Double Dresser Build Process by Doucette and Wolfe Furniture Makers

[@WrexfordBrant]

I am so happy that fine furniture is still being made in the United States. The effort and craftmanship to produce such pieces ... well I will never argue with the price !

[@johndoe-ow2ns]

What kind of person would give this a thumbs down. Shame on you!!! This guy is an absolute master woodworker. Thank you for these amazing videos. Please don't stop making these.

[@billystray7007]

@GKeeper316 you don't have a friggin clue, better to be silent & thought a fool than open your mouth & prove it...

[@billystray7007]

@GKeeper316 no you can't

[@martincox7354]

@GKeeper316 I’m afraid that your choice of words has managed to successfully hid a genuine point. If you had been able to translate some of your thoughts into a reasoned sentence, then perhaps you would not have managed to become the object of multiple shaking heads. Style is personal; skill is eternal. There are some items that D&W make that do not suit my aesthetic. There are many which I love. I am guessing that the product is a combination of D&W style and customer choice. In a world where making bespoke furniture profitably is incredibly difficult, then I would understand any maker making anything that makes them a profit. However, no matter how the piece pleases my very personal taste, I appreciate the supreme craftsmanship involved in every single one. I have been woodworking for 40 plus years and had a side line business making bespoke items. Now retiring, but still making slowly.

[@SJ-dn8dn]

You are clearly not a woodworker. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but don’t be ignorant about it. Grow up

[@RobRobertson1000]

I keep hearing people say these days that there are no real craftsmen like in the 'old days.' And then I remember Doucette and Wolfe, and show them :) Truly an inspiration guys. I'll never be as skilled as that but I sure give it a try, with extra motivation every time you post something!

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Thank You Rob!

[@carriebtc]

What an amazing job. Such a pleasure watching step-by-step the creation of a new masterpiece. Very rewarding to see that old cabinetmaking cratsmanship is still alive, thriving, and with such great quality. Thank you for sharing the meticulous process of your craft. Much appreciated. Cheers from New York.

[@jeffj2495]

That is not furniture. That is ART, and it is incredible. Also, very nice work on the production video. Thanks for showing all the details that went into these amazing pieces.

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching

[@anthonychavez3742]

I subscribe to your channel, I am 61 years old and I mostly fix broken furniture and antiques every once in a while I get to build something nice. How I wish I was very young and started my woodworking career then in the past four years or so that’s when I started my woodworking

[@anthonychavez3742]

I subscribe to your channel, I am 61 years old and I mostly fix broken furniture and antiques every once in a while I get to build something nice. How I wish I was very young and started my woodworking career then in the past four years or so that’s when I started my woodworking Adventure I guess you can say I have a knack for it, young man you are a very talented woodworker I love looking at your videos. Keep those videos coming thank you for sharing your work.

[@eugenr.3392]

I’ve tried to master woodworking for years and I beliefe one of your master skills is sharpening (beyond many others). Your blades are amazengly sharp. If you don‘t mind, would you please do a video on sharpening your way?

[@blainerueckwald]

Far and away the most accomplished craftsman on KZbin. Your work is simply amazing beginning with your choice of wood. The carving is awesome.

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Wow, thank you!

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Excellence sir! The only thing I ever received an award for in HS was woodshop. Cherry entertainment center. My only regret I didn't focus attention on the craft for the next 40-ish years. Enjoy your craft as I see you are! Blessings

[@gabrielgarciawoowworks]

It’s crazy that 3 people put thumbs down. Really. This video showcased beautiful craftsmanship. Great work.

[@awsumsum]

I'm sure the thumbs down people are looking for a step by step instruction manual. Not going to happen here, but if they just pay close enough attention, they can learn an immense amount from these videos. This guy is an absolute master.

[@billystray7007]

@@awsumsum or just jealous

[@MikeAG333]

Gorgeous furniture, gorgeous work. Please keep making these videos. I for one really appreciate them.

[@thirdson2441]

Wonderfully illustrated. Real Craftsmanship.

