Cellar Craftsman Gifts

'Irvin's so proud. He made the New York Times' best cellars list.'

The Vineyard

Counting ribs

Shoe Shine/Lace Tie

"Lovely dovetail."

I love embroidery

"So, how did the audition go?" "Great! I really nailed it."

Waiting for retirement.

Hammer and chisel discussing what they've been doing, chisel says; 'Oh you know, getting into a few scrapes.'

Bad Interview Technique

'Are you sure you brought the right flat pack?'

Education and Apprenticeships

"I hear you've got friends in high places...?"

"It feels like me against the world but it's actually just the state of Connecticut."

"Any chance you could do it at a higher resolution?"

Luthier

"What already?! You're the one who told me I needed professional help."

"I'm the ghost of woodshop past."

"I like it here but if Santa doesn't get better WiFi I'm getting a new job."

'Bob likes to express himself through his art!'

Little boy blows a larger bubble than glass blower can.

Darn you, you stupid hammer!

"Hold still, it's a programme about making your own tv cabinet."

"Any beaver can cut down trees, but marquetry, now that's art."

Barry turned his cats' disgusting habit into a lovely art form.

Cuts, Measurements, Certain, Sloppy

'Yes, Ralph, they are nuts, but...'

Raw Piano Bar

"Just so you understand in advance - we're not old-time craftsmen, and we don't take pride in our work."

'Here's how it works, Freddie. Men never do figure out what women want, so eventually we all sign up for woodworking.'

Pinochio's Computer

"OK, now I want everybody to put their hands together and make something with tools!"

'McWit never could build anything level.'

'My husband made it out of an orange crate.'

"That's brilliant Mr Beaver: These wooden platforms are a lot more durable than lilypads..."