Show Updates Spring 2024 Part 1

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024

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  • @keithgloyns9814
    @keithgloyns9814 5 місяців тому +3

    i thought you where very reserved on your comments about the judging, your choice not to enter is spot on,

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому +1

      There is definitely a lot I could say Keith. The first year I kind of let it go but when it happened the second year in a row....well, hence the update. Thanks for tuning in.

  • @pdwoodwerkz9625
    @pdwoodwerkz9625 5 місяців тому +1

    A live broadcast!! PRIMO!!! What a great idea. Can’t wait!!!!!whoop whoop!!!!!!

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      It's still in the planning and testing stages but I'm working on it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

  • @captjim2579
    @captjim2579 5 місяців тому

    Welcome to the world of making everyone feel good. There is no comparison between your entry and the 2nd and 1st place winner. But we have to make everyone feel like a winner, and besides, you have already won many times. But you are correct, they have taken the element of skill, talent and workmanship out of the competition. I wouldn't bother to enter either. So sad. But these are the times we live in.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому +1

      I couldn't agree with you more Jim. I am not one to be politically correct and I definitely don't believe in entitlement or the "everyone gets a trophy" philosophy. I believe that you deserve what you work for, you reap what you sow and that if you want something out of life, you need to work for it and not sit back and wait for the hand outs to come along. While it is the product of the times we live in, I still have the right to choose not to participate and I think that is probably the best move for me. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to post your supportive words.

  • @markduggan3451
    @markduggan3451 5 місяців тому

    I'm glad that you let us know what happens behind the videos. I'm not always a fan of live shows (I enjoy watching when I can).

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому +1

      Live shows aren't for everyone Mark. I'm just trying to branch out with something a little different. I won't be making it a regular segment and as far as I am concerned right now, I am only considering a couple live shows per year. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your thoughts.

  • @jimpalmer1944
    @jimpalmer1944 5 місяців тому

    Kenny, nothing spoils a contest like what you have described. Fair and honest competition is loosing out and discouraging quality entries.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      You are definitely right here Jim. I have seen a huge shift since this new "judge" (using that term loosely) joined the fair. Seems like he dances to the beat of a different drummer when it comes to his judging technique. Sad really. End of an era. Thanks for tuning in.

  • @paulketteridge2545
    @paulketteridge2545 5 місяців тому

    Live show, yes please

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      It's in the testing and planning stage at the moment and hopefully will be coming to fruition soon. Thanks for tuning in Paul

  • @emilevoyer123
    @emilevoyer123 5 місяців тому

    THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

  • @barry.w.christie
    @barry.w.christie 5 місяців тому

    Thumbs up for SawStop, fantastic that they will replace something like that free of charge 👍
    With regards the judging, sadly a lot of the current generations are swaddled in cotton wool, they cannot handle rejection or failure, nobody is told they've failed in case it hurts their feelings. I can understand that others may not have a chance to win if the same highly skilled person keeps on entering, but that's life, deal with it!
    A perfect example of the above is one of my nephews, complaining that it was hard going having to work five days a week, needless to say my sister and I just shook our heads.
    Live show, excellent idea ... don't like the idea then don't watch 👍

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for the kind words and the supportive words Barry. I appreciate you tuning in this week.

  • @wiseoldfool
    @wiseoldfool 5 місяців тому

    I hope to hear from the QC department very soon!

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      I'm kind of torn on this one. While the shows were fun and entertaining, in order to produce the show, I need rude commenters. No rude comments means no shows. No rude comments means an easier go of it for me. LOL. Maybe a little from column A and a little from column B. Thanks for tuning in Barry.

  • @meawayfromhome
    @meawayfromhome 5 місяців тому

    Kenny, Kenny, Kenny I’m lost for words on the fair! the other entries looked like kids did them. The one that won was just cut down dowels🤬I’ll say it for you Kenny it was a rort. Thanks for the dust collector files , I will go get them.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому +1

      I'm not sure what to say about the fair entry either other than, this is two years in a row that something shifty happened with this new judge. My time is more important than a ribbon so I will keep my time, forgo the ribbons and just not participate in the future. I hope you like the dust collection files. They work really well. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

  • @alanwasserman8176
    @alanwasserman8176 5 місяців тому +5

    Hi Ken, I can't believe that your entry in the Fair took 3rd, the excavator took time and skill, 1st and 2nd entry looks like a child made them, like you said you found out that the Judge seems bias because those entry helped out at the Fair

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому +2

      There's no changing it Alan and this is the second year in a row that this judge has been skewed. I'm fine with it. I'm just moving on. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

    • @davisnewman8278
      @davisnewman8278 5 місяців тому +1

      Do not blame you for no longer entering a contest where who you are is more important than what you can produce. Look forward to live show.

