DiResta Samurai “Joinery” Step Stool Challenge

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For this woodworking project, Jesse AKA “The Samurai Carpenter,” challenged me to make his through tenon step stool... as many of you know, this is not a typical joinery project for me, so it actually was a challenge to build. The wood that I used for this step stool was rough-cut hard maple, and spalting that I got from a sawmill. It was a very stringy wood, that didn’t cut or chisel very easily, and you’ll notice that I try to cut the joinery for this project a few different ways. It turns out that the drilled hole was the way to go! I didn’t follow the plans exactly, as I prefer a more primitive look. I hope that you enjoy this joinery challenge from The Samurai Carpenter.

[@jimmydiresta]

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[@InspirationEmPire25]

I watched Making Fun on Netflix. Such an awesome show.

[@PaskMakes]

That was a fun Project - Loved the way you went about it! :)

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you brother

[@andrejohnson6731]

Jimmy “The Band Saw Whisperer" DiResta! I love how you showed two ways of making those holes. You got a dril? Perfect! No drill? Use a Chisel!

[@mramseyISU]

Paul Sellers has a couple really good videos on cutting a mortise with a chisel like that. I’ve done it a bunch of times just because I can now.

[@tracybowling97]

You know, I was thinking the same thing through the video. He shows different methods. He just makes everything look so darn easy!

[@tracybowling97]

You made that look so easy. It's great! Every short person (me) needs a great looking, sturdy, lasts-forever stool! It's beautiful!

[@Cetrifuga1945]

Sempre tu Gimmy sei un grande uomo mi mancavano i tuoi video 👍⚡️⭐️❤️‍🔥

[@larry78cj7]

Sand the joints, leave the dust in the gaps then varnish over it. Great vid.

[@jbratt]

Jimmy’s shop is so much like my dad’s shop growing up. You used a lot of metal tools when doing woodwork. Oh and he loved his 40s model Delta bandsaws. I love Jimmy’s take on the stool. It is very Diresta 👍

[@PaulMeyette]

"Samurai Jimmy" what a great looking piece! The rough sawn lumber and spalting look so good. I'd say you easily met the challenge! Jimmy rises again!

[@lordnycon2186]

quick and dirty with the rough-cut-look, i love it! thanks Jimmy

[@Dudleymiddleton]

At 1:55 genius idea using the cut off from the opposite side to mirror it! :)

[@leonhar13]

I was wondering how he was going to do it...simplest way is the best!

[@johnsavely5782]

I watch you both and love this challenge between you. I enjoy watching masters of their craft design and build unique pieces.

[@ionut5316]

I like the CA glue and sawdust trick. Dully noted.

[@ianstradian]

Samurai Carpenter: Jimmy you have been challenged! Jimmy: not so much......

[@dalebmartin]

Jimmy - 14 minutes later, done!

[@zirconia21]

I appreciate your sense of symmetry in wood scraps.

[@josephnorton1996]

I love the different takes on each others projects. There is a big difference between Diresta and Samarai style... diresta has the "get things done" mentality, Samarai has the "let it happen naturally" mentality. I love it!

[@chicagovasko]

I agree both great makers.

[@edwardgirgis9227]

THEY ARE BEST OF THE BEST MAKERS.

[@foundit6088]

Nice job Jimmy. I like how you kept the milling saw marks so you can see how it was originally cut. I got some old window headers (2x12 lumber) from a job and I’ve been saving it to make a bench with the same joinery. This video came at a great time. Thanks DiResta and Samurai

[@EagleRun23]

Jimmy on his bandsaw is just magical.

[@davidmeyer9204]

Again Jimmy shows more than one way to get results. Thanks for the inspiration and tips. Stay safe my friend.

[@rcwheeler34]

Great build Jimmy. I love how you have the same harbor freight pull saw I have. If it works, who cares where it's from!

[@tjkoker]

Well done, Jimmy. A nice variation on the design Samurai did. More of a Diresta rustic look. Outstanding. I'm going to take up the challenge as well. Got nothing to do today or tomorrow. Cheers!!!

