Classic Car Woodwork Magic: From Restoration to Splendour | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- Join Iain as he delves into the intricate world of restoring wood veneers, including the exquisite burr walnut, used in classic automobiles. Prepare to be amazed as he teams up with Ged and Dan from GDK Veneering, unravelling the secrets behind their masterful work on both old and new cars and maybe drops the occasional hint about some of their other clients.
In this captivating episode, we take you on an exclusive journey into the process of restoring, repairing, or even replacing woodwork in classic cars. Dan, our expert guide, leads us through each step, from selecting the perfect veneer to precision gluing, vacuum forming, sanding, and the final pristine spraying and polishing processes.
Experience the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into restoring wood veneers to their former glory. Discover the artistry behind every intricate detail, from instrument binnacles and garnish rails to other wooden parts that define the elegance of classic cars.
Ged showcases the incredible transformation they've achieved with the woodwork from our Bentley S2 undergoing restoration. Witness the dedication and expertise that breathe new life into these timeless pieces.
Whether you're a classic car enthusiast, an admirer of craftsmanship, or simply curious about the art of classic car restoration, this video is a must-watch. Immerse yourself in the world of classic car veneers and witness the fusion of expertise and artistry that brings vintage vehicles back to their full splendour.
Let's celebrate the elegance, precision, and devotion that define the world of classic cars.
#ClassicCarVeneer #WoodworkRestoration #AutomotiveArtistry #Craftsmanship #TimelessElegance #RestorationJourney
With thanks to Ged and Dan at GDK Veneering www.gdkveneering.co.uk
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Stripping Elegance: Veneer Restoration
05:52 Precision Craft: Veneer Cutting
10:20 Art of Adhesion: Gluing and Vacuum Mastery
11:46 Flawless Finish: Inside the Spray Booth
15:04 Bentley S2 Beauty: Woodwork Transformation
22:26 Visions Unveiled: GDK's New Car Projects - Авто та транспорт
These amazing gents totally held their own with Iain. In a modest way they obviously know how great is their art. Very special to see. Thank you!
Here here. All we need now is a cigar and a gin and tonic🥴.
@@AlfaGTA156 _I say, that's dashed civil of you ~ Cognac old chap and make it a double!_
Great to see these Artisans still plying ( pun intended ) their trade and keeping these skills alive, thanks for another great video Iain 👍
These two gentlemen artisans show their passion in such an understated manner. Fantastic work
Thank you Iain for focusing on the many unsung hero craftsman and industry involved in making vintage automobiles so special…what sets you apart and makes your channel truly splendid
Class act gentlemen - thanks for spending some time with us.
GED did the wood on my xjs. Absolutely flawless. A true craftsman but also a proper gentleman.
Every video just gets more and more absorbing. The work, skill, and knowledge that goes into the finished product is amazing. I remember back in the day of having a XJ6 MK1 with a seriously damaged dash which I "reveneered" with sandpaper, a Stanley knife and a roll of Fablon!!! Those were the days!! Another superb video Iain for which many thanks. Cheers, Bob
I like the way Rolls got the mirror of the wood pattern for each side of car. That's class.
Fabulous, just fabulous. This fine craft woodwork and veneering alone is just irresistibly alluring as it is. A genuine delightful treat to the eyes 💓
I could watch stuff like this all day. Love watching expert craftsmen do their thing. I hope the skills are being passed to the next generation. Love it.
This is true art. I love the veneer in my Jaguars and it's a shame it isn't used more in modern cars.
A new star is born !! Ged is super interesting to listen to ! Bring him back ! He is a natural in front of the lens ! There is Craig and now there is Ged.
There are still some great craftsmen (and women) in the north west of the UK. Stunning work and lovely to see the chaps behind the work.
Fantastic to see these British craftsmen maintaining such world class work, Absolutely brilliant Ged & Dan
I sold higher end acoustic guitars for a living for close to 20 years. About 20 years ago I noticed that some models or parts of guitars that had formerly been made of Honduras mahogany were starting to be made out of Sapele. It's a very good and close alternative to mahogany, although purists would certainly insist on the original wood type. Tropical hardwoods like mahogany and rosewood have become more and more rare over time, so you see makers of premium grade products using alternatives. Half a century ago Brazilian rosewood was replaced with east Indian rosewood after a moratorium had been placed on the import (in the US) of Brazilian sourced rosewood.
Interesting post.
I have a 1975 Yamaha FG-600J acoustic made of some beautiful Brazilian rosewood with a lovely ebony and mahogany fretboard etc. The tone is superb and it's a pleasure to play.
I also own a Czech Republic made Furch Acoustic 12 string which is a very fine instrument.
I'm sure you must have a fine collection :)
Both Indian Rosewood and Brazilian Rosewood are now on the CITES list of endangered species.
@@GM-fh5jp Yamaha made some excellent instruments in the 1960's and '70's. I wish I had one. I've had no direct experience with Furch guitars, but I've heard very good things about them. I retired from my business about 15 years ago, and haven't stayed connected to the industry. I no longer play, but still have some instruments as mementos to that wonderful time of my life. Acoustic guitars are beautiful things...almost as cool as vintage cars. 🙂
@@kayeninetwo3585 Agreed and I have a nice JDM modern classic in the garage as well.Seems they go well with guitars ;)
As a guitar builder I am always fascinated by woodwork and beautiful grains. This was a real treat. Thank you.
