I've never regretted watching a David Charlesworth instructional video...

[jamie shard]

And now there is one more:

https://www.lie-nielsen.com/product/DVDs/furniture-making-techniques-secret-mitre-dovetail?node=4071

Direct from his Devon, UK, workshop, David discusses the Secret Mitre Dovetail, which has a reputation for being among the most difficult joints to cut successfully. In this DVD, David will show you that this fascinating joint, with many uses, is not as hard as one might think. David’s specialty is getting the most out of hand tools in precise, original and efficient ways, and his methods aim to eliminate common problems.


Ordered mine today! :D

[David Weaver]

David is top shelf.

Plus, when I put his videos in, my wife runs out of the room. So there is more than one benefit to playing his videos.

[jamie shard]

:)

My blood pressure usually drops about 10 points, so there is that, too.

[Hilton Ralphs]

Plus, when I put his videos in, my wife runs out of the room. So there is more than one benefit to playing his videos.

My wife does that for any woodworking video. That new DC video looks interesting.

[Brian Holcombe]

LOL, my wife actually entertains a lot of this stuff. I found a video on a Japanese carpenter who basically spent his working life rebuilding temples, one in particular which was half of a matched pair in which one had burnt down. He meticulously rebuilt the temple utilizing the previous one as template.

The video eventually got into the way of life of the temple carpenters which consists of honing their blades in the morning, working all day on the temples, then spending spare time in the evenings building tools such as planes. Sounds very similar to David's minus the temple building (unless maybe I'm unaware).

[ian maybury]

David is great. One of the very few that describes it as it is without attempting to spice it up hollywood style, and has a wide enough background to come up with good solutions to issues. His methods work...

[Jim Koepke]

Roy Underhill and Chris Schwarz recently demonstrated the making of this joint during an episode on campaign furniture.

It appears it is from this season so it isn't available online unless I do not know something about accessing the online programs.

I have it recorded and tend to keep the programs for a while to watch a few times.

There are not many videos I have regretted watching. Even the ones where I do not agree on the means or the style have some aspect upon which they may shed some light and understanding.

The hardest to learn from are those who put me to sleep.

jtk

[Jim Matthews]

David is top shelf.

Plus, when I put his videos in, my wife runs out of the room. So there is more than one benefit to playing his videos.

For me it's "Ted" talks, featuring Dean Kamen.
It's like one of those implanted words used
to trigger the Manchurian Candidate programming.

[david charlesworth]

I am excited about this one as it was shot in my workshop in Devon. Artisan media did an outstanding job with the filming and the closeups are superb.

There are many detailed techniques shown, so beside the spouse banishing effects I hope it will be most enjoyable and useful. ( Although I have been told that some wives enjoy my stuff!)

Best wishes,
David

[Adam Petersen]

( Although I have been told that some wives enjoy my stuff!)

Best wishes,
David

HA! Excellent double entendre.

[jamie shard]

I am excited about this one as it was shot in my workshop in Devon. Artisan media did an outstanding job with the filming and the closeups are superb.

Well, I've already finished my first viewing. I was great to see the workshop... and the filming really is very good.

More than anything, I really appreciate the step by step approach David takes to even the sub-tasks of preparing the joint. His use of guides, jigs, and shims is one of those so simple things that I never quite remember to working that into my routine. Great reminders.

And although we joke about the pace of David's work, it really is quite good to feel the pace of it and see how being methodical is it's own kind of speed. At one point he resharpens his chisel and they have a timer going in the upper corner. He works at his usual methodical pace, but it's surprising how little time passes in fact.

Although it might just be my sense of humor, I also really enjoy the one-liners he inserts into his commentary, mostly observations of how things can get easily messed up if you rush and other observations from years of teaching his students.

Wishing you great success with the video and continued recovering health!

[Fidel Fernandez]

Brian,

Could you share the video name? or url link?

Thanks,


LOL, my wife actually entertains a lot of this stuff. I found a video on a Japanese carpenter who basically spent his working life rebuilding temples, one in particular which was half of a matched pair in which one had burnt down. He meticulously rebuilt the temple utilizing the previous one as template.

The video eventually got into the way of life of the temple carpenters which consists of honing their blades in the morning, working all day on the temples, then spending spare time in the evenings building tools such as planes. Sounds very similar to David's minus the temple building (unless maybe I'm unaware).

[David Weaver]

My wife does that for any woodworking video. That new DC video looks interesting.

