The surgeon who saved my life after a life threatening injury shared an interest in woodworking with me. We became good friends and I sometimes joked with him that he should protect his hands as there were no blueprints for me, they were all in his head as he put me back together. He sadly passed away recently.
We are bloody lucky if we get a *good one* because like lawyers there are some who really need to be avoided but you don't find that out until after the extra damage is done.
Scott, my Mum's Brother was the founder of that woodworking school - John Shaw. He lives across the valley and you may be able to see his house in one of your still shots. You guys should link up, it would make for a entertaining video 😄. All the best from Napier, NZ.
I live just around the corner from this place, and have had many students stay at our Airbnb. Love listening and seeing how they progress thrive at the school. Great place.
I did a term of beginner woodworking in Australia with Stuart and he is hands down one of the best teachers I've had. He's a fantastically talented woodworker, a wonderful teacher and a genuine and kind man. As a hobby woodworker I'm looking forward to seeing more of this content.
Hi Scott,can you feel the bug biting? Making furniture can be so satisfying and the ability to produce jigs and fixtures to achieve this is also a bit addictive. Best of luck with your journey.👍👍
I’ve been working in the finish carpentry world for the past 4 years. Since the beginning of 2024, I’ve been in and out working in a cabinet shop. Learning how to build cabinets and drawers. It is definitely way more fine of work than trim carpentry. So far, it has pushed me to be better at trim work. I’ve been blessed to be a carpenter.
These pictures bring back memories of when I learned the profession of carpenter in Germany and passed as a journeyman with a license. Yes, in Germany every profession has to be learned and passed a test, then you are a trained specialist.
That is a hangover of the old guild systems. I think we need that in NZ, but with a qualification/diploma rather than a licence. It is IMO the only way to instill pride, and respect for trades. The LBP system we have here for licencing some trades is not in any way a substitute.
@@kiwigrunt330 In Australia our apprenticeship system works such that you spend 1 day a week at TAFE (Technical College) and have to complete nationally-recognised training course. Once you have done that, you can then apply for a trade certificate and a contractor's license.
@@kiwigrunt330 : Well that would also ensure quality in the work, a kind of training with knowledge and an exam on the knowledge and skills learned. It is not for nothing that Germany and the Benelux countries are leaders in the skilled workers they train. That's why not so many skilled workers leave these countries because they are definitely retained with good wages and benefits.
@@nordwestbeiwest1899 I'm not sure about the 'ne' part of Benelux. I grew up in Dutchland and got my trade education there in the eighties. It was without a doubt superior to NZ, but I doubt (subjective opinion) that it was at the same level as Germany or Switzerland. I got my building contractor diploma, which was then a legal requirement to start your own business. That has since been discontinued and anyone can now call themselves a builder in Dutchland. In NZ we now need to purchase an otherwise meaningless licence to do 'restricted' building work. This has nothing to do with qualifications or workmanship; it is all about control.
@@kiwigrunt330 : What I was talking about is real knowledge and skills with quality and the standard between the Netherlands and Germany no longer exists because the Dutch are on the same level! Here in Europe, these are really sought-after skilled workers who are well paid and rarely have time because their schedules are full for years. So before you can start working as a carpenter, you have to master everything by hand. Planing, sawing and sometimes carving are part of the basic training of a European carpenter that he has to learn at the beginning of his apprenticeship! So if there is a power outage, there are no excuses because you couldn't do your work.
Hello from a professional jig maker (also known as a furniture/fine woodworker). Yes, I actually use that title sometimes when people ask what I do, as I spend more time making jigs than anything else. :P Great work on your chairs so far! Very well done for a first attempt, and jumping in at the deep end by starting with a chair is truly impressive. Keep it up. :)
It's funny you're doing the furniture course. I found your channel during the early part of the pandemic when we had what was as much of a lockdown as we had in the US. Several things came together around the same time. I had a new detached garaged with electricity so for the first time my 1930s house had a place to work that wasn't just putting up two saw horses in my driveway. And working from home I could put my laptop away and just go to work in my garage on a house project. I started fixing so many things that had been unfinished for years and was watching loads of RUclips videos to learn how to do things. From the specific how-to videos I ended up being served a few woodworkers and your channel. As I wasn't going to build chairs or desks those fell off the feed, but I kept watching your show and became a subscriber. Now I'm not building anything -- living in an apartment now actually after a move -- but enjoying your journey to make your home your own and learn things along the way.
