I agree. I make jewelry fairly regularly, and have done woodworking myself a long time ago. If you are working with your hands your mind is occupied and it indeed does work through problems and keeps you creative and in some cases relaxes you and takes your mind off things. Great stuff!
Nick, you are an inspiration. I've recently started taking fine woodworking classes at Red Rocks Community College and have found my love for woodworking. I thank you for lighting the path to this God given past time.
+Kimtothekizzo Many argue that Nick is a big Jerk. His big money buys up all the good walnut slabs, which leaves only the B grade lumber for the rest of us. This is happening world wide.
Boo hoo. You think hes a bad guy because he has the means to do something you don't? Get real. he doesn't "buy up all the good slabs" Do you even have any idea how much walnut is in California? I'm gonna guess not since you're on the internet complaining about there not being any left for poor little ol' you.
Presidential pick? Wtf does that have to do with anything? Also, you have no idea who I voted for, but it sure sounds like you voted for Hillary. I make walnut tables for a living in Orange County, California, so I probably have some idea what Im talking about. I guess you think those nice slabs I buy come from mars, right? Get real.
I am a Pastry Chef/Baker(retired) and one of the reasons I really love this job is you have to use your head and you get to use your hands. I call my baking ,"edible Chemistry" because Cooks use recipes, bakers use formulas. mostly for consistency. Every time you make bread you want it to turn out the same time after time. Bakers weigh everything, cooking is more experience and adding things by this and that, bakers weigh all the ingredients including liquids( a pints a pound the world around)on water and eggs.
So well said. This is the type of attitude and outlook that is dying, unfortunately. Wish more people had the DIY attitude and were not afraid to get a little dirty.
My dad is a woodworker. I never quite appreciated the skill when I was a kid. Now that I'm 30 and living 800 miles away, I really wish he was closer to share his wealth of knowledge. Nick reminds me a lot of him. Heh, he used to be a manager as Lowe's and I can imagine the episode where he tells of a Lowe's employee "I know more than you" my old man could really challenge that claim.
I learned woodworking in much the same way. My grandfather has a wood shop at their cabin that takes up the whole 2-car garage. When I was little, he would set me down with a hammer, a box of nails, and his box of scrap wood. It went from that to building birdhouses, and then on to larger projects like rocking chairs and such. Sadly, he doesn't have a lathe, and I would LOVE to learn how to turn something on a lathe. Some of my best memories of my grandfather are him and I in his workshop with This Old House or The New Yankee Workshop turned up to full volume while we bang out a project or two, or in the cabin's living room, watching those shows after dinner.
He is right. I can't think of a better feeling of completing a task. The harder the task the greater the feeling. Just completed my first engine swap on a car and it's a good feeling.
Jason Odermatt The greatest shows slave away in obscurity often...You can see them all on putlocker...Always Sunny in Philadelphia...Another brilliant show soon to be 11th season show few have seen...You'll be binge watching for weeks...:)
This is the only person I've ever heard say that a lathe doesn't make a big mess.... I get done turning and use a coal shovel in my basement shop instead of a dustpan. ;)
+Albion Laster Not that trying a lathe is a bad thing... I absolutely love turning. :) Of course, you'll soon need accessories for your lathe - chuck, chainsaw, bandsaw, extra jaws for the chuck, more chisels, another chuck, lathe bed extension, etc, etc, etc..... :D
+Bobby Taylor If you can, that's awesome. Whenever I do anything in the shop, unless I'm machining steel or plastic, I wear a bandit respirator. Comfortable enough so that I forget I have it on from time to time, inexpensive, and lasts several years. www.eastwood.com/sas-bandit-respirator.html
I discovered this woodworking book more out of curiosity than utility, “pepe amazing plan” (Google it), and I happen to be amazed. It never dissatisfied me in my wish to acquire more details about the art of wood working. I discovered several topics like wood types as well as designing your workshop.
Would have been cool if they had Norm as a guest star on Parks and Rec lol. Like no one knew who he was besides Ron and Ron's like "This is Norm F*ckin Abram. Show some damned respect."
Nick is not a conservative, but he plays one on TV, like Steve Smith , Carroll O'connor, or Ed Asner. It is done by acting masculine and growling the words. Real men are brave, strong, and masculine. Nick can act like a real man.
I didn`t intend to make use of this woodworking book, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but rather curious about it. I had been truly amazed right after trying it. It never disappointed me in my wish to acquire more information about the art of wood working. Many topics were covered, including everything from wood types to developing your workshop.?
