End of 2024 Shop Tour - My first Shop tour - It was a huge year for the Shop. 2025 will see More!

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Looks like a great place to spend 2025. Enjoy, looks like you'll have hours of great fun ahead.

[@pkwoodworking]

Thanks for the kind reply! I plan on getting a lot done in 2025!

[@OldGuyWoodworks]

Wow. Never seen those quality of tools in a hobby shop. Convinced me to go three phase though. Happy New Year.

[@pkwoodworking]

It has been a 45 year journey in woodworking - started when I was 12 years old. Wish I would have gone 3 phase years ago.

[@th19845]

Before you go further with 3 phase make sure the city, town or whatever can support it. I was told my place of residence did not.

[@OldGuyWoodworks]

@@th19845 going to install a rotary phase converter. Should do the trick.

[@pkwoodworking]

I use a Phase Perfect phase converter

[@HybridWoodworks]

Glad to see some positive comments here. I’m in a similar situation. Blessed with a good career unrelated to woodworking that allows me to buy cost prohibitive machines without regards to ROI. I was thinking of creating a channel and posting build videos now and then. But didn’t want the majority of comments to be negative.

[@carpentryjoineryandcabinet6335]

You should do it still, I think there is a lot more positivity on the internet than negativity in reality, we just remember the negative comments more. Folks are generally good. 👍

[@pkwoodworking]

Do it! People buy Porsches and post them. I would argue that my hobby is less than a new 911 with the associated garage install. I am blessed for sure. In future years I will try to squeeze some ROI out of this to supplement our retirement!

[@RohitKulshreshtha]

In a similar boat. FWIW, I’d watch your videos.

[@HybridWoodworks]

Thanks. I’ll see if I can get some videos up this year. I use this account to comment on videos, so the real channel will be under another brand.

[@RohitKulshreshtha]

@@HybridWoodworks gonna be the same in my case too! Share when ready!

[@TheMoonlightCraftsman]

Awesome shop. We’re all tool junkies at heart

[@pkwoodworking]

Thanks, I am a process guy and these machines are where its at for me

[@bryankia]

That is quite a shop you have. I am very happy for you. I am starting my shop on Jan 15th. You must build a bit of everything with all those machines. Be well and happy 2025.

[@pkwoodworking]

Good luck! Yes whatever I want to do!

[@Hog-g2z]

Good morning 🌅, Happy New Year, 🥳, Great shop territorial, very good idea going over to 3 phase, I believe from when I was running my business back in the UK, three phase is cheaper on business tariff, plus I think the motors are more efficient, and as for lighting cannot seem to have enough, the people that came in to do my lighting set my lights up in a H section, and I have seen hexagon lighting system where they all linked together, might be worth having a look along these lines or even seeing somebody with their lighting system already set up, Good luck with your next project look forward to seeing , what’s happening in the next tutorial, from France.

[@pkwoodworking]

Thanks!

[@tableshaper4076]

My humble opinion... ditch the line bore, such a massive foot print for what it does. Get a Blum minipress and you get the line boring as well as hinge boring and mount it on the same table as your new delta. I loved my minipress, get extra flip stops with it and you can be lighting quick on it. The new go go gadget one looks crazy but I've never used it.

[@pkwoodworking]

I love the Omal hinge boring machine I have, so going to shy away from the Blum. I may ditch the line boring machine, I have the Festool LR32 system if I don't do many cabinets in the future.

[@carpentryjoineryandcabinet6335]

Looking good, I wish I could have my extractor outside the back of the workshop here in the UK, but it's too cold and it drags all the heat out of the workshop so quickly, so unless we suddenly develop a southern Californian climate, I'm going to have to keep it in the shop 🤷🏻‍♂️. 👍

[@steveh8724]

I'm in New England in the US and have similar concerns both for loss of wam air in winter and loss of cool dry air in summer. I'm wondering whether some sort of highly filtered air return from exterior space back into shop space could be a solution. Have you considered such a possibility? One downside would be less noise isolation, but maybe it could work...

[@carpentryjoineryandcabinet6335]

@steveh8724 I did think about it, but then I thought if I'm going to build a fully enclosed space that can retain heat just for the extractor, I kind of may as well just make that a workshop extension and use the space. If it could just be a leantoo roof then I would be more tempted. I also have a sawdust burner in the workshop for heat, and in the old place when I tried to vent the extractor outside it created negative pressure in the workshop, which drew all the smoke back down the flue, so there is that to watch out for too 😂💨💨💨💨💨

[@pkwoodworking]

The outside room is insulated and shares the air with the main shop so I am not dumping cold or hot air outside. It just is more quiet.

