I am 72 yrs old from England and find your videos, smile and enthusiasm so infectious that I have started to fit out my tiny garage as a workshop and started woodworking. Keep up the good work...

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I love hearing that.

Anne, your candid honesty about your anxiety and depression is fantastic. Remember it is NOT a weakness, but just another part of who we are, that we are yet to come to terms with! Anyone can see from watching your videos that you are a very loyal person that cares deeply, especially about your Grandfather, and those dear to you. Anyone that is as good with animals, is number one by me! Take Care in these difficult times! Cheers, Sean

@AnneofAllTrades

3 жыл бұрын

Sean, thank you for your kind words of encouragement! You are very right, the things that make us different do not necessarily make us weak, they are what makes us uniquely us. I have been trying to learn and implement that truth in my own life very intentionally this year, and I'm a long ways off, but getting closer all the time :)

You had me at grandfathers Sawdust 😭😭😭

I cant believe how clean and tidy American wood workers keep their shops, I could never have a computer in my dusty, untidy shop, Seems you all must spend more time dusting and cleaning than you do on projects but I must say you produce some very nice work.

I love her enthusiasm and how much she enjoys sharing her workshop.

I've got three girls 16, 10 and 8 and I love engaging them in my workshop projects. You are an inspiration! Thank you for taking the time to make your videos!

@ibubezi7685

3 жыл бұрын

I 'discovered' recently 3 or 4 more female/girl/lady/women woodworkers here - truly amazing what they make, do and.... share. So much inspiration.... if I had kids, I would make them watch at least one YT video a day - on whatever topic, but at least 'learning' something - anything. Somehow, it will inspire them for a hobby - or maybe even more. Wishing I had this in my youth...

Grandpa's sawdust ...if I ever win the lottery, you`ll finish your dream shop and then some! I`ve been stuck behind a computer modeling in 3D Max for the past twenty-five years and I`m about to start my wood working journey. Did some renovations around the house, and based on some comments ...and the satisfaction it gives me, I think I`ve finally found what I want to do. Shame it`s somewhat late in the game as i just turned fifty, but as they say ...better late than never. My very best to you and yours, may all your dreams come true!! You`ll CONTINUE to grow, and I look forward to seeing it!!!

Best. Small. Shop. Ever.

FACT - here in the UK the most important tool in the workshop is the kettle 😜

@trollathlete

2 жыл бұрын

Would there be a back up kettle as well?

@juanit0tackit0tackito2

2 жыл бұрын

Trust in Jesus Christ

Best whiteboard I've ever seen . . . life flows better with a system. You nailed that one!

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Boy does it ever!

I am a UAA graduate became a carpenter a.w.a a handyman here in Canada. Impressed with your intelligence, skills and passion for woodworking. Love your tiny workshop. Thanx for sharing.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

The sawdust from your grandfather's workshop is something special. My grandfather passed away nearly 20 years ago and I was fortunate to discover some tools in the shed which had been left behind by my uncles. I restored his 26" Disston 7-point rip saw and it now lives above my work bench. I also got one of his old oil cans, so I put the oil for my sharpening stone into it. Always important o hold on to a few things for the sake of memories and the people who made you the person you are today.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! He was the best. Good reminders of great men :)

@hartleymartin

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades - Hi Anne. Also, as someone who has had mental health struggles over the years, I applaud your work, the channel and how your videos have given me encouragement to get going on projects. Building my own Dutch toolchest at the moment, though only glue-and-screw construction.

The sawdust from your Grandfather’s workshop actually gave me a tear. Thanks for sharing your exhausting and wonderful life with us.

@featherboards1565

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. Made me wish I had done that with my dad's shop.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

It was hard for me not to tear up a little as well, he was such a special guy.

@joeycabral11

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades I would've loved to have met my grandfather. I have a lot of his tools still some more to acquire steal form hisbgarage same thing right .

@prince2thethrone

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades What name brand overalls , and jeans do you wear?

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

prince2thethrone dovetail workwear!

It's refreshing seeing such a beautiful, intelligent young Lady that has real talent on you tube. So many go the cheaper route. We need more young people like you in the world Anne. Don't give up on yourself, family and your dreams. Good Luck Take care!

@choiceblade

7 ай бұрын

Uuuuuuuh! Ditto. E'rbody on POINT down here in Commentsville.

Lady Anne, You are one of the very best Presenters ever. To learn from You to get me organized is close to heaven!

