# 513: Snow Day

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2026-01-30
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-30-513-snow-day
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/513-snow-day

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss how a snow day allowed them to tackle maintenance, organize workshops, and work on specific projects. David Picciuto details his progress on recasing a vintage Goldstar VCR, noting the complexity of its door mechanism. Bob Clagett shares stories about fixing a heating system intake issue and working on a tow truck and go-kart. Jimmy Diresta explains how he used the downtime to organize his studio, update his Fusion 360 plugin based on user feedback, and work on a Roman short sword project with his son.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-30-513-snow-day#t=1) Introduction: Snow Day and Weather Updates
- [2:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-30-513-snow-day#t=165) David Picciuto: Heating System Repair and Costs
- [3:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-30-513-snow-day#t=226) Jimmy Diresta: Dryer Socket Failure and Workshop Downtime
- [8:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-30-513-snow-day#t=492) Bob Clagett: Metalworking Class and Manhole Covers
- [14:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-30-513-snow-day#t=880) David Picciuto: Recasing a Goldstar VCR
- [21:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-30-513-snow-day#t=1264) Workshop Organization and Studio Layout
- [30:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-30-513-snow-day#t=1834) Shop Size, Minimalism, and Rediscovering Tools
- [34:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-30-513-snow-day#t=2081) Jimmy Diresta: Roman Short Sword and Plugin Feedback
- [44:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-30-513-snow-day#t=2659) Pool House Roof Venting and Metal Roofing Details
- [53:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-01-30-513-snow-day#t=3183) Bob Clagett: Rice Lake Skiff Plans and Recommendations

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Goldstar (product)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Form Labs (company)
- Wintergatan (other)
- Bear Mountain Boats (company)

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