DiResta: Shop Stools

When Jimmy DiResta started working in Bulleit Bourbon's shop, he was without one crucial shop tool: the shop stool. So he built some. Learn more here: makezine.com/video/diresta-sho...
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[@Shaka_Vibe]

Jimmy, I hope you don't let all the haters get to you! I as well as many many others LOVE Your work and your videos. I would hate for you to ever say "screw it" and stop posting. Ignore the trolls and let them get back to their reality TV and Dancing with the Stars. More people should learn how to "make"! The country would be a better place. Great job, and thanks for shareing, and inspiring!

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you for this it means a lot !

[@1pcfred]

jimmydiresta They look like nice stools to me.

[@riverasbuild943]

One of the best shop stools projects I've seen Jimmy. Bad ass. Thanks for showing how to make them.

[@rochellelee4002]

How does Jimmy make a circle out of a square? he removes the parts that aren't round. Simple genius.

[@kyfirefighter]

Saw one of these stools in person today at the Bulleit bourbon workshop and it seems to be standing up to abuse really well. I'm a firefighter and made a false alarm today in a warehouse full of Bulliet and Dickell signs and bars and trailers so I asked if they had any pieces Jimmy had made and they said he actually works out of their shop from time to time. Pretty cool guys and left with some nice swag.

[@jimmydiresta]

+kyfirefighter haha funny story !!! thank you for the support!!

[@ansiaaa]

it's always a pleasure watching you create something. another inspiring video!

[@dnngskn62]

You still the man Jimmy. Great build.

[@RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks]

One of my favorite DiResta builds!!

[@Kopsu87]

It seems like he just eyeballs everything, which is incredible to me. Great video!

[@kevincoates1597]

Never seen someone make a circle with a table saw. You learn something new every day

[@brooklynquincho4592]

Learn something new on every video. Jimmy, you are a master craftsman and an artist. A true inspiration. Btw, I hope this new shop isn't permanent. Nothing like the LES.

[@ArmyNinja21]

never cease to amaze with your craftsmanship

[@asawyerswife]

Love that circle cutting on the table saw, you inspire me to keep learning!! Awesome!! (A Sawyer's Wife)

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Cool taper sled. Like the wedge idea...

[@Cybeonix]

Circular cuts on a table saw, insane! Lots of nice technique in this video; Great work Jimmy!

[@ozzyfreeman2619]

Awesome, many thanks for your efforts and video's, You are great maker. Absolutely talented.

[@jimgam730]

I think it is so cool the way you make those round cuts on the table saw. Gotta try that for myself.

[@marknord2425]

Very nice looking stools. Also they appear to be very solid and will server their purpose well.

[@JusBidniss]

Loving the angle cutting sled with the wedge clamp. Simple, effective, not over-engineered. An economy of design, which the best jigs are.

[@sydlaw2550]

You do it with such ease and perfection.

[@greatitbroke]

Nice stools I need some. Thanks for the ideas. Love your videos just found them a couple days ago. Thanks so much for all your ideas.

[@FussyCashew]

Never thought to make circles with a jig like that. Here I was cutting them out with a jig saw and sanding them down... This is a hell of a lot less tedious and definitely more accurate. Great work as always.

[@KSFWG]

Izzy Swan will make a stool similar to it and power it with a drill... LOL ;)

[@mack255]

You make everything look so easy.

[@MarceloFreitas70]

Nice work, as usual! Thanks for sharing.

[@blizatrex]

This is a very good way to teach people patterning skills. once you made the first you could replicate it to make as many stools you needed. I love the technique to make the circular tops also.

[@metrologic5000]

This is exactly what should be taught in schools. How to make everyday objects, instead of buying crap that is imported. Keep up the great work.

[@frankorona1]

Wonderful work!!

[@CPT101]

Excellent work man.

[@beastlt12]

Amazing as always

[@big1finger]

I am amazed to see someone use a jig saw without drilling holes first. I was taught this back in 8th grade. I have taught people how to use the jig saw in this manor and surprised nobody knew how to start a hole with a jig saw. Notice the front edge of the jig saw plate, it is built to cut holes without a drill.

[@ultraorange1]

they have plunge cut blades, but if you re-watch the video he drills pilot holes on all of the legs he cuts from the template.

