Sam, I'm 83, started turning because of Covid. Your Chanel was one of my first to watch. We all watch & learn better ways. Choice of woods, tools all from. You & Mike& Richard teach every week I LOVE watching COCO in the shop, & ofcourse your lovely wife turning as well. We all have enjoyed the ride, but it's yourchoice..
Change is hard for me, too, Sam. Do what's best for you. I started watching woodturning channels to learn how to be a better turner, so I just subscribed to LEARN2TURNWITHSAM. I'll keep checking back with WyomingWoodturner for the 4 way videos. Best,
You have been a treasure trove of turning knowledge - we will follow your new link. Of course we'll refer back to YT for answers to our needs. Thank you Sam.
Thank you, Nelson. I appreciate that Something I don’t stress enough is on my Wyoming Woodturner channel. There are hundreds of really good videos if you just search. Thanks, Sam.
Sam. Been here for some considerable time. Enjoy your content and learn loads. You have got to do whatever you need to do. I for one will join you on learn to turn and continue to look forward to 4 ways. Good luck, take care. Dave
Sam, I will watch your new channel and I will miss the Wyoming Woodturner every day. You have taught me so much and I have enjoyed watching you every week.
Sam- money is definitely a necessity, and I appreciate your honesty on it. I will continue watching the learn to turn channel, and am very pleased you are continuing on the 4 way series. It has become one of my favorites. It seems to me that you tube has gone a bit money hungry. Last night, in a 40 minutes presentation, there were 6 commercial breaks, where you could not skip. Obviously, they are paid (well?) for the ads, and it encourages paying them for their premium service. I know it turns a lot of people off. Being retired, with costs escalating so sharply, paying for another service is not in the cards for me. Thank you for all your time, and dedication to educate us
Sam I just started turning about 4 years ago and a lot of what I learned is from watching your videos. Thank you for all your work making these videos, I havent watched all your videos but I"m working on it. I hope you are happy in whatever you decide you want to do. I will continue to watch your videos as long as you make them available and I will watch your learn to turn videos. Thanks for all of your videos and I hope you find happiness in whatever you decide to do.
Thank you for that comment, this channel will continue. I am simply backing off a little bit. But you might look at my new channel. Learn 2turnwithsam. I am putting my effort into growing this channel. I will continue to put up new videos here. Hope you can subscribe. Thanks, Sam.
Sam, I am a veteran wood turner. I discovered your channel, back when, when my wife bought me a tablet. I've graduated up to a laptop now. I often how youtubers are able to produce videos on the level of frequency that you fellows do it. I have learned a lot from you, to me you represent the encyclopedia of woodturning. I am on board for whatever decision you make about your future. Most important is that you do what you feel is best for you. Even being what I call a veteran, does not keep me learning from you or any other turners. I look forward to your decisions and wish you only the best.
I will watch your new channel, and I’ll dig back into those hundreds of old videos when I’m looking for info on a specific topic. I’m just glad you’ll keep posting.
As I have said before, do this as long as it is fun. You keep making them, I'll keep watching and enjoying them. You decide to stop, I'll miss them. But you do what you feel is right for you to do. 🙂🙂
You have to do what's right for you and Cheryle Sam. I'll keep watching and hitting the thumbs-up for EVERY video, whatever you decide to do!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Good on ya Sam! At our age (and you are just a youngster) it is important to do what we like to do and stay active. Your loyal subscribers will continue to watch your videos and support you. You, Tomislav, Richard and Mike are true teachers along with a few others. I wish you the best in whatever your decisions are. Take care, Dave
I learned turning strictly on YT. Seven years ago, and I still have not seen anyone turn in real time. I could not wait for your videos to break. Also, at that time there were three others I wouldn't miss. You, Mike, and the big guy were my teachers. I did branch out into doing resin and have stopped turning all wood pieces. My shows were very prosperous, and this is the first hobby I've had that pays for itself. Cheers, Lee
Love your work! I'm a jet 1221 to a much bigger lathe! Sorry not yours, sorry can't afford, but still love you. Bought tools from Carter and Sons, best ever, but they recommend your site for sharping! Very well thought! Thank you! What ever you do I'll following youm
Sam, hate to see you give up the original channel. I have learned so much from you. I really haven’t given your new channel a lot of views, assuming it is for mostly brand newbies? I will watch more so see if I can still learn new tricks or maybe remember what I have forgotten? If it is no longer as rewarding in all the manner you’ve hoped for either give it up and focus on building the new one or try harder to make them both work. All the best and stay safe.
Sam I have watched and learned from all your videos on both your channels. I understand it takes a lot of time to make and edit each video. I have not been able to find an editor that works for my simple mind. So the few videos I have posted on my channel have all been unedited in real time. I will continue to watch all the videos you post on both your channels.
Hi Sam I am subscribed to your new channel and I do watch every video on both that and Wyoming Woodturner. I would miss you if you go but as you said I can’t look at this from you perspective so I have to say you should do what’s best for you.
