John- I was at the demo at Bob Bergman's place and still have all the notes you gave me. I was not actually sure you were still alive until I saw you come up on this channel. I'm so glad you're still with us and sharing your knowledge and skill.
I used to be good at operating my computer, but I am losing a lot now with all the changes they make, and I am getting lost in cyberspace. I'm sorry if I can not answer someone because technology has left me behind. But I did not forget how to blacksmith, and that is a big bonus. I Love you all. Thank you, and be kind and loving to others.
You have nothing to be sorry for master, you have touched more people than you can ever know through the years and enriched their lives and mine with your knowledge and childlike fascination for the craft. You are the one who is to be thanked and I do so humbly now. Thank you master.
Good on you John. You are an inspiration. I'm 61, been a Boilermaker welder for 44 years, starting to feel little flat. Your love for helping others in your field of expertise is a great motivation. Thank you for your video. 🙏🏼 From Australia 🌏🦘
A old toolmaker that was wounded in WW2 told me 38 years ago “ a man always does his best thinking in the morning” Thank you for this video. Maybe it explains why at 63 I have a desire to learn how to do things, how things are ( and were ) made and if I can do it. I am close to retiring from working for a living but I don’t think I will ever quit working to learn and do. Thanks again, Mike
As per usual fine sir another excellent story/video. Thank you for this teaching moment and for sharing your admiration, enthusiasm, and respect for this Master!
I was going to say it, and you did it for me... Respect Your Elders. They have wisdom and knowledge from experience. This younger generation wasting time with video games and social media...I know because I used to be one. Makers, artisans, craftsman, ... learn from them, and pass this on.
“Stick to him like a burr” I have learned this over time. Its the best tool we can possess, the ability to learn, and how to identify who to learn from. Everything Scott said here is gold….
Friend, you have just shared more blessings than you can count. Don't sweat the fact that the older fellow out-worked you. My wife's uncle (30 years my senior) kicked my butt ROYALLY while cutting firewood. (a humbling moment) and, a blessing...Mr. Adolf grew up on the hard road and graduated from the school of hard knocks and graduated with honors as not only a 'survivor' but, VALEDICTORIAN! It is obvious that he has a fire in his heart AND soul of a Saint who's mission from GOD is to share the Gospel of humility, hard work and, REWARD for a job well-done!...This is the kind of heart-warming, soul- saving videos that I truly enjoy watching before going to bed. "it is well, with my soul" You have many gifts and I thank you for sharing...So, shall I
Wow. The guy is a legend. This reminded me of something my dad told me 40+ years ago starting out in life. “You hook up with a grey haired guy and keep everything open but your mouth. You may have to listen more than you like, but that won’t hurt you either. I’m so glad I discovered your channel. Keep up the great work man. 🤜🤛
Beautiful job on this video Scott. Thank you for introducing the world to my grandpa, he is a true gem and we know it ❤ My son decided to follow in his footsteps and become a welder and blacksmith since hes being trained by the best!
The way you spoke about him with such passion and awe brought a tear to my eye. He is a national treasure and we best learn from him as much as we can before it's too late.
I have enjoyed your videos and your storytelling ability for a long time now. I'm a 55 year old man and not ashamed to say that this video put a bit of mist in my eyes because I am very fortunate to know exactly what you are talking about here when it comes to meeting these giants. What an inspirational video! Thanks for what you do.
Wow!! Truly an unparalleled display of knowledge and muscle memory. I've never seen a 93 year old man who could move like that. What an incredible example for us all.
You’re a very lucky man to have been able to meet, interact and learn from these men like John and Cy and I feel just as fortunate to have found you here on UA-cam
Thank you for telling this story. I to was blessed to work for and with older people that taught me metal working and about life skills that I still use today. I have been blessed to have worked with.
As a welder since 1972 it's interesting that 'flame bending' is such an obscure skill. I learned this from the owner of that shop long ago, Lloyd Laughlin, a trained blacksmith himself. He was the reason I'm a blacksmith now and why I so enjoy passing on my knowledge to others. Enjoyed this video Very much. Thank you, Essential Craftsman, for sharing it and introducing this amazing man, John Adolf to me and others.
What an inspiration. Thanks for sharing. This craftsman has a passion for his trade, like I do mine. We went in different directions, I chose masonry. But have always been fascinated by the versatility and practicality of metal work.
