THANK YOU RUSS!!! Forty plus years ago I spent a lot of time hanging out with a custom luthier. At the time I was also into leatherworking. When I told my friend John Wynn about my idea of carving leather patterns onto musical instruments he began to experiment with it, and made several models with this type of decoration. I guess what I am trying to say is; this video takes me back... Like your Dad, I too am camera shy, so I REALLY appreciate him taking the time. As I said before, I think on Facebook, his work REALLY belongs in the Smithsonian. He is BRILLIANT!
Russ, I'm new to the world of banjos. But, having great fun catching up. What comes through in this video is the relationship you have with your Dad. What a treasure! And now, I must go watch the "Old Home Place" video once again.
As soon as this video started my eyes went directly to that LeTourneau vise. Steve Lindsay makes a big heavy one now for those looking for one. I was glad to see he talked about that part of his work a little bit. From one engraver to another...
Russ, thanks for this. It's always a treat to get a peek into the world of the high end craftsman. Really enjoyed it. The bloopers made me chuckle too.
Russ, I really enjoyed watching the video and getting to learn more about your father. He certainly is a fine craftsman. The outtakes or bloopers at the end were good too.
I sure enjoyed this video Russ. Great job all the way around. His shop reminded me of seeing some of the luthiers here in Bakersfield. Semie Mosley, Gene Moles, Bill Gruggett . . . my mind slips me about some of the others. Hope you put some more on. Thanks for posting.
True American craftsman. Makes me feel proud, for you. Always wanted a wood tone ring banjo, Deering John Hartford model in particular. Ever do anything like that? Great video
THANK YOU RUSS!!! Forty plus years ago I spent a lot of time hanging out with a custom luthier. At the time I was also into leatherworking. When I told my friend John Wynn about my idea of carving leather patterns onto musical instruments he began to experiment with it, and made several models with this type of decoration.
I guess what I am trying to say is; this video takes me back... Like your Dad, I too am camera shy, so I REALLY appreciate him taking the time. As I said before, I think on Facebook, his work REALLY belongs in the Smithsonian. He is BRILLIANT!
I love this video. Thanks so much for sharing. I dream of having a shop like this one day.
Good Lord! Such an amazing set of skill, absolutely incredible.
Russ, I'm new to the world of banjos. But, having great fun catching up. What comes through in this video is the relationship you have with your Dad. What a treasure! And now, I must go watch the "Old Home Place" video once again.
As soon as this video started my eyes went directly to that LeTourneau vise. Steve Lindsay makes a big heavy one now for those looking for one. I was glad to see he talked about that part of his work a little bit. From one engraver to another...
What an incredible craftsman your Dad is and what a great workshop! Loved this video. Thanks for Posting. 👍
Woodworker for ten years. MAN! WHAT! A! SHOP! AND! TALENT!
Russ, thanks for this. It's always a treat to get a peek into the world of the high end craftsman. Really enjoyed it. The bloopers made me chuckle too.
Love your dads work ! Incredible detail... We know where the talent came from haha 🤘 great stuff !
Russ, I really enjoyed watching the video and getting to learn more about your father. He certainly is a fine craftsman. The outtakes or bloopers at the end were good too.
Thank you Michael! I really enjoyed being able to share this with everyone!
Thank you Glen. I really enjoyed this. Well done making a life time of learning into something others can enjoy. God bless you. Damian.
I sure enjoyed this video Russ. Great job all the way around. His shop reminded me of seeing some of the luthiers here in Bakersfield. Semie Mosley, Gene Moles, Bill Gruggett . . . my mind slips me about some of the others. Hope you put some more on. Thanks for posting.
True American craftsman. Makes me feel proud, for you. Always wanted a wood tone ring banjo, Deering John Hartford model in particular. Ever do anything like that? Great video
Great video Russell. Such beautiful craftsmanship.
Wow, some real quality work there, thanks to Glenn and Russ for the tour.
WOW!Very lmpressive,thanks for the great video.
Great dad awsome son !!!!
This was cool. I really enjoyed this one... You're making memories here Russ. Wished my dad was still around..
What incredible talent! Man, I wish I could do that.
Absolutely beautiful..
Serious artwork... Impressive..
please can someone tell me what that first song was at 0:10
Top knotch work!!
Great video...!!!!
wow i love it, the location is far from me, I am sad
Russ! YOUR OLD MAN COMES UP TO MY NECK OF THE WOODS!!! or he sends mail anyway.....Michael Millard is just over the hill from us!!
PS - you outakes rule......I need adult diapers because I pissed my pants laughing!