty Slay (other)
- Part-time Explorer (other)
- Beckman's Dog Training (other)

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- [439: Ditches and Psychology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-01-06-439-ditches-and-psychology) (Embedded.fm)
- [Finishing Prototypes with Zack Freedman](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-07-19-finishing-prototypes-with-zack-freedman) (The Amp Hour)
- [STL359: Making the Most of Shop Time](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-02-06-stl359-making-the-most-of-shop-time) (Shop Talk Live)
- [The Spark Gap - Episode 23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2014-12-10-the-spark-gap-episode-23) (The Spark Gap)
- [25: Q&A](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-03-30-25-q-a) (Thoroughly Considered)

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