✔ DiResta Bandsaw Cut Sign

[@steal25]

After reading a few comments I find it funny that a few weeks ago People got on Jimmy for using the CNC on the candle holder and the bandsaw stand and now people say why didn't you CNC this sign? WTF? Jimmy kills it in every medium with any tool!

[@jimmydiresta]

hahah thank you

[@daviemaclean61]

I agree 100%. It matters not which method or tool Jimmy uses, the result is almost (no one's perfect!) always a joy to behold. And, while it's sad that the NY workshop is to be no more, it's a rare "company" that remains in the same premises forever. It would be far sadder if he was stopping doing stuff - he's only moving "house". ;-)

[@navarrojorge3986]

jimmydiresta Hello jimmy please i am a fan of your im portugues i am musician and i would like to have a musical piece for arrangement in my musical studio ... i will pay all the costs of your wonderful work ... i hope your answer thanks abraco good work.

[@businessgreg77]

jimmydiresta you are a fuckin pro, and a pleasure to learn from. Thanks for the constant videos that we all learn from.

[@brianmarcum4829]

I have too say it's bittersweet watching the last videos in NYC shop.Thanks Jimmy.

[@LedSatriani]

Brian Marcum Definitely. It's the end of an era, but the beginning of an even better one.

[@matthegedus6513]

I'm super excited for the new shop.

[@brianmarcum4829]

Absolutely

[@brianmarcum4829]

Never get sick of watching your bandsaw skills.Thanks again Jimmy

[@springwoodcottage4248]

All the elegance, work & skill of Georgian makers in the 21st century! It radiates all the love & care that went into it, in a way that mass produced stuff never can; such a privelidge to see how it was made! Thank you!

[@ernestberk4920]

My grandfather was a goldsmith and I spend half of my childhood in his workshop. Watching your videos brings back a lot of memories. Thank you!

[@giorgioo2152]

I just want to say that I prefer the videos of you hand crafting the letters and parts for a project more then watching a CNC router do its thing. I know manual buy hand stuff takes longer but not everyone has the amount of talent you have Mr. Diresta and that's what makes you unique and that was the reason I followed you in the first place. I'm not even 18 and I can program a CNC to make letters and shapes. I know how to use Solidworks and CAD very well but I don't even come close to the amount of perfection you have with a bandsaw.

[@tkrasick]

you are the most patient man in the world

[@Niggels]

Todd Krasick i think you've never watched Clickspring

[@martyshrekster]

Todd Krasick Oh god, the amount of time that man spends hand cutting, lapping, and polishing makes my brain hurt... I get impatient enough running a half hour CNC cycle.

[@punksurfer76]

its nice to see it being made on tools the majority of us have/can afford, rather than a cnc. its just more inspiring when its more achievable. love ya jimmy.

[@wolverjay]

Your level of workmanship is incredible Jimmy.

[@LoganHenry]

I enjoy when the camera switches to real-time and we see the patience and precision Jimmy uses- really removes the frantic feeling.

[@LostSasquatch]

the amount of patience you have is unbelievable! Great work!

[@phil.pinsky]

There's a reason you're the Godfather, Jimmy. I'm exhausted just watching that video, I can only imagine the amount actual work that went into that gorgeous sign. Well done!

[@tysonhimself]

your determination to finish something this labor intensive is a talent in itself. really nice results

[@GustavandHilda]

Jimmys skills at kerning by hand always blows us away!

[@mm9773]

LOL

[@oliverr.5167]

It's not easy to be the best !!! Only hard work!!! You are a amazing master of handmade things!!! Big respect from Vienna !!! Bravo

[@fasfan]

My back and my neck hurt just watching this thinking about being bent over the bandsaw and hand saw for all that cutting. Hats off to you Jimmy.

[@PaskMakes]

Fabulous sign and the skills that went into were sensational!

[@spencerstreet9663]

Watching Jimmy cut letters out with the bandsaw inspired me to give it a try with some scrap wood. It is definitely an acquired skill and is going to take some more practice on my part.

[@Shaka_Vibe]

Amazing.... all hand cut! Much respect to your level of patients!

[@aintgonnahappen]

Excellent lesson in precision and patience. Awesome product Jimmy.

[@vedranstefan1657]

I simply love this hand crafted projects with no cnc and print machines!

[@user-le4qy8vi1u]

Thank you for showcasing your bandsaw skills instead of just using the CNC. Another great video!

[@somitomi]

This is just the sort of mesmerising bandsaw job I needed at this late hour.

[@iamaioshi]

THE BAND SAW BANDIT IS BACK

[@gabrieletruglio310]

Sean Hogan 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ProdByEngee]

diresta is so admirable , the dude is a hard working creative genius and a great cinematographer as well ! videos are mad crisp and detailed !

[@craigljardine]

Your skill with a bandsaw never ceases to amaze me. Awesome job

[@D1G1TALSYNAPS3]

It’s so therapeutic to just watch you work. I love it.

