From Boulder to Beauty - Building a Sample Panel

[@GoldShawFarm]

You're a friggin artist, bud.

[@myzacky96]

Yes, "My Buddy Alfred" is the best!

[@sznm4730]

Pablo sent me ... haha

[@shawnfuller351]

Thanks For sharing this Morgan huge fan of your channel and going to be a huge fan of Alfreds too!

[@joegosselin2888]

Toby dog says hello😂

[@williamofhler5613]

@@joegosselin2888 Toby Dog says he wants a quarry stone dog house

[@fursu69]

That's some hard work just to show the customer how it would look. Bravo!

[@jmflying]

If anybody ever complains the price of granite is too high they need to watch this video and the labor involved.

[@myzacky96]

Exactly!

[@Dr_V]

Depends on the product, if we're talking about machined blocks or "reconstituted" stone it really is a ripoff. But hand crafted stones are a totally different thing, what you're actually paying for is the craftsman's work, not the granite itself.

[@georgedavidson1221]

Alfred is there enough. Inventory to start a commercial business making cemetery head stones??

[@lawrencekniser8555]

Try working with the price of basalt! I'd rather work with granite anyway,and I usually do!

[@benkuppers1686]

It’s really calming watching you chisel away at the stone

[@gerrimilner9448]

facinating watching craftsmen at work, makes you realise why skilled work is so expensive

[@Spudscave]

Hi Alfred new subscriber loved how you helped Morgan with jobs around his farm I wish you all the success with your quarry and look forward to watching your progress along the way

[@mathportillo]

I am very excited about this channel! - Alfred is very nice, - knows how to explain and entertain - the place is amazing - the work itself is very interesting - it is not famous trope here on youtube - have friends that can help with initial traction - there is a clear overall objective I am very excited to see what comes along, but I would bet this will succeed! I would say 3 things (humble opnion of just a youtube viewer that you probably already know): - keep investing on gear so the cinematography improves (tripods, wide lends, drones) - structure videos by big projects (hobbit house, client project 3, etc) - show more of the process of the work, without getting longer: instead of big takes of before and after, small takes of everything. A good example of this is the channel my mechanics. I wish you all the best

[@LordNorthern]

Heyy!!! I was just watching Morgan's channel and thinking "man, I wish Alfred had a channel of his own where he shows around his projects". I even typed a comment about it as I was watching, only to delete it because then Morgan's like "Alfred has a channel!!!" Subscribed!!! Keep it coming! I always enjoyed Morgan's buddy Alfred moments. Now there's a whole channel!

[@Starting321]

New sub from Gold Shaw Farm here! Thank you for choosing to share a part of your world. Just do what you do and post! Can't please all the people all the time. I'll watch because I enjoy the creativity process. Stone masonry is more than a job, it is art! You are such a creative, hard working and talented person. I look forward to watching you grow and develop this business. Best to ya!

[@audreynelson1345]

Just like I like watching homestead chanelles do chores over and over again. I would enjoy just watching you do you work over and over again as you explain what the project is for. There is something very satisfying watch the stone crack!

[@piperleelee]

I enjoyed watching you work the stone with a hammer and chisel. I think if you had more of a wide camera angle to your video instead of too many closeup shots would give a better view to your audience. I loved the Vermont scenic views at the end. Beautiful country up there.

[@highergroundhomestead9420]

I subscribed because I know you are someone who likes a challenge and can problem solve. Like minded community. Thanks for giving back to the You Tubes! 😊

[@jeffffro7674]

I'm a 30 year wood man, but I'm super interested in learning about metal and stone! This was a great tutorial!!!! I think it was just technical enough for those who have a genuine interest. My goodness!!! Are you kidding me???!? Hammered your hand and didn't even bat an eye???? Just kept right on singing. You're a monster my friend. WOW!

[@rennemichaels2706]

Very interesting. Perhaps a stationary camera with a wider field of view to intermix with the shots? The guy from Primitive Technology is a good example of this. Thanks for sharing.

[@sharespotsy]

Hey Alfred! I just enjoying you do your art and hearing you chatter. I listen to keep me company while I sew or color and enjoy hearing new things. Vermont is beautiful! I remember visiting a marble quarry in Vermont probably 50 years ago. The patterns in granite are fabulous so it is interesting to see you work with it. Please keep it up!

