18th Century Woodwork - Sounds of the Homestead

A wooden box doesn't seem like it would be difficult to make, does it? Join Brandon as he works in our 18th century wood-shop to make a dovetail notched box with a sliding top!

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[Nerathul]

Camera guy: Okay we're ready to go.
Brian: I haven't had my coffee yet.
Camera guy: Oh, great we'll add that in.

[heatherdeavalon]

My Grandfather was born in 1892. I remember these sounds! The wood curls made nice bracelets and rings, for a little girl. It's funny how a sound can bring back a smell. Thanks for a sentimental journey! ❤

[wendynordstrom]

My dad was a carpenter. I can practically smell this delightful video! Those dovetails are superb!!

[davidolynyk]

When the wife and I moved to the city I had to get rid of my wood tool and my little shop. I miss the peace and quiet in getting lost in my work for an entire Saturday from sunrise to sunset. This video brings me back. Absolutely wonderful

[elliswrong]

The cooking videos are nice and all, but the homestead stuff like this will always be infinitely more interesting and enjoyable for me to watch. I think this is where your people and work really shines the most brightly.

[bvd]

A realistic assessment of my woodworking skills leads me to believe that the answer is "no" no matter what the actual item is.

[skrag]

This reminds me of my late grandfather who was a cabinet maker. He had his shop set up in his basement. When he was busy and everything was going good, you could hear him whistling a tune.

[KairuHakubi]

6:10 Cat picks up on the boxwaves put out by a box being created, and knows it must find it and sit in it.

[robzinawarriorprincess]

You guys have no idea how much this comforted me today.
The shop looks beautiful, and Townsends coffee is the best!!

[jeromethiel]

Can't watch this without thinking "sweep up those wood curls, those make excellent fire starters!"

[gpvaneron]

Truly enjoyed how this video was put together. Maybe in the 18th century a well to do craftsman may have had additional specialty planes and such. It's possible the common workman may have only had a handful of chisels, common planes, saws and augers. This feels so genuine.

[VBunplugged]

Starts off with a touch of ambience, and then goes right into making the morning coffee. Exactly what I'd do.

Great work on the box, btw

[Dr.Mrs.TheMonarch]

Nicely done. The fact that you made all your tools makes this and all your future videos top notch. Thanks for sharing, Brandon

[jps]

And this is what a perfect day looks like.

[madisonleeds]

All my favorite things in one video - coffee, hand tool woodworking and history! Love this!

[michaellippmann]

That was a great video....thank you for sharing. This old woodworker appreciates that a young guy can actually use these old tools. I have a woodworking shop fully equiped with all the modern equipment but I also have my 50 years worth of collected hand tools. I still have days when I go out and don't turn anything on...just use the hand tools...complete peace and satisfaction.
My youngest daughter (32) is great with all the power equipment but she is slowly picking up the old hand tools. Now on to my grandkids!!!!
Thank you for the video Townsends....always fantastic.
Mile 11:25

[skhootman]

I enjoyed just listening to the sounds of the homestead. What a nice way to take a break from living in a modern town.

[Periapsis_]

I'm all about that 18th century ASMR life✨ Thank you Brandon & the Townsends team for calming my days! 🙏

[wadeschwartz]

Astounding, ,time travel to perfection ! Also astounding as I pondered how difficult it was first to assemble all the tools, ,then the skill from like 12 years old, then the mastery of it all . Carpenter’s orchestra . The Wood Wright’s shop would be proud 🙂

[Wolfram]

Such beautiful craftsmanship! My hats off to you guys for having such passion for the old way and sharing them with us all!! Thank you all so very much.