I remember growing up and my Dad always had such great tools (which were his father's tools from Sheffield like hand drills, spanners, planes, wrenches etc) - even his toolbox was steel and had that strong gun-oil smell. It blew my mind that they seemed so indestructible. Then I grew up and experienced Chinese screwdrivers that can't even get through their first use without some kind of damage 🤣. He has used those same tools for 60 plus years and they are still going strong.
They're a false economy. All these capitalists were happy to outsource for cheap labour, make Brits unemployed then buy plastic junk after the 12 hour shift in Tesco. No more!
How true is that concerning tools. I bought a set of Stanley drivers, used one crosshead once, got rounded off. I’ve got Sheffield cutlery and stoke mugs and plates etc. No cheap second rate crap for me.
Good craftsmen buy good-quality tools. Good-quality tools are still being made but they are expensive. Young people aren't taking up skilled trades the way they used to, so high-quality tools will soon be gone.
Depressingly I already know I can't afford such craftsmanship. It's a pipe dream for me, but what he creates is exquisitely beautiful, full of passion and care. I admire that.
Tis True. A mans precious Workshop is a Kingdom to some. Everybody should have a workshop or space to create. Like a drummer, what use is a drummer when he cannot play his drums any more use than a carpenter with no where to work or keep tools and wood. Elementary. Maybe the owners of these long term leasehold buildings with high rents are er....don't like "people". Or shops of the traditional type. Maybe they are the same people who would turn the Congress Building into a "pie shop". Or Pizza Express. One has to remember that the owners of these facades and "leaseholds" have one priority. To make money first. You would think that would be the "priority" of the Federal Reserve. But it isn't. The priority of the Federal Reserve is to make sure YOU ARE EMPLOYED. So much for "banks"...called something else when you understand the "State of Play". Leaseholders and Landlords Priority = Mr Money Bags = Mr Potter in Its a Wonderful Life". He doesn't want all you "Useless George Baileys" trying to fight for what is right. Britain and its Heritage = Free Market Capitalism = Small Government and the removal of greedy (slum) landlords who stop PROGRESS. And restoring to the Public the Public FREE HOUSES. Beer all over the floor and all... With cigarette machines and ashtrays....plus spit and sawdust decor and a "public bar next door which is cheaper".
This video is an absolute labour of love the whole way through. I'm so excited that you started somewhere so close to home for me, Tom is an absolute credit to the Dales, hope to see his success skyrocket! This series is really about to restore some pride in the UK and im so here for it!
Watched this hrs after you uploaded it. 4 days later I’m still thinking about it. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait for more. Thank you for what you do. I am a jeweller, creating everything from scratch and my hubby, although he still works full time will soon hopefully leave the day job and be a full time blacksmith. He’s been making the most wicked knives. I’ll be showing him all your videos from this series and hopefully he’ll find that courage to leave the safety of his job and go for it. We enjoy your passion for what you do. Thank you from Western Australia 🇦🇺
Great episode!Tom is so talented! He wasn't sure what he wanted to do when at school and ends up making this amazing furniture in the Yorkshire Dales! 👏 He's so proud of his work too, (rightly so!) and knows where all the wood's come from.. This is true passion and dedication.. he's followed his dream! 👍 This young fella is a true artisan! 🇬🇧 Well done, Tom! 18:02 Tom's also "buzzin'" 🐝🍻🤗
Fabulous video! You guys ARE the future thinking for this country! What an inspiration Tom Addison is - a true craftsman. My grandad was a carpenter, and his tools have passed down to us. Beautiful works of art in themselves. Thanks, David, I'm so looking looking forward to your Made In Britain series.
This is a great idea , every country should have a RU-vid person do this ! I’m in Australia and as seldom that I buy something buying Australian made is a task in itself .
Great to see a young man like Tom so full of passion for his work and dedication to his timeless craft. And the glorious Yorkshire countryside is so beautiful. Great video Wandering Turnip aka Dave.
This is FANTASTIC. As a Yorkshireman, this is wonderful to see and inspires a glimmer of pride of where I come from. In the UK, we often have no reason to be inspired by our origins.
What a lovely guy, lovely furniture, and lovely new series! Just bloody lovely. My favourite video of yours so far. I loved peeping into the workshop of a furniture maker. Keep it up Turnip xx
Great idea for a series mate. It's always fantastic to see people like Tom producing such amazing pieces of craftsmanship. We seem to have gotten into such a negative attitude regarding British manufacturing and production. Its about time we start promoting our own small businesses and products and celebrating how much we talent we have in this country.
Dude.... this video is great. Better than I expected (don't live in the UK but the sentiment transfers well anywhere....and helps I love woodworking!) 👏👏👏
I've been looking forward to this new series. Off to a great start. Such a talented woodworker, with a talented host! Buzzing to seeing more. !! Hit that Notification Bell folks !!
