Comment by cosmon0t

Great Post! I'm probably a similar age. I grew up learning how to use a bandsaw, compound miter saw and generally learning how to do woodwork that could hold it's own. I grew up with computers and electronics and turned that into a professional career. But after helping my Dad build a wooden spiral staircase with nothing more than his experience/intuition, I have immense respect for people who don't need a reference like Youtube to make something remarkable. As a side note, it really pays to sit down sometimes and assess what I can do personally without the safety net of a reference or guidelines.