This is one of those channels that always gets a thumbs-up before the video even starts. Because he has never made a bad video. Every project he builds is fascinating.
Wrote this 2,5 hours after your comment.... I think we agree 😉 (removed my comment, you said it all): _"Liked the video before watching, based on the thumb only - I know it will be great again."_
His collection of planes is worth thousands of dollars. So as his other hand tools. But I get your point and I agree. It's a simplicity and going back to the basics that separates a true craftsman from the rest. I'm a power-tool woodworker and I aspire to be as great with the tools as this guy and Paul Sellers.
@@ConcreteLand Of course he has thousands of pounds worth of power tools, haven't we all? I am pretty sure he's English, so he chooses not to use them. The English are not in such a hurry as Americans and dislike noise! Most of the time he only uses a planer/jointer and a bandsaw. Often, not even those.
Oh my goodness how beautiful. Such attention to detail. I would love to have this on my coffee table with my art books. It’s so nice to see that people make things with their hands that turn out to be joyous to behold by their new owner.
I happened on this video and am completely awed by the skill and imagination that created this booky box. I subscribed to the ‘channel’ and rang the bell.
No noisy intros. No obnoxious narration. No seizure-inducing editing. No constant reminder for me to "Smash that "Like Button" and to Subscribe." It's just a master of his craft turning the ordinary into something extraordinary. Among all of the stinking crap uploaded to You Tube on a daily basis, these videos are a breath of fresh air and are absolutely mesmerizing. I've been a Subscriber of yours since your early uploads and you have yet to disappoint. I even remember the video of you making that mallet you're using here.
This is how a perfect video is made. No talking or endless explanations. A woodworking video is about showing and demonstrating along with the natural sounds of the tools. Well done sir !
@teresamazotti1315 Unfortunately, tradesmen/women are a dying breed. I'm a glazier, and I mean a proper glazier. I spent over 5 years learning my trade, and I have knowledge that will soon be lost in a world without creativity and skills. I would like to pass my skills on to another generation, but apart from conversation work, which would mean teaching someone to say Hammer 🔨 or linseed oil, all I can see is aluminium, plastic, and straight lines. I wanted to be a cabinet maker like my uncle and cousin, and now I'm 61, I think it's time for another 5 Yrs as an apprentice. It was nice to watch you today. Thanks for sharing 👍
Sir, you are a true artist. I have just spent 37 minutes with my mouth open in wonder. I don't remember ever seeing such skilled work and I am 75yo. Fantastic work.
Why only 312K subscribers? This man's craftsmanship and creativity is outstanding. Yes, he could have used a router and yes he could have used an electric drill, sander, plainer... And of course he could have just thrown the odd bits of scrap wood on the fire. But he chose to make something lovingly, carefully and tactfully, one carefully, handcrafted, little, bit at a time. Always makes me smile at just how very clever he is. Well done to you Sir, another beautiful creation 🙏🏽
That was incredible. I’ve watched thousands of woodworking videos, and that was in the top 3 most artistic and beautiful builds I’ve ever seen. Amazing. Subscribed.
Woodworking is not just about showing fancy tools and machines but it's about the gift, the talent and the craftsmanship like you always show us. You're the best! It's so unique and witty.
I have no words for how much I like this project. Wow! You have the most amazing "manual" woodworking tools! I "stumbled" across your channel, but will definitely watch more of your videos.
The man who does not let go of any piece of wood go to waste :)))) I find that it's a type of talent to utilize the last bits, because you have to have imagination and means to do it.
WOW, WOW, WOW. The most satisfying video I ever saw on UA-cam. You’re a Master of art. Beautiful to follow and I was always trying to guess what’s was the next step and you always surprised me. No enough words to complement you and the master piece.
It's amazing. Just when you think you're finish, you just make it even nicer. You're sense of detailing is incredible. Thanks for sharing this video with us 🥰👍
As someone who has made bound books like this I find the wooden books very realistic I had thought the thumbnail was going to be a bookshelf for the books I had not noticed that they were made of wood until you started gluing the blocks together and then when you curved the spine I knew it was going to be a secret box. Love the details. Every bookbinders dream box❤️❤️❤️
Skill, patience, attention to detail, no annoying music, no over explaining, and no sound effects with over editing. This is truly awesome. This what the internet needs more of. Thank you for making this video and sharing your process. 🙂
I had to see how you set about creating the “pages” of the books, and I assumed that it was something that was time consuming. And…I was completely incorrect. That was ingenious. It always amazes me to see a talented artisan’s approach to their work especially when it ends up being something fairly simple. This was incredible to watch. Your work is mesmerizing and you don’t “fluff up” your videos with over the top music, unnecessary (and usually excessive) dialogue, or the hideous ASMR sounds that so many people think makes their videos more “attractive” to an audience. I deal with misophonia and detest all of the ASMR centric videos. Sure, your videos have sound, but it’s very natural and much easier for me to listen to. All of your work is the very definition of art. Thank you for sharing your craft with us.
