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Wouldn't it be logical for a woodworkers studio to have some kind of accoustic foam? I think it would reduce a huge chunk of the sound. I'm talking about the noise of the tools when you are using them, not the YT video.
I jumped through the 101 "Like and Subscribe" calls in an attempt to discover what your accident was. You don't say anything about it other than it happened and the doctors were impressed. No mistake to learn from.
If your in Texas and need a hand. I’m Mayan and have a background on wood working that’s been in graves in my mind since birth, I grew up in the jungles of Belize and I Believe I can move the way we think of woodwork in ways most don’t see, not to say I’m the best but I can say I’m different. So different I’m far from my peers back home in Belize. But I would love to work with someone with the background internally vs me someone who understands it more mentally and spiritually. Yes I can do internal. But I feel like it’s best to share the success then to succeed alone.
When i saw the chubby guy standing on the scarf joint my heart fluttered slightly. I always thought i was just an admirer from a far. Great video and build as always man. You're a beast! Congrats on all your success!
Steal with your eyes is what my teacher told me when I started my apprenticeship to become a cabinet maker. It is indeed incredible how much you can learn by simply watching with interest how experts do their job. So thank you for letting me learn from your videos, highly appreciated!
I am a westerner living with family in Japan. Here, that is the institutionalized apprenticeship path; long, hard, hours, no favors, no instruction. An apprentice is expected to learn his trade by observing the craftsmen at work, while he executes his tasks.
@@leehaelters6182 A formal apprenticeship where a master actively teaches the apprentice skills over a period of 5 years is far more beneficial for everyone involved. Of course, not everyone advances through the program. Some apprentices fail to develop the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities of the craft and are either reassigned to work as a general laborer or discharged from employment.
Never been taught this but have said my whole life, that im one of the biggest thieves on this planet I steal everyday of my life...... i steal with my eyes... If one set of hands can do it....... mine can do it as well if i want them and ask them to.
Telling your viewers your road to get where you got isn’t arrogant, rather it explains more about where the character, charisma, and artistry of your pieces came from. I learn a lot watching your videos that I apply in my hobbyist woodworking. Thank you for sharing your story.
Ecclesiastes 5:18 "This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them-for this is their lot." You're doing it! Genuinely happy you're finding satisfaction in your work! I love getting to see your projects. Thank you for sharing.
That piece is nothing short of stunning. I super appreciate your work ethic and the background which you have shared. I am really glad you did not take the doctor's advice.
Love it. Good on you for thumbing your nose at the Dr that said find a new career. Also, your sharing your journey is not self indulgent. I would hope it will serve as inspiration to the younger Woodies out there to chase their dream.
I’m a mechanical engineer and I’m starting to make furniture and build things out of wood and have plans to expand to metal. Really enjoy your videos. I just subscribed. Thank you for sharing your builds. Learning from you. Thx. Greetings from Yorba Linda, California.
I've observed skilled craftsmen having 10 to 30+ years experience suffer life altering injuries due to a single moment's inattention. Always keep in mind that every tool in a workshop is actively trying to kill or maim you every single day. If you're distracted, then take a break until you regain undivided attention to the task at hand.
Beautiful work Nick. I must say, you telling your story helps us, your viewers understand you more and like you more. Your work is truly spectacular. Thanks for sharing such a personal story. While I am disabled, I still try to get in my little shop as much as possible and being on a fixed income does not allow me to become a patreon member as much as I want to. Can’t wait for the next one
@@pedullastudio don’t thank me Nick, I need to thank you because believe it or not, you are helping me to get back into my shop and to start making things again
Congratulations! very beautiful work! I'm Nikos from Greece, cabinet, furniture maker, and woodturner. My best wishes for your hand. I have 3 times in my life that i cut fingers on machines, but it was little. One old man told me in my third cut: Machines never sleep, but the human cannot . My best wishes from Greece!
Hey Nick. I was just thinking about you. And here you are! This video tells me about the character of the man I have a feel for. and now I have some inkling why! I'm finally making the furniture that has been in my head. Similar story in my background but I took a different turn to become a psychologist. That's in my past and now I'm in the shop I built and working with my Mentor Murphy to bring all the information into practice. Love this organic piece and the process of the build. You are an artist and artisan. Go Nick go! And take us with you. Can't currently afford patreon although I checked it out on the last video. Thanks!
Hi Nick, I have been watching your content for a good while now, if memory serves me correctly you were under 1,000 subs when I got hooked on your content. I can’t believe that in the hours and hours of content I have watched I never noticed your scars from your accident! You don’t need to worry about coming across as opinionated or self absorbed- you are clearly a very humble and uniquely skilled individual who has an incredible amount of knowledge to share. I am sure your grandfather would be extremely proud. Keep up the great work my friend. Regards Gerard
I like this style of video. It incorporates teaching the process, but also inserts a rich story between the detailed instructions where it's more obvious what's happening, all to keep our eyes and ears and minds fully engaged. Genius, and a nicely crafted video -- and project!
A man who I learned some of my woodworking skills from started his apprenticeship, in Germany, just after WW2, on the day he turned14. He spent his first year or two sweeping floors, of course, loading and unloading trucks, breaking down lumber to rough dimension for the master carpenters, helping with installs, sharpening chisels and planes and saw blades, making coffee, and countless other tasks that anyone of his many superiors told him to do. The first jobs he and his fellow apprentices were given to work on unsupervised, was building beer boxes. They made 2 basic types. One held 4 one litre bottles, with 2 interior dividers separating the bottles, and one of those dividers arching up with a handle cut into it. The other type held 12 one litre bottles, had handles cut into the two ends, and the bottom of the box had a rebate that would fit into the opening at the top of the box, so that the boxes could be stacked. Both type of boxes were dovetailed together at the corners. They would get orders from local breweries for 600 or 800 or 2 thousand of these boxes. These apprentices would cut the lumber to size with mechanical saws, and then cut the dovetails and assemble them by hand. This friend died a few years ago. He worked as a carpenter out of his home shop right up till his death. Building those thousands of beer boxes was a fond memory for him, that he spoke of with pride.
