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.

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Introducing the diresta ice pick

Hand crafted by Jimmy D. This is the ICE PICK, the tool of all tools.
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 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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Create. Carry. Wear.

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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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…

by | Mar 17, 2024

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.

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Signage Builds

From branding builds to trade show pieces, my DiResta Signage Collection, is here to inspire you in the shop.

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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.

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