Best Way to Learn Woodworking
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Many people ask me, "How did you learn woodworking?" So I decided to do a video giving my top 5 best ways to learn woodworking. And i think number 1 will surprise many people. Plus i tell the story of my first customer
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Very well thought-out and explained. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Hope to see you again
Didn’t see #1 coming, but it really makes sense. I do disagree that you don’t advertise. Each video is an ad. Each post advertises your ability and expertise. It’s just a more modern form. And thank you for mentioning reading. As an English teacher I feel like I’m teaching Latin at times.
Can you recommend some really good books for someone who is zero at this time on woodworking?
sir chad did not read comments lol, im following this question
Woodworking basics by Peter Korn
That's a great question. I should add a page to my website that shares that. Too many to list in this comment section. Thank you for the idea.
I prefer structured training in groups of people with several different teachers of varying experience and specific expertise, essentially an apprenticeship. Learning in groups often reduces the learning curve time because you can see 10 of the dumbest mistakes in a single afternoon, whereas witnessing those same 10 dumb mistakes while working and learning on your own may take years before you stumble across them all.
Wow, excellent point. I never thought about watching others mistakes to improve from that. Great point!
Thanks for the advice!! I get the connection of student communication with the instructor. Lets face it...not everyone is a people person.. !🙃
Thanks for the great advice. I'm currently a tailor and I'm trying to get into woodworking soon.
I'm bored with computer science, time for a new career
Do you have a top ten woodworking book video?
Stodoys has very good designs and plans.
Do you have a reading list you'd suggest? I want to start getting my boys the best books!
I have a whole huge list on my website. www.woodchoppintime.com/book-recommendations/ but if you email me I’ll give you my recommended top books based on what your kids like.
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Great information Chad, Thanks for all you do in teaching this amazing craft. I just wish I would have had someone who could have pushed me more towards it when I was younger. I also agree with Pat M, Practice will also make you learn.
Hello Felix. I do not disagree with Pat. I just view it slightly different. For example, if i asked someone to make dougong. The first thing many would do is google it. Now they just learned about dougong. Now they can practice making it. When we practice we can now improve. It's a fine line, but i think learning and practice are slightly different. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I agree with you most of my project is for my customers that's how I encourage myself to learn and do something new every time
What’s some good books you recommend for beginners
That's a great question. I should add a page to my website that shares that. Too many to list in this comment section. Thank you for the idea.
Thanks, Chad, Great advice as always!
glad to help. Thanks for watching
I was probably not surprised by no.1 because I had some customers. Probably the most demanding were my family and friends, I always try to avoid those because you can never charge the same and they will see you often 🤣😂🤣
That's a great point! Yes, working for friends and family is tough
Hey Chad. Good tips indeed. We just launched our channel The Noble Artisan several months ago in an effort to help educate others about the craft. It is a challenge showcasing all the work involved in one of our commissioned projects so we are trying to find the right balance with our videos of showing a-z but giving viewers enough time to process what they are seeing. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for what you are trying to do. Yes i truly believe true artists, craftsmen, and education of woodworking is necessary. I just subscribed!
I learnt alot of chad. Thank you Chad! I also learnt from Joe Fusco and Worth Effort(Although i've never seen his students).
How about just practise? Where does that fit in? Build something ;-)
Yes, of course but you need knowledge before you can even practice. Thanks for you comment and for watching.
get a customer = get an incentive. usually the best method to get someone to try their best or go beyond. great advice.
Those are all great tips Chad. Your number one hits the spot for me, right now. Im doing a project of 3 built in shelves and a cabinet (in a brand new home) per the clients requirements. Two doors left to do on the cabinet. I'll be glad when this one is complete.
I've had jobs that i can't wait for them to leave the shop. I feel your pain brotha!
