The author does like to th-cam.com/users/postUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
Awesome Job! Hey, when you make the oars. put a leather sleeve where the oar locks ride with raised shoulders, (the leather folded up a couple of times or some rope sewed to the sleeve on each end) that will make the oars a tighter fit in the locks and will keep them from sliding in and out while you're rowing.
That’s a beautiful piece of work. As someone who built a cedar strip kayak myself, I know how much blood, sweat and tears go into a project like this. Just about every move is a custom cut and requires a lot of thought and skill to pull off. Well done.
As a maker myself in the film industry,(I.A.T.S.E. Local 873 in Toronto- special effects) over 32 years. I find you and your making to be inspiring and delightful to watch. Big fan. Always look forward to your videos. Cheers🤩
Well done and thank you for the video. Bigger oars may be a better fit. Usually oars can be as long as the boat with counterweight. You have given me many very good ideas and inspiration. That you.
Beautiful work brother. I love your artistic perspective on making. It’s been fun listening to you talk about the boat build process over the last year on Making It.
Jimmy, I watched this on your site but am here to click the thumbs-up and feed the algorithm with a comment and a second watch to the end. Beautiful build. Scott
Nice job! Port is a four letter word and so is left so it makes it easy to remember which side is port and starboard when looking toward the bow (front) of the boat. The back is the stern.
I love that you make an actual work of art by hand. So many parts bandsawn and freehand tablesawn and hand-planed while most TH-camrs whip out the CNC or laser cut dozens of router templates. A true craftsman 🙌🛶
Absolutely brilliant video Jimmy. How proud are you getting her into the water, That beaming smile said it all. Congratulations on completing a superb project. Thank you for sharing such a delightfully entertaining, yet informative and educational content with us.. Awesome job. All the best Jimmy, with Love And Respect from North London, UK.
That's a beautiful Rice lake skiff, I built one years ago and still get stopped every where I go with it. It's a very versatile little boat, perfect topper for the back water lakes. A little 6hp evinrude and it flies!
I've been saving this one for a day when I needed a pick-me up, and man was it worth the wait. In lieu of a parrot on his shoulder, I think Captain Jimmy should have had one of his chickens! 😁
Great job, Jimmy! Your boat is absolutely stunning. The attention to detail and craftsmanship is impressive. Thanks for sharing the process with us. Keep up the amazing work!
Truly setting the bar for what could be! So inspiring to see a master craftsman salvage a 100 year-old deck into a functional work of art. Thanks for sharing!
Thats a pretty boat. For the oars we wrapped them in 1/4” rope where they hit the oar locks. Here in oregon drift boats are used in the rivers and the oar mfg wrapped then. Fyi
Wow! So utterly fabulous, so beautifully strong & so glass like the finish. I can only imagine the emotions that have come with this build with the joyous pride when finally it was done so obvious. Thank you so much for sharing this extraordinary creative journey.
With respect.. The wisdom you gained ..from solving the problems in construction... using recycled wood and epoxy ... Testing your resolve.. Remember..its the journey..not the destination.. We thank God...bless.. What a fantastic journey.. Now you must pass your learnt skills on.. Apprentice....
So grateful I got to put hands on this artful albatross in its beginning phases. It's a commendable year-long battle making the wood submit to your vision. Also so gratifying to watch I learned a lot. 🛶 💛
So many of your videos feel like "one day builds" where you just come up with an idea and execute. There is something so neat about watching you document and COMPLETE a nearly year-long project. This is EXTREMELY inspiring! So excited for you and your accomplishment! Thank you for the video!
Great vid and boat Jimmy. Lots of patience that took. I did watch every second. I know how depressing it is to put in the work, time, money, filming and editing. Then only a small percentage won't skip through and watch the whole vid.
I had a wooden rowboat growing up. About as big as yours. That's how I acquired my upper body strength 😁 (sailing helped, too). But this is stunning! I thought the canoe was an amazing feat, but wow, the rowboat! I agree, the sun and elements just beat up the finish on everything (I'm the only person I know that keeps their boat covered in the summer months in my community...my 39 year old Sunfish looks brand new). I love that you reused your old deck wood!! The boat has such character with the older wood grain showing! I hope you get years of enjoyment out of it!!😊
Trash picking, working in a basement in NY, everything had to go in through that screwed up trap door thinger in the sidewalk. Cut up an old handsaw for a machete and pissed some people off. Everything that came from that humble shop was gold. Literal trash to treasure. You came a long way and you're still true to yourself. Recycling, repurposing, and doing it gracefully as always.
