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- Why I gave up what I thought was my dream job as a helicopter pilot to pursue my real dream of becoming a full-time woodworker and educator. This was not a decision I took lightly. I spent over $70,000 becoming a pilot. Then spent 10 years moving around the country to gain enough experience to finally become qualified to fly for an emergency air ambulance company in the Pacific Northwest. After all of this time and money, I decided to give it all up to be the owner of a one-man woodworking company.
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Gentleman farmer. So you legit swapped one set of whirling blades of death for another? Bold move.
I totally did 😂
Yes becarful with the band saw too ..my first job as an toolmaker I almost lost my thumb ..I was clock watching and thought 'only ten more mins and I'm off home'' nope it was off to get my thumb stiched on lol Funny enough I was cutting some aluminium channels which held the lense used to reflect instruments on the cockpit of the F15 ..many many years ago
Soo cool!!
I'm also a heli pilot and just started to make custom cutting boards.
Keep up the great work!!!
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2,000,000 subs in 2 years .... you're doing something right!!
You would never have been this popular as a helicopter pilot !!
Brilliant work, brilliant products, you've found a good niche market and there is no better feeing than 1st pouring oil or finish on freshly sanded surface and we it pop , Great hearing your history as to how you got here today ...or 2 years ago !!keep it up, how many subs by end of 2023?
I am also a pilot, flying Boeing 737s and doing some woodwork when a get a chance. Being a pilot is my dream job, I’ve been doing It for 20 years now, and recently I began thinking about starting something else for the day when I decide that I’ve flown enough. Watching you tell you story was inspirational! Congratulations!
Thanks man! And good luck!
Have you tried working with redwood burl ?
I have been watching your videos for about a week now , very nice work .
Sometimes it's not always about the money or the dream job ,its about piece of mind, now you have another dream job .
I wish you the best 👌
What's it like flying a 50,000kg aeroplane and being responsible for hundreds of lives?
Im an A&P mechanic that works mostly on Airbus 320s which is my dream job because much of my life has been art based income lol. Im honestly happy to work for someone else for once with benefits and security… I picked up wood/epoxy projects 2 years ago and your page has been my #1 source for info. You seem to be a pretty cool guy. Love the page🤘🏽
Congratulations on your move though at this point, it's been over ago. I quit my full-time job as a graphic designer at Dell Computer in 1998 to follow my passion as an artist. It was quite a leap of faith. It was a little bit of a struggle at first and fortunately I had a small amount of savings that helped during the first couple of years. But, eventually I got myself going and every year after (until COVID) was better than the last. In 2016 I bought some land in the Austin hill country overlooking the river and built my dream home and studio. Another leap but then it's all just a series of leaps of faith. And of course COVID immediately hit two months after I moved in. My business all but collapsed for the next 6 months. But I never lost faith. The PPP loans literally saved my life and kept me solvent until business begin trickling in, first slowly, the more and more until today, I'm booked for the rest of the year, credit cards paid off and savings rebuilding itself. You learn to live like this. The only difference between me 23 years ago when I quit my job and me today is that I live in my dream home and work in my dream studio. All this came from my art. It has been my source of joy and freedom, (and at times anxiety as well). BTW a body of work that I do involves woodworking and that's how I came across your channel. Love your vids and again, CONGRATULATIONS on your move brother. You go man!
Fellow Oregonian and helicopter pilot here. I, too, have transitioned from flying to becoming a maker. My focus is in welding (I'm currently using my GI Bill for welding school) but the plan is to start a furniture company with my soon-to-be wife. I really enjoyed this introduction video and many of your other videos. I wish you all the best in your endeavors and may God richly bless you, brother! You are an inspiration to me, and I'm sure, many others.
