DiResta kitchen Island

This table / Island was designed by the client. The basic table frame and legs came as a kit from tablelegs.com. As you can see I modified it for drawers. The spalted maple planks for the top were from Vermont Wild Woods. The client wanted it "aged" i did much more after the video was complete ... you can see pics on my instagram @jimmydiresta
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[@jimmydiresta]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIKcZZZtZpmpkMU For all people concerned I can not make my own table legs. Look here to settle your worries. They are often budgetary concerns and most people don’t want to spend the money it takes to make table legs by hand. So for just a few hundred bucks we go out and buy them. it’s about making a living and treating your customer well.

[@twodogswoodworkingandwood6742]

jimmydiresta , along those same lines as your comment above: What are your thoughts on the "shelf system?" Although I am often tempted to ask clients " are you sure?" I usually don't push back too hard... unless their design is structurally flawed.

[@jimmydiresta]

Two Dogs Woodworking and Wood make them happy.

[@tarz9386]

I SAVE OLD ONES.

[@carlshog]

I for one have no doubt that there is anything you can’t make.

[@xw6968]

Dont forget having a good result;)

[@marc_spence]

Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new. Thank you from all makers for passing on your knowledge - the next generation is truely appreciative.

[@saracinosalvage6062]

"it’s about making a living and treating your customer well."- lest we forget there's a beating heart with responsibilities behind the name. Amen Jimmy

[@dazzlerthewelder2838]

Is there nothing this man can't do? Excellent work Jimbo.

[@justintisdale6462]

That looks like one HEAVY table! Good thing you got Brent around for the heavy lifting. Lift with the legs. Great work Jimmy.

[@nordyfamily]

That is the first time I have ever had to slow down a KZbin video. Great work Jim

[@davebauerart]

That finish really makes it something special!

[@WayofWood]

Great build video. I love the fact that you use the domino and pocket holes so that everybody has at least one thing to complain about. :-)

[@AntoineFournier160694]

WayofWood as soon as i saw the f word on the tool i thought “lets find those angry comments”.

[@blacksheep_77]

Funny...as soon as I saw the face frame I thought to myself, let the hate begin. I almost didn't scroll down. But then, hey I would have missed this great comment. Jimmy, do it your way and let all of us so called woodworking genius's cry about whatever method you betray all of us with. I don't care. If your customer is happy, if they write the final check and they recommend you because of your good looks and great personality...hey what's the problem. We only hate because we're really jealous anyway. Keep at it. WayofWood...still laughing.

[@blacksheep_77]

oh...and by the way...love the domino!!! Best tool to ever hit my shop. "The enemy of my friend is my enemy".

[@jayperdue1369]

Great job as always. This shows why you are the consultant on Making It. You have a lot of knowledge. Thanks for sharing your skills.

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Beautiful man, excellent job!

[@periodcraftsmen]

Looks great Jimmy DiResta! I need more clients that would accept just nailing on drawer bottoms. I mean this in a respectful way. Its about function versus perfection. Great work.

[@jimmydiresta]

It’s about budget. The client says “I only want to spend xxx”. I make to fit that budget.

[@pjhalchemy]

Built like a brick and Beautiful functional simplicity. And the stain color was Perfect. Thank You Jimmy!

[@xcutionate]

I was waiting for some turned brass handles but the white ones suit it better. As always beautiful work. Always great to watch. Thanks Mr D

[@FigmentsMade]

This is a beautiful island! The finish really makes it glow. I really like the drawers that can open fully without needing hardware. And grinding the corners to match the shape of the legs was great! Lovely piece!

[@pigsty-productions]

Jimmy, you shucked it down to the cob, on this one! Well done! Very nice work!

[@upcycledscraps513]

Good ol’ Jimmy. Great build. Watching your build is usually very satisfying and educational at same time! Thank you for your inspiration!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Beautiful piece you built there. I like the way you used the wooden sliders for the drawers instead of metal ones. Great job.

[@nicholassilva8263]

that new space allows you to do so much more stuff, and larger than you could when you were in that basement shop. always love your build videos. and you ever need music or a voiceover, you let the sounds of the machines tell the story. great job!

