Tour Nick Offerman's California Workshop

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  • @RYN988
    @RYN988 5 років тому +3023

    I like how he repeatedly says he's fortunate. it's always a good quality to count your blessings and be humble. What a great great man.

    • @downeybill
      @downeybill 5 років тому +19

      he even called his canoe "lucky boy"!

    • @Satanthony
      @Satanthony 5 років тому +16

      yeah he doesn't have to apologize for being successful.

    • @CheetosMUFUKKA
      @CheetosMUFUKKA 5 років тому +27

      I’m reading his book “Good Clean Fun” and he’s incredibly humble and thankful for everyone that’s helped him throughout his life.
      Each person working at his shop has a “chapter” that they tell a bit about themselves and gives a project to the reader. Very cool.

    • @el_duderino8202
      @el_duderino8202 5 років тому +2

      Wow a multi millionaire talking about how good they've got it but don't help a single soul... you're a fucking idiot...

    • @aitotem
      @aitotem 5 років тому +9

      He also uses the word "earned" instead of "get" when talking about having a workshop that big at the beginning.

  • @rennerhogan9138
    @rennerhogan9138 8 років тому +2915

    I wanna see Nick Offerman make UA-cam videos on woodworking

    • @kren1101
      @kren1101 6 років тому +24

      He has a couple making cedar strip canoes

    • @colinmurphy2214
      @colinmurphy2214 5 років тому +12

      Watch Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Repair. It’s like drugs man.

    • @ian_b
      @ian_b 5 років тому +18

      Also, meat and tall ships.

    • @ZeeroDubs
      @ZeeroDubs 5 років тому +9

      ...as Ron Swanson.

    • @dirtydigger3218
      @dirtydigger3218 5 років тому +6

      Same!
      My neighbors have a mill.
      They mill almost everyday.
      They have some awesome stuff.
      I'm trying get them to sell me a slab of redwood.
      I should have jumped on the offer of $100 cause now they know what they are worth.
      Me and my big mouth.

  • @cmomofilm
    @cmomofilm 9 років тому +5951

    The best thing about Nick is he clearly is 80% Ron.

    • @cmomofilm
      @cmomofilm 8 років тому +17

      ***** Same thing.

    • @cmomofilm
      @cmomofilm 8 років тому +16

      ***** But he was born from Nick, 80% worth I'd say.

    • @YungCoconutJuice
      @YungCoconutJuice 8 років тому +62

      Most of the cast of Parks & Rec are also true to their characters.

    • @Rensune
      @Rensune 8 років тому +24

      That's alright: Real Humans can't be that perfect

    • @michellereyes2628
      @michellereyes2628 7 років тому +6

      If you want some great woodworking plans then I recommend you visit this website here: HootWood. com

  • @systematic101
    @systematic101 5 років тому +994

    I absolutely love that Ron Swanson is basically him exaggerated.

    • @duckenomics7981
      @duckenomics7981 5 років тому +16

      A lot of great characters are based off of the actors themselves IRL

    • @ReegusReever
      @ReegusReever 4 роки тому +1

      Basically, in one strand of the character, but aye...

    • @systematic101
      @systematic101 4 роки тому +10

      @Alpha Centauri his political view was not what made Ron on the show.

    • @systematic101
      @systematic101 4 роки тому +12

      @Alpha Centauri because a person's political view shouldn't be what defines the person. If you watched him and didn't see he was much more complex than that it says more about you.

    • @nathanhollins5010
      @nathanhollins5010 4 роки тому +1

      @@systematic101 I know this is 4 months old but I cant agree with that comment more and I am a libertarian that enjoyed hearing Ron's exaggerated points. But you hit the nail on the head. If you cant see past that, you are part of the reason we have the political climate we do.

  • @benaaronmusic
    @benaaronmusic 9 років тому +1324

    Fun fact: The canoe he built was used in the final episode on Parks and Recreation.
    You can tell he has an obvious passion for fine woodworking.
    Great work, Nick Offerman!

