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/vi...
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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.

[@rochellelee4002]

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

[@kevincoates1597]

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

[@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!!

[@rivera_civic]

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

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Cool taper sled. Like the wedge idea...

[@dnngskn62]

You still the man Jimmy. Great build.

[@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.

[@ArmyNinja21]

never cease to amaze with your craftsmanship

[@RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks]

One of my favorite DiResta builds!!

[@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.

[@ansiaaa]

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

[@Kopsu87]

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

[@JusBidniss]

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

[@marknord2425]

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

[@jimgam730]

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

[@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 ;)

[@Cybeonix]

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

[@sydlaw2550]

You do it with such ease and perfection.

[@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.

[@mack255]

You make everything look so easy.

[@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

[@asawyerswife]

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

[@ozzyfreeman2619]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@benvolio1987]

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

[@annaa5314]

One at home...Love it!

[@plemieux7237]

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

[@EvilBillz]

Love the creative camera angles!

[@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

[@Dongerino.]

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

[@beastlt12]

Amazing as always

[@leosedf]

Looks like a new shop!!!!!

[@bodipsypha]

Damn you make it look so easy!

[@CPT101]

Excellent work man.

[@juancarlosbeltran6091]

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

[@MattDiresta]

love these! great work

[@JohnsTinyWoodshop]

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

[@DemoNiq]

you're like a DJ spinning those stool tops

[@frankorona1]

Wonderful work!!

[@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.

[@scott98390]

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

[@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.

[@MarceloFreitas70]

Nice work, as usual! Thanks for sharing.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@frehleycomet]

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

[@alonzosanchez8577]

YOUR AMAZING JIMMY!!!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@nickbutter9270]

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

[@automaticfantastic]

So great!

[@edpowers9865]

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

[@user-sm6yk2cv1v]

Good Job and Thankfull for you

[@JimmyDiRestaimake]

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

[@jamsdeore]

genial

[@marceaton3128]

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

[@Daedalus_UK]

Great video.

[@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!

[@thecreator1455]

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

[@persebra]

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

[@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!!

[@SirBrittanicvs]

That's a clever way to cut a circle on the table saw, but the buildup of scraps could get a little dangerous.

[@MrShinnigami]

5:30 Coolest spinning DJ

[@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

[@praxisnode]

very nice stools,

[@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.

[@Bylga]

Awesome!

[@Rudofaux]

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

[@netmatrix75]

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

[@acasey1223]

Why is everyone an expert and critical? I thought it was a good build. Anyone can go out and buy a stool. How many people can make their own? Great job Jimmy as always.

[@jimmydiresta]

thank you brother!

[@TheDropForged]

Exactly. As if they are can do better.

[@TheDropForged]

Exactly, as if they can do better than Jimmy.

[@Loafy23]

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

[@thatmountain]

I would love plans for these.

[@davidvancour1071]

damn are you good at everything you do

[@johnhubela8293]

you a DJ too!

[@josie-ray]

Love your vids, cheers!!!! :)

[@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?

[@Samuel_el_toro]

Video has not been sped up. You are seeing real time speed of Jimmy Diresta

[@iamzombie]

If you had put a square top on them, you could have made them stack better for out of the way storage.

[@robdean54]

Bulleit Bourbon has a wood shop? I WANNA WORK THERE TOO!!! haha

[@bassamalani4104]

good job

[@mansunoh8151]

wow awesome

[@richardjreynolds6166]

Nice!

[@Geeksmithing]

Love it Jimmy! New shop? :)

[@Fast5MTA]

Bam! Yeayuh!

[@kwibey]

Amazing

[@fatihalpatolye]

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

[@heavymiso]

Hey hey hey Jimmy is that a new shop?

[@coyoteproject999]

Good Job !! btw I would have hidden the screws

[@stoffes]

not for shop stool maybe a dinner stool

[@JimmyDiRestaimake]

Look for the channel w "I make"plate. This google make it confusing somehow I have two accounts ?!!

[@elliesy9256]

big shot again your nice chair Sir Jim...

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

new shop Jimmy? nice job . TU cheers

[@SoulCage9]

I like the way you made the legs in differing widths to allow all the blanks to be cut from the same template and joined on a single edge. Prior proper planning :)

[@TimothyHouston]

great looking stools Jimmy =)

[@JAJA-Creative-Solutions]

nice!!!

[@Ghandisgarage]

damn those look sturdy. could probably support a car with those.

[@stefandebono9087]

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

[@pingfavi1unda]

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