X Base Rectangle Pedestal Dining Table

from Recent Project Plans https://ift.tt/DodH2Zr

1x12 Library Book Cart

from Recent Project Plans https://ift.tt/pyq6QFh

Making a Mallet on the Lathe

#shorts Check this quick Lathe Project @jimmydiresta

from jimmydiresta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wOlMfwZLiI

Fancy Arch Bed

from Recent Project Plans https://ift.tt/pq4yzWU

DiResta Vintage Porch Lights

Maker’s Mob Black Friday//Cyber Monday: https://ift.tt/UXtxqJ5 DiResta Black Friday Blades Bundle: https://ift.tt/EQLSCc1 In this video I assist Patrick Reynolds installing several vintage factory lights on my front and back porch. Patrick had been at electrical work for 30 years and worked at the World Trade Center on the first 25 floors built out in the freedom tower he knows his S#*%THANK YOU! When I originally got the lights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aamDoXbH2xk&t=150s Say hi to Patrick https://www.youtube.com/@Reynopatrick https://ift.tt/ptrayKG

from jimmydiresta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US7Sh1-bWdg

Need a Hammer Rack?

#shorts @jimmydiresta Check out this shop project, as a build a rack for all the hammers.

from jimmydiresta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pSOKF9Zm58

DiResta Carolina Shoe Bench

Maker’s Mob Black Friday//Cyber Monday: https://ift.tt/XVots4h DiResta Black Friday Blades Bundle: https://ift.tt/rRsP8t4 In this video I make a bench to put on and store my Carolina work boots! I got the idea because I need to organize the several boots I have. Mid process I decided to make one with a leather top. My attempt to impress the leather did work so well so I used Weaver leather tools to highlight the logo! Check out Carolina shoes: https://ift.tt/bLrdnSy Thank You https://ift.tt/bLrdnSy https://ift.tt/YSN1AJT https://ift.tt/3NVmlsM

from jimmydiresta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAmFdfhKmTE

Joy Holiday Sign - Christmas Wall Art

Here's an amazing (and inexpensive) way to decorate for the Christmas - and you don't have to be an artist to do it!

Let's create a wall art out of scrap wood, paint a few letters on it, and add a store bought wreath!

This JOY sign is SO easy to make!

How Do I Build It?

Cut the boards with a circular saw, handsaw or jigsaw, or if you have it a chop/miter saw.

Lay the boards out on a flat surface.

Figure how long to cut the 1x2 back supports and cut them.

 

Then attach the sign boards to the 1x2s with your choice of fastener (or hot glue).

How to Get the Weathered Look? How to Stain?

Now it's time to paint or stain the wood back.  My boards were weathered (pallet wood is good) so I applied nothing.  If you have new boards, here's a few options:

• Weathered Wood Accelerator by Varathane
• Gray Stain 
• Steel Wool and Vinegar Treatment
• Leave it outside in the sun for a few months (maybe do that next summer)

Painting the JOY Letters

Place your store bought wreath in the center of the sign.  Now you can figure where the letters need to be.

I used a 1x2 to create my J and Y letters, leaving a 1x2s width around the outside, and then the letters themselves are 1x2 width wide.  The I just painted inside the letters with white paint.  

Great Kids Craft Project

Then I just added a nail and hung a wreath on the nail (wreath is from Home Depot). My little niece helped out and was quite proud of the finished project too.

Easy Way to Display a Wreath without Hangers

I love it, and hope you do too!

Perfect on Shelves or Ledges or Mantles!

We don't have a mantle, but this floating white shelf we made a little while back is perfect.  

In a small space, wall decorating is your best option.  A few fun holiday pillow covers bounce the Holiday spirit around the room, and is just the right amount of Christmas decorating for our small space.

PS - Don't forget to pin this wood Joy sign for next year!

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Wood from the Streets of NYC… to THIS!

#shorts @jimmydiresta Check out this reclaimed wood table build... Enjoy!

from jimmydiresta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUekZE9pSc8

[50+ Years] Rusty Old Sawmill Blade into a BIG KNIFE!

#shorts @jimmydiresta Rusting away for 50+ years... I turn this old rusty sawmill blade into a Big Knife!

from jimmydiresta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlhmiZv6nKI

DiResta Molded Leather Iphone case

In this video I experiment with making a few leather iPhone cases for my extra phones using a laser and water ad wood!!! stay to the end to see ,my explanation of the thought process thank you Weaver Leather!!! https://ift.tt/eQCVYBX diresta merch https://imakeny.com

from jimmydiresta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwbajJStvxg

Make a Keris Inspired Blade!

#shorts @jimmydiresta Making a Blade!

from jimmydiresta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHElf8QymrQ

Fireman's Axe... Back to LIFE!

#shorts @jimmydiresta

from jimmydiresta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDn74jNPGUQ

DiResta A Special Build for a Friend

A Friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer 3 years ago. She asked me to make her casket. I was honored and scared at the same time. She didn’t want anything fancy... something simple with inexpensive materials. The first half of the video was shot in February 2022. The second half was shot in July 2022. I was happy to make this for a friend & her family. I love you guys xo Thank you!! http://www.titebond.com https://ift.tt/7SXVvn5 https://ift.tt/hBISfGi

from jimmydiresta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIm97_LBzHk

Old File DAGGER MOD

#shorts Check out this quick short where I make a dagger from an old shop file… with a leather sheath!

from jimmydiresta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvfz7tSCPNc