Thank you Scott for sharing this video and life lessons from John Adolf with us. My mentor just turned 91 year old and has been a blessing in my life for 25+ years.
I was unaware of the existence of this giant of a man (and fellow countryman). I would love to see his welding guides and techniques to which you referred at the start of the video. Thanks so much for sharing this. Your own humility in the face of such men is admirable and something we should emulate.
What an inspirational channel. Thank you for your effort. I'm 37 and remember men like this years ago in my neck of woods in midwest. But sadly there are plenty of farmers and men of certain trades around but none with high skills and particular knowledge. Being into blacksmith/ metallurgy, timber/woodworking and old tools it sound like I need to hit the road to find like folks.
What an incredibly respectful tribute to a man with such unique qualities. I totally understand the hesitation to create something that does justice to him-it’s not easy to capture that kind of greatness. Congratulations, Scott, on yet another beautiful piece. Thank you for introducing us to people like him. For me, Ken Jordan’s video remains the most impactful, but this one comes close.
As a Canadian tradesman, licensed mechanic, welder, construction worker and oil rig certified floorman. I can tell you you definitely need a burning desire to learn continuously. A ambition to overcome medical issues that come and go, and the ability to be a friend to make friends. At 62, I'm learning to fall trees and be a logger
Thank you for this wonderful video. I am somewhat speechless… the abilities of this man are like watching magic. So much knowledge…thank you for your efforts to keep this art alive
I'm 63 and learned flame bending from a man that was a welder while serving our country in WW2. At that time I was in my early 20', attending welding class at community college, and will never forget the things I learned and how it formed me as a man. i was burned, scared and hurt many times, but would not trade a minute of it for anything! I went on to be very sucessfully self employed for 35 years, have 3 beautiful daughters and a beautiful wife. There is nothing better for the soul than work!!
I entered construction in 1990. I was a 17 year old kid. I have hung onto the older gentleman in the craft, and I was a sponge for knowledge and it has been a 34 year education and now that I am one of the older guys on the job I get to pass it on to the younger guys
Scott, I wrote you a couple years ago about some trouble I was having my mom was sick. My wife was just diagnosed with cancer. You give me some advice and I appreciate the time you took to let me know that I’m not alone in the world with my problems, everyone has them I’ve lost my mom shortly after that and my wife died in February I have twin teenage girls at home they keep me busy but this is by far the best episode I’ve ever watched and I appreciate the content. Don’t know about your channel are missing out. Life is a lot deeper than just going to work to pay bills thanks again, Randy
As a member of the Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association (UMBA) I was at Bob's shop when John Adolf was there , To say that he is a master at his craft is a under statement. This man has forgotten more about Blacksmithing then most could learn in a life time. Having meet Him and getting to spend some time with him is one the high points in my learning of Blacksmithing . Thank you
Just when you think the EC can't possibly give us a more uplifting video, he cranks out this one. Thank you for the wonderful life messages you bring to UA-cam.
I have seen a lot of great people and great men in particular but the greatest of them all are craftsmen. i totally feel great seeing this video. John is such a cool man, articulate and full of knowledge. this is definitely how i would love to get old. Thank you so much for sharing
seems that, oh, maybe one out of each couple of dozen videos here.......brings tears. Thankyou Scott, Nate, et. al. for all you bring to this audience. well done. keep up such good work. God bless you. Darrell
Thank you for your kind words I loved what I was doing all my life and wanted to share my knowledge with the world, for free !!!! My employees can vouch for that the truth.
I have a former neighbor, he’s 84. I just helped him frame an addition on a customers house. The only time I felt bad for him was when he climbed up onto the deck, I could tell his knees hurt doing that. Rodger I feel your pain, 41 years as a plumber.
These stories and these men must be shared with us so that their education their experience their wisdom can be shared for generations to come thank you EC for bringing this to us
What an amazing soul, thank you for sharing his story. Men like him are rare, especially these days. I can only hope to achieve a tenth of what he has accomplished in his lifetime!😊
Man I’d love to meet a man like that it’s just amazing to me that all over the world there are people who are just the regular joe and the knowledge that they have is something that makes me want to know why and how and it keeps the gears rolling
Absolutely fantastic video. I have learned so much from the older generations like yourself. The stories and lessons they share are the true gifts in life
It is men like him who built the foundations of what we take for granted today, if any one of us had a fraction of a percentage of what that man forgot, all of mankind would benefit greatly
I once worked in a machine shop as a 17 year old and the shop boss was trained similarly in Germany during the war. He was in fact being used by the German military to build "stuff" for the war effort. He was punished by one of the Nazi soldiers for laying a tool across the ways of the lathe. He punched the guard and knocked him out. He promptly fled the country and made his way to Canada. He was a brilliant machinist and was properly trained through mentoring and apprenticeship. We really don't see craftsmen like that today. We are worse off because we don't seem to have thorough apprenticeship programs for the various trades anymore...
