Shop Tips From My Dad

[@jimmydiresta]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jICunZajpt-fbq8si=38pHk1x-tBmz9OKA wach my dad here. 20 years ago

[@terrencedowning895]

Great tips,great video!

[@PaskMakes]

Awesome tribute to your dad Jimmy! Reminds me of the times I spent on building sites with my dad. Wonderful video mate!

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you 🙏🏼 brother ✊🏼

[@docolemnsx]

Neil, how convenient you dropped a comment here, I was going to jump to your most recent video after this - been postponing these two vids for a few days now 😊

[@DwightStark]

Your relationship with your dad is a beautiful thing to see.

[@HarrisonsFord]

As an adult man who had a far less decent father, I now find wise, kindhearted, creative, hardworking, conscientious, knowledgeable, flexible and funny dudes like Diresta to be the best kinds of role model. It's clear you passed your father on to all of us through yourself, and that is genuinely a gift to the world.

[@1pcfred]

I only met my Dad once so how much bad can I say about the guy? Quite a bit if truth be told.

[@TFE_LLC]

I'm 37. I lost my dad almost 2 years ago. Nothing sucks more than losing your parent. I miss him. He was only 65. He died of starvation basically which was horrible to watch. I lost a lot of weight watching him go. Puts you off eating watching someone die that way. The underlying issue was prostate cancer. He survived 18yrs with stage 4 cancer. He suffered immensely and I don't know how he didn't quit but he never did even at the end. He had such an insane will for life. He was 10x the man ill ever be.

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Great honour to your dad. Love you Jimmy

[@jimmydiresta]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ianbrown4242]

I'm sure he was super proud. Jimmy is the OG godfather of the maker movement - hard to overstate how important that is to the world.

[@j.l.emerson592]

You brought tears to my eyes. Your dad was certainly a sharp guy! I enjoyed watching you interact with him. I'm sorry for your loss. My dad died 35 years ago at the young age of 66. I miss him still. The pain of the loss eases with time but never goes away completely. I remember pretty much everything he ever taught me. My dad was a hands-on dad, not aloof or distant. He was PRESENT in all his kids' lives. Some of the things that I remember most clearly were the life lessons he taught us. 1. A fresh coat of paint covers a multitude of sins. (Both real life & metaphorically speaking) 2. You can do anything, anything at all, if you can read & follow directions. (Using books & manuals to learn a skill) 3. If you asked him a question that he didn't know the answer to right off the top of his head, he'd say: "Let's take a look at it." (He never said: "I don't know.") 4. "Can't never could." He taught us a lot of practical skills, too. There are too many tips & tricks of the trade he taught us to list without boring you to death. My dad fought in WWII, in the South Pacific, starting at the tender young age of 20. When he came home, he got a business degree. He worked off shore first as a roustabout, then as a roughneck, he worked in industrial construction as a boilermaker, a tubing fitter, an instrument fitter & when he couldn't avoid it, a pipe fitter. He could switch seamlessly between white collar & blue collar work. He even taught himself computer programming from books & worked as a computer programmer in the late 1960s/early 1970s. He enjoyed the blue collar work much more than the white collar work. He loved to work with his hands. He was so very down to earth & practical. When he worked offshore, he learned to cook from a Cajun cook. Dad was one of the best cooks I've ever known. I sometimes wonder if there was anything he couldn't do if he set his mind to learn how to do something... Just before he joined the US Navy in WWII, he was a pre-med student... When he came home, he felt that he was too old to go for a medical degree & switched his major to a Bachelor of Business just so he could join the workforce & get on with his life. Yeah, I still miss him.

[@jimmydiresta]

Wow thank you!

[@MrWiseinheart]

Good advice 👍, glad you shared.

[@RightsCrispy]

Bless you, brother and may he rest in peace

[@breakinn403]

A wonderful way to remember your DAD. I hope my sons will have fond memories of me as you have with your DAD,

[@marvindaugherty5989]

Bro I'm a dad and grandpa. Just be good hearted, fair, and have fun. You won't need to hope.

[@mikecolo2158]

Nice tribute to your Dad. My father passed on Oct 16th. Main thing he taught me was simply, show up, work hard...always.

[@darthrickshaw]

Jimmy, not only are you a great inventor, creator but you are a great son. A very noble and endearing tribute to your father. RIP Mr. Diresta.

[@HanginwithHarv]

Really loved this tribute to your dad. The whole time it kept me thinking of my dad and all the tips he taught me in my life. Lost him near the end of Covid at 80. God bless

[@yogoombah2356]

I'm 62, my pop is 82, he only had an 8th-grade education, and he immigrated here with the blessing of this great country alone when 18. He worked hard, bought and worked on all his properties himself, pretty much self-taught, it breaks my heart that you lost your pop, a man a lot like my own. May your father rest easily in Heaven with pride that he had good sons like you and your brothers. God Bless.

