Back To 'The Repair Shop' (featuring Pete Woods) | VLOG

After a well-deserved break from the barn, I'm back to filming the new series of The Repair Shop! I don't like being away from my workshop, unless I'm here, so I thought I'd take you with me...
Did you see the new episode this week, and my restoration of an original Austin J40 pedal car?
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Pete Woods: / petewoods31
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Ranalah Ltd's Instagram: / ranalahltd​​
Edited by Dan Cross: / djcross87

[@nilo70]

Thank you so very much Dom , for making this happen ! I know it’s not easy to to all the Editing etc. and Thank You Very Much For Taking ME Along and CHEERS FROM CALIFORNIA 😊

[@simonthompson8629]

What a bloody legend! You're absolutely right, Dom. Characters like Pete are what makes working in industry so much fun. The knowledge, the banter, the backup, the guidance. It's all there. Love what you do.

[@edneu2220]

It was an honor to get to know Pete. Thanks for taking the time to chat with him.

[@1snakehips]

Absolutely Loved it!! The natter, banter whatever you want to call it. Pete you are a walking history book of Skills and knowledge that can't be put on paper (book). Its hands on, making mistakes and learning from it. I So wish more younger generation would pick up the baton and carry on. As for you Dom, loved the idea of intro these wonderful skilled people like yourself. If you can find the time to introduce more (Yeah I know the pain of editing the video etc) It just brings the Repair Shop closer to us public. Thank you for your time, consideration look forward to your next blog/vlog or whatever its called.

[@DominicChineas]

Yes I will definitely try to catch somebody else soon!

[@lotus7even]

Was great to hear chat with Pete

[@ianpaternoster1396]

Thank you for giving up your time to share this video.

[@judithburke1539]

What an amazing life Pete has had! Thank you Pete.

[@nickmassey9104]

Great video good to see experts are so natural good ppl

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@ianthomson9363]

What an interesting chap Pete is! I'm sure a hour or so just listening to him just chatting would be fascinating. I didn't see the pedal car episode when it was first transmitted but I waited eagerly to see it repeated as I had a deprived childhood and a pedal car was what I wanted most of all but never got. Deprived perhaps isn't the correct word as my childhood was filled with love and was very happy, apart from wanting a pedal car.

[@almanzoli1736]

I really enjoyed that ! I am an expat from Three Bridges (Crawley) . Born in London in 1941 . I came to Canada in 1959, and have been back once to visit my family in Portsmouth and Farnham . I watch your videos , and The Repair Shop !

[@johnsholian4318]

I love listening to Pete. He’s such a laid back, fascinating, and talented guy. Thanks Dom!

[@samrodian919]

Yes he's just like the guys I learned my musical instrument trade ( church organ) from, sitting by your benches chatting having tea break or lunch.

[@geoffreytotton1983]

I think so too my favourite program

[@peterpedroza6683]

A really nice video Dom. Really very good.👌

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much

[@grandaded]

What a lovely, lovely episode Dom and some tantalising hints on future projects. Can't wait!

[@davidmitchell7791]

Nice one Dom that's what I tell Fred Fletcher it's all in the details that no one will notice

[@michaellane9873]

Another great video Dom.

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you think so, thank you

[@mwbp]

Love the interview learning about Pete's background, hopefully you can get the rest of the Repair Shop gang to do a interview as well, really enjoyed that

[@HROM1908]

As a first time viewer this video was unfathomable, but it had some charm and I will try and follow it.

[@mistermike9688]

One legend chatting to another - what could be better!

[@stephenrice4554]

Lovely interview, I lived in Frimley and it was a short bus ride for a nipper to Aldershot where I used to spend time looking in the windows of Potters , it was like an art museum , the old military drums and accoutrements , beautiful. Great video 👍🇬🇧

[@brianreardon159]

I laughed out loud at the story of the careers officer. In 1967 when I told them I wanted to be an Undertaker, I was sent to the Headmaster. Four years 2 years late I was doing a funeral three doors from their office he came out. I smiled to myself 😃

[@smudgersmith1786]

I hope all the people you work with are so giving and will spend a lunchtime with you for a chat - something every fan of the show will appreciate.

[@wellseyspeedshop]

Dominic fantastic lovely to see enough of pedal car restored great job

[@leslieaustin151]

Great video, Dom, thank you. And thanks to Pete for being a sport and giving us all his working-life history. Les

[@todmillard5812]

That is so true about skilled people. We can always do a bit better and know the next job is going to be a bit better next time.