Sam if your doing these videos for the money, your thinking is FLOORED, do it to help others learn and if you don't love turning and helping others . Do what you LOVE TO DO . Money is only another TOOL to get what you want. Keep the dream alive son Aussie Aussie Aussie GDAY MATE from brisbane Australia
Retirement is hard even if it is not walking away from turning, just changing focus. Do what makes you happy and you will probably make most of us happy as well.
Your subscribers and number of views per video seems roughly consistent with that of similar woodturning education TH-camrs. The only woodturners who have substantially more have clickbaity videos where they turn outlandish things and provide no real educational value, no discussion of how and why they do what they do. It's unfortunate that it is impossible to make make decent money providing the important content that you provide. I think this is why a lot of wood turning instructors have switched from the TH-cam model to doing live stream demonstrations that viewers have to pay for.
If you really enjoy making the videos - then make the videos and stop worrying and complaining about the money. People get tired of hearing about it. Lots of folks on you tube complain about the money. If it is about the money - quit. Then you make nothing because you are not putting out any content. It seems like a lot of tubers end up complaining about the time invested and the money made. If you enjoy making & editing videos then do it for the enjoyment. Just my opinion. Hope it helps you make a decision. Good luck in whatever you decide.
Well said. It is rather naive to think you can outsmart Google and take their money. Some channels are successful, but very few. Sam is working his heart out chasing a dream. I post “shorts” just for the fun of it. If people watch-great. But, I really don’t care. Turning is a small part of my life. I love all types of woodworking and do it for my satisfaction. After all, isn’t that what a hobby is about.
Frank That is exactly the question. It is very difficult to truly be a professional Woodturner. We have to make money in several different areas. Many Woodturners have signature tools they sell, they demonstrate they write magazine articles, and some are even TH-camrs. I believe there is a small percentage of turners who do OK. I have never been a production Turner and never wanted to be. That is another avenue that can be lucrative. I sell my stuff on Etsy and do fairly well. Put on TH-cam the competition is enormous. I am not just competing against other Woodturners but everyone who makes a video. Those who watch Wood Turning videos is a small percentage of viewers on TH-cam anyway you can see it’s very complicated. Thanks, Sam
Like I always say, It is what it is, deal with it!
Sam, I'm 83, started turning because of Covid. Your Chanel was one of my first to watch. We all watch & learn better ways. Choice of woods, tools all from. You & Mike& Richard teach every week
I LOVE watching COCO in the shop, & ofcourse your lovely wife turning as well. We all have enjoyed the ride, but it's yourchoice..
Change is hard for me, too, Sam. Do what's best for you. I started watching woodturning channels to learn how to be a better turner, so I just subscribed to LEARN2TURNWITHSAM. I'll keep checking back with WyomingWoodturner for the 4 way videos. Best,
You have been a treasure trove of turning knowledge - we will follow your new link.
Of course we'll refer back to YT for answers to our needs.
Thank you Sam.
Thank you, Nelson.
I appreciate that
Something I don’t stress enough is on my Wyoming Woodturner channel. There are hundreds of really good videos if you just search. Thanks, Sam.
Thanks for all you do, Sam. I have learned so much from you.
Sam. Been here for some considerable time. Enjoy your content and learn loads. You have got to do whatever you need to do. I for one will join you on learn to turn and continue to look forward to 4 ways. Good luck, take care.
Dave
I watch and enjoy both channels.
Sam, I will watch your new channel and I will miss the Wyoming Woodturner every day. You have taught me so much and I have enjoyed watching you every week.
Sam- money is definitely a necessity, and I appreciate your honesty on it. I will continue watching the learn to turn channel, and am very pleased you are continuing on the 4 way series. It has become one of my favorites. It seems to me that you tube has gone a bit money hungry. Last night, in a 40 minutes presentation, there were 6 commercial breaks, where you could not skip. Obviously, they are paid (well?) for the ads, and it encourages paying them for their premium service. I know it turns a lot of people off. Being retired, with costs escalating so sharply, paying for another service is not in the cards for me. Thank you for all your time, and dedication to educate us
Sam I just started turning about 4 years ago and a lot of what I learned is from watching your videos. Thank you for all your work making these videos, I havent watched all your videos but I"m working on it. I hope you are happy in whatever you decide you want to do. I will continue to watch your videos as long as you make them available and I will watch your learn to turn videos. Thanks for all of your videos and I hope you find happiness in whatever you decide to do.
I am sad to see this channel go! Over the years I have learned so much from you.
Thank you for that comment, this channel will continue. I am simply backing off a little bit. But you might look at my new channel. Learn 2turnwithsam. I am putting my effort into growing this channel. I will continue to put up new videos here. Hope you can subscribe. Thanks, Sam.
Sam, I am a veteran wood turner. I discovered your channel, back when, when my wife bought me a tablet. I've graduated up to a laptop now. I often how youtubers are able to produce videos on the level of frequency that you fellows do it. I have learned a lot from you, to me you represent the encyclopedia of
woodturning. I am on board for whatever decision you make about your future. Most important is that you do what you feel is best for you. Even being what I call a veteran, does not keep me learning from you or any other turners. I look forward to your decisions and wish you only the best.
