DiResta’s Cut: Steel & Walnut Stool

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • In this episode of the Core77-sponsored "DiResta's Cut," Jimmy DiResta shows us how he duplicated the dimensions of his favorite stool, then built a far sturdier version. He manages to incorporate some otherwise useless but still-pretty walnut that he reclaimed from a scrapped project, and uses a don’t-try-this-at-home table saw trick. (Always remember to heed Jimmy’s warning: “I have been using tools for over 40 years. I have developed my comfort level with tools through years of experience. DON'T DO THE DANGEROUS THINGS I DO.”) He also explains and shows you how he gets a fantastic weathered finish on the steel, among other things; there are tons of clever production tricks here.
    Watch and enjoy!

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  • @scootr76
    @scootr76 8 років тому +8

    Who on earth rejects a piece of work by Jimmy DiResta? Very cool stool.

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta 8 років тому +17

      Was a miss communication about final size. I re made it and there was a left over table top. No harm no foul

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta 8 років тому +4

      Thank you !

    • @robertcornelius3514
      @robertcornelius3514 6 років тому

      A high paying customer that wants something original, perhaps.

  • @Sonal_Mobile
    @Sonal_Mobile 8 років тому

    25 years ago, someone threw away a stool; 25 years later, that same stool inspires a great project! Excellent work!

  • @willegard2
    @willegard2 8 років тому +69

    I cannot get enough of you Jimmy! Watched all your videos (on all channels) several times, learned so much, been inspired even more. Only "negative" thing about you - is that you dont upload a video every hour. All jokes aside, thanks again for sharing and inspiring all of us, around the world. Love from Sweden! P.s I have a bunch of MORA-knives (around 25 of them)from the 50's and 60/70's. Whould it be "ok" (legally speaking) for me to send them to your P.O box? Whats the "correct" way to send these?

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta 8 років тому +18

      Thank you !!! Please send to po box 20270 NYC 10009

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta 8 років тому +18

      Thank you for he love and respect!!

    • @lauri.nordling
      @lauri.nordling 8 років тому +4

      +jimmydiresta Very nice job! Two rungs don't make a right..

    • @HSCOR22
      @HSCOR22 8 років тому +2

      +jimmydiresta You are the best !!

    • @juanzero1296
      @juanzero1296 8 років тому

      I too have a MORA knife, but I'm not from Sweden. My Great Grandfather brought it overseas with him. I believe that it is a 1901 knife (I'm probably wrong).

  • @WoodenCreationz
    @WoodenCreationz 8 років тому +2

    Now 25 years later.... This just became my favorite stool! Thank you for not only taking the time to show is but teach us. It's always a terrific day when you release a video and a podcast! -Brian

  • @Kilbot192
    @Kilbot192 8 років тому

    I never thought I would enjoy a video of a man making a stool so much. Looks like a sexy stool.

  • @48306jw
    @48306jw 8 років тому +2

    You are right about the 'Tips and Tricks' guy. He's very knowledgeable and helpful.

  • @GiacoWhatever
    @GiacoWhatever 8 років тому +4

    Awesome!!! The welds became sooo good with that magic thing!

  • @danthemakerman
    @danthemakerman 8 років тому

    I liked the biscuits showing through, it tells a story.

  • @AlbertoMartinez-rk2lf
    @AlbertoMartinez-rk2lf 8 років тому

    when you start a project it is like everyone else. When it's finished, it's wow, it's pretty more beautiful than other projects. You're a true artist!

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething 8 років тому +7

    I love this project. It's a great design and already looks like it has some mileage.

  • @theoutdoormedic3098
    @theoutdoormedic3098 7 років тому

    Once again, simplicity and beauty combine. Please more videos!!!!!!!!

  • @IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net
    @IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net 8 років тому

    Nice! I kinda like the biscuits and voids showing through on the sides and bottom. Instant character.

  • @AhmedSalam
    @AhmedSalam 8 років тому

    Watching your videos jimmy gives a real sense of satisfaction , and that's scientifically proven I guess!

  • @MichaelKieweg
    @MichaelKieweg 8 років тому +3

    I really like the biscuits showing. It gives a kind of structure to the seat and shows, that it is repurposed wood. Like that a lot. Greetings from Germany

  • @Woodlab86Ruru
    @Woodlab86Ruru 8 років тому

    Do only you love to do, and you never feel that you working! Make your hobby a your job!

  • @AndrewSetters
    @AndrewSetters 8 років тому +6

    Another fantastic project. I love the explainer videos on Core77. A little insight goes a long way. Keep killing it, Jimmy.

