How to Fake an Interest in Woodworking | MaxFunDrive 2020

Would you like to make a woodworker in your life feel special? Would you like to be able to instantly make friends out of any woodworking enthusiast? Join Justin McElroy as he turns you into a fake woodworking fan in just 20 minutes!
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[@kaylehorton1976]

Instructions were too clear, I now have a legitimate interest in woodworking and can not fake it.

[@bridgeblodgett]

Pick something cheap and see if you make it through the required sanding. My interest in woodworking as a personal hobby almost disappeared by the time I got done sanding my first project. Boring, dusty, and mind numbing.

[@k8g8s8]

@@bridgeblodgett I know Justin said it was fake but I love sanding. To me it's like how people describe why they like knitting it's very relaxing... And my arms are pretty jacked from sanding so much at work this summer.

[@johnfinch6057]

Too clean *

[@AsAboveISoBelow]

@@k8g8s8 It really is. I can't get the hang of knitting, but I could sand for hours. Of course I'd be left with nothing left to sand, but hey, I sanded.

[@iankellymorris]

Illumina This is a real personality type and I think the woodworking community would do well to actively recruit your kind. Woodworking communism is what I’m suggesting. From each according to their ability/interest, to each according to their needs/complete and total lack of interest.

[@CNBat]

Justin I was so worried this video was gonna be about how you'd bamboozled us for the last few weeks

[@rachel8418]

Same! I thought this was a long con.

[@nerdherder9340]

I was ready to be disturbed and impressed

[@pishwa]

Lmao i was stressing bc i initially thought it was a gag on insta but i genuinely enjoy justin's woodworking posts

[@tradingfriends]

I originally thought it was a gag he was into woodworking and this was about how he'd been playing the long con, but I'm glad I was wrong. His woodworking is really cool and its a cool hobby.

[@aleks-33]

@@tradingfriends he's been posting on Insta?! I never see him on my IG. I thought he barely used instagram!!!

[@colelioli8606]

alternate title: how to properly compliment justin's new hobby

[@GreenGrasshoppa]

XD

[@Loki-pz1uk]

I wonder is he wants Sydney to watch this lmao

[@atrophied-apostroffie4811]

Another alternate title: Justin has no one to talk to and share knowledge of woodworking and wishes to share it with us.

[@jenniferazure1421]

Accurate

[@Nixsy924]

another alternate title: Justin wanted to write his tools off as a business expense on his taxes so he used them to make money in the video XD

[@danwachler5480]

“My lifelong passion since late May 2020” made me laugh so hard that my coworkers thought I was crying in the bathroom...

[@aria9885]

okay but now I’m thinking about a podcast that’s just about “how to fake an interest in X” where people/guests tell you the basics of their hobbies so you can listen to just about anyone tell you about their interests and seem knowledgeable

[@amandabacon128]

This could be legit tho

[@brandonjeffi5976]

This is a brilliant idea! I'm sure Justin is regretting not TM-ing it in the video lol

[@psyche8547]

id listen to that all day long

[@MrKelsomatic]

He should absolutely make this. He's done this kind of bit many times on MBMBaM and I always love it.

[@inuitchik34]

10/10 would listen

[@oliviamanning2344]

“this is not deceit” is such a mcelroy stamp-of-approval caveat

[@avery4983]

This video is just teaching how to get people to talk about their niche interests without sounding bored and honestly I'm here for some wholesome deciet

[@skilletpanhead93]

I'm going to need a whole series of these to be honest

[@WaitinInAmber]

exactly what I was thinking. If they could do one about how to fake an interest in the stock market, that’d be great.

