Diresta: Ice Pick 2.0

[@GasserGlass]

heh heh ..... Just when you thought the pick was finished, a new touch was added....Typical High Class Work From This Man.......!

[@dogbuggy32]

GasserGlass I lov diresta

[@GasserGlass]

***** AMEN

[@azashukri5322]

Whoever asked Jimmy to create things for Make is a genius. I mean DiResta+Make is totally awesome.

[@nickkaminski2907]

I can watch jimmy diresta videos all day. Come to think of it, I actually might have already! Keep 'em coming Jimmy!!!!!! You're an inspiration.

[@Xenro66]

Damn it, stop enticing me into buying a lathe xD

[@Metallocity]

Jordan O'C if you do any sort of metal work, their highly useful to own lol.

[@rickyoswald]

Jordan O'C You'll find it really useful for getting samples on Minmus.

[@TheDutyPaid]

Jordan O'C Once you get your lathe, you can build more.

[@iamjimgroth]

Ricky Oswald What use could a lathe possibly have there. The icepick is probably a much better choice, and doesn't cost as much fuel to get there. That said, I wouldn't mind having a workshop on another planet. :P

[@rEsonansDx]

Jordan O'C You know you want it.

[@flymario8046]

The stop motion look of this video made me smile. Nice tool as well.

[@jukeman57]

The beauty is in the simplicity. Thanks Jimmy.

[@soomka]

You love the brass and the brass loves you. Beautiful work!

[@armenatorvan4949]

Beautifully made casing and video. A real pleasure to watch.

[@joecnc3341]

Thank you Make and Jimmy Diresta! I know a South Bend 9" horizontal lathe when I see one. Keep up the great projects and posting.

[@adamdezolt2898]

I actually applauded at the end of this video. Well done sir

[@swesleyd]

Beautiful old iron, Mr D! There's something I like about using a lathe in it's... acquired state. Makes me think twice about painting MY south bend. Good to see a little machining work to change things up. Carry on.

[@stevenfunk9182]

Scott Daniels Don't repaint it Scott, unless you really want to completely restore it. Those, are a sight to behold!

[@HellaFunnyShorts]

Super cool to see what goes into making this by hand.

[@casaverdero]

what a beautiful and useful piece of art

[@Rotem_S]

***** it looks cool

[@iamjimgroth]

***** I think he lives in New York.

[@RichardTheValiantFoolFox]

***** If you do a lot of wood work an awl or an ice pick can be used in marking/making starter divots for nails and screws or to mark lines like a marking knife for cutting that are much more accurate than a pencil line

[@iamjimgroth]

I think it's for "self defence".

[@RomrotMechanikos]

Jim Groth in the amount of time it takes to unscrew that thing?

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Beautiful and shiny!

[@PaulMeyette]

Nice job Jimmy! The EDC collection is growing. Very cool

[@GlassImpressions]

Beautiful Jimmy!

[@kolelucas5428]

I like that you added threads to this version, much more secure

[@CA10Z]

I'm a huge fan of the music you've got playing.....

[@TheFurriestOne]

Nicely done! Why the wood glue for a pair of metal parts though?

[@abelnieto432ify]

You my friend are a bad ass!!Im a machinst and my hats off too you.You have some manual lathe skills!!

[@TheMyeloman]

Always wondered where that came from, nice piece of work and a great tool. Now I really want a metal lathe!

[@WoodByToth]

Dude thats bad ass

[@jimmydiresta]

Kyle Toth thank you brother!

[@markdouglas2464]

jimmydiresta whose video is this? D:

[@jimmydiresta]

Mine. For make

[@Cubeazza]

+Kyle Toth That's

[@H3art4gaming]

This guy really needs to get an huge award!

[@sweetleaf9668]

Very nice, plus I love the Merle Haggard and Willy Nelson song...

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

To have good thread hold and still be quick to unscrew, you could try interrupted threads.

[@c.brooks7199]

always inspirational.....keep making more videos.....I'm like a junkie that needs his next fix.....

