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Traditional Times
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 1 พ.ค. 2011
The old ways are not always bad. Change is not always good.
I work in an industry where innovation, development and change are the primary drivers of all activity, an industry where automation is king.
As I draw close to entering my seventh decade on this planet, I am coming to believe that doing things the old way, taking the time to do things properly, learning the necessary skills to make and mend things for myself, is the only way to live a planet friendly, people friendly existence.
This channel is dedicated to my journey along the road to understanding and mastering many traditional skills while improving my own life experience and the life experience of those around me.
No religion, no politics, no activism. Just traditional craftsmanship and an honest way of living.
I work in an industry where innovation, development and change are the primary drivers of all activity, an industry where automation is king.
As I draw close to entering my seventh decade on this planet, I am coming to believe that doing things the old way, taking the time to do things properly, learning the necessary skills to make and mend things for myself, is the only way to live a planet friendly, people friendly existence.
This channel is dedicated to my journey along the road to understanding and mastering many traditional skills while improving my own life experience and the life experience of those around me.
No religion, no politics, no activism. Just traditional craftsmanship and an honest way of living.
Making a pair of Roman themed bookends
Roman themed book ends with pre-bought brass Roman figurines.
“Senatus Populusque Romanus” - The Senate and People of Rome
Unlike the romans, famed for their architecture and technical design and ability, this project is full of mistakes and I have included these to show to people that perfection often lives a long way away from the workshop.
The wood is purple heart, though I’m sure you’ve already guessed that.
In no particular order you will see bubbles in the Shellac, dust on the final shot, marks on the side where I crossed the backs over without realising and worst of all I missed the -30mm offset when setting up the cut the second SPQR on the back of the book ends so the SPQR and wreath are at different levels.
All of this was because I was rushing for Christmas.
Anyway, all problems have a solution, so in the end I think that they turned out rather special.
Videography and editing this time by yours truly, which is why it is sometimes out of focus, framed incorrectly, grainy and generally pretty miserable. I can do better with the videography and I will do better.
Onwards and Upwards I say.
“Senatus Populusque Romanus” - The Senate and People of Rome
Unlike the romans, famed for their architecture and technical design and ability, this project is full of mistakes and I have included these to show to people that perfection often lives a long way away from the workshop.
The wood is purple heart, though I’m sure you’ve already guessed that.
In no particular order you will see bubbles in the Shellac, dust on the final shot, marks on the side where I crossed the backs over without realising and worst of all I missed the -30mm offset when setting up the cut the second SPQR on the back of the book ends so the SPQR and wreath are at different levels.
All of this was because I was rushing for Christmas.
Anyway, all problems have a solution, so in the end I think that they turned out rather special.
Videography and editing this time by yours truly, which is why it is sometimes out of focus, framed incorrectly, grainy and generally pretty miserable. I can do better with the videography and I will do better.
Onwards and Upwards I say.
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Definitely needed this video thank you! To other salvagers be careful bringing furniture into your house bedbugs are really bad here in the midwest and very hard to get rid of. I recommend stripping outside of your house and change clothes before sitting on any furniture in your house!
Very good point actually. Having a workshop still means I would need to bear that in mind. Thanks for the comment. :)
@@TraditionalTimes no problem I salvage a lot and seen some bad stuff and even people online unfortunately will give away furniture with bed bugs luckly got rid of it before it spread
What’s the stuff you use around the edge please
@scottishwifie14 It's Fiebings Edge Kote (black). Burnishes nicely just stains skin for weeks if you get it on your hands. 😀
What do you do about the (presumable) nails in the flooring boards?
@Birchwoodbldrs In the first instance they were sold as nails removed. Most were. Of the few remaining, I found with most of them with a hand wand metal detector and knocked them through with a hammer and punch. Those that I missed my planer found, which cost me half a dozen new teeth... 😀
This looks amazing. I want to build one too but i have no resources and no tools. My skills with hand tools are not as great, with power tools, i feel like i can cut and connect things more precisely. With wood, i don't just want to make things that works but things that looks good as well. You do an amazing job, Sir. Keep up the good work.
