# 432: The Windowlicker Room

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-03-01
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-01-432-the-windowlicker-room
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/432-the-windowlicker-room

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects and the challenges of sourcing materials for physical products. Jimmy Diresta details his educational outreach in Birmingham, Alabama, and his upcoming appearance at WorkbenchCon, while also describing a transforming ping-pong table he is building. David Picciuto shares his experience building a tambour cabinet and his impulse purchases of a teleprompter and a Vespa seat, highlighting the ease of online sourcing. Bob Clagett explores new materials like ceramics and sheet metal, and discusses the logistical difficulties of acquiring hardwoods locally compared to online retailers.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-01-432-the-windowlicker-room#t=0) Introduction: Jimmy Diresta at WorkbenchCon and Birmingham School Visit
- [15:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-01-432-the-windowlicker-room#t=919) David Picciuto's Tambour Cabinet and Teleprompter Purchase
- [21:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-01-432-the-windowlicker-room#t=1278) Sourcing Specific Parts: Vespa Seat and 1976 Clutch Cylinder
- [32:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-01-432-the-windowlicker-room#t=1961) Hardwood Sourcing Challenges: Home Depot, Menards, and Local Suppliers
- [42:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-01-432-the-windowlicker-room#t=2553) New Materials: Ceramics, Bronze, and Sheet Metal Bending
- [47:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-01-432-the-windowlicker-room#t=2869) Foam Sculpting and Fiberglass Techniques
- [53:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-01-432-the-windowlicker-room#t=3235) Large Scale Wood Sculpture: The 12x12 Oak Block
- [1:00:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-01-432-the-windowlicker-room#t=3611) Creator Recommendations: J. Alto, Jenny Bower, and Smo Nova

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- WorkbenchCon (other)
- Birmingham (other)
- teleprompter (tool)
- Eligu (company)
- Vespa GT 200 (product)
- Weaver Leather (company)
- eBay (other)
- Home Depot (company)
- Menards (company)
- Facebook Marketplace (other)
- ceramics (material)
- bronze (material)
- sheet metal (material)
- Trump (company)
- foam sculpture (material)
- fiberglass (material)
- white oak (material)
- J. Alto (other)
- Jenny Bower (other)
- Smo Nova (other)

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- [Fran Blanche Version 3](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-04-18-fran-blanche-version-3) (The Amp Hour)
- [STL 105: Why We Build What We Build](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-02-26-stl-105-why-we-build-what-we-build) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 93: Nick Offerman's Dream Shop](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-09-11-stl-93-nick-offermans-dream-shop) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL254: Iron and oak (and maple?)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-11-19-stl254-iron-and-oak-and-maple) (Shop Talk Live)
- [18: No Cool Cheap Screwdrivers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-09-17-18-no-cool-cheap-screwdrivers) (Thoroughly Considered)

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