@@StumpyNubs well I wish I had a 5000 sq ft shop too so I could fit a sawstop PCS with slider, 52" fence, outfeed rails, and over arm dust collector but... I dont if the sawstop CNS wasn't so deep with the motor hanging off the back I would have one but all I can fit is the jobsite pro... Guess ill just have to give up woodworking now
@@McFlysGarage - You suggested a jobsite saw for ME. My answer was based on what I thought of it for MY shop. Don't try to make this into an insult against YOU and YOUR shop.
Stumpy Nubs what are your thoughts on on woodworkers getting CNC machines? To me it takes away the fun and pride of making something with your hands. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
People don't get upset when a channel becomes successful and grows, they only get upset when they get out of touch. "Okay, after you pull that out of the CNC, head over to your laser..."
But then there is Bob from I Like To Make Stuff, Adam Savage, or even Jimmy Diresta who have all the fancy gizmos and toys, but still manage to come across as really down-to-earth guys who would be happy to spend time with an average joe like me, as long as that average joe is interested in making.
Make no mistake. I’ll take a rocket it someone’ offer me one. This is not a rehearsal I have one life I’m gonna make the most of it ...I’m gonna take every single thing somebody offers me. I’ve always made my money using tools to create things ever since I was about 10 years old I’ve been making things in the shop and ever since I was about 10 years old I always said: boy I wish I had that... boy I wish I could afford this ... boy I wish I could afford this tool ...and now that I can it it’s mostly given to me for free I will take absolutely every single thing somebody gives me because I make things with them and I make money with those tools outside of UA-cam. I MAKE.
@@jimmydiresta The thing about your videos is they really haven't changed, IMO your videos have never been directed towards "relating" directly to the people that putz around in their shop or garage on the weekends, its been to show your creativity and skills. On the tool side the old tools are interesting and add to the content. Having issue with someone being given something for free is just stupid. Other tubers that have grown their channels from small garages / shops to larger ones that make or build run of the mill things or just start vloging because they don't have many original ideas are going to die out. Those that are naturally creative will continue and thrive because that is the product they are selling (Bob, Laura, Old Tony, Savage...) It's not the size of your shop... its what you make inside it BTW, tell Taylor to get a horn for that damn thing, she is going to get someone killed. Shopping carts don't have airbags.
I'm very glad that you recognize that most of us lose interest in channels when they get so big they're having $20K cnc machines and the like donated to them for corporate exposure. You're still one of the "guy next door" types that I love to watch. I'm really looking forward to your new series, and will certainly be interested in the equipment you build yourself. Thanks.
I couldn't agree more! I think you're one of the best in what you do. It's extremely difficult to relate to some of the woodworkers with high-tech equipment that was donated to them. Nothing against them and I'm happy for them, but it's just not something I want to use my time to watch if it's not something I can relate to or attempt to do on my own with the equipment I have and can afford.
Well said, Jim. Stumpy designed and built ingenious machines with great skill, humour and smarts. With relatable limitations in his shop. This is how I got hooked. Glad to see this understood and continued!!
Thank you for starting this conversation. I used to get turned off by seeing projects done in large shops or with fancy tools. I now focus on videos with projects that I want to build and are practical for around my house. If someone does something on a CNC or a large tool that I don't have, I ask how can I build the project with the tools I have... after all, woodworking involves solving problems. I will give a shout out to Steve Ramsey, who has managed to keep true to his mere mortals approach over the years, and has continued to earn my respect for it. With that said, I also learn something from the other woodworking channels out here and continue to be a subscriber.
I am a beginning woodworker. I have always dreamed of having the tools needed to do it. I finally do have enough tools, now I am learning the skills. I learn from tutorials on channels like this one to build my skills. What makes it even better is I have emailed James to ask about a tool problem I have as he has or had some of the same tools I do on his channel. He quickly responded with advice and insight that I was able to use. I appreciate that he would take time to help me, even though I am sure he is busy. I don’t know anyone locally that I can go to for advise so channels like this become my teacher. Thanks James! Keep the content coming.
As a subscriber to your channel from across the world, Sudan, I have literally developed my woodworking through the thorough details in your videos. We rarely have access here to any decent equipment, even the hand tools. Congrats on your new shop.
I've learned a lot from this channel. I'm glad you've finally got that "dream shop". I'm even more please to see that you will still offer something to us "little guys".
I seldom comment on You Tube videos and I have admit after you announced and showed your new shop I thought this was the end to the "Stumpy Nubs," I had come to admire and follow. Thank goodness you posted this vlog as it brought me back into the fold. I admire your progression and as a past business owner (now retired) I know the hard work and stress that make it possible but also how it effects not only you but your family. You have maintained that small shop feeling and that is why you have such a large following. Your recent mishap in the shop makes you all the more believable as many would have hidden this from their viewers due to embarrassment but you were upfront about it. Continued good luck and may your new venture meet with overwhelming success.
You know what?? good for you bro!! you've been busting your ass on this channel for like you said over a decade and totally earned/deserve it! .I've been subscribed for a a long time and watch all your videos.and look fwd to seeing what's to come in the new shop(s) oh and I hope the hands feeling better too
I don't begrudge anyone a bigger shop or new tools. I appreciate your approach on keeping a 'home-size' shop as part of your plan. CNC machines, 3-D printers, 8" jointers, cabinet saws, etc. are nice. Even if I could afford them, there's no room in my shop for those tools.
Ok, I’ll go second and say thanks James. Keep up the great work and again, bummer about your hand mate, a speedy recovery and a quick end to that horrid nerve pain. You really are the best out there at what you do and I just want to say thank you again mate, 11 💥 out of 10 😎👍🏻
Well said. Your professionalism is amazing. It is also great to find that most of the sponsors actually sell decent stuff. Please don't sell out! I love the Kodiak sharpening system I bought after you tested it. Thanks for that. Looking forward to seeing the new machine builds - one day...
I choose my sponsors carefully. No mattresses or razors or phone aps. Just tools that will actually benefit my audience. And I don't do one-and-done sponsor deals. I have to build a relationship with them before I'll consider their products.
I love it. You are not forgetting your past. I agree, too many of us have smaller shops. While it is nice to see what we can do in a larger shop, it is also a fact of life that we do not have room for everything. Hence, we need to know what to strive for and how to make do with what we have. You are giving us both insights. Thanks.
Thanks for being honest and not forgetting about us little guys weekend warriors diy's, I love your content because you keep it simple and down to earth..
I have a 12x12 shop. It’s amazing how much you can fit in there. I don’t do just woodworking but general household repairs, equipment maintenance and repairs, etc.
Scott Roy - I built the shed 14 years ago and only actually put a floor in it less than 2 years ago. So... it takes a while to get to where things get done. It’s nice to have small goals and achieve them, little by little. Money can’t buy that kind of satisfaction.
Agreed, my shop has a main room of about 15x15 and a couple smaller ride rooms for storage, but I’m amazed I’ve managed to fit all the essentials in there.
This so timely for me, you see, I have a large shop 2500 sqft, but, I built it 8 years before I ever considered a YT channel. I always try to consider how my viewers will react when they see the shop, so I try to keep the shoot localized to the project and I try to minimize the overall shop space in the video, plus the project buildable by the guy with minimal tools. I'm always impressed by the resourcefulness of the guy with a small one-car workshop. Keep up the great updates, I'm enjoying them immensely.
Congratulations on the bigger shop!! I am very happy to hear that you are doing a shop within a shop, now you just need to clutter it up with a lawn mower, a few bicycles, some totes of stuff that is being saved for unknown reasons...... you get the picture.
I would not have made a correlation between the two channels! I have subsribed to both of you this year and love the content and approach from both. Jay, I take a lot of inspiration from your bench designs and workflow and you, good ole stumps, the humor mixed with some history lessons. A huge thanks to both of you
You are absolutely right James, everyone would upgrade if they had the means. I say go for it and wish you continued success. Personally, I enjoy your videos. They are well made, well edited, and you have a way of presenting the material that is engaging (keeps a person interested), and easy to listen to. You have an ability to teach which is a good thing. Keep up the good work, really do enjoy the channel.
