Hi Tommy, think about a second layer on your roof top. Another metalpanel (or solarpanel) with airspace will help a lot against your heatproblem. The air in between can cirkulate out and you wont get toasted directly... Like the ventilated sahara-top of a landrover (car). A good wall-insulation will make the rest. Good succeed and have fun by installing all your machines and tools in the very best way you love it! Always take it easy and keep on ! Thnx for your enrichment of myself (and anothers) woodturning-world ❤
Looks like a great area for a shop. One word of advice....put in more electrical outlets than you need. No matter what you plan on doing will change over time. Good luck.
I fully agree on electrical outlets. I would also add to use as many different circuits as possible. I just doubled my shop from 2 dedicated circuits to 5. That was still not quite enough.
Hi Tomislav Good luck with your new shop,the thing that pleased me was that your keeping some of your uncles gear that he made and used. I’m 82 and still use an electric drill my father in law owned (who passed away 45 years ago)and a gas welding unit being a retired builder tools are an extension of our hands,I still get pleasure when using my old tools and turning wood on my 45 year old lathe. You and Richard are my top Utube turners thank you for you content by watching your videos I realise “old dogs can learn new tricks. Best regards from NZ
Tomislav, you have taught us all how to turn beautiful wood bowls, and now you are teaching us all how to appreciate whatever we have that is our own. You are making the best of your situation through hard work and showing us all that life doesnt always give you what you want, but with hard work, you can still achieve your dreams.. Youre an inspiring, humble man... I appreciate you!
A new canvas for the future, loved to see your progress. I also have heat problem and lessen the heat by opening a space near the floor and one at he ceiling area so the cooler air near the ground can come in and a window higher up to let the air flow through and push the hot air at the top. When heat gets up during the day I close the doors to keep the heat out. The insulation should help a lot to stop a lot in the heat from coming through the walls, my ceiling has a lot more insulation than the walls which is great for keeping the summer heat down and loosing heat in the winter. Look forward to the next video
You definitely have your work cut out for yourself but you are going to have a great shop when finished. It will be great to see how it all comes together.
There are some great design ideas and storage space, it's a shame you have so much to do to get it done. And what a beautiful setting! A lovely part of the world. You are very inspiring, thank you for sharing your journey
Tomislav, yes, I am sure we would all like to see progress videos when you have time. You have 50K subscribers so asking questions / advice should get you some help with anything you are unsure of. If I am starting something I don't know much about, I look to see what professionals do and ask their advice. (Watching you on TH-cam helped get me into turning). There are certainly people watching that know about heating / cooling / electrical installations / lighting etc. as their full time job. If time and budget allow, I recommend lining the inside with plywood. Not only will it keep your workshop warmer in winter, but also give you the possibility of mounting shelves, electrical sockets etc. almost anywhere. I second having the roof a light colour to reflect heat in summer. Is there any chance of having some skylight type openings in the roof? (only not over machinery in case of leaks). As you know, heat rises and opening them in summer would let heat out and light in. Alternatively, what about a second roof a few inches above the original? Again, the sun would not be directly on the "lower/inside" roof and the air flow may cool things down. Also, I would highly recommend painting the concrete floor with a decent floor paint. I did this recently to my own workshop and the difference is huge, making sweeping up much easier and stops all the concrete dust getting kicked up. Thanks to you (and your wife) for the work done so far.
Tomislav the skills are in your hands and with your wife’s continuous backing ( and a waterproof building 😊 ) you will get there. These videos are great, it’s part of your life’s moving forward and in no time at all you both will look back and laugh. What’s happening to your farther in laws workshop? He’s in the same space isn’t he ? I think mrs Tomislav needs to give us a smile on camera 😊 I think it’s all very exciting this new venture. We all adopt to the space we have
White or a very lite color is the way to go. Architects use those colors all over the world to help keep buildings cooler. White actually reflects the heat. The word you were looking for was "Air Conditioning Unit" to cool off the shed. I have worked in some really hot and humid places over the years and have found a good fan blowing on me works wonders for comfort if that is what you are looking for. I also thought maybe the area in the back where you are thinking of storing rough turned and maybe future work if there were some windows on the Sunny side in the winter will help keep everything warmer if you have cold winters and plan on enclosing the area. Kind of greenhouse effect. The shed looks to be a nice work area when you finish your repairs and modifications. And I have to comment on the beautiful view. WOW!!! The is a fantastic area to look out over.
Hi Tomislav, As a new woodturner I have been following you for just over a year. You are great at showing, explaining and conveying great ways of turning. All the best in your new workshop and everything works out for you. What may help to get heat out of the workshop is to use a roof vent. We call them whirly birds in Australia, as they spin the blades drew out the heat out through the roof. Heat rises so gets rid of the warmest air and draws in cool air. Not sure how they work when it's cold as where I am the winters are comparatively warm still. A roof sarking(reflective blanket) under the new roof sheeting would certainly help with radiant heat through the iron roofing. Hope this helps. Wish you all the best in your future endeavours. I will be eagerly waiting for each new video. All the best. Mark
Yes, paint the roof white! Insulation is your best friend if you can fit it into the budget. I live in Arizona USA with summer temps of 35-45C and I have white spray foam on top of my shop roof and I have spray foam insulation in all my side walls. On a 45C day my shop will rarely get above 36C inside. I will add a mini-split air conditioner when I can afford to do so. Good luck with the shop move and yes, please do videos.
You've certainly gotten a lot space to work with as well as a big challenge to set it up to get back to work. I've learned a lot about turning bowls and I'm sure we'll all learn quite a bit about shop design and set up! The view from the house is gorgeous, too; that really looks like a beautiful area. In the days to come, I'm sure we'll all learn while we enjoy your lemonade.
You have made a lot of progress in just a few days. To cool the workshop, think about installing vents near the floor (possibly with a fan or blower) on the shady side of the shop to pull cooler air in. On the opposite wall, near the ceiling, install a strong exhaust fan to pull hot air out. If you can find some ways to shade the building on the sides where the sun beats the strongest (plant trees, or a trellis with vines, or a lattice from scrap lumber, etc.). I'm glad to see you're making good progress
That will be a fine new space to work once you've finished your construction. I don't like the condensation caused by air conditioning/an air conditioner and you are correct about how it affects wood. They take quite a bit of power which might need a larger breaker box. (That's how I'd phrase the appliance and fuse/switch/breaker box in Saskatchewan) What I like to keep cooler is a fan that is blowing across something cool. I usually use a bag of ice on a short box in front of a tabletop fan, but the ice melts before long. I saw someone use a cooler (insulated picnic or camping tote) filled with ice water, and left the lid off so the air from the fan would pick some cooler air up. They said lasted quite awhile and once the ice melted it was still cooler than just a fan. That's all I can offer. Thank you for videoing your work. It's nice to watch. But you need to get done what you need to by a certain time, so ignore us, if you need to. No likes or replies. That takes your important time. :) Joking, but we understand your responsibilities.
