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Title: Tribute to Bily Brothers-- Scrollsawers of late 18th century video
Post by: Woodchuck on September 12, 2013, 11:24:57 pm

One of my woodworking friends has made several tribute videos to woodworkers. This tribute is to the Bily Brothers of the late 1800's to early 1900's who are scrollsawers. It is a different time. They were once offered 1 million dollars for one of their clocks...see the video to see if they sold it to Henry Ford.

Link is  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg-IV03eVf4

Title: Re: Tribute to Bily Brothers-- Scrollsawers of late 18th century video
Post by: Becky on September 12, 2013, 11:42:21 pm

Amazing that they said they wouldn't sell their work so as not to shame the family name.

Wow, these guys thought big.  I can't imagine spending four years on a project even if I had only one season a year to work on it.  Impressive.

Title: Re: Tribute to Bily Brothers-- Scrollsawers of late 18th century video
Post by: Danny on September 13, 2013, 06:33:46 am

As I sat watching this Wonderful tribute to two Great Carpenters I thought Is there anyone or two in our time that can match the talent of these two brothers.  Thank You for showing us this video.  I for one really Enjoyed watching it.  Danny  :+}

Title: Re: Tribute to Bily Brothers-- Scrollsawers of late 18th century video
Post by: mickey357 on September 13, 2013, 03:49:23 pm

Thanks for sharing the link to a great video. Everyone that does scrollsaw work should watch this.

Title: Re: Tribute to Bily Brothers-- Scrollsawers of late 18th century video
Post by: yyyyyguy on September 15, 2013, 09:55:53 am

I used to drive my bread truck (when I worked) past that museum every day, now I know the story and will be visiting it this week!!!  Thanks for the info.  Pete

Title: Re: Tribute to Bily Brothers-- Scrollsawers of late 18th century video
Post by: Al W on September 15, 2013, 08:31:55 pm

Quote from: yyyyyguy on September 15, 2013, 09:55:53 am

I used to drive my bread truck (when I worked) past that museum every day, now I know the story and will be visiting it this week!!!  Thanks for the info.  Pete

Interesting indeed.  If the museum will allow pictures, and you have the means, take a few and post them, please.

Al

Title: Re: Tribute to Bily Brothers-- Scrollsawers of late 18th century video
Post by: yyyyyguy on September 15, 2013, 09:38:22 pm

Quote from: Al W on September 15, 2013, 08:31:55 pm

Quote from: yyyyyguy on September 15, 2013, 09:55:53 am

I used to drive my bread truck (when I worked) past that museum every day, now I know the story and will be visiting it this week!!!  Thanks for the info.  Pete

Interesting indeed.  If the museum will allow pictures, and you have the means, take a few and post them, please.

Al

Will do.

Title: Re: Tribute to Bily Brothers-- Scrollsawers of late 18th century video
Post by: yyyyyguy on September 27, 2013, 09:42:07 pm

So I went there today, it was more amazing than I thought.  I can't imaging the talent these two had.  If ever in the area I suggest making a stop.  Unfortunately they wouldn't allow pictures but I did buy a couple post cards and will try to take a pix of them and see if I can put them here.

Pete