Thanks for sharing this story and lessons. I hope you know and realise that many of us, including me, are sticking to you like a burr because you have made us better men. Thank you.
Dang it guys. You are so inspiring with the words you put out here. Whether you know it or not, you also are one those renaissance men. Thanks for putting this out there.
Thanks for sharing.This blessed my day. At 77 I am inspired by men younger and older than me (including Scott Wadsworth), and I pray that in some way my life will, by God's grace, inspire others for his glory.
That was presented with excellence! I couldn’t agree more with the things you said about honoring and learning from old men when and if we’re fortunate enough to meet them! 👍😉
My grandfather will be 100 in May of 2025. He has been a cattleman his whole life and an Ag teacher for 45 of those years. I grew up on the ranch with him and have learned a many thing. As a youth, I thought this is the worst thing a person can go through. I worked before school, after school, and on the weekends. I didn't have the same experiences as my peers. I told myself I would get an education and not have to do such hard labor for the rest of my life. I'm an automation controls engineer and have a very good salary, but at near 50 I'm longing for the the days on the ranch. Using my hands and mind to shape metal and wood. Turning the resources of the land into usable resources for my family and dogs. I'm more of a woodworker than blacksmith, but I know both trades. The lessons my grandpa has passed down to me are innumerable. Seek out and find a person like this even if they aren't in your current social circle. Your life will be bettered by it. Our elders are our greatest gift since Jesus. Nothing can replace the knowledge that another human being has trapped inside themselves just waiting to escape into the minds of eager individuals waiting to absorb it.
When you finished the spec house, I was sad to lose that invaluable stream of technical knowledge. But now. Wow! Your even greater skill of heartfelt love letters to the people around you is shining. What a loss to the world if you and Nate hadn’t taken on this great project of EC and UA-cam. Keep going! Is there another trombone video coming?
This is like the 95 year old woodworker I saw a few years back. Both way beyond impressive in work, experience and knowledge. I tell all of my friends that I want to be working like that at 95. Oh what the country would be if the youth could see about a million people like these to show them how to work again.
Once your so good at a thing it becomes second nature and you naturally want to teach others the skills you have acquired. Great work old fella! Guys like him are what made this country the great in the past.
The first plumbing company I worked for, we would use liquified hydraulic pipe bending fluid to straighten out sticks of 3” and 4” steel pipe after the welders bent it from welding on threadolets.
You are right! But tell that to the „woke radical leftists“ who invented the toxic narrative of the „old white men“ being responsible for their own lack of knowledge and perseverance. I am 77 y/o and I consider a day I have not learned something new a lost day.
Inspiring story and, as usual, life-changing advice and application from Scott. My blacksmith tools, given by a farmer I worked for as a teen 50 years ago, need to get set up because my 8 year old grandson is very interested in blacksmithing.
I had the honour of working for a short time for a guy just like him back in the early 90's in Vancouver. Heck, it might have even ben him! Same life story (trapped behind the Soviet lines when the tables turned and escape) , same age, and off the chart devotion and dedication to his craft. I learned a lot about metalworking and welding in that short time with him (but not enough, apparently, because he kind of fired me) but I tell you the stories he told me sure were an eye opener about how things got to where they were at the beginning of WWII in that part of the world. Things that aren't taught in our history classes. He was definitely the kind of man whose actions matched his words and was probably the most solid personality I can recall ever encountering. I didn't really agree with a lot of his political beliefs at that time, but now the older I've gotten I can see and hear him talking with his sense of of self-assuredness and authority with his Russo-German accent. I wish guys like him (the few that are left) get an opportunity to speak on The Soft White Underbelly UA-cam channel.
All I can say to all of you who acknowledged the comments on my story, is thank you ever so much, BLESS YOU ALL
awesome John... love from Nerwfoundland
You sir, are amazing!
