# 519:  Eel Fork Hands

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2026-03-20
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-20-519-eel-fork-hands
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/519-eel-fork-hands

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Diresta’s pool house electrical work and Picciuto’s CNC-made shelf brackets, while exploring the psychology of creativity and subconscious problem-solving. The hosts share personal anecdotes about real estate investments, dealing with power outages, and the challenges of working with sponsors, highlighting how constraints can foster innovation. They also touch on technical details like electrical code compliance for Romex in conduit and the quirks of modern car electronics.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-20-519-eel-fork-hands#t=1) Introduction and Personal Updates
- [0:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-20-519-eel-fork-hands#t=12) Picciuto’s Rental Property and Power Outage
- [29:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-20-519-eel-fork-hands#t=1764) Diresta’s Pool House Electrical Work and Code Compliance
- [18:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-20-519-eel-fork-hands#t=1090) Picciuto’s CNC Shelf Brackets and Pottery Studio
- [43:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-20-519-eel-fork-hands#t=2580) The Psychology of Creativity and Subconscious Problem Solving
- [49:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-20-519-eel-fork-hands#t=2949) Dreams, Incubation, and the 'Eel Fork Hands' Story
- [1:00:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-03-20-519-eel-fork-hands#t=3604) Picks: Afroman Trial, Corbin Dunn, and Bobby Duke

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- EcoFlow (product)
- ChatGPT (tool)
- Corbin Dunn (other)
- Afroman (other)
- Bobby Duke (other)
- Martha Stewart (other)
- Emily Post (other)
- Ford (company)
- Lowe's (company)
- Bailey's Pottery Supplies (company)

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- [Ep 364: Clocks, Cameras, and Free Will](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2026-04-03-ep-364-clocks-cameras-and-free-will) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [Ep 330: Hover Turtles, Dull Designs, and K'nex Computers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-07-25-ep-330-hover-turtles-dull-designs-and-knex-computers) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [Ep 364: Clocks, Cameras, and Free Will](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2026-04-03-ep-364-clocks-cameras-and-free-will-21852f2f) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [343: Getting Brains to Work](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-09-04-343-getting-brains-to-work) (Embedded.fm)

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