Off Grid Wood Working: The Home Made Rocking Chair

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • We've been spending some quality time with Dave in his off-grid wood working shop building a home made rocking chair. Dave is a master of the pole lathe and hand crafts a lot of wood products, check out his stuff at silvertreewoodworking.ca.
    Chairs are definitely Daves' specialty and perhaps the pinnacle of his lineup is the home made rocking chair. Chair making is a craft that was once well recognized, but is currently on the verge of extinction. Dave is trying to bring it new life, and add his distinct style, from his little straw bale, off-grid wood working shop.
    Also, we're trying to extort Blazeking, if you could give us a shout out that would be great. #jeffanddaveonfireforblazeking or #daveishotterthanablazeking
    The awesome song is "Chopping Wood" from Last Horse Standing, FB = / lasthorsestanding
    get the album at: / last-horse-standing-ep
    Anyone else out there made a home made rocking chair? off-grid? have a Blaze King? Let us know,

Комментарии • 539

  • @stjoes1231
    @stjoes1231 4 года назад +173

    Dave should publish more of these type videos and get sponsors in addition to getting funding for his youtube videos. He's a very gifted woodworker and artisan with skills which might not be around much longer.

    • @Gridlessness
      @Gridlessness  4 года назад +26

      Steve Wong has never been righter! Check out Dave's shiny new instagram account at instagram.com/silvertreewoodworking/ and then buy a chair!
      Also, does anyone have twitter? if so, tweet at blazeking and tell them to get an instagram account so we can tag them and offer our services as brand Ambassadors!
      #jeffanddaveonfireforblazeking #daveishotterthanablazeking

    • @AndyTheCornbread
      @AndyTheCornbread 4 года назад +6

      @@Gridlessness I followed him. I love that easel he has has posted there.

    • @sonofeloah
      @sonofeloah 4 года назад +14

      @@Gridlessness: I thought Dave has his own yt channel. I do not do twitter or instagram, yt is enough for me.

    • @stephenwhittier6439
      @stephenwhittier6439 4 года назад +5

      Azri'el Collier , yep, me too !

    • @KaleidoscopeJunkie
      @KaleidoscopeJunkie 4 года назад +2

      @@sonofeloah Me three...

  • @Bear-jr3ei
    @Bear-jr3ei 10 месяцев назад +3

    Congrats on raising your children, they are beautiful young women that can withstand whatever life will throw at them, far superior to education at public schools, also would love to see a BLAZE KING sponsership for these two off grid familys!

  • @Jewelrymaker
    @Jewelrymaker 4 года назад +134

    I don't understand why you don't have a million followers. These videos are pure wholesome family fun.

    • @deano.7533
      @deano.7533 4 года назад +5

      I don't understand why your comment doesn't have a million "Thumbs Up" likes. :-I

    • @richardsabean5781
      @richardsabean5781 4 года назад +7

      I think the millions come from us who share with f/b & friends around the world.. I've shared these video's with several hundred friends,, so the ball has started rolling & picking up size & speed.. I've had feedback & thank you's from people who watched & get the same heart felt passion these folks give.. Real people ,, not hollywood,, not holyweirds,, family & friends having fun!! cameras & settings/ time,, it will come!! 15//20 minute vid 2 to 4 times a week and they will fly.. good luck,, aloha....

    • @wrinkyscarnagecrew
      @wrinkyscarnagecrew 4 года назад

      Agreed

    • @Alltakenbla
      @Alltakenbla 6 месяцев назад

      We are all numb if truth be told. The folk who share are just spelling out the truth regards our degree of numbness.

  • @joejon5794
    @joejon5794 3 года назад +2

    Just have to complement Dave on his CHAIR. That is a Beautiful Chair.

  • @davidvid144
    @davidvid144 4 года назад +5

    i have watch all your all video.. amazing family... and amazing live

  • @mariowickel456
    @mariowickel456 4 года назад +2

    Awesome video
    Blaze King should sponsor your videos.
    Dave great job , beautiful piece of furniture

  • @derekmills5394
    @derekmills5394 4 года назад +19

    Folks you just witnessed the making of a family heirloom. May it be passed down for many generations and keep Dave's memory alive when those who knew him are long gone.
    Girls you will feed your children rocking in that chair and thank Dave every time!

