Thank you all for the love and comments this tig work was really the first time I ever did as much in Aluminum as I have in one sitting. As you can see i need practice by the time I did the tray I was getting better. I left the bad welding as a moment it time ...to get better from. Enjoy
jimmydiresta, I very much enjoyed this one. I love the look with the ironwork and the polished aluminum. Critics “LIKE IT SAYS”, built for work !!!! I am a pipe welder, by trade and have done lots of aluminum work besides. TIG torch is the way to go. Keep it up....soon it will come natural. In “85” my college instructor could weld two pop cans together (bottom to bottom bevels) Crazy, I still can’t do that lol. Keep it up brother, love it all !!!! T. Morgan
These are the type of vids that got me hooked on your channel. No need for talking. I don’t care about your daily life, I just like watching people build cool stuff, and you never let me down.
How on earth can you know how to build basically anything and be so fluent in all materials? I love building and working with my hands but you've shown what's really possible! I'm humbled and inspired by your work. Thank you so much for sharing these videos.
I'm always amazed by those who work with metal. If I ever move to a new shop that isn't my basement, I want to get into metalworking for sure! Awesome build! The tool box looks awesome!
oh wow alec so many awesome projects, so many beautifully crafted damascus weaponry, oh... you have a damascus toolbox as well ? uuuhhhm neat, is that a damascus... toothbrush ?
I was gonna say the same thing about the welds, but honestly, I love that you kept them as they were since this is a learning experience for you. Jimmy, you are probably one of the most talented people I’ve ever seen and I absolutely love your videos. Please never ever stop making them!
I started watching then I realised I was missing something so I slowed ti down at 1/2 speed. WOW!!! Amazing to see such a master craftsman at work. I've never slowed your videos before and I was enthralled. Thanks for sharing you skills with us.
His tig welding is only going to get better and better. Honestly it's impressive for his very first tig project. I admire Jimmy for his desire to continually learn new skills.
we are in the process of getting some welding equipment. i had ago at arc welding for the first time recently. cant wait to get stuck in. it reminds me of my first tool box when i was a kid.
Long time follower, first time comment. That was really cool.. I enjoy watching you fabricate things. I wish my mind worked and see things like you do. You make things look so simple. You inspire me.
Skilled in all forms of MAKE, without a doubt. Next project: a clear acrylic heavy duty toolbox. What? Sure, you can see exactly what tools are in your box. The go-to box would be as safe as any other because, whether it be acrylic, metal or wood, craftsmen seldom leave their toolboxes in a position to be stolen anyway. Durable for sure, rustproof for sure, workable for sure, practical without a doubt. Give it a go Jimmy.
On my way home from a few hours of water skiing the river, I notice JD has posted. At 60 mph with my Mastercraft in tow, I slam on the brakes!! OHH, shiney object, me like:) And now for DiResta the story. Good day.
I like it, a little rough around the edges and those handles make it look like it was made to be abused, just like an old tool gained its patina through the years, that reflective surface is begging for scratches. It'd be great for a present, maybe to someone young starting out, that way you get to see it age. Thank you Jimmy!
This takes me back. I worked at a place making aluminum tool boxes for semi trucks for about a year - the wads of Nitto paper were constantly being lobbed at each other across the shop... like a snow ball fight that never ended. Good times.
That is a nice shiny tool box. TIG welding takes a lot of practice and hand/eye coordination. Keep at it. I am sure you will be running with the big dogs one day.
Dont get me wrong, i love every project you have ever done. ( I've been watching you for years now. ) But this is one project that i could use on a daily basis. I absolutely love it. I love the industrial look from the forged handles and rivets and the welds. If i could ever get something made from you. This is what i want. I love it.
That's a toolbox I'd love to have around the shop. If I were to do one, I'd use some walnut or another dark wood, with a little brass to help compliment the alum. Hats off to you Jimmy. Another job well done.
excellent work for your first aluminum TIG project. TIG welding aluminum is gotta be the toughest to welding jobs. Its like the old joke "how do you get to Carnegie Hall....Practice!" keep up the fine content.
Wow what a great job Jimmy! To watch you cut and shape the box was something special to see. I know you said you weren’t good but heck that looked great to me! Thanks for sharing and congrats on transgressing into a field you hadn’t done much of before....ie welding!!
Takes me back to high school. I remember making a similar toolbox bent from sheet steel, with double folded safety edges, spot welded at the seams and finished in metallic green hammer-tone paint.
I was thinking I hope he does a unique twisted handle and than I seen you forging just the tips and I was like aw too bad..NEXT THING YA KNOW you added that diresta touch! Very nice.
