The Friend Who Revolutionized My Thinking

Summary by Krater

The host visits his friend Ken Jordan at the Jordan House in Oregon, a Green and Greene-inspired home, to discuss Ken's woodworking craft, his handcrafted shop and its tools, and how he recovered from a debilitating stroke to continue creating exceptional woodworking.

From the video

Answers: Who is the guy smoking the pipe in the Essential Craftsman videos and what is his story?

• Green and Greene architecture
• woodworking craft and tools
• custom wood joinery
• surviving a stroke and recovery
• historic home construction

What it concludes

• The Jordan House in Oregon is the finest example of Green and Greene architecture north of Berkeley, California.
• Imitation is a sincere form of flattery, and imitating beautiful architectural details from historic homes is valid.
• A thorough understanding of allowable tolerances is essential for high-level woodwork and craftsmanship.
• Refusing to quit, feel sorry for oneself, or lay down in the road is the true accomplishment of Ken Jordan's recovery from a stroke.