# 359: Grandpa’s Old CNC Machine

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-06-24
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-24-359-grandpas-old-cnc-machine
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/359-grandpas-old-cnc-machine

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's Kia Gia bodywork and Clagett's Land Cruiser engine swap. The hosts share technical challenges with spot welding and engine installation, while Picciuto details his decision to fund and build a new, larger workshop. They conclude with advice on overcoming creative blocks by starting projects without waiting for inspiration.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-24-359-grandpas-old-cnc-machine#t=1) Introduction: Land Cruiser Engine Transport and Strap Job
- [6:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-24-359-grandpas-old-cnc-machine#t=401) David Picciuto's New Shop Plans and Tree Removal
- [14:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-24-359-grandpas-old-cnc-machine#t=877) Workshop Expansion Details and Funding
- [21:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-24-359-grandpas-old-cnc-machine#t=1277) Jimmy Diresta's Spot Welder and Kia Gia Bodywork
- [35:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-24-359-grandpas-old-cnc-machine#t=2120) Door Fitment and Body Flex Challenges
- [50:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-24-359-grandpas-old-cnc-machine#t=3027) Topic: Not Waiting for Inspiration
- [1:02:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-24-359-grandpas-old-cnc-machine#t=3742) Patreon Shoutouts and Recommendations

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Land Cruiser (product)
- Kia Gia (product)
- SEM (other)
- Zincit (other)
- Raspberry Pi (chip)

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