Thoughts that run through my head when watching Diresta videos, how is he gonna...oh that's how! Well what about the... Oh I see. Wow I never thought of that! Thank for the inspiration to try something new!
Wasn't sure where you were going with that handle for a start but WOW, looks awesome! 👍 Good call leaving the welds, you'll be able to see the journey you go on over the years as you master the process. 😊
Jimmy it craks me up that you whip the things you make after polishing them up at the end of your videos 😃👍 it's like you're punishing them for being so awesome!
This is simply amazing. I absolutely love this project. It looks great. By far, my favorite part is the handles. The perfect touch. This makes me want to try welding again. LOVE! I
Hey Jimmy. I think you should mention something about pop rivets in your description or title also. I am familiar with them, but anyone who searches for videos regarding pop rivets should have this pop up on their results because this was an amazing use of them. ☺ loved this video!
Minha opinião e que a solda ficou boa pois e uma caixa de ferramentas e rustica e bonita parabéns Jimmy gostaria de que você um dia deses fizesse um tur pela sua oficina para podermos apreciar suas ferramentas de trabalho.
My tool box is a hand made one that I "borrowed" from my crew leader when he retires. All solid rivets and no welding using leftover aircraft scraps and sheet metals.
Again!! NICE work brother!! I'm working on a stand for my large vice that I inherited from my dad. First time welding also, and I will keep this vice and stand also to remind me of my first project that I welded.
Thank you all for the love and comments this tig work was really the first time I ever did as much in Aluminum as I have in one sitting. As you can see i need practice by the time I did the tray I was getting better. I left the bad welding as a moment it time ...to get better from. Enjoy
Nice
jimmydiresta as you should.😀
Got to start somewhere Mate, good job..
Great
jimmydiresta,
I very much enjoyed this one. I love the look with the ironwork and the polished aluminum. Critics “LIKE IT SAYS”, built for work !!!!
I am a pipe welder, by trade and have done lots of aluminum work besides. TIG torch is the way to go. Keep it up....soon it will come natural.
In “85” my college instructor could weld two pop cans together (bottom to bottom bevels) Crazy, I still can’t do that lol.
Keep it up brother, love it all !!!!
T. Morgan
These are the type of vids that got me hooked on your channel. No need for talking. I don’t care about your daily life, I just like watching people build cool stuff, and you never let me down.
How on earth can you know how to build basically anything and be so fluent in all materials? I love building and working with my hands but you've shown what's really possible! I'm humbled and inspired by your work. Thank you so much for sharing these videos.
Holy crap! That is a beautiful piece of work! I never thought a tool box could be so shiney!
I'm always amazed by those who work with metal. If I ever move to a new shop that isn't my basement, I want to get into metalworking for sure! Awesome build! The tool box looks awesome!
This was an awesome project! Now I want to build my own toolbox too! 🙏
Thinking about same thing but as a lunch box...
do it, and clean your workshop
Right after you finish that Bowie!
oh wow alec so many awesome projects, so many beautifully crafted damascus weaponry, oh... you have a damascus toolbox as well ? uuuhhhm neat, is that a damascus... toothbrush ?
I still want to see some Damascus glasses frames ;)
It wouldn't be a Jimmy Diresta video without the chipmunks. Well done, sir.
Honestly your creativity and originality are so inspiring, I’d die to have 10% your talent! But most of all, you’re real
Great work, as a long time maker its almost therapeutic to watch a project come together so nicely.
Thanks.
I enjoyed watching this build. Thanks for showing that you are also still learning new skills as well.
Creator, Craftsman, Artist and one gifted human. Thanks for sharing!
the background noise is Diresta's specialty
I was gonna say the same thing about the welds, but honestly, I love that you kept them as they were since this is a learning experience for you. Jimmy, you are probably one of the most talented people I’ve ever seen and I absolutely love your videos. Please never ever stop making them!
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Wrought element 26 adds such character to the lines & shine of element 13, lifting both into the lustful gaze of desire. Thanks for sharing!
I started watching then I realised I was missing something so I slowed ti down at 1/2 speed. WOW!!! Amazing to see such a master craftsman at work. I've never slowed your videos before and I was enthralled. Thanks for sharing you skills with us.
We're glad you kept the welds the way they are so some day you can look back at it and see how far you've come. Love, love, love the twisted handle.
Jeez. Jimmy...is there anything you can't do?! Amazing. Love to watch you create...restore...invent. .everything you do...thanks!
Great Job Jimmy! I imagine someone bringing this toolbox to Antiques Roadshow in 2090....
His tig welding is only going to get better and better. Honestly it's impressive for his very first tig project. I admire Jimmy for his desire to continually learn new skills.
