The Highland Woodworker, Episode 20
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2015
- This very special episode of The Highland Woodworker takes us on a tour of the H. O. Studley tool cabinet, guided by Don Williams and Chris Schwarz.
Learn more about the mysteries surrounding this master artisan, and take a closer look at the beautiful tools and cabinet. - Навчання та стиль
Henry O. Studley has the most badass name I've ever heard.
I was proud of the efficiency of the layout of tools on my pegboard, until today. :) Beautiful craftsmanship.
Tools on a pegboard are there to be used... this cabinet is only for storage. Access to many items is to difficult for daily use. But it is a truly beautiful storage unit.
I always enjoyed using vintage woodworking tools when I was still able to work with wood. If those old tools could talk, imagine the stories they would tell. I miss every one of those wonderful and peaceful days. I loved working wood and building things using the vintage hand tools that I personally restored to a great working condition. There was nothing like it. It broke my heart when I was seriously injured and the doctors told me I would never be able to work again. I also had to give up something I treasured so dearly. My woodworking. My misfortune was made alright when a U.S. Army veteran stopped by the shop and liked what I had. He had returned from combat tours in Afghanistan & Iraq, and needed something to keep himself busy. After a lengthy, in depth conversation, he asked me how much cash it would take to buy the entire shop. I sold everything to him for a handshake and a dollar. I felt real good about that. Helping a young gentleman, a soldier, who fought for me, stay occupied after serving this country. That was almost 7 years ago. I still have the dollar and I will never forget the handshake. I wish I had taken a photo of the expression on his face when I told him my price. We have stayed in contact and I consider him to be a good friend. God bless America. God bless woodworkers around the world.
What a beautiful story, William! We would love to share it with the rest of our customers. Would you be able to email us at woodnews@highlandwoodworking.com so that we could give you more details about our online publication? Sincerely, Highland Woodworking
I am very sad to hear of your condition which prohibits you from living the life of your choice. I wish you well.
Barry Manilowa Seriously? First of all, I'm not a "white" person. The skin color or ethnicity of anyone on this planet means absolutely nothing to me. After talking with him for a few hours that day and on many many occasions since, I would have given this returning soldier a lot more if I could have. I had never met this gentleman before that day, but after getting to know him during the limited time that day and learning more about him, his family, his fellow service members, and his military service ever since, I consider him to be a great friend and a member of my family. He knows today that I would do anything to help him if he were to ever ask. This I would have done for any returning soldier who had served and sacrificed for all of us. I would do it today, tomorrow, and every day from now until the end of time if I could. My friend has told me on several occasions that I had helped him considerably in dealing with his PTSD and other "unseen" injuries he has from serving our country. Please remember that these young people volunteer to serve this country and when they return home, they may need our help to cope with their problems. Any help we can provide any of them is a small amount considering what they have done for all of us.
William, not counting what Barry Manilowa posted, I think most people understand and appreciate your generosity regarding that very lucky veteran to meet with you on that day.
The nicest and most heartwarming story I've heard in a long time, William. Good luck from a fellow woodworker in England.
Amazing. These tools have helped to create a home for themselves. It really shows how much he honored his craft. For some of us, our tools are like our children. We have a great love and reverence for them. This love is what inspired the creation of this brilliant piece.
I have been anxiously awaiting the next episode of The Highland Woodworker. WOW, this was a true gift. The tool cabinet and Chris Schwarz, I have throughly enjoyed #20 and look forward to the next.
I love that tool box, not only for all the hidden compartments but for the fact that to me it looks steampunk. everything in its place, beautiful wood and metal. I wish I had a tool box that looked like that, then I could find all my tools and not search everywhere for them all the time. :)
Upon revisiting this video it occurred to me that by the age of 15 Studley and his contemporaries would have reached a higher skill level than 98 percent of the people who regularly post woodworking videos on UA-cam.
Amazing what can happen when you don't spend your youth in a government school or in front of the TV.
Wow, just incredible! It's wonderful of Mr. Williams and Mr. Schwarz to have put in, and shared, so much of their time and effort on bringing to light the work of a nigh-forgotten master. I really hope more information surfaces, I love stories like this!