  • @Wordsnwood
    @Wordsnwood 8 років тому +1

    Another cool project, Jimmy. Funny how I've been watching for 1-2 years and never noticed the lack of a Jointer.

  • @panamajohn2003
    @panamajohn2003 8 років тому

    Jimmy--the only thing I like better than your videos are your narrated videos.
    The narration gives me additional insight into your technique. I do learn allot from watching you.

  • @greatitbroke
    @greatitbroke 8 років тому

    I am in love with these Diresta cuts Jimmy. Please do more. I learn more off of one of your videos and get more ideas off yours that anyone else's. Please keep up the great work.

  • @clyde8drive
    @clyde8drive 8 років тому

    Jimmy the narration fills in so many questions when we watch and makes a great video even better. Fantastic as usual. Love and Respect.

  • @pettigrewwoodworks
    @pettigrewwoodworks 8 років тому

    Great outcome and nice to see some nice walnut saved.

  • @BenBrandt22
    @BenBrandt22 8 років тому

    Looks great, and I love how the biscuits give this stool some history and an interesting story to tell.

  • @deborahdurham991
    @deborahdurham991 7 років тому

    loved this . Who knew wood shop and medal work could have an emotional attachment tail. Thanks.

  • @timsway
    @timsway 8 років тому +1

    I like the look of the biscuits. makes it special.

  • @Cactusworkshopchannel
    @Cactusworkshopchannel 8 років тому +1

    Very very cool! the jigs, the welds and the distressed walnut! I would have even left the biscuits side on top!

  • @mikebee02
    @mikebee02 8 років тому

    Man, those bronze welds are nice. I dig that look. Especially with the walnut.

  • @AndreaArzensek
    @AndreaArzensek 8 років тому +1

    Just beautiful stool, and attention to detail is top notch.
    Your videos, Jimmy, always excede my expectations.
    Thank you, master!

  • @Waiakalulu1
    @Waiakalulu1 8 років тому

    I like the effort to preserve or use the dimension from the original piece. When you have something that works, it's because of its form factor. It seems with today's engineering more thought and effort goes into the manufacturing and shipping/packing side of things with less concentration on the actual form that works. Drawing from something from the past like this takes us back to function-based engineering and forms factors that work. Loved seeing the Lincoln SW 200 and the edge of the Beaumont sander trick. Best wishes for much success in the future. Aloha

    • @a0flj0
      @a0flj0 8 років тому

      I'd rather use a file and manual sanding instead - I'm pretty sure this damages the sanding belt pretty fast, and I'm pretty stingy when it comes to tools and materials.

  • @TonyZumpano
    @TonyZumpano 8 років тому +4

    I always felt foolish using my bar stool as a table / workbench, but if *Jimmy* does it... :) Now I feel like a PRO. No skills to speak of, but still.

  • @letmework6254
    @letmework6254 8 років тому

    Beautiful stool that pays homage to your favorite relic, well done!

  • @53mikeyg
    @53mikeyg 8 років тому

    I love watching your videos! The stool you copied looks like a stool that used to be made up here in Boonville NY by the Sargent Furniture factory. You can tell by feeling the legs to see if they have faint lathe marks in them. They were turned and then to smooth them out they were tumbled together for a couple of hours to knock down the high spots. It was a deafening process! Also the stool tops were just strips of hardwood , ripped, color matched, and glued together with no other fasteners than the glue. It was quite the process.

  • @An_Urban_monk
    @An_Urban_monk 8 років тому

    Very cool project Jimmy and I'm glad you started narrating your videos. As artsy as the silent movie build videos you do, they lose something because there is wisdom and tips that can only be imparted with the narration. And I agree Jodi is a great teacher, been watching him for years. I appreciate both of you for sharing your creativity, techniques, and designs with everyone here on UA-cam.

  • @mihumus
    @mihumus 8 років тому

    That stool looks great. Nice video and build, Jimmy.

  • @towzone100
    @towzone100 8 років тому

    Very nice. I like the black look of the steel against the walnut

  • @frankkelly2245
    @frankkelly2245 8 років тому

    Another great Diresta build. Thank u Jimmy.

  • @springwoodcottage4248
    @springwoodcottage4248 8 років тому

    Lovely how something saved 20 years ago, gives comfort & utility & then inspires reproduction & the saving of something else: Love & love alone the world is seeking!

  • @cristian6766
    @cristian6766 8 років тому

    Hi Jimmy. This is my favorite episode from your channel and definitly top 10 on the whole interwebs. i love your channel and have seen your episodes probably 5 times each and some of them i'v seen with my girlfrind a couple of times too. Sorry for bad english, it's not my native tongue. Cristian Mares from Romania. From my heart i wish you all the best Jimmy!!! Hope you read this and see people from all of the world wish you the best and love your work!

