Remember, the Baumol effect [Wiki] happens when new technology makes some industries more productive. Since the high-tech industries are so lucrative, wages go up. Then low-tech industries have to raise their wages so that their workers don’t all desert them for the high-tech industries. But since low-tech industries aren’t improving their productivity, they just because more expensive, full stop.
If stonemasonry is a low-tech industry, and new high-tech industries are arising all around it, stonemason wages could get prohibitively high (compared to everything else) until nobody wants to hire them anymore. This would create pressure for architectural styles that require as little masonry (or, generalized, human labor) as possible.
This has gotten me thinking about furniture.
I got a new place recently and have been looking for furnishings. Sometimes I look at people’s furniture Pinterests. If Pinterest is any kind of representative window into the soul of the modern furniture-enthusiast, people really like Art Nouveau. […] As far as I can tell, you can’t buy any of these anywhere — they’re a combination of antiques and concept pieces. The people who pin these and pine after these end up getting minimalist Scandinavian furniture with names like UJLIBLÖK, just like everyone else.
Anything that even comes close to the above costs high four to five digits. I don’t know if this is because it’s antique, because it requires more labor, or both.
I’m harping on furniture because it avoids a lot of the complicating factors in architecture. There isn’t some vague collection of “elites” making our furniture decisions. It’s a pretty free market! There are lots of normal middle-class people spending big chunks of money on furniture, lots of them really really like the old stuff, and the old stuff is still either unavailable or unaffordable. It seems like it used to be affordable — it wasn’t just kings and dukes who had the old Art Nouveau stuff — but for some reason that’s changed. I think Baumol effects offer a tidy explanation here, and if we use them to explain furniture, then they start looking really attractive for architecture.
I want this one to be true, because it exonerates our civilization. If we could make things like the Art Nouveau furniture above, or the Taj Mahal, relatively cheaply and easily, then the question of why we aren’t doing that demands an answer. If it’s just a quirk of basic economics, then our civilization is fine, and maybe we can hope that stoneworking technology advances to the point where we can do this kind of thing again cheaply.
Scott Alexander, “Highlights From The Comments On Modern Architecture”, Astral Codex Ten, 2021-10-04.
January 12, 2022
QotD: Baumol’s cost disease in architecture and furniture
November 11, 2021
Furniture Forensics with a Secret Expanding Table
Rex Krueger
Published 10 Nov 2021This unassuming table hides an amazing ability and tons of history.
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September 16, 2021
Build a Traditional Schoolhouse Desk from Pine and Nails
Rex Krueger
Published 15 Sep 2021A piece of the past & a useful piece of furniture come together in this softwood project!
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September 9, 2021
Furniture Forensics with a Country Chair
Rex Krueger
Published 8 Sep 2021This post-and-rung chair looks like trash, but it’s actually a master-class in green woodwork.
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July 8, 2021
Learn Woodworking by Studying Vintage Furniture
Rex Krueger
Published 7 Jul 2021Especially in woodworking, the best teachers are those who came before us.
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Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
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Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
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June 17, 2021
Build a Mission Bench with Simple Nailed Joinery // Hand tool woodworking
Rex Krueger
Published 16 Jun 2021Build an authentic Mission Bench with simple tools and a small amount of wood.
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Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
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March 18, 2021
Build the CLASSIC Shaker end table (Simple Table Build Part 2)
Rex Krueger
Published 17 Mar 2021This beautiful Shaker end table is easier than you think. Hand tool details and easy finishing.
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Spear and Jackson Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/2zykhs6
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Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
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Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
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Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
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March 11, 2021
Simple Table with Hand-Cut Joinery (Part 1)
Rex Krueger
Published 10 Mar 2021Building a beautiful table with hand-tools is simpler than you think.
Build an Adjustable Jointer Plane:
Video: https://youtu.be/DeWrLfOnyhs
Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/plan…Shooting Board Build:
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Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/adva…
(These are my plans AND James’ plans, both for just $5).Marking Gauge:
Video: https://youtu.be/tm7AFpc02gA
Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/plan…Build my English Joiner’s Bench:
Video: https://youtu.be/zcq1LQq08lk
Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/plan…No vise; no problem: Viseless Workholding:
Video: https://youtu.be/kzv27STMnvY
Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/plan…Joiners’s Bench Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR…
Complete Joiner’s Bench Plan Bundle (40 pages, full color, only $10): https://bit.ly/2QZls9TMortise Chopping Technique:
Video: https://youtu.be/oa0x1kAroHw
Crown Mortise Chisel (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3axkXOmRex on Creativity Podcast:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thecreativityp…
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__3DE…Garland Split-Head Mallet (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3bkAUrx
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Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)
Spear and Jackson Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/2zykhs6
(Needs tune-up to work well.)