    • @Starphixx
      @Starphixx 3 года назад

      Thats a beautiful thought

    • @derekmills5394
      @derekmills5394 3 года назад

      @@Starphixx Well Sarah was recently married so it may well come to pass!

    • @Starphixx
      @Starphixx 3 года назад

      @@derekmills5394 yeah I saw, just wish it was me. I'll just have to keep working toward that

    • @jamjar5716
      @jamjar5716 3 года назад

      Derek, great sentiment.

  • @drifterafloat
    @drifterafloat 4 года назад +1

    Have to say your two daughters are amazing. The craftsmanship of the spoons they made was phenomenal. Professional-quality all the way. They could make money selling those. Your girls are talented in so many areas. Modern-day pioneer ladies.

  • @phillipstoltzfus3014
    @phillipstoltzfus3014 4 года назад +1

    That wood shop is so cozy. And that he does it with mostly hand tools is incredible, takes patience!

  • @nepalicassette
    @nepalicassette 4 года назад +2

    Hello from Nepal. Thank you for sharing such a awesome videos.

  • @ritadonovan6606
    @ritadonovan6606 3 года назад +2

    I’ve just recently started watching your videos and my husband and I just love your family and what you all do. Thanks so much. Your girls are awesome. 👍🤗🍁🇨🇦

  • @colleenmcdonell8002
    @colleenmcdonell8002 3 года назад +2

    Dave is a wonderful craftsman! And a great friend

  • @hamdoulahyarabi5098
    @hamdoulahyarabi5098 4 года назад +2

    What a beautiful life you are living. Your friend from Algeria👍👏👏👏👁️

  • @josephgomes8543
    @josephgomes8543 10 месяцев назад +3

    I'm a retired carpenter/joiner and I think Dave's work is outstanding. Way to go Dave.

  • @rashadfoux6927
    @rashadfoux6927 2 года назад +1

    Using the mirror for the drill alignment? My goodness, that was worth the whole video by itself. And that's a beautiful piece of craftsmanship

  • @hahahaha-ts7eh
    @hahahaha-ts7eh 4 года назад +2

    You have got to be the luckiest Dad going surrounded by all his girls . You're a wonderful person and you've got a simply lovely family. Stay blessed. CHEERS

  • @davidvid144
    @davidvid144 4 года назад +5

    i like all your video, i love your daily life. i am loving saya too, i love you all

  • @niltonsoares153
    @niltonsoares153 4 года назад +1

    It’s an awesome work. I loved it. I work as a CEO and a teacher, but I’m also a designer and joiner. I like to make things like it. I learned to work that way. It’s very good to see people like you doing it, living a real life. The way that you teach you girls is very important.
    Your family is so beautiful. Congratulations!
    Congratulations Dave! Your chair is very wonderful.
    I’m from Brazil.

  • @duwomaiishgabrielle9498
    @duwomaiishgabrielle9498 3 года назад +2

    Yeh Dave, guys got some monster woodworking skills! What an education, not only for the girls, but for anybody watching!

  • @donbowersock9564
    @donbowersock9564 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for video on Dave. Fantastic chair Dave, I do woodworking and anyone would be proud to make a fin chair of that quality. Excellent video all around. Great spoons also from the girls, impressed.

  • @john.84
    @john.84 3 года назад +2

    Hi Dave, I think 🤔 you are awesome.
    GOD bless you

  • @david-lisaharden2100
    @david-lisaharden2100 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely, beautiful workmanship on the chair! The girls did wonderful work on the spoons!

  • @enosyodermattieyoder4298
    @enosyodermattieyoder4298 4 года назад +3

    Oh boy every time you guys send out a new vlog we gather round and watch. Thanks for sharing your life

  • @ArchFundy
    @ArchFundy 4 года назад +62

    I'm finding it difficult to express my appreciation for the skill, time and dedication Dave put into that chair. To me, this type of thing is more artistic than anything in The Louvre. It's nice to know these traditional crafts are not only still alive, but being passed down to another generation. Well done Dave and girls. Great vid Jeff.

  • @thangsingkaroung8458
    @thangsingkaroung8458 4 года назад +1

    Dave simplicity and happy smile makes my tears flow. He is gifted woodworker. God bless you all

  • @popahh615
    @popahh615 4 года назад +3

    Dave made a beautiful rocker, and your daughter's made 2 beautiful spoons. I have really enjoyed this video. Great Work...

