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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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?
+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.
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!
+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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
0:02 starting off with a cloudy time lapse good start. 0:57 I remember this very well. 3:30 how your suppose to use a bandsaw 5:02 love a good file eases in tho the sculpting 5:58 nice shot here 6:25 those little Brillo pads for the angle grinder are great 7:47 such a cool idea still stands the test of time. 11:42 the box was such a cool touch 14:11 🔥🔥🔥
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!
Finally. Someone knew how to properly put in a wedge. They go catacorner so they'll spread the handle shank in all four directions. :) (Look at the original wedge in the axe head Jimmy has to take out)
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*
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
I was thinking the same thing.I work with aluminum and after a while all of that would build up and it could all be melted down and formed together to make something
Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't understand how hitting the bottom of the axe handle can force the handle through the hole in the axe head if nothing is holding the axe head in place. From what I see, you're holding the axe upside down suspended in air, axe handle in one hand and with the other, you're hitting the bottom. So how does that translate into the handle going through the hole?
Inertia... Have you notice the gap he opened on the top of the handle? When he inserted a small portion of the top in the axe's head it works like an inverted clamp, then he turns it upside down. When he hammers the bottom of the handle, the inertia makes the axe's head "unwilling to move" with the handle, so the handle moves in a little bit... then repeats the process...
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
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..
very cool project, however you will probably have a problem with galvanic corrosion because of the 3 different metals in contact with each other.. you could put a piece of zinc on to as a sacrificial anode or put insulation between the head and handle.
Give a week and this axe will be useless, all metal axe ???! Wait till you leave it out and it rusts.....:P. I'm telling you it wont work!!!! i don't care if you upload a video proving that it does ill still tell you it wont because i have the full might of the internet on my side and all you have is 40 years of worldly experience....you might as well start delivering pizzas.. Great video though....:P
I see people making comments about his name on everything, at least he is not going on and on about how to do it the "proper way" and that you are not mannerly enough, and inciting half the country to drive the price of useless ax head up in the markets so that you can look lumber sexual in the name of Jesus
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.
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.
This man is an expert at drawing perfectly straight lines.
+Crazy Superman It's easier when you draw a line parallel to another straight line. And of course, training helps a lot.
actually he had his little finger sliding along the edge of the aluminium so that he got a straight line extremely easy
He is fake...
Dudes a legend straight tf up
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.
+Grim Falcon thank you!! Thank you!
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.
+TheRueuhy Hahahah thank you!
+jimmydiresta youre so creative nice work. i dont think any one else have maked an aluminum axe before:)♡
when you felled that tree i was thinking fuck there goes the go pro
GRAMMAR NAZI BITCH
Donald Trump emmm?? What that you typed didn't make any sense
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.
+matt mcdowell thank you very much !!
matt mcdowell
yes?
I have the same last lame as you..kinda
What's amazing is that none of this was sped up. He is actually THAT fast.
I knew he was a badass the minute he free handed that straight line all the way down that aluminium block
lmao true
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.
+Mark Doldon that was the point of this comment,I was just being humorous, the guy is awesome
right
+Steven Benton ikr
I swear I could watch people sand and polish and finish wood/metal/acrylic all day. So satisfying to watch
If you listen closely, you can almost hear wranglerstar screaming at his screen.
Yep
Micah Montoya This Is Not the Proper way to make a Axe Handle!
Best comment ever
God decreed wranglerstar fans fans should be rude know-it-ally's just like him!
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.
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.
Proof that Go Pro's are indestructible :D
Haha would not expect to see you here...
did not expect to see you here at all....
fuck off
lol I was thinking the same thing!!
+ProxJr alzo kla
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?"
lilturk726 That was fantastic! Thanks for the great laugh!
InformationIsTheEdge No problem XD
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.
If you can pull this gleaming axe from this stump, you will be the king of beaver lake...
Peter Brown Axecaliber!
Epic
Peter Brown Wow Peter, did that make me laugh. But seriously, that end scene was pretty hardcore.
pocket83 We should find it's center of mass! I wonder if he'd be okay with a few holes in it? :)
Peter Brown I've went camp at a lake called beaver lake, its in washington
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!
Thank you !
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.
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.
Some say that Jimmy's videos aren't sped up, they're actually slowed down
Yes! I've been waiting for this!
Matthew Cremona You 'll give up on chainsaws, now that the "Axecaliber" is ready?
That is BadAss. How long did it take to make that?
Mike C about 12 minutes
what a talent! in any medium:-) excellent craftsmanship Sir! thank you for always sharing your outstanding artistic work.
Αλέξανδρος Κεντάκας Probably not but they would be friends
It's a good thing you don't do a blade video every week, you wouldn't have any hair left lol
There are no words to describe the honor of watching a master craftsman at work......keep up the excellent work!
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
Reminds me of the T1000 from Terminator 2, could imagine it attached to it's arm
so just a heads up, always wear a respirator when working with any type of aluminum dust, seriously shits so bad for you.
