A Total Beginner's Guide to Woodworking
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"I'm going to assume you have never built something and have zero experience in the field"
Finally, a video I'll be able to follow
I got lost, gotta restart
I believe I can finally start.
@@TsMHicks 0pplppppppppppppppp]]
Me too :)
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Less than 3 min into this video, I felt like “This guy and this content are going to be so important in my life.” My dad, an AVID woodworker, died recently (and unexpectedly). Part of my grief has been kicking myself over and over for not taking him up on his offer to teach me more woodworking skills or simply spending time with him in his shop. I find myself with all of his tools and a great shop available to me, but with zero of my own experience to use them besides the tiny snippets I picked up from him through the years. Right before he died, my husband and I purchased a reaaaaaaaally old house with the mentality, “Dad will help us fix it up slowly.” Now I’m more determined than ever to become more capable, learn about woodworking, and make him (and me) proud in the process. So thank you for this opportunity!! Oh, and my dad’s name was Steve. 💕
How's the old house been going over the last year?
I was going to ask the same. How are things?
Damn I’m so sorry to hear about that. That can really eat someone up. Everyone thinks they have more time, maybe next time. Till there is no more time with that loved one😢
@@Maelthorn1337 Wow, that’s so sweet, thanks for asking. I have learned more than I imagined I could, but we recently put the house on the market. It’s a money pit for us because there are still so many things we can’t do on our own. It has been an amazing learning experience, and I still adore Steve and his channel!
Sorry for you loss. I hope your woodworking/remodeling journey is going well!
I am brand new to woodworking. 46 yrs old. I have always wanted to do it, but was intimidated by both the cost and possibility of me not doing well in it. 3 weeks ago I woke up, drove to home depot, bought a circular saw, sander, some 2x4's, a sheet of plywood, pegboard and miscellaneous supplies. After unloading everything the next morning I woke up, drank my cup of coffee and went into the garage and built the 1st thing ever with my hands: a work bench.
I've been watching so many people on RUclips, getting ideas and tips. By far you are my favorite and I am learning so much from your channel. Thank you for what you do for us.
Peace and blessings to you and yours. ✌🐯
Fill us in - how has it been going since this comment?
Find someone else to follow.
Just use 4 wood blocks to make a workbench.
@@koilzimbabwe *planks
@@russellhyde9368 stupid comment.
Sure do admire you, Steve Ramsey. Thanks for mentioning women. I'm getting back into it at the ripe age of 73 and lovin' it! Have learned from you for quite a few years.
Great to hear your age. I’m a maker but never a woodworker and want to start. I’m 62 and looking forward to it. So looking forward to this site! Thanks
Boomer
@Josh noob
Awesome! Enjoy!!
Wow. I'm 42 and feeling I'm starting too late. So thanks for being an inspiration. 😊
Hi Steve, female millennial here. Just bought a house and want to learn how to do the work myself, and not constantly bug my husband with my many whims. Happy to be here and eager to learn!
hell yeah! good luck to you and your husband, miss!
I’m 31 female in my 2nd year of nursing. I’m going to be totally honest, after the pandemic I’m completely put off working in the healthcare not because of covid but other aspects that public don’t see. An ex partner of mine was a carpenter and he taught me how to use a lot of tools and I built a raised vegetable bed from pallets and wall from pallets...I have a video on my channel if you’ll like to see. That was about 6years ago! I got huge satisfaction from it plus I’m very artsy and love my crafts, now I’ve applied for a construction course then that will gain me entry into applying carpentry. I can’t wait!
How's your carpentry coming along?
That final monologue was perfect Steve, and truer words were never spoken
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Hi, recently subscribed because you make it fun to be a newbie in a craft. I'm a mother of a 9 yo boy we're collecting tools to start making things more. Thanks for your great work.
I don't think Steve will find a better comment under any of his videos.
That's awesome! Keep at it. The more you make together, the more time you get to spend together!
"We start to feel anxiety because none of this ever reaches a conclusion." Very nicely said, Steve!