[@robjohnston8083]

Thanks for posting. Goodness you have some hours in those pieces, they look fantastic. I can never decide watching your videos whether I'm more envious of your amazing skills or incredible tools collection!

[@richardfrost6473]

What a talented guy . Brilliant work

[@markstorey9670]

Why are you no longer posting?! These are some of the most beautiful and inspirational pieces I have seen

[@hugomaciel1411]

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful

[@patrickdempsey4034]

It is great to see such a fine craftsman still doing it by hand , no machine can match him.

[@andrewpinson4360]

I always look forward to your videos.

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@enricogermano4322]

compliments from an Italian colleague. You are a true artist.

[@С.И.Н-ю7д]

Привет из Крыма, смотрю ваши работы постоянно Сам реставрируют мебель . Ваши работы просто класс Мастер!!!!!!

[@edemmedzhitov1084]

Я тоже из Крыма постоянно смотрю эти работы это шедевры а инструменты супер

[@С.И.Н-ю7д]

Edem Medzhitov два земляка на одном канале отличного мастера это здорово

[@edemmedzhitov1084]

@@С.И.Н-ю7д Это единственный мастер на всю планета земля только его смотрю по несколько раз !!!!!!!!!

[@charlietroell6914]

Stumbled across your video looking for ideas for a dresser for my son. WOW! Your workmanship is incredible. I really enjoyed watching a true craftsman at work. I can only dream of this level of hand crafted artistry. Thank you for sharing you work.

[@felipehuibonhoa7338]

Fantastic! Truly a Master's work. You make it look so simply.

[@sonitourret1374]

As beautiful as ever !

[@t.brannon5345]

Your planning and preparation always shows itself in the final result. Any plan for showing us around the new shop? Thank you for your time to share with us all the wonderful work you are chosen to do.

[@gjle]

Your pieces belong in a museum.

[@stukaman1162]

Watching this construction process, I imagined the old-timers who executed their craft in Colonial days, making sure everything was just right. When these artistic pieces that were made back then wind up on "Antique Roadshow", the Keno brothers appraisers see them for what they are, transcendent examples of the highest degree of craftsmanship. D&W are continuing in this historic tradition. Initially, I was a bit irked there wasn't any dialogue, but soon came to appreciate the process itself was doing all the talking. That said, it would have been nice to see the final staining applied and custom brass hardware fabricated and installed to complete the build from soup to nuts. What an achievement!

[@Bill-hw1iq]

That wood is insane! You must have been really excited while making these. Outstanding work!

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Yes, Its always exciting to work with amazing material figured or not. Thanks!

[@lwoodt1]

Perfect beyond perfection.

[@barkebaat]

This is truly excellent craftsmanship and a great joy and inspiration to watch :-) Thank you from a Norwegian woodworker.

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Thank you very much!

[@gregcarter661]

Marvelous! Thank you sharing this process. Yes, you are the king of dovetails.

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dmitriys3983]

Real craftsmanship. Thank you.

[@troystaten5633]

Some stunning work, thanks for showing us.

[@Guenther-Eichinger]

Despite the fact you are using super beautyful wood your woodworking skills are outstanding. Thank you for posting this videos 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Greetings from Austria, Günther

[@marcuscicero9587]

so utterly gorgeous

[@edwinvillaceran245]

Excellent job and perfect workmanship

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Thanks 👍

[@edwinvillaceran245]

I always watching your project

[@batbawls]

Unreal craftsmanship 👌🏼

[@jakedevillier5863]

Wow! At the 9:53 mark watching that figure come to life ! Amazing work.

[@osu122975]

Wow! Your skills amaze me!

[@michaelsinclair8279]

Bam son, thats finest kind work there!!

[@wseejattan]

You got a really nicely lit shop, natural light.

[@Martinonskis]

Could you please do a follow up on the finishing process? Thanks.

[@tooljunkie555]

Missed ur videos for a long time now tht is some beautiful looking wood!

