Touring Nick Offerman’s Wood Shop | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor visits Nick Offerman in Los Angeles to tour the comedian’s woodworking shop.
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[@TorTor323]

Nick laughing at his own piano joke and how far it went over the hosts head xD

[@RyanMonty]

It's funnier to me, because that describes my woodworking journey. I built small things, then I built a piano lmao (A fake one...but still made me lol)

[@skle2300]

It brings me great joy knowing that that's his ACTUAL laugh.

[@glennryzebol4472]

I thought the very same thing. It actually made ME laugh!

[@bwlove25]

"I worry what you just heard was 'give me a lot of oak and cherry'. What I said was, 'give me all the oak and cherry you have.'"

[@FourFoxxSake]

This comment is probably the most under appreciated comment on this video. Kudos.

[@aholland27]

Yes!

[@sgtwylde1996]

This comment needs more likes, I don't know you, but I'm proud of you.

[@sgtwylde1996]

@Tim G unfortunately it is not actually said, it is original from the commenter

[@tomkenney5365]

Perfect.

[@zachjacobs9917]

“Go to your local lumber yard, find someone and talk to them about their wood” 😂😂😂

[@alexandrevaliquette1941]

And if the guy comes to you, just say: "I know more than you do, son!"

[@jomjom75]

Ron's wood shop is finally up to code! lol

[@peasoupja]

Andre Dman I love you for this comment

[@azeminaay4971]

J.A. Ouano 😂😂

[@damagethecombine3369]

That was literally the greatest thing I have read today :)

[@Schrankerle]

Late comment, but one souvenir I would have brought to my shop from the Swanson shop was that messed up electrical panel, just for show.

[@fr0g309]

Are you saying a man cannot fart in his own car?

[@RicardoJunqueira]

Give this man a woodworking show for crying out loud!!!

[@IdgaradLyracant]

He could revive the Yankee Workshop as host and I'd be happy.

[@DHFHades]

that would be amazing

[@davidredden8361]

I would die of happiness to see him in the new yankee workshop.

[@robertcornelius3514]

Flannel went out with Obama.

[@pastpianist]

A million times: "yes!"

[@farpastfreedom432]

7:46 Mr. Offerman lets Ron Swanson out. Looks at the camera, gives a classic eye raise to say "Where did you get this guy?" Haha! The piano and hakuna matata jokes are gold!

[@Styder111]

Listening to Nick talk about woodworking is like reading poetry

[@987946216430]

"the less electricity you can use - the more pleasurable your woodworking will be" Wise words for sure!

[@richarddarlington1139]

I dunno about that. Certain power tools make life so much easier. Try drilling a hole with a hand drill.

[@Sad_Almond]

Richard Darlington what he means is that the less electricity you use the more proud of yourself and the more satisfaction you will have when seeing the end result

[@richarddarlington1139]

Lord Loud Kloud What? You don't use power tools? I have better things to do with my time than spending five minutes drilling a hole instead of five seconds.

[@richarddarlington1139]

Lawson Mcdonald And I'm saying I disagree.

[@bigpablo9614]

Richard Darlington you disagree yet you have never taken the time to do so? You disagree with something you haven't actually experienced?

[@topgazza]

Nick makes his jokes and watches the humourless host not react as he doesn't get them. You can see where Ron Swanson comes from. But its a real pleasure to see Nick as he is and so engrossed and passionate about woodworking. Top man

[@curtismmichaels]

I love how Nick looked up from time to time to see if his jokes were landing. The man is one of a kind.

[@robins5828]

I love how Nick Offerman can keep a totally straight face while delivering such dry, pithy humor. Plus his advice was helpful for a beginner. A good reminder to keep it simple and not bite off more than you can chew. I would LOVE to make one of those giant slab tables, but I know that's way too ambitious at this point. I've learned a lot just making little projects like a bookshelf from pine planks (FYI, 12 inch pine from HD that's not totally dry will cup a *lot*. That's how I learned to use a hand planer lol.). I can always see the flaws in anything I make, but it's still more solid and unique than a piece of particle board stuff from IKEA, and hey, even if it's not perfect it does its job of holding books just fine:)

[@yunofun]

Keeping it simple is something I wish more people would do. At least for beginners. I teach a beginners woodworking workshop, the number of people who come to me who have never made anything more than a cutting board who have thousands of dollars in power tools when all they have made so far is a cutting board never ceases to amaze me. There are always two points that I stress. First is start with a few cheap(relative to power tools) hand tools. Not only does it help you avoid the sunk cost fallacy but also you tend to make smaller mistakes. The second is that no matter what you are going to make mistakes. The key isn't to be perfect every time, the key is to learn to hide the mistake.

