DiResta: Spike's Cat House

Spike is my new cat. I recently purchased much of the contents from a wood shop closing in Brooklyn. Spike was the shop cat. He came in the deal. He lives in the shop part time, but I figured he need a spot to call his own. Since he lounges around most of the time, he reminds me of a roman emperor: So I made him a Greek/Roman temple. See the full post: makezine.com/vi...
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[@wouldntyaliktono]

The "Paw-thenon".... I'll let myself out.

[@pacman10182]

if you squint you can smell the Aegean sea.

[@dvmn1]

wouldntyaliktono hehe

[@billyspears3828]

I bought this as a gift for my friend kzbin.infoUgkxcZqgZ8Ynkiz5n_LxIWRlAicuzmz5kCHG who is just starting out in the world of wood work. He loves it!! There is a great section on different wood and what to use for what kind of job and a similar section for tools as well. The projects in it are things you probably would have a go at with clear instructions, pictures, videos and diagrams throughout. Great for a beginner/amateur wood worker.

[@_Korinzu]

Spike: 0:00 Make me a palace worthy of my standing. 2:57 It must have splendid columns 4:17 That are as smooth as polished stone 6:39 A roof to shade me on the brightest of Days 8:39 This Palace is grand, but how will they know it is mine? 9:15 Much better, You my thanks human! Now to conquer an empire!

[@kolemanparsley192]

thanks for that xD

[@Fadilanse]

I was reading this in Thor's tone

[@bethraehill2393]

👍

[@lillianroman768]

well written xD

[@Kasperman-ky3kn]

lol :-D

[@RPC1231]

I was watching this while shaving and almost nicked my neck when you started turning the columns on the table saw. Awesome.

[@jlr1487]

I already watched this a while ago, and just rewatched it all with a smile, guess I had a little Spike nostalgia. 🐈‍⬛

[@annemariedippoliti1055]

You are an amazing artisan!! Spike sure loves you.....♡

[@martinsarasqueta4953]

The Puuurrthenon

[@kat137]

This is great

[@lillianroman768]

Lol genius!

[@triciaaw4539]

Love it!

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

Very fun video! That jig to make the tapered columns... Amazingly clever! Thanks again for another great build.

[@nicolek4076]

Every cat should have one!

[@clewismessina6630]

This is both funny and wonderful. My cat would love this, but would really prefer a throne somewhere in there. Great build! Thanks for sharing.

[@izzyswan]

Awesome build Jimmy! Thanks for the shout out brother.

[@bobross425]

Fit for an Emperor or in this case Spike.

[@tswiftshipper]

Bob Ross LOL, I can just see Spike laying on one of those Nero style benches.

[@mr_selfdestrukt]

What a damn smart idea using your table saw like that, in place of a lathe. Impressive craftsmanship as always.

[@GPCster]

I think it is great you care for this cat. He looks like a very good cat.

[@lilithmarleen]

I love this!! Every cat deserves a temple :P

[@triciaaw4539]

Agreed!

[@kalopernaw8585]

My fat cats need a real temple to fit in!

[@lordrussell666]

the cat is the main show I can see amazing build for the companion you love man great show.

[@JOANPENROD1]

I haven't seen Spike in any of your videos in awhile. I hope he is ok. I love your videos and watch them all the time. I have turned some of my friends onto your channel. They give me inspiration to go to my workshop and make something. Thanks!!!!

[@avtomad722]

You are actually insane! And also completely wonderful! Spike looks worth every second of your creativity, I am so impressed, most beautiful cat home ever, you should sell these.

[@Originalhoni]

So much love

[@Alchemydude667]

Great build as always, Jimmy. Camera looks better than usual too, so clear I was almost sneezing whenever spike was on screen.

[@WayWoodworking]

This project and the dog house turned out amazing!

[@michaelwilson4339]

Spike couldnt have ended up in a better shop also it seems he is adjusting nicely to his new surroundings

[@garrettwomble704]

I read the description, and Jimmy said that the wood was from a shop I'm Brooklyn, and Spike was part of the deal. Imagine that conversation jimmy: " Yeah, I'll take all of your wood, and how about you throw that cat in to?"

[@drawmywayhome2207]

priceless

[@bbgirlcomey]

same here

[@fúckrussia-b7h]

Then he just bught the wood to get spike

[@eddiehernandez3764]

All of your videos give me that satisfied feeling lol

[@smarkl54bbin]

Cool every great cat deserves its own space I like details on the cat house. You've got talent.

[@barryparks7057]

he should be called Lord Spike. brilliant. well done

[@thebearcouncil8810]

Very skillful. And the entire video was relaxing to watch.