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Great video, Jimmy. So cool to honor your Dad like that. Seemed like a really great guy. Also, those were some awesome tips!

[@jimmydiresta]

Bobby ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@GiuditestaPaolo]

Mi hai fatto ricordare di mio papà mi hai fatto stringere il cuore❤❤❤

[@MakeEverything]

That moment in time frozen when you learn something from your Dad... ❤

[@garymcmillian5425]

Wow…I never had my dad in my life, and with a two year old son, I don’t know from experience how big of an effect what I teach him can have on him. This video will shape how I father my son for the rest of my life, in hopes that I can be as inspiring to my son as your dad was to you! Thanks Jimmy!

[@tredici72]

Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. Rest In Peace Joseph Di Resta 🕊️🙏 Great tips👍

[@saginawdan]

Well said, thank you.

[@andydix6243]

Made me laugh smile and tear up all at the same time. Never dismiss the old guy's, they know what's what. Lost my Dad 13 years ago and remember him whenever I catch myself doing a job I'd watched him do as a kid... "channeling Dad" always comes to mind. Awesome memories Jimmy.

[@tobincarver6667]

Thanks for this video! My Grandpa was a woodworker who made AMAZING and detailed toys. I was too young to remember how he did it and am on a journey to relearn his craft. Honoring our elders is important.

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

Sitting in a shop I inherited 23 years ago watching your lovely tribute. I too remember the moment I was taught each tip. Wish I had videos like you do Jimmy.

[@mikehill3426]

The man that built the man. Awesome

[@siamaklighvani3951]

You had an intelligent dad , I hope you accept my condolences.

[@entstudio63]

Hi Jimmy, This is the first time I think, I comment watching your videos and I was watching your channel for at leas 8 years now. I'm 60 and I am a professional cabinetmaker and joinery designer. That video of yours actually made me cry because I've lost my Dad 11 years ago, in 2013 and I commemorate him every bloody day of my life. He was a role model for me for as long as I remember myself. My Dad was an architect and a woodworker as a hobby and every time I build something I ask myself in my mind if my Dad would approve it. I would like to thank you for your warmth to your Dad and to all the memories of your Dad. Kind Regards from Melbourne, Australia

[@brentkelley9560]

I didn’t have a Dad growing up, but I have shared what I learned along the years with my son, and at 31 he still calls me during projects. He calls me his handyman encyclopedia. I cherish these calls and sharing with him. So cool to see the perspective of a good son!

[@LaserGadgets]

My dad has always been a handyman himself...must have passed on a bit of that talent to me. Feels damn good! Sorry to hear your dad is not longer with us man.

[@DocRorshack]

Thank you for sharing your Pop's wisdom. Sorry for your Loss.

[@ronthacker211]

I'm now in my 80th year and I'm amazed at how many of those 'tips' I've used for decades. Grandfather, Father, Uncle, Brother and now Grandson are all woodworkers. So fortunate.

[@springwoodcottage4248]

How emotionally powerful: Tips & philosophy from doing quickly & well, bringing so many memories of my dad, also deceased, & now passed to others. A tremendous act of homage & humanity, that must have been heart breaking at times to create, but so valuable & inspiring, showing just how special each of us is & how that specialness transfers between generations. Thank you for sharing!

[@Retroweld]

Your dad was (is) and amazing man. I lost mine last summer. He was 82. Cherish the memories and wonderful job on the vid. Great way to memorialize his awesomeness.

[@madenciufuk]

And we learned a lot from him too with your help. Rest in peace. Thanks you all

[@father_son_galaxy]

What a great tribute. I lost my dad when i was 24 but 25 years later I'm still using his tips. Im amazed how much he taught me.

[@Steelcrafted]

Man this is such a wonderful video....kids listen when their dad's give tips....we were in a parent teacher conference the other day, and my sons 4th grade teacher said "your son is so smart, the other day I accidentally wrote on the white board with a permanent marker, and it wouldn't erase, so your son immediately jumped up and said, "if you scribble over it with the sharpie and then wipe it off right away it'll come off!" And sure enough it worked!!". When I heard that I started crying, cause that was a tip I'd shown him, and to know that he remembered it, and was paying attention, it made me so proud! 🥰

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

As a 42 yr old self employed builder I watch this video and can only hope my son thinks of me like this when I’m gone. ❤

[@chadswayden5022]

God love your dad and you. Thank you for sharing memories of your dad. My dad didn't know tools but this video makes me think of lessons he taught me. And that's what it's about.

