# 430: I Want This Finish To Be Drinkable

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-02-16
- Length: 1h 01m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-02-16-430-i-want-this-finish-to-be-drinkable
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/430-i-want-this-finish-to-be-drinkable

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's experimentation with fake neon LED signs and Picciuto's development of a drinkable, all-natural wood finish for his stereo stand. The conversation explores the challenges of sourcing materials and formulating products, with Diresta encouraging Picciuto to commercialize his finish. They also reflect on the digitization of old home movies and the value of personal archives, before sharing recommendations for videos about aviation safety, music production, and miniature craftsmanship.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-02-16-430-i-want-this-finish-to-be-drinkable#t=1) Introduction: Casey Neistat Marathon Video and Home Movie Archives
- [8:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-02-16-430-i-want-this-finish-to-be-drinkable#t=481) Digitizing Old Media: Flip Cameras, Super 8, and VHS Tapes
- [20:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-02-16-430-i-want-this-finish-to-be-drinkable#t=1208) Jimmy Diresta's Fake Neon LED Sign Experimentation
- [26:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-02-16-430-i-want-this-finish-to-be-drinkable#t=1571) David Picciuto's Drinkable Wood Finish and Stereo Stand
- [37:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-02-16-430-i-want-this-finish-to-be-drinkable#t=2255) Commercializing Natural Formulations: From Garage to Market
- [44:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-02-16-430-i-want-this-finish-to-be-drinkable#t=2679) Sourcing Materials and Food Science for Product Development
- [51:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-02-16-430-i-want-this-finish-to-be-drinkable#t=3079) Bob Clagett's Recycled Whiskey Boxes and Patreon Updates
- [56:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-02-16-430-i-want-this-finish-to-be-drinkable#t=3391) Video Recommendations: Pilot Debrief, Thriller 40, and Bobby Duke

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Casey Neistat (other)
- Amazon (other)
- Thomas Mosher (company)
- Bullet Bourbon (company)
- Pilot Debrief (other)
- Thriller 40 (other)
- The Greatest Night in Pop (other)
- Bobby Duke (other)

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