Hi Keith: just a little tip on painting with gold paint. I used to work as a scenic carpenter for theater. When the scenic artists came in to paint the sets, they always used an undercoat of yellow ocre before they put the gold on. That makes the gold pop like you can't believe. FYI. Nice project! 🤗
@yoyopg1237 ай бұрын
great advice that you can't just find anywhere. thank you.
@jrkorman7 ай бұрын
I see that Ginger was performing a final "Cat Scan". Wonderful to see this old band saw resorted and ready to use. Now looking forward to seeing Jimmy putting it to use!
@stellamcwick84557 ай бұрын
JD Bandsaw: “I’m the star of the workshop!” NH Metal Plane: “I’m a workbench now!”
@garybrenner62367 ай бұрын
You noticed that too, what a waste, all that restoration work and now it holds toolboxes and collects dust!
@QuitProcrastinating7 ай бұрын
At least it doesn’t rust. If Keith doesn’t mind the space it takes he isn’t doing it harm just by letting it collect dust. Plus if he needs it Im sure it’s going to be in a plug in and use condition for a long time.
@aner_bda7 ай бұрын
One thing I've always loved about blacksmithing, and machining as well, is that if you need a tool to do a job, you just make that tools, then do the job. It's just so satisfying to have that ability to craft something that you need to make your life easier.
@dicksargent35827 ай бұрын
Very similar to being a machinist. If your both a machinist and a BS you can make any tool you need!
@peterhobson32627 ай бұрын
Recently I watched a shipsmith (a blacksmith who specializes in making sailing ship hardware) make a new set of tongs for a specific job he needed to do. It took only about 15 or 20 minutes to get the job done, starting with cutting a piece of cast iron into two pieces and going on from there. I could have duplicated the job using a milling machine and a band saw. The shipsmith used a forge, an anvil, and a set of hammers and punches.
@DanielCoffey677 ай бұрын
Squatch253 has done that a lot. He needs to do something to a D2 or similar and points to his drawings of the task and then says "And so I made a tool to do this..."
@WilliamLeue7 ай бұрын
This project has been a saga almost as grand as your planer project. Grats on getting it finished! it looks great!
@MorseB7 ай бұрын
Love the little orange tail traveling back and forth along the bottom. 😊
@martijnvanderleeden97333 ай бұрын
Loved every minute of all 35 videos so far, great stuff. Very relaxing, helps me unwind and learn some things at the same time. Thanks you for this.
@johnalgar47477 ай бұрын
Wow, so many challenges on this project, congratulations on getting it finished in and among so many other projects. Should be good for another hundred+ years. I'm sure JD will be proud to add this to his collection. Great job and enjoyed the series as always. Thank you!
@garyburns96287 ай бұрын
Great Job I really enjoyed the band saw build. Look forward to more builds. Can't wait to see it in Jimmy's shop.
@knuteivindharris60313 ай бұрын
Fine, impressive saw restored, I watched all the episodes when I became aware of them, and finally a smithy of a kind that I would like to have myself. These days, when media are more or less antisocial, it is more than nice following what you put out. Thank you!!!
@darkhorsegarage96237 ай бұрын
I never watched Jimmy Diresta before this project started. He is a fascinating personality. I really enjoy his videos. I can’t wait to see his reaction and use of this amazing bandsaw.
@Batti23236 ай бұрын
That is a thing of beauty!! Fantastic job, Keith!
@joopterwijn7 ай бұрын
Beautiful job Keith, Jimmy is a lucky person receiving a fine saw!
@ianpendlebury95037 ай бұрын
Nice work throughout. Its been a long project. I hope that JD both appreciates and uses it....
@BedsitBob7 ай бұрын
We made pokers in Metalwork class, at school. A piece of 1/4" square mild steel, drawn down to a point at one end, formed into a loop at the other, with a 360 degree twist in the middle.
@tonyn31237 ай бұрын
Jimmy should be proud of his new-to-him bandsaw. Excellent. Thanks.
@ozar627 ай бұрын
Fantastic job, Jimmy is going to love it.
@80564432327 ай бұрын
What a great project, and as usual, a great job done. I think one of the best parts was right at the end of this, the final chapter, when we can see the cat - well, mostly just it's tail, walking back and forth. All good!!
@P61guy617 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting. The sound seems better on this one.
@jacquespoirier90717 ай бұрын
it is a king in a largfe woodworking shop. very good resto job on that saw.
@tropifiori7 ай бұрын
I have one of those vertical hoods also. I never was able to get it to draw properly. Black smith work is great fun.
@bcbloc027 ай бұрын
That saw turned out great and the personalized weight is an awesome touch.
@mchavez567 ай бұрын
WOW great job. NOW let's see the install!
@marcosmota10947 ай бұрын
Haven't watched in a while...good to hear your voice. Looking good Keith, you and the band saw!
@MrChevelle837 ай бұрын
im glad to have just propped my arm on that saw. back when he had the big visit. its just massive standing beside it! thanks kieth!!
