This one is for the homies
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Sometimes I like to hit yall with a life update and a shop update all in one. Happy Saturday friends 🙂
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Update: I do not have an available link to the class at GoggleWorks at the moment but will let you all know when it becomes available.
that will happen. from time to time. blaaaah
What specifically will the class cover? And thank you for the updates on the channel.
#imin
I live near Allentown PA and would love to join this.
Here’s the link folks!
goggleworks.org/event/everything-is-a-box-erik-curtis/
This is your space where we get to hang out in your headspace. Sometimes you teach, sometimes you philosophize, sometimes you just have fun, sometimes all of it. We’re here on your terms. Thank you for your content at any pace.
I could not have said this any better.
Very well said! I enjoy watching your content because you teach, and you are not trying to sell something almost all of the time. You tell people to have fun and show how to fix mistakes and that we all make them, even you. You are probably one of the most real people on RUclips and that is a rare quality on RUclips. That's exactly how I want to be when I finally get on here too. Keep doing you and don't listen to the naysayers. Stay safe and Happy Building 💯😁 P.S. I hope the cup didn't break!😱🫣
Are you saying he is a wizard? I’d believe it. It’s his channel and he can be a wizard if he wants to.
I appreciate this support more than yall know. And also maybe I'll have to add a wizard into the arsenal of characters for a future ad read 🤣
Erik, I worked as a commercial carpenter for many years and also taught carpentry school for apprentices. In all that time I advised my students that the #2 pencil was the most dangerous tool on any job(the potential for errors committed with it was vast and numerous!). When you show your box you can tell the viewer that it contains the most dangerous tool in your shop
I love that. I'm gonna use that should this box be displayed anywhere!
"There's no way to build a genuine community if I'm not being genuine with you all."
This is why we subscribe to your channel. 👊🏼
Tell us the important part!
Did the cup survive?????
Agreed! That's my concern
Thats what I was wondering too
Ya! The coffee cup cliffhanger…….
I think we'll need to wait 2 weeks to see next video's intro...
Agreed! This is the thing we need to know!
Find the balance that brings you happiness. It will show in your work and videos, and we will all adapt. 🌸
I totally get it! Being authentic, real, unpretentious and vulnerable to your public is where it needs to be all of the time! It’s why I am drawn to your channel. I’m a newbie to this creative art, at 74 I have no room for superficiality or pretense. I could be dead any time. I’m still going to work putting together my shop. Buying a few tools and putting that workbench together. I only care for what brings a sense of purpose and joy for myself and others. Thank You for encouraging that in me.
Erik! You've given me the perfect solution for my father's pencil. Before she passed, my aunt gave me one that she had saved from his younger days. 🥰 Now I just need to listen to my inner daughter and explore my own memories to determine the least expected container with the most meaning for him and me, rest his soul.
That is brilliant. I hope you go make that and share it with us, if you're willing.
Thank you for this space and for demonstrating what it looks like to follow your inner compass. I appreciate these videos as much as your woodworking one.
I enjoy quality over quantity. I really enjoy you in your videos. I do like how I pickup ideas and inspiration from whatever you are working that will enfluence my projects.
BTW, i love your box. I once made a simple finger joint box as a wine presentation, but just loved how the grain and joinery turned, that i never separated the lid, so now it lives in my shop as a box that doesn't open that brings me joy when I see it!
The reason we all watch, is for this video. We are not here for the algorithm. We are here because you are here and God sakes. Let us know that the mug is OK.👊🏾
Thanks my dude. I deeply appreciate that. And also, yes the mug made it through 😂
I mean, if you want to ruin my Saturday mornings where I get up, make some coffee, and watch your weekly vid that’s on you pal! You do you, enjoy life, be in the moment, and post when it makes sense. We’ll always be here. Thanks Erik.
The clumsy coffee spill at the end was worth the watch, along with channel and life update.
Much obliged, sir.
Good on you, Eric. Whatever you share, we appreciate.
I've missed you, friend that I've never met. Thanks for this - just what I needed to shake off my woodworking doldrums and get back to the bench.
We need more of this significant honesty. Gratitude for all of things in life. Thank you for this video.
Thanks Michael
Woodworkers make the best philosophers. I know. I’m a woodworker.
I'm a professional furniture maker, just finished a fully custom table for clients that are also very good friends so I've been able to actually sit, eat at and play board games on this table I made (that's a first!). Right now I'm taking the week off to just be and enjoy life with my family and just do things I feel like doing outside of my professional work life so I fully appreciate you just being you and doing whatever it is that you need to do to be able to continue on with your professional life the same as I do. So thank you for this video as I was feeling a bit off about taking the time that I know I need between big projects but this relaxed me quite a bit. Have a good one!
