How to Make a Living as a Maker | Jonny Builds

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • Jonny Builds is a maker working out of his 1,500 square foot shop in Oklahoma City. He makes furniture and other projects with wood, metal, and anything else he finds useful. Starting in a garage with some basic tools and a desire to build for himself, he stumbled into his craft while the online maker community as a whole including Ben Uyeda (HomeMadeModern), Mike Montgomery (Modern Builds), and Johnny Brooke (Crafted Workshop) became his "shop teachers" simply by following along with their accounts. After successfully building his first piece of furniture, the fuel for his newest passion set in. From there, Jonny created his own UA-cam channel which is known for being both entertaining and educational. Connecting with his audience by being his true self has led to several viral videos which in turn has resulted in his extremely popular UA-cam content. Due to his continually growing success, Jonny Lambert is soon taking the plunge into being a full time maker and content creator, retiring from his longtime career as a police officer. Whether you're a loyal follower of Jonny or meeting him for the first time, his infectious drive will leave you wanting more and is sure to inspire the progress and success of the builds in your shop.
    Video by Justin Mabie
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    00:00 Defining a Maker
    00:54 Meet Jonny Builds
    02:23 The Beginnings and Going Full-Time
    04:39 Becoming a Content Creator
    06:44 CNC Woodworking
    07:28 Finding Your Voice
    10:17 Favorite Project
    11:36 Passion
    13:14 Support
    14:54 The Future of Jonny Builds
    17:03 The Love for Jonny Builds

КОМЕНТАРІ • 60

  • @CallMeMabie
    @CallMeMabie  2 роки тому +7

    What other makers would you like to see me feature in one of these documentaries?? Let me know!

    • @kollarhardwoods7597
      @kollarhardwoods7597 2 роки тому +1

      Dogwood would be cool! Love your videos!

    • @FredMcIntyre
      @FredMcIntyre 2 роки тому +2

      Would love to see you do This Old Tony and/or The Crafsman SteadyCraftin, I think they would both pose some interesting challenges to your creative process, and I'd be truly interested in seeing what you would produce.... 😉👍🏻👊🏻

    • @Siskiyous6
      @Siskiyous6 2 роки тому

      MRPETE222 - Please

    • @donazzopardi8747
      @donazzopardi8747 2 роки тому +3

      Jonathan Katz-Moses

    • @grizzlymarn2875
      @grizzlymarn2875 2 роки тому +1

      William Douglas Co.

  • @katzmosestools
    @katzmosestools 2 роки тому +12

    Guaranteed Jonny has a lot of hugs locked and loaded for Workbench Con.

    • @jeremyspecce
      @jeremyspecce 2 роки тому

      I saw this comment before the end of the video and was like “I guess he’s known to be a big hugger?” 🤣😍

  • @chm1701
    @chm1701 2 роки тому +5

    UA-cam inspiration can’t be denied. If it wasn’t for UA-cam (esp. Matt Estlea and Jonathan Katz-Moses), I wouldn’t have realised my passion for woodworking. I probably wouldn’t have had the realisation that I could go to night school and be able to leave the job I’ve had for 20 years in the bicycle industry, to become a trainee cabinet and furniture maker at the ripe old age of 41. I absolutely love it and it was the best decision I made.
    Good luck to you Jonny. Don’t look back and go follow that dream!

  • @MakerGray
    @MakerGray 2 роки тому +6

    "Being a maker is whatever your version of being a maker is" I love that quote! Such a great video, Justin. I really enjoyed watching and learning more about Jonny

    • @CallMeMabie
      @CallMeMabie  2 роки тому

      Yeah I think it's my favorite quote of the video. He did a great interview. Thanks so much, Erin!

  • @KomarProject
    @KomarProject 2 роки тому +3

    Congrats Johnny on just being you!!! You rock !

  • @mikecolo2158
    @mikecolo2158 2 роки тому

    Another fine documentary. Thanks for the video.

  • @brandyaube217
    @brandyaube217 2 роки тому +1

    I love that guy! Everything that the makers said at the end is 100% true! Justin you are an artist and a maker too!

    • @CallMeMabie
      @CallMeMabie  2 роки тому

      Including the fact that he's a nice guy

  • @AdamRich1785
    @AdamRich1785 2 роки тому

    Jonny is the best! Great video Justin!

  • @jamesdesmond9098
    @jamesdesmond9098 Рік тому

    Excellent video Jonny, Thanks ! for sharing.

  • @katzmosestools
    @katzmosestools 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely fantastic Justin. Jonny, you are a legend my brother.

    • @CallMeMabie
      @CallMeMabie  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching, man. And also for your contribution to it!

  • @matthewlawson884
    @matthewlawson884 3 місяці тому

    Love this series. Thank you

  • @untidymaker
    @untidymaker 2 роки тому

    Yasssss tysm for the inspiration guys 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I hope Jonny leaves now!!! ❤❤❤

    • @CallMeMabie
      @CallMeMabie  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much for watching, Carla!

  • @stephencoster9532
    @stephencoster9532 2 роки тому

    Hiya Jonny, you were born a maker! All makers are born to be. I make silver, soon to be gold, jewellery at home. I'm nowhere near the best at it, but I'm learning. All you can do is learn and grow, as you have, love your work, and I'll be following from now on. Thank you, Stay safe, Steve...