[@aravindtlp]

He missed the piano joke! Listen man!!

[@christobaben3944]

Arvind Parthasarathy .. came here to say this.. he got that glint in his eye like "I got 'em" but the host has his own direction in mind and by the time he understood, it was too late

[@226557547]

The interviewer seems more interested in what he's saying than what Ron's saying. Very strange

[@briancnc]

Peter Osnes he's way to into himself. Know some people that did a show with them and said he is a piece of work. Should have sent at least Tom Silva to tour this shop.

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

Ya beat me to it, it was cringey watching the host "not get it".

[@torijeanette8454]

Arvind Parthasarathy I KNOW!!! I GOT SO MAD

[@steelfox13]

I want Nick Offerman to read and narrate everything.

[@andyca15]

And Morgan Freemen narrating any corrections that are required as the voice of god.

[@Peeze16]

Eric Daines watch the gunslinger. It's a short movie that he narrates on KZbin

[@sonny5087]

I listened to his audio book just to hear the man talk for a few hours on end.

[@rarad.3793]

@@Peeze16 thanks for the tip !

[@rarad.3793]

@@sonny5087 I try to watch everything Nick Offerman, even when he does character voices like in "Bob's burgers " just for that reason. He has a very soothing,familiar, distinctive voice

[@arenawoodworks]

Nick, thank you for those few carefully chosen words that resemble the joy and calmness of woodworking.

[@andreaevepagan9669]

"...and then, you build a piano." 😂😂😂 He's the greatest.

[@chapsparanormal]

That is actually a great joy seeing the jokes fly over the hosts head. Nick with an ever so slight acknowledgement that he is smarter/dryer.

[@siayun]

6:58 "did he get the joke... did he... he didn't get it"

[@mikehawk8276]

Album larva Nick was practically begging him to laugh

[@mrkthmn]

I came to the comments to see if anyone else saw that!! XD

[@brandynettleton1658]

Album larva, I guess we get Nick's brand of humor. The interviewer definitely does not!

[@juliusv2073]

Album larva i dont think he didn't get it, i think he just very nervous and he only thinks about next question, not really following what nick is saying

[@homesteadishdad]

It hurt so bad

[@Larph13]

6:56 Nick was about to laugh from the joke but restrained himself when Kevin didn't notice it.

[@faithresigns]

The look he made after his piano joke was the best.

[@zoeymaggie94]

aww Nick is so adorable, and he was making jokes, but the guy missed them :( comedy gold right in front of you man

[@xanokothe]

"You get a retangle, put it together to make a box, then a set of drawer, then a piano." Well that scaled quick

[@m.w.6526]

It's a joke, and the interviewer didn't catch it.. and neither did you. Look at Offerman's face when he realized he didn't get the joke.

[@Greeeedo]

It was a joke you fucking idiot. The interviewer has as much a sense of humour as you do.

[@linoramalho2291]

I thought the same thing, when he said and then a piano, all I could think of is "laugh you idiot!"

[@linoramalho2291]

I0m guessing you didn't get the part were he says "Find somebody who knows the wood. Ya know, talk to them about their wood..." as well?

[@DPaulk87]

I cracked up pretty good at that part. It went right over the dude's head. Don't worry, Nick. We got it.

[@ThatTransMuffinOfficial]

The goddamned wood was more animated than the host.

[@CacheWeston]

Agreed. He didn't commend any of his work or say anything emotional. He's an ex Senior Executive at Bank of America so he probably thinks he hot s**t

[@verygoodboy2688]

Kevin is typically a great host but yeah this wasn't his best performance

[@bobbyhorne2291]

@6:50 That joke that Nick made from starting with a rectangle and then magically being able to build a piano went way over the interviewers head. You can even see Nick smile at his own joke and then kind of get serious again when he gets asked another question. 😂. Smh

[@nate6907]

I’m 17 and i enjoy woodworking, ever since i was 13 or 14 i enjoyed trying to build stuff although most of the time i was unsuccessful i still enjoyed it.

[@justafrog9054]

God bless Nick Offerman for keeping craftmanship alive. Such a wonderful laugh too.

