The BIGGEST project I’ve ever attempted // Shop Build 1

[@ShopNation]

Get a free life insurance quote at bit.ly/shopnationethos. Thanks to Ethos for sponsoring this video! This is going to be EPIC!!!

[@tylerbaldwin1633]

you must have rich parents lol no way you bought that house and everything yourself with 3d printing and youtube.

[@ShopNation]

@@tylerbaldwin1633 don’t underestimate what hard work can do!

[@MyLilMule]

I doubt you'll see this in the menagerie of all the other comments, but I am also in Ohio and ran into a similar situation when building my shop. Estimates I was getting were through the roof. For a tiny little 600 square foot shop. I ended up hiring an Amish concrete contractor to pour the footing/foundation/slab and an Amish framing crew to frame it and dry it in. I acted as my own GC and did the rest of the work myself. Even bought my own building materials. Literally saved more than half of the original estimates.

[@Cheddarsharp]

Where in ohio are you and which Amish contractors did you use? I’m in Loveland/cincinnati and love your idea

[@MyLilMule]

@@Cheddarsharp Just outside of Cleveland.

[@ShopNation]

Amish would be the way to go!

[@greezy937]

​@@ShopNationwhere in Ohio are you? New viewer I'm west of Columbus

[@PlayscBricks]

I am in Ashtabula County and had an Amish crew build my 3,600 sq ft barn. I contacted Carter Lumber for the material and they had the Amish crew put it up. $89,000 for my barn with 20' walls and 16' lean too. All metal siding and roof.

[@nightwing265]

Your son popping in was a very nice touch!

[@UncleJessy]

Hot dang! Now this is an awesome project!!

[@dennissmith5837]

Travis you are correct, using a Bobcat is a hoot. I’m almost 70 and every chance I get to do a project for myself or others I am thrilled. Bobcat, New Holland, Case and other machines. They are all different but very similar. You can get a lot done quickly. I should have bought one 30 years ago. Great video.

[@justins2025]

congrats travis, glad to see your success has gotten you to this awesome project!

[@teddywong6246]

I'm so excited for you. Building construction is exciting and enjoyable if you're a DIY type of person. I've been working for the last 4 years on getting a shop built. It's about the same total square footage as the shop you're building. But it has a basement instead of an attic and there has been a lot of concrete work as the basement is set into the side of a hill. I don't feel as bad when I hear about the initial building quotes you were getting. I've done a lot of the work myself and have a shell for the building and am already well past your original building quote.

[@SRBurchNC]

so cool man - can't wait to see this whole build!!! The kids are gonna have a blast with the pool!!

[@SolveFixBuild]

The is literally an order of magnitude difference in pricing between contractors. In 2008 (also in Ohio near Columbus) I tore down a small garage and hired a contractor to pour a 24x24 pad for $6k. I built the rest myself with an attic for $15k. In 2020 we moved to a new house and added onto it. While it wasn’t broken out, the 600 sq ft shop with an attic was about $50k-$60k.

[@weirdalienbird4750]

Glad to see you start working on the shop!! I'm starting to plan out mine, Morgan and I are hoping to use part of the space to get our hustle on!

[@ShopNation]

That’s awesome! Get after it!

[@johnwilmot6105]

Great job Big T it's great to see you back. I like the new shop and the back yard you are putting in. Keep thinking ahead of the game so you won't leave something out.

[@dafirnz]

I work in utility construction and in our neck of the woods the 'call before you dig' service usually doesn't locate the fiber. If you're going to have a specific access point, you should throw down some 2 inch down gravel so it doesn't turn into a complete mudpit when it rains. It will still get muddy, but you can just throw down a couple more yards if/when low spots occur. It should also mitigate how much mud gets tracked onto the street, so your neighbors will be happy.

[@ShopNation]

Sad part is, the fiber line was marked 😂

[@phillypauly]

@@ShopNation (telecomm guy) The metallic/chaser wires are important for gas, electric, water... but fiber and comm appear to be best effort.

[@bedwards1822]

Long time coming since your days at the old house! Can’t wait to see it all come together!

[@thewestendwoodworker]

Shop Nation at its best! Looking forward to the build! Best of luck.

[@jamesflorence4633]

I was just thinking about this a couple of days ago. I was wondering if the new shop was going to happen. Then I see the new video pop up. I'm pleased to see it's happening and I look forward to seeing the final result. Congratulations!

[@ShopNation]

Thank you!

[@stevenmcintosh3303]

Looking forward to watching this come together.

[@radarguru566]

I'm along for the ride. Great looking project!

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Your right it is going to be epic which Im looking forward to watching and I’m still in shock with the quote you got to put a shell up

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Ran Bobcat at a ski resort. Going down an alpine ski run is really fun and not scary at all. Relying completely on the bucket to prevent tipping forward is no problem and doesn’t at all feel like the whole thing is about to go. Going up requires you to go backward and that is fun too.

[@ShopNation]

That sounds like a blast!

[@ArkusWoodworking]

Your channel inspired me to start my own. Super excited to follow along this project, bet it turns out awesome!

