Jimmy DiResta Leather Tool Bag

For tools and materials used in this video visit: www.weaverleat...
Join our guest, expert maker Jimmy DiResta on our channel this week as he creates a leather tool/carryall bag using English Bridle Leather in 3/4 oz. The leather bag and handles are cut by hand and stitched together using the Weaver 205 sewing machine. Solid copper rivets and brass rivets are attached to stress points for added strength.
Tools and Materials featured in this video:
Weaver 205 Sewing Machine: www.weaverleat...
English Bridle Leather (3/4 oz.): www.weaverleat...
Round Knife: www.weaverleat...
Round Hole Punch: www.weaverleat...
Little Wonder Riveter: www.weaverleat...
Copper Rivets: www.weaverleat...
Brass Rivets: www.weaverleat...

[@rs-ut5wr]

leatherworker here. i'm dead when I saw you use the table saw to make that flesh side relief. best thing ive seen in months. tip of the cap to you sir.

[@tammyjeffers1093]

Yup why not right a tools a tool ! Loved it

[@JohnnyFaber]

That started out like a tool bag I would love and ended up like a tool bag my wife would pay alot of my money for! Awesome as always Jimmy.

[@bluedevil9mm]

Leather worker and wood worker here. I smiled big when I saw you use the table saw to gouge your leather to make the strap. The tool that we use is called a V gouge. But you use what you have and whatever works. Good on you. The bag looks awesome, and very functional. When you set your copper rivets and burrs, after doming them with the setter, you can go back over them with a cobblers hammer to peen them over more.

[@boryscholewinski4370]

Jack of all trades and master of all. Came out looking... Expensive. You sound proud and you should be.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

So much fun to listen to you give us the play by play. Great looking bag!

[@jimmydiresta]

Peter Brown peter!!! Thx brother

[@PaulMeyette]

That's one thing I like about his Patreon! Voice overs!

[@Scribnastyman]

Hey Peter! Leather ring on the lathe! Resin maybe? Lol i know you can do it buddy!

[@nadrojenyaw]

I'm new to leather, but not to Jimmy. Huge fan! I love the "just dive in" mentality. Your confidence is inspiring. Thank you!

[@lancewalker6067]

Great trick using the table edge. Thanks Jimmy.👍

[@AaronKimmins]

Never ceases to amaze me, Jimmy picks up a new material and seems like he's worked with it for 20 years!

[@geipi7232]

Astonishing craftsmanship here. Congrats!

[@elund408]

The secret to youtube happiness is not clicking the watch button if somthing comes on you don't wish to watch. While I don't watch Jimmy's channel I understand that he has a huge following and as such having him produce somthing for weaver brings hundreds of thousands of potential customers to weaver leather. This is advertising for weaver and they do need to make it pay or we will not receive other more informative videos. I would love to see more of Jimmy dong this type of project.

[@skewedmaker]

Love to see another Classic DiResta: Making whatever he feels like..."You gotta jump right in...It's all just material."

[@thomasthejung]

This bag is amazing; i've never been more inspired to make something that I probably don't need. Great work, Jimmy.

[@jodyclaborn]

Oh my goodness, my favorite maker is making vids of my to favorite crafts; woodworking and leathercraft! It’s a good day!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That sewing machine is a beast

[@jsmathey]

Leather worker here that found DiResta through Weaver. I’ve built many pieces of luggage using the exact same hide and tools. But the saw to make the fold lines instead of a notcher... amazing idea! I’m switching how I make relief notches! Worth the watch, and good on Weaver for adding somebody who makes everyone feel like they can do it too!

[@Kainosktisis]

Who cares what "they" use to get it done! you got it done! You learned something new and that's never a waste of time, right or wrong it's only a waste of time if you didn't learn something. One of my favorite things to do is use something to do something it wasn't designed to do! Brother, your the master at it! p.s. to Matt W. you never need an excuse to by a new tool! the right tool lets you move the world!

[@fixrite11]

Absolutely LOVE the honest sincere approach to the making of this bag. Great job by the way. Thanks for sharing and keep em coming.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks so much!

[@Ollaris]

Such a great Bag! Simple but great design, the process is explained so well! Thanks Jimmy! Thank you Weaver for getting Jimmy on board!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you for watching!

[@Thejakegee]

Us leather workers bust our butts to make a perfect bag. Jimmy makes one bag whipped up from nothing. Love it!