  • @KOutOfMyYard
    @KOutOfMyYard Рік тому

    I can not tell you how much I enjoy your videos! I just want more!!!! I really like that you show that these people are human just like the rest of us

    • @CallMeMabie
      @CallMeMabie  Рік тому

      Nice! That makes me really happy to hear. There are plenty more coming and there’s no shortage of makers so stay tuned! And thanks so much for the support!

  • @paco_vazquez
    @paco_vazquez 5 місяців тому

    So inspiring! Thank you!!!

  • @furthernorthfab
    @furthernorthfab 2 роки тому

    I’m not crying, you’re crying. Love you, JB. Great work, Justin!

    • @CallMeMabie
      @CallMeMabie  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks buddy! I definitely appreciate ya!

  • @wood_brain
    @wood_brain 2 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love it!!! Great job yet again… also love the end with the added other makers talking about how rad and Nice Johnny is…. Great video buddy!

  • @wobblyarrowsignworks
    @wobblyarrowsignworks 2 роки тому

    I think this is your best one yet Justin ..👏

    • @CallMeMabie
      @CallMeMabie  2 роки тому +1

      That's so great to hear! Thanks for watching!

  • @thesidburgess
    @thesidburgess 2 роки тому

    You summed up OKC so well. While I don't live there anymore, it's by far one of the easiest cities I've ever lived in. Arguably because the community there is effortless to plug into. You can't help yourself from making great friends and always hanging out at the many new hot spots.

  • @almsthndsm1
    @almsthndsm1 2 роки тому

    It’s so awesome to see a fellow Okie in the spotlight, thank you for the outstanding documentary!

  • @rossanctuary5238
    @rossanctuary5238 6 місяців тому

    Gezz.. i wish i had this Dude's good luck

  • @NickoleDavisRepnmyhood
    @NickoleDavisRepnmyhood 2 роки тому

    I love this, watching Jonny's journey about going from diving, to running to now making just feels like beautiful new chapters each time of his life. Excellent video, Justin

    • @CallMeMabie
      @CallMeMabie  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Nickole! Jonny definitely knows how to choose his own adventure

  • @billdiehl156
    @billdiehl156 2 роки тому +1

    Love the content that Jonny puts out!

  • @JTWoodworks
    @JTWoodworks 2 роки тому

    Hey I made it in one of your videos 3:35 😁 Nothing but love and respect for Jonny!!

  • @soursofke
    @soursofke 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing. I'm glad that you have found your passion. Keep making great content. Oh... I don't know what you do with your scrap wood, but I'll take some off your hands. :)

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre 2 роки тому

    Awesome work Justin! 😃👍🏻📷👊🏻 .... Jonny is awesome! ... Glad I got to meet him at Maker Fair.

  • @rawframeshandcrafted
    @rawframeshandcrafted 2 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking 2 роки тому

    This was excellent, Jonny is very inspiring! Great job on the vid :)

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 2 роки тому +1

    Semper Fi, enjoy your well earned retirement Jonny! 👍

  • @EthanCarterDesigns
    @EthanCarterDesigns 2 роки тому

    Another amazing video created by one of my favorite creators about another one of my favorite creators! Loved it bud!

    • @CallMeMabie
      @CallMeMabie  2 роки тому

      Thanks, Ethan! And thank you for your contribution to it!

  • @jeremyspecce
    @jeremyspecce 2 роки тому

    Great work Justin, I had only peripherally known about Johnny before this video but now I’m certainly intrigued enough to give a follow and check out some of his stuff.

    • @CallMeMabie
      @CallMeMabie  2 роки тому

      Hey man, that’s what it’s all about. I’m glad to hear it! Thanks so much, Jeremy.

  • @woodworksbygrampies1284
    @woodworksbygrampies1284 Рік тому

    👍

  • @philrader2016
    @philrader2016 2 роки тому

    So I just watch the project where he bought the walnut to "fix" a mistake. I thought the "fix" turned out better than the original so I don't think it was a mistake but it was the wood exercising it's voice and telling you what it wants to be. I think all living things are a part of the conversation and sometimes you need to listen to them.

    • @CallMeMabie
      @CallMeMabie  2 роки тому +1

      I like the way you think, Phil

  • @DudeSawdust
    @DudeSawdust 2 роки тому

    Another great video. I really enjoyed the ending compliments. I’m curious what inspired it? Are you planning on doing something like that again?

    • @CallMeMabie
      @CallMeMabie  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching! As far as the ending sequence, you can thank Cow Dog Craft Works for that. When he heard I was making this video, he clued me in that Jonny has been integral to the success of many makers/content creators and at the very least has been incredibly encouraging. Cow Dog asked if he could hit up some makers for a montage of sorts and that's how it went down! He hit up most of those names, they all sent it over, and I of course agreed it was very deserving and only scraped the surface of those who admire him. I'll most likely leave it as a one time thing and let it be special and exclusive to this video.

    • @DudeSawdust
      @DudeSawdust 2 роки тому

      @@CallMeMabie that’s very cool. Such a great idea. I’m sure that really meant a lot to Jonny. Thanks for sharing that info. I’m really looking forward to your next video👍

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart Рік тому

    Jessie is right, Jonny is better than me!