Making wood cases for £10,000 amplifiers

Making a batch of amplifier cases for a customer. The assembled amps retail at between £10k-£15k depending on spec.
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[@davidcrossley7145]

When I watch this craftsman at work, it simply relaxes me. It’s a pleasure to watch this man at work.”Tanks” 👍👍👍

[@mico5003]

Thank you for making a peaceful place in KZbin! The lack of narrative give an inner monolog with subtitles. It has an very soothing effect. I grew up in craftmen/carpentry family and friends. But I didn’t took that route but the opposite. It is very inspiring when people share (also in any line of work). It obligates one to do the same. Even though you do not share your background, but it shows in the mastery of your work and dedication to your craft. I salute you!

[@mndlessdrwer]

Dude, when you specialize, you really do go all-in. The audiophile community must love you, because even when you're willing to spend heavily, it's not always possible to find someone willing to make something EXACTLY the way you want. These are some very cool projects, even if I don't necessarily understand the appeal of, for instance, ridiculously overbuilt record players. Regardless, you're making things that have spectacular attention to detail and build quality that will probably become heirlooms. Great work.

[@ronaldeisel5927]

It is a pleasure to watch a skilled craftsman take such pride in his work. Thank You!

[@NinJa-yg7kh]

So much respect to you for showing us how this thing is made.. Thank You. Hats off to You Mate....very very excellent Craftsman and very neat work....

[@KingCookingASMR2053]

I don't normally watch the ENTIRE video that people post of builds, but, this. Wow. Absolutely beautiful.

[@arlingtonhynes]

1:54 Good thing you had that track saw!

[@jimenz6548]

You must have come from the machine tool industry. Normally I do not like a silent youtube video. But yours are done correctly. You tell us from the beginning what your making. And there is no surprize at the end to what your making except a great quality item, done right! Thank You Very Much!!!

[@chrisdrake447]

A visual and aural treat. Can’t help but wonder what the finished audio system actually sounds like, but it looks stunning! More, please ...

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

I'll put it this way: neither you nor I could afford the speakers for those amplifiers! Those are some heavy duty, Industrial-strength beasts, but I'm with you on this-- would LOVE to hear what they do!

[@roadie3124]

I used to know someone who owned a high-end hi-fi store and he invited me in for a listen. After a few minutes listening I realised that I couldn't hear the equipment. All I could hear was the music.

[@roadie3124]

@Grannys Gusset I've been trying to remember the make of the amp they were using. It was not one of the regular brands. I remember the guy saying that the Japanese maker was an old guy who made one or two amps a year and they cost around $250,000 30 years ago. Those amps were like a fat coffee table about 1 metre square. The company made some budget amps at various price points: $25,000, $50,000 etc. The speakers were electrostatic and a bit bigger than a standard room door. Slightly narrower, but taller. I could not afford that type of gear. I spent too much money on skiing and sailing. 😁🙄

[@jasonsansome5579]

@@roadie3124 that sounds like the original Japanese audio note. Kondo San used to hand build the ongaku amplifier, great big thing that had old fashioned valves.

[@seanycomet]

That final setup is absolutely insane! Beautiful work, as always.

[@txdave5669]

I am in awe watching a master craftsman create such functional works of art. Your attention to detail is inspiring. Thank you for posting your work on youtube.

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

To put this in '70s terminology: Those are some "Mondo" amplifiers! And now they're housed within and atop some stunning wood bases. Simply stunning!

[@helderlage]

you are the most gifted and perfectionist carpenter I have ever seen... thanks for sharing your amazing projects... hug from lisbon, portugal

[@manofbeard]

The grain patterns on some of those cases are beautiful. Lovely work 👍

[@stefanbadass5357]

Agree some of the table saw work raised my blood pressure, but what do I know, I'm not a pro like this man. Thanks a lot for showing your practice!

[@tonyx4473]

Wow what craftmanship, great to see some people still take pride in their work, does not happen often nowadays.

[@gnored]

Mesmerizing! The beauty of what you make. They're all masterpieces!

[@markmiwurdz202]

Superb work sir! Your craftsmanship in making these cases matches the calibre of the hi-if components to be installed within. Don't know if I'm a bit late in saying this but congratulations on achieving 100,000 KZbin subscribers. Well done! You and yours stay safe and well.

[@PrinceWesterburg]

I used to work for Audio Note and I wish they took as much pride in their amps!

[@davidankenbrand6503]

Such a pleasure to see your skills and craftsmanship. Keep it up! Regards.