@Saneshen281 Persevere!!! I'm completely self taught (with the odd course thrown in). If my "fire bin" could talk, it would tell the story of MANY failed projects. Any craft that uses hand skills teaches helps to develop hand eye coordination. I started with limited leather working tools and cheap leather, honed these skills before moving into wood working. If you want to lean woodworking, then start where I did making boxes by hand out of scrap plywood. So satisfying and you end up with a stack of useful boxes. I think I might do a short video on that, now I come to think of it. 😁
Man, I wish I had a grandpa (or parents but hey, that was my lot in life and I’ve done ok)… with whom I could sit out in their garage and learn all this from directly (and use their tools)… but thank you for sharing on YT for us all anyways 🫶 I love crafting and have a double stuffed-to-the-brims craftroom but have just recently discovered the wood crafting channels and now wish hubby and I had bought a house with a garage ‘cos I neeeed everything for this hobby now… (I think I’m also a little bit addicted to buying tools and notions for hobbies… and this one has so many it’s firing up my want monster… but where am I gonna fit a table saw?!!! 😂)
@cazkiwinz4300 Tools are my kryptonite. I was indeed lucky to inherit some of the hand tools I have but if I ever get to buy a 'new' tool, one I haven't had the chance to use before, I never hesitate. It drives Mrs H mad sometimes. Car Boot Sales are a nightmare. I never come home empty handed and more recently it seems every tool I bring home is met with a 'what on earth is that for?'. My old workshop is currently packed up and in storage. Am planning to build (and video) a new workshop at the bottom of the garden. Keep dreaming, keep watching 'craft' videos and never give up on learning new skills. Become good at one craft and you will already be on the road to learning other crafts. There is so much cross over between crafts it's amazing. Developing hand skills is so useful. A good craft to learn with limited space has got to be leatherwork. Give that a try and you'll start to see there is a lot of crossover with woodworking.😁
I too want to read about building houses upside down!
@Ishan.patel91 Is there any other way? 😀
Excellent job Sir! That's exactly what I need to make to store my fasteners. Is there anything you would do differently? You should be proud of that piece!
@rjrotermund Nothing I would change on the design. Just think I could have been a little less clumsy in assembling the dividers and the main carcass. Am so pleased with this, I have a second one under construction as we speak.
@@TraditionalTimes tham you. You should be very happy with the result. I hope mine comes out half as good.
Hello love the video after seeing this when I come to view you workshop as you were moving out unfortunately we weren't able to move into it as our investor didn't like the lease hope you got your new workshop up and running
@philallen01 Hi there. Finally moved house end of August. New workshop is a project that's probably going to take 12 months to finish (planning permission etc) but will be making lots of interesting videos in the interim. 😀
Truly a craftsman at work, excellent video and an amazing tool chest. Thank you for sharing.
@seanbiddiss7581 Thanks for the kind words. :)
Great vid...well...except for the horrible 'music'. Rather just hear the shop sounds.
Thanks... 😀
Hi! I was given an old oak chest and I have it almost apart! I let the sun "warm" the glue and it came apart with out much effort. I can now see a few edges that need mending. You mentioned mending the runner, that's basically what I need to do! Do you have recommendations on how to do that? I have power tools but not a lot of knowledge of hand tools (besides screw drivers) and one small chisel, that probably needs sharpening.
Difficult to offer advice without seeing the runner in question, or the fit, the layout of the chest etc. All I can say is give restoring or replacing the runner a go as it will bring new life to the box, and that is the most important thing. Don't worry if it looks "fixed". It doesn't have to be a perfect restoration and it will add to the history and character of the box.
What do you think about fully or partially assembling the carcass before installing the vertical dividers? Carcass might be built with or without the back, or held by straps and some 90 degree blocks?
Yep. All of those would work. Depends what you have to hand. I don't think there is necessarily a right or wrong way to do it. I know I faffed around bit getting everything together, but it all worked out in the end. 😀
Wow. Absolutely stunningly beautiful. If you were to sell it, what would the price be? Love and Respect from Norway.