Really enjoyed that, but more importantly, it looks like you enjoyed it too. The people there seem to friendly, that's so nice. What a lovely group of people.
My grandfather was a builder/joiner/wagon maker in Dutchland. I never knew him because he died in 1947. His workshop was demolished by ze Germans during the war. My father told me how the walls were all completely 'clad' in jigs for wagon frames and wheels. EngelsCoachShop is a great yoobetoobe channel for this.
Video shows your humility scott tbh, i've watched your vids for a few years now and you work much more like a chippy than a builder. I always thought you were a joiner/carpenter already
Amazing to watch this! We're in Australia but I'd be keen to come to NZ to do this course. My mum grew up in Motueka! Such a stunning part of a stunning country!
Without taking anything away from the woodworkers skill, it sure helps to have a big, well lit workspace with all the machines. And lot of clamps, can never have too many clamps
That place is such an awesome workshop! I went in 2016 to do the 2 weel stool making class. Since then, I have become a qualified timber joiner, moved onward to working with young apprentices and getting them qualified! Looks like we can make a joiner of you yet Scott!
As an amatuer working from home seeing this setup and high end machinery makes me a little envious. Panel saws and spindle moulders are a luxury for the common woodworker as are CNCs and lasers. The cost of purchase is doubled for Australia and NZ due to Transport. So anything Festool is prohibitive unless you have a YT channel. So good luck Scott, you will absolutely enjoy woodworking. On any level it is very rewarding to produce pieces that will be around and appreciated for a very long time.
Happy that you’ve both decided to do this pivot. We follow you and Jess, the projects, the entertainment. Doesn’t haven’t to be one thing all the time. Keep it up!
This is bringing back nostalgia for me. I went to "school" for wooden boat building in Rhode Island at the international yacht restoration school (IYRS). One of the greatest experiences of my life and is some of my most fond memories. That was 17 years ago. Holy shit, how time flies. Still making jigs though. 😎
I’ve worked in and been through lots of different workshops over my few years of “building”, and my favourite part is always the “wall of jigs”. Some shops even celebrate a “jig of the week” - or month.
As a painter watching this from Oz I find this channel quite cathartic and I also like the nederlands man sense of humour. I also want to visit Nelson.
Thanks for posting this, it brings back many happy memories. I did a 3 month course here several years ago which in some ways was life changing. Just wish I'd done it years earlier. The Centre is very well known in fine woodworking circles and is a great asset for Nelson. I'm looking forward to part 2.
Hi Scotty your woodworking journey with David Haig is captivating! From mastering jigs to creating stunning pieces, it's inspiring. David's genius shines.. Watching cabinetmaker's, I understand the challenges you face.. Excited to see your progress!"
Hey Scott, I recently put up a birch ply ceiling like the one you did a few years back with Paerau and discovered that if you use 23 gauge headless pin nails, they are practically invisible! No need to fill holes or anything. You can't see them unless you look REALLY close. On a ceiling, no one would get close enough to see them. They really are just pin-holes. I did some testing beforehand and they are plenty strong enough to hold up the ply while the glue dries.
Loving seeing you get into this class & absorbing all the new info & skills. Hoping we'll also get snippets of Jess' downtime - more gardening? Something completely different? 😊
As a german furniture maker I can say, it is one of the most dangerous tools in the shop! BUT nobody here will use it this way. You cover as much as you can from the moving parts, like you should on every woodworking machine, so the chance to get your fingers ripped off is as low as possible. In germany the "Berufsgenossenschaft (BG)" tells you how to and how NOT to use this kind of machines.
