The No 1 craftsman on KZread...period.

I am now in my late 70's but did this for a living for 30 years. I once asked a tv company if they wanted to film me making iron work and they said no one would be interested in watching it...how times change...................

@chilly22

3 жыл бұрын

people will watch almost anything if theres some skill or art involved. unfortunately that skill and art was mostly taken for granted until recent years.

@onlyeyeno

3 жыл бұрын

@@chilly22 ... I personally believe You are misinterpreting the situation. I believe there has always been and "audience" for "displays of skills", and I don't think that has changed. What has changed is that we ((by the magic of InterNet")) can reach that audiences that are much more "niche" than anyone ever could before. Even if You had ability to use "MassMedia". Simply because through the "traditional massmedia" You would never be able to get a large enough ratio of it's audience to care for Your "niche subject"... But the internet has made it possible for anyone to create the equivalent of a "trade magazine" only catering to a very "narrow audience" BUT since they publish on the InterNet, it's available to a larger audience than ANY of the traditional ""Mass media"" could even dream of reaching... AND it's available for ((nearly)) free at the "beck and call" when ever the viewer has time and interest. AND it's "searchable"... So I believe that's the reason why there might appear as if there is "more interest/respect" for "skills/craft" than before, rather than that the "appreciation" for it has changed much. Best regards

@gaslitworldf.melissab2897

3 жыл бұрын

That must have been before the two hit TV shows _This Old House and The New Yankee Workshop,_ which all had very successful runs for decades. I certainly watched all three - couldn't wait to see each development, even problems that had to be resolved. Insightful editing makes almost anything watchable.

@Butlerbob

3 жыл бұрын

The same thing happened to the Beatles at Decca in the early 60's, no we already have enough guitar bands and that's passé, sorry guys but here you don't stand a chance, history has told us a very different story hasn't it over the years. I wonder what happened to that man when the Beatles scored one hit after another at EMI and yes with the help of a good producer too of course and so all the pieces of the puzzle fall into place regarding history. But probably they didn't see a revenue model in it because that also played a role back then and now with all the commercial TV etc. it has basically just become some kind of Mafia practices that's why I never but never watch and listen to commercials and I'm certainly not the only one!!!

@paulwestlake4278

2 жыл бұрын

They were always wrong

This is amazing ,better than watching any Netflix series

4 ай бұрын

agreed

Lost for words. Craft is still alive. Souls travel through time, and that's why some pieces are simply timeless. Here's one.

This wrought-iron gate that you designed is a perfect addition for you victorian home. I know of an owner of a Victorian who had a stunning iron fence with a gate that had large grape clusters with leaves on it. The entire fence ran all around his large yard. It was originally all black. After some years, he & his wife sanded it, then painted the wrought iron a nice glossy exterior white. The grape clusters were realistically painted partially with a plum & purple colour while some randomly had a little bit of pale green or pale gold highlights on them. Likewise, the green grape leaves were highlighted with touches of gold, burnt orange or brown on random places throughout. It took them a long time to finish but the affect after it was sprayed with a sealer & protectant, was like no other fence I've seen to date. Designing & doing it yourself is incredibly satisfying & a sight to behold! Your projects move me much like that neighbors Victorian fence!

@tomjones503

Жыл бұрын

Ppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp

I love watching your channel; craftsmanship, patience, no loud music and fantastic filming. Thank you for providing so much. It is much appreciated. 👍👍👍

I tell you, if the Queen rocked up at your house she'd have that gate in the back of her Bentley quicker than you could say, " Oi, get orf my land ". Loving this channel. Excellent work.

@DaleDix

2 жыл бұрын

She'd be taking the range rover for that.

@popazz1

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaleDix ... Yup, that'd be better, lol.

An overly pleasant lady with an umbrella 👌 took me a while 😂

You have created a beautiful work of art for the front gate. Well done! Love it

Being from Yorkshire I guess we all started this video with "Gate Expectations"! Seriously though a perfect meld of art, design and engineering.

You are absolutely amazing! Very skillful I work in a hospital your films are a beautiful escape from my job .

I'm in my 70s too, I wish he was my grandson, so proud of him. Give you faith in the future.

What an amazing way to spend an hour, just sitting back and enjoying this amazing work. Great Job!

