# 484: No One Sees Your Underwear…

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2025-05-23
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-05-23-484-no-one-sees-your-underwear
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/484-no-one-sees-your-underwear

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent activities, including Jimmy's trip to Maker's Central in England and the positive reception of their show. David details the frustrating process of leveling his uneven shop floor with foam injection and subflooring, while Bob shares his experience working with contractors and the importance of precision in hidden work. Jimmy demonstrates the capabilities of his xTool MetalFab laser cutter and discusses upcoming projects involving metal fabrication and home renovation.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-05-23-484-no-one-sees-your-underwear#t=1) Introduction and Travel Stories
- [8:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-05-23-484-no-one-sees-your-underwear#t=509) Maker's Central and Show Feedback
- [18:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-05-23-484-no-one-sees-your-underwear#t=1133) Shop Floor Leveling Challenges
- [30:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-05-23-484-no-one-sees-your-underwear#t=1812) Work Ethic and Hidden Details
- [42:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-05-23-484-no-one-sees-your-underwear#t=2561) xTool MetalFab Laser Cutting Demo
- [50:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-05-23-484-no-one-sees-your-underwear#t=3045) Home Renovation and Tool Troubleshooting
- [58:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-05-23-484-no-one-sees-your-underwear#t=3494) Weaver Event and Patron Shoutouts
- [1:00:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-05-23-484-no-one-sees-your-underwear#t=3639) Creator Recommendations and Closing

## Topics

- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Maker's Central (other)
- xTool MetalFab (tool)
- Bobby Duke Arts (other)
- Weaver (company)
- Eastwood (company)
- Crucible Metalworks (company)

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- [STL 136: Shop Talk Live — Live!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-04-28-stl-136-shop-talk-live-live) (Shop Talk Live)
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- [STL 315: I can't believe it's not wood!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-05-03-stl-315-i-cant-believe-its-not-wood) (Shop Talk Live)

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