I've always hated having a job. I never stuck around with any of them, but now have my own shop and don't have to worry about having a job and since I'm kind of old now I can take afternoon naps whenever I want. I can take my time, charge as much or as little as I want and even make things to give away to folks who have nothing. I've made tables and chairs to just give to total strangers, sell doors to customers and work at my own pace. I couldn't dream up a better way of life if I tried.
Curtis is a neighbor of mine, and I must say he is an incredibly humble and friendly man. Not to mention he makes working to better than +/-.0038 wroth hand tools look easy. I strongly encourage everyone to check out Curtis' videos on UA-cam, they are fabulous. particularly the one on sharpening a froe. He is truely a treasure of our craft.
I'm very thankful to you this gives me more motivation even no one believes in me, maybe becouse i'm just 16 bu't i said to my self i will show to them what 16 can do i believe in my self and also doing these makes me feel alive
Ever since I watched my first Curtis Buchanan video I have admired him, his work and his view of life. I became an instant fan. He and his work are a living treasure. Thanks for producing this.
Love this series on Masters of the Craft. Mr. Buchanan's story reflects the American Dream better than any other I have heard. "To be content" in what we do defines who we are - living the dream!
I'm addicted to this channel. Unselfishness, joy, and satisfaction is what i experience just watching and listening to all these great peaple tell their stories. I thank you very much for uploading each video, please keep them coming.
Thanks Curtis! Every time I here and see you make me want to build a shave horse. I have the hand tools now. I'll find a lathe at some point. Thanks again!
Mr. Buchanan the enjoyment I get from watching your videos is immense. Although I am an avid woodworker (hobbyist) I am not a chair maker. What I like about videos is watching the process of making each part i.e., what tools you use, how you use them, the decisions you make, the problems you solve.
Working with wood is such an honest endeavour. There really is something very visceral about using a chisel or a plane. Thank you so much for sharing. You've made my day. Cheers.
Loved all aspects of your video . A beautiful story . My favorite was when you got your cards made up. I can remember feeling terribly confused . Me ?? Self employed making furniture ?? Had no idea where it was going to go but I was going there !
Sorry but I wasn't finished. Thank you for sharing a good portion of your life with the woodworking community. It's been a real educational contribution and personal inspiration.
I enjoyed you on A Craftsmens Legacy. Just want to thank you for demoing the shaving horse and the cupped adze. Still need to build a horse! To meany project! Hope to see more of your work!
Regardless.....These are all, beautiful chairs.....the most beautiful chairs I've ever seen....not being an expert or anything....I stand by my opinions...
kds01071978 The wood itself appears to be stained red. It is a burl, quite possibly for a white hardwood. My guess would be birch or possibly elm? Maybe even Linden?
Curtis is a neighbor of mine, and I must say he is an incredibly humble and friendly man. Not to mention he makes working to better than +/-.0038 wroth hand tools look easy. I strongly encourage everyone to check out Curtis' videos on UA-cam, they are fabulous. particularly the one on sharpening a froe. He is truely a treasure of our craft.
I've always hated having a job. I never stuck around with any of them, but now have my own shop and don't have to worry about having a job and since I'm kind of old now I can take afternoon naps whenever I want. I can take my time, charge as much or as little as I want and even make things to give away to folks who have nothing. I've made tables and chairs to just give to total strangers, sell doors to customers and work at my own pace. I couldn't dream up a better way of life if I tried.
What a great message: "You just go down to the shop and you work." Thank you. Love your chairs.
"Picking up that plastic drill from China just does nor add any quality to my day". Priceless. Thank you sir.
"I think contentedness is completely underrated". Yes it is .
Curtis is a neighbor of mine, and I must say he is an incredibly humble and friendly man. Not to mention he makes working to better than +/-.0038 wroth hand tools look easy. I strongly encourage everyone to check out Curtis' videos on UA-cam, they are fabulous. particularly the one on sharpening a froe. He is truely a treasure of our craft.
SO Good! I needed to hear this! That is what I want to be!
"So good !" - my words / thought exactly !
Simply wonderful poetry made of wood! 👌
Aside from his being a great craftsman, I'm impressed with his healthy, positive attitude towards life and work. That is so inspiring!
Life is great when you do what you love doing. I'm recently retired. I'm trying to learn wood working with hand tools. I'm loving it!
I'm very thankful to you this gives me more motivation even no one believes in me, maybe becouse i'm just 16 bu't i said to my self i will show to them what 16 can do i believe in my self and also doing these makes me feel alive
Love all his videos, his voice and his great enthusiasm.
Ever since I watched my first Curtis Buchanan video I have admired him, his work and his view of life. I became an instant fan. He and his work are a living treasure. Thanks for producing this.
One of my favorite, most inspiring videos of all time.
I really enjoyed this. I thought it was inspirational. We would also be so lucky to find something to enjoy half as much as him.
