120 Years Of Chateau Carpentry - Doing It Ourselves

[@kimclarke5018]

What I like about you is that your willing to learn any new skill to get the result/product you need. Sometimes doing it yourself is the only way you have.

[@tameradavis4973]

Michael, You are so gifted with talent. Your cottage is going to be so beautiful, and special. God bless you, and your family.❤😊🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@willmeaney9302]

You brought back the old 🎼🎵🎶 Thank You!!!!!♥ Love hearing about the Chateau history !

[@rhondagoldberg8419]

Michael, your vlogs have a special magic that's uniquely you! It's good to see you return to "Doing It Ourselves." ❤

[@jenwhitelife2464]

Michael, your a gifted man. The wood, photos...history. So glad I follow you.

[@arlinebond3501]

Sorry Michael I can’t believe the way you’re handling those old documents. I’m glad that you’re back “doing it yourself” because I loved all your original videos. More than that it really annoys me about certain people took credit for your work, it was good that you have an amazing brother that stood up for you. Your prints are amazing and I am so glad that you are now teaching yourself a new craft because you are very talented. I remember when you painted the faux panels for Stephanie they looked so good. You look happier than I think that I’ve watched in a long time and your family must be so proud of your achievements.

[@earlsandyevens]

Yes, handle those documents with more care. I know you live them.

[@scotchette]

@@earlsandyevens Put some gloves.

[@user-vb6gl6nf7c]

Where’s eye protection! 😮

[@DavidLee-yu7yz]

@@scotchette do not mean to corect you but using gloves is more harmful as it rubs the fibres of the paper and ink, clean hands is actually good for the paper, thinking has changed, and the British Museum have found that documents and fragile plans etc have been irrevocably damaged by the use of gloves.

[@DavidLee-yu7yz]

Michael was using the correct method for handling old documents, ie, clean hands and No gloves as the British Museum have found damage to their documents from the fibres of gloves have done irrevocable damage to said documents, books etc. II had my heart in my mouth, thinking i would see Michael using gloves, but thankfully Michael knew.

[@Mime_Mama]

What nice Monday night treat!! Happy to see you Michael!

[@s.b.7924]

As a retired carpenter/cabinet maker I love vlogs like this. I especially love the picture of the chateau old and New, priceless!

[@TC-wi5zd]

I am sure I am expressing everyone’s thoughts when I say how happy we are that you are back and hopefully to stay. Your stories and personality are a delight! Keep going!!

[@rebeccafrancis8227]

While watching this I could not help but think how brilliant you are in so many ways. Keep using your talent it is a true gift!!!

[@chuckjackson1814]

We have missed you dude. I understand life can suck us up , but we need to see you and hear from you! Something,,,ANYTHING,even you sitting and having a few would be great! You are a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing.it's always special.

[@kyrvhy]

Hearing the Into music to your channel instantly lifts my spirits. I'm thrilled to see you venturing into Carpentry . And how fascinating to see the original documents for the reconstruction. But your work with the photo imagery is phenomenal. Such a multi-talented man you are. 🍁

[@lotusdolphin]

Hello Michael. I can’t believe what you have learned to do while you’re working on the château. You certainly do not shy away from a challenge. I am extremely jealous of your set up in the new shop. You’ve got all the toys and bells and whistles. That’s wonderful. It certainly does make your life a lot easier when you’re trying to re-create some thing. That oak was beautiful. I can’t believe what a gift you got with all of the documentation of the original restoration and then pictures! Just boggles my mind. What an incredible gift. 120 years of history at your fingertips. Plus you need time in the future if you needed to restore any of that you have all of the actual documentation of exact measurements. That’s just incredible! So happy for the château. The amount of work that you put in to get the picture back is also unbelievable. Another really cool skill to have. So happy that you have that picture. You look well and you look happy. I’m glad you’re in your element and doing exactly what you want to do. I’m anxious to see the cottage and your bedroom how it turned out. Thank you so much Michael. Love from California💜🤟🏻😎🇺🇸

[@suemccoy7533]

Michael, I'm just so impressed with the way your willing to learn, to just try anything, and as you say, "Doing It Ourselves" You have so much God given talent and you are so willing to work hard to accomplish your goals. It is always pure joy to see the beautiful results of all your hard work. The door will not doubt be just fabulous when it is done. I see Steve is a great helper as always.

