DiResta Giant Starrett Machinist Box

[@urbanlumberjack]

For some reason I got a real “old school Diresta” feel from this video. Awesome project

[@Strongman0307]

I really miss the old style videos

[@gaveintothedarkness]

What does an old school vid feel like?

[@Strongman0307]

@@gaveintothedarkness how long have you been subbed?

[@gaveintothedarkness]

@@Strongman0307 Long enough to remember Jimmy picking stuff off "the streets of new york"

[@kameraadcoenraad]

I miss videos without a cnc machine..

[@michellegoodman5109]

As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement kzbin.infoUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!

[@robertbeer2584]

I am a retired hadicaped person who for years was always a tinkerer and fixer type guy. Its difficult for me now but watching you work and what you create with your god given hands keeps my dreams alive if only in my heart, God bless and keep you safe we need people like you in this world. PS I still like to take things apart and see how they work.

[@marlobreding7402]

You can tell a lot about a man by how he takes care of his tools. You Sir built yours a MANSION.

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Haven’t ever seen that technique installing drawer slides before! This is going to be my new go to method. Thanks again Jimmy for the inspirational build, I love it! Uses #1,000,786 and 1,000,787 for using a Diresta Ice Pick!

[@WildmanTech]

Agreed!

[@neffk]

Even an expert does not make this look easy. So much work. So many steps!

[@philipB31]

I think this is the second time I’ve watched this, could be third, and I am reminded that: even if you supplied all of the parts (pre-cut and labelled accordingly) with all of the hardware and necessary components, and left me to put it together, it still wouldn’t look as good as you make ‘em. Respect Mr.D!

[@kyle1759]

All the right Gerstner touches! Well done! When you put the mirror on, I knew the rest would be right. I am partial to the green felt because that is what my old guys in my shop had but still a beautiful build!

[@peterdowning2525]

When I’m feeling anxious or overwhelmed, I often re-watch your old toolbox builds as therapy. This one gets added to that list! Such amazing work, amazing techniques, amazing creator who provides us with so much inspiration and comfort. Thank you Jimmy!

[@Ricopolico]

I guess that's the real problem with this kinda thing, the dilettantes think this is good work.

[@henrysara7716]

So peaceful to see you work and transform odd shapes into useful things.

[@SeanHodgins]

Beautiful. I would have broken at least half of those brass screws!

[@Scodiddly]

Beautiful! Only missing one thing - forklift pockets on the bottom.

[@pebblesthecat3625]

This really made my laugh. You would definitely need a forklift to move it - or a set of 10" wheels with shiny rims !

[@chefdan87]

Lol, the whole video i kept thinking, "that thing is going to weigh a ton"

[@philmenzies2477]

Yeah, I think those chest handles on the side were a bit superfluous.

[@JordanHaisley]

@@philmenzies2477 those are attachment points for a engine hoist or overhead crane.

[@WayneCook306]

Very nice job indeed,👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@munched55]

Jimmy, you're a mad man. The design. The massive proof of concept. The drawers. So many drawers... So much work. You're mad.

[@tsstn]

The thing I love about watching any of your videos is not just the beautiful pieces you create. I could replicate many of them myself. The difference is how quickly you produce them. Several years ago I started to focus more on your work flow rather than just the work itself. You have developed many fantastic skills and are always a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing. You inspire and mentor me and all it costs me is my time. Time well spent.

[@burtbacarach5034]

FINALLY!A TOOLBOX ANY GIANT MACHINIST WOULD BE PROUD OF!! Beautiful.And so well built it''ll last for ages.So much talent in one man!

[@DILLIGAF65]

As a machinist I am jealous as hell, beautiful job, incredible piece of art.

[@bobnoxious1983]

It's these style of videos that made Derista popular. Back to your roots. Great video!

[@PaulWhitedWoodStoneIron]

That gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling ha. Warm wood tones and fuzzy drawers. A real beaut!

