DiResta Leather & Wood Tool Totes

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

This project hit the old nostalgia button pretty hard. When I was a kid, the tool box was the first project I ever did and it looked quite a lot like one of these when I was done. The handle was an aluminum pipe and the body was wood but it looked just like this. My dad gave me the design and the know how to use the tools but I did the work. I used that took box for 20 years. Thanks for the excellent trip down memory lane, Jimmy!

[@CasualBuilds]

I know Jimmy speeds up these videos, but for some reason, I imagine this is just how fast he works.

[@DavidSprings]

Actually, it's a little-known fact, but Jimmy actually slows down all of his videos. He works much faster than it appears.

[@andyworks5428]

So now every time I work on something I get mad. "Why is this taking me so long, Jimmy did it in 10 minutes, I've been at this for hours!"

[@MakerOnTheMove]

I've seen the guy work. It's not that far off.

[@ThroatSlam]

I love how every set of nails was put in differently.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Those are super slick brother great idea

[@kevindoyle4521]

You do some amazing creative builds, but this one is off the charts for creative and practice. I can copy lots of stuff I see, but the part of my brain the dreams this sort of stuff is all shriveled. You my fried can do it all. I’m so impressed!

[@ALPACABOWLCOMPANY]

Impressive weight carrying capacity. Dig the shop bot. Quality as expected. Nice job Jimmy.

[@zn6761]

It's DiResta, first like, then watch.

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Like! Like! Like! I need this one! Amazing job, Jimmy! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@bay4west]

I remember when you used to scalp leather couches in the city for your leather. Amazing tool boxes man. Beautiful.

[@blizatrex]

These look great. A good beginner project and or perfect holiday gift.

[@springwoodcottage4248]

So stylish and beautiful it could be a ladies handbag, although maybe a bit too small for that. Thanks for sharing!

[@FrancoNoce]

Great seeing you in Heartville making these. Fun project!

[@roadweary5252]

Jimmy I would give anything to have a fraction of the talent you have. Always look forward to your videos! Greetings from your neighbor in MA!

[@nordyfamily]

Great job Jimmy

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

Just a question, wouldn't it have been even stronger if the leather was all one piece wrapped around the bottom of the tote then glued and stapled?

[@jimmydiresta]

Yep and I’ve done that too. Need to ease the turn.

[@JarrodBush-Creator]

I had the same question Greg

[@mm9773]

Sure, but the thick leather wouldn’t fold nicely around the edges.

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

@@mm9773 I've seen Jimmy fold leather before. Water, heat, steam, whatever you use works, but it wouldn't be as quick and simple I guess.

[@Clem_Kadidlehopper]

@@jimmydiresta to ease the turn you use a v gouge (forgot the leather tool term) and it will fold nicely

[@BruceAUlrich]

Love 'em! Not sure which one is my favorite...I like them all!

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Awesome video! Great looking totes! 👊

[@Ssssshhhhh1885]

Fantastic, as always Jimmy. Great to see you back. 👍👍👍👍

[@Devin292]

Very cool. Simple yet they looked great

[@Alma.Ntakos]

Πολυ Ωραία Εργαλειοθήκη !! Great Wood Leather ToolBox Jimmy Diresta !!!

[@protect.your.digits.creations]

As always there is a lesson in your creations, once again I was Entertained / Educated in one easy to follow format ..Stay well my brother

[@richardpatterson4312]

This would make an awesome Christmas present... hint hint. Nice build.

[@JusBidniss]

I get so many useful tips and tricks watching these. Like supporting the rails with a piece of scrap while hammering nails into them. That is so smart and unexpected, yet once you see it, so intuitive and natural a thing to do. Which is why he's Jimmy DiResta! And I'm... not! :)

[@PapiSmerf]

Looks like you need to invest in some leather-working tools next Jimmy. They make a gouge that will cut a groove in just a couple passes in the corners so you could've wrapped the leather around the box, kept it one continuous piece. I know it makes it look nice to have the finished side up on the inside but the suede side is more durable and helps keep the moisture off the tools, better to put that facing up. I'd also recommend contact cement for an adhesive. Leather pulls away from PVA fast as it ages, it won't be long before the only thing holding that leather on is the tacks. Barge is the go-to brand, they've been making the stuff since your great-great-grandaddy was using it to repair his saddles with the same bucket of glue his grandpa gave him.

