Great to see you so young! Thanks for taking the time to share this. And kudos to Lindsay for helping you back then.

All of you guys that have woodworking channels got me started to woodworking now it's my passion.

Matt, Don't underestimate the value of your older projects. They really show your improvement has a wood worker and presenter. However, most importantly they are motivating for beginners. Keep up the excellent work! I look forward to your videos. Thanks!

Not bad for a young whipper snapper... who am I kidding... I hope one day to be as good as the young Matt!

Hello Matt: The young Matt table was great. I also appreciate you took the time to respond to all or nearly all of the comments. I think I am 304. That takes a lot of time away from the shop but readers really really appreciate it, especially when they have a technical questions. Thanks again. Clark's Woodshoppe in Mount Vernon, WA

Great job. Now for me to get as good as you. You inspired me.

That was a good exercise Matt. No need for that much criticism, back there you were able to make really good furniture. Thanks for share it. Im big fan of your full build videos. Regards!

A lot of shavings have been made since then! Thanks for sharing this bit of history.

The first time you used the card scraper in this video was one of the best shots I have seen for a card scraper. Most videos quickly show someone using it but rarely show the material as its being removed. Great video Matt.

I just started watching your videos a few weeks ago. I started with the first Shop Update and have completed from there to this point with a couple of detours to watch some builds (like your bandsaw mill). It has been a joy to see your younger self's skills and your continuous growth into an exemplary woodworker. I have built several projects through the years with limited tools and no training - so I started watching your channel and Essential Craftsman (a different set of skills) to learn. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for putting this out there. It gives me hope that I may actually get better and more comfortable in front of the camera with time.

Awe baby Matt is so cute, he looks like chachi from happy days 👍

So serious and no nervous laughter, I like it and a butimus table!!!! dig some more out of the vault....

Great trip down memory lane. The table came out pretty sweet. The gappy dovetails let us know it was made by a human!

Younger Matt...now we have three Matt's....and maybe four....the ways of time traveling...lol..serious great video

I can not tell you how happy that made me see this video. When the years pass is very good look at what you've accomplished with your effort. In addition, this type of retrospective, always comes at certain stages of life, if you are tuned to occur. Not necessarily when you're respected and recognized by all, in silence, then we estimate much. We may not be your personal friends, but we are closer to you than you suppose. And it is obvious that the news of a second child moves other gears in the human mind and heart. Imagine when they will be adults, and see you as you were and how you evolved. A wonderful video, my affection. :)

This entire vid is absolute gold, keep on growin'.

Hey Matt, that's the one thing I wished that I could . Is go back to when I started KZfaq and videos came to me late in my life . But even going back a few months I can see in myself a change for the better????? Lol !!!!!!! I don't know!!!!!! I love seeing your video Regards BobLee

Whiskerless, now Shavetardy.! Thanks for sharing Matt

I love the fact that you didn't let your limitations at the time, tools and skill set, stop you from building a nice piece! This seems to be my biggest hang up, I expect perfection right from the start. I found this video to be inspiring!!

cute matt junior did a great job. hope when he grows up doesn't turn in a wild bear. thanks for sharing.

Glad you let us see you as you were 5 yrs ago. Good video!

Thank you very much , I asked you because I see the machines that you got excellent and good walnut with which contas , I'm I'm from Argentina and the machines that you got not exist; very good work you do and thanks for sharing .

I liked the trip in the "way back machine", you looked like a child. I especially liked the big white bandage on your thumb. Reminded me of the cartoons when I was a kids after someone smashed their thumb with a hammer. Thanks for sharing and always enjoyable!

it's always good to look back and reflect on what you've done I hope in five years I could do the same I got two more years to go that table is really amazing true Craftsman

Very cool ! It's always fun to watch old videos

WOW! that has got to be crazy for you to go back and see yourself then. I am glad I was not videoing myself back then. thanks for putting this up. fantastic to watch.

Matt don't be afraid to show us more of younger Matt. I enjoyed the video a lot. No need to reply, just wanted to say thank you.

Wow! That was a lot of fun to watch. What a difference 5 yrs makes Thanks so much.

I think the skill level and instructional value were great. Of course there were things you would do different, but it turned out to be very nice piece of furniture that I'm sure the now "wife" Lindsay enjoys having in her home!

My opinion: quite a good work; quite a good video! Much better then many other woodworking videos on KZfaq!

What strikes me is how massively talented you were, even back then.

Holy cow Matt. Who knew that 5 years ago you were the 12 year old woodworker lol . Love this

matt everyone has to start somewhere well done and thanks for not giving up

vintage Cremona. just when I thought u couldn't have a babier face u pull this out lol. ur skills have improved highly in 5 years. nice build Matt

Matt, you are a great teacher with a very humble demeanor

Very neat to see a young you. I like on how you commented on your dovetails not being so tight. To me, hand cutting dove tails would just kill me. I just would not have the patience for it.........especially knowing how quickly and accurately they can be cut with today's machines and jigs. Even though they were a little off, I still commend young Matt on a great effort. Let him know 5 years ago please.........and tell him not to fret.......he will get much better in only a few years.

What an incredible look back, thank you so much for sharing this with us.

