Why Do I Keep Doing This to Myself?
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- čas přidán 11. 08. 2023
- Back at the Karmann Ghia today! A major step to getting the Ghia in working order doing something about the worn out floor pans. But it also got me thinking about WHY I'm doing this in the first place. Let's keep this thing going 💪
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What kinds of large and ongoing projects are YOU working on right now?
Setting up a basement maker shop , since I moved to a new house.
'66 Airstream; Adirondack chair for my son; replace brakes and shocks on my truck; finish our remodel project; and on and on and on. All of these are to some degree started or nearly done or in between. Thanks for the inspiration to have the "grit" to finish projects.
I've been a professional studio bass player for almost fifty years, and I'm still learning how to play, still making progress. I finished practicing just before I watched this video.
Lots of things. Couple of knifes and sign hanger and letters for dog collars some other projects
Building my first "proper" workshop at my first house. It's a post frame style (very uncommon where I live) but gives me the flexibility to build in stages. Each step requires some figuring, and that keeps me mentally agile.
"The work is more important than the car." Timeless advice, Bob. Keep up the awesome work!!!
It makes you realize why you got into woodworking, medal working, etc in the first place. Sometimes it may not even be more cost effective but it's the process and then looking back at your finished work with pride that makes it worth it.
Words of a true DIYer
I love those little introspective videos where it's more than just a build. It's like a bridge between the usual videos and No Instructions
Same!
Yes! There is tons of value in “forever projects”. And the journey is more rewarding than the resulting thing.
I am destination person through and through. The introspection is a great reminder of why we all got into this stuff in the first place!
Did a floorpan one time for a Bug. Seems like a ton of work but went smoothly and easier than I thought. The feeling of accomplishment afterwards is the most rewarding!
Nice! Yeah wasn't that bad. And makes a big difference 👍
I love your aside about hard work. I've got a '98 Durango I've had since my family bought it new in '97. I saved it from the grave in 2015 when the body structure had failed from rust. I spent 400+ hours working in a local Makerspace when I was living in Dallas, TX learning how to do extensive body work and rust repair. Everyone asked me why - I could easily go buy a new vehicle and let this old Durango go to the crusher. It was the pride, joy, and challenge of taking on something even professionals laughed at even attempting. I am happy to report in 2023 she's still going strong and when I get her up on the lift in my shop I greatly enjoy looking over my hard work a near decade ago.
Love the thought process behind the rebuild, Bob! Hard work is good for the soul...maybe not so much the body, but definitely the soul, lol
It's just as well, the body is only temporary.
My dad was a VW mechanic, my mom taught me how to work on them after they got divorced and I basically grew up in them. She always called ghias the poor mans porsche. A few months ago, I noticed a house with their garage door open. Inside, a 356 and a 911. I stopped and talked to the guy about those cars, both were from his dad who had passed. I was lusting over both, more specifically the 911. He said, why spend the money on a 911 when you can have almost the same thing in a ghia, which is the car he was actually working on, as he pulled off the cover of his ghia. Great little cars and maybe some day I'll have one as well. Really enjoying the build so far! Keep at i!
Really appreciate your reflection on hard work. Hope you do more content like this.
My first car in the 90s was a 1970s Beetle. I always wanted a Ghia, but they were too expensive. I fell in love with them for the same reasons you did. I'm so glad to see you working on this project again and I love the introspective clips weaved in to the project. Keep up the great work!
Right on!
Reference pile is an excellent name for it. Because you will have to measure from it. I rebuild the core support of my car(not a ghia)from scrap metal. Knowing where factory holes were drilled is priceless.
Love this series. Takes me back to the mid-90s and my ‘72 Ghia. I was too broke to really afford all that needed to be done for her. I’m so happy for your progress and to watch these updates!
The work is definitely more important than the car. I've built ~6 show trucks, rebuilt several old cars with friends.
The memories and skills gained is so much better. Seeing the finished work is a fantastic cherry on top, every day.
My first job as a automotive mechanic’s apprentice was working in a VW bug, Karmann Ghia, and bus restoration shop. We basically had a boneyard full of vw’s and my job was to take them apart and tag the model and year of the part and store them. I eventually moved to engine rebuilds and whole vehicle rewiring. Watching you restore the ghia brought back memories and I just may restore another one for old times sake!
