1st Time Shop Tour April Wilkerson

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[@AprilWilkerson]

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[@marcuswhite3628]

WOW! What an amazing shop - & Lady! This is inspiring on so many levels... First time visiting and now a part of your 1.12 MILION subscribers!

[@kimblekottmann]

Consider pulling whenever out of your vocabulary.

[@jeffery19677]

Yeah, I didn''t know Simply safe would work for a shop that well. I never thought about using them for a shop application.

[@jacobbotden5641]

Oh nice, wireless security systems, good and secure until someone finds out about $60 RF jammers from China

[@christineatkinson3640]

*WOW - I JUST SAW THE ENCLOSED GARDEN. BUT THIS, IS FANTASTIC! I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL I REBUILD THE WASTE PLACES*

[@i-am-nem]

Your such an inspiration, my daughter was watching with me awhile back. She said I wish i could do that and i looked at her and said but you can if you want. So we built a pallet project together and now she's hooked. Thank you April

[@kenlee5015]

This is a most excellent comment. Congrats dad.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Nick M There is no try, there is only do.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Our 11 year old daughter loves watching April. I waited to watch this one until she could watch it with me. I don't have a clue what she's going to do when she's older, but what ever she does, she'll improve on it. Maybe she'll follow in April's steps?!!

[@i-am-nem]

@@dans_Learning_Curve that's awesome!

[@i-am-nem]

I literally just picked my phone and saw the notification that April hearted my comment, told my daughter and she flew up the stairs to see. Brandy says Hi to April and everyone for the likes.

[@darrellrogers4475]

Good morning April! I am married to a beautiful woman that happens to be a Texas born twin. She is a former Kilgore College Rangerette so the thought of her being a shop rat that loves to be a farm girl is not the first visual that comes to mind. I first heard of you from her twin sister when she referenced building a table for "HER" new miter saw. My wife then became a big fan of yours and subsequently so have I. The other twin has now purchased her own small "she shed" wood working shop. We built a 16' x 32' workshop for my wife with spray in foam insulation, 3/4" plywood attached to the walls, A/C and heat and a PVC tile diamond plate floor. We have acquired a table saw, miter saw, planer, router table extension to the table saw, and so on. She is actually having a blast using and working in the shop. She has built new shudders for our house, planter boxes, etc.. and takes great delight in showing her twin sister how to use the newest tool such as the planer. When one gets a new tool the other will soon follow. These are two ladies that take great pride in working with their hands and creating. Thank you for being their inspiration and giving me a great reason to buy more shop tools!!! Now on to installing a dust collection system... cough cough...

[@jbk16619]

I have been watching your videos for a few years now and I am always impressed with your "down to earth" humble soul. Another very endearing trait is your ability to explain your work and process so anyone can follow. You are very gifted, please keep doing what you are doing and don't get sucked in by some network (I am sure they will be calling for you to do a show). Love your shop and your videos. Thanks.

[@MichaelOlsen-Engineer]

Way to go April! It has been a ton of fun to watch you grow from a novice to an accomplished professional craftswoman. The fact that you have remained such a humble and relaxed personality is an incredible testament to the high quality of your character, and is a major reason I never miss one of you videos.

[@whitetigertas]

you've come a long ways in the last few years. taking a hobby to a career. now 4 employees and commercial shop. congrats its been a pleasure to watch you grow your talents

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Thank you for the support

[@j.w.3345]

Beautiful job April! You actually inspired me to start building furniture again. My shop was a disaster from a few years of non use. (after my heart then cancer surgeries) But it's almost all cleaned up! I'm looking forward to creating again. I wish you the best of luck and success in your new shop! Jon W.

[@curtwhite876]

I am blown away by how many of the tools I saw you build. When I first started watching this channel, the production quality was so good I assumed I had missed a lot. But no, I have seen most of the projects when they were done. This is a great maker channel, I love it. Congrats on finding a new space, I can't wait to see what's next.

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

April, You have done so well with your channel. I have been watching you before you had 100000 subscribers. You have certainly inspired a lot of folks while building your business. It has been a blast watching all of your successes, and I'm sure this new shop and all of the additions will help you continue that success. Thanks for all that you have done and what you have planned for the future. Felix

[@SteveRamsey]

Wow! That's massive! Great looking shop space. 👍

[@Vanilla_Icecream1231]

Damn 8 months ago no reply

[@rickrobitaille8809]

This shop owner..smart..

