18th Century Woodwork - Sounds of the Homestead

A wooden box doesn't seem like it would be difficult to make, does it? Join Brandon as he works in our 18th century wood-shop to make a dovetail notched box with a sliding top!
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[@Nerathul1]

Camera guy: Okay we're ready to go. Brian: I haven't had my coffee yet. Camera guy: Oh, great we'll add that in.

[@willb1242]

Ryan has a new coffee company. I ordered a bag it's pretty good :) Blue lion.

[@taitano12]

Some of the best b-roll comes from that kind of "day in the life" stuff.

[@heatherdeavalon]

My Grandfather was born in 1892. I remember these sounds! The wood curls made nice bracelets and rings, for a little girl. It's funny how a sound can bring back a smell. Thanks for a sentimental journey! ❤

[@wendynordstrom3487]

My dad was a carpenter. I can practically smell this delightful video! Those dovetails are superb!!

[@slob0516]

Omg my dad was a carpenter too! Are we related?

[@robertpresley6414]

My Lord and Savior was a carpenter.

[@bvd7517]

A realistic assessment of my woodworking skills leads me to believe that the answer is "no" no matter what the actual item is.

[@jilliemc]

I would end up with splinters and plenty of tinder and kindling for the fire! ;)

[@Rufio1975]

Yea, you could. It's a fairly simple box.

[@bvd7517]

​@@Rufio1975 Using hand tools to make dovetail joints and a slider, not to mention straightening hand-hewed lumber? No, I cannot.

[@Rufio1975]

@@bvd7517 Maybe one day with practice. Unless hand tools aren't your thing that is. If not it's cool. That's right up my alley.

[@ShinigamisBlade]

​@Juan Martinez it's sweet to have that kind of confidence in others!

[@elliswrong]

The cooking videos are nice and all, but the homestead stuff like this will always be infinitely more interesting and enjoyable for me to watch. I think this is where your people and work really shines the most brightly.

[@skrag2112]

This reminds me of my late grandfather who was a cabinet maker. He had his shop set up in his basement. When he was busy and everything was going good, you could hear him whistling a tune.

[@davidolynyk7175]

When the wife and I moved to the city I had to get rid of my wood tool and my little shop. I miss the peace and quiet in getting lost in my work for an entire Saturday from sunrise to sunset. This video brings me back. Absolutely wonderful

[@samellowery]

Should of got a divorce what did she leave behind.

[@jenniferjuarris1824]

@@samellowery Why did you tell him to get a divorce? The couple is probably living happily together in the new place they moved to.

[@Starannify]

@@samellowery Why are you assuming she insisted on moving to the city or that he leave anything behind? Many couples have made joint decisions to move to places neither of them want to be because of jobs, to take care of aging parents, or other reasons.

[@jeromethiel4323]

Can't watch this without thinking "sweep up those wood curls, those make excellent fire starters!"

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

I do the same with my wood shavings 🙂

[@KairuHakubi]

6:10 Cat picks up on the boxwaves put out by a box being created, and knows it must find it and sit in it.

[@robzinawarriorprincess1318]

You guys have no idea how much this comforted me today. The shop looks beautiful, and Townsends coffee is the best!!

[@gpvaneron1584]

Truly enjoyed how this video was put together. Maybe in the 18th century a well to do craftsman may have had additional specialty planes and such. It's possible the common workman may have only had a handful of chisels, common planes, saws and augers. This feels so genuine.

[@TomBuskey]

I would have thought a plow plane to make the groove for the front would be part of a common set. You'd use it on every drawer you'd make and to make tongue & groove too.

[@gpvaneron1584]

@@TomBuskey That's a good question. I'm unsure how common a plow plane or certain other planes - rabbet , shoulder , etc would have shown up in the average person's tool chest pre 18th century. Maybe much more than i imagine.

[@brianclapp3259]

@@gpvaneron1584 Plow, Shoulder & Rabbet planes were very common in 18th century homesteader tool boxes, almost as much as chisels and adze were, as they were fairly easy and inexpensive to make with some basic help of a blacksmith. You will see these as common woodworking/homesteading tools as early as about 1720 when 2nd period homes(Saltbox Style) started being built

[@jps30]

And this is what a perfect day looks like.

[@My_mid-victorian_crisis]

In theory, yes. With hand tools, yes. On the first try, no. But I would love to work until I got it correct.