[@brentfowler2317]

Jimmy Diresta, you are the man!! Your an idol, to many makers out there. Myself being the main one. Lol. I'm an aspiring woodworker. And now I have a taste

[@brentfowler2317]

For leather working. Sorry sent to early. Oops. Thanks a lot Jimmy. You, David Picciuto, and Bob Clagett. Are my all Stars. I found Bob's, I like to make stuff, channel to start with and now several thousand dollars in tools later, and in addition with your channel, and David's channel. I've learned so much. And can't make enough man glitter. (Sawdust)

[@brentfowler2317]

Thank you Jimmy, (And Bob, and David!!)

[@brooks886]

Jimmy's a good guy and a real fun addition to the Weaver family

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, Eric!

[@killerkane1957]

Saddle rivet. Saw is a great idea but there are tools that do an excellent and quick job. Very nice bag!

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

It relieves some of the intimidation of working with a new medium to hear you talk about how you tackle obstacles in your new ventures. Kudos and thanks!

[@seanc3362]

Love Jimmy’s innovation of skiving with a table saw. 👊

[@jimsammons5721]

Classic Diresta. ;) The eponymous nature of “Diresta style videos” has found a new home. What Jimmy is, for all you new viewers is an artistic problem solver. That’s the draw. He solves problems with such an effortless and artistic technique its enthralling. A new Weaver subscriber...

[@brbilheimer]

As always Jimmy, great work. It’s nice to hear you in a video and not just on the podcast.

[@Madein515]

So glad to see Jimmy on your channel. He was the MAIN inspiration for my leathercraft journey. Between him and Chuck you have an all star team representing your brand. Love it!!!!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@beckerf4n]

this guy is a genius

[@DannyMcLaneDC]

(12 year veteran leather worker) Table saw skiving is next level.... normally it's done with a U shaped chisel, galled a groover, and it's not nearly as good as what your doing here. I would recommend cutting the copper rivets a little shorter, and use the ball peen hammer to "smear" the top over into a mushroom cap with a lot of little hits. it pulls the base of the rivet up into the leather, it pulls the bur (copper washer) down into the leather for a tighter fit, the rubbing can eventually cut through the leather if it wiggles around over time. it also keeps the rivet cap from standing too proud and catching on stuff and scratching it.

[@4rnorthwest]

Pro leather bag makers will probably wine and moan about a number of these approaches but like me, when I make something proprietary like this, I don’t want to finish and be afraid of using it! You want a Versace tool bag?! More power to you! (no but seriously NO power to you, I hope your pretty bag spontaneously combusts!😑) This is built to work! Therein lies your style. Well done! Damn well diddly doned!👍🏽

[@bbotelhoHI]

Jimmy, channels like yours are such an inspiration to make me want to use my spare time wisely and creatively.

[@digitaIgorilla]

Oh Jimmy AND Weaver Leather! Well excited to watch this 🤗 Edit: Well I loved it. I'd have used different solutions in places but you know what Jimmy? Then it would be MY bag. Making your own choices is what makes it yours 😉

[@lionelspencer-ward3527]

I think Jimmy is great, I've followed him for ages, but the real star of this video is that sewing machine. It's an industrial machine at around 3500 dollars. No amateurs, just starting out, will have access to such a machine. This bag, with this weight of leather, turns into really hard work!

[@MichaelAlm]

This was great to watch, and the bag turned out awesome!! Well done Jimmy

[@lancewalker6067]

Hey Jimmy growing up working leather we used the same copper rivets. Snip them a little closer and mushroom the top with a hammer will keep the washer from creeping up. Great job.

[@debrhodes7021]

Awesome bag! Your voice-over videos are my absolute favorite videos! Love and respect.

[@eijonasson]

Totally Impressive. What good fortune to have found this . Perfectly paced video. Totally amused from start to finish. I'll be seeing more of you. Thank you

[@matthewharvey8755]

I have always wanted to try leatherwork.... I decided to go with skull carving as a spare time hobby.... Along with wood turning, scroll saw art, and furniture making..... might take a few years before I make my way around to it haha

[@matthewharvey8755]

On another note, that bag is to beautiful to put tools in lol

[@shirleymalar2773]

Love the transfer of skills from woodworking to leather working!

[@ll1l2l1l2lll]

Been watching Jimmy for many years and also Weaver's Leather Element with my boy Chuck. Makes me very happy to see you guys in a colab!!

[@DavidBishopinc]

I’ve never done any sewing or worked with leather, but that looks so satisfying.

[@seandepoppe6716]

Next project! Thanks i think ill add some more pockets on the inside

[@dominicdelprincipe2583]

The leatherworking stuff is closest to my heart... btw, I probably would have used a V-gouge for the folding channels...but even with that thickness of leather, wetting and using a bone folder or sturdy steel ruler with a brayer would do it. I've had exactly one bag strap crack on the edge where the skived fold was, but this was likely my mistreatment of the leather when trying to seal it. Great bag, JD. Love it.

