DiResta Bandsaw Bot [In 1 Take]

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In this woodworking project I use my 1920s' 36" bandsaw to sculpt a wooden robot toy. For this project build the video speed is 2x. I wanted to show a some woodworking techniques that I typically use on the bandsaw. The bandsaw blade is 1/4" deep with 6 teeth per inch.
This can be a fun workshop project to get your kids woodworking, and this project is typical of what I made as a kid on the bandsaw.
When sculpting or cutting on a bandsaw, I suggest always using a sharp blade and keeping your fingers out of the blade.
Thank You!!!
xo

[@jimmydiresta]

This project was just for fun. Many of my bandsaw segments are too fast. I wanted to post one slower to see some techniques. This is the kinda thing I do at maker fair on the bandsaw thank you and enjoy

[@dmgraham69]

Awesome work as always Jimmy, Looking forward to the next one!

[@gradym5461]

Made my lunch more enjoyable today. Thanks.

[@bastiaoemmiami]

Great, Diresta! This work of art can be a template for molds. It would also look cool in resin, aluminum or brass.

[@thoane1]

It's a sort of maker poetry ?

[@yellowmuginc]

Being able to learn from your 20ish years of bandsaw sculpting practice in 9 minutes is awesome! Thank you

[@woodenhead8887]

Easy, just cut away everything that doesn’t look like a robot. I’m fascinated as always Jimmy.

[@jrlamas]

The best of all is that Jimmy’s fingers are still in their hands, mamma mia!

[@davidsavage2650]

By the sound of it, that's a smooth running bandsaw. This was a lot of fun to watch!

[@tommypetraglia4688]

I think he can balance a nickel on edge on the table while its running

[@WOODDESIGN6730]

Always enjoy watching Diresta !

[@mmworks83]

Imagination with speed... Just fantastic.

[@jasonford8226]

Amazing! And I am continuously surprised (and happy!) that you still have all your fingers in one piece!

[@bumpedhishead636]

I love watching Jimmy do bandsaw sculpting. It is both frightening and fascinating!

[@ecrusch]

Just a big kid with crazy talent having fun on the Bandsaw. You are one in a million brother.

[@tattoohaus_bs]

I watch a lot of creators here...you are without any shadow of a doubt the fastest and most exact with the bandsaw...astonishing

[@johntheloft]

No one works a band saw like you Jimmy - great video.

[@FigmentsMade]

I love that this was one take! It's so fun watching your robot come to life.

[@scottdonaldson952]

Love watching you work, sir. Your efficiency in the shop is always impressive.

[@ryewhiskeyfan5946]

Another episode of band saw whittling brought to you by the fine folks from Diresta. Well done. A joy to watch. Thank you Sir.

[@triker66]

Jimmy is a bandsaw king!! How con someone not like these videos? I mean he's got skills that pays the bills and makes people smile!!

[@YuckTradingCo]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours now, since I'm a huge fan and producer of soft vinyl toys. This one's right up there with the vacuum form masks you did too

[@sammoosam4960]

Master .You have crossed yourself again and made it seem so easy

[@shookings]

Watching you do freehand work is very satisfying, Jimmy.

[@davebauerart]

Watching how easily that saw cuts, now I really want a BIG bandsaw. I really appreciate the sound, so soothing. Much nicer than a 14" saw. It was really useful to see you carving in real time. So much to learn for those who pay attention. It was really helpful to see how you worked back and forth to keep everything in balance. Thanks!

[@edmarkham2632]

Such talent is unreal. Great work.

[@SyntheticFuture]

Common knowledge: measure twice, cut once. Diresta: I'm already finished. What are you doing? Epic man 👍🏻

[@LyvTube]

That seems so easy to do in your hands .... amazing !

[@digitaIgorilla]

Jimmy, you're a wizard. This is just magic.

[@joepie221]

You have to sneak in a 'Just for fun" project for yourself once in a while to keep it fresh. As always, great to watch.

[@5760Santos]

Wow.. Just wow! You made it look so easy.. You sir, are a true master skilled craftsman!

[@5in1killa]

It would be cool to see a bunch of these with variations and painted. You always spark ideas in my head Jimmy thank you.

