2 items I noticed that were not properly done (please take this in the educational manner it is intended and not to bash in any way). The back hangs for your garage door run parallel to the track and they need to run perpendicular-the sway brace for it is meant to prevent the horizontal track from any side shifting movement that will cause the door to run out of alignment and the possibility of the roller actually coming out. Also you opted to do an extension springs door which does save a few dollars and might make the installation a little easier for someone that hasn’t installed before but it appears as there are no safety cables installed in them. When those break there is a lot of energy stored in them and without proper safety cable run through them they can and will damage anything around them. Keep in mind that when the door is down is when they are at full load and the winter time is when springs are more apt to break.
You did what many of us do not. You designed and made your perimeter storage while the shop was empty. Once equipment starts being placed inside, it’s difficult to ever properly arrange the shop. Nice job and any woodworker would be thrilled to have it.
Right? Seriously considering renting a car port for the day and starting over. Smart man. Always appreciate the dudes that maintain order. I'm well on my way to looking like a hoarder over here. It's either a car port or a Sherpa and a mountain goat...50/50 shot.
Tyvek! Staple that stuff on your ceiling. It's not bulletproof, but it'll never sag, it's stiff, it's light (reflective), and it's cheap. Used it a couple shops ago that I had no intention on finishing the ceiling, and I loved it.
When I built my shop, the local building codes restricted me to 8' walls. So I installed vaulted rafters which got me a much increased ceiling height. It has worked out great so I recommend anyone interested to try it.
Thar stinks. You couldn’t say put the walls on 2-3 rows of cinder blocks to give them some artificial loft. I remember once in Fla my fathers neighbor wanted a privacy fence but couldn’t put one up more than 6’ high. He told the guy to build a nice earth ridge and stick it along that and it worked. There’s often a way to beat these guys though it’s often just awkward and expensive.
It doesn’t matter if this is 2523; nails and screws have different uses and therefore both are still as relevant as they ever were. They aren’t interchangeable. You make a decision on which one accomplishes the task you’re trying to achieve; not on which one you like better.
Gonna say the same. Nails have some give/ flex and are perfect for taking the give and take of cold and hot movement of wood. Screws…not so much. They break not flex. They both are designed for specific purpose. Don’t put screws on your facia, the heads will break off instead of flex like nails are designed to do.
When I had my auto repair and fab shop I built a soundeadening insulated box like yours but put it outside and plumbed pex lines inside which made it dead quiet inside and was far better for my compressor so it could draw in cleaner air.
so much good stuff in here in this shop. Really like the grounded vise. The long hose for the shop vac is great. I might use that box fan idea. Thanks for the video!
One suggestion: work/assembly table. Make it a two piece, and on wheels that you can lock. Design it as an outfeed table, or design it to tuck under or into another work bench. Overall size would equal a 4x8 sheet of plywood. Nice shop!!
One suggestion for your dust control system maybe some pipes along the wall for the tools that don’t move ie miter saw and band saw with shit offs so that they only work when you are using them so you don’t have a loss of suction
Im have a 8'x10' shed. I have every set up to tear my engines apart and rebuild them as well i still store my lawn mower, weed wacker and 10'x 2'x7' shelf for all house storage. Our house isnt big either so we are good at working with small areas.
I used concrete footings with 2x6 framing and 1" wood on my floor, It's worked pretty well and the original floor lasted 11 years before I had to start replacing the plywood do to rot. My biggest mistake was going with a steel building, It's absolutely terrible. it sweats so bad that I get ice on my ceiling that then thaws and drips water on everything, not only that but I know how to work with wood structures, not steel so adding a window or even hanging something on a wall is just not possible. My next shop will absolutely be a concrete slab with a wood building.
I have also use dressers for saws and such. Still do at the moment, changing some things. Good stuff in this video. For a 360° work space against the wall, I have a slide out with a "lazy Susan". It was meant to hold a large CRT T.V.. Came out of a cabinet that the doors open and slide inside. Heavy duty and a nice find. The cabinet is now a coat closet. Upcycle!
Nice shop! Right now I can only dream about that much space. My "work space" is about 30"× 48". I modified a worthless old built- in ice chest on the sailboat, it's converted to a bench/ Navigation Center on our liveabord sailboat. Storage/kickspace below. Do about everything there, all electrical & mechanical repairs, fabrication, reloading, sewing, and my Ham Radio set up as well. You gave me some great ideas for when we move back on the hard.
I wanted to add one thing, not nitpicking here, just a safety recommendation. Your propane storage, make sure there is plenty of ventilation to the outside incase of a leak. Propane is heavier than air so you won't know you have a leak until it's too late. Our propane lockers have a vent at the bottom so any gas can escape. On the boat we have ABYC marine standards, look that up. I witnessed my neighbor kill himself because of a poorly installed (factory) propane system. It's best if you can have the tank mounted outside. You can even install a remote solenoid to switch it on and off if you like. ALL propane tanks on all our boats are outside or in a ventilated outside lockers/compartments.
Love the space, love the video! Only thing I don’t understand is your philosophy towards heat. You’re using so little heat that unless you’re super limited in your panel, two cheapo 1500 watt space heaters would do the trick and wouldn’t be any more expensive than propane. Otherwise you could go with a minisplit, save some space and gain AC in the summer.
A air compressor needs 10x it’s capacity of free air for cooling it I have seen one fire because of people putting them in a little box like that. And by using the switch you made stops the blow down valve from working meaning that if you turn it off when it’s running the pump will stay at full pressure. And it’s very bad for a compressor to try to start when loaded.
