I am really can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed this. Not only the craftsmanship, which was incredible, but Phil‘s outlook on his career. Especially about what he said about wealth. It really doesn’t matter how much money you make, if you’re not happy with what you do, you’re a poor man. so many people in this world should take that to heart.
Given that the wheel is one of the great inventions alongside fire, there should be government programs aimed at keeping such skills alive. I am a woodworker specializing in pre-industrial woodwork. I use old tools where possible and use old methods. There has been a bit of a resurgence here as technology advances at lightning speed. It does my heart good to see a man living off his skills rather than the usual office work. My wife works in a bank and, while she makes great money, her work is all ones and zeroes. In a significant power outage there is little she can do. I just light a lantern and keep on chopping out mortises. A heartfelt cheers to this man! Hopefully we'll see another film soon. Maybe a boat builder, joiner, or timber framer?
I've been a Wheelwright since i popped into this world and never really new where my name came from! No surprise I've always been skilled with my hands.
Fantastic documentary! As a time served journeyman its great knowing there are a whole line of people behind you talking to you about the trade. Came upon this video after catching up with another wheelwrights content the other side of the pond. Please PLEASE keep up the great work.
"Trial and error, or tradition" Wrote George Sturt, the skills were passed down through the Centuries, handed down from Father to son, or taught to young men new to the trade. There are no manuals, no schools, just dedicated craftsmen who loved their work. They are the true craftsmen of their day, the Wheelwrights. Hope we never see their demise, as with other ancient skills.
I am really can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed this. Not only the craftsmanship, which was incredible, but Phil‘s outlook on his career. Especially about what he said about wealth. It really doesn’t matter how much money you make, if you’re not happy with what you do, you’re a poor man. so many people in this world should take that to heart.
Given that the wheel is one of the great inventions alongside fire, there should be government programs aimed at keeping such skills alive. I am a woodworker specializing in pre-industrial woodwork. I use old tools where possible and use old methods. There has been a bit of a resurgence here as technology advances at lightning speed. It does my heart good to see a man living off his skills rather than the usual office work. My wife works in a bank and, while she makes great money, her work is all ones and zeroes. In a significant power outage there is little she can do. I just light a lantern and keep on chopping out mortises. A heartfelt cheers to this man! Hopefully we'll see another film soon. Maybe a boat builder, joiner, or timber framer?
I've been a Wheelwright since i popped into this world and never really new where my name came from! No surprise I've always been skilled with my hands.
Fantastic documentary! As a time served journeyman its great knowing there are a whole line of people behind you talking to you about the trade. Came upon this video after catching up with another wheelwrights content the other side of the pond. Please PLEASE keep up the great work.
"Trial and error, or tradition" Wrote George Sturt, the skills were passed down through the Centuries, handed down from Father to son, or taught to young men new to the trade. There are no manuals, no schools, just dedicated craftsmen who loved their work. They are the true craftsmen of their day, the Wheelwrights. Hope we never see their demise, as with other ancient skills.
I watch every thing Engels coach wright mainly you slipped beneath my radar
Chill docu
Schön junge Leute in altem Handwerk zu sehen.