Chisels? Luxury. When I were a lad, woodshop owner would make us carve boxes wi' nowt but our thumb nails for tuppence a week - and we were grateful for it!

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

LOL love it Doug. this channel needs more people like you!

@andrewparry1474

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, today's generation...spoiled rotten!

@Lookatmeshine

5 жыл бұрын

I laughed for so long at this. XD

@baileysbootstraps8170

5 жыл бұрын

Right then !,... You were lucky. When I were a lad, we didn't have workshops, we had to work outside. Our boss wouldn't let us use our thumb nails, if we did we were beaten. WE had to use our teeth. We didn't get paid, we had to pay him 2/6d a day just to be there. But we was appy them days. Us was grateful but we had to pay more for that ! Happy Days :)

@dt2419

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Parry as a 14 year old I can confirm my generation are full of shite

I've been interested in woodworking recently, and this video is what inspired me to put it into action! I found a cheap 3/4 chisel, bought a couple of chunks of firewood and got to work. And seeing your videos from when you first started only 3 years ago to the point you are today is the greatest inspiration. Thank you

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks man. that means more then you know. more fun to come.!

@HAM-qi6de

4 жыл бұрын

How did it turn out?

Nice work! I like how you continually prove that power tools are not required to make great woodwork.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

LOL no but they do save time!

@CammiesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, and that's why I hav'em. :D I do my fair share of hand work, just not as much as you do.

@leprosysucks

3 жыл бұрын

totally I just started woodworking myself and I refuse to use power tools as its too easy to take short cuts and not refine the base skills, it is however pretty punishing on the hands and wrists so when I am content with my hand working skill I will start using some labour saving power tools.

Great job James, I really appreciate the raw-ness of this video and freedom to just get to work with no plans or guide. Full respect for creativity. Thanks for sharing my friend.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks! love the channel name too. that fits very nicely with this video!

You´re one of the few individuals in this modern world that understands the function of a chisel. I love it, thanks!

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

+8gmm8 thanks. It is the basic tool that all others are born from.

I’m getting into carving and trying to learn from many sources . Having recently discovered your channel you really make sense Thanks

Great work. The box looks positively medieval and therefore very attractive. The carving was the final masterstroke.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Alan!

I started my first wood working project this week. Those shavings are actually pretty cool. It's amazing to watch wood go from something rough to a more tame and intricate shape.

@MrAceman82

3 жыл бұрын

Same with me

I have some oak from the last tree my brother and I took down before he passed, I have been wondering what to with it till now. You have inspired me to make a box for his son. Thank you!!!

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

Sweet Idea! Thanks for the great note!

@alfredobanuelos4730

3 жыл бұрын

You will feel great for doing it. I used to keep wood that I would find interesting in my dad’s house. He would ask me what I was going to do with it. After he passed away, I took inventory of the wood and made him a beautiful urn for his ashes. He is now on my mantle and I say good night daily

@GavinNatur

3 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss

THANKYOU James ! I have had latent woodworking skills since my schooldays (I am 50 now ) and recently I have wanted to do something about it and actually use any capability I might have ! I watched quite a few videos and they only made me more confused .Your videos have been a complete revelation! You demystify everything ,and make me feel I can actually do it. I like early things ,and I knew that ancient people used few tools but made amazing things .Therefore I knew that it all depended on knowing how to really usea tool to it's fullest. This video proves it ,and reveals it ,and makes it simple .THANKYOU ! I am going to get chisels and begin . All thanks to you .AND I love your hand tool ideology .AND you are a very modest and self-effacing ,good-humoured person ,and that helps us watching feel we can do it .In other words ,you are a great teacher .

@WoodByWright

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. That rally means a lot. I will keep them coming!

It’s inspiring ! I love that peace that I feel when I use hand tools too 😌

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Tom. me to!

Nice box. Great job with the patience. Thanks James.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

+Bathrobe Carpenter thanks man!

Bravo James you make that look so easy. I also agree with you that that b l o really makes at White Oak pop!

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Opa!

Stumbled on this video and loved it. Great presentation and great explanation. Clear and concise.

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed!

One of the most interesting woodworking videos on youtube. The crudeness adds a different aestethic to the workpiece. Great great job. Love your videos. Greetings from Turkey.

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

thank you. I could not agree more!

This is what I was looking for! Using wood that hasnt been refined and making something out of it. This is what I wanted to do and see how it is done! Thank you for the video!

@WoodByWright

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. I love working with firewood from time to time.

That’s wonderful! I happen to have some firewood just laying around, so I might need to give this a shot. And the more I watch your videos the more I’m tempted to go “hand tool only”!

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks man! firewood can be a great source of thicker stock.

Very inspirational video. I will need to try this. I noticed from a previous comment that you stopped to sharpen the chisel 6-7 times. Something this chisel newbie will need to keep in mind. Thanks for yor work.

