I been watching Mr. Chickadee's channel for around 4~5 years, so I chose to watch this with the sound off! A man's gotta have at least one tradition. If I ever attend his class, I plan to wear multiple ear-plugs.
Josh is exemplary but rare. His virtues are so numerous I can't recall all their names. Therein lies the problem. He can never be a model to aspire emulation because almost none of the rest of us are capable of his achievements. Don't take these comments as criticism of him. Each time I watch him work my entire being wants to spring into action, grab a tool, then get to work. So here is my suggestion: find a way to support him in his work, Whatever... just do it. What you will be doing is providing one of those rare superstars of humanity the means to demonstrate just how magnificent one human being can be. This is not a joke, folks, this man is the real deal. Do it.
I’m always amazed at how people upload wood working videos and have head banging “music” attached and expect you to enjoy that, so it’s great watch Mr Chickadee without nonsense.
I quit watching TV pretty much years ago. I discovered Mr Chickadee a few months ago. It isn’t an insult when I say that I watch their vids and learn a lot but I do it as my last watch for the night. My PTSD brain sleeps a lot better. Which means more to me than I can ever express.
Thanks for getting Josh to do this interview...Folks out in the world wanting to learn these traditional arts are well served by folks like you and Josh! Many thanks Chris!
Josh has a name, and he speaks. His precision to detail is 2nd to none. I saw a video where he had to use a store bought screw, I about fell out. His videos are soothing and relaxing, and does not surprise me at all he was in the Corp. Semper Fi Josh
Hi Chris, I found Mr. Chickadee a long time ago and have enjoyed his channel very much, So much indeed that until you pointed it out I had not even noticed that he did not speak in the videos, there is so much information in his videos that he doesn't need to speak, they are mesmerizing.
Thanks, Chris for taking the time to do this and convincing Josh to be interviewed. Your and his craftsmanship delight those of us who watch regularly. Can't wait to see your video on restoring that saw and Josh's work on the smithy.
Josh is a very modest man. I don't think he was just "In the Marine Corps" He was a snake eating Scout Sniper. The toughest there is. The difference between a guy like him and a poser like wranglerstar who never really finishes or builds anything is daylight and dark!
Wow how time flies. I've been watching Mr. Chickadee from the very first building. I never knew Josh was not full of knowledge before he started this channel. Thank you for sharing and being such an inspiration for all of us but most importantly our children. There are not a lot of channels I click on when I see a new one has been posted but Mr. Chickadee doesn't sit on the shelf so to speak, I make time to watch it.
Just found The Chickadee channel. This Man and his wife Carved out his Home like our Great grandfathers did! Much respect👍🇺🇸 thanks for your Service also!!!!
Thank you for doing this interview! I have remained fascinated by this man and his apparent love of hand tool work and the written word. This segment answered many questions that I have pondered over the years, and Josh's story definitely does not disappoint. I believe we are witnessing a modern-day Dick Proeneeke.
Thanks Chris for this video! I started watching Mr. Chickadee very early in his channel and have watched every video. Hearing him speak about his life really filled in the blanks for me.
Good to hear your voice Josh. Figured you to have served as one of these... ''There are none closer to the author of sacrifice himself. Than those who choose to perform it for the sake of others.'' -Former U.S. Paratrooper Sgt. William Gilpin 82nd Abn. 1/504 Inf. '71-'74 Our States 3 Blood Baptized Texans -Crockett, Bowie, & Travis... would'a been well pleased of the trail you been blazin'.
Old loggers (I'm one) call those two-handled saws "misery whips" in the west coast logging towns and where I grew up in Alaska. Used them cutting through some fairly big timber in my younger days.Great show. I only discovered this channel today and "Mr Chickadee" yesterday. I feel like I hit the daily double! Thank you. Real people doing real things, things that matter. Nothing like putting in a good day's work and finding it satisfying.
Man, just getting near the end... And Chris much respect for the gifts you brought. Seriously now I have to scan your whole channel because you are obviosly a brother in tools!