Your skills are awe inspiring! Thanks for all the great work you have done, and continue doing, in your life.
A true mans man. Someone we can aspire to be. Thank you Sir, your story is incredible. God Bless.
John- I was at the demo at Bob Bergman's place and still have all the notes you gave me. I was not actually sure you were still alive until I saw you come up on this channel. I'm so glad you're still with us and sharing your knowledge and skill.
I used to be good at operating my computer, but I am losing a lot now with all the changes they make, and I am getting lost in cyberspace. I'm sorry if I can not answer someone because technology has left me behind. But I did not forget how to blacksmith, and that is a big bonus. I Love you all. Thank you, and be kind and loving to others.
You have nothing to be sorry for master, you have touched more people than you can ever know through the years and enriched their lives and mine with your knowledge and childlike fascination for the craft. You are the one who is to be thanked and I do so humbly now. Thank you master.
@@brocklanders9442 Thank you kindly
Good on you John. You are an inspiration. I'm 61, been a Boilermaker welder for 44 years, starting to feel little flat. Your love for helping others in your field of expertise is a great motivation.
Thank you for your video. 🙏🏼 From Australia 🌏🦘
Master.
A old toolmaker that was wounded in WW2 told me 38 years ago “ a man always does his best thinking in the morning” Thank you for this video. Maybe it explains why at 63 I have a desire to learn how to do things, how things are ( and were ) made and if I can do it. I am close to retiring from working for a living but I don’t think I will ever quit working to learn and do. Thanks again, Mike
Wow,thank you for bringing Adolfs living legacy to us.Millions would never know of him if it wasn't for your acknowledgment.
As per usual fine sir another excellent story/video. Thank you for this teaching moment and for sharing your admiration, enthusiasm, and respect for this Master!
I was going to say it, and you did it for me... Respect Your Elders. They have wisdom and knowledge from experience. This younger generation wasting time with video games and social media...I know because I used to be one. Makers, artisans, craftsman, ... learn from them, and pass this on.
“Stick to him like a burr” I have learned this over time. Its the best tool we can possess, the ability to learn, and how to identify who to learn from. Everything Scott said here is gold….
Friend, you have just shared more blessings than you can count. Don't sweat the fact that the older fellow out-worked you. My wife's uncle (30 years my senior) kicked my butt ROYALLY while cutting firewood. (a humbling moment) and, a blessing...Mr. Adolf grew up on the hard road and graduated from the school of hard knocks and graduated with honors as not only a 'survivor' but, VALEDICTORIAN! It is obvious that he has a fire in his heart AND soul of a Saint who's mission from GOD is to share the Gospel of humility, hard work and, REWARD for a job well-done!...This is the kind of heart-warming, soul- saving videos that I truly enjoy watching before going to bed. "it is well, with my soul"
You have many gifts and I thank you for sharing...So, shall I
Thank you so much for publishing this story of a man and his passion for life and smithing. You, Sir are an excellent storyteller.
Excellent story teller and an inspiration in his own right.
What an amazing man.
Thank you very much for introducing us to him.
God bless Adolf and Patricia.
Thank you ever so much we love you all very much, knowledge should be free and I shared it for free.
Wow. The guy is a legend. This reminded me of something my dad told me 40+ years ago starting out in life. “You hook up with a grey haired guy and keep everything open but your mouth. You may have to listen more than you like, but that won’t hurt you either.
I’m so glad I discovered your channel. Keep up the great work man. 🤜🤛
Beautiful job on this video Scott. Thank you for introducing the world to my grandpa, he is a true gem and we know it ❤ My son decided to follow in his footsteps and become a welder and blacksmith since hes being trained by the best!
The way you spoke about him with such passion and awe brought a tear to my eye. He is a national treasure and we best learn from him as much as we can before it's too late.
I have enjoyed your videos and your storytelling ability for a long time now. I'm a 55 year old man and not ashamed to say that this video put a bit of mist in my eyes because I am very fortunate to know exactly what you are talking about here when it comes to meeting these giants. What an inspirational video! Thanks for what you do.
Wow!! Truly an unparalleled display of knowledge and muscle memory. I've never seen a 93 year old man who could move like that. What an incredible example for us all.
Sounds like a life well lived. Thanks for sharing.
Sir I am very touched by your humble and reverent reporting on this exceptional man. He is to be admired; I wish his wife the best with her health.
