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Fantastic tour! I love that the height of everything is all calibrated to the same 34" height. Giving a "retired" house Roomba a new life in the shop is such a good idea. Having something cleaning the shop floor every night and gets into those low, awkward would have a huge impact on dust.
Teaching is the best way to learn. I am not at all qualified to teach woodworking, but whenever I explain small things to my friends, i learn so much. thats also why im creating a woodworking curriculum as an advanced credit at my school, since i can bet im going to learn from it.
Possible solution to your storage rack issue may be to sand the front edge so that it is a ~45 degrees bevel so that the front aspect is flush allowing you to slide boards in and out more freely. It may at least make it less likely that the boards get caught.
Because you have rough concrete, I think it's actually a good idea to have the 1/4" ply on the ground to protect the sheets from abrasion taking them in and out. Even better would be to put a sheet of form-ply on the ground and the sheets will slip in and out very easily (not to mention help keep moisture away from the edges).
So glad Your channel popped up in my feed. It’s always refreshing to see real professional small shops, with all due respect to the diy crowd. Our workshop is about ten feet shorter, but it’s in the basement of a stone gothic chapel 😏. You have an engaging presence, and a relaxed way of presenting your content. I’m looking forward to more.
Oh man, it's so nice. It doesnt get 100% of the dust, but it gets like 80% and that makes a huge difference. I love mine. In the house and in the shop haha.
I love the beams up there just as part of the feeling of the space. The mini mezzanine makes sense, like it does in a garage. I like that all the work areas are open and free. You can basically add whatever guides or back rail but might not make them permanent so retain the open space. The CNC front we have that crazy beam-looking one called the OneFinity CNC Woodworker. You can run it vertically or sideways and hide it away easily. It's also great and a little more money because it's not using belts like most CNCs. It's got ball screw magic. A good option to keep in mind. Man, those windows in your shop are great.
Thanks bro! If there's one thing I've learned it's often that building is a matter of trial and error, so im pretty committed to sharing the good and the bad haha, hopefully I can save others some steps along the way
Beautiful shop for a family of builders! I can picture you & your Dad sitting there working & brainstorming ideas. Lovely grand space-I am so jealous in many ways! Thanks for the tour! ♥️
Just discovered your channel because of JKM's email blast yesterday and I'm really enjoying it. Nice to support a local Toronto-based builder! Also, the shop is amazing. The radiant floor heating is awesome.
What I liked about your setup is it resembles what an average person can obtain (I watched another where I swear the guy had millions of dollars invested in the matching tools, storage systems and he had like 3 of that festooned dust extractors.... you have one to so I just went to price it.... holy cow! Almost a grand for a shop vac!! Looks like I'll just stick with my lowes 25 buck shop vac haha!
This is awesome!! Love the layout , and all the thought put into this space. Really cool that you were able to build it/share it with your dad as well.
Thanks Kurt! It was a ton of fun to plan, make and now use.
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Hello my friend, good workshop tour. I also like the innovations I will make in the future. There is always a chain of innovations to be made in the workshop. Because I always experience this. Thank you for sharing. See you. big greetings.
Thank you so much and you're very right. It's always a trial and error process where you continuously refine designs in your workspace. It's rare that it's perfect on the first try!
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@@ZacBuilds Yes mate. we are in same idea. See you. take care.
50mm solvent weld waste pipe fits into the inlet of the festool extractor and 63mm plastic blast gates fit the large end of the festool hose. So you could make up another ducting system for the Festool extractor. :)
Here's something to think about... Don't place your fire extinguisher next to the thing that is most likely to catch on fire. Your extinguisher is definitely near the door where it should be, but maybe put it on the other side. Great video. I'm currently in the process of starting my shop from scratch, so this has been most helpful. Cheers.
Awesome shop! You'll really enjoy 3D printing things, I know I have. I've printed a ton of little accessories for various uses, even a router lift (haven't installed it, yet, though). One suggestion that'll save you time and workspace - instead of extending your miter saw fences (which will take up space on the work surfaces extending both directions from your saws), how about routing out a groove and installing a track into the surfaces? Then you could use a stop block (with or without stick-down measuring tape) and still have all of that surface available without having a fence sticking up in your way. Just a suggestion. Oh, and just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to more great videos!