[@joshuakim5905]

April, I am so amazed at your accomplishments! I remember the humble days at your little garage shop and look at you now. God bless in all your endeavors!

[@oodoodoopoopoo]

You've inspired me ever since I started watching your channel years ago. It's been exciting and heartwarming to watch you learn and grow your skills and workshop. I've learned so much from your videos and you've often given me starting points from which I could branch out to learn on my own. I was trained as a draftsman on a drafting table early in life and have always carried those skills with me in every project that I take on in the shop. I never had a need to advance myself in CAD skills because I would do most of my planning in my head before I put it to paper. As I get older and my working memory decreases, it is harder to plan and hold the ideas in my mind as I brainstorm throughout the day while doing other things. Putting ideas down on paper becomes more time-consuming because of an increase in erasing and modifying. Because of this, CAD seems like an obvious progression for me and I owe it to you for giving me a starting point by recommending SketchUp as an affordable CAD option. I'm loving it and as a practice project I have been designing our first custom design backyard urban chicken coop! Thank you so much and best of wishes for you into the future. 💛

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Way to make the leap from paper to CAD! I work on CAD for my day job. I'm challenged everyday!

[@allangall6810]

HI April my name is Allan. i worked as a mechanic for 33 years and after that I sold Mechanic tools (Matco) And then looking for a bobby tries painting breeding Angle fish ect and nothing was really fun after a short time looking of something fun to do and i found your video and others so for the last two years I am learning woodworking and its fun now at 70 years old I am making small tables. wine racks bird house stand up desk ect and selling at a local store that rents booth. So thank you for Inspiring me to learn this fun hoby. Sorry this is so long. Allan

[@hansdegroot8549]

"The American Dream" still exists. But this dream could only be realized by hard work, not by dreaming. You did tons of work and showed absolute willpower. Congratulations with all you have achieved till now. I'm looking forward to the videos with your future plan realized in them.

[@pukwudjivc]

I've been watching you for years. You have come so far. I remember your old "shop" while you were building stuff that hung from the walls because you didn't have space. Way to go!

[@dennispope8160]

For that 3ph sander you could put a VFD on it for not too much money. It’s an option you might not be aware of. It’s a nice option to keep the simple 3ph motor and be able to control the speed and stopping time without sacrificing power of the motor. The VFD can convert from 1ph to 3ph.

[@bmay8818]

I thought she might prefer that route too. One consideration, at least if slower motor speed with the VFD is desired, is that non-inverter-rated motors can overheat since they're expecting to be run at full speed. Only an issue if the sander is run slower than normal, though putting a blower on the motor would probably work.

[@tamaralee4108]

Dennis Pope Really good idea. Not all that expensive either. Greg

[@bernonic]

that does work well if the voltage of the 3 phase motor is the same as your single phase supply voltage

[@AnthonyStabler]

3 phase equipment can be cheap. I have a 3 phase Powermatic 66 table saw & an 8" joiner, both 70's vintage, both on Vfd's,all for under a $1000 total. Deals are out there.

[@Steelcrafted]

@@bernonic I have 2 VFD's running two different mills, both are 220v three phase, and the inverters are running on 220v single phase... works amazing.

[@RobertMcDermott]

WOW ! What a Shop !

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! And thanks for watching.

[@fredericrike5974]

April, your sense of grace and humor have helped you conquer one of the "good ole boys clubs" and it's good that you did. Twenty or so years ago, a good friend, an cabinetmaker and shop owner, passed away, leaving two adult daughters and a wife. His girls were both married and quite happy to be "home bodies"- Agnes, the wife, didn't do what two of her husband's employees wanted her to do- sell the cabinet shop and tools fro cheap and let them take over- she did the outrageous thing and decided to run it herself! Neither the two who wanted to buy the shop nor te rest had any idea that Agnes had been keeping the company books for fifteen years, had gone to night school after her daughters were big and going to learn better bookkeeping tools. Those idiots tried to screw up a couple of jobs, thinking she wouldn't know better; one nearly went to jail, the other moved to a new community- his rep and integrity shot. We are now looking a Agnes' retirement- she was 71 late last year; the people (three guys and two killer gal carpenter finishers) hope for someone like Agnes. You give them hope that that person. man or woman exists- don't change that one inch for some stuffy self centered idiot- not one inch! Glad to hear about new challenges and successes awaiting! Damn, girl, you got some fine tastes in adult beverages- a couple of my beer swilling plumber buddies would recognize all those labels! A question; can you see Matt Carriker's Abandoned mansion from your place? The mountain shapes remind me of the view he's shown from there! Always April, always awesome!