I spent five years rebuilding a 1963 Series 2a 109 Land Rover - a complete nut and bolt affair, and when I'd finished and got it on the road I used it every single day as my daily driver. It was superb and I adored it. And then someone stole it. I got another 109 Land Rover (a later Series 3) with the insurance pay out (that I had to fight for) but honestly, I just cannot find the inspiration to start all over again :-( I do agree, when you restore an old car, it isn't about the money, or end value. It's about the journey. Hopefully one day I'll find it within myself to do the work on this new Land Rover.
Aw man that's terrible. Hope you can find that passion again with the new one
It's how it goes here in the UK - if you have something nice, there are many ways for you to end up not having it. But life goes on and I'll eventually get stuck in. For now I just need things to stop breaking on it so I can depend on it a bit more. Just finished a major engine rebuild following an unfortunate 'running on it's own oil' incident! Good luck with your build, I'm following with interest (it's videos like yours that will eventually get me motivated so keep 'em coming!)
This is one of my favorite episodes! Really highlights why I enjoy watching you tackle any of the projects you take on.
Thanks for all you do to educate and entertain us!
Hey I just wanna say you're a big inspiration for me!
I always watch your ghia videos asap, love them and love the approach, not knowing a lot but still doing good work.
This comment was made because of your explanation why you did this, it really struck a cord with me.
Instead of trying to save money and buying a kinda good version of my favourite car, it's about the same age as yours, perhaps I am going to do the same as you. Buy a more wrecked one and fix it myself, to do exactly what your said in your explanation.
Those “well… okay..?” moments are so filled with frustration and astonishment and plain old “what the heck do I do now?” We’ve all been there, and somehow we all get past them. Lessons learned.
My Dad had one in the military-once sledded down a mountain in Germany in the middle of the night, trying to get back to the barracks before he and his buddies got in trouble.
I started watching for wood working content! But I have been restoring a 68 elcamino that has been in my family for 50 years. There is a visceral feeling you get with old cars. And sometimes it is more about the past memories and the new ones to be made
Really appreciated the conversation in the video, specially the part about patience. Reminded me of Essential Craftsman when he's sharing knowledge in every job site/project.
I subscribed to ILTMS when the first longboard build video came out. I must say that this series is the one that I enjoy the most. I don't know anything about cars and I don't have a drivers license but I just love watching this process.
Hard work and and the satisfaction of it (and delayed gratification) is something a lot of people don't seem to have these days. It's inspiring to see as I keep trying to build my business one day at a time, slowly adding to my skillsets
Im working on getting a 55 studebaker commander back on the road. Its an original one owner car thats been off the road for 40 or so years. This is my first project car and its solid, original, minimal rust, but its a heck of a project. Im still working on scraping the crap off of it which seems to be never ending. I really like your take on hard work and forever projects. This is going to take me years to finish and im looking forward to learning and using new skills like welding and sheet metal work. Everything on this car was meant to be serivced and rebuilt and that's the plan.
I will ALWAYS watch your car uploads. Keep em coming. You always exude passion in your projects, but even in the tougher ones with this car, you get a sense of that and I enjoy that
I appreciate that, thanks!
@@Iliketomakestuff let me clarify. I will always watch all of your videos for the same reason. But I too want to rebuild a car and force myself to do as much of my car work as possible without being much of a car guy, but to build a skill. Keep it up!
Bob I am on year 11 of a frame up restoration of a 1964 C10 stepside pickup. I resonate with everything you said in this video and totally agree with you. I am at about 95% done with mine and it is really enjoyable to drive around and enjoy. Really enjoy going on this same journey as you restore yours. Keep going never give up.
This is what makes your channel so valuable. Cool projects, your honest with the failures, and we get great life lessons.
I rarely start anything because it’s hard to learn, and then when I inevitably screw or up, I get frustrated.
Thanks for the advice.
Really enjoyed this episode. Takes me back to my attempts to restore and Austin Healey Sprite.....I was just 18 and had no money so I never did get it back on the road, but those hours in the bar taught me a lot, and kept me distracted from my parents imploding marriage. Keep up the good work. It's nice to know you are only human too.
So many times I hear people tell a story but more often than not they don’t even give a hint about what lead up to that story. Thank you for giving us a look into the back story and a possible look into the future for this restoration!
