Kids don’t really care what you’re working on. Just as long as you’re doing it together. My nephew even liked helping unclog drains. He was helping and got a sense of accomplishment. Now he does all kinds of DYI projects. Proud of him. He’s a hard worker.
Soooo true. They may not understand but what they observe they store and make proper sense of it later. Having a child to watch develop was my best experience. I know a most supreme awesome human, my son. Just amazing. 🥰😍🥰
@ Katie Hard I cringed every time he walked away from his baby daughter leaving her on the work table, and handing her a screwdriver. At that age they are unpredictable. 😬
I farmed for years and took my daughters everywhere I went. They remember the parts runs and hours in the tractor and combine cabs and all the naps in the tractor cab floor. Now, in their thirties, those memories are special.
Aspiring craftsman my foot ! 1. Superb fit and finish. 2. Very nice garage shop. 3. Best looking helper I have ever seen. 4. Darn good videography. 5. Not one second of time was repetitive jabber or stupid graphics. Taking into consideration all of the above I do believe this is the best video I have ever run across on the internet. Now, I will admit the fact that this craftsman looks like my son did 30 years ago and the “craftsman’s” assistant is about the age of my beautiful great granddaughter may have slightly influenced my objectivity.
This _is_ a great video. I also loved the fact that he didn't waste any time talking to us--he just went to work. Adding the music to this just made the whole video very relaxing and enjoyable.
Watching this makes me think of my dad. While he worked in basement making furniture, he’d give me a scrap board and a pile of nails and I’d hammer nails all day. I was 5. Dads gone now but I still have the hammer. Crap, now I’m crying.
I totally understand. Lost my Mom and Dad. still got that hole in my heart that they use to keep full. Mom took part of me with her when she passed. I'm selfish. I didn't want her to leave so suddenly, but I guess it was for the best. I sure miss her though.
Sorry me too man your situation sounds exactly like mine. The hardest part is not being able to pick up the phone and call him when I have a problem with my electrical, plumbing, car, it just seems like that he knew you had to fix everything no matter what it was he never called anybody to do work at our house he did everything. And like I said the part I miss the most is just been able to pick up the phone and call him and ask him how to fix the problem. Sorry for your loss man. I feel it.
@@heygetoffmylawn1572 I just typed out a message for you and it vanished. I was telling you about my sister passing away too. 11 months ago. I hate it when that happens. She had end stage Cancer when she found out. It was to late. I pretty much raised her. Taught her all the little things in life. Like how to tie her shoes, wash her hands, eat with a fork. You get the picture. 3 Days before she dies I CAME DOWN WITH double pneumonia. I woke up in an ICU Unit with a machine breathing for me. Found out she had died while I was in a coma. Her youngest daughter told me how it all went down. So you can imagine . This last year 2019 was nothing but bad stuff happen. Niece said she was screaming and fighting all the way up to the end. I wish I could have been there. I would have made hospice sedate her. So, she could pass peacefully. She was so frightened of dying. Stuff been eating me up. Now I'm the baby of the family. You know... I still can't cry. I sure need some closure. I tried. I relly did. Went and bought a new truck just soI could drive to Missouri to bring her to Texas and live with me. Had Hospice all set up for hr. I just never planned on me getting sick. Sucks...............................................
Awe! ❤❤❤❤😘😘😘Very sweet sentiment & memory, honey. I'm sure your dad is proud of you and that he loves you very much. Never forget that. 🙏❤❤❤ PS- I wish my dad had been more of a teacher and a more patient man. He never was. My mom was, though. Nothing is perfect in this world, huh? Not people, not anything....
Never stop doing things with your daughter. My dad never took me to do things just me and him, still doesn't. Forming a relationship early on is so valuable!! Priceless.
@@dm1927 I'm sorry to hear that, I pray you can both grow closer in Jesus name! That is if he is still with us🥺💖 in that case, may you be filled with the holy spirit to share Jesus with your family 🤗🌟
I worked alongside my father as a young girl. I didn't know it then, but he was teaching me so much more than what tool to use for which job. You are a good builder, and a great daddy. 😊
My dad was an electrical engineer and was always building or working on something from corner cabinets for our dining room to his car, and he always had me right there with him. It didn't matter that I was a girl, he taught me things just as if I was a boy and I've always been extremely grateful for that. This little girl in the video is very, very blessed to have such a great dad!
I'm 59 and a woman and I grew up "working" in the shop with my dad. What memories! Don't stop doing this with your daughter. The things I learned, I used all my life and taught to a few men in my lifetime.
I can say the exact same thing, except I’m 58! What a huge advantage my Dad gave me! I can “see” how to build or fix almost anything! Pay attention dads, teach your girls and boys!
My daddy was a contractor and I grew on job sites with him, learning the business. Worked construction for bear 30 yrs. Started at the bottom. I went into civil engineering eventually and dad could not have e been more proud
I'm 59 also (12-06-1960) grew up "working" as an electrician & more with my dad. The things I learned, I used all my life also, :) & still do of course, I hope to get my shop done soon & want to mentor a few youths to pay my dear departed dad back a bit more. I work with my 15 year old some every week. Back in our day, it was uncommon to not have fathers, uncles or what ever teach us how to do things.
@maroxa's condo "Strong and consistent associations with cancers of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity have been observed both in studies of people whose occupations were associated with wood-dust exposure and in studies that directly estimated wood-dust exposure." As biologists with a master degree in biosafety I keep thinking it is not a safe for a babychild stay in a carpentry... maybe when he/she get older and can wear some protection. Just to warn you and the "stellar dad". Anyway no need for that "nice touch", better put a cat or a dog.
I am so impressed, not just the very precise and well-done woodworking skills, but the genuine love you have for your daughter and she has for you is better than anything else I can imagine. You're one heck of a dad!
I love when he closes the mirror at the end and you see his baby in the mirror reflection. Like a reminder that everything he did, in the end, is for the protection of the child. Very well done.
