# 455: Put The Knots In

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-09-20
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-09-20-455-put-the-knots-in
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/455-put-the-knots-in

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's restoration of a Ghia, Clagett's construction of a massive CNC-drawn chest of drawers and a horse barn, and Picciuto's walnut bed build. The conversation shifts to the psychological challenges of making, specifically the 'perfection loop' and the difficulty of knowing when a project is finished. They share strategies for managing creative burnout, such as compartmentalizing quality standards for TV versus personal work and the importance of having an 'on-deck' project to maintain momentum.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-09-20-455-put-the-knots-in#t=0) Introduction and Weather Chat
- [5:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-09-20-455-put-the-knots-in#t=353) Project Updates: Ghia, Barn, and Drawers
- [29:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-09-20-455-put-the-knots-in#t=1751) The Perfection Loop and Creative Struggles
- [42:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-09-20-455-put-the-knots-in#t=2545) Compartmentalizing Quality: TV vs. Personal Work
- [46:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-09-20-455-put-the-knots-in#t=2761) Managing Workflow and Future Projects
- [53:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-09-20-455-put-the-knots-in#t=3193) Car Buying Advice and Rot
- [56:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-09-20-455-put-the-knots-in#t=3404) Patreon Thanks and Picks of the Week

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Ghia (product)
- LP (company)
- R&R Builders (company)
- Amazon (company)
- Cohart (company)
- Vidmar (company)
- OK GO (other)
- Shawn Beckner (other)
- Idea Farm (other)

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- [279: The Creative Process: Building Relationships and Businesses That Last, Live from The Argo in Milwaukee, WI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2026-03-17-279-the-creative-process-building-relationships-and-businesses-that-last-live-fr) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [Finishing Prototypes with Zack Freedman](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-07-19-finishing-prototypes-with-zack-freedman) (The Amp Hour)
- [120: Imbue All of the Choices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2025-01-18-120-imbue-all-of-the-choices) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [47: Seems Like a Nice Way to Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2019-01-16-47-seems-like-a-nice-way-to-live) (Thoroughly Considered)

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