Hey Zac , im not sure if you will read this. But i have a big yard with multiple projects going on. You mentioned an outdoor stationary work table. Just an idea. I just built a 4x8 mobile work table. Bottom frame is all 2x6 with plywood on top. 4 2x6 posts integrated through plywood. The top is a 2x4 frame with plywood on top. I used 8 inch swivel casters from harbor freight to keep cost low and there kinda all terrain air filled tire.( they support 250lbs pr tire ) So i have a large shelf on bottom with a nice flat top to move all around as needed. Cool videos btw.....
Liked that joke about looking out of the window, thinking of simpler times while dovetailing hahaha. Big fan of your builds, especially right now that I am going to try integrating metalworking on my woodworking. Keep it up Zac! :)
Oh man, that's a good call haha. I wonder if that would affect the battery life, carrying all that extra weight haha, either way that would be a ton of fun to do!
15:26 . Definitely NOT too far! 😂 Great video Zac. Thanks for the shop tour. Really like the idea of having all surfaces at the table saw height. As I build out the new shop I'm gonna keep this in mind. Also I am waaayyy behind on your videos! I'm gonna go fix that. bye! 🤣
Dude, how many of my videos did you watch in a row?! You might want to consult a doctor, I'm not sure that's healthy haha. Cheers though man, I really appreciate it!
Thanks JP! You wouldn't believe just how often that's been a help. Especially when you're working on big doors and stuff like that. Having the flexibility to span big objects across many surface is a big help!
Have you thought about buying a alarm system for your dust collection bin? You can purchase an alarm that you attach to your dust collection that turns on a light to tell you when you're bin is full I believe you can also purchase a part that gives off an audible noise to also help with keeping the bin empty!!!
Honestly- look up the V1 engineering Lowrider 2 CNC. It can be scaled for full 4x8 sheets, and has great tolerances, but it does look kinda funky. But it works. It’s also
If you have basic electronic knowledge you can build a current detector relay that turns on your dust collector automatically. I have an extention cord with this integrated relay that I made and it does wonders.
I love this! And since I am currently building my new shop! That t&g pine ceiling is something I need to add, same with the Bosch miter saw! I have hated sliding miter saws because of the depth they take up, but that Bosch does a pretty good job at space saving! I have used one at my school and now I need one! The space also looks good, and I think that is a critical factor in a shop. For me, a shop that looks messy and bad, doesn’t inspire me to make stuff in there, but this looks like a space I would spend days in! Your shop is basically my dream shop!
The T and G was a stroke of goodluck, it was on sale at rona for a ridiculously low price and it makes the space feel so much nicer! And that'd exactly why I got this bosch saw, it allows you to put the saw right against the wall and keep things nice and compact. Thanks for watching man!
@@ZacBuilds Nice! Usually rona is kinda pricey, but on the rare chance an item does go on sale, it REALLY goes on sale! I am currently deciding on which tool to buy, a track saw, a helical planer, the Bosch miter saw, or cast iron wings for my sawstop… I don’t know which one to pick, but the Bosch saw might be the one I get… again, great video Zac!
@@ArpadBuildsThis That's a tough call, those are all great tools. I think it really depends on what you need. I often try to think about what tools will save me the most time in the shop, and the best way to do that is to think about what the least enjoyable parts of the process are. Is your miter saw constantly messing up and causing you trouble, well then that might be the next tool to upgrade!
@@ZacBuilds thanks for the advice! My planer has been bothering me, but I don’t really use it that often. I don’t have a track saw yet… My miter saw works really well, it is a Dewalt 12” miter saw, but it is a non sliding saw, and I need that capacity. My table saw is a sawstop contractor saw, and I already upgraded it with the professional fence, but it comes with cheap stamped thin sheet metal wings, which always bother me, so I would like to upgrade those. Now that you have given me that advice, I am split between the table saw upgrades, or the chop saw. Probably whatever is cheaper (sawstop parts are quite expensive). Thanks for the advice!