@glencrandall70517 ай бұрын
The bandsaw really looks sharp. I hope Jimmy thinks it is worth the wait. It was a huge effort by a lot of folks. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
@mumblbeebee65467 ай бұрын
She’s a beauty, thank you for saving her, and thank you for taking us along!
@patricksullivan99517 ай бұрын
Hi Keith, WOW, what a terrific series. I have watched from episode 1, till the end! I'm looking forward to the day Jimmy D sets this up in his shop, and puts the old girl thru her paces! 100% WELL DONE SIR!!
@chrissmith5137 ай бұрын
I'll bet your Happy now that it's finished 😊😊😊
@varmint243davev77 ай бұрын
I have really been enjoying this project
@bobtherat997 ай бұрын
I love that you are always changing up the techniques you show. Blacksmithing is on of my favorite topics, primarily because it is a topic that I know little about.
@CarlinComm7 ай бұрын
Nice touch adding the logo to the weight. That whole project really came together nicely!
@5x5357 ай бұрын
It would certainly make my day to hear and see someone turn the blower crank in the other direction for a bit. I've run several different blowers over the years, and it could make the difference between a happy blower and one that would rather go the other way. Could. Beautiful job on the old saw.
@davidc65107 ай бұрын
Amazing restoration Keith. I need to go back to the beginning of this story to see the rebuild project from the beginning. Love the channel and thanks for sharing!
@stevebarnes7667 ай бұрын
I can't wait to see how you are going to ship this behemoth! That and how/where Jimmy is going to install it and use it. I think it's SO GREAT that there are still folks who appreciate the workmanship that went into tools of times long ago. Things have improved (for speed of production for the most part) but craftsmen of every age have built the tools they needed to get the jobs done and built them with skill, precision AND beauty. Thanks for inspiring all us "spring chickens" that even a hammer can be a work of art! Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for taking the extra time to document what you do. This is Live History!
@jackgreen4127 ай бұрын
Very nice restoration. Noticed your stealthy shop cat!
@richardsurber82267 ай бұрын
Thanks Keith for the video series of Diresta Bandsaw Restoration and especially this No. 35. You finished the Blacksmith blower in the same video. You're genius! Nice job on both
@mattrich6807 ай бұрын
Awesome restoration and video series! Congratulations on getting it done. I can't wait to see Jimmy using it.
@Hunter-ym2kk7 ай бұрын
quick n dirty works for me.. love the cat scan checkout at the very end, and the apron brush off.. thanks Keith..
@SunnnyDay7 ай бұрын
I admire the discipline you impose, keeping after a project of this size. The results are magnificent !!
@stevenclaeys62527 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great video. Cheers
@brianpesci7 ай бұрын
Nice to see a piece of industrial history saved from the scrap heap.
@walterplummer38087 ай бұрын
Good morning Keith! it has been a great project. Thanks for the videos.
@kenny51747 ай бұрын
I totally enjoyed this series! Hope Jimmy likes it, and uses it.
@dillydallydollcomachineand82467 ай бұрын
Keith that is a nice. It takes as long as it takes.
@DanielColby-t6l7 ай бұрын
wow the end of a 2 year journey is imminent! very fun to watch, can’t wait to see JDs reaction
@DanielColby-t6l7 ай бұрын
just rewatched episode one…did this “little series” help out the channel?
@frankerceg43497 ай бұрын
Thank you Keith!
@dannyl25987 ай бұрын
Thanks Keith, Railroad cars have a block of steel over the axle, I think on top of the spring, it's about 8"x 12" and about 2" thick. If you ever have the occasion pick one up, they make a nice bump block.
@phillipjones33427 ай бұрын
I'm so glad we both lived through this restoration congratulations
@garybrenner62367 ай бұрын
I don't think any of us will make it to the end of the Stoker Engine project!
@kensherwin45447 ай бұрын
18:03 "Overkill? Probably." Break in my lifetime? Not a chance! That's the way the saying went in our shop over the decades.
@dirtapple17167 ай бұрын
Great job Keith!
@bobflores7 ай бұрын
Jimmy has to chomping at the bit to get this beaty of a bandsaw into one of his shops. Thanks for the amazing rebuild series.
@andywithers5927 ай бұрын
Loved the forging. Truly a man with many talents. Shame to see the end of this series…. but what’s next I wonder. I saw the stoker engine in the background.
@SciPunk2157 ай бұрын
That was a pretty big "last little job". I can't wait to see Jimmy's reaction.
@csnelling47 ай бұрын
Well done Keith a great project done with love and care 👏👏🥇
@philr68297 ай бұрын
This is the project that got me started watching and subscribing to your channel. Great to see it complete.
@KeefyKat7 ай бұрын
Nice to see Ginger giving the final inspection. She Approves!
@shubus7 ай бұрын
We have all enjoyed the great attention to detail you have given to this project. There sure were a lot of different facets involved and seeing it all come together in this finished project has been entertaining and very educational. CONGRATULATIONS, Keith!
