Why I Love Ash

[@UttiFrutti27]

I hope he never ages. May his positive energy bring joy until time ends.

[@glenmcb4394]

Eion doesn't get old it's all the wood chips he eats 😅

[@diegoruiz7600]

Nothing wrong with ageing

[@ElectricJelly03]

​@@diegoruiz7600 I dunno, half of the elderly people I meet tell me not to get old lol...

[@rachelliz4786]

He would probably want to die right before he runs out of ash, and have any left over ash used to make his casket 😅😂. I fully agree with you on wanting to preserve the energy he carries, but not only is aging ok its also a beautiful process for many people. The lovely part of youtube and social media is that even when he isn't posting anymore he will still be here to brighten our days and for new generations to enjoy. I hope you are doing well 💙

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

​@rileybenavidez3421eoin is the identical twin to my grandfather so it's easy for me to imagine him old. It freaky how much he looks like him

[@Yetra3l]

Eoin, invest in a pair of cut proof trousers, especially when working alone you dont want to injure yourself! I'm a forest worker and they saved my legs twice now

[@sam_bernstein_]

Saved my exes leg in what could have been a very very nasty chainsaw accident As well!! Second this completely

[@alexandernewman9735]

I'll back this up. One of my earliest memories was helping my father tourniquet a logger who showed up at our door in Appalachia. I was all of twelve. Sticks with you.

[@samoconnor6229]

Ill throw my support in too. My uncle works in the logging industry up in Maine, he made my mum lose her appetite with his description of an accident over the dinner table. If you heard my uncle tell his horror stories, you'd go the rest of your life with a proper respect for chainsaws.

[@milliosmiles5160]

YES! Please Eoin, get some decent chainsaw protective gear. And a well stocked First Aid box that you keep about you. Loving your content and want it to continue ;)

[@buggiesmile]

Sometimes I forget he’s around my age. Feels like he’s been doing this for decades. And then he does a duckface and it’s like “ah yup, thats a fellow gen z right there”

[@bassafratz]

😭🤌✨️😚

[@EoinReardon]

If you wish to join me for a week of woodworking in April, in partaking in a workshop. Info in channel about section.

[@o_gpotterhead]

I would mate but unless you come down under I can’t make it

[@druidslads]

You're teaching me so much about woodworking. It's been very useful in some recent projects. Thank you! (PS. You look like you could be my cousin... We might be related somewhere along the line, I have a lot of Irish ancestry on both sides. You look like my fathers family.) Sending love from America!

[@FLPhotoCatcher]

Please do not send anything made of ash to America, unless it has been heat treated to at least 100C for long enough to heat the wood to the center. The fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus could devastate the already threatened ash tree here.

[@acm-gs6bl]

@@FLPhotoCatcheri thought it was the emerald ash borer?

[@FLPhotoCatcher]

@@acm-gs6bl Yes, that is what is threatening the ash trees currently. The fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus could arrive by way of objects made of ash wood.

[@Russeljrjs]

Most woodworking channels on KZbin work on extremely complicated projects, while this dude does things that I can actually easily learn from and do myself. I love this.

[@ChazMcClure]

I really like the 4x3 aspect ratio, kinda gives everything an old school look. Very fitting for your style I reckon.

[@paulreisenleiter3603]

Hey Eoin ✌🏻 I found your channel few days ago and I really enjoy the atmosphere you create in them. I‘m a traditionally trained carpenter from Germany, or „Zimmerer Geselle“ how we say here. But I left the carpentry in the summer right after I finished my 3 years of apprenticeship because of some bad experiences I made there and gave up on the love of woodworking. But in just a few days, watching your videos actually made a difference for me and it helped rekindling that love for traditional woodworking, I thought I lost. I am now planing a view new pieces of furniture for myself. And might even reconsider returning back to working as a carpenter :) Even tho a small comment on some video means not that much, I wanna thank you still. You gave me a new perspective and it is still helping me out of a bit of a mental health crisis at the moment. I hope u continue bringing smiles to the faces of many more people. around the world. Greetings from Germany✌🏻

[@HN-kr1nf]

idk what it is but something about the aspect ratio is very aesthetically pleasing

[@Moccason]

Totally agree, I really want to know the type of camera he uses- looks great

[@the_thornhill]

3x4 is great

[@ouchthatdoorhurts]

I absolutely love your content ❤ it's wonderful to see someone so happy making such cool things and with the craftsmanship and dedication that you have! So! I got a gift for you if you have a use for it. I live in the US and I'm not sure if there is an Irish equivalent of a PO box or anything of the like but I would love to send it to you. Stay awesome!

