Brother, that’s one heck of a motivational speech!!! Thanks for the moral boost & I pray the good Lord continues using you as His instrument to spread blessings!!! 🙏🏽👊🏽
I love you, Matt. I was that guy in the Hospital praying to God to just let me walk and talk again. After I learned to walk and talk, I wanted to learn to walk and talk well. I wanted to larn how to climb stairs and learn how to run. It's been 30 hard years since those days, and today, with God leading the way, I can walk, talk, climb stairs, and run. I'm also completely drug and alcohol free. I had some bad years in there wasting my life. I have been doing Construction Woodworking for most of those years. I recently decided to start building things out of wood. I think that I have a leg up on a lot of beginning woodworkers. Number 1. I have some experience. #2. I have a table saw, miter saw, good drills, and a little workspace in my garage. You're the best, and I'm glad that I found your channel. You motivated me to switch gears and stay busy. I AM A WOODWORKER Stay humble.
Mr. and Mrs. 731...I can't tell you how much I respect you and the messages you bring to the world. I've been watching you for a long time and have to say that your channel just gets better and better. Thank you for your motivation and wisdom. Bless you both.
One thing that discouraged me in the beginning is seeing people WAY younger than me making things better than I thought I could ever do. It's not about when you started but that you started.
"It's not about when you started but that you started". I love that statement. It's very much about doing what gives you enjoyment and pride. Make whatever you want to make or make something you need. Do you like making things for others, then do it!
Matt, this hit close to home.. Especially that part about the guy in the hospital. It was when I was in the hospital recovering from cancer surgery when I committed to getting back in to woodworking. I will look you up on Facebook and if you like, I can post a couple of pictures from recent projects. God bless!
You have no idea how I needed this today! Not just the woodworking encouragement, but the encouraging words for life, the fact that "you matter" is something people need to hear. Thank you for your obvious faith in God, and not being ashamed to proclaim it! Thanks again brother!
I was that...afraid to do it, wanted to for years. I ran across your videos about a year ago and you told me "I could do it". I took a chance and I cant believe all I can build a year later. Many things I've seen you build....I can do. Adventuring out to designing my own builds now. I've been self taught for many, many crafts in my life, and good at them but, woodworking is the most fulfilling. I'm hooked now Matt, have to make sawdust every single day. Love it. I thank you for telling me "I can do it". I believed you and now I am selling all I can put out there. Thank you Matt. Bless you!
I’ve got my first “contracted” build. I’m starting this weekend. 3 life guard style bar chairs for my mother in law. I’m not making an money off it. I’m just using the opportunity to hone my skills and learn some things. Wish me luck!
That's what I am doing too! My brother asked me to make a display end table. I'm not making any money on it either, but once it's done it's forever going into the portfolio! I'm so happy for you, dude. I hope yours turns out as great as you imagined, or even better.
@@Andrew-ih2gz thanks!! Hope yours goes well also! Just because it’s “free”, doesn’t mean I won’t put all of myself into it. Hope It’s a good start on your way to big things!
@@mminniear984 Make 4 chairs - keep the best one for yourself :-) Just in case - 'brand' them - with an iron or decent label - if she shows them to others (be positive, assume she will do so.... at least once :-)), those people get to see your name. 'Word to mouth is the best and costs nothing'. Good luck!
I am a woodworker. But man, I really needed the extra boost to make videos. First one made this week. Filming again this weekend to publish next week. Lets go!
Thank you so much for those encouraging words Matt. I love when the word says not to despise Small beginnings and in this video you illuminate the fact that Small beginnings can be as meaningful and prosperous as any other adventure we set out upon. I'm so excited to be improving my craft everyday and can't wait to build the meticulous projects that I know will bring warmth and all to many of those around me but in the meantime I'm going to enjoy the ride.
I just wanted to say I really appreciate your videos and what you do. Durring this pandemic shutdown we had just bought a house and I had just got married in march as everything closed. Well when that happened all our plans pretty much to date have been cancled. No concerts no sporting events no shows cant travel and go see places and I also coach high school baseball and that came screeching to a hault. Well around june I discovered your channel and became intrested in woodworking. Soon after I decided I wanted to start making some the things you had made for my wife and our home. It started with a noodle board and then led to a end table and then a recliner end table. Since then I have loved being in my woodshop im bad to spend 12 plus hours a day in there i just enjoy it. Well this christmas I decided to build all the women of the family noodle boards. I felt like mine where nice and would make a good gift and i knew my grandmother and mother would love it because I made it. Well right after christmas it was suggested to me that I start making noodle boards to sell. I liked the idea but I was nervous to make something for someone that wasnt family. Well January 1st I decdied to create my shops facebook page @w.millerwoodworks and also decided to create a Etsy page WMillerWoodWorks. When I first Posted I worried would anyone actualy buy anything and it took a few days but eventualy someone did. Since January 1st I have had a total of 8 orders placed and im somewhat in disbelif over it. I delivered the first of one those orders the other day and I was scared to death they would hate it. I have since found out for me that feeling comes and goes with every order. What I really just wanted to say though is thank you for what you do if it wasnt for your channel I would never started wood working and found a new pasion and im very thankful for that.
I know the Lord led me to this video at exactly the right time. I needed this encouragement. Love your channel and your show of faith. May God Bless you and your channel!
Thank you for the inspiration! I was geared up yesterday when I was out buying the supplies for the new project I'm taking on but woke up today feeling intimidated and nervous because I've never done this before and I was afraid of failing. So glad you uploaded this video. Heading to the workshop now. Thanks again.
I've always thought about what things may have seen over the years, and what stories they could tell. It really does ground me to think about what the things I make will experience; that they could outlive me.
