I had the privilege of being taught by Mr Lawton at Ashbourne from 1964 onwards. He was an incredibly gifted teacher and an amazing woodworker. He instilled in me an admiration for the craft and an affinity for the material. I am now 61 and still have a coffee table made when I was 13 and a little box from the same time. They are two of my most prized possessions, mostly for the memories they evoke of the woodwork shop. I am thrilled to know that Elmer is still with us and delighted that he still pursues his craft with such enthusiasm. The video was a joy to watch. Thank you.
Gerry - good to hear that Elmer holds great memories for you. I have passed your comment on to his son Andy to pass on and lets hope elmer carries on for a good while yet! Please share this video with grand children etc as it is this kind of inspiration that is needed for the young in a fast changing world. we owe it to them to allow them to use their hands and minds.
I thought this was an amazing video about a wonderful man, but your story being here took it to another level. It’s brilliant that all these pieces of furniture exist as a testimony of his skills, but his true legacy lies with you and what he instilled in you.
Touching video! My husband lost his leg in 2010 at 24 years old. He's always had a passion for the Craft. He started his own buiessness woodworking. We have 2 boys that are 9 and 10 years old. He lets them use the scroll saw for now. Till they are a little older. (Thanks for the video.) God bless!
What a great man, an example to us all. I am 73 years old, I went to school in the sixties, I did a craft course we did Technical Drawing we had a wood workshop and a metal workshop with it’s own forge. You learned basic skills before starting work which in those days was an apprenticeship so this was what prospective employers were looking for. I did metal work but I really wanted to do wood work, I had three uncles who were carpenters so it was in the blood. When I was in my 20 ‘s I went to evening school for wood work and thoroughly enjoyed it. Unfortunately I didn’t really continue, family life took over but now I have a small workshop which I am renovating and equipping with new benches and hopefully some more wood work tools to full fill my life’s dream. This video has given me inspiration, Thank you Mr Lawton!
Just imagine what the world would be like if it were full of men like Mr. Lawton!. A Rare gem of a man for sure. Thank you for sharing his story with us. I'm a 76 yr old wood-neophyte, and appreciated his joinery talents. and craftsmenship, as well as his intellect, they both project the man.
an honour to have known this wonderful, inspiring, level headed and warm hearted man - a fitting video to capture his memory, and ensure it lives on. Thank you for sharing
As a preschool teacher I've taught woodworking to 2 1/2 year old to 6 year old children . Not the depths of skill that this gentleman has, but basics. How to use a hammer, saw and drill. They learn that they CAN make things by themselves.
What an enjoyable video ... the love of wood still shows brightly in Mr. Lawton's eyes. He is a true treasure and inspiration. Thank you Jeremy for sharing his story ...
His pieces .... Their combination of weight, simple practicality and proportion. They will age so modestly and gracefully. Truly beautiful things to live with.
What a fantastic man I have watched many videos in my time but when you see someone like this it warms my heart his craftsmanship is fantastic kids today have no idea how to do this kind of woodwork and never will and what a same that is. From the bottom of my heart thank you for this video and I do hope you carry on as long as you can 👍👍👍👍👍
Terrific. I would never have met this remarkable man but for your posting this video. Thank you. I would love to spend a few hours or months knocking about the wood shop with him.
Happy birthday for this month Harry, This is one of the best videos I have seen on youtube. Harry you are a true insperation to all who watch this and I wish you all the best. What a shame I never had a teacher like you when I was at school. Thank you so much for showing this video Jeremy. Tony
Elmer Lawton (as he was know at school where he taught) was such a talented and passionate man when it came to wood. His favourite saying was 'measure twice cut once' and I still use the phrase today.
Great interview of an amazing woodworker. His insight to the ways of woodworking are worth sharing to others. Thanks for taking the time to produce this piece. I hope he is still with us?
Thanks. It was a real honour and tonic meeting Harry through his furniture designer maker son Andrew. He is still quicker on the lathe than many a quarter of his age!