I hope you've been following Mic Bergsma's journey with his '67 VW Bus. Seeing the amount of craftsmanship (and time) it takes to restore a vehicle that far gone is truly mind blowing 🤯
Maybe invite in an expert for different stages just so you can apprentice for that day 👍
Usually, when you post videos about the Ghia. I save it for a playlist for auto repairs. But this time, I'm saving it for my "Reasons for building things" Playlist. Thanks Bob. Keep up the good work.👍👏🤜
I drove a '68 Ghia from 1979 to 1984. I still have dreams about that car - so much fun to drive! Thanks for sharing your process!
We’re just getting started on restoring a 74 VW Bus and feel almost the exact same way. I am more excited about the work ahead than the finished bus, knowing it will be so much more rewarding in the end!
Save those seat tracks and the "buttons" where the carpet attaches. The seat belt attachment points are also an item you'll need to transfer... If you can find a rear clip in good shape; you'll be happier with the "crispness" of the engine bay stampings. The new ones are pretty rounded... When you paint the bottom of the pan, you might look into black raptor liner as a top coat. I'm going on 12 years, 20,000+ miles and it looks as good as it did when I shot it.
I’m in the process of restoring a bunch of great wood working tools from my late great uncle, and I am in the painstaking process of getting all the ground surfaces cleaned, flattened, stoned, and oiled.
You’re right. I could totally go out and buy these tools in better shape, less neglected, etc, but really, I just have an amazing admiration for what these tools went through and what they created before my great uncle got to old to use them anymore. And also, I was a machinist and I have the urge to fully set and tune these machines. 🤣
that was quite the words of wisdom from your grandfather. I'd never really thought about it in that way before, but it made me stop and go "holy crap, that's actually something I really like about my car. It's capable of getting me out of trouble, and isn't so low to the ground that it might get stuck on something."
I have 4 Classic cars and underline your insights.
When you drive in your Classic after working on it is just priceless.
People without this insight or dedication will never understand this feeling.
Keep it up!
I have a eclectic collection and also a VW;
1967 Ford Mustang
1968 Mercedes 280SE Coupe
1974 Beetle with a Porsche engine
1975 Alfa
6:00 Oh my god that ".... ok" and walk away thinking about how to escalate things I swear to god is a mood. I have 100% done this and I laughed out loud seeing myself reflected in you and your struggles here, puzzling through how to do something for the first time and applying all of your general knowledge and experience to the specific task at hand - pulling the bit out of the air tool lmao
I love human moments like this. ADHD people unite!
It's look like you're completely out of your comfort zone and it's pretty nice to see how you manage that. You're a true inspiration for me through the year. Keep up the good work!
Im glad my cars haven’t had bad rust. I’ve gone through like 12 so far (I get bored quickly and sell them) but they always run and drive when I’m done haha. Currently I have a 66 vw beetle, 71 super beetle, and a 85 subi swapped vanagon. Wiring harnesses are a pain…
I think not all projects need to be finished quick is a great thought. We all have things we do that are for instant gratification "look what I just made" and things that you'll have for a long time that have a story that goes with them. I enjoyed the way this was shot with you just chatting. More personal than just a voice over.
Thank you for sharing your healthy mindset in this video! Everybody who is working on a long term project and feels they are not making the progress they want should take a step back once in a while and just look at what they have learned and achieved thus far instead of staying fixated on how much there still is to do. This is especially true when working on a car, even the most simple automobile is an incredibly complex machine where it's easy to feel overwhelmed by everything. It's all about the journey; when the car is done eventually, every time you drive it will feel that much more special, since you know you are the one who made it work with your own blood, sweat and tears. I feel that way even when doing relatively simple repairs on my clapped out daily driver Accord: it wasn't working before, but now it does and I made it work myself💪😎
Bob... I love watching you work as you inspire me to do more and better than I did the day before. You are an amazing human being, but the message of this video is so true, and said out loud the same things you did... the work is the fun part.
Really proud of you man. Been watching you since the tiny garage days and you helped re spark my interest in not just wood working but getting back to making things and loving it. You’ve come such a long way and I know this car build has been a hell of a journey for you, but you keep going and that’s amazing. I listen to “Making it” and even rewatch your videos because of YOU and not just the content. Just wanted to express that and show love. I admire the hell out of you dude. Keep inspiring! 🤘🏽
Thanks I really appreciate that 🤘
I loved this video. I have an addiction to an old vehicle,which feels just like you said. I have a 1996 Land Cruiser that was my dream car. It is in good shape but still needs loving.
