Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Episode 17 is a celebration of hard work meeting reality — the moment the books finally arrive!
From signing stacks of copies to teaching and packing boxes late into the evening, it’s a busy but joyful snapshot of a dream becoming tangible.
Watch as Martin balances lessons, deliveries, and gratitude for the community that helped make it possible.
It’s a true behind-the-scenes episode of what it takes to bring a creative project to life — and a reminder that the journey is only just beginning.
⏱️ Key Moments
00:00 – Opening music
00:12 – Welcome to a new episode of Turner’s Journey (Martin jokes that it might be Episode 16 or 17!)
00:20 – Recap of Monday off — visiting his daughter and picking up Natalyia from the airport
00:27 – Tuesday: a one-to-one lesson with Ed from the Isle of Wight, focusing on turning wooden fruit for local craft markets
00:43 – Wednesday: expecting the big delivery of the book — boxes of both web and Yandles pre-orders arriving
00:50 – Explaining the process: printing off every order to keep track of who each signed copy is for
01:10 – Organising labels, matching names, and preparing for a full day of signing and packing
01:40 – Excitement as the delivery arrives — stacks of freshly printed books fill the workshop!
02:05 – First impressions: seeing the book in bulk for the first time and reflecting on how far the project has come
02:30 – Beginning the signing marathon — hundreds of names, one at a time ✍️
03:10 – A brief chat about Yandles orders and distributing copies to other retailers
03:40 – Discussing how long each signing session takes (and how sore the wrist gets after a while!)
04:05 – Stacking signed copies, wrapping, and labelling parcels for dispatch
04:40 – Behind-the-scenes look at packing and organising the mailing area
05:15 – Reflecting on the sense of accomplishment — the book is finally real and out in the world
05:50 – Another lesson in the workshop: students practising finishing techniques on small bowls
06:25 – Mid-week fatigue setting in — lots of coffee and a big smile
07:00 – Chat about what’s next now that the book is shipping — video filming, classes, and breathing again
08:10 – An update on feedback from early readers and supporters
09:00 – A look at the final packaging ready for the courier pickup
09:40 – More teaching: helping a student refine cuts and finish a bowl
10:20 – Discussing the next project and future book ideas (“no rest for the turner!”)
11:00 – Workshop wind-down — clearing the packing station and signing a few final copies
11:45 – Reflecting on how the Turner’s Journey book came to life through community support
12:30 – Closing thoughts and thanks to everyone who pre-ordered and encouraged the project
13:00 – Final message: the next chapter begins — teaching, turning and creating ahead
14:45 – Outro and music
**** Buy the Woodturning Form and Formula Book ****
Signed Copies: msabansmith.com
Your Local Amazon Store:
Softback: Search for ASIN 1068358106
Hardback: Search for ASIN 1068358114
📍 Workshop Location: Four Marks, Hampshire (next to South Downs National Park)
🔔 Subscribe for weekly woodturning content
👍 Like if this helped your turning journey
My Website and Mailing List: msabansmith.com
My Social Links:
Facebook:
📍Me: facebook.com/msabansmith
📍Woodturning School: facebook.com/thewoodturningschool
📍Club: facebook.com/woodturning360
Instagram:
📍Me: instagram.com/msabansmith
📍School: instagram.com/thewoodturningschool
#Woodturning #WoodLathe #Woodworker #Hampshire #ProfessionalTurner
The visual video content (including my voice), any text and any graphics in the video are Copyright © Woodturning Online Ltd 2015-2025. All rights reserved.
Episode 17 is a celebration of hard work meeting reality — the moment the books finally arrive!
From signing stacks of copies to teaching and packing boxes late into the evening, it’s a busy but joyful snapshot of a dream becoming tangible.
Watch as Martin balances lessons, deliveries, and gratitude for the community that helped make it possible.
It’s a true behind-the-scenes episode of what it takes to bring a creative project to life — and a reminder that the journey is only just beginning.
⏱️ Key Moments
00:00 – Opening music
00:12 – Welcome to a new episode of Turner’s Journey (Martin jokes that it might be Episode 16 or 17!)
00:20 – Recap of Monday off — visiting his daughter and picking up Natalyia from the airport
00:27 – Tuesday: a one-to-one lesson with Ed from the Isle of Wight, focusing on turning wooden fruit for local craft markets
00:43 – Wednesday: expecting the big delivery of the book — boxes of both web and Yandles pre-orders arriving
00:50 – Explaining the process: printing off every order to keep track of who each signed copy is for
01:10 – Organising labels, matching names, and preparing for a full day of signing and packing
01:40 – Excitement as the delivery arrives — stacks of freshly printed books fill the workshop!
02:05 – First impressions: seeing the book in bulk for the first time and reflecting on how far the project has come
02:30 – Beginning the signing marathon — hundreds of names, one at a time ✍️
03:10 – A brief chat about Yandles orders and distributing copies to other retailers
03:40 – Discussing how long each signing session takes (and how sore the wrist gets after a while!)
04:05 – Stacking signed copies, wrapping, and labelling parcels for dispatch
04:40 – Behind-the-scenes look at packing and organising the mailing area
05:15 – Reflecting on the sense of accomplishment — the book is finally real and out in the world
05:50 – Another lesson in the workshop: students practising finishing techniques on small bowls
06:25 – Mid-week fatigue setting in — lots of coffee and a big smile
07:00 – Chat about what’s next now that the book is shipping — video filming, classes, and breathing again
08:10 – An update on feedback from early readers and supporters
09:00 – A look at the final packaging ready for the courier pickup
09:40 – More teaching: helping a student refine cuts and finish a bowl
10:20 – Discussing the next project and future book ideas (“no rest for the turner!”)
11:00 – Workshop wind-down — clearing the packing station and signing a few final copies
11:45 – Reflecting on how the Turner’s Journey book came to life through community support
12:30 – Closing thoughts and thanks to everyone who pre-ordered and encouraged the project
13:00 – Final message: the next chapter begins — teaching, turning and creating ahead
14:45 – Outro and music
**** Buy the Woodturning Form and Formula Book ****
Signed Copies: msabansmith.com
Your Local Amazon Store:
Softback: Search for ASIN 1068358106
Hardback: Search for ASIN 1068358114
📍 Workshop Location: Four Marks, Hampshire (next to South Downs National Park)
🔔 Subscribe for weekly woodturning content
👍 Like if this helped your turning journey
My Website and Mailing List: msabansmith.com
My Social Links:
Facebook:
📍Me: facebook.com/msabansmith
📍Woodturning School: facebook.com/thewoodturningschool
📍Club: facebook.com/woodturning360
Instagram:
📍Me: instagram.com/msabansmith
📍School: instagram.com/thewoodturningschool
#Woodturning #WoodLathe #Woodworker #Hampshire #ProfessionalTurner
The visual video content (including my voice), any text and any graphics in the video are Copyright © Woodturning Online Ltd 2015-2025. All rights reserved.
