8:35 I learned from Adam Savage, that whenever you get something new that needs storing, just think "If I wanted to find this in my shop, where would it be"
What I like to do is find something flat, and put all of it on there, and if I need that space I shove it all in boxes, so when I need something all I have to do is spend the day looking for it, and find all kinds of other things I looked for before, or forgot about. The coolest thing about my system is I can drink all the beer I want while looking for things, and no one really notices as long as it looks like I'm busy. Being self unemployed with a shop is pretty dang cool.
Laura, you make me feel so completely normal 🙏🏼 🫂 🙏🏼 Our brains must be operating on the same vibrational frequency because when I watch your videos it feels like I am watching/listening to a version of myself. I've been dealing with a NIGHTMARE home renovation/restoration for over a year + it is sucking the life out of me. I've been very depressed + overwhelmed because I just want to have + be in a functional living environment, where there isn't catastrophe lurking around every corner + all of my tools + belongings are nicely + neatly organized - everything has a place + a space + my brain/body can functional at full capacity without anxiety or upset. I randomly came across your channel the other night + have been binge-watching your content ever since. Thank you for showing + sharing your meltdowns with the world because you videos are giving me the emotional support that I so desperately need but do not have in order to make it through this process in one piece. You're my home renovation hero🦸🏼♀️
Having lived most of my life in the Southwestern US desert, that beautiful heat pump you installed in the shop will break down far sooner without insulation. I encourage you to prioritize insulation, not only for your comfort (which is very important and can also be a safety issue in the desert) but for the well-being of your equipment.
Quick reference for anyone revising the video: Rule 1 3:42 "Better To Have Than To Need" keep stock of items that would take you out of the flow if you don't have it Rule 2 4:47 "Curation Is Everything" Be mindful of what you keep in stock, how much you keep and how often it's used or inspires you Rule 3 6:42 "Build A System That Is Scalable" Plan for your system's future growth Rule 4 8:31 "Make Your System Intuitive" The less thinking you need to do to find something the better Rule 5 11:00 "Colour Code" Aids in achieving rule 4 Rule 6 11:34 "Build Bigger Then You Need" Make your system with spare room so you can expand a bit without needing to grow your system
Stackable boxes are convenient for the space they take up, but not when you need the one on the bottom :-). (Adam Savage just built rolling carts with slide out shelves for the sortimos he uses so he can slide out one box, open the lid, grab what he needs, close the lid and slide it back in).
I worked at a place where we used sortimo metal parts cases. They were on runners in wheeled cabinets. Fantastic in use. I’d imagine they were also hilariously expensive.
‘Simpson Tie’ stair brackets make great runners for separating these type of boxes; strong but thin, so that the height of your cabinet doesn’t grow taller the way they would if using wood strips. I built rolling cabinets this way.
As someone who is also setting up a workshop - 12x16 ft, so a little smaller - these systainer boxes look like an excellent option. I also have a number of hobbies - fabric crafts like cross stitch and embroidery, bead work, woodworking, circuitry, cabling, metal working, stained glass, etc - so having something I can easily categorize it would be good. I did look on their website, and they have drawer slide options as well which would negate any worries about wanting the bin that stacked on the bottom.
I'm going to rewatch this video for years! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, processes and life in such authentic ways; while attempting to maintain a private life you need and deserve. Watching you carve your own space to continue growing into whomever you're becoming is inspirational. 🥂🤗🌠
There are two kinds of people: those who spend energy when they no longer need something, and those who spend energy when they do. As an ADHD brain I tend to the second option. Took me a long maturing time to accept that. Everything is kept in big flat unsorted trays, roughly grouped by the size of objects and closely located to the context of where I would use it. That system seems the only way to ensure that I at least stick to it. Having that said, you can measure the passion you put into what you do, by the amount of energy you put into _how_ you do it. Amazing inspirations, Laura, thanks ❤
Smudo just chilling on that concrete floor. He's a good doggie. Great six rules, Laura! I am just about to set up my Atelier and Workshop this week so your video was PERFECT timing.
