Honestly, both. Mix it up. Do big scary projects until you need a break, then hit us with something simpler but more detailed. I like pretty much everything.
Failed experiments / comparisons make for good watching too. Always entertaining and educational to watch a pro struggle and progress.@@shaunboydmadethis
@@shaunboydmadethis One thing I just feel like should be mentioned regarding this Question what Videos you should make for your community! Just think back for a minute, and remember that you most certainly began making videos and publishing content because you simply enjoy Woodworking and creating something physical, that will always remind you of your skills in turn giving you a healthy confidence in yourself. Now you feel things are changing around you, as your channel seems to grow rather quickly because we all in a different way enjoy watching your workflow and the process to the finished product literally raised from slabs of wood! For me personally It‘s more as if I watch a tutorial where I will always try to mentally comprehend every single step. I am certain that my way of watching videos is something else though, but what this shows you is that whatever you do - you will never satisfy everybody out there! The saddest change in many RU-vidrs‘ carreers once they become increasingly famous, is that they totally forget their roots that are the base of their success! And a lot of artists do very untypical things suddenly as a result of them having lost any control of all their community size. It‘s not far fetched to then get the idea to release mainly what the main amount of people watch on youtube, in order to try and satisfy the majority of their community! But what you shouldn‘t ever forget is that fact that YOU will always remain the one deciding what is being done, whether it‘s something easy and less difficult, or a project you have the ability to grow new skills by stepping into unmarked territory, just like building real rustical furniture made from 100% Euro-Pallets reclaimed wood and nails totally without creating any detailed sketches with predetermined dimensions. It‘s quite an adventure to just look at the wood that you have, and have your ideas turn into something that, with each step turns into something more detailed and beautiful - completely driven by your creativity and spontaneous ideas. I for example made a spice rack for the kitchen, and it‘s regularly noticed by guests that can‘t beliefe that it was made from trashed Euro-Pallets (like having a single broken plank). Btw, they are disassembled without adding even more damages to the planks and bricks using a prybar to pry off the planks off from to to bottom. The top ones are usually the most charismatic ones with their worn surface.
Trust your instincts , all the video you've created have been super entertaining, I hope you sprinkle a mix of different things, it's your creativity and design style that make the videos awesome.
Shaun, you are like this old Tony of woodworking. I come here just to spend a time with a friend. What you do is not as important as the time together.
I feel like I have gotten that comparison before. I don't really know his stuff, but I'll take it as a compliment. And I appreciate you hanging out with me!
I'm so tired of @betterhelp being shilled by RU-vidrs producing good content, but they'll never listen. As someone who had a shitty experience with them, it's like getting gaslit every time they get praised by the creators
BetterHelp is a major SCAM!! BetterHelp is sharing consumers health data, including sensitive information about mental health challenges, with third parties for marketing and ad targeting!!!!!! The FTC investigated these sh*theads, and found MAJOR FRAUD, and thousands of victims.......
@@ZaihanismeIgnoring is the best thing you can do to support the creator. I'm sure he know the company's reputation and if he still decided to go with the ad, the man's got to earn. Let him.
Are you physically incapable of resisting purchasing every product that is advertised to you? As a general rule you shouldn't trust advertising because they are going to stretch the truth as much as they can legally no matter the product. Who gives a fuck if they sell your data? You think all the retail stores that you shop at every week don't? If you do care, just don't use their product. The vast majority of shit you own is made in China by child labor. The man is just trying to make a living through advertisers. Learn to ignore advertisements and your life will be the exact same if not better.
I love all your content. Sometimes its great to see you do "your thing." I learn a lot of fundamentals from those videos. But I also love to see you stretch. I gain inspiration and learn things to stretch myself as well. What I don't want to see is the same thing every time, and you've never been guilty there. Keep the awesome videos coming!
I just wanted to say that I’m so glad that you’re silly. I love watching the details of the woodworking and watching the pieces all come together, and also occasionally seeing you play with the ridiculously long and thin strip of walnut. You’re very talented and very fun and it’s great.
Videos like this is so calming and satisfying as the small pieces finally fused into one large piece. I loved to play with LEGO bricks since I was little, and seeing videos like this surely brings that feeling of joy back. Thanks for this video!
Honestly, I think this is my favorite thing you ever built. Close to my favorite project on youtube. I mean all your projects are beautiful, but sometimes youtubers projects feel like they are complex, just to be complex. Like they wanted to design a project around that particular skill. Plus I'm personally a touch more old school in my choices for aesthetics. This...all the complexity is functional, and truly adds more to the piece than, "hey that would be cool."
