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DiResta: Heart Shaped Box

Jimmy DiResta

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February 4th, 2016February 4th, 2016

In this episode of Diresta, Jimmy gets ready for Valentine’s Day with this simply made heart shaped box of Paduck wood.

Variations on the DiResta Star Key

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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January 29th, 2016January 29th, 2016

Makers inspired by Jimmy DiResta’s Star Key project try their hand at their own versions

DiResta: Steel Sawhorses

By Jimmy DiResta

Jimmy DiResta

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January 21st, 2016January 21st, 2016

In this episode of Diresta, Jimmy shows us how he used some leftover steel to create lightweight, foldable sawhorses.

DiResta: Must Wash Hands Mirror

By Jimmy DiResta

Jimmy DiResta

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January 8th, 2016January 8th, 2016

In this episode of DiResta, Jimmy makes a “Must Wash Hands” mirror for the restaurant across the street.

DiResta: Metal Keychains

By Jimmy DiResta

Jimmy DiResta

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November 19th, 2015November 25th, 2015

In this episode of DiResta, Jimmy casts metal keychains featuring his logo from a tin alloy.

DiResta: Package Design

By Jimmy DiResta

Jimmy DiResta

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November 5th, 2015November 5th, 2015 2

In this episode of DiResta, Jimmy designs and builds a basic cardboard package for a previous project.

10 Imaginative Bottle Openers Made from Old Tools

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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October 28th, 2015October 28th, 2015

In celebration of National American Beer Day, master maker Jimmy DiResta improvises 10 bottle openers from old tools.

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