Gillis Björk
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Building a park bench for an artist
Making a park bench for an art installation, using construction lumber and hand tools.
Paintjob and other elements of the installation by Bella Boccard.
Instagram: @bellaillustrerar
I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
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Відео

Making a carcass saw
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Making a new carcass saw, using the stabilized birch from my previous video for the handle. I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
Resin stabilizing wood - without a vacuum
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Small scale experiment in stabilizing wood with epoxy resin, without the vacuum pump, vacuum chamber and toaster oven that one should have. I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
Bowsaw, turning saw, or coping saw? Either way, let's make one!
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Making a small framesaw that goes by many names, for cutting curves. I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
Painting my bedside tables
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Let's get some finish on the nightstands! Paint, to be specific. First part of the build: ua-cam.com/video/J1oVM4kTong/v-deo.html I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
Making bedside tables - part 2
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Finishing the bedside tables with their tabletops and serpentine drawers . Part 1 is here: ua-cam.com/video/J1oVM4kTong/v-deo.html I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
Making bedside tables - part 1
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Beginning to explore art noveau with a pair of reclaimed pine nightstands. In part 1, I build the main structure, and in the next part I'll make tabletops and drawers. I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
Full-blind dovetails: can I do it faster?
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Trying out a couple of ideas from the comment section of the previous video, to see if we can speed up the process of cutting mitered secret dovetails. I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
Cutting full-blind dovetails for new tool wall
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The first project on the new workbench! Making a set of framed panels with magnetic tool holders and full-blind dovetail corners. I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
So I guess I built my dream workbench
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It was time to make a new workbench. But I already have a bench to use while building this new one, so if you're planning your first bench, here's a much more approachable design by Wortheffort that can be made with 3 tools and no bench: ua-cam.com/video/Kz0hCakh800/v-deo.html For something a bit more complicated, but still doable without a bench, Paul Sellers of course has you covered: ua-cam....
Chair part 2: the finishing details
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Finishing the chair with an elliptical back, knee blocks for the legs, very amateurish upholstery, and a linseed oil and beeswax polish. I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
Chair part 1: cabriole legs, angled tenons
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Having a first go at making a chair, with cabriole legs, carved feet, and lots of curves and angles. I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
Dovetail box with curved sides and piston fit tray
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Making a wedding gift for a friend, a dovetail box with lift-out tray and arched sides, with hand tools. Channels referenced in the video: ua-cam.com/users/DavidBarronFurniture ua-cam.com/users/RobCosmancom I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
Octagonal column and scroll feet - elliptical table part 3
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Completing the elliptical coffee table with an eight-sided pedestal and serpentine legs with "pieds d'escargot", and a hardwax oil finish. I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
Elliptical tabletop with inlay and moulding
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Part 2 of the elliptical coffee table; making the top, inlaying banding, and hand carving moulding. I'm no professional and I don't have anything to teach, this is just me, sharing my thoughts and my work. Join me as I'm learning fine woodworking!
Making an ellipse - bricklaying and veneering a table apron
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Making an ellipse - bricklaying and veneering a table apron
Making Roubo's shoulder knife
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Making Roubo's shoulder knife
Mini router plane with depth adjustment screw
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Mini router plane with depth adjustment screw
Live edge slab table in a small workshop
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Live edge slab table in a small workshop
Attempting to inlay an oak branch motif
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Attempting to inlay an oak branch motif
Standing desk finale: angled dovetail drawer, finish
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Standing desk finale: angled dovetail drawer, finish
Standing desk part 5: Tapers, breadboard ends, glueup!
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Standing desk part 5: Tapers, breadboard ends, glueup!
Standing desk part 4: Sliding dovetails and drawer runner frame
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Standing desk part 4: Sliding dovetails and drawer runner frame
Standing desk part 3: wedged through mortise & tenons
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Standing desk part 3: wedged through mortise & tenons
Standing desk part 2: legs, rails, joinery!
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Standing desk part 2: legs, rails, joinery!
Making a standing desk part 1!
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Making a standing desk part 1!
Octagonally tapered bed legs
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Octagonally tapered bed legs
Turning and carving some sculpting tools
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Turning and carving some sculpting tools
12 boxes: a hand tool production run
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12 boxes: a hand tool production run
Handplane thicknessing jig for small parts
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Handplane thicknessing jig for small parts

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @rollingstone3017
    @rollingstone3017 7 годин тому

    Looks nice to me. Not chunky. Has a classic park bench appearance.