[@flavianekellyflavinha1836]

I love your vídeos !!!!! Congratulations!!!! Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷💗💗💗

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful job, Jimmy! Really fantastic how they look! 😃

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Encore du joli travail bravo salut Jeannot 🛠😉

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Jimmy! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@mr.mickles]

Everyone who think it's cheating, I could do this with a handsaw and rasps. Sure. I have no idea how to do this on the CNC. Skill is skill folks. Jimmy has mad skills and nothing to prove.

[@smokeeater8387]

Outstanding as usual brother. Way cooler than I imagined in my head when I read description, also as usual👍🇺🇸

[@Maxx1985it]

Finally Jimmy seemed human in the struggle for puttiing in those nails!

[@richardarsenault1471]

Great job is always Jimmy enjoy the videos wouldn't mind seeing how that giant razor blade looking thing is made though thanks Richard

[@BCdesign1]

Nice work Jimmy!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I'm LOVIN that massive "safety" razor blade! IF I actually shaved, it would really cut down on how long it takes!

[@dereksstuff8395]

Nicely done. Also good for carrying beer!

[@ЮрийВладимирович-д5ф]

Ну НЕЛЬЗЯ бросать инструменты!!!! Работы у Вас всегда крутые,но хочется заминусить

[@mudnut59]

Nice, handy tool boxes, like the leather work... Cheers!

[@jeffreyhunterbuilder]

I like how you used that steel rod as an anvil, I also like the Herman Munster razor blade, very cool.

[@IR-nq4qv]

You used / utilized the round bar stock as a cobbler would use a " Shoe Last" to repair shoes or a body man repairing a car panel. This was good thinking on your part, can't say I seen this used too many times in carpentry, still a good idea nonetheless, thanks for that, it shows you are always thinking. When you tapped the steel bar.., is when the idea to use it came to you? The wood and leather is a nice combo, strong and lightweight. Great vids as always Jim, keep them coming, lovem' all.

[@giovannipetitti1588]

E bellissimo rivedere i vecchi progetti 👍👏👏👏

[@Sonal_Mobile]

Beautiful work! Very inspiring!

[@92xl]

I misplaced my safety razor, glad to see that Jimmy finally found it for me.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video jimmy

[@Florinachis]

Nice job as always!👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@davidcollier6180]

Hi Jimmy idea you should take the spoil board off the shop bot fill with a coloured epoxy and sand what a piece off art that would be

[@mm9773]

We need to talk about the huge razorblade immediately.

[@fredfeldmann1182]

Yeah, take note of how readily it was set aside

[@ManCrafting]

Dang. Another use for my Icepick! I like that brown towards the front. It matches my boots. Unless I’m wearing my welding boots. Then the back one. Everyone knows your boots should match your tool tote.

[@ApteryxRex]

I read that as "Unless I'm wearing my Wedding boots" & though, man , that's hardcore. :)

[@ManCrafting]

Justin Bentley I did get married in my boots. 🤣

[@nateqwikable]

Dang Jim, I thought that monster razor blade was going to destroy one of those beauties! Good looking stuff brother, Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@foltz-art]

jimmydiresta You are so dam Amazing! I just loved seeing this being made so cool! Have a fantastic 🦃Thanksgiving Jimmy!!!✌🎨

[@s.schimke6591]

It is interesting to see, wood glue being strong enough to hold leather. And yes, that "razor blade" is great. :)

[@davidmanuel1984]

How you throw the razor at the end!!! BOSS!!!😂💥👍🏼

[@tobortine]

Towards the end of the video I think, yeh, that's perfect and then Jimmy adds another touch and it gets better.

[@JuanAntio-Oz]

Muy buen trabajo, saludos desde mexico carnal ✌😎🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@LaserGadgets]

This time, he really nailed it : >

[@danh8841]

An adjustable leather shoulder strap would be good. Great work as ever👍

[@serapisdracosis4719]

Happy Thanksgiving Jimmy !

[@kevkeelan5106]

Nice details and made to last.

[@ricksky3111]

Inspired. Again. Thank you.

[@Sascha_LB]

Simple and beautiful. Thanks for showing Greetings from Germany Sascha LB

[@muh1h1]

I see you have a new XXL Razorblade design, NICE! :)

[@airwolf28]

Happy Thanksgiving, Jimmy..

[@JENNISWISS]

great mr. diresta👍👌 greatings from jenni.swiss

[@bernardmichele2264]

bonsoir diresta merci pour se tuto et belle vidéo 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😘😘 amitié cordialement bernard de france 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@kalango198]

🇧🇷 DIRESTA THE BEST 👊🏻👊🏻

[@msc7676]

Jimmy! Why are you so good? To make us angry? Hug from Brasil.

[@josenetooliveira5129]

excellent job!!!

[@DanielH]

The dxf files are available somewhere?