  • @dougprentice1363
    @dougprentice1363 5 місяців тому

    Wow! 1st and 2nd place. That was no competition. This whole world is upside down.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      It's a world where skill doesn't matter and giving undeserved awards to the underdog is what is expected. This world has gone mad and if they want to go made then they can, but don't expect me to buy into it and accept it. Thanks for tuning in Doug and for the supportive words.

  • @troycogan1030
    @troycogan1030 5 місяців тому

    Agreed, clearly the intellect of the judges weren’t higher than a 6th grader. I too get to the point in life where it’s pointless in letting these things to you. LIVE show sounds like fun, CAN’T wait.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому +1

      That's pretty much my thought on it Troy. On the weekend of the fair after seeing the "judge's" decision, this would have been a very different show with a very different reaction from me but I've come to the point where it's not worth the aggravation. Thanks for tuning in.

    • @troycogan1030
      @troycogan1030 5 місяців тому

      @@acutabove_woodworkings Out of curiosity Kenny what sort of hours goes into a build like that, and how many hours would you spend in each session of construction?

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому +1

      @@troycogan1030 The Excavator took 130 hours and I work on them in approximately 6-7 hour sessions.

  • @ifiwooddesigns
    @ifiwooddesigns 5 місяців тому

    Kenny, that crafts segment is ridiculous. I can understand your view and I do believe it usually comes down to who you know. It does discourage people who are talented or go above and beyond and fall to someone who is not deserving or just because they know someone. Unfortunately that’s the world we live in. If enough people stood up and raised a fuss, then things would change. Anyway, a live stream would be different.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      I agree with you completely. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to chime in with your thoughts. It's appreciated.

  • @brianbrown7996
    @brianbrown7996 5 місяців тому

    Hi Ken, hard to believe that your entry into the fair got 3rd place compared to the 1st & 2nd place entries, not a good way to promote a competition in my mind. I know how much work & pride goes into building the new excavator, as I showed you the one that I made last year, pretty sad, don’t blame you one bit for not entering in the future.
    I purchased the Compact Saw Stop table saw last fall, safety was the main reason. I was told about the free replacement cartridge should something happen, fortunately I haven’t had any issues yet, but I do keep a spare just in case.
    Really enjoy your shows🙂

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for the words of support Brian. I've always had a spare brake just in case and this was my first (and hopefully my last) episode with blade contact. It's nice to know that the mechanism works but you really don't want to test it. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

  • @barryroberts6470
    @barryroberts6470 5 місяців тому

    Nice to see you still have eight fingers and two thumbs.
    Nice for Sawstop to send you a free brake just because you took the time to explain what happened to yours, i wonder if every user of Sawstop knows about this?
    As for the Fair results, don't get me started on that, i think everyone who saw those results know that it was fixed, the first year i suppose you can let it go as it's a new judge but two years on the bounce not for me defo fixed, i mean come on your entry to there's, i'm glad i wasn't there as i would have kicked up a storm.
    The live show yep i'll watch it but i dunno the exact time difference between Canada and the UK though? Take Care.
    Barry (UK)

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      There's no point in "kicking up a storm". People like this are set in their ways and they truly believe that what they are doing is right. You have to remember that in today's messed up world, you are entitled to your opinion as long as it aligns with theirs. Thanks for tuning in Barry.

    • @barryroberts6470
      @barryroberts6470 5 місяців тому

      @@acutabove_woodworkings I would kick up a storm because it's wrong maybe it's because i'm English and when something is blatantly wrong we have to correct it or at least find out what the heck is going on?🤔🤫
      Anyway i always enjoy your updates.
      Barry

  • @livinaftermidnight9651
    @livinaftermidnight9651 5 місяців тому

    In regards to the Saw Stop brake, do you hold a backup brake just in case?

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      I've always had a "back up" brake just in case but thought I would never need it. While it's great to have SawStop replace the brake cartridge at no cost, there is still a waiting time to get the new cartridge and during that time, your table saw is out of commission. No brake, no saw. So a back up is a must in my opinion. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your question.

