DiResta's Cut: Live Edge Shelf

How can “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” apply to furniture creation? In this episode of Core77's "DiResta's Cut" series, master maker Jimmy DiResta shows us.

[@Odood19]

That is some true respect for the tree shown here. No finish. Harvested dead. Beautiful.

[@itstheeyeofthetiger9]

Thanks Jimmy, my wife saw me watching this, now she wants one. So again, thank you for one more excuse to hang out in the shed.

[@jimmydiresta]

Hahah very good !!!

[@David-wg7ub]

+jimmydiresta I like how you use tools from other videos like the axe

[@MingauMovies]

jimmydiresta , seus trabalhos são ótimos, parabéns...

[@robjohnson1138]

I'm blown away by the gloss on that flat surface with no finish! Beautiful shelf. Gives me an idea for a headboard for one of my kids.

[@kevohh10]

Very nice! I can't believe you got that shine with no finish. Looks great!

[@zeake13]

That wall does not deserve such a beautiful piece. Awesome creation.

[@MakeSomething]

That is beautiful. You are a true artist. I learned a couple of techniques about hanging a heavy shelf in cinder block.

[@toddbarksdale]

Drunkenwood How-to Videos He is, but so are you

[@Candyman97]

I like when you narrate.

[@MTreatVO]

I dont understand how 100 people could have disliked this. Whats not to like about using a rotten stump and log to make a breath taking Cedar Shelf? Awesome build Jimmy.

[@TheMyeloman]

Several years ago while working at a cabinet shop we built the cabinets for several custom RV units (1/2 horse trailer, 1/2 5th wheel RV trailer) out of red cedar. The shop smelled wonderful for weeks! Can't say I was a fan of the look of an all red cedar kitchen but they sure did have a nice look to them. Very east wood to work with, if a bit soft. Extra care was needed to prevent denting the wood or over sanding.

[@Drummer9348]

I like this more than the other channel because he talks to us

[@christinem312]

I like how he didn't put any finishing on the top, those grains really stands out. I could stare at it all day and just admire its beauty... Raw yet beautiful!

[@markvreeken]

The voiceover takes it to a new level. Keep up the good work.

[@KebDrajver]

Beautiful piece of wood, I can only imagine how good it must smell...

[@mohammadwassef2707]

The color of that wood is amazing

[@stevenmason1674]

That is a beautiful wood, beautiful colour. Excellent use of it, look superb

[@jeremysavage4170]

I watch your videos over and over ....you r awsome!!!!...thanks for posting them

[@EdOfTheNorth]

Sometimes simplicity is the mother of beauty.

[@andywill12345]

I came across some of this wood, I made a few boxes out of it. I also took some small scrap pieces and made a ceder oil out of it. I mixed the shaving with Grapeseed oil and let it sit in a mason jar together over very low heat in a water filled pot for about 6 hours. Then strained out all the particles till I was left with just the oil. The oil pulled the smell and color from the wood. I put most of the oil into small vials but I also had some left over. I used some to oil a few small chunks of the cedar I used as holders for the vials, the smell was not concealed, anything else you would use most likely would, but the smell and grain came out great with this oil that came from the tree.

[@davidcornwell9045]

Very very cool. I could picture it when you were describing it to me but I didn't think it would look that good. Awesome work Brother.

[@ollie4dad]

Just watched the Samurai Carpenter do the router planner jig.... Must build one now... Beautiful shelf! nice thing about leaving it without a finish is it can be sanded every so often and the smell comes back strong again.

[@Daiwafisherman]

Good work Jimmy!!! Beautiful!!!!!

[@kagapeme]

What a beautiful piece of wood!

[@johnholinka9361]

Thank you for sharing. Great video and really appreciate the commentary and description of your methods making the shelf.

[@GregsGarage]

Yeah man... That's the sign of a good designer... You can keep throwing curveballs and they continue to come up with good ideas no matter how many constraints they wind up with.

