Epic Egress 2

Second update of the shop move. Phase one is 90% complete which was moving my wife's art studio to the new place. Got some video of the inside of the shop this time. Anybody out there do spray insulation? Be an official Epic Egress supporter with limited edition event specific tee. These are not the typical hipster weight tee shirts. These shirts are proper shop grade workwear. Follow the links below. Even have pocket tees this time.
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[@beatrute2677]

I cant wait for the future meatloaf episode called "Interesting stuff i found during the move i forgot i had"

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Also "I know I packed it up now where is it".

[@Mtematiks]

This stuff will need another shop :)))

[@funone8716]

That will go on for years.

[@garagewizzard]

@@hilltopmachineworks2131 i second this idea :)

[@thomaslizon2594]

😂😂😂😂

[@farmboy6218]

You reminded me of my condensation issues when I moved into my metal building. Still "polishing" tools 3 years later.

[@bid6413]

Please finish insulating the entire shop before moving anything in. I didn’t and I regret it to this day. The insulation contractor would have insulated the empty building for pennyies compared to the bid I got once I had move my stuff in the way. Gorgeous shop, oh and a nice property too.. what a great adventure, what a lot of decisions, what a lot of work. You’re the man!

[@randyreddig5239]

100% fact!!!! Do what ya gotta do, make the insulation happen..

[@toddmiller6100]

Tom, I see contractors screw up adding insulation to existing metal roofs too much. Be mindful of how you contractor is going to stop condensation on the underside of the metal roof panels. New metal roofs have vapor barrier backed batt insulation pinned between the metal roof panels and purlins to keep them from condensing. You need insulation that's going to keep close to the metal and imped air movement. Like spray on a thin layer of closed cell foam insulation directly onto the under side of the roof and then install what ever insulation CA Title 24 requires.

[@HansWeberHimself]

Base layer (at least) of closed cell foam is highly recommend against condensation in metal buildings.

[@marks5603]

VERY VERY good advice. I had the same issue with my new barn. AND, make every effort to make it impervious to visiting mice and wasps. Close all those little entry ways. You'll be SO glad you did. Best of Luck, Looking forward to your NEW ambient echo.

[@cambridgemart2075]

100% agree, I paid the machinery movers to store the machines for a couple of weeks whilst I laid the mambrane on the floor, added 4x2s with insulation between them, floored in OSB and epoxy painted, battened all the walls, added insulation panels then dry-walled over it and, finally, battened the ceiling space and insulated before adding dry-wall. Took about 3 weeks to complete, but was well worth the effort to finish before the machines were moved in.

[@derekzimmerman2522]

Just bought a shirt. You are the man. I am glad you have found what appears to be a peaceful location for you and your family.

[@stevewyckoff6904]

Foam is great, and I agree it needs to be done before the move-in, but AFTER the electrical, which means you will need to CAD the daylights out of the shop layout. It doesn't look like the roll-up doors are insulated, so that needs to be addressed as well. And you will want to consider some sort of fresh air replenishment system since the foam will seal the place up tight.

[@jonanderson5137]

All the rough needs to be in and final before foam. 2 properties this year got foam before rough electrical. Saw and claw hammer, time and material. All it did was tick me off and take more time.

[@jasonh3109]

Wow!! So so happy for your sir. The joy in your voice is so so refreshing. CONGRATS!!!

[@felixcosty]

Thanks for the video. I with a lot of other people saying do not put stuff in the new shop, get it insulated first. If you have to rent or buy shipping containers and put all your stuff in there till the shop is finished. Working around machines is a pain, and work gets done faster and cheaper if workers do not have to deal with a shop full of stuff. Your paying people to do a job and moving machines is not the job you are paying them for. This is the same concept as doing a house reno if people are in the house job takes longer and cost more, no people in the house and there stuff is gone work gets done faster. Last thing you need is someone working in the new shop and they have to worry about breaking things, and worse still is if they do break something and now you have that pain to deal with, or you have someone that likes your stuff more then you and they take your stuff to there shop. I like you content and you having a fast and clean move means you make more content.

[@handsofrhythm3415]

It's almost neutron star density! (1017 kg/m3!)......Too funny. Mr Lipton as long as I breathe, I shall never leave you. Good luck with the move OX. All the best.

