Really enjoyed your work. Be proud of yourself!

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Gary😀😀👍👍

Well done, Leo. You may have done a Bee , but you deserved an A. Keep the videos coming mate.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

😂😂🐝🐝👍👍. Thanks Alastair, love it 😂👍

Hi Leo I think u have done really well on handmade britain's best woodworker. U are very good woodworker. Your work is Amazing. Keep up the hard work.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Nice one Lee, thank you 🐝🐝😀😀👍👍

Top man Leo. No imposter on that show whatsoever and, in my view, a harsh decision. But, you did it, and never say never, I'm sure it's the first of many big opportunities to come.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Amazing, thanks Garry. I know it said this on Instagram but to get a comment like this from yourself who has been following me since the very early days really does mean the world to me pal, thank you pal 😀😀👍👍

Bravo!

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jo 🐝😀👍

I think you should be thoroughly proud of your time on the show (which I think you are) - every week showed a real effort to produce top notch projects up to and including your final piece. I must admit I was really disappointed last week when your name was called out but it's definitely a "head held high" type moment, so well done Leo and thanks for giving me something to cheer along with on a Sunday. Anyway, time to stop arsing about with all your TV mates and get back in the workshop and showing us more great stuff. Cheers mate and well done!

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave, yes back to reality now😂😂. Thanks for your support pal, genuinely do appreciate it. I was disappointed to leave but very proud of what I managed to achieve 👍

It looks fantastic, happy days

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Bob 😀👍🐝

After episode 4 when they announced episode 5 big build would be a sculpture, i said to a work colleague i didn't think it aligned with your strengths unless you could take Pam along! 😂 In my opinion, you smashed it mate! It looks fantastic and the hexagon round it finishes it off brilliantly! Well done!

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Adrian for the feedback, I knew sculpture was going to be tough for me mate but I was really happy with what I produced. Shame it just wasn’t quite enough to get through

I think you did a great job, really like it

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Vern, really appreciate it pal 😀👍

Gutted Mate, but well done Leo, you have shown your true strength and build projects have been amazing and you should be proud of what you have done. The judges have a job to do and I think they were wrong that's the way it goes. I think the bee and hexagon is a good build and you are happy with it that what counts. Keep doing what your doing and that's great build video's. You keep making and I will keep watching, all the best ,Take care😁👍

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Nice one Shaun, thanks for all of your support pal 😀😀👍👍

I love the Bee, cracking bit of work and really unlucky to go out with a piece like that!

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Colin, much appreciated pal 😀👍

Well done Leo. This was Such a good build in my opinion and I think I said on Instagram that you shouldn’t have gone. I won’t embarrass yourself or anyone else and say who I think Should have left. When it comes to Judging, I think, Much of it is down to personal taste. I’m not sure how they couldn’t see how Great the honey comb idea was! I’m So pleased to hear you say how you disagree with them regarding that and also to hear you say that you deserved to be there on merit. ABSOLUTELY you deserved to be there. I understand the imposter syndrome feeling but there was No imposter there from what I could see. Great job throughout mate. You Deserve to feel proud. 👍🏾

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Ash, thanks for this message pal and it means so much to hear this from someone who has followed me since the early days. I’m so lucky to have the fantastic support from an incredible bunch of folk here on KZread and social media. Even better when I get the chance to meet you in person 😀👍👍😀

Loved watching you on the show Leo, and well done for getting as far as you did. Clearly the show is edited down and we don't hear all the comments, but I was a bit nonplussed at the judges not seeming to make a connection between your sculpture and the 'honeycomb' fame.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

You’re right pal as the feedback stage can last a while and is condensed down to a few words. So much to cram into 45-50mins so it’s understandable

Hi Leo even though you didn’t go further I think the judges judgment was good but I still highly admire your skills and most of all your attitude to tackle all that life can throw at you and still have a smile on your face. It’s been great following your tv journey and you still have so much more to give thank you

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil. Not criticising the judges decision as I fully respect it, I just thought I might have done enough but it wasn’t to be. My best wasn’t quite up to what was needed in regards to sculpture week and getting me through to the next episode. I was gutted but totally accept the decision 👍👍👍

@PhilsWorkshop1953

8 ай бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft I had a thought when the decision was made just what would have happened if the players were all on a level ground that my friend would have been fun to watch

Megastar!