[@davehernandez4177]

You have a brilliant mind. I used to scive with a scriving tool but I’m going to use the table saw method now

[@TheRedbeardster]

It's nice to see Jimmy here. Thanks Weaver!

[@earlelzy7243]

Nicely done. I'm proud of you.😁😆

[@dangdiggity9916]

it feels good to see someone make something thats supposed to me used and beat up. my parents always yelled at me if something i had got some wear n tear and i never understood why. its supposed to be used and things gets it characteristics from its lifespan. ive almost never bought something to keep it pristine.

[@AHustleIsLikeASideOfFries]

Heard of a couple of hunting guides that were laughing about how many wealthy clients' gear was top of the line, and nearly always unscathed and still shiny. They claimed that they came up with a side hustle where for a fee they'd use your gear, get it all scratched and crunchy, make it look like it should if used normally. Love that...

[@yummboy2]

Ha! Once a craftsman, always a craftsman!

[@jessethepondhopper8370]

Look at some good leather tools

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

I like the thought that even you get nervous doing stuff. Haha It makes me feel a little better about my sweating out the details on everything I put a tool to. Thanks Mr. D

[@jimmydiresta]

Wayward Woodworker haha always 🤟🏼🙏🏼

[@marcinsykut497]

Those copper rivets alway come without top part so I used 1cent instead .Thumb up for the project . Thank you Jimmy !

[@AHustleIsLikeASideOfFries]

Like a drilled out penny? That's cool, I bet it looks neat too.

[@jailer23044]

Great looking bag and a brilliant idea for skiving the handle material. I never would have thought of that. I have a V gouge for that but I've never really mastered the tool and I can see where the table saw would be particularly attractive to anyone used to working with wood or similar material.

[@lancewalker6067]

Growing up in my dad’s leather shop we’d shave the leather down to the edge for the under fold on lined hobbles and nose straps on mule halters. Great job using the the table saw.

[@ArcticFlies56]

I think it turned great. You have a lot of tools in that bag and it’s holding it own. I would give it an “A”. Best regards, Richard

[@reforzar]

That leather looks beautiful. Nice work Jimmy!

[@northshorepx]

Wow jimmy - that was such great craftsmanship.

[@Hackdaddy81]

I’m a quilter and started to make bags.. now I think I’m gonna branch out into leather as well.. very nicely done

[@dogsoupblues]

I swear Jimmy can make anything out of anything. Well done!!!

[@FelipeDelPapa]

Weaver + Diresta. What a joy to watch. Love your creative process

[@FordFracture]

that's one slick looking bag ! and it probably will last forever

[@tomwillmore1740]

Wonderful job! I'm retired would have loved a bag like this 30 years ago.

[@MCLEO983]

I'm only here for jimmy. This channel needs more jimmy.

[@matchstickdesignco]

ALL THE CHANNELS need more Jimmy!

[@VaniaJacobs]

I love leather work, love the “lets just get into it” approach. Next time let’s see “you” in the video! Thank you and welcome.

[@jan-reiniervoute6701]

A workman style bag that became handsome, chapeau indeed. Ever tried shellac on scuffs, seams etc? That tip came to me half a century ago from the leather factory foreman.

[@erodinator5315]

A great looking bag and a great tutorial. Thanks for the whole... “jump right in...”, it’s encouraging.

[@dpatco]

Awesome. Love your dive in attitude. That bag is heirloom quality. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@AndyBirkeyMaker]

BOOM. That sewing machine looks incredible. Solid work, Jimmy!

[@GuiltyMalice]

Love the saw trick. You’re brilliant man, I’m a long time admirer of your work Jimmy. Always a pleasure to watch you work friend. Awesome bag love the straps.

[@christinesalvatore9668]

Glad to see this video. 'Dive-in' is a great way to approach a new project. Loved the fact that you worked shoeless! Looking forward to seeing more from Jimmy D.

[@AHustleIsLikeASideOfFries]

That "shoeless" bit kind of startled me! Although I occasionally do that myself for those

[@norm1124]

Nice bag, incredible for a "first try".

[@raraavis7782]

Love the ‚let‘s jump right in approach‘ 😄 Makes it less intimidating, to try a project like that myself.

[@gregnutter1296]

Beautiful!

[@clydebalcom8252]

Hey Jimmy! I'm always amazed by your humility and candor.