[@andrewoperacz7427]

What a great build. I do like how you and the Samurai did different pressure fit pins on the center brace. My dads am old school wood worker and I’m trying to get him hip to KZbin. Amd when I show him your vids amd other wood working videos he’s just blowin away on how far things have developed and all the new school technology. And I appreciate how much you cover both ends of the spectrum on all your build. Much love Jimmy!!🤜🏻⚡️🤛🏻

[@sgsax]

You definitely put your stamp on this design. 😁 Love the rustic look of it. Thanks for sharing!

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!

[@aserta]

"pro"tip: if you have two pieces where you have to cut a half circle, like the legs here, you can put them one against the other and use a hole saw to cut the hole fast and clean. I usually staple them to an MDF piece i have for that kind of stuff.

[@6RWOODSHOP]

You make everything look so simple.. and u always have a solution for the problem.. as always great stuff and I can't wait to get my stuff I ordered from you... hope you had a great Thanksgiving

[@p2o8wer]

Watching you work never gets old.

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Great job! Thumbs up and thanks for posting.

[@tombrenes2411]

Great content Awsome simple build Excelent design Love all the hard work

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Very inspiring for my first band saw that's arriving on Monday 👌♥️

[@jimmydiresta]

Awesome hit me up if ya need anything

[@saginawdan]

Thanks Jimmy, a great way to start my day! 👍👍👍

[@artieshell9205]

Love the old style videos!

[@bob5074]

I made one of these in HS shop class back in the early 80s and have used it as a step into my bed ever since. I also use it while tying my boots every morning

[@riccroft710]

I enjoyed the way you mixed hand tools and power tools in this one, Jimmy. The spalting on that wood is really interesting. Nice work.

[@Treepole]

Dude Way to Really Step It Up!!! Box o Jimmy!!! Great Stuff HAPPY Holidays!!

[@patmash]

Excellent. Love these challenges.

[@keithsargent6963]

Two of my favorites on the same project

[@muchopomposo.6394]

Yet another Diresta Built gem..! 👍

[@jacobjames5633]

A great video and a great bundle deal on the knife and razor blade! Can’t wait for the live chat!

[@frankiesemailfd]

Great job jimmy , never disappoint

[@molegrip3860]

Love it. Cheers Jimmy (& Jesse). Have a great weekend ;)

[@genewileyopa]

Looks super cool. Nice work.

[@viorsa8200]

Excelente proyecto muy bien desarrollado y mejor ejecutado , reto más que superado , gracias por compartir tanta creatividad , un saludo cordial y por supuesto un gran like desde Narón , Galicia ( España ) 🤓 😜

[@nat8843]

Cool. Has the DiResta trademark on the stool. Way to go!!

[@dp01]

Very nice. That shimming at the end to expand the leg join into the table top was mindblowing

[@pyro323]

The time lapse parts make Jimmy look like a human sawzall! 🪚🏁

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful, Jimmy! Great work! 😃 What a beautiful wood, hum? Fantastic! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@naturaIIydifferent]

That disc sander is amazing. You have all the fun toys👍

[@Tomaskp]

Very good piece, it's nice to see you work

[@markwatters6875]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@Dadmadeit]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍

[@springwoodcottage4248]

Fabulous how 19th century tech makes something that is useful, aesthetically pleasing & durable. Sure 21st century stuff is low cost, but not so durable, and bereft of soul & beauty. Thank you for sharing!

[@urbanlumberjack]

One of my favorite builds!

[@vinceianni4026]

Good job Jimmy Diresta well done

[@tomcarlson3244]

Very nice stool. Great tip if you free hand a curve to use the cut off to mirror it on other side.

[@artszabo1015]

Absolutely love it!!

