DiResta - Vintage Shop Crane Restoration!

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  • Опубликовано: 6 янв 2025

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  • @joe5938
    @joe5938 2 года назад +145

    When you lifted the anvil at the end I assumed you did all this because you were having a coyote problem.

    • @TheBtw1997
      @TheBtw1997 2 года назад +11

      Nah he has a roadrunner problem 🤣

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred 2 года назад +1

      @@TheBtw1997 Jimmy should have put ACME on the side of that crane.

    • @TheBtw1997
      @TheBtw1997 2 года назад

      @@1pcfred 🤣

    • @Sodabowski
      @Sodabowski 2 года назад

      Comment of the year! 🤣

    • @MrBtmatt
      @MrBtmatt 2 года назад

      Lol. Got to be OG to get that one

  • @DILLIGAF65
    @DILLIGAF65 2 года назад +21

    I love seeing an old piece of history brought back to life.
    Great job as always.

  • @joelonderee2872
    @joelonderee2872 2 года назад +1

    I could watch this video all day!

  • @girliedog
    @girliedog 2 года назад +10

    I absolutely love that thing. My mind is spinning with modern versions for small maker shops.

    • @stefandieter4044
      @stefandieter4044 2 года назад

      Hello it's nice connecting with you, how's your day going for you over there?

  • @jimbecker5675
    @jimbecker5675 2 года назад +7

    One of the things I enjoy about your presentations is that they are always interesting and engaging, enven for things I'd never consider doing. Bravo on this one!

  • @pyro323
    @pyro323 2 года назад +6

    Eric from Hand Tool Rescue is probably jealous he didn't get to do this restore with you guys. Great job Jimmy this crane will be working for the next 100 years thanks to you guys! 👍

    • @HandToolRescue
      @HandToolRescue 2 года назад +9

      Very!

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta  2 года назад +13

      He would slowed the entire process but doing it “correctly” 😄😄

  • @pathallock7868
    @pathallock7868 2 года назад

    Beautiful restoration. Never ceases to amaze me how you take old tools/equipment and make them "new" again. Now you have a mobile shop crane for most all your needs. AWESOME!!

  • @HandToolRescue
    @HandToolRescue 2 года назад +1

    The chosen one.

  • @heyimamaker
    @heyimamaker 2 года назад

    25:40 love that ratchiting sound, reminds me of a draw bridge or something like that.

  • @jacobarmstrong8646
    @jacobarmstrong8646 2 года назад +1

    Always good to see him breathing life back into old...old school equipment. When you cranked the handle, it sounded like a rollercoaster climbing!

  • @RookieLock
    @RookieLock 2 года назад +7

    That was awesome.. Great to see an old rig like that cleaned up and working again.. Really enjoyed that !

  • @ThatWorks
    @ThatWorks 2 года назад +2

    Awesome to see this back in its full glory!

  • @jasonsummit1885
    @jasonsummit1885 2 года назад

    Love seeing a restoration of an old tool that will actually be put back to work. Awesome job, and hope it will be used for another 100 or so years.👍

  • @mm9773
    @mm9773 2 года назад +2

    What a beauty. Puts all the fun into moving a thing from here to there.

  • @davideangel
    @davideangel 2 года назад +1

    Another great DiRestoration video!!!

  • @bikeaddict8475
    @bikeaddict8475 2 года назад

    I'm hoping someday I'll hear something on Jimmy's radio that I'll recognize but it hasn't happened yet. Always love seeing another Direstoration!

  • @bradleytuckwell4881
    @bradleytuckwell4881 2 года назад

    It’s ready for another 100 plus years.Thanks for sharing

  • @protect.your.digits.creations
    @protect.your.digits.creations 2 года назад +27

    Raising this workhorse from the prison of Rustville is so great to watch . If anybody didn't learn something from this video then they're dead in the head.
    As always it was Educational and Entertaining all in one easy to follow format. Stay well to Forest , Willie and you my brother

  • @jamescole1786
    @jamescole1786 2 года назад

    7/17/22.. Shop Crane restoration..👍👍👏😊💪⚙🛠 yea Jimmy! You did it & made it look easy! Another Great job!🙂

  • @lastborn8s
    @lastborn8s 2 года назад

    I love that the chain crank is at wheel chair height …like back in the day they knew a man with a broken back could still be good labor!