Great video Zac. That shop roomba is ingenious... altho I think if I bought one for the shop before I bought one for the house I might be sleeping in the dog house!
What if you put an over head garage door leading out to the backyard and poured a new concrete patio which would allow you to roll out the mobile work stations on nice days
I'd love to David, but im usually working on people's homes and they pay me to get stuff done not shoot youtube videos haha, and there's privacy concerns as well. Honestly the whole reason I started making furniture was so I could teach some of the same principals in a more control environment
Oh man, Xander, how much time do you have? I spend a lot of time on TH-cam and my interests are quite varied. For tech: Linus Tech Tips, MKBHD For photography and videography: Peter Mckinnon, Chris Hau, DPReviewTV, Matti Haapoja, Gerrald Undone For science and education: CGPGrey, Kurzgesagt, Joe Scott, Economics Explained For Cars: Doug Demuro, The Straight Pipes, Regular Car Reviews I'm sure there's many I'm forgetting, but that's some of the main ones
I see the worksharp in the rolling table. Is that your favoured sharpening method? I've thought of one of those for ages but just never pulled the trigger.
I have two questions. If you needed to build anything of substantial size, where would you build it in a woodshop packed with that many tools and minimal floor space?
Really nice shop! I'm curious why the high ceilings are cut off by the rafters? Is it just for aesthetics or is there a functional reason for it? Cheers.
Thanks Rob! The rafter are both structural, adding lateral support to the building and they support the canopy that over hangs all the entrance. Plus it creates a layer inside the shop for storage at either end. We set them high enough that you can still easily move a sheet of plywood around without hitting them
love the video. don' have a shop cause tools in small workspace in basement. but i will utilize your suggestions.want to know what retractable cord you use?
Thanks! And it's surprisingly good, especially for the money. I may eventually replace it with something a bit more robust but I suspect that's years away. I like it quite a bit
Good question, I don't really have one haha. I try to only buy that stuff as I need it. I keep a full compliment of screws and nails, but nuts and bolts I buy on a per project basis
Question about sealing concrete. Do you have any trouble with the sealed concrete being slick when it gets saw dust on it and what brand of acrylic sealer did you use?
No issue what so ever with slickness. The concrete still has some texture to it, so you get a lot of mechanical grip from it. If it were polished to a high gloss then I suspect the saw dust would make it a bit slippier. As for the sealer I used, it's been a while but I'm pretty sure it was the sico floor sealer.
I'm not sure there would be many people willing to buy drawings of a square box haha, but maybe. Total cost is a bit tricky. In terms of raw materials it was like 70-80k if memory serves me, BUT, most of the actual work was done by my dad and I, so the labor cost is almost entirely missing from the equation, which in reality would likely equal the material cost
It's tough to say because it was done over a long period and so much of the labor we did ourselves. The original target was 80k, but I think it ended up close to 100k
Good call Joseph! The only issue with that is that it would then put my tables at a different height than my benches. but maybe I could take care of that with some smaller wheels...
Hey Zac, if you're thinking about adding a T-track system to the top of the assembly benches, why make the CNC a separate thing? If you're into 3D printing, check out stuff like the Lowrider2 MPCNC, like in this vid by TeachingTech from a while back: th-cam.com/video/xIGre_E2_og/w-d-xo.html This way, you're utilizing the whole size of your assembly bench, using the t-tracks to clamp pieces to CNC, and depending on the setup it should be relatively easy to put out of the way when not in use.
Hey Zac, Love the tour. Question regarding the welding setup. I have been wanting to add welding to my shop but heard it will destroy the floor with slag and sparks. I have an epoxy coating so that gave me pause. Do you have any issues? Does it cause problems for the floor sealer you added? BTW, you mentioned adding t-track to your bench. Give my latest video a look how attacked that same problem. th-cam.com/video/DZfalLeBb2w/w-d-xo.html
Sometimes i htink about cnc machines and how humans might not be useful anymore or woodworking will be a full computer thing, but then i see how like 90% of woodworking isn't just cutting and that's all a cnc can do. plus people still want people made things, and automation only goes as far as people want, so if mankind wants everything to be automated, thats whats happening.
