When it comes to woodworking... Who's "The Man"?

[Administrator_JSVN]

So who do you think is "The Man" when it comes to woodworking?  Who do you regard as the master of all things wood?

Certainly some of the members of this forum could be classified as such.  And then there's the more well-known contenders.  Share your favorite (or list of favorites).

I happened across the work of Livio De Marchi who lives in Venice and expertly renders various complex scenes and objects completely in wood.  Pretty neat stuff including a floating Ferrari F50.  There's probably better choices for "The Man" but this made me think of posing the question.

 

[JJ Wavra]

I like to look at a lot of different woodworkers but I really like the work of David Esterly.  His carvings are amazing and as someone who has carved for a short period of time I really love to look at his work and the time that it takes and the fact that there really can be no mistakes because of the time it takes.

hope this link works

www.davidesterly.com

JJ

 

[johnsonri]

Very impressive work there by Livio De Marchi.

David Marks is one. There are so many with incredible talent...and most of them are not famous.

Collectively, though, the FOG membership has the talent to rebuild the Egyptian pyramids  [big grin]

Rey

 

[Neill]

Shane,

I agree with Rey regarding David Marks.  I attended one of his classes just last week.  Great workworker and pretty neat person.  He remembered everyone's name in the class the first time around.

The work he does with chemicals to achieve special effects in wood and metal are incredible.

When he was on DIY it was kind of funny because he followed NYW.  If I might use an analogy, Norm is kind of meat loaf, potatoes and vegetable soup, comfort food that is.  David is more the gourmet type of food.

Neill

 

[tiralie]

I like to look at a lot of different woodworkers but I really like the work of David Esterly.  His carvings are amazing and as someone who has carved for a short period of time I really love to look at his work and the time that it takes and the fact that there really can be no mistakes because of the time it takes.

hope this link works

www.davidesterly.com

JJ

David Esterly's work is amazing.
Thanks Jeff.
Tim

 

[davee]

From you posting, I'd assume you meant currently practicing.  However, if anyone has a chance to get to Dover, Ohio it is worth stopping by the http://www.warthers.com/museum.htmWarther Museum..  Ernest "Mooney" Warther mostly did hand carving, with his hallmark being a history of steam engines.  He was able to look at a railroad engine and go home and carve it to detail.  Amazing work.  He made knives on the side, which is the current family busines.  Their knives are also high quality.  Some of his grandkids are currently carving as well although I haven't seen much of their work.

 

[semenza]

Check out that leather jacket, it even has the lining in it!

Seth

 

[BarBuilder]

My High School woodshop teacher, Mr. Pelfrey - Because he's the one who lit the fire and inspired me to continue creating. Sad to hear that many school districts are doing away with industrial arts programs d/t liability issues. Where will the next generation of craftsmen come from?

 

[fritter63]

James Krenov and Sam Maloof have always been my "I'm in awe" favorites.

As far as what I like to build, I really admire the designs of Stickley and Mackintosh (well, I do have a Scottish surname!)

 

[Mac]

James Krenov and Sam Maloof have always been my "I'm in awe" favorites.

As far as what I like to build, I really admire the designs of Stickley and Mackintosh (well, I do have a Scottish surname!)

+1 on all of these, including the name!

Actually, reminds me of the great story told about Maloof...whenever anyone commissioned him to make a baby's crib he'd apparently put all other projects and commissions on hold until the crib was completed, no matter how important the other jobs; reaffirms my faith in mankind!
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Cheers,
Rick

 

[ShawnRussell]

I am a big fan of Jameel Abraham.

In part because I have met him and he is down to earth and very humble. And, because I did not even realize he was a woodworker. Then, when you consider he makes furniture, tools, and instruments(that he also plays) that stacks pretty high in my book.

 

[tiralie]

Including all of the above mentioned I think Frank Klaus is not bad either...
Here he is cutting his 3 minute dovetail with a bow saw...amazing.
Tim
http://woodwork.ars-informatica.ca/tool.php?art=dovetail_video