It is the confirming voice that I am about to watch something that is interesting to watch when my wife runs out of the room. And between a friend and I, we have or have had all of the videos. If we watch a video at his house, his wife always says "Oh no, it's Jesus again!" :) We did a fair amount of stuff where we were working together on things early in my hobby, and if we were spraying something, it was sort of 10 minutes on, 15 minutes of waiting (which turns into drinking a beer and watching a david charlesworth video).

So, David, there you have it. You have been renamed as Jesus. Jesus the cabinetmaker instead of carpenter, I guess!

[david charlesworth]

Well David, it won't be the first time. It's very kind but unfortunately I am not remotely like that!

David

[Jim Matthews]

HA! Excellent double entendre.

I want DC to promote sawdust as "man glitter".

[Tony Wilkins]

Asked for it for Christmas and will get it myself I'd Santa gives me coal.

online is the only way I can get Roy anymore and fortunately this season is on PBS website.

[david charlesworth]

Jim,

Not sure about man glitter, but the ability to make stuff does have a certain cachet in the digital world!

Best wishes,
David

[Brian Holcombe]

Brian,

Could you share the video name? or url link?

Thanks,

Sorry I missed this, I'll hunt that video down later tonight.


Jim,

Not sure about man glitter, but the ability to make stuff does have a certain cachet in the digital world!

Best wishes,
David

An appreciation that is becoming increasingly widespread. People seem to once again want to put to use the intuitions of a craftsman and appreciate the result of a trained eye and knowledge of process.

[david charlesworth]

I'd just like to apologise for the glitches on my website which have stopped things working for the last week. All fixed now.

David

[Derek Cohen]

Ordered it yesterday, David (from LN Oz).

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Reinis Kanders]

I liked the video. First time watching Charlesworth and I liked how methodical he was. That mitered joint seems to be slow going and fussy though.
I am making a big drawer for my workbench and decided to use a secret rabbet dovetail as a learning exercise, video was helpful also for this joint.

[Derek Cohen]

Roy Underhill and Chris Schwarz recently demonstrated the making of this joint during an episode on campaign furniture.

It appears it is from this season so it isn't available online unless I do not know something about accessing the online programs.

I have it recorded and tend to keep the programs for a while to watch a few times.

There are not many videos I have regretted watching. Even the ones where I do not agree on the means or the style have some aspect upon which they may shed some light and understanding.

The hardest to learn from are those who put me to sleep.

jtk

Jim, this particular Woodwright Shop episode is on-line. It is excellent, as always. Roy and Chris make a good team.

Just for clarity, the dovetail that Chris demonstrates is a secret dovetail, but not a secret mitred dovetail.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[david charlesworth]

Derek,

I do hope you will enjoy it.

It was great to film in my own workshop, and the photography and close ups are superb.

Best wishes,
David

[Derek Cohen]

David, I have the DVD in my hot hands as I type. I am expecting great things.

Should there be any shortcomings, it would be appreciated if you visit to correct these in person. I will supply a good bottle of Margaret River Cab Sav - or two - to consume in the duration. By that stage I am certain all will be forgiven. :)

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Fidel Fernandez]

Roy Underhill and Chris Schwarz recently demonstrated the making of this joint during an episode on campaign furniture.

It appears it is from this season so it isn't available online unless I do not know something about accessing the online programs.

I have it recorded and tend to keep the programs for a while to watch a few times.

There are not many videos I have regretted watching. Even the ones where I do not agree on the means or the style have some aspect upon which they may shed some light and understanding.

The hardest to learn from are those who put me to sleep.

jtk

They have this on YouTube where Roy shows multiple joints http://youtu.be/GLk4IYF65wY?t=16m50s it starts at 16:50

[david charlesworth]

I think Roy has the quick version and I have the slow one!!

Slow and detailed hopefully....

David

[David Weaver]

I think Roy has the quick version and I have the slow one!!

Slow and detailed hopefully....

David

That's what we like! we can always decide on a little less precision or a slightly faster method once we know we can do it cleanly. But it's nice to be able to things cleanly first and cleanly and fast later.

[david charlesworth]

Derek,

I am concerned about airline tickets and the supply of vintage Margaret river Cabernet Sauvignon. Have you drunk it all yet?

Best wishes,
David

[Derek Cohen]

David, don't fret ... there is a LOT of cab sav in Margaret's River! It is not only a major wine area, and the home of the Jarrah and Karri tree, but just 3 hours south of Perth. My wife and I were done there last weekend for a wedding. The best early summer weather - blues skies and sun peeking through the tree-lined avenues - glorious days for the having the top down in the car ....

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http://chalicebridge.com.au/wp/wp-content/themes/chalice-bridge/images/chalice-bridge_vinyard.jpg

Best wishes for the festive season

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Derek