# Episode 346: Having Fun

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-03-11
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-11-episode-346-having-fun
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-346-having-fun

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the importance of having fun and maintaining a playful mindset in maker projects. David Picciuto details his experience dealing with a burst pipe and repairing it with Flex Tape, while Jimmy Diresta shares his progress restoring an Impala, including using Harbor Freight tools like a stud welder and setting up an air compressor system. Bob Clagett talks about challenging himself by forging an integral bolster meat cleaver and reflects on the nature of creative support from peers like Brian Prusa and Darren Moser.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-11-episode-346-having-fun#t=0) Introduction: David's Burst Pipe and Flex Tape Repair
- [6:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-11-episode-346-having-fun#t=383) Jimmy Diresta: Impala Restoration and Toolbox
- [15:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-11-episode-346-having-fun#t=948) Bob Clagett: Forging an Integral Bolster Meat Cleaver
- [25:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-11-episode-346-having-fun#t=1538) David Picciuto: Jimmy's Toolbox and Video Projects
- [28:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-11-episode-346-having-fun#t=1700) Jimmy Diresta: Air Compressor System Setup
- [36:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-11-episode-346-having-fun#t=2189) Discussion: The Value of Fun and Whimsical Projects
- [49:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-11-episode-346-having-fun#t=2993) The Art and Mechanics of Ad Reads
- [1:01:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-03-11-episode-346-having-fun#t=3681) Patreon Thanks and Weekly Picks

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Flex Tape (other)
- Harbor Freight (other)
- Impala (product)
- Uncle Tony's Garage (other)
- Adventure Zone (other)
- Will Stelter (other)
- Ben Snure (other)
- Justine Silva (other)
- Brian Prusa (other)
- Darren Moser (other)
- Silas Bedloe (other)
- Jon LeDuc (other)
- Megan (other)
- Taylor (other)
- Josh (other)
- Mike (other)
- Jacob Laroque (other)
- Brett (other)
- Peter McKinnon (other)
- Donut Media (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL 109: Machine mayhem and explosive shellac](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-04-15-stl-109-machine-mayhem-and-explosive-shellac) (Shop Talk Live)
- [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)
- [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)
- [STL202: This guy found a workbench on the side of the road!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-11-08-stl202-this-guy-found-a-workbench-on-the-side-of-the-road) (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)

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