DiResta Dished Cutting Board

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My girlfriend Taylor requested a cutting board from me so I used the opportunity to share a simple carving jig that I designed to create a shallow dish in the center of the cutting board. Watch as I share a hack to carving a uniform shallow depression in this chunk of wood without using a lathe or any complicated tools. It’s simply a plywood jig using an angle grinder as the cutting tool. The wood I used for this cutting board was spalted maple. Do you have another way to do it without a CNC? What else would you use this technique for? Leave a comment below!
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[@ThisOldTony]

nice! now i want to see a convex one. ;)

[@DavidParker]

And a concave knife?

[@JohnColgan.]

And cut jelly/jello on it !!

[@cryzpin]

Well you would just need to swap the board and the grinder, static grinder and moving board.

[@shanesmith4639]

Worst cutting board ever lol

[@jimmydiresta]

🤔🤔🤔 I can do that 🤘🏻

[@koretechx1]

You are a mad genius. Watching your videos gives me new ways to look at the processes of making everything. So, thank you for teaching me to stretch my imagination. I'm 51 and this will be a new career for me.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Yup. Using the anvil as a base for spinning wood working was a stroke of either genious, or madness. But it worked.

[@DILLIGAF65]

I have seen these before but never realized the purpose of them being concave, did a quick Google and found that it's to keep the meat and their juices in contact with each other, you learn something new every day, great job as always.

[@patrickretsel7048]

Jimmy you are so clever.....that my friends is called experience! These lessons are usually learned through years of trial and error...thanks Jimmy for sharing yours!😎

[@jimmydiresta]

👊🏼👊🏼🙏🏼

[@Folktopia]

A new iconic Diresta design! Bravo!!

[@joejoe8472]

You're a genius Jimmy, Thanks for slowing down the vid on the big bandsaw start up and wind down, I love hearing that beast purr !

[@olivepressdesign]

In the 70s that would have just been a huge ashtray. ❤️

[@nealpappion4731]

Per usual, the method is unorthodox and the result awesome. Thanks.

[@sgsax]

Inspirational video on how to think outside of the box! Very slick solution. Thanks for sharing!

[@Led198957]

I once made a simple little ashtray for a friend of mine, and to carving the centre I used an angle grinder with a multi purpose disk, but it's nowhere near close the inventive you used to make this cutboard. This is why YOU ARE THE KING! And this is why I always watch all of your works! Chapeau!!

[@vikingslayer34]

One of the few uses for poplar...Very nice work Jimmy.

[@FCWW87]

When daddy makes, he makes right. F-ing loved seeing the process and looking over the shoulder of a great craftsman - good on ya!

[@jeffjackson2871]

Did Jimmy just make a homemade lathe to make a cutting board? Yes he did. Your imagination, ingenuity and skill are all off the charts!

[@gregpennenga2462]

I miss these kinds of videos. Awesome.

[@garthbutton699]

One sweet cutting board,deserving of DIRESTA BRAND thanks Jimmy🤗🤗

[@sanankynaston9925]

The way you think of and make tools yourself to achieve the desired result is just ingenious!

[@AGlimpseInside]

The only maker on the planet to have made a canoe before a cutting board. #TheGodfather

[@jimmydiresta]

✊🏻👊🏼👊🏼🙏🏼

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Adding to your comment and like counter!! 😂😎

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

@@jimmydiresta love and respect as always brother. I really dig cutting boards..but I don't do much large food prep or cutting.

[@edwardhunts]

I'm pretty sure he's made a few cutting boards in his time, maybe not for KZbin...

[@AGlimpseInside]

@@edwardhunts on IG he said it was his first

[@vincentlatham425]

Just ordered a mini ice pick to go with my regular ice pick... Very useful. ...thank you!

[@Philm864]

Nice work. Good to see a local talent on KZbin.

[@davidmcdaniel5552]

I love the fact you still use the old planer, firm handshakes

[@aaroncashion7570]

What a great idea Jimmy. So much better than a boring lathe video. Loved it brother.

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Very neat way of making the concave part of the cutting board!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Always making ur own path. Always love watching and learning from your videos. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work Jimmy Diresta. Keep making God Bless

[@ThatMagicalGuy90]

This was the first project in my highschool intro to carpentry class, video brought back good memories with old buds

[@RobertEchten]

I’m sure there will be plenty negative comments about how this was dangerous or it will never work or ... but I for one love the ingenuity of the process and the final outcome. Keep inspiring us, sir!

[@Zogg1281]

Definitely!!!!!!!

[@adrian7583]

Way too safe! Should have just hung the grinder on its cord from above. ;)

[@romandybala]

Ok, so how do you make a constructive comment without it appearing to be negative?

[@RobertEchten]

@@romandybala I think it is all in how you say it. I find it usually to be best to voice a concern you have in the form of a question so the poster can answer and address your concern that way.

[@jamesd1542]

Like the fact that he makes it so simple !

[@rickvanhooren548]

Your creative approach to making is awesome! Nice job, yet again!

