Hey Jimmy I'm 14 year old I make Things and i have videos on my TH-cam channel but you are the biggest influence on my life you are like a dad to me that I can't talk to. My dad dose not know how to use tools or anything. I'm self taught and everything but just watching your videos gives me joy. Thanks for everything even tho you didn't relize you did anything. Ps I've watched All your videos
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EXACTLY! lol.. Usually I go into the garage and just stare at my tools.. get pissed off because I can't find anything, do some cleaning up, then return to my computer.. lmao.. eventually I hope to spend more time there than here.
+jimmydiresta it is wrong for them to dislike it because they don't have them. I love wood working and building things every since my papa and other grandpa taught me about it. I wish I had some of the tools u have but I'm also 16 and hopefully have a life ahead of me where I can aquire them myself.
Man-o-man... You make such simple things into absolute works of art. I can't even do with Silly Putty what you do with metals. I love watching your work.
If you are doing much woodwork this defeniedly makes it easier because you have to resharpen the chisels pretty often. (especially when you are working with hardwood)
***** Yeah I've got to pick up something like that. Hand-sharpening plane irons has actually caused me to largely quit using hand tools. It's just too monotonous.
Well, even with the angle jigs and glass surfaces to make sure the bevels and edges are right, it's just so soul-crushingly dull that I find myself leaving them alone and using powertools.
Robbie Jeffcott Looks like a Veritas Power Sharpener. Great tool, very popular with woodworkers. www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=48435&cat=1,43072
Nice! Never would have thought of a brass handle. I did a similar project on a mortising chisel and used oak that, as it turned out, was a bit too green. Shrank up and now I need to do a repeat. Can't imagine that happening with brass!
This video inspired me to buy and restore some 100+ year old hand planes. I didn't do anything to this extent, but I took them from broken/unusable to pretty nice tools. So, thanks for the inspiration.
Great job Jimmy,i like the chisel. I don't care that it is not up to par according to the other comments, it your peace and your design, i think of it as art work not necessarily a 100% functional tool. I get so inspired by your work and just gives me motivation to start and try to make pieces of art like you have.
I recently bought a tool box at an estate sale that has a chisel just like this in one of the drawers. Smaller in size, but the exact same mushrooming, rust and poor quality. I was thinking I might use for scrap but now I think I'll put it back to rights as a chisel again. Thanks for the great video Jimmy!
Hey D😎, That's a cool chisel. I used to play with those as a kid lol haha. It look really old. But, you did your magic it made it look new again better than it did when it came off the assembly floor.wow. you really come up with some good content on your videos. I really enjoy watching them. You have been a big inspiration to me. I'm starting now to "MAKE" things, after 45 yrs. and sickness. So, if you have things that your not using send them my way or your fans on here. They will be going to good home. For me and my son(that works on cars, he's a welder fabricator and paint & body guy.) Thanks 😊 for your support. Keep'em coming D😎
Absolutely love your videos Jimmy. Makes me want to have a go and making or restoring something. What you did then with that old chisel was brilliant. Keep the videos coming mate
Snazzy upgrade of an old beater tool. I did an almost identical chisel but with a Bacote wood handle but I really like the brass one Jimmy that is so cool looking.
jimmydiresta absolutely wonderful , i really enjoy all of your videos, most of them i like the respect you handle the tools and the materials , i am just starting setting up a small shop , and all of your videos are a true inspiration , thank you very much !!! greetings from Greece.
Excellent Job..Jimmy...Thanks for share with..I´d like it so much..and the conbination is Perfect..Chisel with brass..!! Greeting from Argentine.! Steve.
+jimmydiresta could you do a quick start video on what you need to get started with welding, mainly interested in incorporating some metal work into my wood working. Think the style, pace and humour of your videos is great, particularly like the tips videos as they show a wealth of learnt experience over time! nice job!
