# 510: My Office is a Mess, My Head is a Mess… Everything’s a Mess

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2026-01-09
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-09-510-my-office-is-a-mess-my-head-is-a-mess-everythings-a-mess
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/510-my-office-is-a-mess-my-head-is-a-mess-everythings-a-mess

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their New Year's resolutions and recent projects. Bob Clagett shares his experience making leather bags and branding irons, while David Picciuto details his efforts to organize his workflow and shop by hiring help and using AI tools like ChatGPT for technical queries. Jimmy Diresta talks about his decision to buy a fish tank, his struggle with content creation pressure, and his development of Fusion 360 plugins to improve his design efficiency.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-09-510-my-office-is-a-mess-my-head-is-a-mess-everythings-a-mess#t=1) Introduction and Holiday Updates
- [0:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-09-510-my-office-is-a-mess-my-head-is-a-mess-everythings-a-mess#t=55) Bob Clagett's Leather Work and CNC Machine
- [7:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-09-510-my-office-is-a-mess-my-head-is-a-mess-everythings-a-mess#t=465) David Picciuto's Organization and AI Tools
- [27:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-09-510-my-office-is-a-mess-my-head-is-a-mess-everythings-a-mess#t=1670) Jimmy Diresta's Fish Tank Hunt
- [39:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-09-510-my-office-is-a-mess-my-head-is-a-mess-everythings-a-mess#t=2385) Content Creation and Minimalism
- [48:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-09-510-my-office-is-a-mess-my-head-is-a-mess-everythings-a-mess#t=2897) Fusion 360 Plugins and Recommendations

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- ChatGPT (tool)
- VCarve (tool)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- AutoDesk (company)
- Infinity (company)
- Creality (company)
- Weaver (product)
- Carhartt (product)

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- [The Tandy Train](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2025-02-12-the-tandy-train) (The Amp Hour)

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