[@masongoser5627]

He specifically said this isn't deceit

[@emilyblack7342]

As a knitter, here are some tips on sounding like you care about knitting: 1. “What a pretty pattern/color/yarn!” We’re magpies, we like to talk about our pretty things. Complementing this is pretty much complementing our taste. 2. If you see any lace, cables, or colorwork: “That has to be tricky, how was the pattern?” For certain masochists, the difficulty of a pattern is a source of pride. Pointing out the hell that they put themselves through will stroke their ego, which works to your favor. 3. “What Fiber is it?” You won’t care. If it’s cotton, say something like “that’ll be nice in the summer”. If it’s wool, say “that’ll be cozy in the winter”. If it’s silk/alpaca/bamboo/anything weird, ask “how was that to work with” because they definitely want to talk about it. If it’s acrylic, say nothing. They know what they’ve done. 4. “Weaving in the ends had to be a pain” This is the knitting equivalent of sanding. Everyone hates it and if they say they do they’re a liar. 5. “How are you doing on Christmas presents?” It doesn’t matter what time of year you ask, they will have an answer. Even if it’s January, they’ll probably groan and say they need to get started. It’s July right now and I’m running super late. 5. If you want to get a rant going “what are your opinions on the sweater curse?” Legend says that if you make a sweater for your significant other, the relationship will end. It’s real, trust me. They’ll probably have some theories on why it works, and would be happy to share their tinfoil hat with you. 6. NEVER ask if they can make you something. They are powered by spite and will never make you anything after you ask. Keep complementing their work and showing interest and they might make you a hat. Go fourth and make Christmas with Nani, gran gran, and quirky cousin Eliza a bit less awkward

[@eigenmishiin3d47]

I would watch this video very enthusiastically.

[@noisepuppet]

Well if it's acrylic, say acrylic gets a bad rap and it's really underrated

[@beccaz3]

Co-signed for crochet!

[@lorendaemon7945]

I think it's probably because once you've spent a few months painstakingly creating something for someone who's going to wear it like. Once?, you might be rethinking the relationship a bit - not a knitter but I do sew stuff Kind Of

[@emilyblack7342]

Loren Daemon yep, there’s a whole Wikipedia page on it. Proposed mechanisms include Rescue Mission (aka trying to save a dying relationship), Insufficient Gratitude (aka what you described), and Catalyst for Analysing the Relationship (aka actually stopping to think “is this idiot who cares more about the football game than me really worth the time I spent on this fucking sweater?”). I’m guessing a good few come from the latter...

[@call-me-pigeon]

Justin starts a woodworking podcast called BoneSaw

[@oliviamanning2344]

Joy P this is far funnier that it should be, thank you

[@MidLa23]

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[@jjjones4458]

This made my week

[@mvwinf]

I thought from the title that Justin had been faking his interest in woodworking, and I was gonna RIOT

[@brucelsprout]

Same here. I was about to be real impressed though because I believed it

[@nerdherder9340]

Brucelsprout i was going to be like, I respect the commitment to the bit tho

[@brucelsprout]

@@nerdherder9340 for real lol. He actually got me interested in woodworking

[@thebestloserever]

I laughed for like 10 minutes before clicking like dang he got me

[@FallsChild]

As 40 approaches, more and more of my friends are getting into woodworking. This is a critical survival video for maintaining these relationships. Thank you Justin, you're doing the Lord's work.

[@CorkyBravo]

I have a literal degree in wood science, and I still ask people what wood it is, and do not care about the answer.

[@ceecie5776]

Wood science? Like from a university or an apprenticeship college? Genuinely interested in this niche subject now.

[@CorkyBravo]

@@ceecie5776 from a university. Like, I have a Bachelor's degree in it.

[@sarahg8936]

Me, who's already had a masterclass in "how to fake an interest in power tools" from her husband: "oh nice, Milwaukee- that's a good brand."

[@aleks-33]

😂😂😂

[@azazeres2917]

but it's not. your husband is defective

[@davidsimpson9071]

What a good wife. Haha

[@olliefischer]

i've had a Master's degree in Faking an Interest in Wood Turning (subspecies Bowl Turning) for literal years thanks to my dad i mean he makes beautiful pieces but at this point lbr i only listen to him ramble about them bc i love him

[@angelXofXstormz]

Craftsman is bae. Milwaukee... more like Meh-waukee. 😆😆

[@solidStalemate]

This video increased Justins dad energy by 10x

[@noisepuppet]

41X37 woodworking fulfills a dad elective requirement

[@0axel078]

but careful! the Craft Dads are total hard-asses!

