A little break from Serious!

I don’t see anything

-- Respect your shop tools and they will respect you - Ric

me either

working on it. had some technical problems

I am up past my bedtime waiting for this!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

fixed!

Wahooo!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

That is pretty fantastic! You are pretty lucky have such great help!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

i know, production has increased greatly since i got my helper. he’s a good worker :)

Typically you have to keep an eye on that generation, their work ethic is lacking. (Just been my experience.)

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

You going to give us the story on the visit?

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

call me dumb, but who is the helper?

Todd, i find that too, thats why you got to push em hard or else they’ll start to slack off :)

tooldad, its Charles Neil

Hey, good videos. However if I can offer one suggestion if your camera allows for it. Go to best buy and get a wireless mic kit. It cost me $85 and was well worth it. It is the one designed as a 3 or 4 in one kit. If you watch my router video which I used the camera mic compared to my drill and bandsaw videos, you can tell the difference.

Keep the videos coming either way!

ya i looked into it the only problem is that my camera doesn’t allow it.

The ability to add a microphone is what I am looking at in a video camera purchase for myself.

I will have to give you a call for some tips when I get one.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

ya I’ve got to look into a camcorder too and a mic is the main thing i am interested in.

The one that Blake got has a mic jack on it.

It also uses an SD card so it has flash memory and you just drag and drop the files just like a photo.

It is a Canon FS100 I think.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Hey, Christmas isn’t far away – maybe you will get lucky.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

ya Christmas for me is a stationary sander. i love doing the segmented turnings like in the video but truing the halves by hand with sandpaper is a bit tedious.

So did Mr. Neil say when he was going to stop gallivanting all over the country and get back to his shop?

-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!

yep he got back yesterday.

Did he finish The bookends? Very cool and funny!!

-- Sharp tools and thin whispy shavings make woodworking a joy.

that’s awesome.
Look at you, Mr. Neil— hobnobbing with the rich and famous!!
:)

Excellent video series. Put a big smile on my face.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Nice video. I enjoyed seeing this one.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Outstanding! Looks like TWW has friends in high places. When you are done with him, send him down my way. I could use a helper like that.

-- Bill from Lithia Springs, GA I love the smell of sawdust in the morning.

hahahahahahahahah next thing you know denny you’ll be hanging with Jimmy Paige and David Marks.

-- check out my amazing woodburning , Pat

To have had the opportunity to meet TWW and his family was a highlight of my trip, and i will give you guys a tip…dont let his 15 young years fool you…this young man has a tremendous knowledge and talent for woodworking…it is my opinion you will be seeing alot more of him…I am very proud to call him my friend and to see the future of woodworking in such capable hands

This is so cool!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Hi Dennis;

Well it’s pretty hard to beat a helper like that.

You both did a great job in making my day begin with a smile!

It’s real hard to find good help, but I guess when your on a limited budget, you have to take what you can get, huh. LOL

Mr. Neil is a great man, and his stopping by, and participating in your video, speaks volumes of his character.

There’s a man I truly respect.

(and Todd Clippinger ain’t too shabby either!) LOL

He’s another Gentleman I have a great deal of respect for.

Good job.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

the story on the visit…well TWW and i have exchanged emails and a few conversations over the last year or so,and like you i have watched his videos ,and been amazed at his accomplishments, as well as his genuine respect ,and politeness, I was drawn to his “natural” talent, so when it was decided we would take a trip north to meet some fellow woodworkers ,Denis was top of the list, so his family invited Sherri and I to have dinner, which we did, and got to hangout a little while, so we got down in his shop ,and his brother got the camera out ,and we started playing around and what you see is what we did, and these were the serious moments…we had a great time and laughed alot….And I must say ,having met his family, that Denis is the real deal….a young man who has a natural talent , i have rarely seen, and a family basis that back’s it up, The segmented turning he has here is all but flawless..glue joints are perfect, finish is like glass, design is excellent…its only the second thing he has ever turned…the first was his pumpkin..he has posted here,now i dont want him getting a swelled head or nothing, but we have all looked at his videos and thought ..geez..i been doing this stuff for more years than hes been around, and i cant do that…That’s what im telling you, thats Denis, just pure raw talent in a super young man..quiet and humble Denis, is one of several young woodworkers i see out here, and being a firm believer in helping the youth ,and seeing it as the future of Woodworking, it is inspiring to see their talents expand so quickly,
so now ya know…Its up to us to support and help the youth ,they are our future…

Thanks for the laugh TWW I also love the story behind it. I hope that you have rubbed off on some of your friends. The world needs young adults such as yourself to keep our art alive and kickin. Keep it up.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

Very GOOD!

Great idea!

FUNNY!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

Pretty cool.

-- ...it's rennovation time!!!