  • @abrahambemar9530
    @abrahambemar9530 11 месяцев назад +1

    Dave is like the modern day "Floki the boat builder" from the Vikings show. Haha
    And I say that as a compliment, with the utmost respect.

  • @glengillis7775
    @glengillis7775 4 года назад +2

    Glad you took my suggestion 4 weeks ago to have Dave teach the girls some new skills. Dave your craftmanship is a dieing art. Keep up the traditional way of woodworking and teach as many youth as you can.
    Girls your gonna need more furniture. Better get the sawmill running.
    Happy New Year to you all and can't wait to see what you have for us all in 2020.

  • @M1NDCR4WL3R
    @M1NDCR4WL3R 4 года назад +1

    That's a stunning rocking chair

  • @nelsonsato6331
    @nelsonsato6331 4 года назад +3

    Nice beauty chair !!!

  • @KaleidoscopeJunkie
    @KaleidoscopeJunkie 4 года назад +1

    All of the woodworking turned out fantastic !
    Dave is one heck of a tease. I want to tear his butt up with that paddle in the window.
    P.S. I have a Froe. My Grandaddy showed Me how to use it as a child. I'm a huge fan of vintage tools. They were built so much better then today's excrement.

  • @srcazier
    @srcazier 4 года назад +4

    !WOW! Beautififully done, video, chair, and spoons.

  • @omacane
    @omacane 4 года назад +2

    I thought is guy was a little off from watching a couple of the older videos. but after seeing the wood working in this video. he has my respect nice work!

  • @sergiofreitas3617
    @sergiofreitas3617 4 года назад +2

    I live in north part of Brazil, I love your videos and I love this family.

  • @Dursley1943
    @Dursley1943 4 года назад +1

    The Best off Grid Family by far.

  • @kulineryfood760
    @kulineryfood760 4 года назад +3

    Amazing...😀👏👏

  • @larryg6507
    @larryg6507 4 года назад +1

    Great chairs Dave a work of art!

  • @SRB_RUS
    @SRB_RUS 4 года назад +2

    GOOD JOB WITH THE CHAIR...
    👍👍👍🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸👍👍👍
    BEST WISHES FROM SERBIA

  • @jaytomson7052
    @jaytomson7052 4 года назад +2

    Uncle Dave is legit. Help him along...

  • @bradleypayne2495
    @bradleypayne2495 4 года назад +1

    Dave is a very kind and patient man!

  • @jwbeaton
    @jwbeaton 4 года назад +3

    Wow!! Amazing chair Dave, so beautiful! We all enjoyed this video.

  • @rahmanramlee9741
    @rahmanramlee9741 4 года назад +2

    I from Malaysia...this is my favorite RUclips channel ever.... i love u all Dave Rose and all

  • @maxxonetwo3
    @maxxonetwo3 2 года назад +1

    Excellent craftmanship on that rocking chair. Spoons are well done also.

  • @lawehpaw2746
    @lawehpaw2746 3 года назад +2

    My favorite channel so far ❤️

  • @teyfggh6196
    @teyfggh6196 4 года назад +1

    I love this grid family hope to see more videos,,,GODBLESS Y'ALL

  • @nitramdmij
    @nitramdmij 4 года назад +1

    Great job Dave! You do beautiful work!

  • @ronalddelong2190
    @ronalddelong2190 4 года назад +2

    Excellent woodworking! And the girls did a great job on the spoons! You can never top the look and quality of hand made wood items like these. As a woodworker myself, I absolutely love that the young ones can learn from a Master such as Dave...
    Thanks for Sharing. New subscriber. Looking forward to future videos.

  • @karienmfox
    @karienmfox 4 года назад +4

    Finally a video of Dave's woodworking. Amazing!!

  • @wimtheeuwen7315
    @wimtheeuwen7315 4 года назад +16

    All of you are role models for millions of people. Damn, i wish i would be half as patient and good as you Dave in my woodworking.

  • @e3jackson698
    @e3jackson698 4 года назад +3

    Great job master dave. Awesome work of art.