[@44saw44]

Haven’t been in the shop for awhile but your video has inspired me . nice work as always

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@squarefootgardeningforther2602]

I really enjoy your projects

[@thewoodlesworkshop.157]

Wow! Wonderful job! I enjoyed watching this video immensely. Thank you for such beauty. :)

[@Pierre-Axel]

Proud of you and your life

[@johnconklin9039]

Amazing as always!

[@JDDupuy]

Old World Masters! Superb in every way! Much respect.....

[@phooesnax]

Wonderful job!

[@Bigrigjeff]

Outstanding! Great video! Keep them coming!

[@antoniodelprete6560]

Fantasia e manualità da vero esperto!Lavoro molto interessante e risultato eccellente !!!!

[@rodpotts2666]

Amazing talent!

[@howardaappel194]

As always, magnificent

[@whitexeno]

Wow. amazing craftsmanship and videography as always. Thanks so much for sharing this build with us.

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@Stan7670]

Stunningly beautiful.

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Thanks!

[@slope1957]

As usual, beautiful work. But why 720p and not higher resolution?

[@mikewalsh6788]

love your videos, amazing craftsmanship with beautiful wood! Thanks for sharing

[@dougguest6454]

Amazing workmanship as always. Man, that is some beautiful wood!

[@PaulWW36]

Bloody hell a Doucette and Wolfe video, it;s not my birthday is it ??

[@RobRobertson1000]

Lucky me, it is my birthday :)

[@PaulWW36]

@@RobRobertson1000 Congratulations Sir !

[@art1muz13]

NICER THAN NICE! THANKS TO KZbin FOR IT'S ALGORITHM . IT KNOWS WHAT I LIKE. I HAVE BEEN RESTORING SUMTER CABINET HARD ROCK MAPLE FURNITURE.

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Sounds great!

[@charltonwang]

Incredible work! Impressive to say the least.

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Thank you very much!

[@ericluba6287]

Wow beautiful

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrBOOSed]

You should show a draft of the furniture?

[@hugomaciel1411]

Excelente

[@kmaia7120]

Beautiful!

[@DBOWDEN56]

Outstanding

[@piruzjassawalla6261]

A great video indeed. Greetings from Mumbai, India. I wish I could order your furniture pieces they are truly beautiful especially your slant top desks they would have been a great addition during these work from home times. I hope you could deliver internationally.

[@Cactustone]

Dude straight up uses a carcass saw for his dovetails! Nice

[@patrickdempsey4034]

Tenon saw

[@Hunter-yc4xi]

One thing I noticed about your construction; I rarely see you use glue. And when I do, it looks like your using hide glue. Do you rely on the fit of your joinery alone to keep everything held together?

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

I always use glue on dovetails. For the videos it’s easier to see the joinery when the joints are dry during the fitting process.

[@95db97]

I'm curious, how long did it take from start to finish pieces. It seems each carved foot takes a while !

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Beautiful work as always Friend! Thank you for sharing the video with us!💖👌👍😎JP

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Thank You! A I appreciate you watching

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

You are very welcome Friend! Have a wonderful week!😎

[@brianhackett9649]

Omg, that tiger! I cut down a silver maple (for safety) in my moms yard a few years ago. Had about a 32" trunk. After it was felled, I noticed under the bark that the cadmium was rippling. I immediately told the landscape guys to leave the bottom ten feet of the trunk. Had a sawyer come out the next day and mill it. It's had plenty of time to dry, but I don't have the workspace anymore. Meanwhile I pay $90/month for a storage locker. 😅 I could probably make a couple grand selling the slabs, but it's a tree I grew up with. It will be furniture for my children. Some day... At any rate, what do yo use for the drawer carcasses and dividers? Looks like poplar?

[@billystray7007]

Poplar is a traditional secondary wood for this type of furniture

[@brianhackett9649]

@@billystray7007 yes, that's what I use. Cheap and comes so well milled from the big box stores.

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Thanks Brian! Very cool story. I am sure the log will make some nice furniture for your kids one day. On these pieces we used poplar. 1/4 sawn poplar for the drawer sides for extra stability. The 1/4 sawn is not necessary if it is not something your supplier carries.