[@steveschafer7691]

Looking forward to seeing the build

[@EvanDunville]

Awesome, excited to watch this series. I'm sure it will be an awesome shop!

[@jimrosson6702]

Wow so cool Congrats on your new backyard makeover. Can’t wait to see it finished.

[@steveferguson1232]

Travis, this is going to be a fun journey to watch. Being an older man, it is such a pleasure to watch the younger generation working hard for what they want for their family and being able to create such a beautiful oasis that you are going to accomplish on this journey, and I’m glad I am able to join you through KZbin

[@ShopNation]

Thank you sir!

[@keithchilds2061]

As a bobxat owner. The smile never goes away. Its there every time i het in it to do something

[@shockjock35]

I’m in Texas,I rented a Bobcat to level out my yard for an above ground pool. It was fun! You’re right, scary being next to the house lol

[@alanbragg9466]

i love watching these kinds of builds. really liked the shed build you did. looking forward to this.

[@jeffforbes3772]

Looking forward to the series. Rock on.

[@RossWorthley]

Man, you must be selling A LOT of those dust collection chutes! Looks awesome!

[@thisballcaplife9696]

Heck yeah!! Love to see the projects. Gonna be a sweet setup.

[@markwalczak3374]

Can’t wait to see some more on this build looks awesome ❤

[@Stillworks]

Looking forward to following along, this project is going to be awesome

[@mfman2]

That will be one epic backyard. Pretty cool you get to put in the pool and everything while the kids are still young

[@jeffreysmith5018]

Really looking forward to watching the project ! Good luck!

[@CatchiestWorm12]

My Ohio GOAT MASSIVE good luck on this project it looks absolutely awesome.

[@royunderwood7514]

Great video. Looking forward to seeing the progress!

[@Fusion_Woodworking]

Congrats!!

[@hipperdanjou]

Would love to see a part in the next video talking about some feedback us viewers gave you when you first announced this project. See if you took some advice from the viewers

[@ShopNation]

Killer idea

[@SmallProjectCentral]

Wow! Can't wait to see this one come together!

[@TheStabbedGaiusJuliusCaesar]

That's some amazing plans. Looking forward to it!

[@rosegold7975]

I love your videos. Can't wait to follow this project

[@ralphalvarez5465]

Your friend lucked out on getting those pavers.

[@milesharlan1]

Congratulations, you are on your way with the shop build!! I think 🤔 this video series will push you over 500,000 subscribers & beyond! Keep up the good work & see you in the new project!

[@PaulEaklor]

Love your content Travis!! Shop Greatness now requires a separate build because the Garage Shop is .. well ... not great :) Looking forward to the build.

[@OtterBeSwimming]

Having professionals with key items is very important. Make certain you have proper drainage behind the retaining walls, I have seen to many not properly built and then lean over until they fail. Big project, no wonder you didn't do a recap of last year's income.

[@ShopNation]

Oh for sure, drainage will be plentiful

[@ga5743]

Bob Cats sure are fun yes indeed. Best wishes on your massive project, praying for your safety and good health.

[@TheRPhelps24]

Yes, don't want to have to utilize that ethos policy any time soon!

[@chrisburak4648]

This is my favorite series by far I envy you and would love to do this

[@rickwashek478]

Wow, thats going to be awesome.

[@optimisticaboutautism2967]

Ever since you said you were building a shop I have been waiting to see what it is going to look like and here we go!

[@rolandgdean]

Looks like fun. I noticed your big black RAM. Reminded me of the RAM-TRX I took in on trade a couple weeks ago...he took good care of his as well. Can't wait to see the shop.

[@robbiedhabi]

Lookin forward to this series!

[@bakerfx4968]

Yay back to building!

[@DerberAlter]

awesome project

[@kevinthomson6324]

Currently turning my garage into a finished and climate controlled shop. I’m sweating the prices I’m paying for this. Can’t imagine the scale of your project. But I’m definitely excited about getting all the garage items out of our basement and dining room.

[@CJP63]

This is super exciting Travis!

[@stlwoodworking]

Sweet man. I am about to start my new shop build next week. It will be a 40x60

[@OVHabitats]

So jealous. Now I know why general contractors don't usually retire. I miss destroying stuff to build something new. Luckily I can live vicariously through you. LOL

[@chrisvanderwielen1530]

I can't imagine the nerves involved in actually pulling the trigger on this project. Your backyard was already very nice looking. Having to tear it up is that 'point of no return' decision that makes most balk on these kind of projects.

[@dandulik1673]

This is going to be an awesome series. TBH I like your typical content but only watch it when I run out of other content, more similar to this, to watch! 😊

[@DmitriyK007]

I recommend pulling fiber as well as Cat6A. Fiber will over you for the future. Pull some SM and MM fiber. It’s cheap(ish)

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Looks like it will be super cool.

[@jamievandalen]

im SO in for this. congrats!

