Cherry Log To Country Chair

[robmochdre]

Fantastic

Excellent video

[witchman1]

Wow, what a skill!!!

[winch7979]

you're awesome... glad to see you still have all your fingers

[gagalmg]

cool...and...cool

[penn707]

Very nice.

[billynightmare]

i love watching things that take real skill, and you have plenty of skill, very well done

[thechurchofdave]

Very well done. I am very fond of my draw knife ans shave horse. I tend to lean towards a curved spokeshave or broken glass instead of a carving knife for rounding small parts.

I have made lots of benches and various pieces of furniture but have not finished a chair of this type yet. It looks like I am going to have to give it a try :)

I know those angles that the holes are drilled at are an important factor in keeping it all together. Any comment on which holes are at what angles?

[iwannagofast262]

Amazing work. True Craftsmanship. I've made some mortise and tenon furniture using only chisels and planes, but nothing of this caliber. I will be practicing your techniques. Thank you for posting these.

[mrsvinarich26]

incredible people have forgotten the things man can make with his hands

[smokarette]

Hey, well done.. I love the craft, would it be worth trying to make one of these chairs myself or should it be left to the professionals?

[bygonetoni]

@smokarette If you have skills and determination or a little of both, why not give it a go. Nothing ventured. Nothing gained. Good luck!

[anmioniosis42]

mi padre y mi abuelo tambien fueron silleros solo, que con anea yo tambien soy pero no me dedico a eso un saludo y cordial abrazo.

[ushouldntjudgeme]

At first I though this was Roy Underhill,it even looks like is place, but he is so talkative, man, u work just like him. Good video, wood is wonderful!

[smilelike]

i love watching and listening to your videos. idk why, but they're really relaxing to me. you have amazing skills!

[mcusa77]

GOOD JOB MANNN!!!!

[bowyer10]

i keep thinking his fingers are going to come off!

[StevenMartin1966]

You are truly a Master! Beautiful little chair! I'm sure that is exactly what the tree wanted to be when it grew up! I want to make two for my daughters. Please show a video how to make the drawknife chair, wedge-wall, steamer, etc. How long was the wood in the steamer? 5 "Likes"! PS Great sweater, did you make that as well? B&W is perfect for this video. Thank You!

[StevenMartin1966]

You are truly a Master! Beautiful little chair! I'm sure that is exactly what the tree wanted to be when it grew up! I want to make two for my daughters. Please show a video how to make the drawknife chair, wedge-wall, steamer, etc. How long was the wood in the steamer? 5 "Likes"! PS Great sweater, did you make that as well? B&W is perfect for this video. Thank You!

[DrThunder88]

Great work! It's amazing to see that single log turn into a chair (minus the seat, of course).

You mentioned the log was from a recently felled tree. Do you take any further steps to prevent dimensional changes in the pieces, or does the steaming process remove enough moisture to render drying a non-issue?

[DrThunder88]

Great work! It's amazing to see that single log turn into a chair (minus the seat, of course).

You mentioned the log was from a recently felled tree. Do you take any further steps to prevent dimensional changes in the pieces, or does the steaming process remove enough moisture to render drying a non-issue?

[DrThunder88]

Great work! It's amazing to see that single log turn into a chair (minus the seat, of course).

You mentioned the log was from a recently felled tree. Do you take any further steps to prevent dimensional changes in the pieces, or does the steaming process remove enough moisture to render drying a non-issue?

[ole4703]

I WANT TO BUY 10 !!!!

[thelovebadgers]

Splendid video! You ought to post it onto the Mastercrafts profile on Facebook.... I'm sure everyone would love to see this.  Brilliant!

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for commenting. I have posted a comment on Mastercrafts. Lets hope it inspires people to learn these skills and help keep the old crafts alive.

[thomur11]

Great video. Have made a few chairs myself using the same equipment but none turned out as good as yours. Did you use rushes for the seat?

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for the comment. The answer to your question is in the description that goes along with the video.

[RhaniYago]

That's absolutely amazing! Thanks for showing us. I just wonder what sort of tool it is you use for "smoothing" the wood, for example the planks. I really could use that one.

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comment. The tool is called a Drawknife

[RhaniYago]

Thanks a lot. I'll be on the lookout in our local DIY market now!

[8ogles]

Very pleasing to watch. True master craftsman, as I'm sure you have been told numerous times. Keep up the great videos for all us novices.

[phrah27]

Bravo! Bravissimo!!

[bygonetoni]

Gracias por el comentario

[guglio1290]

Excellent job. Very nice to find someone else using the traditional Froe.

[HonestDoubter]

Love it - like all the others... However, the chair seemed small - is it just the video or is it for kids?

TF

[bygonetoni]

It is made with small people in mind.

[Capnwabbit]

Would have been nice to see you sit in the chair at the end and take a break... ;o)

[apokradical]

I'm inspired, thank you

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comment

[186282plus1]

Your videos are really the best. Keep it up my friend.

[Conan568]

Great job.

It's good to see some practitioners of old folk-crafts are still around.

[nostoppingnow]

OK, Im in. Where do I subscribe? Oh ya, up in the right hand corner. great video.

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for the comment

[mukwah1111]

Incredible ! You did the tree proud. Wood seems to be in your very soul. Shine on !

[bygonetoni]

Your comments are very much appreciated. In a reply to one of my other videos, I mentioned, "working with hand tools and wood was more profound" than just "peaceful". I think you have hit the nail on the head with the true source - "the soul". If we can inspire others - the job is done. Keep up your good work and good luck for the future.

[jackiccdogs]

That is amazing!!! I was enthralled I could watch that all day. You make it look so easy... Thank- you for posting this

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for taking the time to comment I hope it inspires you in some way.

[admec1]

Excellent had me captivated every minute. Thank you for the video.

[bygonetoni]

Your comment is very much appreciated.

[EnergyDog23]

Amazing, could you show us some of your favorite tools? i would appreciate it (not sure if i wrote that right) :P

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comment. I don't have any particular favourite tools, if you look at my uploads you will see all my tools in use.

[RedheadCobweb]

That's amazing, I envy you intensely. I'm awful at wood work, I just don't get it. But I know a true craftsman when I see one.

[bygonetoni]

Thank you very much for your kind words. I think your photographic work is stunning and good luck with your Bush crafting.

[slaapkopjakke]

Hello,

Is that a Ray Iles froe? 10"

Do u know some good stores for tools like that?

thanks

[bygonetoni]

It is a 10", but it has no manufacture markings on it and I don't remember where I bought it - probably at a market! I don't know of any good stores, they are all as good as each other.

[hobbexp]

wooow

[HiloScanners]

That was just awesome. Best 7 minutes I've spent on youtube. Inspiring maybe is an even better description. Thanks!!

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comment.

[funk021]

amazing. granted, the video is only 7 minutes, but how long did it really take you?

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for commenting. The chair took about

2½ to 3 days to make.

[samson58]

That is excellent. Thank you.

Totally impressed by the silence in the video. Visually provides so much more detail.

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comments.

[omniviking]

tad larger. My uncle built one from hickory sticks and left the bark on, them spilt a curved branch he smoothed up some, fastened to the bottom of the legs to make a rocker. wonderful work toni. Pat

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comments. If you get a chance to upload some of yours, or your uncles work. That would be good.

[premoderne]

I have very much enjoyed your videos and this one is my favorite to date. The only part that I would like to have seen was the mortising for the back spats.

I look forward to watching more in the future!

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comment. At the 6:05 mark you will see the mortising for the back slats. It is part of a series of holes drilled and cleaned out with a chisel.