How beautiful is his work. Just lovely. Its the love, care and craft what's missing. True craftmanship. Even the tools he's using. 👍💗 Everything is now just cheaply made and throw away tat.
What a brilliant start to your new series. This should be shown to all school leavers so they can see if you get a trade your set up for life. Personally I think it’s better than going to University and getting a degree to no where. Looking to the future AI is going to take a lot of jobs but it won’t be able to replaced this guy, I bet he gets real job satisfaction. keep up the good work David and I look forward to seeing what else you have for us. You’ve inspired me so I’m going to see if there’s any local woodwork classes 😮
What a talent tom is, that table with the steps inspired by the dales is beautiful This was great turnip, cant wait for the next video in this series, well done bruv
Guitar maker in Leicester. Really up against it with Chinese guitars and cnc machines. In a very interesting part of town. The golden mile. You’d love it round here man. A lot of history, high street, change, and chimneys!!! Come and visit! Great videos! Cheers!
@@JonLettsGuitars If David doesn't see your comment, you should contact him, Jon.. on his latest community post he was asking for people to get in touch if they had any leads about stuff made in Britain.. 👍🙋🏻♀️ (Plus he can never resist a chimney!) 😅
Fantastic! If I didn't love your content enough already, I most certainly do now. Beautiful work, matched by it's surroundings and Tom's soul. As someone who creates with timber in that thurr Yorkshire, I found this really inspirational. Thank you both!
Absolutely brilliant video Wandering Turnip!I really would like to wish Tom success for the future, obviously very skilled man and so nice to have appreciation for the skills and qualities of the past.❤👍
We have been watching an amazing platonic craftsmanship love story! I love it, the great passion and respect between these two British guys. Wonderful job!
This is awesome, can’t wait to see more episodes. I worked in retail for two decades and have always called for artisans and apprenticeships in those crafts. You might have watched this already but there’s a video on here called Stewart Lee on The Art of Repair, with Hackney Artisans in East London. There’s was also a series similar to yours by the The Hairy Bikers called Go North in 2021 and it was all about people from all over the world in the North of England and artisan crafts, food and agricultural innovations.
Nothing can compare to a real quality piece that someone has put their heart and soul into. These pieces are to be treasured, as well as the people who create them. Thanks for a great video.
A fantastic first episode. Love the enthusiasm from both of you gents. We could do with some optimism, and you've provided it. Hope Tom has plans to take on an apprentice at some point. Mustn't keep those skills to himself!
Love,love.❤ I watch lots of youtubers from around the world, and I enjoy it when they show local crafts and industries. You add to it because your motivation is positive problem solving. My gran was born in St. Helens and moved to Canada turn of last century . If you could show something from there, it would be terrific
Glad your going to trades and new beginnings, my dad a few doors down from you has some of the oldest tools and is and was one of the best carpenters....xx
Absolutely brilliant new series. Loving every minute. You are really taking this channel in great directions. Really productive look at what's happening locally in the UK. You are on a winner here, David. Five stars, mate.⭐🤓
Brilliant video, such a talented man creating and making beautiful furniture. You've chose a very interesting subject for your videos too. I agree with another reviewer the TV are missing out, they should be offering you a job, the enthusiasm for the topics your covering in the videos is amazing. Cheers
Hiut denim in Cardigan - A company that took over the old M&S denim factory there. I've heard about it briefly on the radio, but would certainly be interested in seeing a video on it. Especially as they repair the denim there as well, keeping that life cycle going
Wow! What a brilliant start to a series. I`ve watched and thoroughly enjoyed every single one of your videos but I stopped commenting because I looked like a gushing girl groupie, when I`m actually old enough to be your grandma. 😂🤣😂This however is a big step up, even for you and I have to comment. Can`t wait to see some more. Wishing you the very best as always.
Brilliant new series! As someone with a degree in Contemporary Crafts, I absolutely love to see British makers showcased! However on the flip side, the fact that the clients he mentioned were mostly London based, I think shows a deeper issue here. Tom's website didn't show any pricing, but I can hazard a guess I, and many others, would not be able to afford handmade British furniture such as his. It's a shame, and I have no idea how that issue could be fixed in our current society.
When you add up the total cost of cheap furniture that you have to replace over the course of your lifetime, and then compare that to a piece that will last longer than your lifetime, the value of the latter is all of a sudden more favourable. Add to that the fact you get to enjoy a bespoke piece of furniture made with craft, love and soul throughout your life, and the value that adds to your existence and those around you.
@@dannybowden5296 I absolutely know this (and agree with you!), it was more or less the subject of my dissertation! Unfortunately some people cannot afford that initial big expense (hence we've just bought our first house, and most of my stuff is from fb marketplace). It's the same with clothing, a lot of people in poverty cannot spend more than fast fashion prices - because that £20 pair of shoes that last a year is more affordable than the £80 pair - even though they'd last perhaps 5 years. I hope you understand what I'm trying to say!
