Answering 21 of the Most Asked Questions--Come Chat with Me!
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- Опубликовано: 17 май 2024
- Hey friends! Over the years, I've received TONS of questions and many of them tend to be very similar.
So, I thought it would be fun to put together a video answering some of the most common...and also a few fun ones people have asked along the way as well.
This is definitely unlike my usual content, so bear with me as I try something new. I'll be back next video with a new project build!
Hope you enjoy!
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 How much time is spent building/filming/editing?
01:13 What tools do you recommend getting started with?
01:40 What is your background/previous jobs?
02:50 What would you change about your workshop setup?
03:59 Have you had a project fail?
04:44 Do you sell what you build?
05:38 How long have you been doing this?
06:12 Did you play sports in college?
07:09 What RUclips Channels do you watch?
07:58 What is a skill that you want to learn?
08:55 What are your thoughts on CNC machines?
09:37 How long/how much do projects take to build?
10:49 Is woodworking your full time job?
11:24 Are you a dog or cat person?
12:06 How do you design your projects?
13:14 Where did you learn?
14:02 Where do you buy your lumber?
15:15 How did you get started in woodworking?
16:53 Can you use 1/2" plywood vs 3/4" plywood?
18:04 What are your hobbies/what do you do for fun?
19:04 Why do you keep things simple and inexpensive?
19:56 Conclusion 
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Speaking as a long(er)-time follower, I thoroughly enjoyed this. I think it's really easy for those of us on this side of the camera to forget that there is a living, breathing, human being with an actual life outside the channel, and it's also easy to disregard the amount of dedication and effort that goes into producing the quantity and QUALITY of content that you send out. Thank you for sharing some of the backstory of your journey, and thanks for being a "real," relatable person. Looking forward to the next 100K subscribers! (Boof to Lucy and meow to Bubs.) P.S. Actually my favorite answer was your last one. "Elegantly simple" (and therefore less expensive) is my shop mantra. Which is why I love your channel! Also haters gonna hate. It's on them, not you. Shake it off just like your "pretty girl" sawdust dance 🤣🤣
I always appreciate your comments! Thank you for following along and cheering me on!
I am sitting here with Lucy and Bubs as I type, so I’ll give them an extra pet on the head from you haha!
I really appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!
Ps I love the term “elegantly simple”. I’m going to have to remember that one 😉
I love your channel. I like that you keep things simple and straight forward. I moved from my home of 30 years where we raised our children and have many ideas for my new place. The first of which is a new dining room table. My father was a woodworking hobbyist, but me, being a girl, never thought it would be beneficial to teach me anything about it. You make me believe it’s possible to learn. Even at 60 yrs old.
I started woodworking about 3 months ago. Been watching lots of youtube for inspiration and ideas and advice. Only found this channel 2 days ago, but was immediately impressed. The answers to your questions, especially about keeping things simple, are exactly what drew me in. Very excited to watch more!
"Why do you keep things simple and inexpensive?"
Your answer is exactly why I subscribe and listen to most of your videos. Thanks for continuing to make them.
Thank you for a "peek behind the curtain." I thoroughly enjoy all your videos as I learn something from each one. Until next time... Build safe, and have fun.
Thanks so much for watching! Definitely not my usual content, but thought it would be fun to try something new. I’ll be happy to get back to sharing projects though next time 🤣 I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!!
I love this video I started out in my garage 4 years ago and now my wife and I own a store front for 3 years we brought my wood shop there. We are doing very well . And we intend up buying the building and the building next store God is good . Keep up the good work we love watching your videos . NORTHERN RUSTIC DESIGNS FURNITURE CO
Thats amazing! Congratulations on your success! Happy building and thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for producing this channel for us. I really appreciate woodworking videos where the projects are achievable and affordable with plans available. I think it is much greater challenge to build the beautiful and practical projects you build with Home Depot lumber than it would be to build with many hundreds of dollars worth of furniture grade hardwoods.