This shop needs to be insulated as soon as possible..... Hard to insulate a shop when it’s full, or fully set up with tools and materials and storage. You’ll also save on air-conditioning cost. This also makes for a more relaxed and creative work environment. Love the video❤
Mansplaining isn’t a good look. Her shop is hers to do with as she pleases. She has a lot more infrastructure to put in before it makes sense to her to insulate. I am pretty sure she knows exactly what she’s doing.
Liebe Laura, eine Werkstatt bauen ist auch super: mann muss kreativ denken, die Werkstatt muss praktisch sein, ich finde es toll zu erfahren wie du das alles machst!
@@gloriouslyimperfect I think their opinion would apply to anyone, regardless of their gender. Also, we don't know whether the person commenting is a man. But I agree, of course Laura can do whatever she wants with her shop.
As someone who grew up in CA. It's super important to insulate. Think how hot it is in Germany and multiply by 2 or three. This shack is OK in spring and fall. In summer you can die from how hot it is inside. In the winter things freeze. Insulation and air circulation help a great deal.
Regarding your 4th rule, I like Adam Savage's view on it. I think it's actually quite similar to you, just in other words. He says that when you're thinking where should you put away an item, ask yourself where would you search for it if you needed it.
This stuff used to drive me crazy because it seemed that as soon as I'd committed to purchasing some system, I found it didn't serve my needs or it didn't function as advertised. Happened time and time again. I sincerely hope you do better than I. Give Smudo a hug!
No rush at getting back into building stuff, Laura - we'll be here! Enjoy the process of getting your workshop set up - "it's the journey, not the destination" and all that...... :) Looking forward to seeing your new tools!
I don't have a shop but I do have multiple contractors I work with online. My previous file system for my original client was a casualty of overthinking. My multiple client files are going to be more along the line of underthinking. I can see where I was headed down the same path. Your video is a good guide that translates to my work, even though it's a vastly different arena. It proves good ideas translate well, no matter the space. Thanks!
Harborfreight has a decent for the price storage system that's very similar in concept to the sortimo/tanos system. There's 3d printable internal bins as well if you need more granularity. Tons of plans out there for racks to hold them also.
Possible quick roof trick - get light colored 'shade cloth' from one of the big suppliers, cut it to slightly longer than the distance over the roof from gutter to gutter, roll and stitch those cut ends into chanel which can take galvanized water pipe (you can use second hand pipe for this). You will probably have to stitch a few lengths together side to side also to cover the roof. Then get some helpers, put some pipe through one chanel and drag the shade cloth over the roof, put the rest of the pipe in and use the pipe to tie the shade cloth down so it doesn't blow away in the first wind. It will allow most rain water through so the gutters will take it to your water tanks, leaves and junk will blow off & not clog the gutters. If a really big storm comes up and the cloth blows off (or you take it off before the storm) it will not take very long to get the shade back up on the roof later. Just a suggestion.
As I'm building a shop now, these rules will be useful. Probably not doing the same kind of projects, but can already see the organisation issues. Thank you for the information and advice.
This was so helpful because I needed ideas how to organize my woodworking gear, welding gear, 3D printing and concrete stuff but since some tools are shared the categories feels overwhelming, of the workshop tours are for people that only working with woodworking. Thanks for sharing your system.
I use the Sortimo system and got mostly rid of the color-coding by using the inset boxes by Auer Packaging that provides compatible boxes in six different colors regardless of the size. However, some inset boxes are not provided such as the gray one in the video (7:36). The good thing is that these inset boxes also fit into Euro boxes.
i am a quilter and my system for organizing my fabric collection is somewhat similar. Also, in watching a film on PBS on the connection of science and art, they featured a Swedish inventor, Simone Giertz, that you might enjoy.
What I like about my organized fasteners is that I know what I have, and just as useful, knowing what I DON’T have. It saves a lot of time looking for what is not there.
Its ashame you don't😉 reply to comments but I would like to say great job on your organizing system it looks like it will work great I have been evolving mine for many years now not quite as high end as yours but just as functional but I also added one small element that really helps and it is so simple just a catch all tray for those extra washers or screws or whatever that you are not sure you will need in the course of your project then when you are complete you can file them away in their appropriate containers.
