My father built 4 tables based on the Brunswick medalist table. He refurbished his first one and then built 2 walnet tables and his final creation was made from Brazillian Rosewood. Thanks for documenting your construction. It brought me back to my childhood and fond memories of my gifted father. Amazing job. Thank you.
50 now. started with 14. there where times 6 o 7 hours of playing (hustling) wasn t that unusual. now i have my pool room at home. almost every day for an hour or two i am playing and trying to keep the feel. it is nuts how fast you lose it. never was bored on a pool table. there is always a drill so difficult that you need days or weeks to make it.
Years ago you showed us a tip of glueing a strip of sand paper to a board. I have since used this tip almost daily in my modest shop. In this video you again show a tip that I will probably use often: the large sanding disk glued to a sheet of plywood. Thanks for both of these tips and the many others you have shown over the years, and for all the amazing content you have created.
To expand on that concept, Fabric backed abrasive sheets that tool & die shops use (+$) glued to tempered plate glass will flatten and smooth gasket surfaces of engine parts. 🤜🤛
Anyone would be more than proud to have that table in their Den... What a conversation piece, in additional to entertainment that should last generations...
My brother and I pretty much grew up in bars and pool halls since I was 8. I've been in big tournaments and I can appreciate a nice pool table. I was given a custom table 75 Mi away, I had to disassemble it, drive it home and reassemble, using beeswax on a 3-piece slate similar to yours. I leveled it with a laser level. It was a fun project and thank you for this build and great content all these years. I've heard you over with Feder on fullblast and knife talk, you and the guys are all masters. I also make tables and miscellaneous, from mesquite wood here in Arizona, and that rustic look sells like crazy. The more rustic, the more money. You got a good idea on the design of that pool table you got there. Take a patent along when you sign the contract. Thank you for spreading your knowledge and ingenuity to the rest of us all these years. You have enlightened the world. Hell its a wonder you aint famous, Jimmy. Just my thoughts from a Guy in Tucson.
Damn this is a dream project. Coming from a family that once owned a pool hall in Romeo, Michigan and spent a lot of time learning lessons at the tables... this is beautiful! Well done!
تحياتي للعبقري دايريستا الذي يجعل كل شئ سهل وبسيط و في نفس الوقت يجعله رائع الجمال انت جدير باقم معلمي الملهم . My regards to the genius Diresta, who makes everything easy and simple and at the same time makes it beautiful. You are worthy of my most inspiring teacher.
I was 13 and had been sneaking into pool rooms in NYC with a fake birth certificate back in 1959. I bought a pool cue at the Blatt factory in 1960 and used it till 1966 when it got damaged it in a bad car crash. It helped me pay my way through college and was the best cue I ever played. I think Blatt was located in the Bowery back then, but I could be mistaken since it was so long ago. My thanks to what was then great place with great workers, and looks like it is still one today.
Absolutely BEUTIFUL. I was raised with a pool table. I never got really great But I enjoy the game. This has to be one of the MOST Beautiful tables I've ever seen. Please Enjoy it.
I love the legs on the table Jimmy .. The table is wonderful.. It's a lot of work bro but u built it so well man. Those guys at Blatt's are very good table builders.. It's cool to see a business like this still going today bcos a lot have fallen b y the wayside since COVID. There is a small business in Dublin near me that makes cues and tables, dart boards and other types of board games, table games. It's an old business. I remember it there when I WAS A YOUNG KID GOING THROUGH MY CITY, and I'm just about to turn 51 yrs old on in a few days. I might get me a nice cue from them for it. I love a good game of pool but I love a game of snooker now and then. Great build again Jimmy mate. Keep up the awesome work pal.
Pleasure to watch for sure!! You never cease to amaze me. Fearless! Huge undertaking, but you are Jimmy Diresta! Two things i love...woodworking and shooting pool! Ok three things...and a cool guy to do either with! You rock, Jimmy!
Sensational job. Took a lot of balls to take on a project like this , can’t imagine how you felt once you saw the finished product 😁 Can’t wait to see what you have cued up next 😄 Bravo !
