Building a new shop - Electricity, AC & lifting a 500 pound saw
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- Here is the link to the Mr. Cool AC unit I used:
mrcool.com/diy-4th-generation/
This week I mad a lot of progress with my new shop in LA. We installed electricity, a Mr. Cool Air Condition Unit aaaa I lifted a 500 pound saw off its pallet all by myself!
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It really blows my mind how much unsolicited advice happens towards her highly skilled work in the comment section of her videos. You just never see this on a blokes channel whether they're skilled or not. Like, there's just this assumption she doesn't know shit unless someone tells her. Why?
I know, it’s wild. This is actually why I rarely spend any time in the comment section. It’s too much. Thanks for your comment ❤️
Maybe because she does some stuff as if she doesn't know shit? As a hobbyist I have just a fraction of a percent of the experience she has but I can tell plenty of stuff she does in an unsafe way. There's no reason to use an angle grinder without it's guard, or to weld without gloves and I'm not even past the 5 minutes mark.
The issue is twofold, people pointing out those errors are not doing so to diminish her work, they're trying to warn her so she doesn't harm herself or her health. But ignoring this type of advice is not going to do her any good and sooner or later she will pay the price. And second, people with even less experience see her doing things her way and assume it's safe when it's not. She needs to understand that as a big TH-cam channel with hundreds of thousands of views in each of her videos, there will be someone somewhere making a mistake because they're doing things her way, and they might get hurt because of that.I imagine she wouldn't want that kind of regret in her conscience.
@@Mazzaroppii Aaannnddd. . . you've illustrated my point perfectly.
What? Of course blokes get advice when they screw up. And when they screw up big they get heavily criticized as they should. Don't make this a gender thing. It's not. 🙄
@@laurakampf Nah, when somebody screw's up they need advice. Sometimes youtubers don't observe safety standards and put themselves in danger.
People give advice because they like those youtubers and don't want them to get hurt. Gender is not an issue
5:58. “12 inches”. Oh no, we lost her already!
A few seconds earlier "2 pm".
@@trbjrnjnssn That I agree with! (But I’m afraid there was another “incident”, a bit later: what looks like the temperature setting in °F on the AC unit in the shop)
You missed the 500 pound saw,,,, kilos are missed😂😂😂
When you goto a foreign country. It’s cool to go with the flow of the culture. In North America being fluent in both systems of measurement is very useful. She was referencing code which is often based around whole inch numbers even if provided in both units. … Anyway. I like the humor as long as people don’t take themselves too seriously.
Just a FYI Laura, you're now in earthquake country so caution with the overhead storage, maybe create a clear spot under the bench for you to go under when the earth starts to move. 🤗 I've set up my shop with seismic consideration and after being here 20 yrs it's now in chaos, maybe I should get a hard hat 🤕 So welcome to the land of shake-n-bake!
You're right! Maybe she could build "seismic lips" on her shelves to help keep items on the shelf in the event of an earthquake.
Wow I hope Laura sees this!
Earthquake safety and wildfires. So defensible space around the shop. Glad you prioritized air conditioning before summer hits!
The earth is not the only thing that rattles. Care has to be taken to not leave hiding spots for rattlesnakes.
Yes, fires and rattlers too. Something I also deal with...
Hey Laura. A quick bit of advice from an old AC Tech: Seal the end of the conduit housing the line set with Duct Seal to help keep out the critters. That horizontal conduit has a big "Party Here!" sign that will attract unwanted guests. Nice job with the installation!
We definitely miss Felix in LA ☺☺
Yeah, the interaction between them is soooo inspiring.
I was just wondering if he would ever visit, the banter was fun but this is interesting seeing Laura on her own
Felix should zoom in.
European Laura: spends years rebuilding a century-old house using only the most natural, eco-friendly materials with massively thick walls for peak insulation but maintaining breathability.
American Laura: builds a workshop in a tin can baking in the desert, with AC and zero insulation. 😂
(No, I'm not saying she's a hypocrite, I'm just saying the contrast is pretty funny! And I have zero doubt this workshop will transform radically over the coming years!)