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork 49 хвилин тому

      Thank you, ”classic park bench” was essentially the design brief so I’m happy to hear that!

  • @oih1969
    @oih1969 9 годин тому

    Appears simple, yet the joinery that rivals cnc 🙂

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork 51 хвилина тому

      Thanks! CNC might have its place in mass production, when you can dial it in and then batch out infinite identical parts, but for one-offs like this, handcut can indeed be just as accurate and much faster :)

  • @martinsmith251
    @martinsmith251 10 годин тому

    Amazed that your “rough cut to size”, looks way better than my finished product!

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork 57 хвилин тому

      Don’t put yourself down! :)

  • @pettere8429
    @pettere8429 13 годин тому

    Tycker du lyckas bra med ett gömma undan klumpigheten i tvåtumsplankorna. Väl slöjdat!

  • @ericgelman2792
    @ericgelman2792 17 годин тому

    A master class in joinery!

  • @jimscheltens2647
    @jimscheltens2647 17 годин тому

    I assume your native language is Swedish, so I’m impressed that your spoken English has no trace of a Swedish accent. Nice work on the bench, I’m always a little disappointed that fine fitting joints get hidden with paint.

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork 13 годин тому

      Thanks a lot! I agree about the paint in a way, but I also think it feels nice to know that the joints are there, unseen but doing their job :)

  • @josephpotterf9459
    @josephpotterf9459 18 годин тому

    Thanks Gillis nice work and a good job on your friends art installation

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork 13 годин тому

      Thank you very much, I'll tell her you said so :)

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 18 годин тому

    Beautiful work, dude! Amazing looking bench! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @gymnosophist7471
    @gymnosophist7471 19 годин тому

    You really have the Midas Touch! You can even make construction timber look amazing! 🙂

  • @anthonyseiver7000
    @anthonyseiver7000 19 годин тому

    Loved this bench build. You stayed true to hand tools and traditional joinery despite the timber and design. The construction pine looked decent quality too.

    • @pettere8429
      @pettere8429 13 годин тому

      I am pretty sure that was spruce, most 2by stuff in Sweden is.

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork 13 годин тому

      Thank you very much! I did spend quite some time looking through the pile at the lumber yard haha!

  • @danieljohnston4359
    @danieljohnston4359 20 годин тому

    Nice! I guess that some of the choices was not your usual ones - like building furniture with construction grade lumber and the chunky look. But it really fits in the context so mission accomplished :)

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork 13 годин тому

      Indeed, if I made this for myself it would have looked quite different! Thank you!

  • @dale1956ties
    @dale1956ties 21 годину тому

    Well done. It looked like a fun little project.

  • @oneeyedphotographer
    @oneeyedphotographer 3 дні тому

    I saw you forgot to turn end for end (turn the page) as you did it. With refinedments you could also cut notches along the length, maybe make a few cuts further from the edge then use a router to clean it up This looks like the best jig I have seen for ripping long pieces to make narrower onse. I've seen Americans making various campervan/RV beds using "4x2" which looks to me vastly overengineered.

  • @user-gh3wt2uf2p
    @user-gh3wt2uf2p 6 днів тому

    VERY interesting tool. I think maybe using a branch or a wood rod curved with heat would be easier to make. Maybe be a curved blade as in the original would be easier to control. Congratulations!. 😊

  • @charms4242
    @charms4242 7 днів тому

    I loved your project, do you still have your sketch? I want to build a similar one with my father in law, but I don't know how to sketch, how did you research for yours?

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork 22 години тому

      Thanks! I just looked at proportions of historical swords, and took some inspiration from fantasy art for the details. If you plan to use it for training, you'll want to look up where the balance point should be, and make sure the blade is thin and flexible. Good luck!

    • @charms4242
      @charms4242 19 годин тому

      @@GillisBjork one last thing, which wood did you use? Sorry to bother you

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork 12 годин тому

      No worries! The blade and handle scales areoak, the crossguard and pommel is a heavy tropical wood (I suspect ipe but don't know for sure) to help with the balance. If you can't find a superdense tropical, I'd suggest the heaviest hardwood you've got for the pommel, handle scales and crossguard, and then something lighter for the blade. Wood Database is a great site for looking up wood densities.