  • @johnrobinson1020
    @johnrobinson1020 5 місяців тому

    Hi Ken, Yes a live show would be great. Which time zone are you in? The results of the judging of entries are ludicrous; not to take anything away from the winning entry, and maybe if it was in a certain category, deserved a placing, but to be placed in 1st place as the outright winner of a competition where exhibits such as yours are entered is, to say the least, ridiculous. I am sure there would be other entrants, equally concerned about the discerning results. I would imagine there will be other exhibitors taking the same action as you and I feel the contest will lose much of its appeal and quite a few of its entrants.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      I am in EDT John and I hope you will be able to tune in when the live show comes to fruition. Thanks for the support and kind words on the fair entries. They can have their "everyone gets a trophy" fantasy if they like. I have every right not to coddle that BS and not to participate. I will walk away from the competition knowing that I've done well over the years prior to the new judge coming into the picture. I don't need a ribbon on my work to know its worth. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

  • @dennishall9260
    @dennishall9260 5 місяців тому

    I think your judges are a bit skewed Ken. Looking at the competition, you should've won hands down!
    I look forward to your live show! Great idea Kenny!
    BTW... I like the update shows... I agree there's a lot of people on you tube that never follow up on products or projects. I for one like to know how well things turned out afterwards. It's kinda like you're our personal Guinee pig! Kidding.. another great show!

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      LOL. I've never been called a guinea pig before. I'll take it. LOL. I believe the judge at the fair came up with some lame excuse like "the other ones are more playable toys". It is what it is Dennis. I'm moving on. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.

  • @marcelo403polo2
    @marcelo403polo2 5 місяців тому

    ROFL at those first and second places. For your audience here, You won miles ahead of any others at that joke corrupted fair entry

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому +1

      I guess what it boils down to Marcelo is that these models are made to please one person......me, and as long as they do that, then I've already taken the top prize whether I enter the fair or not. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

  • @bobheatwole804
    @bobheatwole804 5 місяців тому

    What were the 2nd and 3rd place winners in previous years? This one certainly didn't appear to even be a contest...instead of a "Blue Ribbon" maybe they should have handed out a "Smiley Face" sticker....

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      I can't recall the second and third places last year Bob. I do know that I took first place in the wooden toy division but got disqualified in the "wooden article" division because the judge stated that I had already entered something similar. He was referring to my wooden toy that took first place. The scale model of the X-wing got disqualified even though it met all the requirements of the category. The category was "one wooden article, not to exceed 24"x24" but the judge last year decided to make up his own rules and disqualify the entry. It is definitely a very crooked style of judging in my opinion. I'm not bitter, I'm just done with it. Thanks for tuning in sir.

  • @FearsomeWarrior
    @FearsomeWarrior 5 місяців тому

    I heard you and understand the organizer you found works. What are chances, a year or two from now, you go down the rabbit hole of building a wooden bench top organizer? Maybe even divide into separate organizers of the objects that go together and make sense.
    Live streams are cool but you already answer every comment and are interacting more than the off-the-hip and very arbitrary replying on streams. It also takes time to stream on a schedule and get people to come back and gain numbers.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому +1

      You're not wrong about the streaming. I'm looking at about 2 live streams a year and I am fully aware that they would most likely be viewed by the masses AFTER the live stream is over. That's why I plan on having a few topics lined up to chat about so hopefully, the show will still be informative after the live stream is done. I like your idea of a bench top organizer. I just wish I had the real estate in my shop to put one right now. LOL. Thanks for tuning in this week. It's appreciated.

    • @FearsomeWarrior
      @FearsomeWarrior 5 місяців тому

      @@acutabove_woodworkings Definitely consider an announcement the day before to get more eyeballs.

  • @scottmorris4914
    @scottmorris4914 5 місяців тому

    Sorry about the fair competion. Sounds like things are just not right. Seems like the judge, or judges, didn’t like the idea of high quality submission.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      This is the second year in a row that this new judge has done something shifty. It's the end of an era and time for me to move on it seems. Thanks for tuning in and for the support Scott.

  • @woodysranch2690
    @woodysranch2690 5 місяців тому

    Personally I am not a fan of live shows. Edited content is much more concise, live drags on. I'm sure there is a place for it, its just not for me.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      I appreciate your honesty on this Woody. As I said to another viewer who had the same thoughts as you pretty much, I plan on having a few topics lined up to chat about and talk about technique etc. So when there are no questions being asked, I can chat about Scroll saw blade selection (for example) and then possibly do a follow up show (recorded and edited) to answer any questions or concerns that viewers had on the topic. It's in the planning and testing stage at the moment and if I did do live broadcasts, it would most likely only be a couple a year. I've got way too much going on to do any more than that. And of course, the live broadcast would be posted as a regular show as well so if you wanted to, you could always skim it and see if there was anything of interest. Thanks again for your honesty on the topic. I truly appreciate you tuning in and I also appreciate you input.

