That is truly exceptional work. I’ve been a woodworker for over 45 years (nearer 60 when you count the times “helping my father and grandfather) and hope I can understand real skill when I see it. From the superb sharpness of the tools to the precision jointing. Wonderful to see. I don’t know if the maker earns a living from his work. Here in the UK, I don’t think he could. I don’t think the very rich buyers would necessarily value the amount of work that has gone into the joinery. Those sliding dovetails are exquisite but the patch covering one end is not an attractive feature to the unknown. I’d suggest that what matters to those few relatively rich people able and willing to buy unique pieces is design, maker reputation, timber appearance and, lastly, construction methods. Would a buyer know or care about the painstaking joinery? I don’t think so. None of this should be taken in any way as negativity towards the maker. I make mostly for my pleasure and, therefore, I can take as long as I want on a piece and try all kinds of experiments. Rather, I hope it helps younger makers who do want to make a living from fine furniture understand a different perspective on that balance between time spent on a piece and reward from it.
Interesting thoughts. I agree, but I would hope that in the UK you could make a living if you're able to build a strong enough brand, which, for example, shoemakers can sometimes be able to achieve. This is of course something many don't want to do; me, for example, I wouldn't want that. But maybe it could work.
@@mjscpr that’s a very good point. Of all the “cabinet makers” - really makers of fine furniture- that I know directly or indirectly, only one makes a living solely out of making furniture. It’s very nice stuff but I would have to say, not exceptional. So, I would deduce it’s down to his marketing and sales prowess plus being a very good woodworker. Of all the other cabinet makers in my acquaintance, all supplement their income in some way. The most popular is teaching woodwork (I sometimes think there is one school for every 10 woodworkers) and then an income from an unrelated source and finally, a shop selling tools etc. I’m afraid that it’s a reality for most. There are so many choices for people who want a piece of furniture; from IKEA to antique shops to auctions. You can buy an exquisite linen press for, perhaps, £200. 200 plus years old with beautiful timber. I couldn’t buy the timber for that. One of our sons is a good joiner with determination to be a cabinet maker. When a new client calls, almost the first question he asks is “what is your budget?” The answer from that knocks out 80% of the callers - they expect handmade for IKEA price. We have got a lot of extremely talented woodworkers chasing a small pool of people with the money and taste to want to buy something unique and (horrible word) heirloom.
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Exceptional joinery!Beautiful work.
thanks.💌
Срасибо за видео , приятно было смотреть !
The cross halving joint at 3:46 was nicely done, an extremely good fit!
很久没有看你的视频了，你的工作室看上去干净、环境整洁，尽管完成的是家具，但就象一件件艺术品，精雕细琢，感谢你的分享！
谢谢收看💌♥️
That is truly exceptional work. I’ve been a woodworker for over 45 years (nearer 60 when you count the times “helping my father and grandfather) and hope I can understand real skill when I see it. From the superb sharpness of the tools to the precision jointing. Wonderful to see.
I don’t know if the maker earns a living from his work. Here in the UK, I don’t think he could. I don’t think the very rich buyers would necessarily value the amount of work that has gone into the joinery. Those sliding dovetails are exquisite but the patch covering one end is not an attractive feature to the unknown.
I’d suggest that what matters to those few relatively rich people able and willing to buy unique pieces is design, maker reputation, timber appearance and, lastly, construction methods. Would a buyer know or care about the painstaking joinery? I don’t think so.
None of this should be taken in any way as negativity towards the maker. I make mostly for my pleasure and, therefore, I can take as long as I want on a piece and try all kinds of experiments. Rather, I hope it helps younger makers who do want to make a living from fine furniture understand a different perspective on that balance between time spent on a piece and reward from it.
Interesting thoughts. I agree, but I would hope that in the UK you could make a living if you're able to build a strong enough brand, which, for example, shoemakers can sometimes be able to achieve. This is of course something many don't want to do; me, for example, I wouldn't want that. But maybe it could work.
@@mjscpr that’s a very good point. Of all the “cabinet makers” - really makers of fine furniture- that I know directly or indirectly, only one makes a living solely out of making furniture. It’s very nice stuff but I would have to say, not exceptional. So, I would deduce it’s down to his marketing and sales prowess plus being a very good woodworker. Of all the other cabinet makers in my acquaintance, all supplement their income in some way. The most popular is teaching woodwork (I sometimes think there is one school for every 10 woodworkers) and then an income from an unrelated source and finally, a shop selling tools etc.
I’m afraid that it’s a reality for most. There are so many choices for people who want a piece of furniture; from IKEA to antique shops to auctions. You can buy an exquisite linen press for, perhaps, £200. 200 plus years old with beautiful timber. I couldn’t buy the timber for that. One of our sons is a good joiner with determination to be a cabinet maker. When a new client calls, almost the first question he asks is “what is your budget?” The answer from that knocks out 80% of the callers - they expect handmade for IKEA price.
We have got a lot of extremely talented woodworkers chasing a small pool of people with the money and taste to want to buy something unique and (horrible word) heirloom.
@@theofarmmanager267 thanks for the reply, very interesting!
Nicely done, thanks for showing us.
It is just exceptional work. I really enjoyed the video a lot. Thank you !
Perfect job! Bravo! Thanks
Very beautiful job
thank you. 💌
Браво! Красота во всём.
Благодарам.
Top notch
Beautiful
Ұстаздық өнерін күшті екен
你好請問最後塗抹在桌面的是什麼來的?
@@benchp1869 硬质木蜡油
Очень красиво
Спасибо.
不知道要去哪里学？
真材实料
👍🏼
Rather machined and tidied up with hand tools.