I like the small shop section. You're right on the nose about the high end tools. Following someone who you find resourceful and then when they get success they just grab a domino to do something cause it's easier gets boring. It's less relatable. Some of us watch for inspiration on methods to use.
It's not the size of the shop or machinery, it's the size and complexity of the projects. Watched Norm with his giant sander for years and also watched Roy with his foot powered lathe. Greatly enjoy your commentary, projects and tool reviews.
We can appreciate this topic. We get indifferent comments on both ends about expensive products, affordability and relating to our customer base. We realize our viewers may be just starting out, and others have been woodworking for years. In either case, affordability is relative to income, vendor pricing, as well as wants or needs or both. As always it can be difficult to make everyone happy. Having tools in our stores and online have various price point for all the different pockets out there. Even our employees have wishes and dreams of having the best shops and best tools, but it doesn't always work that way. One tool at a time, and enjoying woodworking is the most important thing while learning and growing in both projects and tools. Things seem to take care of themselves for all of us as time goes by. So be safe, enjoy what you do, and by all means, we are always here to help you make wood work. Relating is one thing, but making it work for you individually as you learn and grow is the appreciative value one step at a time.
As someone who partners with a lot of brands I know exactly what you mean. I wish people knew how much we all just want to help everyone, but how difficult that is. Woodworking is an expensive hobby, tools cost money, and not everyone can afford the same things as the next guy. In our case, I find that if we can teach everyone something in every video, regardless of the tools being used or the sponsor involved, we'll have a happy audience. For example, rather than making a commercial about a sponsor's particular product we may make a related tutorial filled with useful information that our viewers can use no matter what brand they buy. We use that strategy a lot. The sponsor is happy because they sell a few hundred products, the viewers are happy because they learned a lot even if they don't spend any money, and I feel good for my contribution to the pool of information out there. Teaching first, tools second, brands third. That's a formula most people can support.
An interesting idea would be to actually keep a running total/price list and priority list of tools in the small shop… a store like woodcraft would likely love if they could keep the top 100 necessities for any small shop as an easy resource for their patrons. Just saying it could be good for you and reputable sponsor
I would think people would find it inspiring to see their favorite UA-camrs grow and succeed and know that they can learn from their example and that it's possible for them to do the same, if they want to put in the effort. I loved watching April Wilkerson going from just wanting to fix up a few things in her home to taking over her husband's shop space to buying a home on a huge piece of land and building her own huge shop and now opening up the commercial shop to the public.
I know this is an older video but the point about trying out carving is absolutely true! I recently wanted to modify the body of a DIY guitar but don't have a plunge router. Eventually I decided to set about it with my Dremel and chisels. I'm honestly amazed at how well it looks. Yes, it's obvious that it wasn't done with the precision of 'proper' tools but it was still immensely satisfying to see what I could create by hand.
Congrats on your new space. I’ve never really had a problem translating tools used in videos, to what I have on hand. You rip on a table saw, I rip with a hand saw. You cut curves on a bandsaw, I cut with a bow saw or coping saw. You get the picture. It’s the project that’s of interest, and the process to get there can be done in various ways. Look forward to your future content.
Not sick of it or bothered, I’m happy for people that find success. I do find it hard to relate or use the videos as a learning opportunity. When they have 30,000 worth of equipment and a machine for every occasion.
Glad to see you living the dream! Your comments are true, I stopped following two of "those" You Tubers who went a little crazy! Great content, stay the course, Cheers
I do not believe sponsors give anything to anyone without them earning it first. Earn it first, get sponsorship second. Not the other way around. I have seen several UA-cam woodworkers achieve success and I have seen many more that even after becoming successful drop out of the business. If anyone wants to be the next Stumpy Nubbs and be "given" stuff and move to a bigger / better shop all they have to do is to do it. No one is stopping them except for themselves. Please don't ever apologize for having success, now go have a cold one my friend...you have earned it.
Happy for you! I wouldn't hesitate on a "dream shop" if i had the opportunity. As others have said, just keep it real and relatable for your audience. One of my main messages is that you can do amazing things even with a cheap contractor-grade table saw, chop saw, and a few basic tools. Then build your shop from there, adding, replacing, and upgrading as the opportunity comes.
I get a lot of pleasure watching your vids and practice things you have shown. Doesn't matter the size of your workshop...you and the content are the important things. Please keep doing what you do
Progression is natural. How many of us started out with only sawhorses, hand saws, hammer, and corded drill to do minor home repairs. As our skills and projects grew we bought the tools needed. Soon we had some sort of shop setup. The further you get into woodworking the more and better tools you need. This is your business, not a weekend making a bookcase. I am happy you are accomplishing your dream.
Love the fact your decade plus of hard work has allowed you to expand your shop, but you are keeping it "real" for those of us who still have the hobby and/or small shops. Have another cold one. You've earned it, my friend.
I am re-watching everything you have posted. I am happy for your success. I am a fair weather woodworker :) in other words everything in my backyard gets covered with tarps after I am done. Any rain/snow means I am not able to use most of my machines(tablesaw, drill, planer, jointer, compressor etc.). Apart from that if its very windy or temp is -4C or below...As I live in Canada, I do as much as I can in summer, and spend the rest of the year watching you and few others while salivating at everything you guys do.
Sometimes a new huge shop upgrade is really good for the UA-camr. It gets them excited about filming again It’s safer for them and the camera person. It also boosts their quality of production. But other times they let it go to their head with new machines the average guy can’t afford. I saw one youtuber get a new shop. Then a few videos later released 3 simple diy projects video. All made with a $1500 cnc machine. They could have published that same video with a different title. And had much better results. Instead they just alienated their audience. Congrats on the new shop!! I’m glad to see you’re doing it right.
I understand that you have worked very hard to get the new, high end tools and the large well stocked shop. but I appreciate that you understand that we can't do that kind of thing. we have low end tools and home made jigs. it frustrates me to no end when some channels act like everyone has every new shiny tool on the market, and can afford to use exotic woods and expensive specialty hardware for every little shop jig or cabinet we make out of need. thanks for seeing that the little guy with a home shop is the more common viewer to your videos.
Stumpy, you are so right! Really tired of watching CNCs run and doing the hard work of real woodworking. Your videos are spot on. I have a 2 car garage, and average woodworking tools. It's nice to see someone who sympathies with the average woodworker. One maker has recently built herself a new workshop with numerous light fixtures that cost over $3000.00 EACH! The she added ceiling fans that were at least as expensive as her lights... Jeeezzzz. I used to love her vids... but now it's difficult for me to watch her make a wooden spoon. Keep doing what you are doing. Thanks
Congrats on the new shop. Looking forward to seeing what projects you come out with. Mostly; Thank you for remembering us littles shop folks. Great job. Keep them coming.
I'm happy for your success and don't apologize for it. I receive nuggets of helpful ideas from you and several others. So keep doing what you're doing.
YES!!! You are right. I was just talking with my wife yesterday about the difficulty in finding a channel with woodworkers with small and modest shops and tools. I just started woodworking about 4 years ago, and I've learned alot in that time from woodworking channels here. Everyone has their own unique challenges in their shop and it would be nice to know that we're not alone with those specific types of challenges. In my situation, I live in an urban area and I have a tandem garage that is sloped towards the street. We have a drain 10 feet in from the garage door, so the floor is sloped towards the drain too. And my driveway is sloped to the street. So just not having any level floor space anywhere is already a challenge in itself on top of having very limited space. I have a dewalt contractor table saw that I have stored into a rolling cabinet box that doubles as the stand when I take it out and use (the whole thing actually rolls into a worktable I made specifically to house the table saw rolling cabinet). My miter saw is in a fliptop rolling cabinet. My drill press is sitting permanently on an old dresser drawer. My home made router table/cabinet also houses my HF belt sander. I made a drawer filled assemble table out of an old oak front door my friend gave me (finally, a completely flat surface!). And I have a workbench, which was the first thing big project I made. I also have a dust collection cart with the dust separator, and the One-Minute workbench that I roll out to the driveway if I ever need to rip a full sheet of plywood. Luckily, my table saw fits right on the wing and the bench becomes an outfeed table. That is the extent of my workshop. 5-10 minute set up if I ever want to do any wood working. And I have to park the car out in the street every time. Anyway, sorry for being long winded. I had to vent and you touched upon the core of my venting. Thank you so much for this video and acknowledgements. It means alot to me you have a allocated a portion of your shop dedicated to the small and modest woodworker shop. Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing more from you.