Wow, another pilot down! Weird how often that happens
Bush Pilot. I'm 62 years old and closer to the end than the beginning of my life. I am recently on disability and found woodworking a place that calms me and I actually have an aptitude and passion for. Watching your video touched me greatly. You lived the life that I wish I had only in the Alaskan bush. The courage and fortitude you displayed in choosing to embark on a fulltime woodworking career is in a word incredible. This is the first time I have found your channel and you can count on me being a subscriber and if I can afford it, a Patreon subscriber as well. I wish you the best in all that you do. TJ Koker
Wow, thanks so much TJ. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that
The fire table you just made is beautiful. I would love to see a fire river table with a red river might look cool!! Always love your content!!
Thanks Travis!
Yes it is maybe like lava burning down it
Dream job: My shop teacher and friend quit his job to make slab furniture. That was 1976. As I recall he doubled his income the first year. We were exclusively using Myrtlewood. Mostly epoxy coated bit some filled with black and finished natural. He even did the kitchy tide pool scenes, but they sold too, and you go where the money is. Back then we were cutting slabs and coffee table bases along rivers and roadsides. He had the use of big driers at a local mill. All leveling was done with a router sled. Boy do I have some stories. Its why I became a shop teacher too.
You're an inspiration to me. My last day at a large tech company is next Friday. After 23+ years in corporate, I'm quitting to begin a 1-man woodworking business. Things are off to a good start but not gonna lie, the decision comes with stress about making ends meet. When I announced the decision, so many colleagues wanted to talk about the dreams they are not pursuing because the "safety" of corporate employment. I must make this a success. For me, my family, and others who need inspiring to follow their true path too. Thanks for being a torchbearer for so many.
Wow, that’s a huge day!!
Part-time Ski Patroller and Part-time Woodworker - Your story is great and your dedication to your pursuits is inspiring. Keep it coming!
Watching this a little over 2 years later, and you're nearly at 2 million subscribers. It's amazing to see! I love watching your content, and although I won't ever have a workshop like yours I have been searching for some sort of creative outlet to get away from computers for a while. I'm really inspired to try out stuff like this, it seems like for small projects the toolset really isn't that big. Thanks a ton for everything you make Cam, even though you may not see this being so long after this video is released just know you're continuing to inspire.
I know this video is over a year old, but its so inspiring to watch. I'm an engineer by trade, but also an artist. I just got into some more advanced woodworking and came across your videos. Your fire epoxy table is the one that got me to subscribe. My business will be woodworking with a fire element as a way to set my pieces apart. So when I get my UA-cam channel up and running, I'm coming back here to remind myself of just how inspiring things like this are. Thanks!
You are a brave soul to quit your job and I applaud you for doing so. I can't do that yet. Anyway, I stayed up till 1 am watching your videos. Need to catch some zzzz's.
Thanks bud!
You should be able to do the same! If you can upload more content on a regular basis you'd be able to quit your job in no time. All of your videos have a good amount of views....your last one has over 2.2m! Tighten that belt buckle and do it man! 😀
I've got mad respect for how honest you are and not trying to fill people's heads with false hope of becoming a "UA-cam woodworking superstar" but still encouraging anyone to follow a dream responsibly. I myself am a chef. Have been for 20 some odd years. I started to dabble with woodworking to kill some spare time and after watching a good buddy of mine build some really neat stuff. I had decided to try my hand at making cutting boards (naturally) I had zero experience, tools, material, etc. Now I have a plethora of hand tools, power tools, jigs, possibly more than I'll ever need. I went from making a wobbly cutting board table for my mother, to now having a 7' live edge cedar slab sitting on top of a work bench that I put together. All in less than 3 years. I don't make any money off anything I build. I mainly give it to friends. But the satisfaction of completing a project is there. I couldn't quit my job to woodwork and survive. But thanks to videos like yours, when I do put stuff together, I have a lot of questions answered, and that I'm heading in the right direction when I start anything. For that I thank you
I've had several dream jobs including being a sailing instructor. I changed the industry because I only taught couples. Everyone (I.e. Male instructors) thought you can't teach husbands and wives together. I broke that barrier because I understood what women needed to learn. And wrote the. Now there are couples who teach couples sailing. I'm not much of a wood worker but I have a laser and just discovered my local shop that sells slabs, now my creative juices are flowing. I enjoyed watching your video.