Spindle moulder is probably the most dangerous machine, as there's no way you can avoid being in the " line of fire," so to speak... When you make risen, recessed door panels, it's like working next to aircraft propeller, at 12 000 rpm it is very scary job... I had seen when the cutter head failed and one of the blades just darted into the concrete wall. Very lucky day, nobody had died.
Yeh having been taught to use a spindle working with my dad who has used one for years every time I turn it on it makes me shiver with the sheer power of it spinning into life Would hate to think of what would happen if something went wrong at least it would be quick!
Hey Scott, I knew of the CFW, but your video has certainly inspired me to consider doing a course or two there. Yes its not cheap but the quality of the instruction and tools look absolutely first class. I'll definitely be taking another look and seeing when I can fit one in. Love the content you produce, hope you are enjoying your well deserved break. Cheers Peter..
This was a cool episode from you Scott, it was cool to see that little kid in you trying something new. I also look forward to your tool inventory to grow after this episode with a jointer as my first guess for your next tool purchase.
Great video was really interesting. Nice to see you enjoying yourself and doing something different. Looking forward to seeing the next one.🥴 I enjoyed the conversations you have with all the new people you meet..
Steam bending is loads of fun, lots to it! I’ve also just finished a 4 week course at a fine furniture school here in 🏴, had a great time. That place looks amazing!
i am a construction carpenter in germany, pretty rough so far, but i decided to do my master graduation in joinery, woodworking and wood technology (yeah, thats the term). what i discovered was a whole new world, i never imagined. precision, technics, everything was so different from what i thought it would be. glad to see that i am not the only one.
Yeah, it's a great look. But as a generalist, and often messy, I prefer a concrete floor. And pressure washing every once in awhile is very satisfying.
This has been one my favorite episodes you put out recently and it makes me even happier that it has brought you joy! Keep having fun. 😀 P.S. I have liked all of your other recent videos, I am just calling out your child like wonderment that you can see on your face and hear in your voice
As a cabinetmaker by trade , with some exposure to fine furniture making, a chair is indeed the most challenging item to design , manufacture construct. So many issues that overlap these three criteria that need to be considered ; not least of which is the stresses of safely supporting a heavy human being on a daily basis whilst still maintaining an elegant aesthetic.
Now you are moving into my territory, which is woodworking. I love construction, but woodworking is what I enjoy doing outside of my normal work. Feel free to continue this story arc 😊. Excellent episode, by the way!
I was fortunate enough to spend a year studying at the school. Can thoroughly recommend to everyone, whether you go for a weekend or a year, it will change you forever.
*Kia ora Scott 🙂Well done on doing this course, it will hone in more of your building skills🙂 In the early 1990's I did a 3 month carpentry course where we built decks & fences (for the courses clients), plus for myself I also made a sawhorse, outdoor chair and table etc) and then went straight on to doing a 6 month furniture making course. Learned heaps from it all. Drawing up the plans, making dovetails by hand. First up was a cabinet with two draws inside the cabinet at the bottom with large opening doors, with handmade dovetails. I think that was supposed to be our thing for the 6 months. But I was able to make it quite quickly. Then I got hold of some very old Rimu timber via a friend and went on to make a huge Rimu coffee table, a smaller occasional Rimu table (both table tops were fitted differently) a Rimu suitcase for my electric hammer drill and bits etc, and a Rimu knife-block holder. All these years later I still own them all and they are still in excellent condition even the outdoor chair & sawhorses.🙂nz*
That school looks awesome! I find it interesting they haven’t chased naaa funding. But I do understand that. I bet independence gives them a huge amount of freedom. They look like a great bunch of tutors.
The surgeon who saved my life after a life threatening injury shared an interest in woodworking with me. We became good friends and I sometimes joked with him that he should protect his hands as there were no blueprints for me, they were all in his head as he put me back together. He sadly passed away recently.
Sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like he was a great friend!
Surgeons eh, we are bloody lucky to have them to be there to put us back together. Anesthetists are pretty handy to have around as well.
We are bloody lucky if we get a *good one* because like lawyers there are some who really need to be avoided but you don't find that out until after the extra damage is done.
