Never Seen Before Footage Repairing Roald Dahl’s Cottage Gate (ASMR) | The Repair Shop

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Join wood expert Will Kirk at The Repair Shop for a restoration of Roald Dahl’s historic cottage gate, featuring new, never-before-seen footage. The cottage, now owned by Hanna Smart, was once the home of Roald Dahl’s mother and served as his residence after he returned from World War II. This gate, mentioned in Dahl’s autobiography when he recalls his return from the war, has suffered decades of neglect, with all its joints rotting away. Will faces the challenge of preserving as much of the original structure as possible while restoring this cherished piece of history.
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[@kukujcroms]

I discovered The Repair Shop just few months ago, and it's become my favorite TV show. I haven't had a TV in over five years now, but I do watch the episodes in KZbin. Absolutely in love with this program. ♥ P.S. All the restorers are amazing, each one in their own craft.

[@happyretireeshc]

I think i prefer this rather than all the chatter and music. Oddly relaxing 😌

[@Zeno_Evil]

Phenominal B-roll. Hat's off to the production crew. They never get enough credit.

[@debrah7548]

So very true. They’re phenominal.

[@allisonlaceyburns]

the tenderness & respect , combined with will's professional artisanship , OH ! and then there's the way he SMILES at the reveal !! i love this gentle show beyond measure ❤

[@cburawa]

Will is a genius. Period.

[@jamesbarnes3063]

I enjoy seeing the extended repair, hopefully you will do it for the other craftsmen

[@Garden366]

Will is amazing! You can bring him a splinter and he’ll deliver you a piece of furniture, or in this case, a gate!

[@beverlyjones4020]

Such a nice surprise today. Thank you. Very unexpected.

[@naytch2003]

The only tv show i watch now..awesome effort Will

[@darilynkrupp6309]

Lovely that will is a talented woodworker while also being sensitive to an authentic restoration rather than a complete rebuild with all new wood. He definitely kept the charm the gate had while making it sturdy enough to use.

[@williamthomson638]

Congratulations, Will. Another job well done.

[@inamerica_]

My favorite show!

[@brianwaskow5910]

use a scrap piece of wood as a fulcrum for your hammer.

[@jessicaschafer3087]

Love this extended footage and would love to see it with other projects!!

[@mattneillninasmom]

A joy to watch - Will as mastercraftsman with both hand tools and machines!

[@CarolRivington]

04:30 …. Will, as always, you never fail to impress and how Roald Dahl’s gate looked afterwards was amazing 😊…. and keep smiling, it warms my heart ❤

[@karensalaun1422]

One of my absolute favorite shows. Such talent and they don’t charge!!!

[@Debba521]

What a beautiful job Will did on that lovely old gate. Now that's something to walk by, walk through and gaze at for many years of enjoyment. Roald Dahl was the first author who's books I fell in love with. I hope I can visit this cottage someday and see it all in person. Thanks for sharing!

[@judithbarnett2966]

Tbh I wouldn't be bored if this extended film had been even longer. It's so lovely to see the crafts and skills properly on show without the constraints of the regular show

[@richardhaas1989]

If only ALL the shows spent this much time on ALL the projects! Re-edited Extended Play DVD's?!

[@mdhardy1]

Love the woodworking. Very talented and creative. Not thrilled with the dark finish.

[@NolaGal2601]

Will's talent is utterly amazing!!!

[@janisoconnor6881]

Will I love watching you work.

[@LordRusty5]

The extended videos are so cool to watch the process of these restorations!

[@user-lf9rh8tb9c]

Beautiful, love it, amazing job Will

[@rickwallace2091]

What a project!!! And a wonderful atmosphere to work in. Goes to show that Mr. Kirk’s skills are not just limited to fine furniture and cabinetry.

[@loriemafield3128]

Relaxing and almost ASMR 😊

[@CaitlinLovesIreland]

That took some mad skills! Amazing!

[@jeanpatterson4283]

Love these videos. Thank you from Cape Town.

[@lesliecrowther7004]

Will, absolutely awesome mate, I love watching you work, some of the things you achieve is just brilliant when you look at the state of them when given to you to repair. Your an absolute master. Why do I like what you do ?? Because I love working with wood too, beautiful material to work with. Cheers mate Les.

[@rupertmiller9690]

B Roll at its best.

[@dianelee1299]

Well done Will

[@rarespiritwendy]

Could watch Will all day...true artist

[@Dml888cool]

Will is like the author Roald Dahl himself - magical! Amazing! 😊❤

[@phoenixliv]

Just a long hangout with Will? Awesome let’s go.

[@75Butterflyangel]

Will is just awesome!! 👌

[@owenauer3406]

Put a block of wood under that hammer and the long nail will come out easier.

[@DeborahKEgolf]

Good Show ❤😊.

[@williamthomson638]

I enjoy the regular show. But just watching Will work I love. The sob stories get to me after a while. Especially the. Somebody just died, so I am going to fix this. Fix it while they are still alive.

[@petersmith3986]

Put a peice of wood under the hammer head to get the nails out easier, surprised if he does not know that lol😂

[@leannemori9688]

Is there nothing that Will cannot do?

[@jman3254]

There's that tree again. What species of tree is that?

[@StanTompsett]

Please use a small piece of wood under the hammer when pulling out nails, and pull gently NOT jerking it.

[@user-xt4im8zj6q]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lynnstone6998]

❤

[@smallsmalls3889]

How much of the Gate is now original?

[@Resgerr]

Most of it.

[@mauricevandoeselaar]

Great craftsmanship but if you make it that dark, you could have used any wood.

[@securityrobot]

A professional would’ve put a block of wood under that Hammer Head when removing a nail.

[@shadowbrook]

Using glue on an outdoor gate?

[@James-k3z7f]

💜❤️💚🧡🩷😊💙💛

[@mikeratcliffe4247]

Come on Will sort your hammer out before you break the shaft

[@tomsefton5555]

Please wear a mask when you're sanding, Will. When you're 60 you'll be coughing up dust all day.

[@danielcarlsen2217]

Sanding inside makes no sense

[@brianwaskow5910]

Really, take some pictures and make a sketch. Then burn all the wood and start from scratch.

[@Dave_0993_I]

Not impressed. Looks like, well, crap.