Randy Rawding A loving Dad with his sweet pretty little adorable helper watching him and enjoying his interactions with her. The closing of the door was the absolute perfect ending and how fitting with her in the mirror. Proud father and a happy child. “Priceless “. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@Dominic, Do you think that he is concerned for her safety? That's why he does have guns in his house. Think about it, an intruder comes in the home... you throw a boot at them or maybe something a little more useful.
Awsome project brotha, but the video really made me miss my son being that young. He is turning 11 in Oct, time fkn flies bro. You have an awsome skill, beautiful daughter and obviously a great dad. Wish you and yours all the happiness in the universe. 💚👽
My nana used to tell me "the days are long but the years are short" and as an adolescent I never quite understood what you meant. Many many years later I am now a mom of 2. And it's true. The days take long but the years past so fast. The baby pictures of them on the fridge feel like they were taken just a few months ago! Enjoy them while you can!❤😌
@@justonejlking dude... What's wrong with you. He had been wanting to join before he left high school. He was even in ROTC in high school. And since then got to play golf in Japan. He got his education paid for compliments of the Federal government. Got to see and do things only you and I could wish for. Later on in life he has a pension to supplement his social security. He even gets a 10 percent discount at Lowes. I see the Marines as finishing the job I started. Making him the man he is today.
Or, just don’t have the gun at all. That’s the safest thing. And the most Christian, if that’s your thing. Ive always found it funny for people who claim to be Christians to be so pro-gun. And so nationalistic, neither of which is very Christian. And, neither is capitalism.
I just stumbled onto the channel. Seeing your daughter brought tears to my eyes. The smile on her face when you gave her the measuring tape was awesome. Keep letting her get involved in projects and stuff like this. It will bring you so much closer together and she will always have that with her forever. You will regret it if you let that slip away.
Well done brother. As a craftsman and a dad. Every time my daughter walks into my shop she inhales deeply and says, "I love the way it smells in here." Makes me smile every time. Keep it up!
Reminds me of my special time with my daughter. Memories that are with me forever. When she is older show her this recording.... bet you'll see a tear or two.
This is a awesome video! Aside from the cool mirror build, the absolute best part is that this man (assuming) brings his infant into the shop and allows he or she to experience this great bonding experience while he gets some work done instead of sheltering the child in a playpen or not even bring them with him! I will watch and support you just for that reason alone sir!
@@gwine9087 lol I do own bp firearms but I got those when I was too young to own a proper handgun I also own registered smokeless firearms I made this account when I was a dumbass teenager so I understand your concern I've no criminal record and intend to keep it that way
@@funkychinaman7118 If you see a gun and think only home invasion then that's a reflection on your mindset. There are a number of reasons to have rifles/handguns/etc, and this is a really smart way to keep it out of sight and out of mind for the kiddos.
@@robertdouth8979 no.. the best way is to teach them the value & character of responsible firearm ownership. Sadly, in this age of chest beating & cosplaying militia-goons not many parents do...
I really appreciate the artistry. Watching somebody skilled in wood working, who has the tools and knows how to use them is a joy. I see you have the same problem with assistants though. Just sitting around and watching instead of pulling her own weight. Sad really. Maybe a year old, and still with no gainful employment.
Oh my goodness! This old lady couldn't tear myself away from watching to the end. I was totally captivated with the project and that little baby girl is going to have so, so many memories of you and she sharing these times! I absolutely love the concealment mirror. Great idea!
Love the video need the plans if you can, and another note if their where more fathers like you don’t think kids be running the street doing bad things. Keep being the father you are
Thank you. I didnt make any plans unfortunately amd if you get a different safe youll need different measurements anyway. Also I think Menards stopped selling this safe so maybe its discontinued? Im not sure. Sorry
I built one of these with sand blasted mountain and flying Canada honkers in mirror then I used baby proof hidden magnets to unlock and hidden European flush mount hinges know one ever new it was hidden gun safe nice job 👍
You are what makes America great. !!! Family man working hard combining his time with his child and family. Using your brains and your hands. Not an expert but trying hard. Showing your children how to do with your hands . Your baby was the star of your video. It is exactly what my my father showed me. I remember him making my own tool box and my first set of tools. I’m weeping because I just lost my hero dad. Truck driver, working man. 89 with medical trouble. My three boys are like you. Willing to work with their hands . All grown men. I’m proud to see you working. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY…
Reading through the comments and they're all about the baby, and you know what? I couldn't agree more! The little munchkin makes this video so much better.
Fleur I want to tell you one thing one of the most amazing videos I've seen in a long time my favorite parts were you sharing that time with your baby girl while you were building. There's nothing in life having your child next to you and look at you with adoring eyes no matter what you doing they just want to be there with you I appreciate you for sharing this video
I was expecting to see all kind of comments about how you were put the kid at risk. But I guess the type of people that would be interested in this topic are intelligent enough to see she was safe and understand the benefits of raising a kid this way will make her a well rounded adult. And great build as well. Keep up the good work on both fronts.
Aspiring Craftsman my only comment about that- splinters while sitting on the worktable? but I am a splinter magnet. old house old wood gets me vitamin W. not so much the new stuff.
This is so awesome, man. It's one thing to build a cool concealed safe behind a mirror, but it's a whole thing to do it all properly with nice varnish on the wood, paint on the studs under the wood even though nobody sees them, nice clean walls around the safe in the closet where almost nobody will see, putty between the edges of the drywall, etc. You did really great work here. I'm pretty envious of this project. I wish I had carpentry chops like yours. And your daughter is absolutely adorable. The true star of the show!
Loved the video. I am jealous of the workshop and tools. Love the hidden "space". Your daughter is adorable. I am 50, but still think back fondly on my father/daughter time with my dad. We would work on my car together. Wish more guys would spend quality time with their kiddos.