[@oficinadofurtado]

And what I like the most is that you always have a different way of doing the same job. Showing that if you want to do something regardless of what you have at hand, you will get it.👏👏👏

[@enzobrambilla3692]

Bravo ... Mi stupisci ogni volta!!! I tuoi lavori sono da insegnamento per tutti noi che amiamo costruire piccoli oggetti. Grazie Jimmy

[@pebblesthecat3625]

It's a really beautiful chest, very reminiscent of the quality, old time chests that were hand made by carpenter apprentices like my great grandfather. He was "tied" ( old Scottish word to mean apprenticed to a craftsmean ) to a carpenter in the next village over at the age of 12. He said goodbye to his family and walked the 15 miles with his father, to his new home. His dad paid the carpenter 5 shillings and they sat down for a meal. After that, his dad handed him over and said "Do what your told, when your told. Be polite, make me proud. I will see you again when your apprentiship is over and you come back to the village". WW1 happened and he never saw his dad again as he was killed at Ypres. The carpenter was luckily a very kind man and treated him very well, actually making him the first bed he had ever slept in, which was placed in the workshop in an alcove near the fire. His first task was to make all his own tools from scratch. He then made his tool chest. It was solid oak, had a lid that held all his saws, and eleven drawers, with 2 side compartments that opened via hinges at the bottom. All his tools were stored in it and he used it for the rest of his life, sharpening them by hand, replacing parts as needed. When he eventually died, all his 4 sons wanted it, but as my grandfather was the only carpenter ( the others being a plumber, an electrician and a mechanic ), so he was the one that got it . It is still in my dad's possession and when he dies it will become mine. I plan on keeping it and using it until I die and then giving it to a museum as I don't have children, and they have assured me it will be kept and looked after, with a little plaque with my great grandfather's name and all the details of when and how it was made. I think this would be a fitting tribute to him, and to something made over a hundred years ago where that looks even more beautiful than the day it was made. Do you think this chest will end up in a museum as well ?

[@paulkolodner2445]

Beautiful story.

[@marioalvidrez231]

😂 why would it end up in a museum he didn't use any woodworking techniques. Alot of shotty veneer work and had to rabbit down the finger joints. Burned wood everywhere alot of waste and unnecessary cuts and strips and why use Bondo??. You're great grand father would laugh at these amateur skills.

[@steeleanderson1172]

@@marioalvidrez231 you've obviously never heard of Tom Sachs? or seen his art? Where's your videos with Smithsonian worthy pieces?

[@pebblesthecat3625]

@@steeleanderson1172 No Steele, I have not heard of Tom Sachs. I live in England so it is not someone I have come across. My dad owns the chest and it's at his home, which is in Scotland. I don't make KZbin videos myself. I just learn from others more skilled and knowledgeable, so I can then do things.

[@bearwoodcraft3591]

@@pebblesthecat3625 he’s an artist all the hipster types like and think he’s some mighty skilled person not sure any have seen proper joinery work sadly

[@chrisherringshaw3588]

Jimmy, your fast-build game is without equal. So many time saving tips in every single video you do!

[@StephenLinhart]

The CNC plywood carcass and hardwood drawers and facings is such a beautiful combination of techniques.

[@lastborn8s]

Coming to Jimmy’s comment section is like a modern day “who is who” …you tube makers edition this round … At 2:25 i was already impressed with progress and had to check the time slide because i thought there is to much done here … but then we got almost 25 mins of detailed work … woh!!!

[@alanmoffat4454]

ANOTHER MASTERCLASS FROM JIMMY DIRESTA WHITH ALL THAT GOOD WORK THOUGHT IT WAS FOR THE WOMEN OF YOUR LIFE O WELL IT TIDES UP THE WORKSHOP .

[@krzysztof9120]

A very elegant piece of furniture. I like the color of natural oak. With gold-colored fittings, it seems even more light.

