Diresta Bandsaw Restoration 35: The Final Step - Counter Weight Installation

Diresta Bandsaw Restoration 35: The Final Step - Counter Weight Installation
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[@jimmydiresta]

Keith ❤❤❤❤ I am over the moon !!!✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@jimmydiresta]

It’s here safely ❤🙏🏼🙏🏼💥💪🏼💪🏼

[@jrkorman]

I see that Ginger was performing a final "Cat Scan". Wonderful to see this old band saw resorted and ready to use. Now looking forward to seeing Jimmy putting it to use!

[@jimbarbieri2387]

Hi Keith: just a little tip on painting with gold paint. I used to work as a scenic carpenter for theater. When the scenic artists came in to paint the sets, they always used an undercoat of yellow ocre before they put the gold on. That makes the gold pop like you can't believe. FYI. Nice project! 🤗

[@yoyopg123]

great advice that you can't just find anywhere. thank you.

[@stellamcwick8455]

JD Bandsaw: “I’m the star of the workshop!” NH Metal Plane: “I’m a workbench now!”

[@garybrenner6236]

You noticed that too, what a waste, all that restoration work and now it holds toolboxes and collects dust!

[@QuitProcrastinating]

At least it doesn’t rust. If Keith doesn’t mind the space it takes he isn’t doing it harm just by letting it collect dust. Plus if he needs it Im sure it’s going to be in a plug in and use condition for a long time.

[@knuteivindharris6031]

Fine, impressive saw restored, I watched all the episodes when I became aware of them, and finally a smithy of a kind that I would like to have myself. These days, when media are more or less antisocial, it is more than nice following what you put out. Thank you!!!

[@martijnvanderleeden9733]

Loved every minute of all 35 videos so far, great stuff. Very relaxing, helps me unwind and learn some things at the same time. Thanks you for this.

[@aner_bda]

One thing I've always loved about blacksmithing, and machining as well, is that if you need a tool to do a job, you just make that tools, then do the job. It's just so satisfying to have that ability to craft something that you need to make your life easier.

[@dicksargent3582]

Very similar to being a machinist. If your both a machinist and a BS you can make any tool you need!

[@peterhobson3262]

Recently I watched a shipsmith (a blacksmith who specializes in making sailing ship hardware) make a new set of tongs for a specific job he needed to do. It took only about 15 or 20 minutes to get the job done, starting with cutting a piece of cast iron into two pieces and going on from there. I could have duplicated the job using a milling machine and a band saw. The shipsmith used a forge, an anvil, and a set of hammers and punches.

[@DanielCoffey67]

Squatch253 has done that a lot. He needs to do something to a D2 or similar and points to his drawings of the task and then says "And so I made a tool to do this..."

[@user-jg4rv9zr5s]

This project has been a saga almost as grand as your planer project. Grats on getting it finished! it looks great!

[@johnalgar4747]

Wow, so many challenges on this project, congratulations on getting it finished in and among so many other projects. Should be good for another hundred+ years. I'm sure JD will be proud to add this to his collection. Great job and enjoyed the series as always. Thank you!

[@MrChevelle83]

im glad to have just propped my arm on that saw. back when he had the big visit. its just massive standing beside it! thanks kieth!!

[@bcbloc02]

That saw turned out great and the personalized weight is an awesome touch.

[@garyburns9628]

Great Job I really enjoyed the band saw build. Look forward to more builds. Can't wait to see it in Jimmy's shop.

[@MorseB]

Love the little orange tail traveling back and forth along the bottom. 😊

[@Batti2323]

That is a thing of beauty!! Fantastic job, Keith!

[@darkhorsegarage9623]

I never watched Jimmy Diresta before this project started. He is a fascinating personality. I really enjoy his videos. I can’t wait to see his reaction and use of this amazing bandsaw.

[@P61guy61]

Thank you for posting. The sound seems better on this one.

[@ozar62]

Fantastic job, Jimmy is going to love it.

[@ianpendlebury9503]

Nice work throughout. Its been a long project. I hope that JD both appreciates and uses it....

[@chrissmith513]

I'll bet your Happy now that it's finished 😊😊😊

[@joopterwijn]

Beautiful job Keith, Jimmy is a lucky person receiving a fine saw!

[@walterplummer3808]

Good morning Keith! it has been a great project. Thanks for the videos.

[@jacquespoirier9071]

it is a king in a largfe woodworking shop. very good resto job on that saw.

[@tropifiori]

I have one of those vertical hoods also. I never was able to get it to draw properly. Black smith work is great fun.

