# 367: It looks like the picture on the box

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-08-19
- Length: 58m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-08-19-367-it-looks-like-the-picture-on-the-box
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/367-it-looks-like-the-picture-on-the-box

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the balance between researching and figuring things out on the fly. Bob Clagett details his work on a Buddha head using fairing compound and an oscillating tool, while David Picciuto shares lessons from dyeing wood for a pizza table. Jimmy Diresta demonstrates creating a chrome Star Wars thermal detonator prop, highlighting the challenges of finishing 3D prints. The hosts debate the value of deep research versus experimental prototyping in maker projects.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-08-19-367-it-looks-like-the-picture-on-the-box#t=1) Introduction: California Trip and Travel Stories
- [8:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-08-19-367-it-looks-like-the-picture-on-the-box#t=491) Bob Clagett: Buddha Head and Oscillating Tool Discovery
- [12:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-08-19-367-it-looks-like-the-picture-on-the-box#t=748) David Picciuto: Pizza Table and Wood Dyeing Lessons
- [16:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-08-19-367-it-looks-like-the-picture-on-the-box#t=976) Jimmy Diresta: Thermal Detonator Prop and Chrome Paint
- [25:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-08-19-367-it-looks-like-the-picture-on-the-box#t=1506) Research vs. On-the-Fly Problem Solving
- [36:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-08-19-367-it-looks-like-the-picture-on-the-box#t=2165) R2D2 Project and Overcoming Analysis Paralysis
- [48:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-08-19-367-it-looks-like-the-picture-on-the-box#t=2901) Value of Experimentation vs. Planning
- [50:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-08-19-367-it-looks-like-the-picture-on-the-box#t=3050) Recommendations: Guitaro5000, Astrum, and Light & Magic

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- ShopBot (tool)
- Fairing Compound (material)
- Oscillating Tool (tool)
- Nail Drill (tool)
- Star Wars (product)
- ILM (company)
- Light & Magic (product)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Ep016: 3D Printing with Steel, Molding with Expanded Foam, QUIP-Package Parts, and Aged Solder](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-04-26-ep016-3d-printing-with-steel-molding-with-expanded-foam-quip-package-parts-and-a) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [18: No Cool Cheap Screwdrivers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-09-17-18-no-cool-cheap-screwdrivers) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [37: Goop Machine](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-04-10-37-goop-machine) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [69: Nice](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-05-05-69-nice) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [87: We Should Probably Cut This](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2022-10-19-87-we-should-probably-cut-this) (Thoroughly Considered)

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