[@larrya2955]

I think your videos are great. You are some kind of mechanical genius. Your videos are entertaining and inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@perka68]

Nice to see a man loving his cat enough to make this effort. It's not a simple cardboard shed, it's a temple. A lot of cats live in a really bad situation with no home or being abused just because people don't care. This video is showing a caring and loving pet owner. Hope you have a great day

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

While watching this video, I also had the the song by Al Stewart titled " The year of the Cat " playing. As always Jimmy, Amazing . Okie-Bob

[@DogRox]

A temple for the God Spike! :-) I like the drill on the table saw trick, first time I ever saw something like that...that was cool! :-)

[@k.m.3286]

Aww i love spike in his house

[@RobotRogue]

You made Spike the "Purr"thenon. Super-cute.

[@linainverse4349]

He's adorable 😍

[@michaelbatts5655]

Spike at 3:00-"Human, I would have you make me a throne but this will do....for now."

[@spiros1994]

Could you make one for Wolfgang Schäuble too please? Because for a few years he tries to buy the original one but we don't sell it.

[@SianaGearz]

+spiroslouis1 But it must have something to it so that he comes in but never comes out. That would be nice. I would use a massive bag of catnip, but i somehow doubt that would work on Schäuble.

[@danazakzok8431]

that's gotta be the most spoiled cat i've ever seen, its so cute though!!! you're so lucky to have him :))

[@ewabergmanholmberg2184]

Wow!! I admire you for your love to your cat :-) You built a very nice home to him, love you for that :-) Hugs, Ewa

[@wolfofthewest1788]

This guy spoilers his kitty and I love it 😍😜😝such a caring owner

[@a0flj0]

Except for the last meow, when the cat came out of its temple, Spike sounded like he's gonna die. The new cathouse seems to have helped his health :-)

[@joedimitrijevich7326]

That...is...EPIC! LOVE IT!

[@tomdoff1]

Lovely video! I always look forward to build like this.

[@nickvoebel2325]

Spike is a king!!

[@thromgard]

I love that friggin' cat.

[@paraglide01]

That's a great project, love the cat.

[@dancasey624]

Looked like a really fun build!

[@Akademee]

Shortly after being presented with his new, quality spot, Spike decided that he would spend his days in a cardboard box instead...

[@markfryer9880]

I was wondering if that might to happen. Built a dog house for my first dog, never used, she preferred to lie on the back door mat even if she got wet, because it was closer to us.

[@rubenayala1979]

Que modo de hacer las cosas con fluidez. Me gustan mucho sus trabajos.

[@zerocharistmas5074]

Do you have more pets? Are you planning on building houses for DiResta them?

[@DmackTV]

He's built dog houses for his 2 dogs

[@dmhmaestrolive]

hahahah

[@apriljones1013]

..... God.

[@ChrysReilly]

ZeroCharistmas Made my day

[@sewergoblins4843]

Get out.

[@Chidoman11]

What a beautiful cat! Nice video!! I loved it!

[@jinjikikko4713]

I'm more of a dog person but this video makes me wanna get a cat idk why

[@Dizzle72]

Lol maybe because that cat was fluffy

[@jinjikikko4713]

Craig Andrew Gonzales thank you

[@craigandrewgonzales3943]

+ＳＵＢＶＥＲＳＩＶＥせら Your welcome!

[@layla1935]

You should. Cats are awesome

[@bethraehill2393]

some genius hacks he's got up his sleeves!

[@emmeff56]

That table saw/lathe/tapering thing was brilliant. Don't know where you got it but hat's off, man.

[@KeithPeters]

Wow.... love it!

[@yngwie66]

I've never heard of a cat being in the "But wait, there's more!" category.

[@user-xr5gq5oj9q]

SPIKES MEOW AT THE END! GIVE ME SPIKE PLEASE

[@assvacuum]

Sam Smith He sounds like a bobcat

[@matthiaswandel]

Those columns came out really nice. I like how they transition from straight to tapered.

[@mathiasglasewald9941]

Alles für die Katz !!! +1 I like all your projekt....

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you! Thank you for watching!!

[@MultiTom1956]

Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship :-) love all your videos. Thank you.

[@barkebaat]

Mahendra Tiwari It's a nice project, but if you think this is 'beautiful craftsmanship' your standards are quite low.

[@MultiTom1956]

Really! barkebaat

[@halilemreyigit9386]

That cat house better than our current house for sure..

[@pacificnorthwestnative5050]

you must really love that cat

[@sarahr.6304]

I feel like more thought and effort was put into this than into my apartment at university

[@pseudosam2458]

I half expected him to spray paint DiResta in black letters on the cat...

