# 422: Fumble My Way Through It

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2023-12-08
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-08-422-fumble-my-way-through-it
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/422-fumble-my-way-through-it

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's bronze bell casting, Picciuto's budget tool reviews, and Diresta's 3D printing workflow. The conversation shifts to Diresta's frustrating experience with a mechanic rebuilding his Land Cruiser engine, highlighting the challenges of trusting third-party service providers. They also share recommendations for YouTube channels and TV shows, emphasizing the value of craftsmanship and long-term effort.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-08-422-fumble-my-way-through-it#t=0) Introduction and Health Check
- [1:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-08-422-fumble-my-way-through-it#t=106) Jimmy Diresta's Bronze Bell Casting Journey
- [12:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-08-422-fumble-my-way-through-it#t=771) David Picciuto's Budget Tool Reviews and Content Strategy
- [23:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-08-422-fumble-my-way-through-it#t=1407) Jimmy Diresta's 3D Printing Workflow and Product Design
- [31:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-08-422-fumble-my-way-through-it#t=1914) The Land Cruiser Engine Rebuild Nightmare
- [48:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-08-422-fumble-my-way-through-it#t=2911) Bodywork Progress and Kitchen Light Fixture Project
- [58:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-08-422-fumble-my-way-through-it#t=3532) Recommendations: Stumpy Nubs, Speed Bump Garage, and Save Our Squad

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Wen (tool)
- Stop-Stop (tool)
- Stumpy Nubs (other)
- Speed Bump Garage (other)
- Save Our Squad (other)
- Marquez Brownlee (other)
- Cybertruck (product)

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- [033 - All Over the Place](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2020-04-27-033-all-over-the-place) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast)
- [69: Nice](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-05-05-69-nice) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [STL214.5: The one with no questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-05-01-stl214-5-the-one-with-no-questions) (Shop Talk Live)
- [37: Goop Machine](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-04-10-37-goop-machine) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [Alternate Info Sources](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-12-04-alternate-info-sources) (The Amp Hour)

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