Episode

Every Tool Has A Story with Jimmy DiResta

Podcast: WELD
Published: Feb 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 1193
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Summary

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with maker Jimmy DiResta about the tools that shaped his craft, from a rescued line-shaft drill press to heavy old bandsaws, and the down-to-earth methods he uses to restore, retrofit, and actually use vintage machines in a modern welding workflow. Connect with Jimmy DiResta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydiresta/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/diresta/ YouTube: @jimmydiresta Connect with Beau Instagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: [email protected]