DiResta Automatic Folding Knife Conversion

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There is something so satisfying about the flick of a blade! So in this video, I attempt to convert a folding knife to an automatic conversion.
This folding knife to automatic project was successful in concept, but with life and in the workshop, you tend to learn more from the mistakes. I learned a few things along the way, which only make my next knife conversion all the more successful!
This project was created for MAKE.
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[@tonywatson987]

"The man that never made a mistake never made anything." Eddie McDowall, my mentor.

[@killerswitch621]

Conversely man who made nothing never made a mistake

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

I love the failure ending. It's really cool to see that even Diresta doesn't get it right every time. Inspiring.

[@DavidSprings]

You gave a perfect example: "The way to get good at making is making." Thanks, Jimmy!

[@TheTl33]

I was really hoping this was going to be a “round 2” where you got it right. But just a repost. Still just as entertaining as the last time I watched it.

[@barrishautomotive]

Same.

[@billjobs7575]

Same

[@andygoodenberger5566]

Same. Seems to just be reposting more and more.

[@TheTl33]

Andy Goodenberger yeah but he’s been doing a lot of collaborations with other creators. I’m sure he’s just trying to continue to get views to keep an income. I really wish he would revisit this concept though.

[@livingstonbarrie]

TheTl33 I was wondering if this was a repost. Maybe there is a new video coming up!!!

[@PeterT1981]

Admirable honesty. Failure is a very successful teacher. But, you have to be whole enough to accept the lessons.

[@israelgarcia7269]

I love how the drawer with the knife also has a couple of guns. Nice. Really great build Jimmy. It's good to know that even the titans like you mess up.

[@tomhood8897]

Thanks, Jimmy, for sharing your creative thought process, successes and failures! Very inspiring! I also like what you store in your drawers!

[@joemoreno1409]

Something I learned from a place I used to work. One of their mottos, "Fail harder". Thanks for showing this Jimmy, it is honestly inspirational.

[@lmanhsdpa]

A valuable video to show things don't always work but we've been schooled and that's how we learn to be more skilled. Thanks Diresta

[@antonmarek6733]

Thank you still for sharing this lesson with us. Some would just not do that to keep the flawless image in the minds of their audience.

[@jermaineburgess7016]

I like videos where inspiring people such as yourself @jimmydiresta show mistakes made. No matter how small of a mistake it is, I think it makes people wanting to give it a try feel a little more at ease knowing mistakes are even made by the masters too. Thanks Jimmy keep up the good and inspiring work

[@sgsax]

I somehow missed this one the first time around. Glad you brought it back for round two.

[@madebymax_yt]

you're still crazy Jimmy, you throw yourself into all the craziest projects to each other. I love your way of doing things.

[@patthegunsmith]

Outstanding! With this video, you have gone way beyond 99.9% of everything one sees today by showing us something very special. That is something called HONESTY. Made my day. Thank you.

[@69virgin1966]

Another great video Jimmy. I especially like the fact that you admitted a small set back/failure. It shows that even the great Jimmy Deresta can have a bad day. If I know anything about you it's that you don't give up. Keep the great videos coming. Thanks for sharing and God bless

[@bsirherc]

Ingenious idea! Every one has failures.. without them we wouldn't learn. Ty for the lessons!

[@iamkaioken]

Thanks for sharing Jimmy. Always a good day when I get to watch a new post on your channel. Cheers!

[@BenLowers]

Thanks, Jimmy! Your videos are each an inspiration, a motivation, and a tour de force. 👍

[@martymorgan9977]

Jimmy, you have the most interesting channel on You Tube. I have learned so dang much and I am trying things that I never would have attempted before I started watching you. I really appreciate your talent, but equally as much, your ability to explain things that I can understand. Thank you!

[@mmcnak47]

Honesty goes a long way, no one is perfect. Awesome video & as always very informative and interesting.

[@KoalityofLife]

Even when its a fail its still a great build. The small pieces and idea behind it was cool. Thanks for not being afraid to show something that didn't work all the way. :)

[@JohnBare747]

Failure is the best teacher, providing you learn from the failures and apply the knowledge gained and not give up.

[@lauraf361]

What my husband and I love about your video is you admitted this did not work , which means you are a honest man. Well done. Looking forward to more of your videos 😆

[@mdvener]

Glad you used a new one. I have a 50 year old 110 Buck knife, with original case. The knife still looks great, the case shows its age. As always, you do a great job on anything your gifted hands touch.

