Just a Shoe Rack

[@williamellis8993]

This is great. Woodworking is supposed to be fun and that's why I do it. I like seeing someone having fun like they should.

[@dewayneegerton9159]

Yes the design and change as needed building is great. As a new woodworker I do that alot. Nice to see how you over come things that don't go as planned. Keep up the great vids and thanks

[@PeterEss]

Totally love the honesty of a project like this. Built for a purpose, trying new things, happy accidents along the way, functional in the end. Love hearing and seeing your thoughts throughout. Cheers, Marc!

[@temmihoo]

The fixups to problems are good content and at times teach about getting out of potential dead ends.

[@thomashakonsen3778]

You dont make mistakes. You have happy accidents.

[@SSBailey77845]

I could not agree more.

[@bear478]

I think a balance of fun, practical, "easier" projects and the more in depth very professional projects is a good idea. It gives those that are starting something to work with and build up to as their skills grow.

[@FTADaddio]

I love working on and watching projects without a clear plan taking shape. Being able to make small changes and try out different techniques really help me learn what works well, what to pay close attention to, and ultimately how to make better plans for future projects.

[@zakkbeard]

I LOVE the no-plan style, more than the execution of techniques, it gives us a window into how you go about problem solving on the fly, which is probably where most of our 'amateur' projects show their warts.

[@krtwood]

Even your mdf is fancy.

[@darvaish4552]

i tumbled in to your video by chance, and now i find that i am watching your videos more than any other wood worker, keep up your good work and thanks for all the tips that you keep on passing as you go along.

[@chrisfromnl]

Reminded me of an old school wood whisperer video - loved it!

[@rml015]

I thought the same thing. Definitely has Eastern design elements that were prevalent in Marc's early builds.

[@Mrfrerob]

Lol 10:42 “I can only attempt this because I’m wearing flannel”. Fun vid Marc!

[@almaylin464]

I would like to add he only failed due to hipster flannel when Norm rolled his selves the cuffs were the same color as the rest of the shirt lol can't blame the flannel man

[@bobbg9041]

NORMS GOT 2 THUMBS UP.

[@theintelligentcarpenter9407]

You're definitely the most thorough and precise woodworker on KZbin. Love watching everything you make, especially when you get to add your own touch to it.

[@danielhansen533]

I did like the format. I'm sorry to see that you had a hiccup, but I'm glad you took the time to point it out. We all at some point will make a mistake and seeing other people's solutions can be the springboard that helps us resolve our own mistakes. Thanks again.

[@rogerroger5649]

This is the kind of project I remember from some of your first videos years ago. I am a relatively new woodworker that has built up my tool chest over a few years to a decent setup and have built a few projects. This is the type of project that is perfect for people like me as well as more advanced woodworkers. It gives you the chance to work with some absolutely beautiful wood without having to spend too much. It also give you the chance to work on perfecting some very useful techniques. I guess its kind of a transition point for people like me to help go from maybe "advanced newbie" to "beginner intermediate" woodworker. Anyway, if you still read the comments, yes, more videos like this please.

[@RibeyeReaper]

Love these type of videos. Way more practical and attainable for those of us who don't have as much time in the shop as they would like.

[@redd04k]

I like the less planned build. It gives you a better chance to explain the thought process as you go through it. No plan survives the initial point of contact... So sometimes seeing it evolve helps as much as seeing the finished product.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

This is something that has been on my to do list for a long time....like 8 yrs lol. One day I will forge one...one day. Thanks for the upload

[@jakeb7244]

While WW is not always simple and easy; design and attention to details is always touch for me. Thanks for the great content and design. Thanks for the great channel

[@benwright4052]

After listening to the last episode of Woodtalk and feeling sad :-(, watching Marc back to building more *small* projects again has made my day. Thanks and keep it up. :-)

[@fl5966]

I really enjoyed this Marc. It's great to see you free wheeling and explaining the "on the fly" decisions. I'd love to see this type of build thrown into your rotation!

[@braddurham8150]

This project looks fantastic, I for one enjoyed this style of designing on the fly, as it showed us the thought processes behind each element, to create a cohesive result. An important lesson for everyone.

[@joelazar6152]

I love these kinds of builds. It's how I build more often than not, so seeing you fixing mistakes that come from improvisation is especially helpful.

