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[@jelsner5077]

My heart sank when you mentioned that libraries do not want to carry those architectural reference books. If libraries don't keep them, all that information will be lost.

[@marklynnreed]

I was fortunate to live north of Chicago, where the money flows for projects like this and got to build several classical mantels similar to yours.... so much fun. One thing I always loved to do is put something inside like a time capsule. I asked the clients if they wanted to include some photos or kid's drawings and of course, the latest Sunday paper. My signature and the date is written behind my work in large homes all over the North Shore.

[@stephenmcgeown]

You're making incredible progress not just on your home but with your skills and authority with fine carpentry. So nice to see this journey!!

[@kenethsoberano]

Most places I've worked he would be laughed at for all the nails and screws he uses.

[@Arietje]

@@kenethsoberano I think it was clear hes doing something new here so don't expect him instantly to act like he has build a ton of these things.

[@goldfishn3545]

@@kenethsoberanoThe key to your statement is “most places I’ve worked.” Lol. So you don’t run your own business and evidently aren’t good enough to stay at one place. Ironically your criticism of him speaks volumes about your lack of success. Maybe you should takes notes instead.

[@cartercarter3484]

@@kenethsoberanobecause everywhere u work are hacks and trying to cut cost as much as possible

[@Cimone90]

You can sprinkle some table salt in your glue ups to prevent slipping

[@wchops7578]

My 5 year old literally just asked me to watch woodworking (which is your channel) and here we go with a fresh video for him!!!

[@julianflores2013]

You have to share the names of all the books in your collection so far. I would love to read them.

[@chrisoaks4767]

Man, I’m not going to lie, when I first started watching your vids several years ago, I thought you were just another MDF slingin hack! Man, was I wrong!!! Even with my crappy attitude, I kept watching you. Took me a bit to realize how much passion you have for your work and how your early days were just part of the building blocks to get you where you are today. Like, you always had the fire inside, just waiting the opportunity. I appreciate you sharing your journey with us. You continue to impress and inspire others to do great work too! Godspeed brother!!

[@dvntsmh]

One thing that's really awesome about this is that most people who do this level of work don't have the means to own something like this for themselves. It's inspiring to see the worker be the owner. Happy for you and your family!

[@michaelstrang2563]

Finish carpenters can charge 150 an hour where I live, and make tens of thousands a week on their own when they are busy, and for the good ones they are always busy.

[@TorchAndWillowDesigns]

I have been a woodworker for a little over 25 years. I've built custom cabinets, furniture, decor, jigs, bars, and fireplaces, etc. I loved being able to have some creative control when it came to fireplaces. Being able to put in custom corbels instead of cookie-cutter designs was probably my favorite thing about building fireplaces. Corbels are so unique, versatile, and add so much character and personality to walls, doorways and fireplace mantels. Back in the early ages of architecture they were not only used for support but as a decorative piece not supporting anything at all. I'm glad they are making a comeback especially in French Provential-themed home interior as a decorative element and not just a pretty bracket. Great job!

[@nickreffer3046]

Wow, the way you elevated your craft Richard is crazy I see that Brent Hall played a significant part of your understanding and development of this craft. Keep up the good work been following the channel now for a couple of years.

[@JD_Customs]

This … man, this is insane. I have been watching your channel since day one and you’ve never stopped mastering the craft at all! Glad that you’ve committed yourself to bringing us along your journey via your channel and content!

[@neilvandenbrink5758]

Richard, this fireplace mantel and panelling series is some of the best content I've seen on KZbin in a while. I look forward to each one. Great to see how you're continually honing your craft. It show great humility that you're willing to learn, apply, and then share what you're learning. Keep it up

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

This is sooooo DOPE Bud!!! I'm enjoying this so much. Commented on Brent's last video that his influence on you hasn't gone unnoticed & is very much appreciated. Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@shadowman3320]

You have such a love for the art, Richard, and it is making you an incredible craftsman. Your services will be in huge demand in the future.

[@timlemasters3713]

Ive been watching your channel for years . I have learned so many things from you, thank you sincerely... You are a true artist . You have found your voice . I'm happy you have found a mentor such as Brett Hull I absorb every video you both put out . Thanks again for the knowledge you share .

[@mjones8425]

Love watching you work. Your approach to restoring and honoring true historical techniques is refreshing! Thanks for being here! 👏 Your mobile library! 👏😀👍

[@ecarrillo71]

I've watched all of your videos even from your DFW days. This classical build may be my absolute favorite so far. Great job Richard!

[@heystarfish100]

I have been watching this channel for a long time and I think that Richard is soon to become a real somebody. Keep learning and producing Richard as I enjoy watching your endeavors.

[@DavidVelezPhotography]

Thank you for the time for not only the build-out but the time required for editing and voice-over of this video.

[@robertbamford8266]

Your workmanship is, as usual, flawless. What is even more amazing to me is your ability to put together all the different shapes to create the result you visualized. Keep the videos coming!

[@timh7156]

Nice that you’re taking the time to show video every single piece of the build. It looks so good.