Fantastic video Steve, I'm a 22 year old student teacher looking to pick up a hands-on hobby to escape essay and writing hell. This was one of the most uplifting and encouraging videos I've seen on youtube in ages, thank you so much for your awesome work!
@Neraizel Thank you for teaching them babies!!! A mom😉😉💚💚💚💯
I am 23 and got big into woodworking because I needed a break from my job I’m a plumber/hvac tech so in my spare time all I did was read and study anything and everything and decided I needed a break when I’m home I can do woodworking because I hate sitting down lol. So I’m glad you notice that the younger generation is getting into this craft.
Fun vid. I am 75 and been woodworking for 50 years in my basement shop in my spare time. Guess what ? I worked my self all the way up to beginner. B/C this craft changes so much over the years.
Im 29 and my goal is to always be a beginner
I agree, I have been woodworking for years and still learn tons on RUclips, because now I can learn 1 or 2 skills from a thousand different people. I learn stuff from not just the old school guys but also the young guys. Everyone has something to offer. Well, most people, lol.
This is the kinda thing i love seeing in a RUclips comment section. Everyone getting along. I love it.
@@NerdyDude186 shhhhh, don't tell the trolls the happy people are here ;)
I didn't expect this to become a philosophy video. I found it oddly heartwarming toward the end.
I got into woodworking four years ago when I wanted to build a bench at the end of a hallway using kitchen cabinets I was removing. Ended up do the demo myself and building a great bench. I was hooked!
One of the best videos for promoting woodworking. Thanks for sharing.
I agree!
@@tropicaltanktv Me too😀
I’ve been getting into woodworking over the past 7 years because of my grandfather. He is a true master in his class. This video basically covers everything he taught me when I was a younger kid. It is truly great to see people interested in this craft and I hope you continue to perfect your skills.
As a beginner woodworker I watch several minutes of a video then pop open 50 more tabs of youtube, but your presentation skills and editing really kept me glued to your video and really got hooked! You really inspire us mere mortals! Cheers from Romania!
I'm not really a newbie, but I've had a lot of fun watching these videos, and it's gotten me into building things again. Yesterday I got a good amount done on five different projects in about 4 hours!
-a custom size frame that I designed, with rabbet joints on my dad's table saw.
-version 2 of a small display board for a collection of botanical/geometric themed pins.
-modding a small picture frame into a shadow box, to float an original painting safely behind glass.
-sanded and cut to size my first glue-up, a tabletop for an antique card catalog.
-A riser/stand for my home studio computer monitors.
Steve, thanks for all you've done for the woodworking community and for inspiring me to start woodworking as a hobby. This past week I've been working on a project that has had some issues, but it is working around or fixing them has been really rewarding. I can't wait to reach the finished product.
Omg. I love this video. I got into woodworking 8yrs ago when I became a home owner and started hardscaping, building outdoor trellis. I then bought different tools and learned techniques with pocket holes and such. Thanks for the videos you make, High quality, down to earth, and informative. Kudos!!
In terms of "what is woodworking", I think this is the best video out there. Woodworking is my main hobby, and I find myself watching this video again and again.
Thanks for all the inspiration, Steve.
I started woodworking 3 weeks ago, and really found myself a new hobby! In the past I worked in a furniture store so I already loved a good looking piece of wood. I emigrated on a tiny island in the Caribbean, and we don’t have a nice furniture store over here, so I decided that I wanted to make some stuff myself. My first project was a tiny little side table to raise up a plant(ended up as a table for my partners Xbox…) and my second project last week was a kitty ‘bathroom’, a cabinet to hide the litterboxes in. Still super proud of the result. So last week I bought myself a mitersaw and a jigsaw as present. The list of upcoming projects is already made!
Just found your channel and already got quite some good advise of stuff were I can make improvements!
Keep doing what you’re doing!
lol, I loved the carpenter/cabinet/furniture/wood worker part. From making my cabin (carpenter), building the cabinets (cabinetry), making the table and shelves (furniture) I think I have done them all and find that the simple projects are the ones that I enjoy the most. The simple topbar Bee hives were a lot of fun to build and easy. Made for a great weekends work.