This is great. I started the same way, super small. Upgraded as I could. I'm nowhere near where some youtubers are, nor am I a youtuber. But I got here with my own hard work. I don't let anyone minimize that struggle. Keep it up, love your videos.
SOME PEOPLE WILL BE UNHAPPY NO MATTER WHAT. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE DRIVE OR BRAINS TO EXCEL SO THEY HATE ANYONE ELSE THAT DOES. there is always a way to get what you want, most of the time it involves WORK, HARD WORK, and not the theory that you are owed something just because someone else has it. keep on, keeping on, you've earned it.
Thank you - you hit the nail on the head. I stopped watching two channels because they outgrew my capabilities and I can't afford all "Festool" products. I'm retired and just getting back into woodworking after 50 years away, back when carpenters actually used hammers.. Anyway, thank you for keeping it real
I like your videos because I don’t have to put up with all the theatrical intros. Your name is not plastered all over your walls and machinery. I don’t care if you have all the latest tools. I enjoy your straight forward approach to how you address problems in the shop or some short cut you learned and just want to share. Thanks for all you do I know it must be hard to edit videos and still do what love woodworking!
I agree with all those not offended by your new shop. Congrats. Hope the hand recovers fully and quickly. Thanks for posting about it. Here's a cautionary note. The smaller contractors saw with the long rails.....be careful about piling even a small amount of lumber on the rails. The saw will tip over easily. DAMHIKT I'm just saying, maybe the legs area good Idea.
My workshop, hahaha is a 4' x 6' cubby where all my DIY woodworker tools are stacked ceiling high. On a 'good' day I can drag them [yes, those mobile bases really are 'shop-gods'] out onto the patio - and, somewhere between setting up & clearing away, I manage to get something done! I've had to cut way down on the 'cold-ones' because I earn far too many! Any shop, any tools, any stumpy old nub, have good advice and is a welcome channel for me....especially when its raining! Cheers James for so much practical content but can we tame down the health and safety a little, its getting rather gruesome of late....get well soon my friend.
Great video, I love how you're targeting multiple people's interest and skill levels. Some of us with little shop areas still like to see what the next step up could look like from someone who's made it that far!
Wow the people commenting on this video are The Who’s Who of YT woodworking channels. It’s like watching The Woodies™. Big shop, small shop, HF tools, Festool tools, everyone just needs to work on their own happiness and then one can be happy for others. Your “big shop” just shows what can be accomplished with hard work, personal responsibility and giving/sharing with others. ❤️
I am truly happy for ALL youtubers that do well & progress into larger shops, expensive gear & lucrative sponsorships. But, I have to admit that the smaller, cluttered, shorter duration videos are more appealing. I see and hear so many youtubers say they are struggling with new ideas, the time involved in tedious editing & the "stress" involved in keeping a channel growing. I don't have a channel, but I would say that keeping it "simple" is always good advice.
This vlog shows that you appreciate the 'smaller' woodworker and his limitations due to money or space. I am all for your advances so will be watching both the 'small' and 'large' shop projects - why - because I love watching people build things and hope that I can become more proficient by watching, listening and therefore learning.
I'm watching your u UA-cam channel for almost two years ( I'm still a new to woodworking), i have seen your videos from way back, and i have learned a lot!!! Woodworking for me is a hobby and I'm new to it, my garage is 1.8 m on 1.5 m and I'm enjoying each time that i have to take out my tools and create ,i know my boundaries and I'm glad with it. I was so happy to see u expending your business and working place ( the light is great)and with that u staying through to us and to yourself!! I sure like to see more of your products and your new place. Hope that your hand is healing well!!
I'm happy for your success, no matter how you want to manifest it. If Norm could have a Timesaver sander, you can get any pieces of equipment you want, and put it into as big a building you can choose.
We have one wall of a two car garage so a 20ft by 4ft floor space for big tools.. and I have been feeling so very fortunate to have so much potential as I know so many don't have their very first tool, or only a hand tool. I met someone last night at a holiday party, retired, and might want to build a birdhouse, get into woodworking. No tools! I don't mind sponsors. I recommend your channel to friends. I have seen your thoughtfulness when the answer to a woodworking question is not black and white, nuances I might not have picked up on myself yet. I learn something from most of your videos. I like and hope you continue the newer series where you built the bookcases with less equipment because even though I have more equipment, I saw a different way of approaching the design. I learned a lot when you hurt your hand, too. (I had just ignored that little voice and gotten away with something stupid and not the safest the night before with a little part, and already had been kicking myself mentally. Your video brought it home painfully. ) I know I personally do not recognize all the dangers of these big powerful tools we have, amd despite a lifelong experience, I think my coworker can underestimate them... please keep the safety vids coming. I want/need the help! Thanks!
Thanks for keeping with simple tools and small shops, it is true that a lot of channels have moved to cnc machines, I am a DIY and like to work with wood.
Happy for you, and my other favorite woodworking channels I have watched grow. Personally, I get turned off/disconnected by the constant use of CNC on "how to" woodworking, not the big shops.
Back in the day Norm had that problem of in accessible. He would show the project and use common tools then go over to the big lathe or some other kind of equipment that is not common. It was still entertaining and informative. And we all loved it. Stumpy, I hope your nub is healing well!
After the first couple seasons Norm realized he was entertaining people, not really teaching them how to build the project. So the tools didn't matter much.
I'm glad you did this. I look forward to seeing how the space is used. Here I sit in the middle of a Canadian winter dreaming of warmer temperatures, waiting to finish creating my single garage space so that all my tools don't have to sit in my crowded basement crying out to be used. Thanks for your blood, sweat and tears.
Personally I wouldn't have had a problem, but hey this is great communication and that is always appreciated! By the way, run your business man, anyone that really cares about you and appreciate your content shouldn't have a problem with that, we want you to be successful. I will say that I do love the way that you have set up the smaller shop so that you are not alienating some who would no longer benefit oh, I think that is very wise and very nice. Excellent job and keep up the good work!
I don't speak for everyone but I like seeing the higher end tools. It sometimes helps me decide if I want to invest in something like that for my shop. :)
Why do people get mad about a fellow wood worker becoming successful enough to upgrade their own shop? It's awesome when they do, props to them, and I love to see guys with some amazing skills sharing their knowledge with the world, it needs to be shared so it's not lost. Take from it what you will, if you can't afford the tools they have, find a way to do something cooler with something less sophisticated, to me that makes you an even better woodworker.
I'm glad to see you are keeping at least a part of your series geared toward the small hobbyist. I saw this problem years ago with Bob Vila and This Old House. It started out focusing on older, modest homes for a younger couple just starting out, willing to do a little DIY and invest some "sweat equity" into their home. Bob would come in and show them basic and some, more advanced home renovation projects that they could do and he and his contractors would do the larger and more complex jobs. As his and the show's popularity soared, he progressed into larger and more expensive home projects. He finally lost a lot of his original fan base, myself included, when he was doing $million$ homes in exotic locations. I can't speak for others, but I will never begrudge you your success. I think it is phenomenal that you are doing so well. If anything, I am envious of your skills, both in woodworking and business. Congratulations on your growth and please, never forget us little guys.
Good points. I recently moved into a larger shop. And it's constantly changing. I'm not a you tuber though. However... I have noticed that some of my favorites (previously favorites) have upgraded and changed so much about their content. It's not their fancy new shop I don't like anymore... It's their content. The content is what will bring me back to a channel every time. Not their shop.