My full respect and admiration goes out to josh.s lovely wife, he's a lucky guy .the skill and talents of this fantastic couple , how they battled though to get where they are today . A very exclusive interview chirs .lots of love from over the pond
Good to hear conversation from Mr. Chickadee. Really enjoy the silent videos. You have a good plan. Tons of patience too. As long as it's safe for kitty. Haaaa
Hi Josh, Mr Chickadee, first time to to hear you speak. Been watching your videos from day one I think. I have a lot of respect for a man who can learn you the skills you have from nearly nothing in a few short years! I am an old school shipwright and hand tools are my passion and I just love showing and explaining how they work and be more useful in a lot of projects than modern tools. My 80 year old Stanley 55 can be set up and have the moldings done before you can find all the bits and tools to change them for a modern router table! Love your videos Josh,dialogue is not needed, the sound of wood being worked is all i need!
A very big surprise for me, I can even say that this interview really touched me deeply. Well intentioned, well done, well thought out. Congratulations Chris.
This is the most interesting individual I have seen online he has so many different gifts you know I haven't seen this kind of stuff since I left Chattanooga Tennessee there's a lot of people with old Tools around there and you get up into the mountains around Kentucky you see a lot of stuff like that Tennessee is just full of this stuff it's amazing what he's done...
Being a retired Marine myself, before you said you were in the USMC, I had a feeling that you were a former Marine! Great videos, you are always so methodical and calm, and easy going.
My first watched Mr.Chickadee video was his ledge door build. I will never take a common item like a door, latch or hinge for granted again. From a "city boy" to a master framer has been a fun and inspiring journey to watch. Thank you for highlighting his channel with a great interview.
Dear Chris! 👍 Very nice, that you visited Josh aka "Mr. Chickadee" at home! I've subscribed to Josh for a long time and am addicted to his videos, but there's these videos in my opinion, only in pharmacist dose, sparingly administered in μGramm! I could not get enough if it was up to me. I am especially looking forward to the videos of "Mr. Chickadee" and of Shawn James aka "My Self Reliance". Best regards from Austria! In German language: Sehr geehrter Chris! 👍 Sehr schön, daß du Josh aka "Mr. Chickadee" zu Hause mal besucht hast! Ich habe Josh schon lange abonniert und bin nach seinen Videos süchtig, nur gibt's diese Videos nach meinem Empfinden nach, nur in Apothekerdosis, sparsam in µGramm verabreicht! Ich könnte, wenn es nach mir ginge, nicht genug davon bekommen. Ich freue mich ganz besonders auf die Videos von "Mr. Chickadee" und auf die von Shawn James aka "My self Reliance". Liebe Grüße aus Österreich!
Far out! 1 year to build his house? By hand? That's so good! My house built by the team of my builder took them one year too and that was using lots of machines and electric tools! Amazing
hey josh, i'm an old marine 1970s vintage and I just found your channel. Just wanted to say that you are doing the marine corps proud semper fi my brother .
Much respect to Josh... keeping life as much on your own terms, and self sustained knowledge as possible. Much appreciation for all that you do... and thank you.
Thanks a lot for all the effort you put on your vídeos Chris. You are a wonderful person and its always a pleasure listenning to you speaking your heart trough all your videos. Watching you and Mr Chickadee working together on the same saw was priceless. Love you!!
Captions would be a great way to get the point across if needed, like Primitive Technology does. Great to hear the back story of Josh's life, he already did a short one, but having a prompter elicit more info always produces more depth of interest; thanks, Chris!
