After reading a few comments I find it funny that a few weeks ago People got on Jimmy for using the CNC on the candle holder and the bandsaw stand and now people say why didn't you CNC this sign? WTF? Jimmy kills it in every medium with any tool!

I have too say it's bittersweet watching the last videos in NYC shop.Thanks Jimmy.

All the elegance, work & skill of Georgian makers in the 21st century! It radiates all the love & care that went into it, in a way that mass produced stuff never can; such a privelidge to see how it was made! Thank you!

I just want to say that I prefer the videos of you hand crafting the letters and parts for a project more then watching a CNC router do its thing. I know manual buy hand stuff takes longer but not everyone has the amount of talent you have Mr. Diresta and that's what makes you unique and that was the reason I followed you in the first place. I'm not even 18 and I can program a CNC to make letters and shapes. I know how to use Solidworks and CAD very well but I don't even come close to the amount of perfection you have with a bandsaw.

There's a reason you're the Godfather, Jimmy. I'm exhausted just watching that video, I can only imagine the amount actual work that went into that gorgeous sign. Well done!

its nice to see it being made on tools the majority of us have/can afford, rather than a cnc. its just more inspiring when its more achievable. love ya jimmy.

you are the most patient man in the world

My grandfather was a goldsmith and I spend half of my childhood in his workshop. Watching your videos brings back a lot of memories. Thank you!

the amount of patience you have is unbelievable! Great work!

It's not easy to be the best !!! Only hard work!!! You are a amazing master of handmade things!!! Big respect from Vienna !!! Bravo

Your level of workmanship is incredible Jimmy.

Watching Jimmy cut letters out with the bandsaw inspired me to give it a try with some scrap wood. It is definitely an acquired skill and is going to take some more practice on my part.

Jimmys skills at kerning by hand always blows us away!

THE BAND SAW BANDIT IS BACK

Brilliant! This is the stuff we all love so much! Jimmy at his hand made bespoke best and not a computer machine stealing the jobs soul! Anybody can run a CNC but there is only one Diresta original. You don't need all that crap Jimmy, god gave you hands and the skills to use them that make all that stuff redundant. This is top notch creativeness and skills at their very best.

Wow!!!! Unreal... Cutting the tiny letters on the bandsaw AND by hand... Everything looks like it came off a CNC! You're literally a machine... And yet I have never heard you complain how much of a pain it was. 👊🏻 Man of the Year here folks... And it's only April!

Thank you for showcasing your bandsaw skills instead of just using the CNC. Another great video!

I enjoy when the camera switches to real-time and we see the patience and precision Jimmy uses- really removes the frantic feeling.

My back and my neck hurt just watching this thinking about being bent over the bandsaw and hand saw for all that cutting. Hats off to you Jimmy.

Jimmy Diresta for President! He can do anything! We need a man like him to fix America!

Fabulous sign and the skills that went into were sensational!

I simply love this hand crafted projects with no cnc and print machines!

I like how I'm listening through Making It, then a completely separate idea for a work thing pops into my head so I pause the podcast and google "can I cut brass with a bandsaw", and the third result is naturally Jimmy

Made it look like it was made by a machine instead of by hand... Jimmy your very talented and amazing!!!

diresta is so admirable , the dude is a hard working creative genius and a great cinematographer as well ! videos are mad crisp and detailed !

Amazing.... all hand cut! Much respect to your level of patients!

Excellent lesson in precision and patience. Awesome product Jimmy.

bandsaw champion of the world :) that free hand glueing at the end was epic skil in itself

Wow Jimmy! there is so much here, you really did an amazing job... First lesson: the conservation of materials when making the backing board from strips and then when laying out the templates on the brass. Second lesson: You have to put in the work, all that bandsaw and coping... I got tired just thinking about what that looks like without the magic of youtube speed. Third lesson: Experience brings skills, You being able to eyeball the kerning and tracking on those letters... along a radius no less! Ridiculous! I don't know if you sometimes feel like we don't see all the thought and effort that goes into your work, and sometimes you can make it look so easy that that is understandable but we do see it! Make no mistake, this was a master class here kids by a true artist! Thanks Jimmy, Love you Brotha!

Not sure which should be #1 your imagination or your patience. You possess both skills to make a top quality craftsman.

your determination to finish something this labor intensive is a talent in itself. really nice results

I just talked about you on the Pod, about how you can make anything, any time, with any material. Once again, I was right. Thanks for making my point :-)

Thats an incredible amount of work. The Finished piece is stunning.

This is just the sort of mesmerising bandsaw job I needed at this late hour.

Amazing. I suck at type, but videos like this make me want to step out of my comfort zone and give it a go.

It takes such balls and experience to do that small letter placement by hand. Cool as ice, this guy.

You are like a ninja with that bandsaw and jewelers saw. Your decades of experience really show in this piece. Excellent work!

Very well done. Professionalism jumps off the screen.

The brass looks really rad on the black wood, thumbs up!

Amazing work Jimmy! Sad to see the NY City shop go. It looks so empty! That shop will be missed by all of us!

