English Walnut Limb to Vase | What's in That Pile? 

I feel like now we know that you’re a writer, we need a children’s book about trees and their unique differences written by you.

His long form content terribly needs more attention! They are such a delight to watch.

You have very quickly become someone who's videos I will drop everything to watch. Your relaxed vibe is just great and I love learning about trees. I got into woodworking a couple years ago and for a while it was just wood. Over the summer I started collecting some local stuff and that has made me way more interested in the trees and paying attention more to what's around me!

You gave an absolutely MARVALOUS answer to those that have that mentality of "hOw DaRe YoU mAkE tHiNgS fRoM wOoD" and I applaud you for taking the time to do so. I already knew that most of your wood is deadfall or donated by others that got it trough similar mean. But, even if that weren't the case, hobbyists are not a threat to the environment. Even ones with little regard for conservancy would have very little impact because they simply don't have the time or capability to do any real harm.

I have two suggestions that you can try in the future: 1. Get yourself some "0000 Steel Wool". I'll usually sand to 600, sand horizontally, then hit the entire thing with that steel wool before finishing. It takes it from 600 to what feels like 6000. This is my own personal experience, your mileage may vary depending on what wood you're working with. I work with a lot of Red Oak, Beech, and Cedar, and it helps the look of my work tremendously. 2. I know I'm going to get some flak for this, but Minwax has a petroleum based wax finish that is as neutral as it gets. If neutrality is your concern with most of your pieces, I'd say give it a try. It adds a very glossy finish in even a single coat. Once it's been exposed to air for a few hours, all of those petro-chemicals evaporate right out. As long as it's not for something you'd want to eat with or out of, it works great for me at least. Oh, and Bonus Thing: Get yourself a microfiber cloth, apply your finish at 400rpm and once it's fully coated, crank that sucker up as fast as it goes and hold that cloth to the piece to give it a serious friction polish. Talk about some shine. That feeling you get when you're working with wood on the lathe, or using a hand-plane, or applying a finish, or using a sander, or pushing wood through the table-saw; it's better than anything illegal I've ever put into my body. Thank you for your dedication to RU-vid and creating educational entertainment for a fellow wood enthusiast.

Even before you start to carve the wood, I'm already impressed by your ability to name each type of wood you have in the pile XD

Not sure if anyone will ever see this but as someone who has quickly become inspired by your videos, a detailed tour of your workspace and what all the different tools’ purposes are would be amazing.

I'm extremely glad I found you in the RU-vid shorts. The fun bits of information combined with the super cool projects make me want to come back. One of the few channels I've "rung the bell" on

Dude I just recently started binge watching your videos, and I have just become smitten with your enthusiasm and character when talking about the wood, the trees, and even fun facts. Basically I've come to see you as the Bob Ross of Woodworking. Please, keep it up.

Hey Justin! I think the reason so many people are asking for more how-to style videos comes down to how warm and welcoming your presentation style, you feel like a teacher who just wants their students to learn rather than show some sort of amazing inherit skill from the start and that’s something I think a lot of people long for. Totally understand why you’d rather leave that work to folks who have been doing this for longer at a higher level, just wanted to mention this so you know why (I think) people want so badly to learn from you. Thanks for sharing everything you do!

I know you said stuff like you barely know what you’re doing and whatever. But it’s not just about being the best of the best woodworker ever. Your channel isn’t popular because of the insane pieces you make (even tho they are cool), it’s you. Your passion and personality is seen by all of us, and we’ve been sucked into something as previously trivial as trees. Keep being cool and lovin trees

Have you ever done anything with Lilac wood? My husband and I had to cut down some that were overgrown and hadn't been pruned in years, that were growing into our fence (they have since started growing back). The wood was very interesting with a lot of purple throughout the grain. Unfortunately we used it as firewood and dont have any left. It does have a nice scent to it when burning, would possibly make a good incense as well.

😍I love all the colors in the pile! It really shows just how many treasures of the natural world that we don’t necessarily notice in our everyday lives. Also I can’t help but notice the houseplants, possible video idea for ya, maybe a houseplant tour?💚

I started making pens last year. I have found that turning/woodworking to be my most enjoyable hobby. Keep making videos love watching!

Your videos are giving me answers to questions I never really knew I had. I have so many memories connected to trees so your videos will make fond memories resurface simply by giving interesting facts about trees. There’s a lot of content I enjoy consuming but no matter how I’m feeling I’m always in the mood for trees. So thank you for putting in so much effort into making these videos. It doesn’t go unnoticed.