[@pazmaniaoh6341]

Never move, no one will appreciate this like you do. Well done. Looking fantastic

[@kevinkolinen6181]

That really took shape and came together nicely in this episode. Really nailing down your knack for this historical carpentry. Dedication and hard work really does pay off. Keeping the craft alive! Absolutely beautiful.

[@jasonweaver2566]

Wow! It looks absolutely incredible. The only thing that saddens me is knowing how much it would cost to have installed at my house

[@hansangb]

That white oak shelf would look incredible. A true whistle of approval on this build. Wow!

[@oldb-1kenobi]

It's good to know that artisans are still out there.

[@zaddy14]

Damn this mantle build is getting me fired up!!!

[@survivaloptions4999]

I would think that having Brent Hull on speed dial would help. Looking amazing! I would encourage you to take up photography. Visit Philly, Atlanta, New Orleans, the Biltmore House. Oak Alley Plantation, etc., go on tours and photograph everything. Build your own library. Heck, publish your own book!

[@Hey-Robin]

I’ve enjoyed every video you’ve put out. Thank you!

[@howardbaker6766]

Great job! Hard to find true craftsman with a passion for their work nowadays! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@Kernowwoods]

What an amazing journey u are on dude. Thanks for bringing us along 🤙

[@steelvalleysportsmen7737]

So nice seeing craftsmanship instead of some ridiculous build for KZbin views. You are an inspiration man. Thank you.

[@tjh_8913]

Awesome in every way. Keep up the great work. Love your videos!

[@neelamharia4225]

I’ve enjoyed your progression of skills and the quality of work you are doing. Looking forward to the next video

[@547Rick]

Outstanding! I'm enjoying this series very much and thanks for sharing!

[@atsidii8607]

Making great progress, love the breakdown on how your building the whole fireplace. Love the show even more. 🎉❤ can't wait for the finish product

[@franciscogutierrez357]

I love you workmanship is amazing,thank you for keeping the traditional craftsmanship alive

[@robertyulick48]

I’ve watched hours and hours of your videos. I’ve always loved doing trim and molding at my house. I just opened my own business doing finish carpentry and can’t thank you enough for the knowledge I gained from your videos. Keep up the great work! We need more shirts!

[@kg2995]

Great job documenting this build.

[@Dan-ol2rd]

Probably my favorite channel, awesome job from planning through execution! A master craftsman at work, cannot wait for the next installment Richard. Thank you, Dan.

[@clinte7590]

Amazing work! Man, my grandfather was a carpenter that did beautiful trim work, cabinets, mantles, crown, stairs, etc.. I wish I would have found an interest when I was in HS and I picked his brain back then. That time has long gone now... Honestly, I think the best thing is to check out old carpentry books now.

[@albertm8576]

This is the second time I watch your video and am awestruck at your work. I’ve seen mantles built this mantle takes you back to historical times. It is truly amazing. Your skill level is like “Wow”. Thank you for allowing us to come along on this journey 🙏

[@leemarzahl8891]

Awesome build!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Keep up the awesome craftsmanship!

[@IceCat143]

Looks great. I really like the cove underneath the mantel piece.

[@torridice]

Amazing. Thanks for taking us along the journey

[@tricia8727]

This is so awesome! I love historic architecture. What was accompished long ago with simpler tools is just astounding to me. Yours is looking just as beautiful ❤

[@benny09172011]

Amazing work. Love when someone takes pride in their craft. Not many guys out there willing to go above and beyond like you! Keep up the great work!

[@MarkStevens-kf8bi]

Love the channel have been watching you for 4 years and have learned a great deal. Well done!

[@TheDACZIDE]

I remember when you used to teach how to cut trim now those day are gone you are officially graduated as a master carpenter. Great job!

[@michaelhested2141]

I absolutely love the work you are doing here!! Kudos and keep up the amazing work.

[@artistjosephtubb]

the inward cove is a great detail! love it!

[@anthonysmith9410]

You are just amazing! So into this mantle build…the dedication is just beautiful.

[@Danman1972]

Great build and detail. Stacked and every piece adds dimension and is meaningful. Nice research and classic build.

[@chefsteven34]

Your craftsmanship looks amazing! I love the white oak idea, bringing multiple elements together. Regardless of what you choose, I’m here for the journey. Keep learning & elevating your skill sets. I appreciate everything you share with all of us.

[@oilcitywoodworks]

This mantle series is straight fire!!! Sooooo very cool. I’ve done a ton of trim work down here in setx but nothing to this level. Just super professional and beautiful craftsmanship. Fantastic!

[@lossless4129]

You’re an inspiration brother, thanks for sharing your craft and process!

[@johnsaxontube]

You are amazing! You inspired me to replace my base mold in my home in East Dallas with Windsor One colonial, and to build a little pediment above one of my doorways.

[@remcovanderheide9318]

Amazing work! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@davidcheswick4059]

Really nice work Richard, your attention to detail is amazing 👍

[@Mike-dn4ju]

I love this growing up in a New England colonial built 1807, these are all familiar details. Uncle was a finish carpenter and used to have custom shaper profiles made to reproduce the original trim profiles for the house.

