traditional coopering

[Ken S]

I found this delightful video about traditional coopering. It is another reminder of the importance of using sharp tools.

Enjoy.

Ken

https://youtu.be/GE7QA1chUzw

[Bud]

That is one of the best I've ever seen Mr. Ken. It almost made me drool wanting to do what he does. What a great man. The thing that I like most is that not only is he a skilled craftsman but he makes useful objects in the old style. What is more important in this world than water and what could be a more useful tool than something to carry it in? Thank you Mr. Ken!

[Edgepal]

Thanks, this was one very nice video of a very nice craftsman. I enjoyed it a lot!

Thomas

[Ken S]

Being 68, I know I will not be able to spend the time to really learn several trades in depth. That is one reason I value videos like the traditional cooper. He not only demonstrates coopering, he discusses the trade. I find the same kind of trade discussion in this video with the late Allan Batty:

https://youtu.be/aDn-1c7C34s

In thirty five years of troubleshooting telephone circuits, I talked with innumerable customers. I found the conversations especially interesting with fellow trouble shooters. Whether we worked with telephone lines, tractors, or trucks, we developed a common set of troubleshooting thought processes. In these videos, whether the work is coopering, turning, or another trade, I find a fascinating commonality of craftsmanship and the importance of the work.

I remember one topic on the Tormek forum where the poster was ready "to bin" his Tormek because he had not mastered it the first day. The poster could learn things from Allan Batty, who worked from age fifteen to twenty one as an apprentice and another five years before he was finally considered at at twenty six to be a turner.

Ken

[EOU]

That was a very most excellent video Ken. You're right, such a perfect character and very well presented.

[Mark Reich]

"I'm not going to sit here for an hour watching this guy make a bucket!"
-Me, an hour ago.

Quote from the first comment on the video. Delightfully apropos.

[Ken S]

Mark,

Great reply; you gave me a good laugh. I think part of the magic is that it is more than spending an hour making a bucket. The presenter is sharing his craft and is justifiably proud of the role of coopering.

Ken