[@bwrd1976]

Made it look like it was made by a machine instead of by hand... Jimmy your very talented and amazing!!!

[@felipeoros8723]

I like how you can pay attention to detail when you really want to. I grow more and more jealous of your work shop. Awesome job!

[@aviatorbja]

Thats an incredible amount of work. The Finished piece is stunning.

[@andrewwilson8317]

Brilliant! This is the stuff we all love so much! Jimmy at his hand made bespoke best and not a computer machine stealing the jobs soul! Anybody can run a CNC but there is only one Diresta original. You don't need all that crap Jimmy, god gave you hands and the skills to use them that make all that stuff redundant. This is top notch creativeness and skills at their very best.

[@davidlenz4552]

You are like a ninja with that bandsaw and jewelers saw. Your decades of experience really show in this piece. Excellent work!

[@ianstradian]

Jimmy Diresta for President! He can do anything! We need a man like him to fix America!

[@WoodenCreationz]

Wow!!!! Unreal... Cutting the tiny letters on the bandsaw AND by hand... Everything looks like it came off a CNC! You're literally a machine... And yet I have never heard you complain how much of a pain it was. 👊🏻 Man of the Year here folks... And it's only April!

[@dominicdelprincipe2583]

Jimmy D you're a bandsaw wizard... it's really humbling to see the product of so many years of practice and hard work Kudos brotherman

[@WoodWorkLIFE]

Makes me want to work with brass, excellent job Jimmy!

[@clydedecker765]

A fantastic show of your excellent broad range talent demonstrated in doing this work.

[@davestrain1762]

Wow Jimmy! there is so much here, you really did an amazing job... First lesson: the conservation of materials when making the backing board from strips and then when laying out the templates on the brass. Second lesson: You have to put in the work, all that bandsaw and coping... I got tired just thinking about what that looks like without the magic of youtube speed. Third lesson: Experience brings skills, You being able to eyeball the kerning and tracking on those letters... along a radius no less! Ridiculous! I don't know if you sometimes feel like we don't see all the thought and effort that goes into your work, and sometimes you can make it look so easy that that is understandable but we do see it! Make no mistake, this was a master class here kids by a true artist! Thanks Jimmy, Love you Brotha!

[@roberterickson77]

Hand or machine made, you never fail to inspire.

[@jasondalton6111]

It takes such balls and experience to do that small letter placement by hand. Cool as ice, this guy.

[@MrVailtown]

Not sure which should be #1 your imagination or your patience. You possess both skills to make a top quality craftsman.

[@bqqstin]

Amazing work Jimmy! Sad to see the NY City shop go. It looks so empty! That shop will be missed by all of us!

[@maztaim]

One of my favorite sign builds so far. Love the detail work.

[@USA5.56X45]

This man's band saw skills are absolutely amazing.

[@Behemoth034]

Amazing. I suck at type, but videos like this make me want to step out of my comfort zone and give it a go.

[@benbrown4259]

bandsaw champion of the world :) that free hand glueing at the end was epic skil in itself

[@WilliamLutesMaker]

I just talked about you on the Pod, about how you can make anything, any time, with any material. Once again, I was right. Thanks for making my point :-)

[@robhat86]

Jimmy you always take a cool approach to interesting projects but you really out did yourself with this one. The precision and attention to detail are beyond impressive.

[@bobbyw9046]

Jimmy, you never cease to amaze me on what YOU can do on a Band Saw! Incredible!

[@stevewalker7822]

Very well done. Professionalism jumps off the screen.

[@johnviviani1939]

That you for the slow down clip at 4:10 ish. It reenforces my speed is right. I know why things are sped up but for the seconds in each video it helps teach pace. I heard you discussing this with the guys in Making It glad you did it it.

[@Parkhead_workshop]

I like how I'm listening through Making It, then a completely separate idea for a work thing pops into my head so I pause the podcast and google "can I cut brass with a bandsaw", and the third result is naturally Jimmy

[@JeffLMisc]

Beautiful craftsmanship Jimmy. I always enjoy watching your videos, and the sign making ones are no exception. You use a lot of different methods to produce very unique effects and finishes on your signs.

[@SebastiaanMollema]

The brass looks really rad on the black wood, thumbs up!

[@StamosTee]

Wow !!! That was A LOT of work to be done. So perfect hand cutting! I would never exchange this with a machine cut

[@almagill]

Jimmy, that is art. Beautiful piece of work.

[@JorgeMartinez-bw7nl]

Nice job Diresta. I was waiting for a video like this. Old time are always good times.

[@ryannutter4669]

This is true dedication to a craft. I've been a long time fan, and I continue to become even more of one with every video. You are a huge inspiration and teacher to us Makers everywhere. Thank you.

[@sloaneswoodworking8674]

An absolute master of the bandsaw! Another video and project that inspire me to become better at the projects I create for people. Thanks Jimmy!

[@kimsinclair125]

Thanks Jimmy, I really appreciate your Craftsmanship.