Crown Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/3l89Dut
(Works out of the box)
Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/2DkbsnM
Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
(My favorite affordable new chisels.)
Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.)*Sharpening*
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Norton Coarse/Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/36seh2m
Natural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/3irDQmq
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2*Marking and Measuring*
Stockman Knife: https://amzn.to/2Pp4bWP
(For marking and the built-in awl).
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
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Forstner Bits: https://amzn.to/3jpBgPl
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February 4, 2021
The LEGENDARY Six-Board Chest
Rex Krueger
Published 3 Feb 2021Bring this project to life with nailed joinery and affordable wood.
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Get the plans!: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/plan…Videos I Mention:
Nails in woodwork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MBUE…
Make an Adjustable Jointer Plane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeWrL…
Get the Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/plan…Japanese Cutting Gauge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6IoK…
Get the Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/japa…Build the Joiner’s Bench: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcq1L…
Get the Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/join…Router Plane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FdA0…
Get the Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/spec…Marking Gauge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm7AF…
Get the Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/plan…
Turning Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Agk6…
Get the Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/diy-…Tools from the Video:
Fine Dozuki Saw (Affiliate): https://amzn.to/2YoTuaIBooks/Articles:
Moldings in Practice: https://lostartpress.com/collections/…
Joined: A Bench Guide to Furniture Joinery: https://www.mortiseandtenonmag.com/co…
Chris Schwarz on 6 Board Chests: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/pr…
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Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
*Cutting*
Gyokucho Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/2Z5Wmda
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)
Spear and Jackson Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/2zykhs6
(Needs tune-up to work well.)
Crown Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/3l89Dut
(Works out of the box)
Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/2DkbsnM
Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
(My favorite affordable new chisels.)
Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.)*Sharpening*
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Norton Coarse/Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/36seh2m
Natural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/3irDQmq
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2*Marking and Measuring*
Stockman Knife: https://amzn.to/2Pp4bWP
(For marking and the built-in awl).
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz*Drilling*
Forstner Bits: https://amzn.to/3jpBgPl
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML*Work-Holding*
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Screw Clamp: https://amzn.to/3gCa5i8Get my woodturning book: http://www.rexkrueger.com/book
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September 24, 2020
Furniture Forensics with a 19th Century Table
Rex Krueger
Published 23 Sep 2020Rescued from the trash, this table is filled with clues about who made it and how!
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Plans, t-shirts, and hoodies: http://www.rexkrueger.com/storeSign up for Fabrication First, my FREE newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gRhEVT
Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
Stanley 12-404 Handplane: https://amzn.to/2TjW5mo
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2
Cheap metal/plastic hammer for plane adjusting: https://amzn.to/2XyE7Ln
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML
Metal File: https://amzn.to/2CM985y (I don’t own this one, but it looks good and gets good reviews. DOESN’T NEED A HANDLE)
My favorite file handles: https://amzn.to/2TPNPpr
Block Plane Iron (if you can’t find a used one): https://amzn.to/2I6V1vh
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
Mini-Hacksaw: https://amzn.to/2QlJR85
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Blue Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
Vaughan Ryoba Handsaw: https://amzn.to/2GS96M0
Glue Dispenser Bottle: https://amzn.to/30ltwoB
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Blue Painters Tape: https://amzn.to/35V1Bgo
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz
5 Minute Epoxy: https://amzn.to/37lTfjK
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmOPlans, t-shirts, and hoodies: http://www.rexkrueger.com/store
Get my woodturning book: http://www.rexkrueger.com/book
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September 3, 2020
Make a traditional milking stool. Limited tools. No Bench.
Rex Krueger
Publisheed 2 Sep 2020Take five tools and some construction furniture and make a REAL piece of furniture.
More video and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger
Tools/materials in this video (affiliate): Scroll down!
