# 436: In Case I Saw A Witch Fly By

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-03-29
- Length: 1h 18m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-29-436-in-case-i-saw-a-witch-fly-by
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/436-in-case-i-saw-a-witch-fly-by

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the challenge of having more hobbies than time, with David detailing his development of a new shellac-based wood finish and Jimmy building a utility cart and acquiring a massive 1880s Fay & Egan band saw. The conversation explores the psychological pressure of serial learning, the impact of social media algorithms on creators, and the importance of prioritizing deep work over broad consumption. They also share recommendations for other creators and artistic content.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-29-436-in-case-i-saw-a-witch-fly-by#t=0) Introduction and Weather Chat
- [4:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-29-436-in-case-i-saw-a-witch-fly-by#t=274) David's Shellac Finish Development
- [14:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-29-436-in-case-i-saw-a-witch-fly-by#t=883) Jimmy's Utility Cart and Scroll Saw Experiments
- [22:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-29-436-in-case-i-saw-a-witch-fly-by#t=1328) Acquiring the Giant Fay & Egan Band Saw
- [31:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-29-436-in-case-i-saw-a-witch-fly-by#t=1888) Shop Organization and Video Planning
- [46:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-29-436-in-case-i-saw-a-witch-fly-by#t=2776) Managing Multiple Interests and Priorities
- [1:08:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-29-436-in-case-i-saw-a-witch-fly-by#t=4126) Jack Conte's Talk on Content Creation
- [1:13:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-03-29-436-in-case-i-saw-a-witch-fly-by#t=4419) Picks of the Week and Closing

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Polaris Ranger (product)
- Pegasus scroll saw (tool)
- Fay & Egan band saw (tool)
- Keith Rucker (other)
- Jack Conte (other)
- Patreon (other)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Thomas Moser (other)
- Daisy Tempest (other)
- Kalle Hellzen (other)
- Tyler Bell (other)

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- [Shop Talk Live 9: Four Finger Swipe](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-06-22-shop-talk-live-9-four-finger-swipe) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL354: Go and Do the Thing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-11-14-stl354-go-and-do-the-thing) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL250: Catching up with Ed Pirnik](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-24-stl250-catching-up-with-ed-pirnik) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 109: Machine mayhem and explosive shellac](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-04-15-stl-109-machine-mayhem-and-explosive-shellac) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Shop Talk Live 3: Diminishing Returns](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-03-30-shop-talk-live-3-diminishing-returns) (Shop Talk Live)

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