Don't tell me you hated it. I love it. You're doing a great job. I watch quite a few woodworking guys and you have taken me away from them. I'm looking to build some nightstands. Thank you for being so sweet and thorough.
Really enjoyed getting to know the person behind the channel a bit more. Thanks!
I really liked your video. I started because we just moved into a new house. It was a wreck. It’s like we flipped it but to make it livable. I needed a utility table and gathered all the scrap material I could find and built one. I loved building. It lasted for 10 years before the old wood just gave out. I put it on the curb and someone picked it up. Thanks for taking the time to answer all those questions.
Thank you for this. I love your work because they are simple, inexpensive, approachable and beautiful!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoy the simplicity!
I like your philosophy on keeping things simple. I recently retired after Nursing for 42 yrs and plan on building a simple workshop. Never put much thought into electrical outlets. I’ll make sure and have that conversation with my contractor.
Congratulations on your retirement! Enjoy it all you can. Happy building! 😊
This is a very cool video format, it is extremely efficient. It makes sense that a process engineer could make a ultra streamlined video.
Thank you! I had no idea how to structure this video so I just kind of hoped it made some sense 🤣
Thanks Shara. I love what you said about keeping your builds simple. It’s inspired and given me confidence to build larger scale projects and attempt drawers. I find no shame in Home Depot lumber.
I love to hear that! I’m so glad the videos have inspired you and truly hope they continue to! Happy building! 🙌
Enjoyed it!! Thanks for sharing. It is awesome that you play in your praise band!
Thank you for this and everything you’re doing. Your videos are what got me started in woodworking. You do indeed make this craft approachable and you give those like me who are filled with self doubt the confidence that we can do this. I didn’t know what a pocket hole was until I discovered you. Can’t thank you enough.
You’re so kind. I really appreciate you saying that and I’m so happy to hear you find my content helpful and inspiring. Happy building!
I ENJOY WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS TOO. 🥹
This was SO GREAT. Do more of these, please! 🙌
You’re the best 😘😘 see you soon! 😉
That was a fun chat. Coffee time in the woodshop! Someone needs to bring a thermos next time.
Haha it was FREEZING! I definite could have used a thermos 🤣
That was great video - different but worth every penny ☺️ (I mean second). Wishing you continued success in your woodworking+content creation.
The last question is really the reason why I started to follow you ❤️ you explain stuff in a very easy way, I can basically reproduce everything you do by simply watching you. Thanks!
I follow A LOT of woodworking content creators. You ma'am are the ONLY one I've ever watched a "chat" video. Like, at all. I loved every minute of it. Happy building!
That makes my day! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you following along! 🙌
That last answer (why cheap materials) is what drew me to your channel in the first place. Yeah, I can watch blacktail studio make a 20k table or whatever but I'm not going to make one and that's OK. Whereas when I watch your channel it's like yeah, this looks clever and simple enough. Keep it up!
Hi, Shara. I did enjoy watching and listening to you answer these questions. My favorite question was the last one, because I am that guy who has a minimum of tools and does his work in the garage. I love watching you build and I love the projects that you build. Thanks for focusing on us "weekend woodworkers" and thanks for this video.
So glad you enjoyed the video! You know I love to keep things simple haha! I just dont see any reason not to, really. I hope they continue to inspire and encourage you! Thanks so much for watching!
I love your builds they are simple but come out looking like you didn’t just screw 2 pieces of wood together. As far as a hobby I would fly fishing it’s challenging and the scenery is always amazing.
Thank you. My favorite Q&A was the plywood thickness. I agree to keep it simple.
I hope that makes sense! It’s just easier to keep things similar…in my head haha.
I liked the hobby question and answer!
It's nice to meet you ma'am. I'm a Gospel Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Musician/Audio Engineer. I play the keyboard and I have 2 guitars. I have several dogs as you can see I'm a K-9 Trainer. I buy my materials from home depot. Have a Bless Day 🙌🏽❤
That’s awesome! I know very little about audio and music, but I’d like to get more into it. Both from the music side of things and also learning more about audio in general to help with my videos. I admire those tho are pros at it!
