"Why Did You Start Woodworking?" How Woodworkers Overcome Fear of Failure

I asked random woodworkers why they started woodworking as well as some woodworking advice.
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0:00 Asking Woodworkers for Advice
0:10 Woodworkers Fear of Making Videos
0:46 Nervous about Selling
1:25 Because My Dad is a Woodworker
2:12 Veteran Woodworker as a Stress Reliever
3:15 Necessity is the Mother of Invention
4:02 I Lost My Job Started Woodworking
5:25 I Love Working with My Hands
6:27 Woodworking for 25 Years
7:58 Desks Were Too Expensive, I built my own
9:02 Biggest Struggle for New Woodworkers
10:46 9 Year Old Woodworker Gives Advice
11:58 Whatever the Wife Wants
13:41 He Likes Sanding?
14:29 He Fears People Not Liking His Woodworking
15:30 Balancing School and Woodworking
16:22 Woodworking for 75 Years
18:07 Father and Son Woodworking Team
19:28 Advice for My Younger Woodworking Self

[@ericparramore5136]

I'm Tucker's dad. Thank you for this event and taking the time to talk to him

[@roboman0516]

Good job dad! He seems very well spoken, very polite, and knows his stuff!

[@ericparramore5136]

@@roboman0516 Thank you. We're raising the best we can

[@stevereinker4474]

Dad started getting better habits. LOL

[@AxGryndr]

When my wife and I bought out second home, she said it was time to have adult furniture. So we went and priced 'adult' furniture, and I told her, 'No way! I think we could make those nightstands for cheaper.' She gave me some side eye. I said, 'OK, if they come out terrible, we will come back here and buy these.' Were they perfect? Not at all. Does she love them? Yep. So much so I made a matching dresser and bed frame. I don't run from my flaws so I named my business 'Imperfect Furniture'. I think the imperfections show the craftsmanship of a custom piece that you don't get with manufactured furniture.

[@bamagaming2094]

I love seeing all the young people that are doing woodworking. Instead of just playing video games.

[@jimtownsend7899]

My biggest challenge is selling. I usually give things away or donate them to art auctions at churches and schools. I had one lady that lost the auction on one of my pieces because her husband wouldn't let her go over $300, so I told her I'd make one for her, and she wanted to pay me $250. I told her if she paid for materials, that would be fine. I know I could make money with my products, but I just figure it's God blessing me with the talent and creativity, so I'm happy to share His bounty with others. The other challenge is no shop. Sort of like Drew in this video, my shop is a temporary set up. He's in the driveway, I'm on the back patio. Minimum 20 minutes to drag everything out of the shed and set it up, minimum 20 minutes for clean-up and stow away. And it's all weather dependent.

[@The50Workshop]

The youngsters are absolutely incredible! Very inspiring seeing them interact and hold their own with the adults. We need more of this in the world.

[@stevereinker4474]

It was so awesome to meet you and Amy. So approachable and genuine! Exactly what you would expect from what you see on your social media!

[@GrantButler]

Bruce looks like the kind of guy you could start a conversation with, and he'd be just a fountain of knowledge. Wish I had a chance to say hi to him

[@woodxj]

Great video. Love hearing how people got started and the fear they have. Just shows I am not alone in my fears. Personally, I started in the late 80's when I took a woodshop class in HS. Made a bunch of things and my mom still has 2 of them that she uses to this day. Got into it seriously in the late 90's/early 00's. Built a bunch of stuff that is still in use today. Took a break for like 10 years, of course when KZbin exploded, but getting back into it now.

[@noyopacific]

Les Cizek, a former successful business executive left his business in Florida to become a woodworker. He studied his craft under the late master woodworker, author and teacher James Krenov (A Cabinetmaker's Notebook) on the redwood coast of California. After he completed his study at the Krenov School Les gave a talk about his transition from business executive to woodworker. The story explained that essentially, he became a woodworker because he liked the clothes (that he saw woodworkers wearing.) Les also has a good sense of humor.