Had to have taken at least 16 balls, right?? Incredible undertaking. Not a scratch on the table, would look perfect in any kitchen. No funny business, just straight pool. Jimmy’s quite the hustler
Wow, what a challenging undertaking! And you nailed it! It's a beautiful pool table! I never realized how many components go into one! The legs themselves are a work of art! It may have taken a while but SO worth it! Won't this be in the way in the way in the shop? Amazing how Blatt Billiards have survived 100 years in this business! Congrats on 100 years!
So uplifting, inspiring & motivating. Such beautiful green flatness, corralled by stunning hard wood veneers & strong steel all fettled with love. Such elegance, beauty & presence. Thank you for sharing!
What a brilliant build. That twisting rope to bring it into square is one of the reasons I love this channel, I would not have thought about that!! Love the steel surround as well
My first job in high school was with a pool table company. The bees wax and felt were always the most satisfying part. We had to use spray adhesive to attach the felt to the slate, since we didn’t have the poplar base, but man that would have been awesome. Thank you for the video!
I’ve been watching you for years. You’ve been a major inspiration for me in my makers journey. This billiard table is gorgeous. I love the rustic look. Watching you guys work you make it look so easy lol. Thank you for sharing this build. You’re awesome.
I live in the Netherlands and there was this show on Discovery Channel called Dirty Money. It was you your brother and your cousin with the nickname rat boy. You three were scouring the streets of new york and go to places finding stuff and you would make something from them and sell them at the end of the day or week at a flee market. I really enjoyed seeing the three of you make stuff and sharing that knowledge. But then dirty money to my knowledge never got a season 2. After about give or take 10 years i heard the name Diresta pop up and thought to my self did they not have a show on discovery making stuff and i looked it up and found out that you had a RUclips channel. The first thing i did without even looking at your videos i subscribed instantly and enjoyed all off your videos. Keep it up and thanks for sharing your knowledge and your projects.
Yes! That show forced me to start this channel. The disappointment with the tv producers and the network led me to never count on other People for your artistic outlet ✊🏼✊🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼❤️
I can't believe it has been 12 years. Makes sense though since my daughter is now 16 and I started following you when I was staying at home with her. Congrats on all your successes Jimmy, you are a true self made man.
Amazing build, thank you for sharing it with us. I know videos of this length don't exactly please your uncle "Al" (gorithm) , but they certainly make me smile and you doing so Just is another example of your passion and dedication to your craft being your priority. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
When I first saw the legs and sides being somewhat "plain", I thought why is the ultimate wood worker not making any fancy, ornate designs but seeing the end product, it is the Perfect table that describes Diresta, rustic and industrial looking. Badass table! Great job, really loved the video and all the work you do.
Hi Jimmy. This reminds me of the pool table you and your brother built on your old TV show, many years ago. This one is obviously superior in every way but I couldn't help thinking of that old one. This one seems to be built like a tank!
Fantastic project! A project that I always wanted to build, but sadly, I never did. Now at age 75, it is well past my capabilities. Congratulations on the obviously very successful build!
Proud to be your fan for so many years (12 actually), you’ve been the first channel I subscribed on YT, and I’ll be always following you. Love from Italy Jimmy!
As much as I love shooting pool and doing woodworking, I now have the want to build a one off pool table but don't have the skill for that 😂😂 this is amazing!
Absolutely amazing beautiful craftsmanship! You make everything look so easy even though it’s not. I guess that is a true sign of a true master. I’m always looking for a new video to drop. Always entertaining and educational. Thanks for sharing your skills!
That is a gorgeous looking pool table - love the aesthetic of it compared to the fancy carved ones and the rough bandsaw strips did work out really well. I could almost imagine this table having been made by a barrel maker or train coachworker in his spare time as old craftsmen used to do with offcuts - it really has that sort of "old steam rail" sort of vibe.
You absolutely killed it Jimmy! As an avid pool player I’ve been dying to see this video and the table turned out amazing. I’ve helped move and reassemble a pool table ages ago and it’s so fun to see all those components explained again in this movie. Keep up the good work bud!
Hey Jimmy! I've been watching your channel for yonks now and it still surprises me with what you do. Always inspiring and I admire your imagination to keep coming up with great ideas and sharing your knowledge. Well done. One Handed Maker - Australia
Just a beautiful finish on the table it really looks amazing. I like the metal work and how it goes with the wood. I also like that it’s possible to get one of your own built. You must be really please with how it turned out.