[@bladder1010]

I'm sure this will come in handy the next time the ice wagon comes around, for my new-fangled ice chest.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

That is like the most badass Kobuton that has ever existed.

[@lorenzogiancristofaro9721]

isn't that spelled kubotan? btw I agree, although I would have added some grooves to make this outstanding work a little bit better

[@mrmudslide5676]

Again awesome video. I personally love the warp speed sound of talking! I wonder if you considered putting texture on the pick part of the handle. Might make it easier to grip when doing delicate work. I would also love to see how you would do it. Also curious about the necessity of the length of the threads.

[@jamesrawlings8493]

Nice looking ice pick. I wonder if it would be more useful to have the sheath be the part with the hook. That way if it is on a belt, the ice pick can be used without undoing the the belt. Just a thought.

[@abbath1586]

Definitely need to make a stout, shorter version of that for pocket carry. Summer parties would be so much better.

[@larrywhite444]

Hey Jimmy. Good job. What do you do with all the wooden handles you pulled the picks out of? Got any plans for those?

[@UndergroundVoice]

Amazing skill as usual!! Diresta the best!!

[@checkoutthatthing]

Awesome show great job.

[@0youwannagethigh0]

Very satisfying to watch !!

[@BrandonLibby]

Great work, Jimmy DiResta! I've been following your builds for a while now, awesome stuff! I just drove 1,600 miles across the U.S. and listened to the entire "Making it" podcast you do with Bob and David. What an excellent source of information and humor. Keep up the great work, guys! You mentioned once that you never realized how useful carrying an ice pick everyday was until you started doing it. I personally carry the more traditional folding knife. Would you mind sharing some of the uses you have found for the ice pick? Cheers

[@craigspakowski7398]

Just looking at the finished project you could use it as a plumb bob too!

[@cowcar87]

Very nice work, Jimmy. How about turning the pointy end of the sheath into a pen? j/k. It looks fantastic!

[@ollie4dad]

When are you going to make an OTF automatic ice pick? Would be handy for sure.

[@tHeO14573]

+Ollie W love that idea

[@antifascistskater]

the problem with OTFs is blade play, and the mechanisms aren't always the strongest, it'd be kinda sketchy because an ice pick is subjected to repeated downward force to a basically solid object. Unless your use for an ice pick differs from mine, it wouldn't do too well.

[@antifascistskater]

the problem with OTFs is blade play, and the mechanisms aren't always the strongest, it'd be kinda sketchy because an ice pick is subjected to repeated downward force to a basically solid object. Unless your use for an ice pick differs from mine, it wouldn't do too well.

[@scuffieduffie]

Just a little tip for thread cutting. Taper the edge before threading and smooth out the finish of the material.

[@stevenfunk9182]

Nick R Usually cut a 45* taper, for that diameter stock. Makes it a lot easier to start the threading dies.

[@MikeOnaBike]

What is this thing? And did you basically make a nice case and handle for it? So soothing to watch regardless.

[@adammcmillen977]

Jimmy is the man.

[@Timbo868]

What do you do with all those metal shaving? Something cool I bet!!

[@68jacen]

Shouldn't the ring be on the other end?

[@gadgetman147]

Why on earth would it be on the other end?!

[@robliddell2464]

***** if its clipped on by the ring to something you can only use it once you unclip and unscrew it. If the ring was on the other end then all you would have to do is unscrew it

[@TheSuperJiggy]

So true. Didn't realize it myself

[@79pejeperro]

68jacen The ring is there to make it easier to unscrew

[@drmusrudloff]

79pejeperro but whatabout the other end??? that end is smooth so it will be hard to grip, and because of that cant be the reason for that ring

[@HAWKCoinMillionaire]

It’s more impressive to see someone successfully make anything with that much runout in the headstock than anything.

[@WaySide66]

I think you could get away with fewer threads. just make it shorter. 1-2 turns and it's out, and it's enough to keep them together.