    • @crimdelacrim5195
      @crimdelacrim5195 7 років тому +5

      I hate you for telling me that cause I just started watching Parks and Recreation

    • @carllos25
      @carllos25 6 років тому +3

      Hey, fuckhead. at least have the courtesy of telling us SPOILER ALERT. fucking douche

    • @mattjones6450
      @mattjones6450 6 років тому +78

      @@carllos25 Its not a big part of the show at all, chill out lmao

    • @gwpeoples
      @gwpeoples 6 років тому +63

      @@carllos25 lol dude Ron paddles a canoe in the last episode, not much of a spoiler

    • @colinwinkelmann299
      @colinwinkelmann299 6 років тому +62

      @@carllos25 Ben marries Lesley

  • @homer655
    @homer655 10 років тому +666

    I wish Nick had a woodworking show on YT

    • @scottywayne3601
      @scottywayne3601 3 роки тому +3

      or a tv show like the woodright's shop

    • @johngeiger3770
      @johngeiger3770 Рік тому +2

      He would easily earn over a million subscribers.

  • @Tacos_Paco
    @Tacos_Paco 4 роки тому +258

    I like how you can see Nick's mind melting as the host touches his rig. It is like a dude sitting on your motorcycle without asking

    • @darrenengelbrecht7346
      @darrenengelbrecht7346 Рік тому +23

      Noticed that too, really bugged me that he kept touching everything

    • @scaf5363
      @scaf5363 Рік тому +7

      I don’t really think he cares tbh..

    • @beezymeech
      @beezymeech Рік тому +3

      I doubt he cared very much.

    • @Tacos_Paco
      @Tacos_Paco Рік тому +3

      @@beezymeech I disagree, but that is okay.

    • @wjpshaw
      @wjpshaw Рік тому +5

      He'll consider himself fortunate to spend the afternoon checking alignment on everything.

  • @terrymatthews4713
    @terrymatthews4713 4 роки тому +765

    So him going to Lowe’s on Parks and Rec was truly him... Employee: “Can I help you sir”...... Ron: “I know more than you” keeps walking

    • @mikekeens9326
      @mikekeens9326 4 роки тому +10

      I recently moved to a new area, all they have is Lowe’s and Ace Hardware. I’m a novice woodworker/general handy man through life experience and UA-cam. I can pretty much tell anyone at Lowe’s “I know more than you.”
      Now, my Home Depot and True Value that I used to go to at my old house, nah, they knew way more than me.

    • @bgrigg07
      @bgrigg07 4 роки тому +12

      The biggest difference between Ron and Nick is Nick would never say that.

    • @amigotres12
      @amigotres12 4 роки тому

      Hahahahaha yes!!!

  • @PhantomSavage
    @PhantomSavage 4 роки тому +528

    For some reason I just want Adam to come visit Ron's workshop and do some kind of one-day build with him.
    I feel like that's something I need to see in my life.

  • @jamesx2703
    @jamesx2703 4 роки тому +368

    "Ron, none of this is up to code"
    "Sure it is, the Swanson code!"
    *cuts up city codes book on band saw*

    • @tailsofpearls
      @tailsofpearls 4 роки тому +8

      It's the same workshop and saw too!!!

  • @randypalmer2328
    @randypalmer2328 4 роки тому +60

    I was impressed by how easily Nick moved from scene to scene, it's almost like he could be good at acting if woodworking doesn't work out!

  • @wildsurvivalskills
    @wildsurvivalskills 6 років тому +86

    I have never been so jealous!

  • @mindeloman
    @mindeloman 5 років тому +207

    "Death does not scare me. What I am worried about is spoiling my children. I don’t want ’em to be the kind of people who never work. Live off their trust funds. Who BUY their wooden furniture..." - Ron Swanson

  • @Robert-xp4ii
    @Robert-xp4ii 5 років тому +12

    As much as I've always loved woodworking and wanted to have such a shop, I can't believe I'm just now learning that Nick Offerman is a woodworker. I like him 100 times more now.

  • @thedude7726
    @thedude7726 8 років тому +74

    he is like the bob Ross of wood working. so calm and cool.

    • @silvermediastudio
      @silvermediastudio 6 років тому +4

      He was low key analyzing ways to kill the host, crew, and hide the bodies.

