Thank you for the update. Yes, I, like so many others, am anxious to see progress on the houseboat. For my part, you’ve inspired me to attempt a tiny-houseboat build of my own, so I study every new detail you share of that project. Still, the most compelling aspect of your channel is your continuing personal story, of which the boat and shop reorganization are but small, albeit integral, parts.
I am glad you see it that way and stick around. I really appreciate your support! I can't believe I inspired someone in any way, that is such a surreal thing to me! I wish you lots of joy and success on your project!
I like the way you think! Sadly I spent at least 1/2hr a day looking for tools. It goes so far that I have bought some tools twice or even three/four times just because I couldn't find them😄
@@adrianwoodworm Adrian, we live in a very complex world, therefore life is complex, and I like a little bit of disorganization as a result. I had a sign on my desk which read, "If a messy desk is a sign of a messy mind, what is an empty desk a sign of?" I always maintained piles on my desk, but knew where everything was - even when lost! 😁
It's the "Real World!" As an Ex-Chippie (not a cabinet maker like yourself) but more of a metal fabricator the last few decades, we all suffer the same problems. I also have a love for electronics, 3D printing, mechanical work, Coach building (that was my previous profession) along with many hands on things, so it becomes a "REAL" problem of where to store the tools, materials & still have work areas for all these things that are so different. I've now made an electronic work station in the back of a small garden shed, which is also combined with all my carpentry tools & plumbing gear (yes, I have also been a professional irrigation installer too!) but my ride on lawn mower has to also live in there. The office in doors also houses my 3D Printer & lots of research on absolutely everything. I have another garden shed that stores all the rest of my gardening equipment, fuels, oils & any lubricants etc) & the main workshop has multiple work stations, a storage mezzanine deck up stairs, a lathe, drill press, folders, benders, an English wheel, a vibro shear & many different forms of welding equipment including cutting gear like a plasma, 2 oxy sets (1 for cutting & 1 for fusion welding) steel racks & a chop saw, sheet steel, RHS Steel, stainless, aluminium & some plastics. I have a chassis bench for building car chassis, a project car in side & a good collection of nuts & bolts, hosing, lots of specialist tools, consumables etc etc etc. All in a reasonable small place but what is one to do?? I have a storage area out the back of there main workshop, many shelves of 2nd hand parts, timber, my drop saw bench etc. A dirty area for degreasing & another for painting. I "try" to keep my main work areas clean, but as the work areas change depending on what I'm doing, I'm forced to shift things around. It's honestly a great problem to have, I've been fortunate enough to have worked in many different fields during my working life & that means collecting some awesome tools * skills so I feel this is just a "problem" I am happy to live with now that I am older. I have seen some overly clean workshops, some put out great work, others not so, yet I've also seen the reverse. I honestly feel it's those of us who are forever busy & try to set a high standard, for some reason we feel we are failing ourselves because our workshops become untidy. I see it as a productive place, something which many people could only dream of! (let alone have the creativity or even have a go!) I've seen your work mate, no stress... but I look forward to seeing what answers you come up with! (It's a great problem to have! 👍) Oh! I forgot the 20' shipping container in the front yard with all sorts & a 40' high line container across the highway still with my plasma table, 8' folder & many other tools & parts that I really need but I still can't keep at home...... YET!! You get as much out of life as you put into it & who says it has to be organised, maybe organised chaos is a better term!! 🤣🤣Good luck on your journey!! 👍
Thanks for the insights, sounds like you have an impressive set of skills and tools! I agree with everything you said, it is a luxury problem to have and it is a good thing to remember that every once awhile. I also think it might be a lifelong journey to find the right balance between fast work in a mess and spending tons of time on a tidy space.
@Adrian Woodworm bro as you can read from others you are not alone. ! Im in a 12x16 shed the previous owner left and every project in this house has been thru it from making the stair handrails system to a walnut wooden bathtub to the bass guitar you see . The house is nice the shop is trashed lol, so this summer is MY TURN lol and the wife knows it lol. Thanks
I hear you loud and clear. I have four workbenches in my shop (12ft, 8ft, 7ft and 6ft). Most of the time I have to get out my portable workbench when I need space to work on something because my 33ft of fixed bench is full of junk.
I am honestly surprised at how many of you guys face the same problem. I think there never can be enough workbench surface, just give it enough time and we will find enough stuff to put on it😄 I think it is important though to have the storage to put the stuff away when we get those moments where we finally have enough, that is kind of what I am aiming for.