Japanese Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/2Qq3lZN
F Clamp: https://amzn.to/2Qtbddb
Screw Clamp: https://amzn.to/3gCa5i8
(This is not the cheapest screw-clamp, but it’s a good brand.)
Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/2DkbsnMNeed a workbench? Build my Joiner’s Bench for about $250 including hardware and vise!
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcq1L…
Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/join…Make the Low Japanese Sawhorses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7O7E…
Get the plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/2d7p…Make the Chopping Block:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzzXT…Sign up for Fabrication First, my FREE newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gRhEVT
Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
Stanley 12-404 Handplane: https://amzn.to/2TjW5mo
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2
Cheap metal/plastic hammer for plane adjusting: https://amzn.to/2XyE7Ln
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML
Metal File: https://amzn.to/2CM985y (I don’t own this one, but it looks good and gets good reviews. DOESN’T NEED A HANDLE)
My favorite file handles: https://amzn.to/2TPNPpr
Block Plane Iron (if you can’t find a used one): https://amzn.to/2I6V1vh
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
Mini-Hacksaw: https://amzn.to/2QlJR85
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Blue Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
Vaughan Ryoba Handsaw: https://amzn.to/2GS96M0
Glue Dispenser Bottle: https://amzn.to/30ltwoB
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Blue Painters Tape: https://amzn.to/35V1Bgo
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz
5 Minute Epoxy: https://amzn.to/37lTfjK
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmOPlans, t-shirts, and hoodies: http://www.rexkrueger.com/store
Get my woodturning book: http://www.rexkrueger.com/book
Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger
August 4, 2020
Building and Gluing the Benches | The Picnic Bench Project
Matt Estlea
Published 3 Aug 2020In this video, I get the benches attached to their frames and all glued up. It’s really coming together now. Let’s get to it.
#picnicbench #woodworking #buildingapicnicbench
_________________________________________________________________Support what I do by becoming a Patron! This will help fund new tools, equipment and cover my overheads. Meaning I can continue to bring you regular, high quality, free content. Thank you so much for your support! https://www.patreon.com/mattestlea
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My Website: www.mattestlea.com
_________________________________________________________________My name is Matt Estlea, I’m a 24 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.
I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation. I now teach City and Guilds Furniture Making at Rycotewood as of September 2018.
If you’re interested in studying at Rycotewood, view their courses here:
www.mattestlea.com/rycotewoodI also had 5 years of experience working at Axminster Tools and Machinery where I helped customers with purchasing tools, demonstrated in stores and events, and gained extensive knowledge about a variety of tools and brands. I discontinued this at the start of 2019 to focus solely on video creation and teaching.
During the week, I film woodworking projects, tutorials, reviews and a viewer favourite ‘Tool Duel’ where I compare two competitive manufacturers tools against one another to find out which is best. I also have a Free Online Woodworking School which you should definitely check out!
www.mattestlea.com/school
I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.
Lets go make a mess.
August 3, 2020
Creating the Dovetailed Frame for the Bench Top | The Picnic Bench Project
Matt Estlea
Published 2 Aug 2020In this video, I get the dovetailed frame for the bench top in place and answer some of your concerns from the previous video!
► Buy the Ridge Wallet here: https://www.ridge.com/ESTLEA
Use the Promo Code ‘ESTLEA’ to claim your 10% off!
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Support what I do by becoming a Patron! This will help fund new tools, equipment and cover my overheads. Meaning I can continue to bring you regular, high quality, free content. Thank you so much for your support! https://www.patreon.com/mattestlea
Don’t want to commit to a monthly direct debit but still want to help out? That’s fine!
You can make a one time donation here: www.mattestlea.com/donate
You can donate us biscuits here: www.mattestlea.com/wishlist
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See what tools I use here: www.mattestlea.com/equipment
My Website: www.mattestlea.com
_________________________________________________________________My name is Matt Estlea, I’m a 24 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.
I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation. I now teach City and Guilds Furniture Making at Rycotewood as of September 2018.
If you’re interested in studying at Rycotewood, view their courses here:
www.mattestlea.com/rycotewoodI also had 5 years of experience working at Axminster Tools and Machinery where I helped customers with purchasing tools, demonstrated in stores and events, and gained extensive knowledge about a variety of tools and brands. I discontinued this at the start of 2019 to focus solely on video creation and teaching.
