Erik Curtis: Fine Furniture Maker, Full Time Woodworker

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Erik Curtis, also known as ENCurtis on YouTube and social media, is a full-time fine furniture maker and Netflix "Instant Dream Home" star from Philadelphia. Episode 25 of the Call Me Mabie maker documentary highlights Erik, his passion for woodworking and making with his hands, what led him to start his business, how he became a content creator, his love for crafting furniture within a space, his Netflix show, and so much more!

Video by Justin Mabie

Erik Curtis
YouTube: @ENCurtis

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I’m a Philly fireman, the park your in is Konrad square named after joe Konrad, a Philly fireman who died in fire/ building collapse right there, the house with the fireman’s mural is. He died in early 1980’s. He has 3 sons that are firemen today.

paulietang

I love it when something like this pops up on YouTube. It's a dark and wet evening in the north of England as I watch this, and I'm transported to another place and introduced to someone with whom I can immediately relate. Great film making, and kudos to Erik for acknowledging the influence of Paul Sellers. I'm now going to watch some of his channel offerings.

mrstandfast

Thank you for all your time and effort. Wood working for me is my love and my life.

rwoz

Erik, thanks for your video. It's very inspirational. After four decades in the military, I built a workshop and began designing and making cabinetry. It has been a challenge but an amazing pleasure when the business ticked over by word of mouth. I've missed the boat to train formally at 68 years old, but taking advantage of retirement to learn from men and women like you to create lovely pieces of carpentry. You do have a natural ability to teach; keep up the good work. Thank's

Bespokespaces

All those positives about Erik are absolutely right. What I think stands him above most, if not all, others is his encouragement for anyone to go out and make something. He’s shown that you don’t need a shop full of tools to make something; to please someone and to make yourself feel good. Tools just cost money; pleasure is a gift that we can all make

theofarmmanager

Erik's river table has cemented him as my favourite Youtube woodworker ever.

TepidAsianMedia

Retired Fireman. I did woodworking during my career (probably to relieve stress). I just started woodworking again after a 10 year hiatus. Starting with small projects. Thanks for showcasing Eric! He is an awesome dude😃

timhalleran

Another great video and look into a makers life love Eric great maker .

jimrosson

I have been following Eric for some time and he has always been 1 of my favorite makers. And having this kind of insight just solidifies that feeling. Now its time for coffee.

briancollins

I love Erik’s channel. He is an excellent woodworker and I appreciate the honesty and personality that comes through in his videos.

Aaron-njou

I wonder why there aren‘t more comments here! You did a great job, not only creating furniture, creating your life, following your hopes and dreams. I‘m so jealous that you have this talent to create things! But I‘m glad that I have found your channel. It is really a pleasure to follow your thoughts how you get in to your tasks fill furniture with your spirit. Great! Thank you! Don‘t be afraid, I‘m married with a lovely wife who accepts when I disappear in my small shed under the roof, making noise and dust and wood shavings. I‘ve started this new hobby during pandemic of course. Got into it and I‘m now able to understand what you are doing. Try to follow a short part of your path.
My path was the path of a scientist for 30 years until I got leukemia which terminated my career from one day to the other.
Now I‘m playing around by exploring nature, travel different countries with my motorhome in the warm season of the year and doing crazy things like creating some simple furnitures and shelves and boxes in my small shed in the winter.

manfredhauptreif

I had the pleasure of meeting Erik in person so I can confirm he is as genuine and friendly as he is talented! Thanks for spotlighting him and other dedicated craftspeople.

Ryanahyde

Love your videos! I am also a woodworker, but not "formally educated" on the craft like you are. I started building things when i was about 6 or 7. I started a custom furniture business in Memphis years ago, and I get great satisfaction from designing and building a piece that someone loves enough to buy and take home. I get inspired when I see guys like you making such beautiful things. Keep up the good work, my friend! ☀️

robertray

Justin you are truly an incredible Maker of video, thank you for making these amazing documentaries capturing both the work of the person and the person themselves.

JeffFontecchio