All the outlets at knee's height is great in the house. But, I have found in the workshop environment 42" to 48" off the floor is very handy indeed. This would put the outlet above any work bench you might put up against the wall.
So true all my workshop outlets are high and work great for me. Outlets on the ceiling are a must also. I use them for my air filter and drop down power cord, that gets used all the time. Can't have enough outlets or lights in the shop.
Yep, built mine with them all at knee height, luckily didn't have enough cash to insulate so moved in for 12 months, over that year have moved all of them above workbench height, just finished insulating and sheathing inside.
These are so awesome power and air reels since I have them it makes for fast clean up and just so handy I have a power wall mounted pressure washer that is on a reel for washing the cars and projects before repairs.
Great layout plan for your outlets with 1 huge exception, You should really put at least 2 outlets per wall that will be above workstation height. This will allow you to use power tools without having to step over extension cords. Believe me, I've moved outlets higher on walls for this same reason and complained tons because I didn't think of it sooner
As an older woman, not building anything, I just love your handmade (OCD) tools. I thought the cable caddy tool was the cutest thing. You could patent that. 😂 Love you 4!
Wow that’s a lot of lights! When I wired my shop I ran 4 outlets on one long side of the shop about every 4’ and then bought 12 48” LED shop lights that plug into each other and ran 3 off every outlet. All on same switch. A whole lot less wiring and gave me outlets on the ceiling for a drop cord. Can’t wait to see how bright it is! 💡
Boy, you are on a roll. I was surprised you didn't put in a ceiling fan to help keep air moving in your shop. It's really amazing how much you have done
I am a electrician/ work worker myself and when I built my home attach to my shop I was in a hurry to get into my home and used romex but my shop I conduit everything as I didn't know what romex was 20 years ago as we would pipe everything, homes and commercial. I like conduit in my shop for the so purpose of adding stuff at a later date. Some of my equipment was 120 v and when I updated I went to 220 v and I only had to pull another wire to complete the 220. Nice work though Sam your doing a good job!
Sam, there is one thing I hate when I am working in the workshop...not enough light. You will not encounter that problem for sure. I bought a scaffold like the one you have. It is a must if you work alone like I do. I am going to venture to say that when you get your breakers all wired up it will look like the wires were drawn in there nice and pretty like. I wish there were some lads around like you when I was building, someone who tkes pride in their work.
Since you're going to put in solar you should look into the neoVolta battery backup system. Mine is 24 kilowatt using LFP. I've had it two years and it works perfectly.
Great job! If not too late I recommend putting some outlets with twist lock connectors in the ceiling. Makes the center of your space much more user friendly.
Hi Sam. I enjoy watching your videos. Quick Question. When are you going to post more content about Laser Engraving? I know your building your shop, I’ve been watching that also. I’m Brand new to the Laser industry and in fact I just recently purchased the S1, you are one of the reasons why I did. Lol. I’m actually a detailer with my own business, and one day I stumbled across one of your videos and got hooked. You are very thorough and concise. Subjects in your video are very detailed to the point. Unlike other you tubers in the laser industry you are easy to understand, and you don’t drift away from the subject. I get upset watching the other you tubers about laser engraving. That’s it. Good luck on your shop build. It looks amazing! I wish I could do that here In Southern California. We get taxed on everything, and laws are a bit excessive here.
I'll resume that content very soon, I promise! I'm pushing to get through the workshop build videos all at once, then it'll be about the new laser space and various projects and things around it. :) I've been designing a fence kit for the S1 to allow for jigs and repeatability and am excited to share that soon!
😂 The beginning was hilarious. You have inspired me There is .2 acres of land next to my house. On sale I've been eyeballing it now. You give me the encouragement to try to get it and build myself.🎉🎉🎉
This is super cool I have been watching for a wail and this spring am going to build a 16x24 drop and plop building so I can take it with me when we move to are next place.
Sam, No 240v circuits for table saw, dust collector, etc.? Might want a couple. Additionally, I had the electricians add an automatic power switch that turns on the dust collector when the table saw comes on. Really handy. Can't have enough lights or outlets. I had OSB installed for the walls. Great to have a solid surface that I can attach something to without worrying about it pulling out. Keep up the great work you will have a wonderful workshop.
