Copper Pig Woodworking: Secrets of Fine Woodworking and Design

[@hillview_tool]

Wonderful as always Justin. It was great to see and hear more about Paul and his superb work.

[@Copper_Pig_Woodworking]

Tony!! So good to hear from you mate, I remember our dinner together vividly, and your passion for making tools has stuck with me.

[@hillview_tool]

@@Copper_Pig_Woodworking Paul it was great to finally meet you in person and I dug the conversation as well.

[@rjc305]

Another great Call Me Mabie interview video! Very inspirational person with so many talents. His shop and the work that Paul creates are amazing. Well done 👍

[@CallMeMabie]

Thanks so much for taking the time to give it a look! I appreciate it!

[@Andi.Mitchell.Designs]

Justin always finds the best people to highlight. Thank you once again.

[@Copper_Pig_Woodworking]

Appreciate you saying that!

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Great video. I've admired Paul's work on IG for a long time. It's great to see that the man is just as cool as the work that he produces.

[@Spain42]

Justin, Thank you for this inspiring video. Paul you have definitely inspired me to to think outside of the box. I have a creative mind but sometimes I get stuck as well. You have opened up my mind to challenge myself with more creative designs. I agree, working with your hands is something we have to and should do. It was during the pandemic was when I realized how important it was for me. I am a clinical Aesthetician. When we shut the world down I was lost. Woodworking saved me. Thank you again for this wonderful video. I watch all of your Call me Mabie videos. This one was the most inspiring. ❤❤❤

[@CallMeMabie]

That’s all so amazing to hear! Thank you so much for commenting and sharing your experience!

[@jeremyspecce]

I had a busy weekend so I knew I would have to dedicate a lunch watch to this video. I think this was one of the longer ones you’ve done but he had a lot to say. In fact, I’ve heard a few interviews with Paul and foolishly thought this would be a rehashing of that. I should have known you’d dive deeper, take the time and let him really tell his story and philosophy on life, and how woodworking and design fit into it. ❤

[@davidmyers5553]

Your channel finally made it to my you tube feed and so very happy it did. Your production quality is very high and engaging. Looking forward to your future posts and thanks for sharing.

[@BrittaDuffy]

I only recently was introduced to Paul's work and have been amazed by his level of both design and attention to detail. But I am blown away by his deep level of thinking and amazing storytelling.

[@davebauerart]

Paul makes wonderful work and his thoughts about art and design are always interesting.

[@hugheshollandiii5974]

First time seeing you on KZbin, and you just changed my entire being both mentally and physically as a woodworker/ artist. Thank you. Keep on keeping on.

[@designisblank]

Another great one. Paul has some great thoughts on creativity.

[@DudeSawdust]

I had to make a decision this morning. Go in the shop and work on my project or watch this video. I love both so much so it was hard to pick. But the compulsion to start my day with a Call Me Mabie doc was too overwhelming. Great job!

[@CallMeMabie]

Ha! I’d never want to take you away from shop time but I’ll selfishly accept your decision to take some time to watch this. Thanks for all of your support over the years!

[@Copper_Pig_Woodworking]

I really appreciate you taking the time to watch this

[@DudeSawdust]

@@Copper_Pig_Woodworking It was a great doc! I felt like I was really getting to know you. Your story and insights were quit interesting. I thought it was pretty cool how you neighbor influenced you. Keep making cool stuff.

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Another amazing and interesting maker. Paul your work is outstanding and Justin you put it together like the Pro you are!

[@CallMeMabie]

I’m very glad that you enjoyed it and I definitely appreciate the compliment! More to come!

[@davebauerart]

Paul makes wonderful work and his thoughts about art and design are always interesting. He’s absolutely right about curiosity as a key.

[@CallMeMabie]

You hit the nail on the head with this comment. Thanks as always, Dave. You’re the man.

[@dannielfriedrichsen7226]

Thank you for another great video. I really enjoy hearing the maker's thoughts; finding out how different their thinking is from what I had imagined from watching their channels. Always educational and thought provoking. Yay!

[@Parafinn1970]

Thank you for producing and interesting and thought provoking video that isn't about pushing tools or faking excitement about making a joint. Keep going....

[@carljames9351]

Wonderful work and design, even the coffin shape, although not my thing. Very impressed. Thank you.

[@johna.9742]

I consider myself an intermediate woodworker at best. I have been woodworker (self-taught) for over 30 years making things for family and friends. I never wanted it to become a job so the majority of what I do for others have these requirements before I agree to proceed. I don't work under a timeline; it will be done when it is done. I don't do turnings mostly because I don't have the equipment to do turnings and at this stage in my life (I am 71 years old) I don't have the desire to learn the craft or buy the equipment. And lastly, I don't stain wood. If they want dark wood buy dark wood, if they want light woods buy light woods. These requirements haven't stopped the request for me to build projects for folks which I take as a testament to the work I do. I guess my whole point to all this is your comment on being a hobbyist woodworker hits home with me as dead on. Loved the video and very much enjoyed your take on life. Thank you.

