Yes becarful with the band saw too ..my first job as an toolmaker I almost lost my thumb ..I was clock watching and thought 'only ten more mins and I'm off home'' nope it was off to get my thumb stiched on lol Funny enough I was cutting some aluminium channels which held the lense used to reflect instruments on the cockpit of the F15 ..many many years ago
2,000,000 subs in 2 years .... you're doing something right!! You would never have been this popular as a helicopter pilot !! Brilliant work, brilliant products, you've found a good niche market and there is no better feeing than 1st pouring oil or finish on freshly sanded surface and we it pop , Great hearing your history as to how you got here today ...or 2 years ago !!keep it up, how many subs by end of 2023?
I am also a pilot, flying Boeing 737s and doing some woodwork when a get a chance. Being a pilot is my dream job, I’ve been doing It for 20 years now, and recently I began thinking about starting something else for the day when I decide that I’ve flown enough. Watching you tell you story was inspirational! Congratulations!
Have you tried working with redwood burl ? I have been watching your videos for about a week now , very nice work . Sometimes it's not always about the money or the dream job ,its about piece of mind, now you have another dream job . I wish you the best 👌
Im an A&P mechanic that works mostly on Airbus 320s which is my dream job because much of my life has been art based income lol. Im honestly happy to work for someone else for once with benefits and security… I picked up wood/epoxy projects 2 years ago and your page has been my #1 source for info. You seem to be a pretty cool guy. Love the page🤘🏽
Congratulations on your move though at this point, it's been over ago. I quit my full-time job as a graphic designer at Dell Computer in 1998 to follow my passion as an artist. It was quite a leap of faith. It was a little bit of a struggle at first and fortunately I had a small amount of savings that helped during the first couple of years. But, eventually I got myself going and every year after (until COVID) was better than the last. In 2016 I bought some land in the Austin hill country overlooking the river and built my dream home and studio. Another leap but then it's all just a series of leaps of faith. And of course COVID immediately hit two months after I moved in. My business all but collapsed for the next 6 months. But I never lost faith. The PPP loans literally saved my life and kept me solvent until business begin trickling in, first slowly, the more and more until today, I'm booked for the rest of the year, credit cards paid off and savings rebuilding itself. You learn to live like this. The only difference between me 23 years ago when I quit my job and me today is that I live in my dream home and work in my dream studio. All this came from my art. It has been my source of joy and freedom, (and at times anxiety as well). BTW a body of work that I do involves woodworking and that's how I came across your channel. Love your vids and again, CONGRATULATIONS on your move brother. You go man!
Dude, thanks for sharing your story. Gives me hope. I’m also a helicopter pilot since 10 years so I know what you went through during your slave years and what you gave up to become a full time woodworker. I might take a leap soon as well. Thank you for a great channel and God bless you, your family and your business.
I’m an ex fire Chief from Long Island NY and worked with you life flight piglets for years. I’m also a licensed plumber in Florida. I have two RUclips channels mikes wood shop and that tankless guy. Love your channel.
Fellow Oregonian and helicopter pilot here. I, too, have transitioned from flying to becoming a maker. My focus is in welding (I'm currently using my GI Bill for welding school) but the plan is to start a furniture company with my soon-to-be wife. I really enjoyed this introduction video and many of your other videos. I wish you all the best in your endeavors and may God richly bless you, brother! You are an inspiration to me, and I'm sure, many others.
Watching this a little over 2 years later, and you're nearly at 2 million subscribers. It's amazing to see! I love watching your content, and although I won't ever have a workshop like yours I have been searching for some sort of creative outlet to get away from computers for a while. I'm really inspired to try out stuff like this, it seems like for small projects the toolset really isn't that big. Thanks a ton for everything you make Cam, even though you may not see this being so long after this video is released just know you're continuing to inspire.
I'm doing my dream job I'm a painter and decorator, and I'm a bit behind in realation to your videos you've posted. I watch one a night now. A great story full on inspiration. Thanks
Bush Pilot. I'm 62 years old and closer to the end than the beginning of my life. I am recently on disability and found woodworking a place that calms me and I actually have an aptitude and passion for. Watching your video touched me greatly. You lived the life that I wish I had only in the Alaskan bush. The courage and fortitude you displayed in choosing to embark on a fulltime woodworking career is in a word incredible. This is the first time I have found your channel and you can count on me being a subscriber and if I can afford it, a Patreon subscriber as well. I wish you the best in all that you do. TJ Koker
I know this video is over a year old, but its so inspiring to watch. I'm an engineer by trade, but also an artist. I just got into some more advanced woodworking and came across your videos. Your fire epoxy table is the one that got me to subscribe. My business will be woodworking with a fire element as a way to set my pieces apart. So when I get my RUclips channel up and running, I'm coming back here to remind myself of just how inspiring things like this are. Thanks!
I have been watching many of your videos recently and last night my wife says he talks a lot but speaks clearly. I said yeah he sounds like a pilot! I have been working in the aviation industry for over 35 years as a mechanic / FAA. I really enjoy your videos and seeing the PNW again.
You are a brave soul to quit your job and I applaud you for doing so. I can't do that yet. Anyway, I stayed up till 1 am watching your videos. Need to catch some zzzz's.
You should be able to do the same! If you can upload more content on a regular basis you'd be able to quit your job in no time. All of your videos have a good amount of views....your last one has over 2.2m! Tighten that belt buckle and do it man! 😀
As always, very insightful! Thanks for your generous give back to this community. You're talented, committed, creative and a good teacher/mentor. You're also trustworthy, and genuine. Clearly, I'm a big fan! Look forward to catching up soon and take care my friend. David M from Georgia
I've got mad respect for how honest you are and not trying to fill people's heads with false hope of becoming a "RUclips woodworking superstar" but still encouraging anyone to follow a dream responsibly. I myself am a chef. Have been for 20 some odd years. I started to dabble with woodworking to kill some spare time and after watching a good buddy of mine build some really neat stuff. I had decided to try my hand at making cutting boards (naturally) I had zero experience, tools, material, etc. Now I have a plethora of hand tools, power tools, jigs, possibly more than I'll ever need. I went from making a wobbly cutting board table for my mother, to now having a 7' live edge cedar slab sitting on top of a work bench that I put together. All in less than 3 years. I don't make any money off anything I build. I mainly give it to friends. But the satisfaction of completing a project is there. I couldn't quit my job to woodwork and survive. But thanks to videos like yours, when I do put stuff together, I have a lot of questions answered, and that I'm heading in the right direction when I start anything. For that I thank you
I appreciate how you mentioned to "just do it" when starting a YT channel. I have a ton of projects I do from all disciplines (cars, woodworking, fishing, welding, etc.) and I’ve been telling myself for 2 years to start filming it!