Always great to see a hard working father who's raising their child to be used to some hard work. See daddy do, now watch daughter do. With all the madness going on elsewhere it's great to get grounded again watching a wholesome father daughter interaction like this. You made me smile today and I thank you for that! Also thats a killer hidden shelf... and wow did you ever build your workbench's like a brick outhouse! The whole house could come down around those and you'd be safe with your family under any one of 'em!
Better watch out having that little girl around while you do all that. She might learn to take direction and pay attention to her surroundings. Next thing you know she’ll be designing and building and using math .... you know... self-sufficient kind of stuff. And she’ll never smell fresh sawn wood without remembering the love of her Daddy. Great job!
The shame! The horror! How dare she learn basic life skills and independence! Obligatory /s. I love having my kids around. I started teaching my daughters respect for firearms at 7. At 10, they get their first trip to the shooting range.
@@JoshuaParnell Same here, my son was about 5, my daughter a bit later because of her size. Very small for her age, at 9 just now big enough to shoot her savage rascal
My daddy was a contractor and I grew on job sites with him, learning the business. Worked construction for bear 30 yrs. Started at the bottom. I went into civil engineering eventually and dad could not have e been more proud
i've watched this a few times and I think your craftsmanship is grade A. As a father of three Daughters I also really enjoyed your interaction with the little one. Nothing more important then Family.
I sat here watching your entire tutorial just ENVIOUS. I hope you know how extremely bless you are to beable to build with your own hands. I wish I had those skills. God bless you and your family
This brought back wonderful memories of me being daddy's little helper since I was 2. It's very important for a dad to spend time like this with his daughter. I spent almost every Saturday of my childhood in the tool department of sears. Till this day I love going to hardware stores to browse. When I was 4 I drilled some holes in the brand new kitchen floor because I wanted to be like daddy. Needless to say my parents were NOT pleased. So you gotta watch out because they will copy what you do.
It was so awesome seeing your baby right there doing all the hard work. I have one in a half year old and he wants to do everything I do. He is always right beside me when I work on the house. We even had to buy him a drill because he is obsessed with my tools particularly anything with the motor. Sometimes it make jobs a bit harder to complete but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Thanx for the content. Hope you and your family are blessed .
This is the most priceless "DIY" video ever... We had all girls in our family and we all loved "helping" dad with things like this :) it's great, cause I grew up knowing how to fix and build things and have only had to call a maintenance guy once, and that's only cause I didn't have the tools with me when I first moved into a new place... It's very empowering to know how to use and what tools for the job :)
Same here. I don't joke when I say Grandpa had off cuts off wood on his deck for us to play with at his house. When we'd ask for different pieces he's take us into the shop and show is how to cut some.
I’ve done projects like this for years. I really miss the days when my baby girl was helping. She’s not so in to it anymore. Seeing this made me choke up a little and I’m not too proud to admit it. Love it!
I remember being 4 or 5 yrs old helping my dad with his projects. It grew a life long love for diy in me. I was daddy's girl too, playing with tools while my sister played with boring dolls. Home depot is still my favorite store 😂 awesome video.
Right?!? I'm really out of touch with childhood development stages, never even having a close friend or family member raise a child through infancy around me, so I was surprised by that. And later he said, "stay there" and even though she wanted to crawl over there she didn't. I can't judge children's ages either, so I don't know how old she is, but by sheer looking at her, in her little diaper, I didn't expect that level of linguistic comprehension. This is just ignorance in my part. It really reinforces, to me, how important this kind of stimulation (actually taking to them with "real" speech) and quality time must be during earlier stages than I would have expected. He reminds me of my dad, except it was motorcycle parts. And she's adorable.
I used to help my dad with his woodworking projects and he'd help me with mine. Those memories and the memories of our camping/hiking trips are the ones I hold onto most now that he's gone.
As the father of five I can appreciate you having your child with you through the process of making your wall safe. As proud as you are of your child , I am sure you are a great father..
I'm proud of your carpenter skills. But I'm absolutely beaming with pride, as if you were my son, because of the father you are! So precious Daddy. All my kids were raised around us building houses for a living....the memories are so cherished. All the best to your little family.
I'm closing a new house in a week and thought this would be an awesome 1st project in the new place. However like everyone else, I came for the project, stayed for the baby. Great video my dude!
What an amazing carpenter and loving father you have become! Your family is so lucky to have you and I hope you will always be there to love them and provide for them. God bless you!
Great turnout on the project and such an adorable little one. I did something of the sort at home as well and had little hands helping which is a better feeling than the actual work. Lol I did want to say kudos though on not showing off the guns... or whatevers in there... as they were put away. It seems only a few people anymore understand the idea of not showing off how many, what kind, or where firearms may be located in the home.
That was a really good modification for the gun safe and ammo shelves. I liked it. You having your daughter with you takes me back when my son was a little one. He and I were together during all my projects. Today he can out fix, repair, and out build me. Now he does everything with his daughter, she loves the drills. Lol
My neighbor Bonnie ( yes we are old retired) has a great wood shop in her backyard, still has all her Dad’s tools and skills too! A great Dad that taught a daughter and left a legacy.
A dad is babysitting another dad's kid. So a dad is babysitting, right? No one here said "Dads don't babysit their own kids." but a blanket "Dads don't babysit."
@@michaelc3977 I'm not arguing the second part. I'm arguing the blanket generalization of the first. The whole point was to point out the flaw in that generalization through jest, but you decided to resort to an ad hominem about my parentage instead of making a counterpoint.
@@michaelc3977 First, how does claiming my parents didn't parent me, and thus lacked common sense, have anything to do with the argument at all? Second, I was merely arguing with the phrasing of the idiom not the message. I do believe the message. It should be "common sense", but then again if "common sense" were common then everyone would have it thus rendering the idiom moot.
Wonderful video! Answered so many questions while being so warm and full of love. You are NOT an aspiring craftsman; you should drop the "aspiring" part... you ARE a craftsman... and a stellar dad. Thanks for making and posting this.