Very cool! You break it down well. Fun to watch.

That was a neat project. You did a great job to have used only chisels. Enjoy and thank you for all your videos and the time you put in producing them. Take care and God bless.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Ron. that means a lot

This is actually quite inspirational. Seeing other videos using a lot of tools to make something beautiful feels a bit intimidating to start my own project. This video - I'm starting to believe I could do something myself. Great job!

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

thanks! that is about the best complement I could get!

I’d love to do something thing like this. I don’t have a garage or a yard even. I live in an apartment, but I’d love to try and make it work and learn more. Thank for showing us so much. I love your videos

@WoodByWright

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like fun. I know several people who work in a small apartment over the kitchen table. Just got to clean up the mess but it works well.

@ClaudiaIndigoConnection

3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWright Oh that’s beautiful! And quite encouraging! Are there small wood cutters that you know of that you could use in such an environment? Not so dangerous and large like circular saws are?

@ClaudiaIndigoConnection

3 жыл бұрын

By the way the free hand celtic design was just lovely! Great job!!! 💚

Absolutely amazing and inspiring! Something I definitely want to try

Wanted to congratulate you on your 30 days and 30 videos James...Great effort! cheers rr

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

+Richard Rider thanks Richard. It was fun!

Absolutely over the top I really enjoyed your box from Firewood great idea it's beautiful thank you for sharing👍

Great video, I love the concept of using only one type of tool. It was also a joy to watch.

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

thanks. it is fun to put limitations on your work from time to time.

So unique and beautiful! I love it! Thank you for sharing!

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

thanks Sarah! my pleasure!

Aaah old school wood crafting, thanks for sharing.

A great piece and great work. Definitely something different. Well done James

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

+Peter Compton thanks Peter

Great show of fundamental craftsmanship!

That's amazing!!! Well done sir!

Nice ... next project, a green and green style chair made with nothing but a rock and a lasagna noodle

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

+Make Brooklyn how did you know. Lol

@ClaudiaIndigoConnection

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha!!!!

Really enjoyed this James, very pure! Made with just chisels (and a bench 😉) Great to see a project like this. Big hello from Norfolk, England. Andy

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy!

Magic. Thank you James for showing us

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

my pleasure Will!

Pure Chisel skill! I love it. I bow to you Mr. Wright.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks man.

That was good! Only recently have I been eyeing my firewood as a source of nice hardwood in small quantities. Great for all sorts of things - clamp parts, handles, dowels, runners (etc.), and now a box. Inspiring video. Thanks!

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Lorra. so true. I often make tool parts from hat pile!

Thanks , I could watch a video like this everyday!

Inspiring James! Love your passion.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! That is what I am trying to show!

Really glad you made the design by hand. There is something much more special about a lack of perfection.

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

I love that natural flow when it comes from hands!

Very therapeutic to watch, a nice alternative to expensive power tools. Thank you 👊👊

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks. it is a lot of fun so just sit back and relax in the shop.

Amazing! really enjoyed this, so good to see what you can do with just a chisel!

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks man. it is always fun to experiment and mess around.

This was fun. I have been looking forward to seeing you do this box.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Christopher. it would make an easy toolbox for the next event!

What a fun project! A joy as always to watch!

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben.

I really like this idea James and the carving gave it great character. A Kolrosing technique using the chisel could be interesting. I'm sure you could make it work :) ॐ

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks man. That would make it pop!

Well done James! Love this project!

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Ryan!

Nice work James! 👍👊

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thnaks Fred!

Just found your channel thanks to Rex and my husband and myself saw this one. The first thing my husband said when he saw the title was "And wood I hope." We had to watch it. Thanks for the great video!

Love the chisels. I'm just getting into woodworking and find it absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing!

@StaceyHerewegrowagain

Жыл бұрын

Your not weird at all. It's the most pleasing thing I do these days lol. I love watching the chips chip away lol Amazing job!

lol best intro ever It's the first video I see of this channel, and it only took me 2 seconds to fall in love with this guy ahahah

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks man! I just like having fun in the shop!

Pfffft. That's not REAL woodworking. Now do it with no tools and no wood. (Love it.)

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

LOL ok next time!

@laurentnahra708

6 жыл бұрын

Lol

@consenyor

5 жыл бұрын

This bit cracked me up... ~¿~

@itstammer7042

5 жыл бұрын

Benedict Builds no more perfect like number anyone

@jpmorphhilson

5 жыл бұрын

Haha...right?

I’ve always enjoyed your videos and thought you were really talented. After watching this one I can see you have some truly amazing skills. Well done 👍

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thansk nick. I wish I did but this is a lot simpler then it looks!

I loved this!! I have a piece of firewood that is a souvenir from a camping trip I took with my best friends this summer and I’ve been looking for something to make out if it to commemorate the trip. A pair of boxes like this would be great!!