I have watched almost every video Mr. Buchanan has put out, and I never tire of his skill, wisdom and demeanor. He seems a genuinely decent fellow.
Love this series on Masters of the Craft. Mr. Buchanan's story reflects the American Dream better than any other I have heard. "To be content" in what we do defines who we are - living the dream!
I'm addicted to this channel. Unselfishness, joy, and satisfaction is what i experience just watching and listening to all these great peaple tell their stories. I thank you very much for uploading each video, please keep them coming.
After watching and listening to Curtis I just feel good. What an inspiration! Thank you
Thanks Curtis! Every time I here and see you make me want to build a shave horse. I have the hand tools now. I'll find a lathe at some point. Thanks again!
This such a beautiful series. Thank you!
Sir, Thank you! May you be blessed for another 30 years so you can do your work.
Mr. Buchanan the enjoyment I get from watching your videos is immense. Although I am an avid woodworker (hobbyist) I am not a chair maker. What I like about videos is watching the process of making each part i.e., what tools you use, how you use them, the decisions you make, the problems you solve.
...and this is why he is my favorite!
Lovely work and great sentiments
This is so absolutely heart touching, so deep, so insightful.
what an amazing talent and story. thanks for this post. i am inspired
Someone who has their life figured out. Makes the problems you do encounter do much easier to deal with. And who is disliking this video? Amazing
very humble. great artist, I aspore to gain that level of talent.
thanks for the inspiration.
After watching this video, life is good.
Great video, a humble gentleman and fantastic craftsman.
Thank you for these videos 😊
what a wonderful life. what a gent.
Wonderful series. Keep'em coming!
+wildough Thank you. We are going to be putting one out every two weeks until we're up to date here on UA-cam. We have quite the backlog!
Working with wood is such an honest endeavour. There really is something very visceral about using a chisel or a plane. Thank you so much for sharing. You've made my day. Cheers.
Beautiful work and how great to be doing work you love.
Great video if only we could all have this outlook on life!
Love you honesty and down to earth approach something im trying to work towards. Thanks for making video .
Fantastic outlook on work, life and friendship. Great video. Really enjoyed it.
Loving it 😊👌🏼
Wow ! ! ! I feel totally inspired.
Too good for words
you are a true purest and i have so much respect
Now that is skill and the love of the craft :)
AMAZING!!!!
My ultimate dream. What a charming film.
Magnificent!
No table saw but nice lathe! Yes a humble man after listening. If you don't think your work the best, it is very very good!
Awesome chairs! Wish I had the skills to do the same, thank you.
Loved all aspects of your video . A beautiful story . My favorite was when you got your cards made up. I can remember feeling terribly confused . Me ?? Self employed making furniture ?? Had no idea where it was going to go but I was going there !
thank you
ELP wrote a song called Lucky Man and it runs thru my head when i see this wonderful guy. My own path is similar.
What a great video, I really enjoyed it!
I totally understand the passion.
Beautifully made
that was great!
Sorry but I wasn't finished. Thank you for sharing a good portion of your life with the woodworking community. It's been a real educational contribution and personal inspiration.
Amazing inspiration
Curtis is a great man!
Very sensible words.
I enjoyed you on A Craftsmens Legacy. Just want to thank you for demoing the shaving horse and the cupped adze. Still need to build a horse! To meany project! Hope to see more of your work!
Hermosas sillas....
life is beautiful. inspiring story.
Bravo!
very cool.
I love my draw knife too!
this is amazing content 👏
More power to you, you have realized what you need early.
The Man
What a guy.
10:02 - Have a look at the pile of shavings off the porch to the left of him !
Funny, My mother is an Underhill and my father is a Bowman!
WOW
24 dislikes what's wrong with people this was a great story
i see myself in this story
Job satisfaction is the secret of life , I have always known that
Wonderful!
We'll figure it out, just keep goin'....
Regardless.....These are all, beautiful chairs.....the most beautiful chairs I've ever seen....not being an expert or anything....I stand by my opinions...
Beautiful and aspiring! I also seek to be content.
I can't imagine how you'd turn out 50 windsor chairs a year by hand! It could take you a week to carve out the legs and spokes on the lathe!
What species of timber is the chair seat at 8:43 made from? It's beautiful. All remarkable work!!!
kds01071978 The wood itself appears to be stained red. It is a burl, quite possibly for a white hardwood. My guess would be birch or possibly elm? Maybe even Linden?
nice......you class was great ten years ago ....do you still teach at North Bennett Street School?
He's a sculptor.
How to pronounce "bit": BEE-YAHT, rofl.
Curtis is a neighbor of mine, and I must say he is an incredibly humble and friendly man. Not to mention he makes working to better than +/-.0038 wroth hand tools look easy. I strongly encourage everyone to check out Curtis' videos on UA-cam, they are fabulous. particularly the one on sharpening a froe. He is truely a treasure of our craft.
Ben Scarborough
How did you come to .0038?