✔ DiResta Aluminum Axe

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    "AXECALIBER"
    Here I make an aluminum handle for Double Bit Lakeside axe head I got at the flea market for 5$. This took about 2 day in the shop.The GoPro at end was fine it fell into soft mud.
    Please Enjoy, Like Comment and share with a friend
    *** for all you KNOW IT ALLS ( that have nothing on your channels) : there is 0 vibration in THIS tool.
    Please stop assuming there is. Come to my shop, you can swing it and you will be proven very wrong.
    ENJOY!
    and please subscribe
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    AxeHoles: the more you complain more you bring attention to my videos so please troll away!
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  • @TrainLikeYouFight
    @TrainLikeYouFight 8 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    This man is an expert at drawing perfectly straight lines.

    • @MR.R315
      @MR.R315 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Crazy Superman It's easier when you draw a line parallel to another straight line. And of course, training helps a lot.

    • @ROGUESPIRIT_
      @ROGUESPIRIT_ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      actually he had his little finger sliding along the edge of the aluminium so that he got a straight line extremely easy

    • @MegaKlipan
      @MegaKlipan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is fake...

    • @TheTruthUSA
      @TheTruthUSA 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dudes a legend straight tf up

  • @michaelrockwell9691
    @michaelrockwell9691 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What's amazing is that none of this was sped up. He is actually THAT fast.

  • @Grim_Falcon
    @Grim_Falcon 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The Level of Pride this man shows in his work is the Jewel of true craftsmanship, you sir, are a genuine artisan in the original unfiltered sense of the word.
    I am convinced that these compliments are trifles in comparison to the satisfaction that must be felt in the completion of a work-piece such as this.
    Well done sir, well done.

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta  8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Grim Falcon thank you!! Thank you!

  • @Rueuhy
    @Rueuhy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    That was a-mazing! I was expecting a lathe. No lathe. I was expecting a casting mold and kiln. No lathe or kiln. And you even included the tree falling. This was what youtube was meant for. I thought I had patience but I'm a little kid on Christmas morning level compared to this.

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta  8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      +TheRueuhy Hahahah thank you!

    • @tlptlpower5411
      @tlptlpower5411 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +jimmydiresta youre so creative nice work. i dont think any one else have maked an aluminum axe before:)♡

    • @Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980
      @Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      when you felled that tree i was thinking fuck there goes the go pro

    • @AdvocateMusicOfficial
      @AdvocateMusicOfficial 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      GRAMMAR NAZI BITCH

    • @tlptlpower5411
      @tlptlpower5411 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Donald Trump emmm?? What that you typed didn't make any sense

  • @ThinJizzy
    @ThinJizzy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +501

    If you listen closely, you can almost hear wranglerstar screaming at his screen.

    • @vandalman8
      @vandalman8 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep

    • @chriswolfman97
      @chriswolfman97 9 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Micah Montoya This Is Not the Proper way to make a Axe Handle!

    • @murdockpm
      @murdockpm 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Best comment ever

    • @olon2
      @olon2 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      God decreed wranglerstar fans fans should be rude know-it-ally's just like him!

    • @TheMetalButcher
      @TheMetalButcher 9 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      As much as I feel that this isn't the right material for an axe handle, it is still better than hearing wranglerstar say "proper" 100 times in every video.

  • @Barnacules
    @Barnacules 8 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Proof that Go Pro's are indestructible :D

    • @jamiedrew4211
      @jamiedrew4211 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Haha would not expect to see you here...

    • @westen119
      @westen119 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      did not expect to see you here at all....

    • @iamawatermelon9299
      @iamawatermelon9299 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      fuck off

    • @proxjr898
      @proxjr898 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol I was thinking the same thing!!