Very inspiring video after having faught stage 4 cancer and surviving to be parylized from the chest down 3 surgeries and 7 months in the hospital I have been blessed to receive the chance you mentioned and gave my therapist for the last 2yrs a wine rack ,I made this week, for her birthday I also made a printer table for my wife's boss and started cutting wood for a kitchen island and you are absolutely correct about where all the credit goes to the one who gives us the chance to do what we can everyday Thank you for your wisdom encouragement and faith
I've been a woodworker since Mr Bond's woodshop in 8th grade. Mr Howard, Mr Noble and Mr Norm Abrams have all added value to my life by what they showed me. I'm now 45 years old and have gotten back into building, a bad day in the shop is better than a good day at work any day. Thank you for this video and all the videos you've made previously. You sir are inspiring, God bless.
Hey listen brother my name is Pastor Nelson from southeast Georgia, I’m also a chaplain for one of the sheriff offices here so thank you sir for your service. I sat on my fear of woodworking for 25 years, I already knew I could do it but I just didn’t do it. One day I saw your channel and I went out and started and I been doing it now since October last year and I have been blessed every since, Christmas time was so busy for me I could hardly keep up! But to listen to this video I had to share this, I wanna help you encourage other fellow woodworkers out there to NOT GIVE UP, stay with it. By the way to sort of be like you big brother I call my business 229 working! Lol! Anyway I just wanted you to know, I love you brother, I’m praying for you and you family and the other first responders out there, keep em coming and God Bless you sir! 👍
I've been woodworking all my life ,off and on. It started when my father made me help him build some cabinets for our basement in the early 70's. My father was a dentist, and a very smart man. I enjoyed it and messed around making a few things, on my own. Later in my life I decided to pick it up again. (hobby). I finally got serious and made a few pieces that I consider "Family Heirlooms". They have been in my family 30+ years. I've been thinking of building and trying to sell some things. Your videos of your work has inspired my to try. This video sealed the deal and has given me the confidence to make me move forward with me Dream! Thank You so very much.
Hey man i loved this video I recently quit my job I was a butcher for 17 years and 2 months ago became an apprentice carpenter with a passion for making things. your attitude is amazing and its great to hear some encouragement. I also have just found my way back to God so I love that aspect of your video so much love man
God has placed your videos on my feed!! I just had my second surgery for pancreas cancer. I just told my son that I really needed to find something to do with my time. And today there you are on my utube feed. I have always wanted to do woodwork and fear has always held me back beings I'm a girl(woman). I'm gonna do this!!!! Ty for the encouragement and may God Bless you and yours!!
I know this came out 2 years ago, but it was right on time for me when I saw this tonight. I’m a retired disabled vet and have been doing projects since retiring but this gives me joy.. Thank you very much. You and Mrs. 731 lift me up when I need it. Again, thank you.
You are the Apostle of Woodworkers. Great motivational speech. Fear stops so much. I have shown things I made and my creative photography work to others. Some have asked, "how did you learn to do that?" I told them, "I said to myself, "I can do that, and did". Failure was not in my mind. I knew if I stuck with it, I would get better and better. When I was young, I was not a great student. In fact, I had learning disabilities. That didn't stop me because I wanted to be like the other kids. I kept trying and trying. Long story short, I eventually earned the highest grades in my group studying to be an Asst. Supt. of School Business. All A's. I couldn't believe it myself. If they only knew how badly I wrote wrote when I was young. I didn't get there overnight. It was a long road and a lot of effort, but I did. Now, I am self confident and believe I am as smart as anyone Nothing builds self confidence like success. Wood is something that provides immediate feedback. You know when you did a good job, and when you didn't. As you succeed, you move on to another and another and another success. Through wood you can become a different you! You're not just building something out of wood, you are building a new you. A you who everyone, including yourself, will respect, and maybe even love.
You are an amazing woodworker and an even more incredible person! It was such an honor to wake up and see that you followed my woodworking page. You are such an inspiration to a beginner like me. Thank you for all you do and please never stop being such a great role model to people who need that confidence boost.
Matt, your advice and motivation for others is amazing. This is amazing life advice, far over and above just woodworking. Amazing Brother, simply amazing.
Thanks for the positive energy. Mistakes is one thing I take away from woodworking and life in general. If I didn’t make any mistakes I didn’t learn anything. Learning is good, so in turn mistakes aren’t always bad. I like to say if I can buy my way out of a mistake it isn’t that bad. Breaking a tool or ruining some wood is small change, in the grand scheme of life it won’t make much difference. Sometimes you need fuel for the camp fire or a new paper weight for your office desk anyway. You have to find the positives in every mistake and turn it from a negative into a positive. I had a pretty crappy day yesterday and this inspired me to go and build a project today. Thanks for all that you do Matt. You keep making em, and I’ll keep watching and commenting on em.
I only discovered you maybe 3 weeks ago, but you are by far my most favorite TH-camr to watch. Followed by Steve Ramsey. You make awesome projects, teach us how to do the same, have strong faith, and just an all around genuine guy. This video was great. I love the positive affirmations and encouraging words. You’re doing something fantastic with your platform. Love the 731 family and community!
Thanks for that. What you said about laying in a hospital bed praying for one more day of health hit me hard, I lost 25 years of my life to health problems, starting over at 48 isn't easy and sometimes I lose the motivation to continue, thanks again this was exactly what I needed to hear today. To the shop I go!
That was a great motivation/encouraging talk. You rock and continue with the great work. I am a beginner/intermittent woodwork and I will continue making sawdust like you encourage everyone to do 👍👊🏻
Thanks for the encouraging message. I sent this to my family and my youth group and told them to forget you were talking about woodworking. Apply this to whatever you want to do and your faith live. Go get’em brother!
I have been thinking about getting into wood working for months now and keep talking myself out of it...then every time i turn around you create a video encouraging us to try it....keep doing what you are doing. You are a joy to watch and you continue to inspire me. Thank you! Cannot say it enough.