Thanks for the video.
Hi Steve, and thanks for a great channel. I live in Manchester in the UK and thought a UK insight on different "grades" of woodworker might be of interest. Here in the UK, our traditional levels are:
1) Carpenter - large scale more industrial and less accurate work such as timber framing houses, roofing framework etc.
2) Joiner - smaller, more accurate work such as door frames and windows
3) Cabinet maker - very fine work, including fine furniture (tables, chairs, dressers) and, originally, large clock enclosures.
I retired two years ago, cleared out my garage and converted it to a shop (taking heed of your advice on tools) and have never looked back - I love it. I think your final summary in this video is absolutely spot on and sums up so well how I feel about the craft. I recently completed my best project - an American white oak (yes, we can get it here) dining table which my family loves, and I did it based on what I've learned from you.
Thanks again
CC
This was a great video, Steve. We appreciate you and everything you’ve done to help beginners get out there and make stuff.
You forgot to mention that it can become addictive. I set out to make only a clipboard, that was it. Nothing else. Two years later I have a shop set up, have my own channel, build things every weekend, and replaced most of my furniture with stuff I’ve made.
It’s amazing how something I set out to do as a one-off has become such a big integral part of my life and who I am. A huge part of that is thanks to you 👍
Your points are on the mark. Although I enjoy watching some of the "elite" woodworking channels, your channel keeps me grounded. Thanks Steve!
man! I love how you describe the craft. I just recently started learning woodworking for a couple of personal projects I have, and your channel has been very useful! Thanks a lot for sharing all your experience with all of us newbies!
You sir inspire me 3 years ago to start my youtube channel thanks a lot. The world need more people like you. Love from Portugal.
Great video....recently retired....bought some tools based on your recommendations...making stools...tables...spice racks....benches....and a lot of sawdust....and loving every minute of it...thanks for your inspiration
I remember the joy I had when I completed my first backrest bench. From picking up the material, sanding, modifying the project dimensions to make-it taller, bigger to fit my purchased mattress. Everything was great and when I finished I could not believed I have done that from few pieces of wood with cement on them
I love your final comments. I have discovered woodworking in the past few years and love it. Your comments were an a-ha moment for me as I realized what you shared is a reason I enjoy it as much as I do.
Well done. I am part of the group that for 8+ hours, 5 days a week have four monitors in front of them with 144 sq in of desk space...the garage/shop = my happy place. Love the hand plane guy/beard reference!
Love your videos Steve! You have inspired me to build my own garage shop. My first project was a work bench made using a bed bolt system. I graduated to building modular work tables & am now close to completing my first chest of drawers. Your videos are a frequent resource for me. Hope to take your course this spring! 👍
Steve! You are such an inspiration! I started watching you a couple years ago and that helped me realize that I have an avenue for creativity that was previously unexplored. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for remembering us women. 😄👍
I’m 33 years old and I’d fit into the demographic of millennials who are looking to get into woodworking. There is a real need to get away from my IT job and break away from technology for me. I’ve been fascinated with woodworking for as long as I can remember but I don’t really have anyone close to me that can teach me the skills needed. I found your videos here and I’ve already started buying some of the things needed to get started. I don’t know the first thing about what I’m doing and I’m sure I’ll ruin a bunch of lumber before I figure it out but I’ll be using a lot of your instructions to help me along this journey. Thank you for creating this content and sharing it with the world. It’s very helpful.
i am quite new to woodworking but i made a pine table and a walk around workbench on wheels from hardwood . i really enjoy it as it gets me in the shed and planning something. one minute you have a bunch of hardwood laying on the ground and the next you are screwing together something from nothing . Timber that had no plan or direction, now becomes a fully useable workbench. i love these videos and i much appreciate the content as we are always learning thank you.
Love this. You described me in the first 30 seconds, and then beyond. Female newbie woodworker who found your channel today, and I've already watched probably 5 of your vids. The information you share on technique and safety is sacred to me. Thank you. I will continue now with my binge. 😉
I've held a hammer since I was 4. I consider myself experienced, and I absolutely love watching your videos. I enjoy the enthusiasm you bring and the inviting nature in which you present my first love. Keep up the good work!
