DiResta's Cut: Massive Dovetail-Joined Bench

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • Jimmy DiResta walks (and talks!) us through wrangling this massive oak slab into a useable piece of furniture. Unlike DiResta's other videos, in this "Diresta's Cut" series Jimmy will narrate to explain what he's doing, what he's using and how he overcomes certain challenges during the building process.

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  • @TheSeancassady
    @TheSeancassady 9 років тому +120

    "This is only the third set of dovetails I've ever done" he says as they slide together perfectly.

    • @RFC3514
      @RFC3514 9 років тому +97

      Annony Mouse The first two he made in the fifth day of creation, after finishing the rest of the doves.

    • @michaelreyes3653
      @michaelreyes3653 7 років тому +1

      If you want some great woodworking plans then I recommend you visit this website here: HootWood. com

    • @theTORTUGAZUL
      @theTORTUGAZUL 7 років тому

      And he makes his point very clear about 5 times, going as far to say that he hasn't done dovetails in "100 years".

  • @zyura
    @zyura 8 років тому +72

    I'm not even a carpenter. Why do I watch so much Diresta's videos?

  • @keats182
    @keats182 9 років тому

    I definitely like the narration better than the simple high speed videos. I've learned a lot of simple techniques and tricks through watching your videos. Your narrations only add to that.
    Thank you for making your experience available to us.

  • @jrg1709
    @jrg1709 8 років тому

    An incredible craftsman, just love seeing mr Diresta work. It seams fast and sloppy but the end result is always immaculate, cool and just so so stylish.

  • @Rattletrap2
    @Rattletrap2 9 років тому

    Yes, the voice over narration makes these videos even better than ever. It helps us learn more about what is being done. Great Job!

  • @strokerace5468
    @strokerace5468 8 років тому +1

    Since I started watching you not only have I picked up tips, but I now look for garage sales to see what tools I can pick up. Thanks

  • @junnyms5677
    @junnyms5677 8 років тому

    dear Diresta, i have almost watched all of your videos, they all are so professional in their own places but this one 'pith black oak bench' is something a whole new level of satisfaction and joy. love your work so much.
    i wish i could travel to your country and you could coach me with your wide wisdom of work.

  • @TobyKennedy
    @TobyKennedy 9 років тому +14

    This was fascinating Jimmy - I hope there are more of these on the way?
    I think these types of videos are incredibly generous - I, and I imagine many others, learn lots from hearing you speak, the thought process, and also the technical side of things.
    Thank you for taking the time.

  • @lilturk726
    @lilturk726 9 років тому

    I really like this style of video. It's definitely a nice addition to the normal Diresta-style videos.

  • @jaredj631
    @jaredj631 9 років тому +27

    2:37. "You got to be gentle" as he hits the Dremel with a mallet LOL.

    • @kevin_wright
      @kevin_wright 9 років тому +1

      Jared Jeanotte Watch again. He doesn't hit the dremel with a mallet. He switches over quickly to a chisel and mallet to remove the waste.

    • @TobyGarcia
      @TobyGarcia 9 років тому +1

      Kevin Wright Actually, I think he was just tapping the material back down so it wouldn't bind on the dremel blade. There were already chisel marks in the end-grain at 2:35 and the chisel stayed on the bench top, it seems.

    • @jaredj631
      @jaredj631 9 років тому

      Yes, on second look I think he just taps the waste material. It's hard to tell on hi-speed. But either way he does a great job on this piece.

  • @passionwoodworking9223
    @passionwoodworking9223 8 років тому +1

    It's beautiful Jimmy! I love how you can make something so simplistic but complicated at the same time. The finish is perfect!

  • @liquidtool
    @liquidtool 9 років тому

    Good work bringing Jimmy on. He's the coolest show on the tube.

  • @christophersuttles2491
    @christophersuttles2491 9 років тому +1

    I enjoy the narration. It gives some perspective into the mind of my favorite maker. Great job as always, Jimmy!

  • @arboristBlairGlenn
    @arboristBlairGlenn 8 років тому

    Another good build that is well explained with lots of tips and tricks. Great job Jimmy D.