[@reforzar]

I love this idea. Can’t wait for you to get a giant planer. 😅🧎

[@evmccain]

You work so confidently. Always an inspiration.

[@Kainosktisis]

Cool cutting board, you don't have to wait 20 years for the "dish" to occur naturally from thousands of hours of cutting!, Dip those "Keep All Ten" push sticks in Tool handle dip for a no slip grip and they'll look like they have gloves on!! great low tech video, most anyone can use a CNC but to create the tools and make it work takes a special talent, your the man 👍

[@YoungbloodFamilyFarm]

Thank You for using the suitcase planer. This made me feel right at home!

[@craigwavra3495]

Very time I watch one of your videos you never seem to amaze me. Enjoy seeing how you tackle a problem and come up with a simple solution. Major props.

[@jimmydiresta]

I’ll try harder 😅😅

[@geraldbrooks2763]

I love that jimmy has every tool known to man, in several awesome shops, but is still using a little lunchbox planer sitting on the floor. 🤣

[@aviatorbja]

Yeah we need a go fund me to get him a new planner with a dust collector set up

[@canderson2478]

I have the same exact planer in my lineup and it sits alongside several festool tools and a huge CNC. That delta 22-250 just doesn't quit. And I bought mine second hand off of a retired cabinet maker who used it for years. I've only ever replaced the blades. and done regular cleaning and maintenance.

[@aviatorbja]

Yeah but you don’t run it on the floor with no dust collector. That’s barbaric

[@canderson2478]

@@aviatorbja that’s true.

[@FCWW87]

@@canderson2478 what’s “up dog”?

[@Wallmanwoodshop]

I like how you and Aaron decided that the danger level was a little low so you added the drill to kick things up into Izzy Swan level territory. 🤟🏻👍🏻

[@jsdiy3176]

I don't care about a cutting board but I know if I watch Jimmy's videos I will learn a number of building techniques that I can use the next time I'm in my shop

[@springwoodcottage4248]

Loved how it keeps the cut food together & the spalting adds to the eye candy so well, just beautiful especially as it was made with such a simple jig fashioned on the geometry of a circle. Wondered if it could be set up to make decorative coving for around mantles or similar. Thanks for sharing!

[@KoalityofLife]

Nicely done. Love the genius ways Jimmy comes up with to make things happen. :)

[@drloqutis2492]

The tooling up for this project is what is amazing.

[@protect.your.digits.creations]

It has given me some great ideas and as always it has Educated and Entertained me .. Stay well Taylor , Willie , your crew and of course you my brother.

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

My head exploded (in a good way) with the angle grinder jig. Always inspiring...Thank You!!

[@EvanDunville]

Awesome! You always find simple solutions to make seemingly complex shapes.

[@ToolforOffice]

Wow! Really didn't expect that ending!!

[@Retroweld]

Its amazing how your mind works. Always thinking of ingenious ways to problem solve and make cool things. 🙌

[@bcbloc02]

We LOVE Jimmy because where there is a will there is a way. :-)

[@HalfDimeVid]

I have to admit that it actually makes me happy to see that my saw isn't the only one that kicks so much dust on the operator.

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Your ideas on how to make stuff never ceases to amaze me... 😳 nice work 👍🏻

[@chrisbatt4973]

I like the Izzy style jig with the grinder. Coin roll at the end was a nice touch 👌

[@SuffolkFarmer]

Fantastic jig and superb end product. Thank you Jimmy for the constant inspiration 👍👏

[@stoneinthefield1]

The DIRESTA CNC. “Thank you.” You guys are great!

[@andrewoperacz7427]

Great build! The set up to do the radius was genius. Coin roll amd Willy at the end was gold!!! “Thaaank youuu!!!

[@ALisMedium]

Friggin brilliant Jimmy!!! Well done my friend. 🤯😎🙌

[@eugenemotes9921]

That Cutting Board Is A Magnificent Piece Of Art 👌 🇮🇹

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@eugenemotes9921]

@@jimmydiresta Your welcome Brother 👊

[@martinfahy8348]

Jimmy, I was just listening to your podcast, I really don't think you have to explain yourself in relation to the excess epoxy video, you have to be up there with the best for reusing things. Pay no attention to the negative stuff, thanks for all the brilliant videos

[@wolfparty4234]

I remember you used to play really cool street music in your videos🤷🏻‍♂️ Awesome cutting board 🔥🔥🔥👍🏻

[@tamshui]

thx jimmy, as always, u save all the creative blockers

[@tooljourney]

Well done in a creative way! Nice work of humancnc hands 👍

[@BigLousWorkshop]

5:35 DUDE... you MacGyver’d the hell outta that carving Jig!! Constantly learning from you!!

[@stuglover1526]

So ingenious Jimmy, excellent video!

[@clementsmallengine4833]

Sunday funday with yet another awesome jimmy video!!! I like the thought process and how you "engineered" on the fly to achive the concave part of the cutting board. Great job as always! Smart fella...