Great interview! Nice to finally hear him speak. I've always wondered why people burnt their timber & now I know. I learned something new today so thank you kindly
@mrchickadee it's really nice to hear you speak finally. I know you traditionally don't talk in your videos, but i think you should consider it. You're a teacher in real life? it shows here! great to hear you finally talk about everything, you're SO full of amazing knowledge im blown away sitting here with a tonne of ambition and much more hope hearing you talk about how you began the homestead lifestyle. 🙏 thank you to Chris as well for getting the inside look at this phenomenon that is Mr. Chickadee 💖
The same knowledge apocalypse happened to European martial arts with the advent of the firearm. Unfortunately sometimes a new technology is so revolutionary that it almost completely eradicates the old stuff - but in fairness to those crafters who took up power tools, they were trying to make a better living than they had been. One thing I do like about Japan is their "living national treasure" program where they pay traditional craftsmen to keep doing things the old way just for the sake of cultural preservation.
"There is no romance in using an axe to fell a tree, for them its just work." Such a true statement. So often times I find myself wishing I had the time to use hand tools only but the need to just "get it done" always seems to prevail. I am so happy that people like Mr. chickadee are around doing what I wish that I could!
I was presented this video by TH-cam who thought I might like it. I did. I had not yet come across your channel Chris, but have subscribed. I'll have fun going through your content on rainy days. Thanks for the interview with Josh.
Cet homme est très sain dans son mode de vie. Il semble être accompagné d'une femme qui suit ses choix et c'est essentiel. Je n'ai pas tout compris car je suis Français et il n'y a pas de sous titres dans ma langue mais bravo pour cet interview qui nous a fait découvrir ce mystérieux menuisier / charpentier qu'on apprécie déjà en tant que Mr Chickadee :) J'ai appris beaucoup de choses en regardant ses vidéos, merci à lui et à vous Chris pour cet entretien.
Thanks for this interview. I've enjoyed watching Mr Chickadee for a few years with my family- peaceful, educational, and enjoyable videos. It's encouraging to hear he started without any knowledge- gives me hope! Refreshing to hear such a talented guy being so modest. Glad I found your channel, too. Now I'm going to start watching more of your videos.
Maybe it's just the women I know, but the most impressive thing to me is that he has a wife that would be willing to live in a tent while they made a cabin with hand tools.
I thoroughly enjoyed the video Chris. Josh is a very talented talented man. Thanks for taking the time to produce the video. Y'all take care and God bless.
Thank you Mr Ckickadee, that one sentence saved me 2 or 4 years. I am working with my Dad and brother to repair a barn on the homestead my grandfather built. 40 years after I started work in the city, the 3 of us have rescued it, on 34 inch x 45 foot poplar. We finished the last of Sept. My idea was to use the largest wood, closest to the barn. The sentence - was - "run a bevel to the center and the wood will dry straight and not crack".
I very much agree with Josh concerning the old vs. new tools. I, too, enjoy old tools and firmly believe the steel was so much better. When I was a kid my Dad was a farmer/rancher that did a lot of blacksmithing.....he could do anything with steel. I so much miss seeing him at the forge making something that he needed. I basically grew up living the way Josh lives now and it was a much better life. P.S. Love your kitty-cats......I lost my little buddy this fall...she was 18+ years old and your cats remind me of her....best cat in the world.
What a gentleman humble and very inspirational...for a self taught chippy that has taught himself into a master one at that...quite an achievement in my books...
What a great interview video. Nice to learn something about my favorite wood working sensai. Having recently added "sub-title" commentary to his videos, Josh has helped me learn a lot more than just hearing the music of blade & mallet vs wood. He has the most serene and relaxing videos I've yet come across that can teach well without oration.
Mr. Josh Stevens, quisiera dejar constancia de ciertos aspectos que me han impresionado: your audacity facing an artistic job that does not come from inheritance. Your ability to have learnt Eastern technology (European also) for which it's necessary to fully invest, apliying even the tradition to work on tools that seemed relegated to our horrible fukin' times. And as if that weren't enough "dando muestras de una actitud humilde y sincera, nos ha regalado esos espléndidos videos, que han tocado el corazón de muchos miles, entre los que me encuentro" (your wife will translate to you). P.D.: I take my hat off to Mr. Chickadee (Poecille atricapillus; Carbonero cabecinegro) and your wife, in delighting us with your quite & unique job. Keep on going with no other sound than that of the Nature that surrounds you. God bless you both. (from Palma de Mallorca, Spain)
I been watching Mr. Chickadee's channel for around 4~5 years, so I chose to watch this with the sound off! A man's gotta have at least one tradition. If I ever attend his class, I plan to wear multiple ear-plugs.
