# 361: It’s complicated

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-07-08
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-08-361-its-complicated
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/361-its-complicated

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent personal projects and industry observations. Jimmy details a failed attempt to cool his attic using ridge vents and the resulting HVAC issues, while Bob recounts the success of his 'Jimmy Speedway' go-kart event and the sudden death of his Festool miter saw. David shares his vacation experiences and the high cost of materials like Baltic birch plywood, while the group discusses Japanese tools like Otoro clamps and Toyo Steel toolboxes.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-08-361-its-complicated#t=1) Introduction and 4th of July Recap
- [5:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-08-361-its-complicated#t=307) Jimmy Speedway Go-Kart Event
- [11:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-08-361-its-complicated#t=697) Patreon Updates and Community Shoutouts
- [17:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-08-361-its-complicated#t=1060) David's Vacation and Miter Saw Failure
- [22:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-08-361-its-complicated#t=1346) Attic Ventilation and HVAC Troubleshooting
- [43:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-08-361-its-complicated#t=2582) Project Procrastination and Gate Openers
- [53:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-08-361-its-complicated#t=3218) Material Costs and Japanese Tools
- [58:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-07-08-361-its-complicated#t=3532) Creator Picks and Closing

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Festool (tool)
- Toyo Steel (tool)
- Lincoln (tool)
- Proper DIY (other)
- French Guy Cooking (other)
- 40 Channel (other)

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- [STL 136: Shop Talk Live — Live!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-04-28-stl-136-shop-talk-live-live) (Shop Talk Live)
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- [STL274: Inside Highland Woodworking](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-09-09-stl274-inside-highland-woodworking) (Shop Talk Live)

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