Shop Talk #4 Finish Strong! Staying Motivated on Large Projects

Jon Peters Shop Talk answers viewer questions on woodworking and home improvement projects. Jon Peters shares product reviews, talks about the tools you'll need and provides how-to tips for your DIY projects.

[RobinLewisMakes]

I'm with you Jon, cutting the lawn is a lot of fun. Well, the job might not be all that great, but the result is always worth it

[awbuboltz]

I use a similar strategy to finishing strong, although my reward is watching your videos at the end of the day! Always a great motivator.

[BruceAUlrich]

You're speaking my language with how to keep motivation to finish a project. I struggle with that sometimes. I kind of like cutting the lawn too. I don't like weed eating though.

[mikehogan]

Hey Jon. Great video. I like the rewards idea. Frankly, I find that when my motivation is waning, I like to watch videos by you and other credible woodworkers. It really helps!

[billrutledge]

I'm liking these chat videos a lot.

[ForwardGuidance]

This channel is a great idea. I'm glad you switched things around. The format of a calm sit down and talk about projects and life makes me relax actually. Thanks.

[nolanwoodworksartcompany]

Great idea the reward system you have. I know exactly what your talking about when it comes to getting halfway through a large project and running out of steam. Currently remodeling a man cave and I installed a 25 ft long 8 ft high built in cabinet system. Skeleton and shelving is done but now doing the doors in my shop and I feel I'm taking too much time doing them. Although one of my favorite places is my shop. So taking your advice and drawing up a punchlist tomorrow and going to try and get a reward system in place for myself. As always Jon. Love what you're going and the cabinet turned out beautiful. PS. IPE is indestructible almost so power washing it was the proper way to go.

[stevecollins]

I like that reward system you use, Jon, I find weeding to be one of those reward things for me.
The deck looks fantastic. It's funny, just this week I was talking to me son about how gratifying pressure washing has always been for me. If it damages a deck I sure haven't noticed.

[marksullivan]

I'd love to see a video on the sign mount.

[kortt]

The power washing is addictive as my wife found when cleaning a cement slab by our house...she kept asking for more things to clean lol

[marksullivan]

how come i can see the soss INVISIBLE hinge, right there behind you in the stiles??