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I love his videos and that fact that he doesn't talk, so relaxing!
Dude you got Josh to smile three times and he nearly laughed once- epic!
IKR? I don't know if him smiling was nice or scary, not used to seeing that from him. He is always so serious in his videos.
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@@thomasarussellsr he puts everything in his work that is called concentration.. People who smile all the time you can't trust
@@mule666 that's kinda morbid. Some people are just happy and enjoy what they do. And show it shows freely on their faces.
@@mule666 okily dokily :D
I went to one of Josh’s classes. He is a solid guy. It was a great experience.
Cool!
Josh is exemplary but rare. His virtues are so numerous I can't recall all their names. Therein lies the problem. He can never be a model to aspire emulation because almost none of the rest of us are capable of his achievements. Don't take these comments as criticism of him. Each time I watch him work my entire being wants to spring into action, grab a tool, then get to work. So here is my suggestion: find a way to support him in his work, Whatever... just do it. What you will be doing is providing one of those rare superstars of humanity the means to demonstrate just how magnificent one human being can be. This is not a joke, folks, this man is the real deal. Do it.
I agree completely!
Thanks so much. We are very proud of the man he has become and he is doing what he loves.
"I think I have everything I need." How refreshing. 🙏🏻
No doubt!
It's one of the secrets to a happy life. If you are content with what you have.
I’m always amazed at how people upload wood working videos and have head banging “music” attached and expect you to enjoy that, so it’s great watch Mr Chickadee without nonsense.
Very calming!
I quit watching TV pretty much years ago. I discovered Mr Chickadee a few months ago. It isn’t an insult when I say that I watch their vids and learn a lot but I do it as my last watch for the night. My PTSD brain sleeps a lot better. Which means more to me than I can ever express.
Thanks for getting Josh to do this interview...Folks out in the world wanting to learn these traditional arts are well served by folks like you and Josh! Many thanks Chris!
You are most welcome.
Holy crap, he can speak. I wondered what country he was from. Glad to hear he is one of ours and a fellow Marine. Semper Fi. Incredible artisan.
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Josh has a name, and he speaks. His precision to detail is 2nd to none. I saw a video where he had to use a store bought screw, I about fell out. His videos are soothing and relaxing, and does not surprise me at all he was in the Corp.
Semper Fi Josh
I also wondered out country he was from. What a great interview. Nice to know hes a Marine. Semper Fi 👍🏼
Thank you for your service to our country.
Enjoy your channel.
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Hi Chris, I found Mr. Chickadee a long time ago and have enjoyed his channel very much, So much indeed that until you pointed it out I had not even noticed that he did not speak in the videos, there is so much information in his videos that he doesn't need to speak, they are mesmerizing.
Agreed!!
I didn’t know Mr. Chickadee could talk
Yep!
LoL
Silent Man
Thanks, Chris for taking the time to do this and convincing Josh to be interviewed. Your and his craftsmanship delight those of us who watch regularly. Can't wait to see your video on restoring that saw and Josh's work on the smithy.
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WOW Chris!!!! meeting Mr Chickadee!!!! so coooooool. congratulations. Great interview
Josh is a very modest man. I don't think he was just "In the Marine Corps" He was a snake eating Scout Sniper. The toughest there is. The difference between a guy like him and a poser like wranglerstar who never really finishes or builds anything is daylight and dark!
His builds are truly amazing! It was a pure joy to spend time with him.
Shots fired shots fired
you're comparing apples to oranges. very different personalities
@@daftnord4957 yeah, W-star loves the sound of his own voice. However, not as much as Jessie from Pure Living for Life.