I'm glad I stumbled on this channel. I too am in awe of Mr. Studley. Now I know what can actually be done with a piece of wood.
Thank you for this true gift of a video. Amazing tool chest.
a man made gem that I never knew existed in the world before I viewed this video
I'm 28 I worked construction for years never really thought of doing woodworking I saw a picture of this and it started a Obsession to learn how to make beautiful pieces of work with only hand tools there is just something about it
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This degree of obsession combined with this level of art causes one to shiver a bit. It's inspiring and a little bit frightening. He was truly a master in a way rarely seen even in the age of hand-tool woodworking. I understand Don's ambivalence...
The chest reminds me of an altar piece. The level of craftsmanship is amazing.
One of the missed components of this video tale here is the timber of the speakers who are almost whispering in reverence in front of this masterpiece. You often find this kind of whispering when confronted with a great work of art in a museum. Here is no exception and, in my opinion, well deserved.
That chest is one truly beautiful piece of art! Thank you for sharing!
Inspired! Awesome video. Thank you.
Thanks! The 'American ruler trick' is pretty nice :)
Henry Studley contributed to the worlds elegant creation from his time to present. His iconic work of art gave vital instrument to all wood works enthusiast that earned respect to both vintage and modern craftsmanship. Some people from the past, present and future generation will not forget his remarkable legacy.
Great episode, with a lot to be inspired by.
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Very useful and great video!
As an artist and Designer, I am starting to build for wood and this is a great kind of artisan to study. I don't believe in perfection but only in higher and yet even higher forms of refined energy, of which this man, H. O. Studley was quite capable of reaching.
I like the observation that this was made more as a display piece towards the end of his career. It is stunning and brilliantly designed, but doesn't seem like it would be much fun to actually work out of day to day. A little too perfect for that.
Really enjoyed this video thank you
Now I love polishing my tool as much as the next guy....
absolutely beautiful.
I am in awe.
That was amazing.
Just beautiful
That is the Michelangelo of tool chests.Simply without peer.
Incredible...
Liked and Subscribed, great channel!
Just beautiful, a truly craftsman, it´s a shame that besides Paul Sellers, there is not much like this on UA-cam, all we have now to watch is.... videowoodworkers (mostly people with tools and skills... for video edition).
I like Paul Sellers as much as the next guy/gal, but even he is nowhere near Studley's level. There may be a few out there, but most true master woodworkers are working in restoration museums and facilities, or are in Japan doing much the same thing. The accuracy of a Japanese joinery master is as close as I've ever seen to Studley's level.
You can see a little bit of George Wilson's work on here (youtube). If he had the desire, he'd have no trouble making something like this chest (which I'm assuming was for display, because it wouldn't be very practical to get tools in and out of mid-work). He is still alive and working, and is accessible on woodworking forums. There are lots of others if you are looking for someone to do work and have the means to pay a shop rate times a lot of hours, but they don't find clients on youtube or sell things via video - those are beginners traps, which it seems the entire woodworking publishing industry is obsessed with. You're not likely to see videos of royalty level makers or restorers coming up on your list of recommended videos among all of the people making square boxes with kreg jigs or laminated planes.
mouth watering ...
Veto Pro Pack is the closest I'll get to a Studly Tool Cabinet
very interesting work
Wow. That's all, just wow...
Do you HAVE to shout all the time?
YES!!!! lol...;)
The authors say they know virtually nothing about Bro. Studley as a man. I would like to suggest one huge clue as to what he was like and it is found throughout his masterpiece. He was a Freemason, and apparently a very dedicated one. The fact that he incorporated Masonic symbolism into his life's greatest achievement tells us all that he valued and lived the tenets taught in throughout Masonic philosophy. Study Freemasonry, learn more about the every day dedicated Mason, and you'll get an idea as to who Bro. Studley really was and how he lived his life.
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Oh dude go get a grip on reality...somewhere in your club you joined you got brain washed lmfao. One of the most hilarious things I read today.