    • @maciejlegiec3834
      @maciejlegiec3834 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +ProxJr alzo kla

  • @sbenton827
    @sbenton827 8 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    I knew he was a badass the minute he free handed that straight line all the way down that aluminium block

    • @kerr6968
      @kerr6968 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lmao true

    • @markdoldon8852
      @markdoldon8852 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      There was no freehand involved. He simply used the edges of the piece as a guide for his hand. It's an extremely simple technique, most people marking any material use it. There were some great examples of skill and technique on display, this was a minor one.

    • @sbenton827
      @sbenton827 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Mark Doldon that was the point of this comment,I was just being humorous, the guy is awesome

    • @harrisonwilbanks2380
      @harrisonwilbanks2380 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      right

    • @tudorgradin3304
      @tudorgradin3304 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Steven Benton ikr

  • @sambaggins2798
    @sambaggins2798 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a mad genius. I’ve binge watched you for 7 or so videos. I wish I had your abilities. I have no doubt you’ve developed them over years of making some truly unique/great things. Cool video. Thanks.

  • @Bamshi101
    @Bamshi101 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I swear I could watch people sand and polish and finish wood/metal/acrylic all day. So satisfying to watch

  • @peterbrownwastaken
    @peterbrownwastaken 9 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    If you can pull this gleaming axe from this stump, you will be the king of beaver lake...

    • @MarkLindsayCNC
      @MarkLindsayCNC 9 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Peter Brown Axecaliber!

    • @johnnyfedpost1776
      @johnnyfedpost1776 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Epic

    • @pocket83
      @pocket83 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Peter Brown Wow Peter, did that make me laugh. But seriously, that end scene was pretty hardcore.

    • @peterbrownwastaken
      @peterbrownwastaken 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      pocket83 We should find it's center of mass! I wonder if he'd be okay with a few holes in it? :)

    • @wulfarrow2849
      @wulfarrow2849 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Peter Brown I've went camp at a lake called beaver lake, its in washington

  • @katherinereid5090
    @katherinereid5090 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    There are no words to describe the honor of watching a master craftsman at work......keep up the excellent work!

  • @jesseholywood1161
    @jesseholywood1161 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    The details you put in are just stunningly beautiful. Love your work dude!

  • @lilturk726
    @lilturk726 9 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Jimmy's wife sees all the bald spots on his arm and is like "you did another knife or axe video again, didn't you?"

    • @InformationIsTheEdge
      @InformationIsTheEdge 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lilturk726 That was fantastic! Thanks for the great laugh!

    • @lilturk726
      @lilturk726 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      InformationIsTheEdge No problem XD

    • @InformationIsTheEdge
      @InformationIsTheEdge 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I watched a video of a Japanese professional knife maker caring for his knives. He had a curious bald spot on the back of his head. Not at the crown like some but just above the neck and only on the right side. Since Japanese men are not known for their arm hair, he was testing sharpness on his scalp! Dedicated craftsman.

  • @reaperisgrim
    @reaperisgrim 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I rarely comment, but this is by far the best maker video I have ever saw, incredibly informative, perfect camera angles, you are a true craftsman, with attention to detail to match my friend! subscribed.

  • @ProdByEngee
    @ProdByEngee 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    true craftsmanship, his talent and amazing work ethic blows me away every time.

  • @Andrewlang90
    @Andrewlang90 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched this video, (and many others of yours as well) a lot times now. I can honestly say, I've never seen anyone use the bandsaw to that level to the point it's carving the 6061. Amazing, keep it up

  • @Xenro66
    @Xenro66 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Some say that Jimmy's videos aren't sped up, they're actually slowed down

  • @gateway8833
    @gateway8833 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Brother that is, well really cool! I would have never thought of a project like that. The Axe is very nice but that case is remarkable, looks like jewelry to me. Man you dune good!

  • @Ed-ti8yu
    @Ed-ti8yu 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:21 You made my day by putting the smooth portion of the cracked handle back into the axe head after removing it. Soo satisfying.

  • @TeddyBarefoot
    @TeddyBarefoot 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your level of craftsmanship is outstanding, such a nice piece.

