DiResta’s Cut: Steel & Walnut Stool

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DiResta’s Cut: Steel & Walnut Stool

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8 жыл бұрын

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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@willegard2 8 жыл бұрын

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 8 жыл бұрын

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

@jimmydiresta 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for he love and respect!!

@lauri.nordling 8 жыл бұрын

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

@HSCOR22 8 жыл бұрын

+jimmydiresta You are the best !!

@juanzero1296 8 жыл бұрын

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).

@theoutdoormedic3098 7 жыл бұрын

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

@scootr76 8 жыл бұрын

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

@jimmydiresta 8 жыл бұрын

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

@jimmydiresta 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@robertcornelius3514 6 жыл бұрын

A high paying customer that wants something original, perhaps.

@WoodenCreationz 8 жыл бұрын

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

@Sonal_Mobile 8 жыл бұрын

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

@pettigrewwoodworks 8 жыл бұрын

Great outcome and nice to see some nice walnut saved.

@Kilbot192 8 жыл бұрын

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

@AhmedSalam 8 жыл бұрын

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

@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net 8 жыл бұрын

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

@48306jw 8 жыл бұрын

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

@mihumus 8 жыл бұрын

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

@danthemakerman 8 жыл бұрын

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

@GiacoWhatever 8 жыл бұрын

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

@mikebee02 8 жыл бұрын

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

@deborahdurham991 7 жыл бұрын

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

@Woodlab86Ruru 8 жыл бұрын

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

@MakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

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

@panamajohn2003 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@devin4560 8 жыл бұрын

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

@towzone100 8 жыл бұрын

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

@BenBrandt22 8 жыл бұрын

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

@frankkelly2245 8 жыл бұрын

Another great Diresta build. Thank u Jimmy.

@AndrewSetters 8 жыл бұрын

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

@timsway 8 жыл бұрын

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

@MichaelKieweg 8 жыл бұрын

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

@AlbertoMartinez-rk2lf 8 жыл бұрын

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!

@Waiakalulu1 8 жыл бұрын

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 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@beanhole69 8 жыл бұрын

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

@greatitbroke 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@TonyZumpano 8 жыл бұрын

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 8 жыл бұрын

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

@GregsGarage 8 жыл бұрын

Right on Jimmy... I agree about Jodi.

@AndreaArzensek 8 жыл бұрын

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

@cristian6766 8 жыл бұрын

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!

@Wordsnwood 8 жыл бұрын

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

@AshleyK1ng 8 жыл бұрын

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

@Cactusworkshopchannel 8 жыл бұрын

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

@clyde8drive 8 жыл бұрын

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

@53mikeyg 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@Aristocob 8 жыл бұрын

Yes, that makes sense. Nice job, Jimmy.

@PhilWaud 8 жыл бұрын

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

@jakobnordin 8 жыл бұрын

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

@gerritstijvers7690 8 жыл бұрын

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

@dbstelly 6 жыл бұрын

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

@An_Urban_monk 8 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq.

@utkanf 8 жыл бұрын

Looks great Jimmy. thanks for sharing.

@JackCreekRoad 8 жыл бұрын

Really awesome work Jimmy!

@basuramanya 8 жыл бұрын

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

@stevengates8695 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Jimmy!

@jonathan__g 8 жыл бұрын

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

@charltoncarswell9977 7 жыл бұрын

Another excellent project. Sweet!

@GaryT1952 8 жыл бұрын

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

@TheRealObiWahn 8 жыл бұрын

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...

@Traderjoe 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@orelygarcia 8 жыл бұрын

Nice Work Jimmy, Thumbs up.

@kafaliwen2868 8 жыл бұрын

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

@110welding 7 жыл бұрын

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 !!!

@irlrp 8 жыл бұрын

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

@sebastianfrancis5435 8 жыл бұрын

I believe you are a master of your craft!

@Stephen1455 8 жыл бұрын

Love your jigs!!! So smart!!!

@BruceAUlrich 8 жыл бұрын

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

@springwoodcottage4248 8 жыл бұрын

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!

@Jer_Schmidt 8 жыл бұрын

That just looks great! Love it!

@THYKAER 8 жыл бұрын

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

@antiZEROless 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@dominicdelprincipe2583 8 жыл бұрын

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

@zyura 8 жыл бұрын

Great as always!

@bengesell 7 жыл бұрын

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

@c130steve 8 жыл бұрын

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

@tdxdave 8 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Great explanation of design and build choices.

@eln74 8 жыл бұрын

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

@JonPetersArtHome 8 жыл бұрын

looks great! nice work

@PeterOConnl 8 жыл бұрын

Magician. Crazy talent.

@TheMarcball 8 жыл бұрын

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)

@lucky13driver 8 жыл бұрын

Man I really like that stool. Well done sir!

@montewoods4766 8 жыл бұрын

I love watching you work...great stuff always

@spelldeck 6 жыл бұрын

Luv these core vids should make some more.

@MarioMoreno82 8 жыл бұрын

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

@Joe_Sant 8 жыл бұрын

Great video Jimmy. Thanks...

@philweis5621 8 жыл бұрын

i understand what you mean by 'i dont mind the white wood of the biscuits showing', but you may be overlooking the fact that youre showcasing the history of the wood, and the fact that reclaimed wood can be beautiful. the biscuits, in my opionion, make your stool MORE of a uniquely 'yours' construction. just like the off color welds, and partially planed off paint logo on the bottom.

@RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful!

@jimmyjongapin9393 8 жыл бұрын

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

@frankbusuttil2572 8 жыл бұрын

Nice Jimmy. Thanks.

@welshnutterz 8 жыл бұрын

always love the combination of metal and wood. nice

@TedAlexander24 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice build.

@ScrewDriverxxx 8 жыл бұрын

Great inspiration, many thanks.

@bomaite1 7 жыл бұрын

If you slot the two screws on the width sides of your seat, it won't split the wood as it expands and contracts.

@Castle6064 8 жыл бұрын

Really nice thanks for the tips and for sharing

@user-nm8nf7jk2z 2 жыл бұрын

Worked very well.

@zeroy 8 жыл бұрын

great build!

@Spud799 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you too for share

@Creator_Nater 8 жыл бұрын

Great job! Keep em coming Artist Jimmy

@roymay9758 8 жыл бұрын

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

@ranjdall 8 жыл бұрын

Nice work jimmy

@silverstake88 8 жыл бұрын

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?

@MaghoxFr 8 жыл бұрын

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 8 жыл бұрын

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.