# Episode 345: Back from WorkbenchCon

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-03-04
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-04-episode-345-back-from-workbenchcon
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-345-back-from-workbenchcon

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their return to the maker community at WorkbenchCon, highlighting the influx of new creators and the supportive nature of the event. Jimmy details his new product line with Walmart, his development of a stained-glass-style laser-cut kit for his Netflix show 'Making Fun', and his frustration with TikTok's algorithm. Bob shares his progress on a classic car restoration, specifically exploring modern body panel replacement techniques using structural adhesives instead of spot welding, while David talks about his home office renovation and plans to introduce voiceovers to his videos.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-04-episode-345-back-from-workbenchcon#t=1) Introduction and WorkbenchCon Recap
- [2:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-04-episode-345-back-from-workbenchcon#t=138) WorkbenchCon Community and Manufacturing
- [5:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-04-episode-345-back-from-workbenchcon#t=343) Jimmy's Confusion with TikTok
- [13:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-04-episode-345-back-from-workbenchcon#t=818) Walmart Products and Public Reaction
- [27:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-04-episode-345-back-from-workbenchcon#t=1653) David's Office Renovation and Video Strategy
- [33:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-04-episode-345-back-from-workbenchcon#t=1986) Bob's Gaming Table Build and Aspen Wood Failure
- [41:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-04-episode-345-back-from-workbenchcon#t=2461) Car Restoration and Structural Adhesives
- [55:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-04-episode-345-back-from-workbenchcon#t=3348) Netflix Show 'Making Fun' and Patron Shoutouts

## Topics

- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- WorkbenchCon (other)
- Walmart (company)
- Making Fun (product)
- Netflix (company)
- TikTok (other)
- 3M (company)
- Eastwood (company)
- LMC (company)
- Cameo (company)
- LG (company)
- Procreate (tool)
- Illustrator (tool)
- Barefoot Forge (company)
- Elite Bodyworks (company)
- Making It Kustom (product)
- Ron Covell (other)
- When Geeks Craft (company)
- BM Sculptures (product)
- They Might Be Drunk (product)
- Patreon (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL 315: I can't believe it's not wood!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-05-03-stl-315-i-cant-believe-its-not-wood) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL250: Catching up with Ed Pirnik](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-24-stl250-catching-up-with-ed-pirnik) (Shop Talk Live)
- [117: Patch Club](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2024-10-18-117-patch-club) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [120: Imbue All of the Choices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2025-01-18-120-imbue-all-of-the-choices) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [STL 51: Used Diapers in the Workshop?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-02-07-stl-51-used-diapers-in-the-workshop) (Shop Talk Live)

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