A FAREWELL TO THE MASTER WOODWORKER
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- Опубліковано 14 лис 2020
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In this week’s video, I pay tribute to the Master Woodworker, Bob Chase. Bob passed away on October 16, 2020 at the age of 89. He spent the last 9 years of his life inspiring young woodworkers with his clever ideas and safety tips through his UA-cam videos. Bob was an ingenious woodworker and cabinet maker and built everything from houses to furniture, to detailed scale model ships. I share with you what I learned from Bob and how he inspired me in my work.
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Eric, thank you for the wonderful tribute. Bob Chase was my dad. Everything you saw was the real deal. He was hardworking, humble, clever, and kind. I and my son made his casket in his workshop using all of the tools you’ve seen in his videos and the skills he handed down. My uncle (his brother, also a master woodworker) made the casket cover from a 100+ year old tree the he and my dad pulled from the river behind my uncles house in northern Wisconsin. I’m proud to be able to continue the tradition of master woodworking. Many of his tools will live on in my workshop. I’ll see what I can do about posting his workbench plans online as a free download. He truly enjoyed making his videos. It’s such an honor to know how many people he touched and that the videos allow his legacy to continue.
Thank-you for sharing your stories Kent! Your Dad passed along lessons and knowledge that will be used by many woodworkers for years to come. He was definitely one of a kind. From having watched the service, I can see that everyone in your family understands how many people he helped. His values and dedication can be seen in each and everyone of you. I wish you and your family the very best this Christmas and a Happy 2021🙂
Your dad really seemed to be humble, knowledgeable, practical and a very talented woodworker. Looks like those qualities are hereditary. Loved to see he made a section of the shop for his granddaughter, especially the half of the workbench labeled "Hannah's Workshop".
Thanks for your tribute to Bob Chase, which introduced me to his channel. It was refreshing to see a real master woodworker using a contractor's table saw, router table made with plywood and a 4x4 for the fence and spring clamps with the vinyl pads missing. His practical tips, simple jigs and wealth of knowledge will certainly help me become a better woodworker with my budget-minded workshop. I also hope they keep the channel up so I can continue referring to his videos. You also seem to subscribe to Bob's practical and affordable woodworking through your videos and I thank you for that. Keep up the good work.
Eric, thank you very much for sharing your excellent content! And thank you for posting the tribute and link to this wonderful individual! I have always used a 10 inch blade in my table saw, and never thought about using anything smaller. The majority of my table saw work is in 8 by 4 ply or mdf, and certainly very little over 40mm in depth, so, having watched your tutorial and that of Mr Chase, I think I will give it a go.
Again, thank you for sharing.
Bob Chase was one of a kind with a talent and heart will be missed
I came across Bob a few years ago and was sold on his ideas. Built his workbench soon after and adapted many of his techniques of cabinet making.
That said, I find your style and approach similar and interesting. Simplicity in woodworking I find to be the most ingenious route. Guess that is why too, the Amish work always got my attention.
Keep healthy and safe!
Bob's workbench video was the first video I viewed of his. At the time I was looking for bench ideas and decided to purchase his plans and then proceeded to build my first bench. I made a couple of changes in my build but the bench format remains true to Bob's plan. I've used the bench for a couple of years now and it works well for what I do. I appreciated the backstory to Bob's design in that he travelled for missionary work and needed a quick build /design that could be constructed with minimal material and tools. A bench that could be left behind for future use. Blessings
That's Awesome! I'm sure your bench will hold up well. I think using plywood is a great choice. Folks don't realize how durable it is.
I was shocked to see your tribute to Bob Chase. I just the other day saw one of his videos for the first time. I couldn't believe how simple
I've noticed a similarity to your approach to his. Keep his memory alive. God bless!!
Eric, thanks so much for this tribute to Bob Chase. I am a subscriber to both Bob's and your channels. I find many similarities between your videos and Bob's. The practicality of the methods and tools displayed sometimes goes against the grain of current woodworking videos. Both you and Bob realized that the majority of woodworkers seeking information want the simplest, least expensive, and safest methods and tools to utilize when building a project. Most of us cannot or will not spend the investment for the newest, fanciest tool to be used only occasionally in our part-time shops. The knowledge to use the tools commonly available in most woodworking shops to complete the project in an efficient and safe manner is far more valuable than the investment in an expensive, new fangled tool.
I did purchase Bob's plans for his "New Generation Workbench" and plan on building it in the next few months. I truly hope that Bob's family will find some way to keep Bob's channel up for viewing. I find that I learn something new each time I watch his videos. Eric, when you build Bob's work bench, I would like to see a video that documents your journey to completion of the project.
Thanks Mike! That is a huge compliment🙂 Cheers!
Bob was amazing. He was the Master and taught a lot of us great ways to thing about and do woodworking.