I was 3 days away from buying materials to build something like this. No where near as beautiful but functionally similar. Then a Kijiji find of a 12 drawer mastercraft tool chest for $180🇨🇦 saved me hours in the shop and more importantly hundreds in materials
Yeah, sometimes you can get lucky and buy awesome stuff for very little money on places like Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace. $180 is definitely a steal! It took me literally weeks to build my tools chest, so I can see how buying a used one would be an attractive solution! 😁
Hi Adrian, I’m starting on my second houseboat! I was building one up in Terrace BC, almost had it done, when I got a really good job offer in Penticton that I couldn’t pass up. So we moved to Penticton, stored the boat at a buddies place for the winter, it didn’t get tarped off properly and the whole front deck filled with snow and melted into the cabin! Goodbye boat! The boat were plans I got online for the aqua casa little houseboat. I modified it quite a bit to fit my needs. So now after all that I’m building my second boat, not the aqua casa, this time it’s the Dianne’s rose, I bought plans off Roy Schreyer. I plan on modifying that one as well! I must say your woodworking is fantastic! I’ve been a cabinet maker for almost 40 years and you really don’t see many guys with your skill! Very impressive. So my question to you is: is there a reason you don’t go with a flat roof to utilize the top for a sun deck? With Roy’s plans I bought I am going to change the cabin so I can use the roof for a sun deck. I’m just wondering if I’m missing some other reason for the shape of your roof and also Roy’s roof? Thanks for your time Adrian, keep up the great work!
First, I am so sorry that you lost your first boat! That must have hurt big time! Second, congratulations on building a second one! At least this will give you a chance to improve and build an even better boat. Now to the roof: There are multiple reasons why I decided to have no sun deck. Before I started I did quite a bit of research on that topic and I came to the conclusion that an arch is the best compromise to shed water away. That is the reason why many RV trailers choose that design. Standing water has proven to be a big problem and I had to deal with multiple leaks when I was living in a motorhome. I also plan on having the roof pretty much covered with Solar panels in the far future, so there won't be room left for a sundeck. Last reason, I chose a very high ceiling in order to accommodate the bedframe. I still wanted to be able to walk underneath without hitting my head. That causes the boat to be around 9 feet tall with the vent and the stove pipe fitting. Once on the trailer, I am looking at a height of 11.5 feet. I felt like having a railing for a sun deck is going to be too high for some bridges. So I decided that I am going to be fine with the deck in the front and some covered seats at the back. That being said though, I think if it is well done, a flat roof can work just fine. And if you don't plan on a ton of solar panels and your overall height is not as high as mine I don't see a reason not to build a sun deck. (The railing also could be built so it can collapse) Last but not least, thank you for your compliment, it means a lot to me! Cheers!
@@adrianwoodworm Good morning, thanks for the reply! I should have clarified a little! The roof deck wont be completely flat, just like on my first boat I put about a 3" arch on it, so in the 8' wide span it really wasn't noticeable for sitting with chairs up there and just having fun. Around the railing I was going to install water misters all around for the really hot days, I figure the misters will go really well with beer! Anyway, I was told the shape of curved and angled roof had something to do with wind? I dont know enough about it and was wondering if you did? Again, thanks so much for your time, have a fantastic day! Rob
@@robertbye6006 I just watched one of your videos, that was a great looking boat! I hope we get to see version 2! I can see now how you built the roof. Also, great idea with the misters! Honestly, I never have heard of that argument with the wind. I don't think it would be enough to change anything significantly, but that's just based on my gut feeling so who knows. I wouldn't overthink it, but if you ever find some information on that topic I would love to learn about it!
Everything will be just as big a mess in a week. Staying organized and keeping your work space clean is either something you do or you don't. You don't just let it get out of control and then do a big spring cleaning and think you're actually going to keep it like that.
I agree that a lot has to do with the attitude. I am not trying to do only a spring cleanup, if that could fix it I would have done that already, I am trying to set up the shop in a way that I actually have a chance to improve my behavior.
After witnessing your solutions to problems that house boat owners face ie: raising bed, shower converting to closet etc. I cannot wait to see your creative solutions to your shop. Warning in advance. I'll probably steal an idea or two. Hurry up my shop is a disaster.
😅will do! Honestly, I am not sure if I need a ton of creativity here, I just need a heap ton of proper storage. We will see how it works out. I will start today by collecting some material which is scattered all over the property.
1500ish sqft and I operate in less than 20% of it. Another equal sized space is still waiting on the roof in an attempt to solve the first horror. There are zero drawers and one functional cabinet. The garage hasn't seen a car inside in over a year. This is the new confessional for those of us with inefficient shops, or is that the next video over?
Sounds like I am not the only one facing the same nightmare😄 we might have to start a new support group! I hope the next video is going to be part of the solution though!