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. 2 года назад +1

    That's a beautiful piece of machinery. Wow very informative and nicely restoration Jimmy. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. God bless.

  • @OriginalRaveParty
    @OriginalRaveParty 2 года назад +1

    If machinery could talk, it would speak proudly about how it had been restored to its original glory after so many years of work and unloved wear. Great video 👍

  • @AJB2K3
    @AJB2K3 2 года назад +1

    Alway great to see old equipment restored.

  • @scottwebster7613
    @scottwebster7613 2 года назад

    What a gorgeous piece of history!

  • @danehart2740
    @danehart2740 2 года назад

    Nice to see a restoration with upgrades. Good choice on the modern bearings and bushings.

  • @greglamphier4430
    @greglamphier4430 2 года назад +1

    Love these tool restoration videos. It’s awesome to see the craftsmanship and engineering that went into it all, thanks for sharing! Love the custom logo to by the way! From one upstate New Yorker to another, thanks for inspiring Jimmy!

  • @yuragregori69
    @yuragregori69 2 года назад +3

    Классно когда старым механизмам, которые ещё могут послужить верой и правдой дают вторую жизнь :))) Диресте респект :))))

  • @richardcorwin1828
    @richardcorwin1828 2 года назад +1

    I love heavy metal! Nicely done Jimmy.

  • @tomim7187
    @tomim7187 2 года назад

    You done made Andrew proud and happy. Nice work, boys! Got a little sneak peek at the coffee cup for next week's video... it's a bigg'n.

  • @springwoodcottage4248
    @springwoodcottage4248 2 года назад +1

    Fabulous job! Must have been such a blessing & back saver for the folk who made cars & trucks with its swan neck lines & easy lifting: Robot if it’s day! Thanks for sharing!

  • @ROBERTGOSHEY
    @ROBERTGOSHEY Месяц назад

    The squeaks were very amusing as you banged out that pin from the one wheel.

  • @ShadonHKW
    @ShadonHKW 2 года назад

    "If it ain't glowing, it ain't going" 🔥🔨

  • @stephencroft761
    @stephencroft761 2 года назад

    I actually used my adjustable wrench today. I needed a 15/16” in a very tight spot and that old wrench that I don’t use worked great.

  • @freddiedoyle472
    @freddiedoyle472 2 года назад +1

    " Diresta unlimited "
    Almost an understatement!

  • @davidegaleotti94
    @davidegaleotti94 2 года назад +1

    Wow, square nuts are old school stuff! I've never thought they kept making them into the 1920s

  • @viorsa8200
    @viorsa8200 2 года назад +3

    Excelente proyecto maestro, muy bien desarrollado y mejor ejecutado, buena restauración, tiene una magnífica herramienta, que durara otros tantos años como tiene, las cosas antes se hacían a conciencia y pará durar, gracias por compartir sus conocimientos y experiencias, un saludo cordial y por supuesto un gran like desde Narón (Galicia) 🔝🛠️ 🤓

  • @JDLarge
    @JDLarge 2 года назад

    What a beautiful piece of history right there! Great job cleaning it up, 👍🏼👍🏼 from this guy! Thanks for taking us along, it was fun watching… ✌🏼

  • @ezzathawash2475
    @ezzathawash2475 2 года назад

    I love the use of those Perfect Handle wrenches!

  • @DoubleAvids
    @DoubleAvids 2 года назад

    It's always nice to see a DiRestaration

  • @RojasCarpentry
    @RojasCarpentry 2 года назад +1

    This was a fun restoration. Onto the next rescue!

  • @popsworkshop7509
    @popsworkshop7509 2 года назад +1

    I love these old tools, my Canton Crane is a little different but it's cool

  • @DrMrSmooth
    @DrMrSmooth 2 года назад +1

    Nice restoration mate . 👍👌

  • @MrRadtech22
    @MrRadtech22 2 года назад

    I can see how that tool Could be priceless in a shop..excellent work

  • @matthewjohnston1400
    @matthewjohnston1400 2 года назад +1

    I’d love to see a Tips video on clamping. I know it’s unrelated to this amazing restoration but I only hours ago launched my wood project from the drill press across the shop so it’s top-of-mind for me. I love this channel.