David Harris I would agree. Josh is so patient and contained, he’s got an inner lurking panther.
I’m so glad you came across the river to interview another of my favorite channels. 👍❤️
The pleasure was all mine!
Always a pleasure watching this video again with Chris and Josh !! 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks!
God bless you and all your family, Mr. Chickadee!
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What he can talk. My two favorite carpenters. Cool video Chris.
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Always thought he couldn't speak in english or something! Learned something today
Wow how time flies. I've been watching Mr. Chickadee from the very first building. I never knew Josh was not full of knowledge before he started this channel. Thank you for sharing and being such an inspiration for all of us but most importantly our children. There are not a lot of channels I click on when I see a new one has been posted but Mr. Chickadee doesn't sit on the shelf so to speak, I make time to watch it.
Thanks. He is definitely a must watch!!
Just found The Chickadee channel. This Man and his wife Carved out his Home like our Great grandfathers did! Much respect👍🇺🇸 thanks for your Service also!!!!
He’s a great man!
Thank you for doing this interview! I have remained fascinated by this man and his apparent love of hand tool work and the written word. This segment answered many questions that I have pondered over the years, and Josh's story definitely does not disappoint. I believe we are witnessing a modern-day Dick Proeneeke.
Agree completely!
Thanks Chris for this video! I started watching Mr. Chickadee very early in his channel and have watched every video. Hearing him speak about his life really filled in the blanks for me.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good to hear your voice Josh. Figured you to have served as one of these...
''There are none closer to the author of sacrifice himself.
Than those who choose to perform it for the sake of others.''
-Former U.S. Paratrooper Sgt. William Gilpin 82nd Abn. 1/504 Inf. '71-'74
Our States 3 Blood Baptized Texans -Crockett, Bowie, & Travis...
would'a been well pleased of the trail you been blazin'.
This is the First time I heard Josh speak.. Now I have a voice to go with his art.. And what an artist he truely is.. Thanks
You are most welcome.
Old loggers (I'm one) call those two-handled saws "misery whips" in the west coast logging towns and where I grew up in Alaska. Used them cutting through some fairly big timber in my younger days.Great show. I only discovered this channel today and "Mr Chickadee" yesterday. I feel like I hit the daily double! Thank you. Real people doing real things, things that matter. Nothing like putting in a good day's work and finding it satisfying.
Glad you enjoyed it!
It was a great idea to interview him. I’ve been wanting to hear from him for awhile.
Thanks!
Man, just getting near the end... And Chris much respect for the gifts you brought. Seriously now I have to scan your whole channel because you are obviosly a brother in tools!
Yes! TOOLS!!!!! 👍🏻
Interesting vlog. I couldn't stop watching. I learned quite a bit.
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My full respect and admiration goes out to josh.s lovely wife, he's a lucky guy .the skill and talents of this fantastic couple , how they battled though to get where they are today . A very exclusive interview chirs .lots of love from over the pond
Thanks so much. Josh is terrific!
That really is such a beautiful home. Chris - thank you very much for the interview and tour. And, Josh, thank you very much for opening your home!
You are most welcome
Nice to see two fine craftsmen working together an talking to each other. Well done.
Thanks.
Love to hear him talk! Thanks for the video, I usually watch him, but your video was suggested to me. Now I get to watch all your videos!
Welcome and thanks!
Good to hear conversation from Mr. Chickadee. Really enjoy the silent videos. You have a good plan. Tons of patience too. As long as it's safe for kitty. Haaaa
Yes
Hi Josh, Mr Chickadee, first time to to hear you speak. Been watching your videos from day one I think. I have a lot of respect for a man who can learn you the skills you have from nearly nothing in a few short years! I am an old school shipwright and hand tools are my passion and I just love showing and explaining how they work and be more useful in a lot of projects than modern tools. My 80 year old Stanley 55 can be set up and have the moldings done before you can find all the bits and tools to change them for a modern router table!
