Jimmy Diresta
DESIGNER. BUILDER. MAKER.
Jimmy’s Workshop
Empowering the NEXT Generation of DIY MAKERS.
Build a Project. Learn Skills. Create Your Maker’s Story.
DiResta Letterpress Poster
Signed limited edition letterpress posters. Now you can own your own Jimmy DiResta Poster made by a press restored by Jimmy.
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Shop the gear that I trust every day, both in and out of the shop. Whether you need that specialized tool to finish the job or an educational resource to build skill, my curated list of tools, gear and resources are here you help you with your next project build.
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Latest Content
Keeping you up to date with my latest projects, builds, and all of the daily “goings on” around the shop.
I tried to make a Chain…
I tried to make a Chain... In this video I challenge myself to make a chain from old rebar I find in the barn! I've been thinking this one for a while and I happy with the final results. I learned a lot about the production of chain making.
A NEON sign made of EPOXY…Did it work?
A NEON sign made of EPOXY...Did it work? In this video I make a fake neon sign using epoxy!
A very SMOOTH build…
A very SMOOTH build...From start to finish... the making of a brass hammer.
Signage Builds
From branding builds to trade show pieces, my DiResta Signage Collection, is here to inspire you in the shop.
Diresta Bank logo
Diresta Bank Logo This is made with the help of...
DiResta Nashville Dickel Skyline
DiResta Nashville Dickel Skyline I was asked to...
Diresta-3M Aluminum Sign Build
Diresta-3M Aluminum Sign Build In this video I...
Tool Builds
From tool storage pieces to the classic specialized ice pick, stay up to date with all of the tool projects that keep my shop going around the clock.
DiResta Mobile Anvil Stand 2.0
DiResta Mobile Anvil Stand 2.0Get My Giant...
DiResta Traditional Blacksmithing Bellows
DiResta Traditional Blacksmithing BellowsFor...
DiResta Crowbar Knife
DiResta Crowbar KnifeIn this blacksmithing...