50 Yr Old Workshop Restoration Into My Dream Shop

I renovated and restored a dilapidated 50 year old woodworking shop, transforming it into my dream workshop. Here's all 20 of the renovation videos, edited down into one start to finish "super cut". Enjoy! // 🖨️ My 3D printed tool storage accessories! bit.ly/craft3dprinting
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Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:08 Waterproofing
00:04:36 Fixing The Floor Framing
00:14:46 Removing Windows
00:18:27 Wall Framing
00:24:32 Building The Platform
00:32:03 Adding Structural Steel
00:38:28 Gutting The Electrical
00:43:55 Adding New Insulation
00:49:01 Installing Mini Splits
00:53:21 Plywood Walls
01:00:27 Installing Trim
01:03:59 Mold Remediation
01:05:50 Paint Prep & Painting
01:09:27 Lumber Rack & Shop Storage
01:11:57 Grading and Drainage
01:17:09 Building The Front Porch
01:31:56 Installing Metal Roofing
01:37:46 Shop Electrical
01:43:31 Adding 240V Outlets
01:51:34 Installing The Drop Ceiling
02:01:40 Replacing the Garage Doors
02:09:30 Total Renovation Cost

[@craftedworkshop]

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[@-11BRAVO-]

Just think fellas it took a 2+ hour video of him explaining this to us. Imagine how long he spent explaining and justifying all of this to his wife.

[@davidgreen1584]

😂😂😂

[@clementclarisseclemen3d708]

Except here, things Can be repeated tirelessly...

[@mr.dragoncrypto4138]

I'm sure getting the vasectomy was a condition lolololololol😅

[@rhyswilliams1998]

It’s his business so probably very little time!

[@craftedworkshop]

As someone else mentioned, this is my job after all so my wife was very supportive. I've lucky to have her for sure, she helped keep me sane during this grueling project.

[@RKisBae]

I don't sit down and watch a 2 hr youtube video on a whim all that often. Hell of a job you fellas have done here.

[@linmal2242]

Yes, but I am curious as to why the block wall was not excavated on the outside and waterproofed, on the outside rather than the inside !

[@Kellerwerkstatt]

At first I thought "2 hours?! no way I am watching all of this" but I gotta say it has been very entertaining and I did end up watching everything from start to finish. Best Regards from Germany, Daniel

[@craftedworkshop]

That's awesome, thanks for watching!

[@anotherLPfan]

YEAHHHH BABYYYYY, A TWO HOUR LONG CRAFTED WORKSHOP VIDEO! 🎉

[@craftedworkshop]

Enjoy!

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

What a project!!! It’s amazing to see how much happened over the span of this video.

[@TheLone-Wanderer]

Hi I love your content

[@syazwanyusoff4795]

They are very professional with their work and tools.

[@cakesmithinc]

Watching you show up on this channel is like seeing your teacher at the grocery store... But I enjoyed the video!

[@SkyLiink]

@@cakesmithinc WORD hah!

[@kazeljean9937]

i love the Perkins brothers! it's so cool that you're friends with them!! that means you've gotta be the real deal tbh

[@trishblakely3476]

Such a huge, and hugely satisfying, project! The front porch really elevated this building up from chop shop to a professional woodworking space. Can wait to see what projects you’ll do in the coming year.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Trish, I can't wait to continue improving the building and building projects in the new space!

[@rharbin1]

Having owned a Body Shop for 50 years, seeing that old Floor pull system was a memory from way back in time. I thoroughly enjoy watching the process and the Perkins at their work.

[@RE-sx3hb]

Thank you for filming the process of renovating your shop. I really appreciate all the work you put into showing viewers how hard you work and what all goes into a huge project like this. Can’t wait to see more content once you get your shop up and going.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks! The shop is definitely ready to start pumping out projects, currently working on the cabinetry for the Mercedes camper van.

[@chione3175]

Bro, you have some AWESOME FRIENDS!

[@Nismon007]

2 hours of Johnny and crew, awesome series.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks so much!