That's an awesome tree table. You are definitely fulfilling your purpose. Thank you for sharing something to personal. I also cut myself on my table saw. TWICE! First time doing my very first table saw cut ever, at 12 years old. 17 stitches in my right thumb and index finger. Luckily not through bone, no surgery required and thankfully recovered 100% function. Fast forward 45 years of trouble free cutting on the very same table saw and through a momentary lapse in concentration I cut my other hand. Nicked the bone in my left index finger but not through, and caught the tip of my pinkie. Not once did I consider giving up but still hoping to recover full functionality on my index finger. I was woodworking again in 6 weeks. Your image of your injury looks horrific. I am so glad you had the determination to recover as much as you obviously have. Especially so you can share your absolutely awesome skill, talent and creative genius. Absolutely love your work!
This channel is my favorite woodworking UA-cam channel. I've watched a lot of them and your's truly stands out. The pieces you make are always stunning with great attention to detail, not to mention I love your shop! Thanks so much for sharing your story and I have great respect for you sharing about your accident. You Tube isn't always the kindest place to reveal these things... Not self indulgent, I think I speak for many people who want to know more about the people we admire on You Tube!
Thank you for sharing your story. It was a story of struggle, resistance, acceptance, risk, perseverance, passion, realization, and creativity. And that to me is beautiful. It shows in your work.
I love that you have shared your story as part of your video. I think that it will help and inspire youngsters who want to get into carpentry! Draw boxes sounds like wax on wax off😊
Your imaginative designs and the use of metal accents have become my inspiration for new projects. It was my father who first showed me that woodworking could be a lifetime hobby and he continued in his own wood shop until he was 98 years old. Thank you for showing new ways to consider what is possible.
All the right words Nick, and you are killing the videography game so using it to remove the need for commissions and free your time up for passion projects can only lead to greater satisfaction. 🤘🤘
You didn't give up after the accident. Good on you! That's the only way to grow an overcome obstacles. I had something similar after a pituitary tumor. In the end I got back to my job as a scrubnurse and hobby woodworker and ended up being better at both !
I’m a pro carpenter and furniture maker of 40 plus years. Such is the beauty of your work, yours is the only channel I eagerly look forward to watching of all the ones I subscribe to. ‘I’m stealing with my eyes’ 😊
I'm just a bloke with a shed and some basic tools and even more basic ideas but your furniture does inspire me to try something other than cutting boards and guitar stands. WELL DONE.
I'm sitting watching your beautiful work as I had my first small accident a few days ago. Hobby woodworking for over 40yrs, making only pieces for myself. I've been asked to make items for others but have always declined. I have almost always used recycled timbers or back-storied timbers.
Thank you for sharing your story, it seriously hit me close to home. As an aspiring woodworker that has often felt trapped into doing what would reliably pay the bills, coupled with being a new grandfather, your story has given me hope that maybe my hobby of the last 25 years will help inspire my grandson to follow a dream. Thank you again for this.
Великолепный креатив, твои работы восхитительны. Ты Гуру! Живи долго, работай много! Удач!
Рік тому
Wow, the work is amazing! But above all congratulations for the story of overcoming, determination, patience and discipline achieve incredible results. Regards!
All the wood in the world was waiting for Nick's recovery, now that wood is waiting to reach his workshop to be cared for and treated with all the passion and beauty that only Nick knows how to give it. I love your job. Greetings from Barcelona. Ricardo.
Hi Nick, having watched quite a number of your videos I can confidently state that as a woodworker of 40 years standing, you are probably the most naturally gifted furniture maker I have seen. I also love your workshop, a dream space!
Your work is incredible, your story is necessary for all to hear. For artists of all media. Not everyone work with saws, wood planers, and drills. Even a sewing machine, rotary cutters, glass, metal cutters, anything can cause an art ending injury. Your’s is a good story of prove them wrong, do your best with what you’ve been handed.
Mate I’ve been working with wood for over 50 yrs.. and mind you I’m 59.. so totally understand and feel your passion I’m also a chef as I Decided long ago that I needed to always have a back up plus the fact that I love food and entertaining.anyhow I at your lever of skill and probably more but honestly you are a master total respect brother,,keep up the great videos would love to see you doing some restoration of a classic
Nick...another Master-class in not only creative design and woodcraft, but life-lesson. Winging it, no matter what your job or craft, is how we learn and push our creative skills, especially in the arts and crafts area. I've had many comments on my wood projects where people say , "why'd you do that"? The answer is obvious..."why not" !! Thanks again...JD
Your story and work is an inspiration to me. I've been in IT almost 30 years and when I retire in a few years want to get lost in my shop. For it is in my shop where I feel for the first time in my life, real creativity. I know I have a long way to go with my skills and knowledge, but your work is a guidepost out in the distance that I set course for. Thank you.
Your work is excellent. My late Dad was a carpenter for most of his working life. He made many of his employers very rich with his craftsmanship. They did not pay him commensurately. Sadly, he had no ambition to start his own business. I love watching these videos as it reminds me of him. I remember his patience with hours of sanding, which I could not understand at the time. Now I do. I still have some of his tools, including Stanley Yankee screwdrivers. Keep shining.👌🏾🙏🏽👍🏽
Nick, thank you for sharing your story. It was inspirational to me, as I'm sure it is to others. I simply can't watch one of your videos without jumping into my shop to try something new. I appreciate your work, your style, and your love of the craft. As an aside, I'm at that "Grandfather" stage of life and one of my grandsons love spending time with me in the shop. It adds an immeasurable level of joy to the craft.
OK, your work and the story won the internet for me today. As always, INCREDIBLE WORK! Beautiful, functional and still artistic I have my new goal thanks to you, to create pieces that will be admired for years and not just craft show sale items. I've always been making furniture pieces but now that will be my sole focus.