I’m 47 years old and you have made the idea of woodworking seem plausible. I’ve always been fascinated by it but always intimidated to a certain degree. Your teaching and supportive nature, along with your humor, make things interesting and finally seem doable. Thanks for the videos.
I stay off social media and, therefore, my mind is free for whatever comes its way. Your channel has come my way. Thank you.
I currently make furniture in the the loft of my two up two down terraced house. I love powertools, I love hand tools; I love woodworking. I especially love the respect you endere to all types of woodworking niches. I have a multico morticing machine I paid £80 for and a kity table saw I paid £200 for and I can make doors, gates, windows, worktops, cupboards...pretty much anything out of wood. I am a hydraulic engineer for a living. It doesn't have to be incredibly serious; it's just so much fun! Thanks Steve.
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What a great video and you are spot on with everything you say, i use mostly hand tools 1. Because they ate cheaper 2. Because i live in an apartment and theres no power on my patio but it is very satisfying when i get a project done because i don't let the limitations of my work space hold me back, though i still throw in some power tools from a cord i run from the inside of the house. Thanks for the video i always enjoy watching them and i learn a lot
I've been enjoying watching woodworking stuff here in youtube for the past couple of weeks due to corona. I'm really amazed how woodworking works and I'm planing to start with inexpensive tools like some handtools. I really find your video informative! Thank you so much!
Hi Steve
Thanks for speaking common sense to business that is void of meaning. I am nearly 71. I grew up on a farm and woodworking and carpentry were part of our daily lives - my dad built (with many neighborhood helpers, all the buildings necessary for a 560 A dairy and potato farm in NW Michigan. He invented and built conveyors, milking stalls, and heard management structures. We built wagon beds and racks and all manner of other farmstead essentials. Using only the most rudimentary tools, I built a 24' square river cottage for my in laws when I was 23. Using a power hand saw (circular saw) and a router, I built my own table saw and set it up in an upstairs bedroom in base housing. I have been a maker and a woodworker my whole life. Taking four years of wood shop and auto shop and two years of drafting in the early to mid 60s in our high school provided me with the basics for making stuff for myself as well as making a living for over 10 years as a handyman. I also learned a lot in Ag College at Ohio State about accuracy and precision. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching woodworking, welding, and basic mechanics as an Ag teacher. There are few things which provide the satisfaction of woodworking and carpentry. As you mentioned, I have developed a new interest in using hand tools and have produced dozens of useful and handy items over the past 12 months. There is something special which happens the first time building a mallet that fits the hand and does the job as well as looks elegant. Thanks for all you do. Blessings, esp for being a patient teacher.
Thanks so much for posting this video! I just bought my first miter saw and after watching your video, I feel like I really CAN do this!
This guy seems like such a joy! So nice. I'm moving out of my current apartment soon so cannot start woodworking yet but can't wait until I'm settled into my new place to try!
Been tinkering in my shop for a couple of years since I retired. Being able to take an idea and make something I want or need from scrap wood is a good feeling when you finish! Bought a contractor table saw and learned a lot. Gonna get a router to see what it can do. Obtained an assortment of hand tools of different types from garage or estate sales. this hybrid collection of tools allows me to fix, maintain, or create and makes my TV a wall ornament. Your tips have helped me in the wood projects I have tackled. My two mobile workbench's, scrap cart, mobile smoker cart were inspired by what you have shown. Thanks.
I grew up watching my dad watch your videos in the height of his scroll-sawing days, now I'm watching you myself as I prepare to build myself a custom desk/table, which will be my first (hopefully) completed woodworking project! Many, many thanks for sharing your work and wisdom for free
So I discovered this channel a while ago, and did some stuff, and now I have again some free time, so I made a bench. It's not fancy at all, it's made from repurposed pinewood and it's got tons of marks I couldn't removed, but I can sit on it with the person I love and watch the sun rise. I built it as a coffer before installing the back support, so I can put away blankets and whatnot in it.
