I sat on Mr. Ernest Warther's lap 46 years ago as he carved a pair of pliers for me. I've never forgotten that man. My pliers were lost many years ago but the memory will remain forever. If any of you get the chance to go to the house (museum) in Dover, I highly recommend it. The carvings are unbelievable. Mr. Warther actually carved a tree useing the plier cut; opening into smaller and smaller pliers until it looks like a tree. Mr. Warther's most magnificent carving is Lincoln's funeral train. It is beautiful! Many thank's to the Warther family! God bless you all!
The Warther family has lived relatively near me for generations. My father has a few things made from "Mooney". The wooden pliers being one of them. I remember my dad showing them to me when i was kid telling me how amazing it was when he made them and handed them to him, and about all the cool stuff he had out and crafted. If I remember right my dad said he traveled and it was tradition for my grand father to take my Dad and uncles out to see him. Either that or had a workshop and they had a tradition of going to watch him work. He is going to be really happy to know they're still around and still doing the same thing. He used to always say he wished they were still around so we could go when I was kid.
I met Earnest and later David hen I was a kid and still have the pliers. Now I'm 57 and went back in 2018 and the son in law made them. Someone asked how there made and he said you have to figure it out. Since then I figured it out. I just learned about this site today 27 Nov 19. I'm proud I figured it out without cheating. If you can ever find your way there, you must go and take the tour to see the priceless works of art carvings of the trains, the pliers tree, and the factory of where he once worked at all carved out, it's part of the tour; just awesome. Oh yeah, check out the restored original home and the button collection. One of Abraham Lincoln's wife's button is there too. Just an amazing mind.
I visited in the mid 70s still have the little booklet with pics of some of the trains. It was a awe-inspiring place to visit and I hope to take my grandkids soon before today's society in general distracts them...
On the positive side, The son of David, Mark Warther guides tours and runs the museum. He does the same pliers demo as his father did for more than 20,000 visitors per year and hands them out! You can purchase additional wooden pliers in the gift shop.
Just went to the Mooney Warther Museum yesterday. Fantastic craftsmanship from this guy’s father, and the man’s story was cool too. If you’re ever in Ohio, go check it out, but make sure you dedicate a whole day. It’s a small place, but there’s so much to see and learn
I visited the museum probably close to 30 years ago. It was a fascinating place with some amazing examples of woodcraft from Mr Warther. That said, the pliers that they demonstrated for us and handed out at the end were the highlight of the visit.
I might need to modify one of my knives to do this, but it is definitely something I might try when I get the time(and a surplus of soft fine grained wood).
I watched this while listening to the song Reflection, ironically by the band TOOL, and it was amazing. Always wondered about if this sort of thing could be done, great video; will subscribe to this channel of perfection.
What?? OMGoodness, thats Awesome, I am still shocked that it just worked after those cuts. Im thinking, ok going to need couple screws or something to keep wood pieces together.. LOL. EXCELLENT JOB/TIP.
Hello, I have a one of a kind maple bowl hand carved by David Warther. My wife had 2 of their kids as students. The kids liked my wife a lot and had David make her a bowl as a special gift. These bowls were never available to the public. Is there anywhere I can find info on it as to the value and demand? Thanks!
Two thoughts here. Contact either of the two Warther museums and inquire therein. David Warther Carvings Homepage: warther.org/ AND The Earnest Mooney Warner Carving Museum: thewarthermuseum.com/, ask for Mark Warther or another family member. You may also inquire direct to Mark Warther on his Facebook page: facebook.com/mark.warther.16
How much pressure can you exert on a pair of wooden pliers? If I can't use my hand to grab/crank/pull or hold something... how is a something made from softwood supposed to do the job? I usually put a lot force on my pliers (probably because I end up using them for something they weren't really intended for) --- definitely neat but it didn't look particularly strong. Maybe I'm just a plier abuser..
They wouldnt be practical in most uses, but as someone who works on a bunch of different projects I can see them being useful. For projects where you dont want to mar the surface such as glass work and you just need it to hold still, or if you are holding something that is generating heat. Not many uses, but i think its more a demonstration of the carvers ability than practical tool. The wood looks like a soft wood such as poplar thats cheap and easy to cut with a knife, oak would require a saw to cut that easily.
Hmm, so 6 cuts to create pivot point and 7 and 8 are for loosening it. Wondering what is max tilt you can create? If you place one plier arm straight what angle would be max tilt of another arm?
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I sat on Mr. Ernest Warther's lap 46 years ago as he carved a pair of pliers for me. I've never forgotten that man. My pliers were lost many years ago but the memory will remain forever. If any of you get the chance to go to the house (museum) in Dover, I highly recommend it. The carvings are unbelievable. Mr. Warther actually carved a tree useing the plier cut; opening into smaller and smaller pliers until it looks like a tree. Mr. Warther's most magnificent carving is Lincoln's funeral train. It is beautiful!
