Hammers and Humor

[@melliW1]

I shed many tears in this video.🤣 lov it, lov it, LOVE IT

[@TheVwgolfmk1]

Love the humour, can't beat the old jokes. Over twenty years as a carpenter before my knees and back gave up. Miss the old days in the early eighties moving around and getting stuff done.

[@blakeloke5586]

Hilarious! Glad you took a break to show us around and share your humor. Perfect for a Friday evening!

[@QuadDoc]

I love rewatching this one when I have you playing in the background!! 🥰👍🏼👊🏼

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

The video is a high point for some, but a low point for others... so I'm glad you like it so well Levi! 😎 Best, Matt

[@QuadDoc]

@@NextLevelCarpentry It’s only a “low point” for those who don’t appreciate the wealth of knowledge you share so freely. It’s either that or it’s a “low point” for those with bad taste! 😉👍🏼 Thank you for spending all of the time you do preparing, setting up, filming, tearing down, editing, editing and editing some more. People don’t realize or, again, appreciate how much goes into each video you post! Thank you sir! 🙏🏼🙂

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@QuadDoc Your reply made my day... thank you!! Video production is (for me anyways) a staggering amount of work making it far more difficult than any project I do so it's always rewarding when someone acknowledges and appreciates what relatively few people do. You're certainly welcome! Best, Matt

[@ericzimmerman7524]

Your delivery of jokes was perfect for a carpenter...dry, wooden and flat. Thank you....I will be here all week. Please tip your bartenders and wait staff.

[@hans4969]

Mama told me that the difference between humor and odor is that one is a shift of wit.. Enjoy your videos!

[@lightning4871]

You know it doesn’t matter what type of video you make, it is professionally done and makes sense.

[@paulfoytack5267]

My wife has one of the short handled sledges that she uses to mute my banjo.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

I admire this video because it was not about having buy something! Just good clean entertainment.😁🛫

[@tykellerman6384]

Gotta laugh once in awhile keeps the white jackets away😂😂🤠👍🔨

[@rwind656]

Thanks for the laughs!

[@StamosTee]

I LOVED all these labels you put on things and tools around the shop!!!!

[@MikeBramm]

Love the humor. Can't wait until the first of April. 😉

[@mattberg6816]

Vaughn 999 is and has always been my go to. A steel handle is hell on your joints. The 20oz head and hickory handle are just right.

[@RoomFourError]

A group of crows is called a murder, which makes 2 crows an attempted murder.

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Glad someone said something. But did you know a group of unicorns is a blessing of unicorns? Ooooohhh

[@twwtb]

I enjoyed that. Thanks.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Good clean humour is always a good thing !

[@markforrestsm]

Noooo Matt!! You do understand you're not "well!"... Enjoyed it muchly bud! Regards, Mark

[@patelej89]

My husband and I love your videos. This one definitely had us laughing!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for lettin' me know... laughter doeth good, you know! Best, Matt

[@briancrisler6660]

Great as always! Btw, I think it's a Murder of Crows.

[@henrysara7716]

Colonel Sander hilarious.

[@josephhuddle5339]

I love your postings, especially your dry punny sense of humor. Just saw this one and have one note. A group of crows is called a murder. Thanks for all your instruction. You have saved me a bunch of time and aggravation.

[@312Taino]

Hey that’s quite the personality you got there, thanks for letting it shine!?

[@larry5948]

Mr Jackson While i admire your skills at carpentry, im thankful you havent quit the day job. Your light hearted humor helps in these times we must all endure.

[@itzmeagain8011]

Just brilliant!

[@tonzellia]

Great video, you made me laugh. You remind me of my carpentry teacher he was a legend. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@johnpeck11]

Always one in every group, lol. Murder of crows. Enjoy every bit of your videos and humor.

[@baekkistyle]

Its actually a murder of crows, which is quite sinister.

[@drmkiwi]

When I'm sanding, I like to listen to podcasts, the sanding is over in no time. Cheers, David.

[@wallaceeverett3927]

I'm glad you a a master craftsman; don't quit!

[@rogerjohnson3478]

I like it. Thank you.

[@a.sensley8053]

A-round-to-it! One of my all time favorite!

[@harrykourm2462]

Hahaha that Colonel Sander was a good one. This is what makes a shop a shop, the little signs and markings that have been there since the beginning.

[@xelaju8]

You just got a new sub. Great channel. Very entertaining.

[@tomandalbert]

Made it to the end. Funny.

[@konstantinivanov1986]

Always awesome thank you for the videos. My favorite from the collection is the crescent puller great tool finally found a vintage us made one.