[@boneal4942]

Awesome project!

[@McGowanForge]

Wish I was as talented as this

[@j-jfabrication]

I would like the one with the black leather please

[@boartdesign]

I have no comment for this amazing video

[@scottswoodworking120]

Nice job once again .

[@63256325N]

Nice! Thanks for the video.

[@trollvet]

Hi Jimmy, i saw in a pet shop those big raw leather chew treats/toys for dogs and could not stop thinking those could be used in some interesting projects...just a thought. Cheers

[@robbiegaudet2282]

Happy Thanksgiving God Bless 🙏

[@gunterhausfrau]

an almost unrelated question. I see your worktop, and how it gets paint/glue/cut/etc. How do you keep it from causing an issue with following projects? I try to keep my workbench clean(ish) (the usual method of keeping my worktop pristine is that is generally covered with a historical record of flotsam and jetsam of previous unfinished projects = shop crap) and I still mess up when I use the occasional unearthed horizontal surface for "work"... something doesn't sit right, or gets stuff all over it...

[@StevenAndrews]

Curious why you didn't make the leather base all one piece.

[@randynovick7972]

Aye, I was thinking the same thing.

[@garayworkshop]

Probably because it would end up with rounded corners, nothing wrong with that but seeing how sharp are the angles in the wooden parts it would be a shame to throw that away... As far as I can tell.

[@Bonesoda]

Sheeet. Some of the nail spacing was off. Great product at the end, loved the mix n match of colours.

[@ziayousufzai425]

I was waiting for u jimmy

[@erwanngaudry6422]

So beautiful !!!👌👏

[@stvargas69]

After a bit of assembly I heard a line from Goodfellas. "Go get your 'shine box". But thats just me. Nice totes

[@jamesdoble7580]

Awesome tool boxes

[@eb4305]

One monolithic piece of leather seems stronger in my mind and possibly less work. Might have the tendency to tip over with the rounded corners however. Nice job man, looks good.

[@tomzborovsky8378]

Can I ask why you didn't use a single piece of leather to wrap all the way around?

[@ApteryxRex]

Was really expecting the the corners and edges to have hardwood reinforcing on top of the leather - leather sandwiched between wood , for extra strength, durability. CNC aside, still a great project for the DIYer

[@raymondjakeman7379]

Wow another awesome video did you make that massive razor blade

[@noname-d8h]

Как всегда здорово ! )

[@BC-bf1fq]

I'm wondering if I missed a video. Jimmy's got a new razor!

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

Why did you cut three pieces of leather for the base and two sides & not just fold one?

[@barryparks8055]

they look great

[@chaoticlogic588]

Long time fan of this channel and many other makers. I appreciate the upgrades in video and audio equipment. While I realize it's Jim's signature style to speed through his videos with included audio, I have a minor suggestion. Can you please do something with the sounds of powered saws? It's the only part of this video that I found unpleasant due to the high frequency noise.

[@jimmydiresta]

Chaotic Logic honestly I do turn them down to about oneor2% and that’s how loud they still are Thank you for the ongoing support it is much appreciated

[@chaoticlogic588]

@@jimmydiresta I'm assuming most of those closeup sawing shots are done with a GoPro. I wonder if it's the internal mic that's the issue. Maybe there's some sort of compression filter you could apply to those segments of audio in editing? Something to take the intensity of the audio down a few notches. Sorry, I'm not an audio engineer. Just wanted to provide some constructive feedback. Thanks for the reply Jim.

[@gangstarchin]

Jimmy what kind of glue are you using between the leader and the wood? Nice build

[@sirblocketh]

matching leather grip on handle? either wrap or sleeve?

[@Mcphilsmith]

Jimmy - what's the difference between the PVA glue you used and normal wood glue?

Perfects wood tool totes!

[@jamesrowney1509]

Why not a full piece of leather for base and sides?

[@zsoltmacsai8880]

Same. But it's demo only.

[@garayworkshop]

Probably because it would end up with rounded corners, nothing wrong with that but seeing how sharp are the angles in the wooden parts it would be a shame to throw that away... As far as I can tell.

[@saginawdan]

Thanks Jimmy!!!

[@talonhawk3347]

Why not wrap the leather around instead of three separate pieces? Wouldn't it be stronger?

[@jeremyspecce]

This actually blew my mind, from all the thumbnails and instagram pictures i was SURE that the leather was one piece that wrapped from one side, around the bottom and up the other side. Would it be possible to do it like that instead of 3 separate pieces? maybe if you rounded the bottom supports or did some kind of relief cut on the inside? Just curious.