Shop Tour #1: The Cave of Wonders
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2017
- Well here it goes... a look at the shop and part of what is in it! Now I try pretty hard to bring order to my building and making processes. I try really hard to bring order to my thinking, and I try just as hard as I can to bring order to my relationships... but I have a real hard time maintaining order in my shop! Come on in!!!
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Thank you, be safe, and be grateful.
The whistle is so unexpected. Grandkids must love that.
2:27 "Built the table" This is one reason I watch this channel. Awesome.
There is nothing better than taking a nap or hanging out with your tools.
Nothing wrong with a 15 minute nap during the day, keeps you more alert and focused. 👍
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this channel. You're a great host, Scott. Feels like your an old friend having a conversation with each of us. thank you.
As a woman who grew up in the shop with dad, I watched this with wide-eyed wonder!! What a collection!!!
Every mans dream come true. A shop (barn) where you can do anything you want.
Every time watch this man’s videos it makes me think “this guy is the reality of the person they were trying to sell us on ‘this old house’”. You are the real deal my friend. And I’m pleased to have stumbled upon your channel by accident via TH-cam. Thank you and keep it up, you’re a true inspiration
Even I, a computer scientist, find a joy in watching these awesome videos. Thanks!
Love that recliner. I'm 71 now, but I've been taking 15-20 minute power naps for most of my adult life. Start the day early - nap after lunch - work until dark thirty or later. Enjoyed the tour.
What you've put together there is what so many of us aspire to. Here's to your lifelong pursuit of doing things on your terms, taking an interest in new trades and diving in head first. You are fast becoming something of a role model for myself and I'm sure many many others who watch your videos.
I just needed to watch a quick tutorial on sharpening an ax. I'm on my fourth video now. EC content is so addictive...
"They just sorta show up here". The word gets out among stray dogs of character. Thank you Scott.
Sir, I'm a underwater welder and now for the last two years elevator mechanic with Thyssenkrupp and just wanted to say I love these videos. It's what I watch to wind the day down, and I bet u remind many of us American Craftsmen of a Gramps of pops whom always knew the best way to do a job. Keep making, I'll keep watchin...
I can imagine that Oregon rain falling on the tin roof and napping in that chair. Wake up, crack open a cold beer, hammer some metal.....
Exactly how it's done my friend
You, Sir are everything that America is, and everything that America needs.
I’ve been watching this mans videos for quite a while now. And this man has to be one of the most humble and down-to-earth men I’ve ever seen. He seems like the kind of guy that is from when the world was different, when it was simpler. The kind of guy you’d drink a cup of coffee on the porch with and listen to his tales of old
Keep doing what you’re doing Scott. We all enjoy your content
This man inspires me to do something productive with my time, which is the best medicine.
Places like these are ideal for young boys to spend time working(playing) with tools and materials.
It develops their brains because it forces them to innovate, improvise, and find alternative ways of solving problems. And let's not forget how it keeps them away from a lot of bad things.
"that's a wolf trap.. I dunno what size it is, but I wouldnt want it on my foot..." LMBO!!
The most impressive in this display is the brains of the man! He knows the story of each object and can remember the feel of each -- down to the teeth of that sculpted iron face, where the fingers seem to recognize each tooth.
5 years ago I had terminal cancer (we won), and at 56 I’m just a few years behind you. My grandad left home and was building the Fort Peck dam at 14, driving a bulldozer. Later he ran a crew of “Rosie the Riviters” in the Portland, Oregon shipyards. After that he and another fella platted Gleneden Beach so they could build their own houses and have neighbors. His son - my father - continued working with their hands and their backs in ways I truly admire. Before heading off to the Army, his first couple of years working was in the sawmill on Newport, OR harbor. He loved the arts and wanted an education, and so he saved every dime before, during and after his military service, and went on to be a PhD in Theatre; later one of the pioneers in Film education.
