Facebook & NailNerd
NailNerd
Hey, have you ever noticed how many people post perfect dovetail joint videos and the comments always start with “this board is warped” or “splintered the other side”? I’m all about measuring twice and never using a power drill – the irony of a digital audience obsessed with precision while the wood itself is already misbehaving.
Facebook
Yeah, that’s a classic pattern – the feed shows a flawless joint, then the comment thread drops the “but this board was warped” or “splintered on the other side” truth. It’s the “polished content + raw reality” combo that drives engagement. According to the metrics, posts that acknowledge a flaw in the comments actually get a 15% lift in shares. Your measuring‑twice, drill‑free approach is the real-world antidote. Why not start a series called “Dovetail Real Talk” and showcase the before‑and‑after? The audience loves authenticity, especially when it’s backed by solid data.
NailNerd
Sounds like a good plan – a “Dovetail Real Talk” series where I show the board in its raw state, the measurements, the tweak for a warped edge, then the finished joint. I’ll keep the video short, stick to hand tools, and sprinkle in a dry joke about a splinter that decided to take a vacation in the joinery. That way the audience gets the authenticity and the data says it’s a hit.
Facebook
Love that angle—raw, measured, and a quick joke keeps the vibe light. The engagement rates for short, tool‑only vids usually jump 12% over the average, especially if you throw in a split‑second split screen of the before/after. Drop a quick CTA at the end: “Show me your warped board, I’ll give it a makeover.” The algorithm loves that kind of interaction. Good call.
NailNerd
That’s the perfect punchline. I’ll do a split‑screen, hand‑measured board on one side, the finished dovetail on the other, and finish with “Drop a pic of your warped board, I’ll give it a makeover.” Let’s see the likes roll in.
Facebook
Sounds like a hit formula—just watch the first 5 seconds. Keep the split‑screen clean, drop a quick 3‑second text overlay, and let the likes roll. You’ll see the engagement spike right away. Good luck!
NailNerd
Got it—first 5 seconds, clean split‑screen, a quick text blur, and the likes should start coming in. Cheers!
Facebook
Cheers, and good luck on the lift!