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[@drunkdunc8738]

👍No longer a dream shop , this thing’s for real Matt , cheers🍻

[@EyesOnlyTeam86]

🎵🎵 Somewhere where you wanna go. Where everybody knows your name...and their always glad ya came 🎵🎵 Ha! 🙂🙃🙂

[@jackmanatee3162]

She's a beaut Matt. Congrats!

[@markmitchell457]

I absolutely love the shop and the build videos. The filming turned out great. If you hadn't mentioned it was a problem, we would never have known. Must be that magic editing. Another channel I watch used those same lights. They are great. Keep the shop videos coming. Looking forward to the finishing metal going up. Thanks for the great content. I look forward to new releases.

[@drunkdunc8738]

@@EyesOnlyTeam86 😂 Cheers 🍻

[@isaiasdiasfernandes]

Congrats buddy

[@tombrockman7925]

Some of us have been here for the entire journey, from dropping some containers, to adding a hood between the two containers, to the new shed. If anyone ever deserves a nice workshop you do Matt. Congratulations and looking forward to many more years of fun projects.

[@falcon1722002]

I started watching when he got the 977 running. I thought to myself, it'll never run. Ever since then, I've been hooked on this channel

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

I've been watching since he got the clark michigan loader running!

[@cwbintn8949]

I think I found him from an old Bobcat vid he did where he broke up an entire driveway in one day and hauled of the concrete in an old Ford dump truck.

[@Tebbylous]

I've watched 50 seconds and... I might have commented it before but I'm saying it again: I really appreciate the fact that you went to the trouble of having musicians do a soundtrack for your channel and creating a unique musical identity to your videos which connects parts together. There are a lot bigger channels who do all sorts of fancy editing and yet never bother to take this step, and it's honestly baffling that it's SO rare! So good job and good job to the Semi-Supervillains, it sounds great.

[@user2C47]

Indeed. The only other channel I watch that does this is Acorn to Arabella.

[@DieselCreek]

I appreciate that!

[@PedigreeMongrel]

I second that and the opening theme tune where they play in front is 100% best diesel creek tune fits the whole theme perfectly.

[@douglaspick3772]

😊😊

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That ply wood is going up Quick So close to the end For the shop being finished nice work Guys Appreciate the entertainment Matt 23:47 @Diesel Creek

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! We all have been waiting for A Diesel Creek fix!

[@tomre2769]

Yes! Dropped my glass clicking fast here :-)

[@samvalentine3206]

You got that right, Richard!

[@Just_in_time_outdoors]

Matt's been slacking on the videos...lol

[@guy7gsa]

Amen lol

[@alanwhite4456]

For sure, been missing my DC updates! Very happy for you Matt, you’ve gotta be so stoked about moving into the shop!

[@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia]

You might consider some sidewall lighting placed at 3-4 foot off the floor for working under equipment to supplement portable handheld lights.

[@Tater_Lord]

The concrete *should* reflect enough light that it won't be an issue but that's as you said what a handheld light is for

[@kenore4003]

Use the lighting plan for a spray booth. That gives even all around light.

[@johnking8679]

I cannot compliment you any more than I have !! When I reflect back on what you HAD, to what you HAVE now, it's amazing !! From primitive to luxurious is what I see. Well done Matt !! Yes you've come a l.o.n.g. for way, baby !! Proud of you, Buddy !! You've worked hard !! Looking forward to future episodes and your accomplishments !!

[@DieselCreek]

Wow, thank you!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That patent pending Insulation Cutter Is genius looks like it works amazingly Well Matt Great work 18:00 @Diesel Creek

[@RobTuck1475]

Matt, it is super cool having the The Semi Supervillains playing your theme song in front of the shop...mighty fine pickin from those fellows. Thank you for taking us along on this epic adventure!! Lots of love to you and the fam. Stay safe and please be careful.

[@richardthomas1743]

Man Bob did a real good job with the electric work! Yup the lights seem to work real well. Looks like the white tin for the interior walls was being moved into your shop for the closing scene! It is looking awesome Matt , thanks for taking us along. I am on stand by and am looking forward to the next Diesel Creek video !!

[@robertstibz9506]

Agree, next Diesel Creek video can't come too soon 😀

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Some great Conduit bending and Man Bob Is Fast Looking good There Matt 6:24 @Diesel Creek

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Freaking Bright With all 8 of them lights impressive Matt 25:17 @Diesel Creek

[@basecom70]

Happy for you and your family. Please do not stop posting stuff you buy and fix. Love seeing old stuff brought back to life.