Thank you for this comment, I was looking for it and was going to make it myself if I didn't find one. 👌
naaah, she said that she will do insulation. given temperatures in a DESERT in summer AC is a must. I remind you that 120 house was basicly few logs and supports at some point, strip down not even to bare bones, but even further :D Shop - she bought it like that and doesnt need to be strip down and rebuild ;) I see no dualism in this. Just another project to complete! AND now she knows how to insulate buildings ;D
Also it would seem to make more sense to have the inner AC on the same wall that the outside unit is installed as I imagine despite the insulated cabling etc., things will run hotter. It's a good time to start the shop but if she does the work on Liza Lotte in the summer when LA is at it's hottest and temperate in Germany and then reverse it in winter that would be more environmentally sound. Hopefully when she is in Germany she will have someone looking after her shop. Hopefully anyone she gets in is trustworthy. Anyone seeing her set up like this will be extremely tempted. People in the US kill for a lot less.
when in rome do as the romans do xD
@@beheroot Both definitely express the same kind of scrappy, "take what you have and go in the direction it starts you out in" approach that IMO can be found in pretty much everything she does, but the contrast between the two buildings is still stark in a lot of ways. It's just not because of her, but because of the environment and culture where it all takes place. Which is why I find this contrast so funny - it highlights both environmental and cultural differences in a way that we don't often see.
I can't imagine that electricity costs much there, but having solar for a workshop is amazing. I run my off-grid mini-workshop on 100% solar. The best part is that running a AC is 100% free. The more sun the more solar power :D Also, without this channel that workshop would never have existed... Thanks =)
And a good thing it's free, too... That AC ain't going to do anything without insulation in an LA summer.
California electricity is incredibly expensive. $0.25-$0.50 per kwh and going up every year faster than inflation. It is one of the many reasons I left.
Xyla Foxlin recently built a chair and powered the tools with a solar charged battery. Collab?
As someone who installs solar, I didn't realize it was free. Here we have been charging people for the panels, wiring, inverters and installation for years. I didn't realize it was supposed to be free.
@@freighter1097well... Diy solar installs are about 1/5th of the cost of getting it done by professionals. Mine cost about the same as just getting the cable installed from the electric company. It’s just so much nicer !
I love how Laura sounds almost surprised that relevant and good to know information can actually be found in a manual
As the saw came down, this old granny 73, thought where are the wheels.
At this age I want everything in my life on caster.
😂
Another fabulous video Laura! I can’t wait to see how many people tell you what you should have done differently! It’s as predictable as sun in the desert. Enjoy your shop!!!
I hope security cameras are another high priority for you. Lots of copper is outside the shop now; protect your place. It’s beautiful and perfect!
Just more tips from a 38 year HVAC tech. The outdoor unit needs its own electrical disconnect. The wire can't come from inside and go directly to the unit. You need some sort of shut off for servicing located a certain distance from the outdoor unit. California codes will determine that distance. Also the wire going from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit cannot be left exposed like that. There is high voltage running through that wire and it is against code just to leave it draped exposed to the weather. That must be encased somehow. Your brackets should have been secured to the wall with bolts and not just screws. Remember you're in earthquake country now. The outdoor HVAC unit also must be secured down to the platform it's sitting on. I honestly would recommend calling in an HVAC company to look over your installation to see if there is anything that you might have missed.
Hey Laura, you may want to consider working on the insulation sooner rather than later. I have a 200 square foot studio/ shop with a metal roof and a similar Mr. Cool unit. I insulated my walls but made the mistake of trying to save money on the roof insulation by just using this metallic bubble wrap material. The roof gets so hot that the AC only cools a few feet in front of the unit. It works ok if I close the door to the studio side which is maybe 50 square feet, but the shop is hot. You probably know by now if yours is going to keep your shop cool.
Looks like that shop could be insulated easily from the outside thus building it up on the inside won't be a blocker.
Bubble foil, the product you've used, is the bane of my career as a thermal efficiency engineer. The companies selling it nearly all lie about its performance. The true R value is about 0.2 watts per square meter Kelvin. About the same as 3 sheets of plasterboard.
@@IOUaUsernamejunk for sure! I put OSB up to make an air gap and give me something to attach decorative wood slats. I’m thinking about blowing in insulation to fix that.
Put solar power on the roof and it will be much cooler and you can use the electricity for more cooling inside.
@@IOUaUsername Yes, do not use this bubble crap. Does virtually nothing.
One thing - if you haven't yet done so, make sure you secure the exterior AC unit solidly on it's stand; you're in the land of earthquakes, and you really don't want it to fall off.