I just startet sorting my Mini Workshop for the First time and thought of a Mini system. Bruh ist feels soo good to keep what i feel and put everything Else away. So this is perfectly timed to get inspirated of different ways of sorting ❤️🔥 thanks for that!
Part of being a maker is the tools and the shop. I find it interesting to see what one maker uses in comparison to other makers (not that any of them are wrong in what they use).
Hi Laura, not sure if you'll see this, but Sortimo no longer make the coloured inserts. All their inserts, and the base of their boxes, are now a very dark grey (almost black) in colour. I have some and I don't particularly like them. Light-coloured inserts seem much better to me. I must check out the Tanos ones.
I have the Systainer organizer boxes and can’t say enough good things about them. As many probably also know they make rails so the boxes are easy to remove individually from a cabinet. In my opinion 100 % worth the cost !
I never got used to the heat. I was raised in N. CA in the redwoods and fog. When I moved to the Central Valley I hated it for 11 long, miserable years. I live in NW Washington now...best move of my life. Get that AC going!🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
Now think about shop layout... putting the more commonly used items closer, keeping space open. Modular workbenches. Cleaning and dust control. Work flow. I have setup many factories, and this is the fun part. Make the workspace intuitive, make it feel good. Make it flow. I know you know and do all this... so actually I'm not sure what my point is.
So, the lesson I’ve learned from watching Matt Risinger and The Build Show, is that all insulation should ideally go on the outside of your air/water resistant barrier. Like putting on a heavy coat over a waterproof layer. You can also put some insulation or a protective layer on the inside can also be a benefit, but the main amount of insulation should be on the exterior. You can put a protective layer on top of the insulation, of course.
Hearing you mention color in this context made me realize that I should assign a color to Philips/square/slotted/torx tills with screws in them and it’ll really cut down my searching time.
Hey Laura! Others have commented on this as well, but your storage box system is very reminiscent of Adam Savage's system (although he uses Sortimo, as you probably know). Will you be building some sort of shelving system for your boxes so that you can get to each one individually, without having to lift a stack off the top? His system uses individual shelves for each box, each of which is a drawer slide so that the case can slide out far enough to open the lid. Maybe just a pigeon-hole system without the sliding tables? It will be interesting to compare your solution to Adam's! Looking forward to the next video already - new workshop is always exciting!
Looking forward to the cool things you make with stuff readily available in the US. I hope you have been going to garage/estate sales and thrift stores.
Wish Id have used rule number 6 as my rule number 1 Wondering if your rules were developed or inherited? Wasn't going to watch but glad I did! Hot and Humid here as we've had fains and then heat. Get that insulation in. You probably won't get flooded but that's a problem if places flood.
I know the US maternity leave is notoriously bad - but it’s at least worth a week off! I’m sure these are made in advance, but if you run out of backlog feel free to take time!
Somehow the same applies to Lego. After a while, sorting and organizing takes at least as much time as building. But it's also very rewarding to build something and just know exactly where to find what you need.
Very helpful and inspiring as always. It’s great to watch the building of your new shop. I’ll probably never build or renovate a timber frame house but I love watching those videos. I am, however, a creative in reduced circumstances and find your shop(s) and this build/setup to be quite useful. Thanks always.
Do you have to unstack all the boxes just to grab one? I would hate to have to unstack everything to grab something on the bottom. I guess you could make drawers for the boxes you need more often.
for me if i aquire new thingy i always think ' if i need it in a year from now, where would be the first place that i would look for it'. and it kind of work... untill i go into cleaning spree when i put random things in random places that in that moment sounds reasonable... that is a story how i lost pretty big box of beads in my own flat XD
Aside from the new table saw, to what extent have you duplicated your power tools here in the U.S., given the 110/60 vs. 220/50 power requirements? That’s an expensive changeover to have to make (I hope your sponsors are able to help!)😊
First of all, congratulations on this week’s video; I found it very interesting! But I must confess that my attention has been on the camera that appears to the left of Laura… does anyone have an idea of what camera model it is? Thank you very much! ;)
8:35 I learned from Adam Savage, that whenever you get something new that needs storing, just think "If I wanted to find this in my shop, where would it be"
Then next time you go to find it. It's somewhere else lol
What I like to do is find something flat, and put all of it on there, and if I need that space I shove it all in boxes, so when I need something all I have to do is spend the day looking for it, and find all kinds of other things I looked for before, or forgot about. The coolest thing about my system is I can drink all the beer I want while looking for things, and no one really notices as long as it looks like I'm busy. Being self unemployed with a shop is pretty dang cool.
