Meet the Makers - Greg Miller - The Humanity in Hand Tools

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Greg Miller's insight into woodworking transcends the motions of saws, planes, hammers and chisels. His experience as a youth worker, his work with victims of road trauma and acquired brain injury and his deep love for the children of today make this interview worth watching to the last moment.
For more information on Greg Miller's Heritage Woodcraft Centre, please go to:
heritagewoodcraftcentre.com.au/
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The Heritage Woodcraft Centre is the only place in Perth dedicated entirely to teaching traditional woodworking hand skills and techniques. It is a place where wood work history is appreciated and hand tools are respected; where traditional skills are learned and enjoyed by people of all ages.
"Hear the whisper of a sharp hand plane taking a shaving from a nice piece of wood"
The Heritage Woodcraft Centre is home to The Joy of Wood, where Greg Miller and friends bring you the pleasures of traditional woodworking in many different ways, from public workshops to private tuition and more. Come and join us and discover the wisdom of the centuries through your hands and your heart.

[@jon9757]

If I could stay up all night hitting the “Like” button, I would! God bless him for his humanity. God help us if we ignore him.

[@timbeconaus]

He most definitely is a legend of woodworking.

[@anthonymartin7607]

Absolute soul food. Bless you

[@dukeengine1339]

Greg Miller, what a wonderful encounter with you. 🙏🌞

[@williammcarthur1186]

I was touched very deeply by this film and am comforted by the thought that I am not alone in knowing that making things by hand is a very special thing and must be preserved. Thank you for your eloquent and heart felt message.

[@andrewbarker9586]

Bloody awesome insight.

[@rihanwoodworks7123]

I enjoyed every second in this interview , its so rich and pure in the same time!! Thank you and have a long healthful life!

[@timbeconaus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@markhiggins3054]

Totally agree Brother!

[@brianshields7137]

I have been doing the same for the last 3 years at our local high school , the thrill in the kids eyes on completing a project gives me as much pleasure , I have tried to formalise this process but accademia want me to spend 4 years getting a teaching degree I'm 61 my best years have passed when working in west Papua on weekends and evenings I taught wood work , boat building and tool making to local kids who then brought their dads down to learn I loved his inter generational connection

[@obiwuncanoly]

Life doesn't come with an instruction manual, so thank goodness for people like him.

[@green_building]

He is so deep and humble ✨

[@timbeconaus]

Greg is exactly that - the beautiful combination of wisdom and humility. Thanks for your kind comment. Very much appreciated.

[@melvindenny8962]

When you hear "Truth" you can feel it. Thank you.

[@elmerfisher9446]

This man is a role model for humanity. A great video.

[@larryduncan6756]

G'DAY GREG,LARRY THR POM HERE,IN OLD UK.JUST A LINE TO LET YOU KNOW HOW YOU AND I ARE SO MUCH ALIKE IN THE TRADE-LOVE OF WOOD AND WORKING WITH IT.THANS MATE FOR YOU OH SO WISE WORDS.GOD BLESS AND KEEP IT GOING.

[@jamesberrange3671]

What a fabulous piece. Hats off to you Greg. My upbringing was quite similar to yours and I've treasured every minute. I've never known an unhappy or unbalanced person who could make things with their hands. Never stop what you're doing.

[@timbeconaus]

Many thanks!

[@davidwatkinson1269]

Wow, Greg what an inspiration you are. I could listen to you all day long. Hats off to you Sir!!

[@dennisduligall7581]

Excellent video Greg. Should be compulsory viewing in all primary and secondary schools.

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks Dennis. We agree. There would be a lot of benefit in that for both teachers and children.

[@scottclausen1238]

You have summed up why I have fallen for hand tool work. So many times I look at the table saw and by the time I position it, hook up dust collection and put on hearing protection the hand saw is just much faster. I can also hear myself think, so much nicer. Great video.

[@timbeconaus]

Thank you Scott. Check out Greg's 'how to' videos on our channel. We are sure you will enjoy them.

[@karlmorrell5127]

I went through one of Greg’s courses on spoon carving last year. One of the best learning experiences you can have to spend a day in the workshop with him and other likeminded people. If you’re in Perth don’t hesitate to sign up for a course of some kind with Greg, can’t recommend it enough.