I don’t have a dream job, but as I was scrolling down thinking of what it might be I considered how I’d like to get into sailing one day. Not a moment later did I see your comment. Serendipitous?
I’m an ex fire Chief from Long Island NY and worked with you life flight piglets for years. I’m also a licensed plumber in Florida. I have two UA-cam channels mikes wood shop and that tankless guy. Love your channel.
Woodworker, chef, photog, travel guide, house flipper. 57 yo and no idea what I want to do when I grow up. Very inspirational video. No question today...just Thanks.
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Your story really resonates with me as I hope to have the same path to be able to leave my job. I’m definitely where you said you were when you were just learning woodworking in your off time, but I’ve got a few projects under my belt which have been getting progressively better and better. I really appreciate all of the content you post and learn a lot just by watching. You also might want to consider doing some sort of classes where you make something together and you can walk around each station and provide valuable feedback to students like me. I think people would be interested in something like that
Dude, thanks for sharing your story. Gives me hope. I’m also a helicopter pilot since 10 years so I know what you went through during your slave years and what you gave up to become a full time woodworker. I might take a leap soon as well. Thank you for a great channel and God bless you, your family and your business.
Photographer is what i have been doing the last 27 years and love it, Wood working is my hobby!
I'm retired now, but my dream job was being a mental health crisis worker. During those years, I had a small woodworking shop in my double garage. I couldn't afford a lot of tools, but my wife's grandfather was a master cabinet maker from Scotland. I got all of his tools. Nothing electric in his collection. When I sold my last house and moved into an apartment, the wood shop couldn't come with me. Your work is light years ahead of anything I have done but one of my greatest delights is watching your videos. Thank you for making them for us!
I've been watching your stuff for a while now and just now got around to watching this one. I started doing wood turning about a year ago and this weekend I'm trying my hand at my first table...a coffee table. Love the work you do. It's very inspiring!
As always, very insightful! Thanks for your generous give back to this community. You're talented, committed, creative and a good teacher/mentor. You're also trustworthy, and genuine. Clearly, I'm a big fan! Look forward to catching up soon and take care my friend. David M from Georgia
While I don't have a dream job at the moment. I wanted to congratulate you on getting close to that 1 million mark a lot faster than you thought.
Thanks for sharing your story and your passion. It comes through in your work both on the builds themselves as well as your videos. You and Mike Farrington do some of the best work on the wide web. Here's to many more years of success.
I think it’s amazing what you’ve down well done and never stop chasing your dreams. I have just started my channel and at the baby stages and I can only hope in the next 5+ years to have established a good business. Inspiring brother.
I just wanted to say congratulations! I really enjoyed the fact that you covered the financial aspect when talking about quitting your job to do woodworking. It's really important for people to understand. I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your family and your shop. Keep on keeping on!
That's a big leap to take and it turned out great from what I gather. I watch a hell of a lot of vids from this channel to learn from and enjoy the process you make.
I wish u a lot more fun and joy with this my good sir.
Congrats young man!!! It is AWESOME to see you follow your dreams...God has given you some great talents, continue to use them!!!
I appreciate how you mentioned to "just do it" when starting a YT channel. I have a ton of projects I do from all disciplines (cars, woodworking, fishing, welding, etc.) and I’ve been telling myself for 2 years to start filming it!
For sure man
Start filming brotha!
There are always going to be trolls and naysayers, but don’t let that stop you from sharing your knowledge and expressing yourself. There’s always something to share and learn if you’re willing to shut your mouth and open your eyes 👍🏻
thank you for sharing your story. really nice to hear other people's journey.
So glad I found your channel. Your work ethic, attention to detail and attitude towards life is really inspiring.
Still in the early stages to think about what my dream job would be. But glad to see you live yours!
You’r honesty is refreshing, open and heartfelt.
I enjoy watching what you produce and your commitment to the finished product.
Wishing you the very best.
