Is YouTube taking up too much time? | My thoughts after One Year
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.พ. 2024
- I've made it one full year on TH-cam! In this video I discuss the last year, the upcoming year, and if I should continue on TH-cam. I also share clips from my top six videos over the last year. I truly appreciate all who have watched my videos over the last year, all who have commented and reached out through email. You guys are what makes TH-cam worth doing!
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Hi, I'm Jayce, the blacksmith behind Farmstead Forge. I am a farrier by trade; I learned the basics of blacksmithing at shoeing school and the rest I learned on my own. I'm excited to expand my knowledge and continue learning while also sharing my passion with others.
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Thanks You mate!. Cheers
Thank you for your comment and your support!
..like your title says- Farmstead. forging, ranching, farming, chasing critters 2 and 4 legged. It's life and if yall share some of it with us, we are all the better. Thank yall...!
That is very nice, thank you! It is good to hear you enjoy that stuff too, I will try to work more of it into my videos in the future.
I commend you for taking the time to make your videos, especially with all you've got going on. My chores on our little farm, and working full time as a smith wouldn't leave me any time to film and edit, so I can't imagine how you find the time! Thanks.
It is definitely tough, with some seasons being tougher than others, like the one we are starting now - lambing, calving, and shoeing season ramping up this month. I do enjoy it though so I'm going to try my best to get it done. Thank you for your comment and your support!
Sure enjoy watching the progress on the sheep wagon!
Thanks for the feedback, when I get it finished you'll have to stop in and see it. Someday when we both have some free time I'd love to come check out your old blacksmith shop.
Thank you for all that you can do. Family first. Take care.
Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it!
I gotta take my hat off to you as well as any other TH-cam content creators. I can’t imagine having to juggle what I do in my daily life which can also be quite hectic and then decide to also record, edit etc a TH-cam video on top of everything else. I appreciate the vids you’ve done so far, the tongs videos in particular. Don’t kill yourself by spreading yourself so thin. You’ve got a family and homestead that comes first. Keep up the awesome work!
There is definitely a lot more work to TH-cam behind the scenes than I realized before I got started. I can't watch a TH-cam video now without seeing all of the work that went into it. I enjoy sharing my passion for tong making with others so I am glad you enjoy those videos! Thank you for comment and your support.
I watched every video and loved each one , you are better than most because you don't skip through , you show your whole process. Really enjoy seeing your young ones it does my heart good to see them learning and growing. God bless
Thank you for your very kind comment, and thanks for suffering through some of my first videos 😊 I really enjoy having my kids out in the shop too. I really strive to show all the relevant steps in my videos because when I was looking for help on youtube, it was frustrating when others wouldn't show all of the steps.
I have enjoyed all your videos, especially the post vise repair & restore stuff. I acquired a post some time back and you have given me the inspiration to revisit it and get it up to snuff again. Thanks for the videos!
This is the reason I do it, right here! Thank you!
Sounds like you’re meeting yourself coming and going!
I like your videos, you usually are showing things I’m trying to figure out myself, or just the same type of projects and lifestyle.
Make videos as you please, we’ll watch whatever you feel like recording, don’t feel like you need to chase the youtube algorithm for us!
Thank you I really appreciate that and you've been a big supporter of my channel and I appreciate that also! I've often been intrigued by your comments because it sounds like we're doing a lot of the same things.
Shoot the videos you want to make and don’t worry about building a channel. Your time can certainly be spent in ways that offer much more of a return on investment. That being said I still enjoy your videos. 😎
Very true! And thank you for always commenting on videos, I appreciate it.
Yes, take care of your family #1!
Look forward to see the future....
Thanks Kirt! One of the best parts of TH-cam so far is meeting awesome, knowledgable people like you - even if you are a little off your rocker 😉 Just kidding. I appreciate your help and your support!
Thanks Jase, I have found your tong videos so helpful for me when making them. I will follow if you keep posting, like your channel and content so far.
Thank you, I'm glad they have been helpful. Making tongs is definitely my passion it is just a lot of work to film and make the videos. As I get time I'll try to get more out. I have some ideas for some unusual tongs that I'd like to do at some point. Do you have any tong suggestions? Thanks again!