[@robertkerby2581]

I really enjoyed the overview of your 1-year-7-month renovation on your new workshop! Well done, Sir!

[@craftedworkshop]

Glad you liked it!

[@TMinusRecords]

Wow. That cost you 10x less than I thought it would, what an amazing project!

[@BiornBear]

I started construction 38 years ago, before joist hangers were really a thing. We always used bond timber and I just never really trusted the joist hangers as much. Guess I’m old school and like the tried and true. 😂 And you’ve never seen cut nails? I never used a 2 pound hammer, all I used a 22 ounce east wing.

[@weibullguy]

FEI, when re-identifying white or grey neutrals as hot wires, you need to do it everywhere the wire is accessible or visible, not just the load center. So at both ends and every j-box or pull point it runs through you need to wrap it with black or red tape, paint it, use a Sharpie, etc. That also only applies to the white or gray conductor in a cable. When you're pulling individual conductors, you can't re-identify a white or gray conductor and use it as a hot. In that case, buy more black or red THHN.

[@stianrvik]

That curved wall is perfect for some nice graffiti artwork, and i am excited to see what could be done with the attic and the exterior look of the building!

[@jeff11030]

Wow!!! So much time, money and your knowledge and skills went into this. You have a great shop and my full respect.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot, definitely a labor of love but I'm so happy with how it turned out!

[@yellowticket9673]

Hey! @22:00 you lay out the green vapor barrier. That is made by Stego Industries, and is manufactured in Yakima, Washington, and I shipped them!! It's always fun to see products I recognize in the wild :D

[@fearius]

There's nothing more rewarding than seeing something you worked tirelessly on yourself come out great. I'm too poor to ever do something like this, but the secondhand pride I get from this content inspires future ideas. You might not need to hear this, but this kind of content (long or shorter form) is what hooks new people in. Never forget that the challenges and the learning process is what a lot of people find enjoyable, because it makes us feel more apart of the ride. Keep it up lad

[@ninefivefivefive2485]

1:48:24 The look his wife gave him after showing the expenses

[@duckkrusades4264]

I love how detailed this is. I don't know anything about ANY of this, but I was very interested to see how you and the different crews accomplished this. Very nice work! Always cool to see this kind of thing.

[@christiemay4444]

I have to agree. Definitely a very interesting video. What an amazing transformation! Enjoy!

[@larrydaniels6532]

I can see myself ( because I'm a lefty, too ) in many of the scenes where things were done contrary to the norm. Usually this is a more well thought-out process, sometimes not, the section of plywood scaffolding falling and almost breaking a leg comes to mind as being one! Thank God! Somebody must be living right or just extremely lucky. Now you have an excellent place to create masterpieces, as soon as you replace the Dewalt tools with Bosch!

[@TheWolfster001]

This is the first time I watched a KZbin video, that was over an hour long, I actually enjoyed watching, I loved the attention to detail where it was needed.. Great job, Love the new shop so far.. Thank you for sharing..

[@Houseds]

You renovated the old factory into a wonderful store

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@brendankrekeler469]

I pass by this shop almost every single day on my way to my grandmother's. I have watched this video before, I always thought this place looked so familiar when I watched it for the first time. Small world!

[@MJLWoodWorks]

You have a mega space and I got some shop envy. Even though you finished about 8 months ago, just flip it and find another shop to renovate....lol. Great job!

[@tetedur377]

The upside is that he can keep the Perkins crew (who I also follow) employed between jobs, that way.

[@MJLWoodWorks]

@@tetedur377 😂 too true!

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, I think I'm good! Still have a ton left to do in the space, most notably finishing the attic space so I can start hosting classes here!

[@MJLWoodWorks]

@@craftedworkshop I am sure it will be super rewarding teaching people! Good luck with everything bruh! Be well and Happy New Year!

[@FranksDIY]

Awesome job and congrats on the new shop

[@katherinekelly5380]

Glad to see everyone wearing respirators - that was duuusssssssstttttttttttyyyyyyy!