[@MattWeber]

Normally we would use a V gouge or french skiver to make the grooves, but now i have an excuse to use to get a small table saw for making fold grooves xD

[@dallastrygstad3120]

One thing i have also learned over the years is that it pays to keep an open mind. I have had the people i was teaching come up with an easier way to do something.

[@AndrewReuter]

This was great! Didn't realize such leather work was so doable. Thanks for teaming up! Would be awesome to see a narrated collab with Weaver, Jimmy and Taylor on her leather apron build someday!

[@JessicaCEP]

That was fun to watch! Love the bag!

[@joeduffy9764]

Love that table edge cutting technique

[@ChefRondaE]

What a beautiful bag!!!!!

[@denasewell]

Weaver is a phenomenal company ..so starting with great tools and leather makes all the difference but you are a very talented maker...The Toolbag turned out really amazing...I would have burnished the raw edges ..hit it with some beeswax which you can still do... also maybe I would cut channels for the stitching which helps protect the stitches...The Toolbag looks great!

[@JourneyInNature]

Thoroughly enjoyed this, Jimmy is such a talented man. Respect.

[@samvittoria9692]

You could do a whole show with Mr. Little hands. My wife says it creeps her out. But I like it. I am going to the craft store to look for some of those. Great bag you made

[@maheshgupta8578]

Good evening Jimmy sir. Wonder bag . you are great sir.

[@FigmentsMade]

I hadn't heard of Weaver Leather before Jimmy mentioned them. This looks like it will be a beautiful partnership!

[@DrFunke]

Damn, that’s nice work.

[@PrimalEdge]

as an expert KZbin watcher with aces to Google, therefore I know all, it's my opinion that it came out great!

[@denasewell]

I really love the Leathercraft community here on youtube the retailer/suppliers as well as Designer/leathercrafters From Don Gonzales, Ian Atkinson, Corter Leather, Stock and Barrel to Hahn's Atelier,to name a few... I still learn new tips and tricks, as well as design inspiration//The Three Kings of Leather Craft/ Leather and tools Weaver, Tandy, and Springfield Leather, are all great guys who besides offer great products but have great customer service ...they also have something to offer many different skill levels and price points!

[@PrimalEdge]

@@denasewell well said

[@br6480]

First met you via Brad Leone and now I’ve found you on your own channel. You are one talented individual.

[@ozzyfreeman2619]

Awesome result!

[@rickswartz4651]

I would enjoy a collaboration with chuck and taylor and you-good job

[@deborahgray5294]

I SPEEDED THE VIDEO UP TO 2 X THE SPEED - I DO THAT OFTEN TO HOW TO VIDEOS - ITS FUN !! I LOVE YOUR WORK !!!

[@AHustleIsLikeASideOfFries]

Man, I should work in leather, what a nice material. You can leave the edges exposed, that alone is wonderful. You can get it as thick or thin as you need, within reason of course. Can be flexible like cloth, yet structural. Of course I'd need one of those beautiful (and prolly $$$) sewing machines.

[@BLTspace]

Hand sewing to start is fine. I've been shopping around and trying to get into leather myself. It's honestly a very cheap hobby to get into and you can do the work really anywhere. A set of some hand tools, some normal everyday tools, some glue/dye... then the leather and thats it really. There are nice starter kits that come with needle and thread and a bunch of leather tools. You can throw a movie on and sew up a wallet in your pajamas if you wanted lol. It really is an interesting craft, and the pieces will last decades.

[@laiky71]

Jimmy's Back!

[@jacktroll4317]

Not sure if anyone said this already but the copper rivets used are commonly used to secure the blade holder (or tuuk) of a hockey skate to the actual boot itself.

[@karlhungusjr1]

I feel like Weaver, Tandy and Springfield Leather all had a collective "we need to use KZbin more effectively!" moment at around the same time. not that I'm complaining.

[@heyimamaker]

I like it until KZbin stats to seem like TV with the same commercial on every channel.

[@suspectii]

As an ex Tandy Manager, I can tell you that you are correct!

[@belindaperal1061]

Beautiful! I want one!

[@ravenskye6595]

That's a seriously good looking bag

[@pimuir]

Outstanding maker creativity and courage! Thanks Jimmy!

[@jamiecross8719]

Does this guy not do anything amazing?!? Good Work Jimmy! the tool is called a v-groover that you ingeniously used your table saw to make a table saw kerf cut. Thanks for jumping in, look forward to more videos!

[@carennorthcutt7724]

Gorgeous Bag!

[@JuanitaHarrisMissHarrisinParis]

Jimmy is a master. Glad I got to see this.

[@MrJohnnyboyrebel]

First bag ever? Could have fooled me. Wonderful results!