Jimmy DiResta Builds a Sam Maloof Inspired Rocking Chair

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2020
  • Watch Jimmy DiResta build a Sam Maloof inspired rocking chair. Jimmy used walnut to make this chair. There are some great woodworking techniques demonstrated in this project, including how to sculpt chair parts on a band saw and by hand, how to fill cracks with epoxy and sawdust, and how to assemble a chair.
    Tools featured in this video:
    - Sam Maloof Poly/Oil Finish: www.rockler.com/sam-maloof-s-...
    - Band Saw: www.rockler.com/power-tools/s...
    - SawStop Table saw: www.rockler.com/shop-by-brand...
    - Titebond II Premium Wood Glue: www.rockler.com/titebondreg-i...
    - F-Style Clamps: www.rockler.com/sure-footreg-...
    12 Pc Chisel Set: www.rockler.com/woodcarving-b...
    - Japanese Saw/Rasp: www.rockler.com/japanese-saw-...
    - Dewalt Compact Router: www.rockler.com/dewalt-dwp611...
    - Tenon Cutter: www.rockler.com/pro-series-lo...
    - Forstner Bits: www.rockler.com/power-tools/d...
    - Arbortech TurboPlane Blade: www.rockler.com/arbortech-tur...
    - Sanding Pads: www.rockler.com/sanding-pads
    - DeWalt Cordless/Brushless Variable-Speed 5'' Random Orbit Sander: www.rockler.com/dewalt-20v-ma...
    - Timber Tuff 5'' Curved Draw Shave: www.rockler.com/timber-tuff-5...
    - West System Epoxy: www.rockler.com/shop?w=west+s...
    - Straight Draw Knife: www.rockler.com/11-straight-d...
    - Glu-Bot Glue Bottle: www.rockler.com/glu-bot-glue-...
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  • @jakemengelkoch4455
    @jakemengelkoch4455 3 роки тому +6

    Great build. Thanks to Rockler for supporting Jimmy! No other builder whose videos I’ve watched have taught me more.

  • @Chungustav
    @Chungustav 3 роки тому +1

    I met Sam before he passed at his property in Alta Loma. Very nice man. And he spent a lot of time giving me and my wife a tour of his shop

  • @larry5948
    @larry5948 3 роки тому +1

    I was fortunate enough to live close to Mr Maloof at his residence in SoCal, i have toured his shop and watched as he built his famous rocking chairs.
    Jimmy... you did his honor well .!!

  • @fosteredwoodworks
    @fosteredwoodworks 3 роки тому +20

    Absolutely beautiful build. I feel like if I ever need motivation, I just need to listen to Jimmy.

  • @urbanlumberjack
    @urbanlumberjack 10 місяців тому

    I can’t believe I’ve never seen this video! So cool. Saw a Sam Maloof chair today, very beautiful. Jimmy Diresta has such an encouraging personality, makes anything seem possible.

  • @lawrencehud
    @lawrencehud 3 роки тому +2

    Ive studied Maloof and watched several videos and I must say I think your process is closer to his than those who meticulously follow the forms and patterns and templates. Maloof had a wonderful eye but free process resulting in genuine comfort were as important as anything. Great job thanks for sharing.

  • @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC
    @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC 3 роки тому +13

    Not only is it a beautiful chair, there is a rare glimpse of Jimmy Diresta actually sitting down!

  • @daveweber1331
    @daveweber1331 3 роки тому +2

    A crying shame this isn't getting more views...
    This, in my insignificant opinion, is Jimmy at his best!
    Thanks, maun. A pleasure to watch and learn. I may even take the courage now, to build a chair myself, BUT...
    First I need a shop tall enough and big enough, then I need one of those honking big band saws! Oh, and a disk sander that's as big as I am! Lol!

  • @tomfields8963
    @tomfields8963 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome job Jimmy! Sam would be honored!

  • @jmalone2758
    @jmalone2758 Місяць тому

    For a 1st time rocker you knocked it out of the park!

  • @springwoodcottage4248
    @springwoodcottage4248 3 роки тому +2

    Masterclass in design, fabrication with all the tips, tools and techniques of putting wood together in a form like a beautiful person that was born from love and was nurtured and loved as it grew. Stunningly beautiful! Thank you for sharing your methods and secrets of the build.