[@apoco_lips9957]

Wow that kind of documentation is mind blowing, I wonder how rare it is to have that level of documentation. The work you did with the photograph is impressive as well. What a satisfying rabbit hole to go down

[@suzannetaylor9110]

I don’t know if you know it but you are brilliantly talented. It is rare to see someone like you who has so many talented ideas in one person. I should know I’ve been on this earth for over 71 years and I’m learning new ideas from you. Have a great day. 😊

[@chrismaraccini8108]

Suzanne Taylor Such a nice but true thing to say.

[@earlaagaard8175]

AMAZING!! You're doing the whole world a service in saving the chateau!!

[@stellaevans752]

Hi Micheal great to see you, my husband was a carpenter, retired now and still getting phone calls for work! He thinks it’s a brilliant idea to just have a basic tree trunk to start with, he says your doing a fine job and everything you make from scratch is going to look fantastic, basically your going to do the same thing as the carpenters did all them years ago at your Chateau, how amazing to have all them documents and the workshop is still going! such history, such provenance! You young man are so clever, wow that photograph I want to buy it! Great video Micheal much love, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@barbaragrace1992]

What an awesome eye you have Michael. I'm sure the owner of that small photo would love to have one of the bigger prints. I'm very impressed. Well done. 🥰🥰🥰

[@roseharvey2664]

How lovely that the great grandsons still have all this documentation showing the amazing work done by their forbears. Must be nice to see the work being so lovingly continued. How unusual and lucky that one of the carpenters was a photographer back then. It's great all this information is coming together.

[@t.s.507]

Your videos are so uplifting: wonderful music and editing. Brilliant Photoshop work and planing the wood for your cottage - it gives one a fresh appreciation of real master carpentry. You're a real talent Michael.

[@peterriggall8409]

Re-creating that old photo was amazing Michael.

[@margielynch7196]

Absolutely brilliant idea Michael. You are always thinking of ways to allow the viewers to have a small part of the history of the Chateau. Thank you ❤

[@staciamartin923]

From Video , Photography drawing painting and now wood working and interior design you are a very gifted and hardworking young man. It’s so great to see you producing video. In all you do I wish you success. You are a wonderful young man and we are so blessed to have you. Know You are loved and accepted. It’s wonderful to see your friends who compliment your talents with their own.

[@hopegrable]

WOW!! It's basically a miracle that you guys were able to get this back from the family of the original people who were there working on the chateau. This almost never happens. Well done! The workshop you've got set up is definitely going to make your lives easier. I'm really glad you decided to spend the money and get the proper tools you'll need to do all this work. It's absolutely worth it. Really glad you're selling prints of the reconstruction as well. Michael, you did a spectacular job merging the images to get such a clear detailed photo. It couldn't be more perfect. The old workshop you took a tour of should be turned into a museum as part of the history of craftsman in Laval. If I'm honest, I'm way more interested in learning about the various tradesmen that built these historical places than the wealthy families who paid to have them built. Especially when you consider the tools they used at the time. It really was dangerous work. They deserve our respect and admiration for their amazing work. I hope you are doing well, Michael. Florian as well. Please take good care of yourselves. Hope to see you back again soon. 😘💕💖💖💖

[@user-vb6gl6nf7c]

Hope, I share your thoughts. 🤩🥳

[@starbender4714]

Truly one of the great treasures of the chateau. Michael you undermine yourself, you are amazingly talented. thank you for letting watch your journey

[@curtisyeomans1333]

Bravo, Michael! You are simply Amazing!!!!!! Keep it up!!! Cheers!

[@kimba80]

Yay, always love your surprise postings ❤️🤍🤎💜💙💚💛🧡♥️

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Michael welcome back we have missed you since you worked on your bedroom and kitchen area of the cottage. Glad to see you caught the carpentry bug like your dad, Billey, Sean and the rest of the crew 😉 👍 Great job of bringing that picture back to life. That's the artist in you! What great history you received about your Cheatue!

[@GoldenLady9779]

The oak that you bought is really beautiful. It was nice to see Rick helping you. And I loved seeing the old carpentry shop and learning more of the chateau's history. Brilliant job on restoring the old image. 🥰

[@johnbatterbee2257]

Michael you are an extremely talented man…..Your vlogs make my day….