[@mchavez56]

WOW great job. NOW let's see the install!

[@varmint243davev7]

I have really been enjoying this project

[@SunnnyDay]

I admire the discipline you impose, keeping after a project of this size. The results are magnificent !!

[@marcosmota1094]

Haven't watched in a while...good to hear your voice. Looking good Keith, you and the band saw!

[@kenny5174]

I totally enjoyed this series! Hope Jimmy likes it, and uses it.

[@bobtherat99]

I love that you are always changing up the techniques you show. Blacksmithing is on of my favorite topics, primarily because it is a topic that I know little about.

[@richardsurber8226]

Thanks Keith for the video series of Diresta Bandsaw Restoration and especially this No. 35. You finished the Blacksmith blower in the same video. You're genius! Nice job on both

[@mudnducs]

Nice job Mr Rucker!!!

[@tonyn3123]

Jimmy should be proud of his new-to-him bandsaw. Excellent. Thanks.

[@stevenclaeys6252]

Thank you for another great video. Cheers

[@frankerceg4349]

Thank you Keith!

[@csnelling4]

Well done Keith a great project done with love and care 👏👏🥇

[@phillipjones3342]

I'm so glad we both lived through this restoration congratulations

[@garybrenner6236]

I don't think any of us will make it to the end of the Stoker Engine project!

[@8056443232]

What a great project, and as usual, a great job done. I think one of the best parts was right at the end of this, the final chapter, when we can see the cat - well, mostly just it's tail, walking back and forth. All good!!

[@KeefyKat]

Nice to see Ginger giving the final inspection. She Approves!

[@stevebarnes766]

I can't wait to see how you are going to ship this behemoth! That and how/where Jimmy is going to install it and use it. I think it's SO GREAT that there are still folks who appreciate the workmanship that went into tools of times long ago. Things have improved (for speed of production for the most part) but craftsmen of every age have built the tools they needed to get the jobs done and built them with skill, precision AND beauty. Thanks for inspiring all us "spring chickens" that even a hammer can be a work of art! Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for taking the extra time to document what you do. This is Live History!

[@dillydallydollcomachineand8246]

Keith that is a nice. It takes as long as it takes.

[@BedsitBob]

We made pokers in Metalwork class, at school. A piece of 1/4" square mild steel, drawn down to a point at one end, formed into a loop at the other, with a 360 degree twist in the middle.

[@dirtapple1716]

Great job Keith!

[@shubus]

We have all enjoyed the great attention to detail you have given to this project. There sure were a lot of different facets involved and seeing it all come together in this finished project has been entertaining and very educational. CONGRATULATIONS, Keith!

[@mumblbeebee6546]

She’s a beauty, thank you for saving her, and thank you for taking us along!

[@patricksullivan9951]

Hi Keith, WOW, what a terrific series. I have watched from episode 1, till the end! I'm looking forward to the day Jimmy D sets this up in his shop, and puts the old girl thru her paces! 100% WELL DONE SIR!!

[@DirtyRobot]

Now that's what a restoration video series should be. Not like a 25 minute clickbait channel restoring kitchen gadgets. I guess this was about 25 hours of video content apart from the actual time invested. Nice work KR.

[@DirtyRobot]

@@paulcopeland9035 TysyTube Restoration, Old Things Never Die, Not Terrible Restorations. For example

[@TexDrinkwater]

Been looking forward to this episode! Thanks, Keith!

[@DumahBrazorf]

Shipping will be a hell of a work for Ginger the safety inspector.

[@glencrandall7051]

The bandsaw really looks sharp. I hope Jimmy thinks it is worth the wait. It was a huge effort by a lot of folks. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@davidc6510]

Amazing restoration Keith. I need to go back to the beginning of this story to see the rebuild project from the beginning. Love the channel and thanks for sharing!

[@williamdavis7094]

Love every minute thank you

[@melshea2519]

Finally it's Monday! 😊

[@bobflores]

Jimmy has to chomping at the bit to get this beaty of a bandsaw into one of his shops. Thanks for the amazing rebuild series.

[@kensherwin4544]

18:03 "Overkill? Probably." Break in my lifetime? Not a chance! That's the way the saying went in our shop over the decades.

[@dannyl2598]

Thanks Keith, Railroad cars have a block of steel over the axle, I think on top of the spring, it's about 8"x 12" and about 2" thick. If you ever have the occasion pick one up, they make a nice bump block.