Love your videos Josh,dialogue is not needed, the sound of wood being worked is all i need!
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A very big surprise for me, I can even say that this interview really touched me deeply. Well intentioned, well done, well thought out. Congratulations Chris.
Thanks! Josh is a unique talent. I feel blessed to be able to interview him.
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This is the most interesting individual I have seen online he has so many different gifts you know I haven't seen this kind of stuff since I left Chattanooga Tennessee there's a lot of people with old Tools around there and you get up into the mountains around Kentucky you see a lot of stuff like that Tennessee is just full of this stuff it's amazing what he's done...
Agree
Being a retired Marine myself, before you said you were in the USMC, I had a feeling that you were a former Marine! Great videos, you are always so methodical and calm, and easy going.
Thats so true about Josh!
I love seeing two tool guys getting together! Love the video.
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Thanks so much to the both of you for this interview!
You are most welcome!
Great interview and tour. Thanks.
You are most welcome.
My first watched Mr.Chickadee video was his ledge door build. I will never take a common item like a door, latch or hinge for granted again. From a "city boy" to a master framer has been a fun and inspiring journey to watch. Thank you for highlighting his channel with a great interview.
Thanks! It was a highlight for me as well.
Nice to hear Josh's voice, Semper Fi Josh
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Dear Chris! 👍
Very nice, that you visited Josh aka "Mr. Chickadee" at home! I've subscribed to Josh for a long time and am addicted to his videos, but there's these videos in my opinion, only in pharmacist dose, sparingly administered in μGramm! I could not get enough if it was up to me.
I am especially looking forward to the videos of "Mr. Chickadee" and of Shawn James aka "My Self Reliance".
Best regards from Austria!
In German language:
Sehr geehrter Chris! 👍
Sehr schön, daß du Josh aka "Mr. Chickadee" zu Hause mal besucht hast! Ich habe Josh schon lange abonniert und bin nach seinen Videos süchtig, nur gibt's diese Videos nach meinem Empfinden nach, nur in Apothekerdosis, sparsam in µGramm verabreicht! Ich könnte, wenn es nach mir ginge, nicht genug davon bekommen.
Ich freue mich ganz besonders auf die Videos von "Mr. Chickadee" und auf die von Shawn James aka "My self Reliance".
Liebe Grüße aus Österreich!
Danke!!
Outstanding video watch Mr chickadee for a few years now. Nice to hear him talk every now and then.
For sure!
We love Mr. Chickadee's work and videos. The no voice-over videos are perhaps the most relaxing, inspiring videos on the internet.
No doubt!
Far out! 1 year to build his house? By hand? That's so good! My house built by the team of my builder took them one year too and that was using lots of machines and electric tools! Amazing
Thanks!
Awesome interview and tour of his homestead. Josh really is the real deal.
No doubt!
Silence is gold. I LOVE is style.
I agree!
Chop With Chris Same kind of gentleman has the guys at Mortise&Tenon.
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when i found this video i immediately clicked on it. I learned alot about one of my favorite TH-camrs. Thanks.
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hey josh, i'm an old marine 1970s vintage and I just found your channel. Just wanted to say that you are doing the marine corps proud semper fi my brother .
Thanks George. Please leave you comments on Mr Chickadee's channel so can see them. This is Chop With Chris.
Much respect to Josh... keeping life as much on your own terms, and self sustained knowledge as possible. Much appreciation for all that you do... and thank you.
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This channel is one of the reasons why I got into carpentry with old hand held tools.
Thanks!!
Love how he said the insulation was Canadian level! Makes a Canadian proud
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Great video and some wonderful insight into "Mr. Chickadee".
Thanks.
Thanks a lot for all the effort you put on your vídeos Chris. You are a wonderful person and its always a pleasure listenning to you speaking your heart trough all your videos. Watching you and Mr Chickadee working together on the same saw was priceless. Love you!!
Thanks! The detailed saw video is coming out next week!
