Something I should Have Made Years Ago

[@jimmydiresta]

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[@FreviriousQuigby]

Measure once and bring a big hammer

[@mmcnama4]

This is @jimmydiresta's newest poster.

[@johnathangoldsworthy]

its not a hammer its unversal persuader

[@king_james2501]

Pray you never become a serial killer cause you’ll be so easy to catch, you already put your name on everything you make.

[@LtGrandpoobah]

He'd prolly tag each of the slugs with a miniaturized airbrush... after he makes the miniature stencil and miniature airbrush apparatus, of course.

[@ridermak4111]

My kind of luck would find those two small corners of unprotected glass. 🥴

[@rabidturnip78]

Fact

[@johndoecake]

Next project? :D stained panzer glass inserts?

[@johnoconnor4941]

Deffo. Without bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all....

[@Crooked...]

Very nice upgrade 👌! If you spray paint the mesh black it will become even more see-through 👍

[@javbw]

I don’t know if it is possible, but black on the window side and silver on the bed side is the best of both - my screen door mesh is that way here in Japan - easy to see out and hard to see in. 🤗

[@SeorkMaxx]

I was looking for this comment 👍

[@mm9773]

Good point. I’ve never stopped to wonder why that’s the case: I suppose flat black reflects the least amount of light. But I also have a thing about painting metal in a metal colour: always looks weird to me, it doesn’t feel right.

[@The_Great_White_Moose]

I’m assuming we all learned this from Mythbusters.😂😂😂

[@Rack-n-RollSales]

@@javbw Paint roller maybe?

[@larry78cj7]

Glad to see someone still posting videos on this platform. Seems like everyone else stopped. I used to pick and choose what videos to watch, now I just hope someone I like posts one. Jimmy is awesome. Thanks

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you!🙏🏼

[@matjustice4515]

"Gentle persuasion" of a precise fit.

[@PaulMcGuinness]

Never force it... always use a bigger hammer 🙂

[@bobhall5893]

Perfect press fit.

[@ridermak4111]

@@matjustice4515 I’m headed to my garage to burn “gentle persuasion” into the handle of my ten pound sledge. 👊😎

[@johnpezaris6982]

Years ago, I named my rubber mallet, "Gentle Persuasion" and my 3-lb sledge, "Heavy Persuasion"!

[@idontthinkso666]

@@bobhall5893 my thoughts exactly--a PRESS fit!

[@s.h.v.c2865]

I would've painted it matte black to make it more see through, the exact opposite of reflective silver

[@AgiHammerthief]

at least on the driver side

[@VAXHeadroom]

@@AgiHammerthief My thoughts too...

[@realpdm]

Was fun to watch you put this together! As a woodworker who's only taken a beginner class on welding I am always amazed how skilled people like Jimmy can make amazing and practical creations like this using such imprecise tools for marking (chalk) and cutting (hand held cutting wheel!) and it comes out great.

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

This is a state-of-the-art storytelling lesson.

[@robertm348]

Best US Navy maintenance procedures: If it doesn't fit, get a bigger hammer! Nice job!

[@robertm348]

@@I_Am_Your_Problem What are you talking about?

[@GarethBranwyn]

AKA "Percussive maintenance."

[@MCsCreations]

Brilliant work, Jimmy! 😃 It looks great in the truck! Happy new year! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@William_Borgeson]

For some reason all those spot welds remind me of Rivets on older Bridges, looks fantastic, and I love the "Tight Fit".

[@frijoli9579]

Jimmy doesn't always do it the easy way, but he always gets it done.

[@tommymayfield7367]

I have a lot of hours on an angle grinder but never thought to use it like that to cut a semi circle. Always learning new techniques watching Jimmy.

[@captain34ca]

i was thinking Jimmy needs a hole saw

[@Rack-n-RollSales]

@@captain34ca plasma 😉

[@IVAN_ENT]

As someone who only recently learned to weld, welded my first steel frame for an electronics enclosure out of angle iron and had it warp slightly from heat distortion and also fixed it with some sledge hammer percussive maintenance ,the ending made me feel less bad about it haha nice job as usual!