[@stephengent9974]

I am happy to see a lot of younger people re-discovering the pleasure of real manpower. As well as the pleasure of creating something from scratch. There is anew found appreciation for the quality of tools made in the past years (pre ww2). There are being put back into service once again. I believe that every so often we re-connect to the essential elements that matter to us the most.

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks Stephen. Really appreciate your comment.

[@3232groundhog]

Nice. And important. Enough said.

[@SOLT_Mark]

Very inspirational. It is obvious that Greg is gifted in so many ways. Thanks for sharing his thoughts.

[@liammcmonagle7828]

What an amazing soul Greg has. Top, top man.

[@timbeconaus]

He really is

[@sidknowles4752]

Great video Greg's insight to his craft is so inspirational.

[@Bill.L.Carroll]

That's one hell of an impressive collection of tools, mate, as is the history stories👍 Good on ya, Greg👌

[@tyroneaskew9057]

Greg is such an amazing person and being around him and listening to the passion in his voice when he talks about wood is amazing, he gives you a real sense of feeling about the wood and makes you appreciate every little thing you do. And also learning from Greg I found myself using those skills I learnt from Greg in everyday mundane tasks such as washing the dishes, in a way that I would think about if I was sanding a piece of wood in place of a bowl, it just wouldn’t look right if one side was sanded more. You are a huge mentor in so many peoples lives and I think everyone really appreciates the passion you have for your job.

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks Tyrone. We couldn't agree with you more. Greg is a man of deep thought, philanthropic motivation and incredible skill. We are honoured to have him present here on our channel.

[@Rudimentary007]

Excellent advice. Subbed also.👍🇺🇸👍

[@robertmason2076]

What a lovely soul, wonderful mindset on life. Loved it.

[@pawpawstew]

Wonderful insight

[@davidcrandell1172]

Just found this. It would have to be one of the best videos that I've seen in regards to woodwork. Thanks for sharing guys. Outstanding!

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks David. Greg is one of the best, for sure.

[@KenDay]

Brilliant!

[@shepherdcare1]

This is an amazing video.

[@cobberpete1]

Great video / Story Greg, Enjoyed very much and agree with everything you say

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks Peter. Its difficult to disagree with Greg's wisdom and experience. It was a privilege to create this video with him, knowing that the benefits of his wisdom can apply to everyone, not just woodworkers.

[@thomaslamora1679]

loved this - amazing person. thanks for sharing such and inspirational chat.

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks Thomas. Greg truly is one the of best people around. A truly kind philanthropist and an artisan with wood. We are honoured to have him here on our Channel.

[@samuelbrisseau2694]

Reminds me of Eric 'the ox' Hollenbeck... Both teachers and woodworkers... And definitely philosophers!

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks Samuel. There is a definite synergy between Greg's approach to woodworking and many of the solutions needed for our mental and emotional well being. Thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated.

[@bryanblissett2066]

Totally enjoyed listening to you mate, my dad was a chippy, he taught me to sharpen a chisel till it shaved the hairs on your arm, to put needle points on a hand saw etc, so miss working with this man, today I have a great workshop, sadly it is difficult to get my grandkids interested, but my adult daughters grew doing the things you spoke of and I could not be prouder, thanks mate for your time.

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks for your kind comments, Bryan. We will be sure to let Greg see them. Greg's contribution to woodworking and to the lives of those he has helped cannot be overstated and we are proud to have him here as a presenter on our Timbecon channel. Congratulate your daughters for us! We are avid believers of women in woodworking, whose contribution cannot also be overstated.

[@rogerbayzand4455]

I treasure my pre war Diston tenon saw which is very much in the style of your Spear and Jackson .

[@Seminex222]

I really like your philosophy! and your way of thinking it seems nowadays we have lost so much! not just the skills but almost our humanity.....everything has be fast and cheap. sad. working with handtools slows you down to the roots of being human

[@RobSanxWoodworks]

Love the depth in his words. I'm not so enthusiastic about mingling perspirations though. 😆

[@markdmaker3173]

Wonderful video💓

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks Mark. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Laz_Arus]

"It's a pig to adjust" "I know. That's why I gave it to you" 😃

[@timbeconaus]

Yeah...That's golden!

[@multi_misa72]

Every single thought he has is mine.

[@marionhagenvoort3045]

Why aren’t their more people like you

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks for your kind comment Marion. Greg is unfortunately one-in-a-million. And yes. The world needs more like him. We will make sure he sees your kind comments. We are glad you enjoyed the interview with one of our presenters.