World's Master Carver Ernest "Mooney" Warther - Part 1: History & Tour

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  • In this 4 part blog, we bring you a timeless American story of a 2nd grade educated mechanical and mathematical genius in the world's master carver, Ernest "Mooney" Warther (1885-1973). Mooney was renowned for his walnut, ebony and ivory train carvings.

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  • @chuckfisher1351
    @chuckfisher1351 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely the most amazing man i have ever seen. So much done in only 5 hours a day. Such an inspiration for people young and older today.

  • @brettarchinal9887
    @brettarchinal9887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I grew up in Dover, OH. My dad was friends with Mooney. I still have the pliers he carved and signed for me 50 yrs ago.

    • @kennethearlwigglesworth6034
      @kennethearlwigglesworth6034 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I grew up in Marietta just south of you, used to take my mom to the museum to look at the trains as well. She had alzheimers and it seemed to calm her....
      I too have the wooden pliers , I believe it was the son or grandson that carved them , he looked to be pushin 70+

    • @brettarchinal9887
      @brettarchinal9887 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kennethearlwigglesworth6034 Probably Dave his son carved them. The family actually has carving parties where they all carve pliers and visit. LOL. Dave has a museum near Sugarcreek of his carvings. I went to school with Mooney's grandson, we are still friends to this day.

  • @satchbooggy
    @satchbooggy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    probably the most amazing things I have ever seen in my life inside that museum.
    to see the trains in person is unbelievable. what a family

  • @markstory1832
    @markstory1832 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I thought I was good at carving. Now I am so so. Well I better go set my alarm for 3am .

  • @kenyork1107
    @kenyork1107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing story , thank you . I have heard of this family for a long time a time and I am 71 years young . I found my first knife as well when I was young . My uncle cleaned and sharpened it for me and taught me to always respect a knife . I still have that knife today , very worn but its retired and in my collections cabinet . I love to carve and make walking canes , furniture , and what ever I want or need and as the old saying goes , if it's fun it's never work . Thank you for this video .

  • @coachcoffy
    @coachcoffy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is by far the most amzing man and family. They are the richest family in the world,& it has nothing to do with money. I went to this museum years ago when I was young & took my son when he was young,anyone that misses out on visiting this Museum is missing out on what I call a hand me down thrill of a life time.I can't wait to go again with my grandkids when I get some,or even a friend. God Bless this amazing family forever for the everlasting pleasure & knowlege they bring to people everyday. Thank you Warther Family

  • @ZenZill
    @ZenZill 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Warther Family has a great history, Ernest was an amazing man, I like how he was half artist half engineer, very much a modern Da Vinci- of wood.

  • @joycesalvagna5643
    @joycesalvagna5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Visited yesterday, amazing to see. Beautiful Craftmanship. Excellent tour...

  • @Missteree87
    @Missteree87 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I didn't think I would be interested in this but wow.... He was a genius!

  • @yardsalepicasso9413
    @yardsalepicasso9413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Astounding! I need one of those knives

  • @kevocaudillo4564
    @kevocaudillo4564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am going to visit this place! The story is super inspirational! I am in my 2nd year woodcarving. ( much to learn)

  • @airmojo
    @airmojo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My wife and I recently visited the Warther Museum... one of the best places that I have ever visited, and it was only about a 2 hour drive... went with a close friend and his wife, who had been there before, and highly recommended it... I HIGHLY recommend it too !
    If you are in the area, also go visit the Age of Steam Roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio... you will need to make reservations ahead of time for a scheduled tour... another amazing place !

    • @WoodcraftSupply
      @WoodcraftSupply  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also in that area is the 5th Generation Carver, David Warther's Meritime Museum: www.warther.org/index.php. You'll want to enjoy this as well.

  • @renatorocha37
    @renatorocha37 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Legacy at its finest...Heartwarming family story

  • @21blackwood
    @21blackwood 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing. Looking forward to visiting with my dad.

  • @musamor75
    @musamor75 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Some videos are moving. This is certainly the case, but not only. Men of true genius, and I mean true, are few and far between. They are fired by something that common mortals cannot apprehend ; that certain forms of greatness, or grandeur, can be attained. These exceptional beings go down in the Halls of Time. I'm glad that their families can still carry on their memories, in some cases. This alone is rare.

  • @TomHaneyArtwork
    @TomHaneyArtwork ปีที่แล้ว

    Just incredible. Thanks for sharing this inspiring story!

  • @ShlisaShell
    @ShlisaShell 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was simply wonderful.

  • @willemkossen
    @willemkossen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just wow. Even 10% of that attitude would improve my life a lot.

  • @AndrewArndts
    @AndrewArndts 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well I have added a place to get to for the bucket list.

  • @michaelmccauslin3676
    @michaelmccauslin3676 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing inspiration!

  • @scullcap357
    @scullcap357 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    if you ever can go see museum to see up close just amazing

  • @DorielandYuray
    @DorielandYuray 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, amazing

  • @alexschafferphilly
    @alexschafferphilly 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing

  • @Cliffepoos
    @Cliffepoos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Genius comes in all shapes. This man was a genius. I can't help but wonder what he would have managed with a formal education.

    • @siggsterloo
      @siggsterloo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They would have made a complete idiot of him.

    • @alperencelen9876
      @alperencelen9876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He probably wouldn't have achieved this much but who knows?

  • @arlenehahn5005
    @arlenehahn5005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best knives ever!

  • @kerlyn3582
    @kerlyn3582 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a genius ...

  • @neponsetriver
    @neponsetriver 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fascinating, but it's sad to think that both ivory and ebony are endangered, and trade in them is banned

    • @edwardcharles9764
      @edwardcharles9764 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it banned in the US? It is in UK and if so what do they use instead?

  • @featherboard
    @featherboard 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an interesting story. I hope I don't miss any of the next 3 parts. I'd like to know how to carve the pliers. That is probably a secret.

    • @WoodcraftSupply
      @WoodcraftSupply  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here is the story on making the pliers: th-cam.com/video/RFEY--Gp1D8/w-d-xo.html

  • @ryanh8709
    @ryanh8709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legend has it Mooney ate a special mushroom from the cow pasture

  • @KSignalEingang
    @KSignalEingang 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can anybody tell me what he's saying at 3:12? You shouldn't use a blade longer than your thumb because the blade will ... ???

    • @edwardcharles9764
      @edwardcharles9764 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The piece of blade protruding beyond your thumb will get in the way of what you are trying to cut. So you don't use a blade longer than your thumb.

    • @jamestrumper9728
      @jamestrumper9728 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      get in the way of your rotor (rotation)

    • @siggsterloo
      @siggsterloo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      the blade will get in your road. meaning in your way.

    • @lancesizemore8186
      @lancesizemore8186 ปีที่แล้ว

      He said... " the blade will get in your road"

  • @debradonato7363
    @debradonato7363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    History of Dover Ohio

  • @jamesaritchie1
    @jamesaritchie1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fifteen completely useless, talentless failures in life have given this a thumbs down. That's sad.