[@chriskelvin248]

This gentleman is a delight to hear and see explain stuff.

[@MrLukeviolin]

He always expresses how wonderful woodworking is in a way i never could. Almost makes me cry

[@BMBubba84]

Ron's laugh at 1:21 and 7:45... Pure joy.

[@MiG2107]

6:40 “This is an excellent rectangle.”

[@jspivack85]

I know I’m late to this party, but...“And then you build a piano” has me to the point of tears !! That was great !!

[@arym1108]

Gosh...the “talk to them about their wood” and the “then you make a piano” jokes were sooooo good and the dude didn’t flinch!

[@zbeshears6945]

Well after watching this, I realized his character on parka and rec was just him being himself lol Even his laugh is the same

[@EverythingWentSideways]

the bob ross of woodworking.

[@Brandon33akahk]

Ricky Lee Barnett Jr. Yeeesssssse, the whole time something kept picking about me about how he talks about woodworking, it's how Bob Ross talks about his painting.

[@MRBP3D]

Did you ever watch the New Yankee workshop? That was the original bob ross. I do wish that Nick would have a show though. It would make great Sunday afternoon TV

[@joe429t]

Nick's level of passion for woodworking is through the roof!!!!

[@oznemur]

@6:52 Nick almost laughed at his own joke lol

[@dougimmel]

Canry Hevill, love your 'name'.

[@specialk22tt]

5:03 - "Find somebody who knows the wood. Ya know, talk to them about their wood..."

[@lyoung216]

Royal Poison lol bro u think what I thinkin...ps listen to 101.1 Wriff Detroit if you want to hear these dudes talk jokes like this stuff, no bullS...DET represent

[@andrewc5202]

Dave and Chuck the Freak!!

[@Swarm509]

You could see the slight smile Nick gave when he said that. I can only imagine what things are said and jokes told working for the man! The humor will be dryer then the wood he works with!

[@will4may175]

I can almost clear a room when I start talking about my wood, only the wierd ones seem to be left, and they want the show'n'tell version.

[@mikeelarsen1964]

Came looking for this comment.

[@danielrobles6503]

This was one of the most humbling forms of communicating a love for a craft. I've always been interested in woodworking and recently I had the opportunity to work in an industrial shop. Unfortunately the person I was working with was unbearable, and greatly discouraged my interest in it. Now every time I try woodworking it takes me back to that abusive environment. This healed me a little bit. Thank you.

[@ObviousAlias]

The reverence with which he holds his hand tools shows just how much he values their use and purpose.

[@FernandaMoraC]

My dream? A woodworking reality show (similar format to project runway) hosted by Nick Offerman! I would love it!!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@TrevorVaubel]

Kevin needs a sense of humor, so many dry jokes that go right over his head. Lol

[@CuritaMisfits]

Kevin is pretty smart guy but he a) doesn't appreciate the dry humor or b) really didn't think Nick was funny.

[@TheWarrior831]

I kind of think he was just trying to be professional. idk

[@CuritaMisfits]

Couldn't disagree more, being funny is completely perception by the way. My wife could sit in front of a guy i find hilarious and you couldn't pay her enough money to smile or even come close to laughing, does that mean the comedian isn't funny? Simply not true.

[@cullendrea]

I noticed this. There were so many subtle jokes Kevin should have paused at or at least acknowledged, but missed. "You go from a rectangle to a box. Go from a box to a set of drawers. And then you build a piano."

[@TheWarrior831]

CuritaMisfits, That is exactly how my wife is when I watch Family Guy. lol

[@CoolestThing]

SO great! Love that Nick spends time teaching his passion and obviously loves what he does. Great intro to woodworking. I would take his course in a second!

[@Schlock3000]

Hearing a passionate expert talk about his craft is surely something special. Why doesn't Nick Offerman have his own woodworking show? Everyone and their mother has a show about something they don't know sh*t about, but this man? He deserves it!

[@DarkFilmDirector]

As a guy that genuinely hates the effort that goes into most hobbies, the way Nick talks about wood working gives me genuine interest to give it a try.

[@oscsim1]

I want to be one of his students. Awesome woodworking..

[@GuardianDown56]

The look of frustration when he got no reaction from the piano joke lol Kevin’s poor wife

[@dplj4428]

Mr Offerman is the shop teacher I wish I’d had. He keeps it human warm, sensible instruction, common sense and humorous. Wearing mask because dust bothers me. I had to stop for a while before I realized that. Using one when I vacuum the house, too.