  • @mcremona
    @mcremona 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Yes! I've been waiting for this!

    • @akentak
      @akentak 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matthew Cremona You 'll give up on chainsaws, now that the "Axecaliber" is ready?

    • @mikec6885
      @mikec6885 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is BadAss. How long did it take to make that?

    • @baileyh97
      @baileyh97 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mike C about 12 minutes

    • @MultiTom1956
      @MultiTom1956 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      what a talent! in any medium:-) excellent craftsmanship Sir! thank you for always sharing your outstanding artistic work.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Αλέξανδρος Κεντάκας Probably not but they would be friends

  • @wilsonaguirre6702
    @wilsonaguirre6702 9 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    1:40 without ruller, holy cow.

    • @eldsprutandedrake
      @eldsprutandedrake 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Wilson Aguirre
      Not that hard in this case, you let the fingers glide across the edge of the block, as long as you keep your hand inte the same position the line becomes straigth. Kind of a common technique to use when you don´t need things to be that exact, since his grinding everything down later anyway.

    • @carlantaya175
      @carlantaya175 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      +eldsprutandedrake Don't tell them.... gosh.

    • @ST3ADYxKICKS
      @ST3ADYxKICKS 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Wilson Aguirre a good way to draw a straight line is to focus on your end point not where the pencil/pen is.

    • @andrusmith3288
      @andrusmith3288 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Wilson Aguirre easy, he is cheater :)

    • @miraakapocrypha733
      @miraakapocrypha733 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Andru Smith he using aim hack, tan tan taaaaaaaaaaaaan U_U

  • @r0xjo0
    @r0xjo0 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my Lord, that was epic. What a craftsman! Seriously impressive. Hats off to you good sir.

  • @lawrenceneuser6342
    @lawrenceneuser6342 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice axe! I had an axe handle I had bought as a replacement for a smaller DB axe head. Over a period of time I got a full sized axe head from a fleamarket., similar to the one in you'r video. The handle has fully cured due to the time of purchase, and the time of useage. I carefully fitted the head. I now have the best Axe I have ever owned.

  • @failsafe7480
    @failsafe7480 8 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    It's a good thing you don't do a blade video every week, you wouldn't have any hair left lol

  • @brookewink166
    @brookewink166 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is it weird that I watch his videos when I go to sleep? They're satisfying😂

  • @6iancar1o
    @6iancar1o 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is some next-level craftsmanship. Pure art.

  • @made_by_chris
    @made_by_chris 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Talk about a no bullshit video! This was great! No filler, no nonsense....just all badass

  • @sebianaprelaj9010
    @sebianaprelaj9010 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    R.I.P Go Pro

  • @DavidSprings
    @DavidSprings 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Now Jimmy, you know that aluminum isn't the proper material for making a handle for your giant double-sided razor blade. The smooth surface can cause your hands to sweat, then you would decapitate yourself while shaving Then I guess it really would be "Diresta's Cut." So let me ax you a question...when are you going to make a huge medicine cabinet to keep it in? I really do like your work, and you've got the chops to pull this off. I know, I know -- cut it out -- you can't handle the edgy humor.
    All seriousness aside, though...I got a chance to use our new laser at our Makerspace. First thing I did was make some stencils with my last name. Now everything I own is tagged. Tools, toolboxes, creeper, bandsaw, garage floor and walls, storage tubs, random cardboard boxes, tarps, doors, workbenches, pegboard, shelves, trash cans, bags of raked leaves, the spare fridge and freezer in the garage, compressor...see what you started?

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta  8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Hahah don't push me to the edge!!! Xo

    • @SuperFunkmachine
      @SuperFunkmachine 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +David Springs The problem with aluminium is it lack of a Fatigue limit, that axe handle is one day going to sap because of work hardening and in turn stress cracking.
      Until then it's a lovely axe.

    • @DavidSprings
      @DavidSprings 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +SuperFunkmachine As long as the aluminum's fatigue limit is higher than my fatigue limit, we're good.