Tomislav, your new workshop seems to have great potential. The post in the middle with the power outlets on it could turn out to be quite a good feature, especially if some of your equipment (like grinders) can be made semi mobile. With regard to cooling...several point..1. Put in ceiling insulation material between roof steel and your lining material. In Australia we have fibreglass insulation batteries. 2. Make sure you have good cross ventilation throughout your workshop. A false roof over your current one could help, as someone else mentioned. Don't bother with white paint, unless that is all you have. We have severe summer weather conditions here and time has proven that silver paint is better. I have an industrial fan in my uninsulated steel workshop so with the fan on and my 2 roller doors open and a small door open at the other end of the shop, I can turn reasonably comfortably on a 36 plus degree day. If all else fails, get a 20cm square of old bath towel and wet it squeeze out most of the water and put it on your head. The human body dissipates most of it's heat through the head, so keep that cool and you will be surprisingly comfortable. Last summer, I did this and my wife had to come up to me she'd and force me into the air conditioned house because the outside temperature was 44 degrees and my shed was nearer to 52 degrees. I had my wet towel on my head and didn't notice it so much, and I am 68 years old, so lacking the stamina ov a young stallion like yourself. Cheer, mate.
Seems like a great starting point for a workshop! I recently renovated a shed to build a pottery studio inside and it turned out great. As others already said, put electrical outlets in every corner. I put in many more than I thought I'd ever need and now they're all in use and I have to unplug stuff when I need my shop vac.
This looks like an opportunity for you to set up a shop in the way you would like and that you have a good starting point. It's also really neat that you are going to be able to use the shop your late uncle used and that there are going to be elements from that shop you will continue to use. The views from your location are really beautiful; awesome scenery. As far as cooling, if you aren't wanting to get a window mount air conditioner, standing industrial grade fans can do a good job depending on the heat and humidity you have. The other thing is that some of the window mount air conditioners can be set lower such that they don't cause a significant temperature drop but you will definitely remove a good deal of humidity from the air so if that is a concern, that may not be the best option. In my part of the world, where summer temperatures are regularly 40 to 43 degrees C, air conditioning is really almost a necessity to keep the shop operational during the summer. However, we also already have very low (
I’ve learned that inside of any filthy stained and gouged piece of lumber is often a beautiful piece of workable wood. You are not alone. Pity he’s on a tight timeline, bet he would’ve loved to salvage it all
Painting with white helps - I live in Florida and get 130 degree heat in my shed with sunshine. Also they have an old custom here where a tarp is shaped to hold water on the roof. The water heats but not the roof and evaporation takes away a lot of the heat. I am going to try it. Also with the tin walls you will need to put something on them to stop the echos you will get recording. Foam insulation is good especially if you can get left overs or throw away. Then cover up with a cheap covering - even cardboard looks good if you paint and put designs on it. All stuff I am doing. I rewired for 240 volt which was not hard just be careful. Thanks for the videos! As a retired person , I needed something to keep me busy and turning is fun. I wait for your videos and the Master Richard - first thing I watch even before the weather. Make videos on the shop and talk about why you are doing the set up in that manner. - sorry for the long winded response. Be safe.
I had to move my shop suddenly about 8 years ago because of a fire. Lots of work , but the new shop is great, even if it’s a little smaller. Like you say, it’s a good opportunity to start fresh and set things up how you want from the beginning. Had lots of help then, time to pass some along to you. Looking forward to more turning videos once you’re up and running again!
Thanks for the update. My region of the USA is very warm and humid from May to September. My shed isn’t insulated so for cooling, I have a large box fan hanging from the ceiling aimed at my lathe. It blows towards the doors which I prop open. It cools a little… maybe 🤷🏼♂️. But it does makes it more bearable in the summer. An added benefit is it blows a lot of the dust away from me when I’m turning. I think about getting a window mounted air conditioning unit but it might not handle the dust and cause large humidity fluctuations in my wood. Keep us posted on your progress please. Cheers, Stuart
I have a fan on a stand that I set in the corner and blow toward the door. That works well for me. As I watch your videos, it will be nice to follow you on your journey to your new shop.
Where I live in the US we have extremely hot and humid summers. I have a shop and I insulated the roof with foam panels. It helps a Ton. A lot of the heat comes from the sun beating down on the roof so if you can get even 1” foam insulation panels it will help. Bonus if they are foil wrapped to help reflect the heat but that isn’t required. You will want a small air gap between the roof and the panel for maximum insulating properties. Good luck!
Hi, Love these videos, keep them coming. We all wish we could be there to help. Beautiful views out the backside wood storage area. I would keep a spot near the back wall and put a table/counter so you can take a lunch break and enjoy the views. Insulation and light colors will help with the heat. I would put some air conditioning unit to keep the temp in a suitable range. Even if you do not want AC now, do add the electric service for it now.
2 large fans where you have air being drawn in one side, and exhausting out the other; should give you a crossflow that will do what you need. The fans should be around 1 meter in diameter or close to that, and you should be able to get a decent breeze that won't affect humidity and the temperature too drastically. It will make it bearable in that metal building though. You look very tired, hopefully you will get a day of rest in between it all and get recharged. This footage of your new shop is documenting a new beginning. Good luck, and God bless.
Thank you for sharing your vision for your new workshop, looking forward to seeing more of the redevelopment of your new workshop.. please keep us updated of your progress
Wow! Now I understand why you were so, let’s say, “concerned” about the move. I’m a retired contractor. I’ve built every structure from large houses to storage sheds. As I watch your video I’m constantly thinking of what I would do with your situation. Firstly, metal buildings are not common here in the U.S. Yes, there are what we call “pole buildings” and quantsit style shells, which I never worked on. You have a daunting task(s) ahead of you. The electric component itself is going to be a real challenge. You’ll be starting from scratch from the looks of that old original electic panel. Lighting will be critical as well. The only thing I can think of for cooling and circulation are a couple of strategically placed floor fans. You can move them around as needed. I wasn’t aware it got so hot in Croatia. Now, you also need some warmth in the winter. Best bet for that is wall mounted heaters that also have a fan. Again, electric is an issue. I’d have to be there to determine how to proceed, with a reasonable budget! How you plan to get this whole thing done in 3-4 weeks will be interesting to see-especially the final version. You are the best teacher of woodturning on TH-cam, and I hope your ingenuity and overall woodworking skills make for a good result. Jeez, I wish I could help you with this project. Best of luck.
Hello, Croatia is a Mediterranean nation, whose climate is similar to Italy (where I am). 35 Celsius degrees in summer and in a tiny metal place… is not uncommon at all. Electricity is expensive, so air conditioning is expensive too. A fellow turner and used for years this "passive" technique. He used the green, woven, shading net that is also used for greenhouses or to divide outdoor areas and grant privacy. It is sold in long rolls pretty much everywere, it is unexpensive. You lay it down all over the roof so that the sun won't touch (and therefore heat) the metal top: The idea is to stop sun rays BEFORE they touch the structure, so this applies to walls too, where appropriate. You can also spray water with a garden hose onto it: the water will evaporates and will greatly lower temperature. The lighter the color of the net (best of all: white) the lower the temperature. Light colors reflect heat from the sun in a very, very efficient way. Also painting in white the structure helps. For winter… well this is another ballgame, to be honest I think summer is the worst part.
Very clever solutions for a hot metal roof. I immediately thought of solar panels, which would greatly help with the electric costs. White paint, netting, and inside ceiling insulation looks like a decent solution. Carry on!
This should make an excellent shop for you, especially after you open up some kind of opening between the 2 areas. I think “air conditioner” was the word you were having trouble coming up with. With out that, fans are your only option to give some cooling. Maybe 1 fan drawing in air on the coolest side of the building and another on the hottest side blowing the hot air out. Then if it still gets too warm extra fans can be added to give you more direct relief. I’m sure many of us will be interested to see how this new shop develops.
15:15 yes, keep showing your progress. To cool your new shop, put your main work area on front of a window with a fan or fans in the window blowing to the outside with a source of makeup air behind you. It will help remove dust from turning kiln dried wood and offer some air movement coming from behind you to help you to stay a little cooler. I think I remember Richard Raffan showed a picture of one of his shops set up like that. You could get his opinion about that setup.
