# 402: I Let The Dog Pee On The TV

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2023-06-23
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-23-402-i-let-the-dog-pee-on-the-tv
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/402-i-let-the-dog-pee-on-the-tv

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the complexities of modern manufacturing, with Diresta detailing his new Arkansas factory and the high costs of 'Made in America' production compared to overseas options. Bob Clagett shares his frustrating experience bending steel for a curved bench using a manual pipe bender and calculating compound angles for the seat. David Picciuto talks about his DIY project to create a large video wall from three cheap Amazon TVs, while also touching on the disposable nature of consumer goods.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-23-402-i-let-the-dog-pee-on-the-tv#t=1) Introduction and Project Updates
- [4:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-23-402-i-let-the-dog-pee-on-the-tv#t=285) David's DIY Video Wall Project
- [15:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-23-402-i-let-the-dog-pee-on-the-tv#t=917) Bob's Curved Bench and Pipe Bending Struggles
- [35:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-23-402-i-let-the-dog-pee-on-the-tv#t=2145) The Reality of Made in America Manufacturing
- [43:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-23-402-i-let-the-dog-pee-on-the-tv#t=2591) Scaling Production and Factory Operations
- [1:02:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-23-402-i-let-the-dog-pee-on-the-tv#t=3745) Recommendations and Outro

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Packaging design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/packaging-design)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Walmart (company)
- IKEA (company)
- Amazon (company)
- Best Buy (company)
- Insignia (product)
- Sam's Club (company)
- Kaka (company)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Fusion (tool)
- VCarve (tool)
- Etsy (company)
- Tony's Hand Planes (product)
- Hillview Wood Metal (company)
- Veteran Woodco (company)
- Radiohead (other)

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