I know I used this word too much. I was pressed for time and did this VO at 3 am. I was very tired and didn’t realize I used it so much 😅 I did edit out many of them. 💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥 I’ll retire this word for future videos 😊
I have watched you do some incredible projects but this one held my attention from start to finish. I think I am a little smarter now thank you, see you on the next one
I haven't been watching your content as much lately. But i've been a patreon supporter for years, and continue to be. Absolutely amazing build. Love it. Hope to meet you someday jimmy!
Wow man, such an amazing piece of art, really made my day! Also loved when Jeff said he's being doing from the womb... My father is a designer and I followed his path, I used to say that I've been designing things from the womb...
Very cool build Jimmy. I can't play pool to save my life, but man I can appreciate the work that goes into building a beautiful table, and yours is beautiful. Thanks for another sweet build.
Nice table. Have lots of fun with it. Traditionally. the foot is the end that you break towards. You may come to regret the pointiness of the outside corners.
Go get some plans !! www.makewithdiresta.com/
So you don't use gorilla glue 😂
PERFECTNOOO😅.🍀🇺🇲
👍
What an impressive and incredible build!
🥰🥰🥰❤️🙏🏼
And with walnut, to top it off! 😉
My father built 4 tables based on the Brunswick medalist table. He refurbished his first one and then built 2 walnet tables and his final creation was made from Brazillian Rosewood. Thanks for documenting your construction. It brought me back to my childhood and fond memories of my gifted father. Amazing job. Thank you.
I think I need a rustic Diresta pool table in my house! Who needs a dining room anyway? 😄
Unfortunately I'd need a new house to fit that table in 😢
Pool player for 65+ years and still enthralled with the game. EVERY game is different. Always a challenge, AND... a never ending learning experience.
"Every game is different" I've never thought of it that way, but it's the absolute truth. 👍
Recently i've been getting a lot of Efrem Reyes videos in my feed.
50 now. started with 14. there where times 6 o 7 hours of playing (hustling) wasn t that unusual. now i have my pool room at home. almost every day for an hour or two i am playing and trying to keep the feel. it is nuts how fast you lose it. never was bored on a pool table. there is always a drill so difficult that you need days or weeks to make it.
I'm glad to see that this company can still exist in this age of mass-produced tables.
Years ago you showed us a tip of glueing a strip of sand paper to a board. I have since used this tip almost daily in my modest shop.
In this video you again show a tip that I will probably use often: the large sanding disk glued to a sheet of plywood.
Thanks for both of these tips and the many others you have shown over the years, and for all the amazing content you have created.
To expand on that concept,
Fabric backed abrasive sheets that tool & die shops use (+$) glued to tempered plate glass will flatten and smooth gasket surfaces of engine parts.
🤜🤛
Beautiful job Jimmy . You can literally build anything it’s amazing 🤩
Anyone would be more than proud to have that table in their Den... What a conversation piece, in additional to entertainment that should last generations...
Wow, it looks spectacular!! Awesome work. Absolutely love the metal banding
My brother and I pretty much grew up in bars and pool halls since I was 8. I've been in big tournaments and I can appreciate a nice pool table. I was given a custom table 75 Mi away, I had to disassemble it, drive it home and reassemble, using beeswax on a 3-piece slate similar to yours. I leveled it with a laser level. It was a fun project and thank you for this build and great content all these years. I've heard you over with Feder on fullblast and knife talk, you and the guys are all masters. I also make tables and miscellaneous, from mesquite wood here in Arizona, and that rustic look sells like crazy. The more rustic, the more money. You got a good idea on the design of that pool table you got there. Take a patent along when you sign the contract. Thank you for spreading your knowledge and ingenuity to the rest of us all these years. You have enlightened the world. Hell its a wonder you aint famous, Jimmy. Just my thoughts from a Guy in Tucson.
Thank you! 💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Damn this is a dream project. Coming from a family that once owned a pool hall in Romeo, Michigan and spent a lot of time learning lessons at the tables... this is beautiful! Well done!