I will watch your new channel, and I’ll dig back into those hundreds of old videos when I’m looking for info on a specific topic. I’m just glad you’ll keep posting.
Yes keep going!! You do a good job. I plan to watch both channels 😊
Always enjoyed your videos in my short 6 years of turning. I like your easy talking style and have enjoyed your second channel also.
As I have said before, do this as long as it is fun. You keep making them, I'll keep watching and enjoying them. You decide to stop, I'll miss them. But you do what you feel is right for you to do. 🙂🙂
You have to do what's right for you and Cheryle Sam. I'll keep watching and hitting the thumbs-up for EVERY video, whatever you decide to do!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
4-way-good! Learn to turn-good (subscribed). Put your effort where it makes the most sense to you!
That’s a great point thank you very much. Sam.
Good on ya Sam! At our age (and you are just a youngster) it is important to do what we like to do and stay active. Your loyal subscribers will continue to watch your videos and support you. You, Tomislav, Richard and Mike are true teachers along with a few others. I wish you the best in whatever your decisions are.
Take care, Dave
I learned turning strictly on YT. Seven years ago, and I still have not seen anyone turn in real time. I could not wait for your videos to break. Also, at that time there were three others I wouldn't miss. You, Mike, and the big guy were my teachers. I did branch out into doing resin and have stopped turning all wood pieces. My shows were very prosperous, and this is the first hobby I've had that pays for itself.
Cheers,
Lee
Love your work! I'm a jet 1221 to a much bigger lathe! Sorry not yours, sorry can't afford, but still love you. Bought tools from Carter and Sons, best ever, but they recommend your site for sharping! Very well thought! Thank you! What ever you do I'll following youm
I love watching your videos
Sam, hate to see you give up the original channel. I have learned so much from you. I really haven’t given your new channel a lot of views, assuming it is for mostly brand newbies? I will watch more so see if I can still learn new tricks or maybe remember what I have forgotten? If it is no longer as rewarding in all the manner you’ve hoped for either give it up and focus on building the new one or try harder to make them both work. All the best and stay safe.
Sam I have watched and learned from all your videos on both your channels. I understand it takes a lot of time to make and edit each video. I have not been able to find an editor that works for my simple mind. So the few videos I have posted on my channel have all been unedited in real time. I will continue to watch all the videos you post on both your channels.
Old man ….👴
Thanks very much for the comment. It is hard for me to believe I have 900 videos anyway too much time in front of a computer. 😵💫
Sam
Hi Sam
I am subscribed to your new channel and I do watch every video on both that and Wyoming Woodturner. I would miss you if you go but as you said I can’t look at this from you perspective so I have to say you should do what’s best for you.
Sam if your doing these videos for the money, your thinking is FLOORED, do it to help others learn and if you don't love turning and helping others . Do what you LOVE TO DO . Money is only another TOOL to get what you want. Keep the dream alive son Aussie Aussie Aussie GDAY MATE from brisbane Australia
Retirement is hard even if it is not walking away from turning, just changing focus. Do what makes you happy and you will probably make most of us happy as well.
Gotta do what you gotta do.
Your subscribers and number of views per video seems roughly consistent with that of similar woodturning education TH-camrs. The only woodturners who have substantially more have clickbaity videos where they turn outlandish things and provide no real educational value, no discussion of how and why they do what they do. It's unfortunate that it is impossible to make make decent money providing the important content that you provide. I think this is why a lot of wood turning instructors have switched from the TH-cam model to doing live stream demonstrations that viewers have to pay for.
If you really enjoy making the videos - then make the videos and stop worrying and complaining about the money. People get tired of hearing about it. Lots of folks on you tube complain about the money. If it is about the money - quit. Then you make nothing because you are not putting out any content. It seems like a lot of tubers end up complaining about the time invested and the money made. If you enjoy making & editing videos then do it for the enjoyment. Just my opinion. Hope it helps you make a decision. Good luck in whatever you decide.
Well said. It is rather naive to think you can outsmart Google and take their money. Some channels are successful, but very few. Sam is working his heart out chasing a dream. I post “shorts” just for the fun of it. If people watch-great. But, I really don’t care. Turning is a small part of my life. I love all types of woodworking and do it for my satisfaction. After all, isn’t that what a hobby is about.
Why can’t such a good woodturner make enough money turning?
Frank
That is exactly the question. It is very difficult to truly be a professional Woodturner. We have to make money in several different areas.
Many Woodturners have signature tools they sell, they demonstrate they write magazine articles, and some are even TH-camrs. I believe there is a small percentage of turners who do OK. I have never been a production Turner and never wanted to be. That is another avenue that can be lucrative. I sell my stuff on Etsy and do fairly well. Put on TH-cam the competition is enormous. I am not just competing against other Woodturners but everyone who makes a video. Those who watch Wood Turning videos is a small percentage of viewers on TH-cam anyway you can see it’s very complicated. Thanks, Sam