@tanja.y.33 I wouldn't sell this one as I made it for me. However if I made another as a commission I'd probably have to charge £1200 - £1400. Making 64 draws looks quick on camera but is several days work on that alone!! 😀
@@TraditionalTimes Thank you very much for your prompt reply. Know that there is a lot of work in such a piece and the price is nothing to say about. Very good work. Love and Respect.
what were your thoughts on using small nails (brads) to build the carcass rather than glue? Do you think it will hold tight, particularly with small nails?
@Birchwoodbldrs I used both pin nails and glue throughout the carcass build. About 19:24 you can see me smearing the glue before I inserted the first end piece. All the internal vertical partitions were glued before I used the pin nails. The small panel pins may well be strong enough to hold everything together, especially with the number I used on the ends, but gluing always adds to the strength with this kind of butt joint. 😀
great videos, thanks for sharing
Thaks. Appreciate the kind comment. 🙂
Very nice work 👍
Thanks. 😁
Very nice work 👍
Thanks 😁
nice camera shots.
Thanks.
I find it strangely relaxing breaking down old furniture for upcycling. I've even found myself upcycle stuff I've made from stuff I've upcycled. Leather and exotic woods I find to be the biggest no brainers, but also flat surfaces and softwoods. Cheers and thanks for sharing.
@nomadmakes I agree, totally. Have just this week bought a van so that when we have moved house, I will be able to scan the local freecycle groups in search of upcycling and materials opportunities... So many possibilities... :)
I really liked that jig you used to align the web frame. Thanks for a great video. New sub here. Cheers.
@NomadMakes I love a good jig... and this is a well used jig now, as am half way through building a second set of these draws and it is so useful. If a task is repetitive and nequires accuracy then the time thinking about / designing a jig is never wasted. :)
✨ Awesome ✨
Thank you... 🙂
What thickness leather is usually used for these 80-90s sofas? 1.5mm?
Yeah. Mostly 1-1.5mm for a sofa. Anything thicker would be a waste.
very interesting design
It wasn't my first attempt at this... ended up copying the basic structure from a set of library card drawers... 😀
cheers!
Your welcome
Outstanding craftsmanship……thank you for sharing!
Thankyou 😁
I must say, YOU ARE SO RIGHT SIR!!! THANK YOU FOR MEN LIKE YOU! HARD TO COME BY! RESPECT 💖 🙏 🫡
Thank you for the kind comment. 😀
I’ve made a good many glasses cases and pocket slips using up-cycled sofa leather. It is generally quite supple and has a nice hand to it. Inexpensive source for materials.
Absolutely... amazing what you can achieve with a little thought and a bit of ingenuity... 😁
I love these videos. Simple, good music to keep it light and fun, technique, all the things. Thank you for sharing these videos.
Hey. Thanks for the comment. Much appreciated.
Incredible work, thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks. Appreciate the acknowledgement. 😁
Nice piece! How much does it weigh?
Empty, it is very easy to lift... maybe 8-10lb (I've not weighed it)... Full... impossible unless you take most of the drawers out... :)
after you recycle the leather, is there a way to remove that shine? or change it's color ?
I;ve never tried either myself. I tend to just use as is. However I do remember seeing a youtube video a while back on the subject of restaining old leather. I'll see if I can dig it out.
id love to see some shelves with some box organizers. Tools and such. great channel<3
Have so many ideas... including extra storage options... it's just the workshop is completely packed up and when I move the first job will be to build a new workshop from scratch. Thanks for the kind comment. Stick around. Workshop build will be underway before the end of the summer. 😁
This is such a brilliant piece. Absolutely adore it - fantastic work ❤
Thanks. I've had it just over a year and love it so much am in the middle of building a second one.
13:14 Yes thanks for your video, definitely into recycling and upcycling too. Maybe will take me longer but 2 sofas to possibly dismantle. 👍
... and the best bit is almost all of it can be recycled... Wooden fram can be reused for woodworking (or keeping warm if nothing else), padding and foam can be bagged for future upholstery projects, metal can be recycled via the scrap man... really thre is very little that need go to waste. If I have encouraged one person to recycle a sofa... am a happy man... :)
Imagine a beautiful job and I didn’t see the first woodpecker Festool or SawStop ect all in all refreshing. Whoever did videoing great job and also appreciated the music without endless talking..