Thank you! 🙏🏼
تحياتي للعبقري دايريستا الذي يجعل كل شئ سهل وبسيط و في نفس الوقت يجعله رائع الجمال انت جدير باقم معلمي الملهم . My regards to the genius Diresta, who makes everything easy and simple and at the same time makes it beautiful. You are worthy of my most inspiring teacher.
Very cool table Jimmy! Super fun video too! :)
Thanks brother!!
I was 13 and had been sneaking into pool rooms in NYC with a fake birth certificate back in 1959. I bought a pool cue at the Blatt factory in 1960 and used it till 1966 when it got damaged it in a bad car crash. It helped me pay my way through college and was the best cue I ever played.
I think Blatt was located in the Bowery back then, but I could be mistaken since it was so long ago. My thanks to what was then great place with great workers, and looks like it is still one today.
Yes! We’re in downtown until a few years ago
Absolutely BEUTIFUL. I was raised with a pool table. I never got really great But I enjoy the game. This has to be one of the MOST Beautiful tables I've ever seen. Please Enjoy it.
Thanks!
Wow thank you! ❤
Jimmy you always amaze us with your skills in building, restoring, upgrading, etc.
I admire you very much, a big hug from Chihuahua, México.
I love the legs on the table Jimmy .. The table is wonderful.. It's a lot of work bro but u built it so well man. Those guys at Blatt's are very good table builders.. It's cool to see a business like this still going today bcos a lot have fallen b y the wayside since COVID. There is a small business in Dublin near me that makes cues and tables, dart boards and other types of board games, table games. It's an old business. I remember it there when I WAS A YOUNG KID GOING THROUGH MY CITY, and I'm just about to turn 51 yrs old on in a few days.
I might get me a nice cue from them for it. I love a good game of pool but I love a game of snooker now and then.
Great build again Jimmy mate. Keep up the awesome work pal.
Sei sempre il migliore con i tuoi ragazzi 👍⭐️❤️🩹🐞
Pleasure to watch for sure!! You never cease to amaze me. Fearless! Huge undertaking, but you are Jimmy Diresta!
Two things i love...woodworking and shooting pool! Ok three things...and a cool guy to do either with! You rock, Jimmy!
Sensational job. Took a lot of balls to take on a project like this , can’t imagine how you felt once you saw the finished product 😁
Can’t wait to see what you have cued up next 😄 Bravo !
HEHEHE Tripple Groan 🤣
Had to have taken at least 16 balls, right?? Incredible undertaking. Not a scratch on the table, would look perfect in any kitchen. No funny business, just straight pool. Jimmy’s quite the hustler
It took exactly 15 balls to make this! :D
@@zacpruntydon’t forget the workhorse Mr Cue Ball 😄
This is beautiful. I love the metal accents and wood treatment to refer to a barrel. Fantastic.
Wow, what a challenging undertaking! And you nailed it! It's a beautiful pool table! I never realized how many components go into one! The legs themselves are a work of art! It may have taken a while but SO worth it! Won't this be in the way in the way in the shop? Amazing how Blatt Billiards have survived 100 years in this business! Congrats on 100 years!
Wow,wow,wow
Absolutely gorgeous,timeless table
Priceless my friend 🧡
Thanks for sharing 👍
So uplifting, inspiring & motivating. Such beautiful green flatness, corralled by stunning hard wood veneers & strong steel all fettled with love. Such elegance, beauty & presence. Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful work and craftsmanship! God bless you and yours! Praying for you!
Congratulations on an amazing table. You must have felt such a sense of pride when it all came together.
Beautiful!
It's been one of my dreams since I was a hot stick kid kicking butt at 13 years old.
Congrats!
A beautiful table and an education in both billiard tables and efficient use of valuable wood.
Gorgeous! I couldn’t believe the amount of work that went in to this project! Super rewarding for sure.
Great job. Love the table. Awesome to see a Company like the pool table business still around. Thanks for sharing.
What a brilliant build. That twisting rope to bring it into square is one of the reasons I love this channel, I would not have thought about that!!
Love the steel surround as well
My first job in high school was with a pool table company. The bees wax and felt were always the most satisfying part. We had to use spray adhesive to attach the felt to the slate, since we didn’t have the poplar base, but man that would have been awesome. Thank you for the video!
Jimmy is the reason I got into hobby wood working slowly building my wood working collection.
