Romancing the craft Ep. 1

[@AKGatesway]

So, so neat. The essence of craftsmanship along with the sights and sounds of woodworking. Favorite channel...always wonder why there aren’t 73,000 subs. Thanks Ben for the effort and willingness. Appreciate it greatly!

[@bigben380]

73,000 ... ha . I have a long way to go. Thanks for the kind words. Always great to hear people are interested in the videos, it gives me motivation to make more.

[@anthonyhennegan3676]

Who is this guy?? I feel like this is the best woodworking I’ve ever seen. It’s like legit art

[@mattwilliams1656]

Soo good!

[@lachemoilagrappe]

Neat. Putting back each tool, and also the shooting board, to it's place, is the true -subliminal- message. So breathtaking. Regards !

[@danielwilliam9018]

Awesome work. Started off with straight hand work. Was surprised when the machines soon started pulverizing the wood. Fantastic work-testament to the world we live in.

[@patrickheenan1912]

Great video! Your cinematography is excellent. I’ve actually watched this multiple times over the last few years. Never posted a comment on it, so I thought I should. Love you work and style. Keeps the videos coming!

[@timothymallon]

I love the cinematography, however as much as the shadows and diffused lighting works great cinematically, I would be going nuts trying to find my lines so I don't mess something up. Hahaha.

[@charlesprowell4461]

This is wonderful. Your videos have a way of stopping time. Blocking out the rest of the world. The cinematography is so imaginative. I love the audio, the sound of the tools.

[@bigben380]

I think it's going to be a fun series to continue

[@MoPoppins]

+charles prowell -- Well-said! My sentiments exactly.

[@aSgiandubh]

Your talents extend beyond fine woodworking , very creative camera angles, perspectives and lighting. Also what I enjoyed was there that was no unnecessary chatter, other than the sound of the tools, strictly a visual experience. If only you could provide us with the smell of the sawdust and the tactile sensations. Felt like I was in your shop. Awesome

[@Hiksan5]

Great videotography and a lovely, quiet project. Enjoyed a lot!

[@bigben380]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@meganprowell9116]

I absolutely LOVE this beautiful video. It captures the purity of the woodworking in itself. So simple and quiet. Its raw, and that is why I love it most. There is no extra fluff added. It is exactly what it needs to be to show the real craft behind the art of woodworking. Well done!

[@VanFlicke]

Nice video, but all I could think about was 'Dust Explosion'.....nevermind the lacquer/tung oil/finishing vapors...

[@Ashe_Fenrir]

Amazing video. Thanks

[@urusvati7777]

This is meditation!))))

[@TheBeerbelly007]

That's some really good stuff---

[@bigben380]

Glad you liked it. Thank you

[@richarddunn504]

Great vid.

[@bigben380]

Thanks

[@concddad]

How do you find ripping with a 13 tpi crosscut (semi) dozuki saw?

[@bigben380]

I have since picked up a rip version of the same saw. The crosscut did rip just fine, but was a little slow. Greats saw though for the price. Thanks for watching

[@concddad]

@@bigben380 Thanks! Where did you find the rip version? Even the crosscut version (gyokucho 400) is pretty hard to find compared to some of their other saws.

[@bigben380]

@@concddad Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but this is what I have, a long with the crosscut that I use in the video. www.amazon.com/Gyokucho-Double-Ryoba-RazorSaw-Hardwoods/dp/B001Y4ZUJW

[@concddad]

@@bigben380 Ah, thanks! I sure appreciate you taking the time to write back with that info.

[@ureasmith3049]

Nice shop. Needs lighting.

[@gary24752]

You should have been making violins.

[@james_860]

Just a little too much pride for me

[@davidcole333]

wood snob