Mine will push through it. The motor is rated 2X what the head needs. Someday when the head locks up the motor will just pull it off the mount for me. It's either going or it's gone!
I have 10 foot ceiling and that is too short. The number one con is getting things through the overhead door. The effective height of an 8'x16' door 7'-6" after the header, trim, and weather strip. If I did it again, I would would go with 12 foot ceiling and 10 foot high door. Thanks for the shop tour.
Nice video- I actually would've liked more detail about the rv heater to heat the shop. I have been wondering if the rv heater in an old truck camper I am disassembling would heat a corner of my barn which is what I'm turning into my shop.
Great ideas. Ye Ole carpenter here, when you build with wood, nails are a very competent fastener when done right. And, get this, they are a heck of a lot cheaper than screws! Keep on woodworking! Peace out....
Like the vise idea of grounding, but sparks ..... Like compresor placement , but i would do outside period . also vac in blind corner is briliant ! I used to have similar size shop 15x22 it was ok with heat etc but I want 9" celling next no other way. It is cleat that you DO WORK in the shop unlike others that are just polishing benches for videos promos and product pushing, congratulations !!!
Concrete is hard on the body... easy to clean durable but not many don't know it will pop or explode if using a torch for heating or cutting if it's to much direct heat and evaporation happens to quickly. Quite honestly if I was to do a wood working shop I would use crane matts on a bed of gravel with plenty of drainage. Great ideas
That's what I was thinking. Standing on wood is so much easier than standing on concrete. But I have some rugs down on the floor in my shop and them rubber mats and they help.
Kudos on the dust control. I have a very similar setup with the Dust Deputy (well worth the cost) and a long hose where I can vacuum the entire shop with the flip of a switch. Also the box fan with an air filter works well. I did not permanently install mine so I can set it up near where I am cutting. Nice job.
Good video with lots to consider. I’m at the point of putting up wood walls inside my metal building (garage 24x48). Junk has piled up over years and I will be hanging more tools and such on the wall. Also dust connection is needed. All the best from north Texas
@brentjohnson6654 Something you may consider for your size shop is some industrial shelving. "Northern Tools" sells some two feet deep x 8' & 10' tall with four foot, or eight foot wide beams. They are a little on the expensive side, but you will not regret having them. They sure hold a lot of stuff off the floor. You just have to consider them as an investment and go for it. They are very versatile and will hold up the weight of the world. Both "Lows", &" Home Depot" have some less expensive that may fit your budget better. I have some from all three places. The less expensive are in a shead with 8' ceiling where I store general house and garden stuff. The heavy racks are in my shop loaded with steel and heavy tools. I'm a fabricator and a heavy equipment mechanic. I'm glad I made the investment.
Enjoyed this bro, great shop! I've built all my own stuff as well. I do have concrete slab under my shed/work shop & my walls are 12ft tall. Iknew those two things were gonna be essential. Glad i did it. Now I'm going to impliment the fan idea filter box and the shop vac dust colllector. I wasn't sure how to make that all happen. Thanks
Thank you for posting your shop tour and giving your take on how you have it set up. I too have a small shop. A 14' x 20' metal shed with a 81" eve height. This metal shed was put up by my grandfather 40+ years ago. I find myself rearraigning my shop shop again due to the tools I have acquired over the years. I need to rewire/rearraign some electrical, install insulation and cover the walls. Seal up the roof due to leaks when it rains. I have used Sketchup to plan my shop layout and attempting to utilized the space the best that I can. I also have a garage type door, which I will be eliminating and framing in a wide hung door. The garage type door when opened blocks lighting and is not needed. I lose vertical storage space. It is more of a hassle to open and close my shop. Again, this thing is 40+ years old. It will take me some time to get it where I want it. I have budget constraints keeping from getting it done in a timely manner. I have some good power tools I have acquired over the years. I have also attended the Rob Cosman's Purple Heart project (May-2023 class) and I now have hand tools, a workbench built and delivered by a Bench Brigade member. I am also teaching myself how to weld. I do other projects in my little shop as well. It is not just for wood working. All my stationary tools will be on casters so I can mover them to the side when not in use. I am currently making one long bench on the left side wall. My table saw, workbench, two rolling tool boxes will fit under the the long bench. Wall will be use for vertical storage. Again thank you for posting and you ideas.
Absolutely creative use of such a small place, mega cred right there. I plan on building a shop little bigger than yours + a separate garage and Imma put air compressor+pellet stove in the garage so they won't be so loud and in the way.
One reason why you should not be useing a forced air propane heater is it burns up oxygen fast in a small space. If you feel sleepy get out of the shop for some fresh air. The camper heater is fine as long as you vent it. Nice shop about the same size as mine.
Nice "Real" shop, brother. I love all the great ideas. You have motivated me to get my shop cleaned up. Just subscribed. Love your comment..."I don't use nails, because it's not 1932 anymore". All of the builds on my house, new rooms, shop, pool deck, etc., I only use 3" high quality deck screws with T25 Torx. I buy the big 25 pound bucket. Always keep at least 50 pounds extra.
I laughed too, but one thing a lot of people don't realize is that nails are a lot stronger. Screws don't have much sheer strength (horizontal pressure). I've actually taken deck boards off after one winter and had half of the screws already broken!