  • @davidvid144
    @davidvid144 4 года назад +3

    you are all amazing

  • @stjoes1231
    @stjoes1231 4 года назад +5

    Amazing video and worth viewing multiple times. You are truly blessed with well mannered daughters who probably know more about everything then the average kids brought up in the city. I envy you and you r life style and in another time and place I would have lived my life in a fashion similar to yours. Please keep the videos coming...you guys rock!

  • @worklion50
    @worklion50 4 года назад +4

    Greetings! I always click "like" BEFORE watching, because I am happy to see ALL of you. Dave has become a dear friend I have never met, bringing balance to this channel. Just wanted to say to ALL...Live long and prosper! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jimmonk1511
    @jimmonk1511 4 года назад +24

    Dave, when someone enjoys his work he doesn't have to boast about it because his face broadcasts the pleasure he gets from it. You are such a man as that. Extremely nice work. Keep on keeping on.
    Also the girls are on their way to creating beautiful works. Their spoons turned out great.

  • @MikeSessler
    @MikeSessler 4 года назад +3

    That is a truly beautiful chair, Dave. Thanks for putting up with Jeff's antics so he could share it with us. The girl's spoons are fantastic, too. You guys have great things going on up there!

  • @fedup7416
    @fedup7416 4 года назад +1

    Wow Dave, I'm impressed. I enjoy woodworking as well, and I can appreciate the time, effort, and skill it takes to produce something as beautiful as your chair.

  • @jeanniebuchholz9923
    @jeanniebuchholz9923 4 года назад +32

    Truly a beautiful chair and I'd expect no less from Dave, but the girls' spoons turned out wonderful; I really liked the grain on both. Congrats to the woodworkers. There's probably a spoon business in someone's future. Thanks. ; )

  • @SozoSeasonFreedom
    @SozoSeasonFreedom 4 года назад +3

    You guys keep me laughing through your whole video 😂 Beautiful wood working. I'm getting the itch to try my hand at it. Keep the videos coming! ♥

  • @catharinalausen6263
    @catharinalausen6263 4 года назад +1

    Wow everything by hand, a true Master Dave!

  • @markapickett
    @markapickett 4 года назад +9

    Well done Dave! Beautiful work! You are a true craftsman, a fact made even more apparent by Jeff’s whimsical and somewhat distracting 😉 commentary! I’m sure Sarah and Abbie are thrilled with their gift!

  • @pegsclips
    @pegsclips 4 года назад +2

    #Dave is hotter then a Blaze King lol Love yous all..🇨🇦 Proud

  • @leannkennedy6568
    @leannkennedy6568 4 года назад +4

    #DavesHotterThanBlazeKing
    I've been building my repertoire of woodworking hand tools. Beautiful creations, Dave. And, as always, thanks for the chuckles.
    #JeffandDavehotforBlazeKing

  • @novascotiahomesteading455
    @novascotiahomesteading455 4 года назад +2

    DAVE THAT'S AMAZING! You need your own channel featuring your work. It's becoming a lost skill to shape wood by hand with such skill.

  • @Hannahcode1
    @Hannahcode1 3 года назад +1

    What an awesome gift from a very gifted awesome man!!

  • @RobertsonsBellyAcres
    @RobertsonsBellyAcres 4 года назад +3

    This was an absolutely amazing video! Phenomenal craftsmanship!

  • @kdogg040
    @kdogg040 4 года назад +3

    That's the most amazing, beautiful chair i've ever seen! It rocks!(pun intended) It's seriously amazing Dave!!!

  • @1corneliu1234
    @1corneliu1234 4 года назад +32

    Hello. I have never talked to you, with some I have been following for a long time, from Romania, you are wonderful and show bright as you can live in the far North of Canada, with few modern technological facilities, but by using the traditional techniques you can live very well there. I like (la voi) the fact that you involve the whole family in certain activities, and the hunting activities are the most spectacular ... I congratulate the girls, for being involved in your daily activities, and the welcome of the horse guests on those beautiful horses has impressed me the most, also and the construction of that guest house ...! Congratulations on your Authentic-Canadian way of life ...! I wish you, with all your heart, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Much health and, we are delighted with new challenges in your life, here on RUclips ...!

  • @3izzy0
    @3izzy0 4 года назад +5

    Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship 🙌 I will be saving up for one. Thank you for keeping the art alive Dave!