High end furniture wood worker. I'm a tug boat captain, and have been in this industry for 17 years. I'm not as excited about it as I used to be though. I'm about to finish my first entry table out of walnut and purple heart, with a little clear epoxy to fill some open spots in the walnut. I'm trying joinery that I've never tried before, and I can't wait to see the final results. I mainly just wanted to say that I'm happy for you to be doing what you're passionate about, and I hope that it's everything that you dream it can be!
That’s a cool job though
Physician. Thank you for sharing your story! It's an encouraging story, and I enjoy watching you build your projects. You're quite the artist.
73, retired psychologist, married 48 happy years, and have intractable vertigo. Your stuff brings me great joy. Keep on doing what you do.
Dream Job: to be a full time woodworker - My new favorite video of yours. Enjoyed getting to know you, and your woodworking career path AMAZING. I always wondered about the name of your business so thanks for telling that story. I'm a huge fan, and I plan to be a customer but your videos have truly inspired me to make that transition from just a UA-cam viewer to a taking that leap to actually taking the craft seriously. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you and I appreciate you taking us along for the ride. 👌💯
Thanks so much Marco! One of my original subscribers!
you have a real talent with communication. i love to look at you building tables and i kept running into this video and thought i don't really want to watch this. i watched so many that i finally gave in and watched it. glad i did because i was a tradesman and i loved what i did. i can't imagine how hard it would have been to quit that job to do something else. takes cojones to walk away from safe jobs, (although i see that organ delivery has gone to drones) and benefits. you managed to put enough to hold my attention with the building of tables and the history of your career and change of career that i watched it to the end. good luck to you and keep making those great videos.
The communication you defiantly learn in aviation! Haha
Enjoyed it very much. I was a F-16 pilot for over 22 years and I retired to just travel as that was my dream. Never looked back except for the memory of the comradery of the men and women I worked and flew with. Good on ya.
Good to hear you about your journey man, everyone's path is different and sad to hear that you gave up flying but your carpentry is amazing dude! Found your page when looking to build a computer desk!
Very interesting story. We were both very lucky, career wise, to be ably to make a decent living doing our dream jobs. As a kid I could not decide what I liked better, being a pilot or a locomotive engineer.
I grew up near an Air Force base in central Louisiana and was able to spend a good bit of time at the base. We had a mobil home park and most of our tenants were Air Force. One was a Tech Sergeant with a son my age. We became close friends and built U control model airplanes together. Going to the base was one of our favorite places to go fly our model airplanes. His father worked on the flight line and took us out to get a tour of my first real airplane. I was hooked on the planes and the Air Force.
My father was a third generation locomotive engineer. When I was around 10 years old I went with him to pick up his check at the yard office. One of the switch engine crews was at lunch in the yard office. With permission we got on their engine and dad showed me how to run it. I made several trips from one end of the yard to the other. Then when the crew went back to work we stayed on the engine while they switched out a couple cuts. Again I was hooked.
Fast forward about 10 years and I joined the Air Force. After 14 years of going to school I was tired of it. We wanted to get married and did a month before I left for the Air Force. I was very lucky and got the best job I could get for an enlisted guy. An aircraft mechanic / crew chief on C-130s. I used my GI Bill to get my commercial pilots license and the rest of my ratings. Later on I also got my mechanics license.
After I got out of the Air Force getting a flying job was not easy and was not enough for us to live on. I applied for a job as a fireman on the same railroad my father worked on and got hired. Being a vet was a great help. Eight months later I was an engineer. My off days was spent at the airports where I started doing freelance flying and mechanic work. I retired from the railroad and flying but still do consulting work in both fields.
And I give thanks to GOD for it.
I have always loved doing woodworking, I didn't get to do exactly the kind of woodworking that I wanted but I have more time to do what I like even though I am now handicapped. Now I can live vicariously through you LOL What a great story. Very motivating life testimonial
I have been watching many of your videos recently and last night my wife says he talks a lot but speaks clearly. I said yeah he sounds like a pilot! I have been working in the aviation industry for over 35 years as a mechanic / FAA. I really enjoy your videos and seeing the PNW again.
