# 534: A Mummy Has a Lot of Air In It

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2026-08-21
- Length: 1h 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-21-534-a-mummy-has-a-lot-of-air-in-it
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/534-a-mummy-has-a-lot-of-air-in-it

## Summary

Hosts Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Jimmy encasing a mummified cat in resin and Bob building an epoxy pouring station, while sharing technical tips on managing heat and layering. The conversation shifts to David’s experience with a delayed Infamaker prototype and Bob’s logistical struggles with sourcing materials for large woodworking projects. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the psychological challenges of comparison in the maker community, emphasizing the importance of contentment and health over external validation.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-21-534-a-mummy-has-a-lot-of-air-in-it#t=1) Introduction: Jimmy's knee and health reflections
- [10:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-21-534-a-mummy-has-a-lot-of-air-in-it#t=602) David's epoxy pouring tips and leveling table
- [12:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-21-534-a-mummy-has-a-lot-of-air-in-it#t=768) Jimmy's mummified cat resin project
- [18:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-21-534-a-mummy-has-a-lot-of-air-in-it#t=1121) Terminology: Epoxy vs. Resin vs. Polyester
- [20:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-21-534-a-mummy-has-a-lot-of-air-in-it#t=1249) David's Infamaker prototype delivery issues
- [27:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-21-534-a-mummy-has-a-lot-of-air-in-it#t=1664) Bob's material sourcing and project pivots
- [46:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-21-534-a-mummy-has-a-lot-of-air-in-it#t=2787) The psychology of comparison and contentment
- [1:07:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-21-534-a-mummy-has-a-lot-of-air-in-it#t=4040) Patreon shoutouts and community recommendations

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Infamaker (product)
- Evan's Workshop (other)
- El Train (other)
- Carolina Shoes (company)

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- [STL 105: Why We Build What We Build](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-02-26-stl-105-why-we-build-what-we-build) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL243: Are big squares necessary?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-06-18-stl243-are-big-squares-necessary) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 315: I can't believe it's not wood!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-05-03-stl-315-i-cant-believe-its-not-wood) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL239: Are expensive sanders worth it?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-04-23-stl239-are-expensive-sanders-worth-it) (Shop Talk Live)

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