@AnneofAllTrades

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Thank you for not only sharing your workshop, but also a little of who you are. If my daughter can focus on 'doing', rather than 'surviving', then I hope she can find remote mentor-ship from you.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

The struggles we face are a lot easier when we get the courage to talk about them and hear someone else say "me too."

Your dress (clothing) style never fails to put a smile on my face, comftable and practical clothing is the best!

You are always an encouragement in so many ways - thank you, Anne! ❤️

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot.

You stole my ADD excuse! Hella great ideas in this one video. First the philosophical challenge to power tools which (i'm actively laying out a garage wood shop) I've encountered on KZread, and a relevant reminder that carving, drawing wood, planing, and chiseling is fun for me. Second the self awareness to include non-work nooks for contemplation or video work. Lots of inspiration in physical reminders of your journey. Third is "scrum board" learning is now on my schedule thanks to your generous, candid and transparent sharing of your challenges or vulnerabilities and how you deal. Honestly, I could watch you talk about wallpaper, but regardless, BIG Thx.

Thanks Ann, for sharing the white board idea. I too am dealing with depression & anxiety. I lost my job due to my meds. You have inspired me to get my place in order. And start building furniture. Then I can spend.all day every day, doing something I enjoy without the stress of a boss. : )

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear that my friend, it’s a heavy load to carry, but keep your chin up And your body moving as much as possible. The farm is the external motivator I need to keep my body moving, caring for the animals and doing the work that needs done around here gives me the momentum in the morning to propel me through the rest of my day. Finding a few rewarding morning routines may help you in that area as well.

@howardmassingill6163

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anne, for the reply (I didn't expect that). : ) And Thanks for the advise too. I hope you are having a good day. I am actually getting something done!(first time in 3 weeks) It's a start! Thanks again!

You have a great looking shop. I'm new to your channel. It's great to see someone that enjoys building things as much as I do. I'm a soldier with PTSD and building stuff helps me excape.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Expressing creativity is definitely an awesome escape!

Welcome to Tennessee! There’s a whole mess of talent and some great hardwood lumber store strewn throughout the mid-state. We really do have it made down here!

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes this place is wonderful, there's good reason I moved here :)

Who are the 196 people who disliked this? Maybe they hate woodwork and nice people. I love the video Anne. You come across as very genuine.

@AnneofAllTrades

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you so much! Comments like this will fuel me with encouragement for a long time!

My wife and I really enjoy your videos and wish we would have moved to Nashville when I retired from the Army up there. We love your motivation and hard work.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Nashville is a wonderful place!

This just makes me smile, absolutely lovely, thanks so much for sharing! ❤️❤️

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Greetings from Ireland, your energy is infectious

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

You are so kind!

@mikemulligancopilotdesigns9904

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a mulligan! I dream of one day going to Ireland to visit the home land!:)

You are busy, busy, busy!! Its good to hear that your work is a sweet pleasure and helps overall health.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Your channel is my new KZread obsession. It is so satisfying in the way I believe my father found This Old House satisfying. I used to live in Chattanooga and would visit Nashville to swing dance. I hope to visit and take a class under you some day!

I am 67 years old and I learn something from you every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you so much! Keep up the exceptional work!

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy! Thank you!

Delightful. Human. Humbling. Inspiring. Very cool!!

Ms Anne , YOUR AN AWESOME PERSON AND CRAFTSPERSON !!!!!!! 🥽🔨🔧🔩🗜🧰

Hi Anne. Your shop is wonderful. Many years ago l built my first cabinet shop. It was 18 feet x 32 feet in size. Can't believe how many cabinets I made in that little room. Had a wood burning stove and lots of scraps to keep me comfortable. There was many times that I had to climb up and over cabinets to get out the door. Think you so much for sharing your wonderful shop. You will always be happy doing what you love to do. God bless you! Best regards from Ohio. Walter

@AnneofAllTrades

2 жыл бұрын

a cabinet shop with a woodstove is a great thing, it saves you from hoarding :)

Shower might be good first aid? So good to see you settling in.ADD and depression can't stop you.