[@pkwoodworking]

Steve, that is what I did in the old shop and now will do in the new shop. I have a video on how I built the old one on my channel. You make sure the hole between the shops is large enough to not impede air flow. Keep both spaces insulated and you are good.

[@newdutchworkshop7026]

Most professional dust extractors with clean air output (where the dust doesn't pass through the fan) will allow for filtered air to be returned through a separate duct. With some smart ducting and blast gates you can even choose to vent the filtered air outside in the summer and inside in the winter. My dust extractor is 7.5kW and the filtered air comes out around 10 degrees celsius warmer than room temperature so it should help to warm up the shop a bit in winter.

[@SawForgeGarage]

Dude, impressive shop. Do you have any plans for build videos in the future?

[@pkwoodworking]

Yes, made one today. Cope and stick 5 pc doors. Should be out this weekend

[@onehandedmaker]

Hi PK, Great shop tour and nice setup. Tablesaw decision time? I do like my saw stop, but only having one arm settled that argument. Subscribed. Regards One Handed Maker Australia

[@pkwoodworking]

The decision on the saw was made in August. Just waiting on delivery.

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Disgusting. I love it.

[@pkwoodworking]

I appreciate you

[@volkerrohlfs6946]

It's rather a tool showroom than a workshop, isnt it!?

[@pkwoodworking]

No. I keep it clean, but I really have just finished it. We will start building stuff .

[@Charles-i6p4i]

Cool shop. What are you using for flooring? I've been thinking about adding something to my concrete slab to make it easier on my knees and cut noise reverb, but I'm not sure what to do.

[@pkwoodworking]

Charles, I am using 1/2" rubber rolls from flooring.com. I got them 4' wide and 50 feet long. They are great for my back and helped acoustics in the shop immensely.

[@RohitKulshreshtha]

@@pkwoodworking is that the right URL? Takes me to a parked domain name.

[@pkwoodworking]

No website yet, coming soon

[@stephenhamstra357]

Please explain how you use the blue and white non-paper towel dispensers at your shop sink - why two? Thanks?

[@pkwoodworking]

Blue is for clean up etc. White is for my hands. White is much cheaper.

[@stephenhamstra357]

@@pkwoodworkingThank you!

[@newtlab]

Друг у тебя не мастерская, а фабрика мебели 👍

[@pkwoodworking]

Thanks! Someday

[@newtlab]

@pkwoodworking I guess I meant you to have a shitty workshop, even some factories don't have one. It's a really cool instrument.

[@MattHyatt]

Nice to see a man with a healthy shop budget! Max clamps? Mack's clamps? I don't know, but I want to. What's that?

[@pkwoodworking]

Air Tight Clamps from Mac!

[@Brian-xn7so]

Nice tour.What are the lights you have on the ceiling, and who makes the cool role around stool with the brown colored seat. Thx.

[@pkwoodworking]

The lights are barrina - on Amazon. The chair is a Vyper industries

[@steveh8724]

@@pkwoodworking The shop lights are "Barrina" the pasta is "Barilla."

[@pkwoodworking]

Fixed! Thanks - guess I was hangry.

[@rw7532]

Two questions for you. How deep is your shop? Looks like your shop floor is covered with horse stall mats. Do you find them having an enough cushion in them to ease stress on your feet and back like a traditional anti-fatigue would? I would think the horse stall mat makes moving wheeled tools much easier, if nit easy but the density of the mat makes me wonder if they still offer enough cushion to provide some physical relief. Thanks for the video.

[@pkwoodworking]

The shop is 22x45 outside and 21x44 inside. I use 1/2" thick rubber rolls from flooring.com they are for gyms and are really heavy duty. They are a game changer for my back and legs for sure. moving large machines on the rubber is a no go. As soon as they get close to 1000 pounds they will not roll without bunching up the rubber.

[@David_Best]

Nice tour. Makes me wonder if you had to build the shop again if you'd go bigger. I've never felt the need for a line boring machine - huge floor space hog. Where's the spray booth? LOL. What's on the floor?

[@pkwoodworking]

David, I wish I had the space in my yard for more. This was the max dimensions without getting really expensive. The line boring machine may not stick around... the floor is 1/2" rubber rolls. Like in gyms.

[@mattcarpenter8498]

When you are ready to sell that slider I’m interested. I’m in nor cal.

[@pkwoodworking]

Matt, Looks like I will put it up for sale in Mid-February at this point. As soon as they set a date for delivery and installation/commissioning.