[@TheSlacker64]

I do like the free styling, first its low pressure and fun, second, you come up with ideas and techniques you may not of done on a non free style project. Thanks Mark

[@rickrobert3640]

I think a lot of woodworkers wing it while making small projects. This is why I think this stile video will help a lot of people. Keep up the great work. Thanks

[@ericrichter7933]

I like the free form projects where you talk about your design thought-process. Some of us struggle with design and it’s good to get to follow along in refinement as things don’t exactly as planned. Thanks mark!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Not happy Wood Talk is over but I am happy we will get more Wood Whisperer content! Thanks for the video. Super cool build.

[@Tohp19]

I love this kind of thing. I think it lets us see inside your mind from a creative and problem solving aspect that would normally all be hidden in the planning phase. And for someone who loves woodworking but isn't especially creative himself, I love this kind of thing.

[@cuda128]

Thanks for not acting like skip planing will result in a perfectly flat board. This caused a lot of frustration for me starting out with no jointer and I really wasted a lot of time and material thinking it was going to work like other content suggested.

[@thomasglass4027]

Great vid! I never have a plan when I’m building. I just look around the shop and see what I have and figure out what I can make.

[@joeygreear7099]

This is old school Marc personified...love the video presentation and all the little subtle techniques. More like this...and more flannel!!!

[@MrDonovanJones]

I like this, seeing how woodworkers modify a design or fix mistakes is one of the most helpful for me in my shop

[@kennethsumners2405]

I miss the old TWW intro. Glad we still get a little TWW trumpets at the end. I like this build/video style mixed in. Not all projects are totally planned out. Fun to see the tequniques in a less stressful build to practice for when it really counts. Thanks Marc!

[@halsands2469]

Really enjoyed the off the cuff build! The improvised skills you show to fix something that didnt turn out the way you had envisioned is really awesome!

[@greg2337]

I've been follwing you for almost 10 years now. I'm still impressed with the quality of the videos and the explanations. You're one of the best teachers out there.

[@wstokes13]

I really liked the approach you took to this video. It didn't feel too fast, and it was really fun to see how you thought through the project on the fly and adapted when things didn't work out quite the way you intended at first.

[@smiffy5467]

I like these types of builds, small projects that are achievable in most home workshops yet test your skills.. Nice.

[@kenkoyle]

Love this video! Please do more of these quick, fun, weekend-build type videos. Even though I’ll probably never make an overly fancy shoe rack, I’ll use some of these techniques (mortise template, tenon glue-ups, etc.) on other projects. I really appreciate you making this, and making it fun!

[@seanpatterson1609]

I absolutely like and benefit from this presentation style. You provided clear instructions for the project and have some very good tips and insights through different stages of the process. The length of the presentation suited the project well. Thank you. I would enjoy seeing more projects like these from you as time allows.

[@christofix]

Your videos are better than TV. They are fun to watch, the projects are usable and with the tips you give, even an inexperienced woodworker can get started. Keep making those videos! Greetings Christofix

[@georgem.323]

These are the type videos I started watching you for. When you started migrating away from these type videos I started looking for others who were doing them. These give great ideas and help inspire me to try new things that I otherwise might not consider or think of. Thank you. Missed these type videos. I am a hands on person, so seeing the hands on experience with the explanations of why or why not to do something are always great. Your project designs are very enjoyable as well.

[@_J.F_]

I love this kind of build making woodworking less of a science and much more approachable for hobby woodworkers. That said your level of skill, attention to detail, and smooth design, is still very much high end and signals top quality and luxury. I love it!

[@danashelters4326]

Enjoy these as well! This could morph from a shoe rack into a book shelf or shrink it to spice rack . And the fun details nobody notices but the one who made it. We make things that satisfy clients why not the occasional one that's fun and functional for us? Keep them coming!

[@jamestaulbee4791]

Really good video. I especially liked the "unplanned" process and the attention you showed in the jig building. Thanks Mark.

[@brentfowler2317]

Im a very inexperienced beginner to woodworking. However, with that said I work along side my dad. Who's a retired 45yr master carpenter. So I've worked with wood forever. But never to do "fine woodworking". I'm in the middle of building my first woodworking workbench. And I'm extremely excited to get into this stage of things. So thank you for the inspiration to continue down this path.

[@bobbysimon9699]

Turned out real nice. Would love to see more off the top of dome type of build without plans. It makes for more creative and unique builds like this one.

[@omermalik4993]

Love the methodology used here. Great clean project and the final product shows the care and thought out into it.

[@dancampbell167]

Great little project! It almost feels like going back to your old podcast days, just a little more refined.

[@danlynch1154]

Mark this was great. First it reminds all of us that spontaneity and occasionally problem solving are a good part of wood working, items we sometimes forget. The problem solving has value because issues arise in most all builds and we all need to practice solving them. Thanks, you can do builds like this anytime.

