5 Beginner Woodworking Mistakes

[@731Woodworks]

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[@stepheneldredge6263]

Man did you know a Capt Bill? Was my captain out here on the river for some years and you remind me of him. Happens he was from monticello, ar also.

[@michaelleas]

If it's made of wood, it's not set in stone..... I love that!

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@workhardeveryday1981]

T-shirt idea?!

[@carasmussen27]

@@workhardeveryday1981 or a big sign put on the wall so you have to look at it everyday.

[@731Woodworks]

Good idea

[@731Woodworks]

Lol

[@outtadarkness1970]

One of the best pieces of advice you gave: "It's made of wood, if it doesn't turn out, just burn it!" 😂 Thanks for the pep talk with real information!

[@731Woodworks]

You bet!

[@roygilmore2968]

Now that was the t-shirt idea!!!! It’s made of wood; if it doesn’t work out, just burn it!!!! There’s always room for custom ordered firewood. Love your work.

[@olecarpenter6299]

I've been in the construction trades for nearly half a century. Now that I am disabled/retired, and finally with dedicated workshop space, I am starting to make small scrap wood projects, cabinets and tables. I truly appreciate every one of your videos. I have found your tips and business advice to be very helpful to advance my lifelong goal of making things out of wood that I can sell. Thanks Matt.

[@731Woodworks]

Excellent! Very glad to help

[@billtharpe9126]

Matt, I have been watching your videos for a few months & truly appreciate the fact you utilize positive reinforcement about completing projects. If you mess up have s'mores with the neighbors & start over. As a rookie woodworker, its nice to hear others are out there to help improve this skill. Please keep making these great videos!

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate that!

[@petephipps6399]

My biggest mistake, was rushing myself. Trying to do to much at one time. I let my hands out run my brain.. slow down, take your time, less mistakes. When you get frustrated, take a step back

[@731Woodworks]

good advice

[@DaBulzRock]

I can’t agree more with the if you get frustrated take a step back. A step back and a deep breathe is so important

[@rhound50]

This is great advice that feels like it should be so obvious but it so often overlooked. Additionally trying to go to fast or working while frustrated is when you are more likely to make a mistake or hurt yourself.

[@brandonyork4834]

Well put. Doubt and fear will paralyze you and keep you from taking action. Mistakes WILL be made, learn from them.

[@TheMakerDad]

I can say that respecting the tools is the most important thing to learn. Been woodworking for about 2 years but hadn't been consistent until this year when I was furloughed. in May I was ripping some wood when my hand got caught in my table saw. I was careless and in a rush. Took a chunk of my thumb and went through two fingers. By the grace of God, I kept everything attached and kept some mobility in the two repaired digits. I'm grateful for the learning experience at a cost that could/should have been much higher. Your videos helped me get back out there to build. Y'all stay safe and God bless! Keep up the great work!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks. So glad you were able to keep everything attached!

[@Daddio519]

Good video, Matt. Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right. - Henry Ford

[@731Woodworks]

Exactly!

[@jasonschenke7878]

I'm fairly new to woodworking. I follow several woodworkers on KZbin but yours is by far the most motivational. I've been focusing on shop furniture as "practic".

[@731Woodworks]

Cool, thanks!

[@RZxPROductionzZz]

PORTFOLIO!! Im a new woodworker and this is what I have been focusing on. Having a wide variety of nice builds to show potential customers that you can build whatever!

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@creativemantlemusic9305]

I've been wood working for years, BUT I havent done it for YEARS! I love your encouragement & the way you say that you are not much further along the road. I'm just getting back into woodworking at 53 and i'm a little fearful of mucking up, having had my confidence eroded over my life, I would really love to be able to make and sell my own creations. Thank you for the push and the encouragement!!

[@abelmorales4303]

I just got into woodworking a few months ago. I love it! It’s awesome to see the projects come to life. My gf and daughter are a big help! They help while I’m at work doing sanding, staining, painting, etc. I’m glad to be able to teach my daughter stuff I never had the chance to learn. Your videos are absolutely awesome! I looks forward to more advice and projects that I can try myself. Thanks!

[@731Woodworks]

That is awesome!

[@ryanm2214]

Have any tips on how you got your daughter interested? lol. Mine is not!