I’ve been watching you for years. You’ve been a major inspiration for me in my makers journey. This billiard table is gorgeous. I love the rustic look. Watching you guys work you make it look so easy lol. Thank you for sharing this build. You’re awesome.
I live in the Netherlands and there was this show on Discovery Channel called Dirty Money. It was you your brother and your cousin with the nickname rat boy. You three were scouring the streets of new york and go to places finding stuff and you would make something from them and sell them at the end of the day or week at a flee market. I really enjoyed seeing the three of you make stuff and sharing that knowledge. But then dirty money to my knowledge never got a season 2. After about give or take 10 years i heard the name Diresta pop up and thought to my self did they not have a show on discovery making stuff and i looked it up and found out that you had a RUclips channel. The first thing i did without even looking at your videos i subscribed instantly and enjoyed all off your videos. Keep it up and thanks for sharing your knowledge and your projects.
Yes! That show forced me to start this channel. The disappointment with the tv producers and the network led me to never count on other People for your artistic outlet ✊🏼✊🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼❤️
@@jimmydiresta I'm glad you did and i'm looking forward to watching your videos.
Thank you!
I used to watch you addictively, in the meantime I got a little bored, but the series with The House and the construction of this Table bought me.
This is so incredibly well made with a beautiful elegant finish! Absolutely beautiful 👍🏻
Beautiful work, I love the combo of wood and steel and the rivits for the points was an awesome idea.
I can't believe it has been 12 years. Makes sense though since my daughter is now 16 and I started following you when I was staying at home with her. Congrats on all your successes Jimmy, you are a true self made man.
Thank you!
Amazing back history and even better the craftsmanship as usual! Genuine and honest entertainment for sure.
Amazing build, thank you for sharing it with us. I know videos of this length don't exactly please your uncle "Al" (gorithm) , but they certainly make me smile and you doing so Just is another example of your passion and dedication to your craft being your priority. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Looks good Jimmy. Fantastic craftsmanship, especially for your first table. Keep it up. 👍
When I first saw the legs and sides being somewhat "plain", I thought why is the ultimate wood worker not making any fancy, ornate designs but seeing the end product, it is the Perfect table that describes Diresta, rustic and industrial looking. Badass table! Great job, really loved the video and all the work you do.
Hi Jimmy. This reminds me of the pool table you and your brother built on your old TV show, many years ago. This one is obviously superior in every way but I couldn't help thinking of that old one. This one seems to be built like a tank!
He has another show? Could you please tell me the name?
I was referring to a TV series that Jimmy and his brother John used to have.@@fdort3971
Absolutely amazing Jimmy the table came out beautiful love the look of the wood and steel
Wow, what a great build. It is 100% you Jimmy, enjoy many years of enjoyment with it
Excelente trabajo e iniciativa! A seguir así! Un abrazo y gracias por compartirlo!
Germán, desde Lomas de Solymar, Uruguay
Thank you Tight Bond for sponsoring a cool video.
The Diresta aesthetic! Love it! That's a table I'd be proud to put in my man cave! Nicely done, Jimmy.
Fantastic project! A project that I always wanted to build, but sadly, I never did. Now at age 75, it is well past my capabilities. Congratulations on the obviously very successful build!
Jimmy two words....ONE POCKET..... the game that deserves a table like yours - beautifully done
Wow, extremely impressive !! And I love the family business aspect of Blatt. Cheers
Proud to be your fan for so many years (12 actually), you’ve been the first channel I subscribed on YT, and I’ll be always following you. Love from Italy Jimmy!
As much as I love shooting pool and doing woodworking, I now have the want to build a one off pool table but don't have the skill for that 😂😂 this is amazing!
Absolutely amazing beautiful craftsmanship! You make everything look so easy even though it’s not. I guess that is a true sign of a true master. I’m always looking for a new video to drop. Always entertaining and educational. Thanks for sharing your skills!
That is a gorgeous looking pool table - love the aesthetic of it compared to the fancy carved ones and the rough bandsaw strips did work out really well. I could almost imagine this table having been made by a barrel maker or train coachworker in his spare time as old craftsmen used to do with offcuts - it really has that sort of "old steam rail" sort of vibe.
