Goodbye Shop
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.พ. 2017
- This week I tell you the story on how I first came to be in my shop, but also say goodbye to it. Cody and I are moving out of the City and into the country. We are still staying in Texas, but just wanted a little more leg room. Even though it's tough saying goodbye to a space I've invested a lot of time getting exactly the way I want/need it, I'm still very much looking forward to the future. I'll be designing and building my next shop which will be a huge challenge, but one that I am really looking forward to. Stay tuned because I'm bringing you guys along with me. Oh and don't worry, I'll still be making videos in the mean time. I'll just be floating around shopless for a while. ; )
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wish you luck in your next project! sure will miss your vids in the mean while.
Thanks, but I'm not going anywhere. : ) I'm still going to be posting videos, I just won't have a shop.
April Wilkerson gr8t video! thanks for sharing. curious.....howd you get the grizzly bandsaw on the truck? cherry picker?
Hi April, you are an inspiration. So much so I have decided to start making. Just moved to a property with a workshop. Hoping to say hi next month in Newark UK.
Your next Video should be you building a Shop from the ground up,
watching your Vids its obvious your a natural Woodsmith, it would
definately be a challenge, but great experience for you. Always sad to move,
best of luck to you.
What makes you think she won't have videos about building the new shop? As someone well into the process of building my own shop, it's a fun experience and nice to be able to stand inside this thing that not so long ago was just a 3D model on my computer.
So sad see you go..... I really do miss your show and you have very good projects. Hopefully someday you'll be back? Love your work. You're ROCK..... Thanks for sharing your videos. God bless you and your familia
Miss me? : ) No worries JDF, I'm still going to be making videos in the mean time!! You'll see me just like normal, just without a shop. ; )
April Wilkerson
Yeah, I mean your shop... sorry I mistyped. 😎
April Wilkerson hey April love the videos and follow you on everything. Love the work and the way you and your family treat people. Keep up the good work and will see ya in the next one.
"...You'll see me just like normal..."
NO! Don't you DARE go Normal!
Does this mean there'll be a future shop build series in the future?
You were the first youtube creator I ever subscribed to after I stumbled onto a video of you talking about quitting your job to try to do this as a career. Kind of caught my interest. I once commented that you were the type of individual that was going to be successful in whatever career path you took... it was that obvious. I'm glad you are doing it in the noble craft of working with your hands. Its been a delight watching your progress.
My wife and I recently sold our first home. I cried like a baby. We did a lot of remodeling there, a lot of frustrating but rewarding times.
Strong, sentiment means you did something there very worthwhile and genuine.
DavyBab
Well said Davy!
I saw it and got it! My late wife did most of it but then we left it! SZ was the end result! Age has a time, stay well. Go the next step forward!
Awesome story April, you can see how much that space meant to you. I'm excited to see you embark on this new chapter.
Congratulations to you guys!!! Next phase!!
: ) Thanks Jimmy, and to you guys!
April Wilkerson is next weeks video going to be you building your shop
April Wilkerson , I know how you feel about changing shops, I did the same almost a year ago. the main things I would recommend are build it bigger than you think you will need, wire it good with lots of outlet circuts led lighting and spray foam insulation. if you look,at some of my old videos you will see the shop differences
April Wilkerson also don't go away, we all love seeing your projects
Spray foam insulation is good, but only if mixed properly. Look up poisoned houses here on TH-cam, and you will see many who used it, then had an uninhabitable space because of the wrong chemical mixes. I am a fan of using fiberglass insulation, and styro board insulation, because there are now worries. :)
Bye shop, we'll miss you as well!
Thank you for sharing this personal milestone, it's great to see how everything, including you, evolved over the years. Looking forward to seeing the new shop get built and evolve in the future.
Haha, I never thought about my audience missing my shop. : )
i know when i get to the place i want... i'm building my shop first!!!
then the kitchen, then the rest of the house lol
April Wilkerson You are such an insparation! ( Spelt Right ? ) 👍
May your next shop be as awesome as you are, April.