[@marvindaugherty5989]

I had an awesome dad too. We were lucky bro.

[@rwisti11301962]

Thank you, Joe, for teaching your son such wonderful lessons!! Thank you, Jimmy, for sharing with us!! Lots of love to you and your family!! ❤

[@subierumble3523]

I didn’t have a dad growing to show me all these tips and tricks so all these things he taught you and now you teaching us are very much appreciated!

[@yousef60666]

A son never forgets 😢😢

[@mariondorsett]

I watched this video when it was first released and I remembered the tip where you flipped the board on the table saw to cut it from both ends. I used that tip yesterday, to help prevent/avoid kickback, and I never would've thought of it, w/o the help of your dad. Thank you Mr. Diresta.

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Jimmy, thank you sharing this video of your dad! It helps us all understand what he meant to you and your family. Thank you too, Mr. Diresta for teaching your son who also teaches and entertains us with his talents! It’s a special day for me too. I lost my dad on this day 13 years ago. His name was Ted also, he was 91 years old.

[@TheSwedishMaker]

A nice reminder to give the kids moments that turn into memories. Thank you for sharing and sorry for your loss

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

Thanks for posting this great story on your Dad Jimmy, dear God he's was just like my Dad🙏who I miss sooooo much. I bask in the memories of my departed Mom & Dad every day or I will go nuts lol...that LOVE keeps us going, and being GOOD!

[@amonynous9041]

I'm sorry for your loss, it must be horrible to lose such an important figure in your life. It's hard to imagine.

[@multi_misa72]

Didn't know Jimmy, may your dad rest in peace. Lovely to see this.❤

[@JustineSilva]

Hey Jimmy! I've learned so many tips and tricks from you, and it's really incredible to learn that some of them span multiple generations. When you say "thanks dad" in this video, know that we're grateful to him too. Sending you love - J

[@dandesjardins937]

Sorry for your loss. I too recently lost my dad. You don't truely realize how much we depend on our dads as adults until they are gone. I surprised by how many times a week I think "I will ask/tell dad". That is when I realize how blessed I was. Based in previous videos, it looked like he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Know that is he was, we will continue to prat for our lost brother, your dad. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@MyGrowthRings]

So sweet, Jimmy. We all loved your dad and appreciate you sharing him with us. The only tip my dad taught me that runs counter to these is the use of paraffin in place of soap on screws. The argument is that soap somehow is an attractant to moisture, which could cause rust. Don’t know if he was right or wrong, but your memory of your dad’s tip triggered one from my dad, and that is also awesome. Thanks, Jimmy. Scott

[@davidwhiren817]

Life lesson = life long lesson !!! God bless you Mr. Jimmy & may God bless & keep your Sainted FATHER !!!

[@christophermastino3229]

You dad and my granddads were all cut from the same stone. Their tips were priceless.

[@marklovato3077]

Thank you for this video, Jimmy. I lost my dad in 2021 he would have been 80. My dad taught me how to make things and work with wood. Every time I would build something he would say "man that's neat", I wish I could hear him say it one more time. This video really hit hard, but brought back so many memories of my dad, thank you so much. Sorry for your loss my friend.

[@erikcourtney1834]

It’s not that you/we work unsafe… it’s the lack of or the understanding of common sense that the world has today. It’s a simple skill that’s dying more everyday. Thank you Joe for giving us Jimmy. 🙏🏻

[@dennisbracci9212]

Priceless. brings back memories of my dad. Thanks.

[@sac58999]

Lost my dad in July 2020 & it still bothers me…he still had stuff to teach me, but ALS took him. I can do most of the stuff he did, but adjusting carbs and getting the timing right on an engine still elude me. Thanks for the memories Jimmy.

[@LifeOfSins]

Hands down my favourite video as it hits so close to home thanks for sharing it with us Jimmy. And even though its been many years now since my dad passed away I still say "Thanks Dad" on a regular basis.

[@compunurse]

I’ve watched most, if not all of your videos. This is by far the best and my favorite. I lost my dad years ago. To this day I find myself doing things and thinking “that is something that dad taught me.” And it gives me an immense pride when someone asks me how I learned to do something and I can say that he taught me. Thanks dad.

[@JoshBCamp]

This is the best way to pay tribute, Jimmy. The knowledge and the moments. He’ll always be with you in those things.

[@scalewarmachines]

Thanks Jimmy - lovely way to remember your dad and useful too, his tips now shared with hundreds and thousands of folk 👍.