[@PROPHETVberlinschule]

That toy car repair was epic, Dom. Well done. I think the whole episode was one of the best ‘Repair Shops’ ever. Great stuff.👍🙂

[@thrift154]

Wonderful, what a true gentleman Pete is. Self effecting and great sense of humour.

[@jamescain8502]

Love Pete Woods; always a pleasure to watch and listen to a man with such gentle and extremely modest talent (and love) in his approach to such a skilled art. Wish there where more like him. Thanks for sharing Dom (you’re my second favourite on the Repair shop 😂😂👍❤️❤️❤️).

[@gav2759]

What a great guy. A life of fulfillment by all accounts.

[@catherinehaslam8021]

Love Pete, he's absolutely fab his attitude and tools are brilliantly old school, love him! Reminds me of my Gramps (80 yr old joiner). You're both legends buying old companies and carrying on their products and ways. I really, really wish we could see videos of each repair you guys do everything that's recorded not just snippets nevermind the editting or standard of the footage. I could sit for hrs watching you guys work x

[@andywarrington4738]

fascinating , i love hearing about peoples past experiences , thanks Dom

[@adaptivebusinessconsulting8080]

This is such an awesome video, sheer delight in mastering the skills and knowledge about engineering and craftsmanship, modesty and a quiet master. Dom, your enthusiasm and sheer delight comes across in all your videos, but this one, is one of the best because you brought out the story of a quiet man and we got to know his life, character and work. Thank you.

[@colinkey7094]

Great episode Dom; love these retrospectives on the items you have worked on (it is obvious that we only see a small fraction of the work done, especially on big jobs) and also the "chats" with other members of the team. More please.

[@assassinlexx1993]

Here across the pond. We are hoping to see new episodes of the Repair Shop. Metal is king. Wood is for heating the Shop.

[@digitaIgorilla]

A heart-warming episode, but then every episode is that! Was also good to hear from Pete!

[@richardtaylor2449]

Thanks Dom and TheRepairShop crew Pete's great he did an amazing job on the big drum and the cornet was ace too 🔥📯🎵🎶🥁🔥

[@rontanser9369]

Thank you, that was a very interesting video

[@marieeaton-smith5168]

Beautiful episode, thank you for giving us and, persuading the more elusive Repair Shop experts to speak about themselves and their expertise. Loved it.

[@katgore99]

Love this

[@keefbrown]

Epic 👍

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you think so!

[@Cradley684]

What a nice man Mr Potter LOL God Bless Him, have a nice day Both and keep um comin !!! .

[@Point221b]

Hi Dom, great video. Thanks Pete, interesting. Dom, you really need to visit a metal spinning shop. It is quite fascinating. Cheers.👍

[@seanwhitelow4884]

Was saying to my mrs the other day I wish there were like special repair shop episodes of ‘meet the experts’ Getting to know their background , history , how they got started etc…. Exactly what you just did. Loved it and hope for more

[@garethwilliams5809]

Loved the peddle car. It did get overshadowed by Steve's wooden clock mind!

[@michaelmiller641]

Brilliant Dom, I saw your hammer restoration!

[@deanmarskell1518]

Hiya Dom what a brilliant video I loved it what a great guy Pete is I could listen to you both chewing the fat all day he has such a great sense of humour and a really interesting guy if he's watching this I'm wishing I was younger to be an apprentice the stuff I would learn would be fantastic thank you so much for making me laugh wow what a geezer he is 👍♥️

[@ejharrop1416]

Lovely and Pete is old school, one by one they are fading away. Great you caught him for an interesting chat. I wish you could have interviewed Fred Dibnah. Would have been epic, cheers mate.

[@nickduffy8482]

Dom. That was a great episode and a fantastic interview. As always your enthusiasm and sincerity just shine through and make us all want to quit our office jobs first thing tomorrow morning and be more like you and Peter! Thank you so much.

[@johntisbury]

That's really interesting about Pete now owning Potters, what a story. Thanks Dan.

[@iainburgess8577]

They may not show all the work; but they do an excellent job with showing the humanity, the roots of how & why restorers & repairers do what they do. As a former leather repairer, former repair tech, & hobby maker I notice the sheer amount of work getting skipped. But they get the why right.

[@kingcal53]

Think I could listen to Pete's stories for hours. Great video, Dom. Would make a great mini series of videos the other brilliant craftspeople you have at The Repair Shop!