[@notjoeking9035]

Patreon here. Appreciate you turning me on to VGG years ago, you and Derek are my two favorite content producers.

[@FlatThunder]

Ah the BFH to the rescue! Looks pretty handy 👍😁

[@curtismakes]

I liked the cuts to show the camera setups. It's fun

[@FullSailDale1]

Love the final touch of throwing the paint can at it!🤣 "Proof of concept" at its finest!

[@barry99705]

If I did that, the can would rupture, spraying the glass silver, then it'd come flying back and hit me in the face. 🤣

[@bill40bates]

That is a sweet square body. I have one as well and always get the, “Nice truck, my Dad used to have one!”.

[@mattrinne]

I cranked the audio when he had it idling at the beginning. I can appreciate eco friendly autos and applaud anyone who can afford electric trucks. But the high school farm kid in me still loves loud exhaust. 🛻🔊

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Fits like a glove with that friendly persuader! It’s what every truck needs Jimmy!

[@Stakman1]

Nice! Its the "simple" jobs that bring the most satisfaction (and are often the most procrastinated) in my opinion.

[@Vikingwerk]

Grind to fit, Pound to insert, Paint to match!

[@vinceianni4026]

Good job Jimmy Diresta beautifully done

[@jamesbramlett5407]

When I was 19, helping my FIL rip out and install 20+ windows, 3 patio doors and siding too, we had a ton of takeout trash/recycling. The last load, one of the last sticks of aluminum window frame, I tossed it onto the pile, RIGHT into the back window, POP :/ That was my whole 12+hrs of working day's wages to repair. Great lesson though. Nicely done, Jimmy

[@springwoodcottage4248]

Fabulous job! Lovely how you cut out for the red lights, the welded on ring on the grinder you showed a while ago, was a great assist. Thank you for sharing!

[@WoodenCreationz]

Came out sick Jimmy! That's a Perfection fit! 🔥

[@UrbanSelfSufficiency]

Cool. If you paint the grill black it'll be easier to see through... if it ever starts to piss you off in the future. Looks dope nonetheless.

[@chrisnolin7103]

I love that even Jimmy Diresta needs a sledge hammer sometimes! Nice work, brother.

[@HerreroTaller]

Quick Job and excellent result. and an old proverb says: what does not enter with force will enter with more force.Thanks for sharing.

[@maldunce]

Classic Diresta !

[@robertkarowenem6120]

Talking about a " tight fit" ⚒

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Nice! The Diresta shield is right in ... oh my, you never get to use your rear view mirror in this rig. It's very good and will keep you safe.

[@YKV42]

As always, a very elegant and interesting solution to a non-trivial problem.

[@birrbert]

Long-time viewer here! Greetings and respect from Transylvania!

[@gpanizzolo6090]

Buen día Jimmy! Muy feliz año 2025! Comenzaste trabajando, ya veo. Bueno, muy buen trabajo de protección. Necesario, sin duda. Ahora, como decimos por mi país: "Si no entras por las buenas, entrarás por las malas". Algo así le pasó a tu reja, jaja! Un fuerte abrazo y que la disfrutes! Germán, Uruguay

[@lancewoolen9343]

What I always love, and learn when watching Jimmy's stuff it's just the sheer efficiency.

[@MovieDump]

Such a precious and delicate touch you have. The last couple of millimeters are not something we need to concern ourselves with. Carry on. You are awesome.

[@Whodatindyman]

What a great and fun vid to watch, thanks Jimmy

[@captaincaveman00]

I love the pression work at the end with the sledge hammer A truly beautiful fit lol

[@saginawdan]

That's a fine looking truck! Thanks Jimmy! 👍👍👍

[@thebmac]

I can't be the only one that said "Ohh, that's some nice mesh" when he pulled it out. To bad there wasn't a center high mount stop light to shine through the DIRESTA. Does the trick anyways!