    • @DavidSprings
      @DavidSprings 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +jimmydiresta Cut it out!

    • @brianregner5209
      @brianregner5209 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +David Springs You guys aren't very sharp...

  • @ztzimisce
    @ztzimisce 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    THAT is a thing of beauty right there. I subscribed just so I could come and marvel at the thing! Masterful job man...hands down

  • @steubens7
    @steubens7 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like how it already sounds cool to handle after the very first cuts. aluminum is neat

  • @patrickvarela1463
    @patrickvarela1463 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jimmy, you are the best!

  • @LucasKingPiano
    @LucasKingPiano 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Reminds me of the T1000 from Terminator 2, could imagine it attached to it's arm

  • @willrohrdanz4251
    @willrohrdanz4251 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a nice axe. The aluminium gives it a shiny, futuristic design. I also liked the latchable case for the axe head. It gave a unique touch to the project.

  • @blainjohnson7777
    @blainjohnson7777 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well made! Some people craft wood, some metal, and others leather. Its good to see someone use all three together. Also that brass (I think) wedge was a nice touch!

  • @Mp57navy
    @Mp57navy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There are reasons Aluminum and Steel are generally not used together.
    There are also reasons Axes generally have a wood or fiberglass handle.
    Let me know when you find out why.
    Pretty result, nonetheless.

  • @tinman1955
    @tinman1955 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now that is a masterful piece of craftsmanship. My tin hat is off to you sir.

  • @matthewhoward4549
    @matthewhoward4549 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every edge tool (weapon) I have seen you make is REAL nice!
    Great job ...
    I am going to watch the aluminum hatchet now!

  • @zackally828
    @zackally828 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    totally stumbled onto this channel and after two videos I'm subbed!! awesome and inspiring

  • @KittyNyce
    @KittyNyce 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're so talented! That is very nicely crafted.

    • @user-ym2lo7cf1r
      @user-ym2lo7cf1r 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      вопрос,а камера целая?

    • @KittyNyce
      @KittyNyce 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +вано иваныч I'm sorry babe.. I don't speak your language. =/

    • @benjaminnewlon7865
      @benjaminnewlon7865 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KittyNyce google translate exists

  • @FatYellowDumbBird
    @FatYellowDumbBird 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    1:40 look at that line drawing holy shit

    • @christschool
      @christschool 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JOWEPLAY That is what I was most impressed by.

    • @rihamy2nd
      @rihamy2nd 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's using one of his other fingers, sliding along the edge of the bar stock, to draw the straight line.

  • @jimzivny1554
    @jimzivny1554 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great project, the wood/leather case for the axe head was genius, every axe has leather only. I've used axes and hatchets that had metal handles, if it's made right vibration isn't an issue, wood has a nice feel and looks right maybe that's why everyone cries so much. Love the videos

  • @gmail_rosy
    @gmail_rosy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You sir are a genius. Absolutely mad about your videos. Thank you for sharing.

  • @foinkk
    @foinkk 8 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Casually shaves his arm with an axe.

    • @wf8zj
      @wf8zj 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahahha *tests the blade on his arm hair* 😂

    • @garyteano3026
      @garyteano3026 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Casually uses a piece of gold (?) to tension his axe

    • @gg5115
      @gg5115 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think it was brass. And I think that might help with the 2 metals corrosion problem too. Anyway, with the way he beat it in there, I doubt the handle is ever coming loose.

    • @garyteano3026
      @garyteano3026 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      True.

  • @SzczepanZZ
    @SzczepanZZ 9 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    jimmydiresta Jesus, Jimmy, I can't even draw a straight line with a ruler. And you're just like "eh, straight line here, there, everywhere" :D Anyways, great job, and it's a cool looking piece.

