# 506: The Fun is in the Glue Up

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2025-11-30
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-11-30-506-the-fun-is-in-the-glue-up
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/506-the-fun-is-in-the-glue-up

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Jimmy's collapsible fire pit and kitchen island, Bob's sculptural coat rack, and David's pool house roofing struggles. They reflect on the impact of their community, the death of Bob's online friend Brian Wittan, and the value of constructive criticism. The hosts also share recommendations for AI-generated content and open-source hardware projects.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-11-30-506-the-fun-is-in-the-glue-up#t=1) Introduction and Personal Updates
- [1:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-11-30-506-the-fun-is-in-the-glue-up#t=97) Jimmy's Kitchen Island and Collapsible Fire Pit
- [6:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-11-30-506-the-fun-is-in-the-glue-up#t=365) Bob's Coat Rack and Glue-Up Stress
- [11:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-11-30-506-the-fun-is-in-the-glue-up#t=699) David's Pool House Roofing Failures
- [25:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-11-30-506-the-fun-is-in-the-glue-up#t=1552) Gratitude for the 500 Event and Community
- [28:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-11-30-506-the-fun-is-in-the-glue-up#t=1739) Bob's Reflections on Brian Wittan
- [38:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-11-30-506-the-fun-is-in-the-glue-up#t=2303) The Value of Constructive Criticism
- [44:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-11-30-506-the-fun-is-in-the-glue-up#t=2698) Gratitude for Creative Freedom and Music
- [59:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-11-30-506-the-fun-is-in-the-glue-up#t=3591) Recommendations: AI and Open Source Hardware

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

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## Mentioned

- Total Boat (company)
- Christopher Hitchens (other)
- Lego Spencer (other)
- Sean Boyd (other)

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