Mr. Swan! So glad to see you over here. I still remember when I found your channel a while back. I tried to show Matthias Wandel your stuff but I think he thoughtI was a spam account or something because he responded with "sure I was just about to go do that"
Needless to say WOW what an artist! And you do it all from the planning, building, constructing the hardware and even the upholstering of the inside! WoW!
Awesome Build! When you did the trim work I was ROFL and then the handless kept me there. Beautiful work! A few drops of red paint for blood here and there might help! Thanks soooo much for sharing.
That's awesome! I love the look of the old style casket, even when just a plain "pine box". You know what it is by its shape. Modern caskets look like glorified shoe boxes, and are mostly made of steel with 10 locks and water tight gaskets. You're dead, its not if you're going to go any where or drown. You're only job is to rot. If I had/could pick my casket I like this one, classic and a little Gothic. Made of solid wood, black walnut or red oak, with a navy blue liner. Again great job.
Both macabre and fascinating. Lots of your videos, since you don't talk, has these "a-ha" moments when I figure out what it is you're doing. This time for me, it was about half way through the making of the metal handles. I couldn't figure out WHY you were going off on making these diamond shaped things. Then, the lightbulb went off. Great job, Jimmy. Love how you ran off at the end.
Very cool. Love your work, you are very talented. I like your speed and your instinct, that you don't do a full 3D CAD with the angles but figure it out as you go. I wish I had your shop!! Seems to be really fun working in this setup. Keep on!
Masterpiece! Perfect. Best of TH-cam. If I can find the time, I want to build one as a prank, out of marine grade plywood, wrapped in fiberglass, expanding waterproof glue, with paddles or 40hp motor. Scare some people on a pond, then start and take off, in full coutume.
Watching you Jimmy in these videos is like watching a fish to water fantastic so natural and effortless. This coffin build is no exception, just awesome so cool.
I somehow managed to leave my youtube running all night, then get to work this morning and this is playing. I'm not at all disappointed. You have a new subscriber. Very cool
I guy'm too love their inventions'm a fan watching all your videos that your dracula's coffin was very good !!! Congratulations !!! ahhh and send a hug you guys here from Brazil won !!!
NICE!!! I think a little color contrast one the inside of the panels would make those handle look even better. Spent a lot of time on those diamonds, why not accent them with a dark red, similar to the fabric. Also, the spiral edging, paint that a metallic color to match the handles. Thanks for the videos. I enjoy them all.
I am dependent on its videos are taking too long to send, dont know what to do, give up trembling. KKKKKKK Congratulations Jimmy, YOUR TALENT AND MOTIVATIONAL. HUGS.
I just discovered Jimmy a week or so ago....been binge watching all the vids! Wow, so much attention to detail and excellent video skills. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us all! Very inspirational....
Beautiful, quite instructive video-clip!!! I really liked that you included a raised lid in this case - too many people associate a flat lid with such coffins. How do you determine the thickness of the wooden components relative to a person's weight? This could be important were I to consider the idea of making - or ordering - such a coffin for a very heavy person (150 kg.) almost 2 metres tall, of medium build and not all that fat. Thanks in advance!!!
Brilliant work as always Sir. Very inspiring how you manage to make your idea come to life. I especially love the diamond shaped handle bases as a detail. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Just on the lighter side my 4 yr old watches some of these with me and recognized what you were making " a vampire bed" and bet you were making a vampire trap. Thought I'd share the humor. On a serious note awesome build
I think that this is one of your greatest works, thanks. It made me appreciate the effort involved in making a box to fit the human shape and you even made the hardware! I suspect the manufacturers have an easier time using templates and fewer metal fasteners. I did notice how you avoided using the jigsaw in favour of the multi-tool and hand saw. I thought it was a very instructive and well-made video with great use of time-lapse. I think you are now in need of a vacation.now.
Jimmy, I remember a TV show you used to be on. In the opening monologue you said "I'm Jimmy Diresta, I can build anything". I said to myself "That's what every man says", now i Know....You were not blowing smoke!
I could watch you do just about anything at this point. The way you work so efficiently, how things just seem to flow so well, and the way your videos are edit is amazing!! If you think about making videos more often don't even think twice, just do it. Your channel is really great, keep it up. Greetings from Portugal.
Very good work and interesting to see how you did that. While watching I caught myself at the thought: "Wow, that coffin would fit quite well for my funeral" - and I´m 38 - LOL. No death wish, that´s just how I´m impressed. ;-) best wishes, love your work Jimmy. e.
