Measure Twice, Cut Once
January 17, 2008
Take a look at this cool new video that Franklin Springs Family Media is releasing. I was thinking about making some videos like this myself. Would you guys buy a video like this? Would you buy a video like this if it was made by a grandfather and his grandchildren? Like… my dad, for instance. Wouldn’t it be cool if a grandfather could leave the corporate world to move next to his grandchildren and make a living selling videos like this? Not just carpentry, but electronics, mechanics, electrical stuff… you name it. My dad is super-talented and can do just about anything. Do you think there is enough interest in videos like this? What kind of videos would you be interested in?
Measure Twice, Cut Once: Essential Building Basics for Kids of All Ages
Measure Twice, Cut Once is a fun-filled building adventure that provides kids of all ages with a great introduction to essential carpentry skills. A step-by-step how-to DVD that is centered around a tree fort building project, this DVD features six young men (ages 16 and under) taking on the adventure of constructing their own tree fort, and in the process teaching many important carpentry skills. This film will encourage fathers and sons to pick up their hammers and begin their own construction adventures!
Measure Twice, Cut Once will also entertain and teach by showing the joy of young men working together to complete a task, as they develop skills that will last a lifetime. Measure Twice, Cut Once is filled with helpful instruction in carpentry terms, basic materials, framing, roofing, siding, team work, and much more!
This informative and inspiring new DVD is hosted by sixteen year old Joey Valenti, who learned the craft of construction through his father Jay Valenti—a well established general contractor. Joey is following in his father’s footsteps and works with him in the family’s custom home construction company.
This DVD will encourage, entertain, and help to develop life-long carpentry skills for your family. Includes Bonus Features.
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January 17th, 2008 at 1:02 am
I think there a definite need for videos like this. Many in our generation were not adequately taught these skills to pass them on to our children. I persoanlly had 12 weeks of woodworking in my entire public school education. This is why Walmart and the plastic phenomena is so prevalent - we can’t built ourselves so we buy it! I would love to see my children learn things like this.
January 17th, 2008 at 1:58 am
I haven’t seen these videos before but they look really great.
In answer to your question..I would totally buy videos like what you’re describing. My Dh while talented in other fields will probably not be able to personally instruct or expose our three (so far) boys to these kinds of projects. At least not in depth. Maybe repairing table legs or something.But that’s about it.
I’ve considered taking the boys to the free Home Depot or Lowes workshops on the once a month Saturdays for some small level exposure…but still I’d love for them to watch videos like this to see other kids, families, father (grandfather) figures in action , working, creating& building things.
Go for it! We’ll Buy!
January 17th, 2008 at 2:51 am
Another idea, if you think you have the personality for it, would be a PBS program. Like on the Create Channel. or one of the other Cable Channels that do home improvement shows. . Something like “This Old House”. It would take making a few pilot shows and getting some sponsorships like Home Depot or Lowe’s, or Ace Hardware. But you need to have a great outgoing personality and stage presence, plus the ability to teach, and great camera work.
I would suggest if you can, watch some of the shows on your local PBS stations, or Cable see how they are done, watch to see what you think is missing that you could provide. TV could use more good “Do it Yourself” type shows on practical things. This Old House has a traveling fix it type show these days.
Using the kids as helpers would be a great “new type” of format and kids add the quality of “you never quite know what they might say”… as long as you are not on the air live, you can always edit the programs.
From that type of nationwide possibly worldwide exposure, you would have a ready market for “do it yourself” videos on different topics.
Are you ready to be the new Tim the Tool Guy???
Just an idea.
January 17th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Okay Daisey. I can appreciate that you want to simplify… but, does that mean you will no longer be updating your blog? ;)
January 17th, 2008 at 10:48 am
YES! We would definitely buy videos like this! Got a bunch of visual learners here. ;-) Also, having a hubby who didn’t grow up with a Dad in the house we are tripping all over the place to not hire out some of the much needed repairs around the house. I know Hubby and the boys would especially appreciate a resource like this!
January 17th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Forgot to say… the Grandfather aspect would be wonderful too! In some ways, having a wonderful elder figure like a Grandfather in the videos, takes the intimidation out a bit that the Father is learning with his sons at the same time. :-) I think it’s a great idea!
January 17th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
That looks really cool! I think I’ll have Ed take a look at this when he gets home. We bought a few knife throwing videos and a hunting video from VisionForum in Dec. The boys loved it. I can only imagine what they would think of this.
January 17th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Those sound cool. Would the video come with a guarantee that my husband would actually use the information in the video and make something? I would love a buffet….:)
Oh, and BTW, how I think the chocolate factory knew I blogged about them is through some software that is out there that will tell you if someone got to your website through a link and then will tell you where the link originated. Cool stuff.
January 17th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
I would buy this video, and I just may buy one of yours too, especially if you make one documenting all the stuff you do to your land and the builiding of your house and cabins. That way, when WE are ready to build our dream house, we can follow in your footsteps, or not, depending on how you do! :)
January 20th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
We purchase all of Franklin Springs Family Media films. They are excellent films and their mission is to produce God-honoring films. I would recommend each and every one of their films and yes, Jeff, we would be thrilled to purchase your films too!! We need more films of this quality that highlight God-honoring families and their lives. I know you’re busy…but get busy with those films!! Congrats by the way on Jodi.
January 22nd, 2008 at 3:18 pm
I don’t see why it wouldn’t be a great big hit! While my dh is a builder, we wouldn’t buy that specific one. But, the others you mentioned sound great, especially if you can make it God-honoring. I have loved the new Christian based films I’ve seen lately. I’d be eager to see what you all could do.
BTW, thank you for sharing you lives with us internet friends. We’ve prayed for Jillian, cried for Marissa, sung with Jenna and her guitar, and rejoiced with adoptions. I remember when you got the twins. Wow. I feel like I know you. Thanks.
January 23rd, 2008 at 9:18 am
Yes, i think these are a great idea! It would be cool if you all could do different steps to building a house when you guys build yours. I could really use a “how to build a stone retaining wall” video right now if you could produce that in the next month!
I think there is a market for the kind of videos you are talking about. So many people dream about building their own place.
January 23rd, 2008 at 9:25 am
Man! I should have made that stone retaining wall video when I had the chance a few months back. Now it is kind of cold to be outside shooting a video. Maybe in the spring.
I thought about shooting a video when I build our house. But that will make the job take longer and I am in a hurry to get it finished. I will make a video of a cabin being built - same stuff, just on a smaller scale.
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Hello, I am the host on Measure Twice Cut Once. It was a blast to make. Would love to make another one. Mr. Carpenter (Owner of Franklin Springs Media) was great to work with. There is a great need in the homeschool community, to encourage young boys to do manly things. That was my hope in making this film, to encourage young men.
June 14th, 2008 at 8:07 am
To Joey, does your family have a contact email?
thanks!
Jennifer
jennifer@sewmodest.org
my husband is also a contractor and builds custom homes. Currently he is building a home for my parents who just moved here to Missouri to be closer to us.