[@countvond233]

Very nice work. Liked the nod to Offerman's router gig. Nothing but big ol' slabs o' pine here in NC.

[@locomike102]

That's an absolute inspiration. We don't have cedar here in Idaho, but I'm going to find a nice downed fir or pine next time I'm out in the trees and do that.

[@karlackdamack4238]

Another amazing woodworking project! Looks incredible.

[@emanuelsabolovic437]

I love this narrating videos so much!

[@MACTackleBox]

Gorgeous! I felt like I could really smell that beautiful Cedar. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@RPC1231]

Thanks, Jimmy. It looks excellent.

[@andrewpetrick9585]

Once again, a true masterpiece. REALLY like the voice over as it gives us a glimpse into your thought process. Enjoying these videos from core77. Nice job Jimmy.

[@Matthew-mq6fz]

That's really cool and that lumber is beautiful. It gives me an idea for what to do with some cherry offcuts I have.

[@trinifishstix]

the grain on that was beautiful.

[@robevans8555]

That's really great looking wood, nice!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

I'm with you, Jimmy - that cedar looks gorgeous. Nice piece!

[@vgullotta]

slick move with the level / clamp / stick, thanks, I'm going to for sure use that trick!

[@alex46215]

JIMMMMAAYYY... well done, as always

[@DougKeeling]

They really need to make a "DiResta" playlist on the Core77 channel. Hard to find these gems! I found them thanks to +Make Something's Makers & Shakers.

[@mike60510]

Thanks for another great video. For me, I really enjoy learning new techniques, tricks and tips that you are willing to share.

[@rbdworks4342]

I bet it smells amazing! Love the double live edge.

[@VikingShorts]

Absolutely beautiful piece. Really digging this voice over. Great job brother.

[@Jartisann]

Beautiful piece of wood! And love how u achieved this by having to route every thing out, shear perseverance.

[@Garageworkshop]

Would love to feel the smoothness of that log. Looks amazing!

[@MrMoronification]

Nice work Jimmy! Good use of that tree!

[@ludoviccrepel8884]

Really gorgeous, we can almost smell the wood from here!

[@rtroiani]

Thanks for sharing. I really get inspired by all of your videos.

[@patroni99]

I agree with many other viewers, Jimmy. Your voiceovers are great, keep them coming! (This from a former announcer at a 50,000 watt clear channel radio station). BTW, I didn't review, but I think you drilled into that concrete block wall with a hammer drill. If you don't own a "rotary hammer", you would love it --- a world of EASY drilling into masonry! No comparison. When you get the yellow/black one, paint it white. Haha

[@nathanielvarney4473]

This is one of my favourite videos good work Jimmy

[@PaulMeyette]

Beautiful. Always so cool to watch you work

[@Xyienced]

Good eye. Gorgeous wood. Awesome use!

[@esoomreltna]

Excellent work! I like the jigs you used. Very clever! Eric

[@ianthomas3653]

Awesome as always.

[@walterperrault]

Great project Jimmy I like the audio commentary explaining the process

[@Retroweld]

That turned out beautiful. Well done. Douglas

[@markhutchison4630]

I want to thank you, your videos are inspiring and educational to watch, keep it up big man !

[@freeflyer2100]

Very cool, I am pretty sure that is Eastern Red Cedar. We have a bunch of those trees in NC and I have made many a project with them. Great tree!

[@bootlip11]

your so awesome. please narrate more videos. it's great

[@pappy451]

cedar is my favorite wood to work with.strong enuff without being hard or heavy.added to its beauty of color,smell and grain. i make toys ,lamps,clocks boxes.love that shelf.i have a few cedar logs laying about...i wonder......

[@jeffreykuhn1071]

Great piece! Thx for sharing.

[@mikebillings3060]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@sayhellotomychannel]

Another great piece, thanks for sharing this.

[@ariedebruijn1189]

Beautiful. Wonderful...!

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

That is so cool. I've always been a little intimidated to do a big slab shelf or table but I think I might have to try it now.