If you have two entrance/exit ways put two way switching on the lights. I would have put all the plug sockets over table height. Living where you are a mini split and a fan would be comfy.
One more thought...consider putting at least one of your ceiling outlets on a switch. My air filter is on one and really makes it convenient to have a wall switch.
I like your ideas/ setup for your electrical needs.The look of your wires tacked in place & neat is fantastic. I've seen a lot of boxes that look scary at best.With this step done, I bet it makes your heart feel good. Looking great, Sam.
Sam consider installing a gable vent fan on the far end of the building. They come with a thermostat you can set for whatever temp you want to activate the fan. Believe me when I tell you having one will make you shop a great deal move livable. This is def the time to run a wire up there, put a switch to it as well. What are you doing for AC? Hanging a window unit will look terrible. Consider running another wire at the same time you do the gable fan. Cutting a hole up high on the far end wall for an appropriately sized AC unit will also increase the comfort level in the shop on those hot humid days. Ask me how I know all this. The ceilings outlet were a good decision, you will use them. As a side note…..way too many LED lights. You’ll have to wear shades in there!
ever considered any outlets in the floor have seen outlet s in floors especially if a large room eliminate trip hazard from exposed drop /extension cords
Your ocd is off the charts. Lol. I love it. How neat and straight everything is. One question, did you think about a floor outlet for any shop equipment like cabinet tablesaw in the future? Also the ceiling outlets are great idea Sam, like if you want to put retractable ceiling mount electrical power cord Love it. On the edge of my seat for the neext one
Nice, neat job, Sam! Have you considered using a generator inlet with main breaker interlock rather than a transfer switch? I find that a genny inlet approach is easier and cheaper to install and it gives you increased flexibility over a transfer switch. Just a thought... Take care and God Bless.
Sam u need to get one of those eg4 6000xp I got one fixing to swap out all my outback and install it.. It should run my lazer and cnc and my av rack.... Keep it up brother..
As several have said I would put some outlets above bench height for hand held power tools rather than reaching under a bench to plug them in, One big omission I did notice was the cables were not (temp) tagged L1 L2 etc for lights GPO 1 GPO 2 for outlets H1 H2 for heaters, now when you grab say a yellow wire at the panel, which one is it where does it go ?
14:36 Being that this job is current, im planning the same venture. Ive watched your progress from the start. You have done a fabulous job and i commend you on your teaching skills. Do you have a current tabulation of your money spent so far for the materials used, electrical components arent cheap. How far north of 15 grand are you currently at?
Awesome job Sam!! Just noticed that your panel appeared behind the door. From the camera view will the door stop and not hit the glass of the door?? I’m sure it’s thought of. Just from the view of the camera I could not actually tell if it swung that much towards the panel. Would hate for the glass to get broken. Have a happy new year!!
Many years ago, I built a large garage and I started wiring it. A buddy of mine, that had strong ocd tendencies, offered to help. I told him that I had insulation put in and some writing was right side up and some up side down. I didn't want his help because I would have to remove half the insulation and rotate it. Also, I would have to measure all the wire runs to make sure they were exactly parallel and I would have to measure where all the staples go in so they would be spaced perfectly. He agreed that he would require all of that.
Nicely done sir! I know how frustrating it is to lose footage... In my past life part of my job was teaching videography and the anxiety that lost footage creates is lost on anyone that has never done video work. (is that a double lost entendre?) Just glad I won't have to do any electrical for my storage shed... electrical scares me to death-something I willingly write the check for.
Hey Mr. Sam..., hope you are in good spirits. I have a question: I own a older home wired with aluminum wire. I recently had a garage built attached to the house. What kind of wire size should I use..., continue with the 14/2 wire, or the heavy yellow wire; copper?
one thing i mightve done differently with the lighting is run one switch to turn on a few of the lights in a checkerboard pattern (say every 2nd or 3th light in the row and on every 2nd or 3th row ) that way one lightswitch can light up the whole shop at 1/4th strength giving you enough light to see where youre going at night without too mush shade from stuff standing in the shop that would block the single row lit up this would mean weaving one long wire going back and forth over all the other wires going over every 2nd or 3th row of lights that are not hooked up to the lengthwize wires
How did you decide how many infrared heaters to install? I am looking at them for my shop, but having a hard time deciding between 1 or 2 for a 12x16 space.