[@jljohnson9438]

I have been watching your videos for a couple of years now and I have gone back and used so many of your tips and especially your ideas for shop organization in my own shop. You are a definite inspiration to not only me, but lots of other people too. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming and I'll keep watching them.

[@MrXcc4u]

CONGRATS APRIL i'm sure that i'm not alone when i say I (we) are living our lives through your mind's eye and your hands. thanks for the journey.

[@abuzeyadb1831]

April you are one of a kind all I can say your mom and dad they must the luckiest parents in the world Dear April keep on going and God bless you always and forever

[@ramyarao7518]

Love your work.... you are pretty professional and very graceful. You don’t show off your skills and its a joy to watch and learn from you.

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Aw thank you, I appreciate your kind words.

[@JaspalSingh-xu5ou]

You call it a shop, in India, we call this an industry. Great lady with so much varied interest. Really inspiring.

[@danaowen9014]

Im so glad that your business is taking off so well, and you are able to get another shop.

[@17allen17]

Wow! from a video about a pocket hole jig to a shop with a CNC and forklift, what a long ways you have come. Congrats! You are doing what so many people what love to do! The American dream!

[@aloft5348]

Amazing how far you have come from that little shop you started in. Best of luck with the new ventures!!! Keep those videos coming.

[@beanzie99]

I remember you making the first videos and how you were giving it a try because you were not sure that you could be able to handle the whole being on camera. You have come so far with this shop and the surrounding area. and now a new commercial building. thats awesome. love what you do, cant wait to see whats next, just keep living that dream of yours.

[@dennisbeamish9058]

April -- most exciting shop I have ever seen!!! Congratulations, you are so justified in your pride! Keep all of your videos coming - thanks for sharing, all of us avid subscribers learn so much!! Regards Dennis Beamish Cambridge Ontario Canada

[@Smurphenstein]

Going to school over 30 years ago when boys did shop and girls did home economics - basically cooking, cleaning and sewing - I would never have guessed I would be watching videos on demand online and definitely not videos of women doing carpentry and building, etc. Congratulations on a new subscriber from an old world dude. Excellent channel.

[@beeleywood7796]

I remember watching you build a giant clock (5 maybe 6 years ago) look at you now. I hope I don't offend in saying you did not have a lot of DIY knowledge back then. Proof that hard work pays off , well done. Looking forward to the next 5 years.

[@markhunt6305]

I've been following you for about 3 years now, and I have to say you've accomplished so much in a very short period of time. Keep living the American Dream and doing all the good work!

[@HaroldReece]

My my my how far we've come. I have been following you since the early videos. Your skills have continued to grow as you have turned yourself in to quite a business. Good luck on you future endeavors, I am very proud of you.

[@mdalauddinkhanalauddin2982]

wow your work shop is very nice where are you from

[@retiredtom1654]

Lots of space with some dream machines. I had a hobby shop 30' x 30' with nice machines, then we had grandkids & my wife wanted to move close to them, so, of course we did. Now I have some small machines I tuck in the corners of our 2-car garage. I do miss MY SHOP!

[@JulietVorster]

Wow, I can’t believe its been two years already. Everything looks amazing. Land here in the UK is a little hard to come by, and expensive, so I’m living vicariously through your shop, and projects. ;)

[@CrazyWorkshop]

Hi April. My name is Ivan. I am from Russia. I have been watching your channel for a long time and am simply delighted with your diligence and diligence. You are one of those who inspired me to do carpentry. And I really like it. I decided to shoot small videos about what I'm doing. Thank you very much for the interesting content !!!

[@johnmorgan1629]

Doesn't seem like two minutes ago you were only just starting on the shop. Then again I remember you working out of basically the garage space. All the best for the new project. At the end, had the same reaction as you, when poor pooch couldn't get on the tractor.

