The Best Customer I've Ever Had

Sam, be careful how you joke about circumcisions. Mohels (the Jewish guys who do the snipping) work strictly on tips

Sam I didn’t realize I was a “hardcore fan” until I recognized both slabs, looked back through your videos, and saw that I have watched everything you’ve put out. Thanks again for letting the majority of us live vicariously through your work! Also, got mine from a discount chop shot…they advertised half off.

Hey Sam, I made it! I grew up in redwood country of Sonoma county CA. In the 60's we would hold demonstrations to stop the cutting of old growth redwoods. Recently we sold my childhood home that had clear heart redwood paneling in the dinning and tv rooms. The new owner painted it white! Sacrilidge!

2:53 this part was absolute gold. Never thought I'd feel the need to introduce myself this way, but I'm an uncut man who found all this tongue in cheek humor to be amazing. Well done, sir.

Sam, love your projects. I'm a 74 year old female who once made furniture for my self and family so I have an appreciation of your hard work. I gave up woodworking due to health problems but I loved it and have pieces to leave my children. Keep up the good work. Lorraine from North Carolina

What's your viewer retention? I feel like this is the only youtuber where I watch the whole video without ever skipping a second.

Sam, your work is inspiring, from beginning to end. It makes the finished product all the more worthy of being called a masterpiece.

Sam, what you do with wood is truly amazing. You’re an inspiration. I am not a woodworker but I enjoy your videos.

I'm not in the best of health right now and I have an elaborate shop. Watching your videos inspires me to go work in it. I have to watch them everyday.

At 14:12, "It's not a particularly beautiful finish", just as my jaw was dropping at the rich, stunning color and grain popping out of that redwood! Loved all the info on your learning curve with finishes as well as all the other info, including your bowtie jig and processes. I'm quite certain your client will love this, Sam!

Sam, This is beyond stunning. I am not a professional, just love wood. I love, love, love your videos. You are so talented and transparent not to mention entertaining! Its refreshing.

My father was one of the founders of GL Veneer. The G is for Grittman and the L is Levin. My father was Bo Grittman and his partner was Leslie Levin. That was when I was in elementary school, some time around 1974-5. Leslie was the $ man and my dad was the wood / machinery man. They had a falling out and we ended up moving away from California shortly after that. Leslie kept the company. I was too young to know how it all happened. My sister and I lit up when we heard you say GL Veneer. They used to have the best company parties. I remember that much for sure - lots of Mexican food. I remember the plant manager’s name was Arturo because I had a childhood crush on him 😂.

Wonderful work, Sam! I continue to admire your work ethic, attention to detail, and the care with which you handle your wood.

Sam I super appreciate that you explained how and why the redwood was made available to you - you've explained in several of your videos why certain trees were taken down, and that's the odd extra education that keeps me coming back over other woodworking channels. You show a lot of care about the history and impact of the wood and that's honestly something special!

Sam, all the videos I have watched you do have been amazing. The wood always looks so beautiful. You can take the ugliest piece of trashed wood and make a beautiful piece of furniture out of it. You definitely are a true craftsman. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

SAM, ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PIECE! AND DON'T WORRY THERE WILL ALWAYS BE THOSE OF US WHO WILL LOVE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR! THANKS AGAIN, TONY

Sam, I have nothing to do with woodworking, but I love the craft, the attention to detail, and the art. Thank you for sharing that well-edited video.

Hey Sam I was so jealous the whole video of the person was going to receive this magnificent art, but then I realized how well deserved it was for him. Excellent job as always.

Sam your work is simply an inspiration and also stunning! I have only just started working with wood, as we have to raise a lot of funds for the 46 dogs and 34 cats we have at our rescue farm. I think i will be learning a lot from you! THANKYOU!

You can just go into a forest, haul out the old growth stumps, and sell each slab from them for $5000-10,000? I'm in the wrong profession.