  • @GeofanyAndhika
    @GeofanyAndhika 4 роки тому +236

    No music
    No "hey guys"
    No excessive transition
    No colorful opening
    This is nice video
    Just people discussing things they love
    More of that is figure skating

    • @kazumasatou6256
      @kazumasatou6256 4 роки тому +1

      You need to rephrase it for this topic. You should have ended with, "any more than that and this becomes The View".

    • @pvanny
      @pvanny 4 роки тому

      Kazuma Satou Perfect video for ron swanson

  • @backwaterbible9732
    @backwaterbible9732 8 років тому +179

    1:07 He built a wood floor over the concrete floor to run the dust ducts in. Nice trick.

    • @WillBravoNotEvil
      @WillBravoNotEvil 8 років тому +17

      Nice catch! I'll bet the place is full of quietly integrated, well-thought-out touches.

    • @drake8168
      @drake8168 5 років тому +2

      Yeah, noticed it too!

    • @nobody-zq4bx
      @nobody-zq4bx 4 роки тому +1

      good eye i missed that.

    • @dedalliance1
      @dedalliance1 4 роки тому +1

      Also has a sweet stereo system throughout the entire shop with a master controller that can control the volume in each room.

    • @Schrankerle
      @Schrankerle 4 роки тому +1

      Probably also has a good supply of M95 masks on the shelf.

  • @monographicmonologues
    @monographicmonologues 4 роки тому +87

    Quarantine boredom has got really bad I thoroughly enjoyed this

  • @69adrummer
    @69adrummer 9 років тому +22

    Although I don't watch the show, I have always kind of liked this guy. I have a new found respect for him and wow, what a shop!!

    • @tiby70
      @tiby70 9 років тому

      69adrummer my girlfriends dad told me about *mysecretblueprints. com* he was showing me few plans in there for a new deck, they had tons of projects

  • @tomiossi8092
    @tomiossi8092 8 місяців тому +1

    You can so easily tell what a great person he is. Us locals glad he came from this area of Illinois.

  • @KevinTKeith
    @KevinTKeith 8 років тому +4

    I love the tiny moment at 5:10 when they enter the storage room and Asa visibly recoils at seeing all that wood. Just an authentic, unscripted reaction - that I think we all shared!

  • @northernnorm65
    @northernnorm65 8 років тому +38

    awesome shop and an incredible stash of slab wood but the best part was his acknowledgement of how fortunate he is to have all that

  • @brianafrojack5215
    @brianafrojack5215 5 років тому +6

    Wow!!! I liked him as an actor and being a weekend woodworker when I have time, hearing this really makes me appreciate his talent.

  • @SnootchieBootchies27
    @SnootchieBootchies27 6 років тому +263

    I love that Nick knows that he's spoiled. Ha! So lucky to be able to do what he loves and be awesome at it!

    • @fademusic1980
      @fademusic1980 5 років тому +2

      He's so humble about it

    • @Schrankerle
      @Schrankerle 4 роки тому

      Yeah, most of us take it for granted that we are spoiled. Every so often, it really hits us.

    • @brentsaylor1725
      @brentsaylor1725 4 роки тому

      Sounds to me like he's earned everything he has.

    • @Smithy250
      @Smithy250 3 роки тому +2

      He acknowledges that he's lucky to have had the opportunity to get into something like p&r. Definitely not spoiled though. He's worked his ass off in acting and in woodworking. Deserves it all.

    • @SnootchieBootchies27
      @SnootchieBootchies27 3 роки тому +2

      @@Smithy250 yeah, spoiled is probably not the right word. He is talented and has earned it

  • @roanokemarine0311
    @roanokemarine0311 5 років тому +14

    It’s always amazing to hear someone talk about their passion.

  • @walter9724
    @walter9724 Рік тому +1

    Watching this made me cry remembering my late father and grandfather who were both woodworkers. My grandfather was a carpenter who build houses and my dad was a backyard shed carpenter who basically taught himself. Those two side tables were beautiful. My dad made a statue out of an old tree stump of an unknown tree and was a similar color as to those tables. He was very talented. Hello from Australia

  • @xX88B88Xx
    @xX88B88Xx 5 років тому +76

    He wasn’t kidding when he said “I know more than you”

  • @Rygoat
    @Rygoat 3 роки тому +2

    I get the impression that Nick started woodworking as a way to just help out. He talks about how it started because of making stage props etc and there's just something so pure about how this very skilled hobby/passion has emerged

    • @lulumoon6942
      @lulumoon6942 2 роки тому

      He's referred to using hand woodworking tools as a kid.

