The Craftsman
Master craftsman and woodworker Eric Hollenbeck is in the restoration business, taking historic homes and forgotten treasures around his hometown of Eureka, California, and giving them new life.
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Ep 1Creating the Craftsman
From high school dropout to woodworker, Eric's journey to become a master craftsman spans over four decades. A project from his early days resurfaces with an opportunity to restore a trolley car from the 1980s for his hometown of Eureka, California.
Ep 2Working With Trees
Eric shares the significance of his relationship to the resources he uses for his projects and honors the trees that are cut down by putting care into his creations. Later, he connects with the historic trust by restoring its 1930s Julia Morgan doors.
Ep 3Preserving History
Eric restores a window and call box in the historic Carson Mansion.
Ep 4Building Community
Eric and a local renovator work to preserve the Monroe House's history.
Ep 5Keeping Memories Alive
Eric takes on the Eureka movie theater and a pair of milking stools.
Ep 6Finding Yourself
Eric tackles a footstool and the intricate windows of Eureka's bank.
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