Can I Make a Chair from a Pallet?

[@bgflorijn]

Nice! This one feels like 'the old vids' from the NY workshop. Enjoyed it, thank you!

[@garaghnyi_trud]

Да, тоже вспомнил старые ролики из середины и конца десятых годов. 👍

[@hitf5]

I know! Kept expecting him to break out the kitty paw tool. I miss gato.

[@atown4428]

The basement shop was the best.

[@jonbroadsword7572]

As someone who works with pallets every day and sees the character and possibilities of the wood it was great to see you turn one into a work of usable art. Great Job.

[@namewithoutdigits]

Your narrated content is enjoyable. Thanks for sharing it.

[@DavidPlass]

+1 came here to say that too!

[@duaneheadworth6275]

You are the perfect inspiration for the world to discover their own potential. Never change. You are making a difference. Thanks

[@springwoodcottage4248]

So many fabulous tips, left me open mouthed about how so many difficulties that have vexed me now have remedies. Thank you so much for providing these super handy techniques for my work.

[@orhanfm8127]

Mr. Diresta, I have been following you for about 13 years. The big works you do in that small shop in the basement. It wouldn't fit in this big shop. With love from Turkey. ❤

[@playipstreamsolutions5538]

😂😂 me too! I loved the basement videos, I remember the 1st time dewalt sent him tools also when he started using the GoPro

[@Worldfamoustrucker]

Man you're the best. I also fear the complexity of chair building but you just go at it on a mission. That's the biggest take away we all need, forget the fear and tackle the task. Love your work, love your channel thanks for what you guys do!

[@JoshBCamp]

You make it look easy, as always. Love watching you work and the commentary is great.

[@peter.stimpel]

a sketch, a palette, and mainly some freestyle woodwork .... absolutely love it!

[@scottcampbell96]

Beautiful chair. Love the nail holes, rust stains, and cracks. I’m probably late, but congrats on 2 million subscribers.

[@thisalexdude]

Just seen Pasks Table, it's incredible! I absolutely love the Chair you made, this simple and classic design is my favorite. The used and weathered Wood makes it even more awesome!

[@WarmVoice]

Years ago, I found your channel after watching one of Pask's earliest Scrapwood Challenges. I'm very glad that I did. You make incredible things Jimmy 👍

[@jimmydiresta]

thank you !!

[@JoshWrightWoodworking]

Love how you are able to just free hand everything and made it up as you go, it’s like magic. I try to plan everything and still f**k it up lol. P.S- I also hate doing joinery

[@SeorkMaxx]

Two of my favorite makers in one vid ❤❤❤ Just today I made a firewoodshed from old wood I had laying around for a friend with little money. He provided food and drink and was very pleased with the results and so was I, I brought just enough wood.

[@jimthesoundman8641]

Your improvisation skills are out of this world.

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Both the pallet and the chair will carry quite a load. Thanks JD for all the tips and techniques.

[@flinkwieeinwiesel5657]

I have been - and still am - inspired by your strong ability to prototype. Get something done that's there, feeling the material, dimensions... Thank you, Jimmy Diresta!

[@JerryRigEverything]

Freakin sweet. Nice work! Love seeing something unused get a fresh new life.

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you ❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@johnbuerger6579]

That sketch you made in the beginning of the video was amazing. Great video. Thank you.

[@saginawdan]

I'd like to see a book of his sketches. 👍

[@jimmydiresta]

@@saginawdanI show on Patreon sometimes

[@Sword-Shield]

A masterpiece from a scrap pallet... OUTSTANDING JOB👍💯✌

[@saadutuber4920]

I believe that your style of building things is the main reason for the Diresta phenomenon that people love, only you can get away with it

[@pmdinaz]

Fabulous! It looks great! It reminds me of my school chairs from way back when.

[@tommyweeks8289]

Love the chair! I'm a beginner woodworker and would like to build a chair and a rocker, but just a little intimidated with the different angles. Need a good set of easy plans. Great work!

[@pamaker135]

I remember your first show in the basement in Brooklyn with your cousin..been a fan ever since..it's nice to see ..I grew up in The Bay ridge Sunset park area..My aunt used to own and run Slope Check Cashing on 7 th Ave off of 9th St. Anyways, it's always a pleasure to watch you work. You Inspire all the Makers out there. Keep up the great work and Happy Holidays.

[@BMSculptures]

Very nice! I need to find pallets with that kind of wood around these parts

[@jamesmisener3006]

Dowels instead of screws counts as wood joinery. But your chair is fine. Screws do loosen quicker than dowels cause they are so thin in comparison to dowels. They work against the wood with side forces. I really enjoy your channel and all the down to earth projects you got on the go. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@luisotero2632]

Jimmy. Love that your format is consistently great after all these years!

[@WhiteStripesWS6]

Great work as always. Love the very rustic look with the nail holes for sure.