Hello from Belgium, thanks again for sharing your amazing work. I have 3 questions, I noticed that you almost never use a jigsaw is there a special reason for that? I also noticed that I never see the place (hole) where you put nails with your compressed gun, do you put mastic or any filler material to hide those holes befor painting? Are you happy of your longevity tig welder (I plan to buy one. Thanks for answer and again congratulation for your work, I'm verry impressed and you inspire me a lot.
nice but it needs hinges.... and do the pall bearer poles leak? I wantto build my own coffin. You made a great coffin. I want a Barnabas Collins type, a casket which is rectangle. I dont get the squared off shoulders.
Jimmy, show us your vampire teeth! Nice work. There's a book that Rockler sells on making coffins if you're interested (not that you need such a book.) Thanks for letting us tag along with your build.
Thank you a for the love and respect!! This build was about 2/3 days all in waiting for glue / paint etc..
Great video as always. Could you tell me how you did the circling camera at around 10:40. Is it motorised on a track of some sort??? . Thanks
oBri550o probably a piece of wood or steel etc., on a pivot point. Maybe a 3 inch screw, they have .75" of flat shank at the head.
oBri550o I think he just had someone hold it up and walk around...
grkpmpn69 That's what i first thought , but its far to smooth to be hand held.
grkpmpn69 Actually you're probably right with a lot of image stabilization in post
I kept thinking you were finished, but it just continued getting better! Great project!
Great method on those compound angles jimmy. Impressed.
Mr. Swan! So glad to see you over here. I still remember when I found your channel a while back. I tried to show Matthias Wandel your stuff but I think he thoughtI was a spam account or something because he responded with "sure I was just about to go do that"
Master praising another Master...
Master Praising another Master
It is absolutely fascinating watching a craftsman at work. Came here directly after an Adam Savage video.
You can always tell by watching someone who is skilled and experienced in what they do; very nice work.
I lost it when you lay inside the coffin for the first time. This looks great. Could easily be someone´s final resting place.
Awesome video as well.
I'm only halfway through and this is my favorite videos yours. Love it!
Needless to say WOW what an artist! And you do it all from the planning, building, constructing the hardware and even the upholstering of the inside! WoW!
OLÁ JIMMY, MAIS UM BELO TRABALHO,,,UM ABRAÇÃO, SHOW DO MIRO COMUNICAÇÃO VISUAL,,,BRAZIL,,VALEUUUUUU
Awesome Build! When you did the trim work I was ROFL and then the handless kept me there. Beautiful work! A few drops of red paint for blood here and there might help! Thanks soooo much for sharing.
this coffin is absolutely beautiful,evan the colour black suits it down to the ground. i'd love to own one of these no messin…. great video.
So much talent wrapped up in just a few people. You just envision it and then build it and it's very awesome to watch it
Angle work on this build is amazing. Jimmy makes it look effortless.
WOW!!! This is probably one of the hardest builds you've done that I've seen; so many precision angle cuts! A real master, thank you for posting.
That's awesome! I love the look of the old style casket, even when just a plain "pine box". You know what it is by its shape. Modern caskets look like glorified shoe boxes, and are mostly made of steel with 10 locks and water tight gaskets. You're dead, its not if you're going to go any where or drown. You're only job is to rot. If I had/could pick my casket I like this one, classic and a little Gothic. Made of solid wood, black walnut or red oak, with a navy blue liner. Again great job.
Now you can go fishing.. Nice boat... 🎣😀
Both macabre and fascinating.
Lots of your videos, since you don't talk, has these "a-ha" moments when I figure out what it is you're doing. This time for me, it was about half way through the making of the metal handles. I couldn't figure out WHY you were going off on making these diamond shaped things. Then, the lightbulb went off.
Great job, Jimmy. Love how you ran off at the end.
I think one of my favorite parts of Diresta videos are the ones where I spend the whole first half thinking "What the hell is he DOING?"
Awesome craftsmanship. Would love one for the house. Great video..
Thanks for uploading! I've been looking for a tutorial that isn't just for tiny jewlery boxes. This is fantastic!
I have watched a bunch of your videos. Amazing talent. Disney, MGM, and Universal should all be fighting over you. Wow Jimmy,, just Wow!
Dang it, Jimmy. Now I'm gonna have to build one of these! Great project. I enjoyed watching. Thanks for posting.
Very cool. Love your work, you are very talented. I like your speed and your instinct, that you don't do a full 3D CAD with the angles but figure it out as you go. I wish I had your shop!! Seems to be really fun working in this setup. Keep on!
7:50 - OH NO! It's DiRacula!!! :-) What sort of rig did you use for those "orbiting" shots?