Я думал вернётся, что бы закрыть. А он вернулся, что бы набрать😂😂😂 Шикарная шкатулка получилась👍 И ни каких станков. Здоровья Вам, и Успехов в Творчестве 👍👍👍❤️🔥
I've been a woodworker for years, so I know a true master when I see one, and sir, you are a true master. Excellent work. Thank you for sharing your skills with us.
I grew up in a wood shop and my dad is a true craftsman/artist. I am so pleased to see the precision and expertise you put into your work. Reminds me of home!
I don't know how I missed this video! What a beautiful faux book box. Your books look like they have burnished leather covers....just gorgeous! Your little candy thief act cracked me up, as it was meant to. Thank you for sharing this simple little project that you nevertheless gave your usual attention and expertise to. I could imagine that becoming a highly favored Christmas or other holiday gift!
I want to comment, but don't know where to begin. I make Halloween props and was drawn in by your thumbnail and wanted to see how you painted the books. In the end I was blown away by how masterfully you did everything from start to finish. Things like electrical and plumbing are skills that everyday people no longer poses. The woodworking you do is truly a gift.
I am blown away by his creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic ability. I, too, give him a thumbs up before I even start watching. He never disappoints
There’s something about watching ‘old school’ craftsmanship that is mesmerizing and calming. Skill instead of power tools. Thank you for another wonderful video.
Once again , a "simple" build that only takes handtools ,exeptional skill ,and the paintence of a saint . I think i may have said this before but , Bravo , Bravo ,Bravo .
I don't know why but always think talent sounds like hard-earned skills were magically given by a Fairy God Mother. Maybe because I've heard people say "It's easy for you, you're talented". Actually no, we work really hard to learn stuff & we read loads & watch a ton & we practice stuff over & over till we get it right. Statistically very few people are genuinely 'talented' (like still-famous prodigies Mozart debuting at 4yo, Chopin at 7yo, Mendelsohn at 9yo & Menuhin at 5yo) or 'gifted' - even they still had to work their arses off to practice & perform live. 'Gifted & talented' doesn't really describe any of your years of hard work & dedication to your craft, research & staying up to date with changes & advances in technology or law, OH&S etc - & it doesn't take into account that makers were (more often than not) the kids pushed towards the workshop-type classes at school because it was just too much effort for some teachers to bother learning how to teach us. Like you, I enjoy observing a person's skills too, like the calm steady movement with chisels & I wonder just how much practice must have gone into that. Blissful to watch.
Absolutely amazing!! I am a elementary/middle school librarian, a huge BOOK lover and an avid reader. Watching this unfold was so soothing and magical. Thank you for sharing your talent. 😊
What I like even more is the use of traditional/old school tool. Literally made that who thing and barely made enough noise to wake a mouse! True craftsmanship 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
As a bookshelf enthusiast (and I guess, by default, a book enthusiast), this is my absolute favourite project of yours I have watched. And let's be honest - one of my favourite ever projects of anyone's I have seen. What a fantastic job you have done with this!
From the thumbnail I thought 'Oh cool, book covers!' Bust this was so much cooler! If my friend/relative made me a gift like this I would treasure it always!
Old World Craftsmanship never goes out of style. Just as one of the other comments said, a lot of power tools could have been used. My grandfather had many of the tools this guy used. It was refreshing to see them used again. Great content.
I have no words. Watching you is like living an open eyes dream. They have to put these videos on school, for educate the new generations to understand who is a man, his work, his passion, his past, his future.
Eric, congrats on a most unusual and well articulated project. The creativity in this project is unparalleled. The level of detail is simply incredible.
this is one of those videos that before watching it you think to yourself "i built a cabinet for my kids. im a wood worker now!", then after seeing it you say "yup, i suck at wood working!". truly a master at what he does! really cool stuff! new subscriber!