Your videos help give me courage that I could/can tackle this work that needs to be done.
The fear of not being perfect has kept me from starting some things. I really need to accept it won’t be “perfect” and that’s okay.
I really liked this video and the vulnerability you’ve shown through the process. So many videos are made where they only show the best and most “confident” versions of the work. Editing out the “oops” and “uh oh” from the finished version. I really like that you show more of the decisions you’re making as you work the solutions. It is gratifying to watch your process.
I hope you keep having fun!!
This may have been my favorite video you have ever made! The hard work part is completely the thing that is missing in a lot of people’s lives right now. As a air cooled VW guy myself and about to start a restoration of my 1972 Super beetle (my first car that I still own 30 years later) you have encouraged and inspired me! Love all your content but this one was a winner for me!
The videos in this series just keep getting better and better! I love the direction you all have taken to tell the story of the car and your relationship to its history. Having the synergy of the story with the ongoing work and improvement is really fun!
I appreciate your comments about patience. Great video as always!
You can always waste your money on new shiny things. Spending your money on a education (building a car/ furniture / boats / toys / etc ...) is never wasted. The learning your get from physical labor is always more advanced than watching or reading can. Especially if you break something, learn how to fix it right! I also like this format of video, I have seen everyone you have ever posted, and the interview style is much more educational.
Ah, the memories I have of our family's '67 Ghia. I learned to drive a stick-shift in it. It was a lot of fun to drive and always turned heads. It's a poor man's Porsche. You're in for a crazy amount of work and headache, but I'm sure it will be satisfying and personally (if maybe not financially) worth it in the end. Looking forward to your next steps.
I love this video and this project, so many of the things in this video are related to the values I try and teach my sons about hard work and not shying away from things just because they are hard or we don’t know exactly how todo it. Hard work and perseverance build great things you can be proud of. Great video Bob!
Lot of great advice in this video. I can relate to a lot of it as a writer/artist. The journey may never be easy...but sometimes, the easy path is not the most rewarding.
The first video I watched on your channel years ago was the custom Nerf Blaster, which I found just before you moved out of the house you started this channel in. You've been amazing all these years at covering all sorts of topics in these projects (the Soundwave Boombox remains my favorite), and I look forward to seeing what's next. Keep Making Stuff, Bob. 😊
The story behind this video is great. More of that.
love this video so much!!!... it almost feel like a 2.0 maker video...
it's still about making but also why we make...
i love the make community in youtube so much and absorb so much of it's content, which includes, truth to be told, that i've absorbed a lot of knowledge i never will use , although i'm an artist and maker myself, you just can not put all the techniques into use....
but a video about why we make and why we choose the projects....
this was a video about a car, i like old cars, they are pretty but i don't have anything with cars, i even have no license, so in a way, i couldn't care less...
but this video about a car AND about making i general was just what i needed!
thank you Bob , thank you ILTMS team!
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Part two.. this really hit home for me. Great video guys, it just shows all the mental strength and careful thought you put into your vids, it doesn’t all ( and yes I know it drives the channel)) have to be about product placement. One word that sums this video up.
Relatability
I really enjoyed this format - some parts working on something, with introspection sprinkled throughout. I loved the "why" of it.
Glad to hear it!
This was a great video. I understand you obsession with a particular type of vehicle.
For me, it's a Land Rover. A Land Rover was the first car I ever drove, at age 7, along the beach at a magical place called Kgari, here in SE Queensland, Australia. I still try to go to Kgari every year, and it is still special.
You've done well and I applaud that, you've worked hard, been successful, and I don't deny you the fruits of your labour.
My heartbreak is that, thanks to my disability (Autism) and rampant discrimination, I'm never again going to fulfil my dream. No matter how I wish it, I'm never going to afford to buy a special variant made by LR Australia for the military here. And that truly breaks my heart.
There are plenty around me for very little money but I have neither the skills nor the attention span - thanks to my comorbid dx of adhd - to rebuild one. I can't weld and wouldn't trust my welding skills anyway. And then there are the mechanical skills I would never possess. Electrical I'm not afraid of, however, I seem to just get electrics and electronics, but the rest hold me back. (And I'm way too pedantic and fixated only doing things th right way - and often 'overdoing them' - to help anyone else do theirs, by way of barter)
So, I sit around and watch CZcams videos all day and watch others fulfil their dreams.