[@achingjack]

for real, around 8 minutes in I was suddenly 7 years old following my grandpa around in the workshop

[@juiceboxfrog2215]

Me starting to laugh at "basic butt" just before Justin said "I know, it's funny" really gave me the feeling I was being given a woodworking terminology seminar by a kind yet tired teacher Justin

[@Thilath]

is this what having a dad feels like? I've been missing out dang

[@noahatlas5240]

His voice drops like half an octave when not using his podcasting persona

[@GippyHappy]

How to fake an interest in podcasting

[@queertyrant7179]

It’s his woodworking voice

[@pangorcrmusic5852]

@@queertyrant7179 it's grizzled as fuck. Is this the same Justin McElroy?

[@dragoniraflameblade]

It's likely bc he's speaking from the diaphragm or chest more to project his voice to the mic across the room. It makes a difference (take Yahtzee Croshaw during a recording vs during a live stream. He does the opposite and WOW). He really comes off as a quiet person and I bet that voice hurts.

[@CookieR3aver]

I think it's less of a persona and more of an almost literally dying from laughter.

[@jacobhehir6663]

My dad literally just told the family that he's taken up an interest in woodworking this past weekend. Thank you Justin, much needed.

[@HeyItsNovalee]

When you're so used to people not giving a shit about your hyperfixation so you make a video literally instructing them on how to pretend to care lmfaoo (I'm not saying Justin's interest in woodworking is a hyperfixation but this is extremely relatable to me every time I find a new hyperfixation and none of my friends care about it lol) Edit: it's a testament to justin that my adhd didn't kick in at all while watching this

[@somewhat-blue]

Yeah I have ADHD too and I’ve never devoted my attention to a twenty minute video with absolutely no distractions. Genuinely super cool.

[@aurorarose6678]

I LEGIT FEEL LIKE JUSTIN MIGHT HAVE ADHD HAJSKS it’s genetic and travis has adhd and like.............. the one bit he did about “if you like imported manga” is so relatable as someone w adhd. justin has simply conned us all into accepting his hyperfixations with no questions

[@evie5375]

i feel this lol

[@yaelmorin9017]

omg i want to do something this for a couple of my hyperfixations! i'm not going to do it now, because i'm already ignoring several pressing commitments, because adhd, but like i want to

[@SordidandSalted]

Woodworking weirdly curbs my ADHD inattentiveness. It's been my sole hyperfixation for a while

[@romanroyenthusiast]

I love Justin saying "mm'kay?" because Sydnee does that all the time on Sawbones when explaining things, and I've never heard any of the other boys say it, so I want to believe it's something he picked up from listening to her :)

[@BenjaminIMeszaros]

“I don’t wanna turn this on because my wife is recording her podcast.” WHHHHHIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEERRRRRREEWEEEEWEE!!!!

[@CocoForBird]

*immediately proceeds to turn it on* 🤣🤣🤣

[@AcheyFinagahz]

Sawbones

[@mvwinf]

no, he’s also on sawbones. it’d be still buffering

[@yotube155]

Now to listen to see if the next episode of Still Buffering just has a random "WHHHHHIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEERRRRRREEWEEEEWEE!!!!" in the background

[@bertwarren7497]

Specifically, "I can't turn this on, my wife is recording her podcast. Listen how loud it is."

[@JasonLihani]

Joke's on you, Justin. I'm learning a lot right now.

[@RagingKabuto]

Jokes on us, he wanted to teach us and lured us in.

[@MultiversePatroller1]

Joke's on me, Jason, your comment has 420 thumbs up as of this writing so i legally can't thumbs-up it even though I want to.

[@MichaelAlm]

Sending this to everyone I know so they’ll finally talk to me about woodworking

[@HardTravelin464]

Michael Alm got any pictures of your projects?

[@copisetik5984]

What kind of wood do you use?

[@F3S3P7]

do ya like hot fudge sundaes?

[@qmclic5818]

what kind of joinery did you use?