[@pjdambra]

What a beautiful Toolbox. Not only does Jimmy make the greatest videos, the sound effects are just as great.

[@jimmydiresta]

@@pjdambra thank you! 🙏🏼

[@pinchnsqueal]

I will never make anything like this, but using the calipers to set the table saw is something I never would have thought of. That is why I watch these videos.

[@barryb3940]

The tall drawer in the center is for the Machinery Handbook. Loved this video, learned new techniques, thanks

[@crazyreadr21]

Loved this! The barn and the music gave me some serious Old Yankee Workshop vibes.

[@VanillaKilla]

One of your best videos ever. Watching this, I actually feel like I could take on a project like this with the tools that I have in my shop right now. Thanks, Jimmy!

[@grahameblankley3813]

With that brand name on the fantastic tool box, Starrett MR PETE would love it! Well done.🇬🇧👍

[@stoneinthefield1]

Jimmy you have inspired me and I’m sure millions more. I can’t thank you enough. Sincerely.

[@c.jillallen-hood4685]

I paid $20.00 for a handmade jewelry box for my mom that is similar to this tool box many years ago. She loved it and kept on her dresser until she died. This is my favorite toolbox style. I would love to build this. ❤❤❤

[@rfisher79]

That’s a Huge Gerstner Tool Chest! Now I want to Make One. Thanks for the Video I’m gonna watch it again. and again.

[@AndrewReuter]

Awesome! Looks like lots of tricks and non-obvious choices for this one; can’t wait for the narrated version on Patreon! And looking forward to the kits, arriving Tuesday... Thanks for your work!

[@jeremyspecce]

Me too!!!

[@bcbloc02]

My preference would have been to cut a groove around the insides of the drawer sides to trap the bottom rather than rely on glue snd then moved the slides to the tops do it didn’t get thin holding in the bottoms. More than one way to skin a cat as they say! 😎 It looks great! 👍

[@daveklein2826]

LMAO

[@frikkied2638]

Lol who cares 😂

[@tompritch56]

Reminds me of my ole toolmaker days. Starrett the best tools around. Need to put a machinist handbook in your middle top drawer. Loved the video. Thanks Jimmy.

[@AnthonyCurreri]

I was waiting for this video to be put up. Couldn't wait to see it when you mentioned it on the podcast. Incredible build. Beautiful. Worthy of being handed down through generations. Can you adopt me? LOL

[@Ricopolico]

"Worthy of being handed down" - it won't last long enough for that.

[@cgrosbeck]

How many beers can the center drawer fit, he he he. Nice box. Fantastic work!!!!

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

Folks at Gerstner will be jealous and honoured by this build, well done Jimmy Diresta!

[@Dobbo2958]

Mr Diresta a thing a of beauty. Well done. Hope you and the family are all safe and well. Best of luck from an English man who loves all your video's...

[@MurrayBarton]

Really nice build. The cheeky shot of the Diresta razor blade in the draw cracked me up. Nice work sir!

[@brianthornton3085]

This toolbox is a phenomenal piece of work. Back when I was a machinist I used to dream of having such a box. Now I am going to college to become an accountant. Totally different life now

[@th1a606]

No comments, you are a great, excellent, professional, I love your videos. A hug from Brazil 🇧🇷 🇺🇸

[@countrymule9623]

Mr Diresta, how I haven't come across your channel before tonight I have no idea. But I'm very glad I did. Mad build on the machinist toolbox! Was a machinist for forty plus years and that box would be the envy of everyone in a shop. Love the old DoAll bandsaw.

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@dm-mp7cm]

He makes this look too easy, guy is a wizard !

[@towboatjeff]

Now we need a video of you building a matching bottom box to finish it off.

[@BigBackInk]

That is one handsome tool box. More like a tool case with the quality and craftsmanship you put into it. I always love watching your vids because I feel so inspired in the end. Thank you

[@padams788]

Finally, one big enough to hold all the essentials. You've made it look easy. Thanks for sharing.