Awwww! The sweet baby !!! She reminded of when my daughter was a toddler! Now she is a teen...lol But great job sir awesome skills and well equipped...
Kids don’t really care what you’re working on. Just as long as you’re doing it together. My nephew even liked helping unclog drains. He was helping and got a sense of accomplishment. Now he does all kinds of DYI projects. Proud of him. He’s a hard worker.
Soooo true. They may not understand but what they observe they store and make proper sense of it later. Having a child to watch develop was my best experience. I know a most supreme awesome human, my son. Just amazing. 🥰😍🥰
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DYI projects?
Exactly. When I make meth with my kid, we have a blast!
most notably your foreman prefers tools over scraps... oh and he seems way too happy with your work.
I came for the secret mirror space, I stayed for the wholesome father/daughter time. Your daughter is the cutest thing!!
@ Katie Hard
I cringed every time he walked away from his baby daughter leaving her on the work table, and handing her a screwdriver. At that age they are unpredictable. 😬
Facts! They'll sell alot of cookies 🍪with this one
Agreed! Nice to see these days
Omg! Wiggling and smiling! What other dad would let his baby stay with him while he does this? She’s safe and happy!
I was smiling from ear to ear when she was laughing. Sorry I couldn’t help but to smile. Adorable
The mirror project turned out nice, but the BABY is the star of the show!
Super cute happy baby
Sooo adorable!
The vault tec shirt is a good supporting character.
My thoughts exactly!
What a nonce.
I farmed for years and took my daughters everywhere I went. They remember the parts runs and hours in the tractor and combine cabs and all the naps in the tractor cab floor. Now, in their thirties, those memories are special.
What a lovely story 🚜
You've made me teary-eyed & I don't have any kids. I just appreciate others'. :)
I remember spending afternoons at my dad's office! Farming sounds more interesting for sure but really it's the time spent together that counts.
My son is already nine and it kills me to see him grow. I’ve loved every stage and want it to last.
Was raised on farm and my papa showed us the ways of the land. They'll never forget it.
Aspiring craftsman my foot !
1. Superb fit and finish.
2. Very nice garage shop.
3. Best looking helper I have ever seen.
4. Darn good videography.
5. Not one second of time was repetitive jabber or stupid graphics.
Taking into consideration all of the above I do believe this is the best video I have ever run across on the internet.
Now, I will admit the fact that this craftsman looks like my son did 30 years ago and the “craftsman’s” assistant is about the age of my beautiful great granddaughter may have slightly influenced my objectivity.
You're a lucky man to enjoy all that family
This _is_ a great video. I also loved the fact that he didn't waste any time talking to us--he just went to work.
Adding the music to this just made the whole video very relaxing and enjoyable.
And the music optimistic, engaged, meditative.
Watching this makes me think of my dad. While he worked in basement making furniture, he’d give me a scrap board and a pile of nails and I’d hammer nails all day. I was 5. Dads gone now but I still have the hammer. Crap, now I’m crying.
That was beautiful. You got me choked up.
I totally understand. Lost my Mom and Dad. still got that hole in my heart that they use to keep full. Mom took part of me with her when she passed. I'm selfish. I didn't want her to leave so suddenly, but I guess it was for the best. I sure miss her though.
Sorry me too man your situation sounds exactly like mine. The hardest part is not being able to pick up the phone and call him when I have a problem with my electrical, plumbing, car, it just seems like that he knew you had to fix everything no matter what it was he never called anybody to do work at our house he did everything. And like I said the part I miss the most is just been able to pick up the phone and call him and ask him how to fix the problem. Sorry for your loss man. I feel it.
Reading these posts...Now you ALL have me crying. I'm 65...I need a good cry like this.
@@heygetoffmylawn1572 I just typed out a message for you and it vanished. I was telling you about my sister passing away too. 11 months ago. I hate it when that happens. She had end stage Cancer when she found out. It was to late. I pretty much raised her. Taught her all the little things in life. Like how to tie her shoes, wash her hands, eat with a fork. You get the picture. 3 Days before she dies I CAME DOWN WITH double pneumonia. I woke up in an ICU Unit with a machine breathing for me. Found out she had died while I was in a coma. Her youngest daughter told me how it all went down. So you can imagine . This last year 2019 was nothing but bad stuff happen. Niece said she was screaming and fighting all the way up to the end. I wish I could have been there. I would have made hospice sedate her. So, she could pass peacefully. She was so frightened of dying. Stuff been eating me up. Now I'm the baby of the family. You know... I still can't cry. I sure need some closure. I tried. I relly did. Went and bought a new truck just soI could drive to Missouri to bring her to Texas and live with me. Had Hospice all set up for hr. I just never planned on me getting sick. Sucks...............................................
I still remember my father building when I was little and setting beside him. How I miss him
Yeah man I feel you just thinking the same thing... Coming up on the 1 yr anniversary of his death...
My condolences my friend.
@@anti-classist just lost my dad two weeks ago..he taught me how to be handy. Hard times.
Vudeja yeah... lots of moments will bring him to your mind! My condolences to you as well... much love!
@@anti-classist Thanks friend
Awe! ❤❤❤❤😘😘😘Very sweet sentiment & memory, honey. I'm sure your dad is proud of you and that he loves you very much. Never forget that. 🙏❤❤❤
PS- I wish my dad had been more of a teacher and a more patient man. He never was. My mom was, though. Nothing is perfect in this world, huh? Not people, not anything....
Never stop doing things with your daughter. My dad never took me to do things just me and him, still doesn't. Forming a relationship early on is so valuable!! Priceless.
Nicely said beanerb 👍My dad was the same way.
@@dm1927 I'm sorry to hear that, I pray you can both grow closer in Jesus name! That is if he is still with us🥺💖 in that case, may you be filled with the holy spirit to share Jesus with your family 🤗🌟
I worked alongside my father as a young girl. I didn't know it then, but he was teaching me so much more than what tool to use for which job. You are a good builder, and a great daddy. 😊
Treasures for you to remember!!!👍🏼
Me too. I miss my Dad. Loved watching. Thank you for sharing.
