DiResta Carolina WhirlyGig

[@223ndog]

That’s the most badass whirligig I’ve ever seen! The carving, the movement, and the animated letters, wow really impressive.

[@tjkoker]

Of all your projects, this one is the best. The amount of thought that went into the nuanced details: the bouncing letters, chopping the tree, standing on a pallet. And your carving skills at the band saw, wow! You are a modern-day Renaissance man. It is a pleasure to watch you work.

[@Craftswright]

It's really inspiring how you just go about building something from scratch and sort of freehand. I find myself getting too caught up in trying to be ultra-precise or following plans I've created. It's nice to be reminded it's totally acceptable (and sometimes the result is better) to just get out there and MAKE the damn thing

[@bbbad1957]

Now that's the diresta I signed up for, pure magic. Remember the car wreck displays and all those signs falling out of scrap

[@TheJorith]

Jimmy showing he never lost any skills just learned so many new ones! Great video!

[@williamcole4612]

Jimmy DiResta knows how to do it! Doesn't matter what IT is! Got his book Workshop Mastery a while back. Excellent resource. Jimmy is so creative and innovative. Love the way he uses what he has and comes up with outside the box ways of doing things. Thanks for sharing Jimmy! This was an incredible project!

[@ericreeve3461]

Jimmy, I'm pretty sure I have found every video you have ever made. I've enjoyed every single one of them but this one for some reason really struck a chord with me. In my opinion It displayed your talent, your humor and your production abilities like no other. I really loved it, thank you so much. You have inspired me in so many ways. I'm currently building the shop I've always wanted and the motivation, in large part, is due to the inspiration that I gleaned from you. Thank you Jimmy

[@jimmydiresta]

Eric Reeve love and respect ✊🏻 thank you

[@dhmmasson]

Instant classic! So many clever bits, problem solving and craftsmanship in one video.

[@DavidWJoyce]

I've never seen anyone use a band-saw like you do. Thanks for the inspiration Jimmy.

[@bernardmcmahon7434]

This is great. I have never seen anyone sculpt with a bandsaw like you, pure magic that. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonwills4670]

It's a Jackman lumberjack! Very cool and I learned a lot of little tips!

[@YuvalAS]

my thought as well :)

[@voiceofreason5916]

Impressed by both the ingenuity, and the sheer variety of methods used in one video. Kudos!

[@shelbyglazer3948]

i cant understand for the life of me who would give this a thumbs down? Absolutely Amazing work!!!!!

[@andywright2380]

I have watched every one of your videos and the videos where you let your inner Jimmy out are always my favorite. Tons of people on youtube can build a table or a bookcase but not many people can freestyle carve a cartoon style character whirlygig out of $10 worth of pine. CLASSIC DIRESTA.

[@ManCrafting]

Amazing. I’ve never made a whirly gig but I’ve seen many. This is one of the coolest.

[@goodgollywally]

That was fantastic. One year for Christmas I made Snoopy as the red Baron on top of his doghouse with Woodstock in front. Nice job on this one

[@henrik1205]

those small pallets always come in handy... i always save mine when i receive a shipment of small items.... Great video... Thank you for all the inspiring videos :D

[@tommypetraglia4688]

From scraps of wood comes such wonder. This is my 4th viewing since find it last night. Of all the amazing builds on YT for some reason this amazes the most

[@johnsholian4318]

Mad bandsaw skills. Among other things. And you still have all of your digits! Great project and a thoroughly entertaining video. 👍

[@davebauerart]

So many cool moments. Love finding the axe and pallet I see he's cutting down a dead tree, so that's ok. Watching you carve the shapes on the band saw, you got the perfect balance of action and little details. Thanks!

[@azashukri5322]

The God of bandsaw is back for yet another awesome creation.

[@richardmadsen115]

How could you not appreciate this video. That is the coolest wind vane ever.

[@TheGrantAlexander]

I literally lol'ed when you found that mini pallet! Awesome work as always!

[@tsstn]

I have watched as many of your videos as I can find and I still learn cool tricks and get great new ideas watching how you work. Your ability to solve a problem is phenomenal. I love the simple little things the most, like how you ballanced the whole thing on a pencil to find the c.o.g. Anyone can come up with a complicated solution. Simple is genius. As always Sir, thanks for sharing.

[@JeanLoupRSmith]

Carolina, pallet, that's a mini LumberJackman isn't it? 😄 Awesome work Jimmy, you can tell the old toy maker skills are still there!

[@springwoodcottage4248]

Bravo! So life like & kinetic as though it is some real little lumberjack felling a tree, the way the head moves is magnificent & the paint gave him character. So beautiful & enchanting I had a smile from ear to ear. Thanks for sharing!

[@RobertEchten]

Ok, looks like the ball is in @JackmanWorks court for a Jackman sized whirlygig of Jimmy doing Jimmy stuff....

[@JackmanWorks]

Challenge accepted... my next video is going to be a Jackman sized whirlygig that's actually a wind turbine to power my shop

[@RobertEchten]

@@JackmanWorks YES!!!!!