[@abelmorales4303]

@@ryanm2214 To be honest, it’s not like my daughter volunteered to help out…. 😂 But she did seem to warm up to it. 👍 Do a small project with her and let her be hands on, with of course supervision and instruction on safety. Get a few different project ideas and then let her choose which one she’d be most interested in doing. Hope it goes well. 👍

[@C_MR_WYld307]

Hey! I really appreciate your messages in this video. I've been inspired by you, Matthew Peach, and a few others to take up woodworking (yep, total beginner here). I'm looking forward to continuing to learn from you and the many other amazing people here on how to create and, hopefully, sell. Thanks. Be well, and God bless!

[@StarterBuilds]

The content we needed. I just sold my first build this week on Facebook Marketplace. Thanks for all your tips and tricks that you provide on this channel.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it was helpful! Congrats on the sale!

[@thomascarden7215]

Hell yeah 💪💯🇺🇲

[@CeeJayThe13th]

Like the name

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@TheNATE8599]

good job and Congrats!!!!!

[@laurakc181]

I will say your videos are a blessing. I build stuff and was underselling myself and struggling because of it. Not realizing how much I was undercutting other builders. Now, with a few local woodworkers as my customers, with better pricing and better ideas of what I am personally worth I am teaching my daughter as well! She, at 12 years old, is enjoying learning how to woodwork and build furniture and refinish it. And I am teaching her what her work is worth!

[@isoko7]

You're a good man for sharing your knowledge. God bless you and your loved ones.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@rhound50]

Gotta say Matt I really appreciate your positivity and your attitude toward making mistakes, I really dislike the way a lot of content creators want to look like experts so they don't show or talk about their mistakes. I can get really frustrated with myself when I screw up, watching you and some of my other favorite creators has helped me realize that mistakes are going to happen and the true skill is accepting the mistake and developing skills on how to fix the mistake. While I love me some smores, it's an important skill to learn how to fix mistakes so my mess ups don't have to be used for making smores. It might be obvious since this is a comment on a youtube video but to me not doing research and not watching and learning from others is one of the most common mistakes of beginning wood workers. We are so lucky to have access to tools like youTube, Instagram, etc. So many mistakes and uncertainty can be avoided by simply watching videos of other people working, explaining and answering questions in the comments. Keep the awesome content coming

[@RescueBins]

Thanks Matt!! You are awesome as always. This is a great beginner video! Keep it up man!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@eldonbeyea393]

I enjoy your channel thank you for being si up front and honest,starting in at 67 years of age and learning every day and a retired tradesman

[@gtjman1]

As excited as I am to see you approaching 100k subscribers, I’m sure you’re even more excited. I thoroughly enjoy your content and how grounded you can be. It has given me some much confidence in getting started woodworking. Thanks, Matt! 👊🏼

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate that. We are very excited about 100k

[@White-Rose-Woodworking]

Iam not new to wood working, but I have a lot of free time now( going throw chemo for colon cancer) and like many of y’all here I find peace in the saw dust. I have basic had tools and love the small projects from the videos here( thanks Matt) please keep them coming. Like Matt just said Iam looking for the advice of others, as to small things I can do. Iam not selling anything. Just wanting to learn

[@zachparton4870]

I’m glad I found your channel. I recently started making our family your modern shiplap tv stand. I thought I was in over my head until the top came together. I have never built furniture. You inspired me to try it. I’m surprised how much I actually enjoy working on it. It’s a great feeling to see something you’ve built take shape. I’m in the process of staining and painting it now. I like to see good Christian people helping others. Thanks for the inspiration. I may try to do some smaller things and see where it goes from there.

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome to hear

[@TheNATE8599]

been out of woodworking for a few years, was a novice then and just starting back up, love your can do and positive attitude

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@marcgagnon7250]

Thanks for a great video (again). Very inspiring! I love your attitude! It's contagious in a good way. (We need this in these weird times). God bless you and your family!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimlawrence5625]

I’m a new woodworker and I’m working to sell my projects locally and over the web! Your videos are so uplifting and helpful! Love it!