[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

Nice job! For what it's worth, it's a Juniper also called Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana). The color will become more tan with age, and the smell will fade, but still a magnificent shelf. I'll be using your mounting technique for a fireplace mantel I'm making.

[@thomasklink3766]

Great job, as usual.

[@ptouz1]

Love it Jimmy, I am also a big fan of your typical high speed no talk videos, but this was great ..... really enjoyed this, thank you !!!

[@samuelscorso4820]

Excellent video tutorial. Great jigging techniques. Thoughtful camera work. Thank you. I will watch this 47 more times and then try it out myself...

[@NFHYet]

Juniperus virginiana - not a cedar at all, but a juniper. However, as with most aromatic trees, it is called "cedar", in this case, Eastern red cedar. Western red cedar does not grow around here. Deodar cedar, a true cedar, is planted as an ornamental tree. You can also find Atlantic white cypress, which is called "White cedar". It is a cypress.

[@mainematt1234]

Love the narration jimmy, great stuff

[@artesanodelalma4280]

Diresta me encanta tu trabajo, saludos y gracias por compartir!

[@LouAdzima]

Very nice project with a very creative process from start to finish.

[@williamhill406]

Eastern Red cedar (Juniperus virginiana ) unfortunately the black sheep of the wood working family??The heart wood is beautiful and very weather resistant!!!! can you tell I'm a fan??!!! Thanks keep on doing what you do.

[@MattDiresta]

so great !!! just pure wood beauty!

[@KitchenwoodBlogspotlicorice]

Very Nice... Beautiful!

[@pauayelo7161]

+jimmydiresta how you work an the pasion you put in to the projects you do really inspires me. thanks and keep up doing work's of art

[@AinokeA365]

Beautifully done shelf. Kinda wish it had a nicer wall to accompany it. But regardless, the craft you put into your work is wonderful to watch, thanks for sharing!

[@rydude998]

I've been wanting Diresta make videos with commentary, beyond siked to find these

[@toddbarksdale]

great work dude, like always

[@DobynsMedia]

Beautiful!

[@Hiker63]

Beautiful!!!

[@drumavenger83]

This is amazingly beautiful! great job!

[@markevens]

Awesome! But there are so many channels to subscribe to to get all of Jimmy's work :(

[@justinprewitt6794]

Great job Jimmy

[@ffangoria]

Very cool piece Jimmy.

[@JustMakeIt]

Wow! That's beautiful

[@WilliamLutesMaker]

Fun Stuff Jimmy ! Love the fine sanding finish :-)

[@MrAndreagia]

bravo and great job from italy

[@jvaldeuxo]

Really beautiful.

[@markokeefejr.1640]

had no idea i could buy 4000 grit for a palm sander, highest ive ever found was 2000 at the auto store. this was an awesome video and i need to make the flattening jig.

[@damienpercy5245]

Cedar is also used in Dry heat Sauna's. Gorgeous calming scent.

[@antoniopinheirofna]

Good work! Regards from Portugal

[@freddypatterson8653]

Great project. I have done a lot of work with cedar and for sure Never finish it, you will lose the great smell. But you can bring back the smell with a light sanding.

[@davehorn1422]

outstanding job...really like it, thank you so much for sharing this Semper Fi

[@carsonmeadows6231]

that wood is beautiful!

[@jhh-design5325]

love your videos jimmy

[@NawtyPotato]

The lamp's cool. I think I'll make one

[@ekimstrom]

Thats really nice DiReStA

[@mikemcgrath7280]

Good job J.D. just a thought! when i iam flatting out a rough peace of log i use my electic hand planner. then i put it in my router jig, i made 27 cookies this way. keep up the good work...

[@emersonroni]

Cara parabéns pelos seus videos . Sua criatividade é incrível . Seus videos tem dado muita inspiração para meus trabalhos . Você é o cara ! parabéns ! Dear congratulations on your videos. Your creativity is amazing. His videos have given much inspiration for my work. You are the man ! congratulations !

[@briandean7206]

beautiful job!