Watched like a hundred YouTube videos and bought all these tools. First project was supposed to be a simple cutting board and I'm three weeks in. But man when you get it right and sand it smooth and see the wood grain pop, it's actually pretty satisfying. Might make cutting boards for the whole family as gifts.
Respect for committing to it even when it's tough. My kids see me trying new stuff all the time, even when I fail. They get it. Finish that cutting board and you'll have something to be proud of.
Three weeks on a cutting board is totally normal man. I started coaching baseball thinking I'd pick it up instantly too. The learning curve is real but that's what makes it rewarding. Stick with it!
The YouTube rabbit hole is real. I started woodworking thinking I'd make some simple shelves and now I'm watching 3-hour videos about wood grain and joinery. What's your first project supposed to be?
Welcome to the struggle. At least when things go sideways you've got the tools now. How bad did the first project turn out?
Dude I feel this. Watched all the videos, got excited, then realized YouTube makes it look way easier than it actually is. But stick with it, the payoff is worth it.
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YouTube university is great but nothing beats just doing it and messing up a few times. I've burned plenty of food on the grill learning what works. You're gonna end up with something awesome.