My dad was an electrical engineer and was always building or working on something from corner cabinets for our dining room to his car, and he always had me right there with him. It didn't matter that I was a girl, he taught me things just as if I was a boy and I've always been extremely grateful for that. This little girl in the video is very, very blessed to have such a great dad!
Your father was a young girl?
So how many of you became physical labor force?
She looked like she was having a blast “helping”!
Excellent job sir!
Looks like she did most of the hard work too. ;)
I'm 59 and a woman and I grew up "working" in the shop with my dad. What memories! Don't stop doing this with your daughter. The things I learned, I used all my life and taught to a few men in my lifetime.
I can say the exact same thing, except I’m 58! What a huge advantage my Dad gave me! I can “see” how to build or fix almost anything! Pay attention dads, teach your girls and boys!
How I learned. I was my father's shadow. To this day, I use what I learned from Daddy.
My daddy was a contractor and I grew on job sites with him, learning the business. Worked construction for bear 30 yrs. Started at the bottom. I went into civil engineering eventually and dad could not have e been more proud
I'm 59 also (12-06-1960) grew up "working" as an electrician & more with my dad. The things I learned, I used all my life also, :) & still do of course, I hope to get my shop done soon & want to mentor a few youths to pay my dear departed dad back a bit more. I work with my 15 year old some every week. Back in our day, it was uncommon to not have fathers, uncles or what ever teach us how to do things.
Lyn A that’s great
It's refreshing to see a a dad that is not over protective, letting his child satisfy his/her curiosity, well done mate👍
What a happy kid.
There are "wall parents", and there are "net parents".
Not only is this guy skilled an creative but a totally amazing dad! It's so refreshing to see this, thank you
First time seeing this channel, just want to say how stellar of a dad you are.
Same. I subbed on this video. First time here. I love this content.
carpentry isn't the safest place to sit your babychild...
@maroxa's condo "Strong and consistent associations with cancers of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity have been observed both in studies of people whose occupations were associated with wood-dust exposure and in studies that directly estimated wood-dust exposure."
As biologists with a master degree in biosafety I keep thinking it is not a safe for a babychild stay in a carpentry... maybe when he/she get older and can wear some protection.
Just to warn you and the "stellar dad".
Anyway no need for that "nice touch", better put a cat or a dog.
@@viola0livido His baby is doing just fine.
@@daltondrouillard9308 if you say so, glad to hear that!
A dad that loves his kid, wearing a vault tec shirt, and building a concealment safe.... instant subscriber
Unfathomably based
that kid is unconceivably cute
The finale with her in the mirror is brilliant filming.
I am so impressed, not just the very precise and well-done woodworking skills, but the genuine love you have for your daughter and she has for you is better than anything else I can imagine. You're one heck of a dad!
Dan FromCA likewise he’s great
Except for not wearing PPE like goggles, mask and/or protecting baby’s eyes/lungs from debris...😔
I love when he closes the mirror at the end and you see his baby in the mirror reflection. Like a reminder that everything he did, in the end, is for the protection of the child. Very well done.
Nice
Randy Rawding A loving Dad with his sweet pretty little adorable helper watching him and enjoying his interactions with her. The closing of the door was the absolute perfect ending and how fitting with her in the mirror. Proud father and a happy child. “Priceless “. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@Dominic you do know thats a safe right?
@Dominic,
Do you think that he is concerned for her safety? That's why he does have guns in his house. Think about it, an intruder comes in the home... you throw a boot at them or maybe something a little more useful.
@@NTurman exactly. Can't argue with flawed logic lol.
Awsome project brotha, but the video really made me miss my son being that young. He is turning 11 in Oct, time fkn flies bro. You have an awsome skill, beautiful daughter and obviously a great dad. Wish you and yours all the happiness in the universe. 💚👽
18, 16, and 15 here, and yeah, bittersweet for sure.
We have a 9, 7 and two month old. We started over and older siblings are a huge help. I still can’t believe my first born is going into the 4th grade.
As my mom used to always say, they grow up very fast...
My nana used to tell me "the days are long but the years are short" and as an adolescent I never quite understood what you meant. Many many years later I am now a mom of 2. And it's true. The days take long but the years past so fast. The baby pictures of them on the fridge feel like they were taken just a few months ago! Enjoy them while you can!❤😌
@@mangachanfan1556 hind sight is what?? Dats right.... now the world is falling to shit, Biden has got to go...
Reminds me of when my wife took off and I carried my little boy with me on jobs. He was about that size. He's in the Marines now.
lll never understand how a parent can leave their children ,especially a mom.
My left us and never called or thought of us until we were grown
God Bless!
Always Faithful!
Too bad he couldn’t make it on his own and had to join the military
@@justonejlking dude... What's wrong with you. He had been wanting to join before he left high school. He was even in ROTC in high school. And since then got to play golf in Japan. He got his education paid for compliments of the Federal government. Got to see and do things only you and I could wish for. Later on in life he has a pension to supplement his social security. He even gets a 10 percent discount at Lowes. I see the Marines as finishing the job I started. Making him the man he is today.
GREAT father creating amazing memories and quality times with his little girl. Kudos to you!
I love how you make your daughter apart of it, shes having a blast helping daddy
You have a beautiful daughter, and she was so content to help her dad with the project. God bless you and your family
The carpentry was nice....the interaction with daughter was priceless. And this my friends is why we build hidden gun cabinets like this. God bless!
Lorin Lewis I agree!
Guns because kids ? strange logic.
Or, just don’t have the gun at all. That’s the safest thing. And the most Christian, if that’s your thing. Ive always found it funny for people who claim to be Christians to be so pro-gun. And so nationalistic, neither of which is very Christian. And, neither is capitalism.