[@craftedworkshop]

No kidding!

[@VernBigDaddy]

The sight of that split double topplate transition (by the capped gas line) from 2x4 to 2x6 that is unstrapped will haunt my dreams for ever.

[@flatlander523]

Yeeoow I screamed when the rack fell down and aboout got you. I have enjoyed your rehab videos and I wish I had a team of guys like yours. Looking forward to more videos.

[@ZootedSosa]

This is one of the best made trade videos I’ve seen. Great quality videos, excellent explanations and even though I already know what it is you spell everything out and explain it concisely. This should be the golden standard for these types of videos very well done sir

[@jaredtandle2596]

52:59 put both line wires on the same side huh... Looks great man good job.

[@LizaLuck]

I ❤❤ the long form....so much great information. Also, I enjoy live talking. I'm a little tired of voiceovers & time lapse😊 yes I know that's easier, but there's nothing like tool noises in live taking while it's going on. Thanks🏆 BTW we watched the 2:10:34 seconds. It's many great moments...saw dust slow-mo..👌. Sorry, I'm shutting up.

[@maynard4599]

I love the long-form content!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks, more to come for sure! I'm going to start editing the tiny house series soon.

[@Timothy-NH]

This was the first time I came across one of your videos, and you earned my subscription at the part when you mentioned because you plan on giving classes later, you wanted to be sure the space was fully accessible for wheelchair users. I love how you did the quad outlets, splitting the outlets on two separate circuits. When we renovated one of our kitchens, (I own a two family home) I have two quads at the kitchen counter, and they are both split like that. Absolutely love what you did with the building, and truly appreciated at the end you told us how long it all took.

[@polkop90]

oh no way perkins brothers they're so cool i watch their builds every night i go to bed lul

[@xaap8408]

Well that was 2 hours of my time.... well spend :D awesome project!

[@p5ychojoe138]

Haven't finished it, might later, but I swear watching this vid put dust in my eye lol.

[@ernieforrest7218]

My son has a 4000 plus sq ft cabinet shop here in Florida. It is a production type shop, where he produces cabinets primarily, but also custom trim for his customers. I cant even imagine him operating in a shop finished to the degree that this shop is. Im assuming it will be used as a class room more so than a production type shop ? None the less you did a very nice job on it. I watch quite a few of the Perkins Bros. videos as well. They are good mechanics, and that shows up in their work. I was a home builder as well before retiring to Florida.

[@craftedworkshop]

Yea, this is really more of a woodworking "studio" if you will, since I film my videos in the space. I will also be doing classes at some point in the future. I personally love having a well lit and clean shop though, makes me want to work in the space even more.

[@ernieforrest7218]

@@craftedworkshop Well, all the best with your new venture. From my observations, id say that a great many of the shops on KZbin are more of a hobby variety than they are a working variety. All the nice tools and such showcased on the walls do make a nice backdrop. But they arent very practical in a real world production shop. Aside from a charging station and some type of a proper cutting setup, there isnt much else to showcase. As production increases, and more large machinery is added in order to meet the demands, the shop layout is apt to be changed anyway. Lumber storage also eventually becomes an issue. First off, in order to be competitive, it needs to be bought in bulk lots, not just job lots. That means multiple pallets of lumber and plywood being bought and stored. That also means that most even large variety lumber racks become obsolete. It also means that a forklift is necessary for off loading and moving lumber from place to place. How many youtube videos show or even talk about any of that?

[@ErtsenPlayGames]

when you see the mold for the first time .. youre like WHAT now this is second time .... and im also like WHAT PS === awesome project :D watching every single vid you post :D

[@flightswithrc]

Personally i love these long videos

[@javieraviles6314]

Nice video , great job . I watched completely

[@omenbrothersband]

Good on repurposing the lumber ! Prices today are absolutely insane !

[@mellymel1100]

Dude, I'm exhausted just watching this video! What a lot of work!

[@craftedworkshop]

No kidding, I realized why I'm always so tired when I was editing this video, hah!

