Frank Strazza: One Of The Premiere American Furniture Makers (AMAZING DOVETAIL JOINERY)

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Andy Rawls (ar_txwoodcraft)

Andy Rawls (ar_txwoodcraft)

Күн бұрын

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@AndyRawls
@AndyRawls 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Frank for giving up your time to share your skills with us! You can see more of Franks work here: www.strazzafurniture.com/custom-furniture.html
@AndyRawls
@AndyRawls 5 жыл бұрын
Just Some Kraken With Internet Access Yes!
@dennisoshea4906
@dennisoshea4906 5 жыл бұрын
i am speechless his ease and precision Its just unreal that is the meaning of a true craftsman Thanks for sharing with us
@dougscott9524
@dougscott9524 7 ай бұрын
A woodworker since 7th grade, watching my Father build cabinets with just a skill saw for years until he could afford to buy a table saw, now I own that saw ( Craftsman ) replacing the barring in the arbor years ago (40 years ) I enjoy building special furniture and repair for customers and watch the smile come when they see the results of my build. 38 years experience. Keep up the great work.
@jimcarter4929
@jimcarter4929 3 жыл бұрын
Franks the man. Hope he good recovery from biking accident.
@mattadams7261
@mattadams7261 5 жыл бұрын
Frank is an incredible woodworker. His skills are second to none. It is always interesting to see the kinds of things that he comes up with.
@snowwalker9999
@snowwalker9999 5 жыл бұрын
Frank Strazza is one of the best traditional no nonsense woodworkers. Thanks for the video.
@giulioarti4852
@giulioarti4852 5 жыл бұрын
It’s always uplifting to be reminded that human beings like this exist in this world
@strazzafurniture
@strazzafurniture 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andy Rawls for putting together this video, for all your hard work and skills in shooting and editing! Much appreciated my friend!
@rickpatterson5101
@rickpatterson5101 5 жыл бұрын
Frank, thanks for the inspiration and reminding us that it's all about what you put into every piece that takes you onto the next level.
@almclester
@almclester 3 жыл бұрын
Wow what a treat! I hope you will forgive me, but Frank is just as dreamy as his furniture. I knew there was a reason I took up woodworking!
@4578simonhi
@4578simonhi 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, Frank is truly gifted but must also have worked hard to attain those skills. Seeing the video made where he makes a coffin for his recently deceased mother is one of the most moving things I have seen online. I would recommend everyone finds it to truly see the depths of Franks love for his family and craft. Many thanks for making this.
@tonyarrigo4558
@tonyarrigo4558 5 жыл бұрын
Andy, (and I believe you have one other working with you, I'm sorry I dont know your name) I just want you to know this video brought me a really genuine feeling of, well comfort. It was a feeling of joy but not in the overwhelming manner but rather the type of joy you experience by being around something you love. Honestly I dont know of many videos that could inspire this feeling. And Mr. Strazza, you have an amazing camera presence on top of your amazing woodworking. I sounds like I'm blowing smoke up yalls ass but really I just really enjoy your content, and lack the means of adequately portraying it Keep it coming!
@michaelvariano8169
@michaelvariano8169 5 жыл бұрын
I think you said I perfectly
@benca6151
@benca6151 5 жыл бұрын
Those dovetails, wow just wow, that's truly beautiful work
@slhasebroock
@slhasebroock 5 жыл бұрын
Frank is an amazing artist and craftsman. I was fortunate to meet him at Handworks in Amana, Iowa. Thank you for the video Andy!
@KLIDIMARIA
@KLIDIMARIA 5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations.Frank Strazza,is a real Mastercraftsman. Excellent video !!!
@Joe___R
@Joe___R 5 жыл бұрын
It is always great to see a true master at work.
@richardgarrow9260
@richardgarrow9260 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andy for making this video. I am truly a fan of Frank he is a true master. He also will take the time to answer a question if you have one. I have loved and studied his for a few years now. Thanks again Andy
@BarrysRecovery
@BarrysRecovery 5 жыл бұрын
Frank is an amazing craftsman. Thank you for capturing this, and sharing with us.
@woodworkingwoodworking9338
@woodworkingwoodworking9338 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning. A true masterpiece. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😍😍
@jeffsmith8836
@jeffsmith8836 Жыл бұрын
I took a hand tool class of his years ago and he’s an amazing craftsman and a great guy.
@whitexeno
@whitexeno 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank and Andy for sharing. This was great.