[@svenamundsen4879]

What type of plane is that? I have looked around and cannot find any reference to that type of plane..

[@clartypaths840]

magnificent!

[@CynicalDad81]

That claw foot. 😍😍😍

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Much Appreciated! Thanks

[@nelsonattwood795]

Amazing!

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Thanks!

[@katerinadicamella]

I see a lot of shell shape design on your pieces, any particular reasons?

[@michalchladek6737]

Hats off! You guys are amazing. Are you looking for an apprentice? ;-)

[@jasonvollmer9343]

Did you drill holes for the Keyhole Escutcheon or did you dye the wood black behind it?

[@chiyookeynes3007]

Great !

[@jknn5659]

Beautiful work! Curious as to what angle is your smooth plane set to?

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Low angle smoother is approx. 55*, the #4 is 50*

[@chandarussell]

That tiger maple is stunning. I loved the chest of drawers. My only criticism is the drawer pulls. They do not suit that beautiful wood.

[@LucasMAndradeT]

Amazing work! The final orange/reddish color is only shellac or is it stained or dyed somehow? It would be very nice to add the finishing process on an upcoming video!

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Thank you! Aniline dye followed by Shellac then Royal Lac

[@FredRAWtify]

A true masterclass. However, what plane is that that is being used @3:20 on the mitre? I haven't been able to find anything like it

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

to add to Juan’s answer sometimes they are called a miter planes

[@pavelgeneralov]

In your experience, how much does solid wood sheets bends over time? For example, side panels.

[@kjam87gxp]

I want a console table

[@christianmccone2397]

Do you ever have issues with cupping or warping of panels that wide

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

I normally will mill wider parts a couple times to get to final thickness along with letting the pieces acclimate to the shop. This has worked well for overall stability.

[@joeharshaw4165]

beautiful work, where would you recommend a beginner hand tool wood worker start?

[@Reaper12390]

Lovely work. Was that a Cosman saw? Thank you for uploading

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

You bet, that saw is a Lie Nielsen

[@robkutner3193]

Is that a low angle / bevel up smoothing plane you're working the maple with at 1:38? How do you sharpen it? And what kind of plane are you using at 3:15?

[@lwoodt1]

The plane at 3.15 is a Lie Nielson no. 9 miter plane.

[@J.A.Smith2397]

I've asked 3 times but again what kind of plane is that big boxy one?

[@nickyork8901]

It's a Lie Nielsen No 9 mitre plane (piano maker's plane) copying an earlier Stanley version. www.oldhandtools.co.uk/lie-nielsen-no-9-iron-mitre-plane-1

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Salo Kin is correct, a NO 9, also called a miter plane, sometimes you can find older Stanley version.

[@J.A.Smith2397]

@@Doucetteandwolfefurniture thanks I've been wondering that for some months now

[@endymionrhadamantha2799]

Wouah Who many time did you sped to make one of this?

[@nickyork8901]

Been waiting for this for a while!! Did you renovate your workshop, or move shop or something? Background looks a bit different on each video.

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

Thanks For Watching! I moved shops a couple years ago and the new one has been a work in progress.

[@richardmiller9154]

4:30 what kind of plane is that?

[@cliffordlemaster6892]

I asked this same question and received this answer. "The plane you are referring to is a "Iron Miter Plane” or a #9. The one I have is made by Lie Nielsen, which they do not make anymore. Some specialty plane makers make a similar plane and you can also find them used on e-bay."

[@Doucetteandwolfefurniture]

a NO 9, also called a miter plane, sometimes you can find older Stanley version.

[@curtiscoombs5794]

Wow!

[@Rage-of-War]

there's awesome, then there's AWESOME.... holy F$%K wow!!!!!!!!!

[@eugenetaljaard7568]

A suggestion if I may - instead of speeding up your videos, why not make them in two parts?

[@paulbragg7618]

Phweee!👍

[@micdiva]

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