Au Seeker Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Being a woodworking craftsman I'm amazed at what the old craftsmen were able to create 100's of years ago with just basicly hand tools if you compare those tools too what is used today.Discover the hidden features and intricate interior of this cabinet.One of the finest achievements of European furniture making, this cabinet is the most important product from Abraham (1711–1793) and David Roentgen's (1743–1807) workshop. A writing cabinet crowned with a chiming clock, it features finely designed marquetry panels and elaborate mechanisms that allow for doors and drawers to be opened automatically at the touch of a button. Owned by King Frederick William II, the Berlin cabinet is uniquely remarkable for its ornate decoration, mechanical complexity, and sheer size.http://youtu.be/MKikHxKeodA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 That's from back when there were true craftsmen, not copy mahines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 That's the same way I feel about the ancient goldsmiths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klunker Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Absolutly amazing! This demonstrates that being insane doesn't mean your stupid. I have a hard time taping closed a UPS parcel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Sad thing is with todays technology they can copy it in 4 differernt matrix and duplicate no sweat. The new virtual copiers are absolutely amazing. Me I'm old school as that is indeed cool---John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 That's the same way I feel about the ancient goldsmithsI feel the same way. Some of that work is amazing. I wonder if that's the only one of it's kind. Keep that away from kids in any case.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relichunter2 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Amazing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Some other pieces by the same artist/craftsmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks for posting that Skip.....I would be afraid to even touch those masterpieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Simply amazing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 WOW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saginaw72 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks Skip. When you really ponder and consider the thinking, planning, and execution to produce something like this, it's humbling.That these amazing items were made by hand, by candlelight, using what are considered today to be 'crude' tools, it makes modern workmanship seem sad by comparison.Saginaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGump Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Few things I'm convinced of--- One of them is the arrogance of modern man thinking he is inherently more "smart" than those that came before. Hiram of Tyre would still outclass most. That was a cool video--- Thanks, Skip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paratrooper Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hiram of Tyre would still outclass most.I will see him Monday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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