[@Naixatloz]

Do you rout your edges?

[@hardyworld]

It's official: I'll watch/listen to a McElroy bother talk about ANYTHING.

[@Mohbus]

Another easy thing to ask them is, "Oooo what finish is this?" Just don't try to guess, there are too many options.

[@boudicathebrave]

What's a finish? (Want to know so I don't ask "what finish is this?" in the wrong situation and look silly.)

[@danielwilson5422]

boudicathebrave Kinda just what it sounds like, it’s a coat of some substance you use to “finish” the project. Some stay on the surface like a coating(lacquer/shellac), while others seep into the wood (oil, wax). The common thing with finishes is you’ll still be able to see the wood grain, unlike paint. Also sometimes people stain wood before finishing, which soaks into the wood to change the color while maintaining the grain patterns. Also sometimes the stain will have a finish build in, kinda like 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner. I might be missing something but that’s what I remember from shop class.

[@danielwilson5422]

boudicathebrave Also when you respond I think something like “good choice” would be the best compliment. Applying a finish isn’t usually too hard, so it’s more about choosing the right one for the project. Beyond that, just emphasize the “cleanliness” of the coat like Justin mentioned.

[@boudicathebrave]

@@danielwilson5422 Thanks!! That's really helpful. :-)

[@noisepuppet]

Guess wipe-on poly if you want to be right, or French polish if you want to flatter them.

[@AustinNebbia]

only a mcelroy (and probably adam savage) could get me to even click on a 20-minute video about woodworking

[@DeadNotSleeping789]

Adam Savage has a nearly hour long video on just making a wooden box

[@pipperoni8567]

I feel like Justin randomly got much prettier, maybe I like to hear about woodworking, maybe he did something different, I can't tell

[@MidLa23]

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[@renee1390]

I can’t get over the mental image that Justin looked at his brothers most iconic DND character and decided “Uh yeah I think I’m gonna learn THAT hobby” Edit: I’ve come to the conclusion that this video is just Taako vlogging about how to put up with magnus

[@weareinantartica]

taako would not put this much effort into faking. maybe Cravitz would at the annual candlenights party

[@magpiehours]

we are in antartica taako absolutely WOULD and for the express purpose of conning maggie into making them nice furniture

[@WaitinInAmber]

I really hope he gifted his brother ducks

[@emilyd4469]

THIS

[@kittiecandy747]

perfect

[@LuluandherCherries]

Nice to know that, when someone shows me their woodwork, I can legitimately compliment them by saying "That's a nice butt you got there."

[@emma-ym6fx]

finally, another video in my fave mcelroy youtube genre: justin talking about stuff he thinks is neat

[@HailHydra27]

Wonderful: Juice Edition

[@ChibiRagdoll.]

My husband and I had to replace our front steps recently. A couple weeks after we did that he'd made two sawhorses. Now his notebook is full of schmatics for shelves and a worktable. This video is essential for our future communication, thank you.

[@GippyHappy]

Okay okay I got this: me: Do you have pictures of your project? them: What project? me: Wow that's really clean! them: What are you talking about?? me: What kind of wood is that? them: There is no- me: Must have been a pain to sand! them:..... me: ..... them:..... me: Is that a butt? them: please go away

[@manthak377]

Alternate ending You: Is that a butt? Them: Yes, I'm walking away from you

[@WaitinInAmber]

It’s still an improvement on the conversation I would have had tbh

[@JacobSomeUniqueIdentifier]

I love how this video is essentially a tutorial on how to watch this video

[@MrZombieZealot]

I do woodworking as a job, and I never thought to take pictures of my work. People still won't want to hear about it, but at least I'll have pictures.

[@fluidstatic5564]

My dad always liked talking about his woodworking and i haven't seen him in a while, so this felt like having a cup of coffee in his woodshop while I tune out, nod, and make affirmative noises. Thanks for the nostalgia, Juice, and good on you for putting together some really clean projects

[@tobinbradshaw4059]

“I always hoped you’d compliment the joints”-Julia

[@foppishdandy8068]

I am here for Justin's fabulous hair.

