For some reason I got a real “old school Diresta” feel from this video. Awesome project

As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement kzfaq.infoUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!

I am a retired hadicaped person who for years was always a tinkerer and fixer type guy. Its difficult for me now but watching you work and what you create with your god given hands keeps my dreams alive if only in my heart, God bless and keep you safe we need people like you in this world. PS I still like to take things apart and see how they work.

Beautiful! Only missing one thing - forklift pockets on the bottom.

Haven’t ever seen that technique installing drawer slides before! This is going to be my new go to method. Thanks again Jimmy for the inspirational build, I love it! Uses #1,000,786 and 1,000,787 for using a Diresta Ice Pick!

When I’m feeling anxious or overwhelmed, I often re-watch your old toolbox builds as therapy. This one gets added to that list! Such amazing work, amazing techniques, amazing creator who provides us with so much inspiration and comfort. Thank you Jimmy!

Beautiful. I would have broken at least half of those brass screws!

It's a really beautiful chest, very reminiscent of the quality, old time chests that were hand made by carpenter apprentices like my great grandfather. He was "tied" ( old Scottish word to mean apprenticed to a craftsmean ) to a carpenter in the next village over at the age of 12. He said goodbye to his family and walked the 15 miles with his father, to his new home. His dad paid the carpenter 5 shillings and they sat down for a meal. After that, his dad handed him over and said "Do what your told, when your told. Be polite, make me proud. I will see you again when your apprentiship is over and you come back to the village". WW1 happened and he never saw his dad again as he was killed at Ypres. The carpenter was luckily a very kind man and treated him very well, actually making him the first bed he had ever slept in, which was placed in the workshop in an alcove near the fire. His first task was to make all his own tools from scratch. He then made his tool chest. It was solid oak, had a lid that held all his saws, and eleven drawers, with 2 side compartments that opened via hinges at the bottom. All his tools were stored in it and he used it for the rest of his life, sharpening them by hand, replacing parts as needed. When he eventually died, all his 4 sons wanted it, but as my grandfather was the only carpenter ( the others being a plumber, an electrician and a mechanic ), so he was the one that got it . It is still in my dad's possession and when he dies it will become mine. I plan on keeping it and using it until I die and then giving it to a museum as I don't have children, and they have assured me it will be kept and looked after, with a little plaque with my great grandfather's name and all the details of when and how it was made. I think this would be a fitting tribute to him, and to something made over a hundred years ago where that looks even more beautiful than the day it was made. Do you think this chest will end up in a museum as well ?

Even an expert does not make this look easy. So much work. So many steps!

So peaceful to see you work and transform odd shapes into useful things.

Jimmy, you're a mad man. The design. The massive proof of concept. The drawers. So many drawers... So much work. You're mad.

And what I like the most is that you always have a different way of doing the same job. Showing that if you want to do something regardless of what you have at hand, you will get it.👏👏👏

As a machinist I am jealous as hell, beautiful job, incredible piece of art.

Man i have missed This kind of videos! 😍👌

There is something nostalgic about this video

One of your best videos ever. Watching this, I actually feel like I could take on a project like this with the tools that I have in my shop right now. Thanks, Jimmy!

My preference would have been to cut a groove around the insides of the drawer sides to trap the bottom rather than rely on glue snd then moved the slides to the tops do it didn’t get thin holding in the bottoms. More than one way to skin a cat as they say! 😎 It looks great! 👍

The thing I love about watching any of your videos is not just the beautiful pieces you create. I could replicate many of them myself. The difference is how quickly you produce them. Several years ago I started to focus more on your work flow rather than just the work itself. You have developed many fantastic skills and are always a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing. You inspire and mentor me and all it costs me is my time. Time well spent.

Jimmy, your fast-build game is without equal. So many time saving tips in every single video you do!

It's these style of videos that made Derista popular. Back to your roots. Great video!