I hope Nick Offerman starts up a woodworking channel. It would be the best
OMG this!
Absolutely! I used to think he should do it as Ron Swanson, but having seen him in interviews, he is Ron Swanson.
I agree. I make jewelry fairly regularly, and have done woodworking myself a long time ago. If you are working with your hands your mind is occupied and it indeed does work through problems and keeps you creative and in some cases relaxes you and takes your mind off things. Great stuff!
"Where does it come from? Where did you learn it."
"I'm Ron fucking Swanson."
Nick, you are an inspiration. I've recently started taking fine woodworking classes at Red Rocks Community College and have found my love for woodworking. I thank you for lighting the path to this God given past time.
"Find an old lady in the neighborhood and keep your steel sharp." LOL!!!
I'm on it!!!!
This man is a national treasure
+Raychellm86 Actually, many think he is a big Jerk. His big money buys up all the good walnut slabs, which only leaves the B grade for the rest of us.
I have loved This Old House for decades and now I love them even more for having Nick Offerman on.
+Kimtothekizzo Many argue that Nick is a big Jerk. His big money buys up all the good walnut slabs, which leaves only the B grade lumber for the rest of us. This is happening world wide.
Boo hoo. You think hes a bad guy because he has the means to do something you don't? Get real. he doesn't "buy up all the good slabs" Do you even have any idea how much walnut is in California? I'm gonna guess not since you're on the internet complaining about there not being any left for poor little ol' you.
I bet you get all your info off the internet. Try to get out more. Sorry your pick in the presidential race didn't win.
Presidential pick? Wtf does that have to do with anything? Also, you have no idea who I voted for, but it sure sounds like you voted for Hillary.
I make walnut tables for a living in Orange County, California, so I probably have some idea what Im talking about. I guess you think those nice slabs I buy come from mars, right? Get real.
I am a Pastry Chef/Baker(retired) and one of the reasons I really love this job is you have to use your head and you get to use your hands. I call my baking ,"edible Chemistry" because Cooks use recipes, bakers use formulas. mostly for consistency. Every time you make bread you want it to turn out the same time after time. Bakers weigh everything, cooking is more experience and adding things by this and that, bakers weigh all the ingredients including liquids( a pints a pound the world around)on water and eggs.
So well said. This is the type of attitude and outlook that is dying, unfortunately. Wish more people had the DIY attitude and were not afraid to get a little dirty.
Some people do it as a hobby. Most people do it to aurvive.
Couldnt agree more. working on old motorcycles keeps your mind fresh, on your toes if you will. great thing to do
Nick Offerman is the real deal, man.
this is a very thoughtful reminder to try... rekindle old dreams and be more of a doer! the depressing part? nick is schilling his book!!
My dad is a woodworker. I never quite appreciated the skill when I was a kid. Now that I'm 30 and living 800 miles away, I really wish he was closer to share his wealth of knowledge. Nick reminds me a lot of him. Heh, he used to be a manager as Lowe's and I can imagine the episode where he tells of a Lowe's employee "I know more than you" my old man could really challenge that claim.
Nick has such a soothing voice. Can he narrate my life
I learned woodworking in much the same way. My grandfather has a wood shop at their cabin that takes up the whole 2-car garage. When I was little, he would set me down with a hammer, a box of nails, and his box of scrap wood. It went from that to building birdhouses, and then on to larger projects like rocking chairs and such. Sadly, he doesn't have a lathe, and I would LOVE to learn how to turn something on a lathe.
Some of my best memories of my grandfather are him and I in his workshop with This Old House or The New Yankee Workshop turned up to full volume while we bang out a project or two, or in the cabin's living room, watching those shows after dinner.
I like this dude, been a watcher for years...
He is right. I can't think of a better feeling of completing a task. The harder the task the greater the feeling. Just completed my first engine swap on a car and it's a good feeling.
I cannot unsee Ron Swanson from him lol
This is nuts. I thought it was all an act on the show. it's awesome how this is what he actually loves to do
Bill Melcher Thanks for the link!
+ImReadyD151 The Parks and Rec episode where they show "Ron's" shop is actually Nick's shop IRL.
Oh yeah Ron is like 90% Nick
who would dislike this???
I know right!?! it seem crazy not to like this video!
only trolls would do such a thing
It's too bad that Nick's wealth buys up all the good walnut in California. Welcome to Globalization.