[@pjcremin]

Chestnut is beautiful timber for carving and doing wood sculpture once its seasoned right

[@EoinReardon]

That’s good to know PJ. Thanks, if it does get cut would you like me to save some for you?

[@JasperLTimmer]

That's beautiful. And also nice how you've adressed the sustainability of cutting down already dying trees. Close to my house in the Netherlands a local bush was felled of much of it's ash trees too. They removed a lot of healthy one's too, a bit much I'd say. But hey, they're down now and they've collected only a part of the timber and aren't coming back for the rest (I've asked). So I figured I'd take some myself. Gonna make a birdshouse from a nice log piece. Might saw one into planks witg a rip cut saw if that's possible. Any more ideas for what to make with the wood? (except handles, I have enough of those lying around). And as for the klompen. I walked a lot on those as a kid (for historic shows). Try to wet them with water and walk in them for a bit. Then place a hot wet towel in them overnight. I'm not sure how it works but it allows the klomp to set to your foot. Otherwise just wear multiple layers of wool socks :)

[@EoinReardon]

Thats some good advice regarding the clogs, ill be sure to give it a try. When working with ash its best used internally as it does not weather well. it goes all black and mouldy unless very well finished in some varnish or something, even then its not ideal. hope this helps.

[@JasperLTimmer]

@@EoinReardon Thanks, I'll look around for some more rotting resistant wood then.

[@runs_through_the_forest]

try robinia pseudoacacia for best outdoor use, they might not be native to our lands but they are the only class 1 durability trees that grow in western europe..@@JasperLTimmer

[@theunironicancap8420]

Cedar is great for birdhouses not sure about the availability in your area tho

[@andrewmurray1478]

I love this guy's energy and positivity. He's so comforting to watch 😊

[@ElectricJelly03]

He has such joyful eyes

[@minuteman4199]

You're lucky you still have ash. It was a very common tree here in southern Ontario in Canada, then we got the emerald ash borer and within twenty years it's basically gone extinct. We have huge chunks of forest were all the ash trees are dead and all the urban ash trees had to be cut down when they died off.

[@EoinReardon]

That is incredibly sad

[@willcalvert4136]

The emerald ash borer just made its way into southern Kentucky.. There are still a few left but it is so depressing knowing their days are numbered.

[@casualblacksmith7103]

In Germany we have similar problems. In my area, lots of young ashes fell dry and die. I got some of them laying in the shop. As long as the arent some bugs breakfast, one can still use them since the wood is already dry. But older trees are affected too. There is a ca 55 cm log in my neighbours yard waiting for his appointment with the sawmill. Keep Up the good work mate, your videos are aweseome!

[@lephishe6271]

Glad to have access to some kinda ash at my local lowes. Don't know what kinda ash it is though Edit: looking at the trees native in the Appalachian hardwoods, it is more than likely white ash

[@sebastianstewart6894]

Governments seem to be terrible at managing the environment.

[@kassidydavis5565]

I could listen to his accent for days and would never get tired of it 😍

[@jacobtracy7847]

Lol. Eoin spreading the Ash gospel and converting us Americans. In keeping with your local wood mission, I think I'll source some Osage Orange (maybe I could send you some and convert you!) And I started turning a mystery tree I cut two years ago in my backyard. Thanks for inspiring us.

[@MrBendylaw]

Osage is incredible. Most useful wood in the U.S. I'd say, if straight grain is optional.

[@timmorse8146]

We in America are also dealing with an Ash die out, because of a beetle. I was fortunate to find some huge timber. Some was turned into bowls, the rest milled. 700 bf waiting to made into a table and other furniture. I am loving your videos.

