There've been some good ones over the years and I'm sure we've all got our own preferences, so let's hear yours…
What's your favorite building-related TV show?
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There've been some good ones over the years and I'm sure we've all got our own preferences, so let's hear yours…
What's your favorite building-related TV show?
I'll start right off with mine:
New Yankee Workshop - Norm Abram is an amazing woodworker and one heck of a craftsman. Watching him work is always inspirational.
Ken
I don't own a TV or pay for cable so I don't know what's out there in the past 10+ years really. I have seen Jesse james metal church on youtube and that was pretty entertaining. He really had an amazing collection of machines an a nicely put together shop.
He knows what he's doing with an English wheel, that's for sure.
Anyone remember Roy Underhill and The Woodwright's Shop? I always liked that one, too.
Ken
I used to enjoy Junkyard Wars. We also don't own a TV or pay for cable, although between YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Instant Video, we probably have access to more "TV" now than we ever did.
I'm surprised that there are more than a few who don't have TV, myself included. To be honest though, I gave up on TV only when broadband connections became available. Don't really watch building-related shows, unless that Chip Foose show counts. I'm more of a Discovery and History channel guy. And Top Chef. ;)
Hi,
I'm not aware of such programs in France, but actually I don't know, never watch TV.
My only TV is Youtube, I'm a big fan of Mathias.
Forgot to mention - JoergSprave's Slingshot Channel on YouTube is very entertaining. For example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH8G7atCFSQ
Wasn't aware of that Slingshot channel, Jon. Thanks! :)
Its YOUTUBE for me what a great learning experience on any subject you care to learn two thumbs up.:thumbsup:
You are telling your age now. Lol. Boy, I haven't seen Roy Underhill for ages. He was fun to watch using the turn-of-the-century equipment. The one I remember clearly was the bow lathe. He had a line attached to a tree bent over to provide a counter-motion to his pushing down on the foot treadle. Quite a character. Loved his outfit..bib overalls, and golfing style hat. Very entertaining.
Nowadays we like to watch the Fixer Uppers with Chip and Jo. A couple from Waco, Texas that fix up newly bought homes for people. Unlike most "Reality" shows they are allowed to show they get along as a couple and appreciate what their partner is doing. It runs on HGTV with new episodes every Tuesday night.
GaryR
Another thought I almost forgot "Ask This Old House". Great show.
Gary$
I watched one recently online, alot of interesting skills and history with just one episode. I added some more to the watch later for when I run out of other things to do. Thanks for the recommendationQuote:
Originally Posted by kbalch