@@josephking6515 yes, even after retirement he was advising me and my family of good and bad ones - seeing he trained a fair few of them.
Scott, my Mum's Brother was the founder of that woodworking school - John Shaw. He lives across the valley and you may be able to see his house in one of your still shots. You guys should link up, it would make for a entertaining video 😄. All the best from Napier, NZ.
Ha! Small world. I briefly met him the other day at the school. Would love to catch up with him again.
Hey Scott, thanks for taking us along in your woodworking course. If this is your version of a break, it's great!!!!
I live just around the corner from this place, and have had many students stay at our Airbnb. Love listening and seeing how they progress thrive at the school. Great place.
I did a term of beginner woodworking in Australia with Stuart and he is hands down one of the best teachers I've had. He's a fantastically talented woodworker, a wonderful teacher and a genuine and kind man. As a hobby woodworker I'm looking forward to seeing more of this content.
Hi Scott,can you feel the bug biting? Making furniture can be so satisfying and the ability to produce jigs and fixtures to achieve this is also a bit addictive. Best of luck with your journey.👍👍
I’ve been working in the finish carpentry world for the past 4 years. Since the beginning of 2024, I’ve been in and out working in a cabinet shop. Learning how to build cabinets and drawers. It is definitely way more fine of work than trim carpentry. So far, it has pushed me to be better at trim work. I’ve been blessed to be a carpenter.
New Zealand is such a beautiful place. Love seeing it every video!
Scott, I can see that this journey into fine woodworking is going to rejuvenate your mind, body & soul
These pictures bring back memories of when I learned the profession of carpenter in Germany and passed as a journeyman with a license. Yes, in Germany every profession has to be learned and passed a test, then you are a trained specialist.
That is a hangover of the old guild systems. I think we need that in NZ, but with a qualification/diploma rather than a licence. It is IMO the only way to instill pride, and respect for trades. The LBP system we have here for licencing some trades is not in any way a substitute.
@@kiwigrunt330 In Australia our apprenticeship system works such that you spend 1 day a week at TAFE (Technical College) and have to complete nationally-recognised training course. Once you have done that, you can then apply for a trade certificate and a contractor's license.
@@kiwigrunt330 : Well that would also ensure quality in the work, a kind of training with knowledge and an exam on the knowledge and skills learned. It is not for nothing that Germany and the Benelux countries are leaders in the skilled workers they train. That's why not so many skilled workers leave these countries because they are definitely retained with good wages and benefits.
@@nordwestbeiwest1899 I'm not sure about the 'ne' part of Benelux. I grew up in Dutchland and got my trade education there in the eighties. It was without a doubt superior to NZ, but I doubt (subjective opinion) that it was at the same level as Germany or Switzerland. I got my building contractor diploma, which was then a legal requirement to start your own business. That has since been discontinued and anyone can now call themselves a builder in Dutchland. In NZ we now need to purchase an otherwise meaningless licence to do 'restricted' building work. This has nothing to do with qualifications or workmanship; it is all about control.
@@kiwigrunt330 : What I was talking about is real knowledge and skills with quality and the standard between the Netherlands and Germany no longer exists because the Dutch are on the same level! Here in Europe, these are really sought-after skilled workers who are well paid and rarely have time because their schedules are full for years. So before you can start working as a carpenter, you have to master everything by hand. Planing, sawing and sometimes carving are part of the basic training of a European carpenter that he has to learn at the beginning of his apprenticeship! So if there is a power outage, there are no excuses because you couldn't do your work.
Hello from a professional jig maker (also known as a furniture/fine woodworker). Yes, I actually use that title sometimes when people ask what I do, as I spend more time making jigs than anything else. :P
Great work on your chairs so far! Very well done for a first attempt, and jumping in at the deep end by starting with a chair is truly impressive. Keep it up. :)
Extremely interesting Scott, thanks for taking us along!!