Start filming brotha! There are always going to be trolls and naysayers, but don’t let that stop you from sharing your knowledge and expressing yourself. There’s always something to share and learn if you’re willing to shut your mouth and open your eyes 👍🏻
Furniture Maker. I’m a P2 paragliding pilot. Just built my first conference table from Elm slabs I chainsaw milled. I love your channel and am inspired to try epoxy next!
Dream Job: to be a full time woodworker - My new favorite video of yours. Enjoyed getting to know you, and your woodworking career path AMAZING. I always wondered about the name of your business so thanks for telling that story. I'm a huge fan, and I plan to be a customer but your videos have truly inspired me to make that transition from just a RUclips viewer to a taking that leap to actually taking the craft seriously. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you and I appreciate you taking us along for the ride. 👌💯
I've been watching your stuff for a while now and just now got around to watching this one. I started doing wood turning about a year ago and this weekend I'm trying my hand at my first table...a coffee table. Love the work you do. It's very inspiring!
I've had several dream jobs including being a sailing instructor. I changed the industry because I only taught couples. Everyone (I.e. Male instructors) thought you can't teach husbands and wives together. I broke that barrier because I understood what women needed to learn. And wrote the. Now there are couples who teach couples sailing. I'm not much of a wood worker but I have a laser and just discovered my local shop that sells slabs, now my creative juices are flowing. I enjoyed watching your video.
I don’t have a dream job, but as I was scrolling down thinking of what it might be I considered how I’d like to get into sailing one day. Not a moment later did I see your comment. Serendipitous?
You’r honesty is refreshing, open and heartfelt. I enjoy watching what you produce and your commitment to the finished product. Wishing you the very best.
Enjoyed it very much. I was a F-16 pilot for over 22 years and I retired to just travel as that was my dream. Never looked back except for the memory of the comradery of the men and women I worked and flew with. Good on ya.
I just wanted to say congratulations! I really enjoyed the fact that you covered the financial aspect when talking about quitting your job to do woodworking. It's really important for people to understand. I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your family and your shop. Keep on keeping on!
Dream job: My shop teacher and friend quit his job to make slab furniture. That was 1976. As I recall he doubled his income the first year. We were exclusively using Myrtlewood. Mostly epoxy coated bit some filled with black and finished natural. He even did the kitchy tide pool scenes, but they sold too, and you go where the money is. Back then we were cutting slabs and coffee table bases along rivers and roadsides. He had the use of big driers at a local mill. All leveling was done with a router sled. Boy do I have some stories. Its why I became a shop teacher too.
you have a real talent with communication. i love to look at you building tables and i kept running into this video and thought i don't really want to watch this. i watched so many that i finally gave in and watched it. glad i did because i was a tradesman and i loved what i did. i can't imagine how hard it would have been to quit that job to do something else. takes cojones to walk away from safe jobs, (although i see that organ delivery has gone to drones) and benefits. you managed to put enough to hold my attention with the building of tables and the history of your career and change of career that i watched it to the end. good luck to you and keep making those great videos.
I've been woodworking all my life and have built a lot of things from log beds to tables and what not. Your videos are jacking me up to try new things and better tools to use. I'm retiring in two years from the medical profession. Can't wait to get out! Thank you so much for the inspiration! Damn good work you do.
You're an inspiration to me. My last day at a large tech company is next Friday. After 23+ years in corporate, I'm quitting to begin a 1-man woodworking business. Things are off to a good start but not gonna lie, the decision comes with stress about making ends meet. When I announced the decision, so many colleagues wanted to talk about the dreams they are not pursuing because the "safety" of corporate employment. I must make this a success. For me, my family, and others who need inspiring to follow their true path too. Thanks for being a torchbearer for so many.
Thanks for sharing your story and your passion. It comes through in your work both on the builds themselves as well as your videos. You and Mike Farrington do some of the best work on the wide web. Here's to many more years of success.
I'm a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and have been serving for 27 yrs now.. Love watching your channel, so much so I have gotten into making resin boards last year. This year I have moved up to coffee tables with a view of making dining tables by the end of the year. All because of watching you. I've started BatKat Designs here in Australia and are loving creating and selling my projects. Thanks Cam you're a legend.
Woodworker, chef, photog, travel guide, house flipper. 57 yo and no idea what I want to do when I grow up. Very inspirational video. No question today...just Thanks.
Your story really resonates with me as I hope to have the same path to be able to leave my job. I’m definitely where you said you were when you were just learning woodworking in your off time, but I’ve got a few projects under my belt which have been getting progressively better and better. I really appreciate all of the content you post and learn a lot just by watching. You also might want to consider doing some sort of classes where you make something together and you can walk around each station and provide valuable feedback to students like me. I think people would be interested in something like that
I think it’s amazing what you’ve down well done and never stop chasing your dreams. I have just started my channel and at the baby stages and I can only hope in the next 5+ years to have established a good business. Inspiring brother.
Such a beautiful table ! It's amazing that you get so many negative responses, there will always have some. Once again why I enjoy watching you build is that not only are you a master woodworker but you do make mistakes and then you explain how you fixed them and why. You continue to encourage your followers how to overcome these issues and add tips that you have experienced. Thank you again for sharing your passion in the things that we all like to do.
I have always loved doing woodworking, I didn't get to do exactly the kind of woodworking that I wanted but I have more time to do what I like even though I am now handicapped. Now I can live vicariously through you LOL What a great story. Very motivating life testimonial
High end furniture wood worker. I'm a tug boat captain, and have been in this industry for 17 years. I'm not as excited about it as I used to be though. I'm about to finish my first entry table out of walnut and purple heart, with a little clear epoxy to fill some open spots in the walnut. I'm trying joinery that I've never tried before, and I can't wait to see the final results. I mainly just wanted to say that I'm happy for you to be doing what you're passionate about, and I hope that it's everything that you dream it can be!
I built my first electric guitar from scratch when I was 15 and knew then that some day I wanted to do some kind of woodworking for a living. I grew up involved in construction and love doing it but there is something special about precision woodworking that I just don’t get to do enough of. I’m now 31 and am trying to get more serious about honing my skills and improve and I am so thankful that I found your videos. You are truely amazing at what you do and it is inspiring to me. I really appreciate that you don’t just edit out mistakes and pretend that you never make them but are honest and show how to fix them which is sometimes the best way to learn. Thank you for all of the tips and the encouragement to keep outdoing yourself.