  • @randymartin2396
    @randymartin2396 14 днів тому

    Push saw

  • @Gnasherism
    @Gnasherism 15 днів тому

    Hey man, i just found your channel tonight, and it is extremely encouraging. I too myself am a relatively young guy with a real passion for traditional woodworking. I am perhaps a little further behind in my development, only been going for a couple of years, but making some quite good stuff. My question is this, are you able to make a living? I struggle to find the market that cares not just what you make, but how you make it. I understand this isnt really related to this particular video, but where im from in England, I struggle to find anyone that really understands (or cares) what it means to be a craftsman. When almost all machine shops label their stuff as 'handmade', I feel that people lose sense of what that really means. Im determined for it to be work and not just a hobby, but for sure we are needles in a haystack. Anyway, im so pleased to see a woodworker that i can truly relate to, and felt the need to express that. Keep up the brilliant work mate! Matt from UK

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork 21 годину тому

      Thank you, I'm glad you found my content encouraging! I don't make a living from this, it doesn't even pay for itself, so I totally share your frustration. We just have to keep making stuff, I'm convinced that there are people who care and if we always strive for the highest quality we can, sooner or later I think we'll find our market :)

  • @LEChti48
    @LEChti48 18 днів тому

    Magnifique travail ! 😃👍

  • @user-nz2tg6iv1j
    @user-nz2tg6iv1j 19 днів тому

    پرائس مینشن

  • @joseluispolobettin4504
    @joseluispolobettin4504 20 днів тому

    Que sea en español

  • @user-io9ln1or7c
    @user-io9ln1or7c 22 дні тому

    Thank you sir.🎉

  • @karolskakes388
    @karolskakes388 26 днів тому

    Great job, your saw has that little extra and that shows!

  • @lukedeaton
    @lukedeaton 26 днів тому

    This is great, I really like how much thought you put into details like gluing up pieces to get straight grain for the middle rail. I'm gradually making my way through all your videos!

  • @lisandrorubio5692
    @lisandrorubio5692 26 днів тому

    Esa es la evanisteria que megusta , con herramientas manualesexelente saludos desde Argentina

  • @lisandrorubio5692
    @lisandrorubio5692 26 днів тому

    Exelent.....!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

  • @glennthomas4159
    @glennthomas4159 28 днів тому

    Glad I found this. Your skill is amazing and your interest in old school woodworking is inspiring. I subscribed and will be looking at everything else you put in UA-cam. Thanks for taking the extra time to make videos of your fine work. .

  • @Carpenters_Canvas
    @Carpenters_Canvas 29 днів тому

    I always use a push stroke when using coping saws, I have never used a bow saw yet

  • @Carpenters_Canvas
    @Carpenters_Canvas 29 днів тому

    good job man, I totally agree with not building a bench right away, I haven't really set up my shop yet either. I have been working for about a year to see what I need and where it is best for the space, build it once hopefully . Thaks for tsking the time out to make this

  • @hectorocasio3288
    @hectorocasio3288 Місяць тому

    i seen this years ago and still come back one of the best woodworkers i know with handtool skills like you have keep it up brother

  • @pettere8429
    @pettere8429 Місяць тому

    @GillisBjork jag tror quartersawn korresponderar närmare till kvarterssågat där man sågar stocken i fyra 90° sektorer och sedan tar ut brädorna parallellt med sektorns mittlinje. Radialsågat är när man tar ut varje bräda så att årsringarna går nästan rakt genom brädans tjocklek. Mittenbrädan från varje kvart i kvarterssågat blir radialsågad.

  • @lukedeaton
    @lukedeaton Місяць тому

    When raising the panels if you do the long grain first it stops breakout when you do the end grain. Also I feel cheeky saying that because you're 20 times the woodworker i am!

  • @valterleao2798
    @valterleao2798 Місяць тому

    IMPRESSIONANTE SUAS HISTÓRIAS, adorei, na vida, por mais que você saiba, sempre aprenderá algo…, hoje estou mais sábio vendo seu magnífico trabalho e talento. Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

  • @dback4430
    @dback4430 Місяць тому

    Excellent and thank you. I think I will make your design this year.

