# 525: All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2026-05-15
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-15-525-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/525-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss strategies for regaining momentum on stalled maker projects. Diresta details his progress on a custom go-kart and a complex metal-and-wood art piece, highlighting the frustration of welding thin metal and the lesson of designing for accessibility. Clagett shares his experience insulating and drywalling a pool house, while also addressing the daunting task of restoring a rusted car and finding the motivation to continue. Picciuto describes his work on a large slab art project and his efforts to overcome procrastination by removing physical barriers in his workshop.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-15-525-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt#t=1) Introduction: Mugs and Clay Techniques
- [0:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-15-525-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt#t=54) Jimmy Diresta: Go-Kart and Leather Projects
- [10:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-15-525-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt#t=652) David Picciuto: CNC Project and Art Piece Failures
- [17:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-15-525-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt#t=1053) Jimmy Diresta: Show Anxiety and 'Unsubscribe' Concept
- [23:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-15-525-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt#t=1421) Bob Clagett: Insulation, Drywall, and Construction Tips
- [36:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-15-525-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt#t=2172) Diresta: Finding Passion in the Graveyard House
- [45:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-15-525-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt#t=2737) Picciuto: Overcoming Barriers on the Cookie Project
- [51:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-15-525-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt#t=3072) Clagett: Stalled Car Restoration and Rust
- [58:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-15-525-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt#t=3521) Motivation Strategies and Future Plans
- [1:04:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-15-525-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt#t=3865) Pick of the Week: Media Recommendations

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Carolina Shoes (company)
- Frank's Shoes (company)
- Sparks motorcycles (company)
- Rhinebeck aerodrome (other)
- Rotterdam fashion show (other)
- UV printer (tool)
- CNC (tool)
- Arduino (chip)
- Raspberry Pi (chip)
- JB Weld (material)

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