I would be really interested in a video on how you use your scrum boards to layout your projects and goals for the day

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

We'll have to do that someday! Not sure if it's the right thing for this channel, but lots of folks have requested videos on running a business like mine as well, so someday I'll find a place to put stuff like that :)

@debbiekorwin4000

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

I have an 8x7 shed, I had to cut some length off of my bench to fit it in! I'm looking forward to the warmer weather here in North Yorkshire, since the other half of my shop is really the yard. I wanted to say thanks for being open about your mental health. I've struggled with depression for years now, and found the lack of confidence it brings really kills motivation. I've tried using a backlog board to manage tasks in the past, I'll try that idea out again now that I'm thinking about woodworking again.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you struggle as well. Backlog boards haven't been super helpful for me because eventually they just become lists of what I HAVEN'T done. The kanban/scrum boards really have changed that. Check out the book doing twice the work in half the time. It really changed the mindset of "to do" lists to rewarding myself for "what's possible and what's done :)"

@Mikey__R

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades I will do, thanks!

It's good to meet another person and how you manage your life

that was really inspiring for me, and made me feel a little better at the end of my day, thank you..., and keep it up. :- )

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

Thanks for being such a huge inspiration! My dream is to have something similar one day. I also deal with similar mental struggles so this video seriously helped!

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouragement. I'm so happy to have helped in any small way!

This is the first video I have ever seen by you and I was delightfully surprised. Not only by your enthusiasm but also your openness with depression issues. As someone who has depression issues as well, I find it inspiring to see someone who is open about it.

@AnneofAllTrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here. Much love your way.

You are fantastic! I love when a woman does what tradition calls "a man's job". Even I do not have a lovely shop like you do, I do have in common few things with you; my love for wood, my love and attraction to small things, my love to writing instruments. Keep the great work. I am heading to get some food and come back to watch the rest of your videos. Hugs from NYC.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Is Anne just about the awesomest person ever or what? Also, take a drink every time she says "my friend," "my good friend" or "my very good friend." 🥴

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha I have a lot of very good friends, so you're not gonna be very sober at the end of that game! Love deep, with your whole heart, it makes life so much better!

That's a big shop. I have to work on a 7" x 9" pouch at my apartment I would be glad to have an indoor shop like yours.

@jefftucker9225

3 жыл бұрын

I know that shop is big, I have a 6x13 shop, 78 sqft

3 жыл бұрын

7" x 9"? Are you a mouse?

Depression? I would never have guessed. Your smile and charm is delightful. I admire your talent but being a great deal older with arthritis in wrists and fingers, I thank God for power tools. Those hand planers brought up a lot of memories and made me cringe with the thought of the pain they would cause if I tried to use one now.

@AnneofAllTrades

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear about your arthritis, my mom similarly had to give up piano and banjo and it was such a shame, I loved listening to her play.

Hi Anne . With the extra time spent at home due to the Covid outbreak I have spent time on KZread and came across your channel. I have no woodworking skills at all , but I really like your enthusiasm and love of your craft. Best wishes from 🇨🇦

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement! Hoping to share a few smiles during these trying times.

Good grief, good lord, wholly tolitto this was inspiring and makes me want to get rid of lots of things and build again, stronger, simpler, more original focusing on the older style of true nordic craftsmanship with tools from the past that look so beautiful. Interesting how all the tools today have no aesthetic beauty but although useful they just don't compare to the older tools and materials that are timeless and sexy, real and raw :) Anyway I am glad I found your channel for inspiration. :) The saw dust bottle was a lovely touch and the tool box from the days of grandpa...

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words :)

@lorenb667

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades I've gotta second the grampa's shop bottle...I inherited almost all of my grandfather's tools. I don't have any sawdust from when he was using it though (he hadn't been able to go to his shop for years, but he let me!). Loved it.

I to have a hard time keeping focused on a project. I’ll get part way through a project then decide I want a break from that and then get start on something else. I have a adjustable lamp project that I found in an old Woodsmith magazine that I got maybe half way through and all the pieces have been sitting in a corner of my shop. This lamp project was something I got started on about 7-8 years ago lol. I do a lot of bowl turning and I just recently finished a bowl that I got started on probably 2 years ago.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Always lots of things on the shelf waiting for someday :)

@banjoeypicks

4 жыл бұрын

I know THAT feeling!!

@banjoeypicks

4 жыл бұрын

I know THAT feeling!!

As a tech nerd, I know a kanban board when I see one. I love how you're purposing it for your shop!

@AnneofAllTrades

3 жыл бұрын

Heyyo! Heck yeah! I came from the tech world and Kanban and scrum are amazing systems.

