# 486: If I Had $300, I Could Do That Too

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2025-06-16
- Length: 1h 12m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-16-486-if-i-had-300-i-could-do-that-too
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/486-if-i-had-300-i-could-do-that-too

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Jimmy's giant boot go-kart, Bob's synchronized sliding doors, and David's Yellowstone photography trip. They also address a manufacturing error where one-inch dowels failed to fit into pre-drilled holes, debating solutions like using a lathe or CNC. The episode concludes with recommendations for Tom Sachs, Overland Projects, and a school donation by Printed Solid.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-16-486-if-i-had-300-i-could-do-that-too#t=0) Introduction and David's Yellowstone Trip
- [14:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-16-486-if-i-had-300-i-could-do-that-too#t=871) Jimmy's Giant Boot Go-Kart Build
- [24:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-16-486-if-i-had-300-i-could-do-that-too#t=1479) Bob's Synchronized Sliding Doors and 3D Printed Trim
- [40:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-16-486-if-i-had-300-i-could-do-that-too#t=2451) The Dowel Fitment Problem and Lathe Solutions
- [52:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-16-486-if-i-had-300-i-could-do-that-too#t=3120) Client Work, Business Strategy, and Tooling
- [1:02:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-16-486-if-i-had-300-i-could-do-that-too#t=3770) Patreon Thanks and Creator Recommendations

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Harvey (tool)
- Printed Solid (company)
- Overland Projects (company)
- Tom Sachs (other)
- Herman Miller (company)
- Wen (tool)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Tractor Supply (company)
- Double H (product)
- Carolina (product)
- Phantom Rider (product)

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- [69: Nice](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-05-05-69-nice) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [444: It Is If You Do It Wrong](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-03-444-it-is-if-you-do-it-wrong) (Embedded.fm)
- [STL 85: Furniture Maker Chris Gochnour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-05-22-stl-85-furniture-maker-chris-gochnour) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 109: Machine mayhem and explosive shellac](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-04-15-stl-109-machine-mayhem-and-explosive-shellac) (Shop Talk Live)

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