[@isy82]

ahahahah you've made my day

[@justinprewitt6794]

Spike is going to be famous soon and he will demand bigger house upstate.

[@VuNguyen-hf7ev]

Amazing work with this!

[@WelikegtaivBlogspotVn]

+Vu Nguyen việt nam YEAHH

[@shaneking6140]

that was excellent ..you have such imagination ...

[@benjaminelse9995]

Puts finishing touch and cat walks out of his new home typical cat 😂

[@hfletcher39]

Dude, that was awesome!!

[@Abby18080]

Spike is a very lucky cat. I only, manage to make a cushion bed for my Kitty.

[@Tony_The_Monk]

You've made the Greek gods proud

[@ShowCat1]

I love that cat.

[@kermitsewerside]

Well that's almost ten minutes well spent.

[@melpomeneouranos4973]

Very well, indeed.

[@kaitlynyeager4392]

I was hoping there would be a shot of you getting measurements of your cat. xP

[@zerakielvmark]

cat in your video....your subs will trifold in a single night.

[@ollie4dad]

Just watched this with my 9yr old daughter.... She said you must love your cat a lot, and is going to make a lego version of this cat house for her stuffed animals. She also said that "How It's Made" should do a show on you, because you know how stuff is made. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@vauszir]

Anyone else have a woody right now? That was incredible...

[@margaretfly2712]

Great house

[@206LaKi]

I guess Spike dont like to go in it on his own. Cats don't like to sleep on floor. Put the house few feet high and see the difference.

[@shakaslatino5806]

Awesome!! & WOW!!

[@buildingstore8714]

Very good building skill like it

[@pietraolegal]

best cat house ever

[@hspringsteen]

Awesome build. I was listening to Making it #10 and you said this took you a couple of hours. How long have you been doing this type of thing? I think it would take me a week just to come up with the plan, and probably another to get it done. I keep thinking my wood working is coming along and I see these videos and realize how far I have to go. I am enjoying every step of the way.

[@KaizokuKevin]

Knowing cats he probably never uses it lmao probably prefers to sleep on piles of sandpaper and woodchips

[@markdlondon]

If you'd listen to what Spike was saying during the video he clearly would have preferred his house to be in the brutalist style using poured concrete. He feels that the sharp edges are much better for rubbing his body against and getting rid of his itches! ;-)

[@MAGICGamerMinecraft]

really like your channel, I'm from Brazil I am using the translator to speak with you

[@Toxedd]

im surprised how cat name isnt diresta :D

[@persebra]

it is, its Spike Diresta

[@FreterP]

Per. He was making an innuendo about Jimmy Always putting his Name on his Works.

[@grumpy150]

+( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ~ If I could build stuff like Jimmy does I would put my name on it too, twice !

[@persebra]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ah! haha

[@ChristopherR97184]

Magnifique !!!

[@Sherminator895]

I really enjoyed the video

[@danielbarnett6807]

every video you do is like ....wollop!!! couple of planks of wood...cut.....cut....bang.......bang......bish bash bosh have a bit of nosh......and there you have it a fucking cat house fit for a king lol .........just saying mate not only are your projects good but your editing makes watching you a pleasure....so cheers.....keep up the good work

[@selophane43]

I will miss Spike 😿

[@ashleywoedy9750]

more spike!

[@Traderjoe]

That house is puuurfect!

[@annpsr1474]

That sadness when you realize this cat has a prettier house than you ..

[@itshorrifying4570]

lol

[@craigandrewgonzales3943]

True!😢😂😂

[@tommymichalski9989]

My Lord, after this your cat should be called Zeus.

[@monkeycircus509]

A meow-tstanding job. Pawsitively purrfection. Although, if I were a cat, all that machinery racket would freak meowt.

[@lorencarey7161]

There's so much detail it's sick!!! Just kidding love you Jimmy DiResta it looks awesome, was a old courthouse the inspiration?

[@MCsCreations]

Man, you're amazing. And what a sweet cat!

[@lanceylance7006]

:0 this could be an amazing cat/animal house idea if you're a fan of the Percy Jackson books or Greek/Roman mythology in general ~

[@decompiler7726]

3:33 it's the poor man's lathe!

[@Dimanson91]

like Parthenon!! great job man!

[@richardball9724]

Awesome Jimmy love spike he's great. Also where you channeling izzy swan with the taper jig on the table saw.

[@Marios_ds]

be careful Jimmy those Brits !!!! may "borrow" those coloums !!!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Perfect work, thank you for inspiration! Big likes !