I share this because even most in my own family don’t know that my Dad was a multi-talented tradesman and had the work ethic of his forebears. Growing up I helped him build theatre - sure, scenergy too but that was the light stuff - we built and transformed buildings and performance venues. You grow up taking for granted the wealth you learn from your parents, and I learned framing, flooring, plumbing, heavy electrical, lighting and early digital. My own interests went into computer engineering, later management, but in my own life I found mentors who taught me much more about pretty much all the trades in housing. I’m no professional like you, but I surely feel something deep in my soul when I watch your channel.
My health will never allow me to do much more than small projeccts and limited dabbling, but I sure wish I could spend a few days listening and talking, and as much light work as I could muster around your shop. A dream. What you are doing now to preserve elements of history, the spirit of the trade, and pass on pearls that can outlive you as these videos - well, its a fine thing.
You are an inspiration, good sir. I am a US Army Special Forces veteran and have spent a fair amount of time in the Hood River area. I'm a medic but all my engineers watch your channel for insight into building. Thank you for your fine videos.
Your accumulated wisdom is a modern marvel thanks for passing it on.
That building, those old tools and you sir have more character than 99.9% of politicians and leaders around the world. Thank you for sharing God bless.
Ah, finally a TH-cam shop that looks like it's used for making stuff and not for surgery or other sterile activities. Work benches that look like real work benches and not coffee tables...Tools strewn about, but he knows where they all are...Dust, dirt, metal shavings, rust...This is a place you can work in.
The granddaughter is precious!
ARRR ARRR ARRR
4:18 the whistle thingy was just hilarious in my opinion :D
YES! Exactly!
Reminds me of my grandfather's shop. A real workshop
This channel is the BALLS!!!!! Thanks for doing it. I learn so much. From a personal stand point, the things I find most valuable are your insights on how to get things done when you're working alone. The world is full of "three-handed jobs" and your tips have proved invaluable. Again, thanks!
GENTLEMEN welcome back to the shop and today a treat e-spe-cial !
May your legacy be handed down for generations to come. Your example is a light to those of us that hope to turn the tide on the 'throw it out instead of fix it ' mentality. Continue to make things.
That is a great space and the fact that you shared that space with your father makes it even more special
What a shop !!!
I love all the old tools and dies
They don't make em like that anymore sir
Thanks for a peak inside your world !!
You're absolutely amazing in every aspect. You are a blessing to all of us on TH-cam! I know I speak for everyone when I say we appreciate everything you're doing to pass on a sliver of your monumental knowledge to all of us out here.
Beautifully said
Let me chime in, and say no, thank you sir!
I won't watch one of your videos until i am in that
perfect frame of mind to absorb your content to
The fullest of my ability. Anything less would be
Disrespectful to you.
Thank You some more!
Essential Craftsman. Gracias a usted buen señor!
Essential Craftsman . Por compartir con nosotros en youtube!
AMEN!
Absolutely wonderful. You are an amazing man, with an amazing amount of skill sets and knowledge. At 74, I thought I had learned a lot. But I'm still learning every time I watch one of your videos.
It looks like the heart of the inventors and craftsman emporium.
The BEST craftsman on TH-cam
Anyone else get that "feel good" thing going on when watching this channel ? As ever, a beautiful edit. very interesting, enviable and a good honest intent and message. Thank you once again : )
You are like a favorite uncle that I never had! Thank you for your videos. Very informative, very inspiring. Especially the the video where you build a ramp.
That recliner is the perfect growlery within a wonderful shop.
Scott, I think your shop is like your head in that it is full of all sorts of interesting and useful things you've aquired over the years.
Scott,
I have been a fan of your channel for months now and have watched every video. You have truly built a life that values family and hard work and it is something that even just in these few months have made my life better. Thank you and your family for making these video, I can't wait to see what is coming down the pipeline.
Regards
And we are thankful you are here as well. Love your videos!
Hi, that's the dream of anyone who loves tools, Im an argentinean living in Wales uk, my grandpa was a mechanic and Im a golf club greenkeeper that love them and welding too, that's how I discovered the channel . My small workshop is based in motorbikes now. Thanks for the videos, happy to subscribe to it. Gus
Wow it just keeps going, I was getting lost but a well ordered work space and enough tools to keep me happy for 10 lifetimes. I also hit like as the video begins.
