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ONE HANDED MAKER
Australia
Приєднався 10 лип 2021
Hi there,
Welcome to the "One Handed Maker" "片手メーカー" channel.
I'm located on the East Coast of NSW and I love designing and making projects out of timber.
My workshop is an amazing place where I try and create unique pieces of functional art.
Just like my channel name I only have one arm/hand. Having one arm makes my UA-cam videos a little more interesting as I challenge myself by creating complex and intricate pieces.
In my current workshop I make bespoke furniture, boxes, jewellery, and musical instruments from Australian and exotic imported timbers.
If you would like to get a quote on occasional furniture email me on:
jamesdixondesign@gmail.com
or visit my website:
jamesddesigns.com.au/
Welcome to the "One Handed Maker" "片手メーカー" channel.
I'm located on the East Coast of NSW and I love designing and making projects out of timber.
My workshop is an amazing place where I try and create unique pieces of functional art.
Just like my channel name I only have one arm/hand. Having one arm makes my UA-cam videos a little more interesting as I challenge myself by creating complex and intricate pieces.
In my current workshop I make bespoke furniture, boxes, jewellery, and musical instruments from Australian and exotic imported timbers.
If you would like to get a quote on occasional furniture email me on:
jamesdixondesign@gmail.com
or visit my website:
jamesddesigns.com.au/
Cajon Drum with Finger Joints
African Mahogany and Rosewood Cajon.
The dimension of the Cajon:
Height: 400mm
Width: 350mm
Depth: 310mm
The top is Australian Rosewood
The sides are African Mahogany
The base is Tasmanian Blackwood
The back and front or Tappa are made from plywood.
Why did I make a Cajon?
From an early age I played guitar and drums then went on to play other instruments including the banjo, mandolin and bass guitar. After losing or paralysing my arm I taught myself how to play the piano. Well really, I adapted my guitar playing to the piano, or taught myself how to play the guitar on the piano.
#Carbitoolmade
At the end of the video I play the Cajon as well as the Guitar and Bass Guitar, all of which I made over the last 40 years.
The Bass and the Electric Guitar are also part of the backdrop in this video.
The music recording and editing took 8 days to complete with dozens of attempts at playing each instrument.
I made the electric guitar I play in the video in 1984 when I had two arms and I played this guitar on stage in bands, including a few performances at the Tamworth Country Music festival. The Guitar is made out of Australian Red Cedar and Coachwood and includes a Gibson Les Paul pickup in the treble position, a Badass bridge and Grover machine heads. The other pickup is an Aria P90.
To hold the guitar strings down to make the chords, I used a piece of ply with self adhesive felt pads placed where my fingers would have been on the fretboard. Then I clamped it down with a small clamp.
I made the bass guitar in 2006 out of Australian Red Cedar and Coachwood. .
The Cahon or Cajon is a timber musical instrument and according to the internet it can be spelt Cahon, Cajón or Cajon. I call the one I make in this video a Cahon Drum because it has a drum skin mounted in the front panel, or the "tappa" which is what the front is called.
I hope you enjoy the video and it would really help if you subscribed to my channel to help me make more content.
#woodworking #woodwork #cajon
The dimension of the Cajon:
Height: 400mm
Width: 350mm
Depth: 310mm
The top is Australian Rosewood
The sides are African Mahogany
The base is Tasmanian Blackwood
The back and front or Tappa are made from plywood.
Why did I make a Cajon?
From an early age I played guitar and drums then went on to play other instruments including the banjo, mandolin and bass guitar. After losing or paralysing my arm I taught myself how to play the piano. Well really, I adapted my guitar playing to the piano, or taught myself how to play the guitar on the piano.
#Carbitoolmade
At the end of the video I play the Cajon as well as the Guitar and Bass Guitar, all of which I made over the last 40 years.
The Bass and the Electric Guitar are also part of the backdrop in this video.
The music recording and editing took 8 days to complete with dozens of attempts at playing each instrument.
I made the electric guitar I play in the video in 1984 when I had two arms and I played this guitar on stage in bands, including a few performances at the Tamworth Country Music festival. The Guitar is made out of Australian Red Cedar and Coachwood and includes a Gibson Les Paul pickup in the treble position, a Badass bridge and Grover machine heads. The other pickup is an Aria P90.
To hold the guitar strings down to make the chords, I used a piece of ply with self adhesive felt pads placed where my fingers would have been on the fretboard. Then I clamped it down with a small clamp.
I made the bass guitar in 2006 out of Australian Red Cedar and Coachwood. .