[@ianstewart7927]

Loved the longer vlog style, Eion! Your passion is palatable and I'm here for it.

[@sachapotato8087]

God I love these videos, I don’t do any woodworking but I’m so invested.

[@emanuelzammit8733]

Great Vlog Eoin. Definitely a good day's work my friend. Enjoy your work keep up the great work. Thanks

[@noelwrightpersonal]

Just found Eoin's channel, I love his enthusiasm and how genuine he is. He obviously has huge talent and love for the work but shows his mistakes and how to fix things. Combined with his eloquence and accent and he's my new favourite woodworking channel! Cheers from your friend in Australia.

[@Jesssper]

I love the editing style mixed with the commentary and cuts (I hope that made sense). Thanks for taking us a long on your day, it’s been a lovely cozy and informative time. I really love the education you’re doing esp with respecting the materials and craft.

[@petedenton9434]

More fantastic long form content. This works best for me - something meaty to sit down and watch at my convenience, rather than try to catch a livestream. Thanks.

[@saner6888]

We have the ash borer beetle killing our ash trees as well. ( New England USA)Just had my old canoe gunnels replaced with it, love the grain! I’m an Ash fan myself😉

[@fummy33hotmail]

Same here in PA

[@207_films]

Same in ME

[@Dlt814]

Oh no! I’m fairly new to Mass and I’ve noticed quite a few ash trees on our property. They look healthy to me but I suppose I’d better google what to watch for. Our bigger problem at the moment is our beautiful silver maples which seem to be coming down one by one with each nor’easter. I suspect there were also elms at one point since we live on Elm Street but those are long gone.

[@plutoniumin]

almost all the ash in nj are dead now

[@FunkOsax]

I love what you do, and your appreciation of the traditional ways of working.

[@ash7324]

Ah man, love you too ❤

[@EoinReardon]

Name Suggestions for the pup?

[@S7tronic]

Jimmy Chew

[@katsof.]

Ashley

[@JasperLTimmer]

Bobbie (I'm a Tintin fan). Or Tobi: short for Tobias (from Suske en Wiske, a belgian comic books series)

[@joesmith1926]

Bob.

[@saner6888]

She’s a border collie of course so. Holly ( the collie)🐾she will calm after getting to run a bit, it’s what she does best💛

[@dag_larsson]

Hey, Eoin! Regarding the new planting of trees. If you're not already doing it, remember to plant a variety of species to replace the ash. This will decrease the overall vulnerability to diseases and pests in the future, something that unfortunately is expected to become more frequent because changing climate. I don't know how much common knowledge it is, but coppiced chestnut is a popular wood for fences and gates. I am almost positive that there is no chance of that old beauty surviving. Even if you do manage to bring it up to standing and growing again, the root system is probably not going to manage to stabilise itself and become safe.

[@keithlarsen7557]

Sad that the ash trees are going. Save up a whole mess of seeds, and when the last one falls, spread them all over the island.

[@seanfraser9162]

"Promised to stop buying tools"...lol Good luck with that, my friend.

[@deanallen927]

As an electric guitar player, ash is one of the best sounding and best looking woods. Beautiful material. Great videos; glad I subscribed.

[@awldune]

I was a bit alarmed at 5:20 when you had that marginal back cut and the wind picked up! Definitely a good call to employ the wedges. Oh dear! And you forgot to move the scaffold. Probably a mistake you won't make again 😉 Striking a wedge up at eye level, safety glasses are probably in order. I had a sliver get stuck in my eye once -- it's not the end of the world, but it's not fun either! I wish I had your energy and joy! Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.

[@dfunkmale]

Ash is also a common wood for solid body string instruments. My prized bass guitar is alder with ash veneers on the top and back of the body. Unfortunately, you can no longer see the grain after the rather daring new finish it just received. But I know it's there and that makes me happy. This instrument has been my constant companion on the stage and in the studio for nearly 30 years. I love it to pieces and I'm glad to know a bit more about what it's made of. Thank you!

