Holy Smoaks

Wooden crosses are a fairly common sight in rural French villages and a neighbour wanted one for his garden. A mishap in the 90th minute meant we had to start over and remake the post. I'll be more careful shaping pegs going forward...

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[niklar]

You should use a wooden mallet on the pegs, as the mallet absorbs the shocks a little, and then springs back some, which reduces splitting of the pegs.
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[Larry-]

Carl good to see you ! Being a retired woodworker, now into carving, I fully appreciate the quality of your tools and your expertise in using them. You have great skills, I take it you had a great teacher! 😃👍😃😃. I liked your break beverage 🍺. Nice content!

[douglasmorton]

Carl, you need to post more videos! My retirement is boring! Love what you folks do! Keep up the good work!

[pattymiles]

Wow!!!! The cross is beautiful!!!! I’d love to have one exactly like that one.

[philips]

First message from. me Carl. As an ex wood butcher I love to watch your working with such beautiful timbers. Rare and incredibly expensive in my home nation.
Have you ever used or considered using the Japanese saw or nokogiri (鋸) ... saw used in woodworking and Japanese carpentry that cuts on the pull stroke. Ita great tool for all sorts of cuts and is equal to or better than a tenon saw for many o0f the cuts you guys use a rip or crosscut saw for. I used them after being converted years ago for all sorts of mitres and fine cuts.

[anthonyherrera]

Hey guys, I love the detail work you guys do, totally the right way, the offsets, just everything is so awesome and correct. The guy with the he white hair reminds me of myself, I'm 65 now and still plugging away, not new stuff just remodels on regular houses, but keeps me going, trying to pass on the knowledge to who wants to learn, slot of the youngsters are not dedicated like we were to learn. I'm a Electrician and painter to start with but of course by now I do everything. Thumbs up to all your crew so awesome to see good tradesmen, doesn't come easy does it, how much crap we done that we didn't want to do huh! Time consuming and everything else, injuries, I could go on and on but you guys know what I'm saying, so take care and keep upthe great work, like i said awesome work

[efinlayson]

I know a someone who was a carpenter and ended up on a cross. Real great guy.

Luke 9:23

[peterfinn]

I admire your courage in admitting to your mistake, never seen anyone do that before!!

[TomYoureDoingItWrong]

I hope you are feeling better, Carl. My daughter had Covid and was hospitalized for a week.

Beautiful cross. I have long wondered if the originals were constructed using that method. It would seem that given the number of crucifictions carried out then that the craftsmanship was not a factor, but reusability might have driven it somewhat.

[hugolecourtois]

Hi Carl. Just to tell you that I'm very admirativ of your work. Everythings seems so "noble" in your projects. Very satisfaying to see you giving à new birth to this old "bigourdane". I'm from the area you seems to fell in love with and I'm very proud that you enjoy it as well.
Keep going.
A french boy from (almost) your neighbourhoud

[curm]

I'm glad you're better from COVID. We have a lot of sick people at my hospital. I'm lucky so far, as is my family. Stay well and keep making. Also, my wife cut my hair during the pandemic and did the same thing. I went around with VERY short hair for about 6 weeks there.

[billk]

Carl,
It's December and winter in Michigan USA, so am catching up on your videos.
Hope you are doing well post-Covid!
Stay healthy and best wishes to your family for a very, merry Christmas!

[mikemorgan]

The horizontal beam limits this unit's application to children, and those of diminutive physical stature. Everyone I know of deserving of crucifixion is WAY to big for this model.

[monabale]

the box of nails are for nailing your fears, worries, doubts & mistakes - things not meant to be carried beyond the cross.

[arturceberek]

12:06 in front of the cross, remove the cap :D. In Poland, such crosses are a common sight in the villages. Good job Carl :D.

[kubinka]

Surprised that even with a vacuum from your power tools you never wear a mask. Look at the sawdust on the floor, that has been airborne. Hard woods are especially carcinogenic if absorbed into the lungs.

[thTek]

Nice contrast. The most expensive tools used in reclaimed wood an experience !!

[danielherring]

Carl, I am inveous of your carpentry skills and more so of the fact that you got to learn with your dad and your "significant other" helps too! Keep up the good work brother.

[trevorhanlin]

I was like "where is her ear protection!"

Good husband

[Xyntax]

like it how the father & son getting along with their craftmanship, watching here from PH