It looked to me like there were screw holes in the "feet" of that unit; I'm guessing she just didn't film that or decided not to include it.
@AaronSpielman - My thoughts exactly! I'm in New Zealand and we're very used to quakes here and we build accordingly.
Some kind of bracing around the AC unit would be good. Should be easy to attach to the diagonal supports.
there were screw holes in the feet of the unit that if you look when she is attaching the electricity you will see she put screws in to secure it to the boards.
can y’all please give laura some credit and stop assuming she doesn’t know what she’s doing. she is a very competent, skilled person who’s been at this for a long time. just because she hasn’t said it, doesn’t mean she isn’t planning to have security cameras or insurance. she literally lives in LA now, do you honestly think she doesn’t know there’s earthquakes and won’t prepare accordingly? unsolicited advice is a criticism, and you wouldn’t be doing this on a man’s channel.
Oh yes, we would. Gender hast absolutely nothing to do with that.
And Laura is German, Germans criticize the heck out of each other. If they think something is crap they say "This is crap." And this is not mean or disespectful. This is a way of showing affection. They only do that if they care and don't want the person they criticize to get into trouble because something wasn't done correctly.
Liam Carpenter has an entire TH-cam channel on German cultural differences.
if you wanna use the chain hoist more often, build a metal gantry with casters. Since you are so good at metal working its a day of labor that will make you life so much easier on future projects.
Wonder if she could build the frame for that to "fold flat" against a wall, say, but snap together in a few minutes when needed ?
(Thinking of those small gift boxes you can buy that you fold open to put your present in. But, more vertical !?)
Excellent suggestion. ALL tools on wheels is even better.
Before cutting a trench in the concrete floor you should find out it's depth, load rating, and find out if doing so affects any earthquake safety code in your area.
As a mini-split user myself who had his outside unit on brackets attached to the structure: put some good rubber vibration absorbers under that outdoor unit!! The vibrations will drive you mad
I hope you installed a security system - it would be a shame to see so much nice kit disappear overnight.
Plus you have to remember the earth shakes over there!
And I really, really hope you don't start measuring in freedom units.
I was thinking the same thing. Middle of nowhere is good in some ways....but will the hillbillies ransack all your new kit?
“Watching Laura build out a shop,” has become one of my favorite genre of videos.
Excited for you, once again, friend!
Her genuine smile is so wholesome. The pure joy one gets when a litter of pups stampede you with kisses. Puppppieeeeessssss 🐶 🐶 🐶 🐶 🐶 🐶 🐶
Coffee ready, shop chores of my own await. Sunday Kampf vid! Now I’m thinking, ‘Laura needs a Shop Fox mobile base for her saw.’
Knocking it out of the park! Can’t wait to see what’s next!
You working on the house became my happy place, you working on your workshop is my new happy place! Love all the stuff you do, and love that you get to do this one within easy drive of your family.
If you got a solar sponsor you would be all set!
Laura, You should consider having the power drop down from the ceiling for the saw.
It would inevitably get in the way. Through the floor ist besser.
@@craigcorson3036but if she ever wants to move it, she buried the line for nothing vs a few zip ties and a hose reel
Definitely add a little roof.
I have the same set up and it functions better when it’s protected against the elements.
Good placement in the shade so that the unit doesn’t have to run too hard in the direct Sun.
Love your new shop!
I could be wrong, but I feel that the 2x4 brace was absolutely a good idea. My impression is that even though the metal joists may seem strong, I don't believe they are as strong as they appear. The last thing you want is to overload the joist and bend them under the weight of your table saw.
Oh I envy the restraint to use the saw but having to have setup multiple shops in my career l bow to you ❤
It's always so good to see you beeing happy getting your hands dirty. Have a good time in LA.
I am always impressed by your ability to get stuff done! But I do freak out about you doing such heavy stuff on your own! You are such a strong woman!! Yeah, AC!
Hugs from 🇨🇦
Welcome to Southern California, I'm out near Riverside!
I installed a Mr. Cool a couple of years ago on a ground pad without any roof overhang at all, and I've had no problems even with all the rain we've had. I will eventually install another on the other side of the house, shows you my opinion of Mr. Cool air conditioners.
I mentioned all the rain - last year I had one erosion gully across the back yard and had to haul about 2 cubic yards of dirt back up the hill. This year I had 2 gullies the same size.
