What a great video by two of my heroes. Mister Blackburn, I bought your "Illustrated Guide to Furniture" at a Smithsonian bookshop in the mid 80's and it lead to a life time love of the craft. Mr. Marks, I hoovered up your TV shows and still have recordings of some of my favorites. (Turtle Toy Box! , Cajon Drum Coffee Table, Visit with Mr. Krenov...). I am delighted you are posting them on your channel. Please allow me to thank you both and wish you all the best.

David has been posting a lot of great builds on his KZfaq. Thanks, Graham, for highlighting this work!!

He makes otherworldly stuff. These friendly collaborations between legends are so nice.

Holy cow! David Marks! Like someone else said, I watched him on Wood Works. It quickly became clear his stuff could be in a museum. I was bummed when the show didn't continue.

Thank you, Mr. Blackburn!

Nice to meet such an experienced artisan. Thank you

Glad to see David is still alive

Happy to see collaborations. your videos are great and informative. The collaboration tells us what a single crafter does, where your videos normally give a diverse introduction to all options that exist. his is the general vs the specific. Both are excellent.

Excellent tips! Thanks a bunch, both of you! 😊 Stay safe there with your families! 🖖😊

Nice short intro….surely worthy of a longer duration with this gentleman, regardless of the topic.

Two observations: Some of the planes are resting on their side, some are standing on the bench. Why? because it doesn’t matter. Some woodworkers sharpen freehand, some rely on a jig. Either is fine, only the result counts.

Thanks you

Wow... David Marks. I remember seeing him on the old DIY channel Woodworks show. Probably the one that piqued my interest in woodworking. Granted, not right away, and I'm still very much an amateur / hobbyist, but it's great to see him still kickin' around!

Outstanding Graham, had no idea you knew David Marks ! I use the Shaptons as well but I go to 16000.

Nice.

I have asked this question of numerous sharpening experts and never received an answer. Is 8000 800x better that 1000? I am not sure that the 800x is actually large enough. And then after they use these things does the finish adhere or do they have to scuff it up a bit?

Who makes those water stones??

I have some constructive criticism: This feels like it was the last bit you shot, but you’re showing it to us first. It’s only part 1 and maybe we’ll get to see more, but I didn’t know who this guy is: seeing some footage of pieces he’s made would have been a great way to introduce him. I’m also wondering about the object that is sitting on the stone slab. I know what the slab is for, but I’d love to know more about the little urn: it sits there like it’s going to be addressed at some point, but it never is. I think those are mistakes that I might make, too: it can be difficult to put yourself in the mind of the audience, especially when talking about or showing stuff that I already know well.

Good morning sir. I usually liké your vidéos but i am not sure to understand the goal of this one.

I can’t believe David uses the Veritas jig. That thing is awful. Blackburn knows better. Get real guys. Ridiculous