[@Timbo868]

Fail you say?!?! Nope!!! This is a makers lesson. This is version 1, a prototype. I can't wait for version 2!!! Jimmy Diresta keep those videos coming!!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you Jimmy for sharing! I'm waiting new episodes.

[@2873lonewolf]

I liked the video, step by step disassembly of a lock blade. Its even better when you admit some mistakes you had in the end. This is a much better show into what custom knife makers day to day struggles are. Makes you appreciate paying a little more for custom work.

[@breakinn403]

Just as enjoyable to watch the second time around. Thanks Jimmy.

[@benjaminmcvay9864]

A new Diresta video right after I finish watching a Diresta/Leone collaboration? Noice😎👍

[@rodneydelaney9227]

I don't see it as a failure. Learning makes progress. Good video Jimmy.

[@anthonythompson4110]

Excellent proof of concept. Can't wait to see the finished product!

[@IQWorkshop]

@jimmydiresta thanks for putting this up. So many YTbers only show the perfect cut no matter how many takes it took. This shows we can all "learn". Failures are a good thing providing you understand why!!

[@micbrooks5912]

F. First A. Attempt I. In L. Learning Always impressed with your skills and sharing. Keep up the great work and videos!

[@samh4434]

Thank you for sharing your insights at the end, really enjoyed that part.

[@TomMFD]

I love re-watching the classics!

[@ralphvalkenhoff2887]

I watched with enthusiasm (yay, this can be done), Hope ( I’m going to do this some day), anticipation (this is gonna be such an awesome build) and expectation. Thank you for delivering.

[@fredminpin]

It is just soooo cool to watch him make anything!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Thanks for sharing this lesson Jimmy! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@Harhour]

Thank you Jimmy you're always humble

[@FALCON390Workshop]

I want to be like you! Very inspirational craftsmanship. Thank you for all of your videos. 👍

[@kekipark77]

awesome build (conceptually) even though it didnt end up working. learned a lot about automatic knives and their mechanics.

[@AlphaChimpEnergy]

You’ll dream up something and return to it and it’ll be awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@LaserGadgets]

Ah, now all the comments make sense. Still a good one. I love the blade videos.

[@user-neo71665]

I can remember back when you had to mod those to be auto. Thankfully buck finally listened to us and started producing them.

[@bddb9239]

There are more than a few states that do not allow for automatics, thats why they arent (or perhaps were not) as accessible.

[@nikond90ful1]

Thanks for the video Jimmy. There is a saying. "you fail, you learn"

[@johndavies6769]

Genius use of Stanley blades a trick I will remember thanks John from North East England

[@SteveSummers]

Very good work Jimmy. I learn tons from failing. Thanks for sharing

[@SNMCustomWork]

Wow!!! Awesome the system to fold it, thanks to share it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@freedomisntfreeamerica7151]

Very educational! Thanks for the videos, & tips!

[@DreadedOne509]

Main springs from S&W pattern revolvers would be a great starting point for future, similar builds. Interesting conversion, I enjoyed.

[@1959ticktock]

This is perhaps not said enough Jimmy - you are a fantastic film-maker. Some of the shots here are so detailed and focussed, yet you're also making a precision machine at the same time. Oh, and great soundtrack, when we can hear it.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Good one, even if it was a failure. We all have them. Thanks Jimmy.

[@davestrain1762]

excellent Jimmy! If it weren't for life's little fails we would never learn or strive to do better! love ya brother!

[@hernanr.]

solo los grandes son honestos consigo mismos. saludos desde Argentina! y gracias por compartir tus conocimientos

[@craftybynature3760]

The fact that your thinking mind got you that far, is impressive in its self.

[@craigdilbeck]

One of the highlights of my week.

[@alfreds8766]

You did not get there, but still was AWESOME!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Devin292]

Cool project. Live and learn always something to learn. Keep up the awesome work.

[@Voelkerwanderung]

Thank you for make the video. Every video is a inspiration for me and make me a great time. Best wishes from Germany.

[@bevanward8787]

Always learning and teaching - thanks as always for great material

[@tommybigsexy676]

Pretty darn slick Jimmy!

[@Nine2FiveGamer]

Love these old videos. Keep it up!