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 2 года назад +1

    I have never seen bearings like the ones in the wheels. Really interesting design.

  • @markwatters6875
    @markwatters6875 2 года назад +1

    Nice workshop crane. Top job. 👍🇦🇺

  • @stonebayrocker
    @stonebayrocker 2 года назад

    So many details! Those old bearings, the shotgun(?!) above the wire wheel and those square nuts ❤️❤️

  • @cavemanvi
    @cavemanvi 2 года назад +1

    Mmm what a great breakfast video.
    Better than an espresso to start the day thanks mr diresta!

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 2 года назад +3

    Fantastic work, Jimmy! 😃
    And I bet it's going to be really useful for the shop!!!
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @Nandel67120
    @Nandel67120 2 года назад

    Heavy "beautyfull" !!!!! Thanks for the show Guys 😘

  • @sru1436
    @sru1436 2 года назад +2

    Dude that is an awesome crane, great job on the restoration!

  • @HowleyFilms
    @HowleyFilms 2 года назад +4

    Looks like (26:02) it has the remains of some feet that it lowers onto when the handle is raised? Maybe they had a block of wood on the bottom of them or something? Otherwise there seems no point in the raise/lower handle mechanism.

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta  2 года назад

      I think it was just to keep it Close to the road if it tipped. They were steel skids that we’re replaceable

  • @grammybear4226
    @grammybear4226 2 года назад

    🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀 👍 🧚‍♂ 🐈 🧚 🍀 💐 🌸

  • @porthose2002
    @porthose2002 2 года назад

    Love these restoration videos, Jimmy. Thanks for sharing your work!

  • @gregkrueger331
    @gregkrueger331 2 года назад

    This is by far the coolest cherry picker I’ve ever seen. I don’t really get jealous over builds but I’m kinda jealous of this one and wish it was in my garage instead.

  • @jamesconner8275
    @jamesconner8275 2 года назад +1

    Great job. Thanks for posting.

  • @mattgraham1983
    @mattgraham1983 2 года назад +4

    That is a freaking cool crane 👍👍

  • @Cetrifuga1945
    @Cetrifuga1945 Год назад

    Sono incatenato che nn coltivo più passioni come una volta o solo rabbia con voi

  • @fernandodominguez-nu7wg
    @fernandodominguez-nu7wg 2 года назад

    Es un gran placer ver todos tus trabajos y la pasión que pones en ellos.

  • @AMVictory.
    @AMVictory. 2 года назад +5

    I can't wait to see you hook this one up to a crane game machine Jimmy! 😜

  • @RRINTHESHOP
    @RRINTHESHOP 2 года назад

    Nice Resto. Fun to use. Thanks for sharing.

  • @FullSteamDesigns
    @FullSteamDesigns 2 года назад

    I really need one of these. I like the one with the engine attachment.

  • @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC
    @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC 2 года назад

    I really loved this one. Lots of fun to watch! Thanks for sharing.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 2 года назад

    Now that was an incredible restoration Jimmy & Rob! 👍👍👏👏

  • @WeekendShedHead
    @WeekendShedHead 2 года назад

    What a wonderful video Jimmy! Love to see old machinery come back to life! You really are a determined chap, and great to see pure passion 💪 Cheers Rob

  • @kyle.falconer
    @kyle.falconer 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful piece of machinery! I’d love to do some huge castings like this someday, and make something for moving equipment

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart 2 года назад

    Excellent transformation. I remember seeing it when you first got it! So cool to see it be put back to work.

  • @danielmuscatell3603
    @danielmuscatell3603 2 года назад

    I love this video and I’ve never seen a lift like this. I can’t imagine how handy it is.

  • @EvanDunville
    @EvanDunville 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful work!

  • @CK-TD
    @CK-TD 2 года назад

    Would love to see @Handtoolrescue drop that in his magical evaporust barrel! 😃 this is amazing history. Love the vid as always. Love ❤️ from Texas.

  • @maximinocastro
    @maximinocastro 2 года назад

    That’s super cool Jimmy

  • @garagemonkeysan
    @garagemonkeysan 2 года назад +1

    Great video. That crane is way more complex than it looks. Nice restore. Rob is better than Google. His name should be a verb in like, "...just Rob it." Mahalo for sharing! : )

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 2 года назад

    Very nice work J.D.. Ready for another hundred years of service...