I'm writing this comment as the first coat of finish dries, we applied it together this morning.
Thank you Steve, for your advices and generally not being a woodworking snob. That really encouraged me to start building stuff. Thanks a lot.
Woodworking is my escape... it's fun, relaxing, let's me do my best thinking as I am building things to fit my space. Great job Steve... 👍👍👍👍👍
I think just having time to think is one of my favorite parts of woodworking.
You are an absolute star Steve.
This video, especially the bit from about 11 minutes onwards, transcended way past just an informative, intelligent overview of a hobby/pastime and turned into a deep insight into how that said pastime can positively affect the people that choose it. Truth be told, I've suffered depression all my life, and woodworking (or any making project for that matter) allows me not only to unleash my pent up artistic inclinations, but also to 'focus'. Its an escape, something that requires thought and attention, and that means my mind doesn't have the available attention or time to also focus on rumination or negativity. It's a tool...... pun intended.
Do carry on the insightful, intelligent and refreshingly different videos fella, they are very much appreciated 👍
Was Steve getting choked up talking about woodworking toward the end there? Because I was getting choked up listening to it. Great video on "why woodworking"
"Measure, go to saw. Second guess your measurement. Back to project and confirm. Second guess the remeasured second measurement. Back to saw to check blade alignment/ square. Oh look...im sweating...Yeah...i get alot of exercise woodworking " .
Write it down on your tape.
This channel is probably the most important one there is in the you tube maker community. I wish it was around when I was 15 shooting brads through my fingers and burning wood because I didn’t know what knot was. Keep up the good work man.
Steve, you're one of the most likeable and relatable person on YT. Thank you for making these videos.
Hey Steve, I’m getting back into woodworking after not having done it for a while, and subscribed to your channel so I could refresh my memory and learn new things from your videos. As a female, I like that you mentioned that we’re just as capable as men. I love your personality and find myself smiling and laughing throughout your videos! Thank you so much!!! Awesome and useful info.
My workshop often has another person or two in it. I find the experience of building a project with a friend, or even just having someone to chat with while staining really brings a lot of joy. It's a great bonding experience as well.
Learning to sharpen and tune up old/cheap hand planes is like meditation for me. Taking a clapped out old tool from garbage, to making a fine shaving is strangely satisfying. Better than gym memberships and therapy sessions.
OMG the introduction is SO REAL 😂
I’ve been binge watching woodworking videos in the past 4 days! 🤭
Btw I ABSOLUTELY LOVED YOUR CHANNEL!
Congrats and keep up the awesome work!
Xo from Brazil
Thank you for doing these video's Steve! I am chasing starter guides for making furniture with no prior experience to speak of. The way you break things down speaks to my learning style!
I’m excited to watch your stuff. My sweet dad is an amazing woodworker, but is now almost blind. He gave me ALL of his stuff because I would love to learn. But his eyesight is bad enough that it is even difficult and I think sad for him to give me tutorials. I think I’m sitting on a ton of money in tools and could make literally anything if I had the skill set. So thank you for starting from the VERY beginning.
I got sick with the flu early during the pandemic and even though I didn’t have covid my job made me quarantine for a week. I got super into your videos while at home and have since made some small projects, some dining chairs, and I’m going to make an entertainment center.
I've recently moved into a new home with my dad and smaller brother, and we have this nice porch in the garden, but no place to sit. So I'm planning to build a nice, cornered bench so my friends can sit outside when I organize a housewarming party. My friend always wanted to do a woodworking project so I asked him to join in. We have no experience though, and everything seems a bit overwhelming. It's nice to find a channel which embraces newbies with open arms and just tells it as it is. Thanks for the informtional video
How did it go man ? You still at it ?
@@draxxx_exe hey man thank you for asking. Unfortionatly I never got around to it. The more I read into it and looking into the cost of wood got me intimidated and I lost motivation and moved on
I've been a professional DJ for over 15 years and a Software/Web Designer and Developer so things like Woodworking and Metalworking are something I'm truly interested in. I also want to do a RV conversion so I want to learn these things. So just sound your channel and watch like 4 videos and subbed. Thanks for doing what you do.