    • @mdchala
      @mdchala 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alcatraz252 he probably used a ruler to draw a thin line off-camera and then follow it with that nice thick pencil :p

    • @BeardedMan
      @BeardedMan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      If you check out one of his tips videos he goes through how he draws straight lines like that, extremely helpful video go check it out :)!

    • @TomHowbridge
      @TomHowbridge 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Providing you have have an edge to reference of it's pretty easy i have been doing it for ages and I am only 16

    • @jeph4life
      @jeph4life 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Alcatraz252 he used his fingers one the outside edge as a guide to draw the straight lines.

    • @TheArmin
      @TheArmin 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      jeph4life This is a skill that is useful in all walks of life.

  • @Didact04
    @Didact04 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That there is one fine piece of craftsmanship, sir. Well done.

  • @2much4head4u
    @2much4head4u 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, haven't met someone this skilled in years. You're videos truly are the shit, keep em coming buddy

  • @TorrentOfficiall
    @TorrentOfficiall 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    so just a heads up, always wear a respirator when working with any type of aluminum dust, seriously shits so bad for you.

    • @MattPhelps229
      @MattPhelps229 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +TorrentOfficial I've seen him use respirators in other videos so he probably knows that

    • @TorrentOfficiall
      @TorrentOfficiall 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Matt Phelps Wasnt saying it for him, more so for others that want to do anything with aluminum

    • @jasonhull3069
      @jasonhull3069 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +TorrentOfficial someone's insecure got all offensive

    • @JaymesDoucette01JD
      @JaymesDoucette01JD 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      +Jason Hull heres the person who thinks everything is offensive.

  • @aintgonnahappen
    @aintgonnahappen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    After this, Mr. Diresta and Chuck Norris fought over a girl. Diresta won.

  • @foadrightnow5725
    @foadrightnow5725 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You, Sir, are a Beast! And a very crafty one at that! Always something good when watching your videos.

  • @mptrax
    @mptrax 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo Di Resta. Davvero un lavoro ben eseguito. A beautiful job, perfectly executed.

  • @fauna575
    @fauna575 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    YOU FREEHANDED A LITERAL PERFECT LINE

    • @MisterTalkingMachine
      @MisterTalkingMachine 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      phoenixthecookiemonster That is not that hard, you grab the marker with index and thumb, pressing both to your bent middle finger. then you simply make the line, sliding your middle finger on the straight edge of the block, thus using it as a guide.

    • @avivnizard4677
      @avivnizard4677 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That is not that hard, you press the imdex in your thum and then you eat a potato with kechup and sing akuna matata tree times, then you've got yourself a pretty line.

    • @AttilaThebung
      @AttilaThebung 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +phoenixthecookiemonster Laser eyeball.

  • @Aigloblam
    @Aigloblam 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Holy shit....All of that work with a Bandsaw? Thats....disturbing levels of talent. To take such raw (and frankly terrible) tools like that and use it with that precision. You're a fucking wizard. *Applause*

    • @ImranZakhaev9
      @ImranZakhaev9 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're a fucking wizard, Harry!

    • @Aigloblam
      @Aigloblam 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      And a fuckin' good'n too, I'd wager!

    • @Ryan-di8fq
      @Ryan-di8fq 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Exile N Subjugate listen here hagrig you fat oaf IM NOT A FUCKING WIZARD

    • @charliebaker1427
      @charliebaker1427 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Exile N Subjugate what mate

    • @aokspage
      @aokspage 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      agree

  • @mr_mack_indenver7807
    @mr_mack_indenver7807 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the most satisfying, soothing, videos I have seen.....

  • @CrimsonYetiCartoons
    @CrimsonYetiCartoons 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously a wonderful video and your craftsmanship is superb

  • @ScrewDrvr
    @ScrewDrvr 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    RIP GoPro

  • @oliverer3
    @oliverer3 8 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Bad day to be a GoPro

  • @prnothall9302
    @prnothall9302 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fantastic work of art. Boy that's impressive.

