When I first read the word "Maestro" I had my doubts. It didn't take long to dispell that doubt. This is simply a beautiful follow-up to Sam Maloof's Rocking Chair. I am blown away. My own fourty years of cabinet and restoration work have made me hard to please, but here we are in a true Master's workshop. A joy to watch. Warm greetings from France.
This is a true work of art, often on youtube you expect to see even professionals cut corners, but this video was just perfect, in terms of every fine detail, hats off!
Been making these things for 45 years when I discovered Michael Dunbar. At the time I was working as an apprentice restoring antiques, a specialty of its own. My boss said that Windsor chairs were about the hardest thing to make. He had a few 18th century Windsors (bow back, brace back), so I took measurements and set out to make one. The toughest was the steaming and bending. Basically you have to move it very quickly out of the steamer and start bending in less than 30 seconds, otherwise the cooling wood will lose its elasticity. Assembly is where the rubber meets the road. You need to identify and mark each spindle, chair leg, chair stretchers and their orientation and ensure that each fits snuggly but not too tight in each hole. For a triple comb back Windsor, bottom hole is 1/2 inch diameter for the seat, 5/8 inch for the arm chair, 3/8 inch for the bow, and if you have a crest 1/4 inch. Just the upper part of the Windsor has 28 joints to be glued very quickly at assembly time. So you do a one or two trials before you actually do the assembly with glue. The term "coming unglued" probably evolved from Windsor makers when during the gluing something goes awry and they have to quickly abort, disassemble, clean up the glue surfaces before they harden. Then have a beer and try again.
Desde Argentina mis respeto al sr artesano muchos años de experiencia se nota x la calidad del trabajo y pasión se traslada ala obra de arte congratulations
Tom, your Dad is an absolute champion. What he and your mum have done for so many tradesman/women is truely remarkable. We also enjoy seeing you at the fairs, beside your Dad, working together. Please tell your Dad to do his own RUclips. He can reach the world then (and not even leave home).
Tom, your Dad is an absolute champion. What he and your mum have done for so many tradesman/women is truely remarkable. We also enjoy seeing you at the fairs, beside your Dad, working together. Please tell your Dad to do his own RUclips. He can reach the world then (and not even leave home). I had the absolute pleasure of meeting your dad in 2007 whilst working together. A remarkable man!!!
I love the sentiment expressed on his green top KNOWLEDGE NOT SHARED, IS KNOWLEDGE LOST. And the beauty of his work is a pleasure to see, so thanks for an interesting video. Ian
Hermosa silla Windsor fan-back, este diseño está cumpliendo 314 años, hecha en la nobleza del Nogal (Walnut) australiano, la sutileza de la silueta de la curvatura de los rayos, es sencillamente hermosa, gracias Sr. Glen Rundell por compartir un video de calidad y la elaboración de una pieza de calidad, quizas yo nunca llegue a tener una pieza de esta naturaleza, pero si logré ver su belleza.
thank you for sharing, i hope i can make a few nice chairs sometime. nowdays there are so many awful chairs with the seat level to the floor and the back coming straight up im fighting not to slip out onto the floor. comfort can really help keep your thoughts straight.
This video is well done in so many respects: in content, in craftsmanship, in visual aesthetics, in pace, in videography,… 🧡 The mirrors for rake and splay: fascinating! I need to know more. My intention is to build a Windsor once I’ve finished my shave horse. This video is both inspiration and clarity. I will watch it again and again. Extraordinary. Thank you.
@ProcessMaestroChannel Thank you very much creating these stunning videos. They showcase the potential of human skill and knowledge and make sure that some of it is preserved for future generations!
Fantastic work. Very interesting trick with the mirrors to drill at the right angle. I thought there would be a jig for that but no, just steady hands.
Gran habilidad y maestría en su trabajo, me hubiera gustado ver, cómo afila sus herramientas, porque eso es fundamental para lograr la perfección que muestra en sus obras. Felicidades.