[@Twinhemlocks]

You make it look so easy jimmy!! Looks great!!

[@WoodenCreationz]

Your videos are always packed with so many tips Jimmy! Awesome chair man!

[@ReenTheBean]

I've made several things from pallets. Crap wood to work with but fun to create with them. If you're fortunate enough to acquire some decent ones made with from some decent pine then you can make some awesome things. I just use a reciprocating saw to take them apart. Your chair is sweet! Even learned a couple things! And remember, you know the owner so you do you and how you want it. 😊

[@basuraeterna]

I never cease to be amazed by your work. Amazing. Sincere greetings from Argentina

[@kzookid2051]

Great chair. Looks good, comfortable, with no worries about resting a boot on one of the chair rungs or sitting down with a tool in a back pocket. I really appreciate your attitude toward the joinery - instead of fussing with trying to make it look professionally done, just make it work. And, the video has enough detail for us regular folks to give it a go too.

[@johnnyb95678]

Always enjoy watching you build things. What a great conversion from pallet to chair. Thank you!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great film. Gorgeous chair. Mahalo for sharing. ❤

[@goptools]

Nice chair Jimmy! Perfect for the workshop. Who would think you'd fine such a nice grain pattern in a pallet? Love it.

[@sgsax]

A great classic form. I'm also a fan, I have several like this in my house. Been waiting for this one since you were talking about it on the podcast. Really like how it looks. The nail holes, cracks, and spalting give some nice character. Thanks for sharing!

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video jimmy. Thanks for sharing

[@062809]

I look forward to your projects. I dig your enthusiasm. Many times if I need a swift kick to start my projects, I’ll tune into your videos. I just feel bad for all the other guys that post pallet projects and aren’t even close to what you made! Cheers.

[@RichardMartin]

I use pallets to make stuff, this is one of the best pallet builds I’ve seen. Top work Jimmy.

[@masterofnone]

Another great transformation with so many tips and tricks to learn from Jimmy. Thanks for sharing

[@TotalBoat]

Absolutely crushed this build, Jimmy!

[@PLaTerra]

Damn Jimmy, you are incredibly talented. I love the way you improvise to achieve what you need. Rather than making jig after jig to accomplish the various cuts, you come up with a quick and efficient way to do it. Damn you are creative! Thanks for the vid

[@Polarzbek]

"I hate doing joinery." Thanks Jimmy, I feel seen! Me too!!! Great build, it looks awesome!!!

[@captainlandyacht1328]

This build is one of my favorites, quick, cool, could be done in my garage with my tools. Love it.

[@chrisjones-ys5zg]

haa thanks jimmy... thats really cheered me up... no fuss.. bosh.. done. xx much love

[@franciscojavierdelgadoarza2540]

En casa uno de tus videos siempre encuentro un consejo para mis proyectos de casa Gracias Jimmy Y exelente trabajo el de la silla y sin gastar dinero Eres el mejor 👍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@whhsfordian]

Cool, cool chair! I've always looked at pallets as gems in the rough. I've just never known how to 'polish' them up. You did a great job polishing up that pallet!

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello Jimmy beautiful Chair beautifully made good job well done

[@Bryant5150]

One of the most beautiful chairs I’ve ever seen. I think I’ll go hunt some pallets and “screw the joinery”!

[@urbanlumberjack]

That was so cool! A great trick doing the gloss coats before a satin coat. Really enjoyed the video

[@unexpectedjourney9900]

I’ve never been much on joinery either. That’s why I haven’t made any chairs but seeing you build it the way you did. This is great inspiration to make some chairs Thank you for sharing. It turned out awesome🔥🔥🔥

[@Shaka_Vibe]

His ability to just visualize something... and then make it..... Just Un-Matched.... so freakin much talent! Diresta is a Gem!

[@bradgreen7270]

When an artist’s soul gets decades of practical skills development overlayed you get a jimmydiresta.

[@shpeftopolis]

No One's Gonna Know... I think I snorted at that one. Nice callback Jimmy! lol

[@stephengagnon4714]

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Wood Pallet shed I built once was fun. Great chair.

[@nvz357]

What’s great about watching you work is the fact that you look like you’re having fun….I hope I’m right Jimmy….👍🏼😂

[@jimmydiresta]

@@nvz357 always 🙏🏼❤️

[@VAXHeadroom]

The vice grip trick is great!! Nice form and great character in the wood.

[@andrewmortimer3317]

Great video! I loved the pacing of the video with the voiceover as I watched the chair come together. My favorite part was how simple you made the tapered legs on the sled.

[@Pumpkinraiderzcarpentry]

Jimmy, im starting my channel to live up to your legacy as you are my inspiration for every project i do.

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@sjv6598]

Incredible. Great work Jimmy, that looks amazing.

[@juliansuarez3849]

Super cool Jimmy!