[@KillerCornMuffin]

To anyone who is learning to use an angle grinder (not you Mr. Diresta) please look up proper safety before doing so. This video isn't a safety tutorial by any means so I'm sure this is more of a "Do as I say, not as I do" type of situation with regards to safety. I nearly had a heart attack when I saw you grind with a cut off wheel, I'm glad you switched to something safer. Your content is always amazing, keep being awesome good sir.

[@bcbloc02]

Tight fit! You need to make mesh covers for those 2 sides too or sure as anything something will slip thru there and break your glass.

[@dannyross]

I would watch Jimmy make anything.

[@FilamentFriday]

The ruler to get welds spaced out was a nice touch. I’m curious though why you don’t use a metal band saw to cut? When I was building stock cars it was one of my favorite tools. Clamp the angle iron in place, set the blade, turn it on and it shut itself off when done. Flip it up and cut those curves easily and clean.

[@richardwalters1803]

You are one talented maker, fun video to watch

[@hoosierkent1640]

Hey Jimmy, is it Sunday already?!? Man, 2025 is Flying by!!! Nice Solution, nice Fabricating. Now you're gonna constantly be seeing "ATSERID" in your rear view mirror! I hope the New Year is good to you my Friend. ❤

[@jimmydiresta]

Kent ❤

[@wickedwoodtwistedsteel882]

I bet that's a relief that big piece of glass would cause me anxiety every time I threw something in the back. You'r much better protected now with a personalized, custom and sexy look. Amazing work as always. You have the ability to turn even practical items into art.

[@Steelcrafted]

Little tip for working on the fixture table ...the holes are already square to each other....so if you put your first set of blocks on the table, use 2 pins in each slot, and bottom them out in the same direction against the pin....now do a set perpendicular to those, in the same way...bottomed out in the slot, against the pin....now you have a perfect right angle....all that's left to do is mirror the next 4, in the same row of holes, and set them with a tape measure...those float, the first set stay bottomed out against the pins....never go wrong that way

[@sandraleenerts6805]

I have grandchildren who are flummoxed by drill bit. You are so reassuring.

[@brians7749]

If it looks like it fits, then it fits. Great video and great use of materials you already have. Thanks for sharing.

[@roadiemort3589]

It's a precision affliction some have, knowing when to turn it off is critical lol.

[@greatitbroke]

Love all the ideas you shared Jimmy. Thanks for another great Video.

[@reforzar]

Looks like it’s always been there! Nice work!

[@nateolmsted22]

Taking a literal sledgehammer to a freshly made thing was hilariously beautiful to watch 😂

[@r1mein54]

Yes, protect the back window - Nice ol` truck.

[@steveferguson1232]

Using the braided wire mesh over expanded metal was such a good move. Looks great and loved you tossing the rattle can at the end.

[@markellis6886]

Just built a flat bed for my 2004 f-150. Expanded metal was installed before I used the truck. You are the the most creative - hardest working man on the Tube. Much Respect.

[@kennethellison9713]

My then-new 1984 Toyota 4x4 had a beautiful steel and mahogany flatbed. Expanded metal was what I used for the headache rack widow also.

[@JMc.D]

I had a springer growing up. He was a literal package of energy

[@chakireladraoui9331]

Happy New Year, good health and safety, my brother jimmy

[@lorenzoloda]

Well done as Always, if I just may point out, sometime I miss your old wood working ( new York basement style) that at Time inspired me so much. Anyway thanks today, and than!

[@leemarsh3569]

Love the spot weld pattern. Looks like rivets. Also the persuader did its job well 😊

[@justincomisk]

That screen is mint, but couldn't help notice the consequences of bumping the jig out at 4:58 realized at 10:47 lol, ngl I'd likely have done the same. Thanks for showing your process

[@funkyuk1]

Interference fit 😂👍🏼 nice work, happy new year Jimmy

[@VAXHeadroom]

The truck was cold after all!!

[@beasst94]

That blue truck looks great man

[@jamesmisener3006]

Yes, black for the mesh. Nice job. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@lithitbzh]

Best wishes from France for this new year Mr Diresta. Keep the good work, a real pleasure every sunday morning! I would have added some "ears" too to the grill to protect the backlight but a least nothing is gonna crash from the back of the truck into the cabin, nice little project.

