YouTube hack shows off his woodshop - shop tour

[@brewbuilds]

Thanks for watching, everyone! I love checking out other people's shop tour videos-there’s always something inspiring about how they set things up or what they’ve done. Hopefully, I can do the same for you. It’s been a long journey, and the shop’s still a work in progress!

[@wwtrkr3189]

Always a work in progress. 😂 I could write happily continue to spend my time building my shop rather than projects for the house and elsewhere, but compromises must be made. Nice job, so far. Looking forward to the 2026 tour. 👍

[@brewbuilds]

@wwtrkr3189 I’ve been extremely guilty of spending a large portion of my time building shop furniture and working on the layout, but I really enjoy it. 👊🏻

[@OldGuyWoodworks]

Just moved my shop and in the process of setting up here in North ID. Might be neighbors. Definitely going to watch the dust collector video.

[@cottagemail4066]

Absolutely love following you and watching the cool ideas and takes on projects. Would love to see your take on an articulating boom arm.

[@brewbuilds]

@@cottagemail4066 that is so awesome to hear, I always enjoy seeing you pop up in the comment section! Funny you say that! I actually have plans to build an articulating boom for my cnc! Is there anything you’d like to see implemented, or ideas? Let me know. Hope you had a great holiday season! 👊🏻

[@cottagemail4066]

@@brewbuilds Thanks much! Presently I am building a new shop and probably a year out from building an articulating boom arm (12-14 ft. at longest reach). I have a “plan” for that boom arm but prefer not to share my ideas here as it is a little different then anything I’ve seen online. If you are interested, I’m willing to share my ideas off-line with you. You could do a build with maybe some/all the ideas, possibly make a video, post it, and get others to view something just a bit different on your channel. (Which is, again, exactly why I follow you!) Let me know. Question: If you are building a boom arm over your CNC in your shop, do you really need an articulating one? (All the boom arms I’ve seen that were built specifically for a CNC were not articulating ones.)

[@brewbuilds]

@@cottagemail4066 congrats on building a new shop! I think 90% of the fun is building out your works space. Yeah I'm definitely curious about hearing more about your idea on your boom, and you are correct about the boom I'm going to build. I definitely miss spoke. I don't need an "articulating" boom for my cnc. I'm really into solving problems, or coming up new ideas. If you would like to chat my email is [e-mail]. No pressure I totally understand keeping ideas to yourself. So even if you just wan't to chat about shop stuff, shoot me an email and we can talk more.👍🏻

[@cottagemail4066]

@@brewbuilds Ha, I'll go with the build is 95 percent fun! My design is definitely different than a short boom arm for a CNC. I'm sending what I have by email shortly. Look forward to your thoughts on it either way. Keep on being a maker ... but make it better! 😁👍

[@CarlS-bb7yu]

Nice tour.. I struggled with getting a drum sander also. I've had mine for ~5 years now - It is definitely one of my go-to stations in most of my projects (it would be a big step backword without it).

[@brewbuilds]

@@CarlS-bb7yu man, it was a tough tool to justify, but it has been totally worth it! I use it all the time!

[@Studio69Fan]

Great shop and great shop tour! I would recommend building a set of long stairs in front of the 3D printer station, with long storage just like the plywood rack. 7:23

[@brewbuilds]

Thank you! I actually talked about very similar long storage type platform in that video. I chose the step ladder idea for convenience and space savings. It’s a great idea though!👍🏻

[@Lincolnstww]

Hell of a shop. I’m envious

[@brewbuilds]

Thanks man, it’s been a long journey. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👊🏻

[@planeboardwoodworks5903]

I truly enjoy watching your content. I have been watching you for a couple of years and you are good at “teaching” the why’s to what your methods are and I appreciate you sharing this logic. I do not have a 3D printer but would be interested in purchasing the overarm dust collection hood if you plan on printing the pieces. I just got my new Oneida V system installed and I went large just for that reason.