Thank you for sharing that with us. I find that the majority of people these days don't have what you would call a trade job. Much less a trade job that can involve the children. I've been longing for that for my children. Besides my love for wood passed to me by my father and neighbor my 1st priority is my children and the opportunity to put a spark in their life even if they're not up to it. So here's to the past moving to the future.
That is an Arundel lathe I have just been given one....... in the process of restoring it....evap-o-rust to the rescue its built like the proverbial out house. I like the old British tools!
very interesting and inspiring. Every little sharing of his craft and his furniture pieces or even or i shall say especially presentation of tools completely absorb my attention and i wish he'd share more. Like that plane that is only shown in picture and not talked about.
Stunning work and modesty. This country does't value the traditions and skills and prefers under the Tory government to squander talent at the expense of "jobs" in the city. Fuelling and economy not based on beauty and craft but get rich quick quackery.
What a lovely old guy . That desk he made in his 70”s was great.
I had the privilege of being taught by Mr Lawton at Ashbourne from 1964 onwards.
He was an incredibly gifted teacher and an amazing woodworker. He instilled in me an admiration for the craft and an affinity for the material. I am now 61 and still have a coffee table made when I was 13 and a little box from the same time. They are two of my most prized possessions, mostly for the memories they evoke of the woodwork shop. I am thrilled to know that Elmer is still with us and delighted that he still pursues his craft with such enthusiasm. The video was a joy to watch. Thank you.
Gerry - good to hear that Elmer holds great memories for you. I have passed your comment on to his son Andy to pass on and lets hope elmer carries on for a good while yet! Please share this video with grand children etc as it is this kind of inspiration that is needed for the young in a fast changing world. we owe it to them to allow them to use their hands and minds.
I thought this was an amazing video about a wonderful man, but your story being here took it to another level. It’s brilliant that all these pieces of furniture exist as a testimony of his skills, but his true legacy lies with you and what he instilled in you.
Lets keep them from replacing school wood shops with computer labs.
Touching video! My husband lost his leg in 2010 at 24 years old. He's always had a passion for the Craft. He started his own buiessness woodworking. We have 2 boys that are 9 and 10 years old. He lets them use the scroll saw for now. Till they are a little older.
(Thanks for the video.) God bless!
What a great man, an example to us all. I am 73 years old, I went to school in the sixties, I did a craft course we did Technical Drawing we had a wood workshop and a metal workshop with it’s own forge. You learned basic skills before starting work which in those days was an apprenticeship so this was what prospective employers were looking for. I did metal work but I really wanted to do wood work, I had three uncles who were carpenters so it was in the blood. When I was in my 20 ‘s I went to evening school for wood work and thoroughly enjoyed it. Unfortunately I didn’t really continue, family life took over but now I have a small workshop which I am renovating and equipping with new benches and hopefully some more wood work tools to full fill my life’s dream. This video has given me inspiration, Thank you Mr Lawton!
It also shows quality woodworking items last long more than a lifetime. Very inspirational video.
Just imagine what the world would be like if it were full of men like Mr. Lawton!. A Rare gem of a man for sure. Thank you for sharing his story with us. I'm a 76 yr old wood-neophyte, and appreciated his joinery talents. and craftsmenship, as well as his intellect, they both project the man.
What a lovely man. A lot of wisdom in this video as well.
Hi Jeremy thanks for making the film and capturing the beauty of this amazing man.
Total respect to you sir.
an honour to have known this wonderful, inspiring, level headed and warm hearted man - a fitting video to capture his memory, and ensure it lives on. Thank you for sharing
Yesss!! Finally. A shop that looks as messy as mine 😂
As a preschool teacher I've taught woodworking to 2 1/2 year old to 6 year old children . Not the depths of skill that this gentleman has, but basics. How to use a hammer, saw and drill. They learn that they CAN make things by themselves.
What an enjoyable video ... the love of wood still shows brightly in Mr. Lawton's eyes. He is a true treasure and inspiration.
Thank you Jeremy for sharing his story ...
