American Worker (Episode 004): Work Hard, Stay Humble with Third Coast Craftsman

In today’s episode, we take a behind the scenes look at the world of a master of one’s craft, Chris Schoenberg of Third Coast Craftsman. Chris’s titles include woodworker, timber framer, content creator, and most recently added, President and Co-Founder of Temple Tool Co. Though he would never let you know it, Chris’ following across the web approaches nearly a million subscribers. We were lucky enough to go on-site to Chris’ property, where an in-progress original timber frame home overlooks a spacious workshop filled with vintage tools, projects that can only be described as true art, and reminders of where he came from. It’s safe to say that this is where his visions come to life.

Guided by the legacy of family and generations past, Chris shares how early summers in the woodshop alongside his grandfather sparked a lifelong journey of building and creation. We’ll talk about his time in the Air Force as a nuclear weapons technician, the roots of his woodworking revival, and the launch of Temple Tool Co., where the history of the East meets the ingenuity of the West, resulting in the perfect blend of high-quality, finely crafted tools. Chris' story is one of family, craftsmanship, and finding purpose in doing what you love.

Third Coast Craftsman

https://www.youtube.com/c/thirdcoastcraftsman

Temple Tool Co.

https://templetoolco.com/