[@annosgood153]

Fascinating to watch.

[@lyndon5478]

Is it wrong to watch this and find it relaxing to watch. It seem like it’s a hard work todo but very satisfying to see the ending products by the end of video plus the music is a great match between him talking.

[@krispy777]

Do I know anything about stonemasonry? No. Do I keep watching? Yes. I enjoy watching videos of people completing tasks using very specific technical skills. Like all the artisan videos on the Business Insider channel: handmade tiles, paper, wool blankets, etc.

[@mjgbabydragonlet]

I love when you are on Morgan's vlogs, so this is very awesome!

[@rogiste1]

So glad to find your page from GoldShaw Farm --keep making more of these......

[@RonnaHarlow]

From Boulder to Beauty - the title is perfect! So very interesting watching you work! But ouch! Thanks for sharing your expertise - and the gorgeous fall colors in the background are superb.

[@zazazipper9331]

I found your channel through Morgans, I'm very excited to see how the quarry will develop over time :)

[@GreySlick]

Here via Gold Shaw Farm, I've always loved your cameos Alfred! Gratz on the newly acquried quarry!

[@luella2u152]

I came over from Gold Shaw Farm. You have a beautiful property. I love the stone and how much of it you have. You may not have to cut into the mountain for a very long while. I watched all your videos and enjoyed seeing the artifacts. My grandfather was a steam engineer for both logging camps and quarries. You have some cool steam tanks from bygone days. I loved watching you work the stone. You definitely know what you're doing.

[@Austin-xs8bn]

Hi Alfred, Best wishes on your quarry and channel from Missouri. I hope you're able to make your hobbit home one day !

[@margotsmith3062]

You mentioned building a hobbit like stone cabin on Morgans channel. Can't wait, it sounds such an interesting project.

[@OurSoVaLife]

That property with the stone is amazing..its like finding a gold mine,,only more fun

[@jacqulinejackson4822]

Kool beans, 💋the Hobbit tiny house idea, won't burn down, easy to keep warm and cool👍😍😍😁😁

[@taterkaze9428]

**Hand chisels the stone** I'm thinking, makes sense, can't treat it like wood. **Gets saw and cuts grooves exactly like he was flattening a piece of wood** That's it, subscribed. Panel looks great, especially at 11:08 the angled joint with two blocks prevents 90 degree monotony.

[@ronaldschmidt4748]

The stone you cut looks cool. Thanks for showing us the process of making a panel. Take care Alfred, Hope you are well. Looking forward to the next one. out

[@donnacostanzo6291]

Beautiful composition! Strikes me as a contemporary take on traditional stacked walls. I'd love to have a big fireplace wall in that stone and pattern. I'd never get tired of it.v👍👍❤️👍👍

[@snipe757]

The visuals of cutting the stone and mixing the mortar were interesting, and the explanations made it all the better. Thank you for discussing the particulars of the job. I look forward to seeing more videos like this.

[@michaellancaster6152]

Alfred that looks awesome. Gives a really nice representation. Looks beautiful up there. That's a nice place for an office !

[@BBDoesTheThing]

Toby says hello and so do I! Been a fan of you whenever you showed up over there! Glad you got ur own channel!

[@freyasgrl]

Wow! That's awesome! Reminds me of the ancient stone key cuttings.

[@jamesmehigan2407]

When I'd be on the job framing homes, it was always a pleasure working next to the "brickies". Masons are hard workers, and the old-timers have learned to work smart, which contributes to longevity. They've taught me lots over the years, and I see that in you, bruh. Nice work contrasting large with small - creates visual interest!

[@mitchgant]

Would love to hear you talk about how easy or hard it is to work with granite versus other types of natural stone. I would think it would be hard to shape being such a hard stone. I would worry about a strike taking off too much and ruining a shape. Loved your comments about mud management. Love learning little details like that. Looking forward to more videos like this.

[@personinthepiano]

Toby dog says hello 👋

[@vermontheritagegranitecomp2062]

Where have you been watching medieval stone cutting? I would like to see that!