Perty cool video. You make good use of a small space. You have some nifty ideas. I would like to give one caution. FIRE!!!! Wood dust will settle everywhere, even with the very best most complex vacuum system. Wood dust and sparks from a welder dont mix well. For a wood related fire, water is best. In manufacturing environments, the safety rules make sure to have a fire extingusher close and ready. Then there is a lot of paperwork with a discharged extingusher plus the expense of replacment. I have always kelpt two full water , or two pop bottles with tops and a hole stabed in the top handy. They are by far the best frist responder to suppress the small fire and prevent using an extingusher. A good squrt bottle marked for fire works good, too. The best i have found are the "Zepp" spray bottles that "Lows" carry. Even with this recomdation i would recommend that you have a middle size fire extinguisher near the front and one near the back along with a water squrt bottle. Small fires can turn into a great big disaster very fast. I hope you dont mind this comment, I care about people, and I would hate to hear that you lost your investment with a fire.
I got a free file cabinet and it works great for power tool storage, the drawers are designed to hold a lot of weight and file cabinets in my area can be had for cheap and free in many cases
One idea for your vac hose is to fasten it to a 1x6 on a hinge from the wall. You can swing it out and have your hose accessible from overhead to use for each tool. Leave several feet wound on a hook at the end to pull downWhen not in use just swing the hose and 1x6 to the wall.
You just clean up a bit before you start welding. Get rid of any piles of sawdust that a spark could catch up. I have a garbage pail right under where I weld and I move it out of the way too. I don't weld all that often really.
Good video 👍🏽. My OCD is kicking in. Looks like your roller is in the wrong part of the hinge on the overhead door. I don’t mean to be “that guy”, but it’s like a turd in a punch bowl. 🍻
If you need dust free storage, an old refrigerator makes a nice cabinet. They only last about ten years these days Also, for drawer storage for tools, if you find those old meat lockers common to small towns in the old days before home refrigeration, they will hold tremendous amount of weight
Nails aren't old school. They are better than screws for load-bearing stuff, like deck joists etc. They have a much higher shear threshold than screws, meaning they're harder to break. They tend to bend a little, but not break in half like screws. Also, nail heads can be much easier to hide than screw heads.
Putting air compressor outside with an awning over it is a better placement and for 3 reasons... 1.not building heat inside a box 2.freed up inside space 3. noise is outside
Living in a tiny house, I've learned a bunch of ways to maximize space like yourself. One item I've always loved is metal filing cabinets. Very spacious, drawers are heavy duty and can lock, no mice can get in them, and magnetic to hold hold tool's on the side. Great video man!
You didn't have to have building permit? In my area, anything over 200 square feet requires a permit. Your shop is 280 square feet. Building permits call for footings to be put into the ground beyond the freeze level. I'm in the planning stage for a 196 square foot shop that will sit on a patio of pavers rather than a concrete pa. While I'm not going to sink footings, I will pull up a paver and pure some readycrete leveled pads to put posts on. The ground has a bit of a slope to it and will require that there ge posts of varying lengths to level the floor. I will have to pull a permit for the electrical.
I pulled permits for the building and the electrical. Had everything inspected. They were mostly worried about me providing a snow load rating for the rafters which I did. Guess it goes to show the varying building codes between areas.
I built a 196sq ft shed/shop earlier this year to bypass the permit process. All i can say is build as far skyward as your codes allow. Loads of room for storage if you dont mind hopping on a ladder. I built mine 13ft ft tall from floor to peak, barn style. My local codes say "cant be taller than primary structure on property." My original plans were for 16ft but roofing that single handedly would be sketchy. Happy building!
Did you dig down and add gravel to level the floor area? The soil type in your yard is probably why you had different results than your dad. Ours is hard clay but if you have a more sandy soil I imagine it would settle a lot more.
How did you get a permit to build without doing footings. Even though I live in the boon docks and still any permanent building over 120 Sq ft requires concrete footing. I got around it by buying one of those prefab (12x30) buildings and having it delivered. Thinking of buying another one.
I hate to be "that guy" but myself having lost everything from a fire. (Neighbors fault) If I was you I would plumb a gas line to your heaters. So, you are not storing while using a tank especially under a heat source.
"A hem" , in your future videos could you please use the metric system to explain your measurements or at least do the math for your viewers saves me having to convert and you'll get more likes by a vast majority of your potential viewers.. and well the metric system of measurement is far superior.
Quickest solution, if its not natural to you, is record videos as normal and then stick metric conversions up on screen when you edit it. I see it a lot on American videos and it's handy. Or just ditch that crazy old system! Haha!
I bought a metric tape recently and am considering doing my next project in metric. Seems simpler, other than not having a good sense of how long given dimensions are.
@@christianrogers2361 I really recommend sticking with it. Even if ultimately you end up going "British" and living in both. Being bilingual is handy! I grew up here in England being talked to in pounds and stone, miles per hour by parents. And metres and grams in school. Then I travelled and realised it was far easier to go fully metric and I haven't looked back. Now it seems bizarre that I ever accepted using sixteenths of a unit for accuracy!
High ceilings is a must, you may not need them now, but you never know what the future can bring you. I opted for 13ft ceilings for a car lift and the ability to work on my skidsteer with the boom raised all the way up. You definitely can never have too much power, I did a dedicated 200A service and I currently only use about 50A, but the future upgradability is absolutely worth the added upfront expense. My shop is definitely not "small" but I will definitely be implementing some of the things in this video as they are fantastic space savers for shops of any kind. Weather it's a 14x20 or a 50x50, it's inevitable that you will run out of space.