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Great work Russ. Was getting a bit worried as it’s been a while since your previous video 😉 great video mate 👍🏼👍🏼

[@cbmsysmobile]

Superb workmanship as always. Particularly like the walnut varient.

[@KevinRay_man]

That hifi setup at the end... 🤤 Oh muh gahh. That is art. Pure art. That man has got TASTE.

[@garyfairbrother5532]

I will never build a box like that but I will always use the techniques I learned from you in my future builds. Thanks for the sanding disc replacement especially! Wish my tiny shop had a ladies room.

[@ApexWoodworks]

A better system is to use velcro-backed discs. That way you can quickly go from one grit to another without having to throw them out. It's the same as what everyone is using for their random orbital sanders.

[@ianmoore525]

Like that you showed how to attach the adhesive sandpaper disc. I had to work it out the hard way. Love your work.

[@TheLablujan]

At least you can charge them 50% of that value for your work, it´s flawless. Congrats for your attention to the detail.

[@davidcrossley7145]

Great job the finished product looks excellent 👍👍

[@LvB-]

Simply stunning. Simply superb. Simply sensational.

[@teddyenriquez3429]

A very meticulous and perfectionist woodworking artisan

[@Preso58]

The finished product looks super retro. Nice job.

[@BischBaschBosch]

Some folks clearly deadly serious about their amplification! Superb job man.

[@fchow8652]

Your little Tin can seems to be a very important tool. Great stuff watching you working.

[@andrefiset3569]

I have build two similar amps for myself but i am an amateur with a home workshop, for you it looks so easy.

[@martynanstis1620]

Just seen your video with the Garrard plinth, now I’m hooked 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@raullcalzadilla3541]

Thanks for letting me watch it!

[@steveg4iwr]

Beautiful work. Those amps are sublime.

[@gerryking6482]

Gorgeous work and great craftsmanship! Thank you for filming and sharing.

[@paulosborne6517]

I bet Steps and H-Club-Seven sound smashing on that set-up at the end... ;) Thanks for another hypnotic video, Russ.

[@DaleDix]

Not S Club Seven?

[@gee3883]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@wa4aos]

Those BEAUTIFULLY MADE cabinets will really showcase some excellent electronics and provide their owners with MANY hours of musical enjoyment ! It does not get better than a great sound system, glass of wine and a beautiful woman to share the experience....WELL DONE !

[@Johnnybananass-_]

wow , your planer machine is incredible , it does so any tasks

[@AK-xx9cg]

Silent woodworking. Love it.

[@pebkacz]

mesmerising job worth my time during Sydney Lockdown. I'll be back.

[@dessertman1181]

Absolutely perfect that is some serious hi fidelity there

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing. Sometimes the bubble can leave marks. Consider fleece type material or soft acid-free tissue in direct contact with the finished surface.

[@Binbag1010]

Nice job. Good to see you back.

[@Crazytruut]

Your perfectionism is making me look like a neanderthal! Beautiful stuff

[@raynewcomb337]

More impressive work, thank you. A master at such a young age.

[@mandem9319]

So pretty. So nice. Love them!

[@Technics68]

Made in England love it !!!

[@d__dunbar9123]

OMG!!! Just found you last month, & watched ALL of your videos. So of course I subscribed, & hit the notification bell. So excited to watch this tonight! Keep the videos coming please, & great work!!

[@rodyoakum1194]

Amazing Workmanship Thanks For Posting The Video

[@joaofelix120]

Very , very good ! Fantastic ! ! !

[@ianoliver3879]

Cabinet making excellent. Video making even better. Thank you.

[@TheWorldHasGoneNuts]

All those woods looked lovely, but the husky brown colour and ring patterning of the oak (I'm presuming here) was just beautiful. That was a pleasure to watch you work. 🖖

[@markcarrington8565]

More likely the walnut 😊

[@krenwregget7667]

fabulous work once again.

[@LarryDoolittle]

Fabulous work that totally makes the end product.

[@TM-zp1jh]

Holy crap that cut at 2:09 is scary. Keep making cuts like that, and that saw will take you for a ride.

[@jonlai9]

What's funny is he has a track saw but he doesn't use it to make that straight edge...?

[@alasdairmackenzie515]

I suspect he knows what he's doing...

[@jonlai9]

@@alasdairmackenzie515 There's no reason for what he did other than laziness. When you put it on KZbin, amateurs will attempt to copy not knowing how dangerous it is especially if it's not called out. He obviously has the right tools for the job, just use it!