I watched your fire table vid and I guess the algorithms led me here to this one. As someone who did IT for air ambulance service, I can appreciate the passion and schedules involved... that's a big leap to leave it all behind for your new passion. It takes a lot of faith and heart to make that leap. Not sure I'm quite there, but your video definitely helped me lean towards one side over the other on the knife's edge, if that makes sense...
I've been woodworking all my life and have built a lot of things from log beds to tables and what not. Your videos are jacking me up to try new things and better tools to use. I'm retiring in two years from the medical profession. Can't wait to get out! Thank you so much for the inspiration! Damn good work you do.
Luthier. This was my absolute dream job after a lifetime in management (at all levels).
I had built a solid body electric guitar when I was young and just getting started in woodworking. I built lots of furniture over the years while I did two old home restorations. But, I wanted to do the ultimate challenge in woodworking, one that would greatly improve my hand tool and sharpening skills... Ahhhhhh, building an accustic guitar! And so once I retired, this became my passion.
I'm doing my dream job I'm a painter and decorator, and I'm a bit behind in realation to your videos you've posted. I watch one a night now. A great story full on inspiration. Thanks
Thank you Cam I really appreciate your honesty and openness about how you got started your woodworking business.
This is kinda crazy because I am a ground paramedic near Houston and my dream job would be moving to the air medical side. I am also a GA pilot and I wish I could go back in time and tell a younger me to go into helicopters. My mouth was wide open when I saw that you left flying to do woodworking but I applaud your drive to your passion. I just stumbled on to your channel today and dig it! Good luck. Subbed
Thanks man! Go get on with memorial Herman!
I also was surprised you left flying helicopters. That's my dream job
I can relate. I hung up my wings for another career that keeps me at home with my family. However, I still look up at everything that goes over.
Thought it was just me
Wow, thanks for sharing your story. I love hearing how people became good at a craft and starting their UA-cam channels etc... Blacktail will do just fine, and then some, with the beautiful things you make.😘
Now at 75, and a new Tesla, I’ve been retired for over 22 years and am extremely lucky and happy. I learned a long time ago, “If you person life is good, everything is good”. Thx Cam for the beautiful and informative videos !
I can only "imagine the energy!" Your dear wife sounds like a perfect muse for you, too--- nice going! (that's at least one thing we have in common, which I think I mentioned in a previous comment: being in the "luckiest men in the world"club:) I'm amazed by the super-powers of change you've revealed in this great video autobiography, way inspired! --- thanks for sharing your story!
Well...don't have a dream job. Discovered that I have dream lifestyle which is the ability to do architectural design, build furniture, work the soil, foster great relationships and live free....and that's just today. Who knows about tomorrow.
Hey a fellow Beaver (and even natural resources specialist) and PNW native 🖤🧡
Just came across your channel yesterday and I’ve already watched most of your videos. It’s definitely inspiring me to brush off my woodworking skills I haven’t used in years. Cheers!
Awesome story. This is my passion as well and look forward to the day when I can do nothing but what I want and love to do. Congrats on your business.
I am a designer and programmer, always wanted to be a professional pilot. My friends who are professional pilots tell me they envy my job security and income. I just realize no one is actually happy where they are. after some time, you just need to do what pays the bills. If you can live with your job, so much the better. I do fly sailplanes as a hobby, to make my desk job bearable. Cheers
Love your stuff. Please keep on sharing.
I am already living in my dream job as a solicitor. Your story is inspiring and required great dedication and courage, so well done and wishing you all the best.
Love this video! I’m living my dream job I’ve worked for my whole life, my wife and I own a Skydiving business near SF. I’m a pilot and skydiver for over 20 years now but woodworking is my hobby. I just finished an outdoor redwood dining table and still wondering what finish to use, and suggestions? Thank you, keep living the dream
Oh man, I don’t have a go to outdoor finish yet
My dream job would have been a heavy equipment operator. Instead I owned my own Lawn maintenance business for twenty years.