[@danielbuck]

I am jealous of the shop space! Looking forward to seeing how you set it up :)

[@larryshaw6517]

OK. Completed the big move myself, body soul and watch shop. I'm seventy-three but I'm determined to getter done. Thanks Tom and good luck.

[@alewis8765]

Congrats on the purchase, looks like a great place. I have a pretty good idea where the new place is located, being from that area. Are you going to keep working at the lab?

[@therealme613]

Best of luck along the rest of the journey 🙏

[@carlwhite8225]

Tom, I finally got a OX Tools T Shirt, Congrats on the new shop.

[@rolliekelly6783]

When you move your shop, if you haven't already, rent a Telehandler on both ends. It is worth every penny for safety alone. Take it from the voice of experience. Best of luck, Rollie

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

He has the space now so just buy a used forklift. Super handy.

[@rolliekelly6783]

@@hilltopmachineworks2131 True enough but, a fork true can't reach way back into the trailer which can be very advantageous. Much better than a trip to the hospital.

[@gmoore1985]

Box truck Tetris is always fun

[@JourneymanRandy]

Looking good Tom. Nice shop.

[@loydsa]

That's going to be a gorgeous shop when everything is moved and sorted. I appreciate it's a lot of work but think of it as an opportunity to clear out those things you have been keeping for 30 years on the off chance you may need them, no, me neither, I think keeping things forever is an engineering trait. :-)

[@sjoemie_himself]

Great building and property. Excited for the things to come!

[@kylebracht]

I would consider it a clerestory style barn. Unfortunately, doesn't have the clerestory windows. Would let so much natural light in. Might be a nice little project

[@robertstredde6798]

I think they call it a Monitor style building, but yeah, some clerestory windows would be awesome!

[@kylebracht]

@@robertstredde6798 ya! The Monitor style is very similar. I wonder what the difference is. I've always loved clerestory windows in old barns and buildings

[@rdon53]

Ha, it's almost like Benicia is northern California, I live in Vacaville so I thinking your in the Orville area, anyway it's hotter up this way , good luck Mr. Wissard.

[@bid6413]

Oh, a thought. If you keep the little room don’t make it a metrology room. I think it is too small. The room will be a great place to store precision instruments and maybe even some tooling. You’ll be able to heat it with a light bulb.

[@mopedmarathon]

I’m already planning what I’d do with a space that size. Going to be great to see what you do with it.

[@Zappyguy111]

TBH, if you gave us a time lapsed fly on the wall perspective, that would be pretty enjoyable trying to spot tools we recognise as they go out the door.

[@BJ-fi7mx]

I enjoy watching your videos hope u like the new place

[@Orgakoyd]

Very nice space! And the dedicated electrical service is a bonus. I'm sure you must have mentioned it before, but where is your intor and outro factory photo from?

[@alienmoonstalker]

My new favorite phrase is now "man door."

[@danmooney7192]

How does this compare size-wise to the old shop?

[@johnm840]

A layout and building utility plan would be great for many of us to review. I get it you might not want that many comments and directives.

[@xenonram]

Hey Tom, try to get them to release the special edition tee in blue or grey. Black is too hot for FL, white gets to dirty too easy, and I don't care for the emerald. Thanks a lot.

[@michael-michaelmotorcycle]

Weird, black isn’t too hot for AZ. I grew up in FL so don’t respond with the typical humidity as an excuse.

[@PatFarrellKTM]

Does this move mean you are retiring? I envision Tom working his day job in some secret government lab making super precision parts for fusion generators and other time machines. If the new house/shop is 100 miles north, that would be an evil commute to work.

[@trackjosh]

May be able to work remote. Not sure he works in the shop anymore, I think he was at a desk.

[@larryedwards8723]

Same question way too far to commute. Agree prepare area before filling it up.

[@Badgermatt-nc5nr]

It's called a Monitor style, I built the same thing about 6 years ago, mine is 60'x66', with a bathroom and a man cave.

[@jeffanderson1653]

Outstanding! How’s the water supply? Up in my neck of the woods the wells are going dry.

[@dford344]

Bucket list items: gift cart, forklift. I did 3” rigid form sheets, then did metal skinned the inside. And did duckies A/C units. Here in Louisiana it’s a must. Good luck with the new place. 👍

[@mrgruisinge]

Neutron star density? That's packed.