[@wanderinggiraffe9299]

Visually the reverse TACO is beautiful to look at

[@EinfachNurNiko]

Nicely done, an german electrician here, we have here 230V for normal household devices and 400V 3-Phase power for heavier machinery, then you swap the external conductor they ar running in the wrong direction. Normally we have clockwise rotating field so then you swap 2 wires, you have couterclockwise rotating field, so have fun with that

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@christianweidel1070]

First and foremost, I just want to say that this was an incredibly great video! We've seen the entire workshop transform from a dilapidated storage space into a dream workshop for us hobby carpenters. I'm really looking forward to seeing cool projects being made here! I'm studying to become a civil engineer and I was just wondering about something; why didn't you choose to have a moisture barrier behind the studs on the east side of the building, since this was a wall with moisture issues? Another thing; if you notice that the CNC room gets a bit noisy, you might consider adding EPS/XPS insulation to reduce flanking transmission through the floor. Anyway, I just want to say that the workshop looks fantastic and the video was informative and fun to watch!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! The closed cell spray foam acted as the moisture barrier there. That combined with the Drylok and PT lumber should mean no long term issues with moisture. I still haven't built the doors for the CNC room but good tip!

[@chmedlychmedenstein916]

I'm not completely sure that I understand what you're suggesting for sound iso (the floor above or below?) but, I'll proffer this info. Closed cell foam board isn't usually helpful for sound. It doesn't 'absorb' sound like a fibrous or porous material does (fiberglass etc). And it has virtually no mass so it doesn't help in reflecting sound back except at high frequencies which is usually not the issue between rooms. But you're right on target wrt flanking paths. This is why sound isolation is so hard. One little gap somewhere can undermine a huge amount of cost and effort. I can almost guarantee that his doors are going to be the weak point. Any door that will not be the weak point will cost him an incredible amount of money and will not be easy to open and close. Lastly, it's not clear to me where his dust collector is going to live. With a real spindle on the CNC, the primary noise source is the DC, especially low frequency noise that is hard to isolate.

[@djosearth3618]

best way to mediate noise is to stop it at the board by floating the board on the studding on top of thickening. Zoning and segregating always beats just money into material to try and create utter barrier by way of force. like heck why not just go outside and start loading clay into the cavity :P

[@nesertema4583]

nice edit, great project! glad you could find a job for all essential tools, like the post level and the cutting attachment for the impact gun 😉 one remark on the drainage outside: being you I would use the excavator to dig out around the wall and add an insulation layer.

[@andymarshall2201]

You put a lot of effort into this video Johnny. Excellent content.

[@craftedworkshop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thaddodds5911]

This video show that a former Seabee can do this to when they have a dream and a drive to get it done. Thank you.

[@shaunmallory6037]

I am so glad to see that you were careful with any deconstruction so you could re-use material. Most DYI shows on TV drive me crazy when they get out their sledge hammers and wreck perfectly good wood and send it to the landfill.

[@ItsIdaho]

Watched it in 1 sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@dorianmorton67]

I actually gasped out loud when that shelf end fell towards you! ❤️🇨🇦

[@marcandrew777]

My stomach dropped when I saw that shelving drop behind you!!! So glad that it missed you. Great video though and that is one amazing workshop you have there now. Top job 😁

[@Wattsjoinerybarn]

Love it! one day🤞

[@danielcotnoir3363]

TEK SCREWS! I don't know if they've been previously mentioned in this thread, at this time there's over 400 comments. TEK screws would have saved you SOOOOOO much time. Wonderful video. Than you for sharing. If you end up trying TEK screws, and you like them, buy me a root beer someday. 😉 No, I don't get compensated for suggesting TEK screws. I'm just a fellow that's saved a great deal of time, and money, by using them. Cheers my friend!

[@jimstools3937]

All You Guys Are Professional And Awesome Sharing Your Craft. I Wish I Could Hire Them.