Long time watcher, first time commenter. When I saw the video title, I could not believe it. Not only is that shop a part of you, but you are a part of that shop (and that home). I nearly cried when you did not do the signature A.W. wave at the end. You have done so much making your home a better place. The new owners better appreciate all you have done! Your channel should be part of the Listing :-). Your home is famous! It is certainly bittersweet, but I am definitely looking forward to all of the new projects you will have. At one point, I actually wondered if you would ever run out, but no more! Congrats on your next step in life. I cannot wait to see the new shop you build. It is going to be absolutely amazing.
: ) If you can believe it, I still had five pages of to-do projects I wanted to get done for the house. But oh well. The house and shop were perfect but just in the wrong location. Cody and I have always wanted to be in the country so no matter how fond of the house I was, I knew from the day we bought it that it wasn't going to be our forever home. It's alright though, it's part of our story and I'm glad for it.
April,Do you plan on getting farm animals? Chickens are wonderful!! I've had them for more than 18 years now.They are very entertaining and some can be down right loyal!
plz don't make me miss you so much ..... waiting for your sunrise
You are not alone! All of me in Australia likes April and the morning sun to come in a few months!
Good luck and can't wait to follow your new build from start to finish,it's going to be an epic build/project. But never forget you are not doing this without a hell of a lot of moral support from all of your TH-cam followers/supporters.👍👍✌️
: ) Aw that's extremely nice of you to bring up, and thank you for the support.
April Wilkerson Thanks👍But I am sure that's how a lot of us feel😊😊
Congrats on the new house ty for the memories time for a new chapter and ty for the videos
Love the story! Looking forward to your new story and the next step in the journey :)
Been watching almost from the beginning. TH-cam suggested you based on one of the "professionals" I subscribe to, but you've become my favorite. It's awesome to watch your talent grow and I look forward to your next chapter! Enjoy life!
Wow! big news April, looking forward to seeing you build the new shop. So COOL!
Ahh, yes, big new. It's exciting. : )
It is bitter sweet. When you build, hopefully you'll film it. Also, might want to build a bit larger than you think you need. As you said, more tools, more projects, etc. Cheers.
Oh yes, I film everything. ; )
@@AprilWilkerson OH, April are You coming to Australia? I need You now!
Only an artist would understand the feelings conveyed... It has been a pleasure to watch you learn and grow while you've set up this shop and I look forward to the future as you continue to grow and create your new shop from the ground up! Good luck and keep up the good work!!!
: ) Thanks Mike.
I think 1 of my favorite things from your videos was watching your reaction when you completed 1 of your projects. as your skills grew it felt like my confidence grew to try new things as well. You inspired a lot of people to go for it and try to make more. thanks for that, I can't wait to see what you so next
A very touching video, April. You're right. That shop is where you became what you are, and I have enjoyed seeing your enthusiasm in making it your own. I understand that you're sad, in a way, to leave all those great memories. But you're an upbeat person and I'm sure we'll see you throwing yourself full steam into designing and building the new shop. We're all looking forward to the time when you get started.
Yep, and one bright side to me being a TH-camr is I have tons of videos documenting the shop progress and the great time I've had in it. : )
That can be more valuable to you than you know. I'm in real estate, and I can tell you that having all of those pictures and that video available would make it possible for me to prepare a great marketing presentation on the condition of the property. Buyers will like new stairs, fence, and walkways you installed, but they'll love it when you can show them that everything was done properly, and they don't have to worry about it falling apart in 5 years. Good luck in the new adventure, and I can't wait to see what happens next!
Looking forward to seeing your next project and shop. It will be fun to see how you plan your new space resulting from your gained knowledge.
Best wishes!
Always loved your shop. I get jealous every time I walk in to my single car garage/shop that I can barely fit my tools into. I question why we bought this place every time I go in there, then remember my wife fell in love with the spa style bathroom, haha
Being able to afford to build a shop, man....that's amazing.