@TexDrinkwater7 ай бұрын
Been looking forward to this episode! Thanks, Keith!
@sheep1ewe7 ай бұрын
You did a realy awesome work with that old lady Keith!
@marclattoni19597 ай бұрын
Just watching this fine video makes my shoulders ache, my lungs wheeze and my ears hurt. Good reasons for me not to take up blacksmithing. Nice work Keith.
@ronwilken52197 ай бұрын
Hi Keith, thanks for taking us all alooooong on this epic journey. It been quite the job combining all the various trades required to complete the saw. Hopefully it makes it safely to Jimmy's shop and we get to see him use it. Regards from Canada's banana belt and happy Easter.🤞🇨🇦🍌🥋🐇🇺🇦🕊️🇺🇲🐇🏁👍
@chrispfeffer11067 ай бұрын
Congratulations. Been most enjoyable to watch the restoration. Fine job Keith, just well done!
@yoyopg1237 ай бұрын
What a great project, Keith! Can't wait to see Diresta move it into his shop and start using it.
@DumahBrazorf7 ай бұрын
Shipping will be a hell of a work for Ginger the safety inspector.
@williamdavis70947 ай бұрын
Love every minute thank you
@jscancella7 ай бұрын
@11:46 - I think it would also help if the edges of that anvil were cleaned up. They look pretty jagged and you can see it is leaving marks near where you upset the metal. If you had a nice smooth rounded edge there, you would be able to butt it up against the anvil better each time you are flipping it 180 degrees and automatically have a nice transition that won't lead to cold shuts or stress points
@DirtyRobot7 ай бұрын
Now that's what a restoration video series should be. Not like a 25 minute clickbait channel restoring kitchen gadgets. I guess this was about 25 hours of video content apart from the actual time invested. Nice work KR.
@DirtyRobot7 ай бұрын
@@paulcopeland9035 TysyTube Restoration, Old Things Never Die, Not Terrible Restorations. For example
@keepcalmandfarmon54017 ай бұрын
This was a fun project to watch. That saw is massive!
@wazzazone7 ай бұрын
Hi Keith, for a blacksmith you make a fine machinist.
@budmartin82977 ай бұрын
Congratulations on a fine restoration.
@greg43677 ай бұрын
Truly a long and windy road. Thanks for the journey.
@matthewharding62457 ай бұрын
Superb work, I can't wait to see it installed and working in Jimmy's barn
@51ubetcha7 ай бұрын
A hammer may not be heavy until one had swing it a lot on an anvil. Is there a possible need for power hammer rebuild in the future?😊
@petegraham14587 ай бұрын
It’s a beauty! Nice restoration and save of a nice piece of history!
@josaonline097 ай бұрын
Well done
@The_HillPeople7 ай бұрын
I love the smell of coal smoke. Used to burn it in my potbelly stove back when I was living fairly primitive. Got central heat/air now so the stove is sitting idle these days.
@amunderdog7 ай бұрын
It is beautiful. When tools, craftsmanship and art merged.
@TheMadWookiee7 ай бұрын
It is fun to see this done I can’t wait to see what he does with it
@TMxl-w5t7 ай бұрын
Nice Job Keith 👍
@davidhall17797 ай бұрын
Such an awesome project to follow. You did a wonderful job Keith.
@timziegler93587 ай бұрын
You did a wonderful job restoring that bandsaw! Best wishes.
@garybeasley48857 ай бұрын
That is a work of art on top of being a great restoration.
@paulputnam23057 ай бұрын
Absolutely awesome job! Thank You for sharing this video with us. Beautiful piece of equipment.
@joewhitney40977 ай бұрын
Very cool, I bet your happy to be done with it. Looks good. Looking forward to watching the loading for shipping. Thanks for sharing.
@shannonstebbens69927 ай бұрын
Great collection of videos of this restoration.
@mudnducs7 ай бұрын
Nice job Mr Rucker!!!
@melshea25197 ай бұрын
Finally it's Monday! 😊
@nickyork89017 ай бұрын
A fearsome machine, nice restoration job!
@kennethtencza92097 ай бұрын
Nicely done, Keith , outstanding.
@bryansmant8707 ай бұрын
Beautiful! Looking forward to seeing Jimmy make dust with it.
@geoffbuss36997 ай бұрын
Congratulations - it looks superb and I bet it works even better than when it was new. Geoff in France.
@paulkinzer76617 ай бұрын
I've watched this one from the beginning; so cool, and now a functional tool as well. I watch all your videos, and Jimmy Diresta's, too. I'm eager to see how he puts this thing to use!
@Steve-zx7jz7 ай бұрын
Overkill is underrated!
@edsmachine937 ай бұрын
Very nice Keith. Awesome job.👍👍
@kevinreardon25587 ай бұрын
Beautiful job. I love seeing old things coming mack into use. Keeps me hoping for myself . That saw still reminds me of "The City on the Edge of Forever".