Hi Steve I’ve been a woodworker for years and own about every tool Powermatic and Jet has ever made, and you are so right you don’t need them and I think you kind of loose some of the great things that wood working brings out in a person. The more tools you have the faster your project gets done and your sitting back and thinking what next, the great thing about woodworking is you can entertain yourself while being productive. If your woodworking is a hobby and not your career slowdown and enjoy. I really like your way of thinking and your attitude towards woodworking.
This is so helpful! I’ve been looking for a channel exactly like yours. Beginners education in woodworking has been tough to find. Thanks for your work.
He had me at "Zero experience in the field" . This man has humor, is easy to understand and breaks down woodworking in a way a toddler can understand. And by toddler I meant me learning woodwork. Please don't stop making video's and leave me hanging because I want to learn it ALL. Thank you!
Hello Mr. Steve, I've been watchin your videos a while ago and I love theme. I am a 30 years old woman, I quit my job last year to get deep into woodworking 😊 I hope one day my proyects will get as fancy like yours 😋 Thank you so much for the videos and all the knowledge you share with us. Regards from Mexico 😉
That's why i love watching your videos after all these years. Thank you Steve :)
Wow, sold in 30 seconds, Subscribed, liked and making my way slowly through the videos you've suggested.
I've decided to learn woodworking by cutting my own dovetails with nothing but hand tools, and making boxes. It's proving... an interesting exercise in discovering tolerances. Hoping to get better at all of this with the help of teachers like you. Thank you!
I officially love this vid. You got me into woodworking 8 years ago and I can't thank you enough. Father of 2 and do my woodworking in our APARTMENT's spare bedroom of 6 x 13 feet. Iv'e advanced a lot in the past few years but I will never forget my once and always mentor. You're the bestest Steve!!!!!
Now that's impressive! I often feel like my garage isn't big enough.
If you use power tools I would bet your neighbors love you!
Thanks for making such great videos for us beginners, Steve. It really helps to have people willing to take the time to cover the basics.
I found your videos while trying to do research before my carpentry pre-apprenticeship. I'm going to have my classes this June and I'm afraid I'll get made fun of because I'm a woman and I'm very green having never worked in construction. I wanted to know how these tools worked before I went so that I could fit in better and I think your videos have inspired me to do some woodworking for myself. I think having woodworking as a hobby will really help me enjoy the carpentry that I'll be doing for work. :) thank you Steve.
Nah, don't psych yourself out. Anybody beginning anything imagines being made fun of. Of course there's bad apples in every barrel, but just be consistently nice and cordial and even those people get won over! I'm a dude and trust me when I say Men can really doubt themselves by not "knowing enough". 9x out of 10 it's us projecting that in our minds. IF by any chance you run into a negative Ned or Nancy, ask them "if you're so badass then why don't you teach me??" and do it with a smile. 😉 Best wishes on your journey on becoming a life-long student!
Thank you for a great message and for using a common sense approach to this wonderful hobby called woodworking. I personally appreciate your time and I was glad to have listened to this. Like Don Cherry, thumbs up!
you nailed this. I am a 72 year old retiree and love making things from wood. The completing a project and seeing it used is very rewarding.
Hello Steve, I retired, aged 61, just before Christmas and I have a 10 feet by 8 feet workshop being erected soon. I've discovered your RUclips site and can't wait to get started. Great videos.
Thanks for your videos, Mr. Ramsey. Super informative, and they definitely answer questions I didn't even realize I should be asking
I want to enter woodworking because in shops I can never find the items what I really want so I want to design/make i need.
Nowadays what makes me fascinated about wood is that it is a natural product. What I make will temporary and decompose over the decades after I would be gone. (Compared to stone, metal and plastics)
Thank you for motivating me and making me feel confident to start this hobby. Love the channel
I'm starting with woodworking and I found your videos really helpful. Thank you for the tips, can't wait to put them in practice. Btw your sense of humor make the videos interesting and fun to watch.
