David has been posting a lot of great builds on his KZread. Thanks, Graham, for highlighting this work!!

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

He makes otherworldly stuff. These friendly collaborations between legends are so nice.

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

What a great video by two of my heroes. Mister Blackburn, I bought your "Illustrated Guide to Furniture" at a Smithsonian bookshop in the mid 80's and it lead to a life time love of the craft. Mr. Marks, I hoovered up your TV shows and still have recordings of some of my favorites. (Turtle Toy Box! , Cajon Drum Coffee Table, Visit with Mr. Krenov...). I am delighted you are posting them on your channel. Please allow me to thank you both and wish you all the best.

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you, Mr. Blackburn!

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Nice to meet such an experienced artisan. Thank you

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Holy cow! David Marks! Like someone else said, I watched him on Wood Works. It quickly became clear his stuff could be in a museum. I was bummed when the show didn't continue.

@gjbmunc

9 күн бұрын

He's back in action!

Glad to see David is still alive

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Alive and well!

Excellent tips! Thanks a bunch, both of you! 😊 Stay safe there with your families! 🖖😊

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Nice short intro….surely worthy of a longer duration with this gentleman, regardless of the topic.

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

More coming!

Thanks you

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Welcome

Happy to see collaborations. your videos are great and informative. The collaboration tells us what a single crafter does, where your videos normally give a diverse introduction to all options that exist. his is the general vs the specific. Both are excellent.

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Two observations: Some of the planes are resting on their side, some are standing on the bench. Why? because it doesn’t matter. Some woodworkers sharpen freehand, some rely on a jig. Either is fine, only the result counts.

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Providing the bench is clean it's the same thing as resting the plane on a workpiece.

Wow... David Marks. I remember seeing him on the old DIY channel Woodworks show. Probably the one that piqued my interest in woodworking. Granted, not right away, and I'm still very much an amateur / hobbyist, but it's great to see him still kickin' around!

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Very cool!

Outstanding Graham, had no idea you knew David Marks ! I use the Shaptons as well but I go to 16000.

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Great!

Nice.

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

I have asked this question of numerous sharpening experts and never received an answer. Is 8000 800x better that 1000? I am not sure that the 800x is actually large enough. And then after they use these things does the finish adhere or do they have to scuff it up a bit?

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

It depends on the material being worked plus the quality of the irons you are sharpening. For most work and wood I am happy with 5000 grit.

Who makes those water stones??

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

Shapton: see shapton.co.jp/en/

@davidrogers6221

Ай бұрын

Thank you for responding Sir.

I have some constructive criticism: This feels like it was the last bit you shot, but you’re showing it to us first. It’s only part 1 and maybe we’ll get to see more, but I didn’t know who this guy is: seeing some footage of pieces he’s made would have been a great way to introduce him. I’m also wondering about the object that is sitting on the stone slab. I know what the slab is for, but I’d love to know more about the little urn: it sits there like it’s going to be addressed at some point, but it never is. I think those are mistakes that I might make, too: it can be difficult to put yourself in the mind of the audience, especially when talking about or showing stuff that I already know well.

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

It serves as an introduction to David Marks, a nationally known woodworker and star of over 90 PBS shows, with whom I hope to make a few more episodes. Check out his Facebook page: David J. Marks, at David J. Marks Woodworking School, Santa Rosa, CA We will do another episode or two together and hopefully your questions will be answered. Thanks for watching!

Good morning sir. I usually liké your vidéos but i am not sure to understand the goal of this one.

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

It serves as an introduction to David Marks, a nationally known woodworker and star of over 90 PBS shows, with whom I hope to make a few more episodes. Check out his Facebook page: David J. Marks, at David J. Marks Woodworking School, Santa Rosa, CA

@rostoi6985

Ай бұрын

@@gjbmunc alright. Thank you for the Explanation.

I can’t believe David uses the Veritas jig. That thing is awful. Blackburn knows better. Get real guys. Ridiculous

@gjbmunc

Ай бұрын

I guess we all have our favorite quirks!

@augustwest8559

Ай бұрын

Strange comment Graham. I guess David should answer for himself.

@DavidJMarks

Ай бұрын

August West, I can sharpen the blades by hand by keeping a firm grip on the plane blade, and balancing the bevel on the water stones. I changed to jigs many years ago after having multiple surgeries on both hands, including carpal tunnel ,tendon release at the base of my thumb ,and multiple trigger finger surgeries. Every one finds ways to make things work for them and I for one focus on the results as opposed to criticizing others for their methods.Thanks for your concern and your understanding.

@augustwest8559

Ай бұрын

The veritas jig is awful. Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong. Don’t the best schools teach hollow grinding A2 and stone the bevel side to side. You certainly don’t need to qualify you bonafides to me or anyone. I’ve seen your work. People need criticism. I get it just as much as I give it. Without it everyone wins everyone scores everyone gets a trophy. The craft will become a soup without nutritional value.