[@MrHowifeltersnatch]

Absolutely loved this build. Just following where the wood and your "FEEL" took you. Sometimes this are the most honest videos and I hope to see more in the future!!!

[@mrcannamike5636]

Great Video and I look forward to more like this. I enjoy the whole winging it approach to woodworking.

[@patmash]

Love videos that DON'T USE CNC tools. Keeping the craft alive. Great build, great video. May be my next project.

[@TheAlphapuck5280]

I did something similar for shoes. I had no plans and I actually used curly maple live edge for a cabinet top. It came out well and fits the farmhouse style of our place.

[@viveksawhney5691]

I actually love this type of build. I don't have time to start a guild project right now, so this is a phenomenal way to get in the shop. It also serves a use, which is even better.

[@evanboeshans3146]

I really like this type of project. It's fun to take 15 minutes and watch a project happen. It's also a quality project that's not too intimidating and makes it easy for us to modify it in our own way. I can see myself doing something like this to warm up before diving into a guild project.

[@craigallan7263]

Minimal tool build, that could be achieved by your newbie maker are always good videos to have. Builds like these help get people started on their build. Great video.

[@aaronmudge4537]

I like these kinds of builds. Watching makers work through problems or try new things is very enjoyable.

[@mikedodsonlabview]

I’m a very visual learner so watching this video really helped me understand some good basic concepts you talk about in your Hybrid Woodworking book. Great project!

[@samfly87]

Long-time watcher, first time posting- love this style. Definitely keep it up…two years later…

[@mgpalma]

I love this type of project and a throwback to your vids of the past. Where style meets day-to-day living; yes, more of these please!

[@Kaalmada]

It's good to see you in this fashion of video. Even as a guild member, it's fun to just sit back and watch a build from start to finish. Looking forward to more in 2019

[@СергейНикитин-м7о7ж]

Such a pleasure to watch your videos! Everything is so tidy, accurately-done and nice. I suppose it's so important to have your working place carefully prepared like yours!

[@gt2scale]

I really enjoy the wing-it videos. It is fun to see other people approach problem solving in different ways.

[@davidcuevas4792]

Isn't this just like life? Great job, being able to adapt and accommodate is what everything is about, well partly. Loved the presentation, yes do more. The more unplanned work you do, the more All of what you have learned will come to the surface. Personally, I love to watch problem solving from others. It lends itself to perspectives unknown by the watcher, this teaching in a very pure form. Beautiful! Thanks you for the time you spent, bringing us this simple little journey, chalk full of technique, skill, and a little bit of problem solving. I'd love to see some serious solving. Keep it up, again, thanks

[@schmerer1]

Love the fun you had making this. That is what this type of project is all about.

[@calebfarley1868]

Hey Marc, I have been following you for the last 10 years on your site and KZbin and this video reminds me a lot of some of your earlier years content. Love these types of projects exposing various techniques. Always appreciate the quality and attention to detail that you bring to the table. Keep it up and look forward to your next build.

[@MakeCreateBuild]

This was a great project video format. Marc seemed energized by the more ‘laid-back’ approach to a project. Keep them coming!

[@PeteSudlow]

The figure on that maple was amazing! It's always great to be able to have some creative fun in the shop. Journey before destination.

[@r1dls492]

Keep freewheeling!! It's great to see / hear the design process and also the errors you find along the way.

[@leedavidson8682]

Love these quick city unstructured projects.

[@donniemarcum4504]

I enjoyed the video. It's not to often we go to the shop without a detailed plan on what we are going to do. Turned out very nice and showed some interesting techniques in the build.

[@phlipcampbell2]

Great work love the wood contrast. I do like the free flowing projects better it is what got me into wood working. I also don't believe I have ever done a single project that I did not over complicate.

[@facedecalice9592]

You’re right on two things: I probably won’t ever make this, AND I learned a trick. Ok maybe 7 tricks. I’d love more of those please! 🙏🏻

[@davidg105]

This was a good balance of using hand tools and machinery to achieve a realistic goal for the average woodworker.

[@xixoxixa]

Absolutely love it. Both the finished product and the video. I find the explanations in this one somewhat easier to grasp and follow. Keep up the great work!

[@ghostdog662]

These projects are more manageable to complete over a day or two. Very nice work.

[@benbirdsill4709]

Fun AND instructive. I really like the build/video because that's the way I build a lot of things - "How can I get what I need out of what I have."