[@stevenhardy2898]

The ice pick is nice......now if you could make something similar with a short rod with a super hard point to be used as a scribe in tool steel...I would buy one of them! :-)

[@danpaulo29]

badass. i wish to have one. goodjob diresta.

[@kaiyuanchen2107]

what if you tapered the part where the pick goes into into a hexagon like the first ice pick, just to make it easier to unscrew? I think the ring thing was a great idea though! Love the polish too.

[@jay24july]

Is this pick going to be up for sale on your website?

[@campbejouc]

beautiful work; I watch the whole thing & still I'm how did he do that!!

[@McJaews]

Hey Jimmy, Would you consider making the thread shorter? To keep from having to turn it so many times to fasten it/loosen it? Great job btw! A definite improvement on your previous design. I especially like the new loop, and the uniform width.

[@yankeedoodle9443]

3 full rotations is the minimum requirement on a standard UNC thread. The fastest draw would be an acme thread, but with as the diameter of the material is already rather small, an acme thread would be hard to achieve due to the deeper threads. Considering its brass which an extremely soft material i would say a minimum of 4 full turns would be necessary. And at .078" per rotation youre still unthreading only half an inch or so including the lead in. There's really no better option if you're planning on using this and it being functional for more than a week. Besides, an ice pick isn't something you would realistically need to be able to pull out quickly.

[@HunterMM1]

That was pretty enjoyable to watch

[@netmatrix75]

I wonder why you made the end of the sheath cone shape instead of dome shape? Isn't it much safer to have a dome shape design?

[@sparkyhasarrived]

You are truly inspiring!

[@petesamuels3104]

Jimmy, forgive me questioning the master ;-) When you placed the die in the holder you tightened the screws to hold it in, fair enough. I thought that the centre screw of the three was to hold it in, while the left & right screws minutely adjusted the cut of the thread? Can you confirm as I have no idea where I picked this info up - I'm a swimming teacher! Cheers!

[@MrBrooklynfiend]

I'd love to have one of these!

[@jacobmcallister6041]

Jimmy, amazing video! Love your vids can you make another key one those ones were cool

[@khookieman]

Jimmy, 1st off, beautiful work....like many others I wanna get a lathe too, I was wondering as to your thoughts, the sheath is to to avoid accidentally stabbing yourself with the icepick, but then you made the end of the sheath pointed. Granted, its not as sharp and prob not gonna stab someone and... its sure good looking.....but isn't it going against what you are trying to achieve

[@R.V_Gaming94]

With the same logic that you're putting out, whenever somebody makes a knife sheath and it comes to a point it also defeats the purpose of the sheath. But we all know it's just for Aesthetics , and sure it would be pokey if somebody poked us with it, by covers up the much more dangerous metal blade.

[@Slavek14]

What kind of lathe is that Jimmy. Great video!

[@MRrwmac]

Very cool brass work and case! You with your knives and picks then John Heisz with his knives. I'll keep my distance with my 45 cal Mag 10 and hollow point.

[@ViewVideoNow]

MRrwmac whats a Mag 10? were you going for Mac 10?

[@ZotoTVChile]

ViewVideoNow I think he's talking about his 45 caliber Magnum

[@ViewVideoNow]

radiozoto2006 so why the "10"?

[@jayc2469]

ViewVideoNow fear

[@ZotoTVChile]

ViewVideoNow No fucking clue, bro...

[@bradleyburns6104]

all in a days work hey jim !

[@coolineho]

great video! though i would make it 1 or 2 turn, and add an O ring at the base of threads(to help prevent accidental unscrewing)

[@CarlosBravo13]

Wuaooo desde Venezuela fan de tu trabajo. Yo se ingles pero hablo español espero me entiendas

[@bertkraan2817]

Beautiful. But Wood glue?

[@bradbraun5942]

Gorgeous.

[@oficinatotalpro]

A curiosity: What is this tool

[@hazelhazelton1346]

Is there anything in the world as beautiful as polished brass?

[@mikelemon5109]

What is that for and how much a lathe should cost I'm interested in buying one.