Wow, what a great video! So great to get a additional detailed look at everything I have been watching being made over so many years.
Thanks
I’m glad you did this, thanks for your time!
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I been watching Mr Chickadee for years now. Excellent work
He is amazing!
Great interview ... and I saw the boots and beanie in one video and told my wife "he's a vet!". Semper Fidelis
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This is the first time I have heard Josh's voice. Love his videos. Patient, deliberate and very skilled. Solid.
He is a great guy!
Great segment and tutorial glad you both got together
Thanks.
This answered so many questions.....thanks for this.
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GOOD! MAKE THIS GUY FAMOUS!!
No doubt!
Who knew he was so personable! I think his tutorial videos will be awesome!
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He's an inspiration to most of us. Semper Fi.
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This was a great video so glad to hear Mr chickadee talk he has so much knowledge!!
He is an encyclopedia of woodworking and tools!
Thanks for doing this, it was great to see behind the scenes. His work is magnificent.
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The wood workshop is majestic. Chickadee, what a figure, as well.
No doubt!
Thank you for making this video, and thank you Mr. Chickadee for your videos as well
You are most welcome!
Awesome stuff Chris! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Captions would be a great way to get the point across if needed, like Primitive Technology does.
Great to hear the back story of Josh's life, he already did a short one, but having a prompter elicit more info always produces more depth of interest; thanks, Chris!
I really enjoyed it!!
What an awesome tour/ interview... good job Chris
I had so much fun doing it!
Great interview! Nice to finally hear him speak. I've always wondered why people burnt their timber & now I know. I learned something new today so thank you kindly
You are most welcome.
@mrchickadee it's really nice to hear you speak finally. I know you traditionally don't talk in your videos, but i think you should consider it. You're a teacher in real life? it shows here! great to hear you finally talk about everything, you're SO full of amazing knowledge im blown away sitting here with a tonne of ambition and much more hope hearing you talk about how you began the homestead lifestyle. 🙏 thank you to Chris as well for getting the inside look at this phenomenon that is Mr. Chickadee 💖
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I watched the building of the workshop floor... amazing technique and finished product.
No doubt!
Thanks for posting and sharing. Very interesting and informative.
You are most welcome.
The same knowledge apocalypse happened to European martial arts with the advent of the firearm. Unfortunately sometimes a new technology is so revolutionary that it almost completely eradicates the old stuff - but in fairness to those crafters who took up power tools, they were trying to make a better living than they had been.
One thing I do like about Japan is their "living national treasure" program where they pay traditional craftsmen to keep doing things the old way just for the sake of cultural preservation.
I love the Japanese approach!
"There is no romance in using an axe to fell a tree, for them its just work." Such a true statement. So often times I find myself wishing I had the time to use hand tools only but the need to just "get it done" always seems to prevail. I am so happy that people like Mr. chickadee are around doing what I wish that I could!
Agree 100%!
So nice to hear Josh speaking about his natural life, I’m very impressed to see his technical with building, cut, saw, etc. 👏👍🏚great guy !
Thanks.
I was presented this video by TH-cam who thought I might like it. I did. I had not yet come across your channel Chris, but have subscribed. I'll have fun going through your content on rainy days. Thanks for the interview with Josh.
Wow! Thanks. Welcome. I hope you enjoy.
Amazing how with practice and trial and error what you can do.I love watching what you have done Chris and also love Mr chickadee
Thanks!
Cet homme est très sain dans son mode de vie. Il semble être accompagné d'une femme qui suit ses choix et c'est essentiel.
Je n'ai pas tout compris car je suis Français et il n'y a pas de sous titres dans ma langue mais bravo pour cet interview qui nous a fait découvrir ce mystérieux menuisier / charpentier qu'on apprécie déjà en tant que Mr Chickadee :) J'ai appris beaucoup de choses en regardant ses vidéos, merci à lui et à vous Chris pour cet entretien.