[@walkingstick6655]

Nick is what I think of as what an archtype of what it is to be an American...proud but humble, thoughtful, dedicated, logical and rational, considerate (you should read about how he shares his wood shop), gifted, appreciative, on and on.

[@yutwob]

Nick is so brilliant and clever, he really is amazing. Its sad that the host doesn't seem to pick up on the humour, but any glimpse into Nicks shop is a real treat.

[@chicagowsox212]

This Kevin O'Connor dude always asks the exact questions I have. Makes this show even better. Fantastic show

[@Alexis-iq7lz]

His laugh is as adorable as always. So interesting to hear some speak about something they know a lot about.

[@CurtisMassey]

Offerman definitely has the best laugh in the business. Absolutely fantastic. Everytime I hear it, I laugh along with him.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

1:21 that laugh, bwahah...

[@jerrydmaya]

"And then you build a piano" hahahaha that escalated quickly...

[@xlnuniex]

I love Nick's laugh. It's the best thing I've ever heard

[@mandelbrotr]

I like how he talks about the pleasure and appreciation for the wood and process.

[@aham2903]

I could listen to Nick read even tax law for hours in that smokey, buttery smooth tone of voice. So comforting. It's like the warmest coziest blanket in the house is talking to you.

[@anotherlittleproject5034]

Love this guy, so cool that you have created a haven for creative woodworkers to explore their passions Nick!

[@farley360]

just soulcrushing to watch the sincerity in Nick’s eyes as he delivered the piano joke and see it not land with the host

[@1062sparky]

Nick waiting for a response to the piano joke : priceless.

[@aidan6623]

“What was wrong with that chair!!” “It was too Perfect”

[@sabastian3022]

I DIDN’T KNOW RON ACTUALLY DOES WOODWORKING THIS IS AMAZING

[@christopherjames5192]

I’m on my second project (a hutch for my bunnies) and I’m learning an important lesson on how important it is to make sure your pieces are nicely squared. I’m a little frustrated to be honest. I keep thinking, “if I had a jointer or a planer I could get this done.” Anyway, this was exactly what I needed to hear. I’m realizing how much I like making stuff and can see a lot of years of gratifying work ahead of me. Thanks, Nick.

[@abefrohman1759]

Nick is the man. He should have his own show. Wood & Whiskey with Nick. Every episode ends with him doing a shot as he turns of the shop lights.

[@jparra4766]

Nick. You talk about like it's a religion. Good job.

[@Hud_Adnan]

J Parra hahahahahahaha good one

[@jasonh5290]

J Parra Please, Everyone, always treat Everyone and Everything with kindness, love and respect. Please always remember, Jesus is always there for you no matter what. Please open your hearts to love and please find Jesus!!!!!!!

[@solstice5599]

J_Dog 247 what if you dont believe in jesus. Does that mean im not open to love.

[@emanuelsantos6754]

I didn`t intend to make use of this woodworking book, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but rather curious about it. I had been truly amazed right after trying it. It never disappointed me in my wish to acquire more information about the art of wood working. Many topics were covered, including everything from wood types to developing your workshop.?

[@ShoNuffTheShoGun1]

If he had his own woodworking show, I'd watch it.

[@daliasaravia1443]

That piano joke. Brilliant.

[@Venieros14]

Nick Offerman, your piano joke was not lost on me! Brilliant good sir...brilliant.

[@MrWsaenot]

This man is even more amazing in real life than he is in the show.

[@DesignsbyCADPRO]

We need more people like Nick Offerman!

[@howie5697]

Jesus this guy is amazing. Subtlety is a classy skill, and his success in his passion is to be awestruck by. Still, his positive outlook is mesmerizing and wonderful.

[@Sidious6460]

LMFAO Nick cracking the piano joke that he thought was hilarious and the host completely missed had me in stitches.

[@Ioopz]

'' And then you build a piano '' 😂

[@hannahmullane9170]

When Nick is literally Ron

[@olfmombach260]

When Ron is literally Nick

[@zimzimzalabim]

only that he isn't... people don't give him enough credit as an actor if they think he was playing himself in parks and rec

[@mickeye6428]

Ron wouldn't only use fallen wood.

[@WickedKingLycoan]

A True Artist And Craftsman. Though there be definable parts of Nick in Ron, Ron will never be all that Nick is, as Ron is truly Nick’s creation.

