David Charlesworth is an Author and Maker who has specialized in teaching since 1977. He runs courses at Harton Manor Workshop teaching fine furniture making to exhibition standard. A small group of no more than four students ensures a high level of individual attention. This intensive workshop training is an efficient and cost effective route to a professional level of craftsmanship and competence. Students gain confidence and skills significantly more quickly than is possible in a college situation, where workshop time may be limited.

In this 2-DVD set (more than 7 hours of footage), you will witness nearly every facet of Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler's incredibly busy and exciting life during the first year of his reign as Mr Olympia. See Jay in the off season, still huge and ripped at nearly 300 lbs, training with hardcore intensity at the Mecca of Bodybuilding (Gold's Gym, Venice) as well as the world famous "Weight Pit" at Muscle Beach. Jay travels in first class style from his home in Las Vegas to the Arnold Classic (including limo ride) Jay is mobbed by fans, and embraced by bodybuilding superstars and celebrities at the Arnold Classic Expo and Ironman Expo. Witness Jay's winning persona and charisma as this true ambassador for the sport interacts with his adoring public. See Jay's home from the "under construction" state to its completed majesty with a complete "Cribs" style walk through. Plus coverage of: Grand opening party of Jay Cutler's Max Muscle store in Venice Seminar at the Ironman Fit Expo Chow time with the world's best built man Neuromuscular therapy session (deep tissue massage) Guest posing at the Jr California. In The End...Jay's first year as the reigning king of bodybuilding gives every indication that his Mr Olympia dominance has only just begun. 2 DVDs (6:43 hours)

 

 

This video explores David's hand planing techniques for precise, efficient preparation of furniture-size components. You will be astonished by the precision that is possible with a well-tuned, sharp hand plane. This second video explores David's techniques for hand planing.

David Charlesworth began his furniture making career in 1973. For over twenty-five years, he has taught woodworking at his Devon workshop, and is widely respected in England as a writer for Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine. His specialty is getting the most out of hand tools in precise, original and efficient ways.