You’re a very lucky man to have been able to meet, interact and learn from these men like John and Cy and I feel just as fortunate to have found you here on UA-cam
Thank you for telling this story. I to was blessed to work for and with older people that taught me metal working and about life skills that I still use today. I have been blessed to have worked with.
What an honour you received meeting with people who give part of themselves to others.
As a welder since 1972 it's interesting that 'flame bending' is such an obscure skill. I learned this from the owner of that shop long ago, Lloyd Laughlin, a trained blacksmith himself. He was the reason I'm a blacksmith now and why I so enjoy passing on my knowledge to others. Enjoyed this video Very much. Thank you, Essential Craftsman, for sharing it and introducing this amazing man, John Adolf to me and others.
I’ve watched this 5 times. Shared with 10. A beautiful story told by an extraordinary orator. Wow. One of my top 10 videos on UA-cam, ever.
Thank You
we need more like him
I'm blown away in awe
What an inspiration. Thanks for sharing. This craftsman has a passion for his trade, like I do mine. We went in different directions, I chose masonry. But have always been fascinated by the versatility and practicality of metal work.
Thank you Scott for sharing this video and life lessons from John Adolf with us.
My mentor just turned 91 year old and has been a blessing in my life for 25+ years.
I was unaware of the existence of this giant of a man (and fellow countryman). I would love to see his welding guides and techniques to which you referred at the start of the video. Thanks so much for sharing this. Your own humility in the face of such men is admirable and something we should emulate.
What an inspirational channel. Thank you for your effort. I'm 37 and remember men like this years ago in my neck of woods in midwest. But sadly there are plenty of farmers and men of certain trades around but none with high skills and particular knowledge. Being into blacksmith/ metallurgy, timber/woodworking and old tools it sound like I need to hit the road to find like folks.
What an incredibly respectful tribute to a man with such unique qualities. I totally understand the hesitation to create something that does justice to him-it’s not easy to capture that kind of greatness. Congratulations, Scott, on yet another beautiful piece. Thank you for introducing us to people like him. For me, Ken Jordan’s video remains the most impactful, but this one comes close.
As a Canadian tradesman, licensed mechanic, welder, construction worker and oil rig certified floorman. I can tell you you definitely need a burning desire to learn continuously. A ambition to overcome medical issues that come and go, and the ability to be a friend to make friends. At 62, I'm learning to fall trees and be a logger
Thank you for this wonderful video. I am somewhat speechless… the abilities of this man are like watching magic. So much knowledge…thank you for your efforts to keep this art alive
50 year young welder/fabricator mechanic here, that John Adolf is flat getting after it! It would be so great to learn from a man like that!
Great words from the blacksmith philosopher.
I'm 63 and learned flame bending from a man that was a welder while serving our country in WW2. At that time I was in my early 20', attending welding class at community college, and will never forget the things I learned and how it formed me as a man. i was burned, scared and hurt many times, but would not trade a minute of it for anything! I went on to be very sucessfully self employed for 35 years, have 3 beautiful daughters and a beautiful wife. There is nothing better for the soul than work!!
I entered construction in 1990. I was a 17 year old kid. I have hung onto the older gentleman in the craft, and I was a sponge for knowledge and it has been a 34 year education and now that I am one of the older guys on the job I get to pass it on to the younger guys
We are all surrounded by an "Essential Craftsman" in our lives..thank you to introducing us to John Adolph.
Scott, I wrote you a couple years ago about some trouble I was having my mom was sick. My wife was just diagnosed with cancer. You give me some advice and I appreciate the time you took to let me know that I’m not alone in the world with my problems, everyone has them I’ve lost my mom shortly after that and my wife died in February I have twin teenage girls at home they keep me busy but this is by far the best episode I’ve ever watched and I appreciate the content. Don’t know about your channel are missing out. Life is a lot deeper than just going to work to pay bills thanks again,
Randy
As a member of the Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association (UMBA) I was at Bob's shop when John Adolf was there , To say that he is a master at his craft is a under statement. This man has forgotten more about Blacksmithing then most could learn in a life time.
Having meet Him and getting to spend some time with him is one the high points in my learning of Blacksmithing .
Thank you
Scott, you continue to introduce us to remarkable men like you. Thanks for sharing hope and knowledge to your UA-cam family.