[@kschaub62]

Did you ever listen to the podcast she was on for awhile? She was talking about joining a couple shipping containers together.... Haha ended up a little different

[@ronalddean4834]

Way to go April your living the dream. Proud of ya you're doing what people dream of all their lives. Looking forward to seeing your videos. Thanks for letting us in.

[@bloodyl_uk]

It has been an amazing journey to the shop you have now, I'm so proud of you April. 😎👍

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Aw thank you James.

[@maingun07]

@@AprilWilkerson Ditto. Been watching off and on for a few years now. Very satisfying watching not just projects that give me ideas, but also your personal growth. You've earned it. I'm laughing at the thought of how hard it must be keeping the husband from messing up the shop mojo. "Hey! Out! Go build your own man cave."

[@rschaarman]

I remember taking shop in high school i should have taken this lot more seriously but with my hand eye coordination at the time but watching you videos inspire me wishing i could do that again. I love your dogs

[@fynbo1007]

When you build your shop, I never realize it would be to small for you. Congratulations with your new building, looking forward to hear more about it. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family.

[@jamesb990]

Thanks April for being an insperation to many people we love what you are doing. From nz

[@Musabe009]

You’ve come a long long way young lady! Congratulations

[@evelynpasqua6968]

Thank you for showing your wood/metal shops. Both sides are very well and easy to find the tools. What’s more, it looks clean. It’s a great idea to have the dust remover that goes through the pipes. Your two dogs are wonderful performers in your video. Keep up with your incredible ideas for your next projects. Have a good day.

[@AprilWilkerson]

I’m glad you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for watching!

[@StumpyNubs]

Commercial buildings are the new CNC for woodworking channels. We all have to have one :D

[@stormbytes]

CNC?

[@bobbg9041]

Numpy subs .

[@dwightbauer6705]

Stumpy...I just made a deal (traded a sign from the laser) and got indoor/outdoor carpet for the shop...cant put it in until it warms up a bit. But are you still lovin the capet?

[@PhilDeGuzman]

One thing I have enjoyed about your channel is that you make each project approachable and achievable. For instance I used your Rocking Chair plans and videos to host a high school woodworking class (we built 12 chairs in 10 days- each student got a chair and we donated three to the school). I never knew until recently that you had employees- much respect for how you appear to remain true to you. I love that you've had success and growth, I just hope your channel remains in the realm of the DIY-er.

[@Namtov]

KEEP THE OLD PEGBOARD :-) Its part of the heart and soul we all know. I just checked your videos, and I remember so many of your Videos. I wonder when I started to subscribe,,,

[@MrJustDIY]

How can anyone dislike your video's April? I still go back and watch some of the old ones when you first started out

[@ryantheentrepreneur4040]

Amazing shop April and congratulations on everything you have achieved!

[@ramakristan]

Triple OMG, this space is a heaven for any DIY hobbyists or professional wood craftsmanship's, what a place, you will definitely feel so much at home, love all the tools !

[@billrose5146]

you: "the east side of my shop" me: "move a lot of stuff, so I can use the table saw"

[@JonasTraber]

I need to set my miter saw at 45 degrees when I not using it so I don't get stabbed in the back by the front handle while I try to roll the jointer out from under the cabinet. :P

[@JonasTraber]

@Sven3xs My workshop is in my unfinished basement. Half a basement, because the other half is the mechanical room and storage. Getting any material in and out is a nightmare. I always found videos like this one, where people show off a workshop 99% of people could never own, are pretty gross, especially when half the tools in were given for free by the companies making them in exchange for shilling. Like some rich dude showing off his manor, his yacht, his RV, luxury cars, etc. Yeah, yeah, we get it, you're rich ! :P

[@robertpineo5453]

@@JonasTraber I'll bet you're a real hoot at parties.

[@mikep3813]

@@JonasTraber well it's for her business, and if she's good at what she does and her business is growing, she'll need more space to expand. I'm assuming you do woodworking for a hobby so of course you wouldn't need what she's got (and worked her butt off for). And if you're on your own doing woodworking for your career by chance and cannot afford what she's got, maybe you just suck at it. Don't be a hater cuz ya ain't her!

[@Clayform14]

Great to be young, been doing woodworking for 50 years, congrats on youth. You have great energy and a brilliant mind!!

[@gamerdadperspective5935]

Your shop is amazing. I really like how you incorporated the sentimental parts and that painting.

