How To Build a Workbench | Ask This Old House

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

Tommy, I think she should be a regular on the show. She's an inspiration. Teaching her while recording shows everyone what they are capable of with some direction and understanding.. Super fantastic show!!

[@Burten144]

Here she is in 2020 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnrcoaKnZ69mna8

[@loveexpressions25]

Totally agree with you. What an inspiration. It gives more motivation to other people to learn and skill from woodworking.

[@TahoeH]

I agree!!

[@bofadeeznuts469]

When a very good teacher and very capable student come together some really nice things can happen.

[@WillLeingang]

100% agree. I watched this with my kids and they want more too!

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I wish my two daughters had the same enthusiasm to build in the workshop. This was easily my favorite episode and I hope you have her back on the show as a regular!

[@C-Lyfe85]

They don't need enthusiasm, they'll just have some poor guy do the job for them.

[@brianrussell7691]

Well done. Tommy you gave that attentive, articulate and confident young lady excellent instruction. She handled all the tools very well. Nice content. She’s going to think about this experience every time she uses her new workbench. That’s pretty cool right there. I would like more video of Tommy teaching kids his skills and wisdom.

[@Bonzomallard]

Everyone needs an uncle Tommy. She’s amazing. I only noticed she had one functioning hand towards the end of the video, didn’t even notice it for ages. Good on ya girl! And good on ya Tommy, you are in my heart 👏

[@pb1596]

Tom Silva, YOU sir are the man! Took s few tissues to finish watching this amazing event. You checked every box, kind, patient, humble and sincere. Let’s not forget the star of the show. What a refreshing breath of fresh air this young girl is. Nothing will stop her. My hat is off to her and her skills. Can’t imagine what she will do next. Just a wonderful thing to watch.Camila, you go girl !!!

[@bitehunter122]

I watched This Old House since the beginning. It is so heartwarming to see Tom pass on his knowledge to younger generations to continue the traditions of carpentry. I could cry. It’s is so beautiful to see the handing down of knowledge for generations to come. 😰😰😰❤️🙏🏼👍🏼

[@angellas.1314]

I did cry happy tears for this wonderful young lady.

[@jocelynbeauregard4456]

Total agree

[@gamernoob08]

I had tears in my eyes, because even she don't have her other hand, she can still do woodworking. Great Job!

[@TyinAlaska]

I love seeing you working with kids and young adults. I appreciate your ability to communicate and teach effectively with young people of different ages. It's heartwarming seeing you teach the next generations to be as amazing as each of you.

[@cmeller55]

Ok, first: Tommy Silva and This Old House is a national treasure. So much better then every home improvement show on hgtv. Second: a kids show would be a smash hit to educate and get kids interested in being more handy with tools (and adults like myself who aren’t very skilled). I have yet to see a personality on this show who isn’t likable. And finally, the girl is awesome. “Disability” aside, her or other kids like her would be such a successful show. You can tell she did more building that bench than any of the “DYI” stars on other shows.

[@charles99958]

It’s a very good “ international “ show. I live I in Wales Uk. Well done young lady

[@danielelse3914]

Love to see Tommy building with young folks. Pass down the skill and confidence to make whatever you can dream up!

[@josevelez7539]

It’s nice to see young girls interested in woodworking projects. Thanks to the entire team for promoting young dreamers!

[@natebeebe3776]

Nice heart warming episode just in time for Christmas. I hope I can do the same with my daughter. Great job!

[@GeneKini]

This is one of the best episodes I've seen. That young lady's attitude, aptitude, and enthusiasm was so refreshing!!! Watch out April Wilkerson!!

[@Rugbyleaguefan]

Glad to see Tommy back nothing against Nathan it’s just nice to see an experienced master craftsman at work !

[@angellas.1314]

This young lady will be a MAJOR success. It’s mind over matter, and her parents taught her that. Thank you to Tommy for his teaching skills, it goes a long long way! Teaching the Next generation!

[@ABD4VIDS]

I’m 45 and that young lady already knows more than 95% of the people I know!! Great job! Can’t wait for her show on HGTV!

[@dreamcruzer4743]

Well done. Watching this reminds me of my dad teaching me when I was young. Miss you dad.

[@miltoncallan1471]

This young lady is going to be a star on your show. What an amazing episode, by far my favorite!

[@iggysixx]

I was thinking 'man, she has some skills and confidence already'. Only noticed after 3 minutes that she was only using her right hand.. :o She's a lot more precise and deliberate than most of the 2-handed DIY'ers I know (: By the way, I like the 'low threshold' contents & feel of this lesson. Simple steps, leading to a quality result. This could give a lot of people the confidence try making things :) (and even though it's 'simple', I learned a couple new things anyway :) . Never had an education in this stuff, so it's very nice to get information on some basics!)