This is the best video I’ve ever watched. Not just because you made a beautiful piece or explained your story. This video gave me a new sense of hope for my career. I’ve loved woodworking since I was young but I was always taught to get a job that will make you money and keep what you love to do as a hobby. I’m currently in school for paralegal real estate, while doing small woodworking projects for family and friends. I just bought my first table saw and instantly regretted it, I felt like it was a waste of money because why would I spend so much if this is just a hobby. All in all, you gave me new found hope to keep pursuing my love for woodworking.
I enjoyed your departure from your typical video. You journey helped me get a deeper understanding of the origins of your creativity. Oh, yeah I loved the leaf table.
I'm a hobby woodworker and I have to say I really I appreciate the level of skill you've achieved. That table is simply stunning. I live in the UK and have to say that your terrible accident with your fingures in not unique. About 10 years ago I was watching the work of an air ambulance helicopter in northern England. Their first call was to a road traffic collision but on arrival they established that the injuries were minor and a road ambulance had already taken them to hospital. However, their next call was to the premises of a major furniture factory where one of their employees had sustained a serious injury. Thankfully, the helicpopter had sufficient room to land on the car park and the medics went inside to discover one the workers had accidentally cut off three fingures on a table saw. A member of staff had the good sense to find the missing fingures and place them in a jug of iced water. The helicopter set off with the injured man and his fingures to hospital where surgeons went to great length, just as with you, to reattach his fingers. Fast forward to six months later when the patient was back for review and lo and behold his fingers were reattached successfully but had restricted movement.
Beautiful piece, thanks for sharing it ( and your history ) with us. I am not a woodworker ( although I did do some woodworking at school ) but I am a pretty handy person, all sorts of stuff I learned from watching and helping my dad from an early age. We didn’t even have TV back then, so if you were interested, you had to watch and learn. I love the leaf table, is the top glass or plexiglass! I guess my wife would be worried about how to keep it clean, especially if there was any spilled wine, leaking down.
THanks again for a wonderful trip watching you build this very nice piece. But more, thank you to letting us in on some of your personal story. One of things I really like when I hang out in other craftspeople's shops is hearing how they got to where they are and what they would like to do next. I'll be back to your shop!
Absolutely no self indulgence. I started at school when I was 12 years old. I had teachers and they let me build things nobody else got to build. Obviously teaching me along the way, but they let me tackle projects that the others didn't get to attempt. I'm glad you put this out. I get so tired of hearing people on UA-cam saying they are self taught. Everyone learns from someone. Your projects are inspiring to me. I got out of woodworking and did carpentry for 30 years. Now I'm back to woodworking. It has taken longer than I anticipated to refine my skills. Carpentry and woodworking are different skill sets.
Amazing and inspirational video!... I'am exactly in the same place that when your started... my parents garage. Exept I'am 45 years old (with more than 20 of experience in forest and furniture industry) and literally broke after two year of no jobs because pandemic and some surgery/medical problem. But no matter what... I decide it's time to work for my self. No more bosses for me. Thank you again for share your knowledge and inspire us with every video. Wish me luck! 😁
You really do not come across as arrogant or indulgent. You always communicate your perfectionism and self criticism very frankly and that is where one can see the true passion behind your work. In fact, that is passion is what I love when watching your artwork, it shows in every handgrip you make, in the way you touch and look at your workpieces. It is only every few years I come across to witness such delicate and mindful handwork which is what shows the true masters of their craft. A good reminder of working on the way I use my hands in my occupation as a physiotherapist as well as in my second passion, woodworking (or third, besides music...) Thank you so much for your inspiring and encouraging work and thoughts.
4/2/23; ..Wow, no not the leaf table Wow! ...but your honest 'back story' on wonderful 'gravity' imparted by your grandfather (toward furniture making) but more about your 'brain openness' to his truth to you, & your realization (maybe not fully articulated by you at those youthful years) that his words..& life work/career...we're bonding inside of you which was building exceptional foundation for your life. Great story, great respect for family wisdom! Now, that finger/cartlige/bone cutting revelation & x-ray view...was just heart-stopping! This is info & your recovery has generated the biggest 'Wow' I could ever express...as without your fingers, your creative brain (fertilized by your grandfather & your determination) could never have resulted in the absolute fantastic woodcraft you have created! I think your grandfather's angels easily slid into your open spirit & you have indeed become more than what your grandfather imagined. Yup, you have become what your grandfather had hoped for...a next Gen master! Today it was this Palm Leaf 🍃 Table with 3D veins highlighted with Copper Leaf. ..just fantastic! Please, stay safe & do carry on...just love your creative craftsmanship!👏👍👍👍A+✅️😊
Good video and I´m glad for you. I work as a coo but my passion is for wood working. I have build few houses, done multiple projects and usually tackle anything I can my self. So this summer I finally did put together my own workshop and it has been great! When you work with your mind, You rest with your hands.
Loved the video and discussion. In my opinion the glass top detracts from the piece. If you really wanted that effect an epoxy veneer might have looked better. Enjoy the journey and congratulation on what must have been a hellish rehabilitation of your hand.
I'm very very impressed, but I'm more impressed with the Dr's that made sure you kept youre fingers, so you could go on to built stuff this this, well done!
I make some wooden furniture, furniture for my house, etc. and every time I work with dangerous machines I thank God for the integrity of my hands and fingers at the end of the job. I look at them (fingers) and think "My precious!! Beautiful you are! Yes you are!"
Absolutely stunning. I thought I saw a lot on youtube but this is it for me. A lot of channels are about the tools, or "simple" projects. And love that too. But one day soon I want to build a masterpiece of my own, that makes me proud, something special with attention to details that pushes me to my limit. I think I am at the right place here for inspiration. Thank you.
You are one of the best if not the best on UA-cam . Just in my opinion I like seeing you build the Complicated Things it helps me learn new things but not everyone is a master so seeing some simpler things is a big help for premature master in the making.