[@richardairey324]

April, you are a great inspiration to us all, as mentioned in some of your viewers comments, turning your hobby into a business, well done. Now I'm off to build a mobile workbench and get rid of the old stationary one 😊

[@AmauryJacquot]

"we have the shop dogs.... they're kind of worthless" -> dogs react instantly !

[@bennybischoff4913]

That was my favorite part. Hilarious!

[@griffindeluce]

500 dog lovers disliked.

[@irinako7472]

Hello from Russia. I'm Irina. I've watched almost all your videos))) Thank you for your great work. You are a hard worker, an optimist, and very charming!!!! Sincerely, Irina.

[@KiranBhatWoodworking]

Yeah she's a very inspiring personality. I watch all these videos and get inspired to make some sawdust!

[@ddselvig]

When woodworkers die they don't want to go to Heaven. They want to go to April's shop. Thanks for sharing, April!

[@jdelbrid]

Congratulations to you on all of your success. Found your page through Matt Cremona's. KZbin suggested your videos and I have to say I have really enjoyed the content that you create. It is inspirational to a lot of folks. To the jealous folks that gave this a thumbs down, get a life! Looking forward to purchasing some of your plans for work benches etc.. I have an old horse barn that I am restoring to convert the hay loft into a shop.

[@garrettscott4094]

Did you say "you are moving into a commercial space." ? It's a blessing that you need the space but holy cow! How much space do you need? Haha

[@johnnielsen7413]

Wow, what a set up! Absolutely impressive. Your ease on camera and sparkling manner is adorable.

[@talladegadude4852]

A Natural no doubt!

[@hagenohea]

You certainly have come a long way! I am totally jealous. I still love the way you say "saw" !

[@FlipFlopPilot]

I guess I've been living under a rock for too long. I have my own CNC router and just found your channel. What an amazing woman you are and such an inspiration. All can saw is wow. Not to be overlooked, a beautiful woman and a "maker", what else could one ask for? Good luck with all your future projects.

[@williamstephens9930]

April you could get a VFD for your 3 phase machines so that you don’t have to get a converter for your whole shop

[@siggyincr7447]

That's what I was thinking as well. It would have the added bonus of being able to use it to make the sander a variable speed sander. Those big old motors are torquey as hell, so it should have quite a bit of umph even at low speed.

[@izeugirdor]

Volunteer Fire Department? What now?

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

VFD = Variable Fase Converter. Not sure why they spelled phase with an F. *EDIT* F = Frequency

[@siggyincr7447]

@@dans_Learning_Curve Variable frequency Drive

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@siggyincr7447 , you are correct! Old tired mind! Thanks for the input!

[@sa-iw4dr]

This is the first time to see you April, wow, I'm so impressed with your organization skills and I haven't even seen what you make out or wood yet. Triple WOW, what a inspiration for anyone!

[@xumot]

April: We got the shop dogs, of course! They kinda worthless... Dog stands up: Hey what the hell?!

[@o.g.bwoodwork]

Tomas Sabalas 😂

[@AprilWilkerson]

Haha yeah, they know they are the center of my world.

[@IanSolomons73]

Amazing woman. I want to be that dog!

[@timthomas9105]

My Son's dog is a black and brown pitbull. He's 11 almost 12. Name's Savage but he's a big baby. If you are in a lazy boy he wants up too. Whenever we have steak he'll stare me down. My Wife tell's me I'm spoiling him. His face is all gray and he limps from a bad shoulder. When God takes Savage I will know that he's had a good life.

[@64maxpower]

@@AprilWilkerson I know that feeling

[@brandonsmith858]

April I am so proud of you. You go girl.

[@flightofapaullo72]

Happy Sunday April! 🙋‍♂️

[@alcamerc9970]

Oh, WOW! I worked with wood for several decades. My shop was always one side of a two car garage. I built beautiful things in there, but I have never seen a shop like this one. It blows my mind. The one thing I didn’t see in there was a lathe. A lathe was part of my shop and I turned many thing in there. This is nice. Good video.

[@ماجدعايدية]

It's Amazing. Thanks for the tour.

[@1969elder]

Very nice....... 😢I just miss the old April and her old shop. Proud of you just seems like you’re growing up and leaving us..... but I wish you the very best in all you do.

