✔ DiResta Aluminum Hatchet Handle
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- Few Things I know already About this Hatchet; it is too heavy, the balance is off, it will shatter, the sheath should have rivets, the head will cut through the stitching, it was "hung" all wrong, brass wedge is a bad idea, I will get blisters, I should only ever use BLO to finish any hatchet, 6061 is the worst aluminum to use for this application, this head will fly off and hurt someone, you can not hold aluminum in the cold, galvanic corrosion will make the hatchet explode in my hand, the leather will slide off and the hatchet will go flying, my arm will vibrate and cause muscle fatigue, the bandsaw technique will cut off my fingers. and it needs to be sharpened. Leather by TaylorForrest.com . The bandsaw blade was a 4 TPI 1/2" deep re-saw blade for wood.
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Thank you all for the love and respect !!!! THANK YOU!
Hah Jimmy, I love your "in b4 all the haters"...
Even if it does turn out to be impractical, it's still a work of art, and the satisfaction of making something yourself is just amazing.
Jimmy, thanks for making another great video.
I think whats even greater is that you admitted to the flaws of the project. I really respect that, and I look forward to your videos.
Oh, are you flippin kidding me? That's absolutely gorgeous! Damn, Jimmy - gonna be hard to beat this one. Wait - maybe for others, but for a second there I forgot who I was talking about. Still, that handle is absolutely beautiful. But be honest - which took longer: making that gorgeous handle or cutting through that big log with that little hatchet at the end?
Kramer used to make guitars with 6061 aluminum necks back in the 70's. i like 6061
So pleased to see that you don't file on the back draw. That's my pet peeve!
There is just something about a hatchet that makes me happy. Good job again Jimmy!
Thank you brother !!
Fancy seeing you here Jody!
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The man is a sculptor with a band saw! Amazing!
Ya he's been working with bandsaws for almost all his life
Beautiful work as always! Your girl did a nice job on the leather work as well great project. Wood, Metal, And Leather coming together, Perfect.
Amazing work...in all the different materials of this project!!!!
tx brother!!!
jimmydiresta a diamond stitch between two prestitched portions on both sides of the seam would get rid of the lip on the leather handle, its a neat trick used in upholstery but would be good for this application.
I didn't even watch the video yet, the description alone was enough for a thumbs up...
Peter Brown yo peter
band saw wizard!
1pug wtf your the best!!!!!
friggin rights, keep on the cigrits
I was holding on my seat... too much nerves.
You're a wizard jimmy
Wow, that came out great Jimmy. And high five to Taylor on the leather work!
Awesome! When I was in high school I had a class called metal shop, and we had a project to make a hammer with an aluminum handle that we turned on the lathe. It was up to us how we attached it to the steel head we made. What I did was I drilled the hole in the head the same size as the handle shaft and I froze the handle in the freezer and I put the head inside out furnace. The heated head expanded and the frozen handle contracted and when I put them together in a hiss, they sweat welded together. 40 years ago I made it. It's still tight!
Great idea!
traderjoes Most of the high school wood and metal shops have been closed. The kids might get hurt. It's sad, but only part of what's wrong with our country today. Progress?
drstampfli As a Industrial Arts teacher myself, I hate not having the true traditional woodworking, metal working classes I as many others experienced when in school. I'm lucky though that I can still teach hands on small scale woodworking projects, along with other items. I do hope someday the traditional woodworking shop does reappear. Because the kids today, are great at video games and texting, but last I checked, that doesn't give life skills or a good paying job...
QuainBuilt There are a whole bunch of CZcams gamers that would disagree with the last part.
I agree with everything else. It's unfortunate that they have been disappearing and I have fond memories of shop classes. It makes me wonder if the lack of shop classes have contributed to the decline in the trades (at least in my region).
QuainBuilt tgbg
makingitpodcast.com please check out the new pod cast with czcams.com/users/DrunkenWoodworker and czcams.com/users/iliketomakestuffcom and ME!!
I'd like to congratulate you not only for the idea of making the handle, but for leting someone else contributing with your job. Respect.
Man, I've seen many people crafting stuff on youtube but you are just unique and among the most creative people in here :)
I just had a fight with my dad and feel awful, but your videos always relax me and fill me with joy. Thank you Jimmy!
