Heirloom Table Maker, Slab Tables | P.J. Fetscher
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- Опубліковано 28 січ 2021
- P.J. Fetscher is the sole proprietor of The Evolution of Tables, Inc. His company salvages storm damaged and hazardous logs to mill them into usable lumber for local woodworkers. He builds custom furniture from his own stash of wood and offers milling services to others who might have their own logs. Rooted in sustainability from his background as an Environmental Science teacher while having a lifelong respect for trees, he understands the importance of keeping things local. Resisting the temptation to expand he simply trains any potential employees to start their own operations in neighboring cities so that no matter where you are, a friendly sawyer is just around the corner.
P.J. Fetcher is an unlikely find amongst the urban sprawl of the greater Miami/Fort Lauderdale area, a modern sawyer who retails and creates with locally felled species of common and exotic woods. As an educator, family man, and generous member of his local community, P.J. isn’t just pulling up roots, he’s putting them down.
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I've been making furniture all my life and in the last five years I've been making furniture for my children. I believe the internet has opened so many doors for the craftsman that did not exist twenty years ago. Had the internet existed in my youth I would have adopted furniture making as a means of support. I am now a happy 75 year old and wish those who are younger and supporting themselves with their craft all the luck and prosperity life has on offer.
You just met another Dad that cries thinking about their kids. My girls mean everything to me and yea I get it. We both are so lucky to have that love. Mine are 28 and 25 and just amazing. Really like what you are doing. Thank you.
Awe he gave you a gift!
Great video. I’m with you PJ. Came for the wood, stayed for the community. Thanks.
Great guy and talented craftsman.
Inspiring. I hope his daughter looks back at this years from now with fondness.
And of course, from the other side, finally understanding (after 25, 30) what a good dad you have/had, and contemplating just how much he cared (and got involved), can make you feel awestruck/grateful.
Sheesh, how can I ever repay all of the work/sacrifice that he did for me?
PJ is Florida's version of Matt Cremona. Awesome video. I think that white epoxy table looks great.
Thanks so much! I agree about the table!
That’s arm pit/compression of a branch explanation just made me understand something I’ve been struggling with for ages!
Great explanation! Great video!
Wonderful to see people get emotional talking about their family and work. Like he said, it shows sincerity.
He’s a remarkable dude. Thanks for watching!
Really enjoyable 👍👍👍👍👍
I didn’t think it was possible to like PJ any more than I already do, but, now I love him and his wife and his kids! I sure cried for this one. I can’t believe he has only been doing this for 10 years! Oh and I would buy that white resin table IN A HEARTBEAT!!! Justin, you have outdone yourself with this one!
Thanks so much for watching it, Brandy! I definitely credit it all to PJ and who he is as a person
Thanks, Brandy! Justin worked very hard to make me seem nice. When the cameras were off it was a whole different ballgame 😆
@@pj_fetscher oh yeah, I bet 😆!
Great video I am pretty much like you. I’ve been woodworking since I have been 10 my dad was a farmer and I live on his property, I’ve always work in the woodworking furniture making cabinet maker, I was self-employed remodeling kitchens for 35 years for the last 6 years I’ve been working at The University of Wisconsin Madison ain their cabinet shop. Building lab cabinets, Doors, office areas, In the campus looking good . It gets me in interesting situation and materials. I recently bought a sawmill Now I’m gonna double The size of my shop. At the farm. I would love to do videos like you guys doing I feel I have a lot to offer when I retire, I’m 60 now so It will be a couple years yet.
You seem like a great man. You make beautiful tables.
What a super cool guy 😎
Thank's Justin for introducing to us such a great MAN, such a great HUMAN !
Under his muscles is hidden a huge heart. He really deserves all our respect !
People like Paul should not be so unique, we should have one in every town !
Well said.
Great video again. I'm bummed that I've watched them all lol.
An inspiration without doubt. To do what you are so passionate about and make a living from it, is great. Thanks for sharing.
That was beautiful. Always enjoy your videos
Thank you so much!!
So enjoyed seeing your work; love your passion and your “why”. Great story. And so enjoy watching you being you on HGTV’s “The Home in a Heartbeat”.
Pj... youve become a friend of mine. Youve also been a HUGE inspiration to me, and continue to be.. i am literally at your 9 years ago, right now.. I greatly appreciate you, and everything you do. Furnitire off the side of the road, COMPLETELY broke, making sure the trees thatve been here for years to provide us oxygen dont go to waiste, making something from nothing, putting passion in everything i do...... YOU remind me itll all be worth it!! Thanks for being around dude!