Thanks. Am busy moving house and packing up the workshop, but format is something very much on my mind. The evidence is certainly there that this type of format is much more popular than others, so watch this space... :)
Thank you for the video. I really like the end results. Maybe others would disagree, but I think hearing the shop sounds without the heavy background music would make it even better.
Thanks for the comment. Am really pleased with how it turned out. Am currently building a second set of 64 drawers, this time to house all my nuts, bolts and washers.
Do you live next door to Jason? (Epic Upcycling).
Not that I'm aware of... 😁
I enjoy videos like this one, the process speaks for itself. No "Yap Yaping!!".. Thank You..
Than you. I've tried lots of different formats, but am coming to the realisation that videos without talking are the best medium for me. So more like this to follow...
6:45 the way you fan the knife in your hand talking about how dangerous it is was terrifying 😳 Great video, exactly my question on why that knife, and how its used. Thank you
Thanks. The most important thing to remember is to store the knife properly. I now hang it between two pegs on the wall. Every time I have cut myself with this knife it's because it was either loose on a bench or in a drawer and I was looking for something else. A leather sheath also helps reduce the chance of injury. It has one of those now too. :)
I have some reclaimed maple flooring from Old Windsor Village Hall so I was very interested in this project.I also have some oak that I rescued from a skip that will be perfect for the drawers
Brilliant! I am just in the process of moving house & workshop so that the workshop will be 'On-Site'. AS soon as the new workshop is built I will definitely be buy more of this recycled flooring. So many projects it would be good for,
Beautiful job, lots of details. Nice use of brads, like old days. Keep posting more art. God bless you.
Hey, thanks for the kind comment. 😀
Do you have plans available for your 64 box small nail and screw containment? I would appreciate any information. Awaiting your reply! Thank You
The video for the 64 drawer small parts cabinet is here: th-cam.com/video/P4hZn_fyjLA/w-d-xo.html. Link to the plans is in the description. :)
Great video, but please drop the music.
Thanks... Will make a note... 😀
Very nice build! Best regards from Sweden.
Thak you... 😀
May I enquire as to the details of a suitable Emery Paste please?
They are all much of a muchness. I use a course emery paste made by BolPol. My tin is quite old now, but still useable. Just google BolPol Emery paste and you should be good to go. 😀
really should have a grandson by your side , makes the moment better
Yes indeed... unfortunately none of my four children have seen fit to oblige... maybe one day... 😀
@@TraditionalTimes I'll recommend this channel to my grandson! Even though he's only three years old by now, he will love your content! He's with me in my workshop whenever he can. You do a great work! And your patience is woderful! Warmhearted greetings from Germany^^
Thank you for demonstrating how to sharpen the head knife.
You're welcome... 😀
I love your parallel clamps. What brand are they.
Axminster Tools (UK Based Company)
What was that tool that he was using the knock in those tiny brads/pins? Is that what they used to use in the olden days? A hammer?... Kidding. It's so refreshing to see a someone NOT using a nail gun. Stay crafty. It's also nice to see someone working at a pace thats dictated by his desire for accuracy without all the hoopla and need for jigs or apparatuses to facilitate repeatability More time is wasted in my shop trying to develop a repeatable product or process, when it's likely that I'll only do something once. It's the engineer in me obstructing the craftsman that I desire to become.
Couldn't agree more. Nailers are good for quick assemblies using plywood, but if you are crafting a cabinet or toolbox, pins and a small pin hammer are more accurate, more reliable and better in general for the soul. Craftsmanship over mass production is always the best way. I do use jigs but only for the purposes of accuracy. Jigs are great for mass production but as soon as you start to mass produce, then you lose the beauty inherent in a one off piece. Mass production is in and of itself a soulless thing.
I guess, strictly speaking, he should be using a Warrington hammer not a ball peen hammer
@@PetterPJ3W Oh Dear! Now you've gone and done it. I use whatever tools I have in the workshop at the time. Now you've identified a tool I don't have, a tool (I presume) designed for a specific purpose. Now I am going to have to go and acquire one. Best not let Mrs H know. :) :) ;)
A lovely and very halpfull video . Thank you sweet man & God bless you . Yacov from Israel
Thanks. You're most welcome.😁