# 511: It HAS to Happen

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2026-01-16
- Length: 1h 00m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-16-511-it-has-to-happen
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/511-it-has-to-happen

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's pool house siding and new Infinity Elite CNC machine, Clagett's graveyard house renovation with a hired architect, and Picciuto's acrylic floor lamp. They engage in a deep philosophical debate about the nature of creative drive, contrasting utilitarian problem-solving with pure artistic expression, and the tension between making art for revenue versus making art for the sake of creation. The hosts also share 'Pick of the Week' recommendations, highlighting various makers and unique musical instruments.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-16-511-it-has-to-happen#t=2) Introduction and Project Updates
- [4:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-16-511-it-has-to-happen#t=283) Bob Clagett's Graveyard House and New CNC Machine
- [10:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-16-511-it-has-to-happen#t=612) David Picciuto's Floor Lamp and Team Dynamics
- [20:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-16-511-it-has-to-happen#t=1222) The Philosophy of Creative Drive and Art vs. Utility
- [34:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-16-511-it-has-to-happen#t=2045) Revenue Streams and Creative Freedom
- [43:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-16-511-it-has-to-happen#t=2610) Inspiration from Colin Furz and Suspension Bridge Ideas
- [54:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-16-511-it-has-to-happen#t=3247) Picks of the Week: DTB Fab, Infinity Mirror Guitar, and Musical Oddities

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Infinity Elite (product)
- DTB Fab (company)
- Infinity Mirror Guitar (product)
- Tape Bowing Ensemble (product)
- Electric Harp Fan (product)
- Googly Eyes Gardener (other)

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- [STL330: Our least favorite questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-11-29-stl330-our-least-favorite-questions) (Shop Talk Live)
- [439: Ditches and Psychology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-01-06-439-ditches-and-psychology) (Embedded.fm)
- [Ep008: The Art Episode: Joe Kim, Strings And CRTs, Hydrogen Done 2-Ways](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-03-01-ep008-the-art-episode-joe-kim-strings-and-crts-hydrogen-done-2-ways) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [STL 105: Why We Build What We Build](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-02-26-stl-105-why-we-build-what-we-build) (Shop Talk Live)

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