Solid space for a shop. Good plan for getting yourself back up and running. Don't neglect storage, Many of us, myself included, have, and it is a pain to add it once you get equipment in the shop. Good luck. Insulation should help some, I have installed Air Conditioning, Mini-Splits, because where I live we have 60+ days a year over 100 F (37 C) and they do well.
I look forward to this journey with you. It looks like it’s going to be a very fun and interesting shop construction although it is going to be hard work. Please keep it updated on everything you do because this is very interesting. Also the neighborhood is beautiful. I love the areas of the mountains. Some people call them rolling hills to their mountains. Anyway, keep up the good work. Look forward to your next update.
Like seeing the progress videos and glad it's coming along.Hopefully no hiccups along the way and God speed. Looking forward to see your completed shop up and running.
If you don’t want A/C then set up a fan to get some cross-ventilation. Alternatively, A/C doesn’t need to be extremely cold, it can be set at whatever temp you want.
Looks like a nice space, lots of insulation on walls and ceiling to stay cool in summer and warm in winter. Put a fan in to pull air in from the coolest shaded area and put an open close grill on in another wall. Paint the roof white, it will reflect quite a lot of light, black is the worst. For insulation I would use a foil backed foam such as celotex. Generally for preventing heat coming in you have an air gap of min 25mm and foil facing out. To prevent heat loss you have a min 25mm air gap and foil facing in. In your case for both I'd use two sheets of 50mm or one 50mm and one 25mm. You need an air gap between the steel sheet and insulation with foil facing out (do this with vertical wooden battens) then place your second sheet on top with the foil facing in, add strips of batten vertically to allow air movement and prevent condensation, then put your lining board on top of that (I think you have osb) . I'd do this to the walls and ceiling.
Putting a radiant barrier on the ceiling will significantly help reduce radiant heat. It is available in various forms. Here in Texas it is often applied to the underside of the OSB roof decking. There is a noticeable difference standing under an area shaded by OSB with radiant barrier and OSB without radiant barrier. I send my good wishes to you and your wife during this transition.
I too am in Texas and I agree with all of this. Insulation and radiant barrier. The more the better. Thank you for all you do Tomislav. Yes, keep up the shop videos. We can all learn from this type of video.
When you replace the roof, try to install some kind of fan that is mounted, covered and vented that will pull all the hot air out and fresh air in from the windows and doors. Have a panel so you’re able to isolate it in the winter. Hope this helps.
In Florida we use fans to move the air around us to keep cool. Wide doors and windows help. It gets not only hot but very humid here. New workshop much potential. my furniture repair shop was 4000 sq ft. Since I retired, I work out of 1 car garage. Love the county side view there, maybe show more in future videos?
Good luck with the new workshop. Looks like a lot of hard work ahead. Would love to see progress videos of the journey. I'm sure it will be great when finished. Can't wait to see you back on the lathe soon.
I'm having the same trouble with summer heat in my new workshop and am using fibreglass insulation in the walls and ceiling.Hope it helps.I bought a large fan,too.I will be keen to follow your progress.Great video.
Hi Tomislav, we are living in Romania and our summers are very hot too. Currently we have 33 degrees C. My workshop is not made of metal like yours, but rather built of light-weight concrete blocks. I keep in cool enough to work by simply using a portable fan which moves the air around and makes it bearable.
Beautiful country! I'd love for you to do a series on the shop makeover. What we call attic fans that draw air from the shop space to the outside through the roof work wonders here in Colorado, USA.
Some would say you face a challenge. I feel you have an opportunity! Sounds like you have great support from your wife, that is pricesless. Being able to work in a space your uncle did, that should inspire you. Keep us posted.
You live in lovely surroundings. It would be heaven for me to have a shop like that and turn in such a lovely location. A lot of work and a lot of time needed, but you will get there. It will be well, well worth it.
Wish I was nearby so I could help. Cherish those things that your uncle made. I have similar things from my Grandfather and Great Uncle and every time I use their tools I remember them. I hope things go well and your move is as painless as possible.
Good luck to you sir. I enjoyed seeing your new shop area and look forward to seeing you grow into it. You live in a beautiful area. I would have a large window to always turn with that view.
A great looking work space tomislav, I insulated my shop with 2" kingspan it works really well both in winter summer, keep us posted on your progress, Cheers from will 👍 😊
Yes, love the new space and look forward to all the updates. I live in Southern Arizona, USA and the last few days my 800 sq ft shop has been 110 degrees Fahrenheit! I have no windows so both garage doors are open and 3 big fans blowing on me. I handle the heat pretty well as long as I'm in front of the fans.
Yes Tomislav, we would like to see the progress, where you can spare the time. Early into the view of the shop I was thinking, wow, you will have heating / cooling problems. And then you mentioned it. I live in Perth Australia. I have a 16m X 8m metal workshop. I don't get the very cold, but it can get to 40c+ during the summer. Apart from plywood on the walls where I have shelving support. The shop is not insulated, and I keep thinking I need to do it. But of course I would need to empty the shed out completely, as you are in the process. My shed is both cabinet making and wood turning, so very full with not much room. I have to Large wall mounted fans at opposite ends of the shed, which I control with a remote button. I have two 'Wurley fans' in the roof, which turn from the wind and hot air movement. I can also open a very large roll up door, to help with air movement. For winter, ( +6c), I have a closed in wood heater, which warms the space up enough to be able to work. Of course I have plenty of wood scraps from cracked / split wood which is unsuitable to use and the the few mistakes ( well a lot of mistakes 🤣😉) from the making / turning process.
As far as ventilation goes, a fan on the wall blowing air in the shop will help mix air and make it feel cooler, but I would also consider other cutting a hole or putting a strong fan in a window blowing out of the shop creating a good draft and exhausting the hot air out of the shop and creating a draft. On top of woodturning my day job is the chicken business and we use exhaust fans to create a draft and cool down the chickens.
Tomi you are quite industrious...you have undertaken a big project. I am confident you will make it into the shop you want. Its difficult to judge the size in the video but it appears you will have similar space for your lathe as the old shop? The view of the surrounding hills is beautiful. You grew up in a nice spot. Yes, I very much enjoy the videos showing your progress. Wishing you the best of luck going forward.
i think you are right, the cheapest way to reduce some of the heat is to paint the outside the brightest white you can - especially the roof. The insulationinside will help with both temperature and noise. Good luck.
Thank you for correction, unfourtually don't have the time or means to invest in raising or removing entire roof but I like that idea for future when I will have to change all the roof
Not sure if you want to go the expense of insulating the space, but it might help keep it cooler. I agree with Quackhead73, you have taught us so much, and we appreciate you sharing. Thank you!
You could put in a air vent that spins on the roof and works by the hot air rising and spinning it (no electricity). I put solar panels on my roof and it keeps the sun off the roof as well as insulating it and provides electricity at the same time. You may not be able to do the panels, but a secondary roof over the structure could reduce the temperature by several degrees. It is 115 degrees F here today so I have to use a heat pump or air conditioner but if you don't want that, those are my best ideas. Also, LED lights if you can as they produce almost no heat.