@@ZacBuilds umm like show the top of of the workshop from the sky (with drone) and take a photo of top view of interior then mesh it together.I am not sure 😬 this works . my opinion✌️
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Fantastic tour! I love that the height of everything is all calibrated to the same 34" height. Giving a "retired" house Roomba a new life in the shop is such a good idea. Having something cleaning the shop floor every night and gets into those low, awkward would have a huge impact on dust.
Thanks! And ya exactly, at least 70% of the dust ends up on the floor so this gets a big chunk of it!
Teaching is the best way to learn. I am not at all qualified to teach woodworking, but whenever I explain small things to my friends, i learn so much. thats also why im creating a woodworking curriculum as an advanced credit at my school, since i can bet im going to learn from it.
Possible solution to your storage rack issue may be to sand the front edge so that it is a ~45 degrees bevel so that the front aspect is flush allowing you to slide boards in and out more freely. It may at least make it less likely that the boards get caught.
Good call!
Because you have rough concrete, I think it's actually a good idea to have the 1/4" ply on the ground to protect the sheets from abrasion taking them in and out. Even better would be to put a sheet of form-ply on the ground and the sheets will slip in and out very easily (not to mention help keep moisture away from the edges).
I like the magnetic router fence and the Roomba ideas.
Thanks Philip, I think so more magnetic stuff is definitely in the future!
Sweet windows. Love all the natural lighting. To me that's the best part of your shop.
Ya the natural light is really nice, makes the whole space feel a lot more airey
I love the honesty of pointing out the things that you don't like!
Thanks man! I'm a ruthless self critic, so I can talk for days about all the things I could've done better 😂
Anglegrinder with flapdisc will take care of your problem with sheet storage
So glad Your channel popped up in my feed. It’s always refreshing to see real professional small shops, with all due respect to the diy crowd. Our workshop is about ten feet shorter, but it’s in the basement of a stone gothic chapel 😏.
You have an engaging presence, and a relaxed way of presenting your content. I’m looking forward to more.
Thanks Victor, really appreciate the kind words man!
The IRobot Vacuum is freaking genius. I didn’t think to use it in my 2 car garage work shop.
Oh man, it's so nice. It doesnt get 100% of the dust, but it gets like 80% and that makes a huge difference. I love mine. In the house and in the shop haha.
iRobot is missing a market niche here ... Shop-ba! The robot vacuum for your shop, garage, screen porch ...
I love the beams up there just as part of the feeling of the space. The mini mezzanine makes sense, like it does in a garage. I like that all the work areas are open and free. You can basically add whatever guides or back rail but might not make them permanent so retain the open space. The CNC front we have that crazy beam-looking one called the OneFinity CNC Woodworker. You can run it vertically or sideways and hide it away easily. It's also great and a little more money because it's not using belts like most CNCs. It's got ball screw magic. A good option to keep in mind. Man, those windows in your shop are great.
Thank you for the info! I'll definitely add that to my list of potential machines
love the honesty, the pro's and con's and how you would make it better. great video!
Thanks bro! If there's one thing I've learned it's often that building is a matter of trial and error, so im pretty committed to sharing the good and the bad haha, hopefully I can save others some steps along the way
Beautiful shop for a family of builders! I can picture you & your Dad sitting there working & brainstorming ideas. Lovely grand space-I am so jealous in many ways!
Thanks for the tour! ♥️
Yes! Team shop Roomba! If you ever need help getting into 3D printing. Feel free to reach out.
Dude thank you so much I might just take you up on that sooner or later!
Just discovered your channel because of JKM's email blast yesterday and I'm really enjoying it. Nice to support a local Toronto-based builder! Also, the shop is amazing. The radiant floor heating is awesome.
That's awesome! I'm so hugely grateful for all the support and guidance Jonathan has given me. He's a great dude.
The windows and heated floor, Excellent space!
Enjoy the space 🔊
Thanks for sharing Zac. I love all the natural light in your shop!