[@martinitland]

Towards the end of the video it hit me that the craftsman and youtuber Eoin Reardon probably is around the same age as two other hardworking and amazingly skilled young fellows: Will Stelter and Alec Steele. I will admit that I didn´t expect him to be this young, although that may have been different if I had seen one of his thumbnail photoshoots earlier😆 Although I already enjoyed the content (shorts) that KZbin recommended from this channel, there is something special about young people who have reached a level of mastery (not neccessarily Master level, of course) where they can confidently share their experiences online. There is this kind of contagious positive energy that is released from a person who loves their craft, and I love to see it in people younger than myself! Adding to all that, as several others are pointing out, the content on this channel has a very distinct and kind of old-school charm which makes it an appealing choice for a small entertainment break during the day. I get to be entertained as well as educated, which is a big Win in my book! TL;DR: Yay, another creator with lots of positive energy and a solid content base!🎉

[@jenn976]

And here, I’d thought he had moved his “table” out of the way. Oh well. At least he got a nice pile of wood. And planted a tree? A native, too? I’m impressed. (subscribe)

[@TheWoodsman661]

I've been cutting and milling timber for about 2 years now. For sharpening the chain, I'd recommend getting a file guide until you're comfortable enough to sharpen without it. I've dropped a few trees that were over 40 inches wide, but most of what I cut is 20 to 30 inches wide. Right now, in the Southern US, we're getting hit with oak wilt and dutch elm disease. It looks like I'll be busy for a while taking down dead timber, and I have to remove the bark on any oak if I plan to mill it or move it anywhere away from the stump if it's infected by oak wilt.

[@archiebrown4484]

I always enjoy seeing you work at something you like

[@eyesofthecervino3366]

On the bright side, it looks like research is being done to locate and selectively breed ash trees that are resistant to this disease. Maybe in a few years you'll be replanting resistant ashes when you take a tree down :)

[@-----...moth......--]

this man is an inspiration

[@epicfail8798]

Other than how satisfying your videos are, you truly show true passion in your work and to show the world your daily life! Cheers to you mate!!

[@imochiexe5056]

Good on ya, boy-o. Stay warm, healthy, moderately prosperous, at peace in your mind and heart and curious.❤🎉😊🇺🇸🙏

[@andrewmcmahon6432]

Hi Eoin, I really enjoy your video content, it's great to see someone so passionate about traditional crafts. One of my Great Grandfather's was a carpenter and when he emigrated to Canada he built a few log cabins in Hudson Bay, he returned to Scotland and built more wooden homes. As a child my grandfather and I would use some of the old saws and axes to clear damaged trees for firewood and building chicken coops. My daughter also loves woodworking she has some whittling knives and makes figurines. Keep up the good work.

[@wake-archus]

you are a precious beautiful man. thank you so much for the content you make and please keep up the good work!

[@yashimirnocture7438]

your digital camera posts have this almost old-school home-video feel to them that I really love!

[@grummdoesstuff2983]

Same reason wooden baseball bats used to be made of white ash here in the states. Naturally flexible but still very solid. Exceptionally lightweight as far as hardwoods go. And it used to be plentiful, but now because of both poor cutting practices and the same fungus your having, there endangered.

[@ronmill9737]

Eoin, I worked for a general contractor in my teens, about 50 years ago! and I worked with an amazing old German carpenter, we called him Herby and he gave me the best bit of advice I've never forgotten.. He saw me pick up a hammer, and said, "you paid for the whole handle, use it" from that day on I never held a hammer (or axe) up near the business end. I think about him every time I pick one up. ;) Love your videos sir!

[@charlesoconnor4053]

Your vlogs are some of, if not the best, things ever put on this site

[@topopurrito5397]

13:04 I am really bad at taking photos so I relate to this on a huge level. I too go through the stages of confusion, trying you eat something, smiling, and then more confusion.

[@MichaelAndersxq28guy]

Your channel's nothing if not delightful and educational. Thank you.

[@LitterShark]

You love Ash as much as I love Oak. Thank you for your content mate.

[@paulatighe7073]

I live way up in new york state near the Canadian border- we have tons of ash here dying from the emerald ash borer. It is such a beautiful wood- and useful. Your talents are most appreciated- you are a true craftsman.

