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Anyone watching?
New series started on Sunday. First episode was decent - some nice looking garden benches by the end (given the 2 day time limit). But no way Nathaniel should have won with that circle monstrosity. Still, to my mind, too much focus on design rather than execution or even practicality. But moderately entertaining - I think the format is finding its feet a little.
I've thought on the last two series they needed smaller tasks so they have a chance of properly finishing, and lo and behold, next week is a lamp so I'm looking forward to seeing what they can do (always fancied trying a lamp). More tasks of a small scale, even just a box, might bring out the detail and finishing more. Plus I can't help thinking there must be a lot of wood used in most of these tasks. I winced at the guy randomly chiselling that oak bench to make it look like feathers.
Kudos to the chap who built a garden bench with one working arm. I thought it looked pretty damn good generally with the herringbone pattern, and doubt I could do much better with two arms!
Thanks for the heads up.
I haven’t watched this episode yet, but I agree that the manufactured peril by setting unrealistic time limits in these competitions is annoying.
I think it’s an easy way for the producers and directors to introduce emotion into the show, but I can’t help thinking that there’s a better pleasure in watching a job well done.
Flicked it on whilst watching dinner. It was ok, but like all these shows too much waffle & not enough real content. They’re not really aimed at people who actually have a real interest in the subject though! Better off watching an enthusiasts YouTube channel or getting out in the shed & doing something yourself I think.
I think it’s an easy way for the producers and directors to introduce emotion into the show, but I can’t help thinking that there’s a better pleasure in watching a job well done.
Agreed. But to be fair, there is plenty of good stuff on YouTube that covers making stuff to near perfection.
I'd really like for there to be a hand tool week, for a bit of variety.
I just wish they'd get rid of the stupid tasks in the middle to win immunity.
It might give time for more projects that can be finished to decent standard in the time and show their skills, though that's a similar issue to all these types of programs. I used to be a forged in fire fan, but the constantly added complexity and timescales started making people who can produce quality work turn out lumps of crap which is of no interest me.
Not watched it yet - but it's a tv format that I don't think works for woodworking. Setting such short time limits on projects just doesn't work for that skill set - hence being judged on design rather than execution.
Forged in fire has a far better initial format where the task is set and a week later the contestants have to return with the product - albeit far more costly to produce for TV, with multiple camera crews as well as studio base.
Forgot it had started - I've been watching Leo on youtube for ages ( https://www.youtube.com/@Hand-i-Craft ), he built a substantial workshop in his garden, (literally) single-handed. He has a lot of clever techniques to get things done.
The middle tasks can be interesting but you always feel like the competitors would rather be back working on their main piece.
Forged in fire has a far better initial format where the task is set and a week later the contestants have to return with the product
Thats the final task for the two remaining.
Britain's best woodworker.- A quote from one of the 'contestants' "First time I've used a chisel"
Here, you can borrow one of mine, I've got about 60.
Jesus wept.
THIS is a H A N D P L A N E. repeat after me...... 😆
Yeah, as above. Not really Britain's Best Woodworker - Britain's Got... a woodworker who has got a load of spare time and wants to be on telly. Last series was won by some kid. I mean.. well, you know what I mean.
I think it might be nice to have a similar format but using only hand tools.