[@johnschneiderjr2342]

Phew the way I was screaming at my phone, watch out! When that pallet rack started tipping at you. Close call wow. Great video love it all

[@jarethebear]

This is 2 hours of my life that is wholly yours C.W. Great content!

[@hakunamatata324]

Watching this was far better than Hollywood movies, holy smokes oO

[@thunderslap7390]

I love work very much, so much in fact I can "Watch it all day" but this one got the better off me, this was a marathon of "watching work" to such an extent I have to take a week off "Watching work being done", Boss I will be back next week fresh and ready to "Watch some more work", LOL!

[@duhitznick_m9737]

I don’t know what he’s talking about but I see things happening and I love it😂

[@someyoungguy6990]

WOW, what an awesome achievement. I also think the porch has forever changed the look and intended purpose of the shop. Can I also give solid props to Ray. The guy just has heart, he has been pushing shit uphill with his type 1 forever but still does everything with a smile.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks, the porch massively improved the curb appeal for sure. Can't wait to get it painted and also add some windows on the second level to make the front pop even more. Also, Ray is such a hard worker, same with the rest of the crew. They do the work without complaining, even when the work sucks.

[@someyoungguy6990]

@@craftedworkshop yeah that will look awesome. Would you go modern or lean to the more vintage style windows?

[@Raege1002]

how is this 2 hours and so freaking entertaining

[@fastj1962]

I love your videos, dry shit talking is the best and your ability to laugh at yourself is a talent. A couple years ago I rehabbed my 68 year old house so I have a little building experience Ce along with the first 3 years of my adulthood working in construction makes me a hack. I know just enough to get myself into trouble. Loved your explanation for removing slag. Grew up in a muffler and welding shop. Not many people know what slag is let alone that you use a hammer named “slag hammer” to remove it. lol. I can see my 10 year old self knocking it away for my dad thinking I was a key part of those projects. Good times.

[@drjonritz]

Every day is Day One with the Perkins Crew!

[@wyattrowe8396]

Awesome to see the Perkins brothers in this project. They seem like knowledgeable good dudes

[@spudsmith]

This was amazing!!!

[@Invincibletro]

I set the speed of the video to 1.5x. I learned a few good tricks from this video, so I'm glad it was so thorough. Thank you for leaving in all the details. I at least appreciate it.

[@makethepart]

Look at that CNC room!!!!

[@woodfella21]

This comment is of course someone after the fact. However some 45 years ago, when I was a much younger carpenter. I was helping an older carpenter install a large acoustical ceiling tile job. Once we had the furring strips all installed, he brought out a couple of cloth aprons. He then poured a decent amount of corn starch in both sides of the aprons. We put on our aprons. And then instructed me to occasionally put my fingers in my apron, and grind them in the cornstarch. It kept my fingers extremely clean, and of course kept the tiles from showing any fingerprints also. Great video. I enjoyed watching your 3D layout and hard work come to fruition.😅

[@craftedworkshop]

That is brilliant! I will definitely keep that tip in mind when I need to move the tiles in the future. Thanks!

[@servant74]

We live in Clarksville, so yes, humidity is not your friend. Even a couple of portable dehumidifiers will help a large space like yours, even during construction.

[@craftedworkshop]

Yup, the larger dehumidifier has completely solved the issue. I just run it overnight in the summer and it keeps things at a great level when combined with the mini splits.

[@jonathansavaria3497]

Tip from someone installing those types of drop ceiling tile quite often, use Mr.Clean magic earaser and rub it dry on the stain...itll make most of them go away. If not, sprinkle some baby powder onto a dry paint brush and dab it on the tile. It should hide it and blend nicely with the rest of the tile. Great job non the less !!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Great tip! Thanks for that.

[@jonathansavaria3497]

@@craftedworkshop my pleasure mate, i love what you do !

