# 448: There’s No Slow Piano

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-07-12
- Length: 1h 13m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-07-12-448-theres-no-slow-piano
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/448-theres-no-slow-piano

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, ranging from Jimmy's modified go-karts and Land Cruiser restoration to David's custom pet urns and Bob's classic car collection. The conversation highlights specific mechanical challenges, such as a blown head gasket due to a machine shop's failure to surface an engine block, and the logistical issues of sourcing parts like centrifugal clutches. The hosts also reflect on personal evolution, allowing themselves to change their public personas and hobbies without fear of judgment from their audience.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-07-12-448-theres-no-slow-piano#t=0) Introduction and Go-Kart Updates
- [7:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-07-12-448-theres-no-slow-piano#t=460) Go-Kart Mechanics and Variable Speed Clutches
- [15:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-07-12-448-theres-no-slow-piano#t=911) Land Cruiser Restoration and Machine Shop Failure
- [23:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-07-12-448-theres-no-slow-piano#t=1402) David's Pet Urn Project and Weens
- [34:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-07-12-448-theres-no-slow-piano#t=2081) Bob's Classic Car Collection and Shop Cleanup
- [39:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-07-12-448-theres-no-slow-piano#t=2395) Allowing Yourself to Change and Evolve
- [1:03:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-07-12-448-theres-no-slow-piano#t=3789) Recommendations: Morley Kurt and Big Time

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Dingo (product)
- Amazon (other)
- Centrifugal clutch (other)
- LMC (other)
- Morley Kurt (other)
- Big Time (other)
- Crucible Coachworks (other)

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