Workshop 017 Coffee Can't Fix Stupid

From a very early age I've always had a problem with perfection. Problem is, I often dream up and try to achieve that unicorn and as a consequence, I wind up constantly disappointed. Add to that my propensity to overthink things and you get what you see in this episode. While I am pondering some elaborate idea that might be all well and good, I overlook some simple measurement that I should've seen even as a novice tinkerer. Then I am crestfallen, wondering how on Earth I could ever hope to do anything even to a fraction of a level of my initial aspirations. Most normal people if found in such a position would have the wit to withdraw from such projects. Not me though. Another thing I have a problem with you see is persistence. I have buggered my way down some enormously deep and fruitless rabbit holes in my day. But I have also, once or twice, made some things that turn out pretty dern nice thanks to my stubborn trait of simply not giving up. Some of these lofty goals I tackle would be child's play to an expert. But then again, there are some things I attempt that no expert in their right mind would ever begin to attempt. Maybe that's what makes me special? Maybe I occasionally make some very neat things because I'm not afraid to, once in a while, be stupid.
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[@lindseyfish]

Our family started watching your kayak fishing videos around 12 years ago when we still lived in Indiana. We moved to Florida almost 10 years ago now and still sit down as a family to watch your videos. My husband and our son came and visited you when you had the round boat rentals and our son still talks about how you took time out of your day to visit with him. You’re truly one of a kind! Love every series you put out! Thank you for sharing all of your hard work and your play time too!

[@mattiasrc]

No way near to getting bored of all your fun projects and even if it might be more editing work for you i really appreciate that you include some fails here and there , makes it more real and shows that it can happen even to the president of DIY #votemartyfordiypresident

[@tacotogoandbeaux4586]

Marty Almost 40 Years Ago an old carpenter told me that the measure of a good carpenter is not whether he makes mistakes, it’s how good he can cover them up 😉😂TRUTH!

[@koubilai2]

Thanks for being real!!! 👍

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Backsplash: Beautiful and worth the effort 👌

[@ElleDelSol]

Those shelf braces are the perfect use for a pocket hole jig. They're super cheap, and result in a smoother, better looking, and stronger joint than toe-nailing screws in from the tops.

[@kentsavick2516]

Might I suggest a chisel instead of the saber-saw for the angled edges of the slots. ;) Please continue, this is all part of the journey.

[@trayt6307]

As a long time subscriber from Texas just wanted to say WE LOVE YOU MARTY! Love the shop videos!!

[@grantfoster9099]

It’s coming together really well Marty I’m sooo excited to see the finished product when ur done!!

[@weekender38]

I am all about DIY so I love watching all your projects. Keep up the good work and ideas flowing.

[@paulphelps8256]

No boredom here. More please. You do a great job.

[@jeffreykline1854]

Tis a lovely project - miss the boating - but always love this type of stuff too.

[@averageeverydayfishermansh4501]

Definitely not bored with this series and although I love the kayaking and fishing videos, this is giving me some great ideas for my garage, shed, and a barbecue canopy/pergola I am planning to build. Looking forward to more with some kayak modification and fishing videos mixed in.

[@fernandosartori844]

Not bored, keep on going. And, no you are not crazy with the "little" things, I am the same way and it drives me nuts, but it feels really good when you figure out the answer, By the way coffee or beer, or both, helps a lot 😆

[@keithwolf2317]

Love the realness Marty! Looks great!

[@earnestmatlock9694]

Hello Marty, Great video, as we are all human and carpentry can be a challenge, but you worked through it and come up with solutions. My dad was a cabinet maker and he used cardboard cut to fit the wall (exact reverse mirror image, for precision fit). He measured and cut the cardboard template ( heavy construction paper was his preference). Often he would meet the house builders and confer with them for extra wall bracing as some people wanted to put really heavy stuff in the top cabinet to display, (door frames with glass inserts) the weight all adds up. Your doing good with the project and in the end be awesome. Be careful with that saw. 73 and GOD bless Earnest K5EWM 👍.

[@d.collier_8280]

Continue on… providing me the enthusiasm to continue working on my projects

[@trampster7306]

Another good update Marty. Bored? No, and if I was, I wouldn't be typing this comment. Still say those frames could have done with some wood glue and/or extra screws. Keep 'em coming, stay safe & well. 👍👍

[@paultorrez4483]

I’m all in on this project!!!

[@robertparker3580]

awesome progress Marty!

[@bradsexton7295]

It looks great. Enjoying the progress and process.

[@tonysimmons217]

Another great video Marty!

[@miketimmins697]

I appreciate you keeping it real.

[@angstrommanagement3016]

Great idea youve got here Marty!!!

[@markpenley8764]

I've been building out a cargo trailer camper. I'm glad to see someone else has those "well shit" moments. Keep those little mistakes in the video's. Those ribs remind me of the inside of an old sailing ship.

[@humbleacres5106]

I have been watching and enjoying your videos for years Marty. Thank you for always being entertaining! Your thought process when working on projects is the same as mine. Keep up the good work, and no I'm not bored!

[@tjvhigh09]

Love this series Marty. I definitely think you should save all this footage and in the future make one 45-60 minute build video. Cash in on the algorithm. "How I made the ultimate travel workshop"

[@Rsomero]

Looks good!

