DiResta: Log Bird House

In this episode, Jimmy hand cuts a medium-sized log to make a birdhouse, complete with a hand-carved perch. Learn more here: makezine.com/video/diresta-bir...
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[@operationtide6009]

Вся работа без электро инструмента - молодец! Золотые руки Уважаю

[@ProjectRecon1]

Love that this was all done the old school way. Great work as always

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Super cool bird house! Loved the hand tool work!

[@Vinterfrid]

Great work! If I were you though, I'd remove the perch and also the platform, since you've now made it easier for predators to access the interior of the bird house.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

I really liked the use of those older tools and using them in different ways just for the fun of it, thanks

[@davedaniels8211]

I've made 3 'standard' birdboxes today before running out of wood . Having a coffee , and looking for ideas , So glad I found this . I live in East Anglia , 🇬🇧 surrounded by trees , so I'm going out on the prowl , looking for some logs . Inspirational .

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Taking the band saw box idea to a new level... And no power tools, so this is Amish approved! :)

[@marceaton3128]

I wish PBS or DIY would give him a show again. His work is amazing.

[@PatootyPanda]

Provided you don't count Jimmy as a powertool

[@historicalape3882]

This is glorious, been searching for "bird house plans lowes" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Daniliana Birdfly Babar - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my buddy got excellent success with it.

[@rem2510]

This is just superb, I have been researching "building bird houses books" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Daniliana Birdfly Babar - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my mate got cool results with it.

[@frankm3214]

He went medieval on that log.

[@PaulMeyette]

Jimmy "unplugged" , I love it! Awesome build

[@bethminer7634]

I love that it was done entirely by hand..no power tools..I was mesmerized!♡

[@EddyGurge]

Jimmy going old school. Like it a lot.

[@GasserGlass]

ANOTHER Great Job...... Love the Old School Tool Build..... Gonna be some lucky birds living in DiResta land.... Thank you for another cool video Mr D.

[@yngwie66]

I love the sound of the sped up hammer, it very woodpeckery which is quite appropriate here!

[@AndreaArzensek]

The only reason I'm subscribed to Make channel :)

[@tobortine]

Diresta unplugged.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

Very creative, very enjoyable. As usual! Loved the old school hand-crank drill too!

[@Rouverius]

I would like to think Roy Underhill would approve. Great work on keeping the rustic look.

[@VRTANPURE]

Using simple instruments it's very nice to see the way that worked out. Traditional impressive method... Brother, u turned wood simply into house. nice.

[@cwadub]

Awesome job as always! No power tools and your cuts were dead on, impressive!

[@Neutron7575]

I really enjoyed this video. I’ve been making birdhouses for a bird sanctuary I started a few years ago. This video helped me get some new ideas to help get some new birds. Thank you 🙏

[@mrrichard19801]

Hey Jimmy, I love your craftsmanship. I've seen all your videos. Keep them coming.

[@craigtallent79]

Great to see a hand tool project, good for me as am limited on my power tools. Amazing work

[@brendacooper7944]

I like the way simple hand tools was used to make this neat birdhouse. Great job.

[@art1muz13]

I jist got done viewing the spoon you posted on 09-11-2014 ,so I checked here and so far I am blessed with a second vid.....THANK-YOU!,(as john your brother would say!).

[@KagedCreations08XX]

That's a great looking birdhouse.

[@iwantthetruthandnothingbut6521]

Wow, all with hand tools... So mesmerizing!

[@ornellag.5401]

WoW all handmade!!! Bravissimo! I have the trunk and the tools and I want to try to make this nest this weekend, Thank, thank you for sharing

[@elliotprsn2288]

Is it only me loving the sound when it's speeded?

[@AwsomeVids83]

No, we all love the sped up tool sounds.

[@dzimag]

+Kottethebest_ClashOfClans interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out building a bird aviary try Debuncar Amazing Aviary Aid (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate got great success with it.

[@aswinraj747]

the given procedure for constructing a fancy bird house is easy and fast constructing one.the extra fittings given are very appropriate.i recommend Panlarko Expert Aviary Planner.

[@santostitoperez9543]

Mario Vega r

[@julieybarra9062]

Kottethebest_ClashOfClans nope me

[@simonbmr]

I have always thoroughly enjoyed @DiResta's videos, I am only 2mins into this one and I am already blown away. It is so refreshing to see someone, especially an American, attacking some wood with a handsaw and hand tools rather than the normal machinist massacre! Thank you :-)

[@johnnyfaber8089]

Everything you make is just incredible. Thank you so much. You are my hero.