I love the bit about not thinking of things as two separate worlds. There's a forest near Atlanta, Weelaunee Forest, and it's in danger of being cut down to make way for a concrete compound right now. I wish people would think of what that would do to the entire surrounding area. It's such a necessary forest

I got HPV vaccine and watching your videos while feeling sick from the side effects just calms me down.

Watching your videos inspired me to make something out of wood. It was a peg holder for a card game. Thank you for that.

I wish I had the ability to do what you’ve done and take the leap into making your hobby your career! I’ve built up quite the shop of woodworking tools, but I think it’ll always just remain a hobby to me. I don’t want to create content and sometimes I just don’t feel like getting out into the shop to make something, so I still need to hold down a full time job. At least for now haha great video, keep up the great work, can’t wait for more!

As a trainee botanist, lover of plants, and woodworker, I can 100% relate to the idea that a love of the plants can translate to a love of the woodworking.

Dude as someone whos done woodworking my entire life, literally, you are better than probably 80% of the so called woodworkers on RU-vid. Youre awesome

I recently found your videos and subscribed to you within the last week. This video came out at a perfect time for me to get to know you and the channel. It's been a few years since I taken a college course in plants but your videos remind me of interesting lectures from a passionate professor. I'm from Utah too, so I'll say howdy neighbor 👋.

Watching your videos really inspired me to pay attention to the diverse forest around me on my trip to Yosemite and Sequoia national parks. I learned about the trees, their uses, their identifying features, their cultural significance, the roles they play in their ecosystem. This made my trip even more impactful. I was hiking across the rocks and hills, these incredible geological features. I was reading the stories the trees were telling. I could tell where i was based on the trees, the climate, the elevation. I felt connected and humbled in a way I never had been; I couldn’t help but be moved to tears.

Literally this man makes me want to learn about trees

you very quickly became my favorite youtuber/content creator

Hey Justin, this was a lovely video and Q&A. Only discovered your channel a few days ago. I'm learning loads and feeling inspired. You're a great educator and have a wonderfully passionate yet relaxed delivery. Thanks for putting good energy into the world. As an idea for this series: could you turn your own tool handles out of some interesting woods?

Pretty cool you're from Utah, I am too. The trees where I'm at in particular are beautiful in spring, with white and pink flowers and buds. They produce a horrid smell. Bit of a small rant there, but I really admire your passion. Whenever I hear someone talk about something they really love, it usually makes me interested and love it as well. The same thing has happened here, I'm really getting into trees now. You've done your main job I guess, love your work.

the longer format is great! would love more vids like this

Words cannot explain how cool I find this man.

I found your channel through shorts and have been inspired to pull the lathe out and make some simple projects. Keep it up, I'm always inspired to bake & play with wood thanks to you! I'm in marketing & engineering as a day job, and love the escape of making.

Seriously though, you, and by extension your videos, really do have a calming vibe to them while still being engaging and entertaining. My only real complaint is that there's not enough of Miles in your videos.

I love your videos because they aren't just how to use wood, but about the whole lives and beauty of trees and the many, many ways we can relate to them!

Love your videos. You are like the BOB ROSS of woodworking. Thanks for all the fun tidbits you share.

The Bob Ross of woodwork, love your videos so much.

Why is he so wholesome 🥹

I loved this video, it really gave standing in the garage with your uncle while he tells you about himself, great video

I really like the longer form video. You are my bridge from wood working to tree things (forestry/arboristry????). I never asked "what does this tree look like in nature, where does it come from?" I think this is important for any wood worker. Especially with species that can be detrimentally impacted or aren't common imports. My favorite import is Australian Red Cedar because the story of the boards i found (they were imported 22 year ago). Also I'm a big fan of fire ecology ideas from indigenous teachings or selective logging here fire has been suppressed for to many years.

Love your wood collection!!

Loved listening to you talk!

Stunning vase ❤

I appreciated you answering questions, helped me get to know you better and your cause. I find it awesome that you are teaching people about trees and conservation through the wood working

This was one of my favorite videos that you’ve done.

The comment about feeling like a hack is so real and relatable for so many creators. You may not know by the books way to do things according to professionals, but your results speak for themselves! What great didn't have some imposter syndrome here and there? hahaha. Hoping to get a lathe soon :)

This was so fun to listen to while studying

I’m lovin this series man! I can’t wait to see whats in the pile next.

Found the video very fun. Thank you for making it

Another great video. Thanks

You should do a big project like a shed or something that would take lots of episodes

Amazing! Keep up the great work. Wood is truly amazing.

You’re amazing! I’m binge watching your videos ❤

What you say is interesting. I enjoy watching you work and learning as you go.

The wood is so beautiful wow, what a lovely vase

Your attitude and candid demeanour are very refreshing. Thanks for creating what you do and this was a great video. Cheers.