[@giovannicarlotta4930]

Beautiful job Jimmy 😜😎

[@SeeMooreVids]

Zabsolutely beautiful, Jimmy. 👍

[@djtugsteno]

oh Jimmy, you and your bandsaw. Every time I'm left crying for more

[@billmoore2493]

I like your version of the stool. Nice work

[@Jellooman]

I sure like your style!

[@user-tz7ez1fw5h]

This man intelligent and professional and the first person make me learn handmade and I love ❤️ work because his video this man number one

[@Kultakala_Design_Studio]

Great challenge well done !!! ✊

[@LutherBuilds]

Wonderful job Jimmy!

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Nailed it Jimmy!

[@patscopat]

One day I hope to be a sawing and chiseling machine like you are in your video's. Thank you for the outstanding video's.

[@alextsaregorodtsev2807]

I want this stool. Great job

[@bcbloc02]

When i look at the stuff that was made 200 years ago with just a chisel and a cross cut saw and some planes it blows my mind.

[@jdmccorful]

The pleasure is in the journey!

[@312saxon]

Smashed it like a boss👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mr.critic]

👍👍👍

[@KillberZomL4D42494]

It's perfect Jimmy.

[@railmastercnr]

Amazing video as usual Jimmy

[@Zarlax]

You sounded motorized! Nice spalted stool man! Wish I could see all the competition pieces in one place. I dig seeing all the variations!

[@joepie221]

Nice job Jimmy.

[@shawnnelson8627]

Love that rough sawn look

[@susanworth7930]

Hey Jimmy,Nice meeting you at the Milk run,came home today to jersey,stopped at the run for a coffee and watched this vid while there !,I knew the challenge would be childs ply for U ! Lol,wife luvs the sped up soundtrack !

[@alexandrep.2955]

Hey Jimmy, I'm still here, always!! Another great job Man! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@kevkeelan5106]

No weight restrictions with this stool. Solid as a rock!

[@kookiboy]

The Diresta way of woodworking with metal powertools. Love this guy.

[@brianewhiteguy]

There's just something very 'DiResta' about the sound of the random orbit sander. Makes me smile :)

[@FornaxusCrucible]

Interesting choice leaving the saw marks in. I kinda like it!

[@Vormulac1]

Awesome! And the size of that disc sander!!!

[@MrRadtech22]

i sure like it!!

[@shaunbarrickman6339]

Nice work!

[@jaredknapp8886]

DiResta is the man.

[@geneard639]

Now me? I woulda painted that step red, just for the laughs. "Its my red headed step stool, never knew my real stool" and to me? thats funny cause I AM a red headed step child.

[@pedrocantarelli3636]

O que mais me impressiona é a sua capacidade e principalmente talento em tornar um desafio em algo extremamente simples. Pega a madeira e algumas ferramentas e está pronto o projeto. Adoro essa sua maneira simples de executar suas tarefas. Aqui costumamos dizer: Menos é Mais. Amo seu trabalho. Forte abraço irmão.

[@chicagovasko]

I'll intercept that hug and wish you a great day brother.

[@SteveC38]

Nice Job Brother!

[@davestinyworkshop]

Beautiful stool

[@jamesjohnsn4268]

jimmy i would love to see you build your verison of samurai woodworking workbench but with the direata touch....i am a huge fan and i watch most of if not all your videos i mean even before youtube its awesome to watch and i am huge fan of your brother to. keep up the good work.

[@shopcatt643]

This was fun

[@creativerosedesign2953]

Thank you!

[@LabworksVapes]

Love this build...

[@Dinny007]

I'm definitely making something like this for my dogs water bowl 🐕

[@kodoan411]

Nice touch using the Sashigane (Japanese carpenter's square).

[@bgpappy30]

I love watching all of your videos brother. Sometimes I rewatch them. Lol. I like that big razor you made. I don’t have one but I was wondering if it is sharp? I hope you and your family have great holidays.

[@merrymick]

Nailed it!

[@alteregos8949]

Nice Job Jimmy.

[@heddita1]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ I wish I could someday accept your challenge …wonderful design ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mrb4408]

Nice job boss.