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When One Project Turns Into Three It’s been a while since I last sat down to write one of these updates. For a while I kept thinking, I’ll write something once I’ve finished this project. But that moment never seemed to arrive. Every time I thought I was getting close, something else appeared around the corner. That’s probably the biggest lesson from the last few months. Making isn’t a straight line. Sometimes you start with one idea and, before you know it, you’re redesignin

There’s a quiet satisfaction in finishing something properly. The hammer video is now complete. A lot more thought went into this one than previous projects — particularly in the structure. I made a conscious effort to clearly explain at the beginning what the video was about and where it was going. As a viewer myself, I know how important that is. It sets expectations. It shows intention. The audio was another step forward. I wanted the machine noise to feel part of the stor

I’ve started making YouTube videos again. It’s not a flood of content — more a steady trickle — but I’m genuinely happy to be back. The first video already feels like a clear step forward from my earlier work. Not perfect, but better. And that’s the point of starting again. The intro didn’t hold viewers for as long as I’d hoped, but I’m treating that as useful feedback rather than failure. This restart is about learning — understanding what works, what doesn’t, and improving

I’m releasing my first YouTube video in over a year. I didn’t plan to be away that long. Life shifted. Priorities changed. Some things needed more attention than a camera and a workshop bench. Over the past year, I’ve been rethinking more than just projects. The space has changed. My approach has changed. Even the way I film has changed. What started as a simple tray build turned into something unexpected — and somehow mirrored what was happening outside the workshop too. Thi

This year isn’t about chasing growth or output. It’s about laying foundations — for the channel, the workshop, and the way I want to approach making going forward.

Notes from the workshop (and beyond) The journal is a mix of: Written reflections Project notes and process breakdowns Videos from the workshop Thoughts on sustainability, waste, and making responsibly The quiet frustrations and small wins that don’t usually make it online Entries aren’t scheduled. They appear when they’re ready. You don’t need to read everything. Dip in where it resonates. A place to slow things down. I've decided to publish these in a dyslexic friendly font