I'm a metal fabricator, the use of such modern tech to make a timeless classic may be frowned upon. You have Only to look at skills and the ultimate outcomes to see true skill regardless of the tools.
Cracking bit of craftsmanship there mate , wonderful skills and attention to detail, what’s the timber I am guessing Tassy black wood ? Thanks for sharing
Simply amazing. The only critique is that the sound mixing is poor - the machinery is way too loud. It's nice to have the other sounds amped up, but the saws etc. should not be.
Lol this guy needs to watch the video of the 79 year old man who goes out into the woods and cuts down a tree and drags home and makes a rocking chair out of it with an axe, a draw knife, and a whittling knife......
sad fact watching these types of videos is that younger digital overloaded generations could care less about a lifetime of learning to get to a point of being a craftsman/ journeyman I myself spent 35 years as a trim carpenter/millwork installer in commercial construction and saw the amount of younger men and women get smaller and smaller as I got closer to retirement and yes I think that what I know will be lost
I'm not sure whether I should be impressed or not, as I have learnt wood working, my tutors have been completing this entire process by hand, no machinery involved.
Please set the video quality to 4k (2160p) and enjoy! 🙌🏼🥳
The work looks beautiful!! Just one question what do the mirrors help when making the holes?
Very interesting and useful video, thank you
I’ve been a furniture maker for over 60 years. I’ve always considered myself a craftsman. You, sir, are a true craftsman. I feel like a piker.
60 лет в деле - моё почтение!
When I first read the word "Maestro" I had my doubts. It didn't take long to dispell that doubt. This is simply a beautiful follow-up to Sam Maloof's Rocking Chair. I am blown away. My own fourty years of cabinet and restoration work have made me hard to please, but here we are in a true Master's workshop. A joy to watch.
Warm greetings from France.
Wow, thank you!
@ProcessMaestroChannel
Well deserved praise dear Sir.
My full respects.
Phenomenal. Great techniques. Traditional Windsor through the old and the new. You are a rare craftsman, sir. Thank you.
This is a true work of art, often on youtube you expect to see even professionals cut corners, but this video was just perfect, in terms of every fine detail, hats off!
No words to express my respect and admiration for your skills! 🏆💗
Absolutely the finest craftsmanship goes into every single detail. Outstanding work!
Thank you for sharing your skills.
Thank you very much!
That drawknife looks insanely sharp, it must be wonderful to work with.
Nice work!
Been making these things for 45 years when I discovered Michael Dunbar. At the time I was working as an apprentice restoring antiques, a specialty of its own. My boss said that Windsor chairs were about the hardest thing to make. He had a few 18th century Windsors (bow back, brace back), so I took measurements and set out to make one. The toughest was the steaming and bending. Basically you have to move it very quickly out of the steamer and start bending in less than 30 seconds, otherwise the cooling wood will lose its elasticity.
Assembly is where the rubber meets the road. You need to identify and mark each spindle, chair leg, chair stretchers and their orientation and ensure that each fits snuggly but not too tight in each hole. For a triple comb back Windsor, bottom hole is 1/2 inch diameter for the seat, 5/8 inch for the arm chair, 3/8 inch for the bow, and if you have a crest 1/4 inch. Just the upper part of the Windsor has 28 joints to be glued very quickly at assembly time. So you do a one or two trials before you actually do the assembly with glue. The term "coming unglued" probably evolved from Windsor makers when during the gluing something goes awry and they have to quickly abort, disassemble, clean up the glue surfaces before they harden. Then have a beer and try again.
12 minutes in heaven... Thank you guys for this cinematic masterpiece
You are an inspiration to woodworkers everywhere in the world. Keep up the fantastic work!
Great to see my dad’s video!
Hope you enjoyed it! ❤️🤞🏼
Desde Argentina mis respeto al sr artesano muchos años de experiencia se nota x la calidad del trabajo y pasión se traslada ala obra de arte congratulations
Tom, your Dad is an absolute champion. What he and your mum have done for so many tradesman/women is truely remarkable. We also enjoy seeing you at the fairs, beside your Dad, working together.