[@apainlessone]

I started when You used MDF and superglue....what a transition!

[@wannabefunnyman]

Wow. That’s truly beautiful. It’s so fun watching pros like you work.

[@matdelaney2727]

Wow, you really have become a true craftsman. I watched your early videos and you were good then but this is next level. It's refreshing to see people like you become true masters of their craft

[@BradKaboord]

I learned as much in this one video as 10 years of This Old House. Great work.

[@bradford4646]

Beautiful, and thank you for sharing all this knowledge!!

[@HumidorsandHumbuckers]

Inspiring as hell. Great Work! Marble shelf top might be nice.

[@wdiddy1]

Damn that is too strong, are people going to stand on top of that? Beautiful work Rich!

[@customremodeling1767]

That looks really good! I’ve been thinking on an over mantel but definitely going to see what you come up with to hopefully make a choice! Keep it up!

[@jinwonpark6475]

Beautiful! Taken it to the next level on each video. Thank you for sharing.

[@rickyborden3287]

Been watching since way back when you were doing how to install base, crown etc videos. You've come such a long way since then, both with your carpentry skills and knowledge, and video production! Amazing work, and an inspiration to me for sure.

[@garyK.45ACP]

The white oak shelf and frieze would look amazing, Richard!!!!!!!!

[@lesbentley4082]

This is amazing! Fantastic work!

[@denjhill]

Wow! clearly a cut above the ordinary. Much respect.

[@drewk3402]

Watching the evolution of your craftsmanship has been inspiring, Richard, as well as educational. You deserve to be proud of what you’ve accomplished for yourself and your family. Hats off to a growing artisan! I look forward to continue following your journey and thank you for sharing what you’ve learned along the way.

[@miserablesod1]

Great progress Richard. I'd definitely go for the white oak contrast for the shelf top and freeze below, but either way it looks amazing.

[@alfio22]

That cove adds such depth the way the lower pieces disappear and appear as you move.

[@conradhawkins1426]

I've always respected how passionate you are about what you do.

[@bfresh2622]

Bravo sir! Your passion inspires us all. Thank you and festool rules!

[@NPOAfterMidnight-ft9zj]

Fantastic implementation! Great look!

[@jasonhayes4290]

Freaking awesome! It looks great! Thank you for keeping true, traditional craftsmanship alive!

[@recuperator86]

It's coming together and looking really good. Nice work.

[@daveshepherd7582]

Really love the craftsmanship on this!

[@jasonm9264]

Looking great bro! Love watching you create

[@juanmallqui9309]

thank you for showing the average person (me) how this beautiful work is done and the thought you put into this. THANK YOU!

[@JonnyTsunami1]

Looks incredible! You’re work is immaculate!

[@1QKGLH]

I love your channel. I'm a wannabe woodworker, like lego or duplo skill level. You're an inspiration. You're right, that drip edge looked great from the side. Wow.

[@MulloyDIY]

Looking forward to seeing the finished product! Your work is exceptional. Because of your videos (and nagging from my wife), I was able to build a simple but beautiful mantle and coffered ceiling. These features add so much character and depth to our house. These kinds of details separate average/good from exceptional. But the mantle you’re building is next level!!

[@helpme8970]

I don’t do any trim work like this I only do qrt rd and basic base and I will never do it but just watching u talk about it and how perfect u get it makes me enjoy it so much

[@williamhayden3481]

The project is really coming together and it’s getting easier to see the end product. Looks Great!!

[@tomjohnson5924]

Dude!!! Amazing and beautiful work. I'm a cabinet maker and wanna be trim guy and this is awesome. Thank you for the book insights.

[@jeradmiller4575]

I enjoy building mantles like this. You've done a great job on your build as well as breaking this down into individual steps to show people this is doable.

[@stevenewhook6967]

A real pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@st6457]

Brent Hull has a lot of videos about classical design. He is an excellent teacher and uses his restorations to teach it.

[@albertm8576]

Your build is coming along so well and I’m speechless. Your skill level is just amazing and I love that I’v been able to come along for the ride 👏👏👏

[@orrelgreen]

Awesome work. Viewing from Jamaica thanks for the great content.

[@evodawg]

Absolutely beautiful. Been watching you since the beginning. I'm glad to see your interest and work move you to the colonial side of finish carpentry. I'm also a finish custom carpenter.

[@terrybeaud9348]

Love this video. Preserving classic architecture is so very important. There is a reason it looks so good. :))

[@jimjohnston7688]

WOW!!! That is some outstanding craftsmanship. Truly beautiful and thanks for explaining the steps.

[@JackStevenson5045]

you are becoming a true artist. It’s so nice to follow your development as you evolve into the person you are meant to be. Congratulations. 🎉

[@vikingjohansson]

This is your best content series to date. Thank you!

[@normabonaiuto1512]

Absolutely gorgeous. Great workmanship!