Thanks for showing us your plans for the new shop. Moving into a shop is tough when you want to return to work immediately. I'm sure you have many ideas to improve the shop but don't have time to do them now. Right now, the most important thing to do is insulate the building for future heating/cooling. Just make sure you consult a professional in your area to avoid a trapped moisture issue which can cause rust or rot issues to the structure. There are plenty of portable heating and cooling units for small shops. You could look at a wall unit called a mini-split, but that might be overkill. The other important factor is the electrical. Make sure you have plenty of quality outlets and lighting receptacles where you might need them. Other than that, you should be good to go and make improvements as you go. We look forward to your new adventures. Maybe you should have a new series called "This Old Workshop". People love home remodeling shows.
Hi You don't know but you are one of my wood working mentors. I have a teacher who has been teaching me for a year and at the same time I am learning from you. The new place you will work at is really exciting. If I can give you an idea... all the wooden panels outside can be used to cover the studio walls from the inside. I did it in my workshop and it gives a pleasant feeling of home and of course helps with the heat and cold. Thank you for teaching with a lot of patience and I will continue to learn from you.
HEAT control. Consider installing exhaust fans at the top of the walls or in the roof (but not the asbestos roof). Use roof space extractor fans rather than k8chen exhaust fans due to higher volumes of air moved. Some of these come with a temperature switch so that when temperature gets above a preset level, the fan switches on, so this would help to keep your shop cool on the days you aren't in it
South wall of any structure in northern hemisphere is most heat gain since sun shines on it all day. Insulate all of butilding even if cheap strofoam for budget reasons. Put simple awnings over all windows (except north) for incredibly cooler interior. Circulate air in summer by inlet on lower sidewall on shady side (usually north) for coolest air and discharge high sidewall on other side to create flow through. Looks like you are in hilly area so hoping humidity isn’t too bad and if so a “swamp cooler” air conditioner is cheap and effective and easy window install. Don’t be afraid to spend money on insulation it will pay back many times over. You can also create solar heat gain by having a black surface inside south windows during cold weather. Good luck and looking forward to seeing the progress. And hard to believe that pile of crap was inside the building.
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise in turning. I'm offer suggestions for cooling your shop. 1. Paint the outside gloss white and it will reflect more heart from the sun. 2. Add insulation. Keep in mind that the metal siding will sweat and drip condensation on batting insulation so you will want to avoid mold by giving the water someplace to go and leaving a gap for air flow. 3. I don't use an air conditioner, I place a 24 inch box fan at the exit door blowing out. I have two windows that the fan draws air from. It also pulls dust to the outside. Best wishes with your move!😊
Wow, Tomislav! This place has such potential. Nice to be able to plan it with a clean slate to begin with. By all means share more of this kind of footage - SO excited for your new adventure. Can't advise on keeping things cool - I am in Scotland so hot summers not really a thing. Final comment - the view from your new place - astonishing!! Keep up the good work (and regards to your VERY understanding wife 😄)
Wow great job!! Looks like it will be a nice shop when you are done !! I just have a box fan behind me buts it’s only 32c here in Seattle Washington Please show us your progress!! Interested in your layout of the shop.
Keep going, my friend! I feel like we know each other, although we have yet to meet. I am an admirer of your great skills and learn something from each video.
Hello Tomislav, unfortunately I missed your last video. The reason is that I'm on holiday in Croatia again. And yes, I can confirm that it's very hot at the moment. Of course, I watched it straight away and was able to get an impression of your new workshop. You have a lot of work ahead of you, but I'm sure you'll set up a beautiful workshop there. The area where you live is indeed very beautiful, like everything I've seen of Croatia so far. We like to just drive around the area off the main roads and discover beautiful places again and again. This year we were in the ruined town of Dvigrad, among other places. I wish you and your family lots of strength and success with whatever you have planned and, above all, lots of success with your signature tools. By the way, I would have liked to see your first name on the tool. That might also be good for anyone who has problems pronouncing your surname. Then in future people would only talk about "TT-Refiner" or "Double-T-Refiner" and everyone would know what is meant. Anyway, I will definitely order one of these as soon as I can. I'm happy to watch videos on the progress of the new workshop, but don't get in your own way. I'm already looking forward to the next turning videos from there. Greetings Andreas
We have cold winters and hot summers where I am in northern Canada. I just installed a mini split , but I also have high R-value insulation in my shop.
If you don't want air conditioning you can use a fan that will blow into the room. The fan should be on a side of the shop that is in the shade. You will need another opening or window on the other side. I do this in my shop that is in the sun in Vermont USA. As far as paint goes the color should be silver that will reflect the most heat. That is done on flat roofs in the USA. Keep the info coming if you can.
Since the building is not insulated the most cost effective way to cool it would be to install an exhaust fan in one end of the building to pull air through the building.
Привет, Томислав. Приключения начались, поздравляю! Для сохранения боле-менее комфортного температурного режима в мастерской надо, конечно, утеплять ВСЁ, и стены и перекрытие. Металлические листы оставляй, следом 80мм каменной или минеральной ваты. Толщины существующего каркаса для размещения утеплителя не хватит, поэтому по существующему каркасу надо нашить дополнительно деревянные бруски, чтобы хватило для размещения утеплителя. И всё внутри зашиваешь OSB. Не утепляй пенопластом, он не дышит. Это всё равно, что полиэтиленовый мешок натянуть на голову. Пенопласт ТОЛЬКО по низу у пола по периметру, там более влажно и вата будет сосать воду, а это плохо. Не рекомендую красить существующий металлический лист снаружи. Краска будет облупляться и особого эффекта не получишь всё равно. Лист оцинкованный, он как зеркало отражает излучение. Единственный вариант с покраской - это красить специальной термоизоляционной краской. Она реально даёт эффект и летом, и зимой. Но она дорогая. Удачи тебе и терпения. Константин.
Depending on the humidity where you live you might want to consider a swamp cooler. They do add some humidity to the room but in a dry desert environment it can help to add a little humidity if the ambient air is too dry. There are lots of DIY examples on TH-cam.
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Hi Tommy, think about a second layer on your roof top. Another metalpanel (or solarpanel) with airspace will help a lot against your heatproblem. The air in between can cirkulate out and you wont get toasted directly... Like the ventilated sahara-top of a landrover (car). A good wall-insulation will make the rest. Good succeed and have fun by installing all your machines and tools in the very best way you love it! Always take it easy and keep on ! Thnx for your enrichment of myself (and anothers) woodturning-world ❤
Looks like a great area for a shop. One word of advice....put in more electrical outlets than you need. No matter what you plan on doing will change over time. Good luck.
Install twice as many as you think you will need! Also double the size/capacity of the service panel!
@@williampope3531great advice
I fully agree on electrical outlets. I would also add to use as many different circuits as possible. I just doubled my shop from 2 dedicated circuits to 5. That was still not quite enough.
would say make sure you have a good ground rod in the ground from electric box, being build is all metal.
Hi Tomislav
Good luck with your new shop,the thing that pleased me was that your keeping some of your uncles gear that he made and used.
I’m 82 and still use an electric drill my father in law owned (who passed away 45 years ago)and a gas welding unit being a retired builder tools are an extension of our hands,I still get pleasure when using my old tools and turning wood on my 45 year old lathe.
You and Richard are my top Utube turners thank you for you content by watching your videos I realise “old dogs can learn new tricks.
Best regards from NZ
Tomislav, you have taught us all how to turn beautiful wood bowls, and now you are teaching us all how to appreciate whatever we have that is our own. You are making the best of your situation through hard work and showing us all that life doesnt always give you what you want, but with hard work, you can still achieve your dreams.. Youre an inspiring, humble man... I appreciate you!