Bass elbow, 1/4" line, and a shut off to drain in. I did a shop make over recently and moved the compressor outside for the reason you said. That video is also on the channel now. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for posting! My shop is ~1/3 larger than yours at inside dimensions of 18x20.5'... with an 8' ceiling. I've got too much stuff in there and am in the process of putting EVERYTHING on wheels and bringing order to the chaos.
Maybe make the air purifier so it can duct air outside or inside as you have it now. Can use as an exhaust fan and an air purifier(actually a filter). That is kind of a neat idea.
I can relate to a lot of this. I do heavy diesel mechanic work outa my single stall. My own semi truck and trailer, that is my main job, and also side work for our fire department and whatnot. It’s not the best setup on earth but, it’s amazing what can be accomplished out of a single stall.
good video, lots of nice ideas !!! I am about to finish me a small shop in the next few days... Wood floor on runners, insulated with 3" foam in the floor, 1-1/2" wood floor too... I will be placing my Air Compressor and Vacuum Outside in a dog house to save some of my space, and if you ever seen a Air Compressor blow up, you will want it outside too. I think I will try the Lazy Susan in the back corners of my shop (thanks for the Idea) from floor to ceiling too. I also will be using the dust collector system on my drill press and lathe to collect the metal shaving to recycle... and my vacuum being outside will remove any smoking cutting oil fumes right out of the building too.....
One day I hope to do this. I have all the extra equipment to fill it. Currently running a 8.5x16 mobile shop for jobsites. I have video of it on my channel.
You did great , great advice and insight , from prior construction experience the ground you built on had probably not be rolled over properly with a roller , I was really disappointed to find this out during my time working there that they dogde doing evey part of the land as they should and in turn that explained to me why I have found so many what I call ankle breakers throughout my life aka a dip or str8 hole in the ground. Great video thanks for the insights and keep up the effort , take good care
I stopped listening after your reasons for not using the propane heater alone did not begin with risk of death. Exhaust gases can lead to asphyxiation without proper ventilation.
You should get some fire retardant paint and build some enclosures or some metal storages for your flammables! Especially if your welding! Stay safe man!
Well its a lot better than mine lol. I think you did a good job with what you had. And of course money is a big part to. I think its cool and I'm still kinda building mine.
I HATE all my auto retractable reels. I have had them for electrical and air and they never last. And I rarely use them, and I NEVER just let them rip. I have bought the cheap ones and the most expensive ones I could find, and still they fail.
My reel isn't auto retract. It's crank. I'm not crazy about it but I've had it for a very long time now. I've done the coil of hose on the floor too and I really wasn't a fan of that. There's the tire rim on the wall deal too.
I only have a 14x14 only things i have is a work table table top lathe and grinders along with lathe accessories and i indtalled shelves so my bowls can dry out
In my experience, the two biggest shop hacks are to not have your shop share space with your cars, or your wife...
Good advice, that.
Love your crowded, dusty, well used, “normal” shop. Makes me feel right at home unlike so many on UA-cam that I can never hope to have.
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More elaborate the home shop, the more likely it is used to make cutting boards
2 items I noticed that were not properly done (please take this in the educational manner it is intended and not to bash in any way). The back hangs for your garage door run parallel to the track and they need to run perpendicular-the sway brace for it is meant to prevent the horizontal track from any side shifting movement that will cause the door to run out of alignment and the possibility of the roller actually coming out. Also you opted to do an extension springs door which does save a few dollars and might make the installation a little easier for someone that hasn’t installed before but it appears as there are no safety cables installed in them. When those break there is a lot of energy stored in them and without proper safety cable run through them they can and will damage anything around them. Keep in mind that when the door is down is when they are at full load and the winter time is when springs are more apt to break.
Take the handle off of the pully crank and replace it with a threaded bolt and nut. Then just use your drill to raise and lower it. Thank me later
I was reading all the comments before telling him to use a drill to raise the cable.
First thing I thought of as well, put a nut on that and hit it with the impact.
You did what many of us do not. You designed and made your perimeter storage while the shop was empty. Once equipment starts being placed inside, it’s difficult to ever properly arrange the shop. Nice job and any woodworker would be thrilled to have it.
Right? Seriously considering renting a car port for the day and starting over. Smart man. Always appreciate the dudes that maintain order. I'm well on my way to looking like a hoarder over here. It's either a car port or a Sherpa and a mountain goat...50/50 shot.
Tyvek! Staple that stuff on your ceiling. It's not bulletproof, but it'll never sag, it's stiff, it's light (reflective), and it's cheap.
Used it a couple shops ago that I had no intention on finishing the ceiling, and I loved it.
When I built my shop, the local building codes restricted me to 8' walls. So I installed vaulted rafters which got me a much increased ceiling height. It has worked out great so I recommend anyone interested to try it.
Thar stinks. You couldn’t say put the walls on 2-3 rows of cinder blocks to give them some artificial loft. I remember once in Fla my fathers neighbor wanted a privacy fence but couldn’t put one up more than 6’ high. He told the guy to build a nice earth ridge and stick it along that and it worked. There’s often a way to beat these guys though it’s often just awkward and expensive.
It doesn’t matter if this is 2523; nails and screws have different uses and therefore both are still as relevant as they ever were. They aren’t interchangeable. You make a decision on which one accomplishes the task you’re trying to achieve; not on which one you like better.