Please tell your Dad to do his own RUclips. He can reach the world then (and not even leave home).
Tom, your Dad is an absolute champion. What he and your mum have done for so many tradesman/women is truely remarkable. We also enjoy seeing you at the fairs, beside your Dad, working together.
Please tell your Dad to do his own RUclips. He can reach the world then (and not even leave home). I had the absolute pleasure of meeting your dad in 2007 whilst working together. A remarkable man!!!
Magnifique travail! Merci pour le partage. L'atelier est très beau aussi! Quel calme, quel bonheur! Bravo 😊
I love the sentiment expressed on his green top KNOWLEDGE NOT SHARED, IS KNOWLEDGE LOST. And the beauty of his work is a pleasure to see, so thanks for an interesting video. Ian
Our pleasure!
Hermosa silla Windsor fan-back, este diseño está cumpliendo 314 años, hecha en la nobleza del Nogal (Walnut) australiano, la sutileza de la silueta de la curvatura de los rayos, es sencillamente hermosa, gracias Sr. Glen Rundell por compartir un video de calidad y la elaboración de una pieza de calidad, quizas yo nunca llegue a tener una pieza de esta naturaleza, pero si logré ver su belleza.
You did an absolutely amazing job on that chair.
thank you for sharing, i hope i can make a few nice chairs sometime. nowdays there are so many awful chairs with the seat level to the floor and the back coming straight up im fighting not to slip out onto the floor. comfort can really help keep your thoughts straight.
Это шедевр, очень понравился ролик, звук настоящей работы , ничего лишнего. Спасибо.
This is what I consider an artist at work,excellent!.
A beautiful piece that will last forever....
So viel Liebe und Sorgfalt!
Epic work 👌 it’s a thing of beauty.
Wonderful stuff Glen. A pleasure to watch !!
This video is well done in so many respects: in content, in craftsmanship, in visual aesthetics, in pace, in videography,… 🧡
The mirrors for rake and splay: fascinating! I need to know more.
My intention is to build a Windsor once I’ve finished my shave horse. This video is both inspiration and clarity. I will watch it again and again. Extraordinary.
Thank you.
Wow, thank you!
Wow! Amazing workmanship!
The work was done with a great deal of love and respect for the trade, but also with a high level of skill.
Tons of work.
The woodwork is amazing, but you're truly skilled at keeping those blade edges keen. Well done
Absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing your experience in a way looks like a love story, 🙏 🔨
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sin palabras me has dejado de tan excelentísimo trabajo, una obra de arte lo que has hecho, gracias por el video, lo he disfrutado mucho...
Thank you for enjoying! ❤️🤝🏼
Oh I like that lathe depth gauge! Great vid.
Um belo e lindo trabalho, parabéns!
This is very good!
A joy to watch
Best regards from a Norwegian woodworker
Thank you!
Absolute stunner. Thankyou
Fascinating! Wonderful work! Congratulations!
Many thanks!
O nível de perfeição é extraordinário. Saudações aqui do Ceará-Brasil.
This is absolute genius and top level craftmanship! Respect!
Thank you!
Wow that's amazing 👏❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing skills! Great job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Salute to craftsmen.
Hey Glen. Nice work. The mirror trick is awesome!
@ProcessMaestroChannel Thank you very much creating these stunning videos. They showcase the potential of human skill and knowledge and make sure that some of it is preserved for future generations!
Glad you like them!
GENIUS 👍
Uma verdadeira obra de arte. Meus parabéns pelo excelente trabalho que você fez 👏👏👏
Fantastic work. Very interesting trick with the mirrors to drill at the right angle. I thought there would be a jig for that but no, just steady hands.
Нет слов!!! МАСТЕР!!!
Muy Bien Maestro Pidro . from NewZealand
Very nice.
Thank you! Cheers!
Nicely done!😊
Thank you! Cheers!
Браво мастер.
