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DiResta: One Year Anniversary Special
by MAKE
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In each episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. In this special episode, Jimmy celebrates one year with MAKE. To mark the occasion, Jimmy picks his five favorite videos and talks about the inspiration behind them. Read all about it on MAKE: http://makezine.com/video/diresta-celebrating-one-year-on-ma
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Diresta: Mounting Moose Antlers
by MAKE
17,488 views
In each episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy gives an old set of moose antlers he found in his upstate New York farm house a proper mounting.
For more info on this video, tools, materials, sketchbook images, and Jimmy's notes on the build, check out this post on MAKE: http://makezine.com/video/diresta-mounted-moose-antlers/ -
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Diresta: Mounting Moose Antlers
by MAKE
17,488 views
In each episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy gives an old set of moose antlers he found in his upstate New York farm house a proper mounting.
For more info on this video, tools, materials, sketchbook images, and Jimmy's notes on the build, check out this post on MAKE: http://makezine.com/video/diresta-mounted-moose-antlers/ -
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Diresta: Mounting Moose Antlers
by MAKE
17,488 views
In each episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy gives an old set of moose antlers he found in his upstate New York farm house a proper mounting.
For more info on this video, tools, materials, sketchbook images, and Jimmy's notes on the build, check out this post on MAKE: http://makezine.com/video/diresta-mounted-moose-antlers/ -
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DiResta: Round Table
by MAKE
27,704 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PST), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy builds a hemlock tabletop from a cast iron table base he found in the trash.
For Jimmy's notes, tools and materials lists, and sketchbook images, see the post on MAKE: http://makezine.com/video/diresta-round-table/ -
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DiResta: Thinker Lamp
by MAKE
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n each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PST), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy whips up a mold from a Rodin "Thinker" statue to make a lamp. Bright idea!
For Jimmy's notes, tools and materials lists, and sketchbook images, see the post on MAKE: http://makezine.com/video/diresta-thinker-lamp/ -
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DiResta: Stamped Wallet
by MAKE
41,885 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PST), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy makes a cool leather wallet stamped with a stamp he made of Lexan.
For Jimmy's notes, tools and materials lists, and sketchbook images, see the post on MAKE: http://makezine.com/video/diresta-stamped-wallet/ -
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DiResta: Star Key
by MAKE
50,068 views
n each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PST), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy fuses three keys and two old coins together to make a unique key fob and key combination.
For Jimmy's notes, tools and materials lists, and sketchbook images, see the post on MAKE: http://makezine.com/2013/06/26/diresta-star-key/ -
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DiResta: Skeleton Key
by MAKE
59,376 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PST), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy makes a Victorian looking key for a vintage lock he found at a flea market.
For Jimmy's notes, tools and materials lists, and sketchbook images, see the post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2013/06/12/diresta-skeleton-key/ -
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DiResta: Split log benches.
by MAKE
31,652 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy.
Most of DiResta's videos are shot in his NYC shop, but in this episode Jimmy heads for the country and picks up a chainsaw to fashion a pair of benches from a listing tree in the woods.
For more info on this video, tools, materials, sketchbook images, and Jimmy's notes on the build, check out this post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2013/05/31/diresta-split-log-benches/ -
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DiResta: Stacking Stools
by MAKE
55,548 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy makes a set of interlocking stacking stools perfect for small spaces. They look like they were made with a CNC tool but it's just a little DiResta band saw magic.
For more info on this video, tools, materials, sketchbook images, and Jimmy's notes on the build, check out this post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2013/05/15/diresta-stacking-stool/ -
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DiResta: Photo Book
by MAKE
20,067 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy makes a quick portfolio of his work with nothing more than a printed photograph, an X-Acto knife, glue, and some fancy folding.
For more info on this video, tools, materials, sketchbook images, and Jimmy's notes on the build, check out this post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2013/05/01/diresta-photo-book/ -
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Machinist Opens his Locks with Style and Ease: Rebuilt Keys
by MAKE
12,682 views
Jimmy DiResta shares his unique one-of-a-kind keys at Maker Faire New York 2011.
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DiResta: Skull Belt Buckle
by MAKE
63,792 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy casts a cool looking skull belt buckle, maybe to hold up his badass leather-aproned work pants from the last episode.
For more info on this video, tools, materials, sketchbook images, and Jimmy's notes on the build, check out this post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2013/04/17/diresta-skull-belt-buckle/ -
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DiResta: DiResta's Leather Pants
by MAKE
43,630 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PST), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy fashions himself a badass pair of leather-aproned work pants.
For Jimmy's notes, tools and materials lists, and sketchbook images, see the post on MAKE: http://wp.me/p22K2I-1fyt -
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DiResta: Styrene Box
by MAKE
55,756 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PST), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain,Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy creates a protective tool case out of plastic stock.
For Jimmy's Notes, sketchbook images, tools and materials lists, see the post for this video on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2013/03/20/diresta-styrene-box/ -
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DiResta: Bulletin Board
by MAKE
65,941 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy makes a rustic bulletin board from salvaged (Dumpster-dived) lumber.
For more info on this video, tools, materials, sketchbook images, and Jimmy's notes on the build, check out this post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2013/03/06/diresta-rustic-bulletin-board/ -
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DiResta: Printing Press, Part 2
by MAKE
33,711 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy continues his restoration of a classic Chandler and Price letterpress that he found rusting outside of an upstate NY antique shop.
See a tools and materials list and Jimmy's notes on the MAKE post for this article: http://wp.me/p22K2I-1aCM -
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DiResta: Reclaimed-Wood Table
by MAKE
92,201 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy turns a pile of ancient 3x4s into a coffee table for a friend.