  • @HandmadeDarcy
    @HandmadeDarcy 3 роки тому +3

    The almost imperceptible skip at 5:04, as he goes into his “closet” is true passion. How beautiful the world would be if everyone could find and follow their passion, and help others follow theirs - it’s the core of humanity and should be the aim of society, not money!

  • @tommacari4103
    @tommacari4103 6 років тому +5

    Nick Offerman is quickly becoming one of my favorite celebrities

  • @miguelruiloba3565
    @miguelruiloba3565 4 роки тому +32

    When the UA-cam algorithm randomly blesses you with an old Ron Swanson clip.

  • @waylontmccann
    @waylontmccann 5 років тому +2

    He never ceases to get cooler. And damn, that jig is impressive, a smart, and strategically simple design. Thanks for sharing this with us. ;)

  • @johncannata4703
    @johncannata4703 6 років тому +3

    That "little" closet full of gorgeous slabs is my dream! God i wish i had even 1 of those big slabs to work with!! Nicks an excellent, and humble guy! Never knew, now i'm a huge fan of his!! #thanksnickofferman

    • @loudfast1261
      @loudfast1261 5 років тому

      pal, us tree climbers have unbelievable examples available. call around check what jobs they have coming up. i craned out a 20 foot 18000 pound trunk of mottled burled oak last month, no one wanted it, kills me man. ive the same pattern in 150 yr old Cedar logs I'm slabbing today. Call around you will have that stash no problem.

  • @keithwoodcrest
    @keithwoodcrest Рік тому

    I've watched this interview a few times over the years, never gets old to me. Love hearing Nick talk shop and the interviewer asks great questions. Fantastic interview/tour all around

  • @Klesh
    @Klesh 5 років тому +6

    That router jig is an excellent alternative, and much cheaper than buying a huge planer nice shop man!

  • @inscrutableone
    @inscrutableone 4 роки тому +1

    I just loved this video, NINE YEARS LATER!
    Nick keeps impressing me, not just down to earth but earnestly normal.

  • @dirtydan179
    @dirtydan179 7 років тому +133

    "And this goes up and down?"
    Nick: "Yes, it goes up and down."

    • @xl000
      @xl000 4 роки тому

      you've gewatchen the video too ?

  • @ChristopherSmith-bh4sz
    @ChristopherSmith-bh4sz 6 років тому +2

    Its rare you get an actor that's good with his hands and knows his stuff! Love and respect this guy.

  • @rftek
    @rftek 10 років тому +12

    That surfacing jig is a great idea! I don't have room for a planer but could maybe build that jig to use occasionally.. nice work Nick.

    • @jandtlivinglife3130
      @jandtlivinglife3130 5 років тому +1

      That design has been around for years. I didn't like that he insinuated that he invented it. Ok shop though.

  • @johnlong2k9
    @johnlong2k9 9 років тому +2

    I so loved working with wood back in school, I so miss it. I do still have a table I made in high school that is now 27 years old and still looks like it did way back when.

  • @TrentVandal
    @TrentVandal 11 років тому +27

    He's the epitome of manliness just by holding that cup!

  • @frankytripod1
    @frankytripod1 5 років тому +2

    I’ve been a carpenter for the last 22 years since I left school and enjoy this man nick only just seen the u tube content looking now forward too reading the books 😃😃👍👍🍀⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @BryceLowe1552
    @BryceLowe1552 8 років тому +130

    The guy interviewing him reminds me of Toby from The Office.

    • @closerthanabrother9703
      @closerthanabrother9703 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah Bryce I agree... his tone and some facial mannerisms are similar

  • @dustinf11
    @dustinf11 Рік тому +1

    Building guitars is the exact same feeling as he had building a boat. You just keep doing steps, then it's a beautiful guitar that can play music and you are blown away. Every guitar I finish, I swear I just get lucky.