Tomislave evo ti ovaj govori da si ti njegov apostol
Thank you very much sir, my family drives me to try to be better man and human and I raise my kids similar way... Thank you very much
@@tomislavtomasicwoodturning you are succeeding my kids are in their 30s and are good people I feel we have same aims even now I am retired 👍
A new canvas for the future, loved to see your progress. I also have heat problem and lessen the heat by opening a space near the floor and one at he ceiling area so the cooler air near the ground can come in and a window higher up to let the air flow through and push the hot air at the top. When heat gets up during the day I close the doors to keep the heat out. The insulation should help a lot to stop a lot in the heat from coming through the walls, my ceiling has a lot more insulation than the walls which is great for keeping the summer heat down and loosing heat in the winter. Look forward to the next video
You definitely have your work cut out for yourself but you are going to have a great shop when finished. It will be great to see how it all comes together.
There are some great design ideas and storage space, it's a shame you have so much to do to get it done. And what a beautiful setting! A lovely part of the world. You are very inspiring, thank you for sharing your journey
Tomislav, yes, I am sure we would all like to see progress videos when you have time. You have 50K subscribers so asking questions / advice should get you some help with anything you are unsure of. If I am starting something I don't know much about, I look to see what professionals do and ask their advice. (Watching you on TH-cam helped get me into turning). There are certainly people watching that know about heating / cooling / electrical installations / lighting etc. as their full time job. If time and budget allow, I recommend lining the inside with plywood. Not only will it keep your workshop warmer in winter, but also give you the possibility of mounting shelves, electrical sockets etc. almost anywhere. I second having the roof a light colour to reflect heat in summer. Is there any chance of having some skylight type openings in the roof? (only not over machinery in case of leaks). As you know, heat rises and opening them in summer would let heat out and light in. Alternatively, what about a second roof a few inches above the original? Again, the sun would not be directly on the "lower/inside" roof and the air flow may cool things down. Also, I would highly recommend painting the concrete floor with a decent floor paint. I did this recently to my own workshop and the difference is huge, making sweeping up much easier and stops all the concrete dust getting kicked up. Thanks to you (and your wife) for the work done so far.
Tomislav the skills are in your hands and with your wife’s continuous backing ( and a waterproof building 😊 ) you will get there. These videos are great, it’s part of your life’s moving forward and in no time at all you both will look back and laugh.
What’s happening to your farther in laws workshop? He’s in the same space isn’t he ?
I think mrs Tomislav needs to give us a smile on camera 😊 I think it’s all very exciting this new venture.
We all adopt to the space we have
White or a very lite color is the way to go. Architects use those colors all over the world to help keep buildings cooler. White actually reflects the heat. The word you were looking for was "Air Conditioning Unit" to cool off the shed. I have worked in some really hot and humid places over the years and have found a good fan blowing on me works wonders for comfort if that is what you are looking for. I also thought maybe the area in the back where you are thinking of storing rough turned and maybe future work if there were some windows on the Sunny side in the winter will help keep everything warmer if you have cold winters and plan on enclosing the area. Kind of greenhouse effect. The shed looks to be a nice work area when you finish your repairs and modifications. And I have to comment on the beautiful view. WOW!!! The is a fantastic area to look out over.
Hi Tomislav,
As a new woodturner I have been following you for just over a year. You are great at showing, explaining and conveying great ways of turning. All the best in your new workshop and everything works out for you. What may help to get heat out of the workshop is to use a roof vent. We call them whirly birds in Australia, as they spin the blades drew out the heat out through the roof. Heat rises so gets rid of the warmest air and draws in cool air. Not sure how they work when it's cold as where I am the winters are comparatively warm still. A roof sarking(reflective blanket) under the new roof sheeting would certainly help with radiant heat through the iron roofing. Hope this helps.
Wish you all the best in your future endeavours. I will be eagerly waiting for each new video.
All the best.
Mark
Hang in there Tomislav, wish you the best and can’t wait to see the results.
Exciting Tomaslav, tons of potential for a neat functional workshop. With your passion and determination you'll make this a fabulous space.
Would love to see your progress. Always good to watch a shop being assembled. Think about smaller circulating fans to move cool and warm air around
Yes, paint the roof white! Insulation is your best friend if you can fit it into the budget. I live in Arizona USA with summer temps of 35-45C and I have white spray foam on top of my shop roof and I have spray foam insulation in all my side walls. On a 45C day my shop will rarely get above 36C inside. I will add a mini-split air conditioner when I can afford to do so.
Good luck with the shop move and yes, please do videos.
You've certainly gotten a lot space to work with as well as a big challenge to set it up to get back to work. I've learned a lot about turning bowls and I'm sure we'll all learn quite a bit about shop design and set up! The view from the house is gorgeous, too; that really looks like a beautiful area. In the days to come, I'm sure we'll all learn while we enjoy your lemonade.
You have made a lot of progress in just a few days. To cool the workshop, think about installing vents near the floor (possibly with a fan or blower) on the shady side of the shop to pull cooler air in. On the opposite wall, near the ceiling, install a strong exhaust fan to pull hot air out. If you can find some ways to shade the building on the sides where the sun beats the strongest (plant trees, or a trellis with vines, or a lattice from scrap lumber, etc.). I'm glad to see you're making good progress
That will be a fine new space to work once you've finished your construction. I don't like the condensation caused by air conditioning/an air conditioner and you are correct about how it affects wood. They take quite a bit of power which might need a larger breaker box. (That's how I'd phrase the appliance and fuse/switch/breaker box in Saskatchewan)
What I like to keep cooler is a fan that is blowing across something cool. I usually use a bag of ice on a short box in front of a tabletop fan, but the ice melts before long. I saw someone use a cooler (insulated picnic or camping tote) filled with ice water, and left the lid off so the air from the fan would pick some cooler air up. They said lasted quite awhile and once the ice melted it was still cooler than just a fan. That's all I can offer.
Thank you for videoing your work. It's nice to watch. But you need to get done what you need to by a certain time, so ignore us, if you need to. No likes or replies. That takes your important time. :) Joking, but we understand your responsibilities.
Tomislav, your new workshop seems to have great potential. The post in the middle with the power outlets on it could turn out to be quite a good feature, especially if some of your equipment (like grinders) can be made semi mobile. With regard to cooling...several point..1. Put in ceiling insulation material between roof steel and your lining material. In Australia we have fibreglass insulation batteries. 2. Make sure you have good cross ventilation throughout your workshop. A false roof over your current one could help, as someone else mentioned. Don't bother with white paint, unless that is all you have. We have severe summer weather conditions here and time has proven that silver paint is better. I have an industrial fan in my uninsulated steel workshop so with the fan on and my 2 roller doors open and a small door open at the other end of the shop, I can turn reasonably comfortably on a 36 plus degree day. If all else fails, get a 20cm square of old bath towel and wet it squeeze out most of the water and put it on your head. The human body dissipates most of it's heat through the head, so keep that cool and you will be surprisingly comfortable. Last summer, I did this and my wife had to come up to me she'd and force me into the air conditioned house because the outside temperature was 44 degrees and my shed was nearer to 52 degrees. I had my wet towel on my head and didn't notice it so much, and I am 68 years old, so lacking the stamina ov a young stallion like yourself. Cheer, mate.
Seems like a great starting point for a workshop! I recently renovated a shed to build a pottery studio inside and it turned out great. As others already said, put electrical outlets in every corner. I put in many more than I thought I'd ever need and now they're all in use and I have to unplug stuff when I need my shop vac.