[@davidmanning8329]

Just watched that episode of the Repair Shop. Wow, what a job you did! I'm. I'm so impressed with your attention to detail. You clearly loved it. Your metal car and that staggering timber clock. The other things were cool too - the dog and that metal box Brentan beat. What an episode! I think that was actually the best episode ever.

[@alastairwallis9499]

Great video Dom. Thanks for sharing the story about the car.

[@silverfoxman4987]

What a great episode, you never fail to make things so interesting and Pete is such a great guy aswell,more like this please Dom.

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it

[@chrishedges1989]

Brilliant. So natural and laid back - both of you. Thanks 😊

[@IOWPCV]

Really enjoyed that thank you ! What a great character Pete is !

[@DominicChineas]

He really is! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Georgeolddrones]

Thanks for the video Dom love the little red car on the repair shop 👍😂

[@normanbott]

Brilliant episode Dom, Pete's so accomplished. I can identify with the little something "not quite right" with every project - could do better next time. It's how we continue to learn and improve.

[@moonstarer55]

Great video Dom. Pete is great to listen to. A wealth of experience……Mr Potter & Co. Great stuff.

[@Saintdave71]

What a fascinating interview with Pete. Keep up the excellent content Dom. 👍

[@graemeling3724]

Great episode Dom. You do give a great mixture of content. Keep up the good work. Thanks

[@stevesatterthwaite9952]

Brilliant episode Dom, could you do the same sort of chat with your other repair shop colleagues?

[@steveknight878]

Much as I enjoy The Repair Shop (it's a really good idea for a programme), I do wish there was more detail on how the work is done. That, for me, is the interesting part. I had that model of pedal car - in a cream colour if I remember correctly - back in the mid-1950s

[@garrymatthews4430]

That was great Dom, so interesting to get the background on people like that, how about the rest of the people there, would make a great show!!

[@erniepenny221]

Brilliant video Dom, what an interesting chap Pete is, am looking forward to seeing the restoration of the J40, regards from N.Z

[@MS-watch-YT]

That was so interesting to hear Pete’s story, would love to hear from other members of the team bet they have interesting histories

[@DominicChineas]

I will try to catch somebody else this week, thank you

[@lynnhaswell1690]

Really enjoyed your latest video with Pete - what an interesting discussion you had - thank you and Pete so much for taking time out to make this video 👌😊

[@colmornane5684]

Hi Dom, another great video, we get the repair shop out here in Aus, it is a great show and one we (myself and the GLW, Good Lady Wife) never miss. Everyone does an exceptional job bringing their own skills to show us how it is done. Yourself, Steve and the Teddy Bear ladies are our favourites. It was the reason I tuned into your videos. after about two I them I subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good work. A fan from Aus.

[@craigmorton419]

Brilliant! I've owned and played a Henry Potter bugle since 1979, so glad to hear the company is still running in Pete's hands :)

[@nickcockerill239]

Great content, lovely to hear the background of others in the show.

[@andrewpaley9914]

Great video Dom. looking forward to seeing the rest of the current repair shop series. The pedal car was fantastic

[@robertlampard9204]

Loved this video Dom. My brother and I were always in Potters in Aldershot as teenagers (he was a drummer and I went in to check out the records). Pete's story was fascinating. Potters is very sad to look at these days - boarded up and pretty grim. Happy memories for me, although my brother is sadly no longer with us. He would have loved Pete's story.

[@stevedane787]

Brilliant video. You and Pete are obviously kindred spirits. Thanks also for clarifying why the number plate on the J40 was changed - it turned the car into a memorial as well as a restoration.

[@terrytopliss9506]

Great video Dom.👍👍

[@steveharrison2419]

Thanks Dom. Yet another great video.

[@likeakite]

Brilliant episode...cheers Dom

[@bar1066]

Great content again.👍🇬🇧

[@whatdoyousaymrwilson]

My minis tartan red, yes it's a BMC colour although not original to my car which is 1975, it was originally harvest gold.

[@cathydaly3436]

Great interview. Eclectic, smart, and hardworking

[@simes205]

We were there yesterday - doors were open and got to look in.....Love the J40s', they were cheapish until they started racing them at the revival!