  • @rhythmislife18
    @rhythmislife18 3 роки тому +6

    Just realised how much there is to listen when Jimmy talks! What a fantastic build and what a true craftsman. Love you jimmy

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you 🙏🏼

    • @mercuryrising9174
      @mercuryrising9174 3 роки тому

      @@jimmydiresta amazing brother. I'm really looking forward to seeing the next chairs. This one is fantastic.
      Edit happy Halloween 🎃

  • @CaneyCreekCreations
    @CaneyCreekCreations 3 роки тому +9

    Love the mentality of jump in and just do it. I've never been great at getting things from my mind onto paper so I often just have to show people what I'm seeing in my mind, by just doing it. Great video and amazing chair.

  • @RTH1122
    @RTH1122 3 роки тому +1

    What a wonderful thing to bring in to the world - a joy to watch.

  • @joecortopassi9567
    @joecortopassi9567 3 роки тому +2

    One of the best woodworking videos I have ever seen. Thanks so much for the sharing!

  • @mercuryrising9174
    @mercuryrising9174 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful job Jimmy. I cannot wait to see the next chairs. Also thank you ROCKLER for giving Jimmy this opportunity to test his chair making skills.

  • @Ramingo1983
    @Ramingo1983 3 роки тому +4

    If there's something I've learned over the years watching Diresta's videos, is that you MUST learn while doing something. And now I always try to never be scared of going out of the confort zone. Thank you Jimmy!
    And btw, this is a great looking chair!

  • @jackleg693
    @jackleg693 3 роки тому +1

    To hear such an accomplished creator like Jimmy DiResta admit he’s not very good at joinery gives me such confidence to make, no matter what my skill level, and use every build as a learning experience.
    Thank you Rockler for supporting such makers and for sharing videos like this.

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you I am alway learning

  • @jamescole1786
    @jamescole1786 2 роки тому

    1/31/22; ...Jimmy, just watched you make that Maloof Rocking chair...! Just great! Excellent narration, fantastic equipment..'big mamma' band saw, 3-different spoke shaves, multiple rasps, files, orbital sanders, 60/80/120 grit sanding papers, then mix of Walnut saw dust & West Epoxy. Finally Maloof oil stain & finish. Wonderful project between you & Rockler! Hope to see more videos like this in the future.👍👍👍🧑‍🔧😊🍷

  • @thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549
    @thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549 3 роки тому +1

    Instagram follower of the Godfadda. He said go check this and here I am. Having fun with a build and "Going to school on the first one!" is something I practice. JD also said he was anxious about this but once he committed it was a flow. A maker has gotta make! Always like the backstory on creation.

  • @icemuppet361
    @icemuppet361 3 роки тому

    Thanks Rockler for making this happen and supporting people like Jimmy. Well deserved!

  • @RobinsonStevens
    @RobinsonStevens 3 роки тому +1

    His bandsaw mastery is incredible.

  • @douglaslodge8580
    @douglaslodge8580 3 роки тому +1

    WOW , Very, very nice work. I like the organic shaping style.

  • @tiffanyjohnson3110
    @tiffanyjohnson3110 3 роки тому +2

    Such a beautiful flow through the whole chair. You did your magic as usual Jimmy.

  • @jamesbusie7237
    @jamesbusie7237 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely stunning! Excellent!!
    Sam would be proud!!

  • @GibClark
    @GibClark 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @413DaveRN
    @413DaveRN 3 роки тому +2

    Just getting started is often the hardest part of any project for me. Thanks for the inspiration as always Jimmy!

  • @danagoglia1406
    @danagoglia1406 2 роки тому +1

    Jimmy, you are phenomenal. Gorgeous build! Love the narration.

  • @skewedmaker
    @skewedmaker 3 роки тому +1

    Just love the freeform sculpting of the back and arms. The finish looks amazing on it. Inspiring video, thanks for sponsoring this, Rockler!

  • @davidkuhns8389
    @davidkuhns8389 3 роки тому +1

    Your best video in a long while. I watched the entire thing without jumping forward. That's my highest praise.

  • @SuffolkFarmer
    @SuffolkFarmer 3 роки тому +2

    Wow Jimmy, amazing build - man and bandsaw in perfect harmony, looks like Mother Nature made it herself ! Great too hear you narrate the build. Thank you Rockler

  • @stonee1968
    @stonee1968 3 роки тому +3

    Beautiful chair and truly a great video - so much knowledge to pass without dragging things out.

  • @bwmartens
    @bwmartens 3 роки тому +2

    Such a beautiful chair! And thanks for doing the voiceover. I love hearing your thoughts.