[@fingerscoil]

Every time you make the little hands clap it makes me so happy ☺👐 Ofer Nahari Israel

[@PaulMeyette]

That's REALLY pretty, Jimmy. Classic old skool Jimmy build

[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

Oh, Jimmy, I was loving the project right up to when you started putting the stain on! Then an involuntary "NO!" erupted from my mouth. But hey, you have to do what the customer wants. That beautiful wood would have aged so well, just under a coat of clear finish... Love your work. Thanks for sharing.

[@hungryarch7319]

One of my favorites of yours Jimmy. Awesome

[@AntonioCarlos-sk3xi]

Diresta!Rei da Madeira e do metal.

[@Sixcats4ksu]

Great job jimmy...poetry in motion

[@murphymmc]

Lotsa parts and detail, very nicely done.

[@flat9safety]

There are a ton of amazing little tricks in here that could be overlooked. Great work Jimmy!

[@luzgonzalez2838]

I like your helping hands😊👍

[@WoodenCreationz]

Wow I love the color of the Finish! Never thought of mixing different stains together. Awesome build Jimmy!

[@thomaaz]

Great to see a woodworking video again! Thanks Jimmy!

[@skewedmaker]

I was quaking with anticipation for the pocket holes and you didn't disappoint! Looks great!

[@CameronLienhart]

I’ve been woodworking a long time and I always learn a little something from you. Great job. I especially like the finish you achieved.

[@LivingTreeCarpentry]

Always nice seeing your work!

[@Johnny-WaIker]

Hello Mr. Diresta i love all your works! 😊

[@billy19461]

Great job! Obviously not your first dog and pony show. Wish that it was mine!

[@MakeNCreate]

One of your best videos yet jimmy! Bravo!

[@wilfordcollins2344]

I love the little hands push sticks! Great build Jimmy!

[@63256325N]

Interesting design. You did a great job giving it the look of an antique. Thanks for the video.

[@ryan31775]

I 💚 Woodworking Jimmy!!

[@danielmeldrum4806]

Very nice Jimmy, very nice build and you nailed the finish...

[@9009matorres]

you're the man, JD. I could watch you make paper airplanes all day and still be entertained.

[@mjmjmj8683]

Jimmy, I love the carpenter because of you Thank you so much

[@jigsey.]

This has to be the most inspiring video I've ever seen on KZbin, thank you Jimmy

[@OldIronShops]

Very nice. I'm not normally a fan of this type of leg joint they tend to fail but it looks like you reinforced it a bunch. Looking very nice to.

[@69virgin1966]

Jimmy that looks great, I especially like the design of the lower end shelves. Keep the great videos coming. Thanks for sharing and God bless

[@tarz9386]

I LIKE THIS ONE A LOT JIMMY, GREAT WORK.

[@handmadeisbetter]

Classic DiResta build video. So great!

[@BOKOLIS76]

Wow!! Jimmy thank you for one more time...amazing work,awesome stain finish!!

[@christopherheffner]

Looks great Jimmy. I imagine the client was very satisfied.

[@airwolf28]

Jimmy, I am impressed with the work that you have done. You are one of the greatest maker that I ever known. Keep up the great work there..

[@dominicdelprincipe2583]

Awesome to see the finished project. Watching your troubleshooting/problem-solving process was really cool... and analyzing the Bronski potential of certain lathe-operators was very enlightening. Ha!! Keep it easy, JD! edit ...Man, that finish really makes it. Beautiful!!

[@andrewyoung9560]

thats one sweet piece of furnniture nice build too

[@luiscampos7089]

Extrañaba los videos de construccion en madera. Gran trabajo jimmy eres una inspiracion para muchos. Me incluyo. Saludos desde Peru.

[@masterofnone]

That was a great build Jimmy. Many times I did not know what you were going to do and the there was the ah moment. Thank for sharing

[@jasons5654]

Funny , I was watching This old house and Jimmy was featured building a table and I was like wow that's cool the name sounds familiar I'm going to subscribe looked him up and was like I'm already subscribed I'm just not used to him talking lmao. Keep up the awesome builds you do

[@alberswoodworks8347]

Another great build!! Always able to pick up some cool new techniques from your builds! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience 👍🏼

[@fisherman3083]

Awesome Island! Thanks for the continued awesomeness of your channel! 👍

[@russdixon614]

beautiful, great to see you working with wood again.