Thanks for sharing your story. You are the craftsman you wanted to become. Your comment about procrastination was spot on a rare insight into a common problem. Procrastination is my super power
You are a true artist with a wonderful imagination and a great craftsman. A story that inspires to push forward and achieve your best, life will change, and you have adapted with hard work and dedication. You should be proud as your grandfather is proud to see what he started and instilled in you at a young age. Thank you for sharing!
Learning to ask -and keep on asking-questions is the most enduring coming of age concept for everyone, as is testing your passions with a jolting career break; All for a passion reborn in a totally unique way. Well done.
Nick,, I just found your videos a few days ago, and I am so glad I did !!!! your wood working skills are amazing !!!! Thank you for taking the time in making them!!!!🪵🪚🪑
Nick, another amazing video and piece!! Thank you for talking about your history. It helps (me) people who are trying to follow you, to gain confidence in their own path and helps people connect to you more. You did not come across as self-indulgent or arrogant, just the opposite. I bet if UA-cam was around when Pablo Picasso was alive and he was making videos, everyone would be asking him for his narration. Nobody has ever asked a teacher to teach without talking. Your voice is very pleasant to hear and listen to, calming, confident, humble, and strong. Thank you for talking about your injury. You are very strong to do so. Good on you for not listening to the doctor and getting back to your passion. Thank you!!
My dad was a cabinet maker. He cut his hand similarly to yours. He never let it stop him from doing what he loved. Sadly he’s not with us anymore but I always remember his love of woodworking. Hearing your story and watching you work brought back terrific memories. Thank you for that.
This video of yours has been in my "watch later" list for about two months now. I regret not watching it sooner as it is really good quality and your story is motivational.
You my friend are a true tradesman that is not just carpentry it's also a work of art i woul love to have your skills. Oh and of course your tools💯👋👷👷👷
I personally like it when furniture builders and/or craftsmen talk about how everything came about and how and why they chose this profession. My English is not so good. Hopefully you can still understand the text. Many greetings from Germany.
UA-cam's algorythm is made to put in evidence the video that generates the most interactive content. So i interact with yours... Each of your video gives me the feeling i will always have to learn something more. This has no price !
this is the 3rd video of yours that i watched (the warped-wood bed head and the gigantic 3x1m table) and your work and pieces you make are EXQUISITE!!!!!!! they are not only beautiful, they have strong impressions of you. the detail you put into your art makes me wanna sit beside them and observe them existing.
Why am I not surprised that with all your inspirational work there’s an inspirational story behind it. Damn it Nick! My head always hurts and gets filled with crazy ideas after watching your videos 🤯🫠. Keep them coming good sir.
What a beautiful table. Your story is inspirational I think all of us can relate too it. Sometimes only when we almost loose something do we persevere and finally get our act together and do what we have to do. Keep up the excellent work. Love your Chanel... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I can't find the words to express the admiration I have for your work. You mention machining your templates with a CNC. I'm barely starting to learn the trade - in the context of a drastic career change - and decided early on to initially forgo tools, such as drill press and bandsaw, to purchase a Shaper Origin. Until I can start earning enough money with my creations, it'll be my "(relative) poor man's CNC"; and then I'll still use it for prototyping and making templates. It's an investment I don't regret one bit (pun unintended).
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I too was injured in a woodworking accident. While cutting a board one day, my saw fell and the switch was stuck on. It bounced off the floor, sliced through my sandals, cut one foot nearly in half and severed three of the toes on my other foot. After 15 lengthy surgeries, they re-attached my mangled feet and told me I may not walk again. After 6 months of physical therapy, I proved them wrong. I'm back in sandals, mowing my lawn with my gasoline powered push mower.
That leaf table is simply BEAUTIFUL!! I'm sooooooo very glad your channel came across my recommended. You and your your skill have quickly become a favorite to enjoy and to gather knowledge from. Thank you for sharing your skill and your story. Glad your injury didn't stop you! Such a blessing! I look forward to seeing and learning more!! THANK YOU!!!!!
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Wouldn't it be logical for a woodworkers studio to have some kind of accoustic foam? I think it would reduce a huge chunk of the sound. I'm talking about the noise of the tools when you are using them, not the YT video.
I jumped through the 101 "Like and Subscribe" calls in an attempt to discover what your accident was. You don't say anything about it other than it happened and the doctors were impressed. No mistake to learn from.
If your in Texas and need a hand. I’m Mayan and have a background on wood working that’s been in graves in my mind since birth, I grew up in the jungles of Belize and I Believe I can move the way we think of woodwork in ways most don’t see, not to say I’m the best but I can say I’m different. So different I’m far from my peers back home in Belize. But I would love to work with someone with the background internally vs me someone who understands it more mentally and spiritually. Yes I can do internal. But I feel like it’s best to share the success then to succeed alone.
When i saw the chubby guy standing on the scarf joint my heart fluttered slightly. I always thought i was just an admirer from a far. Great video and build as always man. You're a beast! Congrats on all your success!
Haha cheers man! Glad to hear you enjoy my videos. Looking forward to more vids from you in the future
Steal with your eyes is what my teacher told me when I started my apprenticeship to become a cabinet maker. It is indeed incredible how much you can learn by simply watching with interest how experts do their job. So thank you for letting me learn from your videos, highly appreciated!
Thats a great quote
I am a westerner living with family in Japan. Here, that is the institutionalized apprenticeship path; long, hard, hours, no favors, no instruction. An apprentice is expected to learn his trade by observing the craftsmen at work, while he executes his tasks.
I couldn't agree more, "steal with your eyes", I must remember that.
@@leehaelters6182 A formal apprenticeship where a master actively teaches the apprentice skills over a period of 5 years is far more beneficial for everyone involved. Of course, not everyone advances through the program. Some apprentices fail to develop the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities of the craft and are either reassigned to work as a general laborer or discharged from employment.
Never been taught this but have said my whole life, that im one of the biggest thieves on this planet I steal everyday of my life...... i steal with my eyes...
If one set of hands can do it....... mine can do it as well if i want them and ask them to.