Alle Verständnis...es gibt Grenzen...vielleicht ein bischen Staub entfernen, okay ........für mich wäre es aber ein Paradis: da wo ich mit keiner was zu tun habe und keine Kunden die was zu sagen haben....Ideal!
Das Problem ist das es anfängt meine Arbeit zu behindern. Ich hab schon mehrfach Werkzeuge gekauft, wohlwissend das sie irgendwo unter meinem Verhau bereits exestieren. Oft benutze ich das falsche Werkzeug weil ich das richtige nicht finde. Ich bin davon überzeugt das jedes Object ein Zuhause brauch um Ordnung zu halten. Mal sehen wo das alles hinführt, da ist einiges das ich verändern möchte.
seen worse , looks like if you got your woodstorage under control , you will have 50% more space . but why so much offcuts ? invite friends , make a campfire , have drink XD
When I started with woodworking , I got all my material from our backyard and I milled everything with a chainsaw. That was an insane amount of work and every single piece I burn hurts my soul, knowing how much work it was an that I could do something with it on some point. And I actually do keep using it, so is not just wishful thinking. But I agree, I have too much off cuts right now and I will have to say goodbye to some of them. Usually I go through everything once a year and get rid of some. Part of what has changed is that I work with more different species and therefore I have more material that I want to keep.
My god, I am eating my words right now! I am in the middle of trying to deal with the wood storage and I can't believe how much unusable wood I kept for all those years! Yes, I am using a lot of offcuts in my projects, but man, I have enough to heat an entire house for years! I was thinking about your comment while cleaning up and you were right from the beginning: the solution here is a big fire and a couple beers to get over the loss😅
A big thanks for the insight 👍🏻 ...I prefer honesty to a fake world ....and I'm excited which way it will continue.
Thank you for the update. Yes, I, like so many others, am anxious to see progress on the houseboat. For my part, you’ve inspired me to attempt a tiny-houseboat build of my own, so I study every new detail you share of that project. Still, the most compelling aspect of your channel is your continuing personal story, of which the boat and shop reorganization are but small, albeit integral, parts.
I am glad you see it that way and stick around. I really appreciate your support! I can't believe I inspired someone in any way, that is such a surreal thing to me! I wish you lots of joy and success on your project!
Well, I'm glad to see I'm not the only one with "busy" looking shop!
I like "busy"! I will remember to use that to describe my endless mess!
It looks like the kingdom of a “working man”!!!!
I bet we are in for some good info and storage tricks with innovation. Cant wait.
I am glad you are willing to stick around! I will try not to disappoint!
LOVE the music! LOLOLOLOL
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It's only a mess if you can't find what you need when you need it, otherwise it's Artistic Expression! Yeah, that's the ticket, Artistic Expression! 😁
I like the way you think! Sadly I spent at least 1/2hr a day looking for tools. It goes so far that I have bought some tools twice or even three/four times just because I couldn't find them😄
@@adrianwoodworm Adrian, we live in a very complex world, therefore life is complex, and I like a little bit of disorganization as a result. I had a sign on my desk which read, "If a messy desk is a sign of a messy mind, what is an empty desk a sign of?" I always maintained piles on my desk, but knew where everything was - even when lost! 😁
@@bbayerit I got a good laugh out of this comment, I will try to remember that one!! 😄 you definitely have the right mindset!!