[@mattrich680]

Awesome restoration and video series! Congratulations on getting it done. I can't wait to see Jimmy using it.

[@marclattoni1959]

Just watching this fine video makes my shoulders ache, my lungs wheeze and my ears hurt. Good reasons for me not to take up blacksmithing. Nice work Keith.

[@Hunter-ym2kk]

quick n dirty works for me.. love the cat scan checkout at the very end, and the apron brush off.. thanks Keith..

[@CarlinComm]

Nice touch adding the logo to the weight. That whole project really came together nicely!

[@brianpesci]

Nice to see a piece of industrial history saved from the scrap heap.

[@philr6829]

This is the project that got me started watching and subscribing to your channel. Great to see it complete.

[@bryansmant870]

Beautiful! Looking forward to seeing Jimmy make dust with it.

[@TMxl-w5t]

Nice Job Keith 👍

[@ronwilken5219]

Hi Keith, thanks for taking us all alooooong on this epic journey. It been quite the job combining all the various trades required to complete the saw. Hopefully it makes it safely to Jimmy's shop and we get to see him use it. Regards from Canada's banana belt and happy Easter.🤞🇨🇦🍌🥋🐇🇺🇦🕊️🇺🇲🐇🏁👍

[@jackgreen412]

Very nice restoration. Noticed your stealthy shop cat!

[@amunderdog]

It is beautiful. When tools, craftsmanship and art merged.

[@5x535]

It would certainly make my day to hear and see someone turn the blower crank in the other direction for a bit. I've run several different blowers over the years, and it could make the difference between a happy blower and one that would rather go the other way. Could. Beautiful job on the old saw.

[@andywithers592]

Loved the forging. Truly a man with many talents. Shame to see the end of this series…. but what’s next I wonder. I saw the stoker engine in the background.

[@yoyopg123]

What a great project, Keith! Can't wait to see Diresta move it into his shop and start using it.

[@chrispfeffer1106]

Congratulations. Been most enjoyable to watch the restoration. Fine job Keith, just well done!

[@user-vr8gd7eq9s]

wow the end of a 2 year journey is imminent! very fun to watch, can’t wait to see JDs reaction

[@user-vr8gd7eq9s]

just rewatched episode one…did this “little series” help out the channel?

[@keepcalmandfarmon5401]

This was a fun project to watch. That saw is massive!

[@matthewharding6245]

Superb work, I can't wait to see it installed and working in Jimmy's barn

[@budmartin8297]

Congratulations on a fine restoration.

[@kevinreardon2558]

Beautiful job. I love seeing old things coming mack into use. Keeps me hoping for myself . That saw still reminds me of "The City on the Edge of Forever".

[@usd25674]

Wow, Great job !

[@sheep1ewe]

You did a realy awesome work with that old lady Keith!

[@RoyBlumenthal]

Such awesome work!

[@Steve-zx7jz]

Overkill is underrated!

[@davidhall1779]

Such an awesome project to follow. You did a wonderful job Keith.

[@greg4367]

Truly a long and windy road. Thanks for the journey.

[@StevenEverett7]

I've been following this project from the beginning. I would imagine that you have a real sense of accomplishment Keith!

[@Stupha_Kinpendous]

I LOVED this series. That machine is a work of art.

[@paulputnam2305]

Absolutely awesome job! Thank You for sharing this video with us. Beautiful piece of equipment.

[@josaonline09]

Well done

[@garybeasley4885]

That is a work of art on top of being a great restoration.

[@WillyBemis]

Thanks for this wonderful project!

[@geoffbuss3699]

Congratulations - it looks superb and I bet it works even better than when it was new. Geoff in France.

[@timziegler9358]

You did a wonderful job restoring that bandsaw! Best wishes.

[@petegraham1458]

It’s a beauty! Nice restoration and save of a nice piece of history!

[@MrArtVendelay]

Looks awesome. Jimmy will love it.

[@joewhitney4097]

Very cool, I bet your happy to be done with it. Looks good. Looking forward to watching the loading for shipping. Thanks for sharing.

[@mschmitz57]

Beautiful job Keith.

[@kennethtencza9209]

Nicely done, Keith , outstanding.

[@shannonstebbens6992]

Great collection of videos of this restoration.

[@julieorr9975]

Congratulations!! Very nice job!

[@bobtorrence3461]

That was a great project. Well done! I enjoyed every step of the way.

[@SciPunk215]

That was a pretty big "last little job". I can't wait to see Jimmy's reaction.

[@ericperreault5911]

congratulations to a job well done