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 story rather than something to fight against. (but this was an epic fail) I was still learning how to navigate my new sony camera and manage to film 80% in slow motion with no audio. on top that I am having camera focus issues, maybe a larger preview screen to be able to check this.
The workshop has its own rhythm, and instead of muting it, I’ve been learning to work with it. so going forward this will happen as long as I don't mess up again. lol.
More than anything, this video feels intentional.
Not forced.
Not chasing trends.
Just shaped carefully in the direction I want the channel to move.
That said, there’s always a vulnerability in pressing publish. You put something out into the world without knowing how it will land. Whether it will be liked. Whether the quieter, more deliberate approach connects.
But growth rarely comes from staying comfortable. So it’s out there.
Workshop Updates
Here’s what’s been happening behind the scenes:
Hammer video completed and published
Greater focus on script structure and clarity
Improved audio approach — using the workshop atmosphere rather than fighting it
Defining the direction of the channel more intentionally
Planning the next project
Developing a simple stool concept
Exploring a more journal-style format for documenting the process
Beginning experiments on a jig to form tapered hexagon legs
Looking Ahead
The next project is deliberately simple.
A stool.
Nothing elaborate. Nothing overly complex.
I’ve been thinking a lot about simplicity — in design, in process, and even in how I document what I’m doing. Sometimes keeping things simple allows more room to think clearly. To explore. To learn.
The tapered hexagon legs are the first challenge. There’s an aesthetic reason for the taper, but also a practical problem to solve. Repeatability. Accuracy. Efficiency.
Which means… a jig.
The stool may look straightforward, but the process of getting there won’t be accidental. That’s where the curiosity lies for me right now — solving small, focused problems well.
I won’t give too much away yet.
But the next video will lean more into exploration. Less presentation, more process.
And that feels like the right direction.
Thanks for following along.
More soon.
but in the meantime check out the latest video right here.
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