Lynn Mckenney keep the dream of a bigger shop alive , start small you'll get there . You just have to be creative and if you have a shop full of tools you must be creative to begin with ! You got this !! He'll I'm jealous of you I have no shop and Barely any tools , so you're doing better than me at the moment 😉
Lynn, I am essentially in the same boat except I'm stuck in my basement and live in the city in a rental so really have to count pennies at this point and hopefully with the couple of projects I'm working on now, business picks up to where I can soon afford to move and buy a home where I can build my shop in the county.
As many of my viewers know, I started without a shop working in a garden.
Then I moved back to Croatia and I work now in a shop half size that of a single car garage, in the basement in an apartment building, and guess what - I love it! Do I wish I had a bigger one, and in a private house? Of course!
I've been watching your channel since nearly the beginning and I can't wait to see what you come up with in your next shop.
What an exciting new adventure for you April! Best of luck with the move and I can't wait to see you build your new shop! Loved hearing your story!
Onward and upward! Good luck April!
I cannot believe I just watched this video and got a tear in my eye. Unbelievable.
A.W. - I know the new place will be awesome when you make it that way. Good luck.
:) I like that...'when I make it that way'. I hope so. It's going to be a challenge building it from the ground up, but it's exciting.
TE DESEJO SORTE, E NOS MANTEM INFORMADOS QUANDO COMEÇAR A CONSTRUIR OK UM FORTE ABRAÇO PRA VCS
You weren't the only one, Chris.
Yeah April I know how you feel. I had the same feelings when I sold my big rig and closed my business. It's sad though all the hard work you put into your shop and your home. But your new adventure of planing and building your new homestead will make it all the more enjoyable. Please keep us all informed so we can watch your shop and you grow like the last one.
Congratulations you two! Thanks for the update and for taking us along! Can't wait to see what you come up with in your new house! And shops!
This video is my first introduction to your channel and I clicked because of your title. I make custom boat canvas and am currently in my third shop in 15 years. In leaving my prior two shops, I was immediately moving into remodeled or new and improved space but it was still a bit emotional saying goodbye. I like my house but there is nothing quite so personal and gratifying as the space where we imagine, design, fabricate and sometimes do over. Just walking in and turning on the lights feels good. I subscribed and look forward to watching your videos and seeing what you build for your new space. Best wishes on your new adventure!
Welcome to the community.. April's videos are wonderful. Enjoy!
I've been watching you and learning a lot from your various projects, thank you! Looking forward to what's coming next, all the best wishes for your new adventure in the countryside.
I came across your videos when I wanted to build a workbench. And I must say I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. You have a love for that I see in your face. I've been working with wood (building houses) since the age of 15, I'm 41 (own my own company) now and still love it. So thank you fun putting a smile on my face. You rock and can't wait to see your next adventure.
Awesome! What a fantastic and real story. Best of success to you
I can't wait to see you build the new shop for your self
You have inspired me to show all I know to my daughter. I plan on showing her your videos to empower her, and then give her the knowledge I have that was passed on to me. She I only two now, but she watches me during all my projects. God bless you.
thank you for letting us be part of your life an journey. looking forward for the upcoming projects
This makes me sad. And excited at the same time.
You have a golden opportunity to build a shop exactly the way you want it, unencumbered by any restrictions imposed by an existing structure. Still, I can completely understand how you might be feeling now about leaving a space you invested so much time and effort into. But, as you said, all that time and effort has resulted in who you are and what you have accomplished until now, so while you are losing a physical space, you are taking all the experience and memories with you. Building a new shop from scratch will also be an education, I'm sure! Looking forward to your future videos of that process, as I am sure I will learn even more than I have from watching your videos so far.
Great memories! Thanks to both of you for sharing your journey with all of us. Good luck with the move. Can't wait to see what you design for the new one.
best of luck April & Cody. it is a bitter sweet thing saying goodbye to one place and moving onto the next adventure.