  • @anubhavarya4646
    @anubhavarya4646 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brother you are a fantastic craftsman, a master of your field. Don't ever stop, lots of love from India 😊

  • @GSekong
    @GSekong 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Woodcutting level increased to 20

  • @LordLuminor
    @LordLuminor 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Hahaha Diresta is written everywhere even on his pencil

    • @tomahoks
      @tomahoks 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      So that no one can steal his videos. Smart Jimmy.

    • @penttijakonen3817
      @penttijakonen3817 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nah, he just loves his name. Way to ruin that nice axe and the "holster". Bet he has a tattoo of it too.

    • @billrowse2266
      @billrowse2266 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Pentti Jakonen little bit triggered there

    • @penttijakonen3817
      @penttijakonen3817 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Bill Rowse At someone having no taste? Nah, I would die from being triggered if that was the case.

    • @ROGUESPIRIT_
      @ROGUESPIRIT_ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you are fucking triggered hard dude

  • @canadiancryptidscanadasbea8335
    @canadiancryptidscanadasbea8335 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    you da man diresta some of the best ideas and finest work on the web

  • @Stephanie-ct1li
    @Stephanie-ct1li 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another amazing custom project WITH a custom box. Your work is so amazing.

  • @t3ddi
    @t3ddi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    Does your wife/girlfriend have your DiResta tattooed on her as well?

    • @44funsize
      @44funsize 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Now that's funny.

    • @rentacowisgoogle
      @rentacowisgoogle 8 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      +t3ddi Probably just spray painted like everything else.

    • @firstlast-wg2on
      @firstlast-wg2on 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      +t3ddi *Claps* but he explained in a comment people were stealing his work and so now he has to put his name on everything.

    • @bigginksu
      @bigginksu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      +t3ddi I'm surprised he didn't have DIRESTA spraypainted on his can of WD40!

    • @JMKnoetze
      @JMKnoetze 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +bigginksu Damn man, don't give him ideas now

  • @waltlars3687
    @waltlars3687 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How much shock Transfers to your hand Vs. A wooden handle ?

  • @flol4570
    @flol4570 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The full alu handle aside, though a great idea, but the sheath is the big surprise to me: design, materials, the included file. Great.

  • @aquabomber
    @aquabomber 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been watching many of your vids today. You are a true artist. Keep up the good work.

  • @ig33ku
    @ig33ku 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Need to build a foundry to melt that lose alu and reuse it! :P

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta  9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      ig33ku yes in process.. nothing has been tossed, from this or the other alu projects. Thank you

    • @MrBlah12345123451234
      @MrBlah12345123451234 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      jimmydiresta that would b awesome haha. I'm a high school student, I built myself one from an old oven tray some pipes and a hairdryer haha. Good luck with your videos!

  • @vinland5558
    @vinland5558 9 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    it is too heavy, the balance is off, it will shatter, it was "hung" all wrong, brass wedge is a bad idea, you will get blisters, you should only ever use BLO to finish any axe, 6061 is the worst aluminum to use for this application, this head will fly off and hurt someone, you can not hold aluminum in the cold, galvanic corrosion will make the axe explode in my hand, the leather will slide off and the axe will go flying, your arm will vibrate and cause muscle fatigue, the bandsaw technique will cut off you fingers. and it needs to be hand sharpened.
    Just kidding. Looks absolutely gorgeous. That's a great sheath design, I was wondering what kind of sheath I should put on the knife I'm doing, and that looks perfect.

    • @seigeengine
      @seigeengine 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Vinland "Sheath? I sheath my knife in the bodies of my foes."

    • @vinland5558
      @vinland5558 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      MinerAmax Try pressing the show more. Also go watch read the description for the aluminum hatchet handle video he made.

    • @alflud
      @alflud 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Vinland haha - ya got me!

    • @anonymousmie2829
      @anonymousmie2829 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vinland unless you plan on carrying the knife around on your belt.

