Western Flyer Restoration EP 31 Knife Making and Wooden Boats

Episode 31 from a series following the restoration of the F/V Western Flyer. In this episode, I spend the weekend getting to know Dave Ber, a lifelong shipwright, and passionate, and talented knife maker. Dave tells his story while making a knife using wood from the Western Flyer

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[stevebaker]

I’m following now since I heard Rosie will be joining your project! Tally Ho!

[cleonclark]

I'm a Rosie fan from Queensland Australia and after watching a couple of episodes, this channel stands on its own merits, especially this one. Subscribed

[danielhathaway]

Dave is a true craftsman I love his shop. I’ve also want to comment earlier that you have put together a talented group of shipwrights, the youngsters are more talented than their age. This shows a passion for the craft of building and maintaining these wonderful boats.

[tristancampbell]

Anybody else here because Rosie is joining the project?

[mattevans-koch]

Beautiful knives and a wonderful connection to the F/V Western Flyer. Amazing timing to be going by the Flyer at the very moment that piece of iron bark fell off. So glad he managed to catch it. Thank you for showcasing this gentleman and his wonderful craft.

[adamschristopherjame]

Chris, when the Western Flyer gets back in the water, I think you should continue making these videos on all aspects of boat building in the Northwest. The stories, characters, workshops, tools etc are all fascinating and very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for all you do.

[MarcvanExel]

These stories are priceless, what a wonderful guy!

[grahamlebas]

In this crazy world we live in it is so nice to watch a video like this. A man who has had an honest life and is willing to share. I have no grumbles about my own life but I do look at the craftsman in boat building and restoration, the characters like Dave that you come across and I do drift and think what if I took another turn all those years ago. I’ve been a soldier, a sailor (domestic) I.m now a father and husband. No regrets in any, but if could be 16 again? Love watching these videos. Thank you for sharing.

[owenthurgate]

Rosie will be a great asset to the Western Flyer project. Go Rosie!

[mikemccartney]

Chris, you did great finding this gentleman and even better letting the story be about him, and editing yourself out. You are both pros. What fantastic experience Dave has. Really great episode.

[morleykocken]

Here because of Leo and Rosie et al.. Reluctant to subscribe lots of channels as I get mentality invested in the human story unfolding. Happy now to also regard the Western Flyer restoration.

[badcat]

Mr Dave, your knowledge and wisdom and hands on experience is worth more than a Kings ransom !! ( in my humble opinion ) thanks for sharing ;-)

[rcpmac]

So great that you hired Rosie. She’s FAB!

[timvukman]

Thank you. What an amazing display of knowledge. You can't get that out of a book. This man has observations from a lifetime. Awesome

[BrasherFox]

Its really refreshing, to see a guy like Dave produce a craftman made article with such passion and attention to detail. Nice one Dave. Nice to see Rosie is moving over from the Tally Ho to the Western Flyer but I was watching both projects and realy enjoy the skills of wooden boat building. Greetings to all from across the pond.

[TomSramekJr]

A fascinating story about Dave. I hope he is making knives for many years....

[lizbrown-pickren]

Thoroughly enjoyed this show. I could listen to Dave's stories for hours!

[dansmith]

Best episode yet. Thank you for showing this artist and his stories.

[randyteeuwen]

You are so fortunate to collect these wonderful life stories. And thank you so much for sharing them. Priceless.

[robinwhitehead]

What an incredible man. Could watch him work and listen to him for ages