[@jamestribitt5658]

You could use the center strip of outlets for ceiling fans. It's turning into a really nice shop.

[@skmetal7]

yup, he's gonna have a ton of heat trapped up there.

[@garthbutton699]

I was just going to suggest fans to!

[@KCobra396]

I think he might put an overhead crane inside his shop I don’t know if there would be space for some fans.

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

I'd put a centrifugal fan under peaks on both ends, if doors allow

[@dispatch444]

Maybe a couple “big ass fans” on either end.

[@nahkohese555]

I'm curious about the in-floor heating. I can't wait until you start setting that up. And, of course, the overhead crane will really be the cherry on the top. As much as I love watching you rescuing old iron, I've been living vicariously through this shop build. I'd love a shop like that, but it's bigger than my backyard, so . . .

[@samuelbeckett4632]

Overhead lights look awesome 👌 Have you thought about a couple of wall mounted also to help alleviate shadows when working on machines? You could also use that run of centre outlets for ceiling fans come summertime 😉

[@user2C47]

The walls will be white, so this won't be much of an issue.

[@urdnotdank2642]

looks great man that center section of outlets would be great to use for some ceiling fans for the summer for more air circulation

[@Noplacetobe]

Not only summer 😊 in winter you can use the fans to push the warm air back down.

[@musky629]

Warm air won’t go that high with radiant heat. 8 to 10 foot has been my experience. But summer use would be good.

[@garthp9874]

@@musky629 very interesting. Would not have guessed that.

[@haroldphipps3457]

@@musky629 doesn't hurt to circulate the air.

[@davidsellars646]

Electric drop cord reels.

[@CommanderAki]

Hey Matt, I’m so happy for you for building your own workshop Even tho I’m not personally into heavy equipment I really enjoy all your projects and videos! Keep it up man!

[@josdaalmans6977]

Nice cutting device for the insulation, well thought😀

[@GeminiWoods]

Feel like all the mechanic based KZbinrs I watch are moving up in the world. Getting nice big shops to tool around in. Pretty awesome. Grats Matt!

[@freddishaw1031]

Goood to see it coming along for ya. You may want to mount some side lighting on the walls in work areas. Overhead lights are great, but under and around equipment has a lot of dark areas.

[@dispatch444]

My thought exactly, and personally even though it would be overkill added another set of 8 overhead along with sidelights. Matt is happy that’s all that matters.

[@robertstibz9506]

The ONLY bad thing about this episode Matt, was it ended. 😁 hopefully not too long before the next 👍 enjoyed the episode.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Man them Lights are super Bright There Matt Freaking Sweet let there be Light 14:11 @Diesel Creek

[@randallsnyder1003]

THAT guy is a REAL friend anyone who helps with fiberglass is a real friend.

[@DieselCreek]

This new stuff isn’t bad, I did that all bare handed with no irritation at all

[@niklaseriksson3343]

The extra outlets you had put in will be perfect to run a bunch of ceiling fans from. Good in both summer and winter! Looks great Matt!

[@robbiemckinnon7901]

good idea!

[@cadcad4974]

Always look forward to the notification of a new Diesel Creek video and the music. Thank you Matt for sharing your passion for all your many projects! Your new shop is impressive, looking forward to upcoming projects your new shop will allow you to jump into! 👍

[@davidwright1653]

Add some large diameter reversing ceiling fans to push the warm air down during the winter and pull the cool air up during the summer.

[@ultramaroon-h8r]

I did my house with volcanic rock insulation Roxul. It was easily cut with a bread knife. It does not itch. Also did the exterior of my house with James Hardy fiber cement siding, plus it is fire proof. It is an American product. Did it 15 years ago and it still looks great.

[@jiggsborah7041]

That workshop is looking really good..Well done 👍👍👍✊✊✊🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@JustinPaul1st]

Fellow 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦👍👍👍

[@jiggsborah7041]

@@JustinPaul1st ..Loadshedding 😂😂😂🤣🤣🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@StephFourie21]

@@jiggsborah7041 Fellow zazaza, no dark here, got massive UPS hahahaha

[@jiggsborah7041]

@@StephFourie21 😂😂😂🤣🤣👍👍👍🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@Meister1551]

Dude, you have a spectacular shop. I think you are doing an amazing job of filming and finishing out the shop at the same time. I'm amazed with each episode you release on the shop, just how far things have progressed. Nice going...

[@DieselCreek]

I appreciate that!

[@markbehr88]

Great work. The lights look excellent. I hope you bought your friends a nice chicken dinner! 🐓

[@Crouse_Property_Maintenance]

Dunno if you've thought about cooling at all but some through-wall barn fans would be great to get the heat out of there in the summer.

