# 461: Check Out My Immune System!

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-11-08
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-08-461-check-out-my-immune-system
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/461-check-out-my-immune-system

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-08-461-check-out-my-immune-system#t=0) Introduction: Health, Weather, and 10th Anniversary
- [3:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-08-461-check-out-my-immune-system#t=234) Bob's Sawmill and David's Parametric Tool Bench
- [12:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-08-461-check-out-my-immune-system#t=745) Fusion, Mapboards Pro, and Bob's Custom Software
- [25:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-08-461-check-out-my-immune-system#t=1556) Lifting Sofa Table and Podcast Evolution
- [37:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-08-461-check-out-my-immune-system#t=2270) Failed Projects and Learning from Mistakes
- [48:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-08-461-check-out-my-immune-system#t=2890) Collaboration, Skills, and What They Won't Learn
- [56:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-08-461-check-out-my-immune-system#t=3371) The Reality of Being a Professional YouTuber
- [1:06:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-08-461-check-out-my-immune-system#t=3962) Pick of the Week: Van Neistat, Dave's Auto Center, Faith Talks Wood

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Fusion (tool)
- Mapboards Pro (tool)
- Van Neistat (other)
- Dave's Auto Center (other)
- Faith Talks Wood (other)

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