  • @AdmiralMah
    @AdmiralMah 4 роки тому +6

    Yeah, Nick is definitely one of those actors that the producers just say, “okay, for your character, we just need you to be yourself”

  • @Neildo430ci
    @Neildo430ci 6 років тому +1

    After my father retired, I started collecting wood working equp. He passed recently, but I vowed to start doing wood work. I liked the things he made when I was very young. Quality was great with what minimal he had.

  • @alvindueck8227
    @alvindueck8227 8 років тому +3

    That's some seriously fantastic work you do there

  • @jessmac1893
    @jessmac1893 Рік тому

    Every time I see this or another interview about his craft, be it woodworking or acting, I love how humble Nick is. Just an amazing human.

  • @batbawls
    @batbawls 9 років тому +31

    Fine, you win this time, Offerman.

  • @scottmcfarland5830
    @scottmcfarland5830 3 роки тому

    It's so relieving to see an actor actually talk about chop saws, band saws, joiners, etc. is so so cool

  • @ValladaoMateus
    @ValladaoMateus 10 років тому +329

    His beard grew throughout the video.

  • @bootsfree
    @bootsfree 7 років тому

    This has to be the most chill video on UA-cam.

  • @rosaleslem
    @rosaleslem 5 років тому +20

    It just hit me that the interviewer guy's the same as the one who walked out when Ron got his chair award.

  • @CoolRiffz
    @CoolRiffz 9 років тому +2

    I like that router trough surfacing idea, nice one. I'll keep that one in mind for the future. Cool of Nick to share

    • @jandtlivinglife3130
      @jandtlivinglife3130 4 роки тому

      That design has been around for years. I didn't like that fact that he insinuated that he invented it. Other than that, pretty decent shop with some good old equip. No 50" thickness sander though.

  • @sustainableliving880
    @sustainableliving880 8 років тому +3

    Great Shop. Great Gear and stock. Lucky Man!

  • @bluecollar58
    @bluecollar58 5 років тому +1

    He may be the most likable person I’ve ever been exposed to in my sixty two years.
    A world full of Nick Offermans would be a wonderful place.

  • @chrisdiersen1522
    @chrisdiersen1522 8 років тому +10

    Great video. One quibble though...they talk about finding large wood slabs like it's some sort of great mystery you have to solve by calling municipalities, talking to old timers at the tavern, etc. Save yourself the trouble and search the internet for "living edge slabs for sale" or "natural edge slabs" which will turn up a number if places that sell such wood. Add your location to the search and you may find one or more purveyors of such slabs nearby. I found three within a couple of hours of my southern California home. The guy I buy my slabs from deals almost exclusively in slabs of reclaimed wood. So they're out there, and the internet makes them pretty easy to find.

    • @godbluffvdgg
      @godbluffvdgg 8 років тому

      Most carpenters know where to get them...The best way is to look up Lumber Yard then give them a call...Most likely they'll steer you in the right directions...

    • @rrumple39
      @rrumple39 6 років тому +8

      He's referring mostly to the cost of them from most suppliers and how to find them for cheaper. I can go to my local woodcraft store and buy one for hundreds of dollars or I can go to my buddy who has a tree removal service and buy one for $100.

    • @Schrankerle
      @Schrankerle 4 роки тому

      @@rrumple39 Exactly, our club occasionally get emails from people who want to sell us bowl blanks. They don't realize we are like chainsaw beavers when a tree comes down.

  • @will4may175
    @will4may175 4 роки тому +2

    This reminds me of the New Yankee Workshop, with Norm Abram, it aired in the 90s in UK along with This Old House, watched them all, even my missus enjoyed it.

    • @uuuultra
      @uuuultra 4 роки тому

      Yes those shows gave me an unrealistic representation of what it was like to actually work at a wood shop where you aren't constantly being yelled at by your boss and under the thumb of the ever impatient customers

  • @u.sonomabeach6528
    @u.sonomabeach6528 3 роки тому +3

    Don't you love it when you already respect an actor and then see a whole other level that makes you like them so much more!

  • @RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks
    @RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks 9 років тому +2

    My hats off too you Offerman, I had no Idea you were a wood worker! Beautiful shop!!

