Toys and Joys "New Excavator" Part 1

[@jimfromri]

Great show Ken! I’m unlikely to build this exact model in the near future but that’s really not the point anyway. What’s interesting and valuable to me is to watch your approach to model building and problem solving. Those lessons have much much broader applications. I’m really looking forward to this series and am pleased your wife chose a challenging build. Thank you Ken. Please keep ‘em coming.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked the show Jim and I hope that you will continue to watch and enjoy the entire series. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words. It's very much appreciated.

[@Thee-DanO]

Your relaxed demeanor and calm approach to your craft is inspirational. Watching your channel and tagging along on your journey is FUN. Thanks for the ride!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Dan. I hope you give this one a try for yourself. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@danweaver6445]

Been woodworker for going on 50 years. Both professional and as hobby. Used some amazing tools and done some challenging projects. But every video I watch you teach me a new trick to put into my arsenal. This project is exciting. I have so many toys and joy plans that I keep saying “when I retire in a few years I’m going to build this one”. And yes I will get to them. Your videos on toy builds keep me pumped up and buying more plans and tools. Great job!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad to see that I am able to inspire a woodworker with your years experience Dan. It just goes to show that no matter how much experience you have, you can always learn something new as long as you are willing to learn it. I am inspired by my viewers and their projects every day. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words.

[@robertmcevoy24]

This is great you have the best wood model build vids on KZbin ! Thanks you have a knack for teaching.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you like the shows Robert. Thanks for tuning in and for the extremely kind words.

[@michaelmarchione3408]

Whether one builds models or not, watching the processes you use can give one the idea where you can adapt them on other projects. I'm going to enjoy watching the machine take shape. Take care!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You make a good point Michael. Some of the methods of model building are just regular woodworking processes shrunk down in scale and I hope that folks will benefit from some of that knowledge. Thanks for tuning in this week.

[@barbarawhite8486]

This is starting out to be a great tutorial going to enjoy watching.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Barbara. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for the kind words.

[@TetraCNC]

Awesome, you home boss picked a great toy to build. That last piece you cut, wow I don't think you said patience enough times. Looking forward to next Fridays video

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

She picked a good one Richard. As for the patience, I can't stress it enough that having patience during these builds is one of the keys to a successful and safe experience. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@dwightl5863]

I anticipate some parts of this model to be very a repetitive process and looking forward to seeing it all with "great anticipation". You are a master.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Some part are very repetitive Dwight and it is what I call "Production work". It is some of the most dangerous work in woodworking because it invites complacency and allows the mind to wander while you are performing the repetitive procedures. I touch on this during the build and stress the importance of taking breaks to be able to keep your full attention on what you are doing. Thanks for tuning in this week and for the kind words.

[@floydolden6850]

Hi ! What a great project ! I really enjoy the patience that you show in explaining the steps in the build. "Toys and Joys" should have a link to your channel in their construction instructions. Your videos seem to always have some thing(s) that make the ol' light bulb come on. I love it ! Thank you for your time doing all this work for us !

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you liked it Floyd and I appreciate you kind words on the show. Thanks for tuning in. It is very much appreciated.

[@randyrockwell6136]

Been waiting for this one!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The wait is over Randy. I hope you enjoy the series. Thanks for tuning in

[@marcelo403polo2]

Gonna be another best series!!!!! Too bad I have to go to bed now. But I will watch it tomorrow

[@marcelo403polo2]

Well. Watched it all now. Couldn't wait LOL. Waiting for another part

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you enjoy it when you watch it. Thanks in advance (LOL) for tuning in.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

When to watch it wouldn't be an issue if the guy posting it didn't mess up and forget to change the posting time to 10am. I was a little confused this morning when I saw that it was already live. I guess I need to go through all the parts now and make sure that they are all set for the right time. LOL. Thanks for tuning in.

[@samspade4634]

Kenny, this video was very exciting in the anticipation of each step. I thought it was great, great, great, great stuff. The video says it was 25 minutes long, but I was so engrossed I'm sure that 25 minutes went by in 5 minutes. By the way, did I tell you it was great? You without a doubt are my favorite on KZbin and I can hardly wait until next weeks show. Thank you so very much!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words on the show Sam. I hope you continue to enjoy the series. You won't have to wait until next Friday for part 2. I don't like to keep the audience waiting on these build series because if they are following along, they may wish to see the next steps earlier so I post the next part on Tuesday. So until the series is over, the Alternative Tuesday episode of the show will become a woodworking segment as well. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for all the kind words. I truly appreciate it. (p.s. I hope you got my response to your email)

[@samspade4634]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Sounds wonderful.

[@newtonmiller8810]

This is going to be next level!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you enjoy the entire series Newton. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

Kenny, when I saw your posts on FB about this build I was hoping it would make it’s way into a video. You didn’t disappoint. This is going to be a fantastic build and I am really looking forward to seeing it progress. 👏

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Well I hope you will enjoy the series Paul. It is a long one but there is so much to cover on a build like this. Thanks for tuning in to the show sir.

[@robbiterry38]

heck yeah Kenny, as always you do nice work..

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words Robbi. I appreciate you tuning in this week.

[@Woodden]

I am looking forward to the next part

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for tuning in.

[@randysmith3828]

This is going to be good one. Looking forward to seeing this come together.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Well I hope the series doesn't disappoint Randy. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@markduggan3451]

This looks like it's going to be awesome. Good luck.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks Mark. I hope you enjoy the series. Thanks for tuning in.

[@dennislichtenberg7257]

Kenny great job and fun to watch can't wait for rest of this build

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you continue to enjoy the series as it goes forward Dennis. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@fin3125]

Just got my plans. Shame that I am going on vacation, I want to stay home now...lol. I was not one of the ones that requested this but would have. It is perfect. I always wanted to make scale models. I didn't realize how much I had to change my approch on working on small parts.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you will be following along David. Have fun on your vacation. The series will still be here when you get back. LOL. Good luck with your project and please feel free to ask any questions along the way. Thanks for tuning in.

[@wiseoldfool]

I haven't started watching this yet, (tomorrow's treat) but this looks absolutely amazing, Kenny!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you enjoy the series Barry. It's a longer one at 11 parts but there is a lot to cover in this build.

[@wiseoldfool]

@@acutabove_woodworkings I'll be fully absorbed in all 11 parts! Doesn't look like a beginner level project (lol).

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@wiseoldfool It has its challenges but I don't think it's out of reach. Sometimes, the way a project looks is intimidating enough to make people not try it.

[@sijameswoodworking1616]

Fantastic, looking forward to watching this series.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope it doesn't disappoint. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@phillipwhite5251]

I've I am in the USA Dublin Georgia and I can't find the toy book on Amazon .your friend Phillip white but I love all of your work thanks

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Which toy book are you referring to Phillip? Thanks for tuning in.

[@bradleycarver8642]

Hello sir my name is Bradley carver like your work would like to know if you like to try to build a pushboat like this one

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You say a push boat like "this one" but I don't see one Bradley. Maybe try emailing me at [e-mail]. Thanks for tuning in.

[@yajonimendez9972]

Buen día soy Victor le escribo desde Colombia me podría regalar los planos para poder hacer una gracias

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

No. I do not have distribution rights to give these plans to anyone. If you are interested in the plans, the link is in the video's description. I don't know if Toys and Joys delivers to Columbia but it's worth a try. Thanks for tuning in to the show.