Yep, just when you think, 'I'm getting pretty good', you watch this and yep, I'm a total beginner. All gotta start somewhere. Keep learning, keep enjoying.
Man, oh man! You popped up on my feed and I love the quiet, just watching you do your thing. Beautiful, hoping there’s a tour of what looks like a phenomenal workshop. Cheers from Las Vegas! ❤
One of those rare people with amazing attention to detail who takes the time to do things very, very well. I can't imagine how long it took to make these AND edit this video that's longer than most, that's impressive.
Fabulous! So much of watching this was me, talking outloud to my dog, "I wonder why he...Ah, ok. I see. That's cool". Thank you so much for posting this. And additionally, showing how to do this without tools that I could never afford. Lastly, I enjoyed the quiet nature of this. The lack of jangly music is a much appreciated divergence.
What a beautiful and creative way to hide your stash of goodies. You have outdone yourself again. I knew you were gonna hide something in it, but I never dreamed it would be your chocolate fix. I guess if you were a glass blower, you would probably make this beautiful candy dish with a lid but you’re a woodworker. So you take something that would have gone on the fire and turn it into beautiful works of art. From this little stash box to your four poster bed you have blown my mind every month. I can’t wait until next month. Thank you again for letting us peek over your shoulder, while you make beautiful pieces of art.❤
This takes me back some years.. sitting in my grandpa's workshop watching him create things with his hand tools. We lost him 5 years ago and today would have been his 99th birthday and this shows up in my suggestions out of nowhere. I like to think that I was lead to see this 😊. Thank you for showing your artwork, teaching us how to do it, and sending me back to some wonderful memories. Anyone can use power tool and I consider that a skill but this right here.. this is a work of art that the younger generations should be taught because you just never know when power tools might become obsolete in today's crazy world.
As someone who has worked w/ wood for most of my 70 years, have all the same tools & know the use of them intimately, I am impressed w/ your creativity, skill, dogged determination to use electricity only for lights & make the beautiful hidey hole from what most woodworkers would consider kindling is icing on the cake. Need more makers in the world who see the wisdom of squeezing every resource for all they're worth. I try to buy new materials only when absolutely necessary; built a 20 × 40 girder truss roof structure over my materials breezeway, including roof sheathing, 6-7:yrs ago. The only new expenditure was glue, fasteners & the metal roof. Pallets to the rescue. Some fortunate scavenging, mostly from a large plastics distributor/manufacturer, (which I thought was poetic scavenging), was a lumber gold mine. I found 8-10' 4x4s, 2x6' & even ½" plywood on these pallets. Never learned what came on these HD pallets, but keep your eyes open, fellow scavengers. Got a lot of my gusseting plywood from a national chain store which I'm blanking on the name of... they specialize in tongue & groove 'floating' flooring. They were happy to see me haul the stuff off, they let them pile up, then pay for them to go to landfill. (I'll try to remember to come back w/ the name.) GeoD
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to video this wonderful project. The attention to detail is amazing along with your woodworking skills, and not a power tool in sight. This will be very desirable due to the unique quality of the item. Many years ago I saw something very similar made in Switzerland the 1930s. Thank you and well done.
I would love to add these to my book shelves. So beautiful and visually appealing.
Coffee table
This is one of those channels that always gets a thumbs-up before the video even starts. Because he has never made a bad video. Every project he builds is fascinating.
Sometimes he got too much to say though 😂😉
Agreed!
Wrote this 2,5 hours after your comment.... I think we agree 😉 (removed my comment, you said it all):
_"Liked the video before watching, based on the thumb only - I know it will be great again."_
You said it for me!
Same.
You wrote "thanks for watching" but I have to say "thanks for sharing" because what you showed in this video is not only woodworking. It's art.
A great project. It's so nice to see a craftsman who doesn't need to have thousands of dollars worth of power tools.
I concur. You'll understand and appreciate the wood and it's nature or tendencies when you work it by hand.
No he just needs to have thousands of dollars of hand tools and at least double the time to build it !
His collection of planes is worth thousands of dollars. So as his other hand tools. But I get your point and I agree. It's a simplicity and going back to the basics that separates a true craftsman from the rest. I'm a power-tool woodworker and I aspire to be as great with the tools as this guy and Paul Sellers.
Thousands of dollars worth of power tools outside of the cameras view.
