One of the greatest part of this story is, when you came home from the mall and said look at this, I sold some chairs!

I met Dave Sawyer in the early 1980S while I was a rural economic development consultant in the White Mts of NH. I paid him to travel around Maine and NH with me giving presentations in communities showing how micro manufacturing high value wood products was an effective strategy for Northern Appalachian towns. 45 years later it is gratifying to see his son continuing his dads work. I retired 4 years ago. At 74 I am doing green woodworking in Northern NY. I am finally following my own advice.

I feel that maybe  this could be a little glimpse of heaven. Doing something you love .

I love the flow talk. I agree...for me, it's planes. I think everyone should have something that they can build entirely by hand and build 25 or 50 or 200 of them so that they can feel that flow. You can't have a bad day when you're in that flow.

I like that Curtis came up totally away from the Dunbar branch of the tree. I spoke at length ...( I was a Windsor chairmaker for a long time)....for about an hour on the phone . Very nice guy. I live near David Sawyer , and had the pleasure of sitting in one of Curtis's chairs.

Wonderful! I took a class from Curtis when he came to Portland. What a great guy. He is as good a teacher as he is a craftsman. A rare combination.

Your chairs are piece of art flowing through your love of craft. Thanks

I just love the point of view Curtis has.  The uncompromising take on life!  Finding what you can do thats useful, pleasing tome and to anyone who recieves it. Knowing that what you put out is top notch, so you can walk away and that person will not have to call my work into question. Ever.

I worked for David Sawyer Sr. in the early 1970s as an apprentis making laderbacks. He was a terrific natural teacher. These Windsors ARE beautiful.

If I were asked to choose a craftsperson with whom I could spend a week in their shop working and learning, I would ask to work with Curtis Buchanan.

Way to go, watching you was peaceful and gracious. Thank you

I built one of your chairs and it turned out great, I loved every minute. I enjoy your vids and believe you are a true craftsman.

I believe this is your.....zen!  Proud of you...❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

Profound, prosaic, and inspirational.
Thank you.

You have become an artist

We have the same last name.  I was a custom picture framer for nearly 25 years. All in wood.  Nothing like creating something by yourself that people love.

It is such a pleasure to see such an artisanal has earned contentment through lifelong endeavor.

Curtis I realy injoyed your thaughts an I took in every word that you said yes sir Iam thinking about it rite now I subscribed to your channel an don't know how many times I will watch it + as I am texting you I have got a rocking chair up side down going to repair it lots of water damage an wallowed out holes ( when I was a young boy a 50 year old carpenter told me to make the rockers out of walnut - they won't walk  so bad on a floor ) just a thaught that I rembered thank you sir wv.a Phil

You are a true craftsman.  These are beautiful chairs that will certainly become heirlooms. Keep up the great work!

Thanks