@wademeredith8301
@wademeredith8301 4 жыл бұрын
Craftsman at its best, so inspiring for woodworkers
@jlf1430
@jlf1430 5 жыл бұрын
I had the fortunate opportunity to take one of my classes at Heritage Farm. Frank and Paul Sellers were giving the instruction. Frank was very talented, easy to listen to instructor. Thanks for brining back those great memories.
@markd1810
@markd1810 5 жыл бұрын
that is the best joint I have ever seen!
@gregroberts875
@gregroberts875 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy...thank you so much for sharing this video... Loved it!!
@MoscaWoodworking
@MoscaWoodworking 5 жыл бұрын
this man has amazing skill. thanks for showing us Andy, and thumbs up for your vidoegraphy skills
@chm1701
@chm1701 5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this. I was expecting a guy in his seventies, but we saw a younger guy who really knew his stuff and has some amazing skill. It really makes me wish I’d have found woodworking 20 years ago. I enjoyed his slow and well thought out arguments regarding buying handmade products. Not everyone can afford handmade, but if they can, what a fantastic guy to go to. A really great interview and showcase of a great woodworker. Thanks Guys 👍
@paultay23
@paultay23 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Andy for sharing... Keep up the good work.
@dutchyfresh1
@dutchyfresh1 5 жыл бұрын
Frank you’re the Man!
@TheHandToolery
@TheHandToolery 5 жыл бұрын
Frank’s work is really something. Thanks for sharing!
@johnkelly6942
@johnkelly6942 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your time!
@TBaLakeRat
@TBaLakeRat 5 жыл бұрын
This episode is so amazing and well done! You have really done a great job with this one with the music, feel, and flow. Thanks for the awesome video!
@barkingshark6413
@barkingshark6413 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic work. My father built a chair for Henry Kissinger and my grandfather built a desk for JFK while in office. I make handcut dovetailed jewelry boxes and give them away, and currently getting into furniture. Thanks for the video. Very inspiring.
@matfry2310
@matfry2310 5 жыл бұрын
Those walnut houndstooth pins are gorgeous and man he's quick with it too. Thanks for sharing, I truly enjoyed it.
@WoodByWright
@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын
So Sweet! love the work. thanks for sharing.
@TomokosEnterprize
@TomokosEnterprize 5 жыл бұрын
Great post Andy. This fella has the hands ! Thanks bud and all the best to you and yours for 20.
@willowlafrenier2916
@willowlafrenier2916 5 жыл бұрын
You are so good at woodworking and I want to be able to do that when I get older
@TomokosEnterprize
@TomokosEnterprize 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful.
@tomblanco8234
@tomblanco8234 5 жыл бұрын
I can see you are old enough to write a correct sentence. You are old enough to start woodworking or whatever craft your heart leads you to. Figure out who to ask to help you get what you want and pester them every day, all day, until you get what you need. I really mean it. Nag, nag, nag, nag, nag, nag. You will get there.
@rick91443
@rick91443 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This was a video I NEVER wanted to end...Incredible...cheers...rr Normandy, France
@prestonhoffman5695
@prestonhoffman5695 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy. I really enjoyed this video.
@bluegreen7613
@bluegreen7613 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank for inspiring me into woodworking
@litesaber54yi3
@litesaber54yi3 5 жыл бұрын
3:32 - I have a pair of hand carved initial cufflinks my wife bought for me for our first anniversary. They are one of my most prized and beloved possessions. Besides that it came from my wife, the reason why I love them is because the hand carved nature of the letters comes through and has this depth because of its imperfections because a human did it with care and love and insane attention to detail. had carving is amazing. this guy is on another level
@oakleyjack7600
@oakleyjack7600 5 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t take a Gypsy fortune teller to read his hands, one look at them and they tell the story. They remind me of all the past slips and complacency of mine. Great video guys
@stevezytveld6585
@stevezytveld6585 5 жыл бұрын
This man creates poetry. Thank you. - Cathy (&, accidentally, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
@derrick1125
@derrick1125 5 жыл бұрын
The knowledge that he has must have. Thanks for sharing. If I ever get to Texas again I would like to meet you guys. Thanks again for sharing.
@Saberlus
@Saberlus 3 жыл бұрын
love this guys work! watching him showed me that I could do better work myself.
@lodgefamilyhomestead8038
@lodgefamilyhomestead8038 5 жыл бұрын
incredible work!
@ironmantooltime
@ironmantooltime 4 жыл бұрын
Saw this guy on an old dovetail video. Might try and search it out. He's class.
@ironmantooltime
@ironmantooltime 4 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpiTgnRog9yemZI Recommended, sliding dovetail 🙌
@worshipwatcher55
@worshipwatcher55 4 жыл бұрын
Concerning the comments at about 3:50 about imperfections, I"m reminded of the phrase, "Made perfect by its imperfections." I heard the phrase about 50 years ago; don't remember where or who used the phrase but I feel better about my "mistakes" in woodworking when I recall the phrase. I'm not a machine; thankfully my work demonstrates that fact.
