Shop Tips From My Dad
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- Опубліковано 3 лют 2024
- These are a few shop tips I learned from my Dad, my mentor. He was a NYC Fireman, a carpenter, a cabinet maker, a collector, a tinkerer, a comedian: the original maker. Thank you Dad.
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ua-cam.com/video/VOKlcmqzl8M/v-deo.htmlsi=38pHk1x-tBmz9OKA wach my dad here. 20 years ago
Great tips,great video!
Awesome tribute to your dad Jimmy! Reminds me of the times I spent on building sites with my dad. Wonderful video mate!
Thank you 🙏🏼 brother ✊🏼
Neil, how convenient you dropped a comment here, I was going to jump to your most recent video after this - been postponing these two vids for a few days now 😊
As an adult man who had a far less decent father, I now find wise, kindhearted, creative, hardworking, conscientious, knowledgeable, flexible and funny dudes like Diresta to be the best kinds of role model. It's clear you passed your father on to all of us through yourself, and that is genuinely a gift to the world.
I only met my Dad once so how much bad can I say about the guy? Quite a bit if truth be told.
Great honour to your dad. Love you Jimmy
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You brought tears to my eyes. Your dad was certainly a sharp guy! I enjoyed watching you interact with him. I'm sorry for your loss.
My dad died 35 years ago at the young age of 66. I miss him still. The pain of the loss eases with time but never goes away completely. I remember pretty much everything he ever taught me. My dad was a hands-on dad, not aloof or distant. He was PRESENT in all his kids' lives. Some of the things that I remember most clearly were the life lessons he taught us.
1. A fresh coat of paint covers a multitude of sins. (Both real life & metaphorically speaking)
2. You can do anything, anything at all, if you can read & follow directions. (Using books & manuals to learn a skill)
3. If you asked him a question that he didn't know the answer to right off the top of his head, he'd say: "Let's take a look at it." (He never said: "I don't know.")
4. "Can't never could."
He taught us a lot of practical skills, too. There are too many tips & tricks of the trade he taught us to list without boring you to death. My dad fought in WWII, in the South Pacific, starting at the tender young age of 20. When he came home, he got a business degree. He worked off shore first as a roustabout, then as a roughneck, he worked in industrial construction as a boilermaker, a tubing fitter, an instrument fitter & when he couldn't avoid it, a pipe fitter. He could switch seamlessly between white collar & blue collar work. He even taught himself computer programming from books & worked as a computer programmer in the late 1960s/early 1970s. He enjoyed the blue collar work much more than the white collar work. He loved to work with his hands. He was so very down to earth & practical. When he worked offshore, he learned to cook from a Cajun cook. Dad was one of the best cooks I've ever known. I sometimes wonder if there was anything he couldn't do if he set his mind to learn how to do something... Just before he joined the US Navy in WWII, he was a pre-med student... When he came home, he felt that he was too old to go for a medical degree & switched his major to a Bachelor of Business just so he could join the workforce & get on with his life.
Yeah, I still miss him.
Wow thank you!
Good advice 👍, glad you shared.
I'm 62, my pop is 82, he only had an 8th-grade education, and he immigrated here with the blessing of this great country alone when 18. He worked hard, bought and worked on all his properties himself, pretty much self-taught, it breaks my heart that you lost your pop, a man a lot like my own.
May your father rest easily in Heaven with pride that he had good sons like you and your brothers.
God Bless.
That moment in time frozen when you learn something from your Dad... ❤
My dad has always been a handyman himself...must have passed on a bit of that talent to me. Feels damn good!
Sorry to hear your dad is not longer with us man.
Jimmy, not only are you a great inventor, creator but you are a great son. A very noble and endearing tribute to your father. RIP Mr. Diresta.
A wonderful way to remember your DAD. I hope my sons will have fond memories of me as you have with your DAD,
Bro I'm a dad and grandpa. Just be good hearted, fair, and have fun. You won't need to hope.
Great video, Jimmy. So cool to honor your Dad like that. Seemed like a really great guy. Also, those were some awesome tips!
Bobby ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼
Made me laugh smile and tear up all at the same time. Never dismiss the old guy's, they know what's what. Lost my Dad 13 years ago and remember him whenever I catch myself doing a job I'd watched him do as a kid... "channeling Dad" always comes to mind. Awesome memories Jimmy.
I didn’t have a Dad growing up, but I have shared what I learned along the years with my son, and at 31 he still calls me during projects. He calls me his handyman encyclopedia. I cherish these calls and sharing with him. So cool to see the perspective of a good son!
Wow…I never had my dad in my life, and with a two year old son, I don’t know from experience how big of an effect what I teach him can have on him. This video will shape how I father my son for the rest of my life, in hopes that I can be as inspiring to my son as your dad was to you! Thanks Jimmy!
