Few facts: 1-I avoided magnets to avoid metal dust in MY personal shop. More than wood here. 2- i used epoxy to keep the build moving along. Five minute epoxy. Not 20 hour PVA. 3- the top is not warped. It is touching the bubble on the dial. I took off too much material flattening the wood that surrounds the caliper I did make a dimple in the top after the video. Also the reason for no felt. 4-this is not a sponsored video. 5- the giveaway is not mandatory if it gets you upset ignore it. 6- thank you for the love and support over the last 9 years ✊🏻

@iancrossley6637

3 жыл бұрын

Starrett deserves a case like this. Should have flocked the inside though. Green.

@alanfryer5670

3 жыл бұрын

Regarding #1, I used tiny rare earth magnets to keep my caliper box closed. A case of personal choice. Nice video.

@brianhackett9649

3 жыл бұрын

Omg, the people that get upset at other people's contribution to the collective good will never cease to infuriate me. I know I don't have to tell ya, but keep doing you, Jimmy. Never have to explain nor defend yourself to those of us who love ya.

@brymac8904

3 жыл бұрын

The upset folks may be as soft as the felt you didn’t need. Thank you Jimmy D. For the project using hand/power/automated tools from your shop. I don’t have them all but appreciate the examples so I might do the automated parts by hand some day or just appreciate the advancement as I’m not in production more than a one a one off.

@DanteYewToob

3 жыл бұрын

I read it, Jimmy. lol No need to tell me twice. (Honestly, I was just curious about the wood type. But I read your descriptions more often than most since you rarely speak in-video and I'm always curious for more information.)

goshdangit now i need as laser cutter. beautiful work Jimmy!

@Nailuj420

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing your CNC couldn't do ;)

@andy_liga

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nailuj420 doing this with the maho is like hunting rabbits with a bazooka, it works but a bit overkill

@jimmydiresta

3 жыл бұрын

ToT my hero 😄

@henryskinner1092

3 жыл бұрын

It is just an excuse to buy something else, lol.

@horstyoutube6413

3 жыл бұрын

This smells like a new project. Maybe a combination of your old router with a pimped up laser pointer?

Hats off for the 5:55 This Old Tony cameo ahahah

@ErikBongers

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't spot that!

@alansmith4734

3 жыл бұрын

This Old Tony was a Secret Santa to Colin Furze. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKGlz5aLgcKXgJc.html Start @ 5 minutes, 56 seconds.

@andy_liga

3 жыл бұрын

Just watched the videos back-to-back, that's why I catched it

@dork432

3 жыл бұрын

Here's that part of his video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mG2lsJuFeabOmJc.html

I mean come on!!!! Jimmy always makes things so accessible. I thought ‘yeh nobody could do this without a CNC’ then he just traces around the object cut the bottom off and bandsaws the insert. Amazing. So inspirational.

I want to make boxes like these for all our tools! Great work as usual, Jimmy!

@Pushpin06

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see what you could come up with!

Sir I have been watching you for the past 5 years. I love learning different approaches and new techniques, btw the content is one of my favorite on YT

I saw the thumbnail and thought, he’s really getting into his CNC. Then I wondered if he still uses the bandsaw like he used to for quick stuff. Then I watched the video 👍🏻

I was wondering how the top and bottom would join together, i really like the rabbet technique you used. You made a beautiful box my friend.

Starrett should be paying you! Beautiful Craftsmanship👍👍👍

The dark wood match with the Lazer cut, it's a beautiful final touch.

In the good old days they would have come from the factory in a case like that.

@BoomerKeith1

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Back when you could figure out exactly how something worked by taking it apart with a socket set and a couple of screw drivers. I'd say it was so you could easily access anything if you needed to fix it, but back in those days things were built to last. I sound old. Get off my lawn!

@shedmanx3640

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoomerKeith1 I am old, remember everything you said, agree with it and back up “Get off my lawn” with a shotgun. 😂

@VAXHeadroom

3 жыл бұрын

I have one at work that did.

I worked for an old guy one time who deserves something this nice.

The wood is just such a beautiful color. Who couldn't like that? Well done.

Sometimes you just want to make nice things for your nice things am I right? Well done.

Proper woodworking, lovely. Great colour scheme, too. Idiots would use magnets for the lid, forgetting that they attract metal dust, exactly what you’d want to keep away from a tool like this.

@mm9773

3 жыл бұрын

(People will read the description on this one because they’ll want to know what type of wood it is)

Fits like a glove and looks great! Simple, elegant, and functional. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Mr. DiResta for sharing your time and talents! Your a original.