[@Neverstopbuilding]

Such a solid dude, glad this shop is coming together. Keep at it!

[@andrewpuckett6157]

Out of all videos, I actually enjoy listening to your Timelapse music. Great move working with the band you do.

[@keithrademacher6787]

As suggestions, before you get a lot of stuff in the shop, that you seal the floor. Will cut down on the dust, and make oil and dribble cleanup easier. As for the ceiling, consider foam insulation for the ceiling. Only problem with foam is that you will have to do a lot of masking and draping, as that foam stuff gets everywhere.

[@AI-dz2zd]

Good stuff. Keep in mind that LEDs wear out with time, especially if they run hot (manufacturers may overdrive them). Having a bit extra will be handy 5-10years down the line.

[@MrMarkleuzinger]

Nothing like a cup of coffee and some Diesel Creek content on a Sunday Morning! Thanks Matt!

[@henryg683]

Looking good Matt can’t wait to see the overhead crane going in I’m guessing it’s a little way out until you’ll be able to do that but definitely looking forward to future shop content and pretty soon you’ll be able to work on the trucks and other equipment on a nice floor and not have to be laying in the mud anymore!!!!

[@randomeddie185]

The crane is what I'm most looking forward to. I assumed it would need to be installed during the construction process.

[@DieselCreek]

That's the plan!

[@tjjewell4115]

Matt, what a great shop for you and those lights are crazy bright and I can't wait to see the white tin on the walls... I know you are very proud of your success and when you hook up the heated floors you are going to love it in there, congratulations on a job well done.

[@biketime5486]

All your little insulation cutter needs now is a return spring and some type of built in cutter and it would be a hot ticket item to patent, good luck in the industry!

[@scrappinbig2239]

Your new work space is awesome but there is one thing that you might consider adding . When you are inside working on a new to you piece of equipment and you can't work on it outside because of the weather the inside is going to get filled with diesel fumes and other fumes (gas , propane, etc. ) you might want to install a large exhaust fan ( 1 or 2 ) so that way you don't have to open up the roll up doors and lose heat . Just an idea 💡.

[@mediocreman2]

Yeah or a exhaust tube that slips over the exhaust and dumps to the outside.

[@mikewigim2864]

Looks amazing! With the insulated walls and heated floor, that should be a really nice, warm space. When it comes time to install electrical outlets, figure out how many you THINK you will need and then add 35% to that number. I put in 14 outlets in my 28x30 garage and it wasn't enough. I had to add 6 more to eliminate extension cords.

[@dherrendoerfer]

Maybe use some of the extra outlets in the middle to add a couple of beefy ceiling fans, so you're not just heating the top 6 feet of the shop.

[@kameljoe21]

Matt I think most of us are just excited to see what you come up with. The next stage I really am waiting to see is the gantry crane. This is going to be super awesome!

[@MitchGaar]

Matt, you are a very good editor. I like the way you fast forward thru certain things, were we still get to see how you did it and what you did, but yet not ever boring! Love you videos. Congratulations on your dream shop. I am one jealous guy! Did you pay for that with You tube? I am a 36 year mechanic, and I really like your work ethic and your ability to be a jack of all trades! Great Stuff!

[@charleswinthrop71]

Seeing the Semi-Supervillains performing in front of the shop just fills my heart so much!

[@dangit4341]

That was awesome

[@Dwendele]

Those guys are really good at changing up songs that fit the action (king of the hill theme) Juuuuust enough to no be copyrighted!

[@TSSVillains]

@@Dwendele hahaha that was Matt’s special request. We haven’t been sued yet 😂

[@briandemas2548]

Matt, You can see better than daylight in your new shop , I think this is your dream!

[@billyhaddock5540]

Matt, u no-longer need to lay-down in the mud/water to work-on ur equipment. No-longer need to work-out in the cold/heat/snow.. great job..

[@marcbeebe]

Just want to say that the "live concert" intro is my favourite. So far. 😊

[@rocktoonzz]

She's coming along nicely! You're doing great even at stuff you aren't 'proficient' with. Take your time, research, learn to do it right the first time, and that's going to be an amazing work space!

[@midnight848]

There a old machine Disel Creek to the rescue Thank you for all the awesome videos that you make.

[@jjMcCartan9686]

Sweet success on the workshop matt many good builds & resurrections on the way & I'd love to hear the acoustics with the infamous semi super villains playing inside your workshop .