During the week, I film woodworking projects, tutorials, reviews and a viewer favourite ‘Tool Duel’ where I compare two competitive manufacturers tools against one another to find out which is best. I also have a Free Online Woodworking School which you should definitely check out!
www.mattestlea.com/school
I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.
Lets go make a mess.
July 30, 2020
Gluing the Bench Top | The Picnic Bench Project
Matt Estlea
Published 29 Jul 2020In this video, I glue together the top of the picnic bench with the help of some newly bought clamps 👀
Check out my FREE ONLINE WOODWORKING SCHOOL:
► https://mattestlea.com/school/#picnicbench #clamps #woodworking
_________________________________________________________________Support what I do by becoming a Patron! This will help fund new tools, equipment and cover my overheads. Meaning I can continue to bring you regular, high quality, free content. Thank you so much for your support! https://www.patreon.com/mattestlea
Don’t want to commit to a monthly direct debit but still want to help out? That’s fine!
You can make a one time donation here: www.mattestlea.com/donate
You can donate us biscuits here: www.mattestlea.com/wishlist
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www.mattestlea.com/the-woodworkers-manual
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Patreon: www.patreon.com/mattestlea
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/mattestlea
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/matt-estlea-b6414b11a/
_________________________________________________________________
See what tools I use here: www.mattestlea.com/equipment
My Website: www.mattestlea.com
_________________________________________________________________My name is Matt Estlea, I’m a 24 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.
I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation. I now teach City and Guilds Furniture Making at Rycotewood as of September 2018.
If you’re interested in studying at Rycotewood, view their courses here:
www.mattestlea.com/rycotewoodI also had 5 years of experience working at Axminster Tools and Machinery where I helped customers with purchasing tools, demonstrated in stores and events, and gained extensive knowledge about a variety of tools and brands. I discontinued this at the start of 2019 to focus solely on video creation and teaching.
During the week, I film woodworking projects, tutorials, reviews and a viewer favourite ‘Tool Duel’ where I compare two competitive manufacturers tools against one another to find out which is best. I also have a Free Online Woodworking School which you should definitely check out!
www.mattestlea.com/school
I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.
Lets go make a mess.
July 28, 2020
Mortising The Breadboard Ends | The Picnic Bench Project
Matt Estlea
Published 27 Jul 2020Mortising The Breadboard Ends | The Picnic Bench Project
In this video, I begin mortising the breadboard ends for the tabletop and also go on the hunt for some extraction accessories. 👀
► Buy the Ridge Wallet here: https://www.ridge.com/ESTLEA
Use the Promo Code ‘ESTLEA’ to claim your 10% off!
_________________________________________________________________
Support what I do by becoming a Patron! This will help fund new tools, equipment and cover my overheads. Meaning I can continue to bring you regular, high quality, free content. Thank you so much for your support! https://www.patreon.com/mattestlea
Don’t want to commit to a monthly direct debit but still want to help out? That’s fine!
You can make a one time donation here: www.mattestlea.com/donate
You can donate us biscuits here: www.mattestlea.com/wishlist
_________________________________________________________________
BUY THE WOODWORKING BIBLE HERE:
www.mattestlea.com/the-woodworkers-manual
_________________________________________________________________SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattestlea
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mattestlea
Patreon: www.patreon.com/mattestlea
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/mattestlea
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/matt-estlea-b6414b11a/
_________________________________________________________________
See what tools I use here: www.mattestlea.com/equipment
My Website: www.mattestlea.com
_________________________________________________________________My name is Matt Estlea, I’m a 24 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.
I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation. I now teach City and Guilds Furniture Making at Rycotewood as of September 2018.
If you’re interested in studying at Rycotewood, view their courses here:
www.mattestlea.com/rycotewoodI also had 5 years of experience working at Axminster Tools and Machinery where I helped customers with purchasing tools, demonstrated in stores and events, and gained extensive knowledge about a variety of tools and brands. I discontinued this at the start of 2019 to focus solely on video creation and teaching.
During the week, I film woodworking projects, tutorials, reviews and a viewer favourite ‘Tool Duel’ where I compare two competitive manufacturers tools against one another to find out which is best. I also have a Free Online Woodworking School which you should definitely check out!
www.mattestlea.com/school
I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.
Lets go make a mess.
