Jimmy DiResta

Inspired by designer and creator, Jimmy DiResta, this book features a young boy who has a passion for making things by hand. While the other children of the town play games, young Jimmy is busy in his shop doing what he loves. When the children see just how exciting it is to make things by hand, they join him too, and create much more than they ever thought possible. This book was created to inspire children of all ages to challenge themselves, learn a trade, and uncover the joy that creation can bring. "Make something every day." Jimmy DiResta

Inspired by designer and creator, Jimmy DiResta, this book features a young boy who has a passion for making things by hand. While the other children of the town play games, young Jimmy is busy in his shop doing what he loves. When the children see just how exciting it is to make things by hand, they join him too, and create much more than they ever thought possible. This book was created to inspire children of all ages to challenge themselves, learn a trade, and uncover the joy that creation can bring. "Make something every day." Jimmy DiResta

Jimmy DiResta has made a name for himself with his inventiveness and workshop skills, creating dozens of projects for YouTube videos and television shows such as Hammered and Against the Grain on the DIY network. In Make: Workshop Mastery With Jimmy DiResta, Jimmy and co-author John Baichtal teach readers essential workshop skills with over a dozen projects that explore everything from mold-making to CNC routing on to metalsmithing. Projects in this book include: Tool-drawer cabinet A chess set One-sheet metal stool A machete Crowbar-hammer mashup An electric guitar with a carved body Your own sign A leather backpack