Rake making, a lost tradition by Stuart King

This English rake making workshop was first established in1870 and last run by Trevor Austen (spelt wrongly in my video) who asked me to make this video in 2005. Trevor's health was failing and he knew that he would have to retire in due course.
This video captures the essence of traditional craftsmanship reflecting as it does the introduction of some victorian technology and it's influence upon an old rural craft. Sadly Trevor passed away on Christmas Day 2010, rest in peace and thank you Trevor.

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[chas4551]

@daveycrockett64 If they did he could have told them where to go! He was self employed, you only come under HSE if you employ people. Apart from visiters to hie premises he was OK. Most of HSE is bollicks anyway! Take PAT testing for example, do they really think a paper label on a plug will stop you getting electrocuted? NO but they know if you have the label you won't be prosecuted for not having one. Nothing to do with H&S - it's an arse covering exercise!

[daveycrockett64]

I hope HSE don't seen this. They will be there with a hardhat, reflective vest and a clipboard.

[cagsie39]

Just wanted to say thanks for that. I was spellbound. Would love to see more like it :)

[MrLeonard55]

At least the old ways are being stored on film. I hope someone keeps the old shop going.

[kipperdude1]

I thank you for sharing this vido with us that shop is truly a national treasure I hope that it is still going but I fear that in theis modern world of ours the craftsmanship and care shown here can not find a place true and sad facts

[stuarto9]

with a rake

[marekmitonski]

Bardzo bardzo ciekawe rozwiązania :)

[robbiethewood]

it is greate to see how it was done

[bob4jjjj]

That's how it is done!

Nice to see :-)

Well done.

[toolsntat]

Was only reading about this subject in a book on country crafts the other day and wondering if it was still practised.....

Thank you very much for this visual insight .