THE CRAFTSMAN ON MAGNOLIA NETWORK

    

Eric Hollenbeck is The Craftsman

    The Craftsman, a new Magnolia Network show, was recently recommended to me. Viewers can meet Eric Hollenbeck on discovery+ or the Magnolia app. He is the owner of Blue Ox Mills in Eureka, California, a city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the famous redwoods of Trinity National Forest.

    Those who know me will quickly understand why I enjoyed the show and am hoping Eric Hollenbeck and Team Magnolia make more episodes. You definitely need to check it out for yourself, but I'll go ahead and tell you that Eureka looks like an amazing place for old house lovers. The Carson Mansion is one of the most famous examples of extraordinary architecture in "The Lumber Baron Town." Mr. Eric

Carson Mansion

knows how to replicate and/or repair all the intricate pieces and parts of these Victorian gems, and in his shop, he has the tools for the job - I'm talking super cool tools. Now, you can see him using modern gadgets too, but the old school equipment to complete the featured restoration totally captured my attention. I can only imagine how these antiquated tools allow him to really feel what he's crafting. But again, you need to see this talented woodworker in action by watching.

    Besides Eric and Eureka, you'll get to meet the Hollenbeck Family and see the shop where the master operates. It's a half-hour episode that showcases a picturesque setting, great project, and an amazing transformation all framed around skilled craftsman Eric Hollenbeck, with experience and knowledge he shares in the aptly titled show.