[@markmiesse9323]

Thanks Matt, love the advice and love the shirt. Fairly new beginner and recently subscribed. Been encouraging and inspiring to say the least. Am actually working on a somewhat modified end table using your videos and just started an American flag as a Christmas present. Thanks for all the guidance and ease to understand. Certainly see my flaws on these first attempts but lots of learnings. Thanks again.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@ahdam82]

At the end, your message about not doubting one’s self, really hit home with me. I tend to doubt myself. But when I keep a positive mindset I feel there’s nothing I can’t accomplish with the Lord giving me strength. Thank you for your inspiration y’all seem like great people.

[@kristophermcgurgan5324]

Awesome yes I think evey one can relate to this start off and learn and you will see your skills grow along with your tools

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@thomascarden7215]

Thats right 💪💯

[@bn40400]

I know this video is an older video, but this channel has been really helpful. I'm new to woodworking and wanting to start my own business. As of right now, I'm really good at making smaller projects like knick-knacks such as flower boxes, wooden boxes, tea light holders, seasonal décor, etc. I would like to move on to bigger projects, but I don't think I'm quite ready yet for that. Start out small and work our way up is what we're doing right now. Thank you so much for your information and inspiration. My wife and I are really inspired by this channel.

[@Bender1138]

"Its made of wood. If it doesn't turn out, just burn it!" That's my woodworking motto right there!

[@731Woodworks]

👍🏻 👊🏻

[@rubenvela1411]

I just stared woodworking about 6 m and done a couple of projects that I sold but I followed your price points on some of the. Projects and some are still in my shop but have not given up your videos keeps me going

[@731Woodworks]

Hang in there. It takes time. Try adjusting the prices a little and see if that helps. Prices are very market driven.

[@johngutman4184]

Your advice is right on point. "I like folks that have some want to." So far my only customer is my family😁 and my wife agrees with not over spending on tools. Lol. I have learned that is best not to point out the small imperfections. I just finished a kitchen cart for my wife. She was very excited about it and sent pics to her friends and family. I then started to point out the things that I felt were mistakes. She hadn't noticed them until I pointed them out. I learned right then that if it is a good project overall your customer might not see your mistakes as a problem. Thanks for the down-to-earth video.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@mrblack1505]

I just started making projects in July of this year. I worked all summer with an old Rockwell Shop Series Miter saw, a circular saw, and hand tools. I have built my business up a little and honed techniques and recently bought a new table saw and miter saw. Great advice!

[@731Woodworks]

That is awesome!

[@ivanilves]

Great advices, Matt! As always I'm amazed by your direct and "no bs" way to explain things. Tip from me: Rookies, keep your blades sharp. Dull blades cause more harm that anything else ;) I mean hand plane irons, chisels, knives, as well as your power tool blades, saw teeth etc. Also, don't hesitate to get rid of old and dull drill bits (or sharpen them, if you are bored!..). I never sharpen drill bits however, the only things I sharpen are plane irons, chisels and carving knives. Saw blades and drill bits are much easier to just replace, because they're cheap and your time is not :)

[@731Woodworks]

Good tips, thanks

[@reilleylawson2645]

thank you, feeling the love of support to just get it started! Have always loved using my hands to make things, and now am focusing on wood wall art. :)

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@UnlimitedMercy]

Love the shirt! Praying for you and for Mrs. 731’s healing process.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@stephaniecatrett1788]

Thank you for all the advice. I am just getting started. Thankfully I have my Dad and God to help me learn as well.

[@mancld]

Not sanding enough or to a fine enough grit. A lot of blemishes are hidden until you put that first coat of finish on it. So much better to sand properly the first time instead of after.

[@731Woodworks]

good tip

[@garryryanhoilman1531]

Rubbing it down with mineral spirits will show you an issue, that is what I like to do. Also gets off all the saw dust which is nice

[@jeremyh9023]

I’m super new. I’ve only built a few projects with my drill and saw and sander. The struggle is real. Mainly trying to learn as much as I can because my boss (mrs) wants home improvement projects, like remodeling a bathroom. Dream big! Thanks Matt. Another great video.

[@731Woodworks]

You can do it!

[@walterthomas9003]

I love the part about setting your prices too low and undercutting other woodworkers. I’m currently dealing with that where I live. It’s very frustrating.