[@Periapsis_]

I'm all about that 18th century ASMR life✨ Thank you Brandon & the Townsends team for calming my days! 🙏

[@opybrook7766]

What is ASMR life, please?

[@VBunplugged757]

Starts off with a touch of ambience, and then goes right into making the morning coffee. Exactly what I'd do. Great work on the box, btw

[@Dr.Mrs.TheMonarch]

Nicely done. The fact that you made all your tools makes this and all your future videos top notch. Thanks for sharing, Brandon

[@dashhazard8526]

Closed Captions were hysterical!

[@madisonleeds3898]

All my favorite things in one video - coffee, hand tool woodworking and history! Love this!

[@marleneplatcek6364]

Wow what a workbench, great looking bunch of woodworking tools,outstanding box

[@michaellippmann4474]

That was a great video....thank you for sharing. This old woodworker appreciates that a young guy can actually use these old tools. I have a woodworking shop fully equiped with all the modern equipment but I also have my 50 years worth of collected hand tools. I still have days when I go out and don't turn anything on...just use the hand tools...complete peace and satisfaction. My youngest daughter (32) is great with all the power equipment but she is slowly picking up the old hand tools. Now on to my grandkids!!!! Thank you for the video Townsends....always fantastic. Mile 11:25

[@Edminster]

oh this is such an amazing video! i wish the process was explained using the captions but its so nice to have a contemplative moment

[@skhootman]

I enjoyed just listening to the sounds of the homestead. What a nice way to take a break from living in a modern town.

[@wadeschwartz6281]

Astounding ,,time travel to perfection ! Also astounding as I pondered how difficult it was first to assemble all the tools ,,then the skill from like 12 years old ,then the mastery of it all . Carpenter’s orchestra . The Wood Wright’s shop would be proud 🙂

[@oaksparoakspar3144]

You can tell it is a new shop, because it is not piled up with a hoarders pile of lumber yet. Green stuff drying, old stuff, leftover bits and pieces, scavenged parts from old furniture - all the various things to go digging through for "just the right piece" for whatever project you are doing. Also, get that table anchored! If it moves then the vice isn't worth spit. Nice box in the end - and these were COMMON. Papa made dozens of them and they are still down in everyone's houses (he was a carpenter by trade, so they ended up replacing all the older ones from before). They close tight (good for keeping pests out, or just being shut) without needing any hinges or metal work (so they were, in essence, free - which was the only price my family could pay for generations). Coffee, herbs, toys, tools, ammo - anything dry. Most of his used thinner stock (oak or poplar shakes) for the base and lid - set in grooves of the thicker side boards which are doved. A few had full boards - if they were going to hold something heavy - either on the base or both the base and lid.

[@eloisebennett1673]

My father was a cabinet maker. One year, as he worked on making gifts for Christmas, he let me play with the wood curls from the plane. I glued the curls together to make ornate Christmas ornaments.

[@TheHandToolery]

Love it! Beautiful work and beautiful video! Hand tools are a joy!

[@Masked_Pirate_Geist]

Thank you for delivering another "sounds of the homestead" video. They are absolutely ideal when I want something relaxing. I still often listen to the blacksmithing one.

[@peterott-tn6pf]

Such beautiful craftsmanship! My hats off to you guys for having such passion for the old way and sharing them with us all!! Thank you all so very much.

[@DrewSwearingen]

My father built a similar box, minus the hanger in the 50's in HS shop class. Gave it to me in the 60's until it disappeared in the 70's. Bought a cigar box that brought all my memories back last year. It's amazing what a simple box will do.

[@moors710]

I built one of these in 8th grade shop class , in 1971, mostly using the same tools. We did have a dovetailing jig that guided the cuts with the saw. If you are going to make one like this then this is the way to do it. A carefully made jig dovetailing that guides saw cuts speeds up the process, but carefully making the jig takes the same time as making 3 or 4 boxes so looking ahead in your tasks can really save time.

[@IlluminatedWings]

I’ve always had great respect for any man who can build something useful. Master carpenters & masons are a special breed of man.😁

[@Seuche_3L4]

Für mich als gelernter Tischler ist das kein Problem. Ich durfte in meinem ersten Lehrjahr nur mit Handwerkzeugen arbeiten. Ein Fachmann muss im Notfall auch ohne Strom arbeiten können. Respekt und Grüße gehen raus.

[@user-wv5fq8di2m]

I'm not sure what that says - but I'm sure it's a positive comment. I agree.