It's funny you're doing the furniture course. I found your channel during the early part of the pandemic when we had what was as much of a lockdown as we had in the US. Several things came together around the same time. I had a new detached garaged with electricity so for the first time my 1930s house had a place to work that wasn't just putting up two saw horses in my driveway. And working from home I could put my laptop away and just go to work in my garage on a house project. I started fixing so many things that had been unfinished for years and was watching loads of RUclips videos to learn how to do things. From the specific how-to videos I ended up being served a few woodworkers and your channel. As I wasn't going to build chairs or desks those fell off the feed, but I kept watching your show and became a subscriber. Now I'm not building anything -- living in an apartment now actually after a move -- but enjoying your journey to make your home your own and learn things along the way.
Awesome they are letting you film!!❤
Really enjoyed that, but more importantly, it looks like you enjoyed it too. The people there seem to friendly, that's so nice. What a lovely group of people.
Welcome Scott we’ve been waiting for you 👏 👏 👏 you will make an amazing craftsman and you already a passionate carpenter
My grandfather was a builder/joiner/wagon maker in Dutchland. I never knew him because he died in 1947. His workshop was demolished by ze Germans during the war. My father told me how the walls were all completely 'clad' in jigs for wagon frames and wheels. EngelsCoachShop is a great yoobetoobe channel for this.
Thank you for including the little old teddy bear. It was cute.
What a cool vibe this school has, it looks like such good fun - good luck with the rest of the build
Video shows your humility scott tbh, i've watched your vids for a few years now and you work much more like a chippy than a builder. I always thought you were a joiner/carpenter already
That’s was fascinating Scott. Great for you guys to get a break from the remodel.
Amazing to watch this! We're in Australia but I'd be keen to come to NZ to do this course. My mum grew up in Motueka! Such a stunning part of a stunning country!
Awesome Scott, woodworking has been a hobby that i’ve wanted to take up lately. You’ve given me inspiration! From across the ditch
Fantastic, my old wood working teacher Stuart, great teacher and even better guy
Thanks for sharing moments with the workshop's mascot. The canine was a nice touch
I so need to find a school like that near where I live! Thanks Scott.
Without taking anything away from the woodworkers skill, it sure helps to have a big, well lit workspace with all the machines. And lot of clamps, can never have too many clamps
That place is such an awesome workshop! I went in 2016 to do the 2 weel stool making class.
Since then, I have become a qualified timber joiner, moved onward to working with young apprentices and getting them qualified!
Looks like we can make a joiner of you yet Scott!
As an amatuer working from home seeing this setup and high end machinery makes me a little envious. Panel saws and spindle moulders are a luxury for the common woodworker as are CNCs and lasers. The cost of purchase is doubled for Australia and NZ due to Transport. So anything Festool is prohibitive unless you have a YT channel. So good luck Scott, you will absolutely enjoy woodworking. On any level it is very rewarding to produce pieces that will be around and appreciated for a very long time.
This school is extremely expensive!
Happy that you’ve both decided to do this pivot. We follow you and Jess, the projects, the entertainment. Doesn’t haven’t to be one thing all the time. Keep it up!
This is bringing back nostalgia for me. I went to "school" for wooden boat building in Rhode Island at the international yacht restoration school (IYRS). One of the greatest experiences of my life and is some of my most fond memories. That was 17 years ago. Holy shit, how time flies. Still making jigs though. 😎
The new adventure begins! I know already I’m going to enjoy coming along with the ride.
Man, i took my first ever woodworking course there! Its a fantastic place!
I’ve worked in and been through lots of different workshops over my few years of “building”, and my favourite part is always the “wall of jigs”. Some shops even celebrate a “jig of the week” - or month.
Great content! A refreshing change, having you out of your element - and seeing all of the other students.
As a painter watching this from Oz I find this channel quite cathartic and I also like the nederlands man sense of humour. I also want to visit Nelson.
Thanks for posting this, it brings back many happy memories. I did a 3 month course here several years ago which in some ways was life changing. Just wish I'd done it years earlier. The Centre is very well known in fine woodworking circles and is a great asset for Nelson. I'm looking forward to part 2.