[@PrincipalDBA]

Three board feet! Don't chicken out on the sanding! Those were my favorites.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for lettin' me know Robin... I was concerned about dodging a barrage of rotten tomatoes from all the lame jokes so it's good to know at least a couple went OK! Best, Matt

[@jlmconstruction9412]

Looks like a nice remodel project, keep up the great work, thanks for the videos.

[@klmbuilders5385]

Haha! Love it!

[@BendeVette]

Deur is Dutch for door, so you nailed the name.

[@ollieh8010]

Great video! The "achtensun" sign is hilarious. Made my day!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

People either love it or hate it Ollie... you can get one of your own to try out if you want: teespring.com/shop-machine-caution-poster?pid=623&cid=102506

[@MaybOnAGoodDay]

You're awesome.

[@kmonnier]

Next level pain, your puns are great!

[@mdvener]

Just to say, nicely done. Keep up the good,,,, WORK. HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR.

[@markphasey1144]

I get told off for telling dad jokes, but I never get tired of listening to yours.

[@joewrosenthal00]

A sign in my Dad’s shop: “If you want to watch me do your job, add 50% to the price. If you want to help , add 200% to the price.” No mallet???

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Man... I totally forgot my two custom made mallets that I use for my top-drawer chisels Joe! Rats... missed a perfect opportunity on that! Oh well... it's guaranteed content for a future video... Best, Matt

[@jimfiorentino7741]

You forgot to mention the Duhwalt BS 1000 Genuine board stretcher. I cut it 3 times and its still too short. Love it Matt Thanks

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Measure once, cut twice, right Jim? Best, Matt

[@jimhester2004]

Quite entertaining. And I thought I had invented A ROUND TUIT!

[@rafvdp6391]

Can you do that with 2 hammers ( one in each hand) blindfolded and balancing on a rope ?😀. Good video Matt, People take life to seriously and forget to have some Fun and a laugh once in a while. Have a good weekend.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Don't forget to add 'while chewing gum' to that act Raf! 🤣 Best, Matt

[@spencerbass7142]

Your video brought a smile to my face at 5:48 in the morning, good job.

[@theothermarshal]

South Dakotans get it done... and I love the think erf. Keep 'em coming!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Don't you know it! 😎 Best, Matt

[@johnmunro5983]

Yeah, I think your hammer video was a big hit. BTW I thought a lot of crows was called a Murder of crows, Its nice to relax a bit sometimes, but maybe I wouldn't be game to call your door 'Entry level Carpentry'😊😊 Really do enjoy your videos, Keep well

[@jonathanacton5133]

Matt I love your carpentry woodworking and Humor

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Anyone who can put up with my 'humor' must REALLY love the carpentry Jonathan... thanks for watching, commenting and not tossing rotten tomatoes for the 'jokes' .😜😂😎 Best, Matt

[@douglassiemens4245]

A group of three or more crows is called a "murder" of crows. So if there are only two crowd, it's called "attempted murder." ☺️

[@Khalagata]

LOL. I love the joke, but did you ever hear why it's called a "Murder" of Crows? Occasionally a murder will gather out in a field and one crow will be in the center, hopping, flapping and cawing raucously. The rest of the crows watch until it's done then they will do one of three things, caw and flap themselves, fly off silently or peck him to death. Nobody knows why this happens, the best theory I've heard is that he's telling a story and they either praise, ignore or criticise, but this practice is why it's a "Murder." Now can anyone explain why a group of Ravens is called an Unkindness?

[@theneoenigma2094]

And a group of twelve or more cows is called a “flink”

[@baxterboy23]

You really hit the nail on the head with that video.. 🙄🔨⚒️

[@Robert8455]

Funny Matt. Love you man.

[@billk8780]

I agree with Matt... he should keep his day job!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Funny you should say that... Best, Matt

[@gregarioussolitudinist5695]

when you point at video links nothing shows up. what am i missing?

[@jeffcarr392]

This reminds me of your cordless cordless battery charger by duurwalt. 😆😆😆

[@natebrooks7015]

Just building a screen saver! HA HA!

[@kittykat999a]

I don’t have any hammers. All I use are Whammers.

[@russmartin4189]

Matt, you have the comedy gene, which is good or bad for those who are around you. Your humor is "interesting" and some is pretty clever. I would rather work with you any day than a guy who is stonefaced, humorless, and doesn't talk. Then, 8 hours seems more like 16. Humor makes time go faster.

