Against The Grain - Documentary Film About Furniture Maker Sebastian Cox
336K views · Apr 19, 2023 · Film & Animation
Comments · 194
@jpgregor · 2 years ago
Probably the best 59 minutes and 12 seconds I spent on YouTube in a long time.
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@what7600 · 1 month ago
Been using YouTube premium for 12yrs this video make it’s worth it
@souslesbombes · 3 years ago
The way he thinks about woodworking is radical. I say that in the best way possible.
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@musamor75 · 1 month ago
Quite a rare specimen, is Sebastian Cox. So few makers have this kind of ethics and conscience. Mind you, the waste in this kind of a workshop is truly minimal compared to any other woodworking industry. <br>Cabinet maker and furniture restorer here; it sometimes used to rally get to me- the fact that we always worked for the rich and wealthy. Thank goodness that I occasionally did work for "normal" people.<br>Sebastian certainly has a gift, and seems to be a thoroughly decent person. <br>Thnak you for sharing this informative and stimulating documentary.
@tintinsnowyful · 3 years ago
Lovely and thoughtful documentary. Thank you. I appreciate that Sebastian didn't really resolve his dilemma. I see from the comments that some felt he was selling out, others had differing interpretations. My feeling is...do both. Do design work for the Chinese factory as an additional income stream. Do custom and commissioned work that wealthy folks can afford. That way you can keep your lovely team of craftsmen & women employed and busy. I'm reminded of a Volvo advertisement from many years ago where they showed the Volvo ethos of small teams constructing a car from start to finish, instead of focusing on 'manufacturing categories'. I don't know if they still do that but it's nice to see the members of your team keeping that tradition alive.
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@davidcchambers · 2 years ago
Brilliantly conceiced and beautifully created. Thank you for sharing Sebastian's story here for the broadest of audiences to consume.
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@azulceleste7202 · 3 months ago
Truly amazing documentary, honestly.
@thefinchworkshop · 2 years ago
Thoroughly enjoyed this and was inspired by the message. I'll look at my hobby in a different light now. More please.
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@johncamp7679 · 2 years ago
She made the right call not having an undercut on the carved table. It appeared “light” by the carving. My opinion.
@atoms-to-atoms · 1 year ago
Seb Cox's has woven sustainability of furniture making into wonderful art....The richest people on the planet are the Seb Cox's of this world. Understanding the embedded cost of material which is taken for granted...well done all involved.....wonderful stuff, wonderful chisels. Capetown
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@clashfive · 11 months ago
Wow, that had me choked up when the apprentice said “you look at it and say I made that” it's something you can't describe to anyone who hasn't felt it 🙏👍👊
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@Jackson-T23 · 3 years ago (edited)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwk-toeRL_A&t=628">10:28</a> Interesting fact. William Morris' designs are still widely prevalent today. The Morris chair has become synonymous with craftsmanship, functionality, and aesthetics. In fact, I'm sitting on one right now. It's become such an adopted design that it now goes by many other names. Mission chair, Craftsman chair, Amish chair, etc.
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