FINALLY!A TOOLBOX ANY GIANT MACHINIST WOULD BE PROUD OF!! Beautiful.And so well built it''ll last for ages.So much talent in one man!

A true Jimmy video when 30 mins feels like 3 mins. Awesome build

Jimmy you have inspired me and I’m sure millions more. I can’t thank you enough. Sincerely.

Great toolbox! Thanks for building, filming, and sharing this project. Can't wait for the Patreon voice over version!

Coming to Jimmy’s comment section is like a modern day “who is who” …you tube makers edition this round … At 2:25 i was already impressed with progress and had to check the time slide because i thought there is to much done here … but then we got almost 25 mins of detailed work … woh!!!

Outstanding. Lots of techniques on show. Educational and entertaining as always. Cheers Jimmy- thanks for sharing another great video ;)

Totally off the charts tool box build Jimmy! The way that you installed those drawer slides was genius! I always learn something new from watching your videos! Thanks..... 👍😉

Perfect for any Giant Machinist.

Been eagerly anticipating this and it did not disappoint! Can’t wait for the voiceover version to hear some of your insights to the process.

We loved seeing this come together! Outstanding work!

The CNC plywood carcass and hardwood drawers and facings is such a beautiful combination of techniques.

Such a great project! I love the 1/8" finger joints and the Starrett red felt. And the Gerstner hardware is the perfect icing on the cake. I also recently finished a tool chest build of my own. Not nearly as grand in scale and scope as this one, but I'm proud of it and looking forward to using it for a long time. Thanks for sharing!

This is why I started watching you. Projects just like this !!! 💕

I was waiting for this video to be put up. Couldn't wait to see it when you mentioned it on the podcast. Incredible build. Beautiful. Worthy of being handed down through generations. Can you adopt me? LOL

Congrats on the launch of “Jimmy’s workshop “ ! I’m sure You must know how many avenues for young minds this can reach ! One helluva build as usual !🤘🏼And that return spring on that tape measure ! Damn !

You sir, make the coolest stuff!!

Bravo ... Mi stupisci ogni volta!!! I tuoi lavori sono da insegnamento per tutti noi che amiamo costruire piccoli oggetti. Grazie Jimmy

Holy moly!!! That’s so beautiful and amazing! You make some of the coolest stuff! Thank you Jimmy for sharing!

This is a thing of real beauty. Your attention to detail is amazing. Awesome.

What a clinic this video was, such amazing and polished results. I gotta watch again to take notes.

GREAT JOB JIMMY. THANKS FOR SHARING.

Such a great video; amazing to watch you create this heirloom-type piece from start to finish. I was excited when I heard you talking about this on the podcast and the final product exceeded my expectations.

You can tell a lot about a man by how he takes care of his tools. You Sir built yours a MANSION.

Awesome! Looks like lots of tricks and non-obvious choices for this one; can’t wait for the narrated version on Patreon! And looking forward to the kits, arriving Tuesday... Thanks for your work!

Wow, absolutely beautiful! - Thanks Jimmy! 👍👍👍

Wow.....just wow! Great job Jimmy! Pleasure to watch!

Top notch craftsmanship!!! Style: Made by Diresta 👍👍👍

He makes this look too easy, guy is a wizard !

Jimmy, that is a beautiful toolbox. It is a great reminder to do the finishing touches, like the brass, felt and mirror. Thanks for sharing

As a machinist I can honestly say that is a beautiful piece and will definitely last the test of time

Finally, one big enough to hold all the essentials. You've made it look easy. Thanks for sharing.

I'm impressed to see how fast Jimmy's workshop tend to fill up quickly!

Oh yes! I have been waiting for this one to drop! Always such an inspiration to watch the master at work!

I love the incorporation of cnc in this one. So many different techniques!

Very nicely done Jimmy just keeping track of the parts alone is mindboggling.