This summers project is a retaining wall across the top of the back yard I've had enough filling in gullies. Jim Y
Great job, Laura! It's exciting to see you building your new shop! Thanks for sharing!
I am so glad to live in Europe watching the Material you have to use.
Hi Laura! Good install of the AC Unit. Only downside you’re not up to code with the Install… you need a disconnect switch right beside the outside unit. Then you’re up to code! It’s required for maintenance 👨🔧 😅😊
You also need to use appropriate conduit. Regular indoor conduit is no good, the outdoor part should be liquid-tight conduit.
So excited for you! I hope you can ignore all the folks who think a single video of the shop means everything is a completed project rather than a process in progress! 🙄
Ok, so I will be moving my SawStop saw 150 miles soon. Maybe I should purchase a hoist, too. And, the Mini-split, that is another item that has been in my sights for two years. It appears to be moderately simple to install. Wow, Laura, you covered two subjects that I am considering in the near future!
John in Bethel, Missouri
Wow, Laura! I love watching you create this shop. You are amazing. Thanks for taking us along for the adventure. Elaine
Check the electrical code but normally an electrical disconnect in sight of the external ac unit is a requirement.
I really hope the US treats you well. My country has so many problems but I hope your experience is positive and healthy. ❤ There’s a lot to enjoy here. The worry wort in me won’t let me not say this (sorry) : please invest in security for the shop. 😅 Sorry to lay my anxiety on you.
I concur with these sentiments. The US is a whole different animal than Europe. Laura’s no dummy, clearly but I’d hate to see the shine on her optimism and positivity dull because of all the things that could happen here.
She is not here alone. I’m sure she is getting sound advice about the differences in Germany and the US. Laura is courageous but she doesn’t seem reckless. She will listen to those who have been here their whole lives.❤️🐝🤗
@@deborahdanhauer8525 oh yeah. For sure. That makes me feel a bit better too. I know she’s very capable and whatnot. Great friends in the us and support. Maybe I should delete my comment. Don’t want to speak negativity into being. 🤔
Off to a great start. AC, high priority, check that off the list. I agree with others, security system and insurance.
Watching with interest and, as with every little house/camper build, wondering about running water and waste water (toilet) facilities--especially in the middle of nowhere.
Just dig a hole lol
I love to start my week by watching you!! Thank you for sharing your journey, Laura 🥰❤
I'm just happy we get to see this new chapter of your journey, looking forward to the rest of this year
All of your videos are great, but I'm really digging these US videos. Feels like way back when I first started watching your channel. Excited to see what is to come.
I installed a Mr. Cool setup in my house a few years back and it has been great. No regrets what so ever.
Your wife has found one lucky woman she can fix ANYTHING she pushes her mind to it! I want one,lol your the best. Keep making your progress videos you encourage me to try more things
That is certainly the most excited I've seen someone get about an air conditioning unit. And somehow it got me excited too.
Build a yurt so the family can camp out with you on occasion…should be fun for the little one.
Ooo.. ya.
Or maybe a loft area, inside?🤷♀️
This is SO exciting ❤
Seeing you build your USA shop, basically from the ground up❤
Incredible!!
So happy for you!!
It's so nice to see new begginings!🤘
Welcome to the US and I am looking forward to your new adventures congratulations on this awesome shop.
Great job!!! Looks nice.
great work Laura!
Its looking good.😊
Shop is looking sweet, but also that smooth as hell tape measure pull-out at 4:03 was just class.
Excellent, Laura! How much easier and more pleasant life would be if I had the skills you have! So, so GOOD! That hoist is a BEAST and seemed to work so smoothly. I love how you are making these videos from your California shop!
Great Video, so excited for you!
@laura- I'm pretty sure building code requires a disconnect between the incoming power and an external device (AC, jacuzzi, etc), mounted outdoors next to the unit. This is for worker safety, so someone working on it can be sure someone inside doesn't turn the breaker back on and energize the device.
Hi Laura! Great to watch your progress with the new shop! I found a used cherry pickler/engine hoist on marketplace a few years back and have used it to move all kinds of heavy tools around my garage shop. I leave it outside and cover it with a BBQ grill cover to keep what little rain we get in SoCal off of it. Even new from Harbor Freight these engine hoists are not too expensive and I cant imagine living without it. They are called a "Shop Crane" on the harbor freight site.