The best part about this channel is the honesty and transparency... You do amazing work but you also allow yourself to be human and you don't hide it from us which makes it more relatable... I just wish I could have been down in Austin for that class, I live about 2 hours away
Thanks so much, Doug. Perhaps next time I'm in Austin you can join!
Loved the whiskey cabinet, totally over the top, but necessary to prove to oneself that it's important to reach beyond ones comfort level.
Since I started following you and you began putting out videos each week, I have looked forward to enjoying a cup of coffee every Saturday morning while watching your video before I start my day. Saturdays just will not be the same without a weekly video, but you have to do what’s best for you. I am just glad you will still be putting out content
Thanks, Scott. I'll put them out as often as I can!
Love the mentality. “This video is gonna tank but it’s about building a community” very well put
I agree. You gotta appreciate those good moments. Gratitude gives us strength and perspective. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I love your project. Everyone needs a pencil box.
I hope your smiley face mug is ok...
Thank you for the update Eric!!! I'm sure you're well supported!!!
Interesting balances eh? Enjoying the good life moments, not wasting the fun woodworking time fiddling with the video aspect. I have just begun making videos, and I think I will keep doing it, but I can already see that finding a balance is going to be tricky! I am off to the shop right now to make a thing with the camera off! Thanks for sharing
I rewound the coffee spill like 20 times, its even better at 0.25 playback speed 😂 what a great way to start lol
I appreciate your wood working equally with your insights and introspection. It's what separates you from every other how-to video maker.
I’m glad you took this approach to the solution of your “problem” rather than deciding to start reviewing tools every week.
Erik, thank you for making this video. Know that we appreciate you and what you make and the stories you share. Glad you’ve made a healthy boundary for yourself, so you can still share content and also maintain your amazing creative soul.
Best to you.
Also, if you haven’t joined his Patreon yet, throw this man some sheckles!
Much obliged my good man. Much obliged.
Well said. Since reading The Power of Now in ‘05, I’ve concentrated on being in the moment. Owning a technology company, w/ all the challenges of keeping everything running and funded, it was not always easy to practice the skill. Now that I’m retired, I’m glad I developed the skill, and find myself totally contented and enjoying life, especially my shop time, like never before. Good for you! I’m on my way to Patreon to sign up to your channel.
You do you bro. You're the one who has to live with the consequences good or bad. Hope they're all good. I was going to sign up for the Indianapolis class. Sorry, too much to do during summer vacation. I'm a teacher. I'm in Terre Haute, just a spit away. Best of luck in the class! Love the plane. Those handles/totes are just sexy... no other word for it. Hope it's a quick restore. Just scored with a stanley 45 in original wood box, original paperwork, a stanley catalog from 1923... $99!!!!! That kinda stuff never happens to me.
"Elevation of the ordinary". Love it! It immediately made me think of the scene in the Blues Brothers when they take the harmonica out of the briefcase chained to Elwood's wrist. 🙂
Quality before quantity. And if you get stale or burnt out, what's the point for you or us? So you do you. I mean, Box Making is the foundation for key wood working skills. So having your input, so we can learn to think out of the box is great. And I hope you saved your cup, because it's your familiar. He helps you create the magic. Thanks.
I'm new to your channel, but it has quickly become a favorite. Finding the right balance is always tricky, and kudos to you for recognizing that making adjustments is the right thing for you.
You channel is by far the best wood working channel on RUclips in my humble opinion. I greatly appreciate your content and your esthetic. Having videos every other week is hard for me, I love having my morning coffee with you, but kudos to you for doing what feels right in your mind. Cheers.
Thank you brother. I really appreciate that.
Man, i just got a mollar pulled out this morning after a bad, bad weekend. Went in my woodshop for pain management lol afterwards and to remember how grateful i am to be here! Thanks for your great videos for sure!
Great outlook And as a guy who had a double lung transplant 19 months ago, I think I have a pretty fair perspective. No matter how bad the day, two things can never be taken away from you: peace and joy. And one of the things that makes that possible is living your best life on the good days as well as the bad.
Pretty sure your regular viewers enjoy watching you struggle with words just as much as your woodworking.
Was going to ask where you are going in Indiana since I live just outside Indy, then realized I don’t have money for a class so will just wish you a happy trip 👍
thank you EN . i was wondering what happened . its called life, at 71 i have seen some of it . i do enjoy the stuff you put out . speaking is hard and showing how to do stuff is generally when we really look dumb . . sticking to the plan lol sometimes is just not how it works . again thank you
I love this, celebrating the little things that end up being such regular components of life. If you're interesting in podcasts I feel like you'd love 99% invisible by Roman Mars.