@@ConcreteLand Of course he has thousands of pounds worth of power tools, haven't we all? I am pretty sure he's English, so he chooses not to use them. The English are not in such a hurry as Americans and dislike noise! Most of the time he only uses a planer/jointer and a bandsaw. Often, not even those.
Oh my goodness how beautiful. Such attention to detail.
I would love to have this on my coffee table with my art books.
It’s so nice to see that people make things with their hands that turn out to be joyous to behold by their new owner.
Thank you 🙂
This guy's not just a woodworker, he's an artist. Amazing work.
I happened on this video and am completely awed by the skill and imagination that created this booky box. I subscribed to the ‘channel’ and rang the bell.
No noisy intros. No obnoxious narration. No seizure-inducing editing. No constant reminder for me to "Smash that "Like Button" and to Subscribe." It's just a master of his craft turning the ordinary into something extraordinary. Among all of the stinking crap uploaded to You Tube on a daily basis, these videos are a breath of fresh air and are absolutely mesmerizing. I've been a Subscriber of yours since your early uploads and you have yet to disappoint. I even remember the video of you making that mallet you're using here.
TOTALY !
No music!
I loved that there was no sound but that of the tools! I love the whoosh of a plane.
Yes!!!
I kept waiting for the intro and it never came just went right into working! Love it!
This is how a perfect video is made. No talking or endless explanations. A woodworking video is about showing and demonstrating along with the natural sounds of the tools. Well done sir !
Outstanding again. ❤❤ from a bookaholic.
(I enjoyed that clever shot from atop the hand planer, too. Weeeeeeee!😁)
What an extraordinary gift of love and craftsmanship. An heirloom, a treasure. 🧡
I love how there is no talking and no power tools. Everything is done completely by hand! ❤
Actually, everything is done my hand tools by someone who knows how to use them. -former cabinet maker
Maybe we should take up a collection and get him a miter saw.
@@Lavonne9870 He already has a radial arm saw. If he wanted to throw sawdust everywhere, he could use that.
@teresamazotti1315 Unfortunately, tradesmen/women are a dying breed.
I'm a glazier, and I mean a proper glazier.
I spent over 5 years learning my trade, and I have knowledge that will soon be lost in a world without creativity and skills.
I would like to pass my skills on to another generation, but apart from conversation work, which would mean teaching someone to say Hammer 🔨 or linseed oil, all I can see is aluminium, plastic, and straight lines.
I wanted to be a cabinet maker like my uncle and cousin, and now I'm 61, I think it's time for another 5 Yrs as an apprentice.
It was nice to watch you today. Thanks for sharing 👍
Sir, you are a true artist. I have just spent 37 minutes with my mouth open in wonder. I don't remember ever seeing such skilled work and I am 75yo. Fantastic work.
Thanks very much :)
You are not just a good carpenter, you are a unique artist. Congratulations...!!!
Thanks :)
Yes, I agree!
Amen
A good narrator too.
Na just thousands of pounds of wood and hand tools..buy one of those lovely chisels..lovely ❤. Great job
Why only 312K subscribers? This man's craftsmanship and creativity is outstanding. Yes, he could have used a router and yes he could have used an electric drill, sander, plainer... And of course he could have just thrown the odd bits of scrap wood on the fire. But he chose to make something lovingly, carefully and tactfully, one carefully, handcrafted, little, bit at a time. Always makes me smile at just how very clever he is. Well done to you Sir, another beautiful creation 🙏🏽
Thanks very much. 🙏
Truth. It is art.
@@eggsngritstn Truth. What an inspiration. The craftsmanship is amazing.
I especially value how he does it with minimal hand tools to show us it can be done without too much of an upfront investment!
acctuly 313 i just subscribe merry christmas everyone
I’ve been a cabinet builder for over 20 years and what you do sir is simply amazing! #nextlevel 😮
Thanks very much :)
That was incredible. I’ve watched thousands of woodworking videos, and that was in the top 3 most artistic and beautiful builds I’ve ever seen. Amazing. Subscribed.
Thanks 👍
That technique you used for creating the pages is fantastic! My favourite part of this project for how clever and effective it was.
I know, just to come up with that solution says it all about Mr. Epic. Ingenious as always:)
Woodworking is not just about showing fancy tools and machines but it's about the gift, the talent and the craftsmanship like you always show us. You're the best! It's so unique and witty.