Cool stuff as always! I actually did a similar thing with a chisel I got for a couple of bucks at a second hand shop. Wasn't mushroomed quite as badly as that one, but it did have the wood from the old handle lodged in there. I got it out by drilling a long drywall screw into the wood, and grabbing hold of the remaining section with a pair of linesman pliers and tapping them with a hammer. Seemed to do the trick! Although I wish I could say the replacement handle looked as nice as this one
I've been listening to your Making It podcast. I enjoy it all. Between the cast and your channel I've learned a lot. You've inspired me to start making stuff. Keep them coming!
Hey Jimmy astounding job restoring this piece to its former glory quick question could you do a tips and tricks video for the lathe or maybe a router?? Would be greatly apprititave thanks Man!
Great looking chisel, this is tied for my favorite the other being the treasure chest. I love watching your videos because its something new every time. The handle is fantastic and its really distinct, keep it up jimmy!
jimmydiresta I think the chisel looks awesome and is in much, much, much better shape that it was at the beginning of the video. I do have the same concern as some of the other viewers. The handle is made of a soft brass. I know you can make the argument that it is only for looks or that it will only be used in the manor you demonstrated (w/o a hammer), but you and I know that sometimes, the closest tool is the best tool for the job. It might get hammered in the future. Might I suggest drilling a hole thru the center of the brass handle and insert a solid steel (or any durable metal) core cylinder into it. Maybe also include a steel end cap. Thank you for your video, time, and consideration. I love your videos.
Dave Stone Thank you Dave for your constructive criticism. You are well versed in the art of conversational techniques. If you keep that up, you'll go far in life.
Hola jimmy soy de argentina y me encantan tus trabajos esta bueno tener todas la herramientas, en mi país no las tenemos todas pero nos la rebuscamos jaja, = se hacen cosas lindas. Me encargaron un caballito de madera tipo mecedora ya empece ese proyecto pero me encantaría ver uno que hagas vos por que se que quedaría espectacular saludos desde Argentina.
Very nice hand chisel .some people think you need to beat it with a big hammer those people would destroyed it by cutting nails..you did an awesome job jimmy
Just rewatched this cause I saw the unboxing video... would really like to see what you traded for... so curious. Great stuff Jimmy, your a rock star...
Beautiful work. What is the name of the tip you use with the pneumatic drill? I have seen in past video too and it's great to cut steel. Thanks for share your knowledge.
Merry Christmas. Thank you for all your videos. All of them keep tons of us going to keep on creating stuff. Love the new shop. Ill sign up for one of those classes in the future should you and your g/f set jup anymore. Youtr the best.
I like the work! It seemed like a heavy grind on the chisel. Did you worry about losing the temper? I am not sure occasional compressed air would be enough to keep it cool. I suppose the worst that happens is you sharpen it more often.
Jimmy, when we will see another great work its where there are a lot of woods and irons for processing? This restoration was very bonita.Continue always so.
Where do you get your brass? I've priced the stuff online and it's astonishing how much the stuff goes for. I have a ton of it lying around in the form of fittings and such so my next project will be a foundry. Thanks for being an inspiration. One of these days I might actually start and finish a project in one setting!
Incredible work Jimmy. Not that you need my affirmation but I like the resurrection of an old chisel. All the comments out here picking you apart are comical. As always, I enjoy your videos.
Jimmy, that Veritas sharpening contraption - looks great but doesn't it heat the steel too much? All I know is about sharpening knives, not sure how chisels are made.
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Interesting revival of an old slick . . . thanks for sharing!
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Hey Jimmy I'm 14 year old I make Things and i have videos on my TH-cam channel but you are the biggest influence on my life you are like a dad to me that I can't talk to. My dad dose not know how to use tools or anything. I'm self taught and everything but just watching your videos gives me joy. Thanks for everything even tho you didn't relize you did anything. Ps I've watched All your videos
Solid brass to match
the chisel's mass!
Jimmy's takin' names
and kickin' ass!
That is one slick, slick Jimmy. LOVE seen old tools find new life!
thank you brother!
Pure dead brilliant
Izzy your definitely right
P.s. Love both of your videos
i dont mean to be so offtopic but does anybody know a trick to log back into an instagram account?
I was stupid forgot my login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me
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Nice job as usual, there's nothing more satisfying than giving new life to an old tool.