[@731Woodworks]

It can be for sure

[@greatgrandpaswoodworking]

Great advice. I see something and say "I can make that" and I try. My problem is I'm too critical of my work. I see my "little mistakes" and want to start over. I'm still learning.

[@SwearingenTurnings]

Biggest mistake I made when starting out: Attempting projects that were way out of my skill set.

[@731Woodworks]

Bet ya learned a lot though!

[@HARDWORKWOODWORK]

Same here I usually made 2 of each 1 for me and learned and 1 for the customer

[@Voldo54]

Since I use pallet wood for all my projects, the 1st usually goes to my wife or family. I then learn from it for the ones I make for customers.

[@nigelturner9606]

I think you can sometimes push your boundaries 😉 that's how we learn right?

[@demonitachi1963]

I’ve been buying tools to do house remodels that have been needed to sell our house and have always wanted to get into woodworking one way or another. And your point on not needing anything but a drill(and maybe impact) and a circular saw has helped my mind tremendously on doing what I can with what I have.

[@jtweeder1480]

Ive been wondering for a while now. Whats up with the indoor siding?

[@731Woodworks]

That's the way they build them here. Lots of houses like that

[@splitpierre]

Thanks! I'm from Brazil, just getting started with woodworking just as a hobby, I'm full-time programmer (self-taught), I usually don't do many hand work, but I love building stuff. Started building myself a vertical garden and a poop tray for my cat out of some pallets, and looking forward to get into a bit more complex projects. Right now I Only have a hammer, a hand saw, and NO drill (which will be my first tool to buy, obviously). Tools are quiet expensive here in Brazil, electric handsaw is a luxury not many can afford, but I'm taking my time, enjoying the learning process. I actually like learning the 'real' methods (no power tools) first, to then decide and assess the tools I need for the projects I want to build. Plus, i'll appreciate even more the electric tools. So my next purchases will be a Drill and a Manual Hand Planer, I plan to continue building some stuff out of some cheap pallets until I'm comfortable to move to better wood and higher-end projects. My main intention is to learn for myself as a skill, but I already see and appreciate the market and opportunities to make some side money out of it, people just love wood products. *I believe its very important to start Small*, most people really don't know jack sh*t about wood, so it's interesting to see people already loving my vertical garden, it has like a thousand mistakes in IT and i know it's a piece of crap, but people look at it and want one, even my wife was impressed when she saw it built, hell even I got impressed with myself, for a first build, it came out quiet nice (besides being total crap ahhahahhahaha but shhhh, no one needs to know its crap! They love it any way. lololol). Thanks for all your content and keep'em coming!

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome! Keep It up!

[@8stringmonkey]

Make sure to hit the right nail - quote from my dad showing me his black and purple thumb. I like using a pair of needle nose pliers to hold finish nails.

[@731Woodworks]

lol for sure

[@derricksartistryshed5976]

I've been doing wood working for a while, but I'm heading toward doing it full time, and that will be new for me..I am so very thankful there are guys like you out there helping others do this for the first time. Thank you so much! You're content is so very helpful!

[@markmichener9465]

Make sure your blade is dead on square! Sounds obvious, but even 1 or 2 degrees off ruins projects. My supply of marshmallows ran low for bit there🤣

[@731Woodworks]

For sure!

[@nigelturner9606]

Lol

[@HepauDK]

And to get it square, make sure you use a square that is actually... square. I have an old collection af various squares that I got from my dad when he moved to an appartment, and none of them are even remotely accurate, so I had to go out and buy proper ones.

[@wesvdub94]

Been in construction all my life. Just recently taking a real interest in wood working and custom cabinets and tirm. Love your content.

[@davids7479]

Great stuff!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@davids7479]

@@731Woodworks Me and my girlfriend made our first flag last week, its no where near perfect but i love the fact that we made it. Thanks for the good times.

[@731Woodworks]

Great to hear

[@COOLBREEZE6931]

I appreciate your education and encouragement. I am new to wood working. I've made a lot of mistakes these past 8 months. I've also learned a lot of lessons the hard way. I've found that I feel confident now that friends and family have gently nudged me into selling my work. I'm still working on a client base. Thank you very much Matt.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad to help

[@DaBulzRock]

I am not new to your channel but I have to say every time I watch one the videos you make my appreciation for you and Mrs. 731 just continues to grow. I don’t think I can say that enough.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@fbtippmann]

I love that you're wearing a shirt that says Be like Christ and drop scripture mid video! Also, great advice for beginning woodworkers.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@onecoolguy]

I liked that too but you might wanna wear a tank top underneath.....cold day huh? Lol jk

[@ericmott9481]

Thank you for all your encouraging words!!