I enjoy seeing a variety of shops, tools and layouts. We all work differently and the ideas that come from others help us figure out how/where to improve and/or grow over time, regardless of the shop size. Glad to see you're healing from the angle grinder. I hope you return to 100% from that.
Bravo! You and your team do an excellent job of going through a process, while narrating what you are doing or trying to achieve, And NOT leaving important steps or info out!
I watch your videos - all of them, to the end - because I like your style. I would feel comfortable sitting down with a cold one with you. I would also not be afraid to have you over to see my shop...everyone needs some comic relief, or that guy to say, "geez, glad I'm not him!" (Yup, that's me - I'm that HIM!) I believe that is the key - we watch the folks who we would be comfortable having into my shop...we can relate to them. Someone else said it first and better: Know your audience, but never apologize for your success. And you still have a complete set of fully intact, albeit scarred, fingers to go home with. Another win as far as I'm concerned. Keep on keeping on!
Horses for courses. Sometimes it seems that everything is geared toward wood processing with expensive machinery, (which can be, and often is, highly skilled) but being a not very good hand tool wood-butcher, I'm not drawn to these, but rather to those that are focused on the old ways of doing things with handtools, using creative thinking and and low cunning to overcome limitations. Fortunately, theres room for everyone to follow their own preferences, so I can still trawl through your pre Super-shop videos and find plenty of inspiration there. Many thanks for all that you do, and I look forward to the output from your small shop within a shop. All the best and good luck.
Stumpy, I watch your channel because you provide such great information and idea's. Moving to a bigger place was necessary so you can make your video's easier and better. I love all the stuff you did there to get it up and running and don't ever have plans to stop watching. You teach everyone , some new idea's and some that people may have forgotten about. Keep up the great work and have a cold one my friend!
I think this is a great idea. I like what you are doing. Thanks for the content. My only issue with some of the other channels that get big is their lack of skill. Fancy lighting, high res cameras, expensive tools, and arms of tattoos doesnt make up for lack of skill. :)
Jonathan, keep up the wonderful content and videos. I applaud your success. As a professional, I find your content useful. One can never stop learning.
Dosen't bother me for your success your love for what you do and teach is the important thing I started years ago in 6th grade still have a project around from then ,no formal training worked almost 20 years in a sawmill starting at the bottom and running head saw with in a year ,saw (no pun intended ) a lot of beautiful boards go by my window First shop corner of basement ,2nd shop 12 x24 crooked floor old cow barn ,now at the age of 62 in my dearm shop after working 2 jobs most of my life a 36x48 building with in floor heat ,most of my tools are older that I bought as I could afford them Look at some of these channels and say that would be nice but not necessary ,still design my projects with pencil and paper My hats off to you for your success dont let jealous people get you down
My shop is a 40 ft x 50 ft garage but 1 car sits in 1 stall so about half of that - 20 ft x 50 ft and most cutting/routing/sanding/drilling are done with portable workbenches in the yard. Just makes you creative in doing stuff. Looking forward to some mobile small shop videos. Thanks!
One of the things that I have always liked about your channel is that you use the tools similar to what we use at our makerspace. Sure there are a few things we haven't upgraded to, yet (i.e. those diamond studded grinding wheels and sanding pads) but it's good to have goals! As far as only having 2 walls in your garage - I remind you that the car CAN sleep outside and it will survive the weather better than my saw. Now if only I could do something about that 7 ft ceiling!
I've been watching your videos for some time and yes I don't watch videos of woodworking shops with big fancy Industrial machines I enjoy watching videos small shops with tools that most guys can own who are weekend Woodworkers and so on I've learned a thing or two I should say more than that from your videos and I'm happy for you injured new big building and I certainly do appreciate what you're doing cut small section with tools most guys have in their small shop, I am now describing to your Channel thank you keep up the great work.
Man that's a great idea. The best of both worlds. You cant fault someone for building their dream shop, but it does get boring watching all the equipment I could never own.
I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot. I don't have the newer fancy tools but from watching you and others I have really just learned a ton. I would really like to learn how to upgrade some of my tools with safety enhancements as well. Your video series on table saws was really helpful but I just needed more. Thanks again for all you do and with your continues success you will just be able to teach us more!
I made it to the end. I always make it to the end.... Sometimes I even stick around for my wife to make it to the end. You keep makin em, we'll keep watchin em.
I made a comment when you announced your new shop. About small channels success changing their content to becoming unrelatable to me. You responded yours wouldn't. I have nothing but admiration for anyone that succeeds, because they earned it. But most of the viewers don't do this full time. It's a hobby. Congrats on the new shop. And I will always watch all the content. Including any you do in the big shop with tools I can drool over.
So true, I prefer watching creators that I can relate to and learn from. Some of the larger channels have lost touch, and seem to try and one up each other rather than stick to what got them success.
I have enjoyed this channel for a long time. I will try to continue to watch his videos. Having said that I must say if he does mostly things that require big fancy machines and techniques that I will never have then I will not waste my time. Lately I’ve been watching PAUL Sellers channel. He does almost everything with hand tools and he’s been that way for decades. So he proves that you can have an awesome channel without all the big fancy machines and extras lol Plus he does a lot of videos showing a tool, explains in detail what how to use it and break it down, fix it and usually other uses for it that I would never have thought of. Anyway check out his channel. I’m NOT saying his channel is better I’m just saying check it out. He’s a great teacher and has mad skills. Cheers
what is wrong with growing to fill need and growing as your experience grows. Nothing, the people that can grow should if they want to. I hope every channel can grow and break away and isn't that what the American dream has always been. Keep it alive.
Yours is the first bell I've rung. I guess other bloggers have explained it but I wasn't paying attention. I decided to subscribe because you have a good delivery that sticks in my foggy brain, Thanks and I look forward to learning from you to save myself from costly mistakes.
You are one of my favorite YT channels because of your personality and useful tips for the tools you (and I) use. If you did start using CNC and lasers all the time I would stop watching because there would not be much info that was of use to me. My shop tool selection has always been more limited by the small size of my shop - that is probably a good thing because it has often stopped me from buying a large tool that I have no space for. Dust collection is another constant problem, so I am about to embark on my 3rd miter saw dust collection system that I think will be better than any of the hundreds I have seen on YT. Good luck with everything.
I have to agree with you, I dont mind a woodshop that uses higher end tools, I would if I could afford them too. What bothers me are the UA-camrs that talk like they only way you can ever build anything worth making has to be made with Festool or woodpeckers. I start to tune out when someone says, "first grab you $875 ruler and......" One day I hope to own professional tools, but for now, I make projects, sell them and put the money in a jar.
I agree with your sentiments. But I also have a chuckle at your wall of tools in the background that Are so neat. But I bet that if one of them is used, it would be the first time in a long while.
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Instead of a contractor saw
Maybe go with the sawstop job site saw.
It’s Not like I just got one or anything...
@@McFlysGarage Job site saws are for contractors, not woodworking shops.
@@StumpyNubs well I wish I had a 5000 sq ft shop too so I could fit a sawstop PCS with slider, 52" fence, outfeed rails, and over arm dust collector but... I dont
if the sawstop CNS wasn't so deep with the motor hanging off the back I would have one but all I can fit is the jobsite pro... Guess ill just have to give up woodworking now
@@McFlysGarage - You suggested a jobsite saw for ME. My answer was based on what I thought of it for MY shop. Don't try to make this into an insult against YOU and YOUR shop.
Stumpy Nubs what are your thoughts on on woodworkers getting CNC machines? To me it takes away the fun and pride of making something with your hands. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
People don't get upset when a channel becomes successful and grows, they only get upset when they get out of touch. "Okay, after you pull that out of the CNC, head over to your laser..."
That's sort of what I said. If I fill a big shop with fancy tools and that's all I use in my videos, people will tune out.
But then there is Bob from I Like To Make Stuff, Adam Savage, or even Jimmy Diresta who have all the fancy gizmos and toys, but still manage to come across as really down-to-earth guys who would be happy to spend time with an average joe like me, as long as that average joe is interested in making.