Great view. All that wood. Ready for you to make shelves and benches. A great space just waiting for you to reveal it.😊
This looks like an opportunity for you to set up a shop in the way you would like and that you have a good starting point. It's also really neat that you are going to be able to use the shop your late uncle used and that there are going to be elements from that shop you will continue to use. The views from your location are really beautiful; awesome scenery. As far as cooling, if you aren't wanting to get a window mount air conditioner, standing industrial grade fans can do a good job depending on the heat and humidity you have. The other thing is that some of the window mount air conditioners can be set lower such that they don't cause a significant temperature drop but you will definitely remove a good deal of humidity from the air so if that is a concern, that may not be the best option. In my part of the world, where summer temperatures are regularly 40 to 43 degrees C, air conditioning is really almost a necessity to keep the shop operational during the summer. However, we also already have very low (
Am I the only one who wants to look through that pile of junk to see what kind of wood can be salvaged? 😮
I’ve learned that inside of any filthy stained and gouged piece of lumber is often a beautiful piece of workable wood. You are not alone.
Pity he’s on a tight timeline, bet he would’ve loved to salvage it all
Painting with white helps - I live in Florida and get 130 degree heat in my shed with sunshine. Also they have an old custom here where a tarp is shaped to hold water on the roof. The water heats but not the roof and evaporation takes away a lot of the heat. I am going to try it. Also with the tin walls you will need to put something on them to stop the echos you will get recording. Foam insulation is good especially if you can get left overs or throw away. Then cover up with a cheap covering - even cardboard looks good if you paint and put designs on it. All stuff I am doing. I rewired for 240 volt which was not hard just be careful. Thanks for the videos! As a retired person , I needed something to keep me busy and turning is fun. I wait for your videos and the Master Richard - first thing I watch even before the weather. Make videos on the shop and talk about why you are doing the set up in that manner. - sorry for the long winded response. Be safe.
What an exciting project. I can't wait for the transformation ❤
I look forward to seeing your progress. Plus you have a place with a wonderful view from the house.
I had to move my shop suddenly about 8 years ago because of a fire. Lots of work , but the new shop is great, even if it’s a little smaller. Like you say, it’s a good opportunity to start fresh and set things up how you want from the beginning.
Had lots of help then, time to pass some along to you. Looking forward to more turning videos once you’re up and running again!
Sir, thank you very much, sorry to hear about fire in your shop, but I'm glad that the new shop is better for You...
Thank you very much
Thanks for the update. My region of the USA is very warm and humid from May to September. My shed isn’t insulated so for cooling, I have a large box fan hanging from the ceiling aimed at my lathe. It blows towards the doors which I prop open. It cools a little… maybe 🤷🏼♂️. But it does makes it more bearable in the summer. An added benefit is it blows a lot of the dust away from me when I’m turning. I think about getting a window mounted air conditioning unit but it might not handle the dust and cause large humidity fluctuations in my wood.
Keep us posted on your progress please. Cheers, Stuart
I have a fan on a stand that I set in the corner and blow toward the door. That works well for me. As I watch your videos, it will be nice to follow you on your journey to your new shop.
You have this man! I'm sure most of us wish we could be there helping.
Where I live in the US we have extremely hot and humid summers. I have a shop and I insulated the roof with foam panels. It helps a Ton. A lot of the heat comes from the sun beating down on the roof so if you can get even 1” foam insulation panels it will help. Bonus if they are foil wrapped to help reflect the heat but that isn’t required. You will want a small air gap between the roof and the panel for maximum insulating properties. Good luck!
Hi, Love these videos, keep them coming. We all wish we could be there to help. Beautiful views out the backside wood storage area. I would keep a spot near the back wall and put a table/counter so you can take a lunch break and enjoy the views. Insulation and light colors will help with the heat. I would put some air conditioning unit to keep the temp in a suitable range. Even if you do not want AC now, do add the electric service for it now.
Once you finish , I'm sure it will be a very nice workshop! I'm looking forward to seeing it finished, good luck.
That’s going to be a fantastic work area! What a beautiful view, as well!
2 large fans where you have air being drawn in one side, and exhausting out the other; should give you a crossflow that will do what you need. The fans should be around 1 meter in diameter or close to that, and you should be able to get a decent breeze that won't affect humidity and the temperature too drastically. It will make it bearable in that metal building though.
You look very tired, hopefully you will get a day of rest in between it all and get recharged. This footage of your new shop is documenting a new beginning. Good luck, and God bless.
Thank you for sharing your vision for your new workshop, looking forward to seeing more of the redevelopment of your new workshop.. please keep us updated of your progress
That's going to be one nice work shop. Lovely place. Really glad you are taking us on this adventure with you. Look forward to next video.
Wow! Now I understand why you were so, let’s say, “concerned” about the move. I’m a retired contractor. I’ve built every structure from large houses to storage sheds. As I watch your video I’m constantly thinking of what I would do with your situation. Firstly, metal buildings are not common here in the U.S. Yes, there are what we call “pole buildings” and quantsit style shells, which I never worked on. You have a daunting task(s) ahead of you. The electric component itself is going to be a real challenge. You’ll be starting from scratch from the looks of that old original electic panel. Lighting will be critical as well. The only thing I can think of for cooling and circulation are a couple of strategically placed floor fans. You can move them around as needed. I wasn’t aware it got so hot in Croatia. Now, you also need some warmth in the winter. Best bet for that is wall mounted heaters that also have a fan. Again, electric is an issue. I’d have to be there to determine how to proceed, with a reasonable budget! How you plan to get this whole thing done in 3-4 weeks will be interesting to see-especially the final version. You are the best teacher of woodturning on TH-cam, and I hope your ingenuity and overall woodworking skills make for a good result. Jeez, I wish I could help you with this project. Best of luck.
Hello, Croatia is a Mediterranean nation, whose climate is similar to Italy (where I am). 35 Celsius degrees in summer and in a tiny metal place… is not uncommon at all.
Electricity is expensive, so air conditioning is expensive too.
A fellow turner and used for years this "passive" technique. He used the green, woven, shading net that is also used for greenhouses or to divide outdoor areas and grant privacy.
It is sold in long rolls pretty much everywere, it is unexpensive.
You lay it down all over the roof so that the sun won't touch (and therefore heat) the metal top:
The idea is to stop sun rays BEFORE they touch the structure, so this applies to walls too, where appropriate.
You can also spray water with a garden hose onto it: the water will evaporates and will greatly lower temperature.
The lighter the color of the net (best of all: white) the lower the temperature. Light colors reflect heat from the sun in a very, very efficient way.
Also painting in white the structure helps.
For winter… well this is another ballgame, to be honest I think summer is the worst part.
Very clever solutions for a hot metal roof. I immediately thought of solar panels, which would greatly help with the electric costs. White paint, netting, and inside ceiling insulation looks like a decent solution. Carry on!
@@georgewoodruff8415 the solar panel is really a nice adding. I am not an expert, but it should be feasible without ripping the wallet.
This should make an excellent shop for you, especially after you open up some kind of opening between the 2 areas. I think “air conditioner” was the word you were having trouble coming up with. With out that, fans are your only option to give some cooling. Maybe 1 fan drawing in air on the coolest side of the building and another on the hottest side blowing the hot air out. Then if it still gets too warm extra fans can be added to give you more direct relief. I’m sure many of us will be interested to see how this new shop develops.
15:15 yes, keep showing your progress. To cool your new shop, put your main work area on front of a window with a fan or fans in the window blowing to the outside with a source of makeup air behind you. It will help remove dust from turning kiln dried wood and offer some air movement coming from behind you to help you to stay a little cooler. I think I remember Richard Raffan showed a picture of one of his shops set up like that. You could get his opinion about that setup.