Luthier. This was my absolute dream job after a lifetime in management (at all levels). I had built a solid body electric guitar when I was young and just getting started in woodworking. I built lots of furniture over the years while I did two old home restorations. But, I wanted to do the ultimate challenge in woodworking, one that would greatly improve my hand tool and sharpening skills... Ahhhhhh, building an accustic guitar! And so once I retired, this became my passion.
I can only "imagine the energy!" Your dear wife sounds like a perfect muse for you, too--- nice going! (that's at least one thing we have in common, which I think I mentioned in a previous comment: being in the "luckiest men in the world"club:) I'm amazed by the super-powers of change you've revealed in this great video autobiography, way inspired! --- thanks for sharing your story!
Love this video! I’m living my dream job I’ve worked for my whole life, my wife and I own a Skydiving business near SF. I’m a pilot and skydiver for over 20 years now but woodworking is my hobby. I just finished an outdoor redwood dining table and still wondering what finish to use, and suggestions? Thank you, keep living the dream
Hay Cam, Fellow Heli Driver and wood worker here. Heavy impressed with the bold move and wanted to say congrats and to wish you success for the future. Professional shop and channel! Just like you, I too find peace in shaping things out of wood and find that it helps to take ones mind off of work to rest. Thanks for the great content and remember to keep the revs high and don't flare too late. Cheers mate
Visually I really like your "first table", and I'm glad you still have it. I love the epoxy pattern from 'nature'. It's like a river and estuaries flowing to the Ocean. Everyone probably sees different things. I still have my first refinished wood dresser and my kitchen table from Denmark, I found them both at flea markets in FL. Nice work and hard work. Happy to hear your spouse supports you.
This is kinda crazy because I am a ground paramedic near Houston and my dream job would be moving to the air medical side. I am also a GA pilot and I wish I could go back in time and tell a younger me to go into helicopters. My mouth was wide open when I saw that you left flying to do woodworking but I applaud your drive to your passion. I just stumbled on to your channel today and dig it! Good luck. Subbed
Thanks for sharing your story. You've inspired me to find the best job that I can, and keep enjoying working with my hands. RUclips showed me the video about the slab that the clients hated, and I came to your profile/channel page to see what else you had. I got captivated by the intro video, and watched it until the end, and then came here just to like the video and say something nice. Take care.
Very interesting story. We were both very lucky, career wise, to be ably to make a decent living doing our dream jobs. As a kid I could not decide what I liked better, being a pilot or a locomotive engineer. I grew up near an Air Force base in central Louisiana and was able to spend a good bit of time at the base. We had a mobil home park and most of our tenants were Air Force. One was a Tech Sergeant with a son my age. We became close friends and built U control model airplanes together. Going to the base was one of our favorite places to go fly our model airplanes. His father worked on the flight line and took us out to get a tour of my first real airplane. I was hooked on the planes and the Air Force. My father was a third generation locomotive engineer. When I was around 10 years old I went with him to pick up his check at the yard office. One of the switch engine crews was at lunch in the yard office. With permission we got on their engine and dad showed me how to run it. I made several trips from one end of the yard to the other. Then when the crew went back to work we stayed on the engine while they switched out a couple cuts. Again I was hooked. Fast forward about 10 years and I joined the Air Force. After 14 years of going to school I was tired of it. We wanted to get married and did a month before I left for the Air Force. I was very lucky and got the best job I could get for an enlisted guy. An aircraft mechanic / crew chief on C-130s. I used my GI Bill to get my commercial pilots license and the rest of my ratings. Later on I also got my mechanics license. After I got out of the Air Force getting a flying job was not easy and was not enough for us to live on. I applied for a job as a fireman on the same railroad my father worked on and got hired. Being a vet was a great help. Eight months later I was an engineer. My off days was spent at the airports where I started doing freelance flying and mechanic work. I retired from the railroad and flying but still do consulting work in both fields. And I give thanks to GOD for it.
I am a designer and programmer, always wanted to be a professional pilot. My friends who are professional pilots tell me they envy my job security and income. I just realize no one is actually happy where they are. after some time, you just need to do what pays the bills. If you can live with your job, so much the better. I do fly sailplanes as a hobby, to make my desk job bearable. Cheers
Now at 75, and a new Tesla, I’ve been retired for over 22 years and am extremely lucky and happy. I learned a long time ago, “If you person life is good, everything is good”. Thx Cam for the beautiful and informative videos !
Well...don't have a dream job. Discovered that I have dream lifestyle which is the ability to do architectural design, build furniture, work the soil, foster great relationships and live free....and that's just today. Who knows about tomorrow.
What I kept hearing over and over in this video is the phrase "I didn't know..." In spite of your lack of knowledge on many things, you went for it, and it is working out wonderfully. This is a real object lesson in going for your dreams (I never use that phrase), for anyone who really wants to pusue their love in life. Congratulations to you and your wife for your ongoing success, the world is now a better place with your creations in it!
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I watched your fire table vid and I guess the algorithms led me here to this one. As someone who did IT for air ambulance service, I can appreciate the passion and schedules involved... that's a big leap to leave it all behind for your new passion. It takes a lot of faith and heart to make that leap. Not sure I'm quite there, but your video definitely helped me lean towards one side over the other on the knife's edge, if that makes sense...
Loved this video..thank you🤩for sharing your life and your craft with us. Your wife is to be praised for backing you ever step of your journey. You are blessed for persuasion your passion ☺️
Professional Partier. Really enjoyed your story! I had my dream job for about 15 years. But gave it up to start other businesses. Still think about my dream job and how much I miss it almost every day.
Your dream job. And a great story. I am glad your channel has grown so much too. I don't know why I missed this video for some reason, but it did pop up in my suggested videos now and I am glad for it.
Like your channel man I watch most of your work when I can! I started a classic car restoration shop 3 years ago. after 3 months of recovery breaking my leg. I started with no money in the winter with one job and a cast on my leg. Today I’m booked 2 years out and I finally built my own shop. Things are looking up and I’m back to square 1 but a new beginning is a great feeling. 👍
I'm and auto technician in Corvallis, OR and recently found your page. I have been trying to wrap my head around doing more small woodworking projects like jewelry and small storage boxes that have form and function. Your video are great inspiration and have quite a bit of innovation in what can be done. Thank you!
Gracias por compartir tu experiencia personal. Yo era informático, y tras mas de 20 años lo dejé y ahora soy carpintero. Me encantan tus vídeos de los que aprendo mucho.