  • @AirSofter241
    @AirSofter241 10 років тому +5

    The canoe at 7:32 was actually used a couple of times in Parks and Rec

    • @benaaronmusic
      @benaaronmusic 9 років тому +1

      Yeah, I just noticed it was used in the final episode.
      Must have been really proud of that canoe.

    • @roguishpaladin
      @roguishpaladin 6 років тому +1

      @@benaaronmusic Visually, at least, I would be too! Can't speak for how it sits in the water, of course, but we'll have to give it the benefit of the doubt.

  • @haterskeephatin101
    @haterskeephatin101 12 років тому

    amazing how most actors will sit back relax and take a break from life and work after they get their check, here, Nick Offerman cashes his in on woodworking items to keep him busy. Most Admirable.

  • @jorgep1
    @jorgep1 10 років тому +18

    Offerman is the reason I want to learn woodwork. When I buy my first house I want it to have a space where I can start practicing on little projects.

    • @MatteusNova
      @MatteusNova 10 років тому +7

      Nick Offerman is just an alias he uses, he's really Ron Swanson. But keep it to yourself.

    • @robertsacamano
      @robertsacamano 9 років тому +1

      +jorge palacios Yeah I always thought that woodworking was cool but now that I saw some videos about his work I'm really thinking about practicing, I'm actually in need of a side table for my bedroom so maybe I'll do it myself

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 6 років тому

      If you really want to learn to woodwork start doing projects using only hand tools. No machine planers, machine saws, Routers or cheap tacky gadgets.
      Just plain tooles like handplanes, Hand saws, Squares, Chisels and other hand tools. Learn to square the wood by hand, learn to cut straight by hand and learn how to choose wood.
      If you stick to these basic concepts then you can become an exceptional woodworker. You will not be good at everything but you will hone in on areas that you are good at and enjoy.
      Do not just think about the finished product but try and get pleasure out of the techniques. I just love cutting joints by hand.

  • @resipsaloquitur13
    @resipsaloquitur13 4 роки тому

    Nick is a real human. And a craftsman. I’m so glad I found this. Nick is Ron. Ron is nick. Except Nick is a real dude. And he makes legend stuff out of wood.

  • @jeremysewell2805
    @jeremysewell2805 4 роки тому +3

    can we just take a second to appreciate how fit Nick Offerman is? Dude looks like he's fresh out of the Marine Corps!

  • @FreakinPeanuts
    @FreakinPeanuts 9 років тому +2

    he always seemed like a cool. guy. I'm now seriously impressed. much respect

  • @ADCFproductions
    @ADCFproductions 7 років тому +116

    "I'm surrounded by a lot of women in the department, and that includes the men."

  • @m1dn1ght5un
    @m1dn1ght5un 11 років тому +1

    Nick Offerman is just the most effortlessly cool man I've ever seen

  • @certifiedlawnpros
    @certifiedlawnpros 11 років тому +183

    Anyone else notice how nicks heart stopped at 4:08 when the guy dropped the wood?

    • @ThaGr8Cornman
      @ThaGr8Cornman 7 років тому +5

      MIne did too...

    • @brokenwave6125
      @brokenwave6125 6 років тому +77

      He just stopped talking because of the loud noise for a second.
      As a furniture maker, I can guarantee he didnt care even a little bit.
      Us carpenters are used to starting and stopping conversation from the sounds of saw, drills, or wood banging. Its no big deal.

    • @colonelangus6885
      @colonelangus6885 6 років тому +12

      No. Didn't notice at all.

    • @___Joe___
      @___Joe___ 6 років тому +7

      Alex Schultz if you look closely, Nick’s left pectoral twitches. Definitely a palpitation.

    • @bo64625
      @bo64625 6 років тому +17

      @@brokenwave6125 as a wood worker, would you appreciate a guy youve never met moving shit around your shop like its his?

  • @Musicsteve91
    @Musicsteve91 12 років тому

    I can't tell you how many times I have watched this video. I want to be Nick Offerman. That is my dream shop.

  • @bogrowlie
    @bogrowlie 12 років тому +34

    This is the manliest creative art I've ever seen. Makes me want to get drunk and chop some wood.