Your cabinet in the background was directly lined up with the corner in the way that it was almost creating an optical illusion 😅
Fun video, I enjoyed it 😊
I noticed that while I was editing 😂 Definitely an accident and not intentional haha. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for keeping builds inexpensive and simple, Really love all the builds you have done.
I appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much !!!
That was a great video! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you! It was fun to hear about some of your life's journeys. Keep up the good work and I will keep watching.
Great video. Its always fun to get to know the person in front of the camera on a more personal level good job and happy building
I enjoyed this. I like that you gave an answer even if you thought it might not be what people wanted to hear. I also liked that you said, and often say, this is what works for me and where I live so it may not be a universal answer. Also, loved the dog and cat parts (and love them both, why choose teams on companion animals!)
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching! I think it’s crazy how much different material availability, markets, and pricing are in different locations. It’s so hard to give an easy answer to a lot of questions because normal everyday life where I am may not look the same for someone else. 🙈
But yes, definitely no need to chose teams between fur buddies!
FISHING 🎣 that’s a great hobby!!! Great video I always watch your videos first!
Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate it!
Thanks for the 'behind the scenes' chat. I do really enjoy following your builds, as you show it how it is, not how people think it should be (mistakes and problem solving included!). You'v inspired me to take up woodcraft as a hobby again after more years than I care to mention of putting it on the back burner.
This was a great video!
You're definitely awesome at making large furniture builds approachable and less time consuming. Super dope.
Great video Shara. Entertaining, informative and inspiring. Don't change a thing.
Thank you for being so humble and simple. You’re my mentor.
God Bless and looking forward to the next video…
Thanks for sharing!! Don't ever get too board of this. You do a great job!!
Thank you!! I still enjoy it…I’m not giving it up. I just want to do some things off camera so I can actually enjoy them vs worrying about making content from it haha
@@WoodshopDiaries 🥳😁
Thank you for this video! I enjoyed it, enjoyed almost all your projects, and learned a ton. Blessings to you, sister!
So glad to hear you play in church. Bless you.
I really enjoy the opportunity to do so!
Thanks
Great video thanks for sharing love your channel keep up the great work
Absolutely love this video!!!! I found it super informative and entertaining. Please feel free to do more of these!!!
Oh, and as a Canadian, might I suggest playing hockey as a hobby.....of course!
Loved it. Thanks for sharing. Take care.
Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate it!
What you said about material cost variation is so true. I have two HDs roughly equidistant from my house. I recently needed a plug to repair an extension cord. The same plug had different prices at these two stores that are a just few miles apart. Your mileage may vary! Great video!
I can’t count how many times I’d tell people this project cost $30 in lumber and people would complain it doesn’t cost that where they live and then the prices change over time so the next day it might be $40 instead of $30 😅 so it’s just best to supply a materials list and let people figure their own prices so they don’t get mad at me about it 🤣
It’s definitely crazy how much variation there is on all kinds of products in different locations even at the same stores. I don’t get it 🤷♀️ haha but anyway, thanks so much for watching! I hope you enjoyed it!
Good morning Shara, first off no forgiveness needed. I thought that was cool. And surprisingly no rambling, lol 😆 just kidding. Great video!👏👏👍
There was definitely some rambling. I tried to edit out most of it 🤣 I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching! 🙌
Thanks for sharing this Shara, I always enjoy your videos and I have learned a lot thanks to you. Greetings from El Salvador (Central America)!!!