[@big1finger]

Daniel Rezaiekhaligh PILOT HOLES are not necessary if you know what you are doing, and ypu don't need a special blade except when cutting holes under 3 inches. Drilling pilot holes is just added tome to what you are doing, time is money.

[@EvilBillz]

Love the creative camera angles!

[@JkCanvas]

I need to learn the table saw trick of cutting out a circle. I saw this first in Jimmy's saw table tips and tricks.

[@MattDiresta]

love these! great work

[@annaa5314]

One at home...Love it!

[@scott98390]

I really like your angle jig with the shim for a clamp. Quick, secure, and repeatable. I like the way you think.

[@zeherculano3223]

Mais um show desse cara, e gosto muito da simplicidade, tipo o jig para cortar as pernas do banco simples e objetivo sem muitas bugigangas.

[@leosedf]

Looks like a new shop!!!!!

[@flyboy3306]

I love that at the beginning of the vid when Jimmy is using the radial arm saw, a sticker is placed on the saw that states something like "use eye protection when USEING this saw" lol.

[@user-sm6yk2cv1v]

Good Job and Thankfull for you

[@bodipsypha]

Damn you make it look so easy!

[@benvolio1987]

you could probably make a whole 2x4 with the amount of sawdust that's sitting in Jimmy's lungs by now....

[@automaticfantastic]

So great!

[@frehleycomet]

Subscribed. Awesome work. Keep it up despite the idiots and haters.

[@alonzosanchez8577]

YOUR AMAZING JIMMY!!!!

[@airwolf28]

It would be nice if you have that space for your workshop. It does look great.. Besides, Jimmy, You did a fantastic job on the stools!! Keep up the great work..

[@1cgower]

just awesome is all i can say

[@plemieux7237]

Nice tapering sled. They look strong enough to hold your brother!

[@JimmyDiRestaimake]

Thank you all for the positive comments ! Please subscribe to my channel for more fun builds !!

[@jamsdeore]

genial

[@RickMcQuay]

Great example of production woodworking. This is the 2nd one of your vids that made me feel seasick though, turning the speed down to 1/2 helped. Maybe I'm a just a wuss, no one else mentioned it.

[@art1muz13]

i got in at 8 hrs. great work!

[@Daedalus_UK]

Great video.

[@juancarlosbeltran6091]

jimmy déjeme decirle que eres muy inteligente y ademas todo un artista, mis respetos.

[@Muny]

The way he cut the seats was genius.

[@404Anymouse]

It sure is but it's pretty known and used metod.

[@Muny]

***** Is it really? I've never seen it done before.

[@404Anymouse]

Munymuny200 It is. I've seen that before more than few times, most were porr quality videos with few views, but I can remember seeing Matthias wandel and I believe Steve Ramsey.

[@404Anymouse]

Munymuny200 *porr=poor

[@dgough7646]

1st. you should have a degree in engineering. 2nd, you should have a degree in cinematography. Best building videos on the web hands down. I would pay to hang out and build with this guy!

[@jimmydiresta]

hahah thank you !

[@findbluesky]

It looks like both stools are made entirely out of one sheet of ply, that's great! Now get a cnc router and you can go into production... superb videos, thanks

[@DanielMcGregor]

Nice Project. You've just given me an Idea what to make for my local Hackerspace. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

[@jimmydiresta]

thank you ! you're welcome!

[@DANCHAMBO]

Love your new shop, more space and lots of light. Ever notice that no matter how many benches you build, you still end up building on your table saw? Glad to see it's not just me.

[@josieray5362]

Love your vids, cheers!!!! :)

[@JohnsTinyWoodshop]

I love watching these videos just for the "What the frak did he just do" factor

[@GuzForster]

Holy shit that jog for cutting circles at the tableware. I’m sorry if I sound dumb but I’m new ar this and that was mind blowing.

[@Bylga]

Awesome!

[@Dongerino.]

i thought you would not spam DIRESTA on the stools but in the last few seconds you proved me wrong

[@TheDutyPaid]

I would love a DiResta stool sample.

[@drstampfli]

be careful of what you ask for - he may "ship one out" for you...

[@TheDutyPaid]

drstampfli lol indeed.