@trevorfamilyadventures5277
@trevorfamilyadventures5277 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, and love these look into series videos you do. Keep them coming.
@vfxman510
@vfxman510 5 жыл бұрын
Well done Andy!
@MrKicker1441
@MrKicker1441 5 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@chairmanmike5858
@chairmanmike5858 5 жыл бұрын
Very Classy my man! Well done. Thank you.
@billythekidpi
@billythekidpi 5 жыл бұрын
Great video and craftsmen! looking forward to seeing more videos like this
@erikirish
@erikirish 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Been dabbling in wood carvings myself. Definitely enjoyed watching
@TheTranq
@TheTranq 2 жыл бұрын
Cool video. He’s a great craftsman
@heyimamaker
@heyimamaker 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Andy, I like the little interview-style videos 👍
@darrenmasom8702
@darrenmasom8702 2 жыл бұрын
Handcrafted always means more and worth more than anything a mill or manufacture line can ever build
@Veemack21
@Veemack21 5 жыл бұрын
Dope!! I love his positive input on new wood workers.
@zumkellerwoodshop4224
@zumkellerwoodshop4224 5 жыл бұрын
Really incredible video showcasing a remarkable talent. Well done!
@EagleRun23
@EagleRun23 5 жыл бұрын
These are so good. thank you!
@adrianluica6960
@adrianluica6960 5 жыл бұрын
What this man does is amazing. I would love to learn from him.
@jimcarter4929
@jimcarter4929 3 жыл бұрын
He has classes.
@TheBeerbelly007
@TheBeerbelly007 5 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Andy---
@randypowell4799
@randypowell4799 2 жыл бұрын
Lot of talent there.
@ernabueing4250
@ernabueing4250 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Frank's video..........he is truly a master at what he does..........now I know why you are so meticulous Andy as what you do...........Have a Happy New Year with your ART Craftsmanship.
@gregfulcher9695
@gregfulcher9695 5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Absolutely amazing
@MyAlenS
@MyAlenS 5 жыл бұрын
Great quality and content video! Thank you!
@sxtifenxah
@sxtifenxah 5 жыл бұрын
I just started watching ur yt channel and I already love it. Keep up the great work, I'm glad I came across one of ur videos.
@mattlong6359
@mattlong6359 3 жыл бұрын
Andy thanks so much brotha !
@linzierogers5024
@linzierogers5024 3 жыл бұрын
Studied under him at Homestead Heritage.
@KoalityofLife
@KoalityofLife 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing work. :)
@jouvetheo2544
@jouvetheo2544 3 жыл бұрын
Really good video 👍🏻
@drmkiwi
@drmkiwi 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good stuff. It is so motivating to meet a (new to me) real craftsman. Cheers, David
@hugoramirezpeterson9348
@hugoramirezpeterson9348 4 жыл бұрын
Since I read t.co/oLg9l5gL3F , I think nothing will ever surpass it as an outstanding woodworking book. The book consists of attractive images as well as drawings and also reader-friendly text. I consider this book a "must have" since it supplies a broad range of information on just about everything working with woodworking and does it quite well.?
@NastyAyee
@NastyAyee 5 жыл бұрын
Wow I’m early... I’ve got nothing prepared. You’re the man, Andy! Keep on keepin on!
@donaldtrabeaux1305
@donaldtrabeaux1305 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing craftsmanship thanks for sharing
@davidwhite9906
@davidwhite9906 5 жыл бұрын
I love these videos!!!
@polarbear1935
@polarbear1935 5 жыл бұрын
Great looking work
@eyecraveoptics7475
@eyecraveoptics7475 5 жыл бұрын
Mind blown 🤯!! That’s all I can say!
@ilemjohn
@ilemjohn 5 жыл бұрын
Really cool. Thanks for sharing
@ВиталийЗенцев-р2х
@ВиталийЗенцев-р2х 5 жыл бұрын
Very cool! It looks like a symphony orchestra only in carpentry!
@AbouTheMagnanimus
@AbouTheMagnanimus 4 жыл бұрын
Whoa, he and Paul Sellers worked together to make the cabinets for the White House? I had no idea. That's very cool.
@migo-migo9503
@migo-migo9503 4 жыл бұрын
I agree with Frank's view. Something machined does feel a little cold, like there's no life to it. Compared to one that's made by hand, it's got a warmth for some reason. The wabi-sabi aspect also gives the handmade object so much character.