Drain The Swamp thank you 🙏🏼
we are in the process of getting some welding equipment. i had ago at arc welding for the first time recently. cant wait to get stuck in. it reminds me of my first tool box when i was a kid.
Awesome build. Rivets are underrated and I love using them
Something always so satisfying about installing rivets!
digging the contrasts of forged steel and shiny aluminum !
Isi't a joy to watch a craftsman in the act of creation.
Thanks for the inspiration, Jimmy!! I haven't used a Bending Brake since High School!! Brings back great memories!! Thanks!!
Long time follower, first time comment. That was really cool.. I enjoy watching you fabricate things. I wish my mind worked and see things like you do. You make things look so simple. You inspire me.
Love the juxtaposition of the flat smooth mirror surfaces with the welded edges.
I have got to learn to weld. Very well done, brother. Nice thick gauge. Reminds me of my Dad's old Craftsman toolbox that I love so much.
I love how everything just delicately clinks about in your videos haha
Skilled in all forms of MAKE, without a doubt. Next project: a clear acrylic heavy duty toolbox. What? Sure, you can see exactly what tools are in your box. The go-to box would be as safe as any other because, whether it be acrylic, metal or wood, craftsmen seldom leave their toolboxes in a position to be stolen anyway. Durable for sure, rustproof for sure, workable for sure, practical without a doubt. Give it a go Jimmy.
On my way home from a few hours of water skiing the river, I notice JD has posted. At 60 mph with my Mastercraft in tow, I slam on the brakes!! OHH, shiney object, me like:) And now for DiResta the story. Good day.
This week's episode brought to you by the such&such rivet company, for all your rivetting pleasures!
I like it, a little rough around the edges and those handles make it look like it was made to be abused, just like an old tool gained its patina through the years, that reflective surface is begging for scratches.
It'd be great for a present, maybe to someone young starting out, that way you get to see it age.
Thank you Jimmy!
This takes me back. I worked at a place making aluminum tool boxes for semi trucks for about a year - the wads of Nitto paper were constantly being lobbed at each other across the shop... like a snow ball fight that never ended. Good times.
I thought it was steel until i watched him cut it in half with a table saw.
We do the same will balls of masking tape at my work 😂
Very well done,I could watch you build stuff all day !!
Revisiting this video, I find it funny how I can feel a rustic yet a refined feel to it. Thanks for the video, Jimmy
Cool build.His videos make me want to put my name on absolutely everything I own.
I really dig the forged handles! also like that you cut the box in half like you would a wood box.. wouldn't think of doing that with aluminum.
Finally a rainy day, think I have a couple months of your videos to catch up on
That is a nice shiny tool box. TIG welding takes a lot of practice and hand/eye coordination. Keep at it. I am sure you will be running with the big dogs one day.
I actually liked the look of the polished surfaced along with the kinda rough welds. Gives it a unique look. Good job
Dont get me wrong, i love every project you have ever done. ( I've been watching you for years now. )
But this is one project that i could use on a daily basis. I absolutely love it. I love the industrial look from the forged handles and rivets and the welds. If i could ever get something made from you. This is what i want. I love it.
That's a toolbox I'd love to have around the shop. If I were to do one, I'd use some walnut or another dark wood, with a little brass to help compliment the alum. Hats off to you Jimmy. Another job well done.
Droppin' dimes, baby! Practice makes perfect. You inspire me to dream, create, and get better!
Nice job craftsmanship at it finest.
excellent work for your first aluminum TIG project. TIG welding aluminum is gotta be the toughest to welding jobs. Its like the old joke "how do you get to Carnegie Hall....Practice!" keep up the fine content.
Lovely! I really like how the handle on the tray matches the handle on the toolbox. And the darker iron is a great contrast to the shiny aluminum.
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Diresta Blacksmithing: Everything is twisted! :) Great job Jimmy!
Please take a young person under your wing and keep this kind of craftsmanship alive for the generations to come .
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I'm most inpressed with being able to forge your own handles any way you want. I hope to learn some blacksmithing in my future. Much love xoxo
Awesome build! The mirror aluminum really tops it off
That would be something to hand down to the Grandkids of your Grandkids. Awesome!
Wow what a great job Jimmy! To watch you cut and shape the box was something special to see. I know you said you weren’t good but heck that looked great to me! Thanks for sharing and congrats on transgressing into a field you hadn’t done much of before....ie welding!!
So rad! I’m convinced you can build anything! Nice work!
I can't believe Carolina had you make that for me!! 😉
Seriously though, Carolina is cheating on me with Diresta?! Worth it! 😍
Perhaps Carolina has Jimmy as their 'hall pass' ???? :)
Damn ha ha
Paul, you'll always be our first
Carolina Shoe Company awww shucks! 😳
I have seen your interview with Carolina shoe company it was really motivational.