Hey Eric, total respect to both you and Bob. Like you I love the old woodwork and woodworkers, we can learn so much from them. My dad is an older joiner and I remember taking his old saws across Liverpool by bus in the 1980's to get them sharpened, life has moved on. Well done for respecting one of your icons.
It's amazing how much knowledge Bob gave us.
I'm sure he just went "upstairs" to show the Boss he still had the ten fingers He gave him, and maybe to tell Him that creating 10" saw blades was a bit of an overkill.
He'll be missed
His workbench is a great design. Would be nice to see his plans become available.
Agreed! hope his family will post it again somewhere.
Thank you so much Eric. I thought I had seen all of your videos, but clearly I missed some. I am going to make your small parts jig for the router, hopefully today. I already have the toggle clamps. I still have all 10 fingers, but I too, have been cavalier with small parts on the router table. I had never heard of Bob Chase. I like his workbench design, but I have to confess that I like your's better as it seems more utilitarian. Kind Regards. Craig
Thank you Eric for this tribute video to Bob, an true icon in the woodworking community. I also have adopted his techniques as well as sharing his videos with fellow woodworkers. I truly enjoy your approach to safety while making sawdust as well. Keep on posting.
Thanks Eric, I am saddened to learn of his passing. I chucked my 10 inch blade a long time ago after watching your video on using the 7- 1/4 inch blade. It was from your video that I learned about Bob Chase, and then began to watch his videos.
Eric, well stated. As a subscriber to your channel and Bob's, I agree with 100% of what you said. I will miss Bob's unpretentious style. I do hope that his family can find a way to offer his workbench plans for sale. I agree that Bob's 7 1/4" blade mantra should be required for all woodworkers. thanks for the video on Bob and keep up the good work.
Marty
fantastic tribute to a truly decent human being!
Thank you for this video! Somehow I’ve totally missed catching him on UA-cam but I’ll correct that now!
Thanks for sharing this Eric. I have watch Bobs videos and always admired his knowledge..
Thanks for this tribute. He was the real deal and came with a lot of common sense woodworking. He also had a christian love for his fellow man. I loved his stuff and I as well picked up tips from him. He will be missed.
Sincere condoleances. RIP Bob
Agreed. A remarkable gentleman. He has been a blessing.
A superb tribute. Thanks Eric.
Aldo, from France
Thanks for the info on Bob.
Rest in Peace Mr.Bob wewill remember you forever.
Nice tribute.
May his memory be eternal!
One more thing. I would be remiss if I didn’t share an example of the kinds of projects my dad spent his ‘retirement’ on. Over the last 30+ years (he was 89 when he passed), my dad went on about two dozen trips, literally all over the world, using his woodworking skills to help missionaries and similar organizations. I was only able to go with him on one of these trips - to Haiti. The team there created a wonderful tribute. On these trips he put to use all of the tips, tricks, and skills you see in his videos.
www.friendsforhealthinhaiti.org/single-post/fhh-gives-tribute-to-master-carpenter-robert-j-chase
Your dad alluded to making a table saw (in his homemade table saw video) in Africa and I figured that he was there helping someone. Your dad was amazing. Thanks to Eric, I've spent the night watching his videos. I grew up in a lumberyard and have learned more tonight than I did growing up! Take care, Kent. He and his skills will live on in his videos. Thank you, Eric, for shining a light on Bob Chase.
Kent, your Dad's Earthly ministry is worthy of being emulated by us all. If you can make any of his plans available; instead of offering them for free, why not give the wood working community the opportunity to make a donation to his favorite ministry? Just a thought. Thanks for any effort on your part to get any plans, but especially the workbench, available for others.
I was not aware of Bob but thanks to your tribute I can now watch his videos and learn from him.
RIP... we are poorer... !
RIP
Has anyone made plans or templates of Bob's push sticks
A good question! I have not seen any templates for his push sticks and push pads but they shouldn't be too hard to replicate.
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Bob and I share two things in common. 1. The love of a woodworking and 2. the same last name. Chase’s stick Together
Thanks for this, I look forward to exploring his videos. Your shop is very much like mine...a garage, contractor table saw and no $1000 Festool sanders. Question, I bought a 7 1/4 blade to rip on my table saw for the reasons you stated. Do you simply remove the riving knife when using it?
I removed mine because it didn't work with the 7 1/4" blade. In the coming year I will probably be selling my current saw and buy the Dewalt 8 1/2 " Compact table saw, which comes with a matching riving knife.
@@EricSorensenCanadaEric do you think that would be the same case with the DeWalt 745 10' blade.
I think the 10 inch blades will always be thicker, which means the riving knives will be thicker. I want a thinner riving knife, so I will go with the 8.5 or 8.25 inch Dewalt table saw. I don't know if you can downgrade from there but I will probably just stick with factory sized blades.