    • @woodysranch2690
      @woodysranch2690 5 місяців тому

      @@acutabove_woodworkings When I watch your shows, I set playback speed to 2x and dont think I miss anything important. Try it yourself sometime and you might find 2x playback very watchable. I am probably way oversubscribed to many channels which interest me so I must find a way to fit them in. 2x often works but some channels the max is 1.5. Many friends do the same.

  • @paulsmessyworkshop
    @paulsmessyworkshop 5 місяців тому +1

    Kenny, always enjoy these shows. As far as the fair entries go I think the pictures tell the story quite well. Idiotic in my opinion.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      And in my opinion as well Paul. As I stated in the show, when craftsmanship and skill are removed as a determining factor in this sort of competition, it becomes nothing more than a random distribution of ribbons based on who the judge knows or how they are feeling that day. Thanks for tuning in to the show this week and for the words of support.

  • @craigkrohn2710
    @craigkrohn2710 5 місяців тому +1

    Third place are you kidding me, that was a mistake. Well liked this show seen the truck on bench Looks like the fenders are coming. Haven built up confidence yet to try something,shop way to messy for that , that’s my first thing ,try to stay organized. Patient’s too.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      Sounds like it's time to put aside an hour a day to get your shop organized and then get to making some sawdust. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

  • @rogerkincaid4535
    @rogerkincaid4535 5 місяців тому

    Interesting!!!! Didn't Know that about the saw brake. Very fair. The County Fair, I believe is against you. Suggestion, if you don't have a grandchild or display to give your built toy to, try a Pre-School or Public school and give the toy as a gift. As far as "live show" ok, just not too many. I want to learn tricks of the trade and see some of the items that you build and how you build it. Especially, when you don't have a lathe, laser printer for wood, or other special equipment. Maybe a show on what you recommend as a start-up for shop toy building. Also, what brand name tools names you would recommend for those of us who don't have deep pockets.😏 Hope my thoughts help.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      Your input is very much appreciated Roger. Thank you so much for tuning in and for taking the time to chime in with your suggestions.

  • @scottmorris4914
    @scottmorris4914 5 місяців тому

    Another place to look at organizers is crafters, they have all sorts of stuff, Cricut users have paper organizers, which can be used for sandpaper, etc.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      Great suggestions Scott. That's awesome. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your thoughts.

  • @williambuckley1185
    @williambuckley1185 5 місяців тому

    Gday Kenny, Interesting video. On your last comment thinking of doing a live one sounds really good, However. I am in Australia and I think you are in Canada and your country has lots of different time zones as I understand it. I think we are around 16 hours apart.. I would be interested in attending but the time would have to suit me and if I miss it I will definately watch the replay if you leave it online. I wish you all the best with it. I enjoyed your update segment of this show. it is a good idea as I watch all of your shows and I find them all interesting.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      I will definitely be leaving the live show up on the channel so that those who couldn't attend the live recording can still view the program. Thanks for tuning in William and for taking the time to leave the kind words.

  • @stevedolby1819
    @stevedolby1819 5 місяців тому

    Very very sad Kenny when your fair entry was treated that way. Terrible publicity for the fair!

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      I've noticed over the years, the woodworking entries getting less and less and now, there will be one more participant that is no longer getting involved. Sad really. Thanks for tuning in Steve.

  • @johnfithian-franks8276
    @johnfithian-franks8276 5 місяців тому

    Hi Kenny i always watch your videos with interest but i do not watch live shows because for me it is just a waste of time. i watched some and all they were was a comment of who was there and where they were from. i am so fedup with this that i do not watch if it is live so if you do one i will not be intereacting with that video.

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for your honesty John. The show will be posted after the live broadcasts so you can skim through it and see if there is anything of interest to you. I agree with doing all the "shout outs" to folks who tune in. I find it boring so my plan at the moment is to have several topics to chat about for when no one is asking questions and that way, we still have an informative live show where folks can learn something. Maybe even spawn some new show ideas and follow up (regular) videos to demonstrate things that were discussed. Once again, I appreciate your honesty. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

  • @5309backbeat
    @5309backbeat 5 місяців тому

    Wow Ken You got ripped off 😲😲

    • @acutabove_woodworkings
      @acutabove_woodworkings  5 місяців тому

      That's not the term I would use, but I'm trying to keep the show "family friendly". LOL. Thanks for tuning in.

  • @NICKLETT1
    @NICKLETT1 5 місяців тому

    I agree with you, 100% Kenny