  • @degenererad
    @degenererad 12 років тому +2

    that is some sturdy furniture! love the natural feel

  • @foolspeedahead
    @foolspeedahead 5 років тому +13

    I love how Nick Offerman is just a more outgoing version of Ron Swanson.

  • @GeekyBoutiquey
    @GeekyBoutiquey Рік тому

    Nick Offerman gives me life and inspiration as a budding woodworker.

  • @andrewrojas5614
    @andrewrojas5614 5 років тому +13

    "The possibilities are endless".. that is Ron talking

  • @c.w.miles-cowboycookstoryt1528
    @c.w.miles-cowboycookstoryt1528 5 років тому

    I was gonna throw shade at you Offerman, but now I humbly honor you. Youre the real deal man

  • @Noble909
    @Noble909 9 років тому +96

    He slices his french toast on the miter saw and eats corn on the cob with his lathe.

    • @Krizefugl
      @Krizefugl 8 років тому +3

      +Noble909 no corn on the cob!

    • @bcask61
      @bcask61 6 років тому +4

      That’s Freedom Toast pal.

    • @AlasdairGR
      @AlasdairGR 5 років тому +2

      I personally like to slice my steak with my bandsaw.

    • @ghostdtx
      @ghostdtx 5 років тому

      @@AlasdairGR butchers do

    • @crzzymnn911
      @crzzymnn911 3 роки тому

      Oh god that would destroy your teeth lmao.

  • @MrPicklejuice98
    @MrPicklejuice98 5 років тому +1

    Let’s not forget his role as the dad from Kings of Summer, loved that performance

  • @SynysterGoose
    @SynysterGoose 5 років тому +10

    I'm glad he has a decent amount of money and remains humble.

  • @doogiemoster
    @doogiemoster 5 років тому +1

    This is incredibly happy to know! I love the Ron Swansons

  • @awad7391
    @awad7391 11 років тому +5

    those night stands are awesome

    • @beforever
      @beforever 11 років тому +4

      I want those as speaker stands.

  • @PraiseMedusa
    @PraiseMedusa 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful canoe. I was always afraid of power tools & I quit furniture design because of that. I need to take Offerman's class.

  • @crzxm
    @crzxm 5 років тому +2

    That router jig inspired me to make my own.

  • @mattyforlife
    @mattyforlife 5 років тому +2

    What a humble fella admits his acting career give him the ability to have the shop

  • @red_freckle
    @red_freckle 8 років тому +56

    Was he drinking out of that stain can? What a badass.

    • @Geekybros111
      @Geekybros111 8 років тому +6

      Shill he drinks stain

    • @user-neo71665
      @user-neo71665 6 років тому +14

      @@Geekybros111 He drinks coffee and whiskey then pisses stain

    • @silvermediastudio
      @silvermediastudio 6 років тому

      Naptha

    • @tommylyeah
      @tommylyeah 5 років тому

      @@user-neo71665 - I'd stain a project with Rons' homemade stain.

    • @alexanderdeamond986
      @alexanderdeamond986 4 роки тому

      neo 71665 Ha! That's great and deff brightened my day. Lol. Thank you for that.

  • @shannonbenson8921
    @shannonbenson8921 5 років тому +1

    Love the Tom Waits Black Rider poster in the background. Salute!

  • @LoadedGunn47
    @LoadedGunn47 11 років тому +301

    Christ, it's like RDJ and Tony Stark. Dude's just playing himself, lol

    • @DrewTheAwsom
      @DrewTheAwsom 11 років тому +1

      If you read his book he begs to differ lol

    • @LoadedGunn47
      @LoadedGunn47 11 років тому

      Oh really, which one is that? RDJ or Offerman?

    • @DrewTheAwsom
      @DrewTheAwsom 11 років тому +1

      Offerman

    • @roguishpaladin
      @roguishpaladin 6 років тому +8

      There are differences, but probably more similarities than a humble person would feel comfortable admitting.
      Also, now I want an "Iron Man and Ron Swanson vs. The World" movie. Or maybe we can get Ron Swanson a cameo in Avengers? I mean, he IS a park ranger now.