Gran habilidad y maestría en su trabajo, me hubiera gustado ver, cómo afila sus herramientas, porque eso es fundamental para lograr la perfección que muestra en sus obras. Felicidades.
Fabulous
I'm a metal fabricator, the use of such modern tech to make a timeless classic may be frowned upon. You have Only to look at skills and the ultimate outcomes to see true skill regardless of the tools.
10/10 mate
That's amazing 😲👍👍👍
It really is!
Cracking bit of craftsmanship there mate , wonderful skills and attention to detail, what’s the timber I am guessing Tassy black wood ? Thanks for sharing
Que trabalho extraordinário.
Beautiful work! you've gained a subscriber!
Thank you! ❤️🙌🏼
Ein Meister seines Werks.
Es un proceso demorado pero trabaja de manera agradable la madera
Your work looks awesome, thanks for sharing. The shims are Basswood, seat Walnut?
They say aim for the stars. Maybe if I aim to be this good I’ll be able to build wood duck nesting box someday
What kind of wood is that you’re using for that chair? It’s beautiful and your craftsmanship is excellent!
Solid walnut wood and Blackwood
Nice work Glen, are they all native timbers you are using?
Poezja dla oczu.
Nice.
Hello, I'm Wilson from Brazil, your work is fantastic, I would like to know what wood you used to make this chair? hug.
Walnut?
This beautiful Fanback Windsor Chair is made from solid Walnut Wood and Blackwood.
Oh my God! Where are the sandpapers??? Respect!
Oh boy, so cool. What glue is used? Looks dark for hide glue. Those tools.. travisher, draw knife, scorp, I could watch this all day.
Честный работящий европеец!
Absolutely clean work..Amazing. Thanks. Hello from Russia.
A big hello to Russia from France.
Dasvidanya
Thank you! Cheers!
We don't sit in that chair it's just for looking at 👌
Show!!
Sir I love your work, do you need an assistant? Or helper, I would love your company and time, and afcourse I can learn skills
Wonder if he makes recliners
Simply amazing. The only critique is that the sound mixing is poor - the machinery is way too loud. It's nice to have the other sounds amped up, but the saws etc. should not be.
Очень красивый стул и очень красивая текстура древесины, грамотно подобронна.Скажите пожалуйста ,а что это за порода древесины?
This beautiful Fanback Windsor Chair is made from solid Walnut Wood and Blackwood.
7:16 🙂🙏
Parabéns
Oh what lovely tools, let me lose in there. My little pokie shop has nothing to compare to there
Lol this guy needs to watch the video of the 79 year old man who goes out into the woods and cuts down a tree and drags home and makes a rocking chair out of it with an axe, a draw knife, and a whittling knife......
Awesome. The industrial revolution killed the craftsman, for the most part. Love the Froe, I have 2.
What is a walnut tree?
sad fact watching these types of videos is that younger digital overloaded generations could care less about a lifetime of learning to get to a point of being a craftsman/ journeyman I myself spent 35 years as a trim carpenter/millwork installer in commercial construction and saw the amount of younger men and women get smaller and smaller as I got closer to retirement and yes I think that what I know will be lost
Younger men and women will be drawn to true craftsmanship. Don't forget many younger generations buy vinyl records.
What kind of tree is this and what is the name of this tree?
This beautiful Fanback Windsor Chair is made from solid Walnut Wood and Blackwood.
What is the name of the chair maker?
On sent que cette personne n'est pas là pour rigoler
I'm not sure whether I should be impressed or not, as I have learnt wood working, my tutors have been completing this entire process by hand, no machinery involved.
TAKE NOTE A TRUE CRAFTSMAN NO CNC CRAP ALL HAND BUILT
🍻👉🏼
P.s you should be passing on your skills to the next generation.
All that work for a glued butt joint?
1000 usd chair 🪑
That is a piece of art, not a chair.
Cracking when pressing it. ymm guy has nice tools, but has no idea how to make good chair.
Then show us your chair