What I liked about your setup is it resembles what an average person can obtain (I watched another where I swear the guy had millions of dollars invested in the matching tools, storage systems and he had like 3 of that festooned dust extractors.... you have one to so I just went to price it.... holy cow! Almost a grand for a shop vac!! Looks like I'll just stick with my lowes 25 buck shop vac haha!
Man! I love this shop! Finally subbed after watching for the last couple months 😂😂
Thanks man! Glad I could finally win you over 😉
is cool how the bathroom have no door, if you are working with someone he could see you taking a shit, that creates a special bond between people.
Great tour. That shop is wicked
Shop Roomba is genius!
This is awesome!! Love the layout , and all the thought put into this space. Really cool that you were able to build it/share it with your dad as well.
Thanks Kurt! It was a ton of fun to plan, make and now use.
Hello my friend,
good workshop tour. I also like the innovations I will make in the future. There is always a chain of innovations to be made in the workshop. Because I always experience this. Thank you for sharing. See you. big greetings.
Thank you so much and you're very right. It's always a trial and error process where you continuously refine designs in your workspace. It's rare that it's perfect on the first try!
@@ZacBuilds Yes mate. we are in same idea. See you. take care.
The place looks super clean and organized, the lighting is great, and that detail about same height tops had me drooling...
love your videos and your excitement. keep it up.
Thanks Daniel! Will do!
*A beautiful clean and comfortable workshop is every man's dream. Agree?* 👍
Agree for sure
50mm solvent weld waste pipe fits into the inlet of the festool extractor and 63mm plastic blast gates fit the large end of the festool hose. So you could make up another ducting system for the Festool extractor. :)
Oh man, great tips! Thank you!
Here's something to think about... Don't place your fire extinguisher next to the thing that is most likely to catch on fire. Your extinguisher is definitely near the door where it should be, but maybe put it on the other side. Great video. I'm currently in the process of starting my shop from scratch, so this has been most helpful.
Cheers.
Good call! I should mount it on the wall over by the boiler. Thanks for watching and glad you found it helpful!
One day I’m also going to build my own shop. I’m still remodeling the one I have, but I can’t wait to build my own. Yours is truly a beauty!👍🏼👍🏼
Awesome shop! You'll really enjoy 3D printing things, I know I have. I've printed a ton of little accessories for various uses, even a router lift (haven't installed it, yet, though). One suggestion that'll save you time and workspace - instead of extending your miter saw fences (which will take up space on the work surfaces extending both directions from your saws), how about routing out a groove and installing a track into the surfaces? Then you could use a stop block (with or without stick-down measuring tape) and still have all of that surface available without having a fence sticking up in your way. Just a suggestion. Oh, and just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to more great videos!
Hey Zac , im not sure if you will read this. But i have a big yard with multiple projects going on. You mentioned an outdoor stationary work table. Just an idea.
I just built a 4x8 mobile work table. Bottom frame is all 2x6 with plywood on top. 4 2x6 posts integrated through plywood. The top is a 2x4 frame with plywood on top. I used 8 inch swivel casters from harbor freight to keep cost low and there kinda all terrain air filled tire.( they support 250lbs pr tire ) So i have a large shelf on bottom with a nice flat top to move all around as needed. Cool videos btw.....
I would love to see you get a lathe metalwork or woodwork I think it would be great to expand your skill set
Liked that joke about looking out of the window, thinking of simpler times while dovetailing hahaha. Big fan of your builds, especially right now that I am going to try integrating metalworking on my woodworking. Keep it up Zac! :)
Amazing! Thats the best feedback I could get, keep up the good work and keep learning new skills!
Shop Roomba! Ha genius! Future video once the CNC or 3d printer is a mini Roomba cyclone system on top!
Oh man, that's a good call haha. I wonder if that would affect the battery life, carrying all that extra weight haha, either way that would be a ton of fun to do!
@@ZacBuilds no way, ive seen those things carry fat cats. youll be good!
Great video. Remember to leave room for a plasma cutter one day.
Haha great advice! That would be fun!