I like your approach. Or should I say, I follow your example.
You and I need that 'The bins aren't helping' shirt.
filed under s for stack next to d for dump ?
Laura, you make me feel so completely normal 🙏🏼 🫂 🙏🏼
Our brains must be operating on the same vibrational frequency because when I watch your videos it feels like I am watching/listening to a version of myself.
I've been dealing with a NIGHTMARE home renovation/restoration for over a year + it is sucking the life out of me. I've been very depressed + overwhelmed because I just want to have + be in a functional living environment, where there isn't catastrophe lurking around every corner + all of my tools + belongings are nicely + neatly organized - everything has a place + a space + my brain/body can functional at full capacity without anxiety or upset.
I randomly came across your channel the other night + have been binge-watching your content ever since.
Thank you for showing + sharing your meltdowns with the world because you videos are giving me the emotional support that I so desperately need but do not have in order to make it through this process in one piece.
You're my home renovation hero🦸🏼♀️
Having lived most of my life in the Southwestern US desert, that beautiful heat pump you installed in the shop will break down far sooner without insulation. I encourage you to prioritize insulation, not only for your comfort (which is very important and can also be a safety issue in the desert) but for the well-being of your equipment.
and dog!
@@sharvo6
I was about to comment *_and Smudo!_*
Not to mention environmental sustainability 😂
@@curtismmichaels Totally agree with your comment it’s common sense
Quick reference for anyone revising the video:
Rule 1 3:42 "Better To Have Than To Need" keep stock of items that would take you out of the flow if you don't have it
Rule 2 4:47 "Curation Is Everything" Be mindful of what you keep in stock, how much you keep and how often it's used or inspires you
Rule 3 6:42 "Build A System That Is Scalable" Plan for your system's future growth
Rule 4 8:31 "Make Your System Intuitive" The less thinking you need to do to find something the better
Rule 5 11:00 "Colour Code" Aids in achieving rule 4
Rule 6 11:34 "Build Bigger Then You Need" Make your system with spare room so you can expand a bit without needing to grow your system
Stackable boxes are convenient for the space they take up, but not when you need the one on the bottom :-). (Adam Savage just built rolling carts with slide out shelves for the sortimos he uses so he can slide out one box, open the lid, grab what he needs, close the lid and slide it back in).
Cris (Get Hands Dirty) built a nice system for her parts organizers. Not like Adam's, per se, but with the ability to pick a specific unit.
No worries you can use these as drawers
I worked at a place where we used sortimo metal parts cases. They were on runners in wheeled cabinets. Fantastic in use. I’d imagine they were also hilariously expensive.
Was thinking the same thing. Do those slide open? Adam Savage’s system slides.
‘Simpson Tie’ stair brackets make great runners for separating these type of boxes; strong but thin, so that the height of your cabinet doesn’t grow taller the way they would if using wood strips. I built rolling cabinets this way.
I'm an artist and I find it interesting that I store my supplies in the same manner. It has always made perfect sense to me.
Yis
Smudo's ears perking up was the cutest thing I've seen all day ❤✨ Such a precious baby
As someone who is also setting up a workshop - 12x16 ft, so a little smaller - these systainer boxes look like an excellent option. I also have a number of hobbies - fabric crafts like cross stitch and embroidery, bead work, woodworking, circuitry, cabling, metal working, stained glass, etc - so having something I can easily categorize it would be good. I did look on their website, and they have drawer slide options as well which would negate any worries about wanting the bin that stacked on the bottom.
Danke für Deine Arbeit Laura, wenn es manchmal nicht gut geht, sind Deine Videos immer ein Highlight!
Honestly wasn't expecting a video this week, with the new baby and all 😅 congrats again! 🎉❤
I'm going to rewatch this video for years!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, processes and life in such authentic ways; while attempting to maintain a private life you need and deserve.