Thanks :)
This is a great example of what real woodworking is all about! Beautiful piece! 👏
Thanks :)
Oh my God. I have been studying to become a woodworker for some time. And now I have found my Mona Lisa to build. Simply incredible.
This is what UA-cam was made for! Thank you!
What a wonderful pIece of art. The box, but also the video. I love it ! Thank you.
Some people are carpenters; some work with wood; but others are artists.
You are an artist.
Bookworm here, and all I can say is WOW!!
So beautiful! I wish I was this talented to something so amazing as this project.
I have no words for how much I like this project. Wow! You have the most amazing "manual" woodworking tools! I "stumbled" across your channel, but will definitely watch more of your videos.
So nice to see a woodworker who still knows how to use hand tools. That is the real skill of the art.
And he really takes pride in his work. It shows in the details. Meticulous!👍🏼👍🏼
Much respect for your caring and craftsmanship. I don't think I blinked once through the entire video. Very impressed.
Thanks very much :)
The steady hands of a surgeon, it's quite impressive. You never disappoint.
Absolutely mesmerizing! Bravo! 👍👍👍
The greatest woodworking book of all time, man!
Thanks :)
your grandchildren must love you , watching you work .
The man who does not let go of any piece of wood go to waste :))))
I find that it's a type of talent to utilize the last bits, because you have to have imagination and means to do it.
WOW, WOW, WOW. The most satisfying video I ever saw on UA-cam. You’re a Master of art.
Beautiful to follow and I was always trying to guess what’s was the next step and you always surprised me.
No enough words to complement you and the master piece.
Thanks very much :)
It's amazing. Just when you think you're finish, you just make it even nicer. You're sense of detailing is incredible. Thanks for sharing this video with us 🥰👍
Jason, what can I say. A true youtube legend. Fantastic workmanship and creativity and editing. 👋
Thanks Fred :)
A real artist!
As someone who has made bound books like this I find the wooden books very realistic I had thought the thumbnail was going to be a bookshelf for the books I had not noticed that they were made of wood until you started gluing the blocks together and then when you curved the spine I knew it was going to be a secret box. Love the details. Every bookbinders dream box❤️❤️❤️
Skill, patience, attention to detail, no annoying music, no over explaining, and no sound effects with over editing. This is truly awesome. This what the internet needs more of. Thank you for making this video and sharing your process. 🙂
I feel like I am sneaking a peek inside Gepetto’s workshop with old world craftsmanship and real art being made! Thank you sir for this treat!
You are very welcome :)
In a world where things are mass produced junk, some still appreciate the fine craftsmanship of custom hand built projects. Well done!
Great idea and love the use of non electrical tools too.
What can I say... nothing, I'm simply speechless, in front of such mastery one can only look, learn, and remain silent.
What a beautiful thing. How you cut the hinge mortises without splitting out the edge is beyond me. Masterful chisel control!
Thanks. It was very stressful doing it :)
I had to see how you set about creating the “pages” of the books, and I assumed that it was something that was time consuming. And…I was completely incorrect. That was ingenious. It always amazes me to see a talented artisan’s approach to their work especially when it ends up being something fairly simple. This was incredible to watch. Your work is mesmerizing and you don’t “fluff up” your videos with over the top music, unnecessary (and usually excessive) dialogue, or the hideous ASMR sounds that so many people think makes their videos more “attractive” to an audience. I deal with misophonia and detest all of the ASMR centric videos. Sure, your videos have sound, but it’s very natural and much easier for me to listen to. All of your work is the very definition of art. Thank you for sharing your craft with us.
Thanks very much :)
Я думал вернётся, что бы закрыть. А он вернулся, что бы набрать😂😂😂 Шикарная шкатулка получилась👍 И ни каких станков. Здоровья Вам, и Успехов в Творчестве 👍👍👍❤️🔥
I've been a woodworker for years, so I know a true master when I see one, and sir, you are a true master. Excellent work. Thank you for sharing your skills with us.
Thanks very much :)
That's amazing!
The workmanship and the know how... incredible!😮
Beautiful work! I love all the details, the raised spine on the backs, the texture of the pages, the aged look, all of it. What a fantastic project ❤
Thanks very much :)
I grew up in a wood shop and my dad is a true craftsman/artist. I am so pleased to see the precision and expertise you put into your work. Reminds me of home!
I don't know how I missed this video! What a beautiful faux book box. Your books look like they have burnished leather covers....just gorgeous! Your little candy thief act cracked me up, as it was meant to. Thank you for sharing this simple little project that you nevertheless gave your usual attention and expertise to. I could imagine that becoming a highly favored Christmas or other holiday gift!