Great shop, Bro!
Thanks Travis!
Great video. Appreciate the details and ideas about what does & doesn’t work. The Roomba is a cool idea.
Thanks Ben!
Absolutely a great video! Lots of ideas I will be taking to my new shop. Please update as you make changes.
Will do Robert! Maybe I'll make it an annual video or something like that. Cheers man!
15:26 . Definitely NOT too far! 😂 Great video Zac. Thanks for the shop tour. Really like the idea of having all surfaces at the table saw height. As I build out the new shop I'm gonna keep this in mind. Also I am waaayyy behind on your videos! I'm gonna go fix that. bye! 🤣
Dude, how many of my videos did you watch in a row?! You might want to consult a doctor, I'm not sure that's healthy haha. Cheers though man, I really appreciate it!
Nice shop. Cheers from Saskatoon
Defenitly look into 3d printing, pretty sure you'll enjoy it
Also it enabels you to go for a diy cnc like the printnc
Oneida makes a sensor with a strobe light that tells you when your dust collector is full.
Very cool! I will definitely be looking into that
Great video, Zac! Shop looks great! Love the idea of every workbench and table being the same height.
Thanks JP! You wouldn't believe just how often that's been a help. Especially when you're working on big doors and stuff like that. Having the flexibility to span big objects across many surface is a big help!
Great looking shop! Thanks for the tour. Looks like lots of careful thought went into its design.
Thanks Billy! And you're right we spent a lot of time planning things out, but there's always room for improvement!
Awesome tour Zac! Looking forward to see what you do with a CNC
Thanks Scott! I'm really excited to start on that, just need to find a proper place to put it first 😅
Have you thought about buying a alarm system for your dust collection bin?
You can purchase an alarm that you attach to your dust collection that turns on a light to tell you when you're bin is full I believe you can also purchase a part that gives off an audible noise to also help with keeping the bin empty!!!
I had no idea that was a thing, but YES, DEFINITELY now that I know haha. Thank you for the info!
@@ZacBuilds no problem your more than welcome 👍🇬🇧
@@ZacBuilds look up a diy option- it uses the same IR sensor as the commercial version but it’ll cost you about 1/3rd of the retail value.
So good! Loved the tour! Gave me some really good ideas for my shop
Thanks buddy! That was the aim of the video so glad I hit the mark 😀
Honestly- look up the V1 engineering Lowrider 2 CNC. It can be scaled for full 4x8 sheets, and has great tolerances, but it does look kinda funky. But it works. It’s also
Wow thats a great price! Thanks for the info, much appreciated
If you have basic electronic knowledge you can build a current detector relay that turns on your dust collector automatically.
I have an extention cord with this integrated relay that I made and it does wonders.
Good call! I've never done anything like that but I'm sure I could learn
I love this! And since I am currently building my new shop! That t&g pine ceiling is something I need to add, same with the Bosch miter saw! I have hated sliding miter saws because of the depth they take up, but that Bosch does a pretty good job at space saving! I have used one at my school and now I need one! The space also looks good, and I think that is a critical factor in a shop. For me, a shop that looks messy and bad, doesn’t inspire me to make stuff in there, but this looks like a space I would spend days in! Your shop is basically my dream shop!
The T and G was a stroke of goodluck, it was on sale at rona for a ridiculously low price and it makes the space feel so much nicer! And that'd exactly why I got this bosch saw, it allows you to put the saw right against the wall and keep things nice and compact. Thanks for watching man!
@@ZacBuilds Nice! Usually rona is kinda pricey, but on the rare chance an item does go on sale, it REALLY goes on sale! I am currently deciding on which tool to buy, a track saw, a helical planer, the Bosch miter saw, or cast iron wings for my sawstop… I don’t know which one to pick, but the Bosch saw might be the one I get… again, great video Zac!
@@ArpadBuildsThis That's a tough call, those are all great tools. I think it really depends on what you need. I often try to think about what tools will save me the most time in the shop, and the best way to do that is to think about what the least enjoyable parts of the process are. Is your miter saw constantly messing up and causing you trouble, well then that might be the next tool to upgrade!