    • @vinland5558
      @vinland5558 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anon Ymousmie I've done leather and wood sheaths before. Mostly like a scabbard. Feel fine on my belt during hiking and stuff, and they double as a leather strop for sharpening when I don't have all my stuff on me.

  • @nunya6834
    @nunya6834 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video you are very talented and you know how to get things done. Don't know why some people don't like this video. Must be because they are JEALOUS that they can't do it.

  •  8 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the nicest axes I have ever seen!!! Just a great work!!!

  • @BB1951
    @BB1951 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He will be the first to survive the zombie apocalypse.

    • @clartypaths840
      @clartypaths840 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      last to survive might be better ;)

  • @wompastompa3692
    @wompastompa3692 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    about how much elbow grease do you go through in a week?

  • @Mekazas
    @Mekazas 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding craftsmanship! Even made a spot for a maintenance file in the case! Nice!

  • @soldiertoddopos
    @soldiertoddopos 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    fun to watch you make intricate stuff for an old axe head.

  • @firearmsstudent
    @firearmsstudent 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was just wondering how are you going to prevent the aluminum and steel from having bimetallic corrosion?

    • @RuslanB
      @RuslanB 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brasses, aluminum and steel are very close in the nobility chart. There will be ,minimum of bimetallic corrosion.

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta  8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      When it is dry there's none.

    • @mickenoss
      @mickenoss 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +May the Schwarz be with you Probably a good thing, they'll stick solid =)

    • @firearmsstudent
      @firearmsstudent 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol true

    • @SuperFunkmachine
      @SuperFunkmachine 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +May the Schwarz be with you bimetallic corrosion less of a problem with normal
      carbon steels and aluminium.
      Stainless steel is another matter.

  • @Rakadis
    @Rakadis 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is more art than a functional piece. I am thinking it was made to piss of the purists. I like it! :D

  • @leshreddur
    @leshreddur 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Birthday wishlist :) OMG I NEED AN AXECALIBER! Nice work man, I love the idea of taking the time to make a metal handle, then you never, ever need another one, well unless someone steals it lol.

  • @CrimHawk
    @CrimHawk 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was the first video i watched of yours and its what got me hooked lol. and to this day i still want one of those axes lol

  • @usimortis1940
    @usimortis1940 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    6:52 Hey, watcha doin' there?

  • @TheSchrewer
    @TheSchrewer 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    subscribed... nuff said

    • @joshuakim6330
      @joshuakim6330 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr

    • @FeerGA1
      @FeerGA1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Tony Oakley same here

  • @muchodangerous8451
    @muchodangerous8451 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    watching so many of your videos for so long. You are so talented i would like to see a young person you are mentoring... someone your gonna pass this amazing talent onto that can clean up after your crazy metal shaving piles and learn from you at the same time..

  • @aliceal6517
    @aliceal6517 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I admire his work, his art! Like a lot of knives.

  • @eznack1489
    @eznack1489 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This guy makes some really cool stuff, what's his last name?

  • @8BitLife69
    @8BitLife69 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks beautiful, but one has to ask...how practical is it? I notice when you're actually felling the tree, you keep taking breaks. Is that fatigue due to the weight of the handle over a standard wooden one? ( even a small difference in ounces could increase fatigue exponentially ) Or would you put the blame squarely on your lack of physical conditioning?

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta  9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yes it is heavy. It did kick my ass. Not very practical but fun to swing. In all It took about 15 minutes including breaks to catch my breath. Thank you

    • @scottverge938
      @scottverge938 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      jimmydiresta It is dead/dry wood as well. I think if it was a green tree it wouldn't take quite as much work.

    • @sithinstructor
      @sithinstructor 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      8BitLife I was wondering if someone would mention that. I also think the extra weight has to help it hit harder as well. MxA=F and all. I wonder if it balances out because of that or not. Either way it looks awesome and I want.