[@matt_williams1015]

I like your straight edge, cuts wood well:) Excellent project and video as always!

[@FreerunMediaService]

NICE, Not even one powertool. All handcrafted and with some solutions that are that simple, amazing build DiResta!

[@kitajos]

Congratulations on your work, great dedication to doing manual work.

[@LoneWolf-yp2mo]

Dude , I'm a POWER TOOL kinda guy but you just sold me on getting my Dads tools back out and doing this !! AWESOME JOB !! LOVE IT !!

[@GaryT1952]

As always, outstanding. Thanks for sharing

[@DerekConwayTX]

Love it man. You're truly an inspiration.

[@Sweepy372]

From a "bird" point of view, this is the most natural bird house one can make. Great job!

[@SkullyWoodMetal]

Great job Jimmy, cool design and methods.

[@hassanbazzi3545]

Some hard work and very creative. Thank you 🙏

[@daveshepherd7582]

Nice job and pretty cool looking, but an insane amount of work for a birdhouse.

[@chadbrowning7755]

a great hand tools project. Don't get to see many of them these days. Keep up the great vids Jimmy.

[@reasonyourself]

Appreciate your patience into the job. Great and Awesome work for a little creature. Well Done.

[@madeinsherwood4553]

I couldn't watch you plan down the perch at such high speeds, your lucky you still have all your fingers 😁 Great work, looks ace 👍

[@stevejuliejames]

That is so cool ! I like the fast hammering lol.

[@mindwarp12]

Just goes to show that DiResta is a grand master with hand tools as well as power tools!

[@tulius01]

Nice everything is done with basic hand tools, really nice!

[@blvm]

A nice house for a luck bird :). Great job, Jimmy!

[@johnpurser2798]

Thank you. I've been thinking about log bird houses and this video gave me some techniques. I would like to have access to the house to clean out the nesting material between seasons and round here platforms and perches have fallen out of favor as they can give predators a place to stand when attacking the nest.

[@Wordsnwood]

wow, that was a huge amount of work... Great results, but oh, my back aches to think of all that hand sawing!

[@lsmft9576]

It's official. Jimmy D is the most talented, versatile artist on YT. Always freaking amazing!!!

[@cgaccount3669]

I'd suggest using old cedar if available as the inside of the log is often mostly hollow anyway. If not hollow it's usually pretty soft inside. Saves a lot of sawing!

[@itube612]

amazing. I'm impressed you used no electrical tools. I wouldn't resist that, plus I'm pretty sure I'd break the shell while chiseling. :-) You are a true woodworker. Respect.

[@lbluebird342]

I'm impressed. Turned out GREAT!!! Wish I had a shed to do things like that. Been thinking of renting one. I'm in a senior apts bldg. I'm a 68 yo female & they won't even let us build a garden. We can hv pots but they hv to be at a certain place. It's not fun getting old. They are NOT golden yrs as some RICH person said who can afford to hv someone do everything for them. I miss my youth. I'm active, just not as active as I want to be. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, L :)

[@bigdave6591]

Absolutely beautiful a work shop where they don't have OCD but that's what you call hand made a joy to watch ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@markm.3297]

Excellent work. Not trying to be critical but either the roof should have screws or the floor should be on a hinge for easy access to clean out the previous years nest because of mites and cleanliness.

[@GWiNTeRS2nd]

Looks very nice, like the style.

[@marceaton3128]

If Jimmy was ever picked to be on Survivor he would be win the whole show. Within a week he would have Shelter with running water, septic system, solar energy and probably even a wi fi up and running. The Professor on Giligan's Island has nothing on Jimmy. Great video thanks for sharing Jimmy.

[@persebra]

Survivor was about politics, not actual survivor skills.

[@marceaton3128]

per sebra Try to look past that and see I was paying him a complement.

[@persebra]

Marc Eaton i know you were paying him a complement, never said otherwise I was just making a correction on what the show Survivor is really about. I remember the first season of the show had a former lady marine or something who was a seasoned expert on how to survive, she got eliminated she said because she didnt realize what the show was really about.

[@RickMcQuay]

Pretty nice saw cuts too. The man has skills.

[@EastCoastPete]

Great work jimmy.

[@marcussmith7694]

Nice. I like using natural branches with holes in them, I feel that the birds prefer these type of boxes. Though may I suggest if you check what size hole is best for certain species you will get a higher percentage of boxes being used👍

[@Kiswinar]

DiResta : Hand Tool Edition. Nice work Jimmy DiResta !!

[@tsafoperator]

That was an awesome video. Great job.

[@SebastiaanMollema]

Very cool birdhouse! Thumbs up!