Bonniville Black Cherry I'm not an advocate for freemasonry, in fact I really don't have a good opinion about them, however the OP has a point. The only thing that is not a feature useful to his trade in this box, is the miniature Masonic shrine thing. This was obviously important to the man who made this tool chest. Learn something about anyone's chosen religion (yes, I know freemasonry is supposedly not a religion), and you will likely learn something about the person that holds these beliefs. Dietary restrictions, cultural tendencies, etc.
weirdo
"WOW great video, A++ ebayer"
He was laying his tools to rest.
well said
Ok. I'm inspired
tnx
Remarkable
At about 19:20 Mr. Schwarz introduces the “American Ruler Trick” where he tacks on a reference stick to index transfer layout of his dovetails. Instead of tacking the stick in place thereby marring the surface with pin holes, would not double face tape be a reasonable alternative?
Studley. Nice.
sliding t bevel and combination square, didn't know they were that old
The compass with a G in it indicates he was a freemason... his local lodge could have more information about him.
A free mason carpenter. Slightly ironic.
A Master and his tools.
All masons were not stone workers, that is a misconception. Ben Franklin was a Freemason, and he was a statesman, author, metalurgest, carpenter, cabinetmaker and inventor. He did little stone and brickwork at all.
Andre Ohh please!!! All woodworkers have a compass!!
Marta Cardoso de Lemos if you watched until the end you should agree that he was a freemason
it's from a time, when low quality mass produced tools were not as common as now
OH MY GOD! A box of tools...
awesome. could that well used plane be second hand, handed down to him from a respected peer possibly, just a thought, as my most valued tools are those old ones given to me, I matain them but will only fix/refurbish to use
He was a FreeMason.
Check the Boston Mason Lodge and you will find out all about him. The logo is on the tool chest.
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oh jeeze I thought this would be Scotland
never seen tool display like this ,
Find the grand kids, nieces and nephews, sons and daughters of the family nd the owners of the companies...dig deep, pleeese 🥺
how meta!
Five years from now is..... NOW.
Great is he who uses his tools.
I hope my grandson checks this out. I don't know how to share it to his page.
Hi Lenny. If you email him/share this link it should work: ua-cam.com/video/Y2Eg-fR-4oI/v-deo.html
Awesome box, a little upset it wasn't explored in finer detail. Is there anyway another video could be made or animation maybe, that goes through each section 1 by 1 showing off all of the separate compartments in their entirety?
Unfortunately, we no longer have access to the Tool Chest, but there are many videos on UA-cam that have different perspectives on the tool chest. Here is a good one from Christopher Schwarz: ua-cam.com/video/3Clg5RsRvnw/v-deo.html
Thanks for the reply! I'll be sure to check it out.
My thought is how many versions did he make until he made what we see
19th century antikythera mechanism!
Could I please have your full address and opening hours....so I can come around and steal it!!! Just stunning!! Words fail me. What would it be worth? I hope you have excellent security...because I'm a very determined person! ;-))
Dude in the beginning looks like Ron Paul
ave sent me !
very nice, any idea how much it weighs?
+grampy tinman 72 lb empty and 156 lb fully loaded.
+Highland Woodworking a true work of art
amazing i was just gob smacked
10:24 lookd like drill bits in wrong order, or 2nd from the left broke
just curious, but, does anyone know the dimensions of the tool chest??
9 in. deep, 39 in. high, and just more than 18 in. wide
thank you, it just appears to be bigger than that.
this video has a sound problems
How mutch is it worth
As much as I appreciate this aesthetically I would not want to have to use it in everyday woodworking. The tools are too close together and some are hidden in the back. Maybe this was built just to show off his skill and favorite tools and he had a more functional tool chest at his workbench.
That is pretty much what I was thinking, Terry
Well, he was specialized in piano making, so this is definitely not everyday woodworking tool set
Yeah I think you hit it spot on, while the craftsmanship is unparalleled it wouldn't be practical to move around much. You can tell he didn't intend it as such because of how great the condition is compared to the tools; all those little pieces and moving parts.. Really inspires me to make a new tool cabinet with more of these aesthetics.