  • @Airsoftsniping101
    @Airsoftsniping101 9 років тому

    So I love his original videos with no commentary and its sped up and yadadada fixates my need to see work done but to see your work with commentary that dives in deeper into why you did certain this is so much more interesting to me. I love it. Telling us why you did certain things is so much more amazing.

  • @hebierob
    @hebierob 8 років тому +1

    I've been meaning to tell you for months to tell you how much I appreciate your work! Obviously you are gifted so thanks for sharing your gift!

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta 8 років тому +1

      +Henry Robinson Thank you sir!!

  • @lilturk726
    @lilturk726 9 років тому +45

    Jimmy built a bench out of one piece of wood, dove-tailing the joints by hand.
    I hung a shelf today, it took me and two other people and I ended up having to re-drill some holes because I didn't measure correctly.
    FML

    • @dexi39
      @dexi39 8 років тому +2

      LOL

  • @craigbporter
    @craigbporter 8 років тому

    Understatedly gorgeous! Jimmy really let the wood do the talking.

  • @2000WhiteRado
    @2000WhiteRado 9 років тому

    I enjoy this type of video, hearing Jimmy talk and explain what he's doing so much more than the others. Good job Jimmy!

  • @Niemand377
    @Niemand377 8 років тому

    Hi Jimmy! I'm from germany and have been watching your videos for years now since I found your channel accidentially.
    I really, really love watching them because it kind of helps me relaxing after a hard day of work.
    I just thought you should know that there are also some people from the international beer country watching.
    Keep going, I love it!

  • @BenBrandt22
    @BenBrandt22 9 років тому

    Beautiful in it's simplicity. Nice work, jimmydiresta

  • @MattFeith
    @MattFeith 8 років тому

    Started listening to the Making It podcast, and decided to listen from the beginning... This project was mentioned today and Jimmy sounded happy about it, so I came to check it out... and it's awesome.

  • @thejoshmoss
    @thejoshmoss 9 років тому +22

    The narration makes it that much better, I'd like to see you do this on other videos.

  • @DOODLEND
    @DOODLEND 9 років тому +1

    This is awesome! Great to hear you explaining what you're doing, jimmy

  • @RicardoJunqueira
    @RicardoJunqueira 9 років тому +2

    Great, great, GREAT project! Thank you once again Jimmy!

  • @388gruardian
    @388gruardian 9 років тому

    I like this style of video just due to the fact I am watching how it was done and hearing all the little tricks you used to achieve the results. It is a 2 for 1 deal.
    I still like all of your videos , I find them entertaining and inspiring.
    Keep up on the great work. 😊

  • @lennylobello910
    @lennylobello910 9 років тому

    That is one beautiful piece of furniture. Always amazed at your work Jimmy.

  • @Rhysss1991
    @Rhysss1991 7 років тому

    One of my favourites from Jimmy.

  • @synapseZA
    @synapseZA 9 років тому +3

    Jimmy DiResta That looks amazing! Normally I don't like stained/painted projects - I prefer natural tones, but man that looks really good.

  • @davecutherell6346
    @davecutherell6346 9 років тому

    I love the new narrative style. Lots of tips I can use. Thanks!!

  • @BucurIonNiculae
    @BucurIonNiculae 9 років тому

    The idea for comment during the video is more than good, excellent.

  • @grant605gb
    @grant605gb 9 років тому

    Another amazing hidden Jimmy Diresta build, excellent

  • @vochaalloy33
    @vochaalloy33 9 років тому

    Looks beautiful and some of the biggest dovetail joints I have seen.

  • @brendanhay5788
    @brendanhay5788 9 років тому

    Never seen dovetails on a cupped slab before this video. Nice job making the bench.

  • @freestyla101
    @freestyla101 9 років тому

    I've envisioned this exact same project, down to the rough measurements and truss road. I'm just blown away that you had the exact same thing in mind.

  • @hyland1984
    @hyland1984 8 років тому +4

    man...this stuff is addictive. first thing in the morning & last thing at night. not to mention during the day.

    • @DrakeMagnum
      @DrakeMagnum 7 років тому

      I know. I get on DiResta benders usually late at night. I'm a terrible craftsman myself, but feel inspired watching his projects.

