Here’s the meat of it: Jay Blades is doing what he’s always done, but on maximum volume. He’s hosting workshops for young people who are about to drop out of school. He’s telling them, “I couldn’t read until I was 37, and now I’m on the telly. You don’t have to be good at school to be good at life.”
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He’s also launched a clothing line. Yes, really. It’s full of oversized dungarees and chunky boots that look like they smell of varnish. But he’s donating profits to woodworking charities. It’s basically a lifestyle brand for people who hate fast fashion and love fixing things.
Is He Slowing Down? Absolutely Not.
You’d think after open-heart surgery, a man would take up golf or something. But no. Jay Blades is currently building a tiny house in his back garden as a project for his grandson. He’s also trying to learn blacksmithing. I swear, the man is addicted to creating things.
He’s also become a bit of a social media philosopher. His Instagram stories are just him talking directly to the camera while varnishing a chair. He’ll say things like, “If you can fix this hinge, you can fix your attitude.” And you just nod. Because you know he means it.