Jimmy's bandsaw: "Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but those fingers WILL be mine! I'll be waiting..."
No, Jimmy has a good bandsaw!
His Left-Hand Pinky was cut off by a bandsaw I think.. Its crooked probably because it was sewn back on.. c:
Deadly Strikez i don't think you can sew back on a bandsaw amputated finger.
A. Zak Someone commented on one of his videos about his crooked pinky. And he said it was cut off by a band saw c:
A. Zak never mind, I lied it was a table saw
Taylor + Jimmy: A masterpiece, just stunning.
Thank you for not boring me with inane blather, but showing every step, as far as I can tell. Oh yeah, There were my "Why doesn't he just..." and "he should have" moments, but then, there it was, beautiful. I liked the stitching, and all the leather work, I miss doing it. And suddenly a band-aid! It made me chuckle, sorry, hope it wasn't too serious. One of the neatest videos I've seen lately, very fun to watch, thanks!
thank you for the kind words! thank you !
For all you people out there that are criticizing this mans fine work, let's see your video of you putting countless hours into making a work of art like this
Description was an awesome read! I love the way the hatchet turned out. It's looks really amazing!
Wow at least you're totally honest and upfront about your design flaws. If I ever need something made that's too challenging for myself, I should definitely call a DiResta.
Creators create, haters hate because they can't create. Keep the vids coming Jimmy.
tx bro!
I've watched this video 30+ times and can't get over how easy you make it look. Everything that comes out of your shop is truly a work of art. Keep up the great work sir, I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos.
Turned out killer. Descript is a good read.
Piece of art! Your work ought to displayed in a museum. Your creativity and range of craftsmanship never ceases to amaze me. You are the "DaVinci" of the 21st century.
You forgot to mention that the shiny handle will blind you, make you miss the tree and cut your foot off.
Your techniques amaze me! The bandsaw work is another one. I like the brass kept highly visible on the head and the file work on the handle. But what also blew me away was that excellent leather work your lady did! I want a hatchet like that, but know it's like so many of your builds "one of a kind and just for you"!
it is too heavy, the balance is off, it will shatter, the sheath should have rivets, the head will cut through the stitching, it was "hung" all wrong, brass wedge is a bad idea, I will get blisters, I should only ever use BLO to finish any hatchet, 6061 is the worst aluminium to use for this application, this head will fly off and hurt someone, you can not hold aluminium in the cold, galvanic corrosion will make the hatchet explode in my hand, the leather will slide off and the hatchet will go flying, my arm will vibrate and cause muscle fatigue, the bandsaw technique will cut off my fingers. and it needs to be sharpened.
As for all of the above I personally don't think it really matters because it is a thing of beauty (and it kind of looks like a fighting tomahawk so you don't need to worry about getting blisters unless you plan on doing a lot of fighting :D)
Anyway it is a great project and video as always, thank you.
Hahah tx brother ! The is A few people I like to fight w this !!
Surely you've both forgotten that it's going to spontaneously explode with a cloud of smoke that spells "OSHA" :p
madwilliamflint Oh yeah haha!
Also, rocket fuel burns hot enough to actually get the aluminium to burn, so no tomahawk fights on a flying rocket ship please.
Can someone explain all of that, please? For instance, why would 6061 is worst choice for this application, etc., especially the galvanic corrosion one.
Well done! There is so much more inspiration in seeing someone build something that they wanted to build than the few saying how bad you did it! What a sweet build!
I'll just wait until literally everyone starts mentioning the things you outlines in the description. Haha!
Great video though, regardless of the usability or not of the hatchet. Personally I would've stopped when you had the surface all nice and satin from the scotch brite. Don't listen to the haters, sometimes you just gotta do it even though everyone thinks it's a bad idea!
Thank you Daniel yes this this was a long consideration. Few friends at the shop all agreed to keep it brushed. The polish can always go back to brushed after a few weeks of wear and tear. I can re finish. But the polish made it look like a weapon from a movie. So I went w it. Thank you !
jimmydiresta Haha! I'll be happy when I see the instantly recognizeable DIRESTA stamp on the side of a movie weapon! Maybe for the next Expendables? At least this hatchet would've been a better choice than the godawful axe in the Alien Prometheus movie from yesteryear.
The Dragonborn Cheers!