[@seanhobbs3624]

Looking real good! Are you going to put in a ceiling to limit heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer? Or are you planning on leaving it open and installing ceiling fans for air movement? I realize I might be thinking ahead of you a little. I know you have put a lot of thought into planning this all out. Just curious. Thank you for sharing!

[@davek6630]

Those lights are bright! In the center you could add some lights with motion sensors, then if you drive into a dark shop, you will have instant light.

[@frankcooper6911]

I Walked 3 and 1/2 miles home from the bus stop ! Every day ! If Light went to the Shed got the Saw and cut Trees till Dark . I Pulled the Plow !!!!

[@elrobo3568]

Suggestion, I worked in an aircraft hangar that is about 10 times the size of your shop and I always found it hard to get enough light under the F-16's engine bays from the bottom. I made a few lights from explosion proof ( you might not need that, I had to comply with USAF regs) and put them on wheels with a bolt through the middle of the end so it can be tilted. If you use LED lights you can have great lights under equipment and the tilt capability will keep it out of the way. Looks great, looking forward to seeing the floor heater hooked up.

[@planespeaking]

You can get excellent cordless lights for this purpose now. They're a bit pricey but handy and no cables to trip on. You could get some eBay truck bar lights and power with cordless tool batteries or other if you want to do it cheap.

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

Faack mount more on the walls Sounds like something to get RUN OVER

[@garretr4488]

I've found the Milwaukee rover series lights are awesome for this purpose

[@VorlonFrog]

Shout out to your helper. He deserves a ton of thanks for helping you get so much done.

[@roberthodge2771]

Suggestion: add LED high output Daylight lamps high on walls to avoid major shadows under hoods and such. Ran into that myself is why I say this.

[@Kaptain13Gonzo]

The UFO lights are great. I used a different brand of warehouse light but, boy, they can make light. One in my garage over where I put my table saw or other standing tool, poof, "light of the sun"! Makes marking, cutting and assembly easy. Expensive and I needed a separate circuit, but worth every penny. I can't remember how many lumens but it's way beyond any standard socket LED from the big box store. With white walls, it'll be great in your shop. Based on past experience, you'll still want portable lights for working under things but that's gravy.

[@jamescobb1590]

Hey Matt are you going to put any kind of sealer on the concrete? Love the building and what you have been doing! Keep it up!

[@gertraba9806]

I'd throw some sacrificial planks. On floor tto get chewed up instead of. Flooring

[@JAMESHOPKINSIBXCNC]

I know you’ve been busy working but I’m glad you had a video this week!! Any content you share is always appreciated!! Shop is awesome!!

[@michaelpayne1737]

Lookin great n hey since you don't need lights down the middle put in some nice ceiling fan action.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

I couldn't agree anymore.. This shop, with these lights..Incredible. I said it once, but it needs to be said again...I am envyious of this shop. I missed out on the chance to have a 22 x 40 shop..city re-zoned our neighborhood. So I work out of 2 structures. A 15ft sq 1922 garage (my shop), and a 20x22 carport (my shed). Neither are heated.

[@timmerritt2853]

SHOP IS LOOKING GREAT MATT, LIKE YOU SAID, ITS DEFINATELY GONNA BE A GAME CHANGER WHEN ITS DONE AND YOU START WORKING INSIDE, KEEP THE GREAT VIDEOS COMING, AND THANKS FOR ALL THE ONES YOU HAVE SHARED SO FAR, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT ONES

[@oxfletch]

WHAT? I CAN"T HEAR YOU

[@jeepindave5464]

Awesome. Curious when you will be running grid power to the farm?

[@heartland96a]

With all that roof space a back up solar power system might be alternative to look at in the future on either building depending on their orientation

[@jeepindave5464]

@@heartland96a yeah a nice solar/battery system may be a better option and use the generator as a backup for heavy demand

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

I’ll bet he will put power to the farm when goes to build his house on property! Mostly because of the cost to put power on the property!!🤗

[@kenore4003]

Many power systems will run in for free if it is going to a residence because that is a long term year around commitment where a shop might not be

[@heartland96a]

@@kenore4003 that would be interesting as I ve not come across that arrangement before

[@jonathanbeatty10]

Some building supply shops have 8' wide rolls of insulation, super easy install, just pin in a few places so it doesn't try to settle.

[@delbertbrown6381]

Thankyou; For taking us along. It was gteat, and fun just to be apart of it. Texas

[@juliussandor4355]

Love your shop build videos Matt, I always look forward to a new video on the the progress of the shop build. You are so close to brining finished, can’t wait to see the shop tour video when your all set up.

[@sharkey086]

Keep the shop videos coming as much as you can Matt. Love seeing the progress!