Thanks very much :)
I want to comment, but don't know where to begin. I make Halloween props and was drawn in by your thumbnail and wanted to see how you painted the books. In the end I was blown away by how masterfully you did everything from start to finish. Things like electrical and plumbing are skills that everyday people no longer poses. The woodworking you do is truly a gift.
I am blown away by his creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic ability. I, too, give him a thumbs up before I even start watching. He never disappoints
There’s something about watching ‘old school’ craftsmanship that is mesmerizing and calming. Skill instead of power tools. Thank you for another wonderful video.
Just beautiful work and nary a power tool in sight! I loved the neat trick with the hacksaw blade to make the simulated pages.
The only thing I would change about this is nothing. Brilliant!
Wow, you sure are an amazing artist. This box is beautiful.
Thanks very much :)
Once again , a "simple" build that only takes handtools ,exeptional skill ,and the paintence of a saint . I think i may have said this before but , Bravo , Bravo ,Bravo .
Unbelievable creativity, attention to the tiniest detail, and patience. You, sir, are incredibly talented 🇺🇸 ❤ 🇺🇦
Thanks very much :)
I don't know why but always think talent sounds like hard-earned skills were magically given by a Fairy God Mother. Maybe because I've heard people say "It's easy for you, you're talented". Actually no, we work really hard to learn stuff & we read loads & watch a ton & we practice stuff over & over till we get it right. Statistically very few people are genuinely 'talented' (like still-famous prodigies Mozart debuting at 4yo, Chopin at 7yo, Mendelsohn at 9yo & Menuhin at 5yo) or 'gifted' - even they still had to work their arses off to practice & perform live. 'Gifted & talented' doesn't really describe any of your years of hard work & dedication to your craft, research & staying up to date with changes & advances in technology or law, OH&S etc - & it doesn't take into account that makers were (more often than not) the kids pushed towards the workshop-type classes at school because it was just too much effort for some teachers to bother learning how to teach us. Like you, I enjoy observing a person's skills too, like the calm steady movement with chisels & I wonder just how much practice must have gone into that. Blissful to watch.
This treasure must be for someone very special. The quality of his workmanship is apparent in it's beauty. Lovely
Beautiful woodworking 😊
Absolutely amazing!! I am a elementary/middle school librarian, a huge BOOK lover and an avid reader.
Watching this unfold was so soothing and magical.
Thank you for sharing your talent. 😊
What I like even more is the use of traditional/old school tool. Literally made that who thing and barely made enough noise to wake a mouse! True craftsmanship 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
As a bookshelf enthusiast (and I guess, by default, a book enthusiast), this is my absolute favourite project of yours I have watched. And let's be honest - one of my favourite ever projects of anyone's I have seen. What a fantastic job you have done with this!
The pages with hacksaw blade...pure genius ! Thank you for sharing
A true artisan!
I’ve missed seeing your videos on my feed. So glad this one showed up.
From the thumbnail I thought 'Oh cool, book covers!' Bust this was so much cooler! If my friend/relative made me a gift like this I would treasure it always!
Old World Craftsmanship never goes out of style. Just as one of the other comments said, a lot of power tools could have been used. My grandfather had many of the tools this guy used. It was refreshing to see them used again. Great content.
That is an outstanding library AND this time, the knowledge is outside the books! !! !!!
Absolutely beautiful. Great job.
Thanks :)
I have no words. Watching you is like living an open eyes dream. They have to put these videos on school, for educate the new generations to understand who is a man, his work, his passion, his past, his future.
Exactly! I love it. It's beautiful and very artistic
Eric, congrats on a most unusual and well articulated project. The creativity in this project is unparalleled. The level of detail is simply incredible.
For a lover of books and all things wood, this is a very special treasure box!
I think what impressed me most was your using nothing but hand tools. Beautiful work!
Thanks :)
I love the use of tools! This is inspiring! Now I just need to figure out how to search for these tools so I can get some too!
Pleasure watching "old-school" tools and techniques with a master craftsman...attention to detail is phenomenal. Great job and thank you for sharing!
Thanks very much :)
this is one of those videos that before watching it you think to yourself "i built a cabinet for my kids. im a wood worker now!", then after seeing it you say "yup, i suck at wood working!". truly a master at what he does! really cool stuff! new subscriber!