[@nickbruni8041]

Decades of compiled teaching along with catching the simple moments .. Priceless . Thank You for allowing us in 🙏🏼

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you Jimmy, and thank you Joe🙏. He will be well remembered by so many.

[@anthonyv9402]

My Mom taught me to have fun, my Dad taught me to be smart! I had the best parents any creative kid could ever need! What a wonderful video to post Jimmy. Hard to keep the tears at bay! Much love! ❤

[@raffaelevasta3032]

Riposa in pace e splenda in esso la luce perpetua. Un grande abbraccio 🤲🏼

[@johnhancock517]

You're a fortunate man to have had a dad like that! My dad was a pos, but fortunately, I learned to work on stuff from my older friends and their dads, and now at 53, I have KZbin and I can watch yours and many other channels and learn from you and your dad! ❤

[@1pcfred]

You had one of those kind of Dads too? Mine died this year and I smiled. Now I'm hearing he had regrets. Yeah well too late.

[@johnhancock517]

@1pcfred Yep, mine had 4 kids living and none of them attended his funeral.

[@Rudecrudsociallyunacceptable]

Lost my dad in 21, he, like your dad taught me everything under the sun. He was a sheetmetal worker. Sure miss him… Thanks for sharing your dad with me.

[@markantinore6418]

Thanks Jimmy, that was sweet. Can tell your dad meant the world to you. I’m 57 also and my dad is 85. I’m blessed he’s still here and I too remember the time and place he taught me certain things. ❤

[@GIKAO77]

May your father rest in peace 🕊️ His tips will live longer, now that you shared them to the world, and I, and believe that everyone appreciates it. So thank you!!

[@chesterfield7770]

Thank you for sharing this . Every time I am on a job I can hear my dad telling me over my shoulder " think for five second on what you are doing , you will save 15 minutes later " . A great tribute to your father and all fathers .

[@glencarolo2597]

Very nice tribute, I really enjoyed it! My Dad would tell me, "A good apprentice anticipates the next tool the journeyman would need." Always stuck with me.

[@jimmydiresta]

Absolutely he would always say “anticipate”

[@ineedineediwantiwant]

Thanks for sharing Jimmy - love ya and your dad

[@dougdavis8367]

I have followed you from England,started with the program in the basement with you your brother and rat boy great fun. That gave me the desire to have a work shop. I followed you and have a nice but small workshop. I follow something you said ,,,,make something everyday,,,. A few years back I retired and the joy and satisfaction I get from my workshop. I mostly do your smaller projects,book binding/making plus leather work. Small boxes. I am much older than you but see you as a mentor I envy your love for you dad and hope my kids have a little of the same for me,only this morning myself and my daughter were in the workshop making a stained glass window. We have never met but I share you sadness

[@trevhaydon5090]

I had to double-take on the time at the end, as it flew by too quickly, You nailed it, Jimmy. I adored the affection with which you spoke of your Dad. A beautiful Tribute Sir. Thank you for sharing with us. Love and Respect from North London UK.

[@jeremyspecce]

Me too! I was like “what does he mean by ‘if you made it this far’…? we’re like 10 minutes into a half hour long video”😳

[@AnthonyStabler]

I learned alot from my Dad. Every day for 22 years I find something that reminds me of him.😊

[@00schralf]

Ah this soap-screw-tip my dad teached me as well. Since then I always have a piece of soap in my toolbox. Thanks for sharing all these tips 👍

[@dtacklind]

So long Mr. Diresta. It was nice of your son to let us meet you. I'm seventy-one now. My dad has been gone for a long time but I still remember the day and instance when I realized he was my hero. I was nine years old.

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Loved this. My dad taught me how to change a tire, what a 4 barrel was, how to gap a plug, set the timing and rebuild an engine. He wasn't a mechanic but grew up on a west Texas farm. I'm not a dad but I have a 15yr old granddaughter and have been influential in her life much like your dad was in yours. Thanks Jimmy and Joseph.

[@GregsGarage]

All gold! The toenail section is something I never picked up when I was roughing in houses... We were all air-driven, so I missed a lot of good wisdom. There's no doubt your dad was an awesome guy!

[@Rouverius]

I'm thankful that you shared bits an pieces of his life with us through your videos over the years. He sounded like an amazing man. Great reminder for us to treasure those closest to us. If you don't mind, I'll be praying for you and your family. Lord bless you, man!

[@2oqp577]

We all think you're a national treasure Jimmy, imagine the respect we have for your father.♥

[@danscrima]

This is so great Jimmy. He raised you right and you paid it right back to him, beautiful.