[@Just_Sara]

@@user-wv5fq8di2m :) According to Google Translate: "For me, as a trained carpenter, that's no problem. In my first year of training, I was only allowed to work with hand tools. A specialist must also be able to work without electricity in an emergency. Respect and greetings go out."

[@bananabong4911]

​@@user-wv5fq8di2m "As a carpenter, this is no problem for me. In my first year of apprenticeship, I was only allowed to use hand tools. An expert has to be able to work without electricity, in an emergency. Respect and Greetings."

[@Barbara-ty8dj]

The natural light through the windows -a true ‘Vermeer’ touch.

[@Scarter63]

I enjoyed that. No talking. Just working.

[@joelsmith552]

Started this vid and immediately had to pause it and go make a cup of coffee. Currently unpaused and sipping contentedly.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Nice going Brandon👍🏻 And thank you to the video crew. Lovely work guys.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@zyxw2000]

I love those old tools. I would have a blast in that workshop. Chisels haven't changed much. His look just like mine.

[@LoneWolfAdventures-bg2tk]

I really enjoyed this video. This is how I learned to do woodworking. My father-in-law had an antique shop and he used period tools to make repairs. So he taught me

[@Lorriann63]

I couldn't make that but I grandfather would have been able to. He had many of those same tools. I enjoyedvwatching this. Thanks Brandon.

[@groofay]

Of course I *could* make this wooden box, given a few years, a good teacher, and the right supplies and some motivation.

[@KahlestEnoch]

This reminds me of my first year in Woodshop. We learned how to make things using the hand tools. Second year we were allowed to use the power tools but I preferred the old hand tools

[@QuintenKilborn]

I so envy Brandon's crafting skill

[@asdfjoe123]

I was like "Yes, I could build that. Then the dovetails came out. Then I was like "I could make a different wooden box."

[@bholdr----0]

Lol... yeah dovetails take a long time to learn. One trick that I learned is that everyday that I was to work in the shop I did a warmup by hand cutting one dovetail joint. After a while, I was... marginally good at it! Cheers.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I could make a wooden box, maybe, if I had detailed instructions from IKEA.

[@bmolitor615]

I have one of my dad's candle boxes with ends like this - so interesting to see the exact details of how the dovetail bits are chiselled out and the sliding-in lid sorted out - I had no idea I would see this when I clicked...

[@ci6742]

Watching videos like this takes my stress away! Thank you!

[@terryt.1643]

The question isn’t could I make a box, it is would I have any intact fingers left? This is a wonderful video from the start to finish! 👍💕❤️👍

[@timsears951]

liked the advertisement on the coffee mug for the nutmeg tavern...nice touch

[@RB-420]

what a shop, wow

[@ferdi5407]

Filming perfection! Awesome everything! Excellent workTeam Townsends. Thank you 💝

[@opybrook7766]

Your woodworking shoppe is grand 😀

[@JisINSANE3]

I have a mahogany empire dresser from the early 1800s with skeleton locks. Each piece of wood notched to hold the drawers together is different. It is also heavier then anything else I ever moved. I just restored it and want to sell it cause its to good a piece for me and rather a antique collector had it. I didnt know what I had until I restored it and posted pics online. But watching this I am amazed this was how it was built.

[@jilliemc]

Coffee first!

[@georgedeas966]

Yes I could make it. I learned woodworking skills when I worked at Lyon & Healy Harps in Chicago.

[@jeffjag2691]

I’m more impressed at the saw choice. I have waaaaay smaller saws for detail work.

[@johnnymartini1072]

I love to see woodworking on this channel

[@karlahovde]

No, I couldn't make this box, but I can smell this video!

[@norseman615]

I could watch this all day!!!

[@laaara9374]

this is so comforting to watch for some reason. thank you!

[@cearachonaill8149]

Nice big shavings for fire starting!

[@wendycarr133]

Funny, I had no idea how much I missed seeing wood curls. Such happy memories. Thank you!

[@simonacerton3478]

That is some top tier carpentry AMSR right there.

[@ludvigtande1236]

Doesn’t show all the work preparing the wood from the tree to get to a point it’s useful. So much work for a box before power tools. Great work👍

[@faithmorehouse5940]

Great video, really enjoyed the natural sounds and lighting 🌞

[@tubethenoob627]

What a delight. Thank you

[@seinanfletcher6076]

Never really thought of it but back then the only sounds were that of your tools. Nowadays there's usually a radio playing or having earbuds in listening to music.