Gonna say the same. Nails have some give/ flex and are perfect for taking the give and take of cold and hot movement of wood. Screws…not so much. They break not flex. They both are designed for specific purpose. Don’t put screws on your facia, the heads will break off instead of flex like nails are designed to do.
Dang, nice job with the compact build! I need to grab some more lumber and build myself some shelving instead of buying stuff...
When I had my auto repair and fab shop I built a soundeadening insulated box like yours but put it outside and plumbed pex lines inside which made it dead quiet inside and was far better for my compressor so it could draw in cleaner air.
Good video! I like that idea of grounding the vise and then running a second one out to whatever project you have that doesn't use the vise.
so much good stuff in here in this shop. Really like the grounded vise. The long hose for the shop vac is great. I might use that box fan idea. Thanks for the video!
LOVE the idea of the grounding lead to the vise and the additional lead daisy chained off the vise. Im stealing that hack! Great video!
One suggestion: work/assembly table. Make it a two piece, and on wheels that you can lock. Design it as an outfeed table, or design it to tuck under or into another work bench. Overall size would equal a 4x8 sheet of plywood. Nice shop!!
That's a really good idea
I think April Wilkerson did that, so you know that it’s smart.
One suggestion for your dust control system maybe some pipes along the wall for the tools that don’t move ie miter saw and band saw with shit offs so that they only work when you are using them so you don’t have a loss of suction
You think your heater stinks... I use diesel innmine because I ain't paying 8$ a gallon for kerosene.
Im have a 8'x10' shed. I have every set up to tear my engines apart and rebuild them as well i still store my lawn mower, weed wacker and 10'x 2'x7' shelf for all house storage. Our house isnt big either so we are good at working with small areas.
I used concrete footings with 2x6 framing and 1" wood on my floor, It's worked pretty well and the original floor lasted 11 years before I had to start replacing the plywood do to rot. My biggest mistake was going with a steel building, It's absolutely terrible. it sweats so bad that I get ice on my ceiling that then thaws and drips water on everything, not only that but I know how to work with wood structures, not steel so adding a window or even hanging something on a wall is just not possible. My next shop will absolutely be a concrete slab with a wood building.
Great tips! I like the drop down table idea. I have a California Air dual tank and it’s very quiet and small..ish.
I have also use dressers for saws and such. Still do at the moment, changing some things. Good stuff in this video.
For a 360° work space against the wall, I have a slide out with a "lazy Susan". It was meant to hold a large CRT T.V.. Came out of a cabinet that the doors open and slide inside. Heavy duty and a nice find. The cabinet is now a coat closet. Upcycle!
Nice shop! Right now I can only dream about that much space. My "work space" is about 30"× 48". I modified a worthless old built- in ice chest on the sailboat, it's converted to a bench/ Navigation Center on our liveabord sailboat. Storage/kickspace below. Do about everything there, all electrical & mechanical repairs, fabrication, reloading, sewing, and my Ham Radio set up as well.
You gave me some great ideas for when we move back on the hard.
I wanted to add one thing, not nitpicking here, just a safety recommendation. Your propane storage, make sure there is plenty of ventilation to the outside incase of a leak. Propane is heavier than air so you won't know you have a leak until it's too late. Our propane lockers have a vent at the bottom so any gas can escape. On the boat we have ABYC marine standards, look that up. I witnessed my neighbor kill himself because of a poorly installed (factory) propane system. It's best if you can have the tank mounted outside. You can even install a remote solenoid to switch it on and off if you like. ALL propane tanks on all our boats are outside or in a ventilated outside lockers/compartments.
Love the space, love the video! Only thing I don’t understand is your philosophy towards heat. You’re using so little heat that unless you’re super limited in your panel, two cheapo 1500 watt space heaters would do the trick and wouldn’t be any more expensive than propane. Otherwise you could go with a minisplit, save some space and gain AC in the summer.
First time seeing your channel and you call yourself "Nailed it Builds" but you don't use nails lol I just had to mention the irony.
Screw it Builds just wouldn't be right, lol
Great video! Helpful hints and ideas! Thanks. Fun little shop you have there.
That Biden clip 😂
A air compressor needs 10x it’s capacity of free air for cooling it I have seen one fire because of people putting them in a little box like that. And by using the switch you made stops the blow down valve from working meaning that if you turn it off when it’s running the pump will stay at full pressure. And it’s very bad for a compressor to try to start when loaded.
Mine will push through it. The motor is rated 2X what the head needs. Someday when the head locks up the motor will just pull it off the mount for me. It's either going or it's gone!
I have 10 foot ceiling and that is too short. The number one con is getting things through the overhead door. The effective height of an 8'x16' door 7'-6" after the header, trim, and weather strip. If I did it again, I would would go with 12 foot ceiling and 10 foot high door. Thanks for the shop tour.
Nice video- I actually would've liked more detail about the rv heater to heat the shop. I have been wondering if the rv heater in an old truck camper I am disassembling would heat a corner of my barn which is what I'm turning into my shop.
Great ideas. Ye Ole carpenter here, when you build with wood, nails are a very competent fastener when done right. And, get this, they are a heck of a lot cheaper than screws! Keep on woodworking! Peace out....
I’ll second that. If you now use screws instead of nails, I wouldn’t recommend that for framing a wall or joists.
yup - I was just wondering what I could do with my under bench corner. Perfect!