We have the same long jergonsons clamps !! Love those

It's a huge relief to me to see that your joinery then looks a lot like mine does now.

It's amazing to see what 5 yrs does to your woodworking skills and tools. I look at the 1st project I made at 16 yrs old (a pair of glass door bookcases) with the tools and skills I had, and I look at the floating ambrosia maple slab coffee table I made in January this year (now 25 yrs old) and my skills/tools I have acquired now. It's absolutely amazing.

its amazing how far you've come in just 5 years, so how much cringing did you do when you first watched this lol, i know when i see myself from the past it's scary...many thanks scott

What a fun video! Fair play for putting it out there, Matt.

That was very brave Matt.....!

My God you like you were ten years old and now you look 40 LOL! What 5 years can do to ya! So I must be 80 by now, love your video's keep em coming.

thank you Matt

That was the best! Thanks for doing that!

That was fun. You do look way younger then. Enjoyed it!

Thanks for deciding to upload this video, Matt. I really enjoyed it!

That was just to much fun to watch! Thanks for sharing this and letting everyone see that with practice and dedication you can become great!

Great work Matt!

Great looking table design. Nicely done!

From student to Master in 5 years. Thank You Matt. Oh how's your bride to be after 5 years. :) Don"t answer I want to enjoy more video"s though the next 5 years :) :) :) You have a great skill and beutiful family. Greg

your long ago skills are still whipping my now skills!

Matt, You talk about your skill level back when you made the table. I thought you were very skilled myself. I'm know you are better now, but you were good.. Thanks for sharing this video. Felix from Nebraska

Little you is adorable! Good build.

I really enjoyed the "vintage Cremona"! I've watched all of your videos Matt and enjoyed your projects, and seeing what a fine craftsman you've evolved into......Keep making them! Thanks.

Like a woodworking time capsule!! It's really cool that you have this video Matt, and thanks for sharing it!

That was really awesome to see. Thank you for sharing Matt!

Retro style, I like it. Great table

very humbling experience...good job!!!

I noticed the wood whisperer tee in the video..nice to see you supported marc from early on. enjoyed seeing less than perfect dovetails. give me encouragement to do more myself..thanks

Very cool Matt! Thanks for digging this one out of the archives! :)

Great video Matt... it appears using walnut overtime, leads to hair growth :) Loved the "Price is Right" T-shirt, and the awesome dovetails.

That was really cool seeing that well done!

That was so cool seeing you then and now and it's really great to see how much your skill levels have grown. Now I just hope my skill levels grow that quickly.

Great to see how far you've come in skill and camera presence.

nice one matt

Loved it.

thats awesome you have this footage to be able to go back and watch! table came out great!

Dude, this video is awesome! So much progress!

Wow, only 5 years, still a great job.

hay old man, i'm still a fan

love the table great table

It wasn't a bad video however I can definitely see your growth over the years. Comfortability level is definitely different. Always love your videos new or old.

good job

That was awesome! The table turned out great and the walnut was flawless. I just started woodworking a little over a year and a half ago and in that short time I have learned a ton but still feel overwhelmed at the thought of some projects. Great video brother! Fun to watch.👍

cool video. I'll be happy to get to your five years ago skill level!

really cool!

Took the Delorean on that one. Cool. 'Tips on Dovetailing' in the present.

Wow interesting! Thanks for sharing. I guess we all have to start somewhere.

Wowsers, a driveway without logs in it looks so bare :D

That was fun. Now you need to edit a video where young Matt and older Matt are side by side in a build off!

thank you

Wow matt that was a very clean and new looking miter saw you had there Matt! Nice job on the table though. Keep up the good work.

:) That what I was going to say, less hair, bare shop, and no deck or lumber in the yard LOL good stuff Matt.

Very nice hall table, young Matt! Seen from an unbiased perspective, it really was interesting and I think the video was pretty good as well!

Thanks for sharing this =)

Wow, 14 year old Matt really knew his stuff!

Haha, I just realized we are going on 3 years since I met you in NC, so you didn't look that much different than what I remembered you first looking like. :) Fun video Matt, Cheers!

It's awesome watching the humble beginnings of the Cremona empire Lol. all kidding aside cool video Matt it's inspiration to start videoing my own projects.

Wow! Great video Matt! Man thanks for sharing that! I think it showed "real life stuff" like (Gappy dovetails..LOL!) It's good to see that sometimes, instead of pretty, polished & edited scenes. Much Love Brother! Have A Super Week!..... Gus

Hi thank you for sharing...... Would be interesting too see you do the exact same project now and same wood choices too.... GO 4 IT

That was really very good, and is a great demonstration of what can be achieved in five short years. Like, seriously, you've built so much since then it's kinda scary!

Hi there from Portugal, Nice :D Obrigado(Thanks)

All that walnut... I'm jealous! :) That reminds me, I need to touch base with you sometime to see what you have for bowl blanks in various species laying around that you'd sell.

The T-Shirt progression was fun :)

Ah, humble beginnings! The best of times ;-)

Very cool! vintage is always nice :) I like the final shot with you under the table. Looks like a very fancy TV :P

Well Done! Matt........