Hardware Podcasts

424: Cooler Than Skateboards

Making It · 22 Dec 2023 · 1h 20m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss recent projects including Diresta's bronze bell casting for the Explorers Club, Picciuto's CNC vanity inspired by a shower curtain, and Clagett's attempt to repair a loose guitar bridge. They explore the psychology of procrastination, identifying 'catalysts' like client needs or family milestones as the drivers that push them past fear-based inertia to complete complex builds. The conversation also touches on the challenges of sourcing technical data for processes like ceramic shell molding and the difficulty of generalizing personal project ideas into useful tools for others.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Bullet, Dalmex, Stumac, Martin, Complete Sculptor
Products
Arduino, iPad
Tools
Procreate

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