Some of the most genuine and valuable content on youtube comes from this channel.
I enjoyed seeing this video, as it confirms that I'm not the only one that puts that much forethought into organizing my shop. Its comforting to see that there are others like me in this world.
Wow Scott ,,, I never find any of your excellent videos in the slightest way boring but this one resonates with me.
Your man cave or shed as we call them here in Australia is nothing short of amazing.
Back in 2009 I went to Cyprus to settle some family estate business for 3 weeks, when I returned I found to my horror that my darling wife had cleaned and re-arranged my shed whilst she never threw anything out I'm still finding stuff 10 years later, she's never set foot back here again.
Not to mention a gravel floor doesn't make for as much echo.
never thought about that.
Which is so nice when it comes to motors
The knowledge this man has is incredible. This guy knows a hard days work, that's for sure. I love the videos. I particularly like the videos on certain pieces of equipment and the tricks you can do with them and what it's used for. Thanks for sharing.
Many thoughts come to mind while watching that tour of your shop....all of them jealousy! It's nice to know there are people out there that still appreciate the old fuel burning double mantle coleman lanterns, thanks for sharing your beautiful collection. Take care my friend.
A hardworking man in his treasure trove
Oh my god! That shop is absolute HEAVEN!!
Just came in from cutting up a huge oak limb in the woods to prepare a base for my "new" anvil, and here you are egging me on again. And then you reveal your secret lantern collection. At least I have those too--though I didn't get them free!
I know exactly what you mean about your crane. I feel the same about my gantry, and I'd never have loaded my logs today without the winch. Brains over brawn, especially as the brawn fades.
Trove of knowledge and everything is a conversation starter in that building beautiful madness. I can't imagine how may thousands of projects have started and finished every tool has a story awesome
I'm a young man from N.Y. trying to find my place in the world, so seeing this treasure trove of tools and equipment (really all your videos)makes me so happy I'm not in a office for a job and gives me inspiration to become a student of many skills. Granted I'm an unemployed college student at the moment, but I have worked a few hard manual labor jobs and one sales job in the four years between graduating and going back; even in high school, I interned in an office and could tell it wasn't for me - so forestry... here I come!
Everytime I click on one of you're videos I learn something new. Thank you for sharing you're knowledge and time sir.
That is not a napping chair, my friend. That is what is called "A Thinking Chair". Every man over 50 knows that some times before you move forward you need to sit down and think something through before proceeding. Keeps you from stepping on your..... When you age a bit you know enough to stop and think about what you are doing every now and then. Always best to have a thinking chair near by. ATB, Bill
Bill at Yellowdog Welding i
Bill, I was going to comment about that very thing! A thinking chair! Critical equipment!
I crank that leg rest up while I’m in “deep thought” I’d fall asleep 💤 Thank god for recliners! mine’s a La z boy.
Yeah, having turned 50, I find myself "thinking" about things for about a good 20 minutes every afternoon. Sure does make a difference in the afternoon.
Seeing all those lanterns makes me like your character even more! Nice collection
I tell people that it’s not hoarding, or a mess, as long as I can find everything. I don’t care if you can find it, just as long as I can find it, I’m not a hoarder. After all, it’s impossible to hoard tools, as everything has a purpose, right? Very nice shop, I am thoroughly impressed!
The shop is great and all the tools collected over some time. Your variety of skills is impressive but here is what I appreciate.....and has nothing to do with privilege of any kind ....is the dignity of hard work you remind me of ... determined to be skilled and honest. The foundation of a great nation. As a 67 year old life long carpenter, I cherish every laugh and every tear I have had and the time I have left to maybe pass this dignity forward .. believe it or not there are many millenials seeking this
I love that you talk about all aspects of the shop but mostly the sentimental value of how people gather and learn and borrow and return all in one place. Your kids are blessed!!! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱
Oh man! Those bee boxes woke up a lot of memories. If memory doesnt fail me they bring about 1 kilogram (or roughly 2 pounds) I went to what we call an agropecuarian school here, wich is double turn: half a day regular school, half a day occupied with subjects like animal husbandry, basic workshop to keep your farm stuff fixed (including motors, and so on and so forth, and my favourite class was beekeeping.It was so relaxing and fantastic to watch them work. I even had my own hives at home for a while but they were destroyed in a nasty flood in february of 2008. Several people died, the water took three days to go down and... I dont know, as I said, lots of memories, good and bad.