Sitting in a shop I inherited 23 years ago watching your lovely tribute. I too remember the moment I was taught each tip. Wish I had videos like you do Jimmy.
Thank you Jimmy, and thank you Joe🙏. He will be well remembered by so many.
Your relationship with your dad is a beautiful thing to see.
You had an intelligent dad , I hope you accept my condolences.
Man this is such a wonderful video....kids listen when their dad's give tips....we were in a parent teacher conference the other day, and my sons 4th grade teacher said "your son is so smart, the other day I accidentally wrote on the white board with a permanent marker, and it wouldn't erase, so your son immediately jumped up and said, "if you scribble over it with the sharpie and then wipe it off right away it'll come off!" And sure enough it worked!!". When I heard that I started crying, cause that was a tip I'd shown him, and to know that he remembered it, and was paying attention, it made me so proud! 🥰
Bless you, brother and may he rest in peace
I'm sure he was super proud. Jimmy is the OG godfather of the maker movement - hard to overstate how important that is to the world.
The man that built the man. Awesome
And we learned a lot from him too with your help. Rest in peace. Thanks you all
You are a little younger than my dad, but many of the tricks your dad taught you, my dad has taught me over the years. He worked in construction in his younger days (still does but has been a project manager for the last 30 years) and he got really good at everything: framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, finish carpentry, etc. He's done his best to teach me what he knows or will take the time to explain something to me if I call with questions. Which is funny to me, I'm sure I could go online to find the information, but my dad is a phone call away with the first hand experience. Plus him and I are very alike in many ways, so his explanation of something usually leads me to the answer before he's done explaining it to me.
Thanks Jimmy - lovely way to remember your dad and useful too, his tips now shared with hundreds and thousands of folk 👍.
Didn't know Jimmy, may your dad rest in peace. Lovely to see this.❤
A son never forgets 😢😢
I have followed you from England,started with the program in the basement with you your brother and rat boy great fun. That gave me the desire to have a work shop. I followed you and have a nice but small workshop. I follow something you said ,,,,make something everyday,,,. A few years back I retired and the joy and satisfaction I get from my workshop. I mostly do your smaller projects,book binding/making plus leather work. Small boxes. I am much older than you but see you as a mentor I envy your love for you dad and hope my kids have a little of the same for me,only this morning myself and my daughter were in the workshop making a stained glass window. We have never met but I share you sadness
It is great you had your dad asa teacher. I lost my dad when I was 10.
Thanks for posting this great story on your Dad Jimmy, dear God he's was just like my Dad🙏who I miss sooooo much. I bask in the memories of my departed Mom & Dad every day or I will go nuts lol...that LOVE keeps us going, and being GOOD!
Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.
Rest In Peace Joseph Di Resta 🕊️🙏
Great tips👍
Well said, thank you.
All gold! The toenail section is something I never picked up when I was roughing in houses... We were all air-driven, so I missed a lot of good wisdom. There's no doubt your dad was an awesome guy!
I loved my dad but he never showed me a thing not how to shave or drive not a thing so it was great to watch the bond you had with him and thanks for sharing some great tips
Thank you for sharing your Pop's wisdom. Sorry for your Loss.
Sorry for your loss. I too recently lost my dad. You don't truely realize how much we depend on our dads as adults until they are gone. I surprised by how many times a week I think "I will ask/tell dad". That is when I realize how blessed I was. Based in previous videos, it looked like he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Know that is he was, we will continue to prat for our lost brother, your dad. Thanks for sharing this video.
Seen your old mans face in a show you and John did called hammered. Was one of thr coolest shows on tv. Wish it never went away. Trash to cash was really cool too. Anyway this morning I'll raise my coffee cup to all the great mentors we've lost, like your father
Great tribute to your dad. Met him once... you are a lot like him in all the best ways. P.S. Love the troll bait move, banging the hammer heads together🤣
God love your dad and you. Thank you for sharing memories of your dad. My dad didn't know tools but this video makes me think of lessons he taught me. And that's what it's about.
Jimmy, thank you sharing this video of your dad! It helps us all understand what he meant to you and your family. Thank you too, Mr. Diresta for teaching your son who also teaches and entertains us with his talents! It’s a special day for me too. I lost my dad on this day 13 years ago. His name was Ted also, he was 91 years old.
Thanks Jimmy, I feel the same way about my father. ❤️
You're best vid yet Jimmy...lost mine when I was 18 and think about what it would've been like to have him around now that I'm grown up with a family of my own. Thanks mate.