[@gayejani350]

And this is what your channel is all about Michael……..”Doing it Yourself”! So happy to see you and hear a bit of history as well as you learning new skills!🥰🇨🇦

[@pdq5465]

My goodness Michael, you do have skills. It’s amazing what you were able to do with that old photograph. Your skills & talents are pretty wonderful. And it’s pretty cool that you have that old documentation. Great history.👍🏻🇨🇦

[@Jayrose59]

Hello Michael. Great to see you again. 🥰🥰🥰🥰 watching you on my big tv on a beautiful spring day here down under.

[@Jayrose59]

@doingitourselves2 get lost scammer

[@sherryrector2275]

You are getting it done son. You learned so much already. Well done you.

[@vanessaisom8620]

Michael at his best!! That was so interesting. Great to see you progressing as a carpenter. You Petherick's have such talent, but also the patience and drive to tackle anything. Well done!

[@stinki97128]

U made my heart so happy to hear the original opening music again. Amazing what u did with digital enhancement of that old photo!

[@tammycrowell5442]

I did a double take at the time on this video! So excited to see another video from Micheal!!! I've not even watched the video yet! 😁😄

[@theresac.3216]

I love your posts no matter when they are! You're amazing! We just love who you are and what you do! ❤🧡💛💚💙

[@chrismaraccini8108]

Theresa C. Very well put. He is magic on the screen.

[@user-vb6gl6nf7c]

Michael, I love how your presence normalizes being unique. We sometimes forget that we are all unique. 🤣😂😅🥰 I hope you’re getting legal advice to address the contract issues. ❤❤❤

[@michellerizzitano1590]

Great to see a new video! So fascinating to have some plans for some areas of the château and detailed lists. Nice field trip to the wood shop. It’s all very special. Can’t wait to see your new woodwork and door.

[@irenelacour3486]

Fascinating how people who worked on the Chateau kept all the records. Very lucky for you.

[@JaxonsDd007]

And now the whole Petherick's family is documenting their work for History..I love this

[@milkweeddreams8828]

WOW, how exciting, the never ending story...you can see how much you've taken to this carpentry skill, very rewarding as well...and what a treasure the photo and ledgers. Your artistic skills again impress us with the reconstruction of the photo, beautiful chapter in the tale of a French chateau's legacy...well done...!

[@braggarmybrat]

Cool... First I think. Amazing photos, documents, they add so much to the enjoyment and appreciation of what you have!

[@mariaheart6980]

I was right about to fall asleep... guess i can't now 😂

[@cuttwice3905]

The bandsaw at the old workshop has a younger, American cousin that has been restored and is still working. You may want to watch the restoration of the saw. An overview can be found by searching with "Andy Rawls saw". It still runs on a belt but the belt is about 1 m long. The old shop can be made safe if you want to invest in it.

[@shirleybishop4882]

Amazing. Your family is the perfect caretaker of the chateau. Everything you do shows the love you have for your home.

[@eva_fr]

Congrats on the workshop, new machinery and stuff. 👌🏼 Love seeing carpentery diy and all the progress and the items you make. I hope you will keep making these videos. 🙏

[@archiebald4717]

A lovely video. Thank you. That old workshop would make a wonderful museum. I am sure that many schools and colleges would love to visit.

[@moxielouise]

It's so invigorating to learn new skills when you're passionate about it. It's so nice to see you back with a smile in your heart

[@marcellejosephine9119]

Fascinating story of the carpentry of the chateau. Doingitourselves next level with the oak! Beautiful! 🤎🪵🔥🍂

[@laurenglass4514]

Being a carpenter like that is just as creative as painting. Keep it up

[@mavep2855]

Plain to see your creative juices are flourishing Michael. To bring a piece of wood to life is very admirable indeed. The well documented history of the chateau is very interesting and your prints are great. Follow your dreams🙏🏻❤️

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

It is amazing to me that you can literally do just about anything! Incredible! Thank you for the video!

[@shelbycooper7504]

Loved seeing you again excited about your skills with that beautiful wood

[@joconnor2717]

I bet you feel right chuffed at you new woodworking skills.

