# 380: Big Jug Handle in the Woods

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-12-09
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-09-380-big-jug-handle-in-the-woods
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/380-big-jug-handle-in-the-woods

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including building custom guitars for charity and constructing a large steel tree for a florist. They share detailed stories about troubleshooting complex electrical issues in vintage and modern vehicles, highlighting the shift from mechanical to electronic diagnostics. The conversation also explores the psychological impact of content creation, focusing on managing ego, dealing with underperforming videos, and the importance of community support for creator wellbeing.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-09-380-big-jug-handle-in-the-woods#t=1) Introduction and Health Check
- [1:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-09-380-big-jug-handle-in-the-woods#t=107) Bob Clagett's Guitar Facade and Wiring
- [7:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-09-380-big-jug-handle-in-the-woods#t=440) David Picciuto's Steel Tree and Road Project
- [15:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-09-380-big-jug-handle-in-the-woods#t=949) Jimmy Diresta's Car Electrical Troubleshooting
- [28:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-09-380-big-jug-handle-in-the-woods#t=1709) Modern Vehicle Complexity and Serviceability
- [38:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-09-380-big-jug-handle-in-the-woods#t=2338) The Hacksmith Video and Creator Wellbeing
- [52:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-09-380-big-jug-handle-in-the-woods#t=3123) Managing Ego in Business and Relationships
- [1:02:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-09-380-big-jug-handle-in-the-woods#t=3742) Patreon Thanks and Weekly Picks

## Topics

- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- GGBO (product)
- Norton Liquid Ice (tool)
- Crimson (company)
- Ken Craft (company)
- Hacksmith (company)
- Stutz (other)
- Padoodle Studio (other)
- Anthony Ryan Schmidt (other)

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- [Debugger vs Printeffer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-01-29-debugger-vs-printeffer) (The Amp Hour)
- [The King of Trash with Big Clive](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-04-26-the-king-of-trash-with-big-clive) (The Amp Hour)
- [358: Woodturning Influencer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-01-15-358-woodturning-influencer) (Embedded.fm)
- [STL330: Our least favorite questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-11-29-stl330-our-least-favorite-questions) (Shop Talk Live)

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