Many thank's to the Warther family!
God bless you all!
The Warther family has lived relatively near me for generations. My father has a few things made from "Mooney". The wooden pliers being one of them. I remember my dad showing them to me when i was kid telling me how amazing it was when he made them and handed them to him, and about all the cool stuff he had out and crafted. If I remember right my dad said he traveled and it was tradition for my grand father to take my Dad and uncles out to see him. Either that or had a workshop and they had a tradition of going to watch him work. He is going to be really happy to know they're still around and still doing the same thing. He used to always say he wished they were still around so we could go when I was kid.
Same here man it was neat when I went it’s unfortunate that he is gone now
I still have the wooden pliers he made for me on January 21, 2000!
If I tried that I'd need more than band-aids, I'd need stitches!
This makes me so happy to watch! What innocence. Amazing man and a national, no, world treasure that’s for sure!
I met Earnest and later David hen I was a kid and still have the pliers. Now I'm 57 and went back in 2018 and the son in law made them. Someone asked how there made and he said you have to figure it out. Since then I figured it out. I just learned about this site today 27 Nov 19. I'm proud I figured it out without cheating. If you can ever find your way there, you must go and take the tour to see the priceless works of art carvings of the trains, the pliers tree, and the factory of where he once worked at all carved out, it's part of the tour; just awesome. Oh yeah, check out the restored original home and the button collection. One of Abraham Lincoln's wife's button is there too. Just an amazing mind.
I visited in the mid 70s still have the little booklet with pics of some of the trains. It was a awe-inspiring place to visit and I hope to take my grandkids soon before today's society in general distracts them...
I was there Sunday absolutely amazing place. A must see if heading to Sugarcreek Ohio.
What a legend! That blew my mind.
I wish I could just hang out with this guy for a while and learn some stuff
Spend a good afternoon
David Warther Sr. passed on to that woodshop in the sky, March, 2011, at the age of 84. www.timesreporter.com/x1777822504/David-Warther-dies-at-84
So sad :(... God bless him and his family ..
On the positive side, The son of David, Mark Warther guides tours and runs the museum. He does the same pliers demo as his father did for more than 20,000 visitors per year and hands them out! You can purchase additional wooden pliers in the gift shop.
Just went to the Mooney Warther Museum yesterday. Fantastic craftsmanship from this guy’s father, and the man’s story was cool too. If you’re ever in Ohio, go check it out, but make sure you dedicate a whole day. It’s a small place, but there’s so much to see and learn
You should also check out his son's museum.
I visited the museum probably close to 30 years ago. It was a fascinating place with some amazing examples of woodcraft from Mr Warther. That said, the pliers that they demonstrated for us and handed out at the end were the highlight of the visit.
A real smile there, thank you.
that man cuts through wood like it's freaking cheese wow
Basswood is very soft
I still have the wooden pliers he made for me when I went to the museum in the 90’s.
Seems so simple...?.... amazing!... you are a master!... bravo sir!
Awesome. I was at this museum maybe 25 years ago, truly amazing place. Go see the tree of pliers and the train cavings.
Wow, I got a hint it would be one piece of wood.... but I didn't think it would ACTUALLY be one little piece of wood. Bravo!
my mind is blown!this has done my head in.this cant be real!
What kind of sorcery is this?
I might need to modify one of my knives to do this, but it is definitely something I might try when I get the time(and a surplus of soft fine grained wood).
Was there on Sunday found it very facinating I definitely will make a return visit.
Awesome. Love the baton he's using, :D.
I watched this while listening to the song Reflection, ironically by the band TOOL, and it was amazing.
Always wondered about if this sort of thing could be done, great video; will subscribe to this channel of perfection.
My mind. Won't anybody think of my mind...
And not a single troll comment to be found. That is the joy.
Where are your wood pliers now? Muahahaaha!
*****
mine are sitting on my book shelf! Where is your's? I have been to the museum
What?? OMGoodness, thats Awesome, I am still shocked that it just worked after those cuts. Im thinking, ok going to need couple screws or something to keep wood pieces together.. LOL. EXCELLENT JOB/TIP.
How can he still have all fingers?
I tried carving, very carefully, for a few times and almost lost a finger.
God bless you, sir!
when you Love what you do !!! simple and to the point.
that last second of the carving just blew my mind. how does that work with no moving parts?
This is so amazing!
yep, there's nothing to it, peice of ca-AAAAAAAAA MY FINGERS
masterful. definitely going to learn how to do this.
That is absolutely incredible
Realy enjoyed this, very nice man.
A life of experience. Admirable.
Damn that was awesome
I wonder how strong they are? It's really amazing how quick he made them.
This is brilliant!