[@srinath2706]

You should keep making video frequently I have seen lot of videos of famous guys but your projects are creative your channel is the only channel from which I have seen all the videos

[@DaBuild]

Your attention to detail is off the roof!!! ❤

[@bandols]

I'm always blown away at the number of people who get into indoor "gardening"

[@kirkmcclean9686]

DAY ONE!?!?!?! That would take some people a week

[@JimMedcraft]

The slow mo was worth it. It made me think of the smell of wood being work shavings

[@wselander]

Imagine my surprise when I find the Perkins Bros in your video! Great dudes.

[@ItzAliz]

Love to see both the work and numbers as I am having a workshop that needs renovating aswell. The Contractor don't wanna give me an estimate for my building.

[@StaticM223]

1 million subscribers and he still replies to comments, thats awesome. Beautiful job on the shop.

[@DanielIsaacs]

Ooh, robot hand guy! Unexpected crossover! Howdy from Raleigh!

[@barbarablanchfield225]

Loved seeing your birds. The colours were so vivid. I look forward to the day when you can have a fire in the fireplace to keep you warm. One more thing: we have really cold weather here in Canada. It is -15°C without the windchill.

[@randogame4438]

I just spent 2 hrs + of my life watching this fascinating video of your shop renovation while waiting for a 4 hr 3D print of a fume extraction hose connector for the wifes fibre laser to get done and I enjoyed every minute of it. What I'd love to see is a video of your dust extraction system install. Great job to you and all the guys who helped make it happen!

[@dobygillis3105]

Love the Perkins brother builders. Hands down the best building team on KZbin. There skills are like no other such claen work. Good luck with the new shop! First time whaching this channel. PS. Jay n Ray are to cool!

[@Trasselkalle]

Ooof, such a rewarding watch! Granted, my wife is muttering that she will send the bill your way if I start building on that one spot I have been saving... I will try to distract her with some dog videos the following months.

[@ramvan2284]

Watched the entire thing.... way cool dude. Congratulations on the completion of the dream shop.

[@AKaSa_gaming]

I cannot stop watching this video it’s so amazing to see the whole process of rebuilding

[@Varaparru]

Very nice work! 👍😎

[@mathewwilson3679]

1:13:21 that’s a company that my dad used to work for 😂

[@pjmoody]

Great job Nate!

[@jasonjtg21]

Fantastic video! Loved the detail you went into

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@fightington]

It's nice to see pro's working vs DIY vibes. Only thing i thought worth mentioning since painting new stuff is common and someone else might benefit - RE: this job's "Caulking - - in painting is usually called "gap filling" and uses acrylic "no more gaps" etc vs - finishing the gaps between painted and unpainted surfaces which is done with silicone like caulking and a pop-stick) - the gap filling for painting is much better done AFTER the primer coat - it doesn't bond well to surfaces that havent been done and can start to peel out over time and is a hassle to deal with because it doesn't sand and it sticks in little bits - it's much easier to get a smooth surface on the gap filler because bare timber etc sucks moisture out of it and gives a rough edge to the filler The primer also fills a little of the gap so sit's a bonus and easier to gap Not important here for shop as far as finish but not extra work so just an order of operation thing and quicker anyway Main thing is the filler lifting out of the gap over time because it bonds to primer - not bare surface

[@craftedworkshop]

Is this true with an elastomeric sealant like Big Stretch? Definitely interesting!

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Great job, will be a really nice shop

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@ThatGuyFromArizona]

Very lucky to commission the professional & comedy services of the Perkins crew. New sub here, as soon as I heard CNC I signed up!!

[@johnwayne2103]

What a fabulous build! Thanks for sharing. This gave me lots of ideas for my shop (one day)

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks for watching, good luck on your shop build!

[@DumpsterMarcus]

Took 2 days but watched it all…I did watch the other videos you posted but watching it twice all in one video was nice!!! Really enjoyed this shop renovation series and it looks so nice man!!! Happy new year 🤙

[@craftedworkshop]

That’s awesome, thanks for watching the whole thing! Happy New Year to you too!

[@russcalder]

The video thumbnail with the dust collection was what made me watch this video. Imagine my surprise when it wasn't covered in the video. Hopefully that will be in a later video. Either way, awesome project, well done.