Yep, just when you think, 'I'm getting pretty good', you watch this and yep, I'm a total beginner.
All gotta start somewhere.
Keep learning, keep enjoying.
Man, oh man! You popped up on my feed and I love the quiet, just watching you do your thing. Beautiful, hoping there’s a tour of what looks like a phenomenal workshop. Cheers from Las Vegas! ❤
One of those rare people with amazing attention to detail who takes the time to do things very, very well. I can't imagine how long it took to make these AND edit this video that's longer than most, that's impressive.
Jason, you are truly an amazing craftsman.. You have never put out a bad video. Thanks for the great content.
Thanks Jerry 👍
Fabulous! So much of watching this was me, talking outloud to my dog, "I wonder why he...Ah, ok. I see. That's cool". Thank you so much for posting this. And additionally, showing how to do this without tools that I could never afford. Lastly, I enjoyed the quiet nature of this. The lack of jangly music is a much appreciated divergence.
My oppa was a cabinet maker in the 40s and 50s and I remember all those tools you’re using in his shop!
This carpenter is brilliant! At 24:45 when he began to show us how he would create the paper edges I was blown away!
What a beautiful and creative way to hide your stash of goodies.
You have outdone yourself again. I knew you were gonna hide something in it, but I never dreamed it would be your chocolate fix. I guess if you were a glass blower, you would probably make this beautiful candy dish with a lid but you’re a woodworker. So you take something that would have gone on the fire and turn it into beautiful works of art. From this little stash box to your four poster bed you have blown my mind every month.
I can’t wait until next month.
Thank you again for letting us peek over your shoulder, while you make beautiful pieces of art.❤
Amazing workmanship !!
Absolutely beautiful, I hope you are teaching these meticulous skills to others, you are SO talented.
This takes me back some years.. sitting in my grandpa's workshop watching him create things with his hand tools. We lost him 5 years ago and today would have been his 99th birthday and this shows up in my suggestions out of nowhere. I like to think that I was lead to see this 😊. Thank you for showing your artwork, teaching us how to do it, and sending me back to some wonderful memories. Anyone can use power tool and I consider that a skill but this right here.. this is a work of art that the younger generations should be taught because you just never know when power tools might become obsolete in today's crazy world.
As someone who has worked w/ wood for most of my 70 years, have all the same tools & know the use of them intimately, I am impressed w/ your creativity, skill, dogged determination to use electricity only for lights & make the beautiful hidey hole from what most woodworkers would consider kindling is icing on the cake.
Need more makers in the world who see the wisdom of squeezing every resource for all they're worth.
I try to buy new materials only when absolutely necessary; built a 20 × 40 girder truss roof structure over my materials breezeway, including roof sheathing, 6-7:yrs ago. The only new expenditure was glue, fasteners & the metal roof.
Pallets to the rescue. Some fortunate scavenging, mostly from a large plastics distributor/manufacturer, (which I thought was poetic scavenging), was a lumber gold mine.
I found 8-10' 4x4s, 2x6' & even ½" plywood on these pallets. Never learned what came on these HD pallets, but keep your eyes open, fellow scavengers.
Got a lot of my gusseting plywood from a national chain store which I'm blanking on the name of... they specialize in tongue & groove 'floating' flooring. They were happy to see me haul the stuff off, they let them pile up, then pay for them to go to landfill. (I'll try to remember to come back w/ the name.)
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This project is definitely a labor of love.
You are a very clever man, beautiful work.
Thanks :)
Amazing project. I loved every minute of it. I just wish I had a tenth of you skills.
You have the most organized & inspiring wookshop ever!
I can't even begin to describe how much I love this project.
Thank you for not speeding up your video and for not using extremely annoying music. Very nice to watch.👍🏻
My daughter-in-law is a teacher & I turned an apple on my lathe & wondered how I would mount it... Now I know. True art!
What's amazing is the amount of time spent OFF camera to complete these projects!
First time I’ve watched one of your videos. All I can say is WOW!!
I wish I could Like this more than once.
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to video this wonderful project. The attention to detail is amazing along with your woodworking skills, and not a power tool in sight. This will be very desirable due to the unique quality of the item.
Many years ago I saw something very similar made in Switzerland the 1930s. Thank you and well done.
Back again. I appreciated this video just as much as I did the first time.
I just found your channel; you are a genius. Congratulations.
Thanks :)