DiResta: Tree Swing

In this episode, Jimmy takes a field trip to a beaver pond to acquire part of a log, which becomes the base for a wooden swing. Learn more here: makezine.com/video/diresta-tre...
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[@Beakz_]

I want to imagine a beaver coming back to that tree and just freaking the fuck out.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thanks, Jimmy! The world needs more tree swings!

[@Thitavares]

One of the best toys ever.

[@RJ-lk5kp]

The best thing about this video is him braiding that rope! Wow, never seen that done before. please make a walk through tutorial on that.

[@kyserwallace]

I have never been jealous of, well anything really but a beaver pond in your back yard how cool is that. thanks for sharing.

[@scotthaun8582]

slicing the rope is a special attention to detail that

[@Daiwafisherman]

Jimmy Diresta is a Talented Craftsman! He uses tools to the fullest!!!!!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Awesome! So simple yet so interesting and beautiful!

[@Rickmakes]

Looks like DiResta entered his happy place. Awesome project. Love the splicing.

[@peggyt1243]

I did not think a city guy like you would know how to splice a rope. Thought it was a lost skill except for sailors. Love your creativity and thank you for sharing.

[@absmith666]

Nice to see someone splicing ropes. My respect for you just went up ten fold mate. Great video please keep them coming.

[@DONphantasmo]

This has to be the funniest Diresta Video I've ever seen. Seeing him on a swing swinging like a little girl, made my day.

[@GasserGlass]

Jimmys Videos & Projects Get Better & Better All The Time...........!

[@mimshearts]

dear jimmy, u r awesome. life should enjoy like u do....

[@jasondalton6111]

I've been waiting for this one! Nice job on the splices.

[@seanmunsell5137]

Dude can swing without hands. What a legend.

[@samhenderson2947]

Oh and am heading out to build one of those. Love a swing.

[@jamesjackson2478]

Some one has their knot tying merit badge. You do great work.

[@SkogKniv]

Man, two awesome workshops, you're a lucky man Jimmy hahaha. Always cool to see more stuff. Keep em coming!

[@MatthewBlackwell1015]

The sisal splicing is what really makes this piece. Awesome job on that. Most people I see try it can't keep the symmetry in the rope. Stronger than using metal because as it gets wet and stretched, the connection gets stronger while metal would be mostly the same pressure and not able to keep up with the changes in the rope over time. Also it looks much cleaner.