# 480: My Head Is A Tennis Match

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2025-04-25
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-04-25-480-my-head-is-a-tennis-match
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/480-my-head-is-a-tennis-match

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current maker projects, ranging from Diresta's sawmill operations and Cadillac restoration to Clagett's shop floor leveling and Picciuto's Ghia build. The conversation delves into the technical challenges of leveling a concrete shop floor with foam injection and the creative struggles of documenting long-term car restoration projects for YouTube. They also share personal updates, including Diresta's upcoming trip to The Sphere and Picciuto's preparation for an art gallery show.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-04-25-480-my-head-is-a-tennis-match#t=0) Introduction and Sawmill Progress
- [6:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-04-25-480-my-head-is-a-tennis-match#t=403) The Sphere and Grateful Dead Concert
- [12:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-04-25-480-my-head-is-a-tennis-match#t=745) Shop Floor Leveling and Concrete Issues
- [23:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-04-25-480-my-head-is-a-tennis-match#t=1396) MetalFab Laser Welder and Ghia Progress
- [32:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-04-25-480-my-head-is-a-tennis-match#t=1976) Door Fitment and Bodywork Challenges
- [46:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-04-25-480-my-head-is-a-tennis-match#t=2775) Future Projects: Sheds, Barns, and Art
- [58:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-04-25-480-my-head-is-a-tennis-match#t=3512) YouTube Content Strategy and Picks

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Ghia (product)
- MetalFab (tool)
- X-Tool (company)
- Insta360 (product)
- Kanopy (other)
- Casey Neistat (other)
- Laura Kampf (other)

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- [110: Mid-life Crisis Hobby](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2024-03-21-110-mid-life-crisis-hobby) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [STL214.5: The one with no questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-05-01-stl214-5-the-one-with-no-questions) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL330: Our least favorite questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-11-29-stl330-our-least-favorite-questions) (Shop Talk Live)
- [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)

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