Telling your viewers your road to get where you got isn’t arrogant, rather it explains more about where the character, charisma, and artistry of your pieces came from. I learn a lot watching your videos that I apply in my hobbyist woodworking. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you
I appreciate your background story. Your craftsmanship is second to none.
Ecclesiastes 5:18
"This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them-for this is their lot."
You're doing it! Genuinely happy you're finding satisfaction in your work! I love getting to see your projects. Thank you for sharing.
That piece is nothing short of stunning. I super appreciate your work ethic and the background which you have shared. I am really glad you did not take the doctor's advice.
Love it. Good on you for thumbing your nose at the Dr that said find a new career. Also, your sharing your journey is not self indulgent. I would hope it will serve as inspiration to the younger Woodies out there to chase their dream.
Thanks Phil
I’m a mechanical engineer and I’m starting to make furniture and build things out of wood and have plans to expand to metal. Really enjoy your videos. I just subscribed. Thank you for sharing your builds. Learning from you. Thx. Greetings from Yorba Linda, California.
I've observed skilled craftsmen having 10 to 30+ years experience suffer life altering injuries due to a single moment's inattention. Always keep in mind that every tool in a workshop is actively trying to kill or maim you every single day. If you're distracted, then take a break until you regain undivided attention to the task at hand.
You are a very inspirational person and your creations are true art. Probably the best content in woodworking area as well
Thank you so much
Beautiful work Nick. I must say, you telling your story helps us, your viewers understand you more and like you more. Your work is truly spectacular. Thanks for sharing such a personal story. While I am disabled, I still try to get in my little shop as much as possible and being on a fixed income does not allow me to become a patreon member as much as I want to. Can’t wait for the next one
Thanks so much for watching Steve!
@@pedullastudio don’t thank me Nick, I need to thank you because believe it or not, you are helping me to get back into my shop and to start making things again
@@steveferguson1232 Thats great to hear mate!
Congratulations! very beautiful work! I'm Nikos from Greece, cabinet, furniture maker, and woodturner. My best wishes for your hand. I have 3 times in my life that i cut fingers on machines, but it was little. One old man told me in my third cut: Machines never sleep, but the human cannot . My best wishes from Greece!
I’m 82 years old I have been making things for about 4 years. God Bless And lots of luck on your journey.
Hey Nick. I was just thinking about you. And here you are! This video tells me about the character of the man I have a feel for. and now I have some inkling why! I'm finally making the furniture that has been in my head. Similar story in my background but I took a different turn to become a psychologist. That's in my past and now I'm in the shop I built and working with my Mentor Murphy to bring all the information into practice. Love this organic piece and the process of the build. You are an artist and artisan. Go Nick go! And take us with you. Can't currently afford patreon although I checked it out on the last video. Thanks!
Thanks so much Thomas
Hi Nick,
I have been watching your content for a good while now, if memory serves me correctly you were under 1,000 subs when I got hooked on your content. I can’t believe that in the hours and hours of content I have watched I never noticed your scars from your accident!
You don’t need to worry about coming across as opinionated or self absorbed- you are clearly a very humble and uniquely skilled individual who has an incredible amount of knowledge to share. I am sure your grandfather would be extremely proud.
Keep up the great work my friend.
Regards
Gerard
Thanks for sticking around for so long Gerard. I really appreciate it
You did exactly what a apprentice should do when they finish their apprenticeship, you became a journeyman.
Wow, just wow! I enjoyed both the story and the build very much. I didn't even know such content existed on UA-cam. This is next level.
Thanks so much
I like this style of video. It incorporates teaching the process, but also inserts a rich story between the detailed instructions where it's more obvious what's happening, all to keep our eyes and ears and minds fully engaged. Genius, and a nicely crafted video -- and project!
Glad you enjoyed it!
A man who I learned some of my woodworking skills from started his apprenticeship, in Germany, just after WW2, on the day he turned14. He spent his first year or two sweeping floors, of course, loading and unloading trucks, breaking down lumber to rough dimension for the master carpenters, helping with installs, sharpening chisels and planes and saw blades, making coffee, and countless other tasks that anyone of his many superiors told him to do. The first jobs he and his fellow apprentices were given to work on unsupervised, was building beer boxes. They made 2 basic types. One held 4 one litre bottles, with 2 interior dividers separating the bottles, and one of those dividers arching up with a handle cut into it. The other type held 12 one litre bottles, had handles cut into the two ends, and the bottom of the box had a rebate that would fit into the opening at the top of the box, so that the boxes could be stacked. Both type of boxes were dovetailed together at the corners. They would get orders from local breweries for 600 or 800 or 2 thousand of these boxes. These apprentices would cut the lumber to size with mechanical saws, and then cut the dovetails and assemble them by hand. This friend died a few years ago. He worked as a carpenter out of his home shop right up till his death. Building those thousands of beer boxes was a fond memory for him, that he spoke of with pride.
That's an awesome tree table. You are definitely fulfilling your purpose. Thank you for sharing something to personal. I also cut myself on my table saw. TWICE! First time doing my very first table saw cut ever, at 12 years old. 17 stitches in my right thumb and index finger. Luckily not through bone, no surgery required and thankfully recovered 100% function. Fast forward 45 years of trouble free cutting on the very same table saw and through a momentary lapse in concentration I cut my other hand. Nicked the bone in my left index finger but not through, and caught the tip of my pinkie. Not once did I consider giving up but still hoping to recover full functionality on my index finger. I was woodworking again in 6 weeks. Your image of your injury looks horrific. I am so glad you had the determination to recover as much as you obviously have. Especially so you can share your absolutely awesome skill, talent and creative genius. Absolutely love your work!
Thanks for sharing your story Doug. And thank you for watching
This channel is my favorite woodworking UA-cam channel. I've watched a lot of them and your's truly stands out. The pieces you make are always stunning with great attention to detail, not to mention I love your shop! Thanks so much for sharing your story and I have great respect for you sharing about your accident. You Tube isn't always the kindest place to reveal these things... Not self indulgent, I think I speak for many people who want to know more about the people we admire on You Tube!