[@jo_himself]

The question is "what do you wanna make?" That's probably deeper than some people think... I love the new episode! Thanks!

[@CallMeMabie]

You’re the best, my friend. I’m sure I’ve said it a million times but I’ll continue to assure you how much I appreciate you 🤙🏻 Thanks for all your love and support over the years!

[@DeanArnold-y9q]

One of the best videos yet, really resonates. Thanks to both of you. “Every pot has a lid!”So simple, but so profound.

[@CallMeMabie]

Thanks so much! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it and consider it one of the best!

[@woodcraft_cz]

When I saw Paul post about this I came straight here 🙌

[@tonykauffmann2917]

I really appreciate his perspective, thanks for making the documentary

[@henrikschletter2468]

Very inspiring, thank you for the great videos.

[@TheMoonlightCraftsman]

Thank you for reminding me to stay a hobbyist. Beautiful work

[@theboredcreative]

Excellent, as always!

[@AndrewSzeto]

LET'S GOOO BABY!

[@CallMeMabie]

You know it’s a party when Szeto shows up 😎 Thanks so much dude 💕

[@WoodworkingTop535]

Very useful video, thank you for sharing

[@rff.cutwoodworks6064]

Did Paul know that he was a wordsmith AND a woodworker?! I love hearing people talk about their "why" and passion for doing what they truly enjoy. Hello from a fellow MA-hole 😂

[@CallMeMabie]

The dude is a genius! Thanks so much for watching!

[@dr.options]

Great stuff! For people that aren't aware, Paul is way too humble....he's a brilliant scientist and wizard at analytics. He's truly a remarkable man who I was fortunate to go to graduate school with and learned a lot from through the years. He's also the person who introduced me to the ORIGINAL Grand Theft Auto back in the late 1990s 🔥🔥🔥 Paul, have you considered working with epoxies? They seem very maleable and customizable. Can the same woodworking tools be used on it? Also, as a Scientist you figure out how to repetitively do tasks better...in line with this, it seems like a perfect marriage of your skills would be to integrate technologies (i.e CNCs, LASERs, etc.) into your work, provided they retain the high-quality but help bring your designs to fruition more efficiently.

[@Copper_Pig_Woodworking]

DAN! First thank you for such a generous comment, and making me laugh with the GTA part. To your question about epoxy, yes I use epoxy in my work fairly routinely, typically to inlay brass and copper powder into patters, which then look like solid metal after you polish them. However, the concern about microplastics really bums me out, and epoxy liberaties millions and millions of microplastic particles when you sand it or work with it. So, I've been trying to use epoxy as little as possible more recently. YES ! I own BOTH a nice CNC machine and a Laser and , you're absolutely right that they integrate WONDERFULLY into my work and workflow. I think our scientist brains just gravitate toward technologies and innovations. :-)

[@blueblur6447]

Fantastic.

[@MachadoWoodworks]

I am definitely more happy and fullfilled since I started my hobby and turning it to a part-time job, was the best decision, the 9to5 was killing me slowly. Thanks

[@nathanielsnyder1511]

Paul is kinda a genius/savant woodworker. his use of brass inlay is so awesome in his work

[@kirklandcarswell6640]

Nice to put a face to the voice on the podcast. The video was great. You have valid point: commercialism drive use to acquire not make nor be individual.

[@josephsebesta6790]

once again, a awesome episode. Thank you!😬

[@CallMeMabie]

Thanks for saying so! I appreciate you watching!

[@Caasi67]

Love this

[@robertberger8642]

Great interview

[@anthonyseiver7000]

That equation of balancing work time, family time, fitness/well-being time with time in the workshop was so well articulated by Paul. Unfortunately, the sum never changes only the ratios of the constituent parts.

[@Forest_Finest]

Another great one Justin! Paul, love the insight and your shared thoughts about 42 min in have given me pause. Hmm…

[@WoodworkingisBullshit]

Was it about curiosity driving both learning techniques and also driving what we make?

[@Forest_Finest]

Yes indeed but also the design and design exploration component of creativity if that is the same .

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great film as always. Mahalo for sharing.

[@CallMeMabie]

Mahalo for watching! I appreciate it!

[@HonestReflections3000]

Excellent work life balance that we can all learn from as we follow our passions. Inspiring to see the creative process at work followed by excellent craftsmanship.

[@jo_himself]

Danke!

[@ponyboyc]

Design is definitely what I struggle with the most. Making something that doesn't look like just a box of some size of another table.

[@dpmeyer4867]

good show

[@larrytkaczyk1572]

What an amazing guy! Wish I had half of the drive and smarts that Paul has.

[@CallMeMabie]

In all fairness, Larry… we all do! Ha!

[@johnreicherter7508]

Can you do one with Laughing Mantis? That was an incredible piece.

[@falconwagon61]

👏🏻

[@thomasnichols7788]

I am sure the woodworker is passionate about his craft. But if he cannot control his speech in taking the Lord's name in vane I have no respect for him or his work.