[@themrharrison]

Absolutely love these vlogs Eoin, keep them coming!

[@kyletelford2353]

Thanks for your great videos great intertainment and very inspirational. It's the same here in Canada, sadly we've lost many ash trees. I guess it's everywhere now 😢. Time to stockpile!

[@weabowoshi]

the vlogs are unbelievably enjoyable i can't wait for more

[@prettyflower999]

The workshop without the bright lights reminds me of my grandpas barn. Good memories

[@Jules1987-ip]

Eoin is a great example of find a craft or purpose you enjoy and do it well.

[@alexander47681]

Hey Eoin! We use ash for handles here in the US too! In the southern us hickory is often used, but in the north east where I’m from we use white or green ash!

[@SusaNin_GAD]

Твоя любовь к делу заслуживает большего, чем уважение. Незнаю поможет ли моя подписка из России (увы, политика диктует свои правла), но я рад стать ещё одним звеном на пути к 1000000 подписчиков и монетизации твоего труда в мастерской и за её стенами. p.s.: твоя кепка исконно английского трудового класса мне безумно нравится. Я буду искать для себя такую же для каждого дня👍

[@Brogdin]

Eoin, you bring joyful hellos to my mornings.

[@AnyaKittyMeow]

I still can't get over how I enjoy 4:3 way too much! Great to see the shorts from the other day in this lovely format. Always a treat.

[@CP17787]

We have similar problems here in the states with the loss of ash trees. When the emerald ash bore came through, however long ago that was now, 20 years ago or so I think, that was pretty much the end of most of the ash trees here. There are still lots of them standing that have been dead for over a decade. It is very sad and I hope it doesn't mean the extinction of the species. I know there are efforts being made to try to preserve them so hopefully those efforts prove effective 😊 Ash is an amazing wood and I often wish I had more opportunities to work with it. Local box stores don't carry it anymore and there's always a limited and very expensive supply at the lumber store I use. One of these days I might just go see if I can get permission to topple some of the dead ones nearby now that I'm living in the country.

[@Possimpablee]

In my coutry the ash die from fungus. Many of the big dead trees shoot new shoots from the stump for some reason. Ive heard there is hope since some trees are immune.

[@masierose6756]

I love your content❣️ You are a font of knowledge and such a cheery guy you deserve to flourish. Thank you for sharing your work with us and for making me laugh enough to cause pain 😂 Those poses for thumbnails broke me 😆😂🤣 Love 💕 and hugs 🫂 to you and your family from across the water in Scotland 🥰💙🌹

[@ajaxtelamonian5134]

Ash is one of my favourite woods ever. To work its easy but gotta be one of the most comfortable wood to use for a handle. Just in general a brilliant wood. Surprised there's no folk tales of it bring originally a very helpful old man like Red cedar.

[@chrisparker7797]

Love your videos. Please consider wearing your ear protection when driving your wedges. That sharp, loud ring can really do a number on your hearing

[@jesswildthing]

Beautiful vlog and gorgeous ash!

[@EpicRails]

Your videos have a feeling of simplicity that most channels can’t seem to capture.

[@ConnorHarrington-bs8qy]

I love ash as well, I've been watching your videos for a while now and you have inspired me to get back into wood working, but now with older hand tools

[@AdamB12]

An older friend of mine hand splits fine New England granite. Just a hammer and set of wedges. He uses a skidsteer to move the slabs around but thats the only machinery he uses. Pretty cool watching him work his way down a line of wedges to split a hunk of granite the size of a huge motorcycle

[@CosmicGnome75RoC]

Delighted to see that yee are planting after felling. Nice work Eoin. Fair play to ya! Cheers

[@alechoffman13]

We must protect this man at all cost.

[@stephenholmes5362]

Just one more great video, you are the best! Sweet pup.

[@joshuadelisle]

Great video well done. I much prefer your longer videos where you get to the meat of things. Your back cut looked like it needed to be higher, we've always done it an inch or two above the notch so it works as a hinge. Plastic or wood wedges are used here so they don't wreck your chain saw blade when cutting through. Love the idea of clogs but I can imagine they take getting used to, how about a backing strap like on a pair of crocks? lol. All the very best. Cheers J

[@Secretlycat31]

I'd love to watch more of the vlog style videos, its really interesting to see but also the wood working process is quite satsifying.