[@psychoticvenom]

I *love* this build. These are my favorite kinds of builds in my shop too -- just kinda figuring things out on the fly a bit, experimenting, worrying a little less about the final product and just enjoying the journey.

[@JamesCasalino]

I love this! It is like the old days! Fun, useful, and a good brush up on some skills. I would definitely enjoy more content like this!

[@MeansWoodshop]

This going in without a plan, and focusing on the fun of it is my favorite kind of woodworking, especially if it turns out anything close to this. That shoe rack is a gorgeous piece, Marc. That curly maple is stunning. Job well done.

[@joeysydnes4003]

Completely love random builds like this! I have a career that involves tons of planning so when I get in my shop the last thing I want is structure or plans. It’s my time to be creative!

[@GuruMat8]

I think this is a really nice piece, and I like watching you figure out as you go what you want the end product to be. I often plan a project out then as I go figure out the smaller details to make it interesting.

[@MadamCoyote]

I enjoyed this very much. You see a good deal of the thought process that goes into the creation of the final piece. When plans are made first on a computer, most of those thought processes have already happened by the time the project gets to the shop.

[@jimmcnett]

I do like this format. As you tried things, I was projecting those tricks/techniques onto a project that I am working on. It seems that I learned more from this project then some of the other projects. Thank you for sharing.

[@drewpat44]

I really like this format, it's easier to follow along and definitely more entertaining.

[@foomanchewthis]

Vote: I like the free flow presentation style. Still chocked full of useful tips & techniques. Thanks!

[@John28530]

Love the throw back to the classic format. Hope to see more from you.

[@robertdawson7758]

Love the build and presentation style. Short enough to watch and nice to see your techniques.

[@rmccully11]

Loved the build. I’m always trying to find the balance between going straight off of a plan vs creating myself, so I like to see others being creative. Appreciate all your work. I’m a better woodworker because of what you do.

[@sandrajacobson917]

Another excellent video. I definitely would love to see more in this style. Learning how you think through a project, even "simple" ones, offers many opportunities to learn new strategies and techniques. Thanks for all of your hard work!

[@jasonhenry7461]

Great vid! Your attention to details is amazing and I like this ad-hoc style a little more than your normal style as you give us some insight on your design "fixes". Specifically talking about your rationale and method for fixing the offset on the legs. Good stuff for us novice types that may need to reach into a bag of tricks to fix our mistakes. Definitely beats having to go buy new boards, mill them, and get back to where ever you are in a build. Thanks Marc!

[@xcollins1]

Great video! Practical build where you let inspiration choose the path to the final product. Also the flannel is a great shop tip. I'll have stock up.

[@Bootvi]

Marc - this is great and shows us all to chill a bit on our projects. More please!

[@TaylorHubbell]

Great Video and Project Marc. I really enjoyed the format of you having an idea but designing as you went. Always fun to see how others plan and then resolve any issues.

[@lorifarrell5705]

I love the contrast of the two wood colors, espcially the tenons.

[@wmwalkerco]

Yo Marc, I think this project was killer. It was a simple, no stress build but you showed a great way to cut through mortises, you talked about your design philosophy, why you did what you did, etc. I liked it. Just my style.

[@Toniba75]

I really appreciated this video, because I value your process and how you adapt to things you may not like. Good to see your method, and apply it to my own. Great content as always

[@justinwales8861]

I love this presentation style. It's great to see the choices you make and the thought process behind different techniques.

[@nelsonmaldonado2672]

This was really great. Thank you for showing us to have fun with not only the project but with any mistakes. Like Bob Ross says there are no mistakes, just happy little accidents. I would definitely like to see more builds likes this.

[@mountainlightwoodcraft]

Even though it was a relatively small project, it contained so many essential woodworking techniques that it seems almost like a mini-master course in G&G. I for one welcome any project like this that you feel like building. It doesn't have to be a monumental project every time; small projects are extremely worthwhile and pack a lot of info in an easily digestible timeframe.

[@hgtydjdjdgh67889]

Your style comes through loud and clear. It's really nice and I need to make a shoe rack myself, but I need one near the front door when people come in from the snow

[@canuckotter]

I'm a fan of this kind of play-and-have-fun project, and also the more complex, design-intensive stuff... Mostly though I'm a fan of you enjoying what you're doing, because that means better projects for us and more of them, so it's a win all around. 😊

[@glencrandall7051]

Nice project. That curly maple is outstanding. I prefer round tenons but that's because I find it easier to round the tenon corners. It was nice to see your method of squaring up the mortices though. I always find a little something that can help me in your videos. Thanks for sharing.