  • @robertliepe6766
    @robertliepe6766 Місяць тому

    💯👍🏻🥳🍻🍻✌🏻🇺🇲

  • @user-Me_Medesimo
    @user-Me_Medesimo Місяць тому

    Thanks for another video 😃If may I ask, did you notice any differences in sawing and carving the stabilized wood compared to regular wood? Was it harder or more difficult? Thanks again 🙂

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork Місяць тому

      You're very welcome :D Yes, it is ever so slightly harder (as in hardness, not difficulty). In fact I kinda like it more than unstabilized birch, which can feel a little bit fuzzy if the tools are not absolutely razor sharp. Stabilized, it is a touch more forgiving in that aspect, more like cherry I'd say.

  • @slushpuppy6991
    @slushpuppy6991 Місяць тому

    Another great video!

  • @freedomhillbilly348
    @freedomhillbilly348 Місяць тому

    I love the pink in beech as well, but that stain looks more like a rosewood. It's very difficult to get a color tone right.

  • @RGRGJKK
    @RGRGJKK Місяць тому

    Pura vida Gillis excelente su diseño del mango de madera de su serrucho.gillis I have a question Do you change your workbench because it looks different? If you have a video from your workbench let me know thanks because I want to make one workbench I could take ideas from your workbench.pura vida guys and gillis

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork Місяць тому

      Thanks! I built the bench about a year ago, the video is on my channel :)

    • @RGRGJKK
      @RGRGJKK Місяць тому

      Thanks Gillis have a great week

  • @vt3553
    @vt3553 Місяць тому

    These are great! New follower. Like your work!

  • @hansjoinery
    @hansjoinery Місяць тому

    Great job, your sawing skill really nice. And I'm just think about is it worth to make more videos on UA-cam, Filming clipping so much time it takes and just like that.😅

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork Місяць тому

      Many thanks! It does take a lot of time, but all the nice people in the comments make it worth it :)

  • @michaelbritton9778
    @michaelbritton9778 Місяць тому

    Looks very professional. Very nice.

  • @gravyau
    @gravyau Місяць тому

    Super cool

  • @gravyau
    @gravyau Місяць тому

    The ability to hand saw that plank in half along its length was impressive. Lots of practice I’m guessing.

  • @genecarden780
    @genecarden780 Місяць тому

    Nice job !! Sometimes the “ unnecessary” things turn out to be very necessary. The carving and blade shaping took this from a nice user made saw to a very nice custom saw. As far as using stabilized wood I think it was a very good decision. Even if the climate was more stable. It is an heirloom quality tool why not use it?

  • @cameronthomson6141
    @cameronthomson6141 Місяць тому

    Very nicely made, a beautiful tool that will inspire beautiful work. 👍

  • @jackknows6509
    @jackknows6509 Місяць тому

    Great work, that saw should last you many years. What oil-wax finish did you use? I'm looking for one that does not darken the wood finish. Jack

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork Місяць тому

      Thanks! I can’t find it online, seems like it isn’t sold anymore, but it seems to mostly contain beeswax and citrus solvent, probably some linseed oil too which would be better to replace with something more clear. I like Osmo for a less yellow finish, but that has a harder feel so is not as nice for tool handles.

  • @James_T_Kirk_1701
    @James_T_Kirk_1701 Місяць тому

    Oh nice Blackburn tools actually sent you something. I’ve been waiting 9 months for my shit and that asshole Issac can’t be bothered to reply to fucking emails.

  • @paolo_galassi
    @paolo_galassi Місяць тому

    It was worth making such a beautiful saw simply because you felt like doing it. I bet every time you'll grab this saw, that grimacing leaf and the gracefully shaped blade will put you in a good mood 🙂. Thank you for sharing your craftmanship in this very enjoyable format of video.

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork Місяць тому

      Thank you so much, Paolo!

  • @Edward-eNigma
    @Edward-eNigma Місяць тому

    Where did you source the various parts from…?

    • @GillisBjork
      @GillisBjork Місяць тому

      Plate and spine from Blackburn tools, bolts from my old carcass saw

  • @SergeiPetrov
    @SergeiPetrov Місяць тому

    He is beautiful. Why are there no carrying handles? Well, the front wall is not covered with a shutter.