It's hard to say goodbye when you've invested so much work in your home (workshop, fences, sheds, patios, etc.), but I hope you enjoy your new home and have fun building a new shop. I look forward to watching your progress. Life is better in the country. Take care!
The fence was one of my favorite series... that and her work with her dad.
It's always a Melancholy moment when you've emptied out a space with so many memories. You will make the new shop what you want it to be, and the sadness will make way for the next more spectacular chapter. Get R Done April!! Can't wait to see you grow into the new chapter. Cheers!! Zip~
Forward not stand still! Relax and sleep over it and tomorrow all will be new and so well!
I look forward to your new shop and all you will have to show and teach us. Thanks for everything to this point.
3:51 - that rolling lumber rack....just what I need to make! Thanks for sharing, April!
*God bless you where ever you go.*
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Just wonderful a reply. I could not go better!
I think my fave video from you was the 2x4 shutters......watching your creativity come to life while you tackled and problem solved was great. You are Maker Personified April :-)
The shop is sad to see you leave, as we are, but the memories from that shop-priceless! Now comes the knuckle-biting, waiting for the next chapter. A woodworker's daytime soap opera, if you will. Stay tuned, for "The Days In The New Shop"... Thanks for your lessons I have learned from...you rock!
A new challenge is always something to look forward too. Thanks for what you did in the shop - taught me a lot about woodworking. Look forward to seeing you design and build the new one.
it is very sad! But good is part of life, is not saying goodbye, is to grow! Let's go for more projects and more videos! a big hug!
: ) big hug
You need a shop on the order of Frank Howarth's.
that is exactly what I thought when April said she/they will be building a shop at new property
Ooh agreed. : ) Ha, I'm going to email Frank to pick his brain.
Check out Alain Vaillancourt's shop build for some inspiration. :) Will miss the old shop but building a new one will be an epic adventure.
Dude, we ALL need shops like Frank's! :)
i think frank's shop is to small. it has great ceiling height but it's too small otherwise ☺
Best of luck with your new adventure! Can't wait to see all of the new projects you come up with at your new home. Thanks for all that you share with us April.
I have always had and used tools around the house but it was you that inspired me to create and build things. From growth chart rulers to scrap wood storage racks, thanks to you, many things around the house look like yours. I feel like we are all moving with you. Best of luck with the new house and shop.
It's like your first love... you never forget it.
This is probably the saddest video Ive seen in a while. I was getting choked up as you were talking and then stop talking looking around at everything that you carefully laid out overtime. I can relate in a different way after a divorce and losing my shop. Thanks for sharing and cannot wait till you break ground with your new build!
Summed it up pretty well there Rocky, and I too can relate to loosing a workshop due to divorce. :((
Major Bummer.
I am with You! Always was so but it will go on!
I'm a grown man, I shed a tear. Sad to see you move from the happy builds and memories. I can only hope you build a place you will fall in love with and create more builds and memories and continue to grow in your passion and in your sanctuary. Can't wait to see what you have envisioned in a personalized shop built up from the ground up from your beautiful mind. Keep us all posted, you have my attention and support.
LOVE watching you videos and have enjoyed you. Thanks for everything, and while it is bittersweet, I too look forward to your next big adventure and seeing how you decide to do it!
Congratulations on a new beginning.😊
Dang April....I teared up a little!
April, I have followed you and some of the awesome designs that you have shared with the world. Yes, you may be closing one book, but you have a new book to write. Just imagine, now you can take the time to plan and build something that you can really call your own and you can share it with the world. You dreams. I'm really excited to see what you and your hubby come up with.
Blessings.
Aww April. Sad but exciting at the same time! I have enjoyed watching you progress in your woodworking and have found your videos very entertaining and funny. Cant wait until you update us all in your new digs! I am a woodworker too and have spent many years making my shop perfect for my needs, so I am a bit transported whenever I watch newer, young woodworkers going through the same process. Of course I am also jealous of all the sponsors too! Good luck to you awesome woodworker!
Will you build one big shop and share it or have two buildings? As someone with my own shop on 15 acres living out in the sticks is the best!