So an old man’s trick for tensioned wood rips…as you’re ripping let the wood get about 10-12” past the blade and turn off the saw. Next put one or two 1/8” wedges between the pieces. Back the board off an inch or so, turn saw back on an keep cutting. That’s it! Your tension-woes are over. VERY nice work, sir. I may steal an idea or two.
What a beautiful piece of artwork. Phenomenal job that looks so clean and slick and modern, it just looks cool with the brass and the different colors and tones of the wood. Great job!
Great video, Shaun. Yes, we definitely share the same trait about trying to do more, project after project, but that's what keeps us going. As I said in your last video, great to see you posting again on your channel.
love it! yes I prefer seeing you in your wheel house! all the basic stuff you don't even think about that blows my mind. routine process's etc! Although I encourage you to push and try new things too! thanks for sharing.
There are plenty of channels out there that will give the basics to help with knowledge and improve skills but it's nice to see channels that come up with things that make a difference, that highlight the imagination so in my humble opinion; give vent to your imagination because what can inspire you, will help inspire me.
Shaun, beautiful work on this. Since you kind of asked, my advice is to make things that excite and please you. That will come through in the content. Don't be afraid to give the YT algo the finger, either. The woodworkers I've subscribed to and still watch (like you) have stuck to subjects they like, enjoy making, and then present them in whatever duration is necessary to effectively communicate the project.
You gained a sub with this one. Absolutely awesome. My brother has a wood shop and we do a lot of projects together. This gave so much inspiration. Thank you for sharing, this is gorgeous
Hey Shaun, Love your logo. I like the youtubers that push themselves and their skills. (I dislike when they are complaining about not being good enough or taking enough time or how hard the project was because they didnt think it through for half the video tho. You dont seem to do this much, if at all, but just letting you know) I like your narration, process insight, and overall flow of your vids!
Those hiden lights MAKE this head board. Very inventive. I watch your videos, because I like watching people build cool stuff. At times I pick up on something where I say: "Hey, that's clever.." Ow... and your Sahara dry funny delivery ALWAYS gives me a chuckle. 😄
Just keep doing you. Don’t worry about what we think. We’re here already BECAUSE you do you. Just keep doing it. Thanks for everything you’ve already done.
Dude, that piece is awesome! Tons of cool elements coming together. Honestly, I feel like thats one of your main strengths as a designer and woodworker. You're really good at thinking of a cool, unique piece, and methodically thinking through how it could best come together. In terms of the video/project type, I agree with @cheveedodd, you gotta have 1 foot in order (the familiar and relatively easy) and 1 foot in chaos (on the absolute edge of your skill set). Thats where the most growth happens, and I think you're right there in the mix of it. So keep on keepin on 🤙🏽
I definitely watch videos where you get into technique more but I really enjoy these sorts of builds too. The technique stuff would be great content for a second channel!
This was STUNNING! I'm completely envious in regards to your talent and craftsmanship. On a side note, I don't really have a preference whether you go for the bigger challenges or stick with making stuff you're more used to. I have to say though, as long as you don't break yourself taking on one too many challenges - I'd love to see more stuff like this headboard!
Loving this right now Shawn. This is super close to something I've been wanting to do for my home office. "Headboard" to mount the monitors to, along with routers, etc, and a way to hide wires from our cats. This is a design I've had in my head but couldn't conceptualize enough until now. I may play with this design a bit...eventually. Great build!
I definitely prefer you pushing limits!!! I'm only 3 mins into this vid and already captured! I can already tell that this vid will go into my saved, inspiration folder, to be re-watched many times before building something similar when we move into our next home in a few months.
Everything you do and how you do it is extraordinary to me. I accept I may never have the time or skill to travel this path myself but in the meantime I can travel alongside you…and aspire to commission a piece of unique craftsmanship one day
You're probably the first high-level woodworker I discovered a while back, and I'm convinced your content inspired me to keep going!! Nicely done, and thanks for the inspiration!
Finally a project that actually looks comfortable for you to lie on! Honestly dude, just make the videos that you like to make. You want to do simple, elegant pieces that push your artistry? Awesome. You want to test your technical skills with complicated pieces? Go for it. I love your content.
I'll probably watch your videos either way, but I was attracted to your channel years ago because of the thumbnails showing the finished projects. I really enjoy your design aesthetic. I'm an experienced woodworker, but you introduced me to some techniques I wouldn't have tried otherwise. That said, I learned many of those skills from your earliest videos. While your designs may have been simple and elegant, the carpentry was not simple. You definitely don't need to make more complicated projects to keep my interest. I also enjoy listening to you talk about your work - particularly your inspirations and aspirations. Creative people are usually interesting, and you're no exception. I guess that's a long way of saying, if you make what interests you, I'm pretty sure it will interest me.