PS: I love your channel, you're quite the teacher, man.
PS2: Here's the flood I was talking about, this is 7 blocks uphill from my house... The "waterway" you can see directly in minute 1:13 is actually a streen, the water was higher than the roofs of some houses down the street, the point were this videos was taken is THE highes part of town.
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Ok, I would have to say that the seven dislikes stumbled on this channel for the first time and have never been out of the city. They think milk comes from the grocery store. R u kidding? Best videos on the internet! Thanks for sharing!
What a lovely shop and introduction! Watched a bunch of channel's videos during the week and already subsribed for the quality content :)
This shop could be a perfect example for video game desginers on how to model any NPC blacksmith/quartermaster/save haven premises where the players trade equipment, update gear and whatnot :D
6 liberals that got offended
I hope it’s ok with you, but I aspire to have the patience, character and kindness that you appear to possess. You are a wonderful teacher and, I think, a wonderful human being. Thank you for sharing.
I could happily loose myself in there for the rest of my days. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful workshop.
From the hints you have dropped in your videos, you and I live about 30 miles apart, I'm a bit north of you.. Love your videos! mostly because you are being yourself, don't change that please. Thank you for sharing..
I don't know if this will make any sense to you, but your posts bring me peace. Cy Swan has the same effect. Thanks to you both.
I've seen this shop before. The "A Team" were locked in this shop in every episode. They were then able to fabricate everything up to and including an Abraham's tank to escape. A proper shop with all the toys a man could wish for.
How did I miss this? I've been watching for 4years!
Nobody does a better job of explaining things like essential craftsman. You sir are a great tradesman to watch. I've learned a lot watching your channel and trust your knowledge greatly. Keep up the great work!
Post to beam connections! Radial drill press and a ton of tools from a Roundhouse. Daryl Nelson's animal heads. Two steps from the Anvil ........and a swinging crane! Yup, this shop is ready for work! You could even build a chair that hangs from the crane when you get too old to walk. Perfect!
man i give my up-most respect. The fact that you actually find the time to share your knowledge for people like me is the mere definition of a true leader. Thank you!!
The boxes of bees line got me good. That's an impressive shop with many hoarded and never to be used consumables. But, none the less, impressive and maybe even beautiful.
I have watched this video at least 6 times and my sons have been shown it as well and there kids love it to,
Vanishing America has been going on for quite some time, But there is hope for the skills that have been vanishing from our great country, Hope that lives in the shops,garages,and hearts of the American craftsman.
Knowledge is a precis thing, Touch it feel it and pass it on.
Greetings from New Mexico
Love the shop and the way it has your unique mix of wood working, blacksmithing and general tools of life stored and ready for action. A man puts this kind of shop together through a lifetime of collecting and purchasing the tools he feels are necessity! Great video, love the channel and content you produce!!
Since I dove myself into your collection of videos I always wondered why keeping the ground graveled whereas some areas are concreted. I now see and very informative. This channel is full of wisdom and valuable information. Thank you sir.
Most Amazing complete Shop I’ve ever witnessed!!!! -I can’t help but let my mind reflect on what America was like around 1900’-into the 1950s. -Shops were abundant and Men could make or Repair anything back then. Parts of your shop Reminds me of a bit of few old Lumber Mill shops I worked around back in 70s. Thanks for the tour👍🇺🇸
That was a wonderful 12 minutes of TH-cam watching. I am currently reorganising my workshop spaces and i have seen things you have done that I like the look of.
Many thanks.
Hi Scott. A new subscriber, only just started watching your videos.
65 year old carpenter, been at it since I left school, still at it. Every now and then you need a bit of motivation and watching one of your videos does the trick. Cheers.