[@bekind3931]

You know w/the beautiful fall foliage, I’d love to see an intro of you driving up to the site once you’ve turned off the main road. You can tell us what you’ll be doing this video on the way up. Keep it super-simple. Here, I didn’t understand how this was a fireplace until you mentioned the chimney. I was visualizing the inside part. Either way, whenever you’re talking for a few minutes, it’s best to be moving, either driving, walking, picking up tools … just so it doesn’t feel like we’re in a class or lecture. The fast-forward was cool, but I wish we’d seen a little more chiseling in real time. It’s oddly soothing, like watching a sculptor; and wait until the end to show the reveal. Great vid though; nice to see something built w/stone.

[@ncubesays]

Yeah, the chiseling was oddly satisfying!!

[@kimc5048]

Fascinating thank you Gold Shaw for suggesting Alfred's channel.

[@sharelgrace9568]

Relaxing to watch the work that goes into this, I bet it is not nearly relaxing to be the one working it. I have gained a whole new appreciation. Thanks for sharing.

[@IbelongtoJesus.]

I find your videos therapeutic and calming. Great picture quality. I kept also noticing the beautiful colors on the trees that are changing color 🌄🌲🌾🍃🍂🍁🌲🍁🍂🌿🍂🌄 I don't think you're too technical,,, Just keep being yourself 😊👍

[@melisboregard]

Im very interested in seeing more projects. It would be nice to learn more about how to cut stones as well, and more basic stuff like what chisels to use and for what purpose. Looking forward to your next video!

[@maureen8930]

Wow you can make some Beautiful fireplaces very intense work very Nice 👍

[@ideagirl]

I subscribed immediately from Morgan's "commercial". Can't wait to see all your channel has to show. Way cool!

[@Hezsta]

I loved your video, very informative and satisfying. The mud making and just seeing the finish of the stones your cut fit into that wall nicely. Just a few things that stood out to me. I hope to see you make more content and tall about the process and your story, cheers.

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Very nice work. You have a talent that many people know about. You are very Talented. Can't wait to see more of your creations. Peace from WV

[@bobbiemooser7417]

Toby Dog says hello ❤. You are a great buddy for Morgan and a man of many talents 👍

[@8.3leader15]

Awesome! Watching all your stuff! I love reclaiming the old quarry

[@yodevocasio1727]

I know absolutely nothing about stone masonry but that was very interesting!

[@LGHomestead]

Came over from Gold Shaw...very interesting content. It would be awesome if you did build that cabin you talked about on his video.

[@vs-iw6rc]

Wow, honestly one of best stone walls I seen around rentals I lived in, in Ireland.

[@LpoolDogLover]

Hi Alfred! I love your videos and the ones you make with Morgan! I just saw Morgan's video on the rock quarry and want to enjoy your channel too!

[@noelaniross305]

Amazing work! To answer your question, continue to show off any of your stone mason skills and projects along with some videos on how you manage the quarry. Maybe as you sort rocks and drag them out to be used you can set up a camera from a far for a wide angle shot to get the entire scene. Once you've moved them to your working location you do more up close shots with detailed shots mixed in, explain why you chose those slabs of granite in specific and then show us the building process, start to finish, of whatever you're making with them. A nice ending touch to your project videos could be the final product fully in place at the clients home, I think showing that could possible attract more clients to your business because they can see the quality of your finished work and imagine whatever product their looking for in their own homes. For example, if it's a video of a fireplace, show us the start to finish process of making it, then installation in the clients home, and if possible an ending shot with the fireplace with some firewood burning inside of it. I believe all of those elements combined into one video would bring the most views because you show a complete, linear timeline of how you do your job and give a great example of what a stone mason does to others. Most people who watch videos on youtube about occupations such as wood working/furniture making, stone masons, marble sculptors, etc. are intrigued by the profession. They want to see how these objects are created by someone who knows what they're doing. So don't worry about ever being over technical, I believe most viewers who watch this type of content are seeking that detailed knowledge off of curiosity for the craft, therefore good camera angles to clearly show what you're doing along with some explanation of why and how with what tools are best for the job might be best. You might want to invest in a good tripod if you don't already have one! Oh, and some nature tours of the property might be good too, like a 30 minute to hour long video of a first person POV walk through the property and quarry with the sounds of the leaves rustling, crunching under your feet and birds chirping (put ASMR in the title so people looking for that type of auditory and visual experience can find it easier). Basically make whatever you're passionate about and bring us along to watch! (I don't know if you know how to make stone sculptures like figures or animals but if you do that would be an awesome video!) Best wishes!!!

