# 460: Everything Is Going To Be OK

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-11-01
- Length: 1h 21m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto celebrate the 10th anniversary of their podcast, answering patron questions about hardware and maker life. Bob details his new sawmill setup and the high costs of owning heavy machinery like backhoes, while Jimmy and David recommend specific entry-level CNC and 3D printer brands like ShopBot, Prusa, and Bamboo Lab. The hosts also discuss the changing landscape of YouTube, Patreon's billing model shifts, and the importance of community and friendship in sustaining long-term creative careers.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok#t=1) Introduction: 10th Anniversary Celebration
- [1:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok#t=82) Bob's Sawmill Setup and Hydraulic Systems
- [8:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok#t=493) David's Shop Furniture and Jimmy's Camera Stand
- [10:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok#t=658) Backhoe Purchasing, Renting, and Maintenance Costs
- [20:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok#t=1236) Patreon Billing Model Changes and Patron Q&A
- [23:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok#t=1439) Entry-Level CNC and Laser Recommendations
- [31:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok#t=1912) 3D Printer Advice: Prusa vs. Bamboo Lab
- [35:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok#t=2136) Tool Evolution: 3-Phase Equipment and Material Sourcing
- [38:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok#t=2336) Personal Stories and Public Interactions
- [50:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok#t=3053) Advice to Younger Selves and YouTube Landscape
- [1:00:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok#t=3652) Impact of the Podcast on Friendship and Community
- [1:11:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-01-460-everything-is-going-to-be-ok#t=4272) Creative Process and Vehicle Recommendations

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- ShopBot (product)
- Prusa (product)
- Bamboo Lab (company)
- X-Carve (product)
- Glow Forge (product)
- Thunder Laser (product)
- X-Tool P2 (product)
- LightBurn (tool)
- Vectric (tool)
- Stepcraft (product)
- Inventables (company)
- Alibaba (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard) (Embedded.fm)
- [Milling About](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-05-31-milling-about) (The Amp Hour)
- [Our first in-person show](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-04-10-our-first-in-person-show) (The Amp Hour)
- [Bob Widlar, Electronic Design, FIRST Robotics - Monday, Meta Monday](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-03-08-bob-widlar-electronic-design-first-robotics-monday-meta-monday) (The Amp Hour)
- [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)

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