[@imarunner2]

TheDutyPaid hahaha...double doody

[@theburkesmith3154]

Awesome stools. I have watched all of your videos and this is the first time I have never seen you use a jig saw. It has puzzled me for some time

[@fatihalpatolye]

jimy very nice. How do you use a cleaning tip. What is the name. Where can I find the knives?

[@bassamalani4104]

good job

[@thatmountain]

I would love plans for these.

[@artferro553]

excelente profissional

[@mansunoh8151]

wow awesome

[@Geeksmithing]

Love it Jimmy! New shop? :)

[@DemoNiq]

you're like a DJ spinning those stool tops

[@joevadino]

I always impatiently await your uploads like a crack addict!! Im turning into a crazy stalker fan! Damn you Diresta!

[@jimmydiresta]

hahah love to hear this THANK YOU

[@joevadino]

dude you have a talent like none other and the way you film your videos is unique I have to meet you!! time to take a trip to NY!!

[@Loafy23]

Thanks for another awesome video, Jimmy! Do you actually every just buy furniture or do you custom make or refurbish everything you have?

[@AliCheetham]

WHY ARE YOU SUCH A GENIUS AAARGH no but seriously jimmy how do you just throw stuff together that happens to llok that great. also some backstory on why you have moved shop kinda? please!

[@radarreally2110]

Ah,a nice place to sit down. I've never seen anyone who makes as many doorstops as you man. Do you have any project you use some of them on?

[@kwibey]

Amazing

[@nickbutter9270]

nice job using the table saw to make the round seat. I would have worked my way with the jigsaw.

[@praxisnode]

very nice stools,

[@Rudofaux]

Great project. One question comes to mind. With all the nails & screws involved, is the glue really needed?

[@terry2346]

Great build! How many sheets of 4X8 ply per stool? I need one for my shop and I like the idea of not having to do all the mortise and tenoning and then worrying about it breaking apart! Thanks for sharing

[@robertobrognaro8408]

Un genio! !!

[@richardjreynolds6166]

Nice!

[@Dreemwever]

AWESOME! Up For Sale?

[@stefandebono9087]

Jimmy did you paint your tools white.Thanks love your work

[@persebra]

i wish someone would commission you to build a tiny house! i would LOVE to see what you come up with.

[@keco1406]

more please

[@jarrodabel4529]

Do you have much trouble with the cordless nailers? Where I live the altitude seems to mess with the pressures sometime and they miss fire occasionally...

[@davidvancour1071]

damn are you good at everything you do

[@edpowers9865]

This is amazing but I have to ask, "How do you deal with all the sawdust boogers?"

[@netmatrix75]

That is cool. But i wish it was done with reclaimed wood like u used to.

[@51sicboy]

Nicely done. Do you have plans for sale or for free?

[@bay4west]

Ur awesome.

[@marceaton3128]

Never thought of using plywood for a stool. Great idea. New shop?

[@johnhubela8293]

you a DJ too!

[@llamawarllord]

Nice radial arm saw! You don't see those so much anymore

[@brandonp.6881]

+Elia Deck that looks like Norm's old radial arm saw!

[@BaitELFann]

That was a great project ..... just a small question ..... I have a cnc machine and lots of HDF scrap wood ....do you think its durable using HDF for a Stool ?

[@pingfavi1unda]

I wonder was that wood boards have already be in white colour or you painted them before?

[@jonathan__g]

Nice video, you are like the only person I know that would know how to cut a circle from a table saw. I'm not really a fan of the screws showing up on the side, perhaps you could have glued down a strip of wood overtop of them vertically to hide them but yet give the stools a bit of trim also.

[@elitejohnlp]

I think the screws are part of the decor.

[@GaryT1952]

They are shop stools, not bar stools for Tavern on the Green

[@RobertShaverOfAustin]

Yeah, why the table saw? Seems like the router would have worked faster and better. He used the router in a very similar way. Just need an arm with a hole for the screw in the middle. Still, it was fun to watch.

[@thecreator1455]

LOOK OUT HERE COME'S DiResta JIMMY DiResta SHAKEN NOT STIR.

[@Oncewings666]

hey jimmy :) could you make another guitar stand please? the other one was awesome but i would really love to see a standalone guitar stand :) please and thank you :)

[@rashidcherukara1116]

which type of wood is that? plywood category?