@darrenmasom8702
@darrenmasom8702 2 жыл бұрын
New York is always good sell point
@thenudebrewer7466
@thenudebrewer7466 5 жыл бұрын
I can't wrap my head around how that dovetail joint doesn't break. I tap things in a quarter inch thick and they break. His detail pieces are thin as a hair and stay perfect. Unreal! Also, I think any craftsman can immediately understand the topic of small imperfections actually adding to the beauty of the piece. There actually is a term for that! It is a Japanese term called "Wabi-sabi." I believe it loosely translates as "perfect imperfection." But anyone that knows and appreciates a hand-crafted piece from a machined one will totally understand. And I think we all can agree the Japanese know a thing or two about craftsmanship. The finest pieces have exemplary Wabi-sabi. ;^)
@slaunts9453
@slaunts9453 5 жыл бұрын
15:52 It's cracked on the left
@philmckernan264
@philmckernan264 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, if I bought a bench from him, you better believe his inlaid name would stay. That’s like an autograph but way better. Amazing work.
@BlackDogWoodwork
@BlackDogWoodwork 5 жыл бұрын
That was Awsome! Thank You
@mikesmithey1892
@mikesmithey1892 3 жыл бұрын
Please tell me how those weird angled dovetail joints are strong when you can only be as strong as your weakest point and some of your weakest points are 1/8 of an inch thick how does that work
@c.blakerockhart1128
@c.blakerockhart1128 3 жыл бұрын
If you go back and look when he is doing the chisel work on the walnut, you will notice that he has made a shoulder for the maple to sit on. In a way, the maple is just 1 large dove tail with a couple of small pins. Sorry if you consider this comment to be too late. But I just found this video and your comment.
@kuffyswoodwork
@kuffyswoodwork 5 жыл бұрын
He's good and he's bloody great! Cool vid too, thanks for sharing 👍
@dylansousa5571
@dylansousa5571 5 жыл бұрын
Andy i love your channel
@billmactiernan6304
@billmactiernan6304 4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I get a hairline split in the tail board that originates at the corner of a pin. In drawer construction, which usually involves relatively thin sides, the split can be reduced or eliminated by easing the side of the particular pin.
@jasonanderson1154
@jasonanderson1154 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@johnfithian-franks8276
@johnfithian-franks8276 5 жыл бұрын
Hi I love to go to museums to look at old furniture, even an item that was made for a utilitarian use has the makers quality stamped all over it, the quality of the joints, inlays, and embellishments that are not needed to make the item work but are there more to say "hey this is what I can do" and that makes me want to study that item and in my own, less efficient way try to do the same
@RussellTurman
@RussellTurman 4 жыл бұрын
Does he glue that dovetail joint or is it tight enough with no glue?
@strazzafurniture
@strazzafurniture 4 жыл бұрын
Russell Turman i glue it with hot hide glue.
@southeastohiooutdoor
@southeastohiooutdoor 4 жыл бұрын
I believe he worked with Paul Sellers on the Cabinets in the White House
@bbrachman
@bbrachman 4 жыл бұрын
Frank. Very few know the entire saying. "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." Makes sense doesn't it?
@drewt3210
@drewt3210 5 жыл бұрын
It's noteworthy while Frank had a Knew Concepts coping saw hanging on the wall, he used a cheapie saw to cut the most intricate work. Fancy tools are neat, but it's the Master's hands that make fine work. Good lesson for all tool-lusting noobs. Best, @HoneyOnWales
@woodworkingwoodworking9338
@woodworkingwoodworking9338 3 жыл бұрын
Superba, prima balustrada...
@threecrosses9988
@threecrosses9988 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice work. Just curious who makes the shop apron he is wearing?
@martyngebhard7311
@martyngebhard7311 5 жыл бұрын
ThreeCrosses think it’s Carhartt
@threecrosses9988
@threecrosses9988 5 жыл бұрын
@@martyngebhard7311 -- Thanks!
@whitevanman8703
@whitevanman8703 4 жыл бұрын
4:20 there's a difference between artisan and wood machinist, a lot of carpenters are really wood machinists, nothing wrong with that but there is a difference and it shows.
@billgladwin2264
@billgladwin2264 4 жыл бұрын
Just like that!
@cunkmusic8748
@cunkmusic8748 5 жыл бұрын
Nailed it with the imperfection thing. Perfection is overrated... I'm big into music and so much current pop music is so perfectly produced it just has no soul... Its like chewing gum for the ears...a little imperfection give things a warm human element... Fantastic work.....
@gusr8237
@gusr8237 5 жыл бұрын
How did he do the Chris name like that?
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