  • @mattmiller7499
    @mattmiller7499 5 років тому

    I really enjoyed this video, thankyou for making it. Start to finish videos are one of my favorite things to watch. I love seeing the persons unique progress, and steps they choose to take

  • @Sho81
    @Sho81 9 років тому +1

    Great vid Jimmy. Reminds me of when when I was younger that was the first joint my grandfather taught me. I found out years later he was making bets with his friends that by 8 years old I could cut dovetails as well if not better than his friends. Needless to say I cut a lot of dovetails in my life and made good money for my age doing it.

  • @carlo54377
    @carlo54377 9 років тому

    Jimmy, I'm loving the commentary. Have always wondered the thought process, and now can hear them. Thanks for another great video brother

  • @aintgonnahappen
    @aintgonnahappen 9 років тому

    What a wonderful vision/result you had. Beautiful.

  • @ScottTurnerformeindustrious
    @ScottTurnerformeindustrious 9 років тому +5

    Jimmy that is beautiful, so glad you didn't smack it with an axe or an ice pick at the end.

  • @marceaton3128
    @marceaton3128 9 років тому

    Beautiful work Jimmy. The narration of the video was also a very nice addition. Hope to see you in the fall.

  • @Wordsnwood
    @Wordsnwood 9 років тому +1

    Great project, Jimmy DiResta . I was shocked at first when you pulled out the black paint for that gorgeous oak. But the end results won me over.

  • @foxxgreen1993
    @foxxgreen1993 9 років тому

    Lovely bench! This format is very insightful to see how the process plays out from start to finish.
    I love the fact you attempted dovetails, even though you said you weren't that practiced. It's nice to see even someone so well versed trying things and experimenting.

  • @mfwoodshop
    @mfwoodshop 9 років тому +7

    That black die is awesome, great project Jimmy

    • @SpudGun146
      @SpudGun146 8 років тому +3

      Dye *

    • @1999colebug
      @1999colebug 8 років тому +2

      +Joshua Faller that's just an Ad Hominem.

  • @rogerpoindexter2328
    @rogerpoindexter2328 9 років тому

    Love it! Love the narration of your work too. Need to do that more often.

  • @Antihobutt
    @Antihobutt 9 років тому

    jimmydiresta that is one beautiful bench. Rustic modern art! Thank you sir.

  • @area5097
    @area5097 9 років тому

    Very reminiscent of a woodworking "Adventures with Bill" from the Red Green show. Kidding aside, it's good to hear your voice Jimmy. It's nice to hear what you're thinking as you were working. Interesting solution to the cupped wood dove tails.

  • @walterperrault
    @walterperrault 9 років тому

    Great piece Jimmy I really enjoyed this video with your narration of the process the various techniques materials used combined with the speed ed up video it was perfect not dragged out like other videos hope you keep making more like this

  • @ippolitofred
    @ippolitofred 9 років тому

    Beautiful bench Jimmy. Dovetails look awesome and slight imperfections only add to the aged look. Great job DaVinci Diresta.

  • @drohegda
    @drohegda 8 років тому

    absolutely beautiful shelf,thank you for the video and the narration made it special in your own words during construction..

  • @ecstaticbanana1063
    @ecstaticbanana1063 9 років тому

    I like this style but I think that the beautiful art of Jimmy's (of yours, jimmy if you read this) is in the silence so that you see the craftsmanship in the work with no spoilers and it really is the jimmy style. To me, watching a Diresta video is like zen. Great job.

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta 9 років тому +2

      Langdon Harris thank you , i figured this can be sound off .. or on.. either works
      TANK YOU !

    • @ecstaticbanana1063
      @ecstaticbanana1063 9 років тому

      Haha. I heard you say something about the sound being off in making it. Nice work!

  • @robdevenney
    @robdevenney 8 років тому +2

    I make a lot of hand cut dovetail boxes (I am strange and enjoy dovetailing) I know the above was no mean feat even for someone like Jimmy with his wide range of talents including woodworking given how badly cupped that wood is. Really superb effort

  • @robg9810
    @robg9810 9 років тому

    Wow...Just wow. Great work Jimmy!