Watching you carve your own space to continue growing into whomever you're becoming is inspirational. 🥂🤗🌠
There are two kinds of people: those who spend energy when they no longer need something, and those who spend energy when they do. As an ADHD brain I tend to the second option. Took me a long maturing time to accept that. Everything is kept in big flat unsorted trays, roughly grouped by the size of objects and closely located to the context of where I would use it. That system seems the only way to ensure that I at least stick to it.
Having that said, you can measure the passion you put into what you do, by the amount of energy you put into _how_ you do it. Amazing inspirations, Laura, thanks ❤
Smudo just chilling on that concrete floor. He's a good doggie. Great six rules, Laura! I am just about to set up my Atelier and Workshop this week so your video was PERFECT timing.
This shop needs to be insulated as soon as possible.....
Hard to insulate a shop when it’s full, or fully set up with tools and materials and storage.
You’ll also save on air-conditioning cost.
This also makes for a more relaxed and creative work environment. Love the video❤
Mansplaining isn’t a good look. Her shop is hers to do with as she pleases. She has a lot more infrastructure to put in before it makes sense to her to insulate. I am pretty sure she knows exactly what she’s doing.
Liebe Laura, eine Werkstatt bauen ist auch super: mann muss kreativ denken, die Werkstatt muss praktisch sein, ich finde es toll zu erfahren wie du das alles machst!
@@gloriouslyimperfect I think their opinion would apply to anyone, regardless of their gender. Also, we don't know whether the person commenting is a man.
But I agree, of course Laura can do whatever she wants with her shop.
As someone who grew up in CA. It's super important to insulate. Think how hot it is in Germany and multiply by 2 or three. This shack is OK in spring and fall. In summer you can die from how hot it is inside. In the winter things freeze. Insulation and air circulation help a great deal.
Curious to see how Laura will insulate it. Need to do my brand new metal shed too, and trust she'll make thé best choice (no pressure Laura hihi)
Regarding your 4th rule, I like Adam Savage's view on it. I think it's actually quite similar to you, just in other words. He says that when you're thinking where should you put away an item, ask yourself where would you search for it if you needed it.
This video is a very good complement to Adam's piece on First Order Retrievability😍
This stuff used to drive me crazy because it seemed that as soon as I'd committed to purchasing some system, I found it didn't serve my needs or it didn't function as advertised. Happened time and time again. I sincerely hope you do better than I. Give Smudo a hug!
No rush at getting back into building stuff, Laura - we'll be here!
Enjoy the process of getting your workshop set up - "it's the journey, not the destination" and all that...... :)
Looking forward to seeing your new tools!
I don't have a shop but I do have multiple contractors I work with online. My previous file system for my original client was a casualty of overthinking.
My multiple client files are going to be more along the line of underthinking. I can see where I was headed down the same path. Your video is a good guide that translates to my work, even though it's a vastly different arena. It proves good ideas translate well, no matter the space. Thanks!
Laura! You NEED a new "Let glue dry" steel block
Harborfreight has a decent for the price storage system that's very similar in concept to the sortimo/tanos system. There's 3d printable internal bins as well if you need more granularity. Tons of plans out there for racks to hold them also.
Possible quick roof trick - get light colored 'shade cloth' from one of the big suppliers, cut it to slightly longer than the distance over the roof from gutter to gutter, roll and stitch those cut ends into chanel which can take galvanized water pipe (you can use second hand pipe for this). You will probably have to stitch a few lengths together side to side also to cover the roof. Then get some helpers, put some pipe through one chanel and drag the shade cloth over the roof, put the rest of the pipe in and use the pipe to tie the shade cloth down so it doesn't blow away in the first wind. It will allow most rain water through so the gutters will take it to your water tanks, leaves and junk will blow off & not clog the gutters. If a really big storm comes up and the cloth blows off (or you take it off before the storm) it will not take very long to get the shade back up on the roof later. Just a suggestion.
As I'm building a shop now, these rules will be useful. Probably not doing the same kind of projects, but can already see the organisation issues. Thank you for the information and advice.
