Bruno. V - Switzerland

 

Hello Scott, thank you for the DVD's. they are just great. I got them quickly after you posted them. They are excellent - the ABC of fine furniture making! and you present really well, quiet and with a sympathetic voice, and clear! You know the Americans are really difficult to understand for a European whose mother language is not English. You are perfect! Thank you, I love them. And then I appreciate the details nobody speaks about, like the settings of the Tormek grinder, the frog setting of the plane, the fastening the top of the cabinet, taking the actual season into account.

 

I have all of Scott's DVD's and think they are great.

I especially like his first three DVD's dealing with sharpening and setting up your tools. I still view these DVD's to reaffirm my workshop methods. Being a hobbyist woodworker my actions do not become second nature as, I'm sure, someone's would become if engaged in the field on a daily basis. My woodworking experience would have been accelerated and more pleasurable (and certainly cheaper) had I seen the DVD's sooner.

Admittedly, I discovered Scott's DVD's when I really needed some help making sense of all the information I had discovered in podcasts, books and internet browsing. I would probably have bought fewer tools on eBay and produced fewer iron filings by only sharpening once and effectively.

The remaining DVD's showcase the building of a beautiful sideboard. Scott constructs his piece of furniture explaining all facets of the build, even showing how to make and fit the wooden door stops, catches and handles. Making and fitting drawers is also covered in depth. He uses both hand tools and a limited number of machines, although there is little video footage of Scott using power tools. Scott delivers his message with passion and enthusiasm and there is a genuine feel that he wants you to gain from his knowledge to better enjoy your woodworking.

If you are a hobbyist woodworker who needs to make sense of hand tool methods and maintenance or wants to build more complex pieces but lacks the knowledge and confidence to do so then investigate Scott's DVD's (and his website).