Reminds me of my ten years as a journeyman mechanic in a copper mine processing plant. The boom crane and the welding table bring back interesting memories. Thanks for sharing.
Now that’s what I call a shop !!!
What wonderful treasures and memories are in there.
I love old tools !!
I’ve been a carpenter for 40 plus years and now in my old age I start and stop my day in my shop. There are many days I just sit and recall many of my wonderful memories and people I have had the pleasure to work with.
To us old timers, may the hammer never slip from our hands
God Bless !!
In a world of craziness, I watch your videos and I'm home. thanks for the knowledge, thanks for sharing :)
Inspiring! Who wouldn't love that shop??
You have no idea how excited I got when I saw that a new EC video was out and I noticed the title...
I grew up in a construction family and really enjoy your videos. You remind me of my uncle Craig so much. His voice is always in my head when I am doing carpentry.
"Boy...you better do that right or you will come back on the weekend and work for free until you learn how"
His work ethic, attention to detail, and his job site management skills have taught me so much.
Thanks for everything you do
Thanks for showing us your shop. Never had the opportunity growing up to learn the various trades basic skills. I was in my late 30's when my friend at work shared his woodworking skills with me. I never mastered working on my own ....but i always enjoyed working in his shop/ man-cave.
New viewer but a major fan. What a great teacher, mentor, and awesome giver to all who are wanting and willing to learn. Just starting on metal work and love learning from such a man. Sir, thanks much for sharing your knowledge with the public. God bless
Who else automatically hits like before the video starts?
all the time.
Every time
me.
I do
Yes! This channel and Life of Boris. :)
Awesome tour, thank you. Also, it's GOOD to take naps when you've been working. There's nothing to be ashamed of for taking a restorative, regenerative nap. AND fifteen minutes is the ideal length, and it's best to do it daily/regularly. Every body is different but in general, power naps are GOOD.
I pray one day I can have half of your shop. Very nice.
Mine will never be as wonderful as this but you inspire it to be so
That shop has several decades of stuff collected in it. It must be kinda like a photo album triggering all sorts of memories for him. I'll bet there are thousands of hours of stories there.👍
With a voice of a pastor, a man that sees the value of those in his life, I became really excited as you were describing the #1. I have to say that I was getting prepared for a powerful testimony.. Thank you for your videos
Hello Sir, I am a new watcher but already a big fan. If this whole Craftsman thing does not work out for you I think Dos Equis should hire you on the spot.
ataylor lol indeed
ataylor
Not everything he does requires craftsmanship, but everything he does is crafted!!!
Stay crafty my friend.
He is....the most interesting man.
Great vid thanks for sharing
Hay, we recognize that log house railing you showed. You ARE an amazing craftsman. Glad to see you so successful with your TH-cam channel! I shared it with all of our friends. Sandy & Mike
G'day Kevin here from Australia. I'm in love with your shop. I showed my wife she looked at me and said one word Divorce. 🤣
Keep the videos coming lov them.
Kevin Hamling
Ok, so are you single now! 😊
Gotta have priorities you know ! 😆
Kevin Hamling If that's her answer, get one ASAP!
"Honey, I thought you'd never agree! Thanks!"
Typical Aussie female response...They'll never get it.. I think I've just been taken through the ultimate Mancave, just wish I had a tenth of the skills he's got.
What an amazing workshop/Mancave, love it. But it's also what I'd consider to be almost a living mini museum of blacksmithing. You're a credit to your profession.
My grandfather used to say," When I go to my just reward you can throw away anything you want to. "Till then everything in here has a purpose,and that is to keep me happy and somewhat sane." "It's clean enough to get my work done,then I go eat in the house,where most people do.
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That is pretty much what I have said to my three sons ! 👍
Scott, Would you look into possibly shooting or posting a video on how one should go about obtaining a G.C.license!!???
Great shop...but c'mon....we all know that the Whistle is what makes it and is a favorite among visitors. 😉
In the trades over 30 years and effective but always kind of sloppy about my tools and materials and this is the first guy that ever made me feel okay for not being "perfect" about the way I handle my materials.
Hands down best shop tour I've seen!