Solid space for a shop. Good plan for getting yourself back up and running. Don't neglect storage, Many of us, myself included, have, and it is a pain to add it once you get equipment in the shop. Good luck. Insulation should help some, I have installed Air Conditioning, Mini-Splits, because where I live we have 60+ days a year over 100 F (37 C) and they do well.
I look forward to this journey with you. It looks like it’s going to be a very fun and interesting shop construction although it is going to be hard work. Please keep it updated on everything you do because this is very interesting. Also the neighborhood is beautiful. I love the areas of the mountains. Some people call them rolling hills to their mountains. Anyway, keep up the good work. Look forward to your next update.
Dang you have a real chore! I am sure this will all work out and be a great upgrade for you!
Like seeing the progress videos and glad it's coming along.Hopefully no hiccups along the way and God speed. Looking forward to see your completed shop up and running.
If you don’t want A/C then set up a fan to get some cross-ventilation. Alternatively, A/C doesn’t need to be extremely cold, it can be set at whatever temp you want.
Looks like a nice space, lots of insulation on walls and ceiling to stay cool in summer and warm in winter. Put a fan in to pull air in from the coolest shaded area and put an open close grill on in another wall.
Paint the roof white, it will reflect quite a lot of light, black is the worst.
For insulation I would use a foil backed foam such as celotex. Generally for preventing heat coming in you have an air gap of min 25mm and foil facing out. To prevent heat loss you have a min 25mm air gap and foil facing in. In your case for both I'd use two sheets of 50mm or one 50mm and one 25mm. You need an air gap between the steel sheet and insulation with foil facing out (do this with vertical wooden battens) then place your second sheet on top with the foil facing in, add strips of batten vertically to allow air movement and prevent condensation, then put your lining board on top of that (I think you have osb) .
I'd do this to the walls and ceiling.
Putting a radiant barrier on the ceiling will significantly help reduce radiant heat. It is available in various forms. Here in Texas it is often applied to the underside of the OSB roof decking. There is a noticeable difference standing under an area shaded by OSB with radiant barrier and OSB without radiant barrier.
I send my good wishes to you and your wife during this transition.
I too am in Texas and I agree with all of this. Insulation and radiant barrier. The more the better. Thank you for all you do Tomislav. Yes, keep up the shop videos. We can all learn from this type of video.
When you replace the roof, try to install some kind of fan that is mounted, covered and vented that will pull all the hot air out and fresh air in from the windows and doors. Have a panel so you’re able to isolate it in the winter.
Hope this helps.
Great deal of work but, how exciting to be able to turn your blank slate into a new shop that meets your needs 🤠🇨🇱
Great video. It will be nice to see your progress. Thanks for sharing. Very cool
That will be a great shop! I can't wait to see how it all turns out for you!
I admire your resilience and courage! You will overcome this unexpected change. No need to answer, you have much to do.
In Florida we use fans to move the air around us to keep cool. Wide doors and windows help. It gets not only hot but very humid here. New workshop much potential. my furniture repair shop was 4000 sq ft. Since I retired, I work out of 1 car garage. Love the county side view there, maybe show more in future videos?
Good luck with the new workshop. Looks like a lot of hard work ahead. Would love to see progress videos of the journey. I'm sure it will be great when finished.
Can't wait to see you back on the lathe soon.
Good luck with it all, looking forward to watching the progress. 😊
I do like this kind of content. Please keep us updated. It is interesting to see and know about where and how you live and work. Thank you
I'm having the same trouble with summer heat in my new workshop and am using fibreglass insulation in the walls and ceiling.Hope it helps.I bought a large fan,too.I will be keen to follow your progress.Great video.
Hi Tomislav, we are living in Romania and our summers are very hot too. Currently we have 33 degrees C. My workshop is not made of metal like yours, but rather built of light-weight concrete blocks. I keep in cool enough to work by simply using a portable fan which moves the air around and makes it bearable.
Beautiful country! I'd love for you to do a series on the shop makeover.
What we call attic fans that draw air from the shop space to the outside through the roof work wonders here in Colorado, USA.
Some would say you face a challenge. I feel you have an opportunity! Sounds like you have great support from your wife, that is pricesless. Being able to work in a space your uncle did, that should inspire you. Keep us posted.
You live in lovely surroundings. It would be heaven for me to have a shop like that and turn in such a lovely location. A lot of work and a lot of time needed, but you will get there. It will be well, well worth it.
Wish I was nearby so I could help. Cherish those things that your uncle made. I have similar things from my Grandfather and Great Uncle and every time I use their tools I remember them. I hope things go well and your move is as painless as possible.
Good luck to you sir. I enjoyed seeing your new shop area and look forward to seeing you grow into it. You live in a beautiful area. I would have a large window to always turn with that view.
Insulation will help. I would put a large exhaust fan to the back of the shop to draw the hot air out and keep air circulating.
A great looking work space tomislav, I insulated my shop with 2" kingspan it works really well both in winter summer, keep us posted on your progress,
Cheers from will 👍 😊
Yes, love the new space and look forward to all the updates. I live in Southern Arizona, USA and the last few days my 800 sq ft shop has been 110 degrees Fahrenheit! I have no windows so both garage doors are open and 3 big fans blowing on me. I handle the heat pretty well as long as I'm in front of the fans.
Keep up the workshop videos. Love seeing what you’re achieving
You certainly have your work cut out for yourself. My best wishes in setting up a new shop.
Thanks for the update and I will look forward to seeing how you develop the job.
Keep up the great work. Also keep updating us on your progress, may good things happen for you soon..
Yes Tomislav, we would like to see the progress, where you can spare the time. Early into the view of the shop I was thinking, wow, you will have heating / cooling problems. And then you mentioned it. I live in Perth Australia. I have a 16m X 8m metal workshop. I don't get the very cold, but it can get to 40c+ during the summer. Apart from plywood on the walls where I have shelving support. The shop is not insulated, and I keep thinking I need to do it. But of course I would need to empty the shed out completely, as you are in the process. My shed is both cabinet making and wood turning, so very full with not much room. I have to Large wall mounted fans at opposite ends of the shed, which I control with a remote button. I have two 'Wurley fans' in the roof, which turn from the wind and hot air movement. I can also open a very large roll up door, to help with air movement. For winter, ( +6c), I have a closed in wood heater, which warms the space up enough to be able to work. Of course I have plenty of wood scraps from cracked / split wood which is unsuitable to use and the the few mistakes ( well a lot of mistakes 🤣😉) from the making / turning process.
I am looking forward to these updates. A setup of your professional shop from start to finish will be amazing ! Keep up the great work.
As far as ventilation goes, a fan on the wall blowing air in the shop will help mix air and make it feel cooler, but I would also consider other cutting a hole or putting a strong fan in a window blowing out of the shop creating a good draft and exhausting the hot air out of the shop and creating a draft. On top of woodturning my day job is the chicken business and we use exhaust fans to create a draft and cool down the chickens.
Hot summer!! We are freezing here in South Africa! I hope your new workshop works out well. Kind regards.
Yes, more shop improvements videos please. I wish I had your back covered storage area and the beautiful view. Cheers!
Tomi you are quite industrious...you have undertaken a big project. I am confident you will make it into the shop you want. Its difficult to judge the size in the video but it appears you will have similar space for your lathe as the old shop? The view of the surrounding hills is beautiful. You grew up in a nice spot. Yes, I very much enjoy the videos showing your progress. Wishing you the best of luck going forward.
i think you are right, the cheapest way to reduce some of the heat is to paint the outside the brightest white you can - especially the roof. The insulationinside will help with both temperature and noise. Good luck.
