Thanks for posting this Scott. So many interesting hand tool uses demonstrated in this film. This is the essence of what Paul is trying to recover with the master class series. Using hand, eye and brain coordinated skills we can make beautiful function-able necessities just as our ancestors did with a minimal amount of tools.
I own a box scraper tool, but I’ve never seen one used as a plane for boat sides before. Is there a better demonstration (besides Japanese woodworkers) of ‘really sharp’ tools than this. I’ve seen hair shaved with draw knives but that broad ax was honed wicked sharp. No fancy equipment, just spit on the stone.
And, Wow…Children involved playing outside and watching and learning the process. My, my, how the world has changed. The Beatles song “Get Back’ comes to mind.
Joe B.