Last night I finally used my Jigsaw that my husband gave me last night instead of a saw and I felt like a little kid laughing. I ran to my husband and say thank you thank you.
Just wanted to say you are the man. Started woodworking at the start of lockdown as a way to pass the time. At this point I’m building projects for customers ever single day. Thank you from my family and I. Because of you I can make sales to help my family. Thank you again and god bless.
THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIDEOS! YOUR PASSSION HAS ALMOST MATHCED MINE. YOUR PASSION GOT ME EMOTIONAL AND I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO. IM THE BEGINNER THAT YOU'RE SPEAKING OF, AND IM VERY INSPIRED BY YOU.
I used to have subscribed to a bunch of woodworkers but you and Mrs have 731 are my favorite by far I’ve learned more from you than I have learned a lot of other woodworkers you gave me the courage to start my own woodworking business and I would like to thank you and your family I am so blessed to cross your path all I can say is thank you and God bless you
I cannot begin to tell you how inspiring your words are. I can actually feel the sincerity in what you’re saying. I too, am one who is just beginning my journey and sometimes I get discouraged because of my age (51 as of today) and listening to you helps me look past that. Please continue to make these great AND inspiring videos. The woodworking world is a better place with you in it!
You’re absolutely my favorite TH-cam’r. Never really gave it a shot till I started watching you. You’ve motivated me to follow my passion and make some amazing stuff
Currently rehabbing a broken arm from a fall from a ladder. This got me fired up to get back out in the shop and get after it. Thanks for the encouragement. Keep up the great channel.
1:30 lol. Than you for you motivation. Last 2 weekend I started to build the towel ladder and the arrow bench. Gave me encouragement to start doing more.
Totally needed that this morning as I'm beginning my journey into all this! Your faith is inspiring and encourages mine and I'm so glad I literally stumbled onto your channel!
Thank you for this monolog it was very inspiring. I am a beginner and even though I stumble through all of my projects, I don't quit. I get frustrated but I don't quit. It may not turn out the way I envisioned, but I don't quit. The only way I can see for me to get better is to learn from my mistakes and not to quit. Fear is a lair and every time I start a project and see it to the end I prove that, not only to myself but to fear itself. I prove every time I start a project that fear will not get in my way. Thank you for reminding me of all of this, you are awesome!
Great message.. I found a lot of strength in your videos, and your words... I'm being trying to start building projects... and you are right, I sometimes just made excuses to not do it.. but when I come back to your chanel and watch you and your wife, I belive I can and I will... I made my first investment.. a miter saw and I build a table for my sons birthday party... I'm gonna keep building and I'll keep watching your videos and praying for me and you.. thanks for everything.
I just started watching your channel since I bought my first set of tools in December. I went to Costco Tuesday and saw a farm house sofa table and then today I see this... man this is a direct message to me.. you are inspiring my friend.
Thank you for your TH-cam videos. I’m in a late life transition and I’m am so grateful for your advice. I started with trimming off a patio door opening. And I even surprised myself. I have just refinished my wife’s kitchen table.
This was just what I needed to hear today. There are people who think I'm just playing around here and it's not gonna turn into anything. But, the first time I picked up a saw, I knew who I am for the first time in my life. And I'm going to prove them wrong. I'm a Jewish person, and we have a word, "mishpocha" . It means family. It means kith and kin. It means tribe. Thank you for inviting me into your mishpocha. It is an honor.
Of all the days for you to post this... My wife and I just sat down this morning and had a talk about going full time with woodworking. One of the big things we talked about was hesitation and fear. Thank you for this!
Its amazing how quickly you have moved to one of my top TH-camrs. This was a great message. You will make an impact in many peoples lives because you are staying true to the word and not letting fear control you. Thank you.
Thank you for spreading the word of encouragement. Never compare your begining to someone else's middle. For it is the journey that will make it fulfilling. 👊
Thank you... as a 54 year old woman who has been left on my own, with disabilities I keep putting off starting woodworking. My battle with Goliath is huge. But you have given me the motivation to try. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
I just want to say thank you for the great, positive, and encouraging video. I've been doing this since April because Covid hit my Real Estate business hard and I've really been looking for a reason to get out of it. I'm not there yet but I can see a day when I do woodworking full-time and make a living out of it. You have been a tremendous help to me in answering questions and giving advice and that's what I love the most about the woodworking community of brothers and sisters.
I subscribed a little while ago. This is my favorite show. I hollered all through this video. Thank you for your show of support. Women in their 50s(?) :D may not be taken seriously when they say they want to learn to build. I don't have a shop but I have built a hoop house! Therefore, I am a woodworker. I was contimplating how to buy the stuff...I needed to realize I have enough stuff to get going. Thank you!
I've been having a lot of trouble motivating, and this type of video came to me at the perfect time. I've only been woodworking for a year and yesterday is when i decided that i'll start woodworking to sell my projects since i enjoy it so much. Fear is a real thing that gets in my way, and i've had my own struggles chasing down these dreams, but your video motivated me to just keep running. Thank you for this
By far one of the biggest thing I think I need to hear...I just commented on another video and then this one came up next....wow what a sign from the good lord...thanks a ton!
Purchased my first saw. Making 2 by 4 steps stools and selling for 35 bucks 🤷♂️ Just found your channel . I’m am truly grateful for our connection with woodworking. GOD IS GOOD ALWAYS !
Brother Matt, That was a great video. I do not watch any other woodworking channels, but I find myself drawn to watch all of your videos. I believe it's because you are a very humble down to earth person and people relate well to that. I also appreciate that you bring Christ into play on every video. That is absolutely amazing to me. It is wonderful how another Christian can open our eyes sometimes, I have been in business for 20 years and it has ALWAYS been a competition to survive. A very stressful one sometimes at that. After this video I will walk away with a completely different perspective on how I approach other woodworkers thanks to you and this video. Lesson learned and a huge thank you! Also a huge thank you to your family for helping make these videos great. You guys are all doing an amazing job.
