# 518: Oh, I Can Let My Shoulders Down

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2026-03-13
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-13-518-oh-i-can-let-my-shoulders-down
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/518-oh-i-can-let-my-shoulders-down

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the concept of fixing previous bad repairs, illustrated by Diresta's tow truck with cut pins and Clagett's flooded crawlspace. The hosts share updates on their current projects: Picciuto is building a brass centerpiece using a slab flattening jig and Creative Metal Forming techniques, while Clagett works on restoring his Gia car and Diresta experiments with pottery and CNC mold making. They also highlight creative products like Simone Getz's expanding fruit bowl and discuss the importance of deep learning through classes in pottery and timber framing.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-13-518-oh-i-can-let-my-shoulders-down#t=1) Introduction: Storms, Soccer, and Bad Fixes
- [4:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-13-518-oh-i-can-let-my-shoulders-down#t=295) Bob Clagett's Toy Inventing Career and Patents
- [14:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-13-518-oh-i-can-let-my-shoulders-down#t=896) Jimmy Diresta's Tow Truck Repair and Previous Fixes
- [29:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-13-518-oh-i-can-let-my-shoulders-down#t=1748) The Value of Deep Learning and Taking Classes
- [37:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-13-518-oh-i-can-let-my-shoulders-down#t=2236) David Picciuto's Brass Centerpiece and Slab Flattening Jig
- [48:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-13-518-oh-i-can-let-my-shoulders-down#t=2928) Clagett's Gia Car Restoration and Door Fitting
- [1:00:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-13-518-oh-i-can-let-my-shoulders-down#t=3636) Patreon Thanks and Simone Getz's Fruit Bowl

## Topics

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

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Gurgling Guts (product)
- Simone Getz (other)
- Creative Metal Forming (other)
- Matter of Time (other)
- Chupa Chups (company)
- Hasbro (company)
- Topps (company)

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- [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)
- [STL302: Broken tenons and shattered dreams](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-10-20-stl302-broken-tenons-and-shattered-dreams) (Shop Talk Live)
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