DiRacula!!!!! hahahahahaha
Its a quick rig made with plywood scraps and a counter weight on one screw, I hot glue my camera to things....
Nice effect! Thanks!
jimmydiresta "I hot glue my camera to things..."
That there just made my day!
+jimmydiresta man you are creative
Masterpiece! Perfect. Best of TH-cam.
If I can find the time, I want to build one as a prank, out of marine grade plywood, wrapped in fiberglass, expanding waterproof glue, with paddles or 40hp motor. Scare some people on a pond, then start and take off, in full coutume.
Now this is what you call a master craftsman really nice build .
Watching you Jimmy in these videos is like watching a fish to water fantastic so natural and effortless. This coffin build is no exception, just awesome so cool.
I somehow managed to leave my youtube running all night, then get to work this morning and this is playing. I'm not at all disappointed. You have a new subscriber. Very cool
Mr. Jimmy Diresta, always exceeding our expectations!!... Cheers from Brasil bro... I'm a big fan of you!!!
I don't care if I sound crazy but that coffin is stunning! 😍
Wow! Never knew so much work went into making a casket. Thanks toe the perspective.
I guy'm too love their inventions'm a fan watching all your videos that your dracula's coffin was very good !!! Congratulations !!! ahhh and send a hug you guys here from Brazil won !!!
Hmm. Now I know what to make for the mother-in-law for Christmas. Great video.
Totally mesmorizing. This makes me want more power tools. Excellent work
i consider myself a master craftsmen. Great work.. some interesting techniques..
Jimmy you are indeed a master fabricator, and a master craftsman. This is one of the coolest videos I've ever watched. Great job.
This had great tricks and treats... I'm always inspired by your work. Thanks Jimmy for sharing.
Gotta respect a man that builds his own coffin.
That’s an awesome shop. Nice work
NICE!!! I think a little color contrast one the inside of the panels would make those handle look even better. Spent a lot of time on those diamonds, why not accent them with a dark red, similar to the fabric. Also, the spiral edging, paint that a metallic color to match the handles.
Thanks for the videos. I enjoy them all.
I am dependent on its videos are taking too long to send, dont know what to do, give up trembling.
KKKKKKK
Congratulations Jimmy, YOUR TALENT AND MOTIVATIONAL.
HUGS.
You know Jimmy's gravestone won't have his full name on it- just a huge etching of his logo
im creasing
It will just be a bit of wood cut out of his bench propped up with the spray painted logo on it ahaha
ولو الشخص المعني لن برا هذا
Nice build, loved the look of the metal work, it finished it off just perfectly.
Halloween prop? Man you could probably sell these!! Not much you can't build I'd wager! Nicely done!
This dude has got it figured out. thanks for showing some of your process.
I just discovered Jimmy a week or so ago....been binge watching all the vids! Wow, so much attention to detail and excellent video skills. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us all! Very inspirational....
Fantastic. Watching you build things is always fascinating.
Nice piece! Beautiful job! What tool is that on 5:46?
That is a multi tool. I have one. They're great for small cutting and sanding jobs.
Oscillating cutter
Awesome build love all of the complex angles
Awesome! Loved the hand cut miters and the handles especially. Good stuff Jimmy
!!
Jimmy you absolutely nailed it once again brother!
Es increible como manejas el tema de los angulos, eres un grande. Felicitaciones.
Beautiful. Blew me away 👍👌👏👏👏
Looks as effortless as always! Can't believe the end results after watching the actual process. Very cool. :)
Wow, this olde video came up on my playlist and took the time to watch it. It's 15 min and contains a billion tips and techniques. !!l
Damn that's nice work. I spent most of the video muttering "who even THINKS like th...why is...Ooooohhh."
i know that feel
I get it a lot when I watch his stuff.
can you please fill in the blanks? I'm not sure what you mean, thanks)
Beautiful, quite instructive video-clip!!! I really liked that you included a raised lid in this case - too many people associate a flat lid with such coffins.
How do you determine the thickness of the wooden components relative to a person's weight? This could be important were I to consider the idea of making - or ordering - such a coffin for a very heavy person (150 kg.) almost 2 metres tall, of medium build and not all that fat. Thanks in advance!!!
Another great video, watching you work always finds myself saying "No he didn't just do that"...lol....you've got skills! Thanks for sharing!!
James, it is always a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work. I liked and subscribed, well done.
Brilliant work as always Sir. Very inspiring how you manage to make your idea come to life. I especially love the diamond shaped handle bases as a detail. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Yet another inspiration from the genius that is you Sir, thank you for sharing this idea for the Halloween spirit.
