DiResta Leather & Wood Tool Totes 

that is cheating...a machine did all the work...real carpenter do the work by hand a little help from tools...

I love how every set of nails was put in differently.

This project hit the old nostalgia button pretty hard. When I was a kid, the tool box was the first project I ever did and it looked quite a lot like one of these when I was done. The handle was an aluminum pipe and the body was wood but it looked just like this. My dad gave me the design and the know how to use the tools but I did the work. I used that took box for 20 years. Thanks for the excellent trip down memory lane, Jimmy!

I know Jimmy speeds up these videos, but for some reason, I imagine this is just how fast he works.

It's DiResta, first like, then watch.

So stylish and beautiful it could be a ladies handbag, although maybe a bit too small for that. Thanks for sharing!

These look great. A good beginner project and or perfect holiday gift.

Very cool. Simple yet they looked great

I remember when you used to scalp leather couches in the city for your leather. Amazing tool boxes man. Beautiful.

Love 'em! Not sure which one is my favorite...I like them all!

I get so many useful tips and tricks watching these. Like supporting the rails with a piece of scrap while hammering nails into them. That is so smart and unexpected, yet once you see it, so intuitive and natural a thing to do. Which is why he's Jimmy DiResta! And I'm... not! :)

Great job Jimmy

Like! Like! Like! I need this one! Amazing job, Jimmy! Thanks for sharing your experience!

Impressive weight carrying capacity. Dig the shop bot. Quality as expected. Nice job Jimmy.

I'm LOVIN that massive "safety" razor blade! IF I actually shaved, it would really cut down on how long it takes!

Just a question, wouldn't it have been even stronger if the leather was all one piece wrapped around the bottom of the tote then glued and stapled?

Finally Jimmy seemed human in the struggle for puttiing in those nails!

Nicely done. Also good for carrying beer!

Great seeing you in Heartville making these. Fun project!

Those are super slick brother great idea

Beautiful job, Jimmy! Really fantastic how they look! 😃

You do some amazing creative builds, but this one is off the charts for creative and practice. I can copy lots of stuff I see, but the part of my brain the dreams this sort of stuff is all shriveled. You my fried can do it all. I’m so impressed!

It is interesting to see, wood glue being strong enough to hold leather. And yes, that "razor blade" is great. :)

Great job is always Jimmy enjoy the videos wouldn't mind seeing how that giant razor blade looking thing is made though thanks Richard

Looks like you need to invest in some leather-working tools next Jimmy. They make a gouge that will cut a groove in just a couple passes in the corners so you could've wrapped the leather around the box, kept it one continuous piece. I know it makes it look nice to have the finished side up on the inside but the suede side is more durable and helps keep the moisture off the tools, better to put that facing up. I'd also recommend contact cement for an adhesive. Leather pulls away from PVA fast as it ages, it won't be long before the only thing holding that leather on is the tacks. Barge is the go-to brand, they've been making the stuff since your great-great-grandaddy was using it to repair his saddles with the same bucket of glue his grandpa gave him.

Awesome video! Great looking totes! 👊

Jimmy I would give anything to have a fraction of the talent you have. Always look forward to your videos! Greetings from your neighbor in MA!

Dang. Another use for my Icepick! I like that brown towards the front. It matches my boots. Unless I’m wearing my welding boots. Then the back one. Everyone knows your boots should match your tool tote.

Outstanding as usual brother. Way cooler than I imagined in my head when I read description, also as usual👍🇺🇸

Fantastic, as always Jimmy. Great to see you back. 👍👍👍👍

This would make an awesome Christmas present... hint hint. Nice build.

You used / utilized the round bar stock as a cobbler would use a " Shoe Last" to repair shoes or a body man repairing a car panel. This was good thinking on your part, can't say I seen this used too many times in carpentry, still a good idea nonetheless, thanks for that, it shows you are always thinking. When you tapped the steel bar.., is when the idea to use it came to you? The wood and leather is a nice combo, strong and lightweight. Great vids as always Jim, keep them coming, lovem' all.

Nice details and made to last.

I like how you used that steel rod as an anvil, I also like the Herman Munster razor blade, very cool.

As always there is a lesson in your creations, once again I was Entertained / Educated in one easy to follow format ..Stay well my brother

excellent job!!!