This was wonderful! Thank you so much for letting us get to know a little more. The last question is my favorite because of the very reasons you mentioned. I sort of blame the woodworking machine industry for making it seem like the only way you can build furniture is to own a shop full of their tools. Creators, such as yourself, totally smash that philosophy. I've commented before on how much I appreciate your uncomplicated, straight forward, building methods. Thanks again for inspiring us. May the Lord bless you and your husband.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you appreciate the simplicity. I think there are a lot of factors working to overcomplicate things but yes, the machine industry definitely contributes…and I get it. Business is business. They want to sell equipment. But it’s not necessary for every shop.
Anyway, I appreciate you watching and God bless you and your family as well.
Doug, I really enjoyed reading your comments. IMO, you hit the nail on the head.
Thanks for what you do!
Thanks so much for watching!
Shara thank for video !!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thanks so much for watching!
Absolutely great video. I know it's not necessary to see a personal side when watching woodworking videos but it is nice sometimes. You have an interesting past work life. I watch follow a few farm RUclipsrs, British mostly. Your husband may enjoy Tom Pemberton and The Hoof GP.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you watching and following along! I’ll have to tell him about these channels…thanks for suggesting them!
I don't understand how "Where did you buy that sock monkey hat?" wasn't one of the most asked questions 🤷♂
I remember watching a similar video from Tamar of 3 x 3 customs, and I was kinda shocked to hear her say some viewers thought her HUSBAND was building everything and she was posing! Do you ever get that?
Even though I build almost exclusively with hardwood on commissions, I watch your videos for design ideas. You're so creative! I appreciate all the work you put into everything.
You know what? I honestly can’t remember where the hat came from. I know someone gave it to me YEARS ago (like at least 15-20 years), but don’t remember who or why 🤣
Yes 100% I get all kinds of “sexiest” comments. It’s annoying but I’ve worked in male dominated environments for my entire adult life and while the vast majority of them are kind and helpful, there’s a loud minority who are rude. It is what it is.
I appreciate you watching! I know there are generally some pretty stark differences between building for content vs building for commissions. But I’m glad you enjoy the designs and ideas! Happy building!
Take up bird watching. You can do it anywhere, anytime. It will grow with you.
@@fredjones6239 And bird watching is a cheep hobby 😜
@@bruceregittko7068 Love it, Fred!!
great video, it is nice to get to know a little bit about your approach to your new found career. gracias
Dude I loved this. Shared some great info. Love your channel.
I really appreciate that! Have a wonderful weekend!
I love this video!! I learned WHY you use clips to attach a table top to its base!!!!
I loved all of your answers!!!! Great job!!!
So glad you enjoyed it! Hope it was helpful!
I love your channel! I love to build stuff but has always been in the vein of porches, decks, garden beds and more out doorsy type stuff. It was not till I started watching your channel that building what I would call indoor stuff seem like it was something I could do. AND the fact (one of the questions) is that you do make it simple and easy to follow on a scale easily understood by beginners and DIY'ers just getting started. Since then I also watch DIY Huntress and Home with Stefani. You also make very personable and relatable videos. There are some out there in YT land that are very knowledgeable but are akin to sleeping pills while watching them. Looking forward to your next project! Happy building : )
Fun!
I really enjoyed your video! You provided everyone with good information about you and your background. Keep doing what you are doing!
Thanks so much for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend!
This was so much fun! I really enjoyed this video for a change of pace. As a newbie I REALLY appreciate that you keep your builds inexpensive and approachable. You would never know that by the end product, though. Your projects are always top notch.
There are plenty of woodworkers on RUclips building "high-end" hardwood projects. I appreciate the approachability of your work. Keep at it and I will keep watching.
So glad to hear you enjoy the simplicity! I really enjoy trying to find ways to build things as efficiently as possible. I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great week!
Great vid. I started watching you for the quick and easy projects. Simple instructions for everything. You never assume I know anything ( I don't) But somehow you don't come off as talking down to me. Great job Keep up the wonderful work.
This was great, Shara! Thoroughly enjoyed learning more about you.