@@ZacBuilds thanks for the advice! My planer has been bothering me, but I don’t really use it that often. I don’t have a track saw yet… My miter saw works really well, it is a Dewalt 12” miter saw, but it is a non sliding saw, and I need that capacity. My table saw is a sawstop contractor saw, and I already upgraded it with the professional fence, but it comes with cheap stamped thin sheet metal wings, which always bother me, so I would like to upgrade those. Now that you have given me that advice, I am split between the table saw upgrades, or the chop saw. Probably whatever is cheaper (sawstop parts are quite expensive). Thanks for the advice!
This video got you another subscription so be sure to make videos of all those upgrades to your shop on them. Any CNC additions also.
Will do and thank you so much Andrew!
Great video Zac. That shop roomba is ingenious... altho I think if I bought one for the shop before I bought one for the house I might be sleeping in the dog house!
Hahaha well then 2 it is 😉
Sweet! I have been waiting for this for soo long
Hope it lived up to your expectation Luke!
Had me with the shop roomba
Great your thanks for the info!
Look in to ductless mini splits for your a/c.
Yes definitely, I've installed many of those for clients and I'm really thinking about it for the shop!
What if you put an over head garage door leading out to the backyard and poured a new concrete patio which would allow you to roll out the mobile work stations on nice days
Ya that would be fun! but ultimately would probably require reframing the whole back half of the building.
That plywood underneath your wood storage rack keeps the wood off of the concrete which in my opinion is more important than any inconveninvce.
Love the tour. For the chop saw fence what about some 3" steel angle iron so you can use you magnetic stop blocks for cutting things to length.
Ohhh man that's a really good idea! I could even make them removable easily the too!
@@ZacBuilds it could be used for the metal saw too.
@@brendanlenane2685 Definitely!
Sand that edge paper thin. Like a ramp. I bet the plywood would jump it pretty easily. 👍
Fisher's shop youtube channel has a video about cnc table that can be flipped to convert into a work table
Very cool! I'll have to check that out, thanks for the tip!
I freakin love your shop Zac!
Thanks so much Bonnie!
Watched it..liked it ...subscribed to it
Heck ya, thank you so much Jason!
Zac nice video, What's amazing you did not know that your hat was on backwards the whole video.
That's backwards? I thought that was the frontwards?!
Check saw stop manual on using coated saw blades
you should film/document you main job on youtube!
I'd love to David, but im usually working on people's homes and they pay me to get stuff done not shoot youtube videos haha, and there's privacy concerns as well. Honestly the whole reason I started making furniture was so I could teach some of the same principals in a more control environment
Nice shop. Wow radiant in floor heating... nothing like it, absolutely nothing!
Thank you, and ya Radiant really is just the best!
This whole time i was thinking "I wonder what other youtubes Zac watches" - maybe an idea for the future?
Oh man, Xander, how much time do you have? I spend a lot of time on TH-cam and my interests are quite varied.
For tech: Linus Tech Tips, MKBHD
For photography and videography: Peter Mckinnon, Chris Hau, DPReviewTV, Matti Haapoja, Gerrald Undone
For science and education: CGPGrey, Kurzgesagt, Joe Scott, Economics Explained
For Cars: Doug Demuro, The Straight Pipes, Regular Car Reviews
I'm sure there's many I'm forgetting, but that's some of the main ones
I see the worksharp in the rolling table. Is that your favoured sharpening method? I've thought of one of those for ages but just never pulled the trigger.
It's not bad Art! I don't use it as often as I should but when I have its great!
Time for a mini split 😀
I have two questions. If you needed to build anything of substantial size, where would you build it in a woodshop packed with that many tools and minimal floor space?
Really nice shop! I'm curious why the high ceilings are cut off by the rafters? Is it just for aesthetics or is there a functional reason for it? Cheers.
Thanks Rob! The rafter are both structural, adding lateral support to the building and they support the canopy that over hangs all the entrance. Plus it creates a layer inside the shop for storage at either end. We set them high enough that you can still easily move a sheet of plywood around without hitting them
love the video. don' have a shop cause tools in small workspace in basement. but i will utilize your suggestions.want to know what retractable cord you use?
