# 477: The Print Dialog Box

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2025-03-28
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-28-477-the-print-dialog-box
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/477-the-print-dialog-box

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the challenges of learning new hardware and software for their maker projects. Jimmy Diresta details his upcoming trip to Windy Hill Foundry to cast steel apples and his excitement for the new X-Tool MetalFab laser system. Bob Clagett shares his experience assembling a new 4x8 plasma cutter and Shapoko CNC, focusing on the software learning curve and hardware setup. David Picciuto explains his ongoing, iterative process of building a Casio keyboard, dealing with soldering unknowns and tube amplifier modifications.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-28-477-the-print-dialog-box#t=1) Introduction: The Print Dialog Box and Weekly Updates
- [1:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-28-477-the-print-dialog-box#t=79) Jimmy Diresta: Windy Hill Foundry and Steel Apple Casting
- [5:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-28-477-the-print-dialog-box#t=313) David Picciuto: Casio Keyboard and Tube Preamp Tinkering
- [20:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-28-477-the-print-dialog-box#t=1212) Bob Clagett: Shapoko CNC and Plasma Cutter Assembly
- [31:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-28-477-the-print-dialog-box#t=1901) Jimmy Diresta: X-Tool MetalFab and Sheet Metal Restoration
- [41:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-28-477-the-print-dialog-box#t=2472) Software Struggles: Illustrator, Fusion 360, and VCarve
- [57:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-28-477-the-print-dialog-box#t=3429) 3D Modeling: Fusion T-Splines and Blender for CNC
- [1:06:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-28-477-the-print-dialog-box#t=3990) Patreon Shoutouts and Weekly Picks

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Windy Hill Foundry (company)
- X-Tool MetalFab (product)
- Shapoko (product)
- Casio keyboard (product)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Illustrator (tool)
- VCarve (tool)
- Blender (tool)
- SheCam (tool)
- Carbide 3D (company)

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