I would consider a second light circuit. That way you still have some light should something go wrong. Also wired smoke alarms. Are you doing air con, ceiling fans, hot water, exhaust fans or alarm. Have you also considered an CCTV system not necessarily for CCTV but for your TH-cam recording. Could be setup over machines, work stations or general area giving full time recording so you don’t have to move your cameras all the time.
Hey Sam, to keep yourself safe do not quote code on the channel you can say I read in the code book that this is what it says to do but don’t quote it the way you’re doing you can get yourself in trouble
Sam….lol I see we think a lot alike! I plan on a ton of lights in my shop as well! Being able to see well with no shadows for me at least is important! And heck if ya don’t need them don’t turn on the extra set right? I’m surprised you jut didn’t put a mini split though? Shop is looking just amazing!
I wondered the same thing about the mini split. I split off two bays of my 3 car garage for my wood shop, insulated it and put in a Mr. Cool 18k unit. In hind sight I wish I would have gone with a 24k unit in case I ever decide to expand into the 3rd bay.
Great great video !! Does any of your equipment use 220 ? Or any " new " future machines maybe use 220 ? The reason I'm asking is when I built my shop I never even thought about adding a 220 outlet but after a couple of years the heat got to me and I added a split A/C heating unit and had to redo my power and run new lines for a 220 plug to power it .
Where are you stapled your loop to one side of the trust it’s going to be hard to make it in the center. It seems with it being stapled but I may be wrong. why did you not just make you loop center with the 2x4 their to attach to…
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All the outlets at knee's height is great in the house. But, I have found in the workshop environment 42" to 48" off the floor is very handy indeed. This would put the outlet above any work bench you might put up against the wall.
So true all my workshop outlets are high and work great for me. Outlets on the ceiling are a must also. I use them for my air filter and drop down power cord, that gets used all the time. Can't have enough outlets or lights in the shop.
Yep, built mine with them all at knee height, luckily didn't have enough cash to insulate so moved in for 12 months, over that year have moved all of them above workbench height, just finished insulating and sheathing inside.
I would definitely put in a ceiling mounted cord reel. Use mine all the time. It’s above the workbench. Very handy.
These are so awesome power and air reels since I have them it makes for fast clean up and just so handy I have a power wall mounted pressure washer that is on a reel for washing the cars and projects before repairs.
Great layout plan for your outlets with 1 huge exception,
You should really put at least 2 outlets per wall that will be above workstation height.
This will allow you to use power tools without having to step over extension cords.
Believe me, I've moved outlets higher on walls for this same reason and complained tons because I didn't think of it sooner
As an older woman, not building anything, I just love your handmade (OCD) tools. I thought the cable caddy tool was the cutest thing. You could patent that. 😂 Love you 4!
Wow that’s a lot of lights! When I wired my shop I ran 4 outlets on one long side of the shop about every 4’ and then bought 12 48” LED shop lights that plug into each other and ran 3 off every outlet. All on same switch. A whole lot less wiring and gave me outlets on the ceiling for a drop cord. Can’t wait to see how bright it is! 💡
You do great work with electrical wires. I would have more outlets above bench height so they are easily accessed.
I like this fellow. Always have…the videos are calming, and I can tell he is an honest down to earth person.
An amazing ambitious family man doing amazing things for his family.
Sam, don't you just love all the "help" you get in the comments!😊
Indeed! :) Comments like yours are the best ones to get though!
Boy, you are on a roll. I was surprised you didn't put in a ceiling fan to help keep air moving in your shop. It's really amazing how much you have done
I am a electrician/ work worker myself and when I built my home attach to my shop I was in a hurry to get into my home and used romex but my shop I conduit everything as I didn't know what romex was 20 years ago as we would pipe everything, homes and commercial. I like conduit in my shop for the so purpose of adding stuff at a later date. Some of my equipment was 120 v and when I updated I went to 220 v and I only had to pull another wire to complete the 220. Nice work though Sam your doing a good job!