So cool seeing the progress! Cannot wait to see what projects come out of it.
I'd love to see you making trips to various LA dumps and garage sales and making lots of interesting and unique things. And yeah be careful about storing stuff above you because you're in earthquake country. There are also lots of wildfires out there too.
A better and more traditional name for your hoist is "chain fall". More specific and even sounds cooler. If you leave it hanging, get a metal pail to store the chain.
All the comforts of workshop!!! Nice.
Incredible 😉
Congratulations!
Wow great hoist 🎉 and AC!!!! Shop is looking great 🎉
Love the new shop Laura! That's totally how I brought in my sawstop except no chain hoist...
Hahaha
From the "next time... " in your previous episode, I was certain you were gonna go for an off grid solar set-up. Seems like it would have been a perfect choice for the LA sunshine.
I am planning it
WOW everything’s really coming together! Look at all those tools on on those wonderful shelves! WTG Laura!
Fun video!
Honey that is cool I love it.❤
I’v,enjoyed every second . Tks Laura ❤
Awesome
So geil to see things getting up and running in the new shop!
Congrats on the AC install. Looks great❤
You look stoked. I'm stoked for you.
DAMN! Good job!
Your new workshop, is going to be so awesome 👍😃
No matter what your doing , I love to watch ! Such mad skills you have .
Great vlog. Take care and be safe.
Another New shop! Youre now an expert in new workshops!
nice video, it reminds me a lot of your old videos. Nice and steady camera shots, and the little details. Very relaxing to watch while you are building. Your videos have lost exactly that more and more lately.
Great to see the new shop coming together!
Your videos rock Laura!
Good luck with the new beginning 🍻
I love how you're absolutely glowing at this time. Have so much fun!
It's going great!
I'm happy for you ❤ you will have so much fun
Laura, making a shop is always fun. Hoist away!
30% dangerous 😆😅🤣
Great work again installing the heat pump like a pro. That first breeze in your face felt so rewarding.
The temporary 2x4 post was free insurance for the pricey machine, and also protected the roof structure.
Informative, funny and entertaining 💚
May the force be with you.😊
I'm loving the way a German who was schooled in the metric system is able to interchange into the Imperial System as though it was her first 'Language' as well as any 50 year old Brit. 5' 7" and 3 mm.....if you know, you know.😉
I LOVED seeing the pure joy on your face at the "beep" of the ac unit :)
Heat pump!!!! Nice!
Laura, Congratulations on your new shop! FYI, be mindful of keeping the AC unit filter clean due to the amount of wood dust you will generate
Hi Laura. Been watching from the start of your videos and have to say you look happier than you have looked in a while. I almost stopped as a viewer the day you said you did not want to do house renovations for content while working on your house in Germany. I stuck around as more and more weekly videos did have you working on the old house. While I am only one person, that is the focus I prefer. Your new shop is going to be great for you but I have a couple thoughts......
Security is paramount. This is no longer a country you can leave your doors at home unlocked when you go away and the same goes for your shop. Thieves are everywhere and will steal anything. I would get a monitored commercial security system. Is the plot small enough to install a security fence ? The idea is to make stealing your equipment as difficult as possible. Nothing stops a thief that wants to get in but you can slow him down. Even with a perimeter fence, I would install chain link fence around compressor. I would seriously consider solar with battery storage. It will pay for itself in a short time. You do want to have seismic shelter which can be an area you will leave clear? If not then you need a safe area outside away from trees. Not sure I saw correctly but I did not see ground wire pulled with wire runs. Where is building main disconnect ? Last couple things are cutting floor for concrete and building structural supports. Electric for saw could come overhead on a swing arm to reach areas and still not be a tripping hazard. Cutting the floor may create issues with the integrity of that floor slab. The structure appears to be an engineered building with frame of aluminum. This should never be used with a hoist, ever. Failure structurally of a building like that would be a disaster. I think all comments this time are made with the intent of helping you and keeping you safe. Thanks for bringing us along as you make this move. Be happy and stay safe. See you next week.
Hey Laura, even with the pre charged lines you may want to have someone come out and check the refrigerant levels. Ours had charged lines but still needed to be topped off. No leaks, just a tad low.
You can't really check the refrigerant level on a mini-split. You need to remove all the refrigerant and weigh it according to the manual. If you use charge by pressure like you might do with a conventional system you will get it wrong.
Amazing! :D