Thanks so much
Normally I speak of nature as breathtakingly beautiful, but ...... this piece is just that!!! Art at its finest!
Thank you for sharing your story. It was a story of struggle, resistance, acceptance, risk, perseverance, passion, realization, and creativity. And that to me is beautiful.
It shows in your work.
Thanks so much
I love that you have shared your story as part of your video.
I think that it will help and inspire youngsters who want to get into carpentry!
Draw boxes sounds like wax on wax off😊
Your imaginative designs and the use of metal accents have become my inspiration for new projects. It was my father who first showed me that woodworking could be a lifetime hobby and he continued in his own wood shop until he was 98 years old. Thank you for showing new ways to consider what is possible.
Thanks Wes
Once again, awesome piece. It's stories like yours and my neighbor that my wife bought me a Saw Stop cabnet saw. Live it, and saved my thumb.
All the right words Nick, and you are killing the videography game so using it to remove the need for commissions and free your time up for passion projects can only lead to greater satisfaction. 🤘🤘
You didn't give up after the accident. Good on you! That's the only way to grow an overcome obstacles. I had something similar after a pituitary tumor. In the end I got back to my job as a scrubnurse and hobby woodworker and ended up being better at both !
that piece is the most beautiful table I have ever seen. Your backstory is neither arrogant nor conceited, it is inspiring. Amazing skills.
I’m a pro carpenter and furniture maker of 40 plus years. Such is the beauty of your work, yours is the only channel I eagerly look forward to watching of all the ones I subscribe to.
‘I’m stealing with my eyes’ 😊
Thank you
Very inspiring. I wish I had had a grandfather like yours.
I'm just a bloke with a shed and some basic tools and even more basic ideas but your furniture does inspire me to try something other than cutting boards and guitar stands. WELL DONE.
Starting your career as an apprentice and doing the drudge work helps build character. Proud to be a tradesman!
I'm sitting watching your beautiful work as I had my first small accident a few days ago. Hobby woodworking for over 40yrs, making only pieces for myself. I've been asked to make items for others but have always declined. I have almost always used recycled timbers or back-storied timbers.
Thank you for sharing your story, it seriously hit me close to home. As an aspiring woodworker that has often felt trapped into doing what would reliably pay the bills, coupled with being a new grandfather, your story has given me hope that maybe my hobby of the last 25 years will help inspire my grandson to follow a dream. Thank you again for this.
Великолепный креатив, твои работы восхитительны. Ты Гуру! Живи долго, работай много! Удач!
Wow, the work is amazing! But above all congratulations for the story of overcoming, determination, patience and discipline achieve incredible results. Regards!
All the wood in the world was waiting for Nick's recovery, now that wood is waiting to reach his workshop to be cared for and treated with all the passion and beauty that only Nick knows how to give it. I love your job. Greetings from Barcelona. Ricardo.
Hi Nick, having watched quite a number of your videos I can confidently state that as a woodworker of 40 years standing, you are probably the most naturally gifted furniture maker I have seen. I also love your workshop, a dream space!
It’s always good to hear how professionals become that and their journey.
Your work is incredible, your story is necessary for all to hear. For artists of all media. Not everyone work with saws, wood planers, and drills. Even a sewing machine, rotary cutters, glass, metal cutters, anything can cause an art ending injury. Your’s is a good story of prove them wrong, do your best with what you’ve been handed.
Thank you for sharing your story and stop worrying what the internet thinks. You’re an artist, just be you! Thanks man.
Mate I’ve been working with wood for over 50 yrs.. and mind you I’m 59.. so totally understand and feel your passion I’m also a chef as I Decided long ago that I needed to always have a back up plus the fact that I love food and entertaining.anyhow I at your lever of skill and probably more but honestly you are a master total respect brother,,keep up the great videos would love to see you doing some restoration of a classic
New level of respect after learning about your accident. Glad you continue to do what you love!
Nick...another Master-class in not only creative design and woodcraft, but life-lesson. Winging it, no matter what your job or craft, is how we learn and push our creative skills, especially in the arts and crafts area. I've had many comments on my wood projects where people say , "why'd you do that"? The answer is obvious..."why not" !!
Thanks again...JD
Thanks John
Your story and work is an inspiration to me. I've been in IT almost 30 years and when I retire in a few years want to get lost in my shop. For it is in my shop where I feel for the first time in my life, real creativity. I know I have a long way to go with my skills and knowledge, but your work is a guidepost out in the distance that I set course for. Thank you.
Best of luck!
Your work is excellent. My late Dad was a carpenter for most of his working life. He made many of his employers very rich with his craftsmanship. They did not pay him commensurately. Sadly, he had no ambition to start his own business. I love watching these videos as it reminds me of him. I remember his patience with hours of sanding, which I could not understand at the time. Now I do. I still have some of his tools, including Stanley Yankee screwdrivers.
Keep shining.👌🏾🙏🏽👍🏽
Nick, thank you for sharing your story. It was inspirational to me, as I'm sure it is to others. I simply can't watch one of your videos without jumping into my shop to try something new. I appreciate your work, your style, and your love of the craft. As an aside, I'm at that "Grandfather" stage of life and one of my grandsons love spending time with me in the shop. It adds an immeasurable level of joy to the craft.
OK, your work and the story won the internet for me today. As always, INCREDIBLE WORK! Beautiful, functional and still artistic I have my new goal thanks to you, to create pieces that will be admired for years and not just craft show sale items. I've always been making furniture pieces but now that will be my sole focus.
No one has ever told me I won the internet before! LOL Thank you
This is the best video I’ve ever watched. Not just because you made a beautiful piece or explained your story. This video gave me a new sense of hope for my career. I’ve loved woodworking since I was young but I was always taught to get a job that will make you money and keep what you love to do as a hobby. I’m currently in school for paralegal real estate, while doing small woodworking projects for family and friends. I just bought my first table saw and instantly regretted it, I felt like it was a waste of money because why would I spend so much if this is just a hobby. All in all, you gave me new found hope to keep pursuing my love for woodworking.