Good luck with your dream! I hope it becomes a reality for you and brings you great joy. I'll be here, watching.
Dude - big ups on the chat about hard work. That really struck a chord. I am in the process of updating my house here and there and the longer-term projects are definitely more rewarding than the afternoon jobs, but those are rewarding in their own way... Anyway, I am really enjoying this series, and I'm rooting for you!
I really enjoy watching you work on these larger more involved projects. I have mad respect for you always tackling them yourself and growing in areas you're not an expert in or even know much about.
Thanks for your thoughts on this. After watching your video you've reignited my commitment to restoring a popup camper I bought 3 years ago and has mostly sat in the driveway since. I have built a shed to get things out of the garage so I can work on the roof. Thanks for the video.
Bob she's coming along nicely so far my friend. Can't wait to see more updates an projects and many more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
Thanks 👍
Thanks!
@@Iliketomakestuff you're welcome
I think this is my favorite of your videos. Thank you for the insight on why you make stuff and why this car. I’m at the beginning of my woodworking journey, so every project seems big at the moment, but your words are super encouraging.
I actually have my first car which is a VW Rabbit. My parents bought it new in 1981 (I was only about 7 years old), and when I turned 17 I bought it from them. It's currently in my garage where I'm slowly working to get it back on the road. I'm hoping someday that it's a really nice vehicle to take to VW shows/etc and show off. It'll never be worth anything except to me, but that's ok. Sentimental value and the fun of working on it makes it worth owning. I totally understand what you mean working on the Ghia. I'm looking forward to more updates!
Haha been there done that exact job. It truly sucks. I'm about to start the body again now after a 10 year break. And everything you said about the reasons why we do it I totally agree with. Respect and can''t wait for the next ep 👍😎
9:52 is the PERFECT visual for this video and your though process Bob! Keep up the great work! God bless!
I always enjoy the playful fun you bring to all of your content but with the Ghia it feel different. I can sense the extra passion and excitement for the journey. It is a true inspiration!
My current ongoing project is to finally commit to starting content creation like makers such as yourself have inspired me to do. Starting with the documentation of sorting through All of my ongoing projects and minimize for a move halfway across the country. Love what you do Bob, keep it up!
Thanks! And good luck 👍
Really enjoying seeing your progress on this. It's inspiring to keep me going on my own projects. Every task completed is one more step forward. And trying to remember to enjoy the journey along the way. Nice job getting those floor pans in! Thanks for sharing!
Bob, you are awesome. There's no good way to express the sincerity of that statement in a youtube comment. Just know that I am inspired, impressed, and thankful for you.
Thank you!
Love this build. So happy you came back to it. I wouldn’t mind longer time lapses of all the work. I think that give a good sense of how much work goes into it. I like the one ep builds and have enjoyed them for years. But man I love this one and i’m no car guy. Thanks for sharing it.
I love these cars. I was so excited when you got it. I’m living vicariously through you. Also good to hear the motor is done on the Rover.
Oh man I can't wait to have the cruiser back.
Air-cooled vw guy here, for over 30 years! I own a beetle, a ghia and a thing.
Don't forget to take the seats slides from the "reference pile" to weld them on the new pans.
And i agree it's not about the car, it's about the journey and the things learned along the way. And trust me, there that's feeling when you drive a car and you know every single nut and bolt involved, when you know exactly what little noise is normal and which shouldn't be there. And being able to diagnose an issue as the engine is dying on you - don't ask how i know that one. 😂😂
Thanks Bob for give me the ispiration for work on my project. I have bought a old van/rv and i strip out, i begun to weld some rust hole, change some windows and other stuff. Now i am in pause because i was involved in a work accident and i can't work on my project. But your videos on this old biuty makes hope on me for my project. Thanks again❤
Im glad you're getting through the psychological hump of the project. Its inspiring for the long term projects that I have going as well. You're absolutely right that there projects are about the work itself rather than the finished product.
You’re doing great, I came from a car background into woodworking so woodworking really intimidated me for a while, having built a couple of cars for myself I can tell you driving a car you built is a experience like nothing else you will have a appreciation for that car like nothing else
My favorite format yet! Love the Ghia updates.
I admire your work ethic. I think that it is a VERY hard thing to teach in this day and age, I struggle with my own children to help them understand there's value in work, even if it slow. That will be an awesome thing to be able to tell your grandkids too!
This has been the coolest slow burn series. Thank you so much for sharing.