[@simonejohnson1993]

I love watching your videos and have followed you for years. I'd REALLY love to see a video of tou going old school, like your original videos. Before the CNC machine, before the welding and metal work. Like the stuff you made years ago. Do a throwback (and don't forget to label it diresta!)

[@davomontgomeryda3rd]

Awesome! wooden machinist’s tool boxes are one of the most rewarding projects! But damn do they take a surprising amount of wood & time to build.. I built myself a much smaller one with only 5 drawers, so I can really appreciate the amount of effort that went into making this massive elegant beautiful beast of a machinist’s tool box! Truly a work of art!

[@bgpappy30]

Holy moly!!! That’s so beautiful and amazing! You make some of the coolest stuff! Thank you Jimmy for sharing!

[@Fleenoreric]

This is why I started watching you. Projects just like this !!! 💕

[@jacquiemouton9053]

This is a thing of real beauty. Your attention to detail is amazing. Awesome.

[@Erikr-ex9dj]

I have my dads and was thinking of restoring it. I believe it was mad in the 20"s. He was a tool and die guy way back in the day for a company here in Pennsylvania that was called Standard Pressed Steel. SPS my grandfather also work their.

[@mountopia77]

GREAT JOB!! I'VE ALWAYS WANTED ONE AND THERES NO BETTER WAY THEN TO MAKE IT. THIS MAY JUST GET ME TO MAKE MY OWN. THANK YOU.

[@Smoorfen1]

Man i have missed This kind of videos! 😍👌

[@jchris251]

Every time I watch one of your videos I’m amazed how terrifying normal every day perfectly safe table saw cuts look when you speed up the video. Awesome tool box btw!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Awesome film. Cool shot at 8:52. Chest is beautiful. All sorts of unique techniques used in build. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@majdabzakh8922]

you are a mazing You are gorgeous You are an artist You are the creator of integrated carpentry You are the legend of carpenters You have legendary skill hands You have all my respect and appreciation I'm Majd Abzakh from Syria ❤🌹🙏

[@molegrip3860]

Outstanding. Lots of techniques on show. Educational and entertaining as always. Cheers Jimmy- thanks for sharing another great video ;)

[@artbe9807]

Wydaje się że to bardzo skomplikowane dzieło, ale gdy Pan się tym zajmuje to wygląda na takie łatwe. Dla mnie:Szacunek dla Pana zdolności.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very beautiful tool box Jimmy. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.

[@sapelesteve]

Totally off the charts tool box build Jimmy! The way that you installed those drawer slides was genius! I always learn something new from watching your videos! Thanks..... 👍😉

[@fordboss9275]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful!

[@davebauerart]

CNC base makes great sense for the beautiful oak(?) frame. Nice detail to include the traditional brass hardware.

[@HerreroTaller]

I love these types of jobs, and you make it so simple and excellent, Spectacular Tool Box! Thanks for Sharing.

[@billyjohnesterhuizen6340]

GREAT JOB JIMMY. THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@MJMAC]

As a machinist I can honestly say that is a beautiful piece and will definitely last the test of time

[@richb313]

Very nicely done Jimmy just keeping track of the parts alone is mindboggling.

[@iainhetherington4608]

Nice, the toolbox maker would be proud of you Cheers from Aus

[@mikaldene7146]

Nice. 40 years machinist. Retired. Gerstner and Kennedy boxes. Still have many tools by Starrett.

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Now this tool drawer alongside Neil pasks cabinet and another one of my channels, epic upcycle, You guys would be awesome. I've got several woodworking channels but I know my Definite favourites that's for sure because there's so much to be learned from watching such channels. Superb video Jimmy 🏅👌👍🏽😉

[@bigbird2451]

I made a fun tool for dealing with those tiny tacks. Just a piece of brass tube and a cut off nail that fits inside. Easy. Point and shoot.

[@jg5737]

Perfect for any Giant Machinist.