I am not a beginner but not at pro level either. Your message here crosses over to all and should encourage everyone. My father always told me if I am not making mistakes your not trying hard enough. Use them as learning experiences.
Matt, you inspired me today! I am a woodworker and my business name is Shady Acres Studio! Shout it from the rooftops! And I promise to make the dining table where memories will bring families and friends closer and I promise to bring up the next woodworker and to encourage when ever I can. Thanks for the pep talk coach!
This is exactly what I needed to hear, I just had a buddy who is 5 years into carpentry comment on my first shelf I built being a crooked , and it made me feel like crap. Almost took my tools back. I’m not gonna let that happen, gonna get out there and do it again. Thanks man.
These videos are great, I've only just started watching them but ive been marathoning them. After buying my own home I've learnt to do alot of work myself, I'm a training electrician so can wire up most things and had a good go at plumbing (it's just water lego after all). But I have had a new urge to try actually building things, I started just putting skirting board on in my bedrooms upstairs but now it's turned into making floating shelves for the lounge and making a utility worktop for the garage. I have a little collection of tools but I'm adding to a growing list thanks to watching all these youtube videos. Thanks for spending my money and creating useful content.
Thank you for the inspiration. I've been wood working for a while now and do it full-time. Let me tell you there is always a Goliath. You have push past him and move forward. I was wasn't told this. " It's not how skilled you are or the amount Of projects you build that makes you a Wood worker. It's how well you hide the mistakes. " I love that. Continue to fight the good fight my friend. God is good
Such a humble message/person! Thank you for taking the time to encourage others. Learned so much from you thus far! Keep it up and God bless you and your family!
a skill i’ve always wanted but always said i wasn’t capable, now about to start a project with best friend. Thanks for the encouragement and positive message!
This is the best, most encouraging wood working video I have ever watched. Thank you, Matt, may God bless you, your family and your business beyond your wildest dreams.
Matt, this is a great video. It covers so much more than just woodworking. We all need to conquer the Goliaths in our life, and with Him in front, behind and beside us we will. The teenage son of a friend of mine from church is just starting out making things to sell to get some extra cash for himself so I'm going to share this with him. Bless you, brother.
I worked as a carpenter for 12 years professionally. Not a contractor, just a helping hand. Late in 2022 I built my first woodworking project, a wooden box for my daughter. She loves it. Today I made a handle for a wooden mallet I'm making. YES, mistakes were made however just a slight change of direction and it gets solved. I cannot WAIT until spring to make my wife a few wooden spoons. BTW, it was 29 degrees today in my garage workshop. Spring into next summer will bring some really cool projects I hope. So far I LOVE it!!!!
I rarely ever sub to anyone honestly, but you sir have something special. Wish you and your loved ones nothing but the best during these strange times.
Check out my other video for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/YL2gufyZ3_o/w-d-xo.html
THIS VIDEO!!!!!!! HAS BOSTED ME
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Keep the good work up amazing you have got a sub from me in the UK I'm just starting off 😊
Thank you
Thank you! I've been stalling for months.
You have quickly become one of my favorite TH-camrs. Your personality, skill, and faith are truly inspiring. Thank you.
Thank you 🙏🏻
I completely feel the same way
So relatable
I feel the same way. Thank you, Matt, for being you!
Thank you
“If it’s made of wood, it’s not set in stone”. I want that on a tshirt bud 👊🏼
I’ll work on it
Right?!?!?!
I want a "Hello I'm a Woodworker ". Shirt
I would buy one
Noted
Brother, that’s one heck of a motivational speech!!! Thanks for the moral boost & I pray the good Lord continues using you as His instrument to spread blessings!!! 🙏🏽👊🏽
I’m the fourth to like it!...😂
Thank you
I love you, Matt. I was that guy in the Hospital praying to God to just let me walk and talk again. After I learned to walk and talk, I wanted to learn to walk and talk well. I wanted to larn how to climb stairs and learn how to run. It's been 30 hard years since those days, and today, with God leading the way, I can walk, talk, climb stairs, and run. I'm also completely drug and alcohol free. I had some bad years in there wasting my life. I have been doing Construction Woodworking for most of those years. I recently decided to start building things out of wood. I think that I have a leg up on a lot of beginning woodworkers. Number 1. I have some experience. #2. I have a table saw, miter saw, good drills, and a little workspace in my garage. You're the best, and I'm glad that I found your channel. You motivated me to switch gears and stay busy.
I AM A WOODWORKER
Stay humble.
Thanks for sharing
Mr. and Mrs. 731...I can't tell you how much I respect you and the messages you bring to the world. I've been watching you for a long time and have to say that your channel just gets better and better. Thank you for your motivation and wisdom. Bless you both.
Thank you
One thing that discouraged me in the beginning is seeing people WAY younger than me making things better than I thought I could ever do. It's not about when you started but that you started.
That’s right
Well said❤
"It's not about when you started but that you started". I love that statement. It's very much about doing what gives you enjoyment and pride. Make whatever you want to make or make something you need. Do you like making things for others, then do it!
Matt, this hit close to home.. Especially that part about the guy in the hospital. It was when I was in the hospital recovering from cancer surgery when I committed to getting back in to woodworking. I will look you up on Facebook and if you like, I can post a couple of pictures from recent projects. God bless!
Thank you that’d be great
God bless you
You have no idea how I needed this today! Not just the woodworking encouragement, but the encouraging words for life, the fact that "you matter" is something people need to hear. Thank you for your obvious faith in God, and not being ashamed to proclaim it! Thanks again brother!
