# 522: Koo Koo Koogley

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2026-04-17
- Length: 1h 00m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-04-17-522-koo-koo-koogley
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/522-koo-koo-koogley

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Bob's electric go-kart build, David's giant wooden cassette sculpture, and Jimmy's PVC kayak rack. They also share personal updates on vacations, car restorations, and David's upcoming art show titled 'Unsubscribe'. The conversation touches on the evolution of woodworking tools, specifically the acceptance of CNC machines, and includes music recommendations.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-04-17-522-koo-koo-koogley#t=1) Introduction and Vacation Updates
- [2:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-04-17-522-koo-koo-koogley#t=134) Bob's Texas Trip and Sheet Metal Workshop
- [5:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-04-17-522-koo-koo-koogley#t=330) Jimmy's Family Vacation and Outdoor Activities
- [10:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-04-17-522-koo-koo-koogley#t=650) Bob's Go-Kart Build and Car Restorations
- [20:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-04-17-522-koo-koo-koogley#t=1254) David's Giant Cassette Sculpture and Art Show Prep
- [30:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-04-17-522-koo-koo-koogley#t=1801) Jimmy's PVC Kayak Rack and Binder Design Challenges
- [44:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-04-17-522-koo-koo-koogley#t=2641) Woodworking Tools: CNC vs. Hand Tools
- [55:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-04-17-522-koo-koo-koogley#t=3315) Music Recommendations and Show Wrap-up

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Baileys (company)
- Gas Monkey Garage (company)
- Blacksmith Tools (company)
- Sparks (company)
- FormuFit (company)
- Laguna Clay Company (company)
- Leonard and Friends (other)
- Chicago (other)
- TigerCub (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)
- [STL250: Catching up with Ed Pirnik](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-24-stl250-catching-up-with-ed-pirnik) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL214.5: The one with no questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-05-01-stl214-5-the-one-with-no-questions) (Shop Talk Live)
- [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)

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