Just when you think the EC can't possibly give us a more uplifting video, he cranks out this one. Thank you for the wonderful life messages you bring to UA-cam.
I have seen a lot of great people and great men in particular but the greatest of them all are craftsmen. i totally feel great seeing this video. John is such a cool man, articulate and full of knowledge. this is definitely how i would love to get old. Thank you so much for sharing
seems that, oh, maybe one out of each couple of dozen videos here.......brings tears. Thankyou Scott, Nate, et. al. for all you bring to this audience. well done. keep up such good work. God bless you. Darrell
Watchin' fm India...this narration and John's vdo brought tears to me, of joy and how life should have been lived 🙏🏼 ❤
Thank you very much, I love sharing my knowledge with anyone that wants to learn and listen.
that is, I think we are brought on this earth for to learn and share
“With a burning sensation for hard work, coupled with curiosity and confidence makes a man” ❤
It’s really great that you’re spot lighting John on your channel. This gentleman surely has been an icon in the welding and steel industry.
Thank you for your kind words I loved what I was doing all my life and wanted to share my knowledge with the world, for free !!!! My employees can vouch for that the truth.
Amazing 93 yrs old and can still work respect
I have a former neighbor, he’s 84. I just helped him frame an addition on a customers house. The only time I felt bad for him was when he climbed up onto the deck, I could tell his knees hurt doing that. Rodger I feel your pain, 41 years as a plumber.
Very interesting.
Kudos to John Adoph, and his family!
Thank you to all involved for sharing.
This is an incredible story and John is definitely an inspiration to the rest of us.
These stories and these men must be shared with us so that their education their experience their wisdom can be shared for generations to come thank you EC for bringing this to us
What an amazing soul, thank you for sharing his story. Men like him are rare, especially these days. I can only hope to achieve a tenth of what he has accomplished in his lifetime!😊
I have never watched one of your videos with ought taking away something valuable and impactful from it. Thank you for making these videos.
Wow! What an amazing and inspiring story, John Adolph sounds and looks from the video like what is truly an inspiring person. Great video!
Thank you for this life lesson. I will pass this along to my son.
So inspiring. Thank you!
Simply awe inspiring. Thank you for bringing this video forward for us, Scott. Looking forward to the interview with John.
Man I’d love to meet a man like that it’s just amazing to me that all over the world there are people who are just the regular joe and the knowledge that they have is something that makes me want to know why and how and it keeps the gears rolling
Every single video of your channel gave me more than tips on woodworking, yet plenty of how to be a better human being.
An inspiration we need more of today. Thank you.
Several moments in this video got a standing ovation in my inner being
Absolutely fantastic video. I have learned so much from the older generations like yourself. The stories and lessons they share are the true gifts in life
Just WOW! Godspeed, and keep up the good work!
What an inspirational video full of life lessons and knowledged obtained through the trial and error of life.
Thank you!
It is men like him who built the foundations of what we take for granted today, if any one of us had a fraction of a percentage of what that man forgot, all of mankind would benefit greatly
Definitely one of your best videos.
Wow! Great video. Thank you for putting this together and sharing it!
AMAZING .. just AMAZING ... Totally humbled by this story ....
MAKING ME CRY. THANK GOD FOR THE SKILL THAT HE HAS GIVING HIM
I once worked in a machine shop as a 17 year old and the shop boss was trained similarly in Germany during the war. He was in fact being used by the German military to build "stuff" for the war effort. He was punished by one of the Nazi soldiers for laying a tool across the ways of the lathe. He punched the guard and knocked him out. He promptly fled the country and made his way to Canada. He was a brilliant machinist and was properly trained through mentoring and apprenticeship. We really don't see craftsmen like that today. We are worse off because we don't seem to have thorough apprenticeship programs for the various trades anymore...
Thanks for sharing this story and lessons. I hope you know and realise that many of us, including me, are sticking to you like a burr because you have made us better men. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing the talents of this amazing man with the rest of us!!
Dang it guys. You are so inspiring with the words you put out here. Whether you know it or not, you also are one those renaissance men. Thanks for putting this out there.
That man needs a pat on the back for just getting here. Welcome to America. We are honored to have you.
Thanks for sharing.This blessed my day. At 77 I am inspired by men younger and older than me (including Scott Wadsworth), and I pray that in some way my life will, by God's grace, inspire others for his glory.