Towards the end of the video I think, yeh, that's perfect and then Jimmy adds another touch and it gets better.

Perfects wood tool totes!

How you throw the razor at the end!!! BOSS!!!😂💥👍🏼

E bellissimo rivedere i vecchi progetti 👍👏👏👏

This time, he really nailed it : >

Great video jimmy

Encore du joli travail bravo salut Jeannot 🛠😉

Awesome tool boxes

Nice, handy tool boxes, like the leather work... Cheers!

Πολυ Ωραία Εργαλειοθήκη !! Great Wood Leather ToolBox Jimmy Diresta !!!

Everyone who think it's cheating, I could do this with a handsaw and rasps. Sure. I have no idea how to do this on the CNC. Skill is skill folks. Jimmy has mad skills and nothing to prove.

Hi Jimmy idea you should take the spoil board off the shop bot fill with a coloured epoxy and sand what a piece off art that would be

We need to talk about the huge razorblade immediately.

Beautiful work! Very inspiring!

Как всегда здорово ! )

I misplaced my safety razor, glad to see that Jimmy finally found it for me.

Awesome work Jimmy! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

I love your vídeos !!!!! Congratulations!!!! Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷💗💗💗

Wish I was as talented as this

jimmydiresta You are so dam Amazing! I just loved seeing this being made so cool! Have a fantastic 🦃Thanksgiving Jimmy!!!✌🎨

The dxf files are available somewhere?

Nice work Jimmy!

great mr. diresta👍👌 greatings from jenni.swiss

Simple and beautiful. Thanks for showing Greetings from Germany Sascha LB

they look great

woa, great. you do very well.

Awesome project!

After a bit of assembly I heard a line from Goodfellas. "Go get your 'shine box". But thats just me. Nice totes

An adjustable leather shoulder strap would be good. Great work as ever👍

Muy buen trabajo, saludos desde mexico carnal ✌😎🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

Inspired. Again. Thank you.

Thanks Jimmy!!!

I see you have a new XXL Razorblade design, NICE! :)

Nice job once again .

Kool, Jimmy

Jimmy! Why are you so good? To make us angry? Hug from Brasil.

Dang Jim, I thought that monster razor blade was going to destroy one of those beauties! Good looking stuff brother, Happy Thanksgiving!!

Ну НЕЛЬЗЯ бросать инструменты!!!! Работы у Вас всегда крутые,но хочется заминусить

Nice! Thanks for the video.

Sheeet. Some of the nail spacing was off. Great product at the end, loved the mix n match of colours.

Nice job as always!👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

Hi Jimmy, i saw in a pet shop those big raw leather chew treats/toys for dogs and could not stop thinking those could be used in some interesting projects...just a thought. Cheers

I was waiting for u jimmy

🇧🇷 DIRESTA THE BEST 👊🏻👊🏻

I would like the one with the black leather please

Was really expecting the the corners and edges to have hardwood reinforcing on top of the leather - leather sandwiched between wood , for extra strength, durability. CNC aside, still a great project for the DIYer

Wicked nice damn good job

So beautiful !!!👌👏

Long time fan of this channel and many other makers. I appreciate the upgrades in video and audio equipment. While I realize it's Jim's signature style to speed through his videos with included audio, I have a minor suggestion. Can you please do something with the sounds of powered saws? It's the only part of this video that I found unpleasant due to the high frequency noise.

bonsoir diresta merci pour se tuto et belle vidéo 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😘😘 amitié cordialement bernard de france 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

One monolithic piece of leather seems stronger in my mind and possibly less work. Might have the tendency to tip over with the rounded corners however. Nice job man, looks good.

Excelente

How many takes to get the "razor toss" to land so perfectly? Haha Beautiful, Jimmy. I love the leather and wood combination.

I have no comment for this amazing video

Happy Thanksgiving God Bless 🙏

Very Very Kool!

Muy buen trabajo novedoso..

Parabéns belo trabalho...

So cool!!!

That blade at 2:53 is the size Tony Montana would use lol

Nice done but the sounds are the best :)

Happy Thanksgiving Jimmy !

Muito legal seu trabalho!

I gotta make one of those....Tandy leather here I come