[@musicmanxii]

I love your long form videos man! I've been trying to educate myself more on woodworking, these videos are very helpful

[@Logan.Winter]

I went to a camp when I was a kid in southern New York near the finger lakes and the camp has one Scottish pine that the founder brought back from the UK and planted, they called it a Scottish pine with a twist because the needles curled up instead of being straight

[@alexguest9937]

I love ash too. For making electric guitar bodies out of it's fabulous. Real shame about the ash die-back. Can't imagine a landscape without the ash trees. Mind you down in England, there's pretty much still no elm trees, after Dutch elm disease reared it's ugly head in the 70's. But here in Scotland it's a bit of a different story. Elm trees just sprout up everywhere, just like weeds (which is in a way what they are until they become trees). So there is hope for the ash. Tell you a really good timber to get hold of if you can - ROWAN. Or 'mountain ash' (sorbus domestica). The wood is kind of a cross between maple and birch. Beautiful to work, and has a lovely patina. I made a guitar neck out of it, and it's so cool. Really good videos of 'traditional' work in a modern age. Excellent!

[@CynUnion-ji9uj]

A family friend(kind of like a great uncle but not by blood) used to have me help him with felling, chopping, and splitting wood, and a lot of what we worked with was Ash wood. every 4th tree around his property was ash I think. Unfortunately by the time I started helping him(after my older brothers got regular jobs) our area got hit with Emerald Ash Borers, an invasive insect that was doing a number on his trees. So a lot of our time was spent felling infected trees, much like what Eoin is doing with the fungus infected trees. That little epidemic mixed with the surrounding forest area(off his property) getting felled to make space for a bunch of big ol mansions made him and I quite sad because a lot actually pretty american midwest space was hollowed out for some rich people to hide away from the suburbs and city.

[@duanechadwick331]

Really enjoy watching your videos. You’ve got a great skill set. The restorations are great in this planned obsolescence throwaway society. Minimal tooling good vision and control it’s a pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@MayMoment_]

This video goes double for me, as someone whos learning woodwork and loves ash wood, and dating someone called Ash. Both are brilliant for what they do.

[@TheRealBigYang]

I wish you and Ash happiness

[@TheStrykerProject]

I'm very much looking forward to more vlogs. Thanks for sharing!

[@ImFiremanz]

I got some crates of some beautiful wood that my father harvested when he was younger. Well dried out. Just need the project. Maybe I can send you some pics of some pieces one day. Love what you do. Keep it up

[@markgigiel2722]

We all love ash. Every piece of it.

[@ha-in4984]

I do too. I have a lisp and I love ash very much.

[@gloriascientiae7435]

Thumbs up for the clogs. Greetings from Arnhem

[@AnxiousKoala]

Fella, you need to cover your license plate to keep some anonymity. I'm so happy you are saving the Ash from the burn pile and for the future. Great job and the thumbnail poses were...so...so...um..interesting. LOL

[@johnfowke1366]

Hello from Nova Scotia, just across the water! I enjoy your videos and sense of optimism. For quite some time I used my chainsaw without protection and then at some point I realized I should get the gear: steel toe boots, chaps, hardhat with ear protection and screen. Now I feel more confident using it. I remember my father telling me he once knew a man cut the front of his head open and died. How gruesome is that!

[@purplepurp21]