[@brendadickenson6743]

My brother is an architect and this would make a great gift for him!

[@darlenewebber7706]

You are one of a kind Michael. You are always teaching us new things on the history of the Chateau and creating art that’s extraordinary. “Doing it yourself” ❤

[@apoco_lips9957]

The wood work is turning out exceptionally well

[@juliacobb4355]

Glad to see you! We still use those early electric 1900’s tools. My grandfather to my daddy to my brother. Hilarious that someone can tell you that you can’t use your own tools. 😂 Great job. Can’t believe you can’t buy a door 😳 I know what you do will be better than anything you could buy.

[@cremebrulee4759]

Michael!! So nice to see you again!!! Being from the United States, I can't imagine having to basically create your own lumber. It's wonderful to see you focusing some of your time on the chateau now that Billy is focused on the convent. One request, please wear safety glasses around equipment like this, whether you are operating the equipment, or not. You are getting your face closer to the wood and equipment than Rick. So many things can go wrong. I say this with love. As a safety professional, I have seen and heard of some terrible freak accidents. Bravo for wearing the ear protection. Please protect your precious eyes, too. Merci beaucoup!!

[@yvonnejrichards]

Wow, an incredible piece of history.

[@whitneylake2107]

The old power tools could be used again with safety guards installed. It would be wonderful to make anything at the chateau with such a set of tools. Also, to have so many documents as reference guides is priceless. Extraordinaire !

[@dennispatrick4999]

If possible, you should take Dan and Amaury from LaLande to that carpentry workshop. They both would totally appreciate the workshop.

[@nadeansimmons226]

Exactly what I thought

[@eleniantoniou534]

Wow to still be able to know what part of the original building looked like is amazing. I wonder if someone has documents like this of Dan’s Chateau?

[@eleniantoniou534]

Great to have another video from you Michael. Xx

[@padraigbeag]

Absolutely, Amaury's workshop is becoming a modern version of that historical carpenters workshop.

[@chrismaraccini8108]

@@eleniantoniou534 Love the way he appreciates the history of everything.

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

What a great piece of history. Thanks for sharing.

[@nadeansimmons226]

Michael you never do things by halves. Filming, photography, building, painting, wallpaper design, cooking, carpentry. ❤ it and you . Keep it coming as we are always thrilled when we see what you are up to😊

[@lmdyment]

Beautiful Michael. Well done on all this. It brought tears to my eyes, the explanation of your work towards getting a photo of the faded photo, etc. well done.now get the rest of the chateau’s plans. 😊

[@chrisdavis2040]

How wonderful to have all the original plans and ledgers. You've done an amazing job restoring the photo, it's beautiful ❤️

[@nancibishof6462]

What a treasure trove of documentation of the life of the château! Enjoy your new toys as you complete the cottage's woodwork and doors.

[@nathanfaulkner6797]

I love building things. It makes me feel so good. I hope you find it as satisfying as I do.

[@ruthcarter8895]

Yay! Doing It Ourselves! ❤❤

[@hungrygrl333]

I hope you and/or Billy will find away to make digital copies of those records. You are so talented and doing an amazing job restoring your cottage and etc.

[@suechapman8580]

Hi. Love the opening shots. It would be good to get all the document's stored so they can be looked at without the elements or greasy fingers damaging the paper over time. How fantastic to have all that history to look back on. Maybe you should convert one of the château rooms to an archive where you could display this , any photographic history and old artefacts you may have discovered over the years. So good to gear from you again. You're missed. X

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Morning Michael, Totally amazing, You are very very blessed to get all that information of the chateaux. The photo is precious and the reproduction of that is amazing. It is almost mind blowing and all are in good condition. Love your new machine a tremendous time saver. Take care, kind regards.

[@spiritofanu3112]

Michael, you are a true renaissance man! Is there anything you cannot do or teach yourself to do?! Amazing carpentry project and history of your beloved home!

[@margotwelland2459]

Oh my how wonderful and please don’t ever let anyone tell you, you are not good enough like your childhood schooldays as I believe you just didn’t have the right inspirational teachers, often the case in young entrepreneurs as you are. Simply brilliant ❤

[@louiselewis5061]

I love the way you and Billy don’t let anything deter your projects. The new skills you learn all the time will be invaluable. Your new carpentry skills are very impressive. You are a quick learner.👏🏻 so interesting that you have the old documents.