Scott, your eyes are glowing like a sun. I am very happy for you.
Hi Scotty your woodworking journey with David Haig is captivating! From mastering jigs to creating stunning pieces, it's inspiring. David's genius shines.. Watching cabinetmaker's, I understand the challenges you face.. Excited to see your progress!"
love seeing this kinda stuff, look forward to you doing more
Hey Scott, I recently put up a birch ply ceiling like the one you did a few years back with Paerau and discovered that if you use 23 gauge headless pin nails, they are practically invisible! No need to fill holes or anything. You can't see them unless you look REALLY close. On a ceiling, no one would get close enough to see them. They really are just pin-holes. I did some testing beforehand and they are plenty strong enough to hold up the ply while the glue dries.
Nice, I will have to try that next time. An excuse for another nail gun 😀
I absolutely enjoyed this video. Please make more of these kind of videos. They are honestly so good!!
Great vid Scott, love the woodworking. Well impressed with your tutors. They seem like an educated and fun bunch.
Inspiring to be able to teach future (and current) woodworkers such skills. An excellent episode Scott.
A change is as good as a holiday Scott. Enjoy. Hope Jess is doing something she is enjoying also. Cheers from Melbourne Oz.
So glad you are enjoying yourself!
Interesting video Scott. Opens your eyes to a different world of carpentry/joinery.
Wow, wow, wow, how great way to spend a couple of weeks
David Haig is a genius, his rocking chair is stunning.
Awesome, been wanting to go do one of their courses for years. Great to see the school from the inside, looking forward to part 2.
I'm in love with that table saw sled.
Loving seeing you get into this class & absorbing all the new info & skills. Hoping we'll also get snippets of Jess' downtime - more gardening? Something completely different? 😊
Looks great. Interesting to watch. What a fantastic school to have access to.
That spindle router table makes my everything tingle. That must be one of the most dangerous tools in a modern woodworking shop lol!
As a german furniture maker I can say, it is one of the most dangerous tools in the shop! BUT nobody here will use it this way. You cover as much as you can from the moving parts, like you should on every woodworking machine, so the chance to get your fingers ripped off is as low as possible. In germany the "Berufsgenossenschaft (BG)" tells you how to and how NOT to use this kind of machines.
Spindle moulder is probably the most dangerous machine, as there's no way you can avoid being in the " line of fire," so to speak...
When you make risen, recessed door panels, it's like working next to aircraft propeller, at 12 000 rpm it is very scary job... I had seen when the cutter head failed and one of the blades just darted into the concrete wall. Very lucky day, nobody had died.
joiner of ten years. yes it is have seen many lose fingers to it
Yep, it’s good now, till someone loose their fingers! I know 3 guys.
Get guards on that machine so it’s safer for everyone to use.
Yeh having been taught to use a spindle working with my dad who has used one for years every time I turn it on it makes me shiver with the sheer power of it spinning into life
Would hate to think of what would happen if something went wrong at least it would be quick!
So good SBC.. can’t wait to see the finished chair. Btw, what a beautiful setting the Woodworking School is situated in. 😎
Cool video Scott thanks for sharing!
Love it! Can't wait for the next episode. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome! Love this new journey!
This was a great episode, thank you for making this.
Oh what a treat to have a video from you this morning.
Love this Scott, thanks for sharing your experience there. It has a great reputation.
And I thought you were taking a break, haha.
Amazing people on your course, you included. Enjoy yersel
Hey Scott,
I knew of the CFW, but your video has certainly inspired me to consider doing a course or two there. Yes its not cheap but the quality of the instruction and tools look absolutely first class. I'll definitely be taking another look and seeing when I can fit one in.
Love the content you produce, hope you are enjoying your well deserved break.
Cheers Peter..
Fantastic video great that your enjoying the course
Love that school! Great opportunity.
Really enjoyed this episode, Scott. Keep up the great work
Very refreshing Scott! Good luck mate, looking forward of the next one! Thanks a lot!
That part 2 next week reveal was fucking cool! Also great chair.