@Butlerbob

3 жыл бұрын

I have plenty to do there notwithstanding but I have been watching this channel for almost 3 hours now and continue to amaze myself. I built two houses on four walls, in short demolished everything that was in them and rebuilt them from the ground up for 90% all by myself and that was more than 35 years ago and the technology that was available to us at that time was what we had to do with, I still don't understand how I/we managed to do that, ha ha ha (we still have the pictures!!! ha ha)

I need to add a birdie to my driveway gate. Unbelievably fabulous. Nice craftmanship. A lot of people wouldn't have tidied up those castings but it makes a world of difference.

After watching several of your videos. I must say that your level of skill and workmanship is very impressive 🌴👍👍😎🌴

Beautiful work! Your shop is awesome, both high-end wood working (Festool, Bosh etc) & welding & Plasma cutting! Wow! So show us a shop tour! Gotta see your ventilation system. Appreciate all your time filming, editing, typing in sub-titles with both step-by-step notes & humorous comments. All most enjoyable for us armchair YT viewers. Thx!👍👍👍🍺🧑‍🔧

That is a gorgeous fence! Know the value of your work and charge accordingly and never be afraid to ask for more money. Quality work deserves quality pay.

This was absolutely wonderful and the gate was stunning. Beautifully executed with incredible details. Thank you for sharing.

Good to see you understand the importance of having good ventilation ... in your gloves!

Good to see all the positive comments. I think anyone who enjoys watching good craftsmanship and attention to detail must be good at their own job. Well done you! Keep up the good work, maybe it will rub off on the younger ones.

I have watched after some videos and I must say this is craftsmanship 1st class, I myself am not so good with connections etc. as I keep calling it a gift if you own this to see how certain connections are put together. But one does learn from this, it gives ideas and I like that. But above all I love the subtle humor in these videos and yes a big smile comes over me, I like that, life is already so serious isn't it! And remember the Brexit may be a fact but KZread knows no bounds!!!

My, wouldn't have thought that Miss Poppins carried that much iron around!

Nice magical bag of holding. It's like the Tardis, bigger on the inside than the outside.

A Yorkshireman of few words. A rare bird indeed!

What craftsmanship... Seems you are able to do it all; woodworking, painting, metalworking... You are truly an artist!

Love the name of your channel. Old Norm would be chuffed! Outstanding work mate..

The Mary Poppins reference was sneaky. Kudos 👍

Excelent display piece - showing almost all the catalogue offers

Tweet Tweet!!! I owned a decorative iron works business for many years also. Love watching talent and craftsmanship!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

You got me right from the very beginning. Excellent cold open.

Watching these videos is much more entertaining than watching TV

Every project yo set yourself to do, simply put, IT WORKS. I would NOT be prepared to take a bet on you not being able to master any 'building material'. If a job has not been done before I am sure that you will come up with a solution. I salute your skills & totally admire your determination to succeed. Who would have thought that this superb front gate could grow from that bag of 'bits'. Well done mate! Don from South Aust.

Whoa, that's a lovely completed gate. Even Julie Andrews might approve.😉

Very few craftsman like this in the USA. Very few, sadly.

The squinting we call the eyechrometer

Surprised the rods didn't crack from bending them cold. Amazing job. You never cease to amaze.

@john-nutsabouttools6989

2 жыл бұрын

The rods are solid cold rolled steel. Very mild steel = easily bent.

This is the second time I watched this video. I enjoyed it just as much. Amazing design and love your attention to detail.

Stunning work. Great imagination. Excellent welds! I'm impressed! I think it's quicker to list what you can't do - yet! All the best, Rob

@aiysouvanna3071

2 жыл бұрын

YWe

Great content, I've watched a few of your vids and appreciate the old world flavor you're incorporating into your projects.

Hi Russ You say you have “dabbled” in the dark arts of metalwork. After watching this fantastic video, I think you laid prone at the alter of the Devil metalwork Master. Great craftsmanship for someone so young, may you go on to even greater things, just keep posting videos for us mortals to enjoy

Why does watching a skilled man doing such a job relax me? What ever the reason, good job!

@Cybertruck1000

Жыл бұрын

I'm always more relaxed watching someone else do the work. You must be a lazy git like me.