I would have run a couple of 2” conduits from panel to attic, cleaner looking and protects the romex. Otherwise a great looking rough in! Good job.
Why go with energy hungry electric heaters when you can use a heat pump mini split?
Love your build videos....keep them coming! 🙂
I will also say it looks professionally done. Great job.
Great video, seriously consider a couple ceiling outlets for the middle, they are amazing with a pull down versus a cord on the floor......
This shop is gonna be LIT - literally
Sam, there is one thing I hate when I am working in the workshop...not enough light. You will not encounter that problem for sure. I bought a scaffold like the one you have. It is a must if you work alone like I do. I am going to venture to say that when you get your breakers all wired up it will look like the wires were drawn in there nice and pretty like. I wish there were some lads around like you when I was building, someone who tkes pride in their work.
Sam, why didn't you block your trusses?
Wow! I love your cable dispenser 😍
Love the electrical wire caddy that keeps the wire in place and it rolls out so nicely saves you time great idea
I love it when you talk smart! 🤜
Say hi to Angela and the boys!
I hope you and your family have a blessed 2024! ✌️💖🙏
Only thing I can say is Amazing work so far, I'm jealous 😊
Since you're going to put in solar you should look into the neoVolta battery backup system. Mine is 24 kilowatt using LFP. I've had it two years and it works perfectly.
Great job! If not too late I recommend putting some outlets with twist lock connectors in the ceiling. Makes the center of your space much more user friendly.
hard working man! i’m an apprentice electrician and can’t wait until i know as much as you do!
Hi Sam. I enjoy watching your videos. Quick Question. When are you going to post more content about Laser Engraving? I know your building your shop, I’ve been watching that also. I’m Brand new to the Laser industry and in fact I just recently purchased the S1, you are one of the reasons why I did. Lol. I’m actually a detailer with my own business, and one day I stumbled across one of your videos and got hooked. You are very thorough and concise. Subjects in your video are very detailed to the point. Unlike other you tubers in the laser industry you are easy to understand, and you don’t drift away from the subject. I get upset watching the other you tubers about laser engraving. That’s it. Good luck on your shop build. It looks amazing! I wish I could do that here In Southern California. We get taxed on everything, and laws are a bit excessive here.
I'll resume that content very soon, I promise! I'm pushing to get through the workshop build videos all at once, then it'll be about the new laser space and various projects and things around it. :) I've been designing a fence kit for the S1 to allow for jigs and repeatability and am excited to share that soon!
😂 The beginning was hilarious. You have inspired me There is .2 acres of land next to my house. On sale I've been eyeballing it now. You give me the encouragement to try to get it and build myself.🎉🎉🎉
This is super cool I have been watching for a wail and this spring am going to build a 16x24 drop and plop building so I can take it with me when we move to are next place.
IR heaters? Put a single mini split in man.
I love 3M Stak-It 14/2 to 10/2 AWG Reclaimed Plastic Cable Stackers. They make wire management very manageable and changeable.
Rolling scaffolding is worth its weight in gold.
Good job. Seems like a little overkill, but I love overkill!
Great job Sam! I love your organization! Thanks for sharing!
Perhaps an explanation of the difference between your use of the yellow and white Romex.
Sam, No 240v circuits for table saw, dust collector, etc.? Might want a couple. Additionally, I had the electricians add an automatic power switch that turns on the dust collector when the table saw comes on. Really handy. Can't have enough lights or outlets. I had OSB installed for the walls. Great to have a solid surface that I can attach something to without worrying about it pulling out. Keep up the great work you will have a wonderful workshop.
Have you thought about attic fans to help cool the place? I have one in my house and it helps my central air not run so much.
It's getting there. Have a great new year.
Well done sam you are truly a man of many talents.
nice
If you have two entrance/exit ways put two way switching on the lights. I would have put all the plug sockets over table height. Living where you are a mini split and a fan would be comfy.