@@highdough2712 Thank you!!!! Sometimes I need reminders like this to remind me why I am NOT a Christian. lol
@@highdough2712 Who mentioned Christianism besides you?
We need more “how to be great a father and provider” videos like this sir. God bless you and the family thanks for the vid.
I just stumbled onto the channel. Seeing your daughter brought tears to my eyes. The smile on her face when you gave her the measuring tape was awesome. Keep letting her get involved in projects and stuff like this. It will bring you so much closer together and she will always have that with her forever. You will regret it if you let that slip away.
Well done brother. As a craftsman and a dad. Every time my daughter walks into my shop she inhales deeply and says, "I love the way it smells in here." Makes me smile every time. Keep it up!
Reminds me of my special time with my daughter. Memories that are with me forever. When she is older show her this recording.... bet you'll see a tear or two.
Tear or two? Five or ten. I'm mush.
This is a awesome video! Aside from the cool mirror build, the absolute best part is that this man (assuming) brings his infant into the shop and allows he or she to experience this great bonding experience while he gets some work done instead of sheltering the child in a playpen or not even bring them with him! I will watch and support you just for that reason alone sir!
Wife gets home
"I don't want that mirror there anymore, I want it over there."
That would’ve been my wife 🙄 🤦🏽♂️ 😂
Soooo true!! lol
Gold 😂
😂🤦♀️
Yeah?... You want it moved?
Go ahead, do it Wifey.... It's all yours.🤷
Love how good he is as a carpenter but even better how good he is to his daughter!!! Very heartwarming especially in today’s world!❤️
I so appreciate how this video about creating a safe space for firearms centered around your love for your beautiful daughter. Great storytelling!
Not lockable, not safe.
@@gwine9087 there is literally a fkin safe in it how does it not lock 🤦♂️
@@williamspetter2823 I saw no lock at first. But, I think you need to keep you BP under control.
@@gwine9087 lol I do own bp firearms but I got those when I was too young to own a proper handgun I also own registered smokeless firearms I made this account when I was a dumbass teenager so I understand your concern I've no criminal record and intend to keep it that way
@@gwine9087 after being wrong, Gwine doubled down anyways. It doesn't work
This is the most wholesome content I've seen in a good long time.
Same
Very true
Yeah...preparing for home invasion is wholesome
@@funkychinaman7118 If you see a gun and think only home invasion then that's a reflection on your mindset. There are a number of reasons to have rifles/handguns/etc, and this is a really smart way to keep it out of sight and out of mind for the kiddos.
@@robertdouth8979 no.. the best way is to teach them the value & character of responsible firearm ownership. Sadly, in this age of chest beating & cosplaying militia-goons not many parents do...
showing the lil one the drill is not scary.... Having her in the shop brought tears to my eyes..... Good stuff brother 🙏🙏
I really appreciate the artistry. Watching somebody skilled in wood working, who has the tools and knows how to use them is a joy. I see you have the same problem with assistants though. Just sitting around and watching instead of pulling her own weight. Sad really. Maybe a year old, and still with no gainful employment.
I thought she did great. Holding a screwdriver and moral support easily equates to 15lbs worth of weight.
Hahah, oh you two
She's the supervisor. She's there to make sure the labor isn't slacking. And i must say, she did a mighty fine job.
Oh my goodness! This old lady couldn't tear myself away from watching to the end. I was totally captivated with the project and that little baby girl is going to have so, so many memories of you and she sharing these times! I absolutely love the concealment mirror. Great idea!
She's taking it all in, learning more than you realize. No better way to spend time IMO.
He pushed the button on the stud finder and she caught right on pushing it herself.
Love the video need the plans if you can, and another note if their where more fathers like you don’t think kids be running the street doing bad things. Keep being the father you are
Thank you. I didnt make any plans unfortunately amd if you get a different safe youll need different measurements anyway. Also I think Menards stopped selling this safe so maybe its discontinued? Im not sure. Sorry
I built one of these with sand blasted mountain and flying Canada honkers in mirror then I used baby proof hidden magnets to unlock and hidden European flush mount hinges know one ever new it was hidden gun safe nice job 👍
shes a bit young be running the streets i think.
You are what makes America great. !!! Family man working hard combining his time with his child and family. Using your brains and your hands. Not an expert but trying hard. Showing your children how to do with your hands . Your baby was the star of your video. It is exactly what my my father showed me. I remember him making my own tool box and my first set of tools. I’m weeping because I just lost my hero dad. Truck driver, working man. 89 with medical trouble. My three boys are like you. Willing to work with their hands . All grown men. I’m proud to see you working. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY…
That baby reaction when she got the measuring tape is accurate as to how I react when i get a brand new tool from the hardware store! 😆 🤦🏽♂️🙋🏽♂️😂
Enjoyed the end result when the mirror door closes and seeing the true treasure sitting on the bed watching dad complete his job. 💗
The 'true treasure'. I love thst!
Eloquently put
I came to learn how to do the mirror project.
I left knowing how i want to raise my daughter!
Reading through the comments and they're all about the baby, and you know what? I couldn't agree more! The little munchkin makes this video so much better.
Fleur I want to tell you one thing one of the most amazing videos I've seen in a long time my favorite parts were you sharing that time with your baby girl while you were building. There's nothing in life having your child next to you and look at you with adoring eyes no matter what you doing they just want to be there with you I appreciate you for sharing this video
I was expecting to see all kind of comments about how you were put the kid at risk. But I guess the type of people that would be interested in this topic are intelligent enough to see she was safe and understand the benefits of raising a kid this way will make her a well rounded adult. And great build as well. Keep up the good work on both fronts.
Thanks! Don't worry those people are definitely here. This comment section has been a train wreck at times. Lol
Aspiring Craftsman my only comment about that- splinters while sitting on the worktable?
but I am a splinter magnet. old house old wood gets me vitamin W. not so much the new stuff.
Guns and saws, but most of all working are not really a far lefty thing to watch. Lol.