Heads up: The copy in the video description calls the brand "Cardinal" instead of Carolina. Excellent video and excellent boots! I bought my Carolina boots 5 months ago and they are saving my feet! If I'd kept buying the brand I had been wearing, I'd have had to buy another pair by now, but these still look gently used!
@JimmyDiresta well done sir *takes a bow in awe*! You must have such a sense of satisfaction over this! Can I also say the deck itself is also a thing of beauty in and of itself? You could easily make a second deck and turn it into a cool sign (back lit with blue to represent water)...
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The author does like to th-cam.com/users/postUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
small paint roller works perfekt for spreading epoxy, makes an even layer no exces epoxy, try it
The build is so impressive but I’m amazed at managing the video files over at 50 week build. The editing has to be half the work. Well done Jimmy.
Yes that’s a good point I often edit as I go to keep the wok load easy
много чести для такой лужи))) а лодка идеальна!!! только уключины гремят и вёсла не очень, нужны потяжелее
@@jimmydiresta mind if I ask what editing software you use?
@@b_for_brett he uses fcpx
Nothing like floating on the front porch.. 👍
Это непросто работа, а это душа мастера.Вы просто волшебник этого шедевра.
WOW!!!!!!!!AMAZING CANOE!!!!!!!IT WAS PERFECT!!!!!!!!
Awesome Job! Hey, when you make the oars. put a leather sleeve where the oar locks ride with raised shoulders, (the leather folded up a couple of times or some rope sewed to the sleeve on each end) that will make the oars a tighter fit in the locks and will keep them from sliding in and out while you're rowing.
That’s a beautiful piece of work. As someone who built a cedar strip kayak myself, I know how much blood, sweat and tears go into a project like this. Just about every move is a custom cut and requires a lot of thought and skill to pull off. Well done.
As a maker myself in the film industry,(I.A.T.S.E. Local 873 in Toronto- special effects) over 32 years. I find you and your making to be inspiring and delightful to watch. Big fan. Always look forward to your videos. Cheers🤩
Well done and thank you for the video. Bigger oars may be a better fit. Usually oars can be as long as the boat with counterweight. You have given me many very good ideas and inspiration. That you.
Second life of the wood. Much better life. Wish you luck! You are great You are a great master of your craftю
Great. Now I want to build a boat. Total boat baby 🐈
And he does it again! Jimmy D takes trash and turns it into treasure! That is one beautiful boat! Please keep doing what you do!
I love the different colors of the planks on the inside of the hull, adds a special effect! ❤
Fishing and swimming in summer and hockey when its cold! Where ever you are living exactly (I think it was New York right? Upstate?), its beautiful!
Some people go to the gym to use a rowing machine,
Jimmy builds a cool boat to doing rowing workouts.
Great video and that is a very nice boat.
Beautiful work brother. I love your artistic perspective on making.
It’s been fun listening to you talk about the boat build process over the last year on Making It.
Jimmy, I watched this on your site but am here to click the thumbs-up and feed the algorithm with a comment and a second watch to the end. Beautiful build. Scott
Thank you! thank you! 🙏🏼
And just like that, another 30 minutes with Jimmy has passed in a blink! Great cinematography in this one too, Jimmy.
Great project Jimmy. That boat will look great in the pond or hanging from your shop ceiling.
Excellent. Adding a brass loop at the front and rear too, can help with towing.
Nice job! Port is a four letter word and so is left so it makes it easy to remember which side is port and starboard when looking toward the bow (front) of the boat. The back is the stern.
In appreciation and support of your sponsor, I just purchased a pair of boots and a shirt from Carolina Boot Company. Thanks Jimmy, great video!
Nice work.
Regarding your comments about making mistakes, remember the old saying "He who never made a mistake never made anything."
