Hardware Podcasts

413: Coocooooon

Making It · 29 Sept 2023 · 1h 13m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Jimmy’s life-size Optimus Prime helmet made from cardboard and foam core, Bob’s wooden coffee mugs with metal inserts, and David’s work on a horse barn. They explore scaling techniques for large paper-craft templates using Illustrator and Photoshop, and debate the safety and feasibility of laser cutting various materials like acrylic and foam core. The conversation shifts to 'things they've never done,' covering topics from sewing and skiing to camping and engine rebuilding, while sharing advice on tools like Shaper tools and Singer sewing machines.

Most relevant to

founders before launch

Topics

Mentioned

Products
Grasshopper Chair
Tools
Thunder Laser, Shaper, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fusion, MakerCase
Also
Singer, Agatha Blois, The Morning Show, Alex French Guy Cooking, Camping With Sam Bananas

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