DiResta: Wooden Lamp

In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, which Jimmy shared with MAKE as a holiday bonus video, he remembers a wood bending technique he experimented with as a teen and creates this wonderful modern lamp as a result.
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[@TheRedboy1195]

Yet another awesome video from the genius known as Jimmy DiResta

[@liquidtool]

Coolest videos on youtube hands down. Diresta you're the master. I can't believe you don't have three tv shows and a book series.

[@fabiony1]

"Excellent" peace of work!! And "YES" the second cuts are done in "ANGELS".👍👌

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you !!! ill keep making them! i did have 4 different tv shows over last 10 years.. new one in the works.

[@danwatson7038]

Awesome lamp. Loved watching the process

[@robertgancarczyk]

Great design.so many possibilities with workshop like that

[@yurkje3079]

A beautyfull lamp plus the good smel of wood in the room... Conclusion AWESOME LAMP

[@jimmydiresta]

thank you for the love !

[@DavidBruzzone]

amazing creative talent, pasion on what he does, very skilled, there must be a wondeful woman walking along this man

[@matchinpunchies5387]

wanking along this man*

[@jimmydiresta]

as a few people explained the cuts cross each other at a slight angle, they appear straight but in fact they cross each other at 2 spots and the result is a wooden "spring" very flexible but also fragile Thank you !

[@dylanc.]

you are awesome! what an artist. Thanks for sharing

[@jason-conway]

This is pure talent.

[@TokkenNinja]

absolutely amazing. Well done Jimmy!

[@bruceklein9008]

That's a really cool lamp.And props for the Indian Larry picture.

[@stevenjones6982]

Awesome concept!

[@liquidtool]

I know, I've seen them all. :) I just meant they should each of them still be on, in my opinion. Can't wait for the new show. I'm sure none of us can. Keep up the hugely inspiring work, and thank you.

[@heavymiso]

Nice picture of Indian Larry...Man was and always will be a legend!

[@crespohuerta]

The shade of the lamp is awesome

[@Tylerl128]

that is freaking genius! i never even imagined that's how you would do it from the video title. looks awesome! liked and subscribed!

[@Tylerl128]

to make and jimmy direstas youtube channel :)

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you !!!!

[@racma8698]

Very good effect !

[@user-rz5pn4hu4c]

Nicely decorated

[@landdcollection]

Thank you so much, that makes a lot of sense now!

[@alcindonascimento7989]

Admiro muito seus trabalhos. Deus te abençoe!!!!

[@pkGIMP07]

Great videos!

[@WillenRibeiro]

You always surprise me!

[@errold32]

Awesome flexible wood effect.

[@jimmydiresta]

wow thank you !!!!

[@kkall0602]

You the man Diresta!

[@jacktchance]

Amazing!

[@gotchaO55]

His first cuts were made parallel with the edge of the plywood. When he flipped the piece over he made the second cuts at a slight angle. This leaves a thin strip of wood in two places along each cut that keeps it from falling apart. You can see the parts that hold it together at 4:41 when the light is shining through it.

[@zachbrown7272]

Sweet shop

[@aleja644]

genial, me encanto,todo lo hace parecer mas fácil.

[@ferraryproductions]

Very nice, Thanks for sharing

[@Odyoffroad]

With pure swag my good sir.

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you for the love. we are developing a new show now , but the youtube will never get canceled !! thank you !

[@LZACCARO]

awesome !!!!

[@Awsomes141]

Amazing.

[@Docsoutlawcustoms]

much love for the "Indian Larry" pic .... very cool

[@chaitanyavedak2412]

Amazing

[@TheNightFlower]

Very cool.

[@cids7777]

Cause it's just AWESOME really

[@bigevoman1780]

That poster of Indian Larry though, legends never die

[@SianaGearz]

Disappointment: lamp doesn't run on wood, requires electricity. Otherwise, great project. Curious stay together cut pattern.

[@coreypedersen3228]

+Mario Vega You obviously didn't understand the sarcasm in the original comment

[@tiawilliams5690]

Mario Vega Actually the lamp is metal. The lampshade is wood.

[@bassatnouma2294]

Good job diresta

[@exploshonz]

you are the most patient person i know

[@Grizzydan]

Yep, I gotta have me one of these

[@ModikMorda]

Perfectly!

[@DiHandley]

You know it took me three replays to work out those cuts. The first cut straight and not all the waynthrough. The second cut was at an angle, which is the key...correct.

[@Georgeツ]

David Handley Thank you because it wasn't make sense to me at all LOL.

[@madclickr1755]

What is the degree of the second cut? I think it is 20 degrees but I am not sure about this.

[@jaquelinecampos3499]

you need to make a Facebook just for DiResta. Amazing!!!

[@MrBeuchat]

Like lamp !!! Cool

[@randomeventz123]

SWEET!

[@WMEC38]

Cool!