I appreciate you watching! Thank you :)
If at all possible Shara could you please help us people that have smaller working space with designs that will save room, for example, a folding wall bench, maybe a flip around mounted cabinet for a Circular saw and a planner. I truly appreciate what you do Shara and I love your utube channel!!! Thanks Shara ❤
Nice video...thanks for sharing some of your background...former cross country and track runner myself. Loved cross country, tolerated track to stay in shape for cross country!
100% relate with the statement of tolerating track to stay in shape for XC! 🤣 so cool you were also a runner!
Just want to say you have inspired me to start wood working I've been doing this now for 3yrs, when I turned 50 I thought that I needed a hobby and I watched a couple of your videos and thought let's try it and I'm having fun doing it so thank you
Thats so awesome to hear! Thank you for sharing that with me. Happy building!
Just found your channel and hit that subscribe button. I am a Woodshop teacher always on the hunt for good content to inspire my female students. Keep up the good work.
🤣 No need to time yourself, love. Do what you feel.
Some of these questions I have a lot of passion about so it’s best I keep it concise or I could talk all day 🤣
Thanks for this video! As for hobby suggestions, maybe take up welding? Inexpensive yet useful welders are becoming more common. Just a thought.
Thumbs up!
I’ve been wanting a welder for years! I did a little when I worked my last job and LOVED it…though I needed a LOT of practice 🤣 maybe I’ll finally invest in one
Good job!
Hope you enjoyed it!
This was a treat video and nice for you to share your background though these 21 Questions Sara. We can see that you have already chalked up your 10,000 hours! Looking forward to your next RUclips Post & Thank you kindly!!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the questions. Thanks so much for watching and I'll see you next video!
About yt, Shara, it's an amazing place to learn new things. I spend too much time watching videos to tell the truth, you're going to find my comments everywhere. 😬
But I like to make things. So, woodworking, DIY in general, electronics, rc in general (rc cars, airplanes, drones/quadcopters)... And I learn a bunch. 😬
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Haha it is definitely an amazing place to learn! There’s a little of everything on RUclips…it’s mind boggling. I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!
This was great. I especially like the response about buying 3/4 plywood to streamline inventory and costs
Thanks so much! Reducing options helps keep things easier. At least in my mind anyway ha!
I am into building things out of pallet wood so when you mentioned the part about the way you got started with pallet wood it got my attention also I liked the reference to church
So glad you enjoyed the video! Happy building!
I recently found your channel and it has very quickly become my favorite. What I really appreciate is that your projects look fantastic, but don't look impossibly difficult; in fact, I just built my first cabinet with the methods learned from watching you. So rewarding! Not perfect, but quite acceptable for a first project😊. Thank you Shara, for giving me the courage and knowledge to pursue this new hobby! May I suggest sewing as a new hobby for you. Same creative process - visualize the outcome and work backwards! Blessings!
Great video!
Thank you so much! Have a great weekend!
Thank you Shara. I was an application engineer for a Japanese metrology company. Spent many years working with process and quality engineers in manufacturing.
That sounds like a fun career!
Thank you for sharing.
I'm a process engineer myself, but have been involved in chemical processing instead of machining.
Process engineering was very interesting. I love the concept, but couldn’t stand being at a desk so often 🙈 I bet the chemical industry is fascinating!
Very inspiring! The most interesting and valuable Q&A for me was to hear that your lumber is from HD. It always looks great. I’ll be sure to keep digging. 😂 Thanks for sharing. You are already very personable and this just solidifies it. I always feel like “I can make that too” when I watch your videos.
A little digging and a little sanding go a LONG way. A lot of people are surprised when I tell them it’s construction lumber. You just have to give it a little TLC 😉🤣 I am so glad you enjoyed the video and am happy to hear they inspire you! Happy building!
This was great! I come from a manufacturing background too. I worked many years as a machine operator on both manual and CNC and anything I do I think about it from that background. You answered a lot of questions and it was great to learn about how you got to where you are. Thanks for sharing this and I really enjoy and learn from your channel.
