# 487: You’re Wrong, and Right!

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2025-06-20
- Length: 1h 16m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-20-487-youre-wrong-and-right
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/487-youre-wrong-and-right

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the nature of creative distractions and hobbies. Bob Clagett details his progress on a giant boot-shaped go-kart, explaining the engineering challenges of using thick fiberglass matting and epoxy on vertical surfaces, while Jimmy Diresta shares his experience at BrickWorld Chicago, highlighting the intricate mechanical engineering of custom Lego builds. David Picciuto explains why he abandoned a vintage Coke machine project due to space constraints and cost, opting instead to design a retro-style soda dispenser from scratch. The hosts debate whether these side projects are true distractions or valuable opportunities for incremental progress and skill acquisition.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-20-487-youre-wrong-and-right#t=1) Introduction: Weather woes and BrickWorld Chicago
- [8:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-20-487-youre-wrong-and-right#t=536) BrickWorld Chicago: Lego engineering and ball movers
- [14:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-20-487-youre-wrong-and-right#t=876) The nature of obsession: Commercial art vs. pure creativity
- [19:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-20-487-youre-wrong-and-right#t=1175) Bob's boot go-kart: Fiberglass, epoxy, and weight issues
- [32:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-20-487-youre-wrong-and-right#t=1921) David's abandoned Coke machine and new dispenser plan
- [41:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-20-487-youre-wrong-and-right#t=2498) The tow truck as a distraction and reward mechanism
- [50:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-20-487-youre-wrong-and-right#t=3044) Maker vs. Artist: Valuing progress over completion
- [1:06:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-06-20-487-youre-wrong-and-right#t=3961) Patreon updates and weekly picks

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- BrickWorld (other)
- Lego (product)
- Vice Grip Garage (other)
- NeatBricks (other)
- X-Tool (tool)
- John Lehman Studios (other)
- Bagel Run (other)
- $35 Guitar Pick (product)

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- [Ep 330: Hover Turtles, Dull Designs, and K'nex Computers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-07-25-ep-330-hover-turtles-dull-designs-and-knex-computers) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [The Spark Gap - Episode 23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2014-12-10-the-spark-gap-episode-23) (The Spark Gap)
- [124: Please Don't Light Yourself On Fire](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-11-05-124-please-dont-light-yourself-on-fire) (Embedded.fm)
- [81: Two of Those People Can't Be Ducks](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-12-17-81-two-of-those-people-cant-be-ducks) (Embedded.fm)
- [136: Let's Try Out Some Broccoli](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-01-28-136-lets-try-out-some-broccoli) (Embedded.fm)

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