This was so helpful because I needed ideas how to organize my woodworking gear, welding gear, 3D printing and concrete stuff but since some tools are shared the categories feels overwhelming, of the workshop tours are for people that only working with woodworking. Thanks for sharing your system.
Love your coordination system you begin discussing at 9:33!! Such a great idea to simplify your system while using systainers 👏
Interesting what you said there about the Sortimo boxes.
I have Sortimo in my Sprinter van and the little sorter inlays are all grey. 🤷🏻♂️
It's so nice to see doggo finally there
I use the Sortimo system and got mostly rid of the color-coding by using the inset boxes by Auer Packaging that provides compatible boxes in six different colors regardless of the size. However, some inset boxes are not provided such as the gray one in the video (7:36). The good thing is that these inset boxes also fit into Euro boxes.
Thank Laura Kampf. I sure needed this video💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
i am a quilter and my system for organizing my fabric collection is somewhat similar. Also, in watching a film on PBS on the connection of science and art, they featured a Swedish inventor, Simone Giertz, that you might enjoy.
😂❤😂❤😂
They already know each other and have collaborated a few times.
Thanks for your knowledge and rules - I also like the FDC cap you have in storage.
Amazing that you are so energized even with the heat! You are so cool
What I like about my organized fasteners is that I know what I have, and just as useful, knowing what I DON’T have. It saves a lot of time looking for what is not there.
Its ashame you don't😉 reply to comments but I would like to say great job on your organizing system it looks like it will work great I have been evolving mine for many years now not quite as high end as yours but just as functional but I also added one small element that really helps and it is so simple just a catch all tray for those extra washers or screws or whatever that you are not sure you will need in the course of your project then when you are complete you can file them away in their appropriate containers.
Brass screws are life!
Since you are in LA try an evaporative cooler, you have to ventilate to get rid of the humidity but it will help a lot.
I always like to see how others build their shops. Keep em coming
Loved the music and making portions, very original and jazzy!
I just startet sorting my Mini Workshop for the First time and thought of a Mini system. Bruh ist feels soo good to keep what i feel and put everything Else away. So this is perfectly timed to get inspirated of different ways of sorting ❤️🔥 thanks for that!
Part of being a maker is the tools and the shop. I find it interesting to see what one maker uses in comparison to other makers (not that any of them are wrong in what they use).
Welcome to SoCal. Stay hydrated. Smudo too.
Hi Laura, not sure if you'll see this, but Sortimo no longer make the coloured inserts. All their inserts, and the base of their boxes, are now a very dark grey (almost black) in colour. I have some and I don't particularly like them. Light-coloured inserts seem much better to me. I must check out the Tanos ones.
So cool being here to see that new start from the beginning!!
I love a storage vid sm😅
That's a great system, very well thought out.
As a visual artist, this is really useful and relatable advice 💪
This new shop thing is very exciting. I'd be happy if I could be a 1/4 as organized as Laura.
Nice system. Looking forward to see when you build shelves for the systainers.
I have the Systainer organizer boxes and can’t say enough good things about them. As many probably also know they make rails so the boxes are easy to remove individually from a cabinet. In my opinion 100 % worth the cost !
Great to see your workshop coming together! 😍
Just..........Thank you.......from 🇵🇹
Love the music!
I never got used to the heat. I was raised in N. CA in the redwoods and fog. When I moved to the Central Valley I hated it for 11 long, miserable years. I live in NW Washington now...best move of my life. Get that AC going!🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
Now think about shop layout... putting the more commonly used items closer, keeping space open. Modular workbenches. Cleaning and dust control. Work flow. I have setup many factories, and this is the fun part. Make the workspace intuitive, make it feel good. Make it flow. I know you know and do all this... so actually I'm not sure what my point is.
Excited to watch you build out this shop!
So, the lesson I’ve learned from watching Matt Risinger and The Build Show, is that all insulation should ideally go on the outside of your air/water resistant barrier. Like putting on a heavy coat over a waterproof layer. You can also put some insulation or a protective layer on the inside can also be a benefit, but the main amount of insulation should be on the exterior. You can put a protective layer on top of the insulation, of course.
Hearing you mention color in this context made me realize that I should assign a color to Philips/square/slotted/torx tills with screws in them and it’ll really cut down my searching time.
