# 470: I’m Gonna Spend It On Tools and Cars…

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2025-02-07
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-02-07-470-im-gonna-spend-it-on-tools-and-cars
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/470-im-gonna-spend-it-on-tools-and-cars

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta’s restoration of a Cadillac using beechwood from a 'graveyard house' and Picciuto’s experimental epoxy art. The conversation shifts to the philosophy of 'collecting potential,' where the hosts share stories about buying tools, property, and materials without immediate plans, arguing that these investments pay off when future needs arise. They also debate the risks of hoarding versus intentional acquisition, concluding with recommendations for music and laser welding technology.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-02-07-470-im-gonna-spend-it-on-tools-and-cars#t=0) Introduction and Patreon Supporters
- [2:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-02-07-470-im-gonna-spend-it-on-tools-and-cars#t=126) Diresta's Graveyard House and Cadillac Restoration
- [9:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-02-07-470-im-gonna-spend-it-on-tools-and-cars#t=546) Picciuto's Epoxy Art and Clagett's Panna Court
- [23:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-02-07-470-im-gonna-spend-it-on-tools-and-cars#t=1384) The Philosophy of Collecting Potential
- [37:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-02-07-470-im-gonna-spend-it-on-tools-and-cars#t=2272) Project Motivation and Legacy Planning
- [44:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-02-07-470-im-gonna-spend-it-on-tools-and-cars#t=2663) Consumerism, Gear Upgrades, and Store Visits
- [53:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-02-07-470-im-gonna-spend-it-on-tools-and-cars#t=3227) Intentional Shopping and Location Reminders
- [1:00:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-02-07-470-im-gonna-spend-it-on-tools-and-cars#t=3605) Weekly Picks: Music and Laser Welding

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Cadillac (product)
- Sweetwater (company)
- B&H (company)
- Macy's (company)
- Home Depot (company)
- Target (company)
- Lowe's (company)
- Kickstarter (other)
- well.com (company)
- Joe Cocker (other)
- Jimi Hendrix (other)
- Frank Zappa (other)
- David Lynch (other)
- Matt Cremona (other)
- Brian Prusa (other)
- Mike FN Garage (other)
- Panna court (product)
- Cast apples (product)
- Laser Welding (product)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL 105: Why We Build What We Build](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-02-26-stl-105-why-we-build-what-we-build) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL300: A tricentennial celebration!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-09-22-stl300-a-tricentennial-celebration) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL283: The original Moxon vise](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-01-27-stl283-the-original-moxon-vise) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 161: The Lightning Round!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-04-13-stl-161-the-lightning-round) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL141: Vic Tesolin's Tool Bomb](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb) (Shop Talk Live)

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