Hand tool woodworking on mainstream TV shock!

[AndyT]

I've just been watching the first episode of "Antiques Uncovered" which includes an item on Chippendale. Historian Lucy Worsley visits a workshop and has a go with a scratch stock, moulding plane, brace and mortice chisel. Her mentor is very polite about her efforts, despite the way she clearly does not come naturally to the work - sensitive viewers with some woodwork experience may find themselves cringing somewhat.

Still, nice to see proper tools on the telly. Available on iPlayer here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01hbmsp/Antiques_Uncovered_Entertainment/ - go to about 18 minutes in.

 

[adidat]

oh dear

adidat

 

[No skills]

To be fair, apart from the blonde hair and frock I'd prolly look just as bad on tv trying to make a chair.

 

[Racers]

I like the recipe on the blackboard at 19:30.

Pete

Blond hair and frock? which presenter are we talking about?

 

[disco_monkey79]

D*mn, wish I watched that now. I like her, she's dead keen, and it makes her a very good presenter.

 

[Webby]

when you click link ....make sure you aint wearing headphones ......cos ITS LOUD :roll:

Dave ........what did you say :shock:

i am a bit deaf now

 

[SBJ]

yeah, i would.

 

[Benchwayze]

I'd probably look silly trying to do satin-stitch! (DAMHIK) 8)

 

[Benchwayze]

D*mn, wish I watched that now. I like her, she's dead keen, and it makes her a very good presenter.

Can you not download it Disco?

I have.. Gonna watch it this evening, after tea!