Thanks Jimmy! "Just in time inspiration" for another freezing Sunday morning in my garage looking at all my junk and contemplating what to make.
That blew me away, brass handle on a chisel. Love it.
Whenever I am having a bad day, I just watch a DiResta video and feel talent-less at making things, but nice and inspired inside.
EXACTLY! lol.. Usually I go into the garage and just stare at my tools.. get pissed off because I can't find anything, do some cleaning up, then return to my computer.. lmao.. eventually I hope to spend more time there than here.
That chisel is a work of art !!!
185 people have disliked this video. What is there to dislike? I could watch this man all day.
+paul day thank you!' Had tools are very touchy subject.
+jimmydiresta had tools?
+Do Subie with the Suburban Derek come on you know he meant hand :)
+jimmydiresta it is wrong for them to dislike it because they don't have them. I love wood working and building things every since my papa and other grandpa taught me about it. I wish I had some of the tools u have but I'm also 16 and hopefully have a life ahead of me where I can aquire them myself.
he's wearing a Rolex while working wtf
Great to see an old tool put back in use.
Man-o-man... You make such simple things into absolute works of art. I can't even do with Silly Putty what you do with metals. I love watching your work.
Thank you !!!!
L8RAlligator simple ?? A chisel ist everything but not simple... Deal with it.
Beautiful craftsmanship! (as usual) Nice to see a second life for this chisel.
Loved how it turned out. Great job!!!
the ending product it's not a tool it's a piece of art ! amazing work.
Beautiful tool! You turned a flea market find into a tool I'ld be proud to own! Love your work & your channel. Thank you for sharing. Vinny
I watch all of your videos and I got to say you inspire me to think outside the box great job I have learned so much thank you
Here I am, have restored 1 chisel and used a piece of an old shovel handle to make the handle, great job jimmy.
Imagination goes a long way!! Good Job Jimmy!
That sharpening jig is one of the most insanely specific tools I've ever seen. Wow! I kinda want one and maybe chisels, too.
If you are doing much woodwork this defeniedly makes it easier because you have to resharpen the chisels pretty often. (especially when you are working with hardwood)
*****
Yeah I've got to pick up something like that. Hand-sharpening plane irons has actually caused me to largely quit using hand tools. It's just too monotonous.
Yeah and they don't stay plain if you hand sharpen them.
Well, even with the angle jigs and glass surfaces to make sure the bevels and edges are right, it's just so soul-crushingly dull that I find myself leaving them alone and using powertools.
Robbie Jeffcott Looks like a Veritas Power Sharpener. Great tool, very popular with woodworkers. www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=48435&cat=1,43072
Really nice job you done on the chisel Jimmy. And I like the machined brass handle and polished after.
Well done - love the contrasting metals
Nice! Never would have thought of a brass handle. I did a similar project on a mortising chisel and used oak that, as it turned out, was a bit too green. Shrank up and now I need to do a repeat. Can't imagine that happening with brass!
This video inspired me to buy and restore some 100+ year old hand planes. I didn't do anything to this extent, but I took them from broken/unusable to pretty nice tools. So, thanks for the inspiration.
Great job Jimmy,i like the chisel. I don't care that it is not up to par according to the other comments, it your peace and your design, i think of it as art work not necessarily a 100% functional tool. I get so inspired by your work and just gives me motivation to start and try to make pieces of art like you have.
Very nice....thanks for sharing your serious skills, I certainly enjoy watching your work.
I recently bought a tool box at an estate sale that has a chisel just like this in one of the drawers. Smaller in size, but the exact same mushrooming, rust and poor quality. I was thinking I might use for scrap but now I think I'll put it back to rights as a chisel again. Thanks for the great video Jimmy!
Wow, that grip is gorgeous!
Hey D😎, That's a cool chisel. I used to play with those as a kid lol haha. It look really old. But, you did your magic it made it look new again better than it did when it came off the assembly floor.wow.
you really come up with some good content on your videos. I really enjoy watching them. You have been a big inspiration to me. I'm starting now to "MAKE" things, after 45 yrs. and sickness.