[@Undomaranel]

...out of wood? Maybe with my dremel. But copying the pattern and sewing it into a plush box, or layering it into shape via paper mache pieces to fit together after drying, or even stale gingerbread could yield interesting results.

[@ssfoste]

Wow Brandan is just amazing so skillful, and patient.

[@JeffGloverArts]

Wonderful! Nice work! Thank you!

[@charleswebb5022]

Well done. Thanks.

[@user-wv5fq8di2m]

Excellent video - Thanks!

[@Rene.Rondeau]

Mesmerizing.

[@finoxb944]

I have never been so enthralled watching a man make wooden box... 😃

[@jeromethiel4323]

I think it's interesting to consider that people historically needed things to put things in. Especially food. You needed to keep bugs and rodents out of your food store, and that means containers. So boxes, jars, etc. were historically very important to your quality of life. We take al of this for granted today, but in the time period in question, a simple wooden box was a non-trivial thing to obtain. But so very important.

[@lynnodonnell4764]

There were some of those planes in our basement when I was growing up. I was curioys about them... Now I know what they ARE and what they DO..

[@pasokompin]

I love your workshop

[@Clark42EoC]

Absolutely love it

[@elsie9649]

No I could not. Dovetail anything is so wonderful.

[@Yesica1993]

I hope this skill/art continues to be taught to the younger generations so it won't be lost!

[@markwritt8541]

I use quite a few older tools, maybe 1890s. My county historical society has a bunch of artifacts from the county's history, some of which are definitely from the 18th century.

[@12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon]

Been waiting for videos from the new shack. Great ASMR stuff, no talking, just meditative woodwork. Keep it up.

[@nanspark1870]

Fantastic video

[@kate739]

excellent thanks

[@TomRichards-uh6ch]

Great shop tour; thanks! And, yes, I could.

[@rhetorical1488]

In that shop? Yes. In my condo? not so much

[@gailsears2913]

Beautiful set of tools and dovetails!

[@fallenangelwi25]

You, sir, have some skills!!! Y'all always inspire me and my family!!!

[@reeseebersole7973]

This is awesome!

[@Dexterity_Jones]

Thos channel is my happy place on the internet. Thanks for another amazing video.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nicely done, Enjoyed your craftsmanship, Thankyou for sharing.

[@stevenpalmer4054]

I like the new concept of the woodshop videos although I think spoon bit would be more appropriate than auger bit and A router plane for cutting the slot versus doing it with a Dovetail saw and chisel just my thoughts love the video keep up the good work

[@brucelee3388]

A 'pod' bit is a somewhat earlier - its like a spoon bit, but the cutting end is squared off and it is not self starting, you have it use a gouge (chisel) to make a starting hole or the bit will just wander off making a mess. With the auger bit, I think some footage got left on the cutting room floor - you can see him feeling for the breakthrough of the point, but you don't see him turn the board over and finish the hole from the back

[@stevenpalmer4054]

@@brucelee3388 I think you’re missing my point which was the tool was not correct for the time.

[@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078]

@@stevenpalmer4054 Screw pointed Auger bits have been around since at least the 17th century in Europe. Just pedantic folks site patents for the MANUFACTURE of STANDARD screw types and all sorts of industrial models. It doesn't mean that they weren't common, available, and made by every blacksmith worth his hammer, file, and tongs.

[@nathanross7448]

ASMR time with townsends

[@Noeland]

Indeed!

[@RobsMemoryLane]

This video was awesome! You had me on the edge of my seat. I was laughing, and I feel more confident

[@damiengreen8200]

Excellent

[@largmac1911]

Once again perfect. 👍👍

[@dianebondhus9355]

Um.. if I made this box, it wouldn't look good like Brandon's does. Love the new woodworking shop guys! ❤

[@slomkaadas9603]

I love videos like that. Thank you so much for upload. I really enjoyed it and want to see more! Greetings from Poland, cheers 🍻

[@KingdomMindedWarrior]

Now, I never use this word, but I think I need to here - Stunning. Just stunning. What a great video all around. Love the no talking again too. just ambient sound. And yes, I love the opening scene of coffee time! Congrats on the new set and the first video in it. Well done!

[@Joedirtier]

As a certified time traveler this is accurate.

[@marynimocks6791]

Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@midwestkayaker3471]

Awesome