[@donnariahi2975]

You are so fortunate to be able to get the plans and histories of the work actually done. The original workshop is a treasure too.

[@sandranokes7443]

Wow. How lucky were you to be there at the right time and get all of this. It is fascinating seeing the Chateau with part of it missing.

[@tammiewilson5185]

Love your videos! So cool how you are learning more skills! Impressed with what you've done with the photo.

[@FrugalOverFifty]

OMG your digital restoration of that image - I'm so beyond impressed. Love this whole video, but that one moment absolutely floored me. No words to describe how impressive that is.

[@glasshalffull4831]

Doing It Ourselves was my introduction to the Chateau restoration community. Hours upon hours catching up on all your original videos over the past few months. Thank you for giving me such a wonderful hobby. Watching you, your family and other chateau friends brings me such joy. I travel from the USA to the French countryside on almost a daily basis. No airline hassles and can't beat the price! 😄SO glad you're back. Love the history of these beautiful buildings. Living my restoration dreams through all of you. Keep up the great work!

[@glasshalffull4831]

Hi Michael! So excited. I sent you an email

[@wbilan7961]

Amazing work Michael... hope to see more of you, but your videos are always worth the wait ;)

[@jackiejones690]

Aaahh you brought back memories when we went to forest, picked our trees got them cut down, milled and planked to make out boat.....magical watching it all come together

[@kimrafferty7170]

What a wonderful video and what fantastic documentation you have been able get. It's so lovely that your putting videos out again and to watch your enthusiasm for learning another skill just to make your cottage look so lovely, I hope we get to see your skills develope and I look forward to watching what you make with new skills because I'm sure you will be able to use them in the chatuex, especially the kitchen when you start that. Take care of yourself x

[@bettyebell2835]

Love the music and most of all I love your talent. I will be watching this video again because I did not catch the important parts of the documentation. Once will not be enough, I’m sure. You are like a real magician, Michael. 😮 love watching you work your magic. 💕💕

[@janeblandford852]

It's nice to see Rick there with Michael to help him out. Love the team work!! What a gift to have all of that documentation on the chateau....that is fabulous. Thank you Michael for all of this history, it is so interesting.

[@marilynburke7609]

Oh the intro music is back! All is right with the world. That music so suits your videos. I just love it. 😊❤️

[@kathleenrobson1803]

Great to see you again Michael 😁 What great wood 😁

[@kathleenrobson1803]

What a great photo you’ve made 😁

[@jamesmarlowryan]

Michael glad to have you back filming. I look forward to more videos. James

[@msilas5577]

Wow what an amazing video. I admire your dedication to the projects that you take on. It’s not always easy but you get there.

[@elainejoyce3990]

Lovely to see you enjoying your new found "obsession" haha couldn't think of another word . You seem very happy lovely to see , you are a very clever young man .

[@dorothystorry1733]

How amazing for you to have as much history as you do on the château..

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Bravo to you for learning a new skill so you can get exactly what you want. What a treasure to have those documents and photo. Thanks for sharing and can’t wait to see how the doors and skirting turn out 😍😘

[@murlthomas2243]

It’s wonderful to see you, Michael! You are busy as usual, and it was wonderful to see you at work again. Please record your work on the door, even if you don’t edit it and put it up right away. We miss having your viewpoint.

[@janetnash]

Absolutely amazing to have met the ancestors of the original carpenters and seen the workshop. Great to see you at work in new workshop.

[@brendabrumby3203]

Of the château videos I watch on KZbin, yours are my favorites.

[@B-leafer]

Your work is impressive Michael. The wood is beautiful, and the photos inspiring.

[@mercedesquinn6374]

Congratulations Michael, God bless you, wonderful video full of interesting information. Great job 👍

[@janiceappleby4538]

7.5K views in 2 hours. That says a lot. People really like you and want to see you succeed.

[@annettewalter2273]

The original workshop must have been amazing to see. The work they used to do with the tools they had was amazing. Stephanie’s cousin Amaury would enjoy seeing that I’m sure. The restored photo is brilliant.

[@luzwilson4020]

Great seeing you micheal. Great work on your cottage