# 368: But that’s it…  and..

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-09-02
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-02-368-but-thats-it-and
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/368-but-thats-it-and

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent activities, including Jimmy's trip to Silicon Comic-Con and a visit to Frank Ippolito's prop shop, Bob's restoration of his Silver Chevy, and David's shoe bench project. They detail specific mechanical failures on the Chevy, such as a glowing starter and leaking transmission lines, and discuss the creative pivot required when David ran out of wood for his bench top. The hosts also cover the legalities of Patreon giveaways, their upcoming collaboration for the Louisville Maker Fair, and the organizational efficiency of professional prop shops.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-02-368-but-thats-it-and#t=1) Introduction: Post-travel recovery and Silicon Comic-Con recap
- [2:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-02-368-but-thats-it-and#t=174) Frank Ippolito's Prop Shop: Molding, casting, and movie secrets
- [12:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-02-368-but-thats-it-and#t=736) Bob's Silver Chevy: Windshield replacement and starter failure
- [21:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-02-368-but-thats-it-and#t=1319) Transmission line leaks and shop communication gaps
- [24:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-02-368-but-thats-it-and#t=1473) David's Shoe Bench: Material shortage and creative pivots
- [29:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-02-368-but-thats-it-and#t=1740) Upcoming Maker Fair collaboration and Patreon legalities
- [37:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-02-368-but-thats-it-and#t=2226) Shop organization lessons from Frank Ippolito's workflow
- [53:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-02-368-but-thats-it-and#t=3238) Patreon shoutouts and content creator recommendations

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Factory operations & automation](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/factory-operations)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Frank Ippolito (other)
- Donut Media (company)
- Mark Rober (other)
- Legal Eagle (other)
- Uncle Tony's Garage (other)
- Dudes with Wrenches (other)
- K&S Creative Collective (other)
- Chipped Builds (other)
- Anne (other)
- Silicon Comic-Con (other)
- Maker Con (other)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (other)
- Stranger Things (other)
- Umbrella Academy (other)
- Book of Boba Fett (other)
- Bullet Train (other)
- Hot Rod (other)
- Dumb and Dumber (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL202: This guy found a workbench on the side of the road!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-11-08-stl202-this-guy-found-a-workbench-on-the-side-of-the-road) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 109: Machine mayhem and explosive shellac](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-04-15-stl-109-machine-mayhem-and-explosive-shellac) (Shop Talk Live)
- [033 - All Over the Place](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2020-04-27-033-all-over-the-place) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast)
- [STL330: Our least favorite questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-11-29-stl330-our-least-favorite-questions) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL214.5: The one with no questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-05-01-stl214-5-the-one-with-no-questions) (Shop Talk Live)

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