# 527: The Answers Are IN The Work

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2026-05-29
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-29-527-the-answers-are-in-the-work
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/527-the-answers-are-in-the-work

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects and the creative catalysts that drive them. Jimmy is fabricating an electric go-kart with Spark Cycle Works' Matt, while Bob builds covers for metal shelves and David works on an art show. They debate whether motivation comes from external inspiration, deadlines, or simply starting the physical work to find answers. The conversation also touches on safety issues with laser cutting polycarbonate and securing YouTube channels from hackers.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-29-527-the-answers-are-in-the-work#t=1) Introduction and Project Updates
- [2:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-29-527-the-answers-are-in-the-work#t=134) David's Art Show and Material Experimentation
- [5:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-29-527-the-answers-are-in-the-work#t=346) Jimmy's Electric Go-Kart and Fleet Management
- [15:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-29-527-the-answers-are-in-the-work#t=916) Sleep Habits and Productivity Rhythms
- [27:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-29-527-the-answers-are-in-the-work#t=1671) Bob's Metal Shelf Covers and Material Safety
- [40:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-29-527-the-answers-are-in-the-work#t=2418) Catalysts for Creative Work
- [58:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-05-29-527-the-answers-are-in-the-work#t=3532) Weekly Picks and Channel Security

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Spark Cycle Works (company)
- Acme Supply Company (other)
- The Tarot Fool (other)
- Bo Miles (other)
- OceanGate (company)
- Titan (product)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [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)
- [Ep 364: Clocks, Cameras, and Free Will](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2026-04-03-ep-364-clocks-cameras-and-free-will-46615bb6) (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) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [S2E41 The Hacksmith | James Hobson](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-09-24-s2e41-the-hacksmith-james-hobson) (Being an Engineer)
- [Ep008: The Art Episode: Joe Kim, Strings And CRTs, Hydrogen Done 2-Ways](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-03-01-ep008-the-art-episode-joe-kim-strings-and-crts-hydrogen-done-2-ways) (Hackaday Podcast)

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