Wow! A hatchet that belongs in a museum! Beautiful!
When the zombie invasion starts, Jimmy's in charge of melee weapons.
+D.J. C What? This not make sense, it should. If it did, then...it would. : )
+stunthumb most of them are just really nice props that would probably break but really nice and pretty considering they are never actually going to be used
+Gabriel M. (Gehb) this one sits under the seat of my truck. used often.
You are a brave man
when I watch your videos , even try not to blink to miss nothing ) ) You have golden hands , never cease to assert this
Respect to you from Ukraine ) )
No forearm hair was harmed during the making/restoration of this blade... this video must be a forgery.
You have a very unique approach to things and you know your tools like many craftsmen only wish they could. You've inspired people in many different fields. Thanks for sharing your gift with us.
Personally, I always enjoy your videos... I don't care what the trolls say, I think that hatchet is beautiful. besides, too heavy? it's a workout exercise... getting buff in the arms for Taylor, huh? Balance is off? so what... deal with it... It will shatter? nah... might bend a little though if you miss a few times... the sheath really should have rivets, and a plastic insert so the head doesn't cut through the stitching. hung all wrong? what the hell? brass wedge is way cool. i love the contrast to the aluminum. blisters? just toughens the skin even more... BLO on aluminum? are you out of your mind? it's heat treatable... and 7075 is way too expensive for a handle anyway... head will fly off and hit whoever says that... hold alum. in the cold? don't you have gloves? galvanic corrosion will rot your brain... the leather will slide off... get a better grip on it.. arms vibrating? heard of shake weights??? the bandsaw technique cut your fingers off. any bandsaw technique can do that, and yeah, i agree, it needs to be sharpened. much more... like a razor, so it doesn't hurt as much when you slice your knee...
Taylor did an awesome job on the leather. kudos to her...
but in the end... coolest hatchet I've seen yet. if it was sharper... oh well, build a Diresta sharpener next. then shave with it...
I subscribe... and Enjoy!
Diresta... Beats the Resta...
haha thank you brother!
I'm not a builder or a craftsman, but I find your videos very interesting. Despite all the potential problems you labeled in the description, this handle as an art form is one of the smoothest and shiniest metal things I have ever seen! Another stunning design!
"Few Things I know already About this Hatchet; it is too heavy, the balance is off, it will shatter, the sheath should have rivets, the head will cut through the stitching, it was "hung" all wrong, brass wedge is a bad idea, I will get blisters, I should only ever use BLO to finish any hatchet, 6061 is the worst aluminum to use for this application, this head will fly off and hurt someone, you can not hold aluminum in the cold, galvanic corrosion will make the hatchet explode in my hand, the leather will slide off and the hatchet will go flying, my arm will vibrate and cause muscle fatigue, the bandsaw technique will cut off my fingers. and it needs to be sharpened. "
This is priceless.
You are amazing. Using generic non-specialized tools to create works of art like this one. I respect you much. Looking forward to your next video, as always.
I love the description hahahahahaha
jimmy the skill you demonstrate with your tools and materials is simply staggering to watch,thank you for sharing the process it takes to make your projects go from the drawing board to the finish line with us,all the best to you and yours
They say that if you listen carefully you can hear Wranglerstar crying in the background
+Adam Roberts Crying about the aluminum handle and chopping technique.
Now that's funny right there
I watch him often but this is hilarious 🤣
It's beautiful to see this much work being put into a repair.
By the way... in you description you forgot that its too shinny and it will reflect the sun and blind you while using it! LOL!
Dude, I found you from a subreddit and you are so good at everything you do. If everyone took as much pride in their product and had as much skill and insight during each project, the world would be awesome. I never learned how to use the tools you use but after watching your vids I'm trying to learn.
bu adamı izlemek neden bu kadar eğlenceli ya
I can't get over how awesome you are with that bloody band saw, absolutely incredible
Hey Jimmy, great job. That marker you used to trace the old handle at the 15 second mark with the long skinny tip. Where do you get that? I've seen Izzy Swan use one also, and it looks tremendously useful. I need one for my shop!
Love the look of the brass after you peened it. (And kudos on the description. Wow, that is biting satire. Brilliant brilliant brilliant.)