@@MillyMayy I do understand what you're saying and I agree. Congratulations on your house! I think things like marketplace and charity shops are a great way to furnish your home, or any home for that matter. I'm definitely of the make do and mend attitude, and have purchased some lovely things second hand over the years. I get that everyone has a budget, but I also know from experience that if you discuss your budget with someone like myself or Tom, that we'd try to create something beautiful that would be affordable to you. For example, I work entirely with reclaimed materials by hand so my overheads are tiny which means I can price competitively.
I honestly believe the time has come where many are realising that if you buy local or at least buy from your own region/country, it will make a difference. Not always possible, but worth doing if you want your region to have artisans and producers and for young people to have a reason to learn skills. Tom's work looks fantastic btw!
When choosing my GCSE subjects at school I had to decide between Art and Music - my two favourite subjects - I went with Music. But now, I have my own business designing and creating handmade crafts - it's funny how life turns out isn't it! Thanks for the video, I look forward to seeing what's coming next!
This is a single craftsman where you can get really unique pieces specifically for you but there are still some small factories in the Uk that have been around since 1920 (Titchmarsh & Goodwin) also R.E.H Kennedy. Both are in Ipswich that do handmade production stuff. We loved English furniture and tried to buy from all the good makers back in the day when we were young. God bless
Great to see a master craftsman so passionate about his work. The High St is not dead everywhere, in our town three banks shut their doors, they are now an artisan bakery, a trendy bar lounge, and a watch repair shop which in my eyes are so much better than the banks ever were, and all the money goes back into the local economy and employs far more people than the banks did.
Oh and - first 2 towns you mention .. lol I grew up in Wigan and moved to Stoke on trent --- Gawd it was like - out the frying into the fire making that move lol ... I moved down south 12 years ago .. I've seen a lot of this Country, Lived all 4 corners - I can relate to alot of your content. Thankyou @The Wandering Turnip for all you do .. Great stuff to see you back
The strange thing is many years ago many master craftsmen were so renowned for making quality woodwork that simply by looking at the design it would be recognised as there work , especially if it was marked with a symbol or more commonly their initials. Nowadays you can’t find many who are going to be seen in the same way a few hundred years from now which would make any handcrafted furniture (etc) much more valuable as it’s going to be super rare !!
Great video, good to see Tom keeping traditional craftsmanship going and hopefully his enthusiasm and great talent inspire future craft/trades people. like Tom said you have nothing to lose trying and with dedication hard work and passion may become successful in your own right. Better than the 0 hours job's that many have no choice but to do. Looking forward to the rest of your videos.
Brilliant video, I loved hearing Tom's story to indipendance and seeing the amazing tools he has found, rescued or had made. Amazing. However, there is still plenty of larger furniture makers in the UK. I dropped some tips in the comment section under the rubber grommet factory video. I hope they might be of use. You should of course also go and look at Morgan Cars if you can. They are amazing. Great video.
HSL in Batley were on the TV in the the Factory series, which made a change from food makers. Don't forget the boots from Richmond (Altberg) and sleeping bags from Silsden (Snugpak). Of course there are the computers made in South Wales (Raspberry Pi).
Brilliant episode, as a woodwork teacher I love seeing passion for furniture making from someone of a younger generation than me, really positive, love it!
Evening wt, a Burnley resident here. Padiham has a hideous high street, sunbeds,salons,barbers, takeouts and bookies. But in among that lot is Pendle stained glass. Very good. Also worth a look are queen street mill and helmshore mill. They are museums but still working and churning out Lancashire textiles mainly on commission to be sent overseas where people still want British cloth. Love your videos. Thanks so much for your efforts Love peculiarlyhookedonpendle
Boy, what a great video.. it is sad to see how the streets of Britain are falling into disrepair. It's over for the High street for sure but this is great to see that there are people who are doing amazing work despite the giant corporates swamping all avenues
I thought this video was great my friend - I think you have hit on a great series. People seem to be stepping back from far-east goods as countries get more self-reliant as they reduce their dependence on oil and bring manufacturing back where it belongs. I'm a bit of amateur woodworker and love seeing professional businesses using hand tools with real craftmanship skills like Tom has. He's a really nice chap too, I wish him all the best and hope this will get him more business. I'm looking forward to seeing other people you will meet, like Tom, using local suppliers, local materials & producing a quality product that will last a lifetime - not designed for the break, replace, landfill cycle.
Perhaps go and see Trevor Hutchinson, the Squirrelman at Husthwaite. His father, who was trained by Mousey Thompson, trained Trevor. He is a lovely humble man and his workmanship is so lovely.