Your story is incredible, I don’t even know you and I’m proud of you. I use to climb and fix radio towers, was always on the road, away from the kids and wife. Ended up quitting to be home more, without a plan at all really, I just knew my heart wasn’t in my work anymore, it was at home. I started a contracting company and have been really successful, I just started making tables and dabbling in wood working, I’ve learned so much from your videos and experiences, thank you for sharing your story, and thank you for the lessons. Looking forward to the next one.
Nice to know you're still following your passions.
Really awsome videos.
Dream Job: Be independently wealthy so that I can do woodworking full time without any cares about having to do it for an income :P
I absolutely appreciate you sharing your story. This is inspiring.
Hey Cam, I really enjoyed watching & listening to your trials, tribulations and successes. Good things happen to good people. Good luck and God bless.
Starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. I’ve been watching your channel for more than a year, how come I’m just seeing now :)
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What I kept hearing over and over in this video is the phrase "I didn't know..."
In spite of your lack of knowledge on many things, you went for it, and it is working out wonderfully. This is a real object lesson in going for your dreams (I never use that phrase), for anyone who really wants to pusue their love in life.
Congratulations to you and your wife for your ongoing success, the world is now a better place
with your creations in it!
Just watched this video and it's great you made it dude! Great content and not even 2 years since you posted this, and you already achieved 150% more than you expected to do! Congratulations! Greetings from Argentina!
Dream job: solving problems for people around (engineering)
Hey! Thank you for this amazing video and your openness to the community. You're patience and effort in readings and trying to my comments are amazing. If you might remember, I had told you earlier that you might get to 1Million subscribers by the end of the year. I meant what I said and I wish it would come true. I subscribe to you channnel from my other Google accounts as well as from my parents, family and friends phone when I get a chance 🙈. I know I sound silly but I really want to see you take off and I am a student and I really don't know how else I can contribute and support your contents. Maybe one day, I can be a Patreon for your channel. Until then, all my friends are subscribing 🤣. Don't worry, they all love your videos especially the charred wood ones. All the best for your career.
Thanks so much!!
Dream job: Day trading and full-time investor. Love your genuineness and your work. Building my first epoxy/wood table because of you!
Love that!
I'm apart of a Discord group (Google Discord if you don't know what it is) that's dedicated to helping people become better investors, specifically day trading and options trading. If you'd like an invite link let me know.
Every time I see the wood color on a finished piece I get an OG , simply BEAUTIFUL wood colors ! 😁👍
I've been watching your videos a while ago and never knew this brave story of yours. I'm a former mechanical engineer and a construction project manager who changed his career to become a pilot. I saw myself in your story in many aspects. You are as inspiring as your woodwork. You're also a unique storyteller with a life-changing, spontaneous, and informative content.
You are a very good storyteller, Cam. I found you this morning and will be watching regularly!
Totally understand your comments about daydreaming the next woodworking project. Congrats on following your dreams. Appreciate you sharing your experiences and feelings on these important matters. Also, love the burned table. The creative spark is what drives me. It’s insatiable. I find satisfaction in giving stuff to family and friends. They seem to like that. Thanks again. As Emerson once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
I stumbled into your videos just today and I’m so amazed by your work! Very inspirational indeed! I’ve had this dream of having a little carpentry and black smith shop for many years now. But spending 18hours per day, 7 days per week on fighting to keep up with “every day life” (full time job, commuting, kids, bills and so on) doesn’t leave much room to even get started. But for sure, I need a change in my life! To cope with a dead end job doesn’t cut it for me any more! I have a need to create…or restore…To make…
Woodworker/homesteader. I’m new to your channel and am loving your content. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to your next project.
Love your work! Thanks for sharing your story!
Watched this video on your website, keep rockin dude. Very inspirational.
Thank you for that Cam. Like you I love working with my head and hands ( tools). You have given me some food for thought about a change of career
UA-cam Maker/ Content Creator. Thank you for this wonderful video! I've been making videos for a little while now and they haven't performed nearly as well as I would have liked. They do ok, but it's hard to justify the time and money it takes to make each project and video for just ok. I've thought about maybe calling it quits, but your story really inspired me to keep going. Seeing your success gives me hope so thank you for that.