  • @wvb93
    @wvb93 8 років тому

    i love the commentary! i'll take commentary over no commentary diresta videos any day of the week.

  • @kevin_wright
    @kevin_wright 9 років тому

    Jimmy, I love this format, man! The narration is really helpful. I think it helps to answer some questions that people generally have in the comments section. Thanks for all you do for aspiring makers, brother.

  • @michaelh.7040
    @michaelh.7040 7 років тому

    Beautiful job, beautiful bench....Thank u for sharing it with all.

  • @euphoricguitars8154
    @euphoricguitars8154 9 років тому

    Dude! Nice build, good narration, sweet camera work. Good job. This is a good format for woodworking, building, and art on you tube. Thanks

  • @johneberhardt6101
    @johneberhardt6101 5 років тому

    I like you using the multi tool to cut the dovetails! For me it would certainly be harder than doing them traditional. I will have to try dovetails this way. Thanks!!

  • @weldingtipsandtricks
    @weldingtipsandtricks 9 років тому +23

    another great job

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta 9 років тому +14

      weldingtipsandtricks THANK YOU for the love and respect, Brother!

    • @TurkishRepublicanX
      @TurkishRepublicanX 9 років тому +2

      looks really beautiful man, I could almost kiss it :D
      If I made that I'd be damn proud of myself I imagine

  • @thomasarussellsr
    @thomasarussellsr 8 років тому

    Definitely looks sturdy enough to support my 270+ pounds. Nice bench and those dovetails look better than most I've seen on UA-cam.

  • @shammient
    @shammient 8 років тому

    Great job as always. I always learn something from your videos.

  • @iksnyzrog
    @iksnyzrog 9 років тому

    The commentary adds a lot. Great video as usual Jimmy!!

  • @norahmad7060
    @norahmad7060 9 років тому

    TQ Jimmy.
    another crash course of coarse art.
    love it!

  • @DanielGomes-gk2nz
    @DanielGomes-gk2nz 9 років тому

    That one gone supercool! Beautiful result.

  • @GrahamOrm
    @GrahamOrm 9 років тому

    Great job Jimmy and great result,however.......!!! I can't help thinking how nice it would have looked sanded down and with a nice finish on that oak. Not to take anything away from it. It's cool.

  • @johnnyfaber8089
    @johnnyfaber8089 9 років тому

    Thank you for narrating this build. Any chance that you might go back to your other videos and add an audio narrative to them? That would be so cool if you did! Your videos have helped my creative abilities so much and I am so grateful. You are an amazing teacher even without the narration but if you added that to your videos, I would think that would put them over the top on views. I know that I would be glued to the computer for days watching them. Thank you Mr. DiResta.

  • @TheHandystanley
    @TheHandystanley 9 років тому

    Great walk through on the project Jimmy! Thanks!

  • @GoGreenMan
    @GoGreenMan 9 років тому

    I know you think people don't wanna hear you talk the whole time. but at least for me, I enjoyed the explanations. I was gonna actually ask about the S hooks BUT I didn't have to! thanks again and of course, great job

  • @taikobasher
    @taikobasher 9 років тому

    Awesome bench Jimmy, and great video.

  • @jackdehaan2267
    @jackdehaan2267 7 років тому

    Great job with a good commentary and video. Very enjoyable!

  • @mihumus
    @mihumus 8 років тому

    Beautiful! Great work as always, Jimmy.

  • @wilhelml
    @wilhelml 9 років тому

    Love these "walktrough" tips videos!

  • @maxwelldesigns3140
    @maxwelldesigns3140 9 років тому

    Danke Jimmy das die Zinkenverbindung richtig ausgearbeitet wurde,alle Teile gleich gross sieht doch auch viel schöner aus .Eine wunderschöne Bank,hab ich selber schon mal gebaut und weiss daher wieviel Arbeit sie macht. Ich nehme an das die Bohle 65mm hatte und Luft getrocknet war haste ja erzählt ,da kann ich dann auch die Multicut verstehen mit dem Stecheisen braucht man ewig. Die nächste Bank könnte dann mal mit einer Gratverbindung ausgearbeitet werden, sieht auch sehr sexy aus, sorgt dafür das die Platte noch mehr schwebt und ist auch einfach an der Kreissäge zu machen.

