# 382: Shmorts and shmeels

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-12-23
- Length: 1h 16m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-23-382-shmorts-and-shmeels
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/382-shmorts-and-shmeels

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto review their 2022 year-ends and discuss plans for 2023. David Picciuto details his boat build and a scam involving a Japanese mortising tool, while Bob Clagett discusses his transition away from 'how-to' content toward creative upcycling and real estate investments. Jimmy Diresta shares his experience fixing a corroded WaterJet machine and the team's strategic shift toward selling physical products like push sticks and mats to build a business that can operate independently of his constant presence.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-23-382-shmorts-and-shmeels#t=1) Introduction: Year-in-Review and Car Talk
- [1:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-23-382-shmorts-and-shmeels#t=95) David Picciuto: Boat Build and Video Editing
- [4:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-23-382-shmorts-and-shmeels#t=260) David's Mortising Tool Scam and Desk Lamp Project
- [9:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-23-382-shmorts-and-shmeels#t=591) Jimmy Diresta: Floating Shelves and WaterJet Repair
- [21:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-23-382-shmorts-and-shmeels#t=1274) David's Highlights: Netflix Show and Maker Camp
- [33:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-23-382-shmorts-and-shmeels#t=2001) David's Low Lights and Shift to Creative Content
- [42:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-23-382-shmorts-and-shmeels#t=2561) Jimmy's Year: Family, Land Cruiser, and Revenue Stress
- [51:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-23-382-shmorts-and-shmeels#t=3115) Making Products: Push Sticks, Mats, and Team Scaling
- [1:00:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-12-23-382-shmorts-and-shmeels#t=3601) Reassessing Goals and Letting Go of Constraints

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- WaterJet (tool)
- iMovie (tool)
- Final Cut Pro (tool)
- Domino Mortising Tool (tool)
- Push Sticks (product)
- Mats (product)

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- [19: Smushed by the Gears of Industry](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-09-29-19-smushed-by-the-gears-of-industry) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [47: Seems Like a Nice Way to Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2019-01-16-47-seems-like-a-nice-way-to-live) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [HIBT Lab! Colin and Samir: Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2022-04-14-hibt-lab-colin-and-samir-colin-rosenblum-and-samir-chaudry) (How I Built This)
- [134: Kevin Kelly Remains Undefeated](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2026-06-24-134-kevin-kelly-remains-undefeated) (Thoroughly Considered)

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