Your videos have made me try new techniques! Insulation is the word you’re looking for not isolation
Thank you for correction, unfourtually don't have the time or means to invest in raising or removing entire roof but I like that idea for future when I will have to change all the roof
Best of luck with all your work looking forward to seeing it completed
Not sure if you want to go the expense of insulating the space, but it might help keep it cooler. I agree with Quackhead73, you have taught us so much, and we appreciate you sharing. Thank you!
You could put in a air vent that spins on the roof and works by the hot air rising and spinning it (no electricity). I put solar panels on my roof and it keeps the sun off the roof as well as insulating it and provides electricity at the same time. You may not be able to do the panels, but a secondary roof over the structure could reduce the temperature by several degrees. It is 115 degrees F here today so I have to use a heat pump or air conditioner but if you don't want that, those are my best ideas. Also, LED lights if you can as they produce almost no heat.
Maybe install an “attic” fan that sucks air out of the room from the ceiling! I was in HVAC For 30 years
Great work Tomislav and love the update videos. All the best.
Thanks for showing us your plans for the new shop. Moving into a shop is tough when you want to return to work immediately. I'm sure you have many ideas to improve the shop but don't have time to do them now.
Right now, the most important thing to do is insulate the building for future heating/cooling. Just make sure you consult a professional in your area to avoid a trapped moisture issue which can cause rust or rot issues to the structure. There are plenty of portable heating and cooling units for small shops. You could look at a wall unit called a mini-split, but that might be overkill.
The other important factor is the electrical. Make sure you have plenty of quality outlets and lighting receptacles where you might need them.
Other than that, you should be good to go and make improvements as you go. We look forward to your new adventures. Maybe you should have a new series called "This Old Workshop". People love home remodeling shows.
Looking good. Should make a nice woodturning studio.
Hi
You don't know but you are one of my wood working mentors.
I have a teacher who has been teaching me for a year and at the same time I am learning from you.
The new place you will work at is really exciting.
If I can give you an idea... all the wooden panels outside can be used to cover the studio walls from the inside.
I did it in my workshop and it gives a pleasant feeling of home and of course helps with the heat and cold.
Thank you for teaching with a lot of patience and I will continue to learn from you.
HEAT control. Consider installing exhaust fans at the top of the walls or in the roof (but not the asbestos roof). Use roof space extractor fans rather than k8chen exhaust fans due to higher volumes of air moved. Some of these come with a temperature switch so that when temperature gets above a preset level, the fan switches on, so this would help to keep your shop cool on the days you aren't in it
South wall of any structure in northern hemisphere is most heat gain since sun shines on it all day. Insulate all of butilding even if cheap strofoam for budget reasons. Put simple awnings over all windows (except north) for incredibly cooler interior. Circulate air in summer by inlet on lower sidewall on shady side (usually north) for coolest air and discharge high sidewall on other side to create flow through. Looks like you are in hilly area so hoping humidity isn’t too bad and if so a “swamp cooler” air conditioner is cheap and effective and easy window install. Don’t be afraid to spend money on insulation it will pay back many times over. You can also create solar heat gain by having a black surface inside south windows during cold weather. Good luck and looking forward to seeing the progress. And hard to believe that pile of crap was inside the building.
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise in turning. I'm offer suggestions for cooling your shop. 1. Paint the outside gloss white and it will reflect more heart from the sun. 2. Add insulation. Keep in mind that the metal siding will sweat and drip condensation on batting insulation so you will want to avoid mold by giving the water someplace to go and leaving a gap for air flow. 3. I don't use an air conditioner, I place a 24 inch box fan at the exit door blowing out. I have two windows that the fan draws air from. It also pulls dust to the outside. Best wishes with your move!😊
Wow, Tomislav! This place has such potential. Nice to be able to plan it with a clean slate to begin with. By all means share more of this kind of footage - SO excited for your new adventure. Can't advise on keeping things cool - I am in Scotland so hot summers not really a thing. Final comment - the view from your new place - astonishing!! Keep up the good work (and regards to your VERY understanding wife 😄)
Good luck with your new shop. I’m putting one together for myself so I understand your concerns.
Wow great job!! Looks like it will be a nice shop when you are done !!
I just have a box fan behind me buts it’s only 32c here in Seattle Washington
Please show us your progress!! Interested in your layout of the shop.
Keep going, my friend! I feel like we know each other, although we have yet to meet. I am an admirer of your great skills and learn something from each video.
Hello Tomislav,
unfortunately I missed your last video. The reason is that I'm on holiday in Croatia again. And yes, I can confirm that it's very hot at the moment. Of course, I watched it straight away and was able to get an impression of your new workshop. You have a lot of work ahead of you, but I'm sure you'll set up a beautiful workshop there. The area where you live is indeed very beautiful, like everything I've seen of Croatia so far. We like to just drive around the area off the main roads and discover beautiful places again and again. This year we were in the ruined town of Dvigrad, among other places.
I wish you and your family lots of strength and success with whatever you have planned and, above all, lots of success with your signature tools. By the way, I would have liked to see your first name on the tool. That might also be good for anyone who has problems pronouncing your surname. Then in future people would only talk about "TT-Refiner" or "Double-T-Refiner" and everyone would know what is meant. Anyway, I will definitely order one of these as soon as I can.
I'm happy to watch videos on the progress of the new workshop, but don't get in your own way. I'm already looking forward to the next turning videos from there.
Greetings Andreas
Wishing you good luck in your new adventure. A lot of work but I’m sure it will be well worth it.
We have cold winters and hot summers where I am in northern Canada. I just installed a mini split , but I also have high R-value insulation in my shop.
If you don't want air conditioning you can use a fan that will blow into the room. The fan should be on a side of the shop that is in the shade. You will need another opening or window on the other side. I do this in my shop that is in the sun in Vermont USA. As far as paint goes the color should be silver that will reflect the most heat. That is done on flat roofs in the USA. Keep the info coming if you can.
Since the building is not insulated the most cost effective way to cool it would be to install an exhaust fan in one end of the building to pull air through the building.
Привет, Томислав. Приключения начались, поздравляю! Для сохранения боле-менее комфортного температурного режима в мастерской надо, конечно, утеплять ВСЁ, и стены и перекрытие. Металлические листы оставляй, следом 80мм каменной или минеральной ваты. Толщины существующего каркаса для размещения утеплителя не хватит, поэтому по существующему каркасу надо нашить дополнительно деревянные бруски, чтобы хватило для размещения утеплителя. И всё внутри зашиваешь OSB. Не утепляй пенопластом, он не дышит. Это всё равно, что полиэтиленовый мешок натянуть на голову. Пенопласт ТОЛЬКО по низу у пола по периметру, там более влажно и вата будет сосать воду, а это плохо. Не рекомендую красить существующий металлический лист снаружи. Краска будет облупляться и особого эффекта не получишь всё равно. Лист оцинкованный, он как зеркало отражает излучение. Единственный вариант с покраской - это красить специальной термоизоляционной краской. Она реально даёт эффект и летом, и зимой. Но она дорогая. Удачи тебе и терпения. Константин.
Depending on the humidity where you live you might want to consider a swamp cooler. They do add some humidity to the room but in a dry desert environment it can help to add a little humidity if the ambient air is too dry. There are lots of DIY examples on TH-cam.