Glad you like it 👍
Keep on keeping on!
Working on a project myself. Paint and body work on my truck, followed by a 4wd conversion. Worked ling and hard the past couple years and saved up all the stuff I needed. Took a break and banging it out as we speak.
one of the things my old man always used to work by was (in his words) "sheer bloody mindedness!" or if you prefer, he wouldn't be beaten by a project. i was always confused why he would work on something for (sometimes) years and still be able to come back for more. as i've grown older i realise that the "doing" is as important, if not more important than the "completing". the mad things you learn with age!
I really enjoy hearing Bob’s thought process. Thanks. Also, this has been such a struggle, it’s nice to see him get what I see as a win. Floors in!!
I’ve loved watching the car renovation videos you post, but I especially enjoyed this episode today. Seeing you being open and honest to camera and giving a breakdown on your philosophies and reasons behind choosing that car, was great to hear, and I would love to see that more in your videos. The DIY walkthrough is always amazing, but adding that level of “you” to it makes it all the more better! Great videos Bob and team, thank you for making them 😊
"Hard work is about patience and perseverance and proving to yourself that you have the grit to stick with something to see it through" These words are worth more than gold. Thanks for sharing.
I really liked the pacing of you taking more time to explain your motivation behind all of this. The fast paced nature is usually good, but don't be afraid to give your thoughts more room in the videos.
Y'know I watch a ton of car videos, usually quite interested and understand what's goes into making cars great. Your philosophy of the work being more important than the car is quite inspiring. There is great satisfaction to being 'on the tools' as us Aussies say. Thanks Bob, I'll be in the shed
Keep up the great work. My first car was a 71 Super Beetle. Of all the vehicles I’ve had since, I miss it the most. Had more personality than the rest. I think you’re Karmin Gia is the same way.
I'll be honest, the question of why fix it was a good one. For me, it really wasn't a question as a love cars, the one you picked was beautiful, and it's honestly rewarding to save something like that. I recently bought my first house that I'm slowly working on. It's 123 years old. My car is 20 years old and I put 3,000 miles a month on it. Keeping stuff out of the junkyard or trash is just a good thing.
Great message, thanks ILTMS team!
Great video and even better message. Thank you for sharing.
People often miss the point of good hard work. There is real honor in this level of work and it is truly a satisfying moment as each step is completed. The skills you learn lead to other adventures and new doors that open to explore. Bob I'm glad you take the time to produce the content you do, because the genuine passion you share is incredible.
This geriatric old gentleman ( I cleaned that up ) always wanted a karman Ghia. Now I doubt I could get in or more importantly get out of one. Such is life. Terrific video. Regards Jim UK.
You keep going Bob, too many people give up on things. I call it Learn As You Go !
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This one made me happy. Love your projects and haven’t missed a podcast in years. Seeing a more personal side to your projects definitely makes me engage more, not sure about others
Love your attitude and approach, so inspiring.
Restoring cars always feels like a never ending task but slowly slowly chipping away at the jobs makes it come along much more quickly than you think, i had a very similar experience with my Jetta, it took 6 years of work here and there but before i knew it she was all done and to be honest i miss working on it more than i enjoy driving it
oh nice! Slowly and steady, you got this bob! Really nice to see the progress
So we just laid a lot of flooring over the weekend, and your comments on 'but why' kept coming back to me as this entire house reno has been one learning experience after another.
But given how sore I am on the other side of the project, I can't help but wonder if masochism doesn't play into it at some point. 😂
This is probably my favorite video that you've done, Bob. I sums up perfectly why those of us who tackle large projects like this- especially those of us who aren't experts in the field- do this thing. I will say though- the work may be more important than the car, but the payoff is pretty exciting itself. You're doing great, keep it up!
That is coming along beautifully!
I loved this episode so incredibly much!!!! I know this feeling about new coowl projects and learning how to do this so well and according to me that is the best feeling in the world
This is the essence of making. We don't make stuff because we want the finished product. We make stuff because we enjoy the process. It gives us the chance to learn new things, try new skills (and buy new tools. ;). In a lot of ways, we make things for the same reason that mountain climbers climb mountains-- it's the new challenge, the new obstacles to overcome and when it's done, the joy and pride of standing back and saying, "I did that. I tried something I've never done before and I succeeded."
Thanks for your story about why! I love this series.
Glad you enjoy it!