DiResta: Hatchet

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.
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[@RichardBronosky]

Thank you so much for this. I took my 5 year old daughter on her first camping trip a little over a year ago and she used an old hatchet [exactly like that one] I inherited from my grandfather. The handle layers broke just like the ones on yours and I had no idea what to do with it. I kept the hatchet and look forward to doing this project with her this summer. I'm sure it will be a memory that sticks with her for a lifetime.

[@jimmydiresta]

nice story thank you !

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

Richard Bronosky Hey Richard! Did you ever do the hatchet project with your granddad's old hatchet? Thanks for the cool story!

[@saophaixoan7861]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seems to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@ShayPeee]

These videos are so soothing to me! I watch them every morning while waiting for my patients to wake up.

[@beabuls]

The sound of a craftsman at work is the best ambiance.

[@TheDutyPaid]

Fantastic to see an old junk tool restored to better then new.

[@tomalcolm]

It's official. +jimmydiresta is the coolest man in America.

[@3117master]

Wow that hatchet is beautiful. That hatchet in a store would go for 50$. What you do is man's work, I love it.

[@clookoo2]

That hatchet would be more than 50 Bucks. It's handle is hand crafted, it may as well be a piece of art.

[@tomalcolm]

More.

[@valevimoe1831]

pthh, i would pay 80£.

[@notpublic7878]

Maybe in a discount shop.

[@GiovanniGiorgo]

Beautiful job. You Sir, have a talent I have yet to realize.

[@sangahyeo8633]

I don't know why i'm watching this without missing one single second, but somehow i did. Awesome!

[@PERRYS_PROPS]

A true master craftsman

[@youniverse8560]

Eulayses Perry all he did was change the handle xD-

[@erickellogg3648]

Krazy Mittenz foreal dude

[@GlobalIdiot101]

Krazy Mittenz For the most part, but it definitely shows that even if it is an antique item it may still have life left in it. I know for the longest time if I saw a tool that was rusty I thought it had to be thrown out and replaced.

[@SirDubmonster]

Lol no

[@mrglgattenby]

I believe that is an old boy scouts hatchet, I have one just like it. It comes as a kit and as a project you put the leather rings on for the handle. This is by far the most beautiful scouts project I have seen!

[@jonpalange3292]

The green wheel some people are asking about is a bristle disk. The lack of damage to it after a project like this is really a testament to the skill of Mr. Diresta. I destroyed the thing the first time I used one. Catching a corner or an edge will send bristles flying, and they sting. I know I'm late, but thank you another fantastic video. Keep them coming, every time someone restores an item instead of buying something new, the planet gets a little less cluttered. Inspiring people like this will change the world.

[@commiedoge747]

jon palange can only imagine how many of those disks he's broken to get to where he is now.

[@luisamarion-rouleau2542]

i love the fast-forwarded sounds of the sanding/rubbing

[@robert__]

the whole thing just kept getting better and better

[@georgeof78]

That is awesome. I'm a DIY guy and I can appreciate what you do. There is no satisfaction like a DIY project. I have a hatchet like you shown but I fiberglass over the handle instead but now I wished I used wood. Great vid. Like the speeding up process. Makes it entertaining at the same time.

[@Karosing30]

Nothing's more attractive than a man who knows how to use his tools.

[@Rumeeezyy]

Am I the only one that loves the sound of his tools in when it's sped up?

[@poppnuk]

guys who can actually do this type of stuff are so attractive

[@God-uv7ei]

So i guess. Im attractive

[@poppnuk]

+Morad Mosa I guess so lol

[@dexorne9753]

why don't you lovebirds just kiss.

[@crystalmay4886]

it is an art that we are losing to keyboard warriors

[@urie4769]

i can do this shit but im not attractive hahah

[@shawnpsalm]

Thank you. One of the best videos on KZbin. Entertaining, inspiring and educating!

[@floppydisk4500]

I LOVE this guy and all the stuff he dose to restore glory to an object keep doing what you do man

[@tagprefech1043]

what did you do to me i can't stop watching your videos...you're a genius

[@ErvPlecter]

I really need to bury the hatchet when it comes to woodworking. Very inspiring work, thanks a lot for sharing !