I love your videos and it's lead me into so many other conservation channels. Thank you for all your work!

Really appreciate this video :) Interesting watch

Love watching your videos

Love this!

I'd love to see more content like this. Just chatting while you make something awesome.

I love how much you love wood and how much you know about wood and care honestly it's impressive

Love your channel. Keep it up!

So I went to the University of Utah and ended up living in SLC for 9 years, but live in WA now. I got into woodworking just before I moved away. I relate so hard how you got into woodworking. I love your stuff, keep it up!

i absolutely love watching your videos! you have such an amazing vibe and i love learning more about trees from you because you seem genuinely in love with them so thank you

This was your best video yet. I enjoyed the commentary. high five!

Fun video, I enjoyed getting some of your backstory. Makes the channel more interesting👍

I love hearing that you're a conservationist. The more you speak, the more I appreciate your outlook on all things trees and wood!

This was an incredible video, you have such a raw passion that has just overtaken you. What a story, you are truly an inspiration sir, and a beautiful vase as well.

And yet...who would be more qualified to teach than the very person who is learning and making mistakes 😊. I also love your willingness to attempt making foods from the trees as well ...just the most well rounded, circular "tree of life" learning moments in my humble opinion 😊.

My 6-year-old daughter has been enjoying your videos and would like to see you make something out of that hollow log in the pile.

Lol that's so funny. I thought I recognized those mountains 😁 I really love you sharing your passion

hey justin, I'd love to see what you'd do with that big log sitting on the very top on the right side of the pile. great video as always!

Thank u for not swearing😂, it actually makes me want to share your videos with my family!!

thanks for sharing

hey man. i just want to say thanks for your wholesome videos of theaching us strangers about the things that you find facinating. you can really tell that you've found something that you love. its really great. i really like the fact that you just found something interesting and just went for it. Thanks from Denmark👍

Really enjoyed this one. It's nice to learn a bit more about your background

Love the videos dude

I need you to understand something, we are more than happy watching you talk to the wood, maybe stop occasionally and talk to us but we are happy to just watch you work

Great video.

Love it! Love these videos! Keep it up :)

I know you don’t like answering questions, but to get into carving should I start watching tutorials and stuff? Or should I take a class? I’m mostly lost in that sense. Also I really like this series of what’s in that pile!

I SECOND THE WOODEN SWORD IDEA

This video was perfect. Be it the footage or your narration it was great.

"I barely know what I'm doing." (Streams beautiful strings of shavings with a large bowl gouge). Ok Justin, you may be a woodworker third, but you've got some skill. Keep up the good work, love the wholesome content!

Um what, why am I in love with you omg 😭

Just seen your videos. I actually had to cut down a few english walnut trees last week after a storm came through. Been watching some of your older videos since my wrist surgery

Justin you and your family have a good and safe holiday.

Do this type of video more 😊

Your videos make me feel like i want to work with wood and learn more about trees, so you're winning I guess eh

Beautiful work and I loved getting to know you? Awesome humour

I love the items you make, they have Character

As a fellow wood worker, and general contractor, I would like to point out that there are many manufactured tree species or breeds that grow very quick and provide most of the wood i build or remodel homes with every day, there are also alot of species I use that are special and slow growi.g, I offset as much as possible by using wood that is cut down by lawn care guys, maintenance guys, or people clearing land for new construction.

You would really love watching Joey Santore's channel "Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't." He had the same curiosity as you, saw something and wanted to know what it was. So he would go to the library and look it up. Travel some more, see some more, and find out more. He's more into flowers, and his personal favorite are desert flowers and cactus. He even released a book earlier this year on plants.

Video 15 of asking you to make a wood sword… please

Fun!

I love this series even though there are only three episodes

Utah is so pretty. I'm glad I'm from here

You should make a book on native trees in the US with all the indigenous uses and whatnot. I would buy it

I’d love to see you make something from that really dark, black-brown piece on the right side of the pile

You're like the Bob Ross of wood.

There's this really awesome tree that is native to the rocky mountain regions like Nothern Utah and Western Colorado that's called the "Narrowleaf Cottenwood" tree. I really love this tree but I don't really know much about it. If you could get your hands on a piece of this tree that would be awesome! I love what you do and I've always loved woodworking I just can't do it much. All I've made are 2 slimline pens and I just realized that I barely know anything about the wood used in those pens. You've inspired me to research more on trees in general and the ones that are close to home that I see everyday yet hardly know much about. So for that I thank you.

I don’t think of “how to” videos as how I should do something. Instead they are a “how I did” video. There are always so many ways to do something and I’m not interested in you telling me how to do something, but I love the idea of you sharing how you did something.