# 360: That’s not very maker-y of you, is it?

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-07-01
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-01-360-thats-not-very-maker-y-of-you-is-it
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/360-thats-not-very-maker-y-of-you-is-it

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss overcoming procrastination and the specific engineering challenges of their current projects. Bob Clagett details fixing a broken brake linkage on his go-kart and shares his strategy for starting difficult projects by taking the first physical step. Jimmy Diresta explains his process for squaring the body of his Karmann Ghia, using a laser measure to identify an 1/8th inch misalignment and welding a new rocker panel. David Picciuto describes the complexity of rebuilding an electric piano and his approach to creating generalized tool stand designs for his audience.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-01-360-thats-not-very-maker-y-of-you-is-it#t=1) Introduction: Patreon Support and Go-Kart Update
- [1:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-01-360-thats-not-very-maker-y-of-you-is-it#t=87) Bob Clagett: Fixing the Go-Kart Brake Linkage
- [8:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-01-360-thats-not-very-maker-y-of-you-is-it#t=517) Productivity, Schedules, and Work Habits
- [12:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-01-360-thats-not-very-maker-y-of-you-is-it#t=737) David Picciuto: Rebuilding the Electric Piano
- [14:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-01-360-thats-not-very-maker-y-of-you-is-it#t=853) Generalizing Tool Stand Designs for CNC Users
- [20:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-01-360-thats-not-very-maker-y-of-you-is-it#t=1224) The Psychology of Avoiding Work and Getting Started
- [24:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-01-360-thats-not-very-maker-y-of-you-is-it#t=1484) Jimmy Diresta: Squaring the Karmann Ghia Body
- [36:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-01-360-thats-not-very-maker-y-of-you-is-it#t=2202) Welding Sheet Metal and Spot Welding Primer Issues
- [44:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-01-360-thats-not-very-maker-y-of-you-is-it#t=2679) Upcoming Events: Racetrack, Maker Faire, and Recommendations

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- go-kart (product)
- Karmann Ghia (product)
- laser measuring tape (tool)
- Zinc Weld (material)
- SEW (company)
- pinch welder (tool)
- MIG welder (tool)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Louisville Maker Faire (other)
- Jimmy Speedway (other)

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- [The Spark Gap - Episode 23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2014-12-10-the-spark-gap-episode-23) (The Spark Gap)
- [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)
- [44: A Good Two Weeks of Stress](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-11-21-44-a-good-two-weeks-of-stress) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [37: Goop Machine](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-04-10-37-goop-machine) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [STL 108: Matt Kenney has left the building](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-04-01-stl-108-matt-kenney-has-left-the-building) (Shop Talk Live)

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