  • @sawyerrob949
    @sawyerrob949 3 года назад +1

    I'm a woodworker, so I loved this vid!!! SR

  • @akidamayanti
    @akidamayanti 4 года назад +13

    I see the notification and clicked so fast. I love seeing your family & the videos too. Keep it up!

  • @DillRidge
    @DillRidge 4 года назад +15

    I loved this video. What a craftsman Dave is. I hope lots of people want a rocking chair. And the girls spoons came out wonderful!

  • @alabamagpaaprospector7699
    @alabamagpaaprospector7699 4 года назад +1

    Very very good work Dave like the spoons girls good job I do appreciate you keeping that particular skill alive Dave ever since I've been watching these videos I have been wanting to see Dave's work thanks for sharing from homestead trailer park

  • @noproblem2big337
    @noproblem2big337 4 года назад

    Well done Dave, that is a traditional workshop, not a power tool to be seen everything is done by hand and loved the digital depth gauge!! great stuff...
    But the best thing was letting the girls learn this art, those wooden spoons are awesome👍

  • @bonbonsonstvagri-farmingfi7792
    @bonbonsonstvagri-farmingfi7792 4 года назад +5

    What an awesome hand-made rocking chair. Fantastic hand-craft that are made of wood. The girls also have done a great job.

  • @jeanlawson9133
    @jeanlawson9133 11 месяцев назад

    I have always used mirror for overhead welding and etc. But Dave's# drilling trick caught me off guard and blew my mind....You guys Rock....and those young ladies are very attentive and capable in their learning..❤ the hashtag is for Jeff.

  • @hafree42
    @hafree42 4 года назад +1

    Very nice Dave.

  • @HHeirloomIA
    @HHeirloomIA 4 года назад +4

    That is the most beautiful chair I have ever seen! Phenomenal work Dave. Sweet spoons ladies. :)

  • @MatthieuVincenot
    @MatthieuVincenot 4 года назад +2

    Love Dave, he's a sweetheart!

  • @a308hunter1
    @a308hunter1 4 года назад +8

    Nice job on the woodworking projects everyone. Thanks Dave for instilling not only your knowledge of woodworking in others, but you get to share with them a feeling of pride and accomplishment of their finished work. That is something that will last a lifetime and can be passed on by them as well. Both the spoons and the knowledge. Call of Duty won't do that for them!! Happy Holidays and keep the videos coming.

  • @hazelkioko6348
    @hazelkioko6348 4 года назад +25

    I just started following you 20 minutes ago! Loving the off-grid life!

    • @Gridlessness
      @Gridlessness  4 года назад +3

      Glad to have you with us Hazel!

    • @lucky9lives4me
      @lucky9lives4me 4 года назад +4

      I discovered them about 4 months ago and have gone back and watched all of their videos. I watch a lot of offred get videos but this is my favorite off-grid family

    • @gearheadted5110
      @gearheadted5110 4 года назад +3

      @@lucky9lives4me Thanks, ol buddy, for telling me about this channel. Videos about cool projects, healthy attitudes by all and funnier than I thought they would be. Cheers.

  • @michaelaolsen3099
    @michaelaolsen3099 4 года назад +2

    Omigosh this is gorgeous 😍

  • @glennwilck5790
    @glennwilck5790 4 года назад +10

    Love how Dave does it all by hand lots of work but he does so good! Love the tredle lathe too! I'm also trying to do wood working with hand tools finally getting them all sharp that's the important part.

  • @frederickbierweiler8020
    @frederickbierweiler8020 4 года назад

    the herb in the shopping bag hanging from Dave's ceiling is why you guys can endure the long winters. gotta love it. love your videos

  • @jeffwomack5821
    @jeffwomack5821 4 года назад

    Dave and girls, you all did great work you should be proud of. Dave has a rare skill and the girls would be wise to do more wood projects with him and learn everything he is willing to teach. Do I see salad bowls coming next and a rocking couch?