Packer, woodworking, retired! I packed for ages, did a ton of stuff- firefighting, historical restoration, plowed snow, drove cat, turned wrench with my Dad, raised my girls- heck, it doesn't dent the surface. Did a lot of ops with PHI and LifeFlight in Lassen Park and on State SRA and USFS. Still chase fires. Woodwork is becoming more than something to do- part passion, part drive. Thank you for your video's, honesty and service! As a final aside, this is the first youtube I think I have ever subscribed to.
Wood working. Honestly every job I've had has been like your latter years as a pilot: waning commitment, daydreaming about wood working, etc. Just haven't made the jump yet. Still, love your honesty, full transparency, and how you leave detailed video descriptions (unlike other YT'ers who leave intentionally misleading or vague descriptions to bait viewership). Even though I play your videos at 2x speed, I never skip any part of it! I'm tempted to bookmark every video for reference for SOMEthing later, but then I'll end up saving every video lol. You make us feel like we're along for the journey and learning with you for sure. Keep it up! Can't wait for more. *Smashes coffee mug* MORE.
Enjoyed this video. I have been watching your channel for a while and have started getting into woodworking. I went back to start watching your older videos and came across this video about your journey to getting where you are. Cool to see you were a former EMS pilot. I been in EMS for 15 years and working on medical helicopter. Fell in love with wood working as my therapy and release from work. Keep up the awesome videos. I have learned a lot from them.
Firefighter. Just joined your channel and I have to say the stuff your making is so cool 😎 unfortunately I can't do my dream job now as of a back injury and because of my age! Watching your videos reminds me of watching my dad as he was a qualified carpenter and joiner and I still have furniture in the house he made god bless he's soul. Keep up the fantastic work 👍👍
Literally just told my boss today I’ll be leaving to pursue my woodworking business full time! Your videos inspire me as well help me to be a better woodworker. I love making tables and looking at pursuing the higher end table market along with some other furniture related items and barn doors. Looking to be full time in the next 3-6 months!
Teaching Electronics Engineering. Cam, this was a great video. It is a rare thing to watch someone find their passion AND take the leap to go all-in and follow it. Congratulations. I will continue to follow you and provide what support I can. I was raised on the gulf coast and spent many, many days on the gulf waters fishing and playing. I’m glad you too got a chance to experience it. Thanks again. J
Just found your channel and wanted to tell you that I completely dig the shit out of your intro video on how you got started. You WILL defiantly get my subscription. I promise to go back to the beginning and watch everything you have put out for lucky bastards like me to watch and learn. Thanks for all you do......
Being a Pilot would be my dream job but sadly my health never allowed me to become one. I watched the video on the burned table and I absolutely love that piece that is not burned. It almost resembles a flame, like it's still burning. I think it adds life to the table. Love your channel. Keep up the good work.
Wow just came across your channel. I worked for PHI O&G from 2012-2017 Now flying EMS for Metro. I found actual woodworking little over a year ago and fell in love with it. Great to see you're doing well!!
I absolutely love how your videos are not 'look what I can do; I am so great' but 'I am still learning and if I can help you start, I will.' If I could afford one of your tables, I would buy it in an instant.
Welder. Thank you for posting this. I'm about to quit my job to pursue a welding career which has always been a passion of mine. Your video eased my mind of my doubts and has inspired me to make some metal pieces at home. Much appreciated 🙏
Your story is very familiar, I've spent 40 yrs as a heli pilot and closing in on 50 yrs. in carpentry / construction. Fight fires, build drills, heli-logging in the summer months, construction in the winter. Now runn9ng a custom timber co. fulltime. started watching your channel for insights on building an epoxy table, I've learnt a lot. thanks!
We have plenty of whitetail deer here in Michigan. I love to photograph them. The bucks and the fawns are my favorites. The does are nice to get too, but the cute little fawns with their spots or their proud daddy as he stands tall and majestic, is quite impactful too.
My dream job is probably trying different hobbies, video games and creative endeavors, and writing about it. Just stumbled across one of your videos, and enjoy your dry humor and easy way of talking about your process and admitting your mistakes. Subscribed and looking forward to watching more, and wishing you a long and fulfilling career!
Custom welder/furniture maker. EDIT: Dream job - live vicariously through you, LOL. Thanks for telling us all about your life. I am happy for you that you are doing something you love AND making a decent living! I always like to see a notification of a new video from you. I am slowly making my way through the ones I haven't seen. Thanks again for the effort and all the knowledge you share!!
Mad scientist (creator/fabricator/artist) Cam I gotta say, major respect to you for taking the leap! Your work is beautiful (I know you have your downers on it because that what is creative types do!) you’re an inspiration
Gentleman farmer. So you legit swapped one set of whirling blades of death for another? Bold move.
I totally did 😂
Yes becarful with the band saw too ..my first job as an toolmaker I almost lost my thumb ..I was clock watching and thought 'only ten more mins and I'm off home'' nope it was off to get my thumb stiched on lol Funny enough I was cutting some aluminium channels which held the lense used to reflect instruments on the cockpit of the F15 ..many many years ago
Soo cool!!
I'm also a heli pilot and just started to make custom cutting boards.
Keep up the great work!!!
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2,000,000 subs in 2 years .... you're doing something right!!
You would never have been this popular as a helicopter pilot !!
Brilliant work, brilliant products, you've found a good niche market and there is no better feeing than 1st pouring oil or finish on freshly sanded surface and we it pop , Great hearing your history as to how you got here today ...or 2 years ago !!keep it up, how many subs by end of 2023?
I am also a pilot, flying Boeing 737s and doing some woodwork when a get a chance. Being a pilot is my dream job, I’ve been doing It for 20 years now, and recently I began thinking about starting something else for the day when I decide that I’ve flown enough. Watching you tell you story was inspirational! Congratulations!
Thanks man! And good luck!
Have you tried working with redwood burl ?
I have been watching your videos for about a week now , very nice work .
Sometimes it's not always about the money or the dream job ,its about piece of mind, now you have another dream job .
I wish you the best 👌
What's it like flying a 50,000kg aeroplane and being responsible for hundreds of lives?