[@funkyjohnhuie]

9:11 fancy editing work! 💪🏽

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

I made a few these for my company truck over the years!!!👍👍👍

[@ShypaxGaming]

well now its durability tested , i see this as an absolute win 💯

[@jeffsmith1858]

Love the truck and video. Please use the appropriate ppe when running those damn angle grinders. Especially respirators and eye protection.

[@nemil2898]

Glad to know that even the great Jimmy Diresta just scribbles measurements on his bare hand! Lol

[@johnmcmunn3827]

I like the Multi Angle Compound Cut-off / DeBurr Grinder you use .... 🤣

[@jeremyspecce]

Nice, I like that kind of mesh a lot better than standard expanded metal. Also happy to see this has only been up for 4 hours (posted 2:30AM US Eastern time) and it already had over 12K views. And over 14K by the time I was done watching it. I guess our over-seas friends are doing their part and getting the early views going!

[@kmonnier]

Looks grate ❤

[@mikeizzano172]

Good project ! Finishing touches are your signature on your works !….🇺🇸….

[@michaelchristian8220]

Did you guys see Jimmy? Jimmy was gnarly, Man. He was off the hook.

[@raif.bayram]

diresta thank you

[@jeffreyanderson2909]

Bash to fit, paint to match!

[@curm1778]

Gonna call that sledge "The Gentle Persuader".

[@thisisqualia]

I loved the Diresta Persuader 3000 at the end. Nice tacks also.

[@robertlaney9597]

I love square bodies and that Diresta is a Chevy man!

[@davidtrueblood7647]

Beat it to fit, paint it to match. 👍

[@GTL77]

The can throw at the end 😂 looks good as always jimmy!!!

[@Torbox1]

Since you made it removable I would take it off and spray it flat black on the backside facing the window, it'll make it much easier to see out from the inside that way.

[@michaelcima5772]

I am inspired to make one. Needed it for two months now!

[@MrKotBonifacy]

I just love this view-obstructing self-promotion thingy - both the idea and the placement... ;-)

[@randyscorner9434]

Gotta love the "hammer fit". I've done this many times when I measured too tight tolerances.... Yes, should've done this sooner also; would have avoided a shattered window...

[@garagemonkeysan]

Cool video. Love the yardstick tack welds. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@FireCrowsWorkshop]

A small project to get us all motivated for the week! Small wins is what we call them in our house! Chip away at those small jobs that should have been tackled ages ago! They won’t take that much time and you can get them done in those couple hours when you’re just sitting around thinking that it’s not worth starting that bigger job because you haven’t got enough time for it!

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jacobus_de_boer]

Fit like a glove!

[@goptools]

Nice headache rack addition, Jimmy. If it don't fit, get a bigger hammer! Every time I see you carve your name into a steel plate with the CNC plasma cutter, I think of how much I would love to do the same for my name. Maybe that's a potential income opportunity for you. Offering custom stenciling in steel plate. Maybe it would be too much of a pita though.

[@bristleconepinus2378]

Thanks Jimmy, I needed something to do today.

[@LumpYaNa]

Simple et efficace comme toujours !

[@lolatmyage]

I always learn something from a diresta video, nothing but gems of technique and methods With that kind of a press fit maybe the screws are optional 😂😂 But i do feel bad for all that firewood

[@aserta]

There's a truck i saw on a forum years ago (might've been 99 or 01 or in between) that had a really simple and smart solution to the issue of stuff in the bed smashing the rear window, but also not having to deal with mesh or anything obstructing the view during normal use. Basically... a hinged flap that was affixed to the bed of the truck. When the fella wanted to transport stuff, he'd flip it up (it was threaded plate) and when it was not in use, it was nested in with the rest of the bed. All aluminium construction, pretty similar to what's considered modern these days, but done in the 90's so it was riveted construction afaik.

[@jimmydiresta]

That’s a good idea❤

[@dougdunham7607]

It fit like a glove!

[@bigbird2451]

Well done Sir!