I attended Anne's class at Christopher Schwartz's shop. She was, as you might imagine, a splendid teacher--kind, patient, enthusiastic and a perfect model. She was generously assisted, I should add, by Megan Fitzpatrick, who is as fun and funny as she is knowledgeable. --Thank you both.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! You were a joy to have in class.

Can I please say something? 13 seconds into this video, and I had to pause and leave my comment and click on the like button. Thanks for not letting your female attributes hang out to get guys to watch your video. I came across some video where you feel so uncomfortable watching, you rather stop and move on to the next one. And yes I am going to give you a big compliment. I wish there were more women like you, honorable and hard working. Tell your parents they can be proud of you. Lots of respect from down here in South Africa 🇿🇦

You’ll be able to use that wood stove from October-March it’s cold for like 6 months here

Your temporary small workshop is an over the top dream for so many. Thanks for sharing.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Dear Anne: when I feel my woodworking progress is getting confounding (maybe because I’m 79 and only started last year), I immediately go to your videos , and bingo my enthusiasm returns. Thank you thank you!

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

That makes me really happy!!

This is amazing! Wish I could do my internship with you!! Im going to start school in august to learn woodworking. Im probably the only girl in my class

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Get a friend to join you, then you won't be, and the world will get another furniture maker!! ;)

@MrCaesar2u

4 жыл бұрын

Men & Women don't always approach things the same way. More women in woodworking opens us up to more unique ideas, approaches & creativity.

I started watching with the understanding that it was about a tiny workshop, I have an 8ft x5ft shed that I have as a tiny workshop, 90% of what I do is hanging out the door or outside.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Making do with what you’ve got! I love it!!

Still can’t get over that you play the mandolin as a hidden talent! Saving that for later huh

This is probably the most lovely wood working video that I’ve seen so far. You and your shop are so adorable. I felt warm in my heart when you got 29 people showed up to help you unload the truck, amazed at your mandolin sound (I play the sax, btw), and got tears in my eyes when you talk about the sawdust jar from you grandpa. I love to have a shop of my own for a long time but just recently can afford to have a small corner to start with and so am a newbie in wood working. Thank you so much for sharing this inspiration for hand tool path that I would like to do in the next few years. I am a power tool guy now, for a reason. But I know hand tool wood working is the way to go. Thank you again, and stay safe and well!

@choiceblade

7 ай бұрын

Everything what that guy just said.

Me with my tools in my attached garage: “miter saw, circular saw, jig saw, saw horses.. im almost a carpenter” Then I watch videos like this lol...

@rockbandgamer

4 жыл бұрын

Carpenters stud walls. Woodworkers make heirloom furniture. Aight? Aight.

@samhardy6030

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockbandgamer In the UK, Joiners do the building trade work, Carpenters build furniture

Thank you so much for mentioning your depression.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Our struggles don't seem nearly as big when we talk about them and find out other folks we admire struggle with the same ones.

@perisophia

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you! I just found your channel and as I watched this video I thought about how nice it would be to have my own workshop and land for gardening. I suffer from depression and have been in bed for the past week. I constantly doubt my ability to follow through with projects bc some days it’s all I can do to take a shower and feed myself. But, I keep on keepin’ on! Good for you on all that you have accomplished! Keep up the good work 💪🌱☕️🐄🌻. You have inspired me!

@karen23826

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades Ditto, thank you so much for mentioning this. I struggle with depression myself, wood working, and my other projects are coping mechanisms, but it's been on hold a while as I build my house, which is it's own coping mechanism I suppose ;). Regardless, thank you.

@mikeodonovan9299

3 жыл бұрын

@@perisophia remember 4 words. This too will pass.

@tinycuisine6544

3 жыл бұрын

@@perisophia I hope you feel better. A workshop works wonders for your mind. If you can, get yourself some basic tools and get started! Best wishes from Spain.

Your unfinished projects are comforting for me, I feel so much guilt that small work tasks slip through the cracks and just never get done. Thank you for reminding me that it’s okay!

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

It's all ok! Especially if you're doing woodwork as an escape, passtime or hobby, there should be no pressure, deadlines, shame or guilt, just FUN!

Thank you for the tour. I appreciate your vivacity and candid presentation. Again, thank you.

*Immediately KZreads SCRUM*

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

I talk about it a lot more in my recent LIVE video if you wanna see more of it in action.