[@HowtoBeHumanShop]

It’s so GOOD

[@geckobrain]

dad cut

[@ShieldAnvil]

He looks like a peaky blinder

[@henarenathan9048]

That hair is fRESSSSHHHHH

[@AlasdairMathieson]

There's a little bit at the back, that kept making it look like he had a man bun

[@LoganWarren444]

Justin: My wife is recording her podcast, I can't turn this on Also Justin: Listen to how loud this is!

[@KhesedBE]

This has the energy of my dad telling me how to work all the tools before I help him build a deck

[@thebornmaker]

These are some great tips. Another one to consider for your advanced course is the importance of recognizing the size of the glue bottle the woodworker uses. Investing in the larger sizes is a great show of commitment and I’m super proud of you for not having the “back to school” sized bottle. Keep up the great work. This video must have been a bitch to sand.

[@maggiejackson2160]

Justin Tyler McElroy, how are you the only person in 👏🏼 the 👏🏼 world 👏🏼 whose quarantine hair game is somehow at 100000%?

[@3EyedFox]

Sydney cut it! She is incredible.

[@jamesrichie7844]

Justin, you need to teach us how to show interest in someone's big, beautiful Buick Enclave.

[@duckyells1767]

James Richie nobody would need to fake interest in such a beautifully tailored family vehicle!

[@diaevolios]

nobody can fake an interest in a Big Beautiful Buick Enclave™. it's always genuine.

[@mollya9301]

My dad owns a carpentry business and the whole “they have pictures on their phone” is SO FUNNY. It’s very true😂

[@AM-ow3gn]

Me: Oh, this is light and breezy, I'll add it to my playlist of resources for my remote learning stagecraft students! Justin: 10:14

[@MidLa23]

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[@Ellie-jr4zy]

No u should still it would be great -sincerely, a remote learning student

[@adeleabsolutely5106]

God, Justin is such a gift. I had no idea how much I needed him to hear him say ‘mitered butt’. Im also slightly concerned why Justin has the skin of a baby angel - seriously jealous.

[@alexgray641]

How am I supposed to focus on woodworking when I'm looking at such a handsome, good boy?

[@josepeejoestar]

I like how it started as a way to pretend you're interested, then just devolved into a joints lesson

[@finnj.harrison6139]

This video came at like exactly the right time, some coworkers started talking about woodworking at lunch and I totally had them fooled.

[@sadielappin8862]

I need one of these to get people to talk to me about my newfound (pandemic-based) fiddling-with-old-electronics hobby. I think we all should just listen to each other talking about our new isolation hobbies with the knowledge that if we listen politely enough to other people talk about woodworking or yoga, they will listen to us talk about record changer repair or birdwatching.

[@yukonmcgee1640]

I support this whole heartedly.

[@Gahundledack]

Wow, did you have to solder that? That must have been a pain!

[@mysticwolf11]

Honestly these weird hobbies have been way more enriching than all the pretending to be interesting I've been doing for the last ten years

[@lilithFGC]

I took apart a ps3 controller and put Nintendo switch parts on it so I can relate

[@t.s9021]

Ooh same, I've gotten weirdly into vacuum tubes recently

[@bun3577]

I would pay college tuition to have Justin teach me literally anything for a week

[@idontgettheyolk6446]

alternative title: justin mcelroy bamboozles us all into listening to a woodworker talking about woodwork

[@S0MEKAT]

the fact that the first thing i said when justin showed his projects was “wow thats clean” and then he immediately said that the best compliment to give...

[@andrineslife]

I thought this video would be Sydnee just nodding and looking bored 😂

[@moodypear]

im glad im not the only one who was scared and thought justin was gonna reveal his woodworking hobby was all a farce.

[@ghostification]

justin: the first is butt me: ehehehehe justin: i know its funny

[@ruthw1995]

was talking to my friend the other day about this coffee table i'm building (my first ever """woodworking""" project done outside the confines of a school woodshop. finally i am free to cut my finger off as i please) and she called me a "real justin mcelroy kinnie" so, delighted to see this video all in all. thanks justin!