Im an A&P mechanic that works mostly on Airbus 320s which is my dream job because much of my life has been art based income lol. Im honestly happy to work for someone else for once with benefits and security… I picked up wood/epoxy projects 2 years ago and your page has been my #1 source for info. You seem to be a pretty cool guy. Love the page🤘🏽
Congratulations on your move though at this point, it's been over ago. I quit my full-time job as a graphic designer at Dell Computer in 1998 to follow my passion as an artist. It was quite a leap of faith. It was a little bit of a struggle at first and fortunately I had a small amount of savings that helped during the first couple of years. But, eventually I got myself going and every year after (until COVID) was better than the last. In 2016 I bought some land in the Austin hill country overlooking the river and built my dream home and studio. Another leap but then it's all just a series of leaps of faith. And of course COVID immediately hit two months after I moved in. My business all but collapsed for the next 6 months. But I never lost faith. The PPP loans literally saved my life and kept me solvent until business begin trickling in, first slowly, the more and more until today, I'm booked for the rest of the year, credit cards paid off and savings rebuilding itself. You learn to live like this. The only difference between me 23 years ago when I quit my job and me today is that I live in my dream home and work in my dream studio. All this came from my art. It has been my source of joy and freedom, (and at times anxiety as well). BTW a body of work that I do involves woodworking and that's how I came across your channel. Love your vids and again, CONGRATULATIONS on your move brother. You go man!
Dude, thanks for sharing your story. Gives me hope. I’m also a helicopter pilot since 10 years so I know what you went through during your slave years and what you gave up to become a full time woodworker. I might take a leap soon as well. Thank you for a great channel and God bless you, your family and your business.
I’m an ex fire Chief from Long Island NY and worked with you life flight piglets for years. I’m also a licensed plumber in Florida. I have two RUclips channels mikes wood shop and that tankless guy. Love your channel.
Fellow Oregonian and helicopter pilot here. I, too, have transitioned from flying to becoming a maker. My focus is in welding (I'm currently using my GI Bill for welding school) but the plan is to start a furniture company with my soon-to-be wife. I really enjoyed this introduction video and many of your other videos. I wish you all the best in your endeavors and may God richly bless you, brother! You are an inspiration to me, and I'm sure, many others.
Wow, another pilot down! Weird how often that happens
thank you for sharing your story. really nice to hear other people's journey.
Watching this a little over 2 years later, and you're nearly at 2 million subscribers. It's amazing to see! I love watching your content, and although I won't ever have a workshop like yours I have been searching for some sort of creative outlet to get away from computers for a while. I'm really inspired to try out stuff like this, it seems like for small projects the toolset really isn't that big. Thanks a ton for everything you make Cam, even though you may not see this being so long after this video is released just know you're continuing to inspire.
Part-time Ski Patroller and Part-time Woodworker - Your story is great and your dedication to your pursuits is inspiring. Keep it coming!
I'm doing my dream job I'm a painter and decorator, and I'm a bit behind in realation to your videos you've posted. I watch one a night now. A great story full on inspiration. Thanks
The fire table you just made is beautiful. I would love to see a fire river table with a red river might look cool!! Always love your content!!
Thanks Travis!
Yes it is maybe like lava burning down it
Bush Pilot. I'm 62 years old and closer to the end than the beginning of my life. I am recently on disability and found woodworking a place that calms me and I actually have an aptitude and passion for. Watching your video touched me greatly. You lived the life that I wish I had only in the Alaskan bush. The courage and fortitude you displayed in choosing to embark on a fulltime woodworking career is in a word incredible. This is the first time I have found your channel and you can count on me being a subscriber and if I can afford it, a Patreon subscriber as well. I wish you the best in all that you do. TJ Koker
Wow, thanks so much TJ. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that
I know this video is over a year old, but its so inspiring to watch. I'm an engineer by trade, but also an artist. I just got into some more advanced woodworking and came across your videos. Your fire epoxy table is the one that got me to subscribe. My business will be woodworking with a fire element as a way to set my pieces apart. So when I get my RUclips channel up and running, I'm coming back here to remind myself of just how inspiring things like this are. Thanks!
I have been watching many of your videos recently and last night my wife says he talks a lot but speaks clearly. I said yeah he sounds like a pilot! I have been working in the aviation industry for over 35 years as a mechanic / FAA. I really enjoy your videos and seeing the PNW again.
You are a brave soul to quit your job and I applaud you for doing so. I can't do that yet. Anyway, I stayed up till 1 am watching your videos. Need to catch some zzzz's.
Thanks bud!
You should be able to do the same! If you can upload more content on a regular basis you'd be able to quit your job in no time. All of your videos have a good amount of views....your last one has over 2.2m! Tighten that belt buckle and do it man! 😀
As always, very insightful! Thanks for your generous give back to this community. You're talented, committed, creative and a good teacher/mentor. You're also trustworthy, and genuine. Clearly, I'm a big fan! Look forward to catching up soon and take care my friend. David M from Georgia
I've got mad respect for how honest you are and not trying to fill people's heads with false hope of becoming a "RUclips woodworking superstar" but still encouraging anyone to follow a dream responsibly. I myself am a chef. Have been for 20 some odd years. I started to dabble with woodworking to kill some spare time and after watching a good buddy of mine build some really neat stuff. I had decided to try my hand at making cutting boards (naturally) I had zero experience, tools, material, etc. Now I have a plethora of hand tools, power tools, jigs, possibly more than I'll ever need. I went from making a wobbly cutting board table for my mother, to now having a 7' live edge cedar slab sitting on top of a work bench that I put together. All in less than 3 years. I don't make any money off anything I build. I mainly give it to friends. But the satisfaction of completing a project is there. I couldn't quit my job to woodwork and survive. But thanks to videos like yours, when I do put stuff together, I have a lot of questions answered, and that I'm heading in the right direction when I start anything. For that I thank you
I appreciate how you mentioned to "just do it" when starting a YT channel. I have a ton of projects I do from all disciplines (cars, woodworking, fishing, welding, etc.) and I’ve been telling myself for 2 years to start filming it!
For sure man
Start filming brotha!
There are always going to be trolls and naysayers, but don’t let that stop you from sharing your knowledge and expressing yourself. There’s always something to share and learn if you’re willing to shut your mouth and open your eyes 👍🏻
Furniture Maker. I’m a P2 paragliding pilot. Just built my first conference table from Elm slabs I chainsaw milled. I love your channel and am inspired to try epoxy next!
I'm proud to be part of your 1M subs. Looking forward for your workshops.
Came there to say the exact same thing. Not bad when you meet your agressive goal 8 months early.
Dream Job: to be a full time woodworker - My new favorite video of yours. Enjoyed getting to know you, and your woodworking career path AMAZING. I always wondered about the name of your business so thanks for telling that story. I'm a huge fan, and I plan to be a customer but your videos have truly inspired me to make that transition from just a RUclips viewer to a taking that leap to actually taking the craft seriously. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you and I appreciate you taking us along for the ride. 👌💯
Thanks so much Marco! One of my original subscribers!
I've been watching your stuff for a while now and just now got around to watching this one. I started doing wood turning about a year ago and this weekend I'm trying my hand at my first table...a coffee table. Love the work you do. It's very inspiring!