[@caliberconstructionnynj]

This is @CaliberConstructionNY just bought two of your master carpenter shirts , they are awesome and you do great work keep it up

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks Peter... hope they're all you expect them to be! Best, Matt

[@jerrybobteasdale]

A tool that I've found really handy is one that I assembled. I took apart a smallish slide hammer, Mated it to a very long grade 8 bolt plus a steel sleeve to fit over the bolt. The slide fits over the sleeve. Screwed that long bolt into the back end of a 10" Vise Grip. That slide-hammer Vise Grip pulls out cotter pins, nails and stuff that no other tool will.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Very clever Duke... I like how you think and adapt... nicely done! Best, Matt

[@sm4rtmouth]

The sign is hallarious - especially for native german speakers

[@thomascarhart928]

A nice diversion!!

[@irishhandyman2009]

Matt I dont care what the others say, I think you are very punny. I enjoyed it.

[@robertjames-life4768]

Actually it’s a Murder of crows. 😀

[@JonathanExcels]

It is a ‘murder of crows’ I think.

[@andyboybennett]

Your humor great. I usually understand your jokes and puns right off. The videos are great. Keep it up. I usually watch your videos right away when you release them, but somehow I missed this one when it was new. This morning it came up in suggestions, which made me realize that there hasn't been a new one for some time. I looked at your channel, and realized that it's been over a month. I sure hope that you're OK, and can start making new videos for us all to enjoy and learn from. God bless!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for commenting Andy... I am OK... thanks for your concern. The long delay for new videos is entirely technical issues: audio recording gear fail, editing software glitches and cloud storage syncing combined in a perfect storm and shut down video production almost completely. I've managed to get a couple things done for Patreon but they're more blog-ish requiring less time, energy and resources than full-on KZbin stuff. Putting finishing touches on a dialog-free build video which I hope to upload in the next few days. It's a fun build but, without dialog, there's no jokes or puns this time around but stay tuned for when things are back up to speed? Best, Matt

[@andyboybennett]

@@NextLevelCarpentry No puns or jokes? I feel my thumb turning over already! :)

[@juancornetto8243]

Here in the UK that is about $70,000 worth of Estwing you got there! They're eye wateringly expensive compared to the good ol' US of A.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Is that $70,000 worth or $70,000 pounds worth?! 🤣🤣I best insure my 'pound of hammers' accordingly, right Juan?! Best, Matt

[@Saltshaker2016]

I feel like I should have been hammered to watch this 😂. And yes it’s a murder of crows. Funny but true.

[@danielgeng2306]

You got me beat, but not by much in the hammer department:)

[@johnniegarrrell9566]

I agree you should not give up carpentry for stand up comedy. I did enjoy it anyway.

[@tomgilberg8038]

So bad but so good. I like the think erf

[@AutotechWoodworking]

If you can toss the hammer up, flipping it twice and spinning it three times, then you're hired. I think they call that a double flip/ triple axel combination. Other than me, we don't have anyone that can perform that trick, and I only do it occasionally as I'm walking from my tool chest to the car I'm working on. We need someone else to keep the onlookers entertained.

[@DigiConSoo]

The content in this video was bang on.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Just trying to hammer home a point...

[@DigiConSoo]

Well, you nailed it. Good job.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@DigiConSoo every had to deal with any of those loathsome hammer-flippers on the job? 🙄

[@DigiConSoo]

I was a hammer flipper. I have the dental work to prove it.

[@joewrosenthal00]

I’ll suspect I know which species of shark is your favorite....

[@Mrcaffinebean]

I’ve been looking for a nail puller like that since I saw you video years ago! One of these days I’ll fine one at a yard sale or something.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

... Or you could get one here: www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N7SD/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.33HCWAPTXPQ3S to save driving around to a bunch of garage sales in hope... 😎

[@dannysigns5766]

pretty good

[@daveheckman9388]

Matt, big sale at the Lego store. People are lined up for blocks!😬

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Lol... you might hear me repeat that one in an upcoming video cuz it's a good one! 😂👍😎

[@jameshaynie4570]

You are missing s 32 oz. framing hammer. LOL. Estwing must love you as much as they love me, maybe more, I haven't counted mine. LOL

[@chrismoore9997]

Are you going to publish some videos of the work being done? This looks like it would have made a lot of great videos.

[@daphlavor]

Wood hammers for me. About that Tennessee seashore...