@@FarmsteadForge I have thought about doing TH-cam myself, but as you say time is a big downfall and I appreciate the time you take to make videos. I need to watch some more of your tong videos yet and decide what type I need more. Thank you for your reply, it’s appreciated as well.
I've been enjoying your vedios. I like to see your process and skill. That said, you do what's best for you and your family.
I'm glad you are enjoying them, thank you for your comment and your support!
Your videos are entertaining, and informative for those of us that do this for work or a hobby.
Thank you, that means a lot! I'm glad the videos are enjoyed and hopefully helping people out. Thanks for your comment and support!
I like the way you keep it simple mate , So do what's best for you BUT Family comes first . 🥰👍🤠
Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it!
I think I've already commented this, but I'm old and forget. You need to forge some hinges and a hasp for that wagon. Take care!
Yup, you mentioned it and I will definitely put it on my list! Right now I am trying to forge the things that are missing, and next year I will work on replacing those kind of things. Thanks for your comment!
In all things, family first. Thanks for all you do!
I agree, thanks for your comment! I'm going to try to find a better balance.
I personally would love to keep seeing videos from you as I do enjoy what all you do but mainly to ensure you haven't sold my "Swage Block",,,LOL. J/K. Jase, you and your family are definitely a blessing to all who watch I'm sure and please do your best for yourself and them no matter and Lord Willing, it'll all work out. Thanx so much for everything. Gods Peace and Blessings~
That is a very nice comment Chuck, I always enjoy reading your comments and don't worry the swage block isn't going anywhere!! Haha. Thank your for your support always!
I really do enjoy your videos they are very helpful and informative
Thank you, I appreciate it. I have enjoyed our chats on the phone!
Congrats on the one year mark. You have done well. Your videos are well done and enjoyable. I have learned quite a bit from your videos and have gone back to review a few times. You are right about time consumption and the $'s. It takes me 3 to 4 times as long to do a project if I film it. Not counting the many hours of editing 20-30 hrs of video into 15-30 min. I have watched everyone of your videos and commented on every one of them.
To all the viewers of Jayce's channel, I have visited Jayce at his forge, Jayce and his wonderful family are a joy to meet. I hope to visit Jayce this summer. Jayce is very talented and has many skills.
I hope you can squeeze in a occasional video for us, tongs are always great. Thanks for the update and keep on keeping on. I am here for you.
You've been a big supporter since the beginning, thank you! I don't know if you even realize how much I appreciate it, thanks again Randy!
I enjoy seeing your view on life and you r blacksmithing skills are great to learn from. I will still come and visit. If you do a workshop be sure to let me know maybe I can make it out.@@FarmsteadForge
Family first man.
I really do appreciate all the time, effort and skill you put into your videos. If you get time, make em. If you ain't got time don't worry about it. Get the important stuff done first.
Do whatever makes you and your family happy.
Take care.
Thanks for the advice and encouragement, I appreciate it!
If possible make some videos around the pioneer/colonial blacksmithed items/house hold needs thank you again for all your awesome content
Interesting, thank you for the ideas. That's a little out of my wheelhouse but I'll keep it in mind!
I've been enjoying your videos. The tong videos have been the most helpful to me. Thanks!
Thank you, I appreciate that. The tong videos are my favorite to make but also the most time consuming.
Hay my friend you do what you need to do first I got great grand kids and I love being there for em I'm with you on the icecream
Ice cream cruises are definitely a must! Thank you for your comment!
like your vids a lot, yes i listened to this one, the whole time
Thank you, that actually really helps a lot when people watch to the end. I appreciate it!
First of all, thank you for your excellent channel. There are priorities in life that are not just TH-cam. You have a ranch with livestock to attend to and first of all you have to think about the future of your children. TH-cam is just a small extra, like a desert, not the main course meal. And for me, the blacksmithing you do is much more interesting than forging knives, damascus, axes or hatchets. The series you are making on blacksmith vices repair is very interesting. Keep posting videos as time allows you to, present us with projects you have to complete for your farmstead and that will be perfect ... even "forging a hook for the sheep wagon"! 😎
Thank you for your very nice comment, I appreciate your input and your support!
hey, thanks for the video!
Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it!
I seldom make comments on utube videos.Doing it now becuse you asked for it.I so well recognize the way you live as me too do small farming,blacksmithing and family life.Thanx for your videos.
Thank you for your support, I appreciate it! Sounds like you have a good thing going.
Hang in there, it gets easier.
Good to know, thank you!
Thanks for all you do man, I really do appreciate your videos and it's cool to connect with another farrier on here. I think your a cool guy and really hope to meet you someday. Family first though man, I don't know how you do it with farrier work and this. Not as easy as you make it look! You and the family take care!
Thanks Danny, I appreciate it and I always look forward to your comments and seeing your stuff on instagram. I'd love to have you out to the place someday!
@@FarmsteadForge Diddo man! One day I will make it out!!
Morning Jayce! Not sure where to start with this comment. I'm relatively new to your channel but have shared commonalities via emails with you. I follow other channels of my interest and I find you share similar concerns with YT as they do. I don't like YT's greediness but they are a business and without YT, I would never have found you nor the other channels I follow. I enjoy watch any and all content you post but I too know being a young family where your priorities are. Where ever you take your YT adventure, I will continue to be a loyal subscriber. Good Luck with your decision and I will standby waiting your next post!
I've really enjoyed the stories you have shared with me over email. If you ever make it up around central Montana we'll have to get together! Thank you for your comment and support, I appreciate it!
Roger That!@@FarmsteadForge
Down to earth real ! Take care of your family, brother. Love the videos but they grow up too fast!
I'll agree with that, I feel like I missed the first few years of my twins life because I was working so much. I'm trying to find a better balance now and enjoy my little man before he is grown up too! Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it!
Love the videos I just found you about a week ago I came for the blacksmithing but stayed for your character and energy. You remind me of someone I couldn't put my finger on it until I was watching its always sunny in Philadelphia the other day rickety cricket is like your evil crackhead twin. Anyway keep up the good work I'll watch whatever you put out whenever you have the time and I appreciate the effort you put in. P.s forging workshops would be pretty cool what state are you in
That's funny I've never seen the show but I might have to check it out now. I'm in Montana. Thank you for your comment I really appreciate it!
Thanks for the video from Walla Walla Washington I went to college in Kalispell Montana who say
Thanks for your comment! I actually packed mules for a couple years in Olympic National Park up on the Peninsula.
Of course, family first, and thank you for the videos. I know it says "forge" in your title however if you were to expand on that and take us along on your other projects that would be fun. more of a vlog style. you seem like an interesting guy. if I may have 1 complaint. Quiet your anvil down! Blacksmithing videos with loud anvils get old fast.
Thank you for the feedback on my anvil, I have tried quieting it down and it is a lot quieter than it was but I will try to make it better. At some point I would like to retire that anvil and get a bigger one. Maybe I'll give the vlog style a try and see how it goes, thank you!
A bead of silicone underneath made a big difference on mine.
@@jonandersen3347This one has that too!
I get it man... my channel is pretty dead. Now I don't have a farm and all that comes with it, but I got the work around here, kids, ect. Life is busy. I'd love to make youtube a full time thing. I might try again one day, get some better equipment and such. Make a gimmick. But yeah, smith on! You kick butt!
Ya it doesn't matter what you've got going on in life, it is just busy and goes by fast!! Thanks for your support and good luck with your channel in the future!
Maybe even branch out into your homesteading. Sustainable agriculture/living etc.
I've thought about that I just didn't know if there would be any interest, but I'll definitely consider it now, thanks!
If you're thinking about stopping: Instead why not adjust your format? Less editing, more raw footage of you working?
Don't TH-cam to make money, do it because You're fun as f*ck to watch. As your catalogue grows, so does your user base. Just a thought.
Don't leave us! Just make it not priority
Very good advice, thank you! I really enjoy making tong videos those are just the most work to do. So maybe I need to do those when I have the extra time and find something a little easier like you suggested, to do in between. Thanks again!