[@dannyrmartin1]

My favorite episode! This young lady is an inspiration to all of us. You go girl!!!!!

[@kylestokes1776]

I have been watching TOH since I was a kid and I have to say that this is my favorite yet. She truly is an inspiration!!

[@VadimDrevenchuk]

I love Tommy’s teaching style. I can watch this everyday.

[@j2jcox]

Very polite young lady, and she knows how to use tools. She is awesome!!

[@holdemNE1]

What a great smile. She looked so happy woodworking.

[@Kenfitzpat]

Tommy you make a great teacher. It’s even better when you have a great student. Good job to you both.

[@adamoneill7371]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who really loved this episode! I come to expect quality episodes from TOH, but this one was informative AND heartwarming!

[@c0mputer]

Cool, I just watched the dog bowl holder video from a year ago. Saw this and I was like, “She looks older” and it’s cool to see how much more confident she is with the power tools. I like that Tommy can leave her when she’s performing some of the steps. Great teacher and student!

[@colinfenton]

Well done Camila and Tom, looks great.

[@antoniotiberi1569]

TOMMY is legendary with people of all ages.

[@terencemerritt]

Well done Tom! This young lady show start making regular appearances, and eventually be a cohost of the show. She’s sick an inspiration

[@238839]

WoW! Totally knocked out by that young ladies spirit. Hopefully she will appear on future episodes.

[@dust09100]

She is just amazing can't wait to see her full time on this old house

[@robertsisu]

No matter what this young lady does in life she will be a winner, great video.

[@sachaleia]

This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!

[@theblondeone8426]

when im tired from working at the hospital i see ppl like her and it motivates me to do things - takes a badass to recognize another badass 😉

[@mpietras3944]

Tom you sir are a true master I love that you teach her you guys should do more shows . I love how nothing stops her .

[@gordondonahue4810]

For those young people who have physical challenges in life this is pure gold.

[@patmash]

What a beautiful young lady. She will succeed in any and everything she sets out to do in life.

[@row8017]

This episode as well as the one we’re tommy was at her home with younger brother touched me beyond anything I had experienced in my 30 years of watching the show. Tommy you’re the best.

[@nestorsanchez6897]

Clicked on this video to see how i could safely get my niece and nephew involved with building and my heart could not be bigger after seeing how strong and inspiring your lovely guest was! Would love to follow her socials to see her builds! Love this vid especially

[@ggrossano]

Just watched this on PBS. Really enjoyed the segment and I thought this young girl was poised and fantastic. It would be great to see her on the show regularly.

[@richb4099]

One of the best episodes they’ve ever done. Inspirational to say the least. I watched it on TV last night. 👍👍👍

[@scallywag1716]

Awesome! Keep bringing that young talent. Need to keep this going!

[@1SR71]

Pure kindness. Tommy is awesome.

[@Guardducks]

That's Pops for ya, always willing to teach a future woodworker. Right on Tom. 👍🏼

[@kenwillis280]

What a great attitude she has. She is a winner I bet she turns out to be a very good woodworker.

[@gl15col]

The lesson I learned about MDF - for the love of Loki paint it. Even if water never directly touches it, it will start to swell in areas that aren't painted. Or areas that are but have a tiny break in the paint.

[@apowell389]

That young lady is a sponge! She will be a good carpenter in no time flat. I enjoy seeing what could be me and my grandkids building projects together.

[@JoseHernandez-tc1kl]

That is nice as a disable person myself I try to do things around my house. I don’t let my disability stop me. Thanks this video show that we can do anything.

[@scottegelston8042]

Tommy working with this young lady is awesome I hope to see some very impressive things from her I hope she continues to be a part of this show also

[@AllenRob87]

I learned a lot of what I know about carpentry from a guy that was born without several of his fingers. It was always amazing to watch him work, didn’t slow him down one bit.

[@bradklaatu]

Ya gotta love the enthusiam and "can do" spirit of that young lady.

[@Spain42]

Oh my gosh… she is so adorable! She’s on her way to be a great woodworker

[@Dominick_84]

Tommy that was an absolutely amazing lesson to a very talented young lady. She is going to be a future builder and a very successful one.

[@1252PFC]

Tommy and team...her smile at the end is smile of accomplishment. Good job inspiring.

[@BKDDY]

Awesome that you have her back again! Hope to see her again in the future. She's great at this.

[@carriep7812]

Great video! You were calm and patient and provided great instructions. I'm struggling to say this, as I don't want to make a thing of it, but I think it's simply fantastic that a young lady was selected. I too enjoy building and fixing things. While I'm not young, I am a lady 🙂

[@Rearmostbean]

What a wholesome video. Good job on that table

[@commentz-1]

What a brilliant and smart young lady., i wish she was my daughter if i ever had one. God bless you.