[@TM-zp1jh]

@@alasdairmackenzie515 That's exactly why he shouldn't have done something that dangerous. Breaking down non flattened wood using the fence on a table saw is dangerous enough, but freehanding is just dumb. That was a job for a bandsaw, or wait until its jointed and has two, 90 deg., flat faces. Everyone "knows what they are doing" until they lose a finger or have a board kick back at them by a 3500 rpm blade. In any production shop worth its salt, that would could have easily gotten you fired, especially if you "knew what you were doing."

[@ParaBellum2024]

It wasn't ideal, but nor was it particularly unsafe (although I agree that it would have been better to create at least one flat face first). When I see videos from other countries, with no guards, no push sticks, no riving knives etc., that's when I think they're taking stupid risks.

[@antonoat]

Stunning work as always!

[@Dzonemp]

I've watched 3 of your videos so far, and you do good work. Just subscribed. Thanks!

[@james_860]

Truly stunning craftsmanship, thank you

[@Cradley684]

Brilliant work Guy's, Stay Safe and have a nice day !!! .

[@mauserkk98]

A pleasure to watch ,I'll wait for the sale before placing an order though.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

BOGOF... 😂

[@paultay23]

Wow what a skillful guy you are...Lovely project.

[@blearyview2254]

Simply captivating. You are very talented craftsman.

[@wayneshirey6999]

Nice work. Some really nice wood, too.

[@roscoejones4515]

Thats a good idea to countersink for the threaded inserts, they are prone to tearing out the wood. Beautiful job!

[@smoll.miniatures]

Surely this would make them more prone to tear out as they are offset from the surface?

[@dirkvanelsen204]

H

[@roscoejones4515]

Nope, at least ime they tear just as they're flushing up with the wood surface, and of course you want them perfectly flus, or even a tiny bit inset.

[@baxterboy23]

More house renovation videos would be great. 👍👍

[@NewYorkshireWorkshop]

im on it mate! gone quiet at work so im fitting the flooring on first floor this week!

[@baxterboy23]

@@NewYorkshireWorkshop. Excellent news 😁

[@brentwalker3300]

Those frame clamps are sweet.

[@bryanwai8397]

From Perfick to Puurfick ! Fanjastick

[@alexbreusov5928]

Прекрасная работа,замечательный корпус,надеюсь усилитель звучит достойно.

[@cleaverp]

Another fascinating video. I love those biscuit joints. 👍

[@prouddaddyofdos]

Beautiful craftsmanship!👍🏽👍🏽

[@jut7030]

Mesmerising as usual. Would be nice to see how you design and prototype before you make the final products.

[@loismaudson6322]

Great job amazing workmanship

[@marcellolasalvia2715]

Super Job , very nice indeed , congrats

[@thomasflynn198]

Wonderful to watch perfektion at work!

[@sparry40]

I wish I could have your off cuts. As usual brilliant project and video. Thank you

[@bsimpson6204]

Made in Yorkshire, Grand!

[@ianzagorskikh3964]

Looks great, thanks for sharing!

[@dsdragoon]

Beautiful job for a very nice piece of equipment.

[@didierleclerc66]

Absolutely gorgeous work. Especially love the effect of the rounded corners

[@drewmorama]

This is passion

[@robertwear1675]

Great job as usual. But you need a Vix bit.

[@saadma99]

great craftsmanship.

[@grahamlangfield6805]

Really good job, enjoyed watching this very much

[@adrianhanson9584]

Wow, I’d love to hear some music played through one of those bad boys. Nicely done mate👍👍

[@peterhanson3962]

Absolutely bleedin beautiful. I wish I had the skills to do craftsmanship like that. If not, then the money to afford to buy it.

[@rodrogers7553]

Gorgeous job!! Well Done!! Impressive!!

[@dtiydr]

That setup.. one guy sure has a buck load of money.

[@oneshotme]

Beautiful! Job well done!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@matthewcalder4351]

Absolutely brilliant I love watching your videos it's a real treat when another pops up. Please do tell where did you learn your craft? Kind regards M

[@Josef_R]

From someone who just plays Pandora on my Alexa Echos for free, I don't know what all that does, but it sure looks fancy.

[@gregdimond9619]

Damn impressive.

[@puuseppo7487]

Nice work! Maybe next time you can make a template for those top/bottom plate holes. Mark hole pattern to sheet of mdf or something, then drill those holes 30mm and use router with 30mm guidebush and 6mm bit.

[@Pepeboyington71]

Great job 👍

[@1339LARS]

In awe, as usual!!! //Lars

[@normahS]

Awesome craftsmanship. :-)

[@cor9344]

Beautiful

[@billbill4570]

you doing great job i will watching you