[@roydavies260]

What amazing guys you both are, well, everyone in The Repair Shop is amazing. Thanks Dom, Best wishes

[@peacockdi56]

Fabulous video. I love Pete and what a story. My dad was a military man and spoke very highly of Potters. He was a Drum Major in the 60's and Potters made a small replica regimental side drum, which I still have, handpainted etc. It is a cigerette lighter. Anyway it was presented to my Dad, when he left that rank, by his drummers. He had a lot to do with Potters he was always ordering something when he was in the forces. The only thing he didn't manage to get hold of before he passed was a drum majors hand book and I am trying to find one myself to go with his military memorabilia. But listening to Pete was awesome, I watch your KZbin channel every week and love it so much. Thank you for the work you all do and keep this channel going its good therapy 😊 xx

[@petewood2350]

What a great Guy, from NZ.

[@bobt3374]

Excellent interview Dom i think he is so down to earth a great musical expert.

[@brendawilliams700]

Great video Dom. You never know, it may inspire other students to take up the craft 👍

[@andyb2965]

Great interview and nice to learn more about Pete, really interesting chap.

[@markanthonysmith413]

Great video Dom, its fantastic getting to hear from peter, I really love the repair shop and your all brilliant at your own particular skills nice to find out more about peter's background. all the best Mark.

[@bobingram6912]

Great vid Dom, it's good to get to know the people behind the crafts, like yourself. The "behind the scenes" stories of the Repair Shop is fascinating as all we see is the potted version and not the nitty gritty. When do you stop teasing us with what's going on??????

[@DominicChineas]

I can’t say what I’ve been up to yet, soon though!

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Dom, Fantastic news roundup, little red car looked great, just blown away with the rest of the video, take it easy , stay safe All the best Brian 😃

[@davidsinclair6802]

Good one Dom!

[@richardwhatton1249]

A brilliant video Dom and great to learn more about Pete, a really interesting man, thank you. Kind regards, Richard.

[@davidbenn7199]

what a great video Dom, and what an interesting man Peter was, it reminds me of my apprenticeship days. keep up the good work 👏 😊👍

[@wanderlust332]

Great interview. Close your eyes and listen to Pete. Tell me he does not sound like Bruce the shark from Finding Nemo?

[@Dave_In_Boston]

Thanks for making this! Currently, the show isn’t available in the U.S. so your vlogs are very special.

[@DominicChineas]

I’m sorry it’s not available in the US, that’s out of my control I’m afraid, but I’m glad these videos are interesting

[@georgeclements2742]

I did watch the latest episode of The Repair Shop and I was bitterly disappointed. I had really been looking forward to seeing the restoration of the J40, having seen it in the introductions to the programmes, but such a small amount of time was given to your work on the car I felt cheated. The producers of the show are, obviously, trying to pack too much in, so the content showing the actual work being carried out - which is what interests me - is reduced to a very small amount. I am now looking forward to continuation of your work on the workshop crane, which is much more interesting. I know that you want to get it operational as quickly as possible, but I do hope that you will do a full restoration in due course and show it on your KZbin channel. I think that the venerable machine deserves it. After many years, I have finally got my Myford Super 7 operational and hope to make progress on a number of projects that have been waiting for a decent sized lathe. Best wishes.

[@damienpurcel7244]

Another really enjoyable episode. It must be very special working with a group of people who are so skilled with their chosen trades. I’m looking forward to the pedal car restoration, though I’m not quite sure when we will get to see it in Australia. I’ll have to be patient.

[@richardforster9816]

Hi, are you going to try the other great people in the shop. Yes, make a series :-))

[@DominicChineas]

I will try to catch them, it’s very busy there though! I’ll try my best

[@samrodian919]

Brilliant vlog Dom. Loved the interview with Pete. I have a similar background as I was a musical instrument maker too, I had the same sort of thing as Pete did, I told the careers service person in my interview that I wanted to become a church organ builder and mentioned the company who tuned my local parish church organ and he got me an interview with them, and on September 17 th 1970 I became an apprentice organ builder! I too got fed up with that after 7 years and went on to do many other things including becoming a woodwork and metalwork teacher! Looking forward to the next crane episode!

[@DominicChineas]

Amazing!! Very similar story, thanks for sharing

[@rogerdavis5914]

Great video Dom, love anything to do with the repair shop. To work shoulder to xhoulder with all artisans must be such a thrill. Looking forward to ghe next Ranalah video or perhaps of you finishing the Land Rover coffee shop. Thanks again Dom, great stuff

[@pauliboo2]

Excellent interview!! Perhaps you could do a talk with everyone on the show?

[@DominicChineas]

I’ll try to catch somebody else soon!

[@rogerbond7811]

Enjoyed what I would call the "engineering banter" .