I consider Scott a much smarter craftsman than me and I like to bestow Scott with a Professor title he deserves. Professor Scott Wodsworth
That was presented with excellence! I couldn’t agree more with the things you said about honoring and learning from old men when and if we’re fortunate enough to meet them! 👍😉
My grandfather will be 100 in May of 2025. He has been a cattleman his whole life and an Ag teacher for 45 of those years. I grew up on the ranch with him and have learned a many thing. As a youth, I thought this is the worst thing a person can go through. I worked before school, after school, and on the weekends. I didn't have the same experiences as my peers. I told myself I would get an education and not have to do such hard labor for the rest of my life. I'm an automation controls engineer and have a very good salary, but at near 50 I'm longing for the the days on the ranch. Using my hands and mind to shape metal and wood. Turning the resources of the land into usable resources for my family and dogs. I'm more of a woodworker than blacksmith, but I know both trades. The lessons my grandpa has passed down to me are innumerable. Seek out and find a person like this even if they aren't in your current social circle. Your life will be bettered by it. Our elders are our greatest gift since Jesus. Nothing can replace the knowledge that another human being has trapped inside themselves just waiting to escape into the minds of eager individuals waiting to absorb it.
God bless your Grandfather
This is such a great video thank you for taking the time to put this together.
When you finished the spec house, I was sad to lose that invaluable stream of technical knowledge. But now. Wow! Your even greater skill of heartfelt love letters to the people around you is shining. What a loss to the world if you and Nate hadn’t taken on this great project of EC and UA-cam. Keep going! Is there another trombone video coming?
This is like the 95 year old woodworker I saw a few years back. Both way beyond impressive in work, experience and knowledge. I tell all of my friends that I want to be working like that at 95. Oh what the country would be if the youth could see about a million people like these to show them how to work again.
I'm impressed,.... how could I not be!
Once your so good at a thing it becomes second nature and you naturally want to teach others the skills you have acquired. Great work old fella! Guys like him are what made this country the great in the past.
The first plumbing company I worked for, we would use liquified hydraulic pipe bending fluid to straighten out sticks of 3” and 4” steel pipe after the welders bent it from welding on threadolets.
Great video, so much we can learn from our elders. God bless.
You are right! But tell that to the „woke radical leftists“ who invented the toxic narrative of the „old white men“ being responsible for their own lack of knowledge and perseverance. I am 77 y/o and I consider a day I have not learned something new a lost day.
Thank you for this a,aging story about an amazing man.
You're a natural when it comes to teaching. I always enjoy your content. Many thanks.
Thank you for sharing this story.
My God, what an inspiration. Thank you for bringing this video for all to see.
93 and still going at it hammer and tongs... what an absolute machine!
Information = Priceless! Thank you!
Thank you very much, Scott, for this wonderful story!
One of the top videos, of a top man.
A great man. The greatest generation.
number 6 really hit home with me. thanks
Inspiring story and, as usual, life-changing advice and application from Scott. My blacksmith tools, given by a farmer I worked for as a teen 50 years ago, need to get set up because my 8 year old grandson is very interested in blacksmithing.
Wow, your best video ever, in a long line of great videos. Superb.
I had the honour of working for a short time for a guy just like him back in the early 90's in Vancouver. Heck, it might have even ben him! Same life story (trapped behind the Soviet lines when the tables turned and escape) , same age, and off the chart devotion and dedication to his craft.
I learned a lot about metalworking and welding in that short time with him (but not enough, apparently, because he kind of fired me) but I tell you the stories he told me sure were an eye opener about how things got to where they were at the beginning of WWII in that part of the world. Things that aren't taught in our history classes. He was definitely the kind of man whose actions matched his words and was probably the most solid personality I can recall ever encountering. I didn't really agree with a lot of his political beliefs at that time, but now the older I've gotten I can see and hear him talking with his sense of of self-assuredness and authority with his Russo-German accent.
I wish guys like him (the few that are left) get an opportunity to speak on The Soft White Underbelly UA-cam channel.
A great story of a great man presented by an excellent storyteller. Thank you!
Great job guys. Thank you 😊
Greetings from Australia. That old German bloke and his wife are real man and woman. They surely will go to heaven for eternal life.
Thanks Shawn.
Wow, that's a lot to take in Scott, God bless you folks.
Thanks ,for letting us get a glimpse of a real giant...