Like the vise idea of grounding, but sparks ..... Like compresor placement , but i would do outside period . also vac in blind corner is briliant ! I used to have similar size shop 15x22 it was ok with heat etc but I want 9" celling next no other way. It is cleat that you DO WORK in the shop unlike others that are just polishing benches for videos promos and product pushing, congratulations !!!
I put my air compressor out side of my shop and then built a small 5×5 room
My dad and I are planning on building a shop. Is having an outdoor compressor room/box a problem during winter time?
Any air movement to cool air compressor during extended use?
No problem in the winter time for me yet and I live in a pretty cold area
@@makepoliticiansscaredagain not a problem so far it's been 5 years
@dickabbas6972 yes it has fans in two walls that I put on a switch that start when the compressor starts
Great video! You are fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing!
Jesus Christ saved my life
Concrete is hard on the body... easy to clean durable but not many don't know it will pop or explode if using a torch for heating or cutting if it's to much direct heat and evaporation happens to quickly. Quite honestly if I was to do a wood working shop I would use crane matts on a bed of gravel with plenty of drainage. Great ideas
That's what I was thinking. Standing on wood is so much easier than standing on concrete. But I have some rugs down on the floor in my shop and them rubber mats and they help.
Kudos on the dust control. I have a very similar setup with the Dust Deputy (well worth the cost) and a long hose where I can vacuum the entire shop with the flip of a switch. Also the box fan with an air filter works well. I did not permanently install mine so I can set it up near where I am cutting. Nice job.
Good video with lots to consider. I’m at the point of putting up wood walls inside my metal building (garage 24x48). Junk has piled up over years and I will be hanging more tools and such on the wall. Also dust connection is needed. All the best from north Texas
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Something you may consider for your size shop is some industrial shelving. "Northern Tools" sells some two feet deep x 8' & 10' tall with four foot, or eight foot wide beams. They are a little on the expensive side, but you will not regret having them. They sure hold a lot of stuff off the floor. You just have to consider them as an investment and go for it. They are very versatile and will hold up the weight of the world. Both "Lows", &" Home Depot" have some less expensive that may fit your budget better. I have some from all three places. The less expensive are in a shead with 8' ceiling where I store general house and garden stuff. The heavy racks are in my shop loaded with steel and heavy tools. I'm a fabricator and a heavy equipment mechanic. I'm glad I made the investment.
Enjoyed this bro, great shop! I've built all my own stuff as well. I do have concrete slab under my shed/work shop & my walls are 12ft tall. Iknew those two things were gonna be essential. Glad i did it. Now I'm going to impliment the fan idea filter box and the shop vac dust colllector. I wasn't sure how to make that all happen. Thanks
Great presentation. and thanks for your honest opinions. cheers mate!
Thank you for posting your shop tour and giving your take on how you have it set up. I too have a small shop. A 14' x 20' metal shed with a 81" eve height. This metal shed was put up by my grandfather 40+ years ago. I find myself rearraigning my shop shop again due to the tools I have acquired over the years. I need to rewire/rearraign some electrical, install insulation and cover the walls. Seal up the roof due to leaks when it rains. I have used Sketchup to plan my shop layout and attempting to utilized the space the best that I can.
I also have a garage type door, which I will be eliminating and framing in a wide hung door. The garage type door when opened blocks lighting and is not needed. I lose vertical storage space. It is more of a hassle to open and close my shop. Again, this thing is 40+ years old. It will take me some time to get it where I want it. I have budget constraints keeping from getting it done in a timely manner.
I have some good power tools I have acquired over the years. I have also attended the Rob Cosman's Purple Heart project (May-2023 class) and I now have hand tools, a workbench built and delivered by a Bench Brigade member. I am also teaching myself how to weld. I do other projects in my little shop as well. It is not just for wood working. All my stationary tools will be on casters so I can mover them to the side when not in use. I am currently making one long bench on the left side wall. My table saw, workbench, two rolling tool boxes will fit under the the long bench. Wall will be use for vertical storage.
Again thank you for posting and you ideas.
Absolutely creative use of such a small place, mega cred right there. I plan on building a shop little bigger than yours + a separate garage and Imma put air compressor+pellet stove in the garage so they won't be so loud and in the way.
However big you think you need your shop make it 4 times larger and you should manage to get by.
One reason why you should not be useing a forced air propane heater is it burns up oxygen fast in a small space. If you feel sleepy get out of the shop for some fresh air. The camper heater is fine as long as you vent it.
Nice shop about the same size as mine.
Nice "Real" shop, brother. I love all the great ideas. You have motivated me to get my shop cleaned up. Just subscribed. Love your comment..."I don't use nails, because it's not 1932 anymore". All of the builds on my house, new rooms, shop, pool deck, etc., I only use 3" high quality deck screws with T25 Torx. I buy the big 25 pound bucket. Always keep at least 50 pounds extra.
I laughed too, but one thing a lot of people don't realize is that nails are a lot stronger. Screws don't have much sheer strength (horizontal pressure). I've actually taken deck boards off after one winter and had half of the screws already broken!
Perty cool video. You make good use of a small space. You have some nifty ideas.