[@sarahr.6304]

The plaited thing on the handle... love it.

[@eltoromagnifico]

still my favorite. Something about this one chills me out.

[@muddyfences5559]

Jimmy...I am amazed by the creativity and the craftsmanship you show man. I finally got around to rebuilding an old hatchet I had laying around. The hatchet is nothing to brag about, but putting a new handle on was worth the time. Thanks for the inspiration and the instruction.

[@GasparinPR]

Because of people like you I want to go into my career. Thanks man.

[@thaGkillah]

No scars at your hands! = LEGEND!

[@hernanrios4590]

no hay video en el que me aburra !!, tus trabajos me trasmiten mucha calma. no video in which I get bored !!, your works convey me calmly.

[@kathyperry863]

i have that exact hatchet! got at a garage sale. this is making me happy! gonna work on mine now.

[@unicyclemaster470]

the most iconic diresta video

[@curroergosum]

For whatever reason, my favorites part is the sped-up resin application

[@dwang_ho]

I've got a hammer with the same style handle that I was wondering how to restore. Now I know. Thanks, Jimmy

[@NachoJackCheese]

I could loop this video and fall asleep to it every night.

[@zate1982]

Breathtaking precission. Great work!

[@christiang957]

A craft not many know anymore. You are a boss of bosses my friend, god bless!

[@otr2k8]

incredibly skillfull. metal work, wood work and leather work truly amazing.

[@dominikksiezyk12]

Niesamowita wyobraźnia, pomysły i zdolności manualne. Szacunek.

[@MrAlexFox92]

Respect from France, thanks for your videos !

[@rx323bug]

Has a sweet belt sander, uses his band saw as a sander instead... love it

[@adracamas]

Can't get enough of what you do man. Nice work.

[@sheilahanafi8288]

This is so awesome.The fact that he makes all these kinds of stuffs are really impressive and I love this!🎉

[@orsonincharge4879]

What amazes me most , is that all these projects only take about 5 - 10 mins to complete .

[@cwadub]

Awesome! I find myself anxiously waiting for your next project and video! You are the man...

[@wellybobs4403]

Man you are the Maestro with that bandsaw !

[@VALIANTTHOR383]

Outstanding work again Jmmy.

[@Goodgravy92]

Gorgeous. Def one of my favorites of the work you have done.

[@1KingsDen]

"Back to School Specials $100 Box Braids $75 when you bring a customer" 🤣🤣 Good video.

[@gerwin3-1-38]

This is way better than watching video games on KZbin people can learn from this

[@woodstoney]

Sharp idea as usual Jimmy! Nicely done!

[@mastrbutcher]

this is my favorite dubstep video EVAR!

[@PrimalEdge]

Happy anniversary, hatchet handle video

[@cancerousteen5316]

This is so calming

[@zdzisawpawelec4593]

DiRESTA is a specialist, from performing unnecessary work.

[@scuzzbecuzz]

What a beautiful result!

[@MRFUSON-uj9bs]

excellent work ! God has blessed you with great talent.

[@RUBIZEN]

I bought one of these Estwing hatchets for my little cousin as a Christmas present. They're cool because you can search here on youtube for "how it's made: hatchet" and watch them being made at the factory.

[@jack002tuber]

I was most impressed with this. I'd give up at step 2 myself, but it sure must be nice to have when you're done

[@sultanmahfries6402]

Your videos are so satisfyingly good to watch.

[@itscalledbeer]

just beautiful. beautiful work. beautiful video. simple and cool.

[@Birdhouse2000]

That was very joyfull to watch. Well done.

[@billymayer7619]

I don't know why but the noises in these vids are so satisfying. Yea I'm wierd like that.

[@JuanChOKhan]

Best hatchet ever. Perfect to kill zombies :) Good job!

[@markourosevic1987]

the best hatchet man can have in hand...i am proudly say that i own one

[@0YtsanBlowout0]

I have not the slightest idea what I watched, but I liked it.

