I always look forward to your videos. I could watch you work every week. Your cat cracked me up as played with the strings while you were patiently assembling the saw. All I can say is more, more.
I’m in the process of completing a workbench build with cordless tool. A #4 plane and a toolbox saw. Your use of “Cordless Tools” show me that they are more versatile than any Voltage driven tool. Your videos are a great confidence builder for me and that I can do this also.
Watching you work always has a relaxing effect on me. Thank you so much for showing us how fine woodworking is done, especially in such a harmonious environment.
As usual, great vid! I have made a few Buck saw's, but with store bought wood. Now I have to make one for home grown!! Your saw, and all your work should be around for generations!
Hi Mr Chickadee - We think your channel is wonderful, totally inspiring. Thank you for all the effort you have made in creating the videos. Ron and Lucy, Dorset, England.
Mrs Chickadee Just love your smooth moves filming. You got the knack. Soft panning. Following the flow. Creating and sustaining the mood. Brilliant work.....of course not forgetting the editing either. im glad i found your channel. Mr Chickadee looks cool in any frame 😎 Greetings from South Africa
Very nice. Enjoyed the cat when stringing the saw. I have dismantled countless of pallets by hand and always put the nails in the recycle bin. “Never Again!!!” Also nice completion of your workplace.
How you can string that thing with a straight face, while the cat is attacking the string is a testament to your boot camp training! Semper Fi, brother!
This guy's videos just go to show all the guys who talk more than doing anything that you do not have to jabber all the way through a video to make a great tutorial. I learn as much if not more on this channel than by all the yakking on many others. I can infer why certain steps are done, or I can trust that they obviously work and just try to replicate it. My grandfather never chattered about his work, he just patiently went about his task, much like this craftsman. When watching these videos I get the feeling like I'm privileged enough to get to peek back in time to a simpler and often more productive day when the average guy was responsible for crafting his own tools for the job he had at hand. He didn't just run down to the hardware store and throw his money at a problem. On top of that, he took the time to not only make a functional tool, but to put some pride and beauty into it. I am so glad I found this channel. I get to learn something, and get a superbly relaxing experience doing it.
No comments yet? Than let me be the first to say that it looks beautiful, you made a piece of art from one of the basic tools that almost every time has the most basic utility design. Keep up the good work!
I bought one from at a flee market and was astounded that it was so incredible lightweight. Read in a book that when making a rake, they used Lilac for the pins because it was light and sturdy, birch for the rake head and aspen for the handle (in Sweden). Any knowledge of Lilac being used for tools or used at all in the U.S? Great fan of your channel, I'm also a rescuing old tools and renovating them to a perfection you hardly can by in these days...
Man, the lighting in your workshop there is superb and completely natural! Is it because windows are facing north or because of filtered canopy light? Great to see a new video!
So its the filtered light. I suppose during winter it may be harsher. But thinking about it, there would have been no good reason to do north facing windows because of solar gain. Unless you were a painter and wanted northern light.
Since the first time I happened across your vids, I've been fascinated by your projects. I'll wager you are a fan of the PBS series, "The Woodwrights Shop". Keep up the excellent work and Thank you!
Thank you for making more awesome videos. I missed you guys and your work. You must pretty busy taking advantage of the more pleasant variety of weather this time of year.
Stumbled across your channel and am thankful I did. Beautiful work, tranquil to watch. Please thank the camera operator as these videos are wonderfully crafted as well!
Excellent eye! Yes, Hickory is needed for its flexibility and shear strength, but as the stretcher is only in compression it can be a much lighter wood, lessening the overall weight of the tool and easing its use!
Every night I watch a few of your videos. I love what you do and thee skill level you have. Is the young lady your wife. You are a lucky man. Good luck. R/ Joe
Sitting here, watching you work, to me, is like watching a Artist painting or sculpting a master piece. I have been working with almost the same tools for close to 50 years and don't have the talent you have in one of your pinkies. LOL Guess the biggest compliment I can give you is that I enjoy watching your work as much as I do Dick Proenneke's.
"good one made me laugh." very good work by the way thank you for the video. i watched it four time. three different saws but, all the same. i have watched all your video's to this point have been a sub for 4 mouths. i have watched other do this type of woodworking but, i have learned more from you same with your timber frame. thank you
I need to stop watching your videos. I'm just starting to get into wood working and hand tools, and I think I'm setting my bar too high. Incredible work, friend. I need to find someone like you to work with and learn from.
Dear Sir, in this video you are using what looks like a vice from a shave horse but it is attached to your bench instead of having a long seat on which you sit. I would like to know some more about this and if there is some detailed video about it I would be grateful.
Aqui chove muito em Novembro, Dezembro, Janeiro, mas não é a regra para o país todo. Here it rains a lot in November, December , January, but it is not the rule for the whole country .