[@richardscott6716]

Soooooo… How long do you reckon it will take to fill that shop? By the bye, congratulations. Salut

[@bkupiec]

How big is the new space compared to the old one?

[@BNSFfan1996]

Epoxy floor?

[@ScrewDriverxxx]

Wishing you all the best and hope it all goes well.

[@piccilos]

Take the storage room out and build a new, bigger room

[@d00dEEE]

Jerry Atric is a good friend of mine.

[@eformance]

Are you going to hire a rigger to move your big equipment?

[@nathanweese3812]

keep that woodstove!

[@keefjunior4061]

Can't fit a CMM in that little room?

[@iamtheomega]

OLLEY OLLEY OXEN FREE

[@joannepeterson2631]

Spray foam you wont regret it

[@timw2407]

seeing the elevation and that little wood stove, i'm thinkin chain saws and 4 wheel drive might b in order ...

[@Dlehnerswe]

No help from uncle Bob? We know that he's your uncle. ^^

[@billlee2947]

Don't injure yourself Tom. Take it from someone who did on a 2200 mile move that took four truckloads over a year and a half!

[@fefifofob]

I was going to say that you look tired, but evidently you already knew that.

[@scrout]

Far off neighbors....the best kind.

[@artt3165]

Don't sweat the lack of making videos! People who have never had a MAJOR move in their lives won't get it but, there's LOTS of more important things to spend your LIMITED time doing than making video(es) of what you're doing. Moving is a constant pain of continuous packing, loading, unloading, rinse and repeat..... once that's done then you unpack arrange and rearrange for the next several weeks, months and maybe years......lol

[@griffm5]

what part of the country is this?

[@Hoaxer51]

Northern California

[@LeeRobertsMe]

So excited for you Tom, its nice seeing you so happy. Lee - mycncuk

[@billmoran3219]

👍🤙✌️

[@WilliamTMusil]

Hiya Tom

[@beefchicken]

Before you get too attached to the trees, consider clearing a perimeter around the buildings. Wildfires are more of a ‘when’ than an ‘if’.

[@aserta]

This. Trees are nice and all, but unfired structures are even better.

[@scottwydra6365]

Consider roof sprinkler system to prevent flying embers from landing in joints of roof or other areas.

[@nicolashuffman4312]

The best thing I did in my shop (other than insulation and A/C) was to paint the interior white. No bare drywall or cinder blocks. The paint reflects light so there are no truly dark places. It feels like a commercial office space that happens to have machines in it, instead of the dark basement I used to work in.

[@cambridgemart2075]

Totally agree, I dry-lined my workshop space and painted all the wall and ceiling surfaces brilliant white, the difference it makes is well worth the effort.

[@johncall4525]

You may want to look into getting the building spray foamed now, before the equipment is moved in.

[@jeffanderson1653]

I don't know if they do spray foam here in the West??

[@skiphill9]

Spray foam both the ceiling and walls! A friend just built a 3500 sq ft shop down in Texas and had it foamed. It is incredible how cool it stays in the Texas summer and the heat it retains in the winter!

[@timmer9lives]

And it makes steel paneled buildings much stiffer and stronger too. I’m pretty sure there’s even some green foams too. But you’re going to have to read up on all the different foams if you go that route. That said, there’s some incredible spray foams out there ranging from open cell to closed cell foams. But in any case, they really do seal the building from air intrusion and make it stronger. Piece of cake to foam an empty building.

[@infoanorexic]

building, rebuilding, or moving shop seems to be a recurring theme for the past couple of years. however you do it, make it inviting, a spot you want to be in. if the winter weather justifies it, a heavy pot belly stove will add a lot to the atmosphere plan on a medium size tractor with a front end bucket loader, or an old backhoe, old backs and shovels are a bad mix

[@rogerhodges7656]

You have made a mistake not leaving the state. It is not too late. I left California for good ten years ago and would never consider moving back,

[@davewood406]

Might look into shipping containers to hold some stuff while you do up the interior. Minimizing the stuff you are working around would be a time saver on many fronts.