[@zaccheus]

Handy trick I figured out for screwing in eye bolt like that is to open one up and chuck it up in the drill. Then you can just hook it into the eyeball you want to screw in and let the drill do the work.

[@kentmckean6795]

Those receptacles down the center won't be wasted, put up a row of ceiling fans. You will need them to blow the hot air down in the winter and cool air in the summer.

[@Scottinqc]

love the new video. As for the lights, I for one am not sure there is such a thing as "too many lights" in a workspace. Gonna be a gamechanger once the shop is done, and you can actually work in some form of "comfort" and not out in the mud

[@gliderp]

Lighting requirements increase exponentially with age.

[@merogistix9412]

Hi Matt, I am also in the process of putting up my own storage/ workshop and is just as excited as you are. Looking forward to see your shop completely finishd and all the content coming up for us. Greetings here from Western Cape, South Africa.

[@ElQuesoGuapo]

When you're shopping for extension cord reels, find some that put the circuit breaker on the end of the cable. A lot of reels put the breaker at the reel, and that's a problem when you have the reel mounted 20' in the air!

[@davesmith4130]

These videos are getting bigger and better. I remember watching when there was only ten or twenty thousand views!

[@Rmx2011]

I've been waiting for this update! Excited to see how the shop is coming along! :)

[@buckethead9861]

of all the channels to which I subscribe this is my favorite. the shop looks amazing and I love that you’re doing the work you can. sweat equity helps ensure sustainability

[@DieselCreek]

Wow, thank you!

[@tractorman6470]

Great job Matt don't sweat the the small stuff just box in those conduits coming out the floor.

[@SAMPLETEXT285]

15:21 i love the time lapse with the king of the hill style music nice little reference there

[@ChrisHolly]

Hey, this was really impressive to see. Those lights look fantastic and the build of the shop is fascinating. Well done sir!

[@paullewis1814]

Love the work you are doing 😉 enjoying the videos sir

[@richardp3628]

Nice shop. if the row of outlets down the center are switched separately you could utilize them for Seiling fans in the meantime until you go blind and require more lighting. they would help to move the air off the ceiling.

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

Always watching from Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸. No Snow Just Breeze !

[@ricanderson5717]

Nice to see a progress video, Matt. Curious what you have in mind for roof insulation.

[@malcoppock4255]

Great work Matt, it’s lovely to see your long time dream come true and taking us on that journey.

[@tdimccullough]

you could use the spare outlets running down the centre of the workshop ceiling to hang a couple of retractable power outlets, then you won't have to have extension leads running across the floor

[@zachdobbs7810]

We had the same Allis forklift at my old job. Lots of memories hearing that thing run. We had to convert ours to propane to keep it running right.

[@n6st]

Great progress, Matt! Those lights are fantastic. I have been eagerly awaiting each step in the creation of your dream shop.

[@richardnew1215]

Fantastic progress so far, Matt! Thanks for filming what you do while running forward with the build. Spectacular space!😀

[@MagicalAscension]

Some basic ceiling fans down the center will help with heating the place a bunch, stop the hot air from pooling in the ceiling.

[@leserickson7057]

So are you going to bring in those tool boxes from the C Cans you purchased earlier? Can't wait for you to start filming what you love most and that is fixing. Remember you have to keep that new shop clean. Your videos bring much enjoyment along with the balanced humor.

[@TheNigelnp]

Hi from the UK. I've been watching you for a long time and I'm really impressed with what you've done. I have a smaller workshop at home ( we call them man caves ) but its jam packed already. Good luck, keep going ! Nigel.

[@cobralyoner]

always a pleasure to see someone’s dream come thru (: well deserved Matt!

[@Red1Wollip]

Put a couple of fans in the center for Ventilation. It will help in the summer.

[@edwardseth1230]

Buy an Oshkosh 3 phase Diesel Military Surplus Generator (fully Running 60KW) for the workshop, good enough to run most of your future equipment. preferably mounted on a Military tow vehicle.

[@richardthomas1743]

It is now a GREAT Sunday! Thanks Matt !

[@liftedsasquatch]

Perfect start to my morning. Thank you sir.

[@dustoff1472]

You worked hard through the years to make this all happen, you should enjoy driving your forklift around. So happy for you. Well done. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

[@marvincultee6740]

What started as a long road taken. This is a side road to you dream shop. Now the fun starts. Have fun matt

[@gilnorton1]

That’s a dream come true. I am so happy for you, you have worked so hard to get where you are. I am enjoy every episode. The filming is good and flows well, plus the music is top notch and like no one else. Thanks for sharing your time and adventures with us. Peace