So, if you have things that your not using send them my way or your fans on here. They will be going to good home. For me and my son(that works on cars, he's a welder fabricator and paint & body guy.)
Thanks 😊 for your support.
Keep'em coming D😎
im loving this handle and that you saved a chisel great job
Absolutely love your videos Jimmy. Makes me want to have a go and making or restoring something. What you did then with that old chisel was brilliant. Keep the videos coming mate
Snazzy upgrade of an old beater tool. I did an almost identical chisel but with a Bacote wood handle but I really like the brass one Jimmy that is so cool looking.
Well done, as always ! And a big +1 to Paul Day's comment ! Thanks again, Jimmy !
Bravo, Chef ... une piece d'art!
jimmydiresta absolutely wonderful , i really enjoy all of your videos, most of them i like the respect you handle the tools and the materials , i am just starting setting up a small shop , and all of your videos are a true inspiration , thank you very much !!!
greetings from Greece.
good tools, good ideas and big details.
That is very fancy for a chisel. Nice! I learn and get inspired by you! Im taking carpentry in school because of you and Steve Ramsey. 😀
You are an artist sir. Beautiful!
That's a handy dandy disk sharpener, very nice video too.
I've become obsessed with watching these videos!
just saw the video of the guy that got it. ..had to see how you made it,,loved it... awesome stuff.
+misa lazovic Thank you !!!!!!!!
+misa lazovic Do you have a link to that video?
+mughat Just click on jimmydirestas name under the video and look through his videos. Its there, as well as many others worth watching.
***** Did you find it? Because it can't.
+mughat th-cam.com/video/wxYCUBrmZRw/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful. Liked and shared Mr. Jimmy!
Great stuff. Definitely a most privileged piece of tool steel to be crowned for the second time in brass.
How could you not like this video... Nice remake!!!!
pure talent and creativity!! awsome work!!
That handle! Woaw. Thanks for sharing:)
А где надпись "DIRESTA"?
Excellent Job..Jimmy...Thanks for share with..I´d like it so much..and the conbination is Perfect..Chisel with brass..!!
Greeting from Argentine.! Steve.
These projects are amazing. I cannot figure out how you come up with all of these. Great job on the chisel.
Buena y preciosa pieza!! Enhorabuena y saludos!!
+jimmydiresta could you do a quick start video on what you need to get started with welding, mainly interested in incorporating some metal work into my wood working. Think the style, pace and humour of your videos is great, particularly like the tips videos as they show a wealth of learnt experience over time! nice job!
That ladies and Gentlemen is ART...Such Skill I am so jelus of your Skills Sir..Been a big fan since I saw your Stromtrooper Helmet video you did
Impressive Sir. I bet that chisel feels nice to the hand, nice and weighty. Excellent work :)
Incredible! Just love your work.
Thing of beauty, can't wait to see you use it on a project.
I love watching your work.
Cool stuff as always! I actually did a similar thing with a chisel I got for a couple of bucks at a second hand shop. Wasn't mushroomed quite as badly as that one, but it did have the wood from the old handle lodged in there. I got it out by drilling a long drywall screw into the wood, and grabbing hold of the remaining section with a pair of linesman pliers and tapping them with a hammer. Seemed to do the trick! Although I wish I could say the replacement handle looked as nice as this one
Favorite channel on TH-cam. Thanks again!
I've been listening to your Making It podcast. I enjoy it all. Between the cast and your channel I've learned a lot. You've inspired me to start making stuff. Keep them coming!
Brass handle is almost too pretty to use. Very nice job on both tool and video! Thanks, Bill.
Hey Jimmy astounding job restoring this piece to its former glory quick question could you do a tips and tricks video for the lathe or maybe a router?? Would be greatly apprititave thanks Man!
should have a whole series just restoring old tools would be cool... from really bad to epic nice love that kind of videos...
Great looking chisel, this is tied for my favorite the other being the treasure chest. I love watching your videos because its something new every time. The handle is fantastic and its really distinct, keep it up jimmy!
Awesome, the brass turned handle is very cool.