[@blackceazar1]

Your work is always remarkable and inspiring to me!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Absolutely amazing!!! This is a insane amount of work, but it really paid off!! Stunning results!

[@MitchellDeitrich]

Very Nice! I like the fact you did it all by hand.

[@ManCrafting]

Jimmy, it's so fun watching you on the bandsaw. You are like an artist with a paintbrush.

[@jimmydiresta]

thank you!!

[@kellysorensen7593]

watching you work is mesmerizing!!

[@wvclassiclincoln1324]

Damn Jimmy you never cease to amaze me. Stay safe and creative brother.

[@ScamstinCrew]

glad to see you got more distillery work

[@sgsax]

Bandsaw artistry at its finest. Nice job on the manual kerning there. :)

[@michaelschuler2707]

Incredible work Jimmy. I was mesmerized through the whole video, all of a sudden it was over. Keep it up you're almost to a cool million.

[@paulbulleyment]

hey Jimmy I really love to see how much hard work you put in to your jobs . it really gives me the get up go feel thank you. Paul

[@shaugt241]

The time and the skill you put into your work...phuuu....impressive and inspirational. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and time.Always a pleasure to watch you make something :)

[@Traderjoe]

Superb! I know that you are gravitating towards CNC and 3D printing, but this kind of artistic work will always impress me a million times more than any tech driven art form. In this, you are master!

[@Meatlips527]

I am just stunned over your bandsaw skills. You get in so tight and so precise... I believe I would be missing a thumb if I tried that. You sir, are a master craftsman and I love your videos. Looking forward to the next one.

[@Dreig69]

Nice job Jimmy .... Good luck with your workshop relocation!!

[@tim8646]

I think that's the best looking thing you've made by a long way.

[@Menelik.videos]

Wow, what an awesome job! It must have taken for ever.

[@Keith_Ward]

Awesome Jimmy, that took skill AND tremendous patience!

[@Keith_Ward]

+Shutter Bugg - Obviously I do, reread option #4 "outsourced"

[@multi_misa72]

yup, this is why i'm addicted to you. two hands and iron will makes for beautiful work.

[@tomalcolm]

Hand cut! King of the the band saw.

[@MrRigmunkee1]

As usual, a thing of beauty. Please Sir, I want some more!

[@marcomolo]

serious bandsaw skillz jimmy, awesome finished product!

[@zoffinger]

I love that you're a Stern fan.

[@GeekBuildersNet]

That sign is gorgeous. I think I learned about 3 new techniques from the vid!

[@Budietoyka]

Yes! I could watch you doing your bandsaw magic all day. Man, I need to buy a bandsaw and get some practice

[@1954BJohn]

Incredible work Jimmy.

[@VroladesignIta]

Maybe, for somebody, cutting small pieces on the bandsaw is a relaxing activity... Very cool Jimmy, as usual!

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

I'm not a drinker, but if I was I would buy this brand. It's nice that someone still appreciates craftsmanship, image how cheaply a sign guy could have slapped a sign like this together. Those coping saw cuts are ridiculous, fucking amazing.

[@gotchaO55]

Wow The level of patience it had to have taken to cut and then place all of those letters! Amazing work. Wished I could have come to the Woodworking expo in Atlanta to meet you in person.

[@iamticklebot]

Raddest thing I've seen all week.

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Wow. Super nice. I never even thought of the CNC... I wondered why you didn't use a scrollsaw to cut out the centers, like in the letter "B".... Has to be easier than a hand saw.... Days and days, standing there cutting brass on the bandsaw... Shoulders tired, neck hurts.... That's a big job. Well done.

[@nitramretep]

Excellent band saw work! Nice sign.

[@peterironrope]

Jimmy, your a very great craftsman and artist! I really enjoy watching you create a variety of very exceptional works of art and completed projects. Beautiful God given talent that you have, keep up the excellent work!

[@prottentogo]

Man, that bit of realtime cutting footage. So calming. You should put up a "3h of relaxing cutting work" version. ;-)

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Wow jimmy that was sweet to see the bandsaw at work !! You have talent that can't be measured you just keep going where no one else can go ,!! Beautiful ! Outstanding job!! Regards BobLee 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@colinblankenship2401]

another great project. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@woodkraftsfwi1999]

Beautifully done!! Thanks for sharing your world with us...

[@MndScream]

Again...Absolutely beautiful Mr. D. Thank you for the video.

[@punkbloater]

Not only do you need skill to do this but also a massive amount of patience, geez... a lot of fidling with those letters, respect! :)

[@MarioMoreno82]

wonderfull thanks for sharing....thanks from Portugal for sharing your art... i said before that you are a craftsman but i was wrong you are more than that... let me share this quote that resumes what you are: “He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.” Francis of Assisi

[@freddygo44]

What a beautiful piece, the bandsaw work must of taken an age! Great work jimmy

[@jayhitek]

Now that was insanely impressive.