One more thought...consider putting at least one of your ceiling outlets on a switch. My air filter is on one and really makes it convenient to have a wall switch.
Awesome job, with your caddy on wheels
I like your ideas/ setup for your electrical needs.The look of your wires tacked in place & neat is fantastic. I've seen a lot of boxes that look scary at best.With this step done, I bet it makes your heart feel good.
Looking great, Sam.
Sam consider installing a gable vent fan on the far end of the building. They come with a thermostat you can set for whatever temp you want to activate the fan. Believe me when I tell you having one will make you shop a great deal move livable. This is def the time to run a wire up there, put a switch to it as well. What are you doing for AC? Hanging a window unit will look terrible. Consider running another wire at the same time you do the gable fan. Cutting a hole up high on the far end wall for an appropriately sized AC unit will also increase the comfort level in the shop on those hot humid days. Ask me how I know all this. The ceilings outlet were a good decision, you will use them.
As a side note…..way too many LED lights. You’ll have to wear shades in there!
ever considered any outlets in the floor
have seen outlet s in floors especially if a large room eliminate trip hazard from exposed drop /extension cords
Awesome install.
What about having sockets at bench height not all on the floor 👍
I thought for sure you would have gone with a mini split to provide heating as well as cooling.
Great job. Question: Any thoughts of adding a mini-split A/C Unit?
Your ocd is off the charts. Lol. I love it. How neat and straight everything is. One question, did you think about a floor outlet for any shop equipment like cabinet tablesaw in the future? Also the ceiling outlets are great idea Sam, like if you want to put retractable ceiling mount electrical power cord Love it. On the edge of my seat for the neext one
Nice, neat job, Sam!
Have you considered using a generator inlet with main breaker interlock rather than a transfer switch? I find that a genny inlet approach is easier and cheaper to install and it gives you increased flexibility over a transfer switch. Just a thought...
Take care and God Bless.
Thank you verty much. Please have a happy new year!
Can see daylight at roof line, do you plan to put in a bird block to prevent all sorts of pesky nesters from entering your workshop?
Sam u need to get one of those eg4 6000xp I got one fixing to swap out all my outback and install it.. It should run my lazer and cnc and my av rack.... Keep it up brother..
Why not add some Outlets high on the wall for your machine wall or workbench areas
You mentioned the wiring for your heaters. Will that same wiring work for air conditioning?
@ 13:30 Is it legal to have exposed Romex above the breaker panel? Or will that be covered up?
As several have said I would put some outlets above bench height for hand held power tools rather than reaching under a bench to plug them in, One big omission I did notice was the cables were not (temp) tagged L1 L2 etc for lights GPO 1 GPO 2 for outlets H1 H2 for heaters, now when you grab say a yellow wire at the panel, which one is it where does it go ?
14:36 Being that this job is current, im planning the same venture. Ive watched your progress from the start. You have done a fabulous job and i commend you on your teaching skills. Do you have a current tabulation of your money spent so far for the materials used, electrical components arent cheap. How far north of 15 grand are you currently at?
I ran the same number of lights in my shop, which are LED as well since they require so little amps to run and its lit up pretty good
unless i missed it the colors of electric cable change with amps it handles white 15 yellow 20 and orange 30 but you don't have orange yet?
Awesome job Sam!! Just noticed that your panel appeared behind the door. From the camera view will the door stop and not hit the glass of the door?? I’m sure it’s thought of. Just from the view of the camera I could not actually tell if it swung that much towards the panel. Would hate for the glass to get broken. Have a happy new year!!
Many years ago, I built a large garage and I started wiring it. A buddy of mine, that had strong ocd tendencies, offered to help. I told him that I had insulation put in and some writing was right side up and some up side down. I didn't want his help because I would have to remove half the insulation and rotate it. Also, I would have to measure all the wire runs to make sure they were exactly parallel and I would have to measure where all the staples go in so they would be spaced perfectly. He agreed that he would require all of that.
If you had just done it right to start with you could have had help. What were you thinking?
Great stuff. My wife, 25 years in risk management, looked at this over my shoulder and said: “Oh, lord: OSHA, OSHA, OSHA” LOL
how about protector plates on the studs over the wire holes so you don"t accidentally put a screw or nail into your wires
Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and your family. Happy New Year to you and your family
Man Sam, looks good pal!!!!!