@HiltonRalphs

4 жыл бұрын

Living in South Africa where Rugby rules, scrum has a completely different meaning but I'm going to learn this concept nonetheless. Thanks Anne

@oddjobkia

4 жыл бұрын

Hilton Ralphs Same here in Wales... but still a good idea

@larss337

4 жыл бұрын

Like a Agile method scrum?

"tiny woodshop" while I sit here working out of a 125sq/ft shop...

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

most important thing is you've got space to be creative! Tiny is as tiny does, I was more referring to the fact that I was leaving my 1500 square foot workshop and machinery in the old space ;)

@MrMakto

4 жыл бұрын

Single car Garage here, not even the entire garage.

@Mikey__R

4 жыл бұрын

Shed dweller, checking in

@MylesNickNigelNiles

4 жыл бұрын

I'm working in a 6'x10' section of a one car garage that doubles as the laundry and bicycle storage. Working under the roll up garage door, so there's not even usable ceiling space. Glad to see others in similar situations. The driveway see's a lot of sawdust most days.

@Stillnapie

4 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter.. I have 850 square feet on the first floor and 800 in the loft.... it's still far to small.

Stumble on your channel and Wow wow wow!!! All hand tools. Amazing!!!

Wow. As a 71 year old bipolar, adhd, obsessive I am going to try scrum analysis. Reminds me of my old work diary. I must have 20 projects on the go at any one time and none seem to be finished. No wonder I get confused. I love your energy and engaging manner. Definitely subscribing. Tennessee is a long way from the Land of Oz (Australia) and Covid is a challenge but woodworking is a universal language. I'm looking forward to catching up with your other videos.

@AnneofAllTrades

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your encouragement, and definitely keep your chin up, these are trying times for everyone, but hopefully we get through it stronger than before. Appreciate the subscription!

What is this, a woodshop for ants?

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha Paul, just work your magic to make it jackman sized!

@juanit0tackit0tackito2

2 жыл бұрын

Trust in Jesus Christ

It's super cool to see a shop that is really geared for sentiment, hand tools, and comfort. My work flow and shop space is heavily dictated by what makes the most money. So there's very little sentiment in my shop. It's all about making money by production speed. But many of my woodworking friends are hobbyists. I know you aren't technically a hobbyist. But the shop set up is very similar. My hobbyist friends get to build some super detailed things that I couldn't afford to do, much like your projects. They can spend a month or two on a single small piece of furniture. One day I would love to build some things like that. Thank you for letting us into your shop!

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

When I first quit my job to build furniture full time, I failed, because I wasn't able to produce furniture fast enough at the quality I wanted to to turn a profit. I tip my hat to you for doing so. My second attempt at going full time with woodwork went a lot better as I was hired to run a woodworking school, and I'm forever thankful I got to jump into the craft with both feet full time for those three years, but now that I'm self employed and running the farm, alas, once again there isn't a whole lot of time for woodwork, but there are some fun announcements coming down the pike soon that should change that ;)

@MaydaysCustomWoodworks

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades that's awesome! Thanks for the detailed response. And I failed at it as well. Twice. I had to reset, rely on my other job to recoop and retry. I settled on basically a mobile shop like Ron Paulk doing cabinetry and remodels. That was my first successful full time woodworking venture. Then I slowly started building my home shop with that same philosophy of efficiency and speed. But just like you said... The quality severely affects the time it takes to make. Affecting the profitability. I've definitely had to find a sweet spot of a high quality product that honestly isn't perfect. But it's higher quality than most of the other pros around, and I try to give suberb customer service and have the client's be super pleased with doing business with me... Even tho my products aren't cheap or perfect. They also aren't the most expensive around, and they are still great quality. I'd rate their quality at an A- for most of my stuff. I'm convinced anyone can get a job somewhere in the trades and eventually find their sweet spot if they keep trying, keep adjusting, and they work their butt off. Thanks for sharing a bit of your story! I think more people need to hear stories like that from woodworkers that somehow include woodworking in their income producing world. I think a lot of people want to make some money woodworking but don't know how to get past the common sales places like Etsy, Facebook, and Craigslist.

Holy Tomatoes you're are amazing!!!! Simply awesome. Be proud!