Your skill with a bandsaw never ceases to amaze me. Awesome job

I like how you can pay attention to detail when you really want to. I grow more and more jealous of your work shop. Awesome job!

Makes me want to work with brass, excellent job Jimmy!

Maybe, for somebody, cutting small pieces on the bandsaw is a relaxing activity... Very cool Jimmy, as usual!

Wow !!! That was A LOT of work to be done. So perfect hand cutting! I would never exchange this with a machine cut

I'm not a drinker, but if I was I would buy this brand. It's nice that someone still appreciates craftsmanship, image how cheaply a sign guy could have slapped a sign like this together. Those coping saw cuts are ridiculous, fucking amazing.

Very Nice! I like the fact you did it all by hand.

Thanks Jimmy, I really appreciate your Craftsmanship.

Bandsaw artistry at its finest. Nice job on the manual kerning there. :)

This is true dedication to a craft. I've been a long time fan, and I continue to become even more of one with every video. You are a huge inspiration and teacher to us Makers everywhere. Thank you.

One of my favorite sign builds so far. Love the detail work.

Jimmy D you're a bandsaw wizard... it's really humbling to see the product of so many years of practice and hard work Kudos brotherman

A fantastic show of your excellent broad range talent demonstrated in doing this work.

Jimmy, you never cease to amaze me on what YOU can do on a Band Saw! Incredible!

Jimmy, that is art. Beautiful piece of work.

That you for the slow down clip at 4:10 ish. It reenforces my speed is right. I know why things are sped up but for the seconds in each video it helps teach pace. I heard you discussing this with the guys in Making It glad you did it it.

Nice job Diresta. I was waiting for a video like this. Old time are always good times.

Jimmy, it's so fun watching you on the bandsaw. You are like an artist with a paintbrush.

As usual, a thing of beauty. Please Sir, I want some more!

I think that's the best looking thing you've made by a long way.

Superb! I know that you are gravitating towards CNC and 3D printing, but this kind of artistic work will always impress me a million times more than any tech driven art form. In this, you are master!

This man's band saw skills are absolutely amazing.

yup, this is why i'm addicted to you. two hands and iron will makes for beautiful work.

It’s so therapeutic to just watch you work. I love it.

Man, that bit of realtime cutting footage. So calming. You should put up a "3h of relaxing cutting work" version. ;-)

Not only do you need skill to do this but also a massive amount of patience, geez... a lot of fidling with those letters, respect! :)

Damn Jimmy you never cease to amaze me. Stay safe and creative brother.

glad to see you got more distillery work

Wow, what an awesome job! It must have taken for ever.

Yes! I could watch you doing your bandsaw magic all day. Man, I need to buy a bandsaw and get some practice

Raddest thing I've seen all week.

Brass tax! I'm pretty sure this just became my new favourite video! Well done!

Jimmy you always take a cool approach to interesting projects but you really out did yourself with this one. The precision and attention to detail are beyond impressive.

Hand cut! King of the the band saw.

Gettin close to that Gold Play Button!

An absolute master of the bandsaw! Another video and project that inspire me to become better at the projects I create for people. Thanks Jimmy!

Classic Jimmy right there. The bandsaw master.

Excellent Jimmy! That's a lot of cutting! - Jim

The time and the skill you put into your work...phuuu....impressive and inspirational. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and time.Always a pleasure to watch you make something :)

Nice job Jimmy .... Good luck with your workshop relocation!!

Excellent band saw work! Nice sign.

Again...Absolutely beautiful Mr. D. Thank you for the video.

Your work is always remarkable and inspiring to me!

Beautiful craftsmanship Jimmy. I always enjoy watching your videos, and the sign making ones are no exception. You use a lot of different methods to produce very unique effects and finishes on your signs.

Wow jimmy that was sweet to see the bandsaw at work !! You have talent that can't be measured you just keep going where no one else can go ,!! Beautiful ! Outstanding job!! Regards BobLee 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

watching you work is mesmerizing!!

That sign is gorgeous. I think I learned about 3 new techniques from the vid!

Incredible work Jimmy.

Absolutely amazing!!! This is a insane amount of work, but it really paid off!! Stunning results!

This video convinced me to buy a bandsaw. Awesome sign!

another great project. Thanks for sharing your talent.

That is a lot of sawing... Great work Jimmy!

Aaaah some great classic Diresta bandsaw action :)

Awesome work and a very nice looking sign!

wonderfull thanks for sharing....thanks from Portugal for sharing your art... i said before that you are a craftsman but i was wrong you are more than that... let me share this quote that resumes what you are: “He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.” Francis of Assisi

I am just stunned over your bandsaw skills. You get in so tight and so precise... I believe I would be missing a thumb if I tried that. You sir, are a master craftsman and I love your videos. Looking forward to the next one.

Your creativity are a great inspirations for all of us viewers, please keep up the good work Jimmy :) and thumbs up for some well edited videos...

serious bandsaw skillz jimmy, awesome finished product!

I would've made so many mistakes and most likely lost a finger cutting out these patterns. Nice work Jimmy.

I love that you're a Stern fan.