It's the "Real World!" As an Ex-Chippie (not a cabinet maker like yourself) but more of a metal fabricator the last few decades, we all suffer the same problems. I also have a love for electronics, 3D printing, mechanical work, Coach building (that was my previous profession) along with many hands on things, so it becomes a "REAL" problem of where to store the tools, materials & still have work areas for all these things that are so different. I've now made an electronic work station in the back of a small garden shed, which is also combined with all my carpentry tools & plumbing gear (yes, I have also been a professional irrigation installer too!) but my ride on lawn mower has to also live in there. The office in doors also houses my 3D Printer & lots of research on absolutely everything. I have another garden shed that stores all the rest of my gardening equipment, fuels, oils & any lubricants etc) & the main workshop has multiple work stations, a storage mezzanine deck up stairs, a lathe, drill press, folders, benders, an English wheel, a vibro shear & many different forms of welding equipment including cutting gear like a plasma, 2 oxy sets (1 for cutting & 1 for fusion welding) steel racks & a chop saw, sheet steel, RHS Steel, stainless, aluminium & some plastics. I have a chassis bench for building car chassis, a project car in side & a good collection of nuts & bolts, hosing, lots of specialist tools, consumables etc etc etc. All in a reasonable small place but what is one to do?? I have a storage area out the back of there main workshop, many shelves of 2nd hand parts, timber, my drop saw bench etc. A dirty area for degreasing & another for painting. I "try" to keep my main work areas clean, but as the work areas change depending on what I'm doing, I'm forced to shift things around. It's honestly a great problem to have, I've been fortunate enough to have worked in many different fields during my working life & that means collecting some awesome tools * skills so I feel this is just a "problem" I am happy to live with now that I am older. I have seen some overly clean workshops, some put out great work, others not so, yet I've also seen the reverse. I honestly feel it's those of us who are forever busy & try to set a high standard, for some reason we feel we are failing ourselves because our workshops become untidy. I see it as a productive place, something which many people could only dream of! (let alone have the creativity or even have a go!) I've seen your work mate, no stress... but I look forward to seeing what answers you come up with! (It's a great problem to have! 👍) Oh! I forgot the 20' shipping container in the front yard with all sorts & a 40' high line container across the highway still with my plasma table, 8' folder & many other tools & parts that I really need but I still can't keep at home...... YET!! You get as much out of life as you put into it & who says it has to be organised, maybe organised chaos is a better term!! 🤣🤣Good luck on your journey!! 👍
Thanks for the insights, sounds like you have an impressive set of skills and tools! I agree with everything you said, it is a luxury problem to have and it is a good thing to remember that every once awhile. I also think it might be a lifelong journey to find the right balance between fast work in a mess and spending tons of time on a tidy space.
Damn thats cleaner then my shop! Lol
😅 thank you for making me feel better!
@Adrian Woodworm bro as you can read from others you are not alone. ! Im in a 12x16 shed the previous owner left and every project in this house has been thru it from making the stair handrails system to a walnut wooden bathtub to the bass guitar you see . The house is nice the shop is trashed lol, so this summer is MY TURN lol and the wife knows it lol. Thanks
I hear you loud and clear. I have four workbenches in my shop (12ft, 8ft, 7ft and 6ft). Most of the time I have to get out my portable workbench when I need space to work on something because my 33ft of fixed bench is full of junk.
I am honestly surprised at how many of you guys face the same problem. I think there never can be enough workbench surface, just give it enough time and we will find enough stuff to put on it😄 I think it is important though to have the storage to put the stuff away when we get those moments where we finally have enough, that is kind of what I am aiming for.
I was 3 days away from buying materials to build something like this. No where near as beautiful but functionally similar. Then a Kijiji find of a 12 drawer mastercraft tool chest for $180🇨🇦 saved me hours in the shop and more importantly hundreds in materials
Yeah, sometimes you can get lucky and buy awesome stuff for very little money on places like Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace. $180 is definitely a steal! It took me literally weeks to build my tools chest, so I can see how buying a used one would be an attractive solution! 😁
If you could see my shop, you would feel a whole lot better. I love your work!!
Haha! Thanks for the emotional support! Cheers!
Hi Adrian, I’m starting on my second houseboat! I was building one up in Terrace BC, almost had it done, when I got a really good job offer in Penticton that I couldn’t pass up. So we moved to Penticton, stored the boat at a buddies place for the winter, it didn’t get tarped off properly and the whole front deck filled with snow and melted into the cabin! Goodbye boat! The boat were plans I got online for the aqua casa little houseboat. I modified it quite a bit to fit my needs.
So now after all that I’m building my second boat, not the aqua casa, this time it’s the Dianne’s rose, I bought plans off Roy Schreyer. I plan on modifying that one as well!
I must say your woodworking is fantastic! I’ve been a cabinet maker for almost 40 years and you really don’t see many guys with your skill! Very impressive.
So my question to you is: is there a reason you don’t go with a flat roof to utilize the top for a sun deck?
With Roy’s plans I bought I am going to change the cabin so I can use the roof for a sun deck. I’m just wondering if I’m missing some other reason for the shape of your roof and also Roy’s roof?
Thanks for your time Adrian, keep up the great work!
First, I am so sorry that you lost your first boat! That must have hurt big time! Second, congratulations on building a second one! At least this will give you a chance to improve and build an even better boat.
Now to the roof:
There are multiple reasons why I decided to have no sun deck. Before I started I did quite a bit of research on that topic and I came to the conclusion that an arch is the best compromise to shed water away. That is the reason why many RV trailers choose that design. Standing water has proven to be a big problem and I had to deal with multiple leaks when I was living in a motorhome.
I also plan on having the roof pretty much covered with Solar panels in the far future, so there won't be room left for a sundeck.