Make no mistake. I’ll take a rocket it someone’ offer me one. This is not a rehearsal I have one life I’m gonna make the most of it ...I’m gonna take every single thing somebody offers me. I’ve always made my money using tools to create things ever since I was about 10 years old I’ve been making things in the shop and ever since I was about 10 years old I always said: boy I wish I had that... boy I wish I could afford this ... boy I wish I could afford this tool ...and now that I can it it’s mostly given to me for free I will take absolutely every single thing somebody gives me because I make things with them and I make money with those tools outside of UA-cam. I MAKE.
@@jimmydiresta The thing about your videos is they really haven't changed, IMO your videos have never been directed towards "relating" directly to the people that putz around in their shop or garage on the weekends, its been to show your creativity and skills. On the tool side the old tools are interesting and add to the content. Having issue with someone being given something for free is just stupid.
Other tubers that have grown their channels from small garages / shops to larger ones that make or build run of the mill things or just start vloging because they don't have many original ideas are going to die out. Those that are naturally creative will continue and thrive because that is the product they are selling (Bob, Laura, Old Tony, Savage...)
It's not the size of your shop... its what you make inside it
BTW, tell Taylor to get a horn for that damn thing, she is going to get someone killed. Shopping carts don't have airbags.
HA thank you rob L 🤣🤣
I'm very glad that you recognize that most of us lose interest in channels when they get so big they're having $20K cnc machines and the like donated to them for corporate exposure. You're still one of the "guy next door" types that I love to watch. I'm really looking forward to your new series, and will certainly be interested in the equipment you build yourself. Thanks.
I couldn't agree more! I think you're one of the best in what you do. It's extremely difficult to relate to some of the woodworkers with high-tech equipment that was donated to them. Nothing against them and I'm happy for them, but it's just not something I want to use my time to watch if it's not something I can relate to or attempt to do on my own with the equipment I have and can afford.
Well said, Jim. Stumpy designed and built ingenious machines with great skill, humour and smarts. With relatable limitations in his shop. This is how I got hooked. Glad to see this understood and continued!!
Thank you for starting this conversation. I used to get turned off by seeing projects done in large shops or with fancy tools. I now focus on videos with projects that I want to build and are practical for around my house. If someone does something on a CNC or a large tool that I don't have, I ask how can I build the project with the tools I have... after all, woodworking involves solving problems. I will give a shout out to Steve Ramsey, who has managed to keep true to his mere mortals approach over the years, and has continued to earn my respect for it. With that said, I also learn something from the other woodworking channels out here and continue to be a subscriber.
I am a beginning woodworker. I have always dreamed of having the tools needed to do it. I finally do have enough tools, now I am learning the skills. I learn from tutorials on channels like this one to build my skills. What makes it even better is I have emailed James to ask about a tool problem I have as he has or had some of the same tools I do on his channel. He quickly responded with advice and insight that I was able to use. I appreciate that he would take time to help me, even though I am sure he is busy. I don’t know anyone locally that I can go to for advise so channels like this become my teacher. Thanks James! Keep the content coming.
Good example of a guy coming from humble means that got successful without losing the humble part. Lots of appreciation for you stumpy...
As a subscriber to your channel from across the world, Sudan, I have literally developed my woodworking through the thorough details in your videos. We rarely have access here to any decent equipment, even the hand tools.
Congrats on your new shop.
Thank you for knowing your audience yet being honest. You're on my short list of wood working "stars"
I especially tune out when the channels start using a cnc or computer engraver.
I like your stuff because you tackle tricky or taboo subjects with honesty and humility. I appreciate that more than anything. Keep ‘r coming! 😊😊
I've learned a lot from this channel. I'm glad you've finally got that "dream shop". I'm even more please to see that you will still offer something to us "little guys".
I seldom comment on You Tube videos and I have admit after you announced and showed your new shop I thought this was the end to the "Stumpy Nubs," I had come to admire and follow. Thank goodness you posted this vlog as it brought me back into the fold. I admire your progression and as a past business owner (now retired) I know the hard work and stress that make it possible but also how it effects not only you but your family. You have maintained that small shop feeling and that is why you have such a large following. Your recent mishap in the shop makes you all the more believable as many would have hidden this from their viewers due to embarrassment but you were upfront about it. Continued good luck and may your new venture meet with overwhelming success.
You know what?? good for you bro!! you've been busting your ass on this channel for like you said over a decade and totally earned/deserve it!
.I've been subscribed for a a long time and watch all your videos.and look fwd to seeing what's to come in the new shop(s) oh and I hope the hands feeling better too
I don't begrudge anyone a bigger shop or new tools. I appreciate your approach on keeping a 'home-size' shop as part of your plan. CNC machines, 3-D printers, 8" jointers, cabinet saws, etc. are nice. Even if I could afford them, there's no room in my shop for those tools.
Ok, I’ll go second and say thanks James. Keep up the great work and again, bummer about your hand mate, a speedy recovery and a quick end to that horrid nerve pain. You really are the best out there at what you do and I just want to say thank you again mate, 11 💥 out of 10 😎👍🏻
Well said. Your professionalism is amazing. It is also great to find that most of the sponsors actually sell decent stuff. Please don't sell out! I love the Kodiak sharpening system I bought after you tested it. Thanks for that.
Looking forward to seeing the new machine builds - one day...
I choose my sponsors carefully. No mattresses or razors or phone aps. Just tools that will actually benefit my audience. And I don't do one-and-done sponsor deals. I have to build a relationship with them before I'll consider their products.
I love it. You are not forgetting your past. I agree, too many of us have smaller shops. While it is nice to see what we can do in a larger shop, it is also a fact of life that we do not have room for everything. Hence, we need to know what to strive for and how to make do with what we have. You are giving us both insights. Thanks.
Thanks for being honest and not forgetting about us little guys weekend warriors diy's, I love your content because you keep it simple and down to earth..
I have a 12x12 shop. It’s amazing how much you can fit in there. I don’t do just woodworking but general household repairs, equipment maintenance and repairs, etc.
I'm hoping for that size in a couple more years. It'll feel huge.
Scott Roy - I built the shed 14 years ago and only actually put a floor in it less than 2 years ago. So... it takes a while to get to where things get done. It’s nice to have small goals and achieve them, little by little. Money can’t buy that kind of satisfaction.
Agreed, my shop has a main room of about 15x15 and a couple smaller ride rooms for storage, but I’m amazed I’ve managed to fit all the essentials in there.
This so timely for me, you see, I have a large shop 2500 sqft, but, I built it 8 years before I ever considered a YT channel. I always try to consider how my viewers will react when they see the shop, so I try to keep the shoot localized to the project and I try to minimize the overall shop space in the video, plus the project buildable by the guy with minimal tools. I'm always impressed by the resourcefulness of the guy with a small one-car workshop. Keep up the great updates, I'm enjoying them immensely.
Congratulations on the bigger shop!! I am very happy to hear that you are doing a shop within a shop, now you just need to clutter it up with a lawn mower, a few bicycles, some totes of stuff that is being saved for unknown reasons...... you get the picture.
I've earned so many cold ones just watching your videos over the years.
Likewise :)
And someone that’s totally earned it.
I would not have made a correlation between the two channels!
I have subsribed to both of you this year and love the content and approach from both. Jay, I take a lot of inspiration from your bench designs and workflow and you, good ole stumps, the humor mixed with some history lessons.
A huge thanks to both of you
Jay Bates Where is your fridge in your shop?
Do you imply that air purity in the new shop might be questionable, thus requiring ready availability of cool refreshment?
You are absolutely right James, everyone would upgrade if they had the means. I say go for it and wish you continued success. Personally, I enjoy your videos. They are well made, well edited, and you have a way of presenting the material that is engaging (keeps a person interested), and easy to listen to. You have an ability to teach which is a good thing. Keep up the good work, really do enjoy the channel.