In a word, I'm jealous. My shop is a steel cabinet a mobile tool chest, a steel box with drop-down lid/bench top mounted on the wall, a cheap table saw and a home built bench. All of it in a corner of a very tiny front car porch. My timber store is in the common walkway out the back of my house.I have to move the car out to lay out the bench etc. to work. I had to give up my house and move overseas after I retired and leave behind a 6 car garage with the makings of a decent workshop and study. My first project over here after the bench was bookshelves and lots of them. Two done so far. Unfortunately with lockdown the timber yards are closed so everything is on hold. I've been drawing up plans for when its lifted and hope I can get the makings of a study, cabinets and bookshelves and desks together over a few weeks. Until then I have about 100 boxes of books etc in rental storage. Like you I have a love for writing instruments. I have used fountain pens for most of my life. They help me to write better because I'm left-handed. You have to write more slowly with a fountain pen and this allows me to form letters better. People know I love fountain pens and I have quite a collection given to me as gifts. I've tried calligraphy as a way of relaxing but finding someone to teach a left-hander is a problem. My teacher is left-handed but he spent over a year learning to write right-handed because his teacher refused to teach him otherwise. He has tried hard but we haven't been able to work out how to shape the nib and do the finer movements properly for the left hand. My old workshop hasn't gone to wast either. My son is making full use of it.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

it's the work you do with the tools that matters far more than the tools in your chest, or where you put the chest for that matter. I love fountain pens, and I also write with my left hand, maybe there's something there!

Absolutely wonderful to spend a little time with a sister soul, and one so young and inspiring. I began my own journey a million years ago at the tender age of 18 when I bought a plot of land with my pocket money. I battled conventional thinking and opinions and somewhat blithely ignored the effect that would have on my 'success'. You redefine that when you reach a certain age after life has tested you to the max. I'm 53 now, solo, and I live as sustainably as I can and make, build, fix and grow everything possible. It became life rather than the ambition and lifestyle I suppose. Living in work. I'm a blacksmith trained by by my blacksmith father, a self-taught amateur traditional woodworker, a plumber by necessity, an aspiring but lazy musician, a forest keeper (over 200 acres of tough Aussie bush), I've built three of my own natural homes and assisted others in a mentoring capacity to build their own dreams. I'm a hill culture organic gardener and I'm a teacher of everything I know free to others, particularly women who want to feel empowered with new skills that give them a new kind of freedom. Like you I've come a long way through trauma to the other side where contentment and the love of everything that is life are all that matters. My workshop is a little rougher, everything secondhand, lovingly restored and maintained, my work not so refined as yours but I am capable of those heights. Marvelous to know that younger women than I, are following their dreams. Imagine where you will be when you reach my age. Extraordinary!

@AnneofAllTrades

3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful read this morning! You sound like one hell of a woman and I would love to forge something together someday! Thanks for taking the time to share some encouragement and inspiration!

The nice thing about being, I think you said, 'obsessed' with little things and writing instruments, like pencils, is that as you use a pencil it gets smaller. Kind of a two times pleasure and passion. Nice shop. I just subscribed to your KZread. Good luck. I hope things continue moving in the direction that's best for your soul.

@AnneofAllTrades

3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for the subscribe! Little things are the best things!

I too, love the little jar of sawdust from your Grandfathers shop. All of your woodworking in your shop whether it's tables, chairs of toolboxes make that area so comforting. It must be a special treat to do projects there and feel so comfortable.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's a pretty special space!

Wish I had that kind of room. You say small, but to me this is a mansion 😊. All I have is a quarter of my garage, but who’s complaining, as I have a shop that is years of moving in the Navy and slowly building on my concept. Now starting to rebuild axes, so reorganizing the shop again 😅

Thanks to everyone who made this channel a reality!

@9:42 That was a very touching moment. Hits right in the feels.

In Gunsmithing school, the standard working height for a vise is elbow high. Meaning standing straight, you can rest your elbow on top of the vise. The ergonomics of this helps you file parts flat without angling your file, your arm swings naturally from the shoulder.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

That makes sense for filing! You'd have worn out shoulders in a hurry if you tried to do that with a handplane though :)

You are an awesome person! I think we are kindred spirits with the same interests and a lot of the same issues to struggle with. Seeing you just brightened up my day and motivates me to spend more time in my shop.You are blessed to have so many friends too.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I count those blessings often.

I had to pause it on the new shop drawings. That thing looks like a very nice roomy house. Wow!

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Check out the groundbreaking video for a better look!