This piece is incredible and. it got you my subscription today. Superb work! Nice to meet you and I look forward to jumping into some more of your projects. Cheers!
I like doing both. Hypothetically, upload a regular video for techniques and maybe make the build just a little extra above ordinary once a week then maybe do a really extraordinary build once a month. Have to say at least once a month to keep it interesting. Unfortunately, I represent the average person, not a compliment to myself at all but that is what would keep someone like me interested. Either way, you need to do what is right for you. Be the best at what you do and maybe even give your viewers a choice of the type of build you do. A multiple choice would be better so the choices are something on the level you feel is best for you. Fyi, this is my first time watching one of your videos. I like the way you are adding light to the headboard without it getting in the way. Saves space & keeps it simple. That's what drew me to your channel and yes I liked and subscribed. Good luck. I look forward to watching m more of your videos
I could talk nice about the great design ... and the less-than-reasonable amount of hiccups that you resolved anyway .. and of course the hanging-out-with-a-friend mood that many others worded so nicely. But the most important achievement is the awesome color match with the royal corgy in the end card shot :)
Intricate or simple is not so important, I come here for your design skills - and ability to share your creatvie process leading to that design. That is what, judged from your videos, you seem most exited about. And I get to feel that I ALMOST was hanging out in your workshop and helped here and there and have a small share of that design. Never stop being you
Beautiful! Only details that bugs me is the protruding brass inlays on the center piece. I would think they'd be better flush, to avoid any injuries or discomfort...
i always tell all "youtuber" the same thing. Do what makes YOU happy! That's why i'm following woodworkers and also some other talented people in here. I guess you started that way so please keep going on what you like to do. :)
That's so true. That is the first thing I tell people when they ask me how to start a RU-vid channel. Make the videos that you want to watch. I'll try to take your advice and my own advice!
I like the bumbling around. Some of my best times are piddling around in the shop making something instead of forcing myself to get done on a schedule. That said, I'd love to see a long video about something simple. Make the best birdhouse in the world.
I'll be honest, I like both kinds of content. I watch Sawyer woodworking (I think that's his name) and he makes really complicated pieces. But I also watch next level carpentry which is mostly simpler stuff. I like novel design. Which is how I end up watching you and black tail, along side stumpy nubs and build this make that. It seems to me that RU-vid videos are stressful enough on their own, so do what you love. Your community will find you.
Nice work! Can’t lay on the headboard for your usual finale, but the bed is close enough. Glad to see the maroon suit is here to stay. Sort of like your version of Sunday Tiger
Shaun, fantastic pieces of work.Well done. Looks more complicated, I’m sure than you make it look. The prototype “ light” you made, any info on where I can purchase the metal fittings? Much appreciated!
Honestly, I've found the best videos come from the projects that the creator is excited about. For whatEVER reason that might be, I'll probably watch it lol.
I find both kinds of videos to be entertaining, so maybe you can do both in a comfortable way. From your videos that are in your wheel house you are able to teach the techniques that you are very familiar with and we all learn from those. But in the video s where you are testing yourself we also learn from watching how you work through the problems etc. If you choose to do one or the ohter i know i will still be here watching. and if you choose to do both, even better. I've learn ed so much from you and my other go to woodworking tubers (lol roots) and I cant express how grateful i am of the ability and opportunity to watch you all and learn. Entertaining too!
Cool ideas are always fun to build and watch. Plenty of technical videos out there. Unless you find a cool trick to do something difficult ;) And one upping yourself is really the only way you learn. Sure you make mistakes, that's just the normal process of learning. You end up better for it in the end. I know I'm just one of many followers. Do you, don't worry about us.
To those of your viewers who aren't experts, your fumbles are both a lot more informative and more relatable than uneventful production work. You can still flex with the skills that are in your wheelhouse as those come up, but videos that stretch your competence are going to make the best viewing, in my opinion.
14:50 one of the best purchases I made here was a set of the festool quick clamps as they slide into all the various tracks found in the festool line up. Including underneath the FS guide so you don’t hit them with the saw.
Yep, I have a few of them. I couldn't use them here because there was a support piece on the underside blocking the clamping spot. It's always something!
That was really cool looking. I'm in the both camp too. Some in depth stuff is great for those of us looking for skill building, but you have to stretch too so it doesn't get boring. Your take on arts and crafts, art deco, art neaveau, or Frank Lloyd Wright would be really interesting. Miss the plumb jeans. Cam at Blacktail didn't steal them for a table?