[@kaipos8601]

Nick doesn't hold a candle to Ron Swanson

[@slapuharder]

That goofy and grumbly chuckle he does cracks me up.

[@helenburns2186]

Nick speaks so beautifully. So calm and eloquent.

[@churchbacon35]

Nick Offerman is the Bob Ross of woodworking.

[@ryansizemore5064]

watching this guy not get that he is injecting humourous or emotional context into this is the only time you will see me comment on something being cringy. that part where nick rubs his eyebrow when the piano comment doesn't register. LOL 6:45 Edit:Thanks for the likes!

[@enticingFicus]

Ryan Sizemore -Haha, I knew he didn't get it but watching that eyebrow rub was just painful

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

it was a bit extra dry....if he said "then you build a car" or "a computer", then maybe kevin would get it.

[@HabeKeinMitleid]

Do you base your observation on the fact that he didn't laugh and immediately changed the subject? Because I would've done the same by just not finding that joke funny. I get people's jokes all the time and don't laugh... Can't help it. Some things just aren't that funny.

[@Jape6985]

@@HabeKeinMitleid Well, hosts are expected to have a sense of humour.

[@mickeye6428]

Offerman's ambition is to build a piano. He has talked about it in the past. That isn't a joke.

[@1968scottyd]

This man is my favorite person to hear speak. So eloquent and knowledge.

[@tomkenney5365]

His wood stock gave me chills and made me swear. Love this guy as an actor, narrator, husband (he makes Megan very happy), and just a guy.

[@AnthonyTackett]

That man is downright inspiring

[@afhuff01]

Hakuna matata. you're now part of the circle of life. hahahaha

[@KiranBhatWoodworking]

That jointer tho! Nick is such an inspiration for all woodworkers! Genuine and humble!

[@DrTonyAce]

I took away two things: 1) Nick Offerman is a legit carpenter 2) Adds new meaning to that scene in Parks and Rec when Ron says to the Home Depot Associate, "I know more than you." 🤣👍

[@animatedant]

"...and then you build a piano." Lmao

[@SALTYDEVIL]

"Talk to them about their wood" -Nick Offerman 2017

[@Fiddlemaster56]

"And then you make a piano." lol Kevin let that joke go right on passed.

[@crossdavidlee]

I remember coming to this video as a fan of Nick and now I come back as a fan of Kevin.

[@bismuthcrystal9658]

I adore Nick Offerman so much. He is such an inspiration. And also he is sexy as hell and has the cutest laugh. But mostly the inspiration thing.

[@MaDeuce80]

8 minutes is not long enough.

[@tonym3082]

LXGIK 80 that's what she said lol

[@anthonystrazhnikov2741]

LXGIK 80 I've been to his shop and it's amazing.

[@Jeppelelle]

Its long enough with this boring ass interviewer, Nick Offerman deserves better, or just do it by himself and a camera-guy, camera-guy + Nick Offerman + woodshop = endless pleasure

[@kirkygirl]

Anthony Strazhnikov I am so jealous. And I only do woodworking maybe once a year! Actually, I'm more happy for you than jealous. 😊

[@robertcornelius3514]

Nick buys so much wood that forests go bald.

[@TdcWillies]

Nick Offerman is the sort of individual who appears to know the difference between precision and accuracy, and works to combine them well. Art is the pursuit.

[@jakebaker4066]

What a composed and eloquently grounded person. Man glad I’m just starting to get to know him.

[@fighting17chicago]

He wanted to laugh so much

[@brandonbarhydt]

Show us around your shop? Sure! This is sand paper.. What a legend.

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Nick is a great guy. Thanks for shop tour.

[@zf5656]

I plan to make a lamp for Christmas for someone, as an electrician. I'll use plumbing pipes, wires, and bulbs. But, this makes me want to add the naturing element of wood. Thank you Mr. Offerman.

[@Spectrumpicture]

A lot of Nick's dry humor went right over the hosts head...

[@ChadMc74]

doesnt take much with kevtard

[@TheToxicDreamland]

Nick Offerman is like the Bob Ross of woodworking.

[@mousearebec]

Had no idea who this fellow was...... just thought he was so sincere about what he was imparting. I remember seeing the segment on this show when it came on several weeks ago. Glad it is here. Quirky but brilliant speaking character. He has my attention.

[@iron3624]

after the filming, he was like why didnt you laugh at my paino joke man