Yer on a different lvl m8 !! Spent hours watching your talents, is there anything you can’t do ??? Better than movies this 👍. And wat a fantastic workshop you have everything + more. Well done 👍 you deserve everything you’ve achieved

Great skill both wooden and iron work, salute from Indonesian

Young man, you are blessed with a brilliant mind!

Fantastic video! I'm new to your channel, and after watching 3 or 4, it appears I'm gonna have to watch them all. You're a wonderful artisan!

You are an artist. I am watching this video from Portland Oregon USA, and I love your work...wish you were here :)

Very impressive metalworking! Love the lil bird on the upper hinge.

I'm impressed. I since that we have begun an age of returning to craftsmanship - where possible, affordable, even preferable.

Great work, great sense of humour😊

Apart from the excellent work the ‘lady with the umbrella’ was a good start of this video. 😉

What a craftsman AND what a great lesson in iron work! THANKS!!! What a joy.

Magnificent - would look as good in Buckingham Palace or the Winter Palace! Now why aren't there any old ladies with umbrellas carrying bags of these components in my neck of the woods?

What an awesome fence you can make with stock catalog ornaments and shaped lengths of rod . Very nice indeed 👌 👍 👏

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Had to stop once or twice but what an absolute masterpiece. People watch videos on welding all the time but this has got to be the best I’ve watched. Superb video mate

Just recently found your channel. Wish I had found it sooner. Your sense of humor is great. I happen to have the same holy welding gloves you do!

I wanted to see them get fitted into their place!

Well done, indeed! Fun to follow as well. Thanks for sharing!

stunning craftsmanship

This is on another level...👍🌟

What a combination of fabrication and design in the mind skills....you really baroque the mold on this one old mole! Best wishes.

@Cybertruck1000

Жыл бұрын

I see what you did there...

WOW... and a few videos in and I am amazed. I know nothing of what you do but enjoy people making or refinishing things. Coolio... THANKS! JP

Wow......simply Wow..that's stunning..

And to think your daughter when she grows up will be able to see on KZread how her house has been transformed by her dad, she’d be right proud

Oh the visual joke in the opener was worth the whole video. Well done.

Marvelous and beautiful

Very difficult to make ,but it worth.A piece of art,definitelly !!!

Really nice gate. It goes well with the house and other iron work. Looks like it was always there.

that is one seriously sexy gate, I love the way it has the double mounts on the sides and love the locking mechanism

An excellent job, so classy, so upmarket 👍

What a superb piece of work. Love it!

You make me nuts. I want to hear you speak. I love your work. Most creative.

55 minutes of pure joy

Sir. You truly are a great craftsman.

Wow! That's brilliant. Thanks for sharing your incredible talents.

Great job as usual, I like the attention to detail and the finish you achieve on all your projects. Nice to see Made in England on the vice, not something you see often enough these days, probably made by Record in my home city of Sheffield.

We need more welding!

You are super gifted mate... I'm having a binge on your channel.. Love your craftmenship

@NewYorkshireWorkshop

4 жыл бұрын

cheers mate

Brilliant! True art! Greetings from Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina

Absolutely gorgeous!

An old bit of bullhead rail on the the bench. 👍🙂

Loved watching that :) Nicely done mate

Absolutely beautiful.

Always amazing!

Love the GATE. Great Work. Thumbs Up.

beautiful work!

Good job, your work and your jokes, very cool!)))

Beautiful work !

Great build and video. A lot of thought and work went into that. 🤙

Valeu mesmo assistir até o final. Parabéns pelo trabalho!

Beautiful gate! Well done.

If it squeaks you can blame the birdie...🤣

How gorgeous I absolutely love it 😍

Magnificent work!

Great work! I m impressd that you put so much afford in this pice of art

Excellent work Thanks for sharing.

Love it! Great craftsmanship.

@NewYorkshireWorkshop

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Mick.

Your wife must be happy! Another great job. :)

Maybe one day I'll get to use it.

lucky you to have a woman with an umbrella sell you such neat stuff.

@cherhanamiya1

4 жыл бұрын

Are you able Please to provide me with the supplier of your Wrought iron ? When I've needed it in the past I used Rourkes near Burnley, but it's since closed it's doors. Cheers

@almusti

4 жыл бұрын

ROBERT POMFRET www.fhbrundle.co.uk

Mate, that is a lovely gate. I like how you did the latch.