[@RyanBillyA07]

To be specific, it is Jade Adhesive which is a specific kind of glue mainly used for cloth and binding of books(can be used for pretty much anything though) that dries quickly and is clear when it dries.

[@deedee5205]

What a fantastic idea, and pretty too.

[@haggidubious]

Such a solid, well-paced video. Beautiful result too.

[@Brian-ln1sz]

i can tell it took him a while to get the outro just perfect

[@DariusSinclair]

This is why I like Make! Some different

[@lonestatel9]

I agree, he turns everyday junk into one of kind pieces.

[@braindamage730]

You are a beast jimmy watch a bunch of your Vids yesterday and everything you do is awesome great work jimmy

[@winia69]

DIRESTA, from Formula 1 to Perfect Hatchet ;) good job !

[@matcotech]

I own one of these hatchets, it's a estwing 42A. The leather bands are essembled in a jig, then the handle is waxed and forced through them with a hydraulic ram. Then you've got to rivet the butt plate on. I don't blame him for going this route.

[@jdemondo18974]

Man, this guy can work crazy fast!

[@Lawgiver19]

wow simply awesome. its good to see handcrafting!

[@juanmartincalvelo5043]

I'm in love whit your work! You are pushing me to go to my garage and do something whit my old axe! great job👍

[@jinjikikko4713]

with*

[@juanmartincalvelo5043]

Haha thanks for the correction!

[@MissVampireChick1]

This is AWESUMNESS

[@recombant]

Padauk is such a great wood to use. Super hard, it sounds like glass when you drop bits of it on a concrete floor. Very distinct smell when cut.

[@Welderman34]

At first I cringed when you tore the grip off the old estwing. But after seeing your Martha Stewart like man skills, mad props to you! Beauty of a job sir

[@hankock09]

10 hour version pls.

[@federicarenna2223]

rimango incantata dai tuoi video. complimenti!!

[@MarceloFreitas70]

Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[@JE-ky2ow]

This is amazingly done

[@TheStuartYork]

Hi Jimmy. I absolutely find your talent for design and your ability to fabricate from multiple materials to remarkable. I learn a lot and also thoroughly enjoy all of your video's, please consider wearing a mask, that hard wood and mdf dust is really bad stuff. Thanks again Stuart

[@goldcryptdavid]

I love the wood you used its very nice🌲🌳🌴

[@jimmydiresta]

thank you it is padauk from africa

[@hirataknife]

friend, your work is very professional. congratulations.

[@S0METHINGS0METHING]

Awesome! Estwing hatchet I believe. I've had a 28 oz Estwing framing hammer for the better part of 20 years. The blue rubber handle is still in tact, but I've seen a few guys whose handle starts to come off. If mine ever does, I know what to do! Great craftsmanship, bro. Very inspirational. Thanks.

[@HoustonR6ryda]

its pleasure to watch

[@deathreus]

Amazing how he turned a 50 year old hatchet into something that looks like it just came out of the factory

[@tryally]

Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge at the disposal of everyone and really that inspires me. Luiz

[@wjoey2]

This piece is beautiful

[@jonahmiller7832]

was wearing headphones, there went my eardrums

[@pheenix42]

Sir, you are doing exactly the type of things in your workshop that I want to do in mine if I can ever get it setup.

[@sween187]

that estwing hatchet has seen better days, nice repair job there.

[@josh0963]

Great video! Very skilled workmanship there.

[@Kopsu87]

You are the coolest dude on KZbin.

[@imcoolyoudrool]

I wait with baited breath for that one moment in your videos, then it happens- the speed filing. Damn it if it doesn't make my heart skip a beat for some reason.

[@LiquidBlackWolf]

I woud love to have a workshop like yours. -.-'

[@jorgenlannock]

me too. the only problem would probably be the noise? arent there any people in that building?

[@KarlsbergHeroes]

Jörgen Börg I dont know if he s in there yet... But he s in a Basement in New York... with an external Exit outside.... Saw this in the Making It Pilot Episode...

[@ailtondentista7500]

A true artist.