Hardware Podcasts

461: Check Out My Immune System!

Making It · 8 Nov 2024 · 1h 09m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Bob's new sawmill and a lifting sofa table, and David's parametric tool bench built in Fusion. They explore the development of Bob's custom cut-list software, Mapboards Pro, and the challenges of generalizing it for a broader market. The hosts also reflect on their 10-year podcast history, the evolution of their content, and the significant time commitment required to run their YouTube channels.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Tools
Fusion, Mapboards Pro
Also
Van Neistat, Dave's Auto Center, Faith Talks Wood

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