Very nice! I liked that you made it without using a CNC router. Thanks for sharing!

That was clever using the bandsaw for that cut-out - sweet build, nice caliper!

Love these builds. As a tool lover and not a great maker these r the projects I cut my teeth on learning. Thanks heaps jimmy keep these quick simple builds coming, can watch this stuff for hours.

50 years later Jimmy's grandkids will be posting this on r/machinist, who can identify this case? Seems like it was made by Starrett but I can't find it in the catalog.

@AJB2K3

3 жыл бұрын

And one of us who is still around and half senile will make a snide, sarcastic, troll of a reply along the lines of "Nice case, shame Starrett never had those kind of standards".

Man the way your able to take so many different avenues in order to make what’s in your head come to life is astonishing. Love ya brother👊🏻💚

Jimmy, always great to find your vids again. Truly an inspiration for those of us still working for the man.. :) The simple construction method of the box is illuminating. Thanks for sharing!

really nice work, Jimmy. It is a big improvement over what they usually come in. I constantly learn new techniques watching you work.

Your assembly table flexes so much. You make amazing things for using a sponge as a work surface.

A tool that nice deserves a box that nice.

Everyone seems to have differing opinions on how you made/finished the box for the Starrett Calipers. Thank you for sharing your craftsmanship with us.

Thanks Jimmy. I looked at my plastic factory case and now I want to create one like this. Beautiful work!

Watch it 3 times in a row and learned 10 times the knowledge I had before. Stay well Taylor , Willie , 2 and 4 legged animals and you my brother

I’ve made a few projects from ipe leftover from my deck. It is a fun wood to work with. You are one of the few channels that works with it. It is such a substantial wood that it is gratifying working with it.

You make the bandsaw look so easy! Love watching you work

Love this fella's work... Always top class. You can't beat DiResta Built items. Well done, Jimbo.

The bandsaw moves at 3 minutes reminded me of that video you made explaining about acquiring your dad's moves. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.

Beautiful project! You’re an inspiration. Whether it’s a “free” video, sponsored video, every time I pull out my DiResta ice pick or reciting “if it looks straight it is straight” every time I pass by your poster hanging on my wall. The value and inspiration you pass on through your videos and supporting content for me far out weighs what products I’ve purchased to support your efforts. Thank you for sharing, growing and continuing to inspire in-spite of the baby trolls.

Thanks Jimmy, your videos always add to nice Sundays. Have a great New Year! 🌲🌲🌲

Such a beautiful case for such a beautiful tool! Amazing as always Jimmy!

Yeeees! getting back to the things we love to see you make.

Splendido lavoro! Sei Bravissimo!

Sweet little project, Jimmy. I just invested in a small Laser and am excited to give your project a try. Thanks for the years of inspiration. Cheers.

Just lovely work Jimmy! Really inspiring!

Starrett products, including there boxes are legit, and this one certainly lives up to there product! Great job!

Man....when that finish went on, ugh that wood looks stunning 👏🏾 love your videos!

Stunning workmanship, fit and finish. I have no idea why I’ve never thought of it before, but 8:02 temporary clearance plate is genius. So simple. That’s why you’re the best mate. 👏🇦🇺

When you initially showed this box on Instagram, I would have never guessed this was how it was made. So cool... so many techniques. Loved this.

Always a pleasure watching your jobs, keep up the good work.

“Jeez Jimmy. I’ve only been woodworking for like three and a half seconds! How come I don’t have all the skills and tools like you?” Translation: Another great project Jimmy!! Thank you for sharing your craft with us mere mortals!!!!

I love it. You make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing

Wow beautiful case!!! You are a master with the bandsaw!!!

If it makes it any better....I ALWAYS read the description of the product getting made. Because there's always a story behind why something is being done or build in a certain manner or purpose.

Simple, but classy. Looks great.

Man the craftsmanship is awesome good job

Yes. Classic diresta woodworking vid. Love it!!

Really amazing, I agree it could use some felt for both decorative and functional use, but still stunning in its current state!

At first I thought: OK, another CNC build. But then you did cut it with the bandsaw and a reglue. I really dig that. And also that inlayed strip for the lip of the lid. Regards, Etna.

This is eye candy!! Thank you for sharing!!

Beautiful case Jimmy! Happy New Year to you and your family! Be well & stay safe. 👍😉

Beautiful work, Jimmy! 😃 Really amazing looking box! Happy new year! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

You have so many tools that the trolls can complain about. Thank you for using many of them :) Great job as always!!