[@brewbuilds]

I truly appreciate your comment. The fact that you have stuck around for a couple years means a lot. My videos have definitely been a work in progress and have always been my weak point. I’m always striving to be better with my production. Thank you so much for the support and sticking around! Don’t ever hesitate to reach out with questions or to bounce ideas around. I’m always game to talk woodshop, or anything for that matter. 🤣 Thank you! Rob👊🏻

[@lifeiswaak]

The algorithm is working well. Eastern WA here too and just uploaded a shop tour video 3 days ago too. Awesome shop! Adjustable table is super cool! Subscribed 🤘🏽

[@brewbuilds]

Hey neighbor, Small world! The adjustable height assembly table was a fun project to build. I’ll have to head over and check out your channel and shop tour video! Thanks for watching, commenting, and the sub.👊🏻

[@boomvader]

Well done! Some innovative and creative shop projects! Subscribed and keep warm over there. Chased a girl up to Yakima 30 years ago and spent the coldest winter of my life there! Eastern WA winters are no joke!

[@joshuarodriguez2242]

Yakima.... been there many times doing training at YTC or Yakistan as we called it. Winters were not fun at all.

[@brewbuilds]

Thanks man! I haven’t been to Yakima since I was a kid, but we do get some cold winters. Thanks for the sub and watching!👊🏻

[@williamsworkshop717]

this is dope bro! Love the 3d printing enclosure

[@brewbuilds]

Thanks dude! The 3D printer enclosure turned out pretty sweet. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👊🏻

[@andrewbrown8148]

Great looking shop~!! This was the first video of yours I've seen and I'm definitely going back to see your previous content posts. Those columns are something that I've been wanting to incorporate into my workshop...a 30'x40' pole barn. I don't have a ceiling below the roof, so the trusses (spaced 10') will have to work for anchoring the columns. I have Jay Bates' plans for his miter station, which is something that I desperately need to get started on...too much clutter on my horizontal surfaces due to lack of cabinets/storage. I also really like your sheet goods storage and 3D printer stage~! Another idea that I might need to borrow. Thanks for sharing the tour~!

[@brewbuilds]

Thanks for watching and commenting Andrew! The columns have been awesome! I had so many people tell me I was wasting space and blah blah, but I love having them. The 3D printer enclosure was a game changer, especially in a wood shop!

[@johna.9742]

A shout out from another eastern (Tri-Cities area) Washington State hobby woodworker. Great looking shop with some great ideas. Mine is about a third of my 40 x 60 pole building. Always looking for ideas and excuses for changing or rearranging my shop layout. Thanks

[@brewbuilds]

Hey neighbor 👋. I think we’re all always looking for excuses to rearrange our shops.😂 thanks for watching, and taking the time to comment.👊🏻

[@guyhornig4584]

For your 3D print station , have you ever considered wall mounted folding accordian steps just below the glass doors. It wouldn't take up space and would give you a firm base along the entire length of the station.

[@brewbuilds]

I did consider something like that, but I chose the step ladder for practicality and easy. Good thought though! 👊🏻

[@DanielTaylor-hn4ut]

Great shop! Thanks for posting!

[@brewbuilds]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!👊🏻

[@blackwing2607]

Great walkthrough of your evolving shop. Impressive and inspiring.

[@brewbuilds]

@@blackwing2607 hey Bill! Thanks for watching, it’s been a long journey. 👊🏻 Did you get all your dust hood parts printed?