+TorrentOfficial I've seen him use respirators in other videos so he probably knows that
+Matt Phelps Wasnt saying it for him, more so for others that want to do anything with aluminum
+TorrentOfficial someone's insecure got all offensive
+Jason Hull heres the person who thinks everything is offensive.
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?
Hahah don't push me to the edge!!! Xo
+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.
+SuperFunkmachine As long as the aluminum's fatigue limit is higher than my fatigue limit, we're good.
+jimmydiresta Cut it out!
+David Springs You guys aren't very sharp...
Your level of craftsmanship is outstanding, such a nice piece.
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!
1:40 without ruller, holy cow.
+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.
+eldsprutandedrake Don't tell them.... gosh.
+Wilson Aguirre a good way to draw a straight line is to focus on your end point not where the pencil/pen is.
+Wilson Aguirre easy, he is cheater :)
+Andru Smith he using aim hack, tan tan taaaaaaaaaaaaan U_U
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.
Alcatraz252 he probably used a ruler to draw a thin line off-camera and then follow it with that nice thick pencil :p
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 :)!
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
Alcatraz252 he used his fingers one the outside edge as a guide to draw the straight lines.
jeph4life This is a skill that is useful in all walks of life.
Casually shaves his arm with an axe.
hahahha *tests the blade on his arm hair* 😂
Casually uses a piece of gold (?) to tension his axe
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.
True.
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.
Talk about a no bullshit video! This was great! No filler, no nonsense....just all badass
Hahaha Diresta is written everywhere even on his pencil
So that no one can steal his videos. Smart Jimmy.
Nah, he just loves his name. Way to ruin that nice axe and the "holster". Bet he has a tattoo of it too.
+Pentti Jakonen little bit triggered there
+Bill Rowse At someone having no taste? Nah, I would die from being triggered if that was the case.
you are fucking triggered hard dude
YOU FREEHANDED A LITERAL PERFECT LINE
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.
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.
+phoenixthecookiemonster Laser eyeball.
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.
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
This is some next-level craftsmanship. Pure art.
You're so talented! That is very nicely crafted.
вопрос,а камера целая?
+вано иваныч I'm sorry babe.. I don't speak your language. =/
@@KittyNyce google translate exists
Now that is a masterful piece of craftsmanship. My tin hat is off to you sir.
Is it weird that I watch his videos when I go to sleep? They're satisfying😂
Honestly, fast forwarded instructional and/or construction videos are one of the most satisfying things to watch, for me atleast.
aka I highly appreciate these video and wish you all the luck in the future.
true craftsmanship, his talent and amazing work ethic blows me away every time.
R.I.P Go Pro
After this, Mr. Diresta and Chuck Norris fought over a girl. Diresta won.
0:02 starting off with a cloudy time lapse good start. 0:57 I remember this very well. 3:30 how your suppose to use a bandsaw 5:02 love a good file eases in tho the sculpting 5:58 nice shot here 6:25 those little Brillo pads for the angle grinder are great 7:47 such a cool idea still stands the test of time. 11:42 the box was such a cool touch 14:11 🔥🔥🔥
💪🏼✊🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Oh my Lord, that was epic. What a craftsman! Seriously impressive. Hats off to you good sir.
Does your wife/girlfriend have your DiResta tattooed on her as well?
Now that's funny.
+t3ddi Probably just spray painted like everything else.
+t3ddi *Claps* but he explained in a comment people were stealing his work and so now he has to put his name on everything.
+t3ddi I'm surprised he didn't have DIRESTA spraypainted on his can of WD40!
+bigginksu Damn man, don't give him ideas now
How much shock Transfers to your hand Vs. A wooden handle ?
Need to build a foundry to melt that lose alu and reuse it! :P
ig33ku yes in process.. nothing has been tossed, from this or the other alu projects. Thank you
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!
The full alu handle aside, though a great idea, but the sheath is the big surprise to me: design, materials, the included file. Great.
Finally. Someone knew how to properly put in a wedge. They go catacorner so they'll spread the handle shank in all four directions. :) (Look at the original wedge in the axe head Jimmy has to take out)
I was just wondering how are you going to prevent the aluminum and steel from having bimetallic corrosion?
Brasses, aluminum and steel are very close in the nobility chart. There will be ,minimum of bimetallic corrosion.
When it is dry there's none.
+May the Schwarz be with you Probably a good thing, they'll stick solid =)
Lol true
+May the Schwarz be with you bimetallic corrosion less of a problem with normal
carbon steels and aluminium.
Stainless steel is another matter.
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*
You're a fucking wizard, Harry!
And a fuckin' good'n too, I'd wager!
+Exile N Subjugate listen here hagrig you fat oaf IM NOT A FUCKING WIZARD
+Exile N Subjugate what mate
agree
about how much elbow grease do you go through in a week?
Probs around 600 Pounds
An ocean full
This is the manliest thing I've watched all week
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.
Bad day to be a GoPro
He will be the first to survive the zombie apocalypse.
last to survive might be better ;)
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.
Never did weigh it. But yes, No vibration at all.. but no one believes me. Thank you for commenting ! And watching.
+jimmydiresta hey why not put gtip tape on it
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.