  • @jeffsmith1858
    @jeffsmith1858 2 года назад

    Nice gift!

  • @shahraadarbaaz28
    @shahraadarbaaz28 2 года назад

    Glad to see you’re still uploading! I’ve been a fan since I was 11 years old I’m 21 now! Love your videos ! Even watched u on Discovery channel

  • @burtbacarach5034
    @burtbacarach5034 2 года назад

    What a neat old piece of equipment.Built when 'Made in America" actually meant something.

  • @tomahoks
    @tomahoks 2 года назад

    That's a nice thing. I'm building three pipe clamps. Still need a meter of 26,9mm (3/4”) tube.

  • @sofianesf1494
    @sofianesf1494 2 года назад +1

    God bless you Jimmy

  • @samiam7
    @samiam7 2 года назад

    I sure do enjoy watching your videos. Regardless of the project at hand

  • @mariocardamone1846
    @mariocardamone1846 2 года назад

    awesome on so many levels

  • @garthbutton699
    @garthbutton699 2 года назад +3

    Fitting that you used an old school monkey wrench during the restro and did you see those roller bearings in the wheel,can take them apart to service them,thanks Jimmy and your team for taking me back,and the bronze bushing update,thanks for the video🤗😎🤗😎

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 2 года назад

    Pretty slick looking chain hoist you have there now. Great job

  • @maxadrian
    @maxadrian 2 года назад

    Very nice. So cool to see that around your shop!

  • @briangoldberg4439
    @briangoldberg4439 2 года назад

    looks good. i probably would have tapped that pivot pin for a zerk fitting though.

  • @joshvandruff1790
    @joshvandruff1790 2 года назад

    I swear there isn’t one older thing you couldn’t work on. Great job!

  • @suhayl5157
    @suhayl5157 2 года назад

    So now Mr. Diresta supervises the work .... had to skip thru the video just to see the end result because I like this shop crane.

  • @vinceianni4026
    @vinceianni4026 2 года назад

    Good job Jimmy Diresta beautiful

  • @jesperbrenner
    @jesperbrenner 2 года назад

    Nice work, beautiful crane!

  • @robwgeorge
    @robwgeorge 2 года назад

    I see Run-D.M.C. gifted you one of their chains for the project. Nice work!

  • @brianmurillo4184
    @brianmurillo4184 2 года назад

    I've been looking for one for year nice work looks awesome

  • @lensoiloco
    @lensoiloco 2 года назад +1

    😳😨😱 me seeing you grab the roll just after you put turbo flames on it😂🤣😂 . Again What a job ! Congrats!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 you also save inheritance and i like it !

    • @DILLIGAF65
      @DILLIGAF65 2 года назад +1

      @ 8:06 I was watching the same and thinking "Bet that's hot" when he grabbed it,felt the pain and laughed at the same time... 🤣🤣🤣

    • @lensoiloco
      @lensoiloco 2 года назад

      @@DILLIGAF65 hell yeah!🤣😂😱

  • @WildmanTech
    @WildmanTech 2 года назад

    Almost makes me want to build one!

  • @MooreDoing
    @MooreDoing 2 года назад

    Those bearings were gnarly. Nice restore 🍻

  • @francisdungdung
    @francisdungdung 2 года назад

    Congratulations!👏👏👏

  • @BradleyRhea
    @BradleyRhea 2 года назад

    That thing is fantastic

  • @Airn5475
    @Airn5475 2 года назад

    Never cared for gold chain, but in contrast to that black it really looks good!

  • @dereksstuff8395
    @dereksstuff8395 2 года назад

    Woo hoo! Love it man. Heading to Livingstonville Creekside flea Market tomorrow(Sunday) hoping to find some treasure

  • @MrBtmatt
    @MrBtmatt 2 года назад

    Gotta love heavy application of the “hot wrench”

  • @warrenwerks
    @warrenwerks 2 года назад

    Super cool! That thing is badass

  • @BillyMcCord
    @BillyMcCord 2 года назад +3

    I was about to be super impressed if you guys had a vat of that evapo-rust, stuff big enough for that thing..

    • @JCWren
      @JCWren 2 года назад

      You mean like the one @Hand Tool Rescue has?