I would like to give one caution. FIRE!!!! Wood dust will settle everywhere, even with the very best most complex vacuum system. Wood dust and sparks from a welder dont mix well. For a wood related fire, water is best. In manufacturing environments, the safety rules make sure to have a fire extingusher close and ready. Then there is a lot of paperwork with a discharged extingusher plus the expense of replacment. I have always kelpt two full water , or two pop bottles with tops and a hole stabed in the top handy. They are by far the best frist responder to suppress the small fire and prevent using an extingusher. A good squrt bottle marked for fire works good, too. The best i have found are the "Zepp" spray bottles that "Lows" carry. Even with this recomdation i would recommend that you have a middle size fire extinguisher near the front and one near the back along with a water squrt bottle. Small fires can turn into a great big disaster very fast.
I hope you dont mind this comment, I care about people, and I would hate to hear that you lost your investment with a fire.
I got a free file cabinet and it works great for power tool storage, the drawers are designed to hold a lot of weight and file cabinets in my area can be had for cheap and free in many cases
What he said ^ These are always being sold/free on craigslist and they offer huge storage (and protection) for larger power tools.
(I have 10 of em myself!)
This is great, several actionable tips both for crowded/small shops and for shops in general.
One idea for your vac hose is to fasten it to a 1x6 on a hinge from the wall. You can swing it out and have your hose accessible from overhead to use for each tool. Leave several feet wound on a hook at the end to pull downWhen not in use just swing the hose and 1x6 to the wall.
Your funny without trying.Great in info.Enjoy watching you
That drop down table is sick!!! What a great idea. Definitely going to do this. Thank you for this video. That’s worth subscribing!
14' × 20' is just about double the size of my shop. I do not believe your shop is small.
Welding inside a wood shop has its obvious hazards. Thanks for tips
You just clean up a bit before you start welding. Get rid of any piles of sawdust that a spark could catch up. I have a garbage pail right under where I weld and I move it out of the way too. I don't weld all that often really.
Good video 👍🏽. My OCD is kicking in. Looks like your roller is in the wrong part of the hinge on the overhead door. I don’t mean to be “that guy”, but it’s like a turd in a punch bowl. 🍻
If you need dust free storage, an old refrigerator makes a nice cabinet. They only last about ten years these days Also, for drawer storage for tools, if you find those old meat lockers common to small towns in the old days before home refrigeration, they will hold tremendous amount of weight
Nails aren't old school. They are better than screws for load-bearing stuff, like deck joists etc. They have a much higher shear threshold than screws, meaning they're harder to break. They tend to bend a little, but not break in half like screws. Also, nail heads can be much easier to hide than screw heads.
You have given me some great ideas. My shop is even smaller than yours. Thanks.
As an alternative to the crank, you could get an ATV recovery winch. Then it’s only a push of a button or in some cases, the push of a remote button.
Putting air compressor outside with an awning over it is a better placement and for 3 reasons...
1.not building heat inside a box
2.freed up inside space
3. noise is outside
Grounded vise is a great idea, especially with the extension cable!
You have some good ideas and advice there. Enjoyed the video.
Me who lives in Florida. "HEAT IT?!?" lol
Thank you for thinking about these details so we don't have to (but take the credit when your friend comments on how cool it is)
On a forever shop finish the walls. Makes all the difference in the world. 😊
Yeah before I moved into my shop I painted it all. It'd never happen now. So I'm glad I did it then.
One idea is to retrofit your crank for your ceiling table with a bit for a drill, then use the impact to crank it up and down.
Nice video! Hopefully you have a fresh air intake as well as the outlet.
I like how your caulk starts about waist height and drops down to your shins. Easy access to the ladies
Living in a tiny house, I've learned a bunch of ways to maximize space like yourself. One item I've always loved is metal filing cabinets. Very spacious, drawers are heavy duty and can lock, no mice can get in them, and magnetic to hold hold tool's on the side. Great video man!
You didn't have to have building permit? In my area, anything over 200 square feet requires a permit. Your shop is 280 square feet. Building permits call for footings to be put into the ground beyond the freeze level. I'm in the planning stage for a 196 square foot shop that will sit on a patio of pavers rather than a concrete pa. While I'm not going to sink footings, I will pull up a paver and pure some readycrete leveled pads to put posts on. The ground has a bit of a slope to it and will require that there ge posts of varying lengths to level the floor. I will have to pull a permit for the electrical.
I pulled permits for the building and the electrical. Had everything inspected. They were mostly worried about me providing a snow load rating for the rafters which I did. Guess it goes to show the varying building codes between areas.
I built a 196sq ft shed/shop earlier this year to bypass the permit process. All i can say is build as far skyward as your codes allow. Loads of room for storage if you dont mind hopping on a ladder. I built mine 13ft ft tall from floor to peak, barn style. My local codes say "cant be taller than primary structure on property." My original plans were for 16ft but roofing that single handedly would be sketchy. Happy building!
Very nice shop
Did you dig down and add gravel to level the floor area? The soil type in your yard is probably why you had different results than your dad. Ours is hard clay but if you have a more sandy soil I imagine it would settle a lot more.
My shed was settling so I had to jack it up and dig it out and put gravel under the blocks it's sitting on. That did make a big difference.
Wood floors are easier on your back and joints than concrete floors
you could just get a real compressor that has a separate motor and an oil compressor
How did you get a permit to build without doing footings. Even though I live in the boon docks and still any permanent building over 120 Sq ft requires concrete footing. I got around it by buying one of those prefab (12x30) buildings and having it delivered. Thinking of buying another one.
Don't know. I pulled all permits. They were only concerned with trusses snow load rating. I really wish I would have done proper footings.