Glad it was helpful
I started with a hand saw and a $20 drill from harbor freight
Nice
I was that...afraid to do it, wanted to for years. I ran across your videos about a year ago and you told me "I could do it". I took a chance and I cant believe all I can build a year later. Many things I've seen you build....I can do. Adventuring out to designing my own builds now. I've been self taught for many, many crafts in my life, and good at them but, woodworking is the most fulfilling. I'm hooked now Matt, have to make sawdust every single day. Love it. I thank you for telling me "I can do it". I believed you and now I am selling all I can put out there. Thank you Matt. Bless you!
Great to hear
I’ve got my first “contracted” build. I’m starting this weekend. 3 life guard style bar chairs for my mother in law. I’m not making an money off it. I’m just using the opportunity to hone my skills and learn some things. Wish me luck!
Good luck, buddy. Post and let us know how it goes.
Good luck!
That's what I am doing too! My brother asked me to make a display end table. I'm not making any money on it either, but once it's done it's forever going into the portfolio! I'm so happy for you, dude. I hope yours turns out as great as you imagined, or even better.
@@Andrew-ih2gz thanks!! Hope yours goes well also! Just because it’s “free”, doesn’t mean I won’t put all of myself into it. Hope
It’s a good start on your way to big things!
@@mminniear984 Make 4 chairs - keep the best one for yourself :-) Just in case - 'brand' them - with an iron or decent label - if she shows them to others (be positive, assume she will do so.... at least once :-)), those people get to see your name. 'Word to mouth is the best and costs nothing'. Good luck!
As a beginninger in woodworking thank you for the encouragement! Abba (Father), knew I needed to hear this!
I am a woodworker. But man, I really needed the extra boost to make videos. First one made this week. Filming again this weekend to publish next week. Lets go!
Go for it! Stay consistent and your channel will grow.
Thanks for your time with this video. I’m working on an entertainment center with all the skills that you showed me. Thank you!
You’re welcome
Thank you so much for those encouraging words Matt. I love when the word says not to despise Small beginnings and in this video you illuminate the fact that Small beginnings can be as meaningful and prosperous as any other adventure we set out upon. I'm so excited to be improving my craft everyday and can't wait to build the meticulous projects that I know will bring warmth and all to many of those around me but in the meantime I'm going to enjoy the ride.
Thank you
I just wanted to say I really appreciate your videos and what you do. Durring this pandemic shutdown we had just bought a house and I had just got married in march as everything closed. Well when that happened all our plans pretty much to date have been cancled. No concerts no sporting events no shows cant travel and go see places and I also coach high school baseball and that came screeching to a hault. Well around june I discovered your channel and became intrested in woodworking.
Soon after I decided I wanted to start making some the things you had made for my wife and our home. It started with a noodle board and then led to a end table and then a recliner end table. Since then I have loved being in my woodshop im bad to spend 12 plus hours a day in there i just enjoy it. Well this christmas I decided to build all the women of the family noodle boards. I felt like mine where nice and would make a good gift and i knew my grandmother and mother would love it because I made it.
Well right after christmas it was suggested to me that I start making noodle boards to sell. I liked the idea but I was nervous to make something for someone that wasnt family. Well January 1st I decdied to create my shops facebook page @w.millerwoodworks and also decided to create a Etsy page WMillerWoodWorks. When I first Posted I worried would anyone actualy buy anything and it took a few days but eventualy someone did.
Since January 1st I have had a total of 8 orders placed and im somewhat in disbelif over it. I delivered the first of one those orders the other day and I was scared to death they would hate it. I have since found out for me that feeling comes and goes with every order. What I really just wanted to say though is thank you for what you do if it wasnt for your channel I would never started wood working and found a new pasion and im very thankful for that.
You’re very welcome! Congrats on the orders!
I know the Lord led me to this video at exactly the right time. I needed this encouragement. Love your channel and your show of faith. May God Bless you and your channel!
Thank you
Thank you sir! This video is much needed by me. Thank you for being bold in your faith!! God bless you and your family
Thank you for the inspiration! I was geared up yesterday when I was out buying the supplies for the new project I'm taking on but woke up today feeling intimidated and nervous because I've never done this before and I was afraid of failing. So glad you uploaded this video. Heading to the workshop now.
Thanks again.
Glad it helped
Your awesome man!! Honest, kind, helpful people seem to be really hard to come by nowadays...Thank you!!
Thank you
I appreciate the thoughtfulness in this video. The part about the dining room table really resonated with me. That's a really good way to look at it
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I've always thought about what things may have seen over the years, and what stories they could tell. It really does ground me to think about what the things I make will experience; that they could outlive me.
Very inspiring video after having faught stage 4 cancer and surviving to be parylized from the chest down 3 surgeries and 7 months in the hospital I have been blessed to receive the chance you mentioned and gave my therapist for the last 2yrs a wine rack ,I made this week, for her birthday I also made a printer table for my wife's boss and started cutting wood for a kitchen island and you are absolutely correct about where all the credit goes to the one who gives us the chance to do what we can everyday
Thank you for your wisdom encouragement and faith
This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for doing this. Thank you for your positive encouragement and kindness.
Glad it helped
I've been a woodworker since Mr Bond's woodshop in 8th grade. Mr Howard, Mr Noble and Mr Norm Abrams have all added value to my life by what they showed me. I'm now 45 years old and have gotten back into building, a bad day in the shop is better than a good day at work any day.
Thank you for this video and all the videos you've made previously. You sir are inspiring, God bless.
Thank you
I am a woodworker! 😉
This was exactly what I needed to hear this morning. You are truly inspirational, and you should hear it!