[@Kinzichi]

Idk J-man, seems like you should Podcast about it

[@whitwoodruff4334]

Sawblades. :D

[@PunkRockChick1039]

id watch DIY Woodworking with Justin McElroy, he should give another go at a youtube show!

[@LWillRuleTheWorld]

justin pls do a woodworking channel

[@Caligulette_]

Now it’s time for Beds I Built for Sheets

[@Kinzichi]

@@Caligulette_ It works TOO well

[@gusfritz671]

Istg I could literally listen to Justin talk about anything

[@alexgray641]

He could literally talk in detail about how he would absolutely murder me and I would just sit there intently like a child in kindergarten

[@leroidepez]

This has also been my realisation.

[@HeyItsNovalee]

Same omg I fully expected my adhd to kick in and get distracted somewhere through the video but I had watched the whole thing before I knew it

[@Greenwickpress]

That's a big part of why the Empty Bowl is so good! So fucking chill, with nothing but cereal brand chatter.

[@gusfritz671]

Owen yesss

[@AstOnokGaming]

This is just a list of things Justin got annoyed that nobody said to him isnt it

[@Elphaba42]

“I can’t turn this on because my wife is recording a podcast” immediately turns it on

[@mothboy9137]

This is important for my Magnus cosplay

[@TigerBears11]

Perfect, I’ve been looking for a guide on how to date a lumberjack.

[@rwolfheart6580]

Ooh, for a lumberjack you're gonna want to learn about axes and types of trees.

[@scoobysnax]

now we just need to *find* the lumberjacks.... 🤔

[@OracleAnne]

My first two thoughts: Yo, Justin’s hair is ON POINT. Also, he’s looking really good! How does he look BETTER during quarantine?! My later thought: Joke’s on you, Justin. I just learned a LOT about woodworking.

[@gradientforce761]

he looks so Dad in this video, the transformation is complete

[@coyote-bird1801]

As a woodworker, I can confirm that this is all 100% accurate.

[@seanedging6543]

I like how this transitioned from “no one cares about woodworking” to an explanation of woodworking! Also, as an amateur woodworker, I feel attacked

[@Potoaster]

Something tells me Justin made this video specifically so people he knows can compliment and pretend to be interested in his woodworking

[@certifiedclowne2253]

The amount of random things I've learned about just becuase I will watch and all McElroy content is astronomical

[@Mistheart101]

"Nobody likes to hear about woodworking" i've been getting into woodcarving since March and would *love* to hear about woodworking, my dude

[@wimposquirl3516]

Wow can I see pictures? I bet your work is very clean!

[@sinenomine2681]

Boy, must've been a pain to sand!

[@noisepuppet]

Hey how do you sharpen your tools?

[@Ellie-jr4zy]

Wow what kind of wood?

[@Azurowiec]

This video is a complete failure. I came in to learn how to feign interest in woodworking. I came out with an interest in woodworking.

[@nomnomsammieboy]

woodworking videos the new asmr?

[@shotguntornado]

Unironically yes. Woodworking videos are incredibly relaxing.

[@scoobysnax]

thanks, Hoops! definitely saving this vid in my "How to Have Conversations Like a Real Person" folder!

[@dianapocalypse]

justin tricked me into listening to him talk about woodworking and yet i cant look away

[@matthewsmith8402]

justin i respect you taking this opportunity to infodump its very valid of you

[@Nate-mm7rz]

the tone all of this information is presented is so lovely - it's evident you've really got a knack for teaching! i had to learn carpentry/woodworking out of necessity, so i never really felt the kind of joyful enthusiasm you've got here as someone discovering a fulfilling new hobby. (never had a chill 1v1 with my journeyman dad like this either tbh lol) you've reminded me it can be something fun and fulfilling, not just work to dread. not 2 be sappy, but if a stranger can benefit from a 20 min video, it warms my heart thinking how much your kids will benefit from a lifetime of this kind of guidance.

