As many times as I've watched you run the band saw, it still amazes me how comfortable and proficient you are with it. I enjoy my band saw, but you have taken it to a whole new level. Very nice work on this chair.
A rocking chair is the number one thing most home woodworkers are afraid to make. You made it look easy. I appreciate all of the years you put in to get to this point and you continue to be the first vid I go to with the weekend updates. You are a Maker Stud. Thanks a ton for all you do. I really appreciate it.
I challenge anyone to watch that and not want to have a go. Jimmy Diresta once again inspiring the world to make something and push their boundaries. Thank you Jimmy ❤️
Maloof must be smiling down knowing people still love his designs and keep making them to this day, top work Jimmy what an awesome heirloom piece to have for yourself 👍🏻
It’s something I can see a little bit of Maloof in his process. I remember seeing a few documentaries on Malouf making chairs, and he did the same thing with the band, shaping the rocking chair, always by hand and all the parts, the arms, the legs, the joints all done with the band saw done by hand
Beautiful job Jimmy ! I just can’t get over how much you look like your father ! Glad to see you in that shop doing well. Tell everyone I said hello. 👍👋
Do you ever tire of hearing how talented you are? We tell you all the time, but why? You already know that. We are inspired by your creativity and talent. When I watch you make something, be it from wood, steel, or leather, it makes me believe that I can do that too. Yes, you have a lot of equipment that I will probably never be able to afford, but when I watch you make things like this chair, I am convinced that I can use the tools I have to make great things.
Great book for a beginner . ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ this book really starts from the beginning, as in it explains what basic tools are and how to use them. But when it gets to the art of creating joints and how and when to use them this book really starts to teach you something. At least that was my experience.
Some projects, once started can strangely take full control and won't let you go until it's finished, just like watching your videos, that is an unapointed but welcomed enigma in any project.I loved the entire build, a beautiful piece of functional furniture art.
Master of all trades. Unbelievable disparate skill set. Make it again Jimmy but next time with aluminum rockers, a vacuum formed plastic seat, carbon fiber legs and molded epoxy back.
So many moments of brilliance to be gleaned from Diresta videos …and when you notice a work flow interruption …you just know its Jimmy’s meditative/creative way to process the task … and I now know a little about Sam Maloof !!! Thanks for sharing !!!
Bam! Excellent job Jimmy! I’m amazed how you can whip these ideas right outta your brain and just start doing… I’d still be in the computer… not doing yet lol
I like how your sketches are full size makes building anything so mush easier,when I was a kid my dad would sketch one of his ideas on a paper napkin and say can you make this,thanks Jimmy for all these video memories🤗😎🤗😎
That is a gorgeous chair. I love the organic way you shaped all of the parts. I could watch this all day. The aesthetic is so cool. It almost has a fantasy element to it. I'm inspired by this!
Excelente proyecto muy bien desarrollado y mejor ejecutado ,una super/mecedora rústica muy lijada , jajaja , eres el rey de la sierra de cinta , sin duda alguna , artesanía pura y dura , con los buenos pegamentos que hay hoy en día , no le metería tornillos , le metería espigas de madera , gracias por compartir tanta creatividad y conocimientos , un saludo cordial y por supuesto un gran like desde Narón , Galicia (España)🤓 🛠️ 🔝
Amazing job, as usual. Next time you have a few hours to kill in the LA area, you might consider a visit to Sam Maloof's home, garden and workshop. At least in the pre-plague days, tours were readily available, here in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, about 45 minutes east of downtown LA.
Well Done! I too have made a Maloof rocker. Took the class at the Ng School in Orange County, CA. The only big difference is the rocker pads, which were made in strips and formed around a form then carved to final shape. It was fun reliving that experience through your video. Who isn't jealous of that band saw right?
I think this is one of the most impressive projects, I have seen on this channel. The freehand work is truly amazing and a great tribute to Mr Maloof. Fantastic. P
I had the honor of meeting Sam Maloof at his home. I was part of a class where he showed us how he built a rocker. Truly an amazing and humble man.
Jimmy’s ability to carve with a bandsaw is beyond amazing. Beautiful piece!
Hell, he’s got exceptional ability with anything!
I was thinking the same thing. He plays the bandsaw like it’s a fiddle!
I just told my brothers who are carpenters the same thing! freaking awesome!
bandsaw skills on a hole other level!!!
But you can’t beat Sam at bandsaw work!
That. Was. AWESOME! I watch a few woodworkers on UA-cam. Jimmy ain't one of them. This man is a craftsman. He makes wood sing.
As many times as I've watched you run the band saw, it still amazes me how comfortable and proficient you are with it. I enjoy my band saw, but you have taken it to a whole new level. Very nice work on this chair.