That is going to be an heirloom piece for sure hopefully to be enjoyed by you and your family for decades
From porch to pond, that's pretty rad to be honest!.
Amazing build! Hope to see you and the Making Fun crew get back together again soon
Having seen this boat in person throughout the build makes this video even cooler!!! You did awesome on this!
Amazing. That is an awesome accomplishment.
Genius.
Nice boat design. Cool, smooth, clean lines. Beautiful.
Now, maybe a little fishing from her?
PS:
Amazing work/welding table
@ 25:44
The patreon voiceover treatment nice! 🎉 so much to learn when narrated
Congratulations ! She's a beauty.
She's a beauty Jimmy!!! 👍😎👍
All around badass job!! Amazing work!!!
Thank you!!!
I love that you make an actual work of art by hand. So many parts bandsawn and freehand tablesawn and hand-planed while most TH-camrs whip out the CNC or laser cut dozens of router templates. A true craftsman 🙌🛶
So beautiful, you should be proud! My favorite part has to be the rowing spoons 😉
Kudos to you, it is absolutely gorgeous! Your attention to detail and craftsmanship is truly amazing.
🥰🙏🏼
Absolutely brilliant video Jimmy. How proud are you getting her into the water, That beaming smile said it all. Congratulations on completing a superb project. Thank you for sharing such a delightfully entertaining, yet informative and educational content with us.. Awesome job. All the best Jimmy, with Love And Respect from North London, UK.
Awesome job Jimmy, Love the Cleetus Mcfarland music during the live action :)
What a beautiful boat. I could watch you shape would all day long you are a master at it. I bet she handles very tender, meaning easy to maneuver.
Wow,this is the quality that I was expecting,outstanding craftsmanship puts most pieces of furniture to shame thank you for all you do 🤗😎🤗😎
That's a beautiful Rice lake skiff,
I built one years ago and still get stopped every where I go with it. It's a very versatile little boat, perfect topper for the back water lakes. A little 6hp evinrude and it flies!
LOL'd @6:09 "Its not nearly as safe as it already isn't" Beautiful build man, huge tip of the hat to you for knocking this one out of the park.
I've been saving this one for a day when I needed a pick-me up, and man was it worth the wait. In lieu of a parrot on his shoulder, I think Captain Jimmy should have had one of his chickens! 😁
Thank you Jimmy.
That boat deserves a bigger pond :)
What a gorgeous boat, Jimmy!
Wow Brother !!! what a boat build !!! & you are right , you have to keep returning until you are done !!!
Excellent job, Jimmy D. I'm looking forward to you making the oars. 👍🏻
Great job, Jimmy! Your boat is absolutely stunning. The attention to detail and craftsmanship is impressive. Thanks for sharing the process with us. Keep up the amazing work!
Looks fantastic! I’m so glad you left it natural
Truly setting the bar for what could be! So inspiring to see a master craftsman salvage a 100 year-old deck into a functional work of art. Thanks for sharing!
wow man thats a very nice build boat
Automotive clear coat is UV stable and would add to the shine. The epoxy/carbon fiber body parts hold up well in the sun.
Thats a pretty boat. For the oars we wrapped them in 1/4” rope where they hit the oar locks. Here in oregon drift boats are used in the rivers and the oar mfg wrapped then. Fyi
7:27 While it’s still true that you can never have too many clamps, turns out you _can_ have enough.
Wow! So utterly fabulous, so beautifully strong & so glass like the finish. I can only imagine the emotions that have come with this build with the joyous pride when finally it was done so obvious. Thank you so much for sharing this extraordinary creative journey.
Waw this is amazing! Looks wonderful! sailboat next! (please?)
Очень интересное видео. Прекрасная работа. Успехов Вам в изготовлении лодок. С приветом из России Анатолий.
GM Jimmy. Your skill is beyond compare
Beautiful work on the boat. Many great details....and your fitness regime is showing clearly. Keep it up.
Mr Diresta...your an inspiration to us all!
With respect..
The wisdom you gained ..from solving the problems in construction... using recycled wood and epoxy ...
Testing your resolve..
Remember..its the journey..not the destination..
We thank God...bless..
What a fantastic journey..