[@whiskey4breakfast520]

"This is a router. It can do a bajillion different things." Cuts wood stuff, it makes the internet go, really useful tool. Good purchase.

[@BrentMitton]

Great video Justin, what type of camera was it shot on? Must have been a real pain to edit!

[@tylerblack3962]

When i saw the title i half expected Travis as Magnus to come busting through to lecture Justin about woodworking.

[@matthewlaw3763]

When he started talking about mitered butts i could hear Griffin snickering from three stats away.

[@joshwelborn6052]

The amount of times he said "workwooking" without being reprimanded by Griffin hurt my brain.

[@Mo-np8hl]

I’ve always dreamt of faking such an interest

[@lanaelise4464]

I haven't even started but I KNOW this is gonna be amazing. EDIT: I can't wait for people to comment on everything he shows us with this EXACT set of questions

[@capriottimultimedia]

I like the idea of Justin making videos that sound like answers to potential MBMBaM questions

[@dinosaursatemycat]

As a 30yr old who loves woodworking, I highly enjoyed this video.

[@sinenomine2681]

Or you could just rp in some kind of table top game as a folk-hero/carpenter with a frankly unbelievable amount of proficiencies in different areas and a tragic backstory, but I don't know - it kind of feels like you'd need a lot of rustic hospitality to pull that off.

[@jjju3]

i thought this was going to be justin explaining that he had been totally lying on insta for a month.

[@beybladegf]

I’m so proud of Justin for becoming a fully fledged father with his new interest in woodworking

[@graemebloodworth8991]

That GRRIPER by microjig shows me that this truly is Justin's passion.

[@HowtoBeHumanShop]

This should’ve been premium content. I feel like I just got a masterclass free trial.

[@chai4768]

I want to hear all about woodworking Justin, gimme those sick wood deets

[@boopboppboo]

justin: everyone shut up im going to talk about my interests me: 💞😘😍💗💖😊😃💕

[@mack0lantern673]

This is such an oddly calming video. Like I literally use it to sleep because he is just so gentle. Also I now want to woodwork

[@kevino13]

Be honest, Justin, You just made this video to show off your Woodworking knowledge.

[@awesomebrando3141]

That and maybe gauging the interest in a woodworking podcast.

[@NathanLoper]

Sawblades would be my new favorite podcast of yours instantly. Been woodworking for years and have no friends who are into it. Also most people that are into woodworking are.... Older unenthusiastic men.

[@snowyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

start a woodworking discord server and let everyone share pictures of their projects and share information about tool libraries

[@nonbinarymermaid]

"i've enjoyed woodworking my entire life since May 2020" it really does feel like a lifetime since, huh

[@jordanfox840]

2:42 PRO TIP when you ask what type of wood it is, if they respond with anything *except* pine, you can respond with "Ah, that's what I thought! :)". Now, this can be a little risky, especially if it is a very exotic wood or perhaps it actually *is* pine and they misspoke. However, if you get this right it can have huge payoff. Not only do you give the impression you can identify woods visually, but more importantly: it send the message that they have been faithful to their medium. Any shlub can put a dark stain on pine, but to work with an old oak and communicate the life of that wood through to the end piece always signifies masterwork. Thanks Justin, great video.

[@republicadmiral9667]

its Friday morning and somehow I'm listening to Justin tell me about the grit count of sandpaper.

[@zettaidullahan5913]

His ability to imitate the tone and mannerism of every woodworking tutorial guy is kinda terrifying.

[@boudicathebrave]

I think that just *happens* after you start to work with wood. xD

[@neonTardigrade]

Not to be a bummer but my grandfather passed away late March shortly after my state went into lockdown, and we weren’t able to have a funeral, but he was really into woodworking after he retired and I just wanted to say thank you for all the woodworking content :p It’s making me very happy and nostalgic for those early weekend mornings in the hardware stores with him. I have a bookcase and a desk that he made for me (and I got to pick the knobs and stains for) Keep up the great work! Your pictures of your projects always make me smile

[@FlyMeUpSoHigh]

Justin is here looking better and healthier each time while upping his dad game and I'm here for it!