[@michaeldely2215]

Hello young Lady, I have been watching you since you started at your house and quite an impressive Drive You have. Your a model for many to follow. Keep-on-keep'n-on.

[@Gunkaleh]

Living the dream. What a lucky lady. I remember your earliest videos. What a journey. Brava!

[@juanitov214]

Finally someone know their Mexican beers... Bohemia is the best beer that's full of flavor. Great video BTW as always

[@stevehannon9979]

That is really amazing April congratulations. I noticed you said something about “in my free time”. I bet you never stop or slow down. Good for you!!

[@Zogg1281]

All I can say is WOW!!!! Have you worked out how to clone yourself because I have no idea how you manage to get so much done, even with help!! It's awesome to see how far you're come in a relatively short time. Keep up the good work 😊👍

[@eejuice]

Actually, I was wondering if April might make a vid about her rise, her close supporters, and the small squad of minions that there must be to get all this production done. I don't get a sense that there's any oppression or exploitation at play. So, stripping that away, I think we're looking at that most elusive of people: the inspiring, well organized, resourceful, courageous leader.

[@Zogg1281]

@@eejuice I'm not great at reading people, but April has always inspired me to do more with what I can physically do. I know she's also really hands on and I'm guessing that her employee's get to spend a lot of time working in close proximity to her. It's the way I've always worked best, getting stuck in and dragging everyone else on for the ride. I think I'd enjoy working for her 😊

[@SuperKwame1]

I'm very proud of you April . Excellent space for your work.

[@Lazarus1940]

You've come a long way from "The 2x4 Challenge"! Keep going, but make sure you keep having fun in the process.

[@makerdoc5702]

wow. That is a serious new shop! It's also so insanely neat. I love that rubbermaid container wall. Such a clever use of wasted space in a wall...

[@ArchangelArchangel-tq3xo]

Absolutely amazing looking shop young lady !! Your passion comes flying out in your videos well done You have tremendous drive and ingenuity Best of luck in your new venture Look forward to hearing about it through your videos 😊

[@NikeMS11]

Wow, what an incredible journey. Been watching your channel since you had that peg board in the first shop, when someone recognized your talents & got you moving forward...and it’s only been forward and upward ever since. Congratulations! Well deserved and well earned. All the best the rest of the way!

[@gus473]

🍻 Shiner Bock! Always makes me think of Hal & Morning Crew on WBAP, "The News & Talk of Texas!" 😅 (Don't ask why!) Thanks for the tour! 👍

[@pawpawstew]

2nd on the Shiner Bock. Nothing like an ice cold Shiner and a sheet of butcher paper loaded with Central Texas BBQ.

[@philiprichardson3074]

It was great to get a tour of the workshop and see the results of all the previous videos. Looking forward to seeing the new unit take shape!

[@donwyates]

Wow, that's an impressive shop! If that were mine, I don't think I'd ever leave it. Congratulations for all your success!

[@fredc.meekinsjr.5553]

Never leave it? Hell, I would live in it. It's bigger than my house and 2 car garage combined!

[@daviddepace3746]

AW- April, let me a kid in the candy store! Wow! Great! Spaceur ready to tock'n roll. Full decked out shop, sky's the limit! So looking forward to see u settle in & work projects out ahead, the shop is so impressive & so ru. Keep up! The great work! More power! To ya! 👌💕

[@SALESPRODUCTIONS]

I love how her Dogs just follow her around everywhere. I wonder if she's doing a "MakerSpace" - meaning a membership "club" type deal - which are popping up all over the Nation and World. ( A large warehouse with every kind of machine and tool which is insanely cost prohibitive to buy for just one person ) AND to have wood tools - metal tools - CNC's - computers - Mills etc . . all in one place. ( Also - Shop Dogs are actually "priceless" )

[@jeffk464]

I'll give you mine for 2 bucks.

[@bobbg9041]

I met this engineer who when he had his house built had them install a 6" pvc pipe under the floor for dust collection. With ports at sevral key locations. If and when he moves the next home owner has that they can use or seal up. If you think about it and your planing out a shop to build then having it underfoot saves you the trip hazards or celing limits an over head system can cause. But it also limits moving things for a different work flow. Unless your shops over a crawl space.

[@orpheusuk8762]

I'm pleased to see I'm not the only person advocating having a leather armchair in the shop.