[@731Woodworks]

Any time!

[@KingJay__]

“If it doesn’t come out right, JUST BURN IT”!

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@SevenArrowsArtisans]

Beginner word worker here. Thanks for what you do, love the channel. I’ve learned a lot from you already and I appreciate that. Starting small here and hoping to grow it!

[@90-17woodworking]

Your first mistake listed was my first mistake 😂

[@731Woodworks]

lol 👊🏻

[@mohamadel-zaibak9217]

Same here!!

[@JoseVazquez-wi4rw]

During quarantine I watch a few of your videos and decided I wanted to build. Once I started, I couldn't stop. Now my brother and I have a business. It's not advertised yet but I have steady work building custom projects. Everything you just said I had to learn. It's amazing that you are able to put those things into words. You're a wonderful person and I appreciate your videos.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@nigelturner9606]

Don't go and burn all your mistakes... just the bits you can’t ♻️ recycle! Its wood!... it can be used on something else!!!

[@731Woodworks]

Good point

[@nigelturner9606]

@@731Woodworks save yourself a bundle of cash by recycling ♻️ wherever you can... Good for the planet too!

[@aaronerickson7739]

@@nigelturner9606 I have bin full of scraps and rejects waiting to be repurposed.

[@nigelturner9606]

@@aaronerickson7739 I'm proud of you! 👊

[@jessehoffman1044]

You always seem to hit me with that, "you can do it if you just get out there" at the right time. I've built about 3 projects and each time I've doubted myself, the next day I see a video of you saying "you can do it". I get up off my rear and get back out into it, little harder now that it's cold out. I don't have a shop with power/heat/lights so it's slowing down for me right now. Really appreciate it.

[@731Woodworks]

Great to hear the videos are valuable to you

[@nigelturner9606]

Nothing going to hurt you more than a powertool! Be careful out there!

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@oldnavy6156]

Hey just starting to sell project outside of friends and family. I have been watching for a while. As a retired vet who got out of the game to early it’s great to find that purpose, direction and motivation. Thank you for everything your doing please keep going.

[@terrysimmons4671]

I had a very wise man to tell me "Don't worry about that little mistake. All you have to do is fool the eye." Lol.

[@731Woodworks]

lol

[@codywoliver1234]

I'm a newbie to the wood working world and have almost made it through all of your videos. Thanks for the advice

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻 awesome

[@toddmitchell1026]

I tell my students, "wood grows on trees fingers don't."

[@731Woodworks]

Yes!

[@michaeleskew2201]

I wanna tell you brother you are an Inspiration the knowledge you pass greatly helps.

[@bernardwagner8197]

Ok you must know me cause it feels like everyone of those was about me.

[@731Woodworks]

lol 👊🏻

[@whatahowl1]

Man I was looking for a Bible in the background. I was feeling the same way..lol

[@bernardwagner8197]

@@731Woodworks Don’t tell my wife i buy to many tools. So far she’s ok with it. LOL.

[@michaelwedgewood2021]

Matt, although I have been woodworking for several years you are a motivator and I can’t wait for you next video. I have learned so much from watching you and I appreciate all of your insight. Thanks so much for sharing your experience.

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks 👍

[@Andrew.strong]

But once cry once. Don’t buy a cheaper version of a tool if your going to need a new one in a year. Buy nice things and they will last.

[@731Woodworks]

very true

[@davidhood4776]

I asked for and got a bunch of woodworking tools because I want to build my own business. Your videos helped point me in that direction. Thanks for all the advice and I look forward to more. God bless!!

[@davidhood4776]

I meant to say I got them for Christmas lol. Anyway, my first project is a work bench/table saw mount.😁

[@731Woodworks]

That's awesome!