NEVER feel bad about buying things to support a hobby, dude.
Spending money on a hobby like woodworking is an investment in your well-being.
Awesome stuff. The table is beautiful. Losing the use of your dominant hand is no joke. I know this from experience.
This is an insane amount of work for something that does the same as a piece of plywood. Great work
I enjoyed your departure from your typical video. You journey helped me get a deeper understanding of the origins of your creativity. Oh, yeah I loved the leaf table.
I'm a hobby woodworker and I have to say I really I appreciate the level of skill you've achieved. That table is simply stunning. I live in the UK and have to say that your terrible accident with your fingures in not unique. About 10 years ago I was watching the work of an air ambulance helicopter in northern England. Their first call was to a road traffic collision but on arrival they established that the injuries were minor and a road ambulance had already taken them to hospital. However, their next call was to the premises of a major furniture factory where one of their employees had sustained a serious injury. Thankfully, the helicpopter had sufficient room to land on the car park and the medics went inside to discover one the workers had accidentally cut off three fingures on a table saw. A member of staff had the good sense to find the missing fingures and place them in a jug of iced water. The helicopter set off with the injured man and his fingures to hospital where surgeons went to great length, just as with you, to reattach his fingers. Fast forward to six months later when the patient was back for review and lo and behold his fingers were reattached successfully but had restricted movement.
Beautiful piece, thanks for sharing it ( and your history ) with us. I am not a woodworker ( although I did do some woodworking at school ) but I am a pretty handy person, all sorts of stuff I learned from watching and helping my dad from an early age. We didn’t even have TV back then, so if you were interested, you had to watch and learn. I love the leaf table, is the top glass or plexiglass! I guess my wife would be worried about how to keep it clean, especially if there was any spilled wine, leaking down.
thank you for sharing the work, and the story. May your journey lead you where you do not plan.
had a couple fingers also hit the floor. reattached but fused, still able to woodwork so all is well. keep making that beautiful woodwork sir.
THanks again for a wonderful trip watching you build this very nice piece. But more, thank you to letting us in on some of your personal story. One of things I really like when I hang out in other craftspeople's shops is hearing how they got to where they are and what they would like to do next. I'll be back to your shop!
Absolutely no self indulgence. I started at school when I was 12 years old. I had teachers and they let me build things nobody else got to build. Obviously teaching me along the way, but they let me tackle projects that the others didn't get to attempt.
I'm glad you put this out. I get so tired of hearing people on UA-cam saying they are self taught. Everyone learns from someone.
Your projects are inspiring to me. I got out of woodworking and did carpentry for 30 years. Now I'm back to woodworking. It has taken longer than I anticipated to refine my skills. Carpentry and woodworking are different skill sets.
Thanks for the comment Johnny
Amazing and inspirational video!... I'am exactly in the same place that when your started... my parents garage. Exept I'am 45 years old (with more than 20 of experience in forest and furniture industry) and literally broke after two year of no jobs because pandemic and some surgery/medical problem. But no matter what... I decide it's time to work for my self. No more bosses for me. Thank you again for share your knowledge and inspire us with every video. Wish me luck! 😁
You really do not come across as arrogant or indulgent. You always communicate your perfectionism and self criticism very frankly and that is where one can see the true passion behind your work. In fact, that is passion is what I love when watching your artwork, it shows in every handgrip you make, in the way you touch and look at your workpieces. It is only every few years I come across to witness such delicate and mindful handwork which is what shows the true masters of their craft. A good reminder of working on the way I use my hands in my occupation as a physiotherapist as well as in my second passion, woodworking (or third, besides music...)
Thank you so much for your inspiring and encouraging work and thoughts.
Almost forgot to ask: I hope you're doing well with your right hand right now? The function seems to be quite good, how about pain?
4/2/23; ..Wow, no not the leaf table Wow! ...but your honest 'back story' on wonderful 'gravity' imparted by your grandfather (toward furniture making) but more about your 'brain openness' to his truth to you, & your realization (maybe not fully articulated by you at those youthful years) that his words..& life work/career...we're bonding inside of you which was building exceptional foundation for your life. Great story, great respect for family wisdom!
Now, that finger/cartlige/bone cutting revelation & x-ray view...was just heart-stopping! This is info & your recovery has generated the biggest 'Wow' I could ever express...as without your fingers, your creative brain (fertilized by your grandfather & your determination) could never have resulted in the absolute fantastic woodcraft you have created! I think your grandfather's angels easily slid into your open spirit & you have indeed become more than what your grandfather imagined. Yup, you have become what your grandfather had hoped for...a next Gen master! Today it was this Palm Leaf 🍃 Table with 3D veins highlighted with Copper Leaf. ..just fantastic! Please, stay safe & do carry on...just love your creative craftsmanship!👏👍👍👍A+✅️😊
Thanks so much James
@@pedullastudio your welcome! Stay safe & keep on making your imaginative wood creations! ...just fantastic!⚙️✅️
You`re humble. That is so crucial. Not to mention that you`re extremely skilled Bro. God Bless!
Good video and I´m glad for you. I work as a coo but my passion is for wood working. I have build few houses, done multiple projects and usually tackle anything I can my self. So this summer I finally did put together my own workshop and it has been great! When you work with your mind, You rest with your hands.
It was interesting hearing your story. I'm glad you didn't take your doctor's advice because that is one heck of a table. 👍
I love watching your Process. Like everything everybody has their own ways of doing it.
Great story and build!!! As my woodworking mentor said, ”Always chase your dreams. Your dreams will not chase you”
Love it. You’re such an inspiration and an amazing ambassador to the craft. Thank you for sharing some of your story too.
Thanks Darren
Loved the video and discussion. In my opinion the glass top detracts from the piece. If you really wanted that effect an epoxy veneer might have looked better. Enjoy the journey and congratulation on what must have been a hellish rehabilitation of your hand.