  • @denisewilson8367
    @denisewilson8367 4 года назад

    Some real talent there, Dave! I use to play with wood but used machines to make my kids & baby brother wooden toys when they were young. I made a couple of 5 pc. trains & train tracks, bulldozer, biplane, helicopter, Things like that. Then hand carved some store signs for some of the shops in Albion, Michigan. Like the barber shop with a barber pole on it. The A&W with the A&W Root Bear on it, and Sargents Flowers with roses on it. My exhusband & I made them. Then I also made wedding plaques with a couples hands, putting her ring on and it had flowers and tapered candles in the background, also the couples names and wedding date.
    I've built things like dog house, chicken coop, and a 4 stall barn with a feed & tack room for my horses.
    But I've never made furniture.

  • @scrapshackfarms1349
    @scrapshackfarms1349 4 года назад +17

    That's an amazing piece of furniture and I love the spoons, great job to everyone!

  • @hardpack1967
    @hardpack1967 4 года назад +1

    Damn Good Work, Dave

  • @AndyTheCornbread
    @AndyTheCornbread 4 года назад +12

    The part where Dave is showing off his guns reminds me of that scene from Letterkenny where they are busting on Stewart and say "See the muscle shirt you ordered came today. Muscles coming tomorrow?". Beautiful chair he made. I checked out his site, pretty amazing work all around.

  • @chriswills9530
    @chriswills9530 4 года назад

    Dave; I am so pleased that you are making these things and using hand-tools. I was trained as a cabinetmaker but have long gone to the dark side and need joules to do my things. You are a very patient man as well as a maker of beautiful furniture. Your pieces are worth whatever you can charge and I wish I was a richer (financially) man. Chapeau, mon brave. Oh, and the spoons? Fantastic!

  • @jcsurban1145
    @jcsurban1145 4 года назад +1

    amazing talent dave---gift rocker of museum quality---!!
    being a collector of antique chairs/rockers...i can spot a good one from 20 yards! OR through my computer screen!
    glad jeff FINALLY filmed you in your natural element//the woodshop.
    lovely spoons girls, keep at it!

    • @heavyd-theneighbour9861
      @heavyd-theneighbour9861 4 года назад

      If you'd like to collect a future antique I'm sure we could arrange something.

    • @jcsurban1145
      @jcsurban1145 4 года назад

      @@heavyd-theneighbour9861 ---i will wait about 60 plus years for the "antique magic" to set in.....and THEN collect. see, eh?

  • @wildflower746
    @wildflower746 4 года назад +6

    Walking into Dave’s woodworking shop was like a trip back in time. The cob and the beautiful door, shavings on the floor, the Blaze King, the tools and I absolutely LOVED the music playing in the background. It set the mood perfectly! Incredible job on the chair Dave. A work of art. I hope you enjoy building chairs...you are going to be a busy man. Thank you Jeff for sharing Dave with us :))

  • @kevinduddy2286
    @kevinduddy2286 4 года назад

    Awesome chair Dave !!!!! What an incredible talent !!!!!!! Girls also did a magnificent job on the spoons !!!!!

  • @cindyfinn4845
    @cindyfinn4845 4 года назад +10

    Beautiful piece of workmanship Dave

  • @djohnson1110
    @djohnson1110 4 года назад +7

    Amazing handcrafted rocker. Dave you did an awesome job. Don’t let the craft die. Girls you also did an amazing job with the handcrafted spoons.

  • @ericdavis477
    @ericdavis477 4 года назад +5

    Dave is the man!! His woodworking is all old school. how cool!!!

  • @maneuschwander6394
    @maneuschwander6394 4 года назад +14

    Thank You for Sharing Dave and his work, it is very beautiful! I was wondering if there is a video on the build of his work shop? Would love to see how it was made! :) Another great chapter in you wonderful lives!

  • @MikeSheasheaDtree
    @MikeSheasheaDtree 4 года назад +10

    OMG, been waiting years for Daves video! 😉 Awesome Chair Dave! Amother wonderful video!

  • @sirjon79
    @sirjon79 4 года назад +7

    Dave such a good guy.. such a nice friend's your family hav there.. God blessed to all of u... your fans from Malaysia...

  • @kathrinekerns8398
    @kathrinekerns8398 4 года назад +2

    So so cool.

  • @kevintulak9987
    @kevintulak9987 4 года назад +1

    Blaze king, good Okanagan company. I have heated with their products my whole adult life, they would be the perfect sponsor for you guys. Dave does gorgeous work, thanks for sharing that. I would love to see more videos of his handy work. It really is a dying skill and art. Your girls did lovely spoons, great way to start.