I've had several dream jobs including being a sailing instructor. I changed the industry because I only taught couples. Everyone (I.e. Male instructors) thought you can't teach husbands and wives together. I broke that barrier because I understood what women needed to learn. And wrote the. Now there are couples who teach couples sailing. I'm not much of a wood worker but I have a laser and just discovered my local shop that sells slabs, now my creative juices are flowing. I enjoyed watching your video.
I don’t have a dream job, but as I was scrolling down thinking of what it might be I considered how I’d like to get into sailing one day. Not a moment later did I see your comment. Serendipitous?
You’r honesty is refreshing, open and heartfelt.
I enjoy watching what you produce and your commitment to the finished product.
Wishing you the very best.
Enjoyed it very much. I was a F-16 pilot for over 22 years and I retired to just travel as that was my dream. Never looked back except for the memory of the comradery of the men and women I worked and flew with. Good on ya.
I just wanted to say congratulations! I really enjoyed the fact that you covered the financial aspect when talking about quitting your job to do woodworking. It's really important for people to understand. I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your family and your shop. Keep on keeping on!
Dream job: My shop teacher and friend quit his job to make slab furniture. That was 1976. As I recall he doubled his income the first year. We were exclusively using Myrtlewood. Mostly epoxy coated bit some filled with black and finished natural. He even did the kitchy tide pool scenes, but they sold too, and you go where the money is. Back then we were cutting slabs and coffee table bases along rivers and roadsides. He had the use of big driers at a local mill. All leveling was done with a router sled. Boy do I have some stories. Its why I became a shop teacher too.
you have a real talent with communication. i love to look at you building tables and i kept running into this video and thought i don't really want to watch this. i watched so many that i finally gave in and watched it. glad i did because i was a tradesman and i loved what i did. i can't imagine how hard it would have been to quit that job to do something else. takes cojones to walk away from safe jobs, (although i see that organ delivery has gone to drones) and benefits. you managed to put enough to hold my attention with the building of tables and the history of your career and change of career that i watched it to the end. good luck to you and keep making those great videos.
The communication you defiantly learn in aviation! Haha
1:43 That is stunning! Especially at that angle! I love how you have the knots dead centre in each half that angle around the edge. Gorgeous!
All I can say is that I want to be as brave as you when I grow up!💪🏻
I've been woodworking all my life and have built a lot of things from log beds to tables and what not. Your videos are jacking me up to try new things and better tools to use. I'm retiring in two years from the medical profession. Can't wait to get out! Thank you so much for the inspiration! Damn good work you do.
You're an inspiration to me. My last day at a large tech company is next Friday. After 23+ years in corporate, I'm quitting to begin a 1-man woodworking business. Things are off to a good start but not gonna lie, the decision comes with stress about making ends meet. When I announced the decision, so many colleagues wanted to talk about the dreams they are not pursuing because the "safety" of corporate employment. I must make this a success. For me, my family, and others who need inspiring to follow their true path too. Thanks for being a torchbearer for so many.
Wow, that’s a huge day!!
Thanks for sharing your story and your passion. It comes through in your work both on the builds themselves as well as your videos. You and Mike Farrington do some of the best work on the wide web. Here's to many more years of success.
You are a very good storyteller, Cam. I found you this morning and will be watching regularly!
I'm a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and have been serving for 27 yrs now.. Love watching your channel, so much so I have gotten into making resin boards last year. This year I have moved up to coffee tables with a view of making dining tables by the end of the year. All because of watching you. I've started BatKat Designs here in Australia and are loving creating and selling my projects. Thanks Cam you're a legend.
Woodworker, chef, photog, travel guide, house flipper. 57 yo and no idea what I want to do when I grow up. Very inspirational video. No question today...just Thanks.
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Your story really resonates with me as I hope to have the same path to be able to leave my job. I’m definitely where you said you were when you were just learning woodworking in your off time, but I’ve got a few projects under my belt which have been getting progressively better and better. I really appreciate all of the content you post and learn a lot just by watching. You also might want to consider doing some sort of classes where you make something together and you can walk around each station and provide valuable feedback to students like me. I think people would be interested in something like that
I think it’s amazing what you’ve down well done and never stop chasing your dreams. I have just started my channel and at the baby stages and I can only hope in the next 5+ years to have established a good business. Inspiring brother.
Custom Fabricator for interesting people. Rock on with your channel bud. I’ve never wanted to wood work as much as I do watching you do it.
Such a beautiful table !
It's amazing that you get so many negative responses, there will always have some. Once again why I enjoy watching you build is that not only are you a master woodworker but you do make mistakes and then you explain how you fixed them and why. You continue to encourage your followers how to overcome these issues and add tips that you have experienced. Thank you again for sharing your passion in the things that we all like to do.
I have always loved doing woodworking, I didn't get to do exactly the kind of woodworking that I wanted but I have more time to do what I like even though I am now handicapped. Now I can live vicariously through you LOL What a great story. Very motivating life testimonial
High end furniture wood worker. I'm a tug boat captain, and have been in this industry for 17 years. I'm not as excited about it as I used to be though. I'm about to finish my first entry table out of walnut and purple heart, with a little clear epoxy to fill some open spots in the walnut. I'm trying joinery that I've never tried before, and I can't wait to see the final results. I mainly just wanted to say that I'm happy for you to be doing what you're passionate about, and I hope that it's everything that you dream it can be!
That’s a cool job though
I can relate. I hung up my wings for another career that keeps me at home with my family. However, I still look up at everything that goes over.
Thought it was just me
Thank you Cam I really appreciate your honesty and openness about how you got started your woodworking business.
I built my first electric guitar from scratch when I was 15 and knew then that some day I wanted to do some kind of woodworking for a living. I grew up involved in construction and love doing it but there is something special about precision woodworking that I just don’t get to do enough of. I’m now 31 and am trying to get more serious about honing my skills and improve and I am so thankful that I found your videos. You are truely amazing at what you do and it is inspiring to me. I really appreciate that you don’t just edit out mistakes and pretend that you never make them but are honest and show how to fix them which is sometimes the best way to learn. Thank you for all of the tips and the encouragement to keep outdoing yourself.
Luthier. This was my absolute dream job after a lifetime in management (at all levels).
I had built a solid body electric guitar when I was young and just getting started in woodworking. I built lots of furniture over the years while I did two old home restorations. But, I wanted to do the ultimate challenge in woodworking, one that would greatly improve my hand tool and sharpening skills... Ahhhhhh, building an accustic guitar! And so once I retired, this became my passion.