[@Tsarge22]

Absolute genius! Love how creative you are

[@naturaIIydifferent]

I love it. You and Izzy. Jesus, you guys think outside the box. It's like making a lathe with a grinder. Awesome idea 💡👍

[@theadhdhandyman]

Awesome video! Your content just oozes innovation and originality.

[@TedAlexander24]

I watched the IG story before this video. Was interesting to hear how the edge of the knife matched the angle of the pocket in the board. Your videos always inspire!

[@Traderjoe]

Awesome idea! It reminds me of the Inuit Ulu curved cutting bowl/rocker knife system they use.

[@mrb4408]

Like the nod to John... THANK-YOU..

[@9and7]

Old School On-the floor planer setup is legend...

[@OriginalMomo]

Keeps the chips from flying for miles

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

I wonder how his knees are doing?

[@9and7]

@@felixfromnebraska8648 No worry, tough as nails I reckon he is...

[@molegrip3860]

Love it - very Izzy ;) Cheers Jimmy - thanks for sharing and Happy Sunday

[@layneinchains4047]

“Thank You”! Was waiting for that at the end! Good Stuff Jimmy as always! Always great to see another NYC boy doing his thing!

[@MrUgot2bkiddingme]

Jimmy... you mad genius. I freakin love it!

[@TheClBlues]

Schroeder with his piano toy ? No, Diresta with his planer !!! Jimmy, thanks a lot for this challenging video !

[@suzisaintjames]

I had to skip to the end to see if you made a blade to partner with this board... You never disappoint! 💜🌞🌵😷

[@rmschrader36]

That is so cool! What a setup!

[@sapelesteve]

Excellent work as usual & that Penny bit at the end is classic DiResta!! 👍😉👏😂

[@garagemonkeysan]

The great problem solver! Inovative process. The circle in square is definitely the way to go. Cool design. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@bigleafwoodcraft1453]

Love it brother! I love the concave idea. I'm going to take that idea to my lathe! Thanks for the inspiration always brother man!!!!

[@treecycled]

Beautiful results!

[@shogun678]

Jimmy diresta = king of all makers

[@fredcollier1299]

D you should've been a detective because you're just to damn clever!! Make do and make beautiful - love it!

[@markvreeken]

Very nice I particularly like the coin at the end . Very neat

[@aditeccrew]

Aaron is looking great! Way to go man!

[@jlarts]

Man Jimmy, even your food bowl finish is an antique ;)

[@jimmydiresta]

That’s how long ago I wanted to make a cut board 😂

[@jlarts]

@@jimmydiresta 😂😂

[@DaddysWorkshopoftheCarolinas]

Simply elegant, as usual.

[@brianewhiteguy]

So cool!! A friend of mine did something similar, only he used a router hanging from the ceiling by a long rope.

[@vonjentzenproductions6571]

Exceptionally well done!

[@davidmeyer9204]

Very Nice my friend. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration.

[@GaryOshust]

Very cool, Jimmy. I would have liked the spalted bits on the ends, but that's just my taste.

[@hgtydjdjdgh67889]

Every video I see you use that planar it's on the floor, it's charming but it has me scratching my head while you haven't made some sort of DiResta stand for it.

[@jimmydiresta]

I have a few but this is one that never has a pile of junk on it 😇

[@57moto59]

Wow. I learned a bunch on this one. Great build!!

[@seantdstewart]

Genius, you are a Mad Scientist Jimmy!

[@owenandlibbygower8471]

A disposable cutting board?! I expect more from you Jimmy!!!

[@davebauerart]

Damn, that was cool. 100% classic Diresta, down to using the Delta planer on the floor. Serious basement shop vibe!

[@kristianberisha7130]

The best handmader!! Inspiring 💪💪

[@robgoald]

I find it ironic that a 'food safe finish' says: "Harmful or fatal if swallowed." lol :-) (yes, I realize it IS food safe after it is totally dried) Nice cutting board!

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 67 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼..

[@dougLinker]

Coin roll for the win 👍

[@dalusa81]

Great video Jimmy! thank you so much! Looks great!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Well, it worked, that's for sure. A lathe has been done so many times that it is nice to see a different method. Plus, this way, you get the exact radius you want in concavity. I'd love to see the Diresta method for getting the exact convexity curve wanted in wood carving, without a lathe. The matching radius to the concave cutting-board would be nice. Maybe just a half an inch smaller? The two together might work well as a sort of lazy-susan?

[@fadetounforgiven]

Well, I think Izzy Swan has a different approach which seems faster once you've built the whole jig, and this one seems better for a one off. That being said, what intrigues me the most if the whole anvil stand and that "foot-brake" system. I don't remember seeing that before, but I may have missed it or maybe my memory is in its decline. Anyway, it's a really, really cool way to move the whole thing around.

[@nicknimocks1792]

Innovative as always!

[@vsavoldi]

I hear the "Thank You with the uplift at the end" and I start looking around for John....