Mi hai fatto ricordare di mio papà mi hai fatto stringere il cuore❤❤❤
Ah this soap-screw-tip my dad teached me as well. Since then I always have a piece of soap in my toolbox. Thanks for sharing all these tips 👍
Great way to remember your dad, I lost mine February 26 last year be a year in a couple weeks and I still can't believe it and just like u I remember everything that he thought me. Sorry for your loss
What a beautiful tribute. I do the same thing; we I do something my parents or grandparents taught me, I think of when/who they taught me while im doing the thing. That was a garbled sentence.
Thanks for sharing Jimmy - love ya and your dad
Thank you for this video, Jimmy. I lost my dad in 2021 he would have been 80. My dad taught me how to make things and work with wood. Every time I would build something he would say "man that's neat", I wish I could hear him say it one more time. This video really hit hard, but brought back so many memories of my dad, thank you so much. Sorry for your loss my friend.
I am so sorry he is not there in person for you and you family anymore.
This made me think more about my dad.
Thank you for what you do.
James
An efficient worker is served by an efficient assistant !!!
Thank you for sharing this . Every time I am on a job I can hear my dad telling me over my shoulder " think for five second on what you are doing , you will save 15 minutes later " . A great tribute to your father and all fathers .
Thank you, Joe, for teaching your son such wonderful lessons!! Thank you, Jimmy, for sharing with us!! Lots of love to you and your family!! ❤
You are a good son. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. Sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wise man! I wish today's young men were more willing to learn from yesterday's old men. My dad taught me many similar tricks and common sense habits. One of my main pet peeves is when someone takes a tool from point A and leaves it at point B. It's not hard to put a tool back where you got it so that everyone knows where to go if and when they need that tool. Anyway ... many good tips in this video. Thanks again.
Life lesson = life long lesson !!! God bless you Mr. Jimmy & may God bless & keep your Sainted FATHER !!!
This is the best way to pay tribute, Jimmy. The knowledge and the moments. He’ll always be with you in those things.
What a great tribute. I lost my dad when i was 24 but 25 years later I'm still using his tips. Im amazed how much he taught me.
Good to hear about your relationship with your father. I didn't have a father but grandpa (Paw Paw) taught me a lot in the same manner as your dad. Great memories that I will cherish forever. Thank you for sharing your story Jimmy.
How emotionally powerful: Tips & philosophy from doing quickly & well, bringing so many memories of my dad, also deceased, & now passed to others. A tremendous act of homage & humanity, that must have been heart breaking at times to create, but so valuable & inspiring, showing just how special each of us is & how that specialness transfers between generations. Thank you for sharing!
You're a fortunate man to have had a dad like that! My dad was a pos, but fortunately, I learned to work on stuff from my older friends and their dads, and now at 53, I have UA-cam and I can watch yours and many other channels and learn from you and your dad! ❤
You had one of those kind of Dads too? Mine died this year and I smiled. Now I'm hearing he had regrets. Yeah well too late.
@1pcfred Yep, mine had 4 kids living and none of them attended his funeral.
Very sweet tribute. Much love to you.
A wonderful tribute to your Dad, I wish I had videos of mine.
I always tell folks, "your dad is never really gone."
My Dad has been gone since the day I was born. So he was never really there. He still taught me a lot though. A lot about people. What kind of rats they really are.
Hands down my favourite video as it hits so close to home thanks for sharing it with us Jimmy.
And even though its been many years now since my dad passed away I still say "Thanks Dad" on a regular basis.
Your dad was (is) and amazing man. I lost mine last summer. He was 82. Cherish the memories and wonderful job on the vid. Great way to memorialize his awesomeness.
I know you miss your Dad, I al miss my Dad. Thanks for this great video......
Thanks Jimmy, that was sweet. Can tell your dad meant the world to you. I’m 57 also and my dad is 85. I’m blessed he’s still here and I too remember the time and place he taught me certain things. ❤
To all dads, thank you for your knowledge and support. My dad gave me tools and we worked on a lot together. I miss him every day.
Many people are not close to their fathers. I lost my dad in 08. I have never been the same. He was my whole world. Wish there was a way I could help remove your pain but it stays with you forever. That being said, I think this video is a great way to remember him and keep him close. Love you, Jimmy cuz .
Wonderful of you, my father's greatest lesson to me is (there isn't a thing I'll encounter in this world created by man that I can't repair with a little patience) and much as I see in you (be ingenuitive and creative) thank you, Sir
Decades of compiled teaching along with catching the simple moments ..
Priceless .
Thank You for allowing us in 🙏🏼
Priceless. brings back memories of my dad. Thanks.
I’ve watched most, if not all of your videos. This is by far the best and my favorite. I lost my dad years ago. To this day I find myself doing things and thinking “that is something that dad taught me.” And it gives me an immense pride when someone asks me how I learned to do something and I can say that he taught me. Thanks dad.
I lost my dad when I was barely 3 year old. Oddly enough, this video completely moved me...