All the words I could say fall short of what I want to say. It is beautiful on many levels.
Art from Ohio
I'm very very impressed, but I'm more impressed with the Dr's that made sure you kept youre fingers, so you could go on to built stuff this this, well done!
I make some wooden furniture, furniture for my house, etc. and every time I work with dangerous machines I thank God for the integrity of my hands and fingers at the end of the job. I look at them (fingers) and think "My precious!! Beautiful you are! Yes you are!"
Absolutely stunning. I thought I saw a lot on youtube but this is it for me. A lot of channels are about the tools, or "simple" projects. And love that too. But one day soon I want to build a masterpiece of my own, that makes me proud, something special with attention to details that pushes me to my limit. I think I am at the right place here for inspiration. Thank you.
Thanks so much
You are one of the best if not the best on UA-cam . Just in my opinion I like seeing you build the
Complicated Things it helps me learn new things but not everyone is a master so seeing some simpler things is a big help for premature master in the making.
Thanks
Another beautiful piece of furniture. Thank you for sharing your story. Nothing arrogant about it.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing your story. You are the craftsman you wanted to become. Your comment about procrastination was spot on a rare insight into a common problem. Procrastination is my super power
I can be pretty good at it too 😂
You are a true artist with a wonderful imagination and a great craftsman. A story that inspires to push forward and achieve your best, life will change, and you have adapted with hard work and dedication. You should be proud as your grandfather is proud to see what he started and instilled in you at a young age.
Thank you for sharing!
You're such an inspiration. I'm jealous that you started your dream at such a young age. But I am grateful for your lessons and encouragement.
Learning to ask -and keep on asking-questions is the most enduring coming of age concept for everyone, as is testing your passions with a jolting career break;
All for a passion reborn in a totally unique way. Well done.
As always stunning and beautiful. Loved hearing your story.
Thanks man!
Nick,, I just found your videos a few days ago, and I am so glad I did !!!! your wood working skills are amazing !!!! Thank you for taking the time in making them!!!!🪵🪚🪑
Nick, another amazing video and piece!! Thank you for talking about your history. It helps (me) people who are trying to follow you, to gain confidence in their own path and helps people connect to you more. You did not come across as self-indulgent or arrogant, just the opposite. I bet if UA-cam was around when Pablo Picasso was alive and he was making videos, everyone would be asking him for his narration. Nobody has ever asked a teacher to teach without talking. Your voice is very pleasant to hear and listen to, calming, confident, humble, and strong. Thank you for talking about your injury. You are very strong to do so. Good on you for not listening to the doctor and getting back to your passion. Thank you!!
Thanks so much Chris. I really appreciate it
My dad was a cabinet maker. He cut his hand similarly to yours. He never let it stop him from doing what he loved. Sadly he’s not with us anymore but I always remember his love of woodworking. Hearing your story and watching you work brought back terrific memories. Thank you for that.
This video of yours has been in my "watch later" list for about two months now. I regret not watching it sooner as it is really good quality and your story is motivational.
You my friend are a true tradesman that is not just carpentry it's also a work of art i woul love to have your skills. Oh and of course your tools💯👋👷👷👷
Thank you for sharing not only your beautiful work but also your story,
I personally like it when furniture builders and/or craftsmen talk about how everything came about and how and why they chose this profession.
My English is not so good. Hopefully you can still understand the text.
Many greetings from Germany.
Thank you
Woodworker + artist = impressive! Amazing!!
UA-cam's algorythm is made to put in evidence the video that generates the most interactive content.
So i interact with yours...
Each of your video gives me the feeling i will always have to learn something more.
This has no price !
this is the 3rd video of yours that i watched (the warped-wood bed head and the gigantic 3x1m table) and your work and pieces you make are EXQUISITE!!!!!!!
they are not only beautiful, they have strong impressions of you. the detail you put into your art makes me wanna sit beside them and observe them existing.
Why am I not surprised that with all your inspirational work there’s an inspirational story behind it. Damn it Nick! My head always hurts and gets filled with crazy ideas after watching your videos 🤯🫠. Keep them coming good sir.
Thanks for the kind comment Kevin
Bravo Nick. First, I enjoyed the story,… the man and journey . The table is fabulous. So many details 👍🏻
Thank you kindly!
The staggered plexiglass is a brilliant touch!
What a beautiful table. Your story is inspirational I think all of us can relate too it. Sometimes only when we almost loose something do we persevere and finally get our act together and do what we have to do. Keep up the excellent work. Love your Chanel...
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Great project, great video. It’s sad that you felt you had to apologize for sharing your story for fear of backlash from people. Glad you did it!
I can't find the words to express the admiration I have for your work. You mention machining your templates with a CNC. I'm barely starting to learn the trade - in the context of a drastic career change - and decided early on to initially forgo tools, such as drill press and bandsaw, to purchase a Shaper Origin. Until I can start earning enough money with my creations, it'll be my "(relative) poor man's CNC"; and then I'll still use it for prototyping and making templates. It's an investment I don't regret one bit (pun unintended).
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I too was injured in a woodworking accident. While cutting a board one day, my saw fell and the switch was stuck on. It bounced off the floor, sliced through my sandals, cut one foot nearly in half and severed three of the toes on my other foot. After 15 lengthy surgeries, they re-attached my mangled feet and told me I may not walk again. After 6 months of physical therapy, I proved them wrong. I'm back in sandals, mowing my lawn with my gasoline powered push mower.
Thats an incredible story. Thanks for sharing
Your body of work , attention to detail and effortless looking execution are inspiring!
That leaf table is simply BEAUTIFUL!! I'm sooooooo very glad your channel came across my recommended. You and your your skill have quickly become a favorite to enjoy and to gather knowledge from. Thank you for sharing your skill and your story. Glad your injury didn't stop you! Such a blessing! I look forward to seeing and learning more!! THANK YOU!!!!!