I just don't get it. It appears that ,to me, the channels that I get the most content from are not highly watched. Let me tell you that the moment I see CNC I unsubscribe. I don't and probably will never own one. I prefer videos that go into great details and say "if you don't own this you can use this". My personal favourites are those that aren't out to simply sell plans. These include your channel (39k), Peter Millard (18k), Wortheffort (56k) Kennyearings (16k). All seriously under viewed. I'm not so much impressed by the finished product but more interested in how did we get there, and how I can I make it happen. I am retiring next year, and have a very well tooled workshop albeit small and plan to spend a great deal of time in it. I agree with books being a great source of knowledge. There's a "Just for Dummies " for almost every scenario. I think I have the entire collection. But I still think there is an audience for good video content. Keep it coming Chad and Safety Dan,
Thank you Dennis, i appreciate the comment
I completely agree 110% with #1. So many times hav i (we) got job and left saying how we gonna do this ? Laughing & searching, making calls, whatever to find out what tools to get or materials needed to get it done
Thank you Colt. Without a customer i think my knowledge would be years behind what it is today. Hope you come back for more videos on our channel. Thanks again
sound does not work in my headphones. i really like your videos.
Chad, your videos are great! I'm curious if you have any interest in making a series on beginning woodworking? Videos that have interest in learning to woodwork, but have no prior knowledge. Like myself.
I will in the future. Perhaps later this year. However I spent 3 years over at Popular Woodworking doing a beginners series called "I can do that" 3 seasons, over 60 episodes and at this point i need to do a few advanced project for myself. But yes i will do it and it will teach people to start with hand tools not power tools. I will also be teaching classes at my shop with a option of dinner with myself and Dan on our 2 archers of land in the woods. Should be fun.
Nice... but the part that taught me the most was, "just try it"... and the more I did the more I learned... and "just doing it" can be as simple as using small scraps to just practice joinery... in fact on some projects I still make a scrap practice piece before I try it on my actual project...
Hello Ray. I totally agree with you. Doing it, is a major part of improving. BUt i believe learning and practicing are slightly different. For example, if i asked someone to make dougong. The first thing many would do is google it. Now they just learned about dougong. Now they can practice making it. When we practice we can now improve. It's a fine line, but i think learning and practice are slightly different. Thanks for watching and commenting.
You know Chad, the more I watch your vids and listen to you I am convinced that we have to be brothers from a different mother. Everything you mentioned here is what I did to learn woodworking. Add one thing, nothing but nothing can ever replace doing the actual work. The actor, Buddy Epsen a.k.a. Jed Clampet, once said that he never let book learning get in the way of his education. I have found that to be so true. So add another check mark to the win column for this video and thanks for sharing ( especially the new dance steps).
Hey Glenn! Yes, I totally agree we can not over looking practice but before we can practice something we have to learn it first. For example, if i asked someone to make dougong. The first thing many would do is google it. Now they just learned about dougong. Now they can practice making it. When we practice we can now improve. It's a fine line, but i think learning and practice are slightly different. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hey, Chad, you mentioned books being expensive. As a noob, I've been book shopping recently. You can find deals on used books at thrift shops, like Goodwill or on eBay, but I found a better source. My wife is a 4th grade teacher. Teacher's are generally book addicts. She turned me on to a company called Thrift Books. They have a web site, a mobile app, and brick & mortar stores around the country. They sell all kinds of books. They have tons of woodworking books, dirt cheap. I got Tage Frid's complete set (Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking) from them and didn't have to pay very much. They also sell new books and they have a rewards program that lets you earn free books. In my case, I should say, "lets your wife earn free books". LOL
Are there any books you recommend for noobs?
Pro Tip: If you have a book addicted wife, just let her use all the rewards. It will encourage her to buy you woodworking books so she can earn points.
Great info as always Chad. Two things I'd add is practice/making mistakes, nothing teaches you more than making a mistake and figuring out how to fix it. Second is mentorship. If you're just starting out make friends with someone that's been doing it awhile and ask questions... learn from their mistakes and experiences. If you're an old hand, help out someone just getting started.
Mentoring is an excellent point. Practice, for me, comes after learning. I have to learn something before i can practice When i pratcice i then improve. But yes, i agree with everything
Tools needed #4 plane fine tooth saw and a ripping saw 1/8 -1/4 - 1/2-1 inch chisels and grim determination! That’s all you need to learn wood working . Because honestly if you don’t try it and just read about it then your not going to be the best you could be . In Anything that’s takes physical labour watching videos or reading about it isn’t going to teach you much other then what tools should be used. I learned all my woodworking from Paul sellers and doing it . I can dovetail a box in 30 min ... not including milling time
I would agree with you. However learning and practicing, in my opinion, are different. I have to learn something first then i can practice it. After i practice it, i can improve it. But learning must come first. For example. If i asked someone to make dougong. The first thing many would do is google it. Now they just learned about dougong. Now they can practice making it. Thank you for your comment and for watching. I believe they two are very close and could go hand in hand.
