# 419: Trying To Make A Sandwich On A Rollercoaster

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2023-11-17
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-11-17-419-trying-to-make-a-sandwich-on-a-rollercoaster
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/419-trying-to-make-a-sandwich-on-a-rollercoaster

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's leather bicycle roll and Picciuto's wall-hanging nightstands, while reflecting on the challenges of adapting to platform changes. Clagett details his complex display case built inside a hollow-core door, utilizing parametric 3D-printed Lego brick stands and laser-cut components to secure figures. The hosts also debate the value of adapting to YouTube's algorithm versus maintaining creative authenticity, with Diresta criticizing unnecessary smart home apps and Clagett noting the 'purification' of his audience through subscriber churn.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-11-17-419-trying-to-make-a-sandwich-on-a-rollercoaster#t=1) Introduction and Turkeys
- [7:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-11-17-419-trying-to-make-a-sandwich-on-a-rollercoaster#t=473) Plants and Watering Tools
- [14:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-11-17-419-trying-to-make-a-sandwich-on-a-rollercoaster#t=873) Diresta's Leather Bicycle Roll
- [19:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-11-17-419-trying-to-make-a-sandwich-on-a-rollercoaster#t=1166) Picciuto's Wall-Hanging Nightstands
- [24:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-11-17-419-trying-to-make-a-sandwich-on-a-rollercoaster#t=1495) Clagett's Door Display Case and Parametric Design
- [37:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-11-17-419-trying-to-make-a-sandwich-on-a-rollercoaster#t=2245) Audience Growth and Subscriber Churn
- [42:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-11-17-419-trying-to-make-a-sandwich-on-a-rollercoaster#t=2548) Adapting to Technology and Platform Changes
- [1:04:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-11-17-419-trying-to-make-a-sandwich-on-a-rollercoaster#t=3891) Creator Picks and Conclusion

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

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## Mentioned

- Weaver (company)
- Lego (product)
- Dremel (product)
- Apple TV (product)
- How To With John Wilson (product)
- There Ought to Be (company)
- Slow Mo Guys (company)

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