[@knyazyugo]

Our buddy Alfred bending nature at his will.👏

[@mfhthenycflyguy7085]

Appreciate you sharing your craft! ( 🎶 🎵 My buddy Alfred 🎶 🎵 ) Really interesting!

[@nancywebb1845]

Not knowing much about stone working, this was really interesting and would love to see the fireplace if it gets ordered. I agree with the commenter about the wide camera angle as a few times, the up close shots cut off what you wanted to show. And what a beautiful workshop you can get work in!

[@goaway3717]

I'll never be a mason but I enjoy watching all aspects of the process of your art.

[@susi1550]

Technical is always good. Thanks for your expertise.

[@neilthehermit4655]

Morgan and Toby sent me over. - Nice work Alfred. - Have you thought about dry stone walls ?- A traditional way of building walls without mortat,practiced in the North of England and Scotland and elsewhere around the world. - One advantage is this could use many of the discards from the quarry.

[@roguewolf7053]

He mention such walls for an exterior retaining or garden type wall. But I’d be interested in seeing it used for actual structural walls like in England & Scotland. Maybe he will do so when he builds his cabin/hobbit inspired build up there!

[@Lynne2106]

Cool music! Thanks for sparing us the machinery sounds.

[@barbarahouk1983]

TY for showing what you do. I liked seeing the repetitive stuff done on timed exposure sped up so it covered the whole process. The explanation was not too technical (but I am used to deep technical information). Your whole expertise is way out of what my life experiences are that what you show is very interesting. I am a retired psychiatrist (MD). I grew up in the farming community and knew without coordination (early brain injury) farming could not be my life. I was good at math, science and humanities so being a doctor was perfect for my talents (minus surgery). I loved psychiatric medicine/psychotherapy. I do exceedingly little that is mechanical because fine & gross motor just is not in my skill set. I appreciate your skill like I appreciate an orchestra. Those people make music beautifully. You make stone into beauty. I will becoming back for more. This is a way to celebrate life 😃

[@TheSpoonieSloth]

It was very interesting to watch you turn the raw pieces of stone into a finished product. The title definitely describes it well! Has masonry always been a passion of yours? Oh and Toby dog says hi!

[@christinamayorga9467]

Love watching the soup-to-nuts process! So glad I saw you with Morgan on Gold Shaw Farms Channel.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Hello Alfred, I came over from Morgan's channel and subscribed. I'm looking forward to following your content. Take care. 👍

[@amberjade528]

🎶My Buddy Alfred🎶 I very much enjoyed the video, didn’t seem to technical to me because I didn’t feel like things were going over my head which is good. I know nothing about masonry. You’re an interesting guy, love it when your in Gold Shaw Farm videos. You asked for advise on the videos we would like… I like watching you build things, it’s soothing to me (especially since I’m not the one pounding rocks lol) maybe little things people can relate to like another commenter said, a cemetery stone or something like that. I’m sure most of us don’t know how things are made. Last advise is to work on camera work, I got a little dizzy and sometimes I couldn’t see what you were doing. A wider view for sure and a stationary camera so we can also look around. Ending your video with a view of the trees and mountains was beautiful, great way to show off your state and a nice closing picture to the video. Please keep posting and best of luck with your new land and endeavors!!!

[@sfurules]

Alfred - "Ideally I'd have a tender up here doin' that for me" -also Alfred - Proceeds to mix absolutely perfect mud from memory

[@reb4898]

Came over from Gold’s vid…you are an artist. I love rocks, all we have on our property is round river rock. I still stack them up dry but it is a process and sometime they stay in place…

[@bullettube9863]

A beautiful example of Ashlar stone work!

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

Most assuredly we loved the video.

[@miditrax]

liked the video - best part was watching the stonecutting in fast forward, could see the progress

[@lydias2012]

I subscribed after the farm meeting. Over 5k subscribers, congrats.