You absolutely killed it Jimmy! As an avid pool player I’ve been dying to see this video and the table turned out amazing. I’ve helped move and reassemble a pool table ages ago and it’s so fun to see all those components explained again in this movie. Keep up the good work bud!
Epic, and I like how you focused on highlighting the atypical billiard construction techniques
Ok. Not totally speechless. Love the steel with the wood. Classic!
Man tons of tips and tricks in this one. Awesome build Jimmy the table turned out great!
Hey Jimmy! I've been watching your channel for yonks now and it still surprises me with what you do.
Always inspiring and I admire your imagination to keep coming up with great ideas and sharing your knowledge.
Well done.
One Handed Maker - Australia
Man, what an awesome Pool table! The rivets used instead of Mother of pearl is perfect.
Awesome build! Some many skills combined in an unique piece! Thanks Jimmy!
Nice work, nice design, nothing else to say but thanks for the time you took to film it and sharing it sir.
Rack um'!! Absolutely fantastic job Jimmy. I played a LOT of pool in my day.
Nice work! The rustic wood and metal design is classic DiResta.. Awesome build! Some many skills combined in an unique piece! Thanks Jimmy!.
Nice work! The rustic wood and metal design is classic DiResta.
That really looks fantastic. Love the metal barrel wrapping.
Just a beautiful finish on the table it really looks amazing. I like the metal work and how it goes with the wood. I also like that it’s possible to get one of your own built. You must be really please with how it turned out.
Nice table!
Now, it just need one of those classic lights hanging over it
Ultimately
I know I used this word too much. I was pressed for time and did this VO at 3 am. I was very tired and didn’t realize I used it so much 😅 I did edit out many of them. 💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥 I’ll retire this word for future videos 😊
@jimmydiresta So ultimately, it will be retired.
@@jimmydirestaUltimately, I don't mind. I was just giving you crap. Great build nonetheless!
@@jimmydiresta Seems to be the right about of Ultimately for the Ultimate pool table.
I counted 16 ... 😏
Nice work. The metal trim is phenomenal
You're unstoppable 💪
I love playing pool, I learned a lot about pool tables from this video. Beautiful results!
Jimmy this project ranks up there with your boat builds, fantastic job!
Wow, your video is extremely detailed. Excellent work 👍 👏
Amazing Jimmy, You motivate me to get out in the garage and get to working. I have always liked your style of teaching. Keep em comin.
Dam amazing!!! I don't have the words. I would have had an anxiety attack working on any of that. Genius!!!!
Another amazing build Jimmy and a great video too! Watching from Manchester UK.
Nice combination of traditional billiards and your unique style.
Truly fantastic project, fits your creative style with professional results.
That's friggin awesome. What a great build. Wish I could someday.
I have watched you do some incredible projects but this one held my attention from start to finish. I think I am a little smarter now thank you, see you on the next one
Incroyable travail Mr DIRESTA avec vous tous parait si simple
This is an epic build Jimmy! I love it and it would be right at home in a castle by a medieval fireplace
I haven't been watching your content as much lately. But i've been a patreon supporter for years, and continue to be. Absolutely amazing build. Love it. Hope to meet you someday jimmy!
Definitely needed the long format video for this one. Great build!
Wow man, such an amazing piece of art, really made my day! Also loved when Jeff said he's being doing from the womb... My father is a designer and I followed his path, I used to say that I've been designing things from the womb...
Dang ! Titebond is really efficient, I was literally glued to your video !!
(Thank you Jimmy-boy)
That metal bank around the rail looks so solid, great rebounding surface. 😊
That is an awesome table. Enjoyed watching the building project.
Very cool build Jimmy. I can't play pool to save my life, but man I can appreciate the work that goes into building a beautiful table, and yours is beautiful. Thanks for another sweet build.
Absolute perfection! Beautiful pool table, amazing detail, great video. You got a new subscriber, thank you for sharing!
Absolutely stunning! I love the rustic style that is a part of so many of your designs, and this one does not disappoint!
Nice table. Have lots of fun with it.
Traditionally. the foot is the end that you break towards.
You may come to regret the pointiness of the outside corners.
Absolutely Fantastic! As always I picked up some ideas and short cuts. Thanks Jimmy!
Wow very precise and perfect.. that tables a keeper.
Awesome build ! Pure craftsmanship.