  • @beanhole69
    @beanhole69 8 років тому

    Awesome! Tip #2,234,875 I learned from a Jimmy DiResta video. Beautiful idea on securing the feet!. Simple and effective. I love it.

  • @GregsGarage
    @GregsGarage 8 років тому +1

    Right on Jimmy... I agree about Jodi.

  • @jakobnordin
    @jakobnordin 8 років тому

    As always a great inspiration to all of us who make gold out of others trash.

  • @devin4560
    @devin4560 8 років тому

    Very nice. Like the idea and the look of using reclaimed wood.

  • @dbstelly
    @dbstelly 7 років тому

    I liked the bottom of the seat better, more character! Very nice work as always.

  • @Aristocob
    @Aristocob 8 років тому

    Yes, that makes sense. Nice job, Jimmy.

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich 8 років тому

    Really nice stool! I didn't know there was such a thing as silicon bronze welding material. Cool!

  • @TheRealObiWahn
    @TheRealObiWahn 8 років тому +1

    Hey jimmy, I do case mods from time to time and for details, I sometimes need the connectors of the power supply in the right color.
    These connectors are made of nylon too and you can dye them by using household clothing dye. I usually use RIT-dye but any dye should work that can be used for nylon clothes.
    So if you are in a hurry or want the detail to be perfect, simply buy white nylon feet and dye them. It takes maybe fifteen minutes from dye powder to dyed part...

  • @PhilWaud
    @PhilWaud 8 років тому +1

    Great video Jimmy, I love the commentary - its good to hear your thoughts on how the projects work.

  • @AshleyK1ng
    @AshleyK1ng 8 років тому

    Nicely done jimmy , i think the best projects are the ones for yourself .

  • @basuramanya
    @basuramanya 8 років тому

    As always I learned a ton watching your video. Looks like a great stool. Thanks Jimmy and Core77.

  • @jonathan__g
    @jonathan__g 8 років тому

    Great video you put together here. I personally like the bit of white showing through on the edges.

  • @GaryT1952
    @GaryT1952 8 років тому

    Really enjoy the narrative, makes your videos even more interesting. Thank you!

  • @antiZEROless
    @antiZEROless 8 років тому

    I was gonna replace the seat of our old stool this weekend so this video was well received :)
    I already glued and cut the seat to rough size. Tomorrow I'm heading to HF for a proper belt sander to smooth all the edges.

  • @110welding
    @110welding 7 років тому

    Awesome !!!!,I really enjoy getting educated by your videos. I barely getting into working with wood, and I really dig the table saw Jig..... Nice !!!

  • @kafaliwen2868
    @kafaliwen2868 8 років тому

    Very clever that jig idea, thanks forma sharing Jimmy!!!

  • @THYKAER
    @THYKAER 8 років тому +1

    good idea with the wood pegs in the legs.. Nice work as always !

  • @bengesell
    @bengesell 7 років тому

    What a great build. Thanks Jimmy.👍🏼 I want to build one for my work using an old tractor seat.

  • @stevengates8695
    @stevengates8695 8 років тому

    Beautiful Jimmy!

  • @JackCreekRoad
    @JackCreekRoad 8 років тому

    Really awesome work Jimmy!

  • @gerritstijvers7690
    @gerritstijvers7690 8 років тому

    Fun project good for tig practice and a really nice result. I like the looks of it

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe 8 років тому

    Thats a bomb proof stool! I love it.
    I like the black and gold look too. Its like ages industrial with a hint of steampunk.
    Its a shop user, so no one should balk about imperfections and voids :)
    Some of the best stuff I have was found in the garbage too.

  • @Jer_Schmidt
    @Jer_Schmidt 8 років тому

    That just looks great! Love it!

  • @sebastianfrancis5435
    @sebastianfrancis5435 8 років тому

    I believe you are a master of your craft!

  • @TheMarcball
    @TheMarcball 8 років тому

    very nice, I love the jig, will keep that in mind.
    Also, congrats on the editing, it's crisp and luminous and lil less grim than your older (super classy classic) videos. I LIKE IT chief !
    Keep on trucking ! (from France)

  • @panofish
    @panofish 8 років тому

    I can tell you did your voice-over while everyone else was asleep... you 're usually much more vocal :)

  • @c130steve
    @c130steve 8 років тому

    Always enjoy these videos, and learn something every single time.
    You Rock

  • @JonPetersArtHome
    @JonPetersArtHome 8 років тому +4

    looks great! nice work

  • @charltoncarswell9977
    @charltoncarswell9977 7 років тому

    Another excellent project. Sweet!