[@WillEgerton]

the world is made better by Dad's like yours, makes me feel lucky to have one who has taught me all his own little tricks

[@Shawnbbeckner]

Thank you for sharing this Jimmy. You did an incredible job remembering him here and in life. I’m happy you still remember those first memories of him teaching you. Your dad loved you so much. I’m a dad and it’s really inspiring to see him just being there for you. ❤✊🙏

[@sjv6598]

Things that I learned from my paternal father - zero. You are a lucky man, Jimmy. Oh and can confirm, jersey mike’s is delicious! We went a couple of times when staying in Warwick for a few weeks from the UK in 2022 😊

[@biggamestalker1]

I’m so sorry to learn you lost your dad. I dread the day that I have to go through that. My dad is 81 now. Dads teach us even when we don’t realize it or paying attention. Prayers for you and yours.

[@JD-yc8bq]

Jimmy I’m truly sorry for your loss, I lost my mom nov.24, so I know your pain all too well. My prayers and thoughts to you and yours

[@12RESERVA]

I would like to express my sincere condolences. Thank you for supporting Jimmy and his family. And I'm a Japanese person who doesn't understand English very well, so thank you.

[@radisadjuricic9823]

I lost my grandfather in 2021 on Easter. he was born on January 2, 1938. due to the situation in the family, I grew up with him and learned everything from him, how to run a farm that I later inherited, and carpentry and masonry and painting and working with metal and much more that and later he was my main link to connect me with my father. This is the only clip of yours on which I will just leave a comment but I can't watch it, I know how it hurts brother,but I' ll watch it one day,I promise Jimmy. A father's love for his son and the love that a son feels for his father, there is something special about it, his dad is his hero, I had such unconditional love from my grandfather because he raised me from the age of 3 and I was with him for 27 wonderful years and those are the best memories I have and now I have such a relationship from my father.

[@kaycox19]

Thank you for sharing your dad's legacy, and this beautiful Valentine to him. Blessings to you and your family.

[@OriginalMomo]

Jimmy, I’m very sorry to hear about your dad. This was a perfect way to honor and remember him.

[@mikesides617]

We all owe the late great Mr. Diresta a serious debt. So much enjoyment, knowledge, and inspiration we might never have received if not for him being a wonderful father! Thanks Dad.

[@gordonhenagar6652]

Man, my dad passed away about 2 years ago and late in his life he ran a sawmill every day until maybe a month before he passed. He was 81 and taught me alot that I still use today in my work, I'll always miss him. It was great to hear your tribute to your father, it really hit home for me, thanks.

[@bc65925]

I always tell folks, "your dad is never really gone."

[@1pcfred]

My Dad has been gone since the day I was born. So he was never really there. He still taught me a lot though. A lot about people. What kind of rats they really are.

[@Reelaxing]

Great tribute to your dad... enjoyed the video. Especially the broom in the can.. something so simple I will find extremely useful. Thanks Jimmy.. maybe he RIP 🙏

[@charlie-jay]

This is hard for me to watch right now (my Dad's cancer is likely to win in the next 6 months), but I offer my sincere condolences to you and you family.

[@jimmydiresta]

❤❤❤

[@t.j.postal8309]

I echo your words. I am who I am because of my Father. He taught me about wood working, fixing things and about life in general. You are so right about remembering the times that he taught me. I told my daughter this recently (about my new granddaughter); You don't know when or where, but she will remember what you have told her. I am Tim, son of Joseph.

[@kv501]

Watched this video in tears. My dad died at 57 when I was 26 years old and he taught me so many things like this. My heart aches for you Jimmy and I’m glad you took the time to honor him and your memories of him. I’m from Iowa and as different from a New Yorker as one could possibly be, but things like this make us make us all similar when it comes to who was important in our lives❤️

[@1pcfred]

This video put a smile on my face because my father died this year too. Our relationship wasn't the best. In fact I never even knew the guy but I still didn't like him. But I've a feeling if I did I'd have liked him even less.

[@damienbeliaiev3978]

I cant imagine how hard and how many takes this tribute would have taken. Well done Jimmy

[@christinerucci725]

What a fitting tribite Jimmy I am glad to have met him at Maker Camp and at DiResta Farm. Your Dad reminds me of mine 🙌 May your love be your strength. He is always with you Jimmy x

[@Juan-n-Only]

Thank you Jimmy. My dad passed away 15 years ago and I inherited his tools. I still have them, but more importantly, I have the memories of working with and learning from him, even though I didn't fully appreciate it at the time. Now, I pass the tips (and eventually my tools) on to my son.

[@marceaton3128]

Best video that you’ve ever made Jimmy. Thanks for Sharron Dad with us. You need to write a book about the things he taught you all, and titled “ Thanks Dad”. You were blessed.