Im learning carpenter in bavaria and i also want to make most of my tools by my own, but until now i only restored some old tools. So my questions are: what kind(s) of wood did you use for wich part? And what kind of sting is that? And where did you learn all this (i also mean the things like stone splitting)? Because i cant imagine these are things you learn as a job, no matter where you live. I really like your work and your videos, keep it up!;)
Some things are done with dry wood, such as this bow saw. Most things are done green, and a proper understanding of wood movement, drying and behavior makes this possible.
Oh i have used both pretty extensively. For me, metal fasteners such as nails or screws are more about time saving, the best method is pure wood joinery, and when I have the time, thats what I use. WHere screws or nails are faster and I don't have the time, I use them, unless it would compromise the integrity of the thing, such as a timber frame house or building is not just nailed together...
Dig your work, shop, skills, and no voice over or talking no electricity. Peaceful video's and stellar skills ! Big fan here..
Glad you approve!
Even better: No annoying loud background music.
I always look forward to your videos. I could watch you work every week. Your cat cracked me up as played with the strings while you were patiently assembling the saw. All I can say is more, more.
It always blows me away when you make these super long and incredibly straight cuts with a hand saw! dang! SKILL!!!
The saw does all the work really ;)
your holdstaff is working well, son. A functional yet beautiful bow saw. Truly a work of art.
Thanks!
Thats one cool looking bow saw. How can anyone not love this channel. Inspirational indeed.
A bad workman blames his tools
A good workman, makes his own... beautifully.
As always poetry in motion
Thank you for the lovely comment as always Lynda!
I’m in the process of completing a workbench build with cordless tool. A #4 plane and a toolbox saw. Your use of “Cordless Tools” show me that they are more versatile than any Voltage driven tool. Your videos are a great confidence builder for me and that I can do this also.
Thank you so much. Your passion seeps out of you. I could watch you all day
Watching you work always has a relaxing effect on me. Thank you so much for showing us how fine woodworking is done, especially in such a harmonious environment.
Couldn't agree more. Beautiful land, hand tool woodworking and a playful cat is the best definition of heaven I can think of.
As usual, great vid! I have made a few Buck saw's, but with store bought wood. Now I have to make one for home grown!! Your saw, and all your work should be around for generations!
Thank you!
I'm a big tough yellow lab type guy but that cat is adorable. Thanks for the down to earth vids.
That was awesome Mr. Chickadee. A pleasure to watch. You are telling a story visually, in step.
7:35 Charles trying his best to help . Ha ha . Great job both of you.
It's amazing your wooden blade ends don't pull apart! Thank you for another something new!
I love how you do everything by hand! That’s the way I always try to do it. It shows far more skill and produces a better quality job.
Still can't believe your channel hasn't exploded yet! Great video again!
I guess we aren't that combustible, but glad you enjoyed! ;)
Your videos are always such a joy to watch,and your skill and craftsmanship never ceases to impress. :)
Thank you so much!
Hi Mr Chickadee - We think your channel is wonderful, totally inspiring. Thank you for all the effort you have made in creating the videos. Ron and Lucy, Dorset, England.
Warm welcome from across the pond!
Mrs Chickadee
Just love your smooth moves filming. You got the knack.
Soft panning. Following the flow. Creating and sustaining the mood.
Brilliant work.....of course not forgetting the editing either.
im glad i found your channel.
Mr Chickadee looks cool in any frame 😎
Greetings from South Africa
You didn't make a bow saw you made a work of art . I love old hand tools. 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸☺
Great work! Glad to see you back with another project!
Thank you
Very nice. Enjoyed the cat when stringing the saw. I have dismantled countless of pallets by hand and always put the nails in the recycle bin. “Never Again!!!” Also nice completion of your workplace.
Even more amazing than your patience to build an entire building from scratch by hand, is your patience to work with a cat around.
I was thinking the same thing.
Some of us don't hate cats. Established my manhood in Vietnam. No need to compensate.
I would sure like to how you made your bench top shaving (pony? )
if you google "shave pony" you'll see lots of info and plans
I think Redmar meant that cats are always wanting to be in the middle of everything you’re trying to work on; not that he hate cats.
wonderful video
I envy you, work with hand tools is so relaxing.
I also love working with simple tools without unnecessary noise.
Thank you, glad you understand!
Beautifully made. The shop made it through winter in great shape too.
Thank you! She is holding up good.
How you can string that thing with a straight face, while the cat is attacking the string is a testament to your boot camp training! Semper Fi, brother!