  • @utkanf
    @utkanf 8 років тому

    Looks great Jimmy. thanks for sharing.

  • @lucky13driver
    @lucky13driver 8 років тому

    Man I really like that stool. Well done sir!

  • @PeterOConnl
    @PeterOConnl 8 років тому +1

    Magician. Crazy talent.

  • @irlrp
    @irlrp 8 років тому

    I love this ! We will be building a kitchen soon and we will definitly need high seats, i will inspire from that video !!

  • @tdxdave
    @tdxdave 8 років тому

    Looks great! Great explanation of design and build choices.

  • @eln74
    @eln74 8 років тому

    Awesome job Mr. Diresta, tnx for sharing!!!

  • @MarioMoreno82
    @MarioMoreno82 8 років тому

    congrats from Portugal, you really inspire me and you make manual work a real art....

  • @Stephen1455
    @Stephen1455 8 років тому

    Love your jigs!!! So smart!!!

  • @orelygarcia
    @orelygarcia 8 років тому

    Nice Work Jimmy, Thumbs up.

  • @zyura
    @zyura 8 років тому

    Great as always!

  • @dominicdelprincipe2583
    @dominicdelprincipe2583 8 років тому

    Hope I get to sit on that stool. Great build !!!

  • @montewoods4766
    @montewoods4766 8 років тому

    I love watching you work...great stuff always

  • @AddictedtoProjects
    @AddictedtoProjects 8 років тому +1

    Nice stool Jimmy! :) You should publish some plans/dimensions, so that we can all copy it. ;)

  • @jimmyjongapin9393
    @jimmyjongapin9393 8 років тому

    Someone rejected your work ?! Can`t comprehend ... #Mindblown

  • @MaghoxFr
    @MaghoxFr 8 років тому

    i learn something from this guy on every video. On this one it was the wood inserts on the bottom of the legs to nail the nylon pegs afterwards.

    • @a0flj0
      @a0flj0 8 років тому +1

      True. Although it kinda hurt when I saw him drawing walnut into the pipe. I can't get my hands on a piece of scrap walnut to fix an old pepper mill for years now.

  • @welshnutterz
    @welshnutterz 8 років тому

    always love the combination of metal and wood. nice

  • @spelldeck
    @spelldeck 6 років тому

    Luv these core vids should make some more.

  • @Spud799
    @Spud799 4 роки тому

    Thank you too for share

  • @frankbusuttil2572
    @frankbusuttil2572 8 років тому

    Nice Jimmy. Thanks.

  • @Joe_Sant
    @Joe_Sant 8 років тому

    Great video Jimmy. Thanks...

  • @ajustice007
    @ajustice007 8 років тому +1

    Very Very Nice! Started following you, after watching you and brothers flea market show on UA-cam, about a year ago and watched all you videos. I love your work and your thought process of coming up with stuff to build. It's a lost art that I am hoping to carry on with my three boys. Thank you for including the metal varnish you use. I've been wondering what you use for a while. Keep the videos coming.

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta 8 років тому +1

      Thank you for the support !!

  • @willemkossen
    @willemkossen 8 років тому +21

    Nice stool. I need a shop stool. Now i need a welder too. (Or i need a Waelder?)

    • @CncObsession
      @CncObsession 8 років тому

      +Willem Kossen A Victoria, TX joke?

  • @RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks
    @RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks 8 років тому

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @user-nm8nf7jk2z
    @user-nm8nf7jk2z 2 роки тому

    Worked very well.

  • @nat8843
    @nat8843 2 роки тому

    That was really nice. Take a cool stool and make it nicer.

  • @jpwoodwork
    @jpwoodwork 8 років тому

    awesome Jimmy

  • @bevanward8787
    @bevanward8787 5 років тому

    Effortless - such a teacher

  • @roymay9758
    @roymay9758 8 років тому

    This is great....I'll take 4 of em please!

  • @thomassmith1753
    @thomassmith1753 8 років тому

    Damn if I owned a bar I'd buy 100 of those, they look amazing

  • @silverstake88
    @silverstake88 8 років тому

    I worship (almost) at the teaching hand of DiResta... You, sir, are an inspirational, motivational, simple sensational teacher. Keep up the fine work.
    Btw, you work in New York State, or?

  •  8 років тому

    Hello, tell you what, after this project? I can only thank you for showing us a little more of his ciatividade and skill. Incomparable, just to say thank you

  • @ranjdall
    @ranjdall 8 років тому

    Nice work jimmy

  • @knivesstuff
    @knivesstuff 8 років тому

    Great video jimmy! Looks so pretty.

  • @TedAlexander24
    @TedAlexander24 8 років тому

    Very nice build.