[@kennethoblenesjr8493]

Enjoyed watching this young lady making the dog feeding station and this video was amazing also, wish it was a little longer. Thanks for sharing 🎅🏻

[@ivpu2465]

I have huge respect for people hu dispute there hendicap andure and don't let it be a excuse. She is inspirational, I have just seen at the end, goo on young lady💪

[@saucyonePR]

I’ve enjoyed vids from this channel many times before but this one…. Such a great video and that child made it all better. She is a champ! Great work to everyone involved!

[@minnesotavikings7163]

Agreed, she and Tommy should have regular segments together on the show.

[@stumon257]

Awesome, what a great kid, you're the best Tom.

[@robertweldon7909]

What a wonderful video. Teaching these skills to young people takes a special skill in its self. She even has a disability and still wants to learn. I just hope more like her are out there. Tommy, you may have missed your calling, and that is teaching shop and construction skills to children. ;-)

[@angellas.1314]

It’s never too late!

[@thrasher305]

This girl is a natural. Great work

[@Veritas1234]

One of the best and most rewarding episodes!

[@MrGrundle]

This young lady should start her own woodworking channel!

[@jimchallender4616]

Nicely done - involving young people is wonderful!

[@eze2190]

What a sweet young lady. She should be a regular guest

[@augustreil]

She seems very smart, keep her on the show ! Thumbs up.

[@johngoold1218]

She was adorable! Agree with others - make her a regular .....if she can keep her school grades up, of course.

[@mikeandlucky]

I think Camilla should be a regular host on Ask This Old House. I showed the video of her previous appearance to a group of grade schoolers as a lesson in overcoming obstacles.

[@jocelynbeauregard4456]

Thanks to the old house for what you did

[@joel6221]

i love this so much! Edit: i loved it before i noticed her Uniqueness ... i REALLY love this even more now!

[@mostafasaberian3851]

Mr Tommy thanks a lot for good teaching us you are amazing master .

[@ahotdogisasandwich5716]

Great job! She’s a natural craftsman!

[@johnroberts9560]

HI TOH , this young lady is going to work for Tommy in the future I can just picture it , she would make a great carpenter with the skills she has now , when most girls are playing with their dolls ,not this girl she's building things , I'm glad Tommy is teaching her now & then she'll already have the skills down the road , nice job Tom & Camilla !!! 😊🛠

[@mr.statefarm1210]

Inspiring! She’s a wonderful helper! Please tell her to come to Virginia and help me build this workbench lol

[@jdubya54]

what a sweetie. Great job.

[@RealtorNickCurtis]

Wow -- this is like shooting free throws with Michael Jordan. I look forward to seeing her as a host on the show in a few years.

[@sjoeld57]

Adapt and overcome, young lady!👍👍

[@Den-rw7oq]

Great one Tommy with his young apprentice, show more! Reminds me of my days teaching odd pre-16 age groups in college in the UK.

[@gabemckay6718]

Tommy Silva is the GOAT

[@GS-uh2jm]

We already want more.

[@ReyArteb]

Little bit of the old Mr Wizard vibe going on.. Love it.... passing on the torch of knowledge.

[@Andrea-bw8xm]

Nicely done. Just wish you didn't have to maneuver it down some stairs! MDF is heavy! Hope she has a lot of fun at that bench. Hope to see more of her learning to work with wood!

[@robertf6344]

Nice. Woodworking can be a very satisfying hobby and you end up with stuff you can use.

[@desireeespinosa3954]

This is super sweet. Great job young lady

[@poeticthoughts06]

♥ Tommy and Camila are a great team.

[@jex8046]

Merry Christmas guys! Loved this video. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelfarmer2661]

Teaching the young great job You are the man !

[@duaneroen2118]

What an inspirational episode!

[@MarkSWilliams27]

Love it. Tommy is the best!

[@Off-Grid]

Try to get our girls helping on our Off-Grid home build as much as I can. Always good getting kids involved.

[@norm5785]

Wonderful video thank you for sharing this with us today from Henrico County Virginia

[@bradgotschall3259]

Awesome 😊❤️. Good craftsmen aren’t always good teachers. Tom nails both!!!👍😊

[@Dredpath1]

I’m sure she is in school and I’ll be the first to say that education is one of the best things you can do, but she should be on the show on her free time or during the summer! She is awesome and full of potential!!

[@jimochs8240]

that little girl is awesome. I agree she should be a regular or get a kids time on the show more often. Maybe she can help him and Kevin with build it

[@kevinklepp5894]

Awsome job a very nice bench