[@muratbasarir6046]

Really good project.thanx you.best wishes from Turkey

[@julioalmeida7885]

Muito bom mesmo essas são melhores ainda,parabéns pelo trabalho, 👍🇧🇷🦅🙏

[@DavidMacauley]

Great build jimmydiresta

[@ashleychambers7602]

Great looking bird house and I really enjoyed how you built it but I’m from the UK and our RSBP doesn’t recommend a roosting pole be fitted due to the ease of predators gaining access to the bird house

[@Solly-ow4od]

Very nice Jimmy!

[@maurizios.3862]

Very nice and functional. Made with simple tools. I'm sure it will last for many years.

[@WaynesAdventure]

Great looking bird house

[@jimtaylor248]

Beautiful! Thank you. Really like you way of doing video - procedure, not blather. Thanks.

[@Kancelenbogen]

Schwarzenegger makes a hollow! With a hand hacksaw, cut the chock both lengthwise and across. This is Titan!

[@RockyPhillips]

Awesome video Jimmy.. thanks

[@sipusofficial]

you are very talented sir

[@donnh8004]

This is a truly fabulous bird house. As someone pointed out, too, the sounds of the work speeded up was pretty neat. I do like my power tools and do may have a go making a similar bird house in my lazy man style. A couple of things pointed out in someone else's bird house. They do need ventilation. They also need to be cleaned out periodically to get rid of vermin that get carried in on birds making their homes. I had an uncle who made a removable bottom using concrete nails in drilled holes. He should have used screws. The raccoons climbed the tree the bird house was attached to, removed the nails, and ate the eggs or birds that were inside. I no raccoons have to live too but.......

[@_Korinzu]

funny note jimmy, when your working with the chisel, it sounds like your a woodpecker. Very apt considering the project! Great work.

[@35mmfilms9]

Am I the only one who finds wood chiseling extremely satisfying to watch?

[@orielfelz7599]

Amazing job! Now I know how to do it!

[@DONSHAMA]

Easy bro no power tool with antique drill like old school exellent work bless you thanks

[@brigitte741]

Great work, love it :)

[@Screamingtut]

I love your videos Jimmy thanks

[@aleksandrmerkulov1322]

Супер! Сразу видно, что человек любит то, что делает! Отличное видео!

[@TomsLife9]

I was waiting for the 12" diameter forstner bit to hollow out the inside

[@patdoc]

do they make forester bits that big

[@cadu1990]

Good ol' carpentry. It's nice to see things build old-school style.

[@georgedredla7599]

I'm 60 years old and totally impressed

[@fabiandaroca]

I have a new nickname for you. Diresta the GREAT! Love your work man....

[@LambOfLucifer]

Will definately be making a few of these.

[@franksalterego]

I'm packing up all my stuff, and moving in. Frank (the sparrow)

[@BananaTopHat]

Sometimes you need to unplug, just to know that you still can. I'm impressed. Especially since things like tenon cutters are not power tools, but still somehow feel like cheating.

[@paulodomingues5802]

Simples e bonito !!!

[@malidabare5570]

Good job. .Beautiful

[@tomvalveede6808]

Wonderful birdhouse. Is there a way to access the inside for cleaning it out? Love the log-style look with a feeder, very nice!

[@TJ3ttts]

all hand tools great job, wouldn't expect anything less!!!!!!! power tools are not always the first thing you have to turn to.

[@ugoleftillgorite]

My forearms hurt just watching this video. Awesome build, Jimmy! is this for that birdhouse contest?

[@StrangeLittleGarden]

birdhouse contest? where?

[@hollisinman6989]

Holly M kzbin.info

[@waltlars3687]

Holly M ***** Woodworking held a birdhouse building contest over the summer its over now He also held a Whirley gig contest and What can You Make out of a 2x4 contest go check them out for great creative ideas

[@StrangeLittleGarden]

wish i had know about it. I made 102 bird houses this summer out of scrap wood and put them up all over town.

[@waltlars3687]

Its funny I am liveing in So Calif and none of the birds around here use bird houses So other than selling them to other people to use as yard art I dont see a need for them around here

[@davelester1985]

I sure enjoyed your shows where you were with your brother in that basement in the city.

[@marcosferra9332]

Magnífico. Muito criativo.

[@peziki]

Love it! Maybe screws on bottom for clean outs.

[@somasmith]

Old-school, like a woodwright... Like a BOSS!

[@rochestersoaresdelima1195]

Totally unplugged. Liked.

[@andyhill9562]

Great vid,gna have a go, cheers mate

[@lindamazur4208]

Dudes got some skills goin on there !!