I am curious about the backwards bandsaw technique -- when you pull the piece backward. You're using it to kind of carve away at that point? Does it work on wood also? This is of course purely an academic question. I would never attempt something like that on my own.
Yeah, I was wondering why he pulled the stock along the bandsaw blade. I've never seen that technique!
***** Ahh, makes sense. Thanks!
Kyle Steers Thanks, Kyle. Need to find a Canadian dealer though, $5.50 for the marker but $9 estimated shipping to Canada (cheapest option they had)
wordsnwood
Lee Valley has them in Canada.
Steve Benson Thank-you! (darn it, just put in an order there... Oh well, next time!)
I loved seeing the leatherwork stuff from Taylor. It's always fun seeing new kinds of tools and techniques.
Heard you speaking about this on you, Dave and Bob's podcast! It came out Fantastic! Also I hope your description wards off the "AXEHOLES".. Lol!
Before I watch these, (I didn't see/watch the last three productions) I am going to comment! Thanx for taking the time to post these.They're the best and I know that the "doing" and the editing of these vids is in no way shape or means. I was so deep into thought about what these things take to do I was totally zoned out and my wife scared the living day-lites out of me !!! Thank you very much for these inspirations!
If this were my project I would most likely make it until 6:30 and then mess up and be on a rampage after the fact
I always love it when a new Diresta video pops up in my feed. Top notch as always. Awesome band saw work. It was very nice to see the leather work also. Thanks.
A man whom can admit it isn't the best is a respectable man! Great work Jimmy :)
Reminds me of the days when I worked in a shoe repair shop, using the leather cutter and hand stitching. Thanks for posting.
Very cool shingle hammer. I especially loved the hammered end. The mix of brass and aluminum all dimpled up was very cleverly done. You are an artist sir!
With respect!!!
Mike
A "Cut" above! Love the end result and the custom leather by Taylor was spot on!! Super as always!
So much talent. Nearly every video shows a new one. The way you grew your hair and changed tattoos for the leather work. Awesome! I would say she's a keeper. Both of them. The axe and your girlfriend.
Jimmy DiResta I love your videos! Even as an experienced craftsman, you still take the time to experiment and have fun testing the limits of your tools, even if they wind up more "form" than "function" - as was the case here, given your copious comments. Great work. I recently refinished an old dresser I found on the sidewalk and definitely had moments where I imagined the sounds of my work sped up - it was quite entertaining.
Wow! I've been anxious to take a look at this hatchet since hearing about it on Making It, it's even better than I imagined. Great job on it! Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, you wield a bandsaw like no other, now that's how you get it done!
I've been watching your videos for a while now. Early on when you posted a new clip I would drop everything and eagerly watch it. Now days I wait for a quiet moment in the evening, settle down with a glass of scotch, and watch you use your creative gifts with much admiration, a warm glow and a smile.
That is bad ass. Looks like something out of a fantasy novel. Masterful craftsmanship. Quite inspiring
I could never have the patience to do what you did and to make it look that good! Its amazing.
Ignoring the complaints of the internet -- looks amazing Keep it up Jimmy!
one of the most unique and beautiful ratchets I have seen and I have quite a few
Practical? No. Cool as hell. Most definitely.Sometimes the beauty of a project is it turning from just a tool to become a piece of art. Thanks for all the awesome and inspiring videos.
i from egypt and I love this work
You are really wonderful people
Jimmy- your skill with the band saw is making Sam Maloof smile. Incredible vid!
One of the better videos I've watched on CZcams.
Jimmy, I made myself a "hatchet" of my own design years ago with an aluminum handle too. It hasn't shattered yet, and I attached the head using epoxy, but the thing that I said "AMEN" to the loudest is feeling the vibration when chopping with it. Woah! Very cool project, I think the brass wedge looks freakin cool peened over. All the best, Josh
Watching you work that piece of aluminum like it was wood was awesome! You have unbelievable skills man.
This is really awesome jimmy. Every single day I sit and watch your videos for inspiration and motivation. Thanks for these cool applications.
You're an artist. It is a pleasure to watch you work.
Few things *I* know already - that is a beautiful tool, and it's a pleasure to watch you transform that raw stock into a hatchet handle; the brass wedge "hammered" look was a great contrast to the rest of the handle; and lastly it was a real pleasure to watch her do the leatherworking - she should have her own channel!