[@danthemakerman]

I'm always amazed at your skill on the bandsaw!

[@derekrife9214]

Sketching with the bandsaw! That machine is great.

[@patkane5018]

You're a magican with the bandsaw!

[@GibClark]

Definitely takes using a bandsaw to another level 👍👍👍👍

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

What a band saw! Absolute smoothness

[@joeduffy9764]

feeling blessed,,,,,,,, 2 Diresta videos in one week!!

[@molegrip3860]

'Fun' is ALWAYS the best reason to do anything whatsoever. Cheers for sharing, Jimmy ;)

[@springwoodcottage4248]

Fab how it looks so symmetric and so kinetic, like it is in a boxing ring and about to thump a foe. Thanks for sharing

[@TurboBlu4]

I can watch this type of video all day. Feels like I'm meditating. 😀

[@mattmartin4764]

Im just gob smacked at the fact your an alien to be that good. Also how can anyone dislike this, its pure skill and talent at its finest, i couldnt even draw that let lone turn a block of wood into a cool piece of art, love you dude your awesome

[@rosebery101]

This is why I subscribed... this type of work....not a CNC in sight

[@Devin292]

True artist. I really think you could give someone a haircut with your bandsaw. As always fun to watch.

[@bobbyw9046]

Hey Jimmy - you are the BEST Band Saw Guy I've EVER seen!!! PS WATCH your fingers - wouldn't want to see you loose any!

[@MTrox91]

personally i think it's one of your best videos

[@darrannewman7113]

Thats why you are a creator inspiring us all.

[@sapelesteve]

I must say Jimmy, you have a very unique eye-hand artistic sense going on there. Awesome work man..........👍👍

[@WigWagWorkshop]

You know what is really cool about this video (to me personally)? It has inspired me to try this on a small scale using my scroll saw. ✌️

[@johnheyden7277]

Jimmy you are NOT a woodworker...you're a magician!! You freed that robot who was stuck inside a block of wood!! Your design was clearly inspired by ROCK EM SOCK EM ROBOTS!

[@jonathanbrock3462]

Very talented!! Love the one shot filming 👍

[@remzgroup]

It's all about pleasure. Nice to empty your head and do what you prefer to do. Nice one!

[@dalusa81]

Great job Jimmy! This video really showcases your bandsaw skills!

[@Traderjoe]

Being able to see these shapes in your mind and being able to make them take form with tools like this and materials like wood is something that younger people today will have zero mastery of. Thats not belittling the younger people, because they can do this with a 3D printer as if its nothing and I have zero clue how to do any of that. Its just an example of the divide between the generations. But all generations can appreciate the outcome of each!

[@princearchie]

Jimmy Jimmy. If there were none of your videos, YT would be just another boring platform for cat videos and people doing dumb 💩 on camera. You are a great inspirator and even greater person for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with the world. Tip the hat to you. Love and respect, that's what you deserve, and hope that all of your dreams and plans come true for your upstate place. Respect.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Sometimes you just have to get into the shop and just make something fun. Loved it

[@bobwentzel9809]

Very cool project. Reminded me of a Rockem Sockem robots until you put the spike on his head. You're a wizard on the bandsaw.

[@gavinpaddison151]

I hope you are on your way to making the old classic rock'em sock'em game 🤞

[@r.bz.5300]

I was always the blue guy. Undefeated. Glued the head down.😁

[@danielaricha9684]

Jimmy diresta, you are litteraly the most underfuckinrated artists in this world. Just love you man

[@gomake7932]

Man. The level of skill... so great!

[@bezaleoo]

Show de bola.... muito criativo....👏👏

[@almagill]

Nice one Jimmy Anyone else getting a bit of a Dire Straits "Money For Nothing" vibe from that lil fella?

[@michaelwagner3952]

Great video! Always awesome to see you creating on the bandsaw. Thanks for sharing - Cheers!

[@sntgchns]

The god of the band saws is crying in the sky of the saw, he can't do better than you Jimmy! Love

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Very creative! Love this!

[@diytherapy2644]

Don´t know what to say, it is like a good movie, wonderful to watch .