[@mike15atpeoplepc]

I love the Cnc made very strong and practical on the inside and classic look on the outside you’d never know a robot had a hand in the build!:)

[@slyfox7429]

Triple WOW , that said, a great build project and a special nod to Starrett and Gerstner. I wonder if Gerstner is a little nervous...... I like that you made this available to the public. Aspiring young machinists and woodworkers alike need to start somewhere. What a great way as one starts acquiring tools along their journey to store safely. Great video Jimmy , you still amaze each and every video. Keep filming, we'll be watching.

[@sgsax]

Such a great project! I love the 1/8" finger joints and the Starrett red felt. And the Gerstner hardware is the perfect icing on the cake. I also recently finished a tool chest build of my own. Not nearly as grand in scale and scope as this one, but I'm proud of it and looking forward to using it for a long time. Thanks for sharing!

[@taylorsand]

The camera shot just after the 9 minute mark had me stopped dead in my tracks and rewind it just to watch it a few times. Nice build and nice art!

[@10FingersWoodworking]

Jimmy, that is a beautiful toolbox. It is a great reminder to do the finishing touches, like the brass, felt and mirror. Thanks for sharing

[@MrArtVendelay]

Saw that old Do All Band Saw. A couple of years ago, I sent you an old Do All parts book. Not sure if it matched your saw but it was of a similar era. I always liked the appearance of the Do-All saws with the globe in relief. Now they just use a sticker. Loved the show you and your brother did in NYC. He was a great addition. I hope his is well. Also love the show where you build whatever some kid dreams up. You need to have a show that mimics the New Yankee Workshop.

[@jimmydiresta]

Yes!! Thank you I do remember this 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lawrencekeating5571]

That idea of the flat sanding pad to smooth off the trim is pure genius! And so damn simple to make.

[@jakevalent6180]

Thats extraordinary craftmanship Jimmy.

[@KevinCall]

Outstanding. I do like green felt as a liner. But red works to.

[@pleasetakemynamenow]

That is a beautiful box!! It is the tidiest those drawers will ever be.

[@farmerdiy9024]

That sir is the most beautiful thing i have seen you build!

[@mikehutchison9589]

You have outdone yourself, this time. Outstanding !

[@nickbruni8041]

Congrats on the launch of “Jimmy’s workshop “ ! I’m sure You must know how many avenues for young minds this can reach ! One helluva build as usual !🤘🏼And that return spring on that tape measure ! Damn !

[@brianbowles99]

Jimmy is an awesome carpenter I use to watch his show on DIY channel him and his brother and man this dude is so talented OMG

[@brianthaxton229]

Wow.....just wow! Great job Jimmy! Pleasure to watch!

[@reforzar]

I love the incorporation of cnc in this one. So many different techniques!

[@mattorendorff8858]

So great. Making it look effortless as always. Love the Max in a the edit at the 8:20 mark. Such a cool little camera.

[@Siderod]

This is like the perfect blend of "Old Jimmy" and "New Jimmy" ... like, CNC'd the framework for it, but then wrapped it in hardwood. Box-jointed drawers, but CA'd them together. Inset drawer fronts, but held on with Bondo. Definitely one of my most enjoyed videos, well done Jimmy! Also, nice to see some Canadian hardware in there, too! 🙂

[@jung5809]

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[@АнтониоПетров-я7щ]

Дорогой Брат, ну очень крутой и функциональный органайзер под инструмент получился!!! Очень красивый и надёжный, хорошо станет в любую мужскую берлогу и мастерскую!!!!😎😉🙂🖒😀😄🙄💪👌👏🖒👍🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@AlexandrViking]

Top notch craftsmanship!!! Style: Made by Diresta 👍👍👍

[@HuntsWorkshop]

You sir, make the coolest stuff!!

[@cepaasch]

Very nice box. I have wanted to build a Snap-on style tool box from Baltic Birch for a long time so this was pretty inspirational to watch, thanks!!!