    • @stevencooper1103
      @stevencooper1103 5 років тому +1

      I feel like a lot of Parks and Rec's characters were based on the actors, almost to a parody level.

  • @shaynesabala
    @shaynesabala Рік тому

    I am so impressed. Wow, multi talented for sure.

  • @dustinallenphoto
    @dustinallenphoto 8 років тому +7

    this man is my role model. go to the same university he went to and he did some work in our japanese garden a few years back. some fine alumni the u of I has!!

    • @roguishpaladin
      @roguishpaladin 6 років тому

      So, when people walk into that garden do they walk out with a luxurious, foot-long beard that would be the envy of any man?

  • @Jch79
    @Jch79 4 роки тому +2

    You have to love Nick's unashamed, casual, humble, masculinity. This is how more men should be these days...

  • @kriscodangus2851
    @kriscodangus2851 9 років тому +5

    Funny, he calls it a municipality instead of a city. True gentlemanly.

  • @marca5883
    @marca5883 3 роки тому +1

    I love that Nick got his love of woodwork into parks & rec, I wonder if the pieces on the show we're actually his work?

  • @DRB-Octane
    @DRB-Octane 5 років тому +4

    2:10 from that traverse action on both axis, i can tell...
    that you my friend need to buy a cheap priced Bulk of skateboarding moving parts( polyurethane wheels, abec 1 ball bearings, nylon bushings/spacers...).
    True linear motion like some camera rigs have, you can even use your nicely done wooden Jig,
    and make it run smooth like a sip of pure Scottish nectar.
    this is not a suggestion or friendly advice, i just did this to my woodworking machines and found it worth sharing, the choice of having shaky lines is yous, good day mister Mick Offernem.

  • @colin6473
    @colin6473 5 років тому +2

    Nick is the Bob Ross of woodworking. Make it happen.

  • @yodaisgod2
    @yodaisgod2 11 років тому +147

    When you look in the dictionary under the word "man", there is a picture of Nick Offerman.

    • @ryandowd5415
      @ryandowd5415 10 років тому +12

      I have tried this. It is true.

    • @mfcyeahyouknowme
      @mfcyeahyouknowme 10 років тому +1

      #truth

    • @ChinchillupaGuy
      @ChinchillupaGuy 7 років тому +4

      Drinking a double whiskey with a throwing axe in hand and more chest hair than chewbacca, who is paddling the canoe they're in, which was built by Nick Offerman.

  • @prauwnsauce
    @prauwnsauce Рік тому +2

    30 seconds in and he’s already so humbled. We can all use a Little Nicky in our life

  • @KaPPy83
    @KaPPy83 8 років тому +361

    it annoys the shit outta me that this dude is just touching & moving stuff without asking.

    • @theheidel
      @theheidel 6 років тому +79

      "This dude" is the editor of Fine Woodworking. He knows exactly what he's doing, and Nick trusts him 100. Get yourself some chill, man

    • @joeyDHARMA83
      @joeyDHARMA83 6 років тому +39

      totally! editor of magazine or not, it's bad manners getting too comfortable without the green light from a host. when he has his foot up on the stump about 6 minutes up... wanted to choke the guy. lol.

    • @MrGtownjake
      @MrGtownjake 6 років тому +12

      Agreed...don't care if it was Norm Abrams himself, no touchy....no touch. Ok, maybe I lie....Norm can touch....but he wouldn't!

    • @Mast3rBruc31
      @Mast3rBruc31 6 років тому +9

      bruh... it's hardwood, it can take a hit or two

    • @dylanmccallister1888
      @dylanmccallister1888 6 років тому +16

      4:05 dude no

  • @MrRhino12667
    @MrRhino12667 8 років тому

    Your shop looks like my HS wood shop from the 80's (we had 50's equipment that looks just like those green beasts.) Love your passion for the craft.

  • @charliehinde1701
    @charliehinde1701 4 роки тому +5

    "You're the first non-me to set foot in this building in years"

    • @onechonkboi6291
      @onechonkboi6291 4 роки тому

      Thanks. Was looking for this comment. Up you go!

  • @dale8809
    @dale8809 3 роки тому

    Holy crap that's a neat workshop. Well deserved for such a talented wood worker.