[@martinrivera6770]

Great advice, thanks! I’ve been building for only 3 years. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is pacing myself and managing my projects well. Determine daily start/stop points for each section of my project. I found out I work much better, cleaner, precise, and professionally if I put in 1-2 hours a day vs consuming a whole 8-10 hour Saturday trying to finish an entire project in one session.

[@gregghernandez2714]

Love your videos Matt! One big mistake I think, is people believing you have to have the really expensive tools to be considered a "serious" woodworker. I'm all for nice tools, but buy what you can afford. I don't want to criticize anyone, but one KZbin poster even went to far to say that he had to get a Sawstop table saw, otherwise no one would take him seriously. I pointed out to him some of the most inspirational videos I have seen come from places like Indonesia, and other parts of the world. These guys are using old door hinges to create dowel making jigs, and turning circular saws upside down to make small table saws. Maybe not the safest thing in the world to do, but it appears to get the job done. These are woodworkers who believe in themselves enough to do whatever is necessary to create woodworking projects.

[@thedoubleboiler6971]

Self doubt is the killer of dreams. Stop being so negative. Trust yourself. It's made of wood, if it doesn't come out right, just burn it and try again. Love these!!! Thank you and I needed to hear this. I am new to this journey. Excited to get started though.

[@joeperkins5155]

Brilliant vid, wish there were more people like you over here in the UK, just taken up this hobby at 74 and it's given me added inspiration.Thank you.

[@731Woodworks]

You're welcome

[@tommythompson6278]

Not too far behind ya Joe. I always wanted to do more woodworking but 2 careers kept that dream out of touch. Severe physical damage forced my retirement and the dream fell in my lap.

[@joeperkins5155]

@@tommythompson6278 some people say "you can't teach an old dog new tricks",but i think that we're proving the addage "you're never too old to learn". Hope you're getting over your setback and good luck in this wonderful hobby.👍

[@MrTumbatuba]

I am new, and trying resin tables and butcher blocks. thanks for the ideas and encouragement !

[@bbarrett71]

I am totally new! Thanks for this video. I just turned 50 and have been a welder since I was about 24, so I feel inclined to this type of work, but I have never worked with wood, just burning wire in factories. I feel like I can do this and I feel like I will enjoy it. Been racking my brain for a long time trying to figure out what I can do to stay out of factories. So glad I stumbled upon your channel!

[@mattsellers6515]

Thank you for all of your videos I have learned so much. This one hit the nail on the head with don’t be down on yourself. My wife tells me all the time when I think my projects are not perfect she lets me know I’m a beginner and they look great. Thanks again and can’t wait for more videos.

[@731Woodworks]

You're welcome

[@Higgiebaby]

Another great video Matt. Best advice you shared is believe in yourself. This is so true in life as well. I'm a HS coach & always tell my boys, if you say you can or you can't, you're correct.

[@tommythompson6278]

Excellent use scripture!.. Ecclesiastes. Great information...thanks.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@philliphinkle2812]

I started out by crafting project to sell on Craigslist and craft shows. The customer demand made me get better and try different things. No matter what I was selling, some would ask for something I had never attempted. That forced me to get out of my comfort zone. This was before KZbin. Now there are thousands of videos to learn from. It’s an awesome time to start woodworking.

[@731Woodworks]

I agree. So much information out there

[@chrismiracle4152]

Your channel is so inspirational. I started off with a circular saw and a drill, spent my money on better materials. Now I have shop full of tools and I am in the process of starting my own shop. Love your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@731Woodworks]

That's great to hear Chris! Keep up the great work!

[@ricardocervantes154]

New woodworker here in Texas!! Whoop excited to start this journey. Ordered some wood and already started building some items out of used pallets!

[@GCDavis78]

Newish wood worker here. Bought a broken table saw on fb and fixed it up, have a miter saw from some house renovation projects and just won a thickness planer in a raffle. Looking to build some cutting boards. Thanks for all your tips!

[@731Woodworks]

That is awesome!

[@rustynorley6885]

I've been watching your videos on KZbin for a couple of days now, actually I found you by mistake, we learn from our mistakes. Probably the best mistake I've made in a long while. I've been wood working since 1978ish, no wood worker knows everything, and I sure don't but I've learned many things from you. Just for information, I'm a pure hobbyist, I like to work with wood. I'm not looking to make money off the stuff I make. If someone wants me to make them something and I have the skills needed to make the project, they pay for the materials. Anything left over is for me. Right now, I'm learning wood turning and specifically segmented turnings. I'm making a segmented peppermill. It's fun. Thank you for your abundance of information almost overwhelming.