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Hey listen brother my name is Pastor Nelson from southeast Georgia, I’m also a chaplain for one of the sheriff offices here so thank you sir for your service. I sat on my fear of woodworking for 25 years, I already knew I could do it but I just didn’t do it. One day I saw your channel and I went out and started and I been doing it now since October last year and I have been blessed every since, Christmas time was so busy for me I could hardly keep up! But to listen to this video I had to share this, I wanna help you encourage other fellow woodworkers out there to NOT GIVE UP, stay with it. By the way to sort of be like you big brother I call my business 229 working! Lol! Anyway I just wanted you to know, I love you brother, I’m praying for you and you family and the other first responders out there, keep em coming and God Bless you sir! 👍
I appreciate that 👊🏻. Awesome woodworking name!
Thank you for your wonderful words of wisdom and inspiration. As a muslim, i truly respect and appreciate your faith, God bless. Respect from pakistan
Thank you 🙏🏻.
I posted my first project on Facebook market place because of your encouragement. God bless you Matt and Mrs. 731.
Awesome! Keep us posted when it sells!
what a way to start the day! THANK YOU.
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Matt, you are awesome! I am now building "beginner" projects because of watching your videos. Thanks for your support!
Thank you
This has become my favorite channel on TH-cam. Always encouraging and helpful. Thank you for your videos and wisdom.
Thank you
I've been woodworking all my life ,off and on. It started when my father made me help him build some cabinets for our basement in the early 70's. My father was a dentist, and a very smart man. I enjoyed it and messed around making a few things, on my own. Later in my life I decided to pick it up again. (hobby). I finally got serious and made a few pieces that I consider "Family Heirlooms". They have been in my family 30+ years. I've been thinking of building and trying to sell some things. Your videos of your work has inspired my to try. This video sealed the deal and has given me the confidence to make me move forward with me Dream! Thank You so very much.
Awesome! Gof for it
Hey man i loved this video I recently quit my job I was a butcher for 17 years and 2 months ago became an apprentice carpenter with a passion for making things. your attitude is amazing and its great to hear some encouragement. I also have just found my way back to God so I love that aspect of your video so much love man
Ready to run through a wall after this.
Seems like you were the coach before a big game
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I can see the cool aid man style cutout on the wall from here.
That’s so true!
God has placed your videos on my feed!! I just had my second surgery for pancreas cancer. I just told my son that I really needed to find something to do with my time. And today there you are on my utube feed. I have always wanted to do woodwork and fear has always held me back beings I'm a girl(woman). I'm gonna do this!!!! Ty for the encouragement and may God Bless you and yours!!
Go for it. We will pray for your recovery.
What an amazing video. So kind of you to make this. Feel like you’re talking to me. The world could use more people like you.
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I know this came out 2 years ago, but it was right on time for me when I saw this tonight. I’m a retired disabled vet and have been doing projects since retiring but this gives me joy.. Thank you very much. You and Mrs. 731 lift me up when I need it. Again, thank you.
Thank you for the pep talk. There's a pile of 2x4 on the garage floor that will be a media console by Sunday.
Awesome
You are the Apostle of Woodworkers. Great motivational speech. Fear stops so much. I have shown things I made and my creative photography work to others. Some have asked, "how did you learn to do that?" I told them, "I said to myself, "I can do that, and did". Failure was not in my mind. I knew if I stuck with it, I would get better and better. When I was young, I was not a great student. In fact, I had learning disabilities. That didn't stop me because I wanted to be like the other kids. I kept trying and trying. Long story short, I eventually earned the highest grades in my group studying to be an Asst. Supt. of School Business. All A's. I couldn't believe it myself. If they only knew how badly I wrote wrote when I was young. I didn't get there overnight. It was a long road and a lot of effort, but I did. Now, I am self confident and believe I am as smart as anyone Nothing builds self confidence like success. Wood is something that provides immediate feedback. You know when you did a good job, and when you didn't. As you succeed, you move on to another and another and another success. Through wood you can become a different you! You're not just building something out of wood, you are building a new you. A you who everyone, including yourself, will respect, and maybe even love.
Time and success are great builders
Excellent video! Now I'm off to see who this "wood whisperer" is. I follow all of the others you mentioned.
He’s a great follow
You are an amazing woodworker and an even more incredible person! It was such an honor to wake up and see that you followed my woodworking page. You are such an inspiration to a beginner like me. Thank you for all you do and please never stop being such a great role model to people who need that confidence boost.
Thank you for the kind words
Matt, your advice and motivation for others is amazing. This is amazing life advice, far over and above just woodworking. Amazing Brother, simply amazing.
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Thanks for the positive energy. Mistakes is one thing I take away from woodworking and life in general. If I didn’t make any mistakes I didn’t learn anything. Learning is good, so in turn mistakes aren’t always bad. I like to say if I can buy my way out of a mistake it isn’t that bad. Breaking a tool or ruining some wood is small change, in the grand scheme of life it won’t make much difference. Sometimes you need fuel for the camp fire or a new paper weight for your office desk anyway. You have to find the positives in every mistake and turn it from a negative into a positive. I had a pretty crappy day yesterday and this inspired me to go and build a project today. Thanks for all that you do Matt. You keep making em, and I’ll keep watching and commenting on em.
Thank you Adam!
Love the motivation, Thank you for your words!
Thank you
I only discovered you maybe 3 weeks ago, but you are by far my most favorite TH-camr to watch. Followed by Steve Ramsey.
You make awesome projects, teach us how to do the same, have strong faith, and just an all around genuine guy. This video was great. I love the positive affirmations and encouraging words. You’re doing something fantastic with your platform. Love the 731 family and community!
Thank you
"If you are not willing to be a fool, you can't become the master" - Jordan Peterson. Great video man!
Good quote!
Thanks for that. What you said about laying in a hospital bed praying for one more day of health hit me hard, I lost 25 years of my life to health problems, starting over at 48 isn't easy and sometimes I lose the motivation to continue, thanks again this was exactly what I needed to hear today. To the shop I go!