Seriously. Makes it look so easy, I feel like a fool when I try to use mine 🤣
You work with the bandsaw like Sam did! Bravo 👍
Amazing work. You remain the "Botticelli of the Bandsaw". A true artist.
A rocking chair is the number one thing most home woodworkers are afraid to make. You made it look easy. I appreciate all of the years you put in to get to this point and you continue to be the first vid I go to with the weekend updates. You are a Maker Stud. Thanks a ton for all you do. I really appreciate it.
The whole time I'm thinking "My name is Edith Ann and I'm 5 1/2 years old".
Gorgeous Jimmy!!! I love the stain color! I bet it's comfy!
I challenge anyone to watch that and not want to have a go. Jimmy Diresta once again inspiring the world to make something and push their boundaries. Thank you Jimmy ❤️
Sam would be proud. Nicely done Jimmy.
Bro… the fact that his starts with a “rough” sketch and ends up with that beauty is mind-blowing to me!
Now Mista Diresta, grab your crown, a beer, a cigar and chill. Fantastic work. Thanks for the show!
Thank you for this video that doesn't use a cnc router, plasma table, or anything computer ran! Good old fashioned diresta talent!
Diresta and Maloof two masters!!!
Jimmy makes this look so easy. I’ve been wanting to try making one of these for as long as I can remember but it’s an intimidating project.
Maloof must be smiling down knowing people still love his designs and keep making them to this day, top work Jimmy what an awesome heirloom piece to have for yourself 👍🏻
Lots of hard work but what an heirloom piece. Should last centuries.
Diresta.... sei un grande!!!
E come si dice dalle mie parti: "cada poddiche un'arte" tradotto in italiano "ogni dito un'arte" 🙋♂️
You nailed it Jimmy. Sam would be proud!
I hope you gave that to someone you love, Jimmy.
So nice.
Best band saw operator ever.
I love the way you just do it. Don’t overthink it, just do it.
Never mind the ability, there's no way I'd have the patience to build something as curvy as that. Exquisite work, Jimmy!
The master of tools. I love watching the older industrial tools the most. I’m envious of your skill and experience. Thank you.
It’s something I can see a little bit of Maloof in his process. I remember seeing a few documentaries on Malouf making chairs, and he did the same thing with the band, shaping the rocking chair, always by hand and all the parts, the arms, the legs, the joints all done with the band saw done by hand
Certainly captures the essence of Sam, nice work.
Great to see you working in wood again.
It's amazing how deceptively effortless this build appears. It would take me days just to muster the courage to make the first cut.
How in the gods name you make it look so easy? No reason you’re the ‘makefathet’. Respect ✊ to the GOAT.
Something real spooky about a rocker chair rocking on its own 😂nice work jimmy that chair will last a long time
Beautiful job Jimmy ! I just can’t get over how much you look like your father ! Glad to see you in that shop doing well. Tell everyone I said hello. 👍👋
Wow, super piece of art. In the beginning I thought you are making dining table chairs.
You are the absolute master of the bandsaw!
Jimmy has taught me that recognizing the processes that need more attention to get an awesome final product it's a skill by itself
Damn Jimmy, this beautiful... I think Sam would be impressed! Thank you for sharing.,
Do you ever tire of hearing how talented you are? We tell you all the time, but why? You already know that. We are inspired by your creativity and talent. When I watch you make something, be it from wood, steel, or leather, it makes me believe that I can do that too. Yes, you have a lot of equipment that I will probably never be able to afford, but when I watch you make things like this chair, I am convinced that I can use the tools I have to make great things.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Wow this speaks volumes.
You are a surgeon with that beast of a bandsaw
Meloof was one of the best as a builder and designer and a great person. Diresta you nailed it also
Great book for a beginner . ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ this book really starts from the beginning, as in it explains what basic tools are and how to use them. But when it gets to the art of creating joints and how and when to use them this book really starts to teach you something. At least that was my experience.
Hello Jimmy Diresta beautiful chair good job well done
lol that tiny blade on that huge bandsaw is awesome
It's gorgeous Jimmy.....really beautiful !!!
Classic Diresta! Bandsaw magic, unbelievable skills, tons of elbow grease and zero CNC!
Who needs a Starrett caliper when you have a Diresta finger 14:45 😂. For me the Maloof Rocker is the most beautiful design of a rocking chair ever👍🏻
Now this is classic Maloof inspired Diresta!
Some projects, once started can strangely take full control and won't let you go until it's finished, just like watching your videos, that is an unapointed but welcomed enigma in any project.I loved the entire build, a beautiful piece of functional furniture art.
Man, Jimmy. You're a master with that bandsaw. Love it. Thanks for the awesome content!