You have an awesome selection of tools and your knowledge is amazing.
Just on the lighter side my 4 yr old watches some of these with me and recognized what you were making " a vampire bed" and bet you were making a vampire trap. Thought I'd share the humor. On a serious note awesome build
Incredible craftsmanship as always Jimmy!
I gotta' tell you Jimmy... I watched this video last year and I became an instant fan.
I absolutely love your videos I couldn't believe all the work you put in this project. What a great job
that's SICK came out awesome jimmy! i love coffins and hearses
Jimmy I am always amazed at your skills. Master Maker for sure. The Count can now come sleep in your basement.
классная работа, как всегда! как-то и не подумал, что можно направляющую для пилы не крепить))
Cool job, I love this black casket, congrat you are the best here!
Oh wow the way you built the frame of the coffin was really cleaver!
Man, you guy are just amazing !!!!!
Lot of your work is certainly inspirational... Thanks for sharing....
Man, your skill set is very impressive. So many good tips here.
I think that this is one of your greatest works, thanks. It made me appreciate the effort involved in making a box to fit the human shape and you even made the hardware! I suspect the manufacturers have an easier time using templates and fewer metal fasteners. I did notice how you avoided using the jigsaw in favour of the multi-tool and hand saw.
I thought it was a very instructive and well-made video with great use of time-lapse. I think you are now in need of a vacation.now.
Jimmy, I remember a TV show you used to be on. In the opening monologue you said "I'm Jimmy Diresta, I can build anything". I said to myself "That's what every man says", now i Know....You were not blowing smoke!
i wonder can u draw a circle free hand? cause its amazing seeing how you draw a straight line without using a ruler haha
+Ridwan Sunandar He has a tips vid which explains the line thing and other stuff.
Nice work
Eternity Just A Breath Away
I could watch you do just about anything at this point.
The way you work so efficiently, how things just seem to flow so well, and the way your videos are edit is amazing!!
If you think about making videos more often don't even think twice, just do it.
Your channel is really great, keep it up.
Greetings from Portugal.
Love it, making your own coffin !
Now that’s being prepared for the future
Very good work and interesting to see how you did that.
While watching I caught myself at the thought:
"Wow, that coffin would fit quite well for my funeral" - and I´m 38 - LOL.
No death wish, that´s just how I´m impressed.
;-)
best wishes, love your work Jimmy.
e.
Wow, you put so much work into this! The result is really, really beautiful.
Just as wild as we expect from this mad genius. lol Keep it up you are the best.
Outstanding, as usual. Thanks, Jimmy.
Nice build Jimmy
parabéns pelo seu talento, fico admirado pela precisão dos seus trabalhos.. Parabéns.
I like it. Here on Oklahoma you can still use a handmade coffin. I've thought about building mine just case.
It must be a strange feeling building a coffin... and to lie inside too :D
he laid inside it to see if it would close with a body inside
piran to ty ogladasz direste :D wat
***** Feels like closure... No pun intended actually.
Thumbs up, AGAIN, Jimmy!
When you got out and walked out of frame it made me guffaw!
Hello from Belgium, thanks again for sharing your amazing work. I have 3 questions, I noticed that you almost never use a jigsaw is there a special reason for that? I also noticed that I never see the place (hole) where you put nails with your compressed gun, do you put mastic or any filler material to hide those holes befor painting? Are you happy of your longevity tig welder (I plan to buy one. Thanks for answer and again congratulation for your work, I'm verry impressed and you inspire me a lot.
How can somebody unlike this video ? Great job. Very Cool.
Love your work mate, digging the beard. You're a creative genius!
This is what James DiResta shall be buried in, after his thousand-year reign of craftsmanship has passed.
Coolest coffin ever! You sir are hands down the greatest!
nice but it needs hinges.... and do the pall bearer poles leak? I wantto build my own coffin. You made a great coffin. I want a Barnabas Collins type, a casket which is rectangle. I dont get the squared off shoulders.
Love the rotating shot..genius
W O W.....
Although I was waiting for the hinges installation part hehe
Tnx for sharing.
Just incredible +jimmydiresta A real privilege to watch.
So awesome. Great job as usual Jimmy.
Who doesn’t love Dracula?! And morbid stuff. My favorite Transylvanian tale is The Historian.
DiResta came back to life , you can tell that what he doing is taking a long time . He used to have a long beard , he shaved it , and it grow again
Jimmy, show us your vampire teeth!
Nice work. There's a book that Rockler sells on making coffins if you're interested (not that you need such a book.) Thanks for letting us tag along with your build.