[@HandToolRescue]

Nice polyurestain.

[@cameronchild6146]

Jimmy: hits wood with metal hammer, is fine Me: looks at wood too quickly, dents it

[@Sadiesoft]

Another amazing project!

[@eln74]

Maestro DiResta, that's a fine build, tnx!!!

[@jonathankennedy3487]

The ageing work is ridiculously good, awesome work man!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Jimmy! 👍👊

[@robertbeck9663]

I like how he made the drawers all be continuous grain. I am putting that in my ideas book for later!

[@steveborch6820]

Wow. What a beautiful table, Jimmy. Great video !!

[@stevefry2972]

Beautifully done

[@maxhallowell]

He is back! Another long awaited build video! Keep them coming we love them

[@Servant_of_Christ]

Good job! You made allmost all of it!

[@JkCanvas]

What an amazing piece. I learned a couple new techniques watching you work. Thank you.

[@Skyforya]

Stunning... Just stunning...

[@pjmess7692]

Amazing island !!!

[@ViTTEN]

Really good work you are amazing 🤩

[@nosferatu49426]

Beautiful work. 😀

[@gavinyoung4870]

Very nice as usual! Would have been cool to see it in its new home, maybe on an upcoming vlog?

[@conradealie9304]

Nice piece of work Jimmy. Your video’s inspire me to keep pushing on, and on.

[@sapelesteve]

Stunning table build Jimmy! Someone is going to be very happy receiving that. Great work as always................... :)

[@joaquingallay8131]

Very good everyting you do... greetings from Argentina...!!!

[@johannagnarsson]

Using pocket holes? You've changed Jimmy! Kidding!!! Love your videos, Love seeing the change in you and your videos in the past couple of years, keep up the amazing work! I do have to say, I've never been a fan of vlogs, but yours are different somehow, I check just about every day to see if there's a new one, you are a kind soul and I wish you all the best!

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@EveryDadDIY]

I love the finish on the island ,its beautiful. I like the legs you used too, making them is more trouble than its worth. great video

[@SCRAPWOODTOCRAFTWOOD]

Absolutely beautiful piece of furniture thanks for showing us your work

[@GaryThomsonJoinery]

Beautiful Jimmy, this is awesome. I love making these, I’ve made so many of them and I always turn the legs myself, it gives it that hand made look. Thank so much for sharing. 👍😄

[@jamesfreud1]

Table Legs! Cause they rock! 💪

[@carlroge]

Always flawless

[@AceOneOne]

The tiny hand cameo always makes me chuckle! : )

[@ChrisUhlik]

Complicated design with a lot of details. But sturdy. It should last a lifetime or two. I really like the drawer design, the way the slides are captured top and bottom and the extended sides. I wonder about how the solid table will distort with the top held down by pocket screws instead of floating clips. Inspiring! I'm saving this link for a future build. Thanks for all your amazing work.

[@TimSavage-drummer]

Love the rounded off corners on the top.

[@ovelhadeblush]

I love the tiny hands

[@tomlagatol4448]

A fine looking table and interesting build vid....Thanks!

[@RyanFerreri]

Gorgeous piece. Nice job.

[@BurtonsAttic]

Sweet table, like the finish! Cool planing and sanding shot!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Nice table

[@elenin.3228]

That space at the rear part of the drawers could have made an excellent hidden compartment.

[@the-handy-fixer]

Amazing piece! Fantastic work as always Jimmy....cant wait to see the next project!

[@MorseB]

Wow, the big TV star has time to make something once in a while.

[@jimmydiresta]

Yes between Hookers and limo rides . I occasionally get time in the shop

[@1boredlady60]

good work Jimmy! another beautiful piece!

[@Themexicancarpenter]

Great build Jimmy 👌🏻 I really like how you fit the shelves in those curvy legs 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@donnarondeau454]

awesome job as always

[@robstone370]

Stunning ! I love it

[@qualifiedsurgeon5011]

I was watching T.V. last night and it was an awesome surprise to see you on the show “Making it” I was just causally watching it lol

[@gandjboyd7872]

Awesome project