  • @davidnichols4939
    @davidnichols4939 3 роки тому +2

    Special Thanks to Rockler for supporting the work of Jimmy DiResta!

  • @SQ_og
    @SQ_og 3 роки тому

    From studying the carving techniques on the bandsaw from both of these people, I could not ignore the simular techniques. Only DiResta has the big machines that become invisible while working and the same carving techiques. Well done!

  • @PaulMeyette
    @PaulMeyette 3 роки тому +2

    Simply amazing. This piece is beautiful Jimmy. I'm sure Taylor will love it!

  • @JonathanVanVuren
    @JonathanVanVuren 3 роки тому +1

    “I’m that much smarter now” and so are we Jimmy! Thanks for the inspiration to go try something new!

  • @mwjii
    @mwjii 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful piece, video and job jimmy. it was a pleasure watching this. Thank you!

  • @superfrog7429
    @superfrog7429 3 роки тому +1

    Love the honesty of you're projects 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful results. Great to see the experimentation an learning process.

  • @jonathanmoore467
    @jonathanmoore467 3 роки тому +1

    Love the chair and the process Jimmie!!!

  • @the_kc_keys
    @the_kc_keys 3 роки тому +6

    I'm here rom Jimmy's story telling me to watch this!

  • @brandonfinlayson6655
    @brandonfinlayson6655 3 роки тому

    Breath taking! Well done, well done!

  • @sstaats6200
    @sstaats6200 3 роки тому +1

    Nicely done!

  • @mabmachine
    @mabmachine 3 роки тому

    What an awesome video, thank you Jimmy and Rockler

  • @brentjenkinsdesigns
    @brentjenkinsdesigns 2 роки тому

    Well done! Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @birdbandit9
    @birdbandit9 3 роки тому +2

    5:00 in.... Humble Jimmy. Dude you're the man!

  • @AdamRich1785
    @AdamRich1785 3 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed this one Jimmy! Traditional woodworking always scared me but the way you did this build makes soo much more sense to me. I want to build one now!

  • @Franco4590
    @Franco4590 3 роки тому

    A true master. So enjoyed watching, and learning.

  • @christopherheffner
    @christopherheffner 3 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous Jimmy, amazing job brother.

  • @timeverett5482
    @timeverett5482 3 роки тому

    Great video!! Big fan of Sam. Enjoyed watching Jimmy so talented and passionate about his work.

  • @capnblackleg
    @capnblackleg 3 роки тому +1

    this is a dream project for me, thanks for the insight, Jimmy

  • @jeffselchow5719
    @jeffselchow5719 3 роки тому +1

    Very Cool, I got Maloof's DVD's on rocker, chair, and barstool a while back, need to make them all.

  • @dpmakestuff
    @dpmakestuff 3 роки тому +10

    Beautiful build!

  • @fnunez408
    @fnunez408 3 роки тому +1

    Bravo sir; beautiful work!! What a great way to show off your craftsmanship.

  • @BillSchuller
    @BillSchuller 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic work as usual Jimmy. I learn so much from every video.

  • @nicholasbodnar7361
    @nicholasbodnar7361 3 роки тому +1

    Great Job Jim, for going to school on this one. You did an excellent job to replicate from on future chairs.

  • @Pauken11
    @Pauken11 3 роки тому

    Gorgeous!

  • @bothann
    @bothann 3 роки тому

    Beautiful work Jim.

  • @donesry2902
    @donesry2902 Рік тому

    Awesome build - thank you for sharing and inspiring

  • @basuramanya
    @basuramanya 3 роки тому

    Lovely Chair. Very nice explanation. Thanks, Jimmy and Rockler.

  • @daveandkatygoodman9706
    @daveandkatygoodman9706 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. Inspiring to watch. I've been wanting to build one for years!

  • @philthyphil3324
    @philthyphil3324 2 роки тому

    You are so right about jumping in and learning. I started making longbow years ago, I was disappointed that it didn't turn out first try, but 4 or 5 bows later I had a winner, and I remember thinking that on each attempt I learned something and was able to do better the next time

  • @billmoore2493
    @billmoore2493 3 роки тому

    A pleasure to watch!

  • @MTknives
    @MTknives 3 роки тому +1

    Who could only watch 30 seconds 🤷‍♂️ Jimmy is the man the Legend!

    • @jaydope9626
      @jaydope9626 3 роки тому

      I didn`t intend to make use of this woodworking book, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but rather curious about it. I had been truly amazed right after trying it. It never disappointed me in my wish to acquire more information about the art of wood working. Many topics were covered, including everything from wood types to developing your workshop.?