I like the small shop section. You're right on the nose about the high end tools. Following someone who you find resourceful and then when they get success they just grab a domino to do something cause it's easier gets boring. It's less relatable. Some of us watch for inspiration on methods to use.
It's not the size of the shop or machinery, it's the size and complexity of the projects. Watched Norm with his giant sander for years and also watched Roy with his foot powered lathe. Greatly enjoy your commentary, projects and tool reviews.
We can appreciate this topic. We get indifferent comments on both ends about expensive products, affordability and relating to our customer base. We realize our viewers may be just starting out, and others have been woodworking for years. In either case, affordability is relative to income, vendor pricing, as well as wants or needs or both. As always it can be difficult to make everyone happy. Having tools in our stores and online have various price point for all the different pockets out there. Even our employees have wishes and dreams of having the best shops and best tools, but it doesn't always work that way. One tool at a time, and enjoying woodworking is the most important thing while learning and growing in both projects and tools. Things seem to take care of themselves for all of us as time goes by. So be safe, enjoy what you do, and by all means, we are always here to help you make wood work. Relating is one thing, but making it work for you individually as you learn and grow is the appreciative value one step at a time.
As someone who partners with a lot of brands I know exactly what you mean. I wish people knew how much we all just want to help everyone, but how difficult that is. Woodworking is an expensive hobby, tools cost money, and not everyone can afford the same things as the next guy. In our case, I find that if we can teach everyone something in every video, regardless of the tools being used or the sponsor involved, we'll have a happy audience.
For example, rather than making a commercial about a sponsor's particular product we may make a related tutorial filled with useful information that our viewers can use no matter what brand they buy. We use that strategy a lot. The sponsor is happy because they sell a few hundred products, the viewers are happy because they learned a lot even if they don't spend any money, and I feel good for my contribution to the pool of information out there.
Teaching first, tools second, brands third. That's a formula most people can support.
An interesting idea would be to actually keep a running total/price list and priority list of tools in the small shop… a store like woodcraft would likely love if they could keep the top 100 necessities for any small shop as an easy resource for their patrons.
Just saying it could be good for you and reputable sponsor
I would think people would find it inspiring to see their favorite UA-camrs grow and succeed and know that they can learn from their example and that it's possible for them to do the same, if they want to put in the effort.
I loved watching April Wilkerson going from just wanting to fix up a few things in her home to taking over her husband's shop space to buying a home on a huge piece of land and building her own huge shop and now opening up the commercial shop to the public.
I know this is an older video but the point about trying out carving is absolutely true! I recently wanted to modify the body of a DIY guitar but don't have a plunge router. Eventually I decided to set about it with my Dremel and chisels. I'm honestly amazed at how well it looks. Yes, it's obvious that it wasn't done with the precision of 'proper' tools but it was still immensely satisfying to see what I could create by hand.
Congrats on your new space. I’ve never really had a problem translating tools used in videos, to what I have on hand. You rip on a table saw, I rip with a hand saw. You cut curves on a bandsaw, I cut with a bow saw or coping saw. You get the picture. It’s the project that’s of interest, and the process to get there can be done in various ways. Look forward to your future content.
Not sick of it or bothered, I’m happy for people that find success. I do find it hard to relate or use the videos as a learning opportunity. When they have 30,000 worth of equipment and a machine for every occasion.
Glad to see you living the dream! Your comments are true, I stopped following two of "those" You Tubers who went a little crazy! Great content, stay the course, Cheers
Thank you for keeping your small shop viewers in mind. Great work!
I do not believe sponsors give anything to anyone without them earning it first.
Earn it first, get sponsorship second. Not the other way around.
I have seen several UA-cam woodworkers achieve success and I have seen many more that even after becoming successful drop out of the business.
If anyone wants to be the next Stumpy Nubbs and be "given" stuff and move to a bigger / better shop all they have to do is to do it.
No one is stopping them except for themselves.
Please don't ever apologize for having success, now go have a cold one my friend...you have earned it.
Happy for you! I wouldn't hesitate on a "dream shop" if i had the opportunity. As others have said, just keep it real and relatable for your audience. One of my main messages is that you can do amazing things even with a cheap contractor-grade table saw, chop saw, and a few basic tools. Then build your shop from there, adding, replacing, and upgrading as the opportunity comes.
Meh. I watch all kinds of woodworkers. I figure everyone has something from which I can learn.
Do you not get annoyed by hobbyists with a camera who are given free tools that you could only afford if you were to overcharge your customers?
@@sally6457No. Because I'm a hobbyist who just buys the tools I want when I can.
@@rikroberts good for you, what do you do for a living?
I get a lot of pleasure watching your vids and practice things you have shown. Doesn't matter the size of your workshop...you and the content are the important things.
Please keep doing what you do
Progression is natural. How many of us started out with only sawhorses, hand saws, hammer, and corded drill to do minor home repairs. As our skills and projects grew we bought the tools needed. Soon we had some sort of shop setup. The further you get into woodworking the more and better tools you need. This is your business, not a weekend making a bookcase. I am happy you are accomplishing your dream.
Love the fact your decade plus of hard work has allowed you to expand your shop, but you are keeping it "real" for those of us who still have the hobby and/or small shops. Have another cold one. You've earned it, my friend.
I am re-watching everything you have posted. I am happy for your success. I am a fair weather woodworker :) in other words everything in my backyard gets covered with tarps after I am done. Any rain/snow means I am not able to use most of my machines(tablesaw, drill, planer, jointer, compressor etc.). Apart from that if its very windy or temp is -4C or below...As I live in Canada, I do as much as I can in summer, and spend the rest of the year watching you and few others while salivating at everything you guys do.
Sometimes a new huge shop upgrade is really good for the UA-camr. It gets them excited about filming again It’s safer for them and the camera person. It also boosts their quality of production. But other times they let it go to their head with new machines the average guy can’t afford.
I saw one youtuber get a new shop. Then a few videos later released 3 simple diy projects video. All made with a $1500 cnc machine.
They could have published that same video with a different title. And had much better results. Instead they just alienated their audience.
Congrats on the new shop!! I’m glad to see you’re doing it right.
I understand that you have worked very hard to get the new, high end tools and the large well stocked shop. but I appreciate that you understand that we can't do that kind of thing. we have low end tools and home made jigs. it frustrates me to no end when some channels act like everyone has every new shiny tool on the market, and can afford to use exotic woods and expensive specialty hardware for every little shop jig or cabinet we make out of need. thanks for seeing that the little guy with a home shop is the more common viewer to your videos.
Stumpy, you are so right! Really tired of watching CNCs run and doing the hard work of real woodworking. Your videos are spot on. I have a 2 car garage, and average woodworking tools. It's nice to see someone who sympathies with the average woodworker. One maker has recently built herself a new workshop with numerous light fixtures that cost over $3000.00 EACH! The she added ceiling fans that were at least as expensive as her lights... Jeeezzzz. I used to love her vids... but now it's difficult for me to watch her make a wooden spoon. Keep doing what you are doing. Thanks
Hey Stumpy. Good luck with the new shop. We all should strive to improve what we have and what we can do.
Congrats on the new shop. Looking forward to seeing what projects you come out with. Mostly; Thank you for remembering us littles shop folks. Great job. Keep them coming.
I'm happy for your success and don't apologize for it. I receive nuggets of helpful ideas from you and several others. So keep doing what you're doing.
YES!!! You are right. I was just talking with my wife yesterday about the difficulty in finding a channel with woodworkers with small and modest shops and tools. I just started woodworking about 4 years ago, and I've learned alot in that time from woodworking channels here. Everyone has their own unique challenges in their shop and it would be nice to know that we're not alone with those specific types of challenges. In my situation, I live in an urban area and I have a tandem garage that is sloped towards the street. We have a drain 10 feet in from the garage door, so the floor is sloped towards the drain too. And my driveway is sloped to the street. So just not having any level floor space anywhere is already a challenge in itself on top of having very limited space.