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Maybe not quite yet pal 🤔😂👍

@MrMikeEdie

8 ай бұрын

Soon though

That’s amazing. If I were you, I’d tensegrity-table it (use at least five wires). The top part would have air gaps at the midpoint above the lower part.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip 😀😀👍👍

Well done mate,sad to see you gone from the show. Even got my wife hooked watching it (now she wants a lathe) Onwards and upwards pal👍

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Basil, really enjoyed my time on the show and was gutted to leave, but very proud of my builds 😀👍

Leo. Well done. Really well done. And a great video with feedback today. You are a shining example of how one can be strong and overcome adversity with self confidence and with the will and motivation to do so. You are a real role model. It has been a pleasure watching you and your fellow contestants over the last 5 weeks. You will be missed going forward - even Mel was in tears to see you go! Great show, great entertainment. Well done for being part of it. Take that experience and new found confidence and work with it. You’re going to do well. Token gesture definitely not. You were there on merit. Your work showed that. Best wishes for the future 🇬🇧

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Kevin, thanks pal for taking the time to leave such kind words and feedback, really appreciate it 😀👍

Fantastic experience Leo. You were an integral part, of making the show, entertaining. Probably best, you went out now, you probably don't have much room left at home 😊 Take care.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Basically ran out of room in the workshop showcasing them for videos pal 😂😂😂

I think anyone would feel imposter syndrome walking into that studio workshop, but you were absolutely there on merit. And I was shouting at the telly when the judge said about the frame... I thought that was ingenious. What an experience though! I was thinking every week what I would make... and I'm still not sure on the sculpture one!

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris, really appreciate the feedback pal. Sculpture was always going to be a tough one and I guess it’s even more about opinion than any of the other builds. Gutted to go but very proud of what I managed to achieve 👍

Leo the journey you are on starts with the first step, the TV show was just one of many that you will take as you progress. Hold you head up high. 👏

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

So kind of you James, thank you very much 🐝😀👍

Excellent work throughout the show, certainly there on you own merit, I disagreed with the results but thats showbiz.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Exactly Stephen, thanks for the feedback pal 🐝😀👍

Hi I think it looks awesome and I love the outside being like the bees use. The only thing I would have possibly changes was the plywood wings, I would have used 5 mm Perspex so the inner wing could be seen through the back.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback John. I decided on plywood for the wings so I could try and showcase some more skills. Agree though Perspex would look smart 👍

Great recap. You did incredibly. You made the show a joy to watch. Truly gutted this is where the show ended for you. But there is loads positives to takeaway. I have loads to ask about your time on the show.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul, really appreciate it pal. If I think there is enough interest I’ll put a post out there asking for questions about the show 👍😀

I don't watch much TV so not sure what this is about but glad I found your channel as I'm from Merseyside used to live in Crosby now on the Wirral.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, we lived in Crosby for 6 years and loved our time there 👍👍

Done yourself proud lad. 👏🏻 I didn't agree with the judges saying it was a poor representation of a bee and then praising the scottish lass for her abstract caterpillar 🤔. Very well done on achieving what you did and I hope you learnt plenty to take forward in your woodworking journey. YNWA❤

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Stephen, I was really happy with my finished bee and glad I could showcase different skills 😀😀👍👍

I think you did a great job considering this isn’t your type of woodwork. The Bee turned out great and you should be proud of yourself. As a fellow woodworker the choice in wood and finish is first class

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Anthony, really appreciate the feedback pal 😀😀👍👍

I agreed with the judges about the wing positioning and the head size (possibly needed some antennae too) but the frame really added some dynamism in my opinion. I would have preferred that you'd hung it from either outside edge of the frame such that it would have hung on the diagonal, but that's nitpicking.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Niall, I guess it’s these fine margins that’s the difference between staying and being sent home 👍👍

Please Please do a vid on your experience. Questions I would like to ask. how long did filming take? how big of a gap was there between episodes? How much time did you get fro lunch etc? what was Mel and the Judges like? did you get to socilise with them when the camera was off? where did you stay? was the workshop literally in the middle on nowhere? I literally have LOADS!!! of questions.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Nice one, cheers for the message pal and as I said if I get enough interest I’ll put something together 👍👍

I was sad to see you being knocked out, but the fact that you managed to hold up against all the others for so long just shows how good you are ... I hope you are immensely proud of how well you did ... you're the only one so far who's nearly had Mel in tears when she was announcing who was leaving 👍 Your bee, although not perfect, was far better than the one done by Claire who had a degree in fine art sculpture (supposedly) ... I think she'd have been put out if not for the challenge round ... I think a pair of wire wings would suit your sculpture better than the wooden version 😁 The centipede deserved woodworker of the week, although the caterpillar and dragonfly were not far behind (apart from the painting).