Well the house has a garage that will be Cody's. However, I might still end up building him something as well....maybe a toy storage area though instead of a shop. Something for him to park all the toys in until he wants to ride or work on them. That way he doesn't have to crowd his shop with storage.
Relax Sonny! There is work that never got done. So get to it and than relax!
OMG i just cried. which i am cool with. however i am on a train full of passengers going into london to start a nightshif. Hurry up and make me laugh. xx
I'm sorry to hear that you have to leave your shop. I wish you all the best in your new home and I hope to see more of you when you're settled down there. You're such an inspiring woman!! Thank you for sharing all these great video's with us......😘
I have enjoyed watching your videos over the years and have loved watching your enthusiasm for the type of work that has fueled my makers passions. Good luck with the move and go make your new space an new place to remember.
Its going to be super fun to see you design and build your own shop, even though it will take some time to get it done its going to be an awesome journey for you guys... do you have a deadline of some sort for when the new shop will be done ? 4-6 months maybe ?
No deadline. I have a big trip coming up in March and April so I hope to start after that. Who knows how long it will take me to design and build though.
Ok yeah.. well, this will be a cool project, cant wait to see you getting started with it.. :D
I do hope you plan to include us in the planning and building of the new shop.
its a pity that ure leaving it now that u just did the whole exterior the way u like it, the stairs, the floor outside...
alce pinot, selling the house could have been one of the main reasons those projects were done too
Yep, like Justin said. Even when Cody and I purchased the home we both knew it wouldn't be our forever home. The entire time I was living here, I knew we would be moving when we could. The projects like the stairs needed to be done before selling the home and we saved tons of money by me tackling them instead of paying a contractor. : )
Best wishes for you and Cody! Have fun designing your new shop, and I can't wait to see what you come up with for a shop.
Good luck on the move. Looking forward to seeing what you do with your new space.
Good luck with the move. I'm sure you will enjoy your place in the country. Looking forward to see what your new shop building will be and how much of it will be hands on projects for you.
So it's a good change, go ahead and enjoy it. I'm waiting to see your new workshop and projects.
April, Your videos are well done and excellent for the beginner or intermediate woodworker. Glad you are doing so well and can't wait to see your new shop completion. Keep your enthusiasm out in front of us. God Bless!!!!!!!
I've been watching your videos off and on when I have time and listening to you and the guys on the podcast. I know you will enjoy the challenge of your new home and build yourself an awesome new shop. good luck and keep your creative drive in all you do.
Seriously excited for you. Thank you, Thank You for sharing everything and this channel. Hope to see you back soon.
Best of Luck on the move. I hope you love your new space, and I can't wait to watch what you have in store.
Good luck and hope to see your new shop going up soon. All the best on your new and hopefully exciting journey
April you are an awsome talented individual and Ive been watching your videos for a couple years and you have came along way keep it up! Cant wait to see your new shop!
April I'm sorry to see your shop go, but I know your new shop will be great. Looking forward to seeing some videos in your new shop, as well as watching you design and build it.
Take care my friend and thanks for sharing
Thanks for giving a tour before you head off to better things i will be getting a shop ready soon and have a pretty solid plan but its base off another vid on TH-cam and always subject to change and every vid i watch gives me more ideas and your retracting tables is the idea i have gotten from this PS i have watched your vid on how you put together your power tool wall perfect believe i com on that vid and look forwar to seeing your new shop thanks for the help
April this video made me sad and happy for you! The sentimental value you hold for your shop really shows thru! I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to see more upcoming videos and not to mention your new shop!
April, best wishes to you folks! I really enjoy your enthusiasm for your work!
It's been fun and I learned a lot. Thanks hope to see more of your work soon.
This is the best video ever! It is so awesome watching you talk about it in such a loving way and describing how you made it your own!!! And I have to add your wave at the end of the videos is ADORABLE
That was a touching video, thanks for sharing it. I'm excited to see what you do with building your new shop!!!