Dear Chad and Dan, I've been learning how to make stuff with wood over the past few months, mainly by watching build/tip videos on youtube, designing whatever it is, then slowly figure out how to make it in the shop. I can't say this channel has been the most informative and educational along my journey so far, but no other woodworkers out there put a smile on my face better than you goofballs. Thanks a bunch!
Hahahah well thank you RobotPicnic, you put a smile on my face.
Yes a teacher is one of the best but ,as Pat M below, Repetition and Practice have to be up there after your first attempt at a joint. Maybe good, maybe not so good. You need to do it a few times and get the technique perfected. My last customer scratched a design of a side board / entertainment unit, on a kitchen towel ( to a standard that you expect from a 3 year old ;D ), and said can you build me that?? He was very happy with the result :D :D So maybe you need to add Technical drawing to the requirements to be a woodworker LOL Thanks Chad.
There are always more ways to learn. technical drawings are another good way to learn. But these are my top 5. As far as practice, yes it's important, but that is more doing woodworking than learning. (in my opinion) For example, you learn math, but you do your homework. Thank you for your comment and for watching.
I also thought practice would be no. 1. Great advice Chad, thanks for sharing.
To me, I have to "learn" something before i can "do" something. And by doing or practicing, i am improving. But i have to learn it first. Thank you for your comment and for watching.
Once again your advice on woodworking it's on point, thanks for taking ur time on helping us amatures,
I'm happy to do it. Thanks for watching
trial and error is a great way to learn too . as well as talking to other wood workers , everyone has a different way to solve a specific task
Yes, practice is a good point. But for myself, i have to learn something before i can practice it. When i practice then i improve. An yes, talking with others is a great way. Thanks for the comment
Great information Chad. Thanks for sharing.
happy to do it. Thanks for watching
Great first job story.
Great video!!!!
Thanks for what you do!!!!
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment
smart tips . thanks Chad and Dan , i agree with you.
Thanks for watching
Great info
Thanks for your story.
I agree. I really appreciate learning about your background Chad. I think sometimes we assume that the professionals have been woodworking since they were 3 years old.
Lol, be thankful you got out of being a mechanic. Things have gotten tough for us.
I think you're right. If I want to do this maybe I just need to get out there and do it. Get me a customer and no turning back.
Good for you Michael! And if you are a mechanic, i give you guess credit. So much to keep up on. All the tools you have to buy. That it a tough job. Hang in there my friend
Chad Stanton, thank you it is a tough job. My wife hates all the tools I have to buy. Lol. I'm doing my best hanging in there.
We'll give you all the support we can!
Another great video! Thanks Chad
Thanks for taking the time to watch
Thanks Chad! Teaching is another way to cement your top 5 ideas into your noggin. In the medical community it is "see one, do one, teach one"
Great point, Calvin! Thank you for the comment
Chad Stanton. Apparentky I can't spell ideas it came out "eays". It is fixed now. Some glue and sawdust and you would never know.😛
no worries:-) i can't spel either. HAhahaha
Bring back Safety Dan!
He's still here. He's just filming more now. But i'll tell him you said "hi" :-)
I got the basics building for myself, fine tuned with customers.... i just started into woodworking books and i was really surprised of the details and writing style. It’s still a book and I’ll have to force myself to relax and read them but im working on that too.
What’s your favorite book? Or do you have favorites on specific woodworking subjects
Oh and i was an auto mechanic too until 2009.... absolutely, positively, without a doubt a terrible job!
Mmmm goo d question. My favorite book. You know, that just might make me do a video/blog on that. Thanks for the suggestion.
Yeah it's a miserable job. I give those guys credit. I am SO glad not to do it anymore.
Chad Stanton i was thinking you’d say that haha
I really enjoy these videos.
Thank you Ric. I am happy to hear that. We'll do more. :-)
Watch a copleted project?
Nice suggestion. Thank you, Ric.