Woodwork saved me - Living with Chronic Illness

[@WoodScrape]

Like I said in the video, this isnt meant to be a "poor me" video. It is purely meant to give you all an idea about who I am, what I do and what i'd like to do. My life is very different to most peoples. I would love to get the coments flowing on my videos and would like your feedback please

[@darrencollins1804]

Subscribed. Keep your chin up mate! I’m going back through your old videos to watch a few as well.

[@WoodScrape]

Ah thats great. Thank you

[@Jay-jay999o]

Your a great man no need to worry about anything ignore all the hate. The world's come to people hating on others for no reason your a unbelievably nice man and your work is amazing your a very sociable character and your very smart when it comes to certain things stick to what you love ignore what others think about you

[@WoodScrape]

Thanks Jay

[@doriglenn1358]

I think your projects are phenomenal! As someone who also suffers from Fibromyalgia, and arthritis- I’ve also taken up woodworking, and I suppose Matt Esley teaches me indirectly. I watch his videos. But do what you feel comfortable with, go your own pace, film how you want, add whatever music you want- I’m so appreciative that you share them- you inspire me to do good work. I’m nowhere near your level, but you do inspire me to do as best I can, and that there’s nothing wrong with asking for help. Keep up the great work! 🌟

[@WoodScrape]

Thank you for your continued support and your very kind comment

[@myutubecj9]

Great video Neil. Proud to be your Aunt. Ivor was very proud of you too. You're doing a great job and, like me with my Art on IG, it takes time and consistency to grow your followers with your videos. Keep it up and you'll reap the benefits. X

[@WoodScrape]

Thank you xx

[@sandman2651]

Hi neil, I PRESSED THE BUTTON 😁 right onto a point i wanted to make youtube is a horrible place with very odd people just saying,as can people can be in the real world and be complete d,heads like me you and many others you fall into a catch 22 if you dont explain your illness to people so they understand why you do things like you do your classed as living in denial, If on the other hand you do explain the response is mixed 50/50 those who LISTEN and those that dont and think its a sympathy vote your looking for sadly. I myself have MS and struggle with many of the same thing as yourself but enjoy my woodwork efforts. People need to not let a illness define who they are but work with it as you have done. liked and subscribed

[@WoodScrape]

Hi, Thank you for the lovely comment, I just got to the point where it was just easier to tell people rather than let them speculate. If I was gonna start being in the videos, then the scars where going to become apparant and I'd rather beat people to the post on it. Invisible illnesses are hard thing to get support for as the only days that healthy people see you, are on rare days where you can actually stand for a few mins at a time or go out to the shops, and thats all they see, not the 99% of the time you are hidden away at home unable to do anything for yourself. They just think the 1% they saw is how you are all the time. I'm sure you can appreciate this, having MS yourself. I don't think that will ever change but I find that by telling people (probably far too much over sharing) they just accept it rather than letting them guess. Anyway, thank you for you views, comments, likes and subscription. Very much appreciated.

[@murtoz5628]

As someone with a chronic illness myself, thank you for being open about it. Representation matters! Looking forward to your future projects, and you being in the video's is absolutely the right call.

[@WoodScrape]

Thank you for the comment and views, it means alot. I've been making a few videos over the past few months, so will have a few to release soon

[@keithrocknrolls]

Hi Neil, just came across your channel and added you to my subscriptions, Love the content and presentation style, you have a natural flair for presenting and you kept my attention. Also love the mix with music and for me seeing the presenter is subconsciously essential, My wife has chronic illnesses also so I can relate to your symptoms and admire your honesty for sharing. Your positive attitude is commendable. Long may your channel continue.

[@WoodScrape]

Thats very kind if you to say. Thank you

[@finison1]

Happy to meet you and glad to hear you’re sticking with this endeavor as you’re a wonderful woodworking talent for sure. I subscribed right when you started the channel by recommendation from Matt Estlea. Also looking forward to seeing what other project types and shop improvements you make.

[@WoodScrape]

thank you for your views

[@DebbieBroughton-g2c]

Sorry to hear all what you’ve gone through, Neil. Good luck with all your projects. Debbie B x

[@WoodScrape]

Thank you Debbie. hope you are well

[@ping170]

Was already a subscriber and still am, looking forward for the next one 👍

[@WoodScrape]

Awesome, thank you!

[@rgoodenough]

Great video mate - well said! Look forward to the future videos!

[@WoodScrape]

Thanks for the views. I have a couple of videos ready to go so there will be a few over the next couple of months

[@josecanyousee56]

Just got your video on my feed. I have been subed for awhile now but haven't seen anything as of late. I also have about 200+ subs on youtube so that may be the issue. I think that people don't like to have too many subs because It could be that they just don't care. I look at it like this: I want everyone that puts a video on youtube to eventually get monetized and earn money. I cannot imagine but have heard on videos that it takes ALOT of time to produce a video, good or bad so my thinking is give em a like and subscribe because they have produced something that has taken time and money. I may not get something out of a video but more times than not I have gotten tons of info and knowledge. I am retired and have been a woodworker for along time but I learn everyday something about it. I wish you the best and especially better health. Remember in the dark what God told you in the Light.

[@WoodScrape]

thank you for spending the time to view and comment. Its good to hear from people. Ive done 6 videos over the past few months and things have only just picked up a bit. I'll see how it goes but i will keep going. Just need a new project now!

[@josecanyousee56]

@@WoodScrape I am in the process of moving but the next project I will do is a mallet. I have watched several vids on making a mallet but haven't landed on one particular style. Thanks for the response.