A beautiful piece, Jimmy. Loved it.
never seen anyone do magic on a band saw like you...awesome!!!
Holy Diresta, man! Definitely worth making regardless of the potential problems. Hope you enjoyed making and seeing it finished as much as we did watching it!
I''ve been stuck on your channel, your videos are awesome. This one is insane! Shaping a wooden handle is hard enough, this thing is worthy of being called art. Well done.
My dad has that exact same hatchet head, it was given to him by his grandfather and is an antique. Btw great work, I could stare at that thing all day!
Sir, that is one of the coolest videos I have seen in a long time. That is truly a working piece of art.
Excellent leather working. I have come to expect top quality products from your videos. You are obviously a master craftsman but whoever was doing the leather work should have their own channel.
hello Mr. Diresta. I appreciate your video in the sense that they inspire me to work with metal, wood, tool in the workshop. I work mostly on computers and electronics and you further my spirit to work in the shop Thank you
I adore the "disclaimer" type thing in the description. keep doing what you're doing
There is something extraordinary in the way you handle any kind of material. Its amazing. Great work!!
High praise from my better half after watching one of your videos: It's just easy for him to make one.
Jimmy you deserve so much more recognition!
Love the hammerd look of the aluminum and brass. Awesome!!!
Man, you are braver than I. Aluminum shavings get EVERYWHERE and itch so damn bad, good work on the handle!
Jimmydiresta! Your full of surprises we don't know what project your coming up with next.
And allways looking forward to your video's,and the hard effort you put in to it thank you.
I liked the video, and I liked the description. You just keep doing what YOU want to make in your workshop, Jimmy, regardless of how practical or impractical it is. You're an inspiration to those of us in the Art Community who can look at something old and make it into something completely new.
That was one eager beaver at the end. another top notch project from diresta.
Omg thank you for the description Jimmy it made me giggle cause most of the time I won't read through comments for that specific reason. Everyone has an opinion and if everyone looked at your work is art then they might understand how amazing your stuff is. I mean the finished product is down right beautiful. In any case love your stuff keep it going.
-Kevin
You make the best stuff! Inspiring! I could watch DirestaTV all day!
Very impressive sir...and the leather work was an excellent touch to the final product.
I gotta say it, I am sincerely jealous of your 'eye'. Functional or not, it sure as hell looks fantastic. Love watching your videos man, it's a real pleasure to watch masters ply their trade.
Nice! Really like the log chopping sequence at the end! I have achieved very good results by wet sanding aluminum with a final finish using polishing compound and polish wheel.
Jimmy even though you said all those negative things about the hatchet I think it would make an excellent display piece. Besides who would want to use something so elegant? It's just awesome!!!
Near the end of the metal work, you threw it on the bench. I thought, that's a bad ending. I want to hear a solid thunk of hatchet into wood. Then, it wasn't the end. Of, cool. Some leather work to go with it. A nice handle wrap. Oh, there's more, a head holster. That leather work is cool. Damn you Jimmy, now I want to take up yet another skill. Then the video continues with some hatchet work. It finally ends with a very satisfying thunk into the wood. Then I read your comments about all of the things you know you did wrong. Sure but that's a beautiful hatchet and handle wrap and head cover. One of your best videos to date. Nice work both of you!
Not only are these videos Informative and entertaining, they are also inspiring, because they make me realize just how lazy and half ass I can be. I'm overwhelmed by the attention to detail...
Awesome. Every project its better than previous.
Grettings from Chile.
Those who can, do. Those who can't , complain in the comments. Not the way I would have done it, but it is beautiful workmanship and a beautiful end result. Thank you for sharing.
Another great project. The leather work was awesome as well, She needs her own channel . Keep up the good work...
Great job Jimmy. If you want to prevent an edged tool from cutting the stitches of the sheath, cut a narrow strip of 1/8 inch thick leather and put it between the main sheath parts before sewing. It keeps the edge off the stitches. I never use rivets on sheaths and have never had one come apart.
Bandsaw technique is awe inspiring, You seem to keep your fingers well away from the blade. Should see how close my fingers get to the needle on my industrial sewing machine!! The knockers are wimps!!
Bravo Sir, once again
A beautiful piece
and a mighty talented ol' lady you have there