Sometimes those concepts and ideas get pretty engrained in your thought patterns and it’s hard not to think in terms of efficiency haha. I appreciate you watching always thankful for you following along. Have a wonderful weekend!
Shara, this is a great video. You picked great questions and gave real good answers. Question 15 and 19 are my favorite ones. I do so with my tinkering/3D printing all kind of stuff.
Thanks so much for watching! I bet 3D printing is really fun to tinker around with. Happy building!
I follow your channel and I like everything you do. Greetings from Argentina
Thank you so much for following along!
This was awesome. I learned that we have a similar background. Mine is more electrical than mechanical but still process engineering. I've spent my life doing automation at work and woodworking at home. Though eligible to retire I still work in manufacturing at the management level. Eventually I'll switch to woodworking full time. Keep up the great content!
That's awesome! I, too, enjoyed the electrical side of things MUCH more than the mechanical stuff haha. I hope you do decide to eventually enjoy your retirement and woodwork full time. Thanks so much for watching and happy building!
I totally enjoyed this video. I chuckle every time you say join me on the struggle bus. I don’t know where you guys live but maybe a garden or growing flowers as a hobby?
Outstanding video Shara! Love your videos, always educational and enjoyable. I found your background very interesting and something I can related to. I worked as an Instrument Tech in an oil refinery for many years (now retired). You have a very positive approach to your projects, good skills to have. Keep doing you :^)
Great video! Thank you for taking a risk with something new. As a father of a daughter and a math teacher, I love the example you set that women can do technical work.
Thanks so much for watching! It was definitely a risk…and a little awkward haha to make a video like this. But I tried it anyway. I always love to see other women diving into technical, science, and trade type work. I also love that you are a math teacher! It was always my favorite subject in school
Love it Shara, i as well putter around the shop building things i like or want, i do enjoy it very much and my other hobby is sewing upholstery or a new bag/purse or backpack and make some summer dresses. Love watching your videos as they inspire me greatly and i thank you for that ❤
I know very little about sewing, but so enjoy doing some sewing crafts here and there. Mostly simply pillows and simple dresses. I’m not every good 🤣 but that’s such a fun way to spend some time! I appreciate you watching and following along. Have a wonderful weekend!
We do what we love
I loved this video. It was great to hear about you and your background. Thank you for your honesty in admitting you don't watch RUclips. Your channel isn't based on anyone else, just your experience. 😎
Thanks so much! I'm glad you hear you enjoyed the video (it's definitely not my typical stuff haha). I don't know why I just can't stand watching RUclips. If I want to learn, I have to read--videos just irritate me 😂 But yes, I can't say that I base my style or techniques on anyone else, because I have no idea what they're doing 🙈
Considering your background, it seems like building and programing your own custom CNC setup is something you could manage, and document the process for content - of course. If you built something that wasn't the standard type it would get a lot of attention. Maybe to a collaboration with Jeremy Fielding (he built a 6-axis arm from scratch)
That would be a fun “someday” project!
Good stuff Shara--
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have been enjoying your videos for some time now. I always look forward to your new ones. I really enjoyed this one and hearing your answers. Good questions and good answers! I do woodworking in my retirement and sell at the local farmers market and really like it. I have to say I've learned everything I know about woodworking (and other things) from RUclips. I am hooked on it. I look forward to seeing new videos everyday from my favorite channels. Keep up the good work! And find yourself a good hobby. You need one! But keep playing your guitar. 🥰
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching and following along. Happy retirement and happy building! I'm so glad you have found something you enjoy doing!
I so appreciate that you made this video. Last year I was inspired by you to try to build out the closets in our new house. The master closet had to be customized because two walls have doors and the other two walls have windows, yikes! Well, it's finished and I can say that I am proud of the result. I put in two chests with five drawers each plus all the hanging and shelving. So happy I stumbled across your channel because you gave me the courage to try. Now I'm building my office desk and book shelves inspired by your library desk set up. You're never to old to learn new skills. I just turned 63 earlier this year. My favorite question was "How do you plan or design your projects?" Your answer jives with how I do it too.