My friend...virtually shaking your hand... you finally motivated me to start!!!! Thank you (for real)
Honestly, everything you said from 11:05 and beyond was a great way to end this video. This is why I've subscribed years ago
You said it. Anytime I start feeling like my garage shop isn't good enough compared to other RUclips makers, I remember that Steve has my back. I still like those other channels but Steve is my home.
So happy I found this! I have been binge watching DIY videos, but it seems so expensive. I am now going to binge watch these videos. Came here from Home with Stefani channel, she is awesome!
I still remember my old, cranky woodshop teacher; Mr. Patton. 5 minutes before the bell would ring, he'd hollar, "PUT AWAY! PUT AWAY!" :D
I think it's all about pace of life (or some of it) and the positive feeling you get from actually making things. You make complete sense with every word Steve...... such wisdom in one so young ! (That is to say about the same year count as me - but who's counting?) Many thanks for all the hours I have spent watching your project, how-to and tool explanation videos, they have been a great help.
Wow! This video is a great find. So grateful. I just started this hobby. You hit the nail on the head addressing the apprehension and questions. Thank you.
Excellent video, Steve. You are a perfect spokesperson for the craft.
Honestly thank you so much for this video, I really needed the reassurance that I CAN do this. My Dad died and left his whole workshop behind, and now with the money he left me I want to start a small sustainable farm for myself and my family. And naturally, I want to do what used to be his passion with what he left behind.
Ironically, My Dads name was Steve.
Loved this video!
"Can I do this?
Yes
Really?
Yes"
Great video, Steve. Been very frustrated with some mistakes lately. This has helped me to calm down and take a breather. To remember why I wanted to start in the first place. Thanks, again.
This video made me love my life, and the choices I made. Thank you!
Awesome, thanks for sharing your passion and how it fits in your world and ours! I’ve built things that I’ve driven, flown, pedaled and paddled in my career, and none of these required working with much wood (maybe building a wooden wing, but that’s kinda different). I’m now turning my ambition to things in our home and shop. I never dreamed it would be like starting over- but folks like you give guys like me the ideas, motivation and guidelines (don’t do this, but this, instead) to make it happen. Old Grampa might not be a daily presence in the current day, and that’s where I remember most of that guidance coming from. It’s a little sad that RUclips plays that role, now... but with your passion for sharing and creating great videos, we move on! Thanks for all that, and keep up the great work!
Thanks Steve. This really captures what is to create and build with your own hands, and why we do it. So important in this era, to unplug from the noise and make something, this is Clouds and Dirt in action.
This video was very helpful because ive had a hard time understanding what Carpentry is and I've been searching for so many videos on what Carpentry is and I feel like this video helped me out alot
I greatly appreciate your videos, you're the veterano that keeps this newbie woodworker going. Gracias OG
Your passion and energy brought a smile to my face. I can't wait until I can start to do stuff like this!
I've watched this video a few times and always find it to be inspirational. A good reminder as to why I do it.
I love this message that woodworking is possible for anyone especially women like myself. Just give it a go. I agree if you like problem solving you'll like woodworking. One of the reasons I started my channel was to show people you don't need a lot of tools to get started. You're an inspiration Steve! :)
Yeah I recently got into wood working in the last year before my 30th birthday mostly because we needed some end tables and few other things and my wife really likes farm house style furniture and it seemed simple enough to make some end table and way cheaper then buying some lol. So here I am about 6 months later I have built a few tables and a work bench getting ready to do a barn door entertainment center and I have learned a lot of tips about woodworking and how to best use my tools from your channel.
Thank you, I have never crafted anything from wood and I really want to learn. Thanks for making a beginners video!!
Thank you.
I built my first stool for my grand daughter with a saw, drill and a screwdriver and said I like this.
Went out and bought everything.
Built cedar deck box and large and small tables for outside.
Shelf stand for closet to flouting shelves.
To live edge table for inside.
It’s relaxing but challenging.
Love it.
Thank you my friend.