This is what we called passion. Space does not limit us

Crate shop got lots of enthusiasm and some great skills go get them.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Very charming. Is sometimes surprises me what some people consider tiny.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

The “tiny” is more referencing leaving my 1500 square foot shop and machinery in Washington. If you want truly tiny, check out my Instagram archives, I spent three years working out of my laundry room, climbing over my workbench to get to the other side when I was in the middle of projects ;)

Scrum analysis and Kanban are awesome tools that keep me sané as well.

You are FANTASTIC! i am really impressed. I am in my eighth decade and just did some mortise and tenon work? (No Pictures) I assembled two legs on a 2 x 4. . A dog's hind leg would be straighter. Good for you being open about depression. Been there. Am in Gods hands and enjoying life!

my grandpa had a big (to me) hand driven grinder on his workbench. I used to love turning it as fast as I could, then watching it slow down over a minute or two. Stunningly, that was about 55 years ago.

I just discovered this channel. Anne is so natural and normal I feel a friend is talking to me. She should give a class to KZreadrs on how to be normal. That she talks about woodworking, one of my hobbies, is a plus. Subscribed.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the subscribe and the kind words!

Wow. 147K subscribers & 147K views. It's rare to see the views match the subscribers. Normally I see channels with much more subscribers than views of videos, which means some channels have subscribers that never watch the content provided by them. Nice video, and very tidy workshop. Thank you

Its not the size of the shed , its what comes out the door. Love it all thanks.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Love this video, I made a proper work bench for my school wood working project when I was sixteen, still have it, it’s like an old friend. Much love from England

@AnneofAllTrades

3 жыл бұрын

I love that you still have your first workbench! That is so special.

This is the first video of yours I've watched. I have some mental health issues, and I love to start new projects. Finish them.....mmm....not so much. Lol. Shortly after starting a new project, my mind is racing ahead to the one after that, and the one after that, and the one after that.... I'm dealing with it now - trying to keep myself focused on one project till it's finished. I tell myself the reason I'm excited about a new idea, is because it involves wood, and tools - well, the piece I'm currently working on also involves wood, and tools, so pour your excitement into it. It's mostly working for me. Lol. Ok, I'm going to watch more of your stuff.

So love your new "office". You are amazing and I love watching your progress and projects! Amazing Anne of All Trades!!! You go girl!

Keep the shower. Always a good idea in a working environment, if only from the safety point of view. Love the shop. Am about to build one myself and you've given me some ideas. 👍

@AnneofAllTrades

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to share any ideas we can here!

I love your channel, I too suffer from Anxiety and your tips about organising have helped me. I took up hand tool woodwork as a hobby once I retired and love using my Lie Nielsen tools. I found watching your videos extremely relaxing. Thank You.

How sweet that you cherish your Grandpa's toolbox. I had a Grandpa that also introduced me to tools and making things. I have his toolbox and it's exactly like yours.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! What a small world (or a very popular toolbox)

You have the best energy.

Nice "little shop, Anne, and Welcome to Tennessee~! I was raised down the road from Nashville in Chattanooga, but we're currently (stationed) in Augusta, GA. We intend to return to "The Nooga" after we retire. I'm Army-retired, but we'll both retire (me again) for good in a few years where I'll finally be a full-time woodworker. I can't wait to see your dream shop~! I finally "upgraded" to a 30x40 pole barn after working in single-car garage sized spaces for years. Moving from here will be bitter-sweet, but doing it all over again is exciting too. Congrats~!!

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Moving is always tough but new adventures are also fun!

I love your humble honesty and gratitude 🥰 Thank you for sharing your beautiful world 👍♥️

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Always!

You are one of the most positive KZreadrs I've found. Can't wait to explore your channel!

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

I don’t comment on videos, Anne, but I just couldn’t resist this time. I truly love you passion, you’re openness about your shop and your life, and the fact that you’ve relocated to my home state. I hope you have a wonderful experience, and I eagerly look forward to your videos. Keep up the great work!

Anne, you are so inspiring. I also deal with anxiety and depression due to living with Lewy Body Dementia. It's hard to keep going with the craft I love while slowly losing my ability to do the level of work I strive for. I'll never give up, instead I'll keep watching your videos.

Awesome cabinet maker with depression focus issues love the white board 👌 👍

Just watched your video, it’s the only shop tour I watched all the way thru. Thanks for explaining everything in your shop. Love the white board idea, something I need I think.

@AnneofAllTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!