It's copper screws for me! (And I love aluminum boxes too!)
"It's an investment" for those boxes is quite an understatement.... They are cool but hell are the expensive....
First time viewer, good vid. Thanks!!! **subscribed**
Hey Laura! Others have commented on this as well, but your storage box system is very reminiscent of Adam Savage's system (although he uses Sortimo, as you probably know). Will you be building some sort of shelving system for your boxes so that you can get to each one individually, without having to lift a stack off the top? His system uses individual shelves for each box, each of which is a drawer slide so that the case can slide out far enough to open the lid. Maybe just a pigeon-hole system without the sliding tables? It will be interesting to compare your solution to Adam's! Looking forward to the next video already - new workshop is always exciting!
Haben is immer besser als brauchen! 👏🏼👍🏼
Laura, I trust the kitchen drawers are this well organized!
You should come to BRC. you have the right mentality to be a pre entry builder, you would love it
I love shop builds! Take your time!😂
Looking forward to the cool things you make with stuff readily available in the US. I hope you have been going to garage/estate sales and thrift stores.
Very useful system!
Will gladly stick with you. As a crafter of many things, living in a small condo storage is a constant struggle.
Interesting video...to be organized!
Don't know why, but "i have to build my new shop" videos have such a huge appeal for me.
Maybe even more than the actual "making" videos.
Thank you, for yet another super prima video 👍 😊
Fantastic!!! You have just given me the key to organizing my shop!!! **Kisses**
All good advice.
Excellent tips for any craftsman!
I see some aluminum crates made the journey with you. Looking forward to the next use you find for them. Thanks for sharing!
I actually squealed when I saw the tumbleweed. 😃
Now that you went to the East Coast, we get Beverly Hills Cop Music?! 😉
Love the vibe! 😁
Keep us posted on the new addition to your family 👶🏻♥️
Lovely, as usual
YES, RULES ARE THE BEST (congratulations ❤)
You will need to build sys-ports for those Tanos boxes or the stacking and unstacking will drive you nuts.
Thanks for this video Laura! Projects to come!
Good morning All. Stay cool!
Love your vids. Well meant advice: Felix’s music honors your work best.
Nice! Thanks
Felix! We miss you!!!
You should use a melamine top then the wood slides easily
Wish Id have used rule number 6 as my rule number 1 Wondering if your rules were developed or inherited? Wasn't going to watch but glad I did! Hot and Humid here as we've had fains and then heat. Get that insulation in. You probably won't get flooded but that's a problem if places flood.
I know the US maternity leave is notoriously bad - but it’s at least worth a week off! I’m sure these are made in advance, but if you run out of backlog feel free to take time!
Let Glue Dry!
Somehow the same applies to Lego. After a while, sorting and organizing takes at least as much time as building. But it's also very rewarding to build something and just know exactly where to find what you need.
Aaaaaaaaaand instantly already need a bigger shop! Hee hee
Very helpful and inspiring as always. It’s great to watch the building of your new shop. I’ll probably never build or renovate a timber frame house but I love watching those videos. I am, however, a creative in reduced circumstances and find your shop(s) and this build/setup to be quite useful. Thanks always.
Yay! International Smudo!
What happened to your mobile workshop you were shipping over there?
Cool organizational tips. Mahalo for sharing! : )
Do you have to unstack all the boxes just to grab one? I would hate to have to unstack everything to grab something on the bottom. I guess you could make drawers for the boxes you need more often.
for me if i aquire new thingy i always think ' if i need it in a year from now, where would be the first place that i would look for it'. and it kind of work... untill i go into cleaning spree when i put random things in random places that in that moment sounds reasonable... that is a story how i lost pretty big box of beads in my own flat XD
Aside from the new table saw, to what extent have you duplicated your power tools here in the U.S., given the 110/60 vs. 220/50 power requirements? That’s an expensive changeover to have to make (I hope your sponsors are able to help!)😊
First of all, congratulations on this week’s video; I found it very interesting! But I must confess that my attention has been on the camera that appears to the left of Laura… does anyone have an idea of what camera model it is? Thank you very much! ;)