Welcome to Tyrrell's Classic Woodshop!
You NEVER fail Iain, at making a very interesting video!!! Thank you so much 👌👍🍺
Nothing but sheer respect for hand crafted artisanal work.
Thanks, All. Sadly everything I have is either plastic or padded plastic. Great to see this, though and thanks for taking the time to make it so enjoyable to watch. Great work and great workmanship.
Love the passion Ged and Dan have for the craft.
Really enjoyed this video.
Cheers
The fine art of wood veneers and associated wood skills never ceases to amaze me. I used a Mr Cooper for quite a few jobs, he was ex R/R Crewe, and the returned items were absolutely as new and a joy to behold. Glad to see traditions like this are still being carried out.
Hi Ian we both used to work for Phil cooper
Well it is very pleasing to see you taking his standards forward. Good luck in all you do. @@gdkveneering9866
Doing veneer work on static house furniture is a fine craft... But in cars it has to not only look good, but function durably in an active environment. This is next level stuff!
The mind fair boggles at such artistry.
Fantastic to see such skills not just surviving but clearly thriving.
I very rarely feel compelled to comment on a video, but wow. These craftsmen are truly amazing, humble with it too. I think I’m going to go and buy and old roller with dilapidated veneers just to see their workmanship!!! Incredible! ❤
My original trade was - it feels two lifes ago - furniture restaurateur here in germany and a big part of it was veneer, so thank you for that trip down memory lane. Keep up the good work, Iain & team. Thanks.
Proper Artisans, able and skilled to do this work. Long may this continue, superb!
Bravo Iain! This was right up my alley, very interesting to see 👍🏼👍🏼
Me too, also love this type of work the Japanese do.
British master craftsmen! What a priveledge to have a glimpse into their world. Be sure to visit these gentlemen and this fine institution again Iain! 👍
Yep find the best people who do the best work, you'll never be disappointed, I've had to have the woodwork redone on my gorgeous older Mercedes 280 sel 3.5, it had seen alot of sun over the years, lots of cracks in the finish & it was repaired & polished, these guys clearly do excellent work, thanks for the walk around, Rj in Oz
I didn't even know I could learn a job like these when I was at school 😮
Thank for sharing it’s beautiful to see and the Bentley will look and drive amazing, thanks again! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you Iain for another very interesting video.
These guys are true craftsmen, their attention to detail is truly amazing. I really hope these skills aren’t lost in generations to come.
Dear Mr Tyrrell, this is again incredibl content. Such craftsmen, Dan and son!
This is what human culture is all about. This it what counts and what will last forever.
What a great pleasure to see craftsmanship in operation. Thank you.
That was a real treat Iain, such skill from these craftsmen, I really enjoyed that.
Very enjoyable presentation. Craftsmanship there for all to see.
These new videos showing this sort of work are just great. Dan and Ged are just naturals when it comes to explaining everything, you almost get the feeling of being an apprentice and learning so much from them. Please keep more videos like this coming! 👍👍👍
What a great video - skills off the scale with superb work! I could watch this all day! Thanks for continuing to bring us such fascinating content Iain! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Fascinating stuff! Wonderful to see how much knowledge, skill and appreciation goes into these ‘hidden works’. Beautifully presented, as always.
Wow, they make it look so easy. My grandfather made instruments (guitars, mandilions, violins, etc) and he also made it look easy but it takes a lot of talent, skill, and experience. I regret not learning how to do it.
Great video , its amazing to see hands on craftsmanship still alive and well ,
Awesome work, great that this kind of service is still available.
Thank you for showing us yet another aspect of just what other types of highly skilled craftsmen are involved in the highly skilled business of vehicle restoration and the very fussy fitment which is required to properly return it to is original condition.
An excellent educational video. Thank you Iain, Ged, Dan et al. Beautiful work.
Another awesome video demonstrating an automotive craft that was probably facing extinction 30-40 years ago! Thank you so muchTyrells Classic Cars.
Good evening lain . Fascinating craftsmanship and like your good self l'd love to have the opportunity to "have a go !" And we also share total respect for artisans in every type of theatre . Thank you Iain .
been waiting for a bit of this as i love woodwork, the butterfly effect is stunning fair play.
That was such a delight to see all the shear skill involved in their work! that was such a delight to see, as my dad had a wooden boat and we allowed the wood used in that boat! It is fantastic to see the level of skill is still going on! Well done to those guys and Ian you humour is wicked 😜
That is amazing craftsmanship, with beautiful results.
Love this stuff - have always been fascinated by veneering. I even did a wooden dash (that looked ok!) on a new car that it was quite an upgrade for a few years ago. I was fun - but very demanding!
I’m always learning something new, Ian. Thank you Ian and of course Ged and Dan!
