Jimmy DiResta on His Podcast, Plus a Bonus Shop Gallery
Last week I visited Jimmy DiResta in his workshop and talked inspiration, tools, and why he’s so silent on video and so talkative on his podcast, “Making It”.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
The Most Entertaining Video About Glue You’re Likely to See
When it comes to woodworking, glue is often a point of confusion and concern for beginners. If you’re like me and your experience in the wood shop has been mainly based on trial and error, you may find yourself asking what glue you should use for what part of a project. In this video, Linn […]
How-To: Rope and Wood Tree Ladder
Have good climbing trees in your backyard? Make those first few branches a bit easier with this fantastic rope and wood tree ladder!
DiResta: Chisel Restoration
Here, you see me restore an old chisel that has been with me for more than 20 years.
Scrap To Swank: Turn Pallets Into A Beautiful Desk
Recycling pallets into something else useful is nothing new, but this desk, inspired by bowling lanes and butcher blocks, is, well, inspired. The top is made entirely out of recycled pallets found around a college campus. As this desk is for college, the creator estimates he will move “23 more times before I’m done,” so […]
Happy Camper: Dad Builds Toddler a VW Bus Bed
For his daughter’s third birthday “DIYDad” decided to build her a bed in the shape of a VW bus, based loosely on the classic “type 2” model. (If you’re wondering, the birthday girl was not made to sleep outside, as the image above might imply; rather, the bus was used for kids to play in during […]
Workshop Tricks: Tangle-Free Power Cords
A quick technique can save tons of time, clean up your storage, and keep your power cords organized