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

sounds like a fun project from the heart.

This is one my favorite videos. I watched it many times.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, that means a lot.

This is so great, thanks so much for sharing this with us.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Felix!

Such a fun video, well done!!

Way to show off those awesome abilities... Very nice and thanks for the video fix! maybe I will get out in the shop and keep myself busy until Tuesday ;)

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

LOL thansk Frank!

I will never attempt that but loved watching you do it. So cool!!! 👍👍

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Jim. I don't suggest it to anyone!

That worked beautifully, absolutely giving it a shot.

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This definitely was a fun project.

Great job going to try one myself.😊

Brilliant, wonderful. One of my favorite videos by you for sure.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks man. It was a ton of fun to make!

@terrulian

6 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna have to try it.

This was just a joy to watch!

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. These are fun to make.

That's really inspiring, thanks for showing!

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

+Volker Braun thanks Volker

Cool experiment....and it worked! I had no doubts.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks Jim

I don't understand why people dislike this kind of video. I have watched it twice and I've learned a lot. What's there to dislike?

@WoodByWright

3 жыл бұрын

thanks. that means a lot. You can not please everyone.

Thanks so much.........I really enjoyed it. Awesome tips....cheers.

very nicely done,like your style of narration subscribed

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That means a lot

Cara, eu comecei agora a trabalhar com madeira, e suas dicas com o formão vão me ajudar muito. Obrigado. E por favor, continue com esse trabalho maravilhoso que é o Woodwork. Abraço do Brasil.

You have great patience. Oh, and some talent too.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

LOL I have neither. I am just stubborn!

There’s something magical about the act of making.

I want to see way more of that, so satisfying to watch :D

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is a lot of fun!

Nice wee video-very helpful👍

Looks great!

You just can't stop. If you count your WbWii from yesterday this is #32. Woo Hoo. Nice box.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks bill then there was one on the last day of Sep.

Awesome video. Goes to show what can be done with limited tools! Thanks

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

so true! thanks!

This my friend is awesome Thank you so much for sharing and I hope you have a blessed week Dale

@WoodByWright

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Looks like you have been having fun with the videos. If you ever have questions you want answered email is usually the best way to get a hold of me. jameswright@woodbywright.com

@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWright Thank you so much sir, that is very kind of you so offer your email address to us. Thank you, much appreciated. Yes sir, I have some down time if you will. So we have been enjoying your channel. Watching the winding stick vide as we reply. Your a good man with a lot of great talent not only in your wood working, bur your teaching skills, and presentation skills are super. Thanks again for all do to help us all. dale

how could anyone dislike this video? lol. i appreciated this video. thank you. i " Liked" & subscribed.

This is great idea. I'm putting this on my to do list

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

sweet Jim. looking forward to seeing what you make!

Great video! I really enjoyed watching it and it gave me inspiration! Off to the woodpile. Thanks!

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

+Can Do thanks man!

This is fantastic

Excellent and inspiring!

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks man

So beautiful!!

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Amazing video. Thank you

Great job on the daily videos. I can't speak for everyone, but great job on the hand carved box using only square-end straight chisels. It does look a bit mid-evil.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Thomas. this was a fun one to experiment with!

That workbench and vise might be your most important tool. What a great project!

@WoodByWright

4 жыл бұрын

I did another video without the bench as it's nice to have but not necessary.

Friend, let me congratulate you, you do a very nice job. I like things made by hand. Especially with wood. I am trying to learn how to work with wood. Thank you for your good work.

Pretty amazing. Thanks for sharing.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

my pleasure

Looks like a great way to develop chisel skills. If it doesn't work out, it can still be used as firewood!

Luxury amazing, feel good 🛠️ Thank you 👍

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. My pleasure

That is beautiful!

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Gold hands ! Bravo pour ces vidéos toutes aussi sympas les unes que les autres :)

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

Merci! C'était une tonne de plaisir à faire!

Absolutely beautiful.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Love the box.... good job 👍

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

+Lynn Masoner thanks Lynn

I started wood working at home with just a 3/4" chisel. its pretty awesome. learned how to sharpen it with the materials I had on hand and i've made a couple sculptures that look pretty good with them. maybe you could make a guitar stand or something. just looking around my office as to what I need lol.. nice work man :)

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

it is a great way to learn. I think I will have to make the guitar first. that is on my list.

That was fun to watch thanks!!!!

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Jerome! that means a lot

Gotta love old school techniques!

Amazing, thank you for sharing

@WoodByWright

5 жыл бұрын

my pleasure

I'm a carpenter and I'm just starting out so I don't have any power tools yet so this video is very helpful to me and I would like to see more builds like this

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

I have a cople. Most of my projects are just saw hand place e and chisel. But there will be a few chisel only builds in the future.

cool idea and a nice show of skill.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man.

Gosh! ... Amazing!

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks.

@WoodByWright

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Mike!