Last reason, I chose a very high ceiling in order to accommodate the bedframe. I still wanted to be able to walk underneath without hitting my head. That causes the boat to be around 9 feet tall with the vent and the stove pipe fitting. Once on the trailer, I am looking at a height of 11.5 feet. I felt like having a railing for a sun deck is going to be too high for some bridges. So I decided that I am going to be fine with the deck in the front and some covered seats at the back.
That being said though, I think if it is well done, a flat roof can work just fine. And if you don't plan on a ton of solar panels and your overall height is not as high as mine I don't see a reason not to build a sun deck. (The railing also could be built so it can collapse)
Last but not least, thank you for your compliment, it means a lot to me!
Cheers!
@@adrianwoodworm Good morning, thanks for the reply! I should have clarified a little! The roof deck wont be completely flat, just like on my first boat I put about a 3" arch on it, so in the 8' wide span it really wasn't noticeable for sitting with chairs up there and just having fun. Around the railing I was going to install water misters all around for the really hot days, I figure the misters will go really well with beer! Anyway, I was told the shape of curved and angled roof had something to do with wind? I dont know enough about it and was wondering if you did?
Again, thanks so much for your time, have a fantastic day!
Rob
@@robertbye6006 I just watched one of your videos, that was a great looking boat! I hope we get to see version 2! I can see now how you built the roof. Also, great idea with the misters!
Honestly, I never have heard of that argument with the wind. I don't think it would be enough to change anything significantly, but that's just based on my gut feeling so who knows. I wouldn't overthink it, but if you ever find some information on that topic I would love to learn about it!
This is clean compared to mine. But it is a work in progress
Everything will be just as big a mess in a week. Staying organized and keeping your work space clean is either something you do or you don't. You don't just let it get out of control and then do a big spring cleaning and think you're actually going to keep it like that.
I agree that a lot has to do with the attitude. I am not trying to do only a spring cleanup, if that could fix it I would have done that already, I am trying to set up the shop in a way that I actually have a chance to improve my behavior.
After witnessing your solutions to problems that house boat owners face ie: raising bed, shower converting to closet etc. I cannot wait to see your creative solutions to your shop. Warning in advance. I'll probably steal an idea or two. Hurry up my shop is a disaster.
😅will do! Honestly, I am not sure if I need a ton of creativity here, I just need a heap ton of proper storage. We will see how it works out. I will start today by collecting some material which is scattered all over the property.
1500ish sqft and I operate in less than 20% of it. Another equal sized space is still waiting on the roof in an attempt to solve the first horror. There are zero drawers and one functional cabinet. The garage hasn't seen a car inside in over a year.
This is the new confessional for those of us with inefficient shops, or is that the next video over?
Sounds like I am not the only one facing the same nightmare😄 we might have to start a new support group! I hope the next video is going to be part of the solution though!
Alle Verständnis...es gibt Grenzen...vielleicht ein bischen Staub entfernen, okay ........für mich wäre es aber ein Paradis: da wo ich mit keiner was zu tun habe und keine Kunden die was zu sagen haben....Ideal!
Das Problem ist das es anfängt meine Arbeit zu behindern. Ich hab schon mehrfach Werkzeuge gekauft, wohlwissend das sie irgendwo unter meinem Verhau bereits exestieren. Oft benutze ich das falsche Werkzeug weil ich das richtige nicht finde. Ich bin davon überzeugt das jedes Object ein Zuhause brauch um Ordnung zu halten. Mal sehen wo das alles hinführt, da ist einiges das ich verändern möchte.
@@adrianwoodworm haha...mehrfach Werkzeuge gekauft ....kommt mir sehhhhhr bekannt vor 😅😅😅
seen worse , looks like if you got your woodstorage under control , you will have 50% more space . but why so much offcuts ? invite friends , make a campfire , have drink XD
When I started with woodworking , I got all my material from our backyard and I milled everything with a chainsaw. That was an insane amount of work and every single piece I burn hurts my soul, knowing how much work it was an that I could do something with it on some point. And I actually do keep using it, so is not just wishful thinking. But I agree, I have too much off cuts right now and I will have to say goodbye to some of them. Usually I go through everything once a year and get rid of some. Part of what has changed is that I work with more different species and therefore I have more material that I want to keep.
My god, I am eating my words right now! I am in the middle of trying to deal with the wood storage and I can't believe how much unusable wood I kept for all those years! Yes, I am using a lot of offcuts in my projects, but man, I have enough to heat an entire house for years! I was thinking about your comment while cleaning up and you were right from the beginning: the solution here is a big fire and a couple beers to get over the loss😅
Adrian's house of horrors
Haha😄 yeap, that rounds it up perfectly!