I love that pod man! It’s one of the best out there.
I laughed outloud on the reveal of the pencil and instantly knew he had used the space below for storage. 😂. These vids make me happy 👍
Thank man!
Erik, you need to do what will work for you. Your artistic skills are impeccable, your shop skills are inspiring, and your presentation skills are engaging. That said, if you don"t take care of YOU, your viewers will lose what most of us tune in for....a real human being. The magicalness (?!?) of your channel is your ability to illustrate the value of having a personal connection to the "thing" you're building, the ability to embrace the pleasure of the process. Most of us would starve if our next meal depended on a successful next project. You encourage us to value the joy of the build instead of the value of the result. Wishing you safety, joy, and fruitfulness!
We just went to Cadillac mountain in Acadia, what a beautiful place to reflect on things. Come back to Maine soon as you can! ✌️
Oh I absolutely will. Like this winter!
Thank you Erik I needed this as life is very complicated right now. The reminder to just slow down and enjoy what we have right now and to be grateful for those things and people. Love everything you do and Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all. Hope the coffee cup survived .
Erik, thank you for what you do. I love your channel, what you do, and the way you do it. Yours is the one woodworking channel i eagerly await on a saturday to quietly reorient myself and my shop work. Keeping doing you and keep true to you
Thank you, Tabitha
Truth is always good. It's not about how much you can put out. It's more of how and what you put out. Be you. That's what most of us who watch these videos like and appreciate.
Always look forward to your videos posted weekly, biweekly or monthly. It’s your life enjoy the journey and thanks for talking us along for parts of it. Enjoy your day.
For those of us who have started watching your videos in the near past, please consider playing "classic" ENCURTIS videos during your off weeks. This would be of value to those of us who watch regularly.
That's a good idea.
Best video today. Thanks for being real and sharing some insight. God bless you and find that deeper insight. You are being called to do so.
The plane drop into the coffee was absofuckinglutley brilliant, always look forward to your content, the laugh it gave me at the end was the finishing touch 😀
We all get it and understand and still support you and will !!!!
Good on you for such a creating a space to be open and honest.
Another great video, and good to see you doing what works for you….will make all you do and create better!
Thanks for coming to Indiana. It was a glorious day.😎 I learned a lot and had a fun time.
Such authenticity is appreciated. Keep up the great work and life!
Thank you for your words! Could not agree more. Keep up the great work!
I'm happy with a video whenever a video is ready. Some people who do regular videos always end up putting out filler.
I always enjoy your videos. I may have watched the intro more times than I should have. Thank you for keeping that in. Your face… just gave me joy. The ending made it even better.
I’d rather have two great videos a month and you continuing to enjoy what you are doing.
You’ll be in Indiana? My guess would be for Marc Adams school? I am only two hours away and have not yet been able to attend a class there. One of these days….
But while you are in Indiana (thinking of the desert pick lol) Madison is just a short two hour trip from Indy. And it is the most beautiful place in Indiana. A quaint river town full of architectural beauties. The Saddle Tree Factory is an amazing visit. Walking along the river is amazing. Touring the historic homes is amazing. Checking out the Arts store on Main with some great art both canvas and woodworking is amazing. And if you like camping…. Clifty Falls State Park is even more amazing. It’s just a beautiful place to visit. And it will change your thoughts about Indiana.
Thank you 🙂 I just got back from IN but will keep that in mind for the next visit!
We all need to give ourselves some objectives that are ridiculously unrealistic to be the best us we can be, but we also need to be prepared to fail and learn lessons to progress. Keep the good stuff coming ... at your pace ! Thank you and cheers from France.
Glad you be on more regular. I love what you do and always learn something. Julien
Happy to hear From you!!
Good talk. Thanks!
The bad days are there to teach us. They also act to allow us to realise the good/great days. You are right to sit back and enjoy. Thanks always enjoy the vlogs. Thank you
Love everything about your channel because of your authenticity. I look forward every weekend to see what video you’re going to do but that because they’re always quality videos. I’ve watched way too many channels get set into a specific release schedule and you can tell when they’re just trying to put a video out bc it’s the same recycled garbage everyone else has done. I would much rather watch a creator who’s fully present and enjoying themselves in a video every other or every third week than watch a quality channel chase a release schedule.
I can't believe that you almost destroyed the monster mug! I audibly gasped out loud 🤣. I'm happy to hear that I'm not alone in the struggle to get a video a week out. I think for folks like us that not only "make a thing", we are also our own videographer, our own editor, our own silly face thumbnail maker person... it's just better for our mental health to strive for biweekly video uploads hahaha. Thanks for the talk brother!