  • @reforzar
    @reforzar 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing work!

  • @leenightingale5703
    @leenightingale5703 2 роки тому

    Inspiring, amazing band saw work.

  • @rommelpablo1381
    @rommelpablo1381 2 роки тому

    very skilled fine woodworker, imagine you can make it without template, that superb

  • @richm9157
    @richm9157 3 роки тому +1

    Really nice build ! Thank you for the very thorough narrative about your thought process. You are a good teacher - thanks ... (love that bandsaw)

  • @tooljourney
    @tooljourney 3 роки тому +1

    Good work Jimmy!!

  • @PPMOCRG
    @PPMOCRG 3 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @deucerider430
    @deucerider430 3 роки тому +3

    Inspiring video and design! I “get” the idea of shaping to what “looks right” or “feels right “. What I have always refer to as “Eyeball Engineering “

  • @AllanAdamson
    @AllanAdamson 3 роки тому +1

    this is really something Jimmy, great work

  • @wakasawoodshawaii9386
    @wakasawoodshawaii9386 3 роки тому

    Beautiful!!

  • @nicohenning5500
    @nicohenning5500 3 роки тому +1

    Great job

  • @ALPACABOWLCOMPANY
    @ALPACABOWLCOMPANY 3 роки тому +1

    Sweet project.
    💚👽🤘🤘

  • @mikeswoodworkcreation2467
    @mikeswoodworkcreation2467 3 роки тому +1

    So inspiring awesome job

  • @graemewilson8423
    @graemewilson8423 3 роки тому

    Your bandsaw skills are second to none.

  • @davidwhiren817
    @davidwhiren817 3 роки тому

    Mr. DiResta , you are so right , just start , just do !!!

  • @davidduffy9806
    @davidduffy9806 3 роки тому

    Love these beginners style builds.

  • @lonewolfdesignsbylarry
    @lonewolfdesignsbylarry 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @russellnentwich8745
    @russellnentwich8745 Рік тому

    Beautiful chair man!

  • @Antweak83
    @Antweak83 3 роки тому

    Sam would be proud. Great work

  • @HannesPowerLoad
    @HannesPowerLoad 2 роки тому

    Super! I love it! Inspiring!!

  • @jmsmith1767
    @jmsmith1767 3 роки тому

    Beautiful chair!

  • @pablou3600
    @pablou3600 3 роки тому

    Beautiful video

  • @JonnyBuilds
    @JonnyBuilds 3 роки тому +8

    Whoa! Pure art!

  • @jmklamm
    @jmklamm 3 роки тому

    Love it Jimmy!

  • @BKMakes
    @BKMakes 3 роки тому +1

    Nice work Jimmy!!

  • @JesusUruchurtu1
    @JesusUruchurtu1 3 роки тому

    Not much more to add to the comments, great work, thanks for sharing your talent.

  • @Slayerformayor1983
    @Slayerformayor1983 3 роки тому

    Good odin that chair is gorgeous!

  • @billdiehl156
    @billdiehl156 3 роки тому +1

    That’s amazing, and very motivational. Just jump in and do it!

  • @timscoins1978
    @timscoins1978 3 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful mate 👌

  • @marlawhite3682
    @marlawhite3682 3 роки тому +1

    LOVE IT!!!!

  • @jeremyspecce
    @jeremyspecce 2 роки тому

    Came back here to watch the voiceover version as the non-VO version was released on Jimmy’s Channel. As he said, thank you, Rockler, for your support.

  • @Chrisbo40
    @Chrisbo40 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice!

  • @elainetreadwell5576
    @elainetreadwell5576 3 роки тому

    That rocker is so fabulous. I would love to have had an apprenticeship with you. I imagine the little bits of information you provide would be phenomenal. Thanks for creating this video and sharing your gift.

  • @ianfarquharson3772
    @ianfarquharson3772 3 роки тому

    I love Jimmys work and this piece is beautiful.ThankQ.TkEZ>UK

  • @michaelbolen2118
    @michaelbolen2118 3 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed watching the build and listening to the commentary, great how you edge out of your comfort zone. Nice tip on the tenoning at the band saw! Will try, currently making my first chair. Also really like the Shinto as a shaping tool - grain direction? Ha, doesn't matter with that tool.

  • @0kAndrew
    @0kAndrew 3 роки тому

    A Jimmy build equals a video liked!