[@stevenfunk9182]

Derpy Herpy Look on Ebay, for "South Bend Lathes".

[@ilducedimas]

That is so godamn' enjoyable.

[@crouvalis]

I REALLY want this awl/ice pick. @JimmyDiresta I thought I heard you say there at the end that you were sending it to me. I've been waiting for months and just realized, you don't have my address. I won't exactly hold my breath waiting for you to ask where to ship it, but I'll continue to wait patiently while holding a pen, ready to add your name to the Christmas card list. 😜

[@kloco1217]

damn right! i need one!! good show man!

[@Razor6On3]

Love the 2.0 version. For sale¿?

[@soljb]

Any chance you will make those for sale? I would be in!

[@youngdev9]

seriously, where can I buy this one? I don't like the one that just slips on. I want the screw-on sheath

[@FernandoKatana]

This is the kind of stuff Bruce Banner watches online to sooth him. Kudos for the amazing videos.

[@khaled6100]

Oh just watching the video makes you feel good

[@michaelnowak4078]

JIMMY. are they for sale at your shop?

[@piperproductionsinc.1498]

How long is the actual pick part, not the handle? and if you could, would you make it shorter or longer?

[@MR-dk3nv]

Ice pick/tactical pen....perfect!

[@RexusKing]

What's the other tools in the ice pick drawer? Super size leather punch?

[@art1muz13]

Jimmy, re-buff the piece then dip it in a polyurethane substance to keep the shine....... Better yet, super-highly-polish it, then "blue" it with heat in brass shavings then dip it . it'll look soooooo cool!

[@samwalton830]

pure perfection

[@charliejoblingvideo]

That would be awesome to have it come apart with a strong magnetic fixing rather than a thread, for quick access. Either way it looks really good!

[@Reboot153]

Hrm, it's another ice pick. Have you ever done any metal casting?

[@platinumchopper]

Hunter white is like "dude, jimmy, why did you send me this video via broken iPhone!?!?"

[@carlosaugustodossantos9682]

Who is the person that cleans your place ?

[@mnelson10000]

Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson?? I have a whole new respect for you now. :)

[@CA10Z]

I just watched this for the first time...boom...Merle and Willie ...yepper

[@johnbarlow1892]

I think I would turn the initial 1/2 (or more) of the threads away on the handle (and possibly taper the resulting 'ferrule'). It wouldn't take nearly as many twists to unsheathe and would make for a smoother resheathe. Any reason you opted for cyanoacrylate over epoxy (other than for speed)? C.A. is kind of brittle for shock/impact applications, and you tend to be stabby.

[@havenisse2009]

It's of course very well done and beautiful.. but I can't help wonder: for what reason would you carry an ice pick around ? I can understand knives, axes and (in USA) a magnum 45. But an ice pick ?

[@havenisse2009]

@Man na - sorry if I stepped on your sore toes. I think you will survive though. Move on.

[@nicholaswinder9622]

havenisse2009 NYC where Jimmy works has extremely restrictive gun laws making almost impossible to legally carry a handgun.

[@kerberos623]

havenisse2009 if you listened to the Makeing It podcast he has given some insights. He use it for a variety of things. punching cans, scrape tool and much much more.

[@slausonm]

I noticed your lathe has a friction clutch yet you are using the half nut lever for feeding. Try out the friction clutch... no wear on the half nut and you still don't have to turn dials by hand.

[@lucky15driver]

Will they be available for sale like the ice pick 1.0?

[@prasitrattanapiseth1058]

you bet. keep on good work mate.

[@codylefler4622]

What uses does an awl have that would make you want to carry one around?

[@georgeaura]

That is so cool I really like it

[@lollusiva]

Good Job

[@VikingShorts]

Excellent

[@prnkstr]

Nice pick....but I'm not entirely sure why you choose to carry around a prison shank? I mean, what purpose does that thing serve that a knife does not?

[@L00NGB00W]

Looks like a handy tool. :)

[@agunggtx880]

I hope this cool stuff can be mass production and sell around the world..😄