Go go go!
That was a great motivation/encouraging talk. You rock and continue with the great work. I am a beginner/intermittent woodwork and I will continue making sawdust like you encourage everyone to do 👍👊🏻
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Thanks for the encouraging message. I sent this to my family and my youth group and told them to forget you were talking about woodworking. Apply this to whatever you want to do and your faith live. Go get’em brother!
Thank you
As Essential Craftsman has said "Productivity is the key to happiness."
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I have been thinking about getting into wood working for months now and keep talking myself out of it...then every time i turn around you create a video encouraging us to try it....keep doing what you are doing. You are a joy to watch and you continue to inspire me. Thank you! Cannot say it enough.
Go for it
Last night I finally used my Jigsaw that my husband gave me last night instead of a saw and I felt like a little kid laughing. I ran to my husband and say thank you thank you.
awesome
Just wanted to say you are the man. Started woodworking at the start of lockdown as a way to pass the time. At this point I’m building projects for customers ever single day. Thank you from my family and I. Because of you I can make sales to help my family. Thank you again and god bless.
That’s awesome to hear
"Matt 731 - high-priest in the church of woodworking - weekly sermons from his shop". Thanks, all valid points - we're often our greatest obstacle...
Yes we are.
Thankyou for your support ! You got me off the couch today and into my workshop ! Thanks be to God ! Keep doing what your doing . Godbless
Thank you
My wife did not like being called “Goliath”. Now she is mad at me.
Lol
Turn her into dust. Hahah
THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIDEOS! YOUR PASSSION HAS ALMOST MATHCED MINE. YOUR PASSION GOT ME EMOTIONAL AND I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO. IM THE BEGINNER THAT YOU'RE SPEAKING OF, AND IM VERY INSPIRED BY YOU.
Thank you
You are going to make a project or two that will should end up as firewood. That’s fine it’s all about learning!
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I used to have subscribed to a bunch of woodworkers but you and Mrs have 731 are my favorite by far I’ve learned more from you than I have learned a lot of other woodworkers you gave me the courage to start my own woodworking business and I would like to thank you and your family I am so blessed to cross your path all I can say is thank you and God bless you
Wow. Thank you!
The Lord himself was something of a woodworker..more specifically a carpenter..it's a noble craft.
Yes it is
I cannot begin to tell you how inspiring your words are. I can actually feel the sincerity in what you’re saying. I too, am one who is just beginning my journey and sometimes I get discouraged because of my age (51 as of today) and listening to you helps me look past that. Please continue to make these great AND inspiring videos. The woodworking world is a better place with you in it!
Thank you for the kind words
Goliath has been my nemesis. Jesus Christ is LORD King of kings
Look him in the eye. Then Conquer
@@731Woodworks i like your style.
Thank you very much for the motivation blessings bro from Trinidad
Amen 🙏
You’re absolutely my favorite TH-cam’r. Never really gave it a shot till I started watching you. You’ve motivated me to follow my passion and make some amazing stuff
Thank you
Currently rehabbing a broken arm from a fall from a ladder. This got me fired up to get back out in the shop and get after it. Thanks for the encouragement. Keep up the great channel.
Sorry to hear that. Thank you
I appreciate you Sr. Thanks for being out there! Strong words to take to heart.
Thank you
1:30 lol. Than you for you motivation. Last 2 weekend I started to build the towel ladder and the arrow bench. Gave me encouragement to start doing more.
Go for it!
Totally needed that this morning as I'm beginning my journey into all this! Your faith is inspiring and encourages mine and I'm so glad I literally stumbled onto your channel!
Thank you for this monolog it was very inspiring. I am a beginner and even though I stumble through all of my projects, I don't quit. I get frustrated but I don't quit. It may not turn out the way I envisioned, but I don't quit. The only way I can see for me to get better is to learn from my mistakes and not to quit. Fear is a lair and every time I start a project and see it to the end I prove that, not only to myself but to fear itself. I prove every time I start a project that fear will not get in my way. Thank you for reminding me of all of this, you are awesome!
Happy to help
Great message.. I found a lot of strength in your videos, and your words... I'm being trying to start building projects... and you are right, I sometimes just made excuses to not do it.. but when I come back to your chanel and watch you and your wife, I belive I can and I will... I made my first investment.. a miter saw and I build a table for my sons birthday party... I'm gonna keep building and I'll keep watching your videos and praying for me and you.. thanks for everything.
I just started watching your channel since I bought my first set of tools in December. I went to Costco Tuesday and saw a farm house sofa table and then today I see this... man this is a direct message to me.. you are inspiring my friend.
Thank you
@@731Woodworks now to convince the Mrs to let me make a table as a first big wood working project haha
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Thank you for your TH-cam videos. I’m in a late life transition and I’m am so grateful for your advice. I started with trimming off a patio door opening. And I even surprised myself. I have just refinished my wife’s kitchen table.
This was just what I needed to hear today. There are people who think I'm just playing around here and it's not gonna turn into anything. But, the first time I picked up a saw, I knew who I am for the first time in my life. And I'm going to prove them wrong.
I'm a Jewish person, and we have a word, "mishpocha" . It means family. It means kith and kin. It means tribe. Thank you for inviting me into your mishpocha. It is an honor.
Glad the video was helpful
Of all the days for you to post this... My wife and I just sat down this morning and had a talk about going full time with woodworking. One of the big things we talked about was hesitation and fear. Thank you for this!
👊🏻 awesome. Keep us posted on your journey.
I'm on my 3rd project right now and I just found this video. I needed to hear so much of this. Thank you being awesome and inspiring!
Glad it helped
Its amazing how quickly you have moved to one of my top TH-camrs.
This was a great message. You will make an impact in many peoples lives because you are staying true to the word and not letting fear control you. Thank you.
