# 425: David Picciuto 7th Period

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-01-12
- Length: 1h 18m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-12-425-david-picciuto-7th-period
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/425-david-picciuto-7th-period

## Summary

David Picciuto, Jimmy Diresta, and Bob Clagett discuss their current projects and New Year's resolutions. David Picciuto details his experience in Greg Pennington's Windsor chair class and his experiment using an X-Tool P2 laser to create a veneered end table. Bob Clagett explains his process for upgrading shop lighting using 3D-printed brackets, while Jimmy Diresta shares his plans to organize his shop with an A1 3D printer and his strategy to reduce digital consumption.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-12-425-david-picciuto-7th-period#t=1) Introduction and Health Updates
- [0:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-12-425-david-picciuto-7th-period#t=54) David Picciuto's Windsor Chair Class with Greg Pennington
- [12:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-12-425-david-picciuto-7th-period#t=753) David Picciuto's 7th Period Cabinet and Laser Table Project
- [17:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-12-425-david-picciuto-7th-period#t=1040) Bob Clagett's Shop Lighting Upgrade and 3D Printed Brackets
- [25:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-12-425-david-picciuto-7th-period#t=1552) Jimmy Diresta's 2024 Project List and Goals
- [41:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-12-425-david-picciuto-7th-period#t=2492) David Picciuto's A1 3D Printer and Shop Organization
- [46:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-12-425-david-picciuto-7th-period#t=2810) Digital Consumption, Comparison, and Distraction
- [57:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-12-425-david-picciuto-7th-period#t=3432) Finding Product Ideas and The Cool Factor
- [1:12:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-01-12-425-david-picciuto-7th-period#t=4322) Week's Picks and Patreon Acknowledgments

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Greg Pennington (other)
- X-Tool P2 (tool)
- A1 3D Printer (tool)
- DFM Schoolworks (company)

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