My Mom taught me to have fun, my Dad taught me to be smart! I had the best parents any creative kid could ever need! What a wonderful video to post Jimmy. Hard to keep the tears at bay! Much love! ❤
I had to double-take on the time at the end, as it flew by too quickly, You nailed it, Jimmy. I adored the affection with which you spoke of your Dad. A beautiful Tribute Sir. Thank you for sharing with us. Love and Respect from North London UK.
Me too! I was like “what does he mean by ‘if you made it this far’…? we’re like 10 minutes into a half hour long video”😳
Friend Jimmy, your watery eyes are overflowing with gratitude to your father. This video is the best memorial. Warm condolences from Greece.
Great video. Respect to your dad. It’s making me think about the things my dad taught me (he did teach me the one about soldering). I hope my two sons can look back on their time with me say they learned something valuable. 🙏
I'm thankful that you shared bits an pieces of his life with us through your videos over the years. He sounded like an amazing man. Great reminder for us to treasure those closest to us. If you don't mind, I'll be praying for you and your family. Lord bless you, man!
This is so great Jimmy. He raised you right and you paid it right back to him, beautiful.
Great memories! God bless
That was awesome Jimmy, love your content. My Dad also taught me a great deal of little tips like this. He also served in the fire service. What a great way to honor him.
Thank you for sharing your dad's legacy, and this beautiful Valentine to him. Blessings to you and your family.
I’m so sorry to learn you lost your dad. I dread the day that I have to go through that. My dad is 81 now. Dads teach us even when we don’t realize it or paying attention. Prayers for you and yours.
My dad always says you feed a man a fish he eats for a dad. If you teach a man to fish he eats for life! Gods bless Jimmy! Keep teaching others.
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We live on through them as you so obviously have, to the betterment of all of us who follow you.
Thank you for sharing this Jimmy. You did an incredible job remembering him here and in life. I’m happy you still remember those first memories of him teaching you. Your dad loved you so much. I’m a dad and it’s really inspiring to see him just being there for you. ❤✊🙏
I would like to express my sincere condolences. Thank you for supporting Jimmy and his family. And I'm a Japanese person who doesn't understand English very well, so thank you.
Jimmy, I’m very sorry to hear about your dad. This was a perfect way to honor and remember him.
Nice tribute!! My passed a few years ago. I inherited all his tools as well as my Grandfather’s. I always said…”Every-time I hold a tool, I think of my Dad. Every-time I use a tool, I thank him.”
Loved this. My dad taught me how to change a tire, what a 4 barrel was, how to gap a plug, set the timing and rebuild an engine. He wasn't a mechanic but grew up on a west Texas farm. I'm not a dad but I have a 15yr old granddaughter and have been influential in her life much like your dad was in yours. Thanks Jimmy and Joseph.
A nice reminder to give the kids moments that turn into memories. Thank you for sharing and sorry for your loss
Hey Jimmy! I've learned so many tips and tricks from you, and it's really incredible to learn that some of them span multiple generations. When you say "thanks dad" in this video, know that we're grateful to him too. Sending you love - J
We all owe the late great Mr. Diresta a serious debt. So much enjoyment, knowledge, and inspiration we might never have received if not for him being a wonderful father! Thanks Dad.
Watched this video in tears. My dad died at 57 when I was 26 years old and he taught me so many things like this. My heart aches for you Jimmy and I’m glad you took the time to honor him and your memories of him. I’m from Iowa and as different from a New Yorker as one could possibly be, but things like this make us make us all similar when it comes to who was important in our lives❤️
This video put a smile on my face because my father died this year too. Our relationship wasn't the best. In fact I never even knew the guy but I still didn't like him. But I've a feeling if I did I'd have liked him even less.
Thanks jimmy, your dad was a brilliant man. Thanks for sharing your memories
Jimmy, been watching your videos for a number of years. Seen a lot of growth in your workmanship and videography. To date I think this tribute to your dad is the best I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing him with us. Now we know where you came from!
This is hard for me to watch right now (my Dad's cancer is likely to win in the next 6 months), but I offer my sincere condolences to you and you family.
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So sweet, Jimmy. We all loved your dad and appreciate you sharing him with us. The only tip my dad taught me that runs counter to these is the use of paraffin in place of soap on screws. The argument is that soap somehow is an attractant to moisture, which could cause rust. Don’t know if he was right or wrong, but your memory of your dad’s tip triggered one from my dad, and that is also awesome. Thanks, Jimmy. Scott
Gods Blessing to you and your Family. Your father seems to be much like my grandfather whom I was blessed to teach me about life and shop life.
I'm now in my 80th year and I'm amazed at how many of those 'tips' I've used for decades. Grandfather, Father, Uncle, Brother and now Grandson are all woodworkers. So fortunate.