This was a cool episode from you Scott, it was cool to see that little kid in you trying something new. I also look forward to your tool inventory to grow after this episode with a jointer as my first guess for your next tool purchase.
Great video was really interesting. Nice to see you enjoying yourself and doing something different. Looking forward to seeing the next one.🥴 I enjoyed the conversations you have with all the new people you meet..
Thanks for sharing this!
It looks like so much fun!
Steam bending is loads of fun, lots to it! I’ve also just finished a 4 week course at a fine furniture school here in 🏴, had a great time. That place looks amazing!
What a cool bunch of people.
Super interesting Scott! Was following the build closely, but this is a nice change of pace!
Loved the video Scott thanks so much
Such an interesting video, i hope you enjoy this new jouney! Love from italy and always following all your videos💪
i am a construction carpenter in germany, pretty rough so far, but i decided to do my master graduation in joinery, woodworking and wood technology (yeah, thats the term).
what i discovered was a whole new world, i never imagined. precision, technics, everything was so different from what i thought it would be. glad to see that i am not the only one.
Great video. I want to see more.
Love how the internal walls and floors are made of wood, looks amazing.
Yeah, it's a great look. But as a generalist, and often messy, I prefer a concrete floor. And pressure washing every once in awhile is very satisfying.
Nice work Scott!
Now you can hang a door and make a chair🎉😂
They replace jigs with CNC now days, but good to learn off the basics…
This has been one my favorite episodes you put out recently and it makes me even happier that it has brought you joy! Keep having fun. 😀
P.S. I have liked all of your other recent videos, I am just calling out your child like wonderment that you can see on your face and hear in your voice
As a cabinetmaker by trade , with some exposure to fine furniture making, a chair is indeed the most challenging item to design , manufacture construct. So many issues that overlap these three criteria that need to be considered ; not least of which is the stresses of safely supporting a heavy human being on a daily basis whilst still maintaining an elegant aesthetic.
I love this new content! Cant wait to see more of it 🥰
Nice to see a new passion mate!
Now you are moving into my territory, which is woodworking. I love construction, but woodworking is what I enjoy doing outside of my normal work.
Feel free to continue this story arc 😊. Excellent episode, by the way!
Thanks Scott.
Thanks for sharing.
Wow, would love a workshop like that and the machinery for designing and building new guitars.
Great to see you back guys. I missed you 😢
Glad to see you’ve found a different tack to peak your interest. Look forward to more woodworking videos. Good luck with the chair making mate…
I was fortunate enough to spend a year studying at the school. Can thoroughly recommend to everyone, whether you go for a weekend or a year, it will change you forever.
*Kia ora Scott 🙂Well done on doing this course, it will hone in more of your building skills🙂 In the early 1990's I did a 3 month carpentry course where we built decks & fences (for the courses clients), plus for myself I also made a sawhorse, outdoor chair and table etc) and then went straight on to doing a 6 month furniture making course. Learned heaps from it all. Drawing up the plans, making dovetails by hand. First up was a cabinet with two draws inside the cabinet at the bottom with large opening doors, with handmade dovetails. I think that was supposed to be our thing for the 6 months. But I was able to make it quite quickly. Then I got hold of some very old Rimu timber via a friend and went on to make a huge Rimu coffee table, a smaller occasional Rimu table (both table tops were fitted differently) a Rimu suitcase for my electric hammer drill and bits etc, and a Rimu knife-block holder. All these years later I still own them all and they are still in excellent condition even the outdoor chair & sawhorses.🙂nz*
That "Part 2 next week" dissappear with the whish of the car was smooth!
That school looks awesome!
I find it interesting they haven’t chased naaa funding. But I do understand that. I bet independence gives them a huge amount of freedom. They look like a great bunch of tutors.
Amazing journey you are on dude. Loving the channel as always! 🤙
Love it, good luck! 🍀
Your excitement shows! Thanks for the video, would love to take a course like that myself :)
Really fascinating episode and something a bit different. A change is as good as a rest.
Absolutely fascinating video 👍👍