[@WoodenCreationz]

Jimmy is so awesome at this... I have seen him stand for hours at events doing this... Kids line up and asking for anything and everything...Jimmy makes it right there on the bandsaw no problem.. So cool you can judge the look right before you cut it.. 😜

[@davidarnold84]

That’s amazing how confident you are using a bandsaw I’d be scared to death using mine like your work is awesome

[@LordRaa]

You are a very talented man. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@kentkb1031]

I said it before, your bandsaw talents are mind-boggling!

[@scopulus22]

Awesome as always! I hope the "robot nerds" don't harass you on robot anatomy 😄😄 ! Even on small fun builds you are an inspiration to all of us! Love the imagination!

[@PaulMeyette]

Ahhh yes! takes me back to my " Rock 'em Sock 'em robots days. Fond memories for us old guys, Jimmy

[@xenonram]

I think they still make rock em sock em robots.

[@CurtSlaten]

I honestly don't know whether to be inspired or depressed. That was simply amazing.

[@edciasiii3308]

Some mad bandsaw skills!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Nicely done Jimmy! 😃👍🏻🤖👊🏻

[@saginawdan]

Thanks Jimmy...I needed a Diresta break today!

[@dereksstuff8395]

Nice work, tensioning as needed. Love that bandsaw.

[@williampeppers812]

That's a rockem sockem good project. Or that's what it reminds me of. Thanks for sharing.

[@jenksify]

Love the way you look at a piece of wood and see something hiding inside it and then proceed to take away all the unnecessary pieces of wood and reveal what you saw.

[@DanielH]

This robot gonna steal our jobs

[@ClevesBackyardWoodworking]

what a cool video and free hand bandsaw robot making!🤖

[@punkasstoo]

👍..two days ago Gene Messer posted same character sculpture using knife and now Jimmy using bandsaw, what a nice coincidence..👍

[@dennisdavits1001]

If you would be doing this live on a event I could watch I all day. Just awesome!

[@stefannikolov4387]

My man your videos are such an inspiration. I wish I could meet you one day! Awesome bandsaw work😄

[@8arzum]

Ninja bandsaw skills..... awesome🤘

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

Very cool the bandsaw bandit strikes again.......

[@ElderCristhian]

This robot is very good, because is make to woooodd!

[@daddygoat]

Pretty Cool...Thanks for the video.

Awesome!!! .....You should send a CHALLENGE to April Wilkerson and others to make one. Cheers Jimmy!!!!

[@bigdog8891]

the wizard of the bandsaw

[@Jarisson--Jari]

Congratulations from Brazil

[@hermannstraub3743]

Drawing, sketching, scribbling with a Bandsaw is awesome. Else: Now we know what is buried beneath those Stoneheads on Easter Island.

[@jodirauth8847]

I agree , he look just like a rockm sockm boxer from the game. I'm unsure if that was your intention but he's awesome. A 6ft tall one would be awesome.

[@nordyfamily]

As usual, great job.

[@srirangdhawale5242]

One man CNC... Where is your G55 Jimmy??? You are an admirable human being. Someone that has ‘seen’ the form in your head.. Thank you for being such an inspiration!

[@TomMakeHere]

Jimmy the bandsaw master Love it

[@alsmith1025]

very nicely done.

[@ColemanOutdoors]

That's purdy nifty....great video! Curious...how do you maintain or sharpen the teeth on those narrower blades. Do you? I've sharpened my 1" and 1/2" blades with a dremel and that works great, but on 1/4" and 1/8"...there are some many TPI it would be super time consuming and/or super difficult. They don't seem to hold an edge for very long either. A blade workshop video in the future by chance?

[@Tugmun11]

Dude How funn. . . Great Job Jimmy Many Tanks....

[@stephenborchers1205]

Wow. Really nice!!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Get this boy a booth at the county fair!

[@josilasik]

Amazing skill. Stay playful.

[@gabrielheil7535]

now i see my Bandsaw with different Eyes, greetings from Germany and keep going with the good Work

[@mattockmodels]

In real time build !!!! Amazing

[@twinsfromaustin]

I'm loving this.

[@Matrixghost1286]

Very impressive. Reminds me of this quote: “The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.” ― Michelangelo