I have a dewalt contractor table saw that I have stored into a rolling cabinet box that doubles as the stand when I take it out and use (the whole thing actually rolls into a worktable I made specifically to house the table saw rolling cabinet). My miter saw is in a fliptop rolling cabinet. My drill press is sitting permanently on an old dresser drawer. My home made router table/cabinet also houses my HF belt sander. I made a drawer filled assemble table out of an old oak front door my friend gave me (finally, a completely flat surface!). And I have a workbench, which was the first thing big project I made. I also have a dust collection cart with the dust separator, and the One-Minute workbench that I roll out to the driveway if I ever need to rip a full sheet of plywood. Luckily, my table saw fits right on the wing and the bench becomes an outfeed table. That is the extent of my workshop. 5-10 minute set up if I ever want to do any wood working. And I have to park the car out in the street every time.
Anyway, sorry for being long winded. I had to vent and you touched upon the core of my venting. Thank you so much for this video and acknowledgements. It means alot to me you have a allocated a portion of your shop dedicated to the small and modest woodworker shop. Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing more from you.
This is great. I started the same way, super small. Upgraded as I could. I'm nowhere near where some youtubers are, nor am I a youtuber. But I got here with my own hard work. I don't let anyone minimize that struggle. Keep it up, love your videos.
Thank you for staying you and staying relatable
SOME PEOPLE WILL BE UNHAPPY NO MATTER WHAT. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE DRIVE OR BRAINS TO EXCEL SO THEY HATE ANYONE ELSE THAT DOES. there is always a way to get what you want, most of the time it involves WORK, HARD WORK, and not the theory that you are owed something just because someone else has it. keep on, keeping on, you've earned it.
Thank you - you hit the nail on the head. I stopped watching two channels because they outgrew my capabilities and I can't afford all "Festool" products. I'm retired and just getting back into woodworking after 50 years away, back when carpenters actually used hammers.. Anyway, thank you for keeping it real
I like your videos because I don’t have to put up with all the theatrical intros. Your name is not plastered all over your walls and machinery. I don’t care if you have all the latest tools. I enjoy your straight forward approach to how you address problems in the shop or some short cut you learned and just want to share. Thanks for all you do I know it must be hard to edit videos and still do what love woodworking!
I agree with all those not offended by your new shop. Congrats. Hope the hand recovers fully and quickly. Thanks for posting about it. Here's a cautionary note. The smaller contractors saw with the long rails.....be careful about piling even a small amount of lumber on the rails. The saw will tip over easily. DAMHIKT I'm just saying, maybe the legs area good Idea.
My workshop, hahaha is a 4' x 6' cubby where all my DIY woodworker tools are stacked ceiling high. On a 'good' day I can drag them [yes, those mobile bases really are 'shop-gods'] out onto the patio - and, somewhere between setting up & clearing away, I manage to get something done! I've had to cut way down on the 'cold-ones' because I earn far too many!
Any shop, any tools, any stumpy old nub, have good advice and is a welcome channel for me....especially when its raining! Cheers James for so much practical content but can we tame down the health and safety a little, its getting rather gruesome of late....get well soon my friend.
Great video, I love how you're targeting multiple people's interest and skill levels. Some of us with little shop areas still like to see what the next step up could look like from someone who's made it that far!
Wow the people commenting on this video are The Who’s Who of YT woodworking channels. It’s like watching The Woodies™.
Big shop, small shop, HF tools, Festool tools, everyone just needs to work on their own happiness and then one can be happy for others. Your “big shop” just shows what can be accomplished with hard work, personal responsibility and giving/sharing with others. ❤️
I am truly happy for ALL youtubers that do well & progress into larger shops, expensive gear & lucrative sponsorships. But, I have to admit that the smaller, cluttered, shorter duration videos are more appealing. I see and hear so many youtubers say they are struggling with new ideas, the time involved in tedious editing & the "stress" involved in keeping a channel growing. I don't have a channel, but I would say that keeping it "simple" is always good advice.
This vlog shows that you appreciate the 'smaller' woodworker and his limitations due to money or space. I am all for your advances so will be watching both the 'small' and 'large' shop projects - why - because I love watching people build things and hope that I can become more proficient by watching, listening and therefore learning.
I'm watching your u UA-cam channel for almost two years ( I'm still a new to woodworking), i have seen your videos from way back, and i have learned a lot!!! Woodworking for me is a hobby and I'm new to it, my garage is 1.8 m on 1.5 m and I'm enjoying each time that i have to take out my tools and create ,i know my boundaries and I'm glad with it. I was so happy to see u expending your business and working place ( the light is great)and with that u staying through to us and to yourself!! I sure like to see more of your products and your new place.
Hope that your hand is healing well!!
I'm happy for your success, no matter how you want to manifest it. If Norm could have a Timesaver sander, you can get any pieces of equipment you want, and put it into as big a building you can choose.
We have one wall of a two car garage so a 20ft by 4ft floor space for big tools.. and I have been feeling so very fortunate to have so much potential as I know so many don't have their very first tool, or only a hand tool. I met someone last night at a holiday party, retired, and might want to build a birdhouse, get into woodworking. No tools!
I don't mind sponsors. I recommend your channel to friends. I have seen your thoughtfulness when the answer to a woodworking question is not black and white, nuances I might not have picked up on myself yet. I learn something from most of your videos.
I like and hope you continue the newer series where you built the bookcases with less equipment because even though I have more equipment, I saw a different way of approaching the design.
I learned a lot when you hurt your hand, too. (I had just ignored that little voice and gotten away with something stupid and not the safest the night before with a little part, and already had been kicking myself mentally. Your video brought it home painfully. ) I know I personally do not recognize all the dangers of these big powerful tools we have, amd despite a lifelong experience, I think my coworker can underestimate them... please keep the safety vids coming. I want/need the help! Thanks!
Thanks for keeping with simple tools and small shops, it is true that a lot of channels have moved to cnc machines, I am a DIY and like to work with wood.
Happy for you, and my other favorite woodworking channels I have watched grow. Personally, I get turned off/disconnected by the constant use of CNC on "how to" woodworking, not the big shops.
Back in the day Norm had that problem of in accessible. He would show the project and use common tools then go over to the big lathe or some other kind of equipment that is not common.
It was still entertaining and informative. And we all loved it.
Stumpy, I hope your nub is healing well!
After the first couple seasons Norm realized he was entertaining people, not really teaching them how to build the project. So the tools didn't matter much.
I'm glad you did this. I look forward to seeing how the space is used. Here I sit in the middle of a Canadian winter dreaming of warmer temperatures, waiting to finish creating my single garage space so that all my tools don't have to sit in my crowded basement crying out to be used. Thanks for your blood, sweat and tears.
Personally I wouldn't have had a problem, but hey this is great communication and that is always appreciated! By the way, run your business man, anyone that really cares about you and appreciate your content shouldn't have a problem with that, we want you to be successful. I will say that I do love the way that you have set up the smaller shop so that you are not alienating some who would no longer benefit oh, I think that is very wise and very nice. Excellent job and keep up the good work!
I don't speak for everyone but I like seeing the higher end tools. It sometimes helps me decide if I want to invest in something like that for my shop. :)
Why do people get mad about a fellow wood worker becoming successful enough to upgrade their own shop? It's awesome when they do, props to them, and I love to see guys with some amazing skills sharing their knowledge with the world, it needs to be shared so it's not lost. Take from it what you will, if you can't afford the tools they have, find a way to do something cooler with something less sophisticated, to me that makes you an even better woodworker.
I'm glad to see you are keeping at least a part of your series geared toward the small hobbyist.
I saw this problem years ago with Bob Vila and This Old House. It started out focusing on older, modest homes for a younger couple just starting out, willing to do a little DIY and invest some "sweat equity" into their home. Bob would come in and show them basic and some, more advanced home renovation projects that they could do and he and his contractors would do the larger and more complex jobs.
As his and the show's popularity soared, he progressed into larger and more expensive home projects.
He finally lost a lot of his original fan base, myself included, when he was doing $million$ homes in exotic locations.
I can't speak for others, but I will never begrudge you your success. I think it is phenomenal that you are doing so well. If anything, I am envious of your skills, both in woodworking and business.