Now you must pass your learnt skills on..
Apprentice....
Wow absolutely stunning👍
So grateful I got to put hands on this artful albatross in its beginning phases. It's a commendable year-long battle making the wood submit to your vision.
Also so gratifying to watch I learned a lot. 🛶 💛
I don't know what's more impressive your shop or the boat much love from New Zealand
It’s been great watching this develop over the last year, and great to see you finally paddling it around🎉
So many of your videos feel like "one day builds" where you just come up with an idea and execute. There is something so neat about watching you document and COMPLETE a nearly year-long project. This is EXTREMELY inspiring! So excited for you and your accomplishment! Thank you for the video!
In his canoe build video he is very adamant in the beginning that these boat projects were difficult and would test your patience and perseverance.
Great vid and boat Jimmy. Lots of patience that took.
I did watch every second. I know how depressing it is to put in the work, time, money, filming and editing. Then only a small percentage won't skip through and watch the whole vid.
This boat is a beautiful piece of art.
That is REAL art!!! love it.
My wife was mostly just happy to see Total Boat resin actually being used on a boat. 🤣😂🤣
Good looking boat Jimmy! 😎
Beautiful! The front station oar locks are a must with a canoe, otherwise rowing upwind on a windy day is a whole-lot more difficult.
I had a wooden rowboat growing up. About as big as yours. That's how I acquired my upper body strength 😁 (sailing helped, too). But this is stunning! I thought the canoe was an amazing feat, but wow, the rowboat! I agree, the sun and elements just beat up the finish on everything (I'm the only person I know that keeps their boat covered in the summer months in my community...my 39 year old Sunfish looks brand new). I love that you reused your old deck wood!! The boat has such character with the older wood grain showing! I hope you get years of enjoyment out of it!!😊
Nice looking boat and use of the old porch!
What a nice boat , great way to use those old porch boards
yapmış olduğun eserler için teşekkür ederim
Trash picking, working in a basement in NY, everything had to go in through that screwed up trap door thinger in the sidewalk. Cut up an old handsaw for a machete and pissed some people off. Everything that came from that humble shop was gold. Literal trash to treasure. You came a long way and you're still true to yourself. Recycling, repurposing, and doing it gracefully as always.
What a beautiful project.
50 weeks doesn't seem that long. It would have taken me 50 YEARS! Super build, Jimmy! Can't wait to see it in person!
Congrats Jimmy. Hell of an accomplishment. She’s a beaut!
Uaaauu!! Felicitaciones! Excelente trabajo!!! Felicitaciones! Ahora a pasear y a disfrutar!!! Abrazo!
Germán, desde Montevideo, Uruguay
Just perfect Jimmy, first class
Bravo ! You get a standing ovation from your fans !
I really like the Total Boat products. Where I live the climate is quite harsh. And they hold up very well.
Excellent! Enjoy the boat
Love the character from the variation in all the wood. Beautiful transformation and a great accomplishment.
Heads up: The copy in the video description calls the brand "Cardinal" instead of Carolina. Excellent video and excellent boots! I bought my Carolina boots 5 months ago and they are saving my feet! If I'd kept buying the brand I had been wearing, I'd have had to buy another pair by now, but these still look gently used!
A beautiful piece of work!
Great job it looks great. A practical work of art
Well done 👍
"Nothing quite like messing about in boats"! Seeing your boat sure adds to the urge to build another boat. Thank you Jimmy for posting this!
another beautiful thing, you crafty bastard ;-D
Your ability to free hand a straight line on the band saw always amazes me.
That's not a boat. That's a work of art. Amazing job, as always, Jimmy!
What a work of art! Now you need a bigger pond! LOL!
A living work of art. Amazing, Jimmy
Sadly the glass covers the amazing smell of the fir . Beautiful boat.
COngrats for finishing this build!
@JimmyDiresta well done sir *takes a bow in awe*! You must have such a sense of satisfaction over this!
Can I also say the deck itself is also a thing of beauty in and of itself? You could easily make a second deck and turn it into a cool sign (back lit with blue to represent water)...
Great video! I recommend everyone to watch and enjoy the spectacle!!! Good luck, bro!!!