[@chaz7346]

I really like the workmanship you display, and your taste in music. Marty Robinsons. Good stuff!

[@davidbabey5195]

Absolutely love your work. I do wish you would talk more about what you are doing. Apart from that keep up the good work. David from the uk 🇬🇧

[@hairydvdz]

Excellent video and goes to show that you have to work at things, makes it more worthwhile in the end

[@lowcatalina6638]

Not too proud to show failure. Humble, excellent trait. Still succeeded in proof of concept. Great job

[@laughinghyena001]

"There are no failures, only lessons." - Dad

[@NoBullFitness]

That’s why I’m an only child

[@juanpindonga405]

Is better be a little aware: some lessons could be paid by your fingers (and there is no spares).

[@darrenboyd6528]

Your dad lied

[@fishdog61]

Love the music in the background 😊

[@immikemich]

Dude, great video. Hoping to see the success in a future video. Keep making.

[@molegrip3860]

Love the trick of using multiple razor blades to start prizing the handle apart. Cheers Jimmy

[@cmb1972]

If you think they are razor blades, you're shaving with the wrong blades dude!

[@molegrip3860]

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[@markl3328]

Nice to see something go wrong because you can sure learn from your mistakes.

[@sapelesteve]

Never a fail Jimmy. Just a lesson learned adding to a better outcome next time around. Great idea & nice work................. :)

[@thomasverdi2056]

Hey man. We all learn from mistakes. Thanks for sharing

[@MrClarkisgod]

I just finished watching your video on the Bon Appetite channel. The grill build with Brad is very cool.

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful job, dude! Really fantastic! 😃

[@basuraeterna]

"You win or you learn" Go on with the good job!

[@chrisconley3579]

Your end edit was awesome. I was super curious if the button would hold. Super awesome learning build, really like those type myself. Can be a little frustrating but walk away with a ton of knowledge.

[@albertolopez4842]

Make is : CONSTRUYO , FABRICO, CREO, TRABAJO,...mejoro, perfecciono.... no tiene una traducción perfecta, es Jimmy Diresta una mezcla entre joyero , herrero, ingeniero y artista... long live MASTER!

[@bdh3949]

I was grabbed by your header thinking it was going to be an EZ Conversion kit I could buy and DIY it. Wow, this is not for the faint of hearty. lol Good luck on the next round.

[@harley1969chuco]

WOW I love your videos even more Much Respect ...I fail at projects from time to time and its ok 👍👍👍👍👍

[@wayneshanks148]

Awesome learning experience brother

[@lory7200]

ottimo lavoro Jimmy !

[@davalalain3036]

Magnifique vos projet J’ADORE

[@macgyverbryan1377]

Your working music I like, getting it done in style.

[@dustinclemons6880]

What a knife love buck knives you did a great job

[@RaysGarage]

Excellent attempt Jimmy! 👍

[@Narcol-jt7kp]

Every day a school day, Jimmy :) Nice to see :)

[@garysmith4311]

You always to amaze me!

[@josephbarnes7217]

Awesome video keep up the good work

[@fernandopaulo1974]

You guys are the best.👍🇺🇸

[@1totheright]

I can respect this video. I was giving him shit about one of his throwback Thursday videos, but this one I can respect. 👍🏼💯

[@torinhalsey6313]

I prefer "Prototype" instead of "Failure". :-) Thanks for talking about the difficulties that teach the lessons.

[@duanetrivett750]

I really enjoyed watching your video this is my second time. Hope to see more.

[@richardgivens9538]

Cool video! I think you do great knife work!

[@robstirling3173]

Don't give up, you got so far! Change the lock hole in the blade into a wedge slot, shallower towards the blade from the hinge pin. and make up a sliding, sprung lock with a matching wedge section. Keep the brass guides you added for the sliding lock. The sliding lock would be a lot more 'pocket safe' too. I look forward to seeing the result.

[@bendavis8417]

If your not failing your not learning, great channel

[@gastonb1318]

Hey jimmy great VIDEO! I keep looking from time to time your tips and tricks videos and will be really nice if you can do one about how you handle the stock of consumable things on your shop, you do a ton of stuff and dont live in the City anymore so I think that should be a extra planning to have the stuff you need on hand.

[@rojannereyes1685]

Love your work sir 😍

[@armandorodriguez516]

excellent job thanks for sharing

[@skillstacking]

You’re amazing!!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