[@pctatc66]

I absolutely love the Clear Vue auto timer mod that you turned me on to. No more wondering if the machine has run the recommended 15 minutes or not and the emergency cut off switch gets used when Im making quick cuts where the Dust collector only runs for less than a minute. (in my opinion not enough time to heat up the motor)

[@jimrosson6702]

Great shop. Thanks for sharing

[@brewbuilds]

thank you Jim, and thanks for watching!👊🏼

[@pctatc66]

As far as the 19/38 goes.. the most useful accessory for that is absolutely the DRO. Highly recommend installing it on the machine. Makes sanding to a specific thickness a BREEZE! The tables are a nice have and if your budget allows get them too

[@brewbuilds]

I’ve got my eye on the DRO, I think that would make a huge difference. The factory thickness setting seems a little goofy to me. I’m also definitely ordering the in-feed and out-feed tables. They didn’t have any in stock at woodcraft when I bought my 19-38. Also I’m glad you’re liking the timer for your clear vue. I’ve enjoyed it as well. Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s always nice seeing familiar faces in the comment section. 👊🏻

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great shop. Lots of space.

[@brewbuilds]

Thank you Angie! It’s filling up fast!😂

[@kipj87]

I constantly refresh my KZbin homepage hoping for a new Brewbuilds video.

[@brewbuilds]

Don’t lie to me Kip! 😂

[@NoirwoodStation]

Always liked the library style ladders too. Why not just make it shorter like the height of the step ladder? Seeing some of your cool ideas ..I'm sure you could come up with a way to also have the ladder roll freely until weight is applied like the metal ladders at the big box stores. Just an idea. Awesome shop though BTW! 💪🏾

[@brewbuilds]

@@NoirwoodStation Thanks for watching and the support! I had a few people comment a very similar idea in that video, and you may have been one of them. I think that is a great idea and would definitely fill my desire for a library ladder and make it practical at the same time. Maybe I’ll circle back to it! I’m guilty of taking on to many projects at once and my scatter brain as already committed to some new ideas.😂 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, it’s much appreciated.👊🏻

[@UrbanDadLife2024]

I have "shop envy" 😂 nice video Rob

[@brewbuilds]

Thanks bud! This shop consumes my life. 😂

[@simonr6793]

It's great to see the workshop is going strong and that you still continue to use the shower door sealer strips on the 3d printing station. Rob the strangest thing about your shop and mine is there's so many similarities. I.e the workbench is exactly the same as mine🧐, i still haven't installed any vices whatsoever 🤔, the cnc i purchased i managed to build it a year ago. I only played around with it once when I built it. Unfortunately, this past year has been a crappy one due to heart issues and other sodding issues, nomatter what I intend to be doing something with it after Christmas for sure, as i hate wasting money 🤣😂. That said I hope that you and the family have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy Newyear and i look forward to seeing what you manage to achieve going forward with your workshop 🙏. As always brother 💯% 👍 🇬🇧.

[@brewbuilds]

Hey Simon always good to hear from you! I need to finish the dang workbench! 😂the cnc has been a fun thing to learn, I’ve had a lot of late nights and screw-ups for sure.🤣 I hope your health gets better and you can start using that CNC. you and your family have a merry Christmas, and a happy new year as well. 👊🏻

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

If one doesn’t have shop improvement ideas, one has a sick mind.

[@brewbuilds]

@@nutsmcflurry3737 totally agree! 😂

[@SawForgeGarage]

Beautiful shop my friend.

[@brewbuilds]

Thanks dude, it’s been a long journey!👊🏻

[@TheLawngestYard]

Great video dude

[@brewbuilds]

Thanks buddy!

[@DJHugedong]

Comment for the algorithm Nice looking shop!

[@brewbuilds]

Thank you!👊🏻

[@nationsnumber1chump]

hahahha i love how you have all your dust hose parts in a cardboard box just like me

[@brewbuilds]

@@nationsnumber1chump I’ve had that box of random fittings for way too long, it even moved with me from my last house.😂

[@kimberwest7304]

And why am I watching this?! To dream?… oh ya, to Dream… 😅😂 Very nice Sir!