[@tommiestrydom973]

Going to look great

[@malva4838]

It's going to be such a cool project and great spaces! Admittedly, my heart hurt watching the plants and bushes get chucked in the bin, though. Especially since you're going to need to buy more at the end. But that's mostly me being sad about the cost of mature plants

[@kerynnlathrop4400]

We still kept a bunch!

[@Thatbrownguy454]

Love that your little man made a cameo!

[@waynemiller6070]

Love your channel. This project is going to be so freaking awesome!

[@DTRA1N]

You are brave! Nice work…

[@generalsworkshop]

This going to be epic….well done.

[@LifeofAntontheOfficial]

love these types of videos

[@michael321432154321]

this is the first video of yours i have seen and I just want to say you're an amazing dad

[@ShopNation]

Thank you!

[@rockinkcreations127]

Sounds like a very awesome project and will turn out to be a great space for your family. And the "Yeah, my shop has a pool" made me LOL!!!!! Looking forward to watching this series!!

[@dannybaker2763]

This is gonna be a good series.

[@RaffBuilding]

$315k would be an absolute steal here in the SF Bay Area. Though we have some access issue to the area, we were looking at $500k 10y ago for a shell like that. $200k would have been the foundation/retaining wall. Now that would be $300k+ alone.

[@mph7282]

For $315,000 I can buy an existing 3,000 sf house with an outdoor kitchen and a pool.

[@ShopNation]

Is that still a thing somewhere in the US??

[@mph7282]

@@ShopNation It is in my part of Texas. You could end up with me as a neighbor, however, so it's not all wine and roses.

[@airman9820]

Can't wait to see this!!

[@dadlife8289]

Commenting before watching. Ive been anticipating this!

[@cinemaipswich4636]

There is "safety indicator", plastic sheet strip that one puts on top of services that are buried. In the future, an operator will see it before dinging down any further.

[@benshohet7209]

Waited so long for this

[@MaxGoddur]

You are a beast!

[@jamesnichols7507]

If you have the space and if you have the money build your retaining wall so it’s detached from your shop and you have a three to four foot sidewalk all the way around the shop so you don’t have nearly the amount of water issues.

[@ShopNation]

We considered this option but ultimately decided against it

[@tbarg86]

Really cool!

[@stuartkorte1642]

Call before you dig. 😂 Looks like the you stay very busy. Crazy first quote!

[@Robyrob7771]

Your shop is about the same size as my house👍🏻

[@ronnietucker683]

I built my 40X60 shop for $40K it's hard to commit when you have a full-time job. But it's the property value increase that shocked my hand. From $190K to $390K.

[@ShopNation]

Wow!

[@christinawaldrop8931]

I am so excited for these episodes! I also think I may need to rent a bobcat now… LOL

[@itsdaroc11]

"What am I gonna do? Watch?" lol Excited to see this series

[@mikecurtin4659]

Love this project! Definitely following along. Did you have the shop plans drawn up or was pre-drawn set modified for you? Just curious.

[@ShopNation]

Had a designer draw them from scratch!

[@BradKwfc]

Damn. I need to get some of that YT money. Good job and a beautiful place!

[@josephpauwels4331]

I understand that youtubes need to make content and have sponsors and probably a working spouse, but the amount of money they spend to make this content is amazing to me. congrats

[@ShopNation]

This would be a very short lived business model if I was doing all this just to make some videos 😂

[@tamashalmai8224]

In Erupo for exactly the same reason you have to bury the fiber much more deeper

[@dsilber4]

I watched all your videos from oldnest to newest. None of my buisness but where did the 2 other kids come from. Given what I just said I hope you can tell I love your stuff

[@ShopNation]

Adoption 😂

[@James-cn9no]

Any chance that sweet shop's plans will be available?

[@brockdennison5589]

Great project. I'm looking forward to following along. What design software are you using for your project? The renders look great.

[@MB-hc2xw]

WOW! I just paid $14k for a 30x40x9 metal building to use as my "shop"... not including slab, insulation, electrical. $315k? Insanity.

[@martinwoodworking]

i used a bobcat to move 66 yards of dirt when we landscaped our yard. Nothing like seeing 5 dump trucks of dirt dropped off in a small residential yard.

[@ShopNation]

That’ll put some lead in your pencil

[@martinwoodworking]

@@ShopNation 🤣

[@phillipjarvis2109]

Why not run full mechanical? A normal heater, ductwork and ac has got to be more efficient and cheaper than a bunch of mini splits?

[@scottmorris4914]

Have them come out and run it temporarily, and then they can come back and bury it. Drape it up against the house. They ran it all around the back so they could avoid boring underneath any type of paving. Edit - well I see AT&T came out and fixed it.

[@Splitoakcustomcreations]

You should number the videos through this process. Easier for viewers to make sure they watch in sequence. Just a thought you do you and keep up the great content Travis.

[@apdj94]

Not to make light of it but Ethos saw you were trying to build another building yourself and decided to jump at the sponsorship 😂

[@propellerheadnj]

Fiber makes everything faster 😜

[@NASTYcraftX]

I'm excited about this series. I assume your print farm is doing gang-busters. This is gonna be an expensive project.