[@AaronKimmins]

Basically, you don't need all the awesome tools. Propane torch and a couple car batteries and welding sticks to form the metal. Nicer and faster to use the acetylene and TIG welder. Basic skill saw to cut the wood. You spend a LOT more time setting up each cut, but, it's doable. There's always multiple routes to get from A to Z.

[@abdelalielbrahimi3473]

What can I say..you are a Genious

[@shellbug3100]

I watch w/my jaw on the floor everytime lol

[@13FML12]

always a genius

[@hyperperfume]

very cooooooool **********

[@youngmincho8520]

good !!

[@HiImGM]

Somebody give this man a tv show and this time don't cancel it(Discovery) or at least his own KZbin channel.

[@PaulGeorgeedassery]

+ mod cover the inside surface with paper to diffuse the light a little , wont hurt the eye

[@FerasHamido]

bravo

[@7453evelyn]

você é o cara

[@thuanthanhlab7655]

Great

[@mathiasglasewald9941]

I really like your push stick in your videos the looks handy! Can you tell me where I can buy one of those. :-))

[@rodor14]

Analyze the situation. He first made horizontal cuts, then he made almost 18 (aprox.) degree cuts, that way he just cut part of the wood but the other part is still ''attached''. Those ''attachments'' can be seen at 3:41 and also at 4:41 when he lights ir up =)

[@jericklandicho3547]

nice work tony stark! :)

[@slomrs1]

magic

[@AaronKimmins]

The second cu is diagonal. Then there is always a small bit of wood in between all the kerfs(sawcuts).

[@StMoritzGuitars]

HOLY CRAP THAT'S COOL

[@ericluba6287]

What were the measurements on that piece of plywood that you used and how far apart were you making your cuts

[@IsaacC20]

Classy. Where can I find those tools ?

[@yavin19882]

Because he's DIRESTA!

[@funkdafyi]

Home made Wiggle board, nice!

[@benjaminsantelices7353]

because one of the cuts was in an angle so the part that was cut all the way was only the top (the one you could see)

[@chuyldren]

an artist

[@misoscoops]

I would imagine every furniture in your place is home made

[@wert4351]

this guy has allot of tools i wish i had :I

[@Richardisdorky]

Reminds me of C. Deatons work.

[@Lakesideforge]

How did you make the rod roller?

[@exonusgod]

The cuts aren't directly one ontop of the other, in other words they are at angles so they're still glued together and as the slits form over lapping X's they still curve and dont form a spiral curve but a full circular curve allow him to keep the cylindrical form of the lamp shade. Any help?

[@JoeGatling]

You will notice that when he flips it over, he cuts the lines of the reverse side at an angle. That is why it didn't just fall apart

[@renypetty]

One was vertical the other was at a diagonal so that the pieces are still connected.

[@OnkelPunkrock]

1:55 INDIAN LARRY ;o) Very nice dude

[@user-oy4gf6ck5u]

Φυσικά και είναι μια πολύ όμορφη δημιουργία και επίσης θέλω τον κουρμπαδόρο !

[@BillyMcCord]

Looked like a little tribute to Indian Larry in that video.

[@landdcollection]

Oh, ok I get it! Thank you :)

[@thugpug95]

I can imagine the thought process of your significant other... "Christ, ANOTHER one? At least we don't need to buy furniture..."

[@PhilipPetrunak]

It's likely he sells these pieces, or keeps them as mock ups to show other customers.

[@mikimomo97]

Phil Dog He does. He goes to several flea markets around NYC :)

[@rwyankees]

Just a guess but, the first cut he made was straight but not all the way through the wood. The second cut he made was at an angle to the first cut also not all the way through. If you look on the second cut he has a guide to hold the wood and it is at an angle to the first guide he used. Could be way off the mark but that is what I noticed between the 2 cuts.

[@epicfailisme1]

cool

[@tomattosfutleimierda]

this is a real project.

[@BrunoBsso]

It's like "Hey, Jimmy, take this plastic bag" and then you turn back for 10 seconds, turn again and the guy gives you a Lamborghini.

[@AflacsGotchaBack24]

i think he cut the other side diagonally. that's why he nailed that board to the table so the wood would be slanted on one side and straight on the other

[@Teewim]

i think he puts some string, notice how there are two spots with less light passing. 4:39

[@soklot]

Nice dust collector. :P

[@msf0924]

straight cut on one side, inclined on the other.

[@JTshoot]

On one side he cut it at an angle. You can see the parts that are still attached from 1:35 to 1:48.

[@lowiderwheels]

Rip Indian Larry. Un genio del custom.

[@blackmonjet4043]

Ive always wonders how it stayed together when he cut it?. Angles?

[@blackmonjet4043]

Is that what the lines are at 3:37 ? to hold them together but to still let the light out?

[@richardtimmsdesign]

***** Do you think it would work if the angle on the back was more extreme than the one he used?

[@jimmydiresta]

I made several wooden lamps. None of them ever went on fire.

[@user-bn3qd6zi4o]

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