[@brewbuilds]

😂 it all comes with a cost, my better half has hinted at a solo “cot build video” 😬😂

[@kimberwest7304]

@ oh hell!!! Seen that coming! 😂😅

[@brewbuilds]

@kimberwest7304 real meaning of the video… send help! 😂

[@salmonte]

GREAT shop! Definitely a dream of mine. One suggestion. Find a local high school that has a wood shop class and donate all those off cuts. I did this and the shop teacher was elated! I’ve seen so many projects come to life with wood that would otherwise be taking up space in my shop. Bonus is he talked the school district in to giving me proof of the donation to use as a tax deduction.

[@brewbuilds]

Thank you! That’s a great idea, but I feel like all the high schools around me removed shop classes from their curriculums. 🙁

[@mtnjak]

This looks like the perfect sized shop. Great spot for your printers. Having climate control beats having to keep an eye on the filament and baking at low temp if too humid. I'm really interested in the assembly table build and joined the channel for that and your 3D printing stuff. I'm planning a multipurpose table with the match fit system as well.

[@brewbuilds]

Thanks man, the 3d print enclosure has been great. The assembly table was a fun project, and if you haven’t used the match fit system yet, you’ll love it. Thanks for the sub and taking the time to comment. 👊🏻

[@pazmaniaoh6341]

Thanks!

[@brewbuilds]

You bet, thanks for watching! 👊🏻

[@kevinsigler6747]

WoW!

[@markhorton9020]

Nice shop, you probably know this but hopefully you have a bare ground wire inside the plastic piping or equivalent

[@brewbuilds]

Thank you Mark, it’s been fun building it out. No don’t have any bare copper inside or outside my pvc duct.

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Very nice

[@brewbuilds]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@jeremyaquino5470]

Beautiful shop! Maybe I didn’t hear it but what are the dimensions of the building?

[@brewbuilds]

Thanks jeremy, no I said it, but I think in the edit I chopped it out by accident. 😂 It’s 30’x40’ with a 10’ ceiling.

[@gregmize01]

HEY MAN!

[@brewbuilds]

What’s up dude! 👊🏻

[@seanbrotherton542]

What are your approximate shop dimensions? Looks bigger than a 2 car garage but not ridiculous. Seems like a good size to me 👍

[@brewbuilds]

30x40 with a 10’ceiling.

[@rw7532]

What are the dimensions of your shop? Looks like a comfortable and enjoyable place to work in.

[@brewbuilds]

It’s 30x40 with a 10’ ceiling.

[@Mostviews111]

What color paint did you use?

[@brewbuilds]

It’s Behr imperial gray. 👍🏻

[@Mostviews111]

@brewbuilds awesome shop just built a 30x54x16 and I'm trying to get some inspiration on layout before I permanently install things.

[@brewbuilds]

@Mostviews111 I’m jealous, that’s a good size! I feel like it took me a good couple of years of using my shop to really find a natural flow for me.

[@Mostviews111]

@brewbuilds thanks, yeah that's why I don't want to permanently attach anything yet except the one long wall I'm going to put some cabinets and work bench. Then the short wall next to the garage door will definitely be for easy access to wood storage.

[@brewbuilds]

@Mostviews111 it’s definitely a long process. I got the analysis paralysis pretty bad during my setup and couldn’t make a decision to save my life. But eventually started moving on it. I don’t think a shop will ever be perfect and there’s always things you’ll want to change. 😂

[@JJawsyW]

Make wide steps going up to you 3D printer.

[@brewbuilds]

I talked about a few different ideas in the video for that project, and that was one of them. The step ladder ended up being the most practical and helps save a little space. That is a great solution though. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.👊🏻

[@brianedmonds7579]

either you are an owner of the company or sales rep!!!! So I highly doubt your wife bought you this. A Lie. I don't buy from liers!!!!!!!

[@brewbuilds]

What are you talking about?😂 Nothing is for sale this my personal home woodshop. There was no mention of my wife or her buying this in any part of this 20min video. 🤣

[@antkn33]

Wtf are you talking about ?? You make no sense!

[@brewbuilds]

@ I laughed so hard when I read that guys comment. I had no clue what he was talking about. 😂