For more info on this video, tools, materials, sketchbook images, and Jimmy's notes on the build, check out this post on MAKE: http://wp.me/p22K2I-19b6 -
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DiResta: Printing Press, Part 1
by MAKE
33,863 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy begins his rescue and restoration of a classic Chandler and Price letterpress that has been rusting away outside of an upstate NY antique shop for decades.
For lists of materials, tool, and supplies, notebook sketches, and Jimmy's notes, see the post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2013/01/16/diresta-printing-press-part-1 -
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DiResta: Tool Bag
by MAKE
60,723 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy sews himself up a classic canvas and leather tool bag.
For lists of materials, tool, and supplies, notebook sketches, and Jimmy's notes, see the post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2013/01/02/diresta-tool-bag/ -
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DiResta: Wooden Lamp
by MAKE
59,559 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, which Jimmy shared with MAKE as a holiday bonus video, he remembers a wood bending technique he experimented with as a teen and creates this wonderful modern lamp as a result.
For lists of materials, tool, and supplies, notebook sketches, and Jimmy's notes, see the post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/12/19/diresta-wooden-lamp-bonus-video -
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DiResta: Hatchet
by MAKE
216,447 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. In this episode of DiResta, Jimmy has his way with an old hatchet and transforms it into a sweet little showpiece tool.
For supplies and materials lists, notebook sketches, and Jimmy's Notes, check out this page on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/12/12/diresta-hatchet/ -
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DiResta: Car Tables
by MAKE
58,847 views
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta ("Dirty Money," "Hammered," "Against the Grain," "Trash for Cash") lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy speaks! And builds a couple of very unique car tables for a retail store.
You can see a parts and supplies list and read notes from Jimmy on the MAKE blog post:
http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/28/diresta-car-tables/ -
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DiResta: Birch Slice Table
by MAKE
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In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta ("Dirty Money," "Hammered," "Against the Grain," "Trash for Cash") lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy turns some birch branch slices into a table.
Materials and supply lists and Jimmy's notes on the build here: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/14/diresta-slice-table/ -
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DiResta: Junk Doors
by MAKE
50,480 views
On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy is asked by a friend to create something for an auction. Given that the friend runs an organization (filmbizrecycling.org) that facilitates the reuse/recycling of props from film and TV, Jimmy created a unique storage cabinet, "junk doors," using some of the junk drawer contents he found in her shop.
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta ("Dirty Money," "Hammered," "Against the Grain," "Trash for Cash") lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy.
More details on the build and Jimmy's notes here: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/10/31/diresta-junk-doors/ -
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DiResta: Junk Doors
by MAKE
50,480 views
On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy is asked by a friend to create something for an auction. Given that the friend runs an organization (filmbizrecycling.org) that facilitates the reuse/recycling of props from film and TV, Jimmy created a unique storage cabinet, "junk doors," using some of the junk drawer contents he found in her shop.
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta ("Dirty Money," "Hammered," "Against the Grain," "Trash for Cash") lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy.
More details on the build and Jimmy's notes here: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/10/31/diresta-junk-doors/ -
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DiResta: BATS! (Halloween Bonus Episode)
by MAKE
21,528 views
As a Halloween bonus, Jimmy whipped up this video of him freeforming some wooden bat sculptures at home. Jimmy, for God's sake, be careful! Readers: You probably don't want to try this at home or the blood spurting all over the house might not be from a jug of the fake stuff you bought at Party City.
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DiResta: Stormtrooper Helmet
by MAKE
48,957 views
In this special Halloween episode of DiResta, Jimmy wields a slasher-worthy kitchen knife and goes all Norman Bates on a block of styro. When the carnage is over, he emerges with a sweet Star Wars stormtrooper helmet for Halloween. We suggest you might want to employ a slightly less murderous carving tool.
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta ("Dirty Money," "Hammered," "Against the Grain," "Trash for Cash") lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy.
More info on the build here: http://wp.me/p22K2I-11TV -
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DiResta: Heart Key
by MAKE
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In this episode of DiResta, Jimmy gets all sentimental and makes a heart key for a particularly big-hearted friend.
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta ("Dirty Money," "Hammered," "Against the Grain," "Trash for Cash") lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy.
For more details on the build, check out the MAKE post: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/10/03/diresta-heart-ring/
And look for new episodes of DiResta every other Wednesday at 2pm Pacific/5pm Eastern. -
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DiResta: Skull Ring
by MAKE
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Jimmy wants a ring that makes an impression. Jimmy gets out the wax, a hobby knife, and a Dremel tool and sets to work.
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta ("Dirty Money," "Hammered," "Against the Grain," "Trash for Cash") lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy.
More details here: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/09/14/diresta-skull-ring/ -
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Maker Camp: Bookmaking with Jimmy DiResta
by MAKE
Week 6, Maker Monday at Maker Camp. Jimmy DiResta shows us how to put a book together just like bookbinders did back in the day.
Maker Camp, sponsored by MAKE magazine, was a virtual summer camp for teens, with a focus on creating, building, and discovering.From July 16th through August 24th, 2012, 30 awesome projects were made in 30 days, on Google+. Maker Camp is free and open to all.
Visit Makezine.com/maker-camp for more information.
Jimmy DiResta shows Maker Camp how to create a book from scratch. Tune into a live Hangout on Air to hear more about Jimmy's creative process- Monday, 8/20, at Noon PDT. http://g.co/maker-camp -
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DiResta: Slab Bench
by MAKE
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Introducing "DiResta," a new video series on MAKE. In each episode, artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) will let us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. In this episode, Jimmy finds a slab of locust wood at an upstate New York flea market and it instantly calls out "slab bench."