Thank you! And I'd love to tell you, but they're like 20 years old so I doubt they're still being made at this point.
@@ZacBuilds do you have suggestions
Love your shop Zac. How do you like that Craftex jointer so far?
Thanks! And it's surprisingly good, especially for the money. I may eventually replace it with something a bit more robust but I suspect that's years away. I like it quite a bit
Coolio!
Thanks!
I've noticed when you say mounted, it sounds like "meow-ted"
check out the "LowRider CNC v3" for your open hardware cnc dreams.
Nice touch with the Roomba, never thought of that. I’d like to know your security system for $40 that records to SD and to the cloud wirelessly.
Thanks Peter I included a link to the security camera in the description!
What's your system for small storage? Nuts, bolts, etc. I didn't notice any of that in the video.
Good question, I don't really have one haha. I try to only buy that stuff as I need it. I keep a full compliment of screws and nails, but nuts and bolts I buy on a per project basis
Question about sealing concrete. Do you have any trouble with the sealed concrete being slick when it gets saw dust on it and what brand of acrylic sealer did you use?
No issue what so ever with slickness. The concrete still has some texture to it, so you get a lot of mechanical grip from it. If it were polished to a high gloss then I suspect the saw dust would make it a bit slippier. As for the sealer I used, it's been a while but I'm pretty sure it was the sico floor sealer.
Thanks, I've been wanting to seal my floor.
Ever considered selling the building drawings? Or making the cost of the shop construction available?
I'm not sure there would be many people willing to buy drawings of a square box haha, but maybe. Total cost is a bit tricky. In terms of raw materials it was like 70-80k if memory serves me, BUT, most of the actual work was done by my dad and I, so the labor cost is almost entirely missing from the equation, which in reality would likely equal the material cost
Cut a window in that catch can and put a pice of plexi
Hey Zac , what is the total build cost of the shop ?
It's tough to say because it was done over a long period and so much of the labor we did ourselves. The original target was 80k, but I think it ended up close to 100k
Instead of using steel to re enforcement your benches just put a 2×2 frame under them
Good call Joseph! The only issue with that is that it would then put my tables at a different height than my benches. but maybe I could take care of that with some smaller wheels...
Attach the 2×2 to the bench and leave casters where they are just give the casters room to move around
You know many of your viewers don't use the imperial system, right?
Hey Zac, if you're thinking about adding a T-track system to the top of the assembly benches, why make the CNC a separate thing? If you're into 3D printing, check out stuff like the Lowrider2 MPCNC, like in this vid by TeachingTech from a while back: th-cam.com/video/xIGre_E2_og/w-d-xo.html
This way, you're utilizing the whole size of your assembly bench, using the t-tracks to clamp pieces to CNC, and depending on the setup it should be relatively easy to put out of the way when not in use.
This is a great idea, thank you so much!
Hey Zac, Love the tour. Question regarding the welding setup. I have been wanting to add welding to my shop but heard it will destroy the floor with slag and sparks. I have an epoxy coating so that gave me pause. Do you have any issues? Does it cause problems for the floor sealer you added? BTW, you mentioned adding t-track to your bench. Give my latest video a look how attacked that same problem. th-cam.com/video/DZfalLeBb2w/w-d-xo.html
Sometimes i htink about cnc machines and how humans might not be useful anymore or woodworking will be a full computer thing, but then i see how like 90% of woodworking isn't just cutting and that's all a cnc can do. plus people still want people made things, and automation only goes as far as people want, so if mankind wants everything to be automated, thats whats happening.
Your quality is good but You should change thumbnail to attract viewers.🤷♂️
How would you suggest I change this thumbnail?
@@ZacBuilds umm like show the top of of the workshop from the sky (with drone) and take a photo of top view of interior then mesh it together.I am not sure 😬 this works . my opinion✌️
New idea to replace those sagging assembly tables. th-cam.com/video/jR__Uj7vopI/w-d-xo.html