You’re the man, Chris. Thanks for the kind words and support. I don’t need to tell you but keep kicking ass!
beautiful story telling and filmmaking Justin
Thanks so much, Marylou! I hope you’re doing well!
PJ is a dynamo worker. So full of ideas and the energy to accomplish what he sets out to do. You can tell that he loves his family by just following his feed. I know he also cares about his students and makes every effort to see them succeed. You’re gonna be famous PJ!
Yeah I actually wasn’t able to include a lot of his interview where he spoke just as passionately about his students just due to timing and pace from an editing standpoint. What he has to say about teaching is phenomenal
One of the best UA-cam videos I've ever seen.
P.J. is a talented, humble, gracious steward of precious resources. He prioritizes his family over all else and is still devoted to a craft at which he excels. Well done to Mabie on capturing this remarkable man, who, btw, echos my exact sentiment when it comes to becoming tender when talking about his family. So very nicely done.
Michael.. thank you so much for the kind words!
What an outstanding dude. Great job highlighting him and his personality Justin. PJ: I'm so glad you're in the community! I just wish you were in Texas so I could have you running my mills and making tables for my shop! Keep being awesome.
Thanks for taking the time to give it a watch, April! I’m so happy you liked it!
Thanks, April! When I mentioned my
UA-cam idols I was talking about you and Matt. Thank you for all the motivation over the years! 👊
@@pj_fetscher What is that yellow/orange-looking wood? It's beautiful. Great work!
It's awesome to hear that other people think it's cool to have pics of the tree before it was cut down and then be able to tell a story when people ask about your furniture. Awesome story!
This is the best series on YT. Please continue to seek out and film all of these amazing people. Each of them are so unique, so inspirational, so creative, so talented…but most importantly, so down to earth and humble about themselves and their passions. Hard working, dedicated and huge hearts with that ever important “labor of love” ethos. More, please!
This guy friggen gets it! Man, I enjoyed this so much! Thanks for posting this. Really neat to see someone with the same philosophy as myself.
Justin you nailed this. This is the most PJ video of all time. I definitely got some *ahem* allergies in my eyes towards the end.
Haha that’s awesome man, I’m super grateful that you gave it a look and enjoyed it!
Another awesome job on the video Justin.
Thanks so so much for checking it out!!
Love the video Justin. Great job. What a lovely guy to have in the woodworking community. It’s a passion and a way of life we would love to follow. Thank you.
Thanks for watching, Adrian! PJ is a remarkable dude and I’m happy you can appreciate him and the craft in general!
Thanks for sharing PJ’s story. I met you and him at the Timber In and it’s great to learn more.
Thanks for watching, Dave! PJ is an incredible guy
Great documentary and biography! keep it coming, it is a nice work. I watched a couple of videos about UA-cam woodworking stars and how they began, and the story demonstrates in great harmony.
You're the man!
Wow man, I love your style!
Likewise, brotha!!
Great video! Enjoyed it from start to finish.
He’s inspiring.
Wow. I don’t know who this PJ guy is but I gotta say, you make him look cool AF, Justin. Definitely need to check out his IG. 💘
Love you Alma! Thank god he has me to make him look cool AF ;)
Gurrrrl just unmute me!
I loved every second of this video, well done PJ & Justin. You guys are awesome.
Thanks, Johan! I appreciate ya!
Amazing content. Best explanation of when I tree comes down. Keep up the good work.
I appreciate that, Brandon! Thank you!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Too cool.
Thanks bud 😎 I appreciate you checking it out
Great video dude!
Thanks, man! I appreciate you checking it out!
Great video bro
Thanks for taking the time, Philip 🤘🏻
Great job again man, your videos are pretty inspiring.
Thanks so much, Jason!! I appreciate you giving it a watch
Yo PJ you rock! Everything you’ve done you e conquered! You deserve 1st addition mr clean cut out!
Thanks, bro! We’ve come a long way since that biology classroom 😂
Great video Justin! Love the photos of the tables at the end!
Thanks, man!! I appreciate you checking it out!
Awesome video Justin!
Thanks so much, Dusko! I miss ya, pal!
PJ is an awesome dude, but he wears his pencil in the wrong place and you can tell him I said that! 🤣🤣 ( inside joke)
Second!
First
Third?
Uour entry for third is confirmed 🤣🤣🤣
Can I just say that that epoxy river table you made is one of the nicest I've seen!
@@thomashverring9484 wow thanks man! It’s still available 😆
Great video! What is your instagram name?
Thanks,
Gary
Justin’s ig: @_callmemabie_
@@pj_fetscher Thanks! I’m following you on Instagram. - Gary