Gorgeous build! Love the hardware. Took some notes on a couple of the techniques. I've been planning on making a small box for Tony's tools and expect this video will be a reference throughout the build.

I just saw your promo on Netflix, I can't believe I've been following a celebrity since before fame. I feel like a headhunter

I love these types of jobs, and you make it so simple and excellent, Spectacular Tool Box! Thanks for Sharing.

Beautiful beautiful beautiful!

Folks at Gerstner will be jealous and honoured by this build, well done Jimmy Diresta!

Beautiful piece. Thank you Jimmy

A very elegant piece of furniture. I like the color of natural oak. With gold-colored fittings, it seems even more light.

Mr Diresta a thing a of beauty. Well done. Hope you and the family are all safe and well. Best of luck from an English man who loves all your video's...

The best tool box build I have seen ❤️ thank you for constantly being an inspiration 🙏🏻🙌🏻

Thanks Jimmy for the video. Real inspiration and Starrett is a great company.

Love the Giant Gerstner toolbox build. Extremely well done.

That is the SICKEST tool chest I've seen to date. I bought 4 drawer top space wooden chest off ebay and must say the wooden chests are preferably more economic and ergonomic than metal chests. REAL NICE WORK SIR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a beautiful machinist box. Great tips and tricks like always jimmy. Thanks for always sharing!!!

Absolutely Beautiful! Absolutely Diresta!

I'd store my jewelry in that!

Incredible! Such a nice job.

Wydaje się że to bardzo skomplikowane dzieło, ale gdy Pan się tym zajmuje to wygląda na takie łatwe. Dla mnie:Szacunek dla Pana zdolności.

Wow I absolutely love this. What an amazing job Jimmy

That is one handsome tool box. More like a tool case with the quality and craftsmanship you put into it. I always love watching your vids because I feel so inspired in the end. Thank you

Now we need a video of you building a matching bottom box to finish it off.

Outstanding job

Truly beautiful

Haven't started the video and I love it already.

Absolutely awesome

No comments, you are a great, excellent, professional, I love your videos. A hug from Brazil 🇧🇷 🇺🇸

Very beautiful tool box Jimmy. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.

WOW - No words, just WOW

That gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling ha. Warm wood tones and fuzzy drawers. A real beaut!

Beautiful!!

That's the nicest looking tool box I've seen in a while, makes me want to build one!

I paid $20.00 for a handmade jewelry box for my mom that is similar to this tool box many years ago. She loved it and kept on her dresser until she died. This is my favorite toolbox style. I would love to build this. ❤❤❤

I will never make anything like this, but using the calipers to set the table saw is something I never would have thought of. That is why I watch these videos.

Such an elegant tool box.

Mr Diresta, how I haven't come across your channel before tonight I have no idea. But I'm very glad I did. Mad build on the machinist toolbox! Was a machinist for forty plus years and that box would be the envy of everyone in a shop. Love the old DoAll bandsaw.

Beautiful work and outcome Jimmy!!

This is high art.

Thank you!

Massive ! Well done again !

That is absolutely beautiful! I have one like it, obviously a lot smaller, and I’ve wanted to build one around my needs for awhile! This is inspiring!!

looking great!

Awesome! wooden machinist’s tool boxes are one of the most rewarding projects! But damn do they take a surprising amount of wood & time to build.. I built myself a much smaller one with only 5 drawers, so I can really appreciate the amount of effort that went into making this massive elegant beautiful beast of a machinist’s tool box! Truly a work of art!

Outstanding!

Absolutely gorgeous!

You have outdone yourself, this time. Outstanding !

This is like the perfect blend of "Old Jimmy" and "New Jimmy" ... like, CNC'd the framework for it, but then wrapped it in hardwood. Box-jointed drawers, but CA'd them together. Inset drawer fronts, but held on with Bondo. Definitely one of my most enjoyed videos, well done Jimmy! Also, nice to see some Canadian hardware in there, too! 🙂