Have to admit, as a mama, It made me nervous...all the what ifs... but she was just fine and so happy😊
Brian Nelms, you said it! Well said!
Beautiful. If that was me my daughter would’ve been in high school by the time I finished.
This is so awesome, man. It's one thing to build a cool concealed safe behind a mirror, but it's a whole thing to do it all properly with nice varnish on the wood, paint on the studs under the wood even though nobody sees them, nice clean walls around the safe in the closet where almost nobody will see, putty between the edges of the drywall, etc. You did really great work here. I'm pretty envious of this project. I wish I had carpentry chops like yours.
And your daughter is absolutely adorable. The true star of the show!
But there’s a Star Wars poster on the wall over his bed with no frame. Go figure.
Loved the video. I am jealous of the workshop and tools. Love the hidden "space".
Your daughter is adorable. I am 50, but still think back fondly on my father/daughter time with my dad. We would work on my car together. Wish more guys would spend quality time with their kiddos.
When you hand your kid the tape measure... future carpenter right there. Look at the excitement on that face!
I know right? I still react the same way...
Your video was great, but baby girl melted my heart
This project is taking me a lot longer than it did you. I'm still working on the part where you build the baby.
That part is the most fun
Baby in there was cute
I did that part in about 20 seconds.
@@maritimeus - Lol! I guess it took Mom 9 months and 20 seconds.
LOLOLOL 🔥
Always great to see a hard working father who's raising their child to be used to some hard work. See daddy do, now watch daughter do. With all the madness going on elsewhere it's great to get grounded again watching a wholesome father daughter interaction like this. You made me smile today and I thank you for that!
Also thats a killer hidden shelf... and wow did you ever build your workbench's like a brick outhouse! The whole house could come down around those and you'd be safe with your family under any one of 'em!
Better watch out having that little girl around while you do all that. She might learn to take direction and pay attention to her surroundings. Next thing you know she’ll be designing and building and using math .... you know... self-sufficient kind of stuff.
And she’ll never smell fresh sawn wood without remembering the love of her Daddy. Great job!
The shame! The horror! How dare she learn basic life skills and independence!
Obligatory /s. I love having my kids around. I started teaching my daughters respect for firearms at 7. At 10, they get their first trip to the shooting range.
@@JoshuaParnell Same here, my son was about 5, my daughter a bit later because of her size. Very small for her age, at 9 just now big enough to shoot her savage rascal
@@JoshuaParnell same with my kids and now the grands are learning
My daddy was a contractor and I grew on job sites with him, learning the business. Worked construction for bear 30 yrs. Started at the bottom. I went into civil engineering eventually and dad could not have e been more proud
My dad was a master carpenter and I was his little helper. I later became and engineer and now a math teacher.
I “helped” my grandpa build a house at her age! And I used the next 18 yrs learning everything he would teach me. 😊
The best parts was when dad gave her the measuring tape.. and other stuff
and she was so happy-go-lucky ☺ 😊 about it.
i've watched this a few times and I think your craftsmanship is grade A. As a father of three Daughters I also really enjoyed your interaction with the little one. Nothing more important then Family.
I sat here watching your entire tutorial just ENVIOUS. I hope you know how extremely bless you are to beable to build with your own hands. I wish I had those skills. God bless you and your family
Thank you. It just takes patience and practice to learn. You could even do something like this as a limited tools project.
@@WyldeWoodworks From your mouth to Gods ears - lol
Same, I am working on my skills
Is it just me, or did everyone else watch this video from beginning to end?? Great work man. Cute kid as well.
Me too
Came, for the hidden mirror,
Stayed for the infant interactions,
Left wanting grandkids... excuse me I gotta go call my daughter. 🤗🥂
I sure did!
Say great work what did he do I was watching the kid
Lol
This brought back wonderful memories of me being daddy's little helper since I was 2. It's very important for a dad to spend time like this with his daughter. I spent almost every Saturday of my childhood in the tool department of sears. Till this day I love going to hardware stores to browse.
When I was 4 I drilled some holes in the brand new kitchen floor because I wanted to be like daddy. Needless to say my parents were NOT pleased. So you gotta watch out because they will copy what you do.
It was so awesome seeing your baby right there doing all the hard work. I have one in a half year old and he wants to do everything I do. He is always right beside me when I work on the house. We even had to buy him a drill because he is obsessed with my tools particularly anything with the motor. Sometimes it make jobs a bit harder to complete but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Thanx for the content. Hope you and your family are blessed .
This is the most priceless "DIY" video ever... We had all girls in our family and we all loved "helping" dad with things like this :) it's great, cause I grew up knowing how to fix and build things and have only had to call a maintenance guy once, and that's only cause I didn't have the tools with me when I first moved into a new place... It's very empowering to know how to use and what tools for the job :)
Sarah Lynn Sovilla love this
Same here. I don't joke when I say Grandpa had off cuts off wood on his deck for us to play with at his house. When we'd ask for different pieces he's take us into the shop and show is how to cut some.
My Mom said I used to sing when my Dad used a power saw. As a carpenters daughter, still love the smell of cut wood! Great video!
Seems you associate that smell with the good times you had with your dad.
I’ve done projects like this for years. I really miss the days when my baby girl was helping. She’s not so in to it anymore. Seeing this made me choke up a little and I’m not too proud to admit it. Love it!
I remember being 4 or 5 yrs old helping my dad with his projects. It grew a life long love for diy in me. I was daddy's girl too, playing with tools while my sister played with boring dolls. Home depot is still my favorite store 😂 awesome video.
Waiiiiit....she understood "hold the board for me, okay?" 🤣🤣
😂😂😂
Right?!? I'm really out of touch with childhood development stages, never even having a close friend or family member raise a child through infancy around me, so I was surprised by that. And later he said, "stay there" and even though she wanted to crawl over there she didn't. I can't judge children's ages either, so I don't know how old she is, but by sheer looking at her, in her little diaper, I didn't expect that level of linguistic comprehension. This is just ignorance in my part. It really reinforces, to me, how important this kind of stimulation (actually taking to them with "real" speech) and quality time must be during earlier stages than I would have expected. He reminds me of my dad, except it was motorcycle parts. And she's adorable.
