Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago

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Hey friends! Over the years, I've received TONS of questions and many of them tend to be very similar.

So, I thought it would be fun to put together a video answering some of the most common...and also a few fun ones people have asked along the way as well.

This is definitely unlike my usual content, so bear with me as I try something new. I'll be back next video with a new project build!

Hope you enjoy!


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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 How much time is spent building/filming/editing?
01:13 What tools do you recommend getting started with?
01:40 What is your background/previous jobs?
02:50 What would you change about your workshop setup?
03:59 Have you had a project fail?
04:44 Do you sell what you build?
05:38 How long have you been doing this?
06:12 Did you play sports in college?
07:09 What YouTube Channels do you watch?
07:58 What is a skill that you want to learn?
08:55 What are your thoughts on CNC machines?
09:37 How long/how much do projects take to build?
10:49 Is woodworking your full time job?
11:24 Are you a dog or cat person?
12:06 How do you design your projects?
13:14 Where did you learn?
14:02 Where do you buy your lumber?
15:15 How did you get started in woodworking?
16:53 Can you use 1/2" plywood vs 3/4" plywood?
18:04 What are your hobbies/what do you do for fun?
19:04 Why do you keep things simple and inexpensive?
19:56 Conclusion