Thank you
Thank you for spreading the word of encouragement. Never compare your begining to someone else's middle. For it is the journey that will make it fulfilling. 👊
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Thank you... as a 54 year old woman who has been left on my own, with disabilities I keep putting off starting woodworking. My battle with Goliath is huge. But you have given me the motivation to try. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
You're welcome
I just want to say thank you for the great, positive, and encouraging video. I've been doing this since April because Covid hit my Real Estate business hard and I've really been looking for a reason to get out of it. I'm not there yet but I can see a day when I do woodworking full-time and make a living out of it. You have been a tremendous help to me in answering questions and giving advice and that's what I love the most about the woodworking community of brothers and sisters.
Glad to be able to help
I subscribed a little while ago. This is my favorite show. I hollered all through this video. Thank you for your show of support. Women in their 50s(?) :D may not be taken seriously when they say they want to learn to build. I don't have a shop but I have built a hoop house! Therefore, I am a woodworker. I was contimplating how to buy the stuff...I needed to realize I have enough stuff to get going. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful
I over came my goliath a few days ago, I built a stove top cover! Thank you 731 for all your encouragements
Awesome
I've been having a lot of trouble motivating, and this type of video came to me at the perfect time. I've only been woodworking for a year and yesterday is when i decided that i'll start woodworking to sell my projects since i enjoy it so much. Fear is a real thing that gets in my way, and i've had my own struggles chasing down these dreams, but your video motivated me to just keep running. Thank you for this
You got this!
By far one of the biggest thing I think I need to hear...I just commented on another video and then this one came up next....wow what a sign from the good lord...thanks a ton!
Purchased my first saw. Making 2 by 4 steps stools and selling for 35 bucks 🤷♂️
Just found your channel .
I’m am truly grateful for our connection with woodworking.
GOD IS GOOD ALWAYS !
Welcome aboard!
Brother Matt, That was a great video. I do not watch any other woodworking channels, but I find myself drawn to watch all of your videos. I believe it's because you are a very humble down to earth person and people relate well to that. I also appreciate that you bring Christ into play on every video. That is absolutely amazing to me. It is wonderful how another Christian can open our eyes sometimes, I have been in business for 20 years and it has ALWAYS been a competition to survive. A very stressful one sometimes at that. After this video I will walk away with a completely different perspective on how I approach other woodworkers thanks to you and this video. Lesson learned and a huge thank you! Also a huge thank you to your family for helping make these videos great. You guys are all doing an amazing job.
Wow. Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it.
I am not a beginner but not at pro level either. Your message here crosses over to all and should encourage everyone.
My father always told me if I am not making mistakes your not trying hard enough. Use them as learning experiences.
J Moses from Holland Ohio. All I can say is thank you Matt for being you!!
Matt, you inspired me today! I am a woodworker and my business name is Shady Acres Studio! Shout it from the rooftops! And I promise to make the dining table where memories will bring families and friends closer and I promise to bring up the next woodworker and to encourage when ever I can. Thanks for the pep talk coach!
Awesome 👏
This is exactly what I needed to hear, I just had a buddy who is 5 years into carpentry comment on my first shelf I built being a crooked , and it made me feel like crap. Almost took my tools back. I’m not gonna let that happen, gonna get out there and do it again. Thanks man.
These videos are great, I've only just started watching them but ive been marathoning them. After buying my own home I've learnt to do alot of work myself, I'm a training electrician so can wire up most things and had a good go at plumbing (it's just water lego after all).
But I have had a new urge to try actually building things, I started just putting skirting board on in my bedrooms upstairs but now it's turned into making floating shelves for the lounge and making a utility worktop for the garage.
I have a little collection of tools but I'm adding to a growing list thanks to watching all these youtube videos.
Thanks for spending my money and creating useful content.
Thank you for the inspiration. I've been wood working for a while now and do it full-time. Let me tell you there is always a Goliath. You have push past him and move forward. I was wasn't told this.
" It's not how skilled you are or the amount
Of projects you build that makes you a
Wood worker. It's how well you hide the mistakes. " I love that. Continue to fight the good fight my friend. God is good
Thank you. Yes He is
Such a humble message/person! Thank you for taking the time to encourage others. Learned so much from you thus far! Keep it up and God bless you and your family!
thank you
Appreciate your talent, tips, motivation, mentoring, and fellowship. Many blessings to you and Mrs 731.
Thank you
No words for the motivation you give Matt..... It would be an honor to shake your hand my friend..
Thank you
a skill i’ve always wanted but always said i wasn’t capable, now about to start a project with best friend. Thanks for the encouragement and positive message!
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This is the best, most encouraging wood working video I have ever watched. Thank you, Matt, may God bless you, your family and your business beyond your wildest dreams.
Thank you
Matt, this is a great video. It covers so much more than just woodworking. We all need to conquer the Goliaths in our life, and with Him in front, behind and beside us we will. The teenage son of a friend of mine from church is just starting out making things to sell to get some extra cash for himself so I'm going to share this with him. Bless you, brother.
thank you
I worked as a carpenter for 12 years professionally. Not a contractor, just a helping hand. Late in 2022 I built my first woodworking project, a wooden box for my daughter. She loves it. Today I made a handle for a wooden mallet I'm making. YES, mistakes were made however just a slight change of direction and it gets solved. I cannot WAIT until spring to make my wife a few wooden spoons. BTW, it was 29 degrees today in my garage workshop. Spring into next summer will bring some really cool projects I hope. So far I LOVE it!!!!
You know when you said that I matter my heart just feel better. I love you man. Thanks for making me happy.
Thank you 👊🏻
I rarely ever sub to anyone honestly, but you sir have something special. Wish you and your loved ones nothing but the best during these strange times.
I appreciate that 🙏🏻