The Cahon or Cajon is a timber musical instrument and according to the internet it can be spelt Cahon, Cajón or Cajon. I call the one I make in this video a Cahon Drum because it has a drum skin mounted in the front panel, or the "tappa" which is what the front is called.
I hope you enjoy the video and it would really help if you subscribed to my channel to help me make more content.
#woodworking #woodwork #cajon
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Absolutely stunning. Wish i could afford such a board 😅. Subscribed.
Really appreciate your comment thanks. I wouldn't even know how to price a board like this, to be honest. I will record the time working on the next one. Regards James
@onehandedmaker that's fair. 🙌🏼
Very beautiful piece! However, you made corner inlays and then switched to the zebra wood inlays instead?
Hi Chessbrew, Thanks for watching the video. The corner inlays were just to strengthen the mitred corner joints and the Zebra wood was to make it all look pretty. The mitre joints are still rock solid after all this time. Regards James
@onehandedmaker ah thanks! Gorgeous piece and I will try to make a similar board.
There are a number of very cool tricks in this!!! Going to have to watch it twice! Subscribed!
@Tim.Foster123 Thanks Tim. It was a really enjoyable build
@@onehandedmaker I'm making a chess board for a dear friend of mine who had a stroke some years ago. Your video is a Smackdown to my measly attempt, and letting me know I have no excuse for not upping my game. Thanks for the kick in the pants!
Wow great job on the drum and the video!
@AnesCreates Thanks Anes. Good to hear my videos are noticed. Each one takes a few weeks. Love your channel as well. Regards James
Sensacional amigo parabéns ❤
So happy to get your comment my friend
Hermoso trabajo. Felicitaciones!!. Saludos desde Argentina.
Thankyou so much for the lovely comment and for watching my channel. Regards James
Magnificent!👍
@johngunning2123 Thank you so much for checking out my channel. If you get time could you play my "All Videos" playlist please. Regards James
Wow! Impressive, one arm and still can do more than I can with two.
@@nadialove2048 Thanks for checking out my channel. I'm lucky to have a workshop where I can take my time to create unique pieces and videos. Thanks again. James
That is a gorgeous chessboard, just wow
@ozzzzy52 Thanks Ozzy. So glad to hear you liked it. Kind regards James
awesome woodwork not to forget your awesome shop. Can we call you Dexter?! ;-))
@grovesville Thanks Jimmy.
Восхищен вашим творчеством. подписался, лайк 143. теперь я знаю куда вы положите золотую клавишу Ютуба.
Спасибо вам большое
Excellent work!
@@Rogues4Ever Thank you very much for watching my video.
Very Very creative James. the Opal looks great as an inlay. Well done👍.
Nicely done James love the inlays and great choice of timber. Well done Mate.
Thanks James, the Huon Pine in the leg coves are my favourite feature.
Now that is an Awesome Beautiful Chess Board !!! Good Job !!!
@RickyD1968 Thanks Ricky. Appreciate your view and comment. Possibly the project I am the most proud of and happy with. I don't even mind being beaten in chess on this board. Regards James
I like that Yeti drum sander great for cuttings boards and wider pieces. The cutting board Looks great James well done.
@Jamessmithwoodworking Thanks James. I bought the sander off a guy who made bodyboards with it. It saves my arm from overuse.
In a world where victimhood is celebrated it's refreshing to see someone creating beauty and working without limits. Thank you for being someone of inspiration!
@taitlinstudio Thank you for such an uplifting, heartfelt comment. One of many affirmations that I am sharing my passion and determination with people all over the world. Stay dusty, Edmonton. Regards James
Another job well done. Love red cedar. Keep up the beautiful work mate.
Absolutely great work James very inspiring work.
@Jamessmithwoodworking Thanks James. I'm sitting here looking at it as I respond. Still a stunning piece of furniture. Regards James
Spending lots of hours on inlay is just barley enough.
Just out of curiosity I was a removalist in Sydney with bowtie removals many many years ago and I did a move for a gentleman who had 1 arm and he made wood Domino sets. My offsider and me bought 1 each of him. He signed inside the lid with the initials. One hand made by R.E.P. Would this be you?
Hi James. Wasn't me. Although l did make a lot of furniture for Sydney clients in the 80s and 90s.
Nice shop Mate. Nice finger joint to, I made my first jewellery box with finger joints. Brings back memories of Sydney, I lived in Coogee for 25 years now I'm Brisbane. Your video skills are excellent.
Thanks James. I spend a couple of weeks editing for each video. Just working on better lighting at the moment.
The attention to detail in this build is unmatched. Absolutely phenomenal talent!