[@ajnormandgroome]

I came here from Morgan's channel because I like stone, esp. granite. You have some of the best music

[@Rogermalaya]

Nice change to listen to you and showing your work! Thank you.

[@evelyngorfram9306]

That panel is just friggin beautiful.

[@sfurules]

I can't express how happy I am this channel exists. I was introduced to you from Morgan's channel and I have loved every time you appeared. SO glad you have a channel. Instant sub.

[@kmoll7595]

Congratulations, Alfred! Kathy From Alabama! So glad to hear part of your mission statement is to quarry and transport so “nimbly” and with future generations in mind. I wish you all the best! My late dad (born in 1921) was a master carpenter and people like you and him are disappearing! Happy for your family. I think great things are on horizon. Hope you can get your Hobbit house too!

[@rosefrazer6652]

I always enjoy learning about something new. You are an artist with stone. And you get to work in such awesome surroundings.

[@Soratapl]

I know nothing about stone shaping but the effect is very cool. For a newbie like me it's quite astionishing how you can neetly organize them into desired form :)

[@MC-qb1jg]

You did a great job, Alfred. My father was a mason and used Indiana lime stone to build fireplaces and other projects.

[@somethingcats]

Beautiful wall, can tell you have years of experience! Super interesting learning as a person who will never do masonry lol

[@starshinesoldier]

Hi Alfred! I always wondered what a stonemason did. So cool! That hammer to the hand looked like it hurt, but you just brushed if off like nothing. Subscribed and eager to see more videos soon!

[@ncubesays]

Here I am, invested in a quarry. This is my life now.

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Alfred, I really enjoyed watching you work. I felt it tho when you hit your hand with the hammer! Lol. I have to mention tho that maybe you should invest in a small microphone that you can clip on your shirt and a wider angled lens and perhaps a tripod for your camera, coz that would give you that ability to film in a better way. But other than that, I think your video was great. The shot of the colour changing trees was beautiful, thank you. Your land is gorgeous. It will be amazing throughout the year as you see it change each season. God bless you Alfred and all those you love. Have a great day.

[@august3777]

This is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen. Never in my wildest imagination did I every think someone would or could do something like this, but it looks good.?

[@bioalma1998]

oof, that looked like it hurt. You are a champ for not even flinching!

[@Reinier020]

Please make more of these show pieces. Maybe smaller ones like stairs or patio fronts

[@MamaKari5857]

It is so amazing how neat, close and tight those rocks are in that wall! That is true art and skill!!!!

[@frankfigoni7299]

Very hard work buddy! Congrats on your new business!

[@AmyRaeChaos]

Hey MBA! (Morgan’s Buddy Alfred) 😂 I have always loved the absolute beauty of stone. After we moved into our house ~11 years ago, we upgraded the formica to granite, and looking at slabs of granite was the most fun I’ve had with any home renovation. I’m not entirely clear on if this is something you would do, but I’d be interested to see ways to incorporate some of these pieces into a suburban landscape. Whether purely decorative or a small stone wall or something like that. Natural fire pit? I’m on a small lot and would love to do something like that.

[@brittanystein3421]

Toby dog said hello!! I can't wait to learn how to cut stone!!

[@vts5618]

Impressive. How long did it take to do that stone sample? Beautiful views of the fall colors.

[@vermontheritagegranitecomp2062]

I think that I had about 6 hours into that panel, if I don't account for time messing around with the camera and such.

[@vionawamuyu]

I'm so happy to be hear from Morgan's channel.

[@danabe3220]

Absolutely beautiful granite veneer from that material.

[@mshywing]

I'm amazed with the tight fitting stones, hard work chisel by hand. New appreciation for the craft. Thank you for sharing your trade.

[@carlaworden6566]

Beautiful and love the fall colors on the trees !

[@Sovereignty3]

The lot looks like a big puzzle, though who knows how many pieces it has! This puzzle that you put together is gorgeous. I think the stone your using is probably the same as all the old building in Melbourne and Geelong, it feels like home, it's so familiar of a look.

[@outoftheklosset]

Hi from a GSF fan!😁

[@scrimmerman]

Enjoying your channel and interesting content. New sub that Toby dog sent here!

[@FreeJaffa92]

I just have to say great audio.