# 529: Annnnnd We're Back!

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2026-07-17
- Length: 1h 01m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-07-17-529-annnnnd-were-back
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/529-annnnnd-were-back

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto return to the Making It podcast after a five-week hiatus to discuss their recent projects and personal journeys. David Picciuto details the construction of an electric go-kart in collaboration with Spark Cycle Works, highlighting the challenges of welding aluminum and managing the electrical drivetrain. Bob Clagett reflects on the success of his first art show, 'Unsubscribed,' and his transition toward creating art rather than functional furniture, while Jimmy Diresta shares stories from family trips to Florida, Eastern Kentucky, and Costa Rica, including volunteer construction work with the Abraham Project.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-07-17-529-annnnnd-were-back#t=1) Introduction: The 5-Week Hiatus and Headphone Issues
- [2:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-07-17-529-annnnnd-were-back#t=124) David Picciuto: Electric Go-Kart and Spark Cycle Works
- [7:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-07-17-529-annnnnd-were-back#t=466) David's Aluminum Welding Challenges and Design Decisions
- [11:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-07-17-529-annnnnd-were-back#t=681) David's Chicken Nesting Boxes and Pottery Practice
- [14:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-07-17-529-annnnnd-were-back#t=840) Bob Clagett's Art Show 'Unsubscribed' and Artist Transition
- [20:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-07-17-529-annnnnd-were-back#t=1209) Jimmy Diresta: Florida Trips, Invasive Monkeys, and Eastern Kentucky Mission Trip
- [27:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-07-17-529-annnnnd-were-back#t=1658) Jimmy's Costa Rica Trip with the Abraham Project and Teak Chapel
- [43:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-07-17-529-annnnnd-were-back#t=2626) David Picciuto: AARP Recognition and Future YouTube Plans
- [50:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-07-17-529-annnnnd-were-back#t=3007) Patreon Shoutouts and Next Year's Wacky Go-Kart Challenge
- [55:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-07-17-529-annnnnd-were-back#t=3332) Picks of the Week: Product Fields and Why Is It So?

## Topics

- [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)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Spark Cycle Works (company)
- Cohart (product)
- Weaver Leather (company)
- Chappaquiddick Island (other)
- Martha's Vineyard (other)
- Jaguar (product)
- Ken Craft (other)
- Abraham Project (company)
- Project Bethany (company)
- Product Fields (other)
- Why Is It So? (other)
- Professor Dave (other)
- Nick Mayer (other)
- AARP (other)
- Sennheiser (company)
- HD 490 Pro (product)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [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)
- [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)
- [033 - All Over the Place](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2020-04-27-033-all-over-the-place) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering 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 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)

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