Thanks for your wonderful comment Don. I love what I do and I guess it shows in my work and videos. Almost finished a chair build which will be my next video. A pretty unique chair. Regards James
You are a creative person with a strong determination
Can't disagree with your great comment. Thanks James
The most average woodworker in Australia. Joking obviously. You are phenomenal.
Thanks for watching my channel and I do appreciate your humour. My average work doesn't make it into the videos! Stay happy. James
Beautiful job, but the sound cut off at 16:55, so i didn't get to here what you used for a finish!
@robertsheward9336 Hi Robert. UA-cam cut out the music and vocal. The finish is Epoxy. LuciClear brand from Australia I believe.
So very cleaver. Nice job!
@@patnpugs Thank you so much for your comment. It means a lot to me when people reach out after watching my videos. Stay happy. James
You must have the patience of a saint!
@@lynnbulger9707 Thanks for your comment. It's amazing how the time in my workshop goes so quickly and how much I enjoy it. Very patient as well! Regards James
Hello. You got a new subscriber. I really admire you!
@@emmanuel4333 Thank you so much for your support. Regards James
That's Awesome project , love your talent 🤎👏
Thank you so much for the comment and the compliment. This cabinet is sitting in my lounge room and still make me happy. I will be checking out your channel soon. Regards James
This is the most gorgeous chess board I’ve ever seen
@Creatorofnothing- Such a great comment thanks. I'm so pleased you like the board. Regards James
Aesthetically pleasing but cleverly functional too. You inspire me James to get off my arse and make more stuff.
Thanks Robert. I like to think someone will reach out with and share a video of a build based on one of my projects. It would quite surreal. Do you have a workshop?
@@onehandedmaker Yes James. I work with timber and steel as well. I have designed and built most of our beds and furniture, mostly from Tassie timber as that is where we live.
Wow! You are amazing. Just found your channel tonight. Will have to look out for your furniture making vids.
@robertwilliams8974 Thank you, Robert. So good to get comments on this video, considering it took 8 days to record and edit the music. Have a wonderful weekend. Regards James
Magnifique ✌️
@@jeremyp3309 Thanks so much.
I like your chest board! Are you selling or do you know where I can find one for myself.
Thanks for watching the video. This one isn't for sale but I will be making more later I the year. What country do you live in?
USA
Hi again, Mike McCrory from USA makes stunning chessboards. woodumakeit@gmail.com. Look up his channel @Woodumakeit on UA-cam and tell him I referred you.
Beginner's mistake here - the board is WAY too glossy to play on. Very hard on the eyes. At least it could be saved by rubbing down the gloss and finishing properly.
It is very glossy and satin would be nice. Thanks for checking out my work. Regards James
Nice
Thanks Kaliah. I really appreciate your comment and that you watched my secret compartment video. Stay happy James
Wow you are so talented! I can’t even do that, that’s how talented you are! Great Work!
Great comment thankyou and thanks for checking out my channel. Much appreciated James
Splines 4 Huon + 2 Ebony = 6, 6x4 = 24 Sides, lid, Base 3 per side x 4 sides = 12 Two lid panels = base = 3 24+12+3= 47... wait what?
Oh no! I was better at woodwork or shop at school than mathematics! I will now drop a bundle of small wood offcuts inside the box to even up the number. Thanks for checking out my box video and commenting. Regards James
very good.,very good, very good,
Thankyou so much for watching my video. Regards James
Lindo trabalho
Thankyou for watching my video. Have a wonderful day. James
Wow, you do more with one arm than I could do with ten. It's an absolutely beautiful piece of furniture and a wonderful video to explain your amazing workmanship.
Thanks Frank, What a great comment to receive and I appreciate the time you took to watch the video. Sometimes, I wish I had ten arms as well, to tackle complex glue ups. Warm regards James
Good👍
Thanks for watching my video. Regards James
Are you selling this???? (It’s amazing)
Hi Nirav. Thanks for checking out my channel. This cabinet is part of my (my wifes) private collection. I do orders, though. Regards James
Great video James and the finished piece is beautiful. Love that finger joint jig, absolutely inspired!
Thanks, Leo. It was a fun project to make and play. Love how your channel is going my friend. Regards James
Respect Man! Beautiful work❤
Thank you for your kind words. Very appreciated. Regards James
Dude! I'm sold! Your pins and tape trick is golden!
Thanks for watching. I reckon tape would have worked, but the pins were extra insurance. James
Those finger joints came out tops James. Drop us a line next time you are down in Sydney, pop over and visit the workshop :)
Thanks James. I will reach out before my next trip. Regards James
Really Cool!
Really Cool!