I too love wet holes. Nice sticker
I hate to be "that guy" but myself having lost everything from a fire. (Neighbors fault) If I was you I would plumb a gas line to your heaters. So, you are not storing while using a tank especially under a heat source.
Not 1832 anymore. 😅
"A hem" , in your future videos could you please use the metric system to explain your measurements or at least do the math for your viewers saves me having to convert and you'll get more likes by a vast majority of your potential viewers.. and well the metric system of measurement is far superior.
Appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching.
Quickest solution, if its not natural to you, is record videos as normal and then stick metric conversions up on screen when you edit it. I see it a lot on American videos and it's handy.
Or just ditch that crazy old system! Haha!
@@GearsWeNeverUse36 why would we ever "ditch" freedom units?
I bought a metric tape recently and am considering doing my next project in metric. Seems simpler, other than not having a good sense of how long given dimensions are.
@@christianrogers2361 I really recommend sticking with it. Even if ultimately you end up going "British" and living in both. Being bilingual is handy! I grew up here in England being talked to in pounds and stone, miles per hour by parents. And metres and grams in school. Then I travelled and realised it was far easier to go fully metric and I haven't looked back. Now it seems bizarre that I ever accepted using sixteenths of a unit for accuracy!
Nice tour of the shop. Cheers from 🇨🇦
High ceilings is a must, you may not need them now, but you never know what the future can bring you. I opted for 13ft ceilings for a car lift and the ability to work on my skidsteer with the boom raised all the way up.
You definitely can never have too much power, I did a dedicated 200A service and I currently only use about 50A, but the future upgradability is absolutely worth the added upfront expense.
My shop is definitely not "small" but I will definitely be implementing some of the things in this video as they are fantastic space savers for shops of any kind. Weather it's a 14x20 or a 50x50, it's inevitable that you will run out of space.
How do you drain the tank on the compressor? Have you ever seen what a compressor will do to your shop if it explodes? Keep mine outside
Bass elbow, 1/4" line, and a shut off to drain in. I did a shop make over recently and moved the compressor outside for the reason you said. That video is also on the channel now. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for posting! My shop is ~1/3 larger than yours at inside dimensions of 18x20.5'... with an 8' ceiling. I've got too much stuff in there and am in the process of putting EVERYTHING on wheels and bringing order to the chaos.
Maybe make the air purifier so it can duct air outside or inside as you have it now. Can use as an exhaust fan and an air purifier(actually a filter). That is kind of a neat idea.
I actually did an exhaust fan a few months ago. Videos on the channel thanks for watching.
I can relate to a lot of this. I do heavy diesel mechanic work outa my single stall. My own semi truck and trailer, that is my main job, and also side work for our fire department and whatnot. It’s not the best setup on earth but, it’s amazing what can be accomplished out of a single stall.
good video, lots of nice ideas !!! I am about to finish me a small shop in the next few days... Wood floor on runners, insulated with 3" foam in the floor, 1-1/2" wood floor too... I will be placing my Air Compressor and Vacuum Outside in a dog house to save some of my space, and if you ever seen a Air Compressor blow up, you will want it outside too. I think I will try the Lazy Susan in the back corners of my shop (thanks for the Idea) from floor to ceiling too. I also will be using the dust collector system on my drill press and lathe to collect the metal shaving to recycle... and my vacuum being outside will remove any smoking cutting oil fumes right out of the building too.....
One day I hope to do this. I have all the extra equipment to fill it. Currently running a 8.5x16 mobile shop for jobsites. I have video of it on my channel.
Those are some great "hacks" bro!...my fav is the ground to the vice and an extende ground cord...and that floating table is tits!!😊
You did great , great advice and insight , from prior construction experience the ground you built on had probably not be rolled over properly with a roller , I was really disappointed to find this out during my time working there that they dogde doing evey part of the land as they should and in turn that explained to me why I have found so many what I call ankle breakers throughout my life aka a dip or str8 hole in the ground. Great video thanks for the insights and keep up the effort , take good care
Like that table drop
Nice video, thank you!
I stopped listening after your reasons for not using the propane heater alone did not begin with risk of death. Exhaust gases can lead to asphyxiation without proper ventilation.
Excellent ideas. I’m so glad my shop doesn’t get down to fifteen degrees.
Thank you for this excellent educational video. Some great ideas I can use. Carry On Sir!
Some greet ideas there. Ive got a 12x20 shop and space is awlays at a premium. Thanks!
I would love to see the RV heater explained. Great idea.
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You should get some fire retardant paint and build some enclosures or some metal storages for your flammables! Especially if your welding! Stay safe man!
Well its a lot better than mine lol. I think you did a good job with what you had. And of course money is a big part to. I think its cool and I'm still kinda building mine.
Holy shit the work table dropping from the ceiling is a great idea. Didn’t see that coming.
That worktable from the ceiling is fuc&+g awesome brother!!!
I HATE all my auto retractable reels. I have had them for electrical and air and they never last. And I rarely use them, and I NEVER just let them rip. I have bought the cheap ones and the most expensive ones I could find, and still they fail.
I've had incredible luck with the flexzilla brands. Both mine are over 6 years old and work fine.
My reel isn't auto retract. It's crank. I'm not crazy about it but I've had it for a very long time now. I've done the coil of hose on the floor too and I really wasn't a fan of that. There's the tire rim on the wall deal too.
I only have a 14x14 only things i have is a work table table top lathe and grinders along with lathe accessories and i indtalled shelves so my bowls can dry out
When you dropped that table, you won yourself a subscriber.