I can only "imagine the energy!" Your dear wife sounds like a perfect muse for you, too--- nice going! (that's at least one thing we have in common, which I think I mentioned in a previous comment: being in the "luckiest men in the world"club:) I'm amazed by the super-powers of change you've revealed in this great video autobiography, way inspired! --- thanks for sharing your story!
Love this video! I’m living my dream job I’ve worked for my whole life, my wife and I own a Skydiving business near SF. I’m a pilot and skydiver for over 20 years now but woodworking is my hobby. I just finished an outdoor redwood dining table and still wondering what finish to use, and suggestions? Thank you, keep living the dream
Oh man, I don’t have a go to outdoor finish yet
Hay Cam, Fellow Heli Driver and wood worker here. Heavy impressed with the bold move and wanted to say congrats and to wish you success for the future. Professional shop and channel! Just like you, I too find peace in shaping things out of wood and find that it helps to take ones mind off of work to rest. Thanks for the great content and remember to keep the revs high and don't flare too late. Cheers mate
Visually I really like your "first table", and I'm glad you still have it. I love the epoxy pattern from 'nature'. It's like a river and estuaries flowing to the Ocean. Everyone probably sees different things. I still have my first refinished wood dresser and my kitchen table from Denmark, I found them both at flea markets in FL. Nice work and hard work. Happy to hear your spouse supports you.
This is kinda crazy because I am a ground paramedic near Houston and my dream job would be moving to the air medical side. I am also a GA pilot and I wish I could go back in time and tell a younger me to go into helicopters. My mouth was wide open when I saw that you left flying to do woodworking but I applaud your drive to your passion. I just stumbled on to your channel today and dig it! Good luck. Subbed
Thanks man! Go get on with memorial Herman!
I also was surprised you left flying helicopters. That's my dream job
Dream Job: Be independently wealthy so that I can do woodworking full time without any cares about having to do it for an income :P
Dream job: Architect. It’s great to know how it all started. A lot of my inspiration to do woodworking comes from you, thank you.
Thanks Gavin!
Thanks for sharing your story. You've inspired me to find the best job that I can, and keep enjoying working with my hands.
RUclips showed me the video about the slab that the clients hated, and I came to your profile/channel page to see what else you had. I got captivated by the intro video, and watched it until the end, and then came here just to like the video and say something nice.
Take care.
Every time I see the wood color on a finished piece I get an OG , simply BEAUTIFUL wood colors ! 😁👍
Very interesting story. We were both very lucky, career wise, to be ably to make a decent living doing our dream jobs. As a kid I could not decide what I liked better, being a pilot or a locomotive engineer.
I grew up near an Air Force base in central Louisiana and was able to spend a good bit of time at the base. We had a mobil home park and most of our tenants were Air Force. One was a Tech Sergeant with a son my age. We became close friends and built U control model airplanes together. Going to the base was one of our favorite places to go fly our model airplanes. His father worked on the flight line and took us out to get a tour of my first real airplane. I was hooked on the planes and the Air Force.
My father was a third generation locomotive engineer. When I was around 10 years old I went with him to pick up his check at the yard office. One of the switch engine crews was at lunch in the yard office. With permission we got on their engine and dad showed me how to run it. I made several trips from one end of the yard to the other. Then when the crew went back to work we stayed on the engine while they switched out a couple cuts. Again I was hooked.
Fast forward about 10 years and I joined the Air Force. After 14 years of going to school I was tired of it. We wanted to get married and did a month before I left for the Air Force. I was very lucky and got the best job I could get for an enlisted guy. An aircraft mechanic / crew chief on C-130s. I used my GI Bill to get my commercial pilots license and the rest of my ratings. Later on I also got my mechanics license.
After I got out of the Air Force getting a flying job was not easy and was not enough for us to live on. I applied for a job as a fireman on the same railroad my father worked on and got hired. Being a vet was a great help. Eight months later I was an engineer. My off days was spent at the airports where I started doing freelance flying and mechanic work. I retired from the railroad and flying but still do consulting work in both fields.
And I give thanks to GOD for it.
I am a designer and programmer, always wanted to be a professional pilot. My friends who are professional pilots tell me they envy my job security and income. I just realize no one is actually happy where they are. after some time, you just need to do what pays the bills. If you can live with your job, so much the better. I do fly sailplanes as a hobby, to make my desk job bearable. Cheers
While I don't have a dream job at the moment. I wanted to congratulate you on getting close to that 1 million mark a lot faster than you thought.
Now at 75, and a new Tesla, I’ve been retired for over 22 years and am extremely lucky and happy. I learned a long time ago, “If you person life is good, everything is good”. Thx Cam for the beautiful and informative videos !
Well...don't have a dream job. Discovered that I have dream lifestyle which is the ability to do architectural design, build furniture, work the soil, foster great relationships and live free....and that's just today. Who knows about tomorrow.
My dream job would have been a heavy equipment operator. Instead I owned my own Lawn maintenance business for twenty years.
What I kept hearing over and over in this video is the phrase "I didn't know..."
In spite of your lack of knowledge on many things, you went for it, and it is working out wonderfully. This is a real object lesson in going for your dreams (I never use that phrase), for anyone who really wants to pusue their love in life.
Congratulations to you and your wife for your ongoing success, the world is now a better place
with your creations in it!
Record store owner. With an espresso machine of course. Great vid mate!!
Starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. I’ve been watching your channel for more than a year, how come I’m just seeing now :)
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Dream job: Day trading and full-time investor. Love your genuineness and your work. Building my first epoxy/wood table because of you!
Love that!
I'm apart of a Discord group (Google Discord if you don't know what it is) that's dedicated to helping people become better investors, specifically day trading and options trading. If you'd like an invite link let me know.
I watched your fire table vid and I guess the algorithms led me here to this one. As someone who did IT for air ambulance service, I can appreciate the passion and schedules involved... that's a big leap to leave it all behind for your new passion. It takes a lot of faith and heart to make that leap. Not sure I'm quite there, but your video definitely helped me lean towards one side over the other on the knife's edge, if that makes sense...
Loved this video..thank you🤩for sharing your life and your craft with us. Your wife is to be praised for backing you ever step of your journey. You are blessed for persuasion your passion ☺️
Physician. Thank you for sharing your story! It's an encouraging story, and I enjoy watching you build your projects. You're quite the artist.
Congrats young man!!! It is AWESOME to see you follow your dreams...God has given you some great talents, continue to use them!!!
Professional Partier. Really enjoyed your story! I had my dream job for about 15 years. But gave it up to start other businesses. Still think about my dream job and how much I miss it almost every day.