Outlets above your bench tops?
You should have no lack of lighting, that is for sure. That is gonna be really nice. I was a little surprised to see no 30amp circuits.
Nicely done sir! I know how frustrating it is to lose footage... In my past life part of my job was teaching videography and the anxiety that lost footage creates is lost on anyone that has never done video work. (is that a double lost entendre?) Just glad I won't have to do any electrical for my storage shed... electrical scares me to death-something I willingly write the check for.
Did you think to run some exterior outlets and lighting?(floodlights) Just curious
Great video ❤❤
Good work!
Looks so good
What Led lights did you go with?
what about outlet outside ??
I'm sure I missed it, but I didn't see a circuit for an ac unit?
Space station should be able to see the lights shining out your windows mate. 😂 sounds like you’ve planned it well. Great work. Cheers. 😊
All the way from Hollywood? 🤔
Hey Mr. Sam...,
hope you are in good
spirits.
I have a question:
I own a older home
wired with aluminum
wire.
I recently had a garage
built attached to the house.
What kind of wire size
should I use..., continue with the 14/2 wire, or the heavy yellow wire; copper?
Wire size depends on the circuit breaker amperage ands loads. It may vary from 15 to 20 or more amps.
4:40 you didn’t consider conduits?
Sam! Are you installing dust collection for the future? Above the ceiling or under the floor? Just curious..
one thing i mightve done differently with the lighting is run one switch to turn on a few of the lights in a checkerboard pattern (say every 2nd or 3th light in the row and on every 2nd or 3th row )
that way one lightswitch can light up the whole shop at 1/4th strength giving you enough light to see where youre going at night without too mush shade from stuff standing in the shop that would block the single row lit up
this would mean weaving one long wire going back and forth over all the other wires going over every 2nd or 3th row of lights that are not hooked up to the lengthwize wires
How did you decide how many infrared heaters to install? I am looking at them for my shop, but having a hard time deciding between 1 or 2 for a 12x16 space.
I would consider a second light circuit. That way you still have some light should something go wrong. Also wired smoke alarms. Are you doing air con, ceiling fans, hot water, exhaust fans or alarm. Have you also considered an CCTV system not necessarily for CCTV but for your TH-cam recording. Could be setup over machines, work stations or general area giving full time recording so you don’t have to move your cameras all the time.
And data cables before you put your wall sheets up
Good job Sam!
You planning on running air lines to the front and back of the shop possibly. Not sure how much air you use but could be an idea just in case.
I believe your romex will need to be in a conduit until it's above eight feet
What are you using for the laser level? The amazon link is not working.
I’m not an electrician, but does 220 need heavier wire or do you have no need for 220 in your shop?
Hey Sam, to keep yourself safe do not quote code on the channel you can say I read in the code book that this is what it says to do but don’t quote it the way you’re doing you can get yourself in trouble
Sam….lol I see we think a lot alike! I plan on a ton of lights in my shop as well! Being able to see well with no shadows for me at least is important! And heck if ya don’t need them don’t turn on the extra set right? I’m surprised you jut didn’t put a mini split though? Shop is looking just amazing!
I wondered the same thing about the mini split. I split off two bays of my 3 car garage for my wood shop, insulated it and put in a Mr. Cool 18k unit. In hind sight I wish I would have gone with a 24k unit in case I ever decide to expand into the 3rd bay.
Will you label your wiring?
Great great video !! Does any of your equipment use 220 ? Or any " new " future machines maybe use 220 ? The reason I'm asking is when I built my shop I never even thought about adding a 220 outlet but after a couple of years the heat got to me and I added a split A/C heating unit and had to redo my power and run new lines for a 220 plug to power it .
Where are you stapled your loop to one side of the trust it’s going to be hard to make it in the center. It seems with it being stapled but I may be wrong. why did you not just make you loop center with the 2x4 their to attach to…
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Goof Job Sam, See you next year
Bring on the tunnel. LOL
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Don't u have to have ur electric inspected