[@mattcarpenter8498]

February would be perfect? Let’s figure out a way to get in touch with each other and discuss pricing. Thanks,

[@pkwoodworking]

Sounds great [e-mail]

[@kenf2662]

Nice Cabinet Shop. I own my cabinet business here in California and going to call it quits next year at 59. "When you turn a hobby into a business its not fun anymore". Question: I have similar production equipment except for my CNC , What is you annual volume lets say kitchen sets. I'm really interested in your managed work flow (beautiful shop) just seems a little cramped. SORRY JUST WATCHED TO THE END "Oh its not a production shop" well GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN !

[@pkwoodworking]

Ken, Your statement that when you turn a hobby into a business that the fun is gone is exactly where I am with this. When I retire, I only want to take the work on that I want to do. With the Clients I want to work with. I don't want to 'Have to Work' or this didn't turn out how I wanted. I used my current work to fund this and set me up for a Work/Hobby in the future.

[@kenf2662]

@pkwoodworking No matter that it's one or a handful of customers, it's the deadline that ruined it for me.

[@pkwoodworking]

Yes, that makes it harder to be carefree for sure. We will see how I manage it.

[@chrisgardner3606]

I think you missed your calling, you should have been a equipment salesman although I don't think you could have afforded everything you have in retirement.

[@pkwoodworking]

That is the point! I want to get this acquired now, so when I retire, there is no overhead and I make what I want for who I want to.

[@SMCinco-e60m5]

@@pkwoodworking That's varsity thinking for sure

[@henryperez8607]

Nice shop! What scale things do you build.

[@pkwoodworking]

I have built charcuterie boards to full kitchens and Large scale furniture.

[@Woodspring_Studio]

Just subscribed. Could you give a little perspective on what you are actually doing with all this gear? Are you actively running a production shop? Doing client work etc? The cost of this equipment seems cost prohibitive unless you’re already financially set.

[@pkwoodworking]

That is a great question. I am blessed and the stuff is all paid for - except the building itself. I do work now, but this is an expensive hobby for now. When I retire, this will be an income stream with little overhead. Doors, Windows, Furniture and cabinets.

[@daviddavies5428]

What lights are you using?

[@kevinronald4137]

A very professional shop which is well equipped. I would be interested in how much turnover you have to fund this shop .. my estimate in excess of 250000. Do you have time to sleep or will be employing an apprentice to increase your production. Happy New Year.

[@pkwoodworking]

Barrina, but I am open to suggestions

[@pkwoodworking]

Kevin, This is a long term play for me. I have a day job now that funds my "Hobby" when I retire I want to build without overhead. No employees, I have 2000 of them now. I will build doors, windows, furniture and cabinets. No basic stuff, and take the work when I want to.

[@kevinronald4137]

@ I wish you all the best with your endeavour, thank you for replying to me.

[@pkwoodworking]

You got it Kevin

[@christophedelepaut6398]

👏👏👏👍👍🇧🇪

[@pkwoodworking]

Thank You

[@dublinf4477]

Beautiful great shop. But ummmmm…Barrina lights? After all that planning?

[@pkwoodworking]

Yeah, The cost to move up in the world of LED's from Barrina is a lot. Any suggestions?

[@RohitKulshreshtha]

@@pkwoodworkingsome high CRI lights will reduce flicker and also help with accuracy of finishes.

[@pkwoodworking]

I agree on both of those - I have no flicker now and I will not be doing finishes in the shop - I have a portable finish system I set up right in front of the shop when I get serious. Having said that, I do want better CRI and more total lumen output. Any suggestions?

[@RohitKulshreshtha]

@@pkwoodworking I am exploring American Green Lights and Northlux for my shop. That said, it’s the last item on my shop setup list so I don’t have additional information or an estimate on when I’ll be done.

[@pkwoodworking]

Dont be afraid to update me.

[@reid8588]

What will your new table saw be?

[@pkwoodworking]

It has been an ongoing saga - But I am keeping it close to the vest. I will announce it when I have an install and setup date.

[@poconojoe90]

You haven’t won the lottery?

[@pkwoodworking]

No lottery win here. Blessed with the work I do and an understanding wife!

[@poconojoe90]

@ it was a fun watch!…. and I just subscribed to see which table saw, radial arm saw and air compressor you end up with. I’m betting you end up with a “Original” radial arm saw.

[@pkwoodworking]

Nope - it is a Delta 33-421. It is a turret style saw. Last of them AFAIK. it has a 26"+ crosscut and an 18" blade!

[@Mostviews111]

Beautiful shop but does this guy even build anything or just buy tools?

[@pkwoodworking]

Thanks, Watch the next video!