# 383: Don’t hold back

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2023-01-06
- Length: 1h 12m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-01-06-383-dont-hold-back
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/383-dont-hold-back

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Diresta's new Formlabs resin 3D printer and client work, Clagett's experience with a frozen pellet stove, and Picciuto's use of Midjourney AI to design a hand towel holder. The hosts reflect on the ethics of AI in creative work, the recent death of Ken Block, and the importance of 'not holding back' in making and life. They also share personal goals for the new year, such as practicing TIG welding and using advanced tools like water jets without constraint.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-01-06-383-dont-hold-back#t=1) Introduction and Holiday Updates
- [1:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-01-06-383-dont-hold-back#t=111) Clagett's Stove Repair and Diresta's Formlabs Printer
- [5:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-01-06-383-dont-hold-back#t=310) 3D Printing Techniques and Client Work
- [13:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-01-06-383-dont-hold-back#t=795) Production Challenges and Pre-selling Lessons
- [18:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-01-06-383-dont-hold-back#t=1085) Practicing TIG Welding and Skill Development
- [22:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-01-06-383-dont-hold-back#t=1374) Using Midjourney AI for Design Inspiration
- [34:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-01-06-383-dont-hold-back#t=2064) Ethics of AI in Art and Design
- [39:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-01-06-383-dont-hold-back#t=2388) Generative Design and Ken Block Tribute
- [47:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-01-06-383-dont-hold-back#t=2836) New Year Goals and Tool Accessibility
- [1:07:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-01-06-383-dont-hold-back#t=4050) Recommendations and Patreon Shoutouts

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Formlabs (company)
- Midjourney (tool)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Ken Block (other)
- Warren Werks (other)
- Technology Connections (other)
- Justin Voss (other)
- Grindhouse PE (other)

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