This guy's videos just go to show all the guys who talk more than doing anything that you do not have to jabber all the way through a video to make a great tutorial. I learn as much if not more on this channel than by all the yakking on many others. I can infer why certain steps are done, or I can trust that they obviously work and just try to replicate it. My grandfather never chattered about his work, he just patiently went about his task, much like this craftsman. When watching these videos I get the feeling like I'm privileged enough to get to peek back in time to a simpler and often more productive day when the average guy was responsible for crafting his own tools for the job he had at hand. He didn't just run down to the hardware store and throw his money at a problem. On top of that, he took the time to not only make a functional tool, but to put some pride and beauty into it. I am so glad I found this channel. I get to learn something, and get a superbly relaxing experience doing it.
This is the best channel on youtube
Thank you
No comments yet? Than let me be the first to say that it looks beautiful, you made a piece of art from one of the basic tools that almost every time has the most basic utility design. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, I wanted something a bit more ergonomic as I use these sometimes for hours on end.
I bought one from at a flee market and was astounded that it was so incredible lightweight. Read in a book that when making a rake, they used Lilac for the pins because it was light and sturdy, birch for the rake head and aspen for the handle (in Sweden). Any knowledge of Lilac being used for tools or used at all in the U.S?
Great fan of your channel, I'm also a rescuing old tools and renovating them to a perfection you hardly can by in these days...
Man, the lighting in your workshop there is superb and completely natural! Is it because windows are facing north or because of filtered canopy light? Great to see a new video!
Thanks, the windows face south, but this time of year, we are in total shade.
So its the filtered light. I suppose during winter it may be harsher. But thinking about it, there would have been no good reason to do north facing windows because of solar gain. Unless you were a painter and wanted northern light.
Very nice. I do like your editing style, calm and no haste. Relaxing! And the saw turned out great, as expected. ☺
Thank you, glad you enjoyed.
Well done, Josh.
Thank you!
Since the first time I happened across your vids, I've been fascinated by your projects. I'll wager you are a fan of the PBS series, "The Woodwrights Shop". Keep up the excellent work and Thank you!
Excellent and in this video I see that the gat has grown much.
Yes, Charles is getting big!
looks great! Charles had to get on on the action when that rope came out! Great work you two er I mean three!
;)
Thank you for making more awesome videos. I missed you guys and your work. You must pretty busy taking advantage of the more pleasant variety of weather this time of year.
We will have many more soon
Stumbled across your channel and am thankful I did. Beautiful work, tranquil to watch. Please thank the camera operator as these videos are wonderfully crafted as well!
Adam yes I agree. Video has a beautiful cinematic feel. A pleasure to watch both crafts.
I would like this +N times more if I could. Thank you for another beautiful and useful video.
You're very welcome
You did a fantastic job
great work,I've watched too many vids. on the bow saw and i finally found one i like, thanks
Glad to see a new video up! Love it!
Is that Hickory & Poplar you used? If so, any particular reason for using a softer wood for the cross piece?
Excellent eye! Yes, Hickory is needed for its flexibility and shear strength, but as the stretcher is only in compression it can be a much lighter wood, lessening the overall weight of the tool and easing its use!
Every night I watch a few of your videos. I love what you do and thee skill level you have. Is the young lady your wife. You are a lucky man. Good luck. R/ Joe
You can always tell if a man has patience by how well he tolerates a cats shenanigans
That's very true! I don't like cats and I am impatient. Cheers
alright! i was just thinking today how much I wanted to see another one of your videos! ive wanted to make one if these bow saws for awhile now
Go to it! Great fun!
Nice bow saw, I've never seen the blade attached the way you did it. I recenly bought a Dustrude 30" bow saw which packs away easily.
Thanks
Brilliant i enjoy all your videos really relaxing to watch
Thank you!
Sitting here, watching you work, to me, is like watching a Artist painting or sculpting a master piece. I have been working with almost the same tools for close to 50 years and don't have the talent you have in one of your pinkies. LOL Guess the biggest compliment I can give you is that I enjoy watching your work as much as I do Dick Proenneke's.
You praise too high, Ive just been fortunate in the time I've had to apply myself, anyone can do these things. I too hole Dick in high regard.
I noticed you use both your left and right hands/arms to saw. Nice.
My godmothers cabin in the Berkshire mountains; the bedroom roof was metal. That sound in the rain is like music to me.
Nice build!
Thanks
My father used to make'm like these back in the old country....
great bowsaw, now a functional family heirloom, well done. was that linseed oil or beeswax finish?
Both actually, raw linseed oil then a beeswax/oil mix
Another really cool vid man! Hope to see this channel keep on growing :)
We aren't don't yet!
I like your style
I love your videos! Great job!
Thank you
VIDEO IDEA: would love to see a video on how you sharpen your hand saw.
Good idea, Ill try to do that soon.
Great video thank you.
I am intreagued by the shave horse attachment to your leg vice.
Any chance of a video on how you made it?