Ok, that was amazing
Amazing work by a an experienced hand.
Need to have to stock-up on Band Aids to get the hang of this though! . . .
Hello,
I have a one of a kind maple bowl hand carved by David Warther. My wife had 2 of their kids as students. The kids liked my wife a lot and had David make her a bowl as a special gift. These bowls were never available to the public. Is there anywhere I can find info on it as to the value and demand? Thanks!
Two thoughts here. Contact either of the two Warther museums and inquire therein. David Warther Carvings Homepage: warther.org/ AND The Earnest Mooney Warner Carving Museum: thewarthermuseum.com/, ask for Mark Warther or another family member. You may also inquire direct to Mark Warther on his Facebook page: facebook.com/mark.warther.16
This guy is so awesome.
Great! will have to make a pair.
Amazing!!!
How much pressure can you exert on a pair of wooden pliers? If I can't use my hand to grab/crank/pull or hold something... how is a something made from softwood supposed to do the job? I usually put a lot force on my pliers (probably because I end up using them for something they weren't really intended for) --- definitely neat but it didn't look particularly strong. Maybe I'm just a plier abuser..
They wouldnt be practical in most uses, but as someone who works on a bunch of different projects I can see them being useful. For projects where you dont want to mar the surface such as glass work and you just need it to hold still, or if you are holding something that is generating heat. Not many uses, but i think its more a demonstration of the carvers ability than practical tool. The wood looks like a soft wood such as poplar thats cheap and easy to cut with a knife, oak would require a saw to cut that easily.
Good point on holding glass. I don't work with glass so it didn't occur to me.
usually glass objects or clay ones that need modelling :)
My Dad is an auto mechanic and he uses nothing but home-made wooden tools. He only works on wooden cars, though, so maybe that's why.
brad quillen You joke, but there were a few wooden frame cars produced.
SHOCKING, I WAS STUNNED BRUH
２本を組み合わせるのかと思った。
なかなかビックリした。
good
That is brilliant.
I’ve tried my first one… needed 4 attempts 🥰 a big thx for sharing this great skill.. any idea what knife he uses? Thx
I just bought stock in bandaids!
Wonderful. Reminds me of my Granddad ...
That is magic.
tres bien fait...
Amazing :D
Now that is Christmas magic.
that is insanely awesome!
the museum is awesome, try and get there sometime
This is beyond cool.
Nice bricolage! Very ingenious… But can you use them?
"NOTHING TO IT"
Yeah, and magnets are just lustful pieces of iron~
felicitaciones por tu habilidad y gracias por compartirla jorge de argentina
This just totally blew my mind! Where can I get one of those carving knives like he was using in this video?
These were made by "Mooney" Warther, and only for the family members. They do not sell them.
Brilliant!
Need these for fishing!
Now THOSE are skills.
Cool. He makes it look easy .................
mind blown, wow ! cool
I just wonder how many times he's cut or stabbed his finger.
Well he said it'll cost a packet of band-aids, so more than once.
What is it pivoting on? What is holding it together?
Reddit brought me here and I am not disappointed.
Awesome!
Hmm, so 6 cuts to create pivot point and 7 and 8 are for loosening it. Wondering what is max tilt you can create? If you place one plier arm straight what angle would be max tilt of another arm?
Better watch just in case the world ends and I have to cut a block of wood into pliers
redditor here. That was a very clever piece of work, which is why it was posted on le reddit.com/r/videos.
My mind has been blown. Touchè old timer
My mind is blown.
in the Era of Computers, cutting wood becomes a magic of 82lvl
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah,Hallelujah!
I was just at the museum it was very cool
Mind blown!!
ok, this guy is a wizard
That was awsom
What is the point of using pliers when you have a razor-sharp katana at your side?
~Theodore Trilby, Ph. D in atheism and stage 4 superathiest
Theodore Trilby criiiiiinge
Here me out, what if we do this to a 2x4 to get the legs for sawhorses?
How many times has this man cut his hand??
wow just wow amazing
Can we talk about whatever is going on with the music at the end there
It's a coal locomotive
Amazing
absolut amazing!!!
AWESOME.......
That is too cool. nice
Very cool
That's like a form of magick
get ready for the future !
What is this witch craft?
No, just n amazing mind. He learned the pliers from an old man who showed him the pliers and he took off from there.
Woodcraft more like witchcraft that was amazing
woah thats awesome
the museum is awesome!!! I have been there twice
Lori Parker i dont live anywhere near it :P
Safety is the most important! Can not be cut to yourself! Watch your fingers!
техника безопасности важнее всего! Нельзя резать к себе! Берегите пальцы!
Great stuff. I see one thumbs down. What sort of absurd human being would vote this video down?
Wauwwwww, awsome.
amazing....
Ta luces bonito. Gracias
You are a God!!!!!