+RaidenLP no
it he put any tape on it, then it would ruin the look for me
This is one of the most satisfying, soothing, videos I have seen.....
i like how it already sounds cool to handle after the very first cuts. aluminum is neat
RIP GoPro
This guy makes some really cool stuff, what's his last name?
Minstler waelder
I'm not sure. Can't find it anywhere
wranglerstar
Could someone educate me on what machine was that at the start?
RoyalCaoCao That is a sand blasting cabinet
Josh Moss Thanks!
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)
That there is one fine piece of craftsmanship, sir. Well done.
Woodcutting level increased to 20
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.
Vinland "Sheath? I sheath my knife in the bodies of my foes."
MinerAmax Try pressing the show more. Also go watch read the description for the aluminum hatchet handle video he made.
Vinland haha - ya got me!
Vinland unless you plan on carrying the knife around on your belt.
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.
6:52 Hey, watcha doin' there?
Brother you are a fantastic craftsman, a master of your field. Don't ever stop, lots of love from India 😊
the other day I was writing my name on a freshly bought book
I wrote 'diresta'...
true story..these videos are seriously addictive
This is more art than a functional piece. I am thinking it was made to piss of the purists. I like it! :D
Am I the only one wondering what Jimmy does with all those shavings?
I was thinking the same thing.I work with aluminum and after a while all of that would build up and it could all be melted down and formed together to make something
He may even be able to make thermite
+Connor “Azrael” Moore He's so many he probably uses them as lube lol
+Connor “Azrael” Moore He's so manly he probably uses them as lube lol
+Luke Gulliver easily, with a ball mill
subscribed... nuff said
Ikr
+Tony Oakley same here
Every edge tool (weapon) I have seen you make is REAL nice!
Great job ...
I am going to watch the aluminum hatchet now!
The only guy I know who uses a band saw like a grinder, I love this channel
Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't understand how hitting the bottom of the axe handle can force the handle through the hole in the axe head if nothing is holding the axe head in place.
From what I see, you're holding the axe upside down suspended in air, axe handle in one hand and with the other, you're hitting the bottom. So how does that translate into the handle going through the hole?
Don't know the physics of it but, it is the correct way to seat and axe head.
Inertia... Have you notice the gap he opened on the top of the handle? When he inserted a small portion of the top in the axe's head it works like an inverted clamp, then he turns it upside down. When he hammers the bottom of the handle, the inertia makes the axe's head "unwilling to move" with the handle, so the handle moves in a little bit... then repeats the process...
no wizard of Oz jokes yet? ok. the tin man called he wants his ax back
I can't HANDLE this.
Heh.
Red Toaster oh god please why
*jake paul flashbacks*
Bravo Di Resta. Davvero un lavoro ben eseguito. A beautiful job, perfectly executed.
Outstanding craftsmanship! Even made a spot for a maintenance file in the case! Nice!
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
+Tom Bellus Thank you!!! thank you !! love mr pete!!
Its so beautiful you don't want to use it.
Who else thought "Why would someone make an ax out of aluminum?"
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..
very cool project, however you will probably have a problem with galvanic corrosion because of the 3 different metals in contact with each other.. you could put a piece of zinc on to as a sacrificial anode or put insulation between the head and handle.
Give a week and this axe will be useless, all metal axe ???! Wait till you leave it out and it rusts.....:P. I'm telling you it wont work!!!! i don't care if you upload a video proving that it does ill still tell you it wont because i have the full might of the internet on my side and all you have is 40 years of worldly experience....you might as well start delivering pizzas..
Great video though....:P
Aluminum doesn't rust..
we got a genius over here guys.......
Aluminum corrodes. Rust refers to steel and iron. Moron.
res1492 "Oh shit, I got called out on my stupidity! Haha guys, I was just joking, where's your sense of humor?"
Ozonekller51 if you couldn't detect the sarcasm in the last bit of his comment, i'm dearly sorry friend.
I see people making comments about his name on everything, at least he is not going on and on about how to do it the "proper way" and that you are not mannerly enough, and inciting half the country to drive the price of useless ax head up in the markets so that you can look lumber sexual in the name of Jesus
Respect.
I would put my name on everything if I was that talented too.
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.
you da man diresta some of the best ideas and finest work on the web
Where the hell can i like at least 10 times this video?
Diresta is like a superblacksmith.
Cya from Brasil.
You, Sir, are a Beast! And a very crafty one at that! Always something good when watching your videos.
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.
Another amazing custom project WITH a custom box. Your work is so amazing.
The details you put in are just stunningly beautiful. Love your work dude!
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
hola bro, exelente tu trabajo, lo descubri por casualidad y realmente me quedo hipnotizado viendolo. saludos desde montevideo, uruguay, sud america
This guy makes it look so easy. It's incredible.
Seriously a wonderful video and your craftsmanship is superb
It's actually disgusting how skilled you are on the bandsaw... Great vid as always!
I think the thing that most impresses me most about Diresta is his ability to draw straight lines without a straight edge..
One of the nicest axes I have ever seen!!! Just a great work!!!