[@Kristian_theDane82]

Hi Jimmy, watching your video, all the way from Denmark 👍😊. You're KZbin videos, are really inspiring 🙂 and inspires me a lot, and makes me want to get into making wood working projects to 😁 Beautiful chair 👍👍

[@DBELLTREE]

Hey Jimmy! That chair has so much character. Awesome content.

[@thetalkingfly]

Rad Jimmy! I am not really a builder, so your videos are like 90's screen savers in the background in my photo studio - slightly better that a flying toasters! But do really love your material. You inspire me. Cheers, Steve

[@adelheidsnel5171]

Love it! Classic no-nonsense and chique

[@albertapeet]

Cool chair reminds me of the old 50s vintage oak office furniture.

[@hoosierkent1640]

❤❤ Jimmy! TRASH to CASH lives again! As always: Great Build! Loved this Video, always learning from you -Thank You! I had to buy your Neon Signs! What a Great Idea, Beautiful Item(s) & a very Special Opportunity for your Fans! Have a Wonderful Thanxgiving Jimmy!

[@jimmydiresta]

thank you Kent xoxo

[@saginawdan]

My favorite chair style! Thanks, Jimmy! 😊

[@AndrewParyzek]

Very good work Jimmy, i folow you from your starts and you are stil the same person. Thank you for your work and tips bye and good luck from Czech Republic😉

[@albertapeet]

Remember when people used to make stuff from pallets because Pallets were free or practically free.

[@orhanfm8127]

Mr. Diresta, sizi yaklaşık 13 yıl takip etmekteyim. O bodrum katında küçük dükkan da yaptığınız büyük işler. Bu büyük dükkana sığmaz. Türkiye'den sevgilerimle . ❤

[@by14996]

Very cool technique Jimmy. Sometimes the 'order of operations' is everything with a complicated build!

[@savvysymbiont]

Admiring all your free styling techniques. No numbers. (or so it appears) Nice.

[@meme-du8xj]

You did it again Jimmy! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Blueshirt38]

Love it. Looks beautiful.

[@wagnao2175]

I'm from Brazil and I really admire your work. Congratulations

[@sthenzel]

Nice one, with a lot of character! Instead of the screws, long, visible dowels may be an idea.

[@clantonmiller7626]

Favorite saying of yours is “Don’t wait for that perfect time to start a project. Do it now!”

[@StLaparole]

I've been watching your channel for 14 years now. How time flies man. As I am from Germany, I've not seen your show back then , it was pure algorithmic coincidence. Thanks for all ,you have been a inspiration, although now I think you're a savage and a chicken for not attempting real joinery!

[@llrustyengines]

A great classic form.

[@reforzar]

Great looking chair!

[@dalusa81]

Great job as always Jimmy! you the man!

[@MrDstapleton77]

Old school Diresta. Good job Brother.

[@danthemakerman]

Great looking chair man, the spalting really popped with finish.

[@SchlegFace765]

If it looks like a chair, it is a chair! #ClassicDiresta

[@Rikiiiiiii]

Epic Upcycling ! 'Ol good Jimmy's back ! Good work !

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

Because of your videos I have gotten more comfortable as well as inspired to be creative with the bandsaw, Probably won't do what you do on compound miter saw. Thanks!

[@Dandroid61]

You are so inspirational. Amazing work!

[@stefboulas]

That chair came out beautiful! Great work. Please he careful on that table saw and miter saw. I get nervous when your fingers get close too close to the blades. With respect. You are an amazing craftsman

[@xpndblhero5170]

The little indent in the seat makes it super fancy.... 😂

[@paulhume8083]

Inspiring Jimmy, I love it! From the UK.

[@Squarecycle_]

Pretty awesome chair, I have built one pallet chair as well a few months back, but I decided to paint it instead since I am not as close skilled as you. Love your videos 🙂👍

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning chair, Jimmy! Really beautiful work!!! 😃 About the joinery, you can always use dowels. 😉 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@WoodworkingWarrior]

I've always been intimated to try and build a chair. After watching this though, I feel a bit confident. The joinery is also the thing I think about the most.

[@usuchoirs]

SCREW THE JOINERY! That's going to be a sign in my workshop. Thanks for the inspiration! :)

[@standswithfish]

Said it before, you really are the bandsaw master!

[@nickthrane4940]

The craftsman hard at work!

[@mm9773]

Reminds me of the mirror made from NYPD barriers that were abandoned and definitely not stolen. One of my favourite videos.

[@UncleChester]

This makes me want to put together a wood shop again. Life happens sometimes and a once enjoyable craft has been moved to the back burner.

[@DaveMHLV]

Good to see the big bandsaw in use on this chair. If anyone is embarking on a pallet wood project and has a air compressor I can recommend using a a pneumatic nail remover which speeds up the job of getting the nails out of the wood. Just put the wood over a metal bucket with an old towel in the bottom to stop the nails flying about the workshop, ask me how I know ;-)