Your dream job. And a great story. I am glad your channel has grown so much too. I don't know why I missed this video for some reason, but it did pop up in my suggested videos now and I am glad for it.
I think I'm doing my dream job I'm homesteading and I do woodworking for spare cash... Great video... Nice to learn about one of my favorite channels
Thanks bud!
Like your channel man I watch most of your work when I can! I started a classic car restoration shop 3 years ago. after 3 months of recovery breaking my leg. I started with no money in the winter with one job and a cast on my leg. Today I’m booked 2 years out and I finally built my own shop. Things are looking up and I’m back to square 1 but a new beginning is a great feeling. 👍
I'm and auto technician in Corvallis, OR and recently found your page. I have been trying to wrap my head around doing more small woodworking projects like jewelry and small storage boxes that have form and function. Your video are great inspiration and have quite a bit of innovation in what can be done. Thank you!
Gracias por compartir tu experiencia personal. Yo era informático, y tras mas de 20 años lo dejé y ahora soy carpintero. Me encantan tus vídeos de los que aprendo mucho.
From the looks of the work you do, I would say you made an excellent choice. Your works is fabulous.
Packer, woodworking, retired!
I packed for ages, did a ton of stuff- firefighting, historical restoration, plowed snow, drove cat, turned wrench with my Dad, raised my girls- heck, it doesn't dent the surface. Did a lot of ops with PHI and LifeFlight in Lassen Park and on State SRA and USFS. Still chase fires. Woodwork is becoming more than something to do- part passion, part drive. Thank you for your video's, honesty and service! As a final aside, this is the first youtube I think I have ever subscribed to.
Being a Grandpa is my dream job. Love your content (including the offbeat sense of humor). Keep up the great work.
Wood working. Honestly every job I've had has been like your latter years as a pilot: waning commitment, daydreaming about wood working, etc. Just haven't made the jump yet.
Still, love your honesty, full transparency, and how you leave detailed video descriptions (unlike other YT'ers who leave intentionally misleading or vague descriptions to bait viewership). Even though I play your videos at 2x speed, I never skip any part of it! I'm tempted to bookmark every video for reference for SOMEthing later, but then I'll end up saving every video lol.
You make us feel like we're along for the journey and learning with you for sure. Keep it up! Can't wait for more. *Smashes coffee mug* MORE.
Thanks bud!
What a great story! What a amazing wife that supports you in your dream job! Very nice video. Keep up the good work
Thanks bud!
Enjoyed this video. I have been watching your channel for a while and have started getting into woodworking. I went back to start watching your older videos and came across this video about your journey to getting where you are. Cool to see you were a former EMS pilot. I been in EMS for 15 years and working on medical helicopter. Fell in love with wood working as my therapy and release from work. Keep up the awesome videos. I have learned a lot from them.
Firefighter. Just joined your channel and I have to say the stuff your making is so cool 😎 unfortunately I can't do my dream job now as of a back injury and because of my age! Watching your videos reminds me of watching my dad as he was a qualified carpenter and joiner and I still have furniture in the house he made god bless he's soul. Keep up the fantastic work 👍👍
Literally just told my boss today I’ll be leaving to pursue my woodworking business full time! Your videos inspire me as well help me to be a better woodworker. I love making tables and looking at pursuing the higher end table market along with some other furniture related items and barn doors. Looking to be full time in the next 3-6 months!
Love that Dave!
Horse trainer. Somethings were never meant to be. Love your story. And now you have a million + subscribers. Thank you for sharing
Nice to know you're still following your passions.
Really awsome videos.
Thats awesome you were flying down in the Gulf, I live in Mobile Al so thats my second home during the summers! Love all of the builds.
Oh awesome!
Teaching Electronics Engineering. Cam, this was a great video. It is a rare thing to watch someone find their passion AND take the leap to go all-in and follow it. Congratulations. I will continue to follow you and provide what support I can. I was raised on the gulf coast and spent many, many days on the gulf waters fishing and playing. I’m glad you too got a chance to experience it. Thanks again. J
It’s a different world down there. Was a great experience though
Just found your channel and wanted to tell you that I completely dig the shit out of your intro video on how you got started. You WILL defiantly get my subscription. I promise to go back to the beginning and watch everything you have put out for lucky bastards like me to watch and learn. Thanks for all you do......
Being a Pilot would be my dream job but sadly my health never allowed me to become one. I watched the video on the burned table and I absolutely love that piece that is not burned. It almost resembles a flame, like it's still burning. I think it adds life to the table. Love your channel. Keep up the good work.
Wow just came across your channel. I worked for PHI O&G from 2012-2017 Now flying EMS for Metro. I found actual woodworking little over a year ago and fell in love with it. Great to see you're doing well!!
I absolutely love how your videos are not 'look what I can do; I am so great' but 'I am still learning and if I can help you start, I will.' If I could afford one of your tables, I would buy it in an instant.
Welder. Thank you for posting this. I'm about to quit my job to pursue a welding career which has always been a passion of mine. Your video eased my mind of my doubts and has inspired me to make some metal pieces at home. Much appreciated 🙏
You made the right decision ,follow your dream, follow the Changes & trends. Nothing remains the same.
Your story is very familiar, I've spent 40 yrs as a heli pilot and closing in on 50 yrs. in carpentry / construction. Fight fires, build drills, heli-logging in the summer months, construction in the winter. Now runn9ng a custom timber co. fulltime. started watching your channel for insights on building an epoxy table, I've learnt a lot. thanks!
We have plenty of whitetail deer here in Michigan. I love to photograph them. The bucks and the fawns are my favorites. The does are nice to get too, but the cute little fawns with their spots or their proud daddy as he stands tall and majestic, is quite impactful too.
Photographer is what i have been doing the last 27 years and love it, Wood working is my hobby!
My dream job is probably trying different hobbies, video games and creative endeavors, and writing about it. Just stumbled across one of your videos, and enjoy your dry humor and easy way of talking about your process and admitting your mistakes. Subscribed and looking forward to watching more, and wishing you a long and fulfilling career!
Custom welder/furniture maker. EDIT: Dream job - live vicariously through you, LOL.
Thanks for telling us all about your life. I am happy for you that you are doing something you love AND making a decent living! I always like to see a notification of a new video from you. I am slowly making my way through the ones I haven't seen.
Thanks again for the effort and all the knowledge you share!!
Mad scientist (creator/fabricator/artist) Cam I gotta say, major respect to you for taking the leap! Your work is beautiful (I know you have your downers on it because that what is creative types do!) you’re an inspiration