Great job on the case. Thanks for sharing my friend.

I love your works with wood! happy holidays Jimmy!

Beautiful box Jimmy Piece of Art.

I am happy when I see an alert from your channel. Your work is very beautiful and I would like to learn from you🇮🇶🇺🇸

Magnet. Actually I just wanted to say how much I really enjoy the fitzall podcast. Take care and Happy New Year everyone.

Beautiful Jimmy! Hope you and the family had a good, Merry Christmas!

Super build Jimmy...love the process. Thanks for the Christmas present :-)

I have been needed to make one of these for my calipers. Thanks Jimmy for another great video 👍😀

Very nice Jimmy - great to see something like that cut out the old-school way instead of with a CNC.

Having been a viewer of Mr Diresta since his ‘Gattar’ video. So glad he’s doing what he loves and making not just financial gain but bringing some tips and sharing his life long learnt skills to many. Thanks for everything Jimmy

@jimmydiresta

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You 🙏🏼

I just love when you use the hand plain. I use it. YOU THE MAN JIMMY!! Merry Christmas brotha!

That is a work of art. I think it’s perfect just the way you made it. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

Beautiful 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏merry Christmas Jimmy

Awesome case, looks great.

Happy holidays to you and your family. Hope the new year kicks ass for you. Love the content as always. Great work.

nice work. I love the way you did the lid.

Beautifully done. I live the way you did the lid lip edging, might use that method myself. Well done sir

It would be nice if the precision tool manufacturers would see this video and realize that the tools they make need to be in something this nice.

Espectacular amigo!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to France ! et bonne continuation !!

No magnets, no problem. Beautiful box.

Very nice Sir, the grain and colour is gorgeous. Top vid as always. Happy New year to you and all your family and friends. 🇬🇧

A thing of beauty. The calipers' nice too

Jimmy sometimes when I'm watching your new videos, I'm imagining you're in the Lower East Side shop, and I'm trying to think of where the particular tool is in the shop. Now you have a grand new place! we're all happy to see it

FOR SOME PEOPLE, SIMPLE ISN'T ENOUGH... THANKS FOR SHARING JIMMY

I love the TOT playing on your phone in the background...

Beautiful. Great way to make a presentation box.

I "read" it. I understand what you are doing. You are an awesome craftsman. You make it look so easy.

Hermoso trabajo y muy linda la madera!😉👍

A real artist you are🙏🏻💯

I have a similar build with felt and neodymium magnets that have a gap to reduce the grab. Beautiful!

The "ultimate zero clearance insert at 7:51was an incredible teaching moment. Not only will I use it for woodworking but for cutting wood for my big RC airplanes as well. I guess that's still a form of woodworking; just more delicate. Thanks!

Brass Barrel Hinges would be a classy addition. Love this.

Absolutely beautiful work!

Another beautiful job Mr D. Merry Christmas to you and yours✌🏼

You definitely should have used magnets to keep the lid closed 😉😉

@abcdefg3386

3 жыл бұрын

Magnets and tools dont go well together. They would be covered in metal dust and chips all the time.

@Rhysss1991

3 жыл бұрын

@@abcdefg3386 🤦🏼‍♂️

Well done Jimmy. I love my Starrett Tools

I love the zero clearance saw insert on the fly.

what a nice project and what a set of hands

One of those tools I use SO often, I never put it away. Always within reach.

@Fordallas

3 жыл бұрын

One of the only tools I make sure to put away every time, so it’s not dirty or (shutters) bent.

@LaserGadgets

3 жыл бұрын

@@Fordallas Never said, throw it on the floor and hope for the best.

@ckm-mkc

3 жыл бұрын

@@Fordallas I have at least five or six of various kinds laying around. My goto set is some Mahr digitals, but I also have a number of vintage mechanical ones around machinery. For precision (well, for calipers), I have a set of B&Ss that I swear by - they live in a wooden case. That way, you always keep the good ones pristine.

@TrevorDennis100

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many of us have a 12 inch/300mm caliper whether dial or digital? I suspect that most of us that do, still have aging Vernier in that sort of size.

@machinist7230

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrevorDennis100 I only have a personal 8 inch digital... Micrometers, though, I have to 12 inch😯 My employer though, had Verniers to 40 inch..

I thought this was going to be a CNC project. Boy was I wrong. Love the mix of high and low tech. Great job Jimmy!

Nice work bro, as always I love your confidence, you’ve obviously got some real muscle memory when it comes to that band saw! ✌️