Great video. Thanks for your honest answers and comments and for the side info about your background, other life activities, your pets, etc. As someone else said, this helps us viewers feel like we know you a bit better. You definitely described my woodworking situation in that I love to make things but they are always one-off items for my own use and all done in my 2-car garage - which actually houses 2 cars. 🙂I have to move a car out to the driveway and then put up some foldable work tables and roll out my job-site-size table saw (I can manage to keep my miter saw set up in a permanent location) in order to do most projects. And that's the extent of my "large" tools. I don't have a jointer (do this on my table saw when needed) or planer (I don't tend to buy wood that needs planing) or stand-alone drill press or ban saw. I have made at least 2 items based on what I have seen you build. Thanks for the inspiration.
Our son is a research analyst but he played guitar in high school jazz band and still does. Its great to have something that has no direct relation to what you do for a living. That's what I do woodworking, since I had an office job too. And great answer to #21--keeping it real for the rest of us. Thanks!
That's awesome! Yes, having a hobby you enjoy that doesn't tie into your career or business is definitely more fun--once you start feeling pressure to do it a certain way to either please other people or make money from it, it loses it's luster, I think. I hope your son and yourself both continue to enjoy your hobbies outside of your day jobs! Thanks so much for watching--I really appreciate it!
I wasn't going to watch this video even though I'm a subscriber but, I REALLY enjoyed this video! Thanks for doing it! And I appreciate the fact that your builds are with inexpensive lumber!
Really enjoyed you sitting down and answering questions from viewers. I always find it interesting to hear about people's lives. You obviously have the ability to do whatever you set your mind to. Your background is definitely impressive. I feel lucky to watch your video's and always enjoy them! I was glad you mentioned Lucy as I've been concerned since I haven't seen her in your video's for quite a while. I figured she might be staying at the house during winter to keep warm though. Bubby usually makes an appearance so that's fun. If you really want to learn violin you should check if there are any places in your area to get lessons but I hope you continue to make woodworking video's! I never realized how time consuming it is to make content so thanks for all the effort you put into it!!! Speaking for myself, it is greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much for watching and following along! I appreciate you!
Lucy had an “incident” this past fall…she was allowed to free roam while I’m in the shop and usually she would just lay on her bed and watch out the door. But one day I was sanding and it was obviously loud and I didn’t notice she had gotten up and chased what I assume was a rabbit or squirrel in the yard. When I realized it, I couldn’t find her and I panicked. We live on 36 acres with a lot of barb wire fencing and she had found a hole in one of the fences and gotten into the adjacent field and she couldn’t figure out how to get back. She doesn’t bark…(which is nice, but in this case would have been helpful haha) so we had a hard time finding her. So now she stays on a tie out when I’m working so shes stuck toward the front of the shop and doesn’t make it into the videos as often anymore because she’s usually hanging out behind the camera. She’s still around. We still take frequent breaks for treats and belly rubs!
@@WoodshopDiaries Thank goodness Lucy is okay!!! I would be in a total panic if one of my dogs went missing so I understand your state of mind in that situation. It will be safer now for Lucy to be on a line. At least that will keep her safe and as long as she's near you I know she'll be happy!
Great Q&A video, full of great questions and answers. Thanks Shara, can't wait for the next one.🤙🏾💯The guitar build would be awesome! You should also learn how to play the violin if that's something you really want to do. I'm sure you will be very good at it. Blessings....
Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate you following along and always being so positive! Have a wonderful week and happy building!
@@WoodshopDiaries Shara you're fun to watch and your builds are awesome! You have a wonderful week also!
Sewing is a great hobby that i picked up during the pandemic. Nice thing is you can do it inside when it's busting hot out or freezing cold and you also don't get dirty. Windsurfing is my real hobby but I don't know if you live near water :)