This is the way hero's are made in the mind of a young child.
I used to help my dad with his woodworking projects and he'd help me with mine. Those memories and the memories of our camping/hiking trips are the ones I hold onto most now that he's gone.
@@stephrashid6513 It's the good memories that count.
Ohhhh God, so thrue.
Thank you for being a good Dad
As the father of five I can appreciate you having your child with you through the process of making your wall safe. As proud as you are of your child , I am sure you are a great father..
Other than the fabulous woodwork, your daughter stole the show. I really enjoyed the low key music.
I'm proud of your carpenter skills. But I'm absolutely beaming with pride, as if you were my son, because of the father you are! So precious Daddy. All my kids were raised around us building houses for a living....the memories are so cherished. All the best to your little family.
I'm closing a new house in a week and thought this would be an awesome 1st project in the new place.
However like everyone else, I came for the project, stayed for the baby.
Great video my dude!
What an amazing carpenter and loving father you have become! Your family is so lucky to have you and I hope you will always be there to love them and provide for them. God bless you!
Watching the happy little baby helping her papa was a definite highlight.
I thought I was gonna get a tutorial but got overwhelmed with adorableness lol
you seem like one of the best dads ever keep up the good work
She loves watching her Daddy! Reminds me of when my little girl was little. Precious times.
Wearing a vault-tec shirt while building a concealment mirror...
Everyone liked that.
I was thinking the same
-Vault Boi approved
With a star wars bed set!
NICE
Is the baby really his?
So sweet your daughter gets to be involved. One day she'll be building with you❤️ I wish I had a skill to do with my kids.
I don’t watch many videos over 10 minutes but I couldn’t look away. Your daughter is adorable, great parenting!
A baby that happy usually means you are doing a great job of raising her. Thanks for the video!!
Remember when my daughter was that age. She's married now, shocking how fast it went. Toughest part of fatherhood.
Nice job! I’m so happy to see another active father! Rare sight! Stay safe during this time. I look forward to more videos
Great turnout on the project and such an adorable little one. I did something of the sort at home as well and had little hands helping which is a better feeling than the actual work. Lol
I did want to say kudos though on not showing off the guns... or whatevers in there... as they were put away. It seems only a few people anymore understand the idea of not showing off how many, what kind, or where firearms may be located in the home.
Same. Only person who knows where guns are kept in my home are me my husband and his parents who sometimes come stay with us
That is a great idea on the hidden compartment. But the best job is the love you give your daughter! Never stop that wonderful blessing!!
That was a really good modification for the gun safe and ammo shelves. I liked it.
You having your daughter with you takes me back when my son was a little one. He and I were together during all my projects. Today he can out fix, repair, and out build me. Now he does everything with his daughter, she loves the drills. Lol
Fatherhood: A Short Film by Dylan Strawn dedicated to his baby girl.
#DaddysGirls #Forever
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As the dad of a girl I totally love this comment
AMEN NO MATTER HOW OLD SHE GETS SHE WILL ALWAYS BE DADDYS LITTLE GIRL.
@olivia law Click bait? You don't see the little girl until AFTER the video has started. She is not click bait by any means.
@olivia law His little girl is not click bait. Dont be hateful.
What a smart baby. She was mimicking you tapping the screwdriver like she was working too. 👍
My neighbor Bonnie ( yes we are old retired) has a great wood shop in her backyard, still has all her Dad’s tools and skills too! A great Dad that taught a daughter and left a legacy.
I love the detail involved with your work. Well thought out. Your "assistant" is beautiful!
I can't tell you how many projects I did with my two kids when they were little. Good stuff!
Came to learn about the mirror... Stayed for the adorable baby that made me smile nonstop
I love the way he Portrayed his childs Safetey, all during this video, The Love and Joy of Protecting a child is Forever the Grand Feeling. Salute
I see a man whose family is lucky to have him.
He is lucky to have enough funds for all that wood working equipment.
Very lucky to have him! 👍🏼
And vice versa
@@miholju I saw that the video said aspiring, and with all that equipment I was like, a bit more than aspiring I'd say.
Reminds me of one of my favorite shirts
“Dads don’t babysit, it’s called parenting”
But what if a dad is watching a friend's kid for them?🤔
A dad is babysitting another dad's kid. So a dad is babysitting, right? No one here said "Dads don't babysit their own kids." but a blanket "Dads don't babysit."
@@michaelc3977 - What if the one babysitting isn't friends with the dad of the kid being babysat?
@@michaelc3977 I'm not arguing the second part. I'm arguing the blanket generalization of the first. The whole point was to point out the flaw in that generalization through jest, but you decided to resort to an ad hominem about my parentage instead of making a counterpoint.
@@michaelc3977 First, how does claiming my parents didn't parent me, and thus lacked common sense, have anything to do with the argument at all? Second, I was merely arguing with the phrasing of the idiom not the message. I do believe the message. It should be "common sense", but then again if "common sense" were common then everyone would have it thus rendering the idiom moot.
She's just having a good old time helping out dear old dad! Excellent vid, thanks for posting!
Wonderful video! Answered so many questions while being so warm and full of love. You are NOT an aspiring craftsman; you should drop the "aspiring" part... you ARE a craftsman... and a stellar dad. Thanks for making and posting this.
I'm trying to stay focused on watching but your prescious daughter is so adorable. You can tell she loves her dad. I love this ❤️
Awwww!
The sweet baby !!!
She reminded of when my daughter was a toddler! Now she is a teen...lol
But great job sir awesome skills and well equipped...
I had trouble concentrating on the project! The little gal stole the show!!
I love it! You are teaching your daughter from a very young age that she can do anything and especially that her Daddy loves her. You are a great Dad!