+ Terry Pullen; I think it was his tool's casket/coffin. but that's probable just me. The shear weight alone would make it unlikely to be a mobile tool cabinet. If it was a used cabinet it would likely have had wheels. They did say the difference in condition leads them to believe he made it closer to the end of his career (I'm paraphrasing of course, but they did say something along those lines). If you look closely there is some wear on parts hear and there. The lifted components likely rested on pullouts or lower components If it was ever used as a working tool cabinet. He was obviously suffering from OCD, so if he used tools out of this cabinet he was really careful removing and replacing tools. I just want to know if they have ever emptied out the contents they can see and taken any X-rays to see if there are any hidden compartments. Freemasons were notorious for hidden compartments.
if they took them all out, it would be a challenge to putting them back in. He did say if one tool was out of place the doors wouldn't close. But having hidden compartments would be interesting to find. So I agree. take them out and see if there are any. :)
"so perfect it's almost like it was built by an alien"
Close..
Replace the alien with a man influenced by fallen angels and you will start to scratch the surface. If you get that far you may notice the many other symbols subtly built into that design as well.
Does make you think if those masons have access to secret building techniques and technology
I agree that by understanding his Masonic background. You could better understand the man.
A lot of people are calling this art or a glimpse into his soul and other artsy fartsy terms. Maybe the guy wanted to make a cool kickass toolbox. I bet he never thought the word art or thought of himself an artist. He was making a killer box to show off to his buddy's while drinking a cold one. He could have won it at the state fair by tossing softballs into the milk cans or throwing darts. Cool box. Best we will ever see. But maybe he was not trying to be Picasso. Just a guy working.
+Tom Wilcox He did not need to THINK "himself an artist". He was an accomplished ARTISAN, a true master craftsman who tokk pride in his work and to whom beauty came naturally into whatever he made.
+Tom Wilcox Couldn't have said it better myself.
+MrHarleythedevil thanks. Happy 1 person agrees with me! Really cool toolbox. I was a mechanic for 25 years and my toolbox was always sorted neat and tidy. I knew where everything was at. What's the difference?
+Tom Wilcox A toolbox is there to hold tools. Tools are there to be used. Doesn't get simpler than that. Even if it is the best toolbox I think anyone will ever see. ........And yes, a VERY cool kickass toolbox.
why does everything American have to be an advert?
Not everything is. But if you can get paid to put out good content, why not?
Woodglut Blueprints has some very useful blueprints with all the details you need.
What ever H. O. Studley was he was also a Freemason that square and compass with the "G" symbol isn't just a decoration. He was very, very serious about his craft.
too many commercials for me, sorry guys, it's just me.
I don't get the hype. Sure it's very organised but it doesn't come close to something like the Hannah cabinet...
A free mason carpenter. Slightly ironic.
F.•.M 💀
Jesus was a carpenter. Shwartz was not.
I have to disagree with the #1. I take it that these guys have never tried to use a #1 because they are practically unusable. Any woodworker would use a block plane over a #1 so the wear on them are usually from misuse and time. The iron is the same length as when new. Still yet, i wouldn't trade my #1 for nothing.
masonic symbols everywhere.
It's very sad that you never mention that he was a Mason!
iv as always admired that box,but to have it handled like a dried flower is insulting to me,it is all Down hill from here, fucking white gloves??
its a shame H.O. Studley was a freemason, otherwise he would've been a good role model.
'Wisdom stands at the turn in the road and calls upon us publicly, but we consider it false and despise its adherents.' ~ Khalil Gibran
SMIB
this short guy ruined the vibes
Nobody masters the trade of woodworking by age 15 .Sorry ,this is a ridiculous statement.Having said that the toolbox is very nice.The way these two are talking ,I am expecting Studley to resurrect himself like Jesus.and then walk on water.Go and have a look at Roentgen's furniture.
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I don't consider Master level to be so high that it couldn't be achieved by a 15 year old but it would be very unusual.
Hyperbole... comes on right after the Rose bowl
high-per-buh-lee, not high-per-bowl...
I know, but that doesn't rime with Rose Bowl.
The narrator is annoying
More advertising in this video than anything else! Ridiculous for a UA-cam video! As far as the tool chest it is amazing but the Masonic aspects are demonic and the fella acting like he is afraid to even touch the thing is worshipping it beyond what is healthy! Kinda ruined the amazingness for me a bit lol
What a terrible introduction - why does this old introducer have to introduce us this way . . why . . get started and show us what its all about . .
I came here to learn about Studley's tool chest not watch your obnoxious ads and because of them I will not watch another vid from this channel