Love it! Always good seeing Jimmy give me ideas for my next winter project. :)
Is there something you can't make?
I have seen almost all of your build videos and I am always amazed by the result.
True craftsmanship.
Marc
Belgium
Appreciate getting to watch, gives me great ideas & inspiration.
As always very good job Jimmy👏
Awesome handles (and box, too.) Great to see you using the forge. The work is well done.
Shiny!
Thanks for sharing.
What a sweet build! Nice work Jimmy 😊👍🏼 loved the forging of the handles!!
Pop rivets. That will stay together forever. The box my dad gave me is built the same way and has only made it 55 years so far.
Toujours un régal de voir la fabrication de tes oeuvres... I love it ❤️❤️❤️
Takes me back to high school. I remember making a similar toolbox bent from sheet steel, with double folded safety edges, spot welded at the seams and finished in metallic green hammer-tone paint.
Forging, Tig welding all in one project... You're the best!
Crazy! This kind of build is one of the main reason I subbed years and years ago!
50lbs empty weight:)
You have the best eye ball measuring tape, nice tool box. I want.
I was thinking I hope he does a unique twisted handle and than I seen you forging just the tips and I was like aw too bad..NEXT THING YA KNOW you added that diresta touch! Very nice.
Terrific work once again Jimmy! That toolbox looks awesome......................
You make it look effortless. I aspire to get to this level.
Thoughts that run through my head when watching Diresta videos, how is he gonna...oh that's how! Well what about the... Oh I see. Wow I never thought of that! Thank for the inspiration to try something new!
Really cool build! I really like the forged handle!!
Whoa. You almost restored my faith in pop rivets.
Wasn't sure where you were going with that handle for a start but WOW, looks awesome! 👍 Good call leaving the welds, you'll be able to see the journey you go on over the years as you master the process. 😊
This was an awesome project! Thanks for sharing you skills with us.
Jimmy it craks me up that you whip the things you make after polishing them up at the end of your videos 😃👍 it's like you're punishing them for being so awesome!
I rarely see you measure anything, but the work is always outstanding. You're a savage Jimmy. Keep it up & do what you do.
I can never keep aluminium that shiny! Great video Jimmy! 👍🏼
This is simply amazing. I absolutely love this project. It looks great. By far, my favorite part is the handles. The perfect touch. This makes me want to try welding again. LOVE! I
Hey Jimmy. I think you should mention something about pop rivets in your description or title also. I am familiar with them, but anyone who searches for videos regarding pop rivets should have this pop up on their results because this was an amazing use of them. ☺ loved this video!
Sweet!
The nice thing about this is, you can build it to an off size that you can't get at a box store.
Glad to have more Diresta to watch! It's been a very disappointing Friday aside from this!
Another awesome project. Great job Jimmy
Remember making one of them in collage, was not as heavy duty as the one you made, but that brought back some memories :)
If I had 1% of your skills Jimmy, I should be called "Sir" in my neighborhood!!! Thanks, again and again Jimmy for sharing!!! AWESOME!!!
Great work.
You gotta love a classic hip roof box.
Minha opinião e que a solda ficou boa pois e uma caixa de ferramentas e rustica e bonita parabéns Jimmy gostaria de que você um dia deses fizesse um tur pela sua oficina para podermos apreciar suas ferramentas de trabalho.
My tool box is a hand made one that I "borrowed" from my crew leader when he retires. All solid rivets and no welding using leftover aircraft scraps and sheet metals.
As I watched this I could not help but think how pop-rivets are underutilized and underestimated - like pocket hole screws. GREAT look....
This is truly great and inspirational work
That was fun Jimmy, reminds me of on of my high school metal shop projects. Makes me wish I had a finger brake at my disposal these days.
I gotta stop staying up until 6:30 am on youtube. You end up trying to watch DiResta videos at .25x speed. And you hear things.
Ok that was awesome! Thanks for all you do Jimmy!
Wow amazing work jimmy I'd love a tool box like that excellent stuff
Again!! NICE work brother!! I'm working on a stand for my large vice that I inherited from my dad. First time welding also, and I will keep this vice and stand also to remind me of my first project that I welded.
Just gave me an idea for my own lunch box. One of a kind
gonna be an epic flea market find in 100 years!
godfather i have a precision tig 225 also i used that to practice my aluminum welding great work
That is sofa king badass! You rock Jimmy!
Hey Jimmy, that's a damn nice tool box. You can tig better than me. I dig the Diresta big razor. One of the simplest but awesome builds