Je suis content que vous ayez apprécié la vidéo. J'aime la France et visité plusieurs fois quand je vivais à Genève.
Really enjoy Mr.Chicadee.True craftsman.
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Thanks for this interview. I've enjoyed watching Mr Chickadee for a few years with my family- peaceful, educational, and enjoyable videos. It's encouraging to hear he started without any knowledge- gives me hope! Refreshing to hear such a talented guy being so modest. Glad I found your channel, too. Now I'm going to start watching more of your videos.
Thanks and welcome!
Maybe it's just the women I know, but the most impressive thing to me is that he has a wife that would be willing to live in a tent while they made a cabin with hand tools.
No doubt!
It’s teamwork at its best. As solid as the footings of their home. Bless them both.
Yup... you are so right.
In earlier times women worked as hard in physical labor as the man.
@Beaf Supreme he does not have a female body!
Hey Chris, what a gem of a video my friend, that was awesome. Keep up the good work my friend. Looking forward for your next videos as always :)
Thanks! I really enjoyed it!
That's what Josh sounds like...I'm new to woodworking thanks to watching your videos..thank you..
You are most welcome!
That was terrific !
I thoroughly enjoyed the video Chris. Josh is a very talented talented man. Thanks for taking the time to produce the video. Y'all take care and God bless.
Thanks!
Thank you Mr Ckickadee, that one sentence saved me 2 or 4 years. I am working with my Dad and brother to repair a barn on the homestead my grandfather built. 40 years after I started work in the city, the 3 of us have rescued it, on 34 inch x 45 foot poplar. We finished the last of Sept. My idea was to use the largest wood, closest to the barn. The sentence - was - "run a bevel to the center and the wood will dry straight and not crack".
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I very much agree with Josh concerning the old vs. new tools. I, too, enjoy old tools and firmly believe the steel was so much better. When I was a kid my Dad was a farmer/rancher that did a lot of blacksmithing.....he could do anything with steel. I so much miss seeing him at the forge making something that he needed. I basically grew up living the way Josh lives now and it was a much better life. P.S. Love your kitty-cats......I lost my little buddy this fall...she was 18+ years old and your cats remind me of her....best cat in the world.
So sorry for your loss. Take care.
What a gentleman humble and very inspirational...for a self taught chippy that has taught himself into a master one at that...quite an achievement in my books...
No doubt!
Josh I love your videos and your dedication to your work .
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What a great interview video. Nice to learn something about my favorite wood working sensai. Having recently added "sub-title" commentary to his videos, Josh has helped me learn a lot more than just hearing the music of blade & mallet vs wood. He has the most serene and relaxing videos I've yet come across that can teach well without oration.
Thanks!
Truly...watch-worthy.....and very informative life-style betterment...the format with captions is good....
Thanks!
Great show of skills and learning. I do believe I can now sharpen my cross cut saw far better than before. Thank You Kindly! DaveyJO in Pa.
Hold on! The FULL sharpening video comes out on Saturday.
Mr. Josh Stevens, quisiera dejar constancia de ciertos aspectos que me han impresionado: your audacity facing an artistic job that does not come from inheritance. Your ability to have learnt Eastern technology (European also) for which it's necessary to fully invest, apliying even the tradition to work on tools that seemed relegated to our horrible fukin' times. And as if that weren't enough "dando muestras de una actitud humilde y sincera, nos ha regalado esos espléndidos videos, que han tocado el corazón de muchos miles, entre los que me encuentro" (your wife will translate to you).
P.D.: I take my hat off to Mr. Chickadee (Poecille atricapillus; Carbonero cabecinegro) and your wife, in delighting us with your quite & unique job. Keep on going with no other sound than that of the Nature that surrounds you. God bless you both.
(from Palma de Mallorca, Spain)
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Great interview, thanks for sharing!
You are most welcome.
Chris, what a great video!
It’s was a great time!!
i have enjoyed all your vids. learned so much.. From one maker to another, thank you.
You are most welcome!