Thanks, Cam, for your courage and skills, both as a helicopter pilot and as a woodworker. I'm kinda on the other side of the coin; always loved woodworking (but not to the commercial level), but always wanted to be in the air. So I became a private pilot, retired from my programming job, and now do both! Please don't stop doing what you're doing, as you've obviously touched a nerve with many who love your skills and the ability to communicate them to others who love creating things out of wood.
Packer, woodworking, retired!
I packed for ages, did a ton of stuff- firefighting, historical restoration, plowed snow, drove cat, turned wrench with my Dad, raised my girls- heck, it doesn't dent the surface. Did a lot of ops with PHI and LifeFlight in Lassen Park and on State SRA and USFS. Still chase fires. Woodwork is becoming more than something to do- part passion, part drive. Thank you for your video's, honesty and service! As a final aside, this is the first youtube I think I have ever subscribed to.
Cam, awesome story. Everyone needs to follow their dream and if the dream changes then follow the new dream. I had the US Army (and taxpayers) pay for my helicopter training, build time and enjoyed a 26 year career all the way to retirement. I am trying to rediscover myself and the woodworking you are presenting is very inspiring!! Thanks man!
Such a beautiful table !
It's amazing that you get so many negative responses, there will always have some. Once again why I enjoy watching you build is that not only are you a master woodworker but you do make mistakes and then you explain how you fixed them and why. You continue to encourage your followers how to overcome these issues and add tips that you have experienced. Thank you again for sharing your passion in the things that we all like to do.
Great story, You're the man, Cam! Bravo!
Mom. Great to hear your story! I never thought you had a previous career because I always though you’re very good at what you do. I changed careers and then went back to my original career but I’m happier now that I went back. No regrets. You can be a table specialist - why not? You’re so good at it. Love the burned wood table. I watched that one previously. Keep building and keep healthy 😁
Loved this video..thank you🤩for sharing your life and your craft with us. Your wife is to be praised for backing you ever step of your journey. You are blessed for persuasion your passion ☺️
Pilot! Now I know why I'm feeling so satisfied watching your content - I'm an airline pilot and I love my job, but sometimes I would like to do more hardware stuff as for my job. All the best for you and greetings from Switzerland.
Love your videos, Cam. I'm a cabinet/ furniture maker in Houston. Few things in life are as satisfying as creating beautiful furniture pieces from wood. It takes countless hours of tedious work that's anything but fun at times, but worth every second when you've finished and it turns out looking as beautiful as you had expected/hoped it would. Your tables are outstanding and it's fun to watch you create them. Talk as much as you want. it don't bother me!
Big fan of your work! So inspiring to hear your story. My wife and I left our jobs and started an event planning business. We’re both now making more money than we did before and more than that are more happy and get to spend more time with our daughter. All in all a great decision for us 😊
Love your videos learning a lot keep them coming
My dream job is anything that inspires me. Your work is amazing man!
I saw your video 2 or 3 months ago and just loved the way you made those tables and I was totally inspired with your work. And today I made my first coffee table. It was your videos that got me into woodworking. Thanks a lot Cam!
No way! That’s awesome
Very cool to hear your story Cam, my dream job was to be an architect then I found out they didn't make a whole lot of money. Then I found out the creative process was what turned my crank. Your projects are amazing keep it going.
Your dream job. And a great story. I am glad your channel has grown so much too. I don't know why I missed this video for some reason, but it did pop up in my suggested videos now and I am glad for it.
Keep up the great work man! Excellent craftsmanship
Photographer: I've been very lucky to have the opportunity to do my dream job for the last 10 years. I was trained by the U.S. Army and even though I had a rough enlistment I gained a profession that has given me so much joy. Very happy for you that you have found the one thing that makes your heart sing with joy. Best wishes for attaining your dreams beyond your expectations.
I wish I would have found your videos sooner! Your work is so inspiring. I work in radiology and do cabinets on the side, which is quite boring. I’m just waiting for the time (and courage) to build a kitchen table. You’ve set the bar high! Thank you!!
Smart guy. Good luck and best wishes. Guarantee you'll do great.