His pieces .... Their combination of weight, simple practicality and proportion. They will age so modestly and gracefully. Truly beautiful things to live with.
What a fantastic man I have watched many videos in my time but when you see someone like this it warms my heart his craftsmanship is fantastic kids today have no idea how to do this kind of woodwork and never will and what a same that is. From the bottom of my heart thank you for this video and I do hope you carry on as long as you can 👍👍👍👍👍
Thought he was talking while filing that saw, like damn this guy is a badass
I wish I had the luck to meet people like Mr Lawton in person to listen to them and learn what they have to teach. thanks for this video!
A wonderful gentleman. We shouldn't mourn his passing at 97 years of age but instead celebrate that we had him for so long.
I can only hope that when I am 94 that I cam this skilled still at a wood work
Terrific. I would never have met this remarkable man but for your posting this video. Thank you. I would love to spend a few hours or months knocking about the wood shop with him.
So European , special British people must respect
Sanad .. Arabia of Yemen
I wish i could be this man when i grew older
Happy birthday for this month Harry, This is one of the best videos I have seen on youtube. Harry you are a true insperation to all who watch this and I wish you all the best. What a shame I never had a teacher like you when I was at school.
Thank you so much for showing this video Jeremy.
Tony
Elmer Lawton (as he was know at school where he taught) was such a talented and passionate man when it came to wood. His favourite saying was 'measure twice cut once' and I still use the phrase today.
Very inspirational man. Thank you for making and posting this video!
A wonderful inspiration . Ruby - South Africa
Inspirational Man. His son's not a bad at his trade either ; )
awesome dude. love the statement at the end.
Thank you,for sharing this, hope I'm that capable and steady of hand at 95, great to see so many pieces that he's made and kept over the years!
Incredible guy with some fantastic work and what a legacy to leave behind.
i hope I am still doing it at 95
thanks for sharing
Great interview of an amazing woodworker. His insight to the ways of woodworking are worth sharing to others. Thanks for taking the time to produce this piece. I hope he is still with us?
Such a stunning chap.
Thanks. It was a real honour and tonic meeting Harry through his furniture designer maker son Andrew. He is still quicker on the lathe than many a quarter of his age!
Hope I'm still working with my wood when I'm 94😋
Thank you for the video & the chance to see such an inspiring man!!!!
amazing man
This is awesome, God bless him!!!
Thank you for sharing that with us. I find that the majority of people these days don't have what you would call a trade job. Much less a trade job that can involve the children. I've been longing for that for my children. Besides my love for wood passed to me by my father and neighbor my 1st priority is my children and the opportunity to put a spark in their life even if they're not up to it. So here's to the past moving to the future.
What an inspirational man. Well done Jeremy
What an inspirational man!
Fabulous - thanks for taking time to both record and post this.
This is all about Englishman to proud of it was moving piece of show
Thank you for this, Jez. Quite inspiring!
That is an Arundel lathe I have just been given one....... in the process of restoring it....evap-o-rust to the rescue its built like the proverbial out house. I like the old British tools!
very interesting and inspiring. Every little sharing of his craft and his furniture pieces or even or i shall say especially presentation of tools completely absorb my attention and i wish he'd share more. Like that plane that is only shown in picture and not talked about.
Inspiaring and impressive!
What a great film and an interesting man. Thanks for the film, which is relaxing to watch.
What a brilliant man.
i enjoyed watching this.
Very nice, thank you for sharing this.
Such a modest man - did you note those oblique dovetails and the mitred stub tenons on his cabinetry!
what a great man!!!
Beautiful video. Inspiring man.
amazing woodworker
Brilliant
I recognise his Arundel wood lathe from the 1970,s
Wunderbar
A great exponent for hand tool woodworking Thank you.
geweldig !!!!!!
Great story, where is the music from?
Stunning work and modesty. This country does't value the traditions and skills and prefers under the Tory government to squander talent at the expense of "jobs" in the city. Fuelling and economy not based on beauty and craft but get rich quick quackery.
R I P TO MR LAWTON
good old elmer
😃😃😃