Your channel is awesome. I am adopted and in trying to find out if there is anyone I share a genetic connection with. I found my ancestry as well. It’s called 23 if they have it in Ireland get yourself and do it the results you get back will absolutely shock propel. But every place you travel to for work is every places I have some ancestors. Where you live is so beautiful. I want to see it in person. I also do appreciate you working with hand tools. You respect the craft of wood and have such passion for what you do. Your smile is infectious. It always amazed me that you can make anything out of just about anything. If you ever decide take your talents and skills internationally and do some wood working on the beaches of the Florida. Please come visit. I was thinking though what you need is a dog. A work buddy. You appreciation for all things vintage, retro, old school and existing long before our parents were born or when our grandparents were just babies maybe even our great grandparents. I never understood why even we have big box hardware stores do you use manual tools to build your projects. Then I think back time growing up and at times going to the local hardware store. Called home hardware. It was small but everyone that worked there Ed’s so nice they actually knew there stuff. But this town was one of those towns back in the day where everyone knew everyone, I loved that for years every have been working on restoring the down town area. A lot the town is either 70 plus go years old or maybe even 80. I hope you never loose your osssion, creativity and genuine love and respect for wood working, hand tools and appreciating the beauty of vintage. The writer in me see something older than me and wonder what stories it could tell if it could. The things we could lead . Anyway your workshop is awesome and your country is absolutely beautiful and stunning. Hopefully I can see Ireland in person one day, visit that cool castle your work at and all the amazing things to do. I wanted to visit where it seems my Irish ancestors resided and you have given me a sneak peek of that, so thank you for that. Thank you for your content and I hope you get the opportunity to make all things you have ever wanted to make and all things you can dream up because the possibilities are endless when your imagination knows no bounds. Also love your personal style. The newsboy cap and sweater is awesome! One day can you make a video if your story. I am curious to know how you got your started in the world of building things by hand. What piqued your interest? Who is your biggest inspiration? Who was it that influenced you. when your not building things what are usually up To like what’s other favorite things to do besides making things out of every single type of wood there is which by the way is cool. Also appreciate your knowledge of trees and that you show appreciation for the trees. I don’t know if I can afford you but I would love a piece of your work in my house

[@jeffblalock6326]

When you're cutting downed timber, cut compression first, then tension.

[@bramvandeurzen6657]

Love from The Netherlands I’m also a wood worker and I can still learn from you keep it up man❤

[@jonfloate3891]

You're doing good work re-purposing those Ash trees. Ash is also used in Professional American Baseball, like your national sport.

[@mn_steelyboi648]

10:10 seeing you pull that trailer full of logs with a focus made me realize we’re not so different. I may be a welder from the U.S. , which couldn’t be further from your craft, but I’ve seen that many a time. Tip of the ball cap to you, keep up the content.

[@potato4481]

I love the vlogs, keep it up

[@ThePracticalPacker]

We gotta find you some workshop lighting bud. Love your channel

[@M00T3N]

Man it’s wild cuz I found you from your shorts but your long form content is even better. Can’t wait to see the views going up for you.

[@robertlinton5966]

Whose been your mentor in your woodworking endeavors? Enjoyed whittling by the fire this morning and listening to you in the background.

[@swere1240]

sad to see the ash trees there are dying too. here in the usa we have the emerald ash borer killing all the ash trees here and the only was to stop it is to get them treated before it gets to it at all and u have to do it either once every other year or theres a yearly treatment as well. over the past 5-6 years working in the tree service industry ive probly cut down over 1000 dead ash tree's working doing city trees. the city where i live decided to cut down most the ash trees and treat a select few around town to treat because its like 200 bucks a tree to get them treated. also when cutting your face cut do the angled cut first then do the bottom one they line up way easier. i started doing it the other way too and would always cut dutchmans and not line up well but after watching alot of the east coast loggers i noticed the did the angle cut first most the time and i started doing it that way and it was so much easier. and sharpening chainsaws just takes alot of practice it doesnt come overnight and theres so many little things they try to sell to make it so called easier that are mostly not needed. a raker gauge and a sharp file is all you need.

[@MicaAvali]

It’s fun to see a long form video from you.

[@Helmholtzwatson1984]

I have quite a few ash trees on my property, I planted more the other day and may try doing some cuttings to root. That said the invasive Pest insect called the ash borer has been recently found in our state, in the pacific northwest, and it has been responsible for decimating ash trees wherever it's been found. We'll see what changes it brings.

[@NOLAfugee]

Best of luck grabbing as much ash as you can get your hands in the next few decades.

[@bigiron1990]

When i was 14 or 15 An Oak tree in our front yard was struck by lighting and it knocked the tree over into two other trees. I remember helping my dad for like 2 weeks chopping down those trees haha. good times.