    • @8BitLife69
      @8BitLife69 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      jimmydiresta I love the shit out of it. It's truly beautiful, one hell of a functional display piece. It's one of those things that I'd polish to a mirror shine, and hang in my shop where no one could put fingerprints on it. LOL

  • @adriandaniel4213
    @adriandaniel4213 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome.. First time in this channel and I already love the content. Many people in the world don't know how to do the things that we use daily and you are just an expert.
    Should be just to see tutorial, more teaching than just do it fast because you just make to see it's easy and we already know that it's not.
    Regards from Panamá.

  • @wesleyvanbreemen6058
    @wesleyvanbreemen6058 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice vid love that you showed us that that handle works great

  • @daw162
    @daw162 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm not sure if I missed it - what's the total weight of the axe, out of curiosity. When I was a kid, my grandfather (cutting wood for a living in retirement) got tired of breaking axe handles so he fixed an old axe head to a solid steel handle (made out of flat stock) and it was pretty strange to swing. He was hardened man, so it didn't bother him. I don't remember any vibration from it, I think it was too heavy to transmit much of anything back to the user due to the wood being on the losing end of the battle with it.

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta  8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Never did weigh it. But yes, No vibration at all.. but no one believes me. Thank you for commenting ! And watching.

    • @charliebaker1427
      @charliebaker1427 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +jimmydiresta hey why not put gtip tape on it

    • @lawrenceneuser6342
      @lawrenceneuser6342 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sure your grandfather was good at what he did. I replaced a hammer handle with a all steel handle, big mistake, I rarely use that hammer now, I need to cut the handle back, Weld on a thinner pipe instead of the solid steel shaft it now has to reestablish the balance of the tool.

    • @sharkeisha7517
      @sharkeisha7517 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +RaidenLP no

    • @mikec1096
      @mikec1096 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      it he put any tape on it, then it would ruin the look for me

  • @RoyalCaoCao
    @RoyalCaoCao 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Could someone educate me on what machine was that at the start?

    • @thejoshmoss
      @thejoshmoss 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      RoyalCaoCao That is a sand blasting cabinet

    • @RoyalCaoCao
      @RoyalCaoCao 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Josh Moss Thanks!

  • @hardbear6204
    @hardbear6204 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy makes it look so easy. It's incredible.

  • @avysdesigns1640
    @avysdesigns1640 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This came out amazing! I would love to learn more about your techniques for polishing aluminum

  • @ToweringPillarOfCats
    @ToweringPillarOfCats 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can't HANDLE this.
    Heh.

    • @willjepson7770
      @willjepson7770 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Red Toaster oh god please why

    • @yes____
      @yes____ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      *jake paul flashbacks*

  • @tombellus8986
    @tombellus8986 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video ---- awesome handle ---- loved the endingJust started watching your videos yesterday, bet you don't have any trouble sleeping at night.heard about your site on the machinist channel (Mr. Pete 222 ) ---- Thanks

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Tom Bellus Thank you!!! thank you !! love mr pete!!

  • @5-1-2ricers9
    @5-1-2ricers9 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a quote that says I can't stop thinking big and after watching this project I will never stop thinking big and working hard ( I am learning welding and blacksmithing btw)

  • @jesseSager123
    @jesseSager123 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly, fast forwarded instructional and/or construction videos are one of the most satisfying things to watch, for me atleast.

    • @jesseSager123
      @jesseSager123 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      aka I highly appreciate these video and wish you all the luck in the future.

  • @theirishnerfherder9587
    @theirishnerfherder9587 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    no wizard of Oz jokes yet? ok. the tin man called he wants his ax back

  • @CameronCrosby2468
    @CameronCrosby2468 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its so beautiful you don't want to use it.

  • @bespokecarpentryworks9323
    @bespokecarpentryworks9323 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was one of the coolest videos ever! Wicked job! Cheers!

  • @MagnusJarngrimrson
    @MagnusJarngrimrson 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is AWESOME! I came here a little skeptical but wow, you really know how to bring on your A-game! Nice job!