Thank you, Iain. Another fabulous story of the auto industry put onto our screen. Many years ago, my father tried to explain to me how this work was created and I never quite understood the craft of this trade, until today. Thank you for such a wonderful and informative show every time. You always remind me of the great Detective Christopher Foyle, quiet, reserved and forensic.
Another very "nerdy" video! LOVED IT!! Thank you, Tyrrell.
The attention to detail is mesmerizing
Thanks, Iain for another great video!!!.
Beautiful craftsmanship.
Outstanding craftsmanship.
Very interesting and a pleasure to watch. Can we have more of the same, please?
Superb , it’s great to see the unsung hero’s and yourself of of course 😂
Magnificent 👍 I dearly hope there is a grandson, or granddaughter obviously, that can continue such a skill and knowledge. No Ai here😂
Fascinating to see what goes into these intricate and complex pieces.
I find this fascinating. I had the pleasure in the early 2000's of going around Browns Lane and was given a tour of the Jaguar veneer section. They said almost word for word as what was said here in the book matching section. BUT one thing that stuck with me was the more slices through the veneer you take the more chance of you getting a fault/mark that can't be fixed. So, instead of fixing the fault in one or two pieces, they would manually add that fault to the other pieces by hand so it still matched. True craftsman of a dying trade. So enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Love this channel and Iain’s endearingly awkward yet enduringly watchable presenting style that’s half Fred Dibnah and half Alan Partridge cracks me up every time. The Harry’s Garage crossovers are always great. I learn something every time I watch and it’s such easy viewing. Thank you.
Thank you- I think!!!🤔
That was mesmerising, such craftsmanship and talent. Thanks for sharing
I’ve been a car nut my whole life and I’ve never known how this was done. Fascinating!
Makes you appreciate the costs involved in restoring classic vehicles when you see skills like this. Very interesting and informative.
Beautiful work - always captivated by the craftsmanship.
That would be a cool place just to hangout and observe artistry that you won't see often.
Fascinating. Would have liked to see a bit of the polishing as well.
What a great insight into this magic part of classic car interiors. Great ambassadors for their craft. I so enjoyed this video.
Thank you, sir.
It is gratifying to see that true British craftsmanship has not entirely breathed its last.
A closer walk with the woodwork! Great to see more behind the scenes artistry by Iain's colleagues and for me, woodwork is the pinnacle. The finished and almost finished pieces we saw will surely show up any deficiencies in the rest of the cars' restoration, especially the Bentley S2. Naturally, Iain's up to it!
Thank you for this brilliantly done content. I only wish you could put one video out everyday. I realize that is impossible. I have watched every episode since the beginning, In fact before the beginning when you would appear in Harry’s Garage episodes. As soon as Harry announced you were starting your own channel I knew I would love it and as usual I was right. Well done and thanks again.
Fantastic craftsmanship, superb looking finished products.
You have awakened a love for and appreciation of wood veneer dashboards.
Fantastic to see these crafts being handed down from father to son.
Such a great field trip episode. Iain's videos bring such brightness to this car nerd's Sunday. lol
Great video. Shows clearly the standards and skills of craftspersonship that form an important part of our cherished heritage. Long may it continue. It also shows the lengths that Iain and his team go to to make the best restorations possible. Long may you continue too!
It's what I'd need now... need to veneer all my 124 Sport Spider wood parts.. I used to live in Stoke on Trent and going to Crewe... well, never mind, I live in Italy now and I doubt I could just get there as fast! Fantastic crafters
Absolutely absorbing, another wonderful piece of work 👏
Love it. Wood interiors are the way, they are sublime. Verrry interestig to see the process.
Love to see a Master Craftsman at work
Love it, excellent workmanship and great video
This is fascinating. Young Dan knows his stuff and he explains well once you get him started. His explanation around 13:10 of the modern lacquers being more resistant to damage than the ones from 60 or so years ago reminded me of the horrible deterioration on the door cappings in my mothers 1961 Mk II - lacquer cracking and peeling off. I don't know if Jaguar had changed the brew of their lacquers by 1966, but my father's 1966 Mk II didn't suffer from the same problem. It was still immaculate in 1976. I can't remember there being any difference in exposure to the elements. Both were garaged at home, went to Austria for skiing and to Italy in the summer.
Ged knows his stuff too. "It's got to be right."
Please keep these great videos coming!
The English woodworking industry built the Mosquito “wooden wonder” of WWII. They are supreme craftsmen with a centuries long tradition.
Superbe travail ! Vive les artisans.
Loved every second of this.
Fantastic 👍. Lovely to see true craftsmen who clearly enjoy their work. My only concern is when these guys decide to call time, will there be another generation willing to pickup the baton. Great video, Very enjoyable 👍👍👍.
Excellent, very skilled!
I’d enjoy putting the binnacle on the wall as a work of art.
Epic skills and a good fit to Iain’s business as all concerned know perfection is the standard
Great video giving folks their moment in the sun ☀️
Awesome craftsmanship
Absolutely fascinating Ian. Thanks so much for going the extra mile showing how the difficult stuff is done.
Wonderful video. Very informative. 👍👍👍👍👍
LOVE these craftsman vignettes.
Always great to see Iain