[@VAXHeadroom]

I like the 'pound of hammers'. The book you want is "An exultation of Larks" by James Lipton (yes the same guy from "Inside the Actor's Studio")

[@24revealer]

You forgot the hammer bounce off the concrete trick. Some (union) carpenters I knew walked around on double time days doing that as they walked down the hallway in the nuclear plant where they were supposed to be building scaffold..

[@twwtb]

Gaggle of geese. Charm of goldfinches. (according to the book by Matt Sewell) Murder of crows (seriously!)

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Right you are! 😀

[@twwtb]

"I have too many clamps", said no welder, fabricator or carpenter ever. I believe the same holds true for hammers. Growing up, the family hammer was a mid-sized Estwing claw hammer with the straight claw and the blue rubber handle. That's what I became accustomed to and still prefer all steel hammers over a wood handled ones. I recently bought a small Estwing ball-peen hammer and was surprised to find that the exposed steel was coated with thick metallic blue paint and a thick glossy clearcoat. Nothing a wire wheel can't fix someday. ";-) My machine-head ethos regarding tools is that coated steel is dishonest steel. I know that's extreme, but that's my conclusion. Love the humor too. And to think, all these years I read it and said it as Eastwing, not Estwing. Glad to have it right now.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I think my collection of Estwing ball peens has that blue metallic coating and, uncharacteristically, I think it makes 'em look sharp and I like it. It will all get abused off of them in time and I can take a 1" wide belt sander to give 'em that traditional Estwing brushed steel look we're both so fond of...

[@twwtb]

@@NextLevelCarpentry Brand new, they look great, like a custom automotive finish. I could keep it waxed and on display. But with use, not so much. Even the face of the hammer has the thick clear coat. I'll enjoy the look while it's nice, then I'll make it look like a real tool after it gets scuffed up.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@twwtb Do you recall the process I used to 'sharpen' the face of a waffle-head Estwing in the Perfect Pallet video? Funny that the appearance of our beloved Estwing's are so important to us, right?

[@twwtb]

@@NextLevelCarpentry It seems that our tools are "iconic". Among tools, hammers are the most basic, and probably the most ancient. I suppose it goes deep.

[@141poolplayer]

A pound of hammers is funny. You mentioned crows. A flock of crows is called a murder of crows. I'm not sure why I know that. It's weird.

[@Frankreddy62]

Hey Matt. Nice hammer collection. I notice they were mostly Estwing, which happens to be my favorite. Have you ever used one of the Stiletto titanium hammers ?

[@Psychlist1972]

I had to build up to watching this video. :)

[@cheewurz]

Matt...I Twirl my Hammer like a Six Shooter in an Old West Movie...can you!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Not without dental insurance I don't 😜😂😁 but it would be fun to see you in the act! Best, Matt

[@keithparady2594]

Good one man

[@jesseherman2453]

Watch sales have increased tremendously with the recent introduction of the watch fixing hammers.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Minor adjustments are free with the purchase of a replacement watch! They are particularly useful when replacing batteries on digital watches🤓

[@jesseherman2453]

Time Warp

[@ivanobar1]

Watch repair hammers? Seems like they’d permanently repair all manner of delicate electronics, jewelry, etc. I mean, as a last resort.

[@CrimeVid]

No pin/second fix hammers ? I have used those straight claw hammers for demolition and rough framing, but a traditional claw hammer will do more, different jobs, for instance when installing solid blocking with skew nails you can strike into a smaller space, they are much better at taking nails out too, cos that’s what they are for.

[@PT-mi9gh]

Hi Matt, can you talk about attaching a wooden fence to a vinyl sided house? I'm having trouble finding information about this. Thank you!

[@mattberg6816]

Just cut a filler piece notched to the contour of the siding. I don’t recommend screwing into the house just use an extra long post at that location and fill it with concrete. Any hole into the house is a future leak.

[@rd-ch1on]

Which video did you mention the glue removal with a straw and the magazine article you were in?

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I had to do some digging to answer your question RD but here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJe9nnyDaq6knbs Always a useful little tip, that's for sure! Best, Matt

[@stanleydenning]

Next Level Carpentry: I see you have quite a few Estwing hammers. They are my favorite. Dependable and strong. Indestructible. The ultament hammer. It's just about all I own.I just wish that Estwing made a rubber mallet. Can you sink A 16 penny with one blow ? Not counting the set.....

[@ethandariane5060]

Funny story Matt I actually had an old concrete guy I used to work with pull that hammer flip trick on me and said he learned it from his Grampa haha

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Good one E&D... I suppose that trick is a old as hammer are, right? Still gettin' laughs though... Best, Matt

[@corydriver7634]

Murder of crows btw.