Make Something
My favorite piece yet! And working with deadlines. For 10% off your first purchase, go to:
Diving into the unexpected journey of creating a stand for an art piece that means a lot to me. Originally, the art piece and stand was supposed to be one cohesive unit and one video, but because the stand is so cool and requires many disciplines as well as an unfortunate incident, it got its own video.. Made from laminated walnut with hickory accents, this piece has become a testament to the balance between creativity and the pressure of deadlines. I share my thoughts on how deadlines, far from stifling creativity, actually fuel it—pushing me to turn ideas into reality rather than letting them linger in the “what if” zone.
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THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO .
This new style of videos you’ve been making over the last couple of months are my favourite 👍
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2 things
1: if this is just the stand for the art piece I can’t wait to see the actual piece!
2: all the Making It guys have been shifting the way y’all’s videos are done and I for one AM HERE FOR IT!
(Not that I didn’t love the videos before but it’s incredible seeing the evolution of them)
analysis paralysis is real
Use me as a “Christmas album deadline” button —>
I think our visions will (or maybe should) outstrip our abilities, since that provides motivation to expand and improve our abilities. If the art piece is the one you’ve been discussing on the podcast, this is going to be a very cool stand for it!
Very cool video. Gorgeous stand. Love your music. Glad you’re feeling better. Mahalo for sharing! ❤
now ill have “drill some holes, pound some pegs” in my head for a week. lets hear an album so i can have more bangers like that.
As a guy who tries to make videos and isn’t as good as I’d like to be, this video was really encouraging. Thank you.
Ha! You’re the best!
David, the one thing I personally respect most about you is that you do what YOU want to do. You’re not pandering to an audience to make your money, you’re doing what you love AND making money on top of that, and I think that’s amazing. Your audience is going to change with the changes you make, but that’s a good thing. Keep kicking ass, brother!!!
I’ve noticed no mention of your cameraman, Daniel, since this new philosophical approach? Is he still filming? I kinda miss the banter. Just curious.
David, these are your best videos yet. Keep making the videos that inspire you!
I’m a 35-year HS teacher and coach and I agree with you. Creativity, or anything, takes exercise and discipline to grow. Well said.
I for one would love a completed “Drill Some Holes Pound Some Pegs” song!
Sorry, but I’ve got a deadline for you. I need a instrumental album, for my work day. Need it by Xmas, thanks.
Unfortunately I’m not so keen on the new format. Seems to be less about the woodworking now
I’ve commented before on how much I enjoy the music in your videos. I didn’t know you were making it yourself. Good work, man! I’m not much of a musician. But I am in woodworker and a writer. It’s a great joy to be creative on several fronts.
The channel is about to get weird?!
Couches?!
Love being along for your journey man! 👍👍👍
I’ve been waiting for the “drill some holes” for a while. glad it made a cameo.