[@vampyrew0lf]

That's what I love about whirlygigs....they don't have to make sense and they are always fun to watch. Very nice build...I love your attention to detail! 😎

[@Geeksmithing]

Awesome work Jimmy! Let's see the Whirlygig, pallet and axe nerds get a load of THIS! :D

[@hillview_tool]

The whirlygig nerds are a rough bunch!

[@Geeksmithing]

@@hillview_tool always tryin' to spin some shit up.

[@bendingsands87]

He needs to sharpen that axe. The tree will never fall at this rate. Also, that shaky pallet... It's a safety hazard to stand on a pallet and move around like that. And whirlygig... That's obviously a spinny wind-doodaa. 😊

[@Geeksmithing]

@@bendingsands87 forget Sawstop.... Stick your hotdog in THAT deathtrap!

[@scotthutson736]

I just watched this with my granddaughters (10 and 6) and they loved it. Nice work, Jimmy. I think you have two more fans.

[@afhuff01]

I love how the Axe and the Pallet were just things that were laying around the shop! Hahahha

[@zsandmann]

Haha yes, that gave me a Handtool Rescue vibe for some reason.

[@christopherblubb]

Love it😂❤️

[@LastCallAgain]

Suuuure they were.

[@RFC3514]

Spike is going to be pissed when he can't find them.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

After the surprise small pallet we all knew what was coming when he was picking thru the axes

[@staxter6]

The mini pallet selection process just slayed me...liked the manner by which the shoulders caught the chin movement. Reminded of an axeman parked outside my Godmothers house, would watch him chop for hours, days, years on end, good memories. It's that time in my life when I realise no matter how smart I thought I was, I just couldn't do this!! ;-) Cheers Jimmy.

[@BobbyDukeArts]

More carving videos! Great job man. That was really cool

[@red_laurel]

Hi Bobby! I love your videos! You always inspire me

[@davidcornwell9045]

I freaking love this. Back to basics like your old videos. Very very cool.

[@DougKeeling]

This poor little dude will be working for all eternity without ever fully chopping the tree. 😢 🤣 Great video!

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Think of it as great exercise. He will be strong and healthy :)

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

I just got back from my whirly gig and this is a fine way to unwind. Jimmy - the bandsaw wizard.

[@domingossilva8598]

Impresionante os seus trabalhos, quando parece que ja vimos tudo o que voce faz voce vem e nos surpreende de novo . Show.

[@Sonal_Mobile]

This project has a little bit of everything...including your artistic side! Excellent work!

[@markdmaker3173]

Awesome video! I really enjoyed watching the process especially the carving.

[@TheSteveAS]

I've been having a crap-tastic day, and your build-video took me out of the doldrums and made me smile from ear-to-ear. Thanks for doing what you do Jimmy!

[@johannnatgora6168]

The artiste ,you is a very strong inventor of the world,hello from France my freinds ✌🏽👍🏿👍🏻🥂

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Voted #1 for creativity and imagination! Great build Jimmy!

[@Wintergatan]

That was Brilliant, moving log pile!

[@Pickswitch]

Well that was about 80 times better than I imagined when I clicked the image. Just delightful.

[@roberttodd619]

Ok that was awesome! I'd buy that in second if I could.

[@gordonstevens6050]

Best video on Whirligigs I've ever seen. Modesty flair and skill

[@GeneSimonalle]

Realizes that Jimmy was up to 3am editing this video. Thanks!!!

[@a-ls6333]

Poetry in motion. Simply a joy to watch.

[@franciscoortegaramirez8833]

Buena imaginación y buenas herramientas, saludos desde Madrid

[@brianthaxton229]

Very cool! You are on your own level of craftsmanship Jimmy!

[@RosaStringWorks]

Well that was easy. For me. LOL great job

[@joeperez3081]

Wowwwww. A genius with a bunch of tools and millions of ideas.

[@MGMakes]

Nobody wants to imagine Paul Jackman in shorts, you can't unsee it 😂😂😂

[@Zthreve]

that was very well done. I love the table saw sled jig idea for the windmill hub.

[@MillerWoodcraft]

WhirlyGig... is that the Technical Term? :)

[@johnbredemere299]

Jimmy - been watching your videos for about a year now - this has to be the best I have viewed. Fantastic

[@mymechanics]

Awesome! Very creative

[@theseconddarrin3788]

CNC is nice to have but easy to overdo - it's great seeing the old school bandsaw work again!

[@TheMagixic]

If the Carolina strike again your buddy will shave all the forest in your town !!

[@marcinsykut497]

Fantastic ! Until the axe scene I thought its going to be a golfer . Band saw skills , movement mechanism and finish are great as always . Thank you Jimmy !

[@andiejay100]

Anyone else wince when the bandsaw cut through the crotch?! 😁

[@rozewalker6726]

Also, while he was a hostage with his hands tied together with black electrical tape. Lol

[@reforzar]

So many techniques. So much to use. Great work JD.

