Classic episodes of A Craftsman's Legacy posting 2nd Friday of the month. New episodes of Woodcraft 101 posting 4th Friday of the month.
A Craftsman's Legacy In each episode, Eric Gorges explains the history of an old-world craft and the importance of that craft as it is practiced in America today. A metal shaper and custom motorcycle builder by trade, he meets and interviews men and women who are master craftsmen, exploring why they chose their craft, where they learned their skills, how they live using their talents, and the challenges and importance of keeping that tradition alive in the face of mass production.
Woodcraft 101 Join Eric Gorges as he learns the skills required to be a woodworker. We cover projects that are within the beginner and intermediate levels.
Reminds me of Decoupage,back in the 70s we used wood grape treys and decoupaged posters and where the splits were we just cut the posters the,we sold them like crazy for 25 bucks a piece.You could get a half pint of whiskey and a six pack for 25.00 :)
So glad I found your channel. I miss 'A Craftsman's Legacy'. Saw all shows in the 4 seasons and was looking forward to the 5th season. Have been looking at the shows over and over. Then I found this channel. Keep producing these great videos. Also you have a shop full of the best tools. I've learned so much watching your videos.🔨🛠
When I heard you say Buford, I'm thinking Buford, GA. I have a Bona Allen "Wheel n Deal" cutting saddle that my mother bought sometime in the early 60's. It has a beautiful floral pattern tooling. I am so proud of that saddle. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks!
Give me a empty cup employee everytime, all these people that keep asking for years of experience are the worst, you always get opinionated learned people not people you can shape, teach and mold, give me a fresh faced kid everytime ✌️🤪
I took my first trip to Johnsons not that long ago, it was also my first time stepping foot into a hardwood lumber store and I was extremely overwhelmed. I am happy to say that the staff was very accommodating to my needs and helped me get exactly what I was looking for. They have earned a customer for life!
Hello from Eastern France, What absolutely fabulous artists !!! I am an individual and practice leather work as an amateur and, am also rider... I discover there works of art in saddlery. It is a real happiness to see Lovers of their work animals and humans for which they perform such works! THANK YOU for making us discover these Wonders !!!
Walter Is An amazing Man. He Has A Legacy Even Though He May Not Realize It. Maybe The City Of Chicago Will In Someway Recognize The Amazing Talent And Contribution He Has Made To The Architecture Of The City. 🇺🇸
I find I have more control using an icepick type grip if I'm trying to do small deep cuts especially with repetition if I want uniformity with my cuts. I first practice a few cuts till I get the correct length and depth I want then perform the same motion on the work piece. Doing all cuts of one type at once instead of carving each facet at a time also helps with making each module of a design uniform throughout. If I carve each module with each of its different angled cuts one by one then by the end of the piece some modules are larger or smaller or have differences that stand out. The difference of depth or if you cut on or over the pencil line can have an impact on the finished look. And by far I find chip carving to be the least forgiving to deviance.
re: Flexcut chisels. They come sharpened to perfection with mirrored edges that gleam. The 10 piece set I bought came with a plastic bandaid dispenser with the flexcut logo on it. I laughed but after I saw them and how they could shave hair better than a Dovo straiht razor it was a sobering moment and it gave me pause. Especially after I effortlessly sailed through my thick leather work gloves and through my wrist 3 inches long and a 1/4 inch deep. Another time I stabbed my thumb's palm with a v-tool also through gloves which caused the fat cells in my palm to literally squeeze out and needed to be snipped off. I now no longer find myself saying "I'll only carve towards my fingers/hand for a stroke or two, I'll be careful this time" I just don't do it, well almost never.
It's worth noting that even though it may be day 1 for chip carving it ain't your first foray into woodworking unless you paid someone to build that shop you are in and kit it out with a stellar array of carving tools.
I agree with seeing the progression from novice to master. I found it very disheartening to watch a tutorial that seemed so simple to find that my own attempt looked hideous. I therefore have shown all my mistakes and even injuries plus my work at the start of a project to its completion and that practice has made me better and it takes a lot of it to improve only slightly sometimes but it does come. By far the hardest has been to learn how to sharpen and maintain chisels especially gouges. But that by far the most helpful step was by buying a few Flexcut chisels which come hideously mirror sharp. It's hard to know what you are doing wrong if the tool you recieve is blunt or poorly made to begin with. I had no idea just how important the three faces on a v tool were or that there even were three of them until I bought a Flexcut v tool. Now I'm not trying to sell you on flexcut tools only that they were the brand I finally splurged on that came properly sharp. I'm sure there are others out there like Pfeil for instance a brand I drool over but as of yet haven't bought any of. I was lucky enough to find over a grand's worth of carving gouges of so many types for $40 that I really don't need any more. But if the day comes I do i will be getting myself some Pfeil's
Hi I love your rocking horse I’m in Australia and would like to make a rocking horse for my baby granddaughter to be is it possible to purchase the plans from you please Thanks you
I found Walter through social media a few years ago. I asked him where i could find some stone and he sourced some out for me and im all the way in Toronto. Couldn't thank him enough.
Great video! I noticed Curtis’ “Ragin Cajuns” cap And so I’m curious to know if he has been to Lafayette Louisiana? I am from the Lafayette area, and was very surprised to see him wearing a UL cap..
Why, when John is talking and passing on his knowledge do you think it’s necessary to overlay it with annoying twanging guitar? Thank you for a great video btw. A true craftsman, I would love to have worked with him
Great explanation! I've just been looking at Aqua Coat, and the reviews are pretty mixed (which makes me figure there is a rather sizeable group who doesn't understand how it is used). Thanks for providing some clarity!