[@gsoto82]

Wow. Matt I’m new to woodwork and I’m digging the positivity and humbleness

[@mwilson788]

Thank you for always putting your faith front and center brother

[@eeeagllle]

I needed this video more than you could ever know today. Thank you!!

[@patrickhenry240]

Excellent tips I said as I lay here in bed at 10:00 am with 4 projects in the shop that have to be done by Christmas. You just motivated me to "get er done".

[@731Woodworks]

Get it done!

[@chubbibots]

I’ll definitely keep that in mind! If it’s made of wood, it’s not set in stone! I think my biggest mistake was comparing my work to others. Other wood workers that’s been doing it for years! I got jealous so easily. I keep reminding myself that it is a process to get better. It’s not overnight!

[@rikroberts]

Been at it for two years now, but only as a hobbyist. I have acquired quite a number of tools and plan to start selling in earnest in 2021. Hope to be a full time woodworking in about 4 years or so. My biggest challenge is seeing projects through to completion. I get a bit of woodworker ADD.

[@731Woodworks]

Great to have goals! Good luck

[@jamessnyder211]

I have been doing different projects and some over my head but I mustered through and completed them. Part of the learning process. I have an old craftsman table saw and a Shopsmith that I got for cheap.

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome

[@Fran-jw1sr]

Some very useful advice thanks for sharing. The tool is a very good point I can fully relate to . I used to think I needed every single equipment in order to carry out a project but found that you can find so many creative ways of using whatever tools you already have.

[@731Woodworks]

That’s right

[@TheFudgeStop]

you have earned a new sub here sir. I have been watching your videos and really enjoy them. you are my morning cup of coffee before I fire up the saws. great advice, after 25 years in contracting I can say that you are spot on with each tip. let the customer pay for those tools, make mistakes, and always have faith in yourself. mistakes happen, I have always said that you will pay tuition to learn no matter what. you can pay a school or you can make mistakes that cost money. either way your paying to learn. don't let that set you back and just know its part of the curve. If you didn't pay a school, plan on paying in the field. don't waste what you learned on beating yourself up. walk away with a lesson learned and not a loss (old coaching advise I gave the kiddos). if you learned from it then you didn't lose. always be open to listen and learn from others, that's why I'm here. I am starting a woodworking venture due to the slow down in work with all this virus junk. if it works out then I will be a very blessed man, I will no longer work a day in my life. I have enjoyed woodworking since a young boy and always wanted to be a woodshop teacher. due to life's avenues I ended up building houses instead. the virus has brought me to a point where I have to make money to feed the family and all i know is tools and wood. next to my family, those are my enjoyments in life. I would rather build something all weekend than sit at a beach and sleep in a hotel lol. anyways, i wanted to say hi and let you know that these videos are great and i really appreciate you taking the time to produce them. May God bless you ad your family and have a great day sir.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate the kind words and you sharing that!

[@CR-zr6vr]

N FL LEO here and new to wood work. I've been watching your videos and think they have been really good. I've played around with little things like noodle boards and book shelves. Nothing too elaborate. Looking forward to trying some of your tricks. Thanks

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome, welcome

[@smokineespitmastertips2739]

Second guessing myself makes me over think everything. It ends up costing me time and money. Getting better and overcoming that obstacle. Thanks for all your advice.

[@claytoncummings4195]

Commented on another one of your videos earlier. Listening to your videos while I do some cuts on this coffee table. Thanks again for all the advice. -Clay-

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you!

[@johnreynolds7884]

love that you bring the WORD with the wood

[@731Woodworks]

👊

[@patjacobs6879]

I enjoy your channel and have started trying some woodworking since retiring. So far I've made some flags (thanks to your video) and some cutting boards. Really enjoy the cutting boards and they've turned out well. Retirement has given me lots of time to practice.

[@731Woodworks]

That is awesome!

[@1118Brett]

Thanks for your enthusiasm and common sense approach!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it was helpful!