[@GrantButler]

Josh was so cool, totally down to earth guy. I really enjoyed getting to know him!

[@TheGenerallee2090]

Thank you sir. It was awesome to meet you and chat it up. The fact you came down from Pennsylvania for the inaugural tools and tailgates was bad @$$.

[@ST-0311]

It's cool how the kids have less fear of criticism than the adults.

[@GrantButler]

John was so awesome when I met him hearing about all the stuff he's done and continues to do is amazing!

[@chrispayne673]

I have a very demanding full-time job that consumes about 65 to 70 hours of my time every week. But i still make time every day to get in my little 8' by 12' wood shop. After a long day of farm work, woodworking is my wind down for the day. When i get in my shop and get started everything else from the day be it good or bad is just pushed aside and I go into my own little world. Its my biggest stress relief and I've used it to help me stay sober for the last 5 years. The money i would be spending on my addiction, i save up and spend on my woodworking tools.

[@greatgrandpaswoodworking]

Thank you. I was not there in person but loved every minute of the video.

[@RAcreativewoodworks]

Matt we had a great time and the wife likes the interview with the kids. I had given you a book to read hope you like it and it helps. You both are like farmers and plant seeds of hope and opportunity in people and you see and hear them grow. Thanks again Andrew & Renece🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@erickdanielsson6710]

Matt, Amy Thank You!!! Great time, met some wonderful folks. Great to see y'all once more.

[@naurisalbins5022]

Greetings from Latvia! Thanks for your videos.. it’s inspiring to do some woodwork 🤝

[@JasonJWShirrell]

I want to thank you for all you do for the woodworking community and for displaying Christ likeness in a world that needs it so badly. I would have come to this event but my grandson had his first baseball game. Such a blessing to watch your videos. Blessings to you and your family.

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video Matt hoping you guys come to Denver for a tools and tailgates would love to come have a chance to meet you and Amy and other people that like to do woodworking.

[@jimserhant7741]

You are so much more than just a “Woodworking” channel. I appreciate YOU, Matt & Amy! God Bless!

[@731Woodworks]

Wow, thank you!

[@TheGenerallee2090]

Cant say it enough, thank you Matt and Amy for putting this event together. Shout out to the crew that had the games and food! They were awesome with all the kids. Also cant remember his name, but the gentleman that donated the festool to the giveaway, big shoutout to him as well. Hope to see yall again here in Tennessee some time

[@karenbulman6702]

I started woodworking by watching you and other on KZbin. I love it.

[@731Woodworks]

That is awesome!

[@bobbybenedict1027]

Great video Matt. It's awesome seeing the next generation coming into woodworking. Hopefully I can get to one of the Tools and Tailgates soon. I'm from CT and it would be awesome to do one up this way.

[@paulellis84]

Matt, you and Amy have always given me the inspiration to get out to the shop and make something. The wife gives me the inspiration to make it beautiful. Never made anything perfect, but I do my best. No one can do more than that.

[@benskywalker232]

I started that to help myself stop drinking. Over 3 years dry now and ALOT more tools.

[@731Woodworks]

Amazing!

[@jodilea144]

Great video! I subbed to the ones that have channels. Thanks Matt & Amy. 😊

[@mikediede2785]

Great interviews with a vast range of ages. Lots of encouragement to just get going and do it. Loved the ones that shared about the joy in giving. Thanks Matt and Amy for all you do. I pray God continues to bless you to be a blessing to others!

[@RnRWoodworkings]

Great job as always. So encouraging to hear stories like this!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you so much!

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

This is an Amazing video! I enjoy hearing what other woodworkers have to say! 👍😃👊

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ronswoodshack]

Wow!!! So cool! Thanks Mighty Matt

[@jeffsellers813]

This was a great video. I love hearing how people got into woodworking.