Going to be so awesome to follow you on your journey to the new shop and beyond, good luck
Best of luck on the move and can't wait to see the new one as you build your new one!
Congratulations on your move and I can’t wait to see the new shop you build! Best of luck.
Wow! Awesome! Can't wait to see the next space, and your upgrades of it.
I'm glad you shared this. You are awesome and an inspiration to my daughter!
April, you've been an inspiration. I've always appreciated the candid way that you bring us along with you through your projects. I certainly hope you'll continue to bring us along with future videos (in the country!). Best of luck with the future plans.
Excited for the new adventures and what is to come for you! Good luck!
From the first moment i saw one of your youtube videos i have been addicted to your channel, you have so much talent and such a creative mind. You have inspired me to start doing more with wood and hopefully one day be half as good as you. Hope the next stage in your life with the hubby, family and pets only gets better, thanx for inspiring me.
My wife and I decide to move out of FL to TN. I had a shop just like yours, built from the ground up in a two car garage. It was the place I learned all of machining and welding skills. I had to sell a lot of machinery that meant a lot to me, like a vertical mill I restored from scratch, or the cabinets I learned to weld together. We spend about a year in a temporary home until getting a new home. It was a good time to step back and plan what I really wanted. Now it's an air conditioned space twice the size of what I had before. Anyway, life is a journey, not the destination. Good luck April!
Thank you for showing us your story April. I am keen to see your new home and your Shop build. All the best to you and Cody. Cheers from Rob in Australia.
April, what a fantastic video. I TOTALLY get how you feel, but remember once you start your new shop you will be so thrilled! I am in a similiar situation. I have a small shop behind my garage. It's my santuary, "happy place", and so much more. Later this year, we will be moving to Florida from Maryland. There I am taking the one car garage and making it my new "happy place"! I am already planning in my head everything I will be doing. I will besad leaving this one, but I know the new one will be bigger and better! Your videos have been so instrumental in giving me great ideas and guidance in becoming a better woodworker. Congrats on your new place! You go girl!!! I will be waiting for your next video!!!
Thank you for all the woodwork videos. Your awesome! 😎
Looking forward to the new ones in the new workshop
I was sad at first because I have that kind of affection for my little 1 car garage shop. It has shown me i'm much more capable than I ever thought I was. When you mentioned that you would be building your own shop at your new home I couldn't help but smile and laugh. Cant wait to see what you come up with and to see where you go from here. Thanks for all the great videos and inspiration.
have loved watching you grow in this space. good luck on the next chapter. I can't wait to see what's to come in a new space with new projects.
I'm very happy that you are going to build a new shop in your new home April. Good for you! It's a great experience to have a new shop built that is made just the way you like it. I completed my build in Jan 2017 but have my final touches still going on.
Wow, way to move forward with your life. I am looking forward to watching you build your dream shop. Sometimes we find ourselves when we are young as you have and sometimes we find ourselves when we are older. You are well on your way to a gratifying and peaceful life. I have learned a lot from you and look forward to learning more. You are one hell of a talented and good woman. Keep up the good work! I wish you and your better half the best!
cant wait to see the new shop build. good luck with the move & dont leave us hanging too long with the videos. ur awesome
So happy for you guys! It's been awesome watching you fr9m the beginning till now! I can't wait to see the new shop when it's built!
So sad, but happy for you. The first project I saw you build was the water fall with the lighting around it, that came from some place I believe you were employed at, at the time. I was just thinking about getting into woodworking and you were very inspiring to me! I hope you enjoy building your new shop. my fatherinlaw and I built mine and now we're adding on to it. its great. anyway congratulations to you and Cody And I look forward to more videos hopefully sooner than later!
Good luck in building your new shop looking forward to seeing what you will be building.
Hell yeah, a new adventure and gettin out of the city, sounds like the dream! I love moving into new houses and spaces, so I'm a bit jealous, plus going to the country sounds great! Can't wait to see what you do with a blank canvas. Thanks for the inspiration and laughs.