Huge amount of work and such a talent to be able to produce this chair.
this is not a chair it is a sculpture you are a great carpenter
Absolute wizard on the bandsaw!!!
Wow,fantastic and beautiful Jimmy!
Fantastic job Jimmy.
Amazing craftsmanship! It is truly one of your best builds in my opinion. Congratulations.
Can't wait for your new show to air!!
Can we just talk about the bandsaw magic. AMAZING!
Master of all trades. Unbelievable disparate skill set. Make it again Jimmy but next time with aluminum rockers, a vacuum formed plastic seat, carbon fiber legs and molded epoxy back.
So many moments of brilliance to be gleaned from Diresta videos …and when you notice a work flow interruption …you just know its Jimmy’s meditative/creative way to process the task … and I now know a little about Sam Maloof !!! Thanks for sharing !!!
Heck of a job sir that is a beautiful rocking chair thanks for sharing
MAGNIFIC!!!!!!!
Kinda looks like Batman. Great looking rocking chair.
Super fun to watch a Master. Inspiring.
Bam! Excellent job Jimmy! I’m amazed how you can whip these ideas right outta your brain and just start doing… I’d still be in the computer… not doing yet lol
That was awesome! That was the Ghost of Tom Joad at the end rocking back and forth.
i've been following you may be for ten years and i'm still impressed by your dexterity with a bandsaw... Very nice chair Jimmy.
That's a big chair Jimmy.
Nice.
your most beautiful piece Jimmy!
I like how your sketches are full size makes building anything so mush easier,when I was a kid my dad would sketch one of his ideas on a paper napkin and say can you make this,thanks Jimmy for all these video memories🤗😎🤗😎
That is a beautiful rocking chair 👍👍👍👍
All that work as a youngster on the bandsaw really paid off!!! Absolutely epic work as always!!👍🏻
This is why Jimmy is the MJ of makers
That is a gorgeous chair. I love the organic way you shaped all of the parts. I could watch this all day. The aesthetic is so cool. It almost has a fantasy element to it. I'm inspired by this!
Another masterpiece.
Maloof was a self taught bandsaw master too. Love seeing this build pop up!
I’ve never seen anyone work a bandsaw like that! Wow. Awesome project. Thanks for sharing.
Excelente proyecto muy bien desarrollado y mejor ejecutado ,una super/mecedora rústica muy lijada , jajaja , eres el rey de la sierra de cinta , sin duda alguna , artesanía pura y dura , con los buenos pegamentos que hay hoy en día , no le metería tornillos , le metería espigas de madera , gracias por compartir tanta creatividad y conocimientos , un saludo cordial y por supuesto un gran like desde Narón , Galicia (España)🤓 🛠️ 🔝
Stunning!
A true piece of art.
Thank you 🙏🏼
That's beautiful. So organic, you'd almost believe the tree grew that way!
There is always something new to learn in every video. You are an inspiration Jimmy. And can’t wait to watch the Netflix show with my grand children x
You have such a good eye for design. I like seeing these artistic projects.
Mis respetos...eres todo un maestro así como lo fué el Maestro Maloof...eres un genio!!!!
That is a badass rocking chair!
The way you're able to do this with the bandsaw mostly is so cool
It's always so amazing to see how much you can shape with a band saw
Amazing job, as usual. Next time you have a few hours to kill in the LA area, you might consider a visit to Sam Maloof's home, garden and workshop. At least in the pre-plague days, tours were readily available, here in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, about 45 minutes east of downtown LA.
Dude, when the footage slowed down as you had the grinder in your hand I thought it was going to catch and rip something off. My heart sank a little.
Classic DiResta video, F******* love it ♥️
Well Done! I too have made a Maloof rocker. Took the class at the Ng School in Orange County, CA. The only big difference is the rocker pads, which were made in strips and formed around a form then carved to final shape. It was fun reliving that experience through your video. Who isn't jealous of that band saw right?
I'm just amazed that you could edit it this short!
That chair rocks!
That little slo-mo bit by the 17:30 made me anxious as hell. I was expecting disaster or something for some reason.
Best UA-camr merch ever
Una obra maestra Jefe! Un vídeo relajante, que cosa más bonita, gracias por compartir!! Saludos desde Andalucía en España
I think this is one of the most impressive projects, I have seen on this channel. The freehand work is truly amazing and a great tribute to Mr Maloof. Fantastic. P
Thank you 🙏🏼
What a wonderful job you did that was amazing
A master at work. Brilliant!
Fascinating chair !
Really is incredible how organic the chair looks and how you basically sculpt it.
Nice work Jimmy!
I imagine 20 yrs from now, you and Samurai sitting in your rocking chairs, having a hologram zoom call.
Incredible man. Such an inspiration.
love the idea of the resin and wood dust used as gap filling glue, gona nick that idea