[@yorkazuna5934]

She's really coming along Marty!

[@davidmiller2238]

Time to make a punch list and put it on your workbench. Paper brains we call it!

[@rickmelebeckjr]

Episode 17, ok I'm invested...

[@Sarconthewolf]

I love the project. To hide the cutouts, cut a long thin piece of plywood to double up and cover up the cutouts underneath the shelf. Now you will have a double thickness of plywood to attach your trim to, keeping it up enough for a lip, to stop things from sliding off the shelf.

[@br7188]

Matching the same grain all the way down.... nice touch

[@edolsavicky5063]

Looks good to me, good work is fun

[@Grumpyneanderthal]

It’s your gig, so your way, but a simple set of folding saw horses and a 3/4” work top would make it a lot easier on you than working off the small table saw. The saw horses and work top could be easily stored and very useful on subsequent projects.

[@martyb.1291]

Looking good thanks for video from one Marty to another Mar rty👍👍

[@davidcross2021]

I like the videos !

[@garyvanarsdale3142]

With tricky angles, I always cheat and use cardboard. I cut and paste it, then tape it back into one piece so a hopefully useful template is created. Wondering if you ever do that. Thanks.

[@martyb.1291]

Looking good from one Marty to another Marty 👌 👍👍

[@purebredamericanmutt]

My dad was a general contractor and I was talking to him about my house and I was going to laser the floor and this and that. He told me that I would never get it level and that you have to make it look eye appealing. I've watched many shows about home repair and the best tell tail is doors. Look at the bottom of the door and floor as it opens and most of the time the gap grows and shrinks as the floor is not level. Same thing with cabinets. As long as you like it that's all that matters.

[@brendafrye8048]

Love your videos, have you considered using a small Kon Tiki sculpture to cover the gap area?

[@poland153]

The grain looks killer, definitely leave it on, maybe a super light stain but honestly some clear coat alone would be enough to darkest it slightly and give it that nice furniture look. Keep it wild and fun monkey man 👌👌✌️✌️

[@Bitathisandthat]

Haha i use that saying as well... Coffee cant fix stupid, But then i always finished it off with...But stupid sure can fix a good coffee...lol

[@Platypus_Warrior]

Didn't watch the whole video yet but to answer the thumbnail. Only stupid people can't tell they are. Don't be too hard on yourself. I love your projects. Success comes with how we deal with defeat

[@doctorkayak]

I appreciate you sharing all of your mental masturbation. It's better than simply posting before and after videos and pictures. And yes I noticed your first mistake when you made it however I wondered if it was actually a mistake. No, I cannot work well in a cluttered environment. Filming and editing is a pretty big job in itself so THANK YOU for sharing your projects with me, us! It's good to see and hear you and to know you still have interest in providing so many of us the privilege living vicariously through you and your endeavors. I speak of you to my friends as if I know you. I know it must be and sound kind of weird but to me you are damn near a good friend! I have a feeling that many of us who watch your channel feel that way. Thanks again Mr. Z!

[@chillios2222]

dude take the horses outside, do all the work outside of that bad boy to clear the mind, open skies ( looks like u did ), you could also make a rooftop fan and hatch above, more work, im in the process of building a kayak rack , keeps off ground and also room for a lock, thank you for reminding me of screws sticking up because that will scratch the boats

[@quickslim1129]

I think the shelf you recut would have possibly worked for the top shelf that required less of a notch .

[@RoofAndAMeal4UsAll]

Embrace the Unicorn! Looks like fun, you're getting there. Keep on, Marty!

[@lastboomer.]

Not bored.

[@rudyfisher7660]

Hey, Marty, you were saying you had that gap between your plywood and the outside wall and that bottom shelf? If if you're gonna put phone in there up against the wall, why can't you put that phone down in that gap that's behind that plywood on your bottom shelf.

[@addhoardingprocrastinator]

not bored, any luck your are going to do some carving on the curved supports?

[@robertrabhudsonhornet5869]

We all make mistakes it's life what you could do is put some caulking around the cracks then you could paint it all after your dune

[@sharonhalverson8875]

❤ them dogos

[@r8edrv4fun65]

I started typing Zoffinger and autocorrect tried to type Coffee 😂

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Put your ceiling up before the shelves or wall panels 😮

[@canajian]

🖐😎👍

[@rgirl47]

did he ever show how he made those boards rounded?

[@aarongutierrez1]

instant like from just reading the title hahahahaha

[@klharrell7722]

Neat

[@shawnstjohn3831]

Is the "brain sharpening" beverage the root cause of the initial morning brain fog (possible remnants from the night before)?🤔 🍻 🧠 😂

[@weirdfishweirdfish6636]

Actually looks like a wood boat upside down

[@1ststater611]

What's the build out weight on that rig?

[@1112115]

It's funny how you can tell you're still sleepy by your voice.

[@Longbow-jt8jp]

Neither can duct tape...or Viagra.

[@violetbabcock2042]

Thomas Scott Gonzalez Eric Lee Jeffrey

[@johnb8369]

Might as well add a Dylan Mulvaney centerfold poster to your shop.

[@seanchastain9801]

25 mins and you only got 1 shelf put in. You spent 23 mins talking.

[@BackyardRambo]

Marty, use cardboard strips and hot glue to make a template for the shelves. Then use the template to cut the plywood once.