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Barry. I think with a task like sculpture fundamentally it’s going to boil down to opinion on whether someone ‘likes’ it or not. With something like the garden bench for example you can judge it on aspects like comfort, ergonomics, design etc but sculpture is in the same ball park as art and that is about opinion. I guess if we all liked the same stuff the world would be a boring place. I just wasn’t able to convince the judges enough with my build to put me through to the following week. Gutted like but very proud of what I achieved 👍

With you all the way Leo. I couldn't face ploughing through the TV programme but I think your bee is fantastic. Quality and finish is superb. I have to agree about the position of the wings, they should have been set a bit further back on the thinner section. For effect and quality it's hard to understand why the judges voted you down. Reflects worse on them than you I would say. Concept is great and the effect of floating in the space inside the hexagon was very clever. I hope you did enjoy the experience and gained from it. I think the size is right. Domestic scale not monumental. What would you do with one twice the size anyway?

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Mike, I had a fantastic time on Handmade, loved the whole experience and literally was once of those once in a lifetime opportunities 👍👍

Nice one Leo. In my opinion, you should have stayed in. There were others without the skill levels that your contribution had.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Wil, I guess fundamentally with sculpture it’s about opinion in regard to liking it or not. I was really proud of the design and execution of the build, just not quite enough pal

You did a grand job and not just because we speak occasionally, but myself and my wife think you should have stayed. Super pleased it was such a strong experience for you fella!

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Nice one Dean, thank you. It was an incredible experience pal and so glad that I had a chance to be a part of it 😀😀👍👍

Well done Leo, I watched and thought it was a fair result. Maybe you should have gone the route of the others, Big and Simple, yours showed way too much skill!! 🤣🤣

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

🐝🐝 😀😀👍👍

I think you were unlucky to go out Leo, the sculpture was big enough to go in a home and the honeycomb frame was ideal for the bee. The sculpture was very well finished and you could see instantly what is was 😃. You can be really proud of what you have achieved and must be an inspiration for somebody with a missing limb to get into woodworking. Regards Keith

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Keith, thanks for the kind words here pal and much appreciated, Leo 🐝😀👍

You can hold your head up high Leo, and be proud of yourself, why not I thought you did very well considering your disability and I'm sure you gave it 110%. I'm pleased for you and hope it has given others with disabilities the wake up call they made have needed by watching you doing that show, lets hope so and I'm sure you learnt a lot about yourself to. The timeframe of 48hrs must have been a massive challenge to come up with a plan that you can finish in time, it was for all of you. Are you famous at School now 😊😁

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Pistol and I agree if it does help folk with a disability to think about taking up a new skill then that would be fantastic, woodworking even better! 😀😀👍👍

Well done on the show Leo, me and my better half were supporting you all the way. We felt you were unlucky to be eliminated, and another contestant should have gone. Great effort throughout the competition 👍

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Chewy, even getting praise from a galaxy far far away 😂😀👍

Leo, this was the wrong decision, your bee was great workmanship and a piece of art. No offence but the brightly painted beetle should have gone, it was poorly made, disproportionate in size and badly finished.

@MaccyDat59

8 ай бұрын

Completely agree...

@DavidSmith-si6iu

8 ай бұрын

i think that as a competition its pre designed as to who goes out at what point. In the past 2 series there have been youtube woodworkers and all have gone out around the same stage, (in fact they have all had disabilities as well, last yrs was deaf) this doesn't distract from the skill of the contestants but does make me wonder, and not just about this show but all of them from masterchef to x factor. still enjoy it and was a brilliant performance by Leo from the 1st episode right the way through @@MaccyDat59

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback pal, just said in another comment I guess with sculpture it’s all about opinion of whether you like it or not, there aren’t many more metrics to judge it on. I think in my previous builds the judges could factor in all kinds of factors like (for example the garden bench) comfort, ergonomics, design etc, but with any kind of artwork or sculpture you either like it or you don’t and maybe I just didn’t do enough to convince the judges. Gutted pal but proud in the same breath 👍

shame about the show. i thought you did well.

@Hand-i-Craft

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated 🐝😀👍