[@TaniaMade]

Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration for us fellow female woodworkers and showing how anyone can woodwork. I really love all your work and hope to one day meet you and be as good of a woodworker as you are. Again thanx for being amazing and sharing your work with us.

[@BillB23]

I love how your dogs took "worthless" as a praise word. Mine take "mean and nasty" and "worthless bag of bones" and "uguly beast" as praise words. Too cool!

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) They know that no matter what I say, they are the center of my world. haha

[@galyien]

I call my dog ugly and dumb but in a really high pitched voice and with love :p

[@daverobinson6384]

The first video I saw of yours was building your neighbours fold down workbench, and now look at you…you have a forklift!! 🤣😂🤣 It’s been a pleasure watching you and your workshops grow! Long may you continue!!

[@johnheyden7277]

You know the old saying...."He who has the most tools when he dies, wins!" Well i think Diresta has you beat, but you're a close second!!

[@garys9694]

Maybe, but April's videos are really neat!

[@tombrenes2411]

This isn't a contest I love both channels keep the projects coming !!

[@johnheyden7277]

@@tombrenes2411 You don't recognize SARCASM when you read it? The point being...since i have to explain it, is they both are successful and add to their collection of tools and no matter how big your shop is, you ALWAYS run out of room for tools!

[@afpwebworks]

@@johnheyden7277 I agree . There is no such thing as "enough tools"

[@nicholasoppenheimer3647]

Massive uncontrollable jealousy does not even come close to describing my reaction to your 3,000 sq. ft. shop. I've never even lived in a house that big. As a life-long carpenter, I have never had the luxury of working out of such a spacious, well-organized workshop. And now I know where all the misplaced clamps in the world end up. Masterful work all the way around. Kudos times a thousand.

[@nicolemalgas7788]

Love your shop and videos It inspires I have a complete differenct profession but started wood working about Two years ago. What advice can you give me?

[@williamn01]

Don't give up and keep practicing 👍

[@Robocoppat]

Just an FYI on the 1 phase vs 3 phase, 3 phase would be great for a building your size cause you'll save on the electric bill in the end, it's all 220 also. However since almost every " backyard" shop has single phase, I'd switch that 3 phase motor over to the single phase. It way less of a hassle. Now if I'm wrong, I'm hoping someone out there corrects me. Anyway the shop looks amazing. Plus it really helps having a bathroom close by. Congratulations April, you worked hard every step of the way and got what you always wanted. 2 THUMBS UP 👍👍.

[@rschelp1]

Bill Murray credited this painting - Song of the Lark - for 'saving his life' early in his career when it was not going well and he was heading for lake Michigan but stopped at the Chicago art museum on the way .. and saw this painting.

[@bluecurlygirl]

Thank you for sharing. That's amazing. Wonderful how art can touch the very soul and change a life in an instant. Powerful stuff. Beautiful painting. Never saw it before today.

[@kenclubb8677]

Jules Breton - I've had a print in my studio for many years. Incredible art. High marks to April for her inspiration.

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Excellent. I am a new follower, I found you through Matt Cremona. I am a retired Mechanical Engineer and I used to dabble in building my own furniture. I love watching creative you tubers videos and your are some of the best I have have found as well as Matt's. Keep us the good work !

[@GrumpysWorkshop]

AW - "don't judge me on how cluttered this corner is." me - that's kinda how my whole shop looks.

[@repasil]

Same, and that small corner is the size of my shop... :)

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

haha I'm moving a huuuuge amount of files on the computer and Windows just told me it will take about 24 minutes? WHAT? On this fast computer! Oh, well, I can wait. I can wait until Aprilllll .... wait a minute! I know an April worth waiting for !!!!! New video up that's 21:28 !!! Heeeey! Thanks, April! :D

[@GumbootZone]

17:43 "There's... someone... sitting.. in.. that.. chair..!"

[@lockehaney3013]

As a former shop teacher, I am in love with your shop, the layout, the movable tools etc

[@WKYanks]

April, what in earth, with this shop, would you need a commercial building for?

[@1STGeneral]

Tax write off 💸

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

@@1STGeneral great point Pretty clear she's raking in the cash.

[@ericzander1254]

Go big or go home! TEXAS!

[@robevans8555]

KZbin must pay good?