[@justinb7303]

Always love seeing a new videos always great content. Especially when you talk to people or give back to the woodworking community. Keep up the great work

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks 👍

[@guybowers9094]

Great video, Matt. Really enjoyed hearing stories from other woodworkers.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lukehoffman5785]

Great video!

[@ReedAllen162]

Great Video Matt!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@yellowhammerwoodcrafts]

Thanks for the interview and doing these tools and tailgating events. We had a great time

[@KnotboredWoodworking]

Are you the same guy who has a booth in the Leeds, AL shopping center? We saw some nice stuff there a couple weeks ago. I got my laser machine this year and am in the Cheaha area.

[@yellowhammerwoodcrafts]

@@KnotboredWoodworking yes that’s my booth. My friends are the new owners. I changed out almost all the lights in there.

[@KnotboredWoodworking]

Awesome! I wanted to go to franklin but we had a church thing. Your setups and products look great.

[@yellowhammerwoodcrafts]

@@KnotboredWoodworking thanks, I hope to get a laser soon and put some more items in there.

[@Stewarts_Woodworks]

(Jeff with Stewart’s Woodworks) Thanks Matt for the opportunity to talk about our passion. David and Greg had to twist my arm lol as I’m not confident in front of a camera haha. I guess we pulled it off. I think it’s great the measure you’re going through to make these events happen - it says a lot about you guys.

[@stlwoodworking]

Awesome. Thanks for the talk. Had a great time at the event. Hope to see even more people at the next one.

[@Damon_Barber]

After some contemplation, I think my favorite part of woodworking is making new mistakes. “If you never make a mistake it means you never do anything.”

[@billinfallon2634]

Really enjoyed the interviews... Nice to put a face to a name. 👍👊

[@Sinceretony]

Loved the vid and how you even got the you g kids in it who are taking on this craft much love as always brother 🫡

[@731Woodworks]

Appreciate that

[@cullenbohannon7099]

Awesome to put faces to names and hear their stories. I wish I could have been there to meet alot of you in person

[@GrantButler]

Matt B was so cool when I got to meet him. Definitely glad that I met him!

[@GrantButler]

I kept seeing Jeff. I wish I said hi to him

[@tdlvsabs]

im glad i wasnt there. i would have given you the most convoluted answers imaginable LOL

[@peterohmart5954]

I wish you had asked bow they got started. Also, did they buy new larger tools or bought used tooks(tabke saw, drill press, etc.)

[@GrantButler]

I kept seeing Jeff. I wish I said hi to him.

[@Stewarts_Woodworks]

Man, me too! I kept thinking, “I want to meet all these guys, I bet I’d remember them from the live edge!” I just only knew a couple by name and didn’t know how to break the ice!

[@GrantButler]

​@@Stewarts_Woodworksexactly!

[@WeretheRoberts]

looks like the guy in the thumbnail is raring back to throw a punch... lol

[@731Woodworks]

lol he's holding the mic

[@WeretheRoberts]

@@731Woodworks hahaha I can see it now. Small picture on the iPhone. Lol.

[@markscherping1711]

Hi Matt, I enjoy your channel. I look forward too what bible verse you have on your shirts. Does the 731 refer to a peculiar bible verse? God Bless Mark

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you Mark

[@user-ji1ir2tb9w]

Why is everyone wearing watches

[@731Woodworks]

That was the secret code to get into the event. 🤫 🤣. Not sure, just happened out that way lol.

[@dentonjordan6992]

They are a convenient way to keep track of time.

[@DebsHill1]

no women! did they not want to appear on camera?

[@731Woodworks]

There were women at the event but none came in for the interviews. Had some people decline to be on camera as well.

[@benhynum9879]

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[@JasonJWShirrell]

I want to thank you for all you do for the woodworking community and for displaying Christ likeness in a world that needs it so badly. I would have come to this event but my grandson had his first baseball game. Such a blessing to watch your videos. Blessings to you and your family.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you!