  • @durganbuilt5703
    @durganbuilt5703 9 років тому

    Loved the video and really enjoyed the narrated tutorial!

  • @ruggerobaragliu156
    @ruggerobaragliu156 8 років тому

    I tuoi video sono molto interessanti e tu hai uno stile inconfondibile. Saluti e rispetto dalla Sardegna!

  • @Rattletrap2
    @Rattletrap2 9 років тому

    Beautiful piece Jimmy!

  • @1954BJohn
    @1954BJohn 9 років тому

    Great work Jimmy!!

  • @bobbykurczewski2362
    @bobbykurczewski2362 9 років тому

    One of your best videos - great job!

  • @Lazywatchsmith
    @Lazywatchsmith 9 років тому +3

    Awesome! Love the voice over.

  • @HomeHaunter1
    @HomeHaunter1 9 років тому

    I love the commentary. The only thing I think you are missing from your videos is a break down of prices. I understand you sell your stuff and not all of it is purchased specifically for each project. But I would love to know a general idea of what your projects cost to build. I am constantly in aw of your creativeness that I want to try building some of these things myself. Great work.

  • @jonwatkins675
    @jonwatkins675 3 роки тому

    I must try one! Thank you for showing!

  • @AndreaArzensek
    @AndreaArzensek 9 років тому +4

    so simple, yet beautiful!

    •  9 років тому +1

      gostei do JEEP!!!!

  • @nordyfamily
    @nordyfamily 4 роки тому

    Great work Jimmy

  • @saartal4524
    @saartal4524 5 років тому

    "beautiful marks of the saw blade" -
    wow, so I'm not the only one who likes these marks...
    I see everyone taking them off (ok, in many cases they are right) but these have a beauty of their own
    Same for the precision grinding marks on a steel blank - I really love those
    Wonderful project.

  • @ftobrian
    @ftobrian 9 років тому

    awesome video Jimmy, great walk through with the voice over!!

  • @logan5824
    @logan5824 8 років тому

    As always, nicely done!

  • @federicoczerwiak
    @federicoczerwiak 9 років тому

    Beautiful, a piece of art, something many would do, but can't....

  • @dizzolve
    @dizzolve 6 років тому

    Very cool Those dovetails are so huge you could probably experiment with boring a hole right through the middle of them front to back - slide in a threaded rod and lock it down.

  • @teledyme
    @teledyme 9 років тому

    Nice work. Thanks for sharing this experience with us.
    Phil

  • @cristianmarquez3086
    @cristianmarquez3086 9 років тому

    Wow great job good insight on the bilt. That was a bad ass bench. Diresta

  • @Tekninentyo
    @Tekninentyo 9 років тому

    Great work! Thanks for narration.

  • @enquirygametechnologymetho2271
    @enquirygametechnologymetho2271 5 років тому

    Fantastic, I've been really wanting to use the wood I have as left overs from my construction chalet, and You inspired us to us them and give it a try to do similar bench. Decorating our HQ in Laguna de la Cocha, Colombian Andes and Amazon

  • @marksstudio
    @marksstudio 8 років тому

    Terrific video. Very enjoyable. Thanks man.

  • @macuser7080
    @macuser7080 9 років тому

    Beautiful! Almost looks like a piece from ikea with that black finish and sharp square edges only handmade!

  • @rafezetter8003
    @rafezetter8003 9 років тому

    Another nice build as always Jimmy, but while that dye might be a quicker way to get that colour - for those who cannot buy it (I'd never headr of it), there is another more traditional alternative by using ebonising solution on oak, and you'll then have a bit more control on the depth of colour.

  • @alienh1701
    @alienh1701 9 років тому

    Loved that! I really enjoyed the narration and I love your work.

  • @davepelfrey3958
    @davepelfrey3958 9 років тому

    Your channel was recommended by welding tips and tricks. Fantastic job!! New subcriber now for sure.

  • @silverstake88
    @silverstake88 8 років тому

    Beau-tee-ful !!!
    An original craftsman....

  • @RPC1231
    @RPC1231 9 років тому

    Looks great, Jimmy! thanks for the vid.