# 354: The trade off

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-05-13
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-13-354-the-trade-off
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-354-the-trade-off

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the trade-offs inherent in making content and physical products. Diresta details his current projects: building a Rice Lake Skiff from milled old-growth wood and constructing a 4-foot Eiffel Tower from ice cream sticks for a TypeBond promotion. Picciuto explains his struggle sourcing walnut plywood to refinish a Yamaha electric piano and his dilemma over filming simple projects like floating shelves. Clagett shares his experience building a Star Wars-inspired privacy wall and reflects on the necessity of creating utilitarian 'tips' videos to sustain his channel's growth.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-13-354-the-trade-off#t=1) Introduction and David's Late Arrival
- [1:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-13-354-the-trade-off#t=77) Jimmy Diresta's Rice Lake Skiff Build
- [5:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-13-354-the-trade-off#t=321) Jimmy's Ice Cream Stick Eiffel Tower
- [14:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-13-354-the-trade-off#t=889) David Picciuto's Walnut Plywood Sourcing Struggle
- [19:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-13-354-the-trade-off#t=1196) Filming Simple Projects: Floating Shelves
- [26:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-13-354-the-trade-off#t=1579) Bob Clagett's Star Wars Privacy Wall
- [34:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-13-354-the-trade-off#t=2079) The Trade-Off: Tips Videos vs. Passion Projects
- [45:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-13-354-the-trade-off#t=2709) YouTube Analytics and Content Strategy
- [58:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-13-354-the-trade-off#t=3480) Picks of the Week and Aftershow Tease

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Rice Lake Skiff (product)
- Bear Mountain Boats (company)
- TypeBond (company)
- Yamaha (product)
- Rockler (company)
- DSI (company)
- Apple Ply (product)
- League of Extraordinary Makers (product)
- Wingfeather Saga (product)
- Mirror Braided Grinders (company)

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