I know you know the struggle, brother! Sorry to give you some heart palpitations though 😂
I was confused for most of the video, I thought i saw the wooden plane but then you had box. Looking forward to seeing you work with the wooden plane. Lovely video
My second favorite video- thank you for the reminder
Another fantastic (and deep) video Eric! Thank you for what you do!
In anything creative you need time to "play". Try stuff not done before. When I was doing software engineering I would take Friday afternoon , if possible, to "play" with aspects of the programming toolset not tried before. Good fun and something useful always came from it. Even if it was " well, don't mess with that again !"
I'm happy that you share with us whenever it's best for you.
Beautiful box.
Sooooo hoping your fantastic mug survived the plane flip. Keep making beautiful things and keep being real. Kudos to you for stepping away from the YT algorithm and what is best for your life.
Oh man do I love Acadia-such a gem! 💎
Today’s video was more prophetic than usual 😎. Thanks!
Weekly, monthly, whatever! I am always down to hear and see what you are up to!
love that you kept the ending as is. hahahaha happens to all of us :D
Being present is a present to those you’re with. Except for when it isn’t. 😂
Thanks for shareing your contemplations. 👍🤗
Orange coffee?! That’s sacrilegious, my friend 😂
This was my biggest question after watching this video!
Today I was inspired by your infectious content and I went outside to my workshop/shed and I made something. Extremely satisfying and stimulating and more importantly I was in a good space.
I have looked but have not found the link to the class you will be teaching in Reading Pennsylvania. (Edit: I did find their calendar and there is no mention of a class that weekend ) Thanks for the update. I am grateful for all that you have taught me over the last six months with all of your past videos and anticipating the next Saturday release. Though I am disappointed that the flow of knowledge will slow, I am happy that you are finding success and taking the time to enjoy it.
Thank you for shareing your thoughts (not easy), it is important to connect with people and with the god given world around us. I will be interested to see how you fare with the ancient technology (hope the mug survived!).
Great video. Life gets hard and sometimes we spill our coffee on our workbenches! 😂 Thanks for the great content.
Erik, we watch because we like what you offer. You should do whatever makes you feel right. Personally I would like to see more hands on building scenes but thats ok. Just do what works for you. You have your own style, stick with it. I hope your smiley coffee mug is ok.
Making videos is tough for creative types of all kinds. Inevitably the video making has to become as big a part of the effort as the thing itself and it also has to become a grind. My point is - you clearly care deeply about all of this. So do what works for you and the rest will sort. Been fun to get know you a bit through the videos and grateful you are willing to share. But do what you enjoy and the rest will follow. Thank you.
Sir, thank you for this channel i really enjoy it. I find your perspective refreshing. I hope there were no coffee cups injured in the making of this video.
This comment is exclusively to help boost engagement because 1. I enjoy these types of videos 2. Being being simultsneously contrararian, constructive, and kind is so rare as to be unique. And 3. Secret compartments are cool
Thank you for just being human - and a good one at that! Your videos are ALWAYS informative and, in some ways, challenging. Keep up the great work!
Thank you, Stephen!
Loved the talk from the heart.
Thanks for the thing and for urging us to all go make a thing. I wish I’d known you were teaching a class in Austin
I'll likely be back in the future and will post about it then.
Having balance in life is SUPER important Eric!!
However it comes, it is always appreciated.
Slacker!! Just giving you a hard time, its all good. I love classes even if I already know how to do the task or skill at hand, I can always learn more. Come down south when you can! Nice plane you dropped on us.
Love the honesty in the change. If you posting less means you’ll keep posting, then I’m all for it. I look forward to Saturday mornings and seeing if you dropped a video.
Btw nice box made out of aloha wood
Funny, a second before you showed what‘s inside the box, I thought for myself - a pencil 😁
Love the lesson - thank you
Gotta keep the fun in making, I’ve videoed some of my projects for Insta, but I would rather occupy my mind with making, than worrying about finding the best camera angle.
Having said that I appreciate your approach to artistic making, and always learn something from your videos.
Thank you 👊
Perfect ending to a video of being human lol. Love the content you share with us and although I wish there were more videos or multiple posts a week I don’t fault you for wanting or needing to do what you gotta do for your own personal reasons or mental health or more free time or better videos or you’re just too busy etc. Love the bespoke #2 pencil holder. The secret compartment reminded me of the SNL skit with Adam Sandler.
ACADIA!!! Is freakin' gorgeous, I want to camp on Isle Au Haut so bad!
Anticipation is high. Can’t wait for the next video to find out if the iconic coffee cup somehow miraculously survived.
Well said.
Great to see the final product on the pencil box. I was at the Hatch Space when you were brainstorming? the idea.
I told you I'd see it through! 😂