Wesley Snyder
People who don't have hands :(
I love Nick Offerman-
ron swanson is so wise. I really would like to learn how to do this under his guidance.
Nick is the man...He made Parks and Rec even more watchable...:)
Jason Odermatt 10 seasons of hilarity...I hate TV but, that is good TV...
Jason Odermatt The greatest shows slave away in obscurity often...You can see them all on putlocker...Always Sunny in Philadelphia...Another brilliant show soon to be 11th season show few have seen...You'll be binge watching for weeks...:)
Jason Odermatt No probs!
I am just starting to get in to wood working. Want to carve spoons,bowls,etc. Bought a chisel set,and a hook knife.
Can you recommend a and saw that uses up to one inch blade?
Give me all the bacon and eggs you have.
Please and Thank You
U awesome Nick!
If you had to build this again, what would you do different?
that was the funniest thing I heard all week, find an old lady and keep your steel sharp. ha, thanks
I would be lying if i said i wasnt a little bit hyped when i saw this video exsisted
yes!!
now i need an offerman uke! goddammit.
Nick offerman is the dad of America
He's just fucking right
"Find an old lady in the neighborhood, keep your steel sharp."
Nick & the dea agent from the movie meet the Miller's look exactly alike
This is the only person I've ever heard say that a lathe doesn't make a big mess.... I get done turning and use a coal shovel in my basement shop instead of a dustpan. ;)
+RealRuler2112 My eyebrow went up at that one too. He is just tricking folk into trying a lathe. Then they will get hooked
+Albion Laster Not that trying a lathe is a bad thing... I absolutely love turning. :) Of course, you'll soon need accessories for your lathe - chuck, chainsaw, bandsaw, extra jaws for the chuck, more chisels, another chuck, lathe bed extension, etc, etc, etc..... :D
+RealRuler2112 LOL good point but compared to a sander I would rather sweep up lathe cuttings than have micro dust everywhere.
+dawnpatrol I always get someone else to sand for me, I love my lungs to much.
+Bobby Taylor If you can, that's awesome. Whenever I do anything in the shop, unless I'm machining steel or plastic, I wear a bandit respirator. Comfortable enough so that I forget I have it on from time to time, inexpensive, and lasts several years. www.eastwood.com/sas-bandit-respirator.html
I discovered this woodworking book more out of curiosity than utility, “pepe amazing plan” (Google it), and I happen to be amazed. It never dissatisfied me in my wish to acquire more details about the art of wood working. I discovered several topics like wood types as well as designing your workshop.
Nick is my 9th favourite human that has a 485 gram weight moustache and knows their way around a drill press.
I never knew he did woodworking I always thought he was an actor
Would have been cool if they had Norm as a guest star on Parks and Rec lol. Like no one knew who he was besides Ron and Ron's like "This is Norm F*ckin Abram. Show some damned respect."
Making Lasagna = A fine art
freakin battle of the flannels
Nick Swanson or Ron Offerman?
"Half staff is to high, show some damn respect."
Goodbye Ron Swanson
I'd love to be able to do woodworking, if I could afford it. :O(-
I probably wouldn't have a problem finding tools here in the city, but wood is @ premium.
Nick is not a conservative, but he plays one on TV, like Steve Smith , Carroll O'connor, or Ed Asner.
It is done by acting masculine and growling the words. Real men are brave, strong, and masculine. Nick can act like a real man.
He’d be good mates with Mike Rose?
I didn't know he actually did that
This guy looks like duke silver.
Mmmmm Flannel
I didn`t intend to make use of this woodworking book, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but rather curious about it. I had been truly amazed right after trying it. It never disappointed me in my wish to acquire more information about the art of wood working. Many topics were covered, including everything from wood types to developing your workshop.?
The slightly happier Ron Swanson
He barely acts in his show
03:14 "Find an old lady in the neighborhood and keep your steel sharp." - Yikes! Nasty.
do you know where I can find those small hamburgers?
Volunteering at Habitat for Humanity is a great way to become exposed to those who make things with their hands.
Yes. I've been doing it for 12 years and I am still learning new things.
Mine works too. I used the Woodglut plans and performed it without any problems.
#ronswanson
find a old lady and keep your steel sharp. oh yeah!!!!! wait , what?
He's definitely not high
two men talking about wood.
"advice" starts at 2:05
Oh ,and if I offended anyone,who cares.
Good for him to OFFER(man) us this advice. Ba-dum tsssss
Ok I'll let myself out.