Thanks
Jon
If I make another one I will be sure to film it. If you google "shave pony" you will see how to make one.
Thanks for the inspiration to build my own saw :) Great Video!
Cat: String!
M.C.: Not helping.
Cat: But, string!.
M.C.: Still not helping.
haha
"good one made me laugh." very good work by the way thank you for the video. i watched it four time. three different saws but, all the same. i have watched all your video's to this point have been a sub for 4 mouths. i have watched other do this type of woodworking but, i have learned more from you same with your timber frame. thank you
+John Huntington hi mrs c. thank you for the work you put in to help out working and your video skills
graymouser I disagree, the cat was keeping light tension on the strands while he rigged the string so it wouldn't slip off. Go labradors!
I need to stop watching your videos. I'm just starting to get into wood working and hand tools, and I think I'm setting my bar too high. Incredible work, friend. I need to find someone like you to work with and learn from.
Nicely done!
Thank you
great video! keep up the good work!
We will!
Beautiful work
Thank you
dang, your good. where did you learn all these skills?
Roy Underhill's books and TV show. "the woodwrights shop"
Wonderful. Fine work. I wonder if you have done a video on making that clamp you were using first at about 1 minute mark.
no but if you google Shave Pony you'll see lots
I will. Thanks.
Perfect bro 👍👍
Interesting clamp BTW, sort of cross between a shavehorse and leg vice... Do you find it easier to use than a shavehorse?
Its called a "shave pony" by some, I sure didn't invent it. I just prefer standing to work more.
that great workmenship you are doing
Thanks
Dear Sir, in this video you are using what looks like a vice from a shave horse but it is attached to your bench instead of having a long seat on which you sit. I would like to know some more about this and if there is some detailed video about it I would be grateful.
Great video, thanks.
You're welcome!
Aí chove muito ???
rains a lot ?
Yes, especially in summer!
Aqui chove muito em Novembro, Dezembro, Janeiro, mas não é a regra para o país todo.
Here it rains a lot in November, December , January, but it is not the rule for the whole country .
very nice!!
ThankS!
awesome! looks great
Thanks, turned out pretty nice
Where do you get your bow saw blades from? Looks great!
I bought these on Ebay I think...
Excellent saw construction!
....13
Where did you get your saw blade?
Welldone
Thank you
Nice one! (Cats... born helpers.)
Mine sure is!
Beautiful work. Your knowledge, skill, and craftsmanship all show in your completed projects.
Nice long blade, too. See many made with shorter blades. 36" I presume? beautiful work.
I think its 30" of teeth, gives a nice long stroke for sure!
Hi really enjoying these videos, what kind of chisel is that you use first in this video for the cross piece mortice with the rounded dome top ?
It would be called a sash mortice chisel.
what did you use to finish the wood? Nice job .....
raw linseed oil and beeswax
Im learning carpenter in bavaria and i also want to make most of my tools by my own, but until now i only restored some old tools. So my questions are: what kind(s) of wood did you use for wich part? And what kind of sting is that? And where did you learn all this (i also mean the things like stone splitting)? Because i cant imagine these are things you learn as a job, no matter where you live.
I really like your work and your videos, keep it up!;)
Cool stuff
Thanks
How come you don't let your wood dry? doesn't that exacerbate issues with expansion?
Some things are done with dry wood, such as this bow saw. Most things are done green, and a proper understanding of wood movement, drying and behavior makes this possible.
I'd love to see a video of making the bench top shave horse you got there
google "shave pony"
@@MrChickadee will do and thank you!
P.s. do you know where can i get a hand crank drill by any chance?
Gorgeous
Thanks!
Very nice work bud. :)
Show/tell me the detail about your crafting/carving vice, shavehorse setup. Never seen one like that before.
google "shave pony"
wow, a dream of a saw
please do a video of making your shave pony, and forging a holdfast?
I notice that you don't seem to use screws in your work but do use nails. is there a reason for this?
I love your videos true artistry.
Oh i have used both pretty extensively. For me, metal fasteners such as nails or screws are more about time saving, the best method is pure wood joinery, and when I have the time, thats what I use. WHere screws or nails are faster and I don't have the time, I use them, unless it would compromise the integrity of the thing, such as a timber frame house or building is not just nailed together...
Thank you very much for your answer.
well done sir!
Thank you!
What is the name of the device that you are using at 50 seconds in? Is it a shave horse? Do you have a video showing you making it?
shave pony
Do you offer plans for your builds like the Bow saw?
No, I just made this on the fly, Id have to make plans for it, I might include plans for everything we do in a future book.
I love that foot action clamp, what is out called and where can I get some plans for one?
Its called a "shave pony" if you goggle it you should see plans.
Mr. Chickadee thanks so much! Also, Shave Ponies would be a great band name.
What kind of pants do you wear?
lovely