Congratulations on your growth and please, never forget us little guys.
Good points. I recently moved into a larger shop. And it's constantly changing. I'm not a you tuber though. However... I have noticed that some of my favorites (previously favorites) have upgraded and changed so much about their content. It's not their fancy new shop I don't like anymore... It's their content. The content is what will bring me back to a channel every time. Not their shop.
I enjoy seeing a variety of shops, tools and layouts. We all work differently and the ideas that come from others help us figure out how/where to improve and/or grow over time, regardless of the shop size. Glad to see you're healing from the angle grinder. I hope you return to 100% from that.
Bravo! You and your team do an excellent job of going through a process, while narrating what you are doing or trying to achieve, And NOT leaving important steps or info out!
Fear not Mr Nubs, your channel has more good information per minute of viewing than any other woodworking channel.
I'm gonna be 100% honest, I'm more jealous of that amazing hand tool collection wall than any fancy power tools anyone might have lol
I watch your videos - all of them, to the end - because I like your style. I would feel comfortable sitting down with a cold one with you. I would also not be afraid to have you over to see my shop...everyone needs some comic relief, or that guy to say, "geez, glad I'm not him!" (Yup, that's me - I'm that HIM!)
I believe that is the key - we watch the folks who we would be comfortable having into my shop...we can relate to them.
Someone else said it first and better: Know your audience, but never apologize for your success.
And you still have a complete set of fully intact, albeit scarred, fingers to go home with. Another win as far as I'm concerned.
Keep on keeping on!
Horses for courses. Sometimes it seems that everything is geared toward wood processing with expensive machinery, (which can be, and often is, highly skilled) but being a not very good hand tool wood-butcher, I'm not drawn to these, but rather to those that are focused on the old ways of doing things with handtools, using creative thinking and and low cunning to overcome limitations.
Fortunately, theres room for everyone to follow their own preferences, so I can still trawl through your pre Super-shop videos and find plenty of inspiration there.
Many thanks for all that you do, and I look forward to the output from your small shop within a shop. All the best and good luck.
Stumpy, I watch your channel because you provide such great information and idea's. Moving to a bigger place was necessary so you can make your video's easier and better. I love all the stuff you did there to get it up and running and don't ever have plans to stop watching. You teach everyone , some new idea's and some that people may have forgotten about. Keep up the great work and have a cold one my friend!
You've earned it and I'm happy for you.
Your honest and open approach is what really keeps me watching your videos... keep up the awesome content..
I think this is a great idea. I like what you are doing. Thanks for the content. My only issue with some of the other channels that get big is their lack of skill. Fancy lighting, high res cameras, expensive tools, and arms of tattoos doesnt make up for lack of skill. :)
Jonathan, keep up the wonderful content and videos. I applaud your success. As a professional, I find your content useful. One can never stop learning.
I'm glad for the youtubers that get good stuff for their work good to see someone succeed
Dosen't bother me for your success your love for what you do and teach is the important thing I started years ago in 6th grade still have a project around from then ,no formal training worked almost 20 years in a sawmill starting at the bottom and running head saw with in a year ,saw (no pun intended ) a lot of beautiful boards go by my window
First shop corner of basement ,2nd shop 12 x24 crooked floor old cow barn ,now at the age of 62 in my dearm shop after working 2 jobs most of my life a 36x48 building with in floor heat ,most of my tools are older that I bought as I could afford them
Look at some of these channels and say that would be nice but not necessary ,still design my projects with pencil and paper
My hats off to you for your success dont let jealous people get you down
My shop is a 40 ft x 50 ft garage but 1 car sits in 1 stall so about half of that - 20 ft x 50 ft and most cutting/routing/sanding/drilling are done with portable workbenches in the yard. Just makes you creative in doing stuff. Looking forward to some mobile small shop videos. Thanks!
One of the things that I have always liked about your channel is that you use the tools similar to what we use at our makerspace. Sure there are a few things we haven't upgraded to, yet (i.e. those diamond studded grinding wheels and sanding pads) but it's good to have goals!
As far as only having 2 walls in your garage - I remind you that the car CAN sleep outside and it will survive the weather better than my saw. Now if only I could do something about that 7 ft ceiling!
I've been watching your videos for some time and yes I don't watch videos of woodworking shops with big fancy Industrial machines I enjoy watching videos small shops with tools that most guys can own who are weekend Woodworkers and so on I've learned a thing or two I should say more than that from your videos and I'm happy for you injured new big building and I certainly do appreciate what you're doing cut small section with tools most guys have in their small shop, I am now describing to your Channel thank you keep up the great work.
Man that's a great idea. The best of both worlds. You cant fault someone for building their dream shop, but it does get boring watching all the equipment I could never own.
I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot. I don't have the newer fancy tools but from watching you and others I have really just learned a ton. I would really like to learn how to upgrade some of my tools with safety enhancements as well. Your video series on table saws was really helpful but I just needed more. Thanks again for all you do and with your continues success you will just be able to teach us more!
I made it to the end. I always make it to the end.... Sometimes I even stick around for my wife to make it to the end.
You keep makin em, we'll keep watchin em.
LOLOLOLOL
Brilliant wording....sometimes the wife just deserves a happy ending too.
I made a comment when you announced your new shop. About small channels success changing their content to becoming unrelatable to me. You responded yours wouldn't. I have nothing but admiration for anyone that succeeds, because they earned it. But most of the viewers don't do this full time. It's a hobby.
Congrats on the new shop. And I will always watch all the content. Including any you do in the big shop with tools I can drool over.
Glad to see your hand is doing better !
So true, I prefer watching creators that I can relate to and learn from. Some of the larger channels have lost touch, and seem to try and one up each other rather than stick to what got them success.
I have enjoyed this channel for a long time. I will try to continue to watch his videos. Having said that I must say if he does mostly things that require big fancy machines and techniques that I will never have then I will not waste my time.
Lately I’ve been watching PAUL Sellers channel. He does almost everything with hand tools and he’s been that way for decades. So he proves that you can have an awesome channel without all the big fancy machines and extras lol
Plus he does a lot of videos showing a tool, explains in detail what how to use it and break it down, fix it and usually other uses for it that I would never have thought of. Anyway check out his channel. I’m NOT saying his channel is better I’m just saying check it out. He’s a great teacher and has mad skills.
Cheers
I'm looking forward to seeing the new shop/s as it'll practically be two. You've literally put blood, sweat and tears into this now.
And fingers
..tears? i wanna see that in a vlog.
what is wrong with growing to fill need and growing as your experience grows. Nothing, the people that can grow should if they want to. I hope every channel can grow and break away and isn't that what the American dream has always been. Keep it alive.
Well done . You are a fighter.
Yours is the first bell I've rung. I guess other bloggers have explained it but I wasn't paying attention. I decided to subscribe because you have a good delivery that sticks in my foggy brain, Thanks and I look forward to learning from you to save myself from costly mistakes.
this is by far the best channel out there you guys are down to earth funny reminds me of my dad and my uncle's out in the shop
You are one of my favorite YT channels because of your personality and useful tips for the tools you (and I) use. If you did start using CNC and lasers all the time I would stop watching because there would not be much info that was of use to me. My shop tool selection has always been more limited by the small size of my shop - that is probably a good thing because it has often stopped me from buying a large tool that I have no space for. Dust collection is another constant problem, so I am about to embark on my 3rd miter saw dust collection system that I think will be better than any of the hundreds I have seen on YT. Good luck with everything.
I have to agree with you, I dont mind a woodshop that uses higher end tools, I would if I could afford them too. What bothers me are the UA-camrs that talk like they only way you can ever build anything worth making has to be made with Festool or woodpeckers. I start to tune out when someone says, "first grab you $875 ruler and......"
One day I hope to own professional tools, but for now, I make projects, sell them and put the money in a jar.
I agree with your sentiments. But I also have a chuckle at your wall of tools in the background that Are so neat. But I bet that if one of them is used, it would be the first time in a long while.