Manliest makeover i've ever seen
Beautiful as always.
jimmydiresta I think the chisel looks awesome and is in much, much, much better shape that it was at the beginning of the video. I do have the same concern as some of the other viewers. The handle is made of a soft brass. I know you can make the argument that it is only for looks or that it will only be used in the manor you demonstrated (w/o a hammer), but you and I know that sometimes, the closest tool is the best tool for the job. It might get hammered in the future. Might I suggest drilling a hole thru the center of the brass handle and insert a solid steel (or any durable metal) core cylinder into it. Maybe also include a steel end cap. Thank you for your video, time, and consideration. I love your videos.
Dave Stone
Thank you Dave for your constructive criticism. You are well versed in the art of conversational techniques. If you keep that up, you'll go far in life.
Dave, i hear it's best to run a burn like that under water for around 10 - 15 minutes...
This type of chisel is for hitting with your hand.
Dave Stone Sorry mate, don't have that kind of time to waste ;)
Hola jimmy soy de argentina y me encantan tus trabajos esta bueno tener todas la herramientas, en mi país no las tenemos todas pero nos la rebuscamos jaja, = se hacen cosas lindas. Me encargaron un caballito de madera tipo mecedora ya empece ese proyecto pero me encantaría ver uno que hagas vos por que se que quedaría espectacular saludos desde Argentina.
liked the table top holder u used when u were welding...very nice
Very nice hand chisel .some people think you need to beat it with a big hammer those people would destroyed it by cutting nails..you did an awesome job jimmy
Just rewatched this cause I saw the unboxing video... would really like to see what you traded for... so curious. Great stuff Jimmy, your a rock star...
Love'it, you are the best. I enjoy every single video you make !!!!!
This is what we like best, reviving old tools.
Beautiful work. What is the name of the tip you use with the pneumatic drill? I have seen in past video too and it's great to cut steel. Thanks for share your knowledge.
Merry Christmas. Thank you for all your videos. All of them keep tons of us going to keep on creating stuff. Love the new shop. Ill sign up for one of those classes in the future should you and your g/f set jup anymore. Youtr the best.
Saw it on make, but watching it again because your videos are just awesome!
Jim u never cease to amaze me
Awesome as always. I would have a hard time using a tool that so much time and effort went into making it so beautiful. Then again it is a tool.
That is a work of art. Awesome man.
Very cool project Jimmy 👍👍👍
I like the work! It seemed like a heavy grind on the chisel. Did you worry about losing the temper? I am not sure occasional compressed air would be enough to keep it cool. I suppose the worst that happens is you sharpen it more often.
Jimmy, when we will see another great work its where there are a lot of woods and irons for processing? This restoration was very bonita.Continue always so.
Beautyful chisel, Jimmy. Hope to see you using it in a future video. Daniel
He won't be ;)
Where do you get your brass? I've priced the stuff online and it's astonishing how much the stuff goes for. I have a ton of it lying around in the form of fittings and such so my next project will be a foundry. Thanks for being an inspiration. One of these days I might actually start and finish a project in one setting!
Absolutely beautiful!
That's one cool looking chisel.
Thanks for the great video. cheers from France
Super cool , as always!! TFS.
Can you please share what those discs are and what did they turn on?
Wow. If I just saw the before and after without watching the video, I would have thought that you had bought a new chisel.
Is the epoxy really enough to bind the handle and the chisel in this instance, considering the amount of possible stress between the two of them?
That sharpening was beautiful
I love how you use your lathe like an Etch A Sketch
Incredible work Jimmy. Not that you need my affirmation but I like the resurrection of an old chisel. All the comments out here picking you apart are comical. As always, I enjoy your videos.
Dayum! Solid brass handle for a chisel? Lol, I'll subscribe...nice work
Jimmy, that Veritas sharpening contraption - looks great but doesn't it heat the steel too much? All I know is about sharpening knives, not sure how chisels are made.
Very nice...!! How long did it take shaping polishing handle start to finish?
Very cool chisel. Why did the original have wood in the base? Was that part of a handle that broke off?
Awesome video. Is the brass purely for show or does it have other benefits? I do like the out come either way.
thats a great instrument you have there for holding your piece. what is it? ive never seen one quite like it