[@greek1991]

top of the content )))

[@Sludgepump]

I smiled and laughed right through that. Super lucky finds on the pallet and the axe! Brilliant build Jimmy... What a master!

[@WorldofElectronicswoe]

Wow Jimmy😳👌 what a cool idea and so cool just a top Implementation and my respect and greeting from my channel 👋

[@robertgemski7728]

you are a true craftsman and an artist.....your approach to everything great and small is inspiring my friend. Thank you.

[@AndyBirkeyMaker]

So unrealistic. I've seen Paul Jackman's arms....they are seriously like a third that size. Sheesh. C'mon man.

[@richvandusen4284]

Edited to say: "F'ing AMAZING!!! If I could, I'd give you two thumbs. Way to keep "changing" it up with new stuff. Also, love the Making It podcast. Bob and David round out the package. Haters be commenting, but most viewers just take it for what its worth and apply your goodness to their own $h*t. Keep 'em coming Jimmy D, you never fail to entertain and inspire.

[@IR-nq4qv]

Probably one of the most entertaining and relaxing videos that I've watched in a very long time. I not long ago found this site and have watched every one of Jimmy's video, my wife even enjoys the small pair of hands jimmy uses from time to time, Jimmy has taken carpentry to an artistic level. keep up the good work.

[@AS0144]

Been a folower for some years now , you never cease to amaze. Awesome!!

[@miglop72]

I liked it better when head swiveled on ax swing. Looked more intricate. Awesome content and it is always fun to watch his work, truly inspirational.

[@eepjayerdnay]

Sometimes I forget how much of an artist Jimmy is.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

I watched this with my son and we both liked it. Now he wants me to work as fast as you Jimmy😊

[@SawDustMakerRJM]

You are a truly talented maker. This video in my opinion proves it.

[@MakeBrooklyn]

That is so cool and a great demonstration of how useful and versatile the cam is!

[@TheCre8iveType]

Love seeing your sculpting process. Also, TINY PALLET (and all the things)!! The mechanism also got me hoping for a giant mechanical Jimmy DiResta clock for the new shop. That would look so friggin great.

[@ProjectsandThings]

Very cool to see a simple mechanism deliver so much movement, and made with just a few materials. Well done sir. This is creativity in its purest form. You are one of the inspirations for me starting my own channel, thank you for the awesome videos!

[@brianfinnigan2269]

A great project combining art and engineering. Glad to see you had the little pallet and axe in inventory.

[@mtstew1233]

Just incredible Mr. Diresta, you never disappoint. I love it all!!!

[@johncware66]

What an awesome way to use a jig to make a fan / windmill blade. Totally borrowing that! Nice Jimmy.

[@markschwarz2137]

Good ole Diresta precision engineering! Built to tolerances anywhere from 1/2 to 1/8th of an inch. If it works, it's precise enough. Brilliant!

[@joepie221]

I was betting the lumberjack was going to have glasses like yours. Nice piece of work Jimmy. Always a pleasure to see what you create.

[@davidroe4121]

Very cool. It’s a blast to watch you work with a bandsaw. Definitely something to aspire to!

[@summerswoodworking]

Very cool 😎 Jimmy! Whirligigs are so creative, awesome and fun to make!

[@jsdiy3176]

Ton of handy little tricks i will be using in my shop, glad you put in the little things like the glue ups.

[@hindicover5532]

Amazing work, and even more amazing is how this guy still has all of his fingers!!

[@Uncle_Buzz]

Poor little guy is never gonna get that tree down. Great work as always Jimmy. Cheers! Chris.

[@forestjohnson2524]

Love the way you measured the large pallet first and then the inspection on the full size axe

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

I love how this was made with absolutely ZERO 3D modeling or sketch-up work. The human brain is still the most powerful tool in the box.👍🇺🇸

[@erezra]

I love how you use the table saw as a "sanding belt". Probably giving an aneurysm to some of your more pedantic viewers :) And, oh yeah, this one is freaking awesome. Love it.

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

I just got done snapping myself back into reality. Mesmerizing . Wow!

[@Cherokee140Driver]

This has got to be top 10 of the coolest things you've built.

[@motzemog]

The axe and pallet bits were great! Two thumbs up!

[@4vinos]

Jim, you are just one of a kind.

[@DennisNestor]

Great build. Love kinetic sculptures. So cool to see what went into making cam.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Probably my favorite project of your’s in some time. A lot of creative thinking went into this one. I’m definitely inspired to try making my own.

[@ecrusch]

I think it's so funny when I see these super expensive work holding devices companies try to sell, and you do the same thing jamimg the piece against the bench with your knee. You are a Master. No doubt.

[@BearGrizzly25]

I'm from Ukraine, Odessa. I subscribe to you and look at your work with pleasure. you inspire me on my own projects,thank you.

[@streetDAOC]

The wood chips at the bottom of the stump was a nice touch

[@MikeTheMaker1]

PowerfulVeganHands that little detail made this.

[@rrmerlin3402]

Jimmy showing his super bandsaw skills, It's really easy to have the work roll on you when not supported and there goes the blade. Don't ask how I know.