[@mounty8807]

Wow!!! Nice Tom!! Idea for the 'Pantry': A grinding room, for say pedestal grinders, to keep the dust/particulates at bay, with extraction fan etc. Keep up the great work. This will be an adventure, huh?

[@artmckay6704]

Sweet! Now you don't have to worry about rent going up again! That'll be a big relief. I hope every part of the shop redesign goes swimmingly! Best wishes and congrats! :)

[@penpilot1]

Good luck with the move. Let's Go Brandon!

[@bcbloc02]

Really nice steel building. A shame you could not get it spray foamed before you move in.

[@twobob]

[@cyrilhudak4568]

The building is Monitor Style. Same as KRs

[@TheEvertw]

In spite of the hassle of moving, this looks like a great upgrade! A piece of land you can be proud off!

[@arimadx]

Man that shop is a dream scenario for me! Congrats buddy! Can wait to see the shop come together

[@jamiebuckley1769]

wow very big move tom. very nice property and a heck of a nice shop. its going to be a great video series watching you build your new shop into what you want it to be.

[@geckoproductions4128]

Shop is looking good, Tom. Too bad you couldn't get 3phase...oh well. Take some advice from a Texan though, use that metal roof to put in some rainwater harvesting. For every 1000 sq ft of roof you will harvest 600 gallons for every inch of rain. Man has been harvesting rain for millions of years. Only recently have we begun drilling holes in the ground and pumping water out. M2c

[@ashreid20]

'you get something back in return' are you kidding me!! Do you know how much you've given us already!?!

[@joshmyer9]

Looks like you wore the right t-shirt when touring a new shop with 200A single phase...

[@Doug_Edwards]

I have the same shirt and was thinking the same thing. Come on Chris

[@poetac15]

Glad you pointed that out haha!

[@dcraft1234]

uh oh! no 3 phase?! How barbaric!

[@leonmeier5562]

You said that there is "single phase" power to the shop. Is there 3 phase power available or are you going to go with a converter?

[@notfragile]

Congratulations on the new property Tom, it looks like a beautiful place, and the new shop will be excellent. Yes, certainly get the building insulated, and if you can, insulate the roll up doors too. I used a thin spray on coating from a company called Lizardskin. It's used in automotive applications normally, but the stuff reduced the interior surface radiated heat (AZ sun) on my door by almost 25 degrees. From experience there is one more thing I would strongly recommend before you move anything in there. I would have the concrete floor diamond ground and properly sealed. Doing this will make the whole shop easier to clean, keep the dust down, and provide an easy to clean stain resistant surface to work on going forward. All the best to you my friend, I wish I could get away for a few days and come give you a hand, but my customers are keeping my nose to the proverbial grindstone this month.

[@robertstredde6798]

BIG YES on the floor. And the time to do it is before moving anything in!!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

*SPRAY FOAM INSULATION!* While the shop is empty.

[@iperceptionist6263]

could you do some videos about how you set up a new shop? i think It would be interesting to see what goes through your head while setting up yours. Great vid!

[@Doug_Edwards]

So is how does this shop compare size wise? Still working?

[@byronwatkins2565]

Chickens are food -- not pets...

[@907jl]

Congrats Tom! That small insulated room next to the shitter would be a great place to put your air compressor and (if you use one) rotary phase converter, to keep the noise level down. Just a thought.

[@SuperAWaC]

More like make noise to cover up the toilet sounds

[@jamesrandalls6914]

wish I were close enough to help you out

[@fkncarl9302]

I have a buddy that did spray insulation on his steel building and it works well in the Arizona heat.

[@kevindavis6042]

Good friends are hard to find... Especially when you are moving

[@ghostwalker100]

do you really need both big roll up doors? if not seal up the one that gets the most wind. i could see a draught under one door due to the light. for insulation sprayfoam? and if possible why not have your compressor in an insulated box outside. keeps noise down when filming and free a bit of room up inside

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

I'd probably put the compressor and phase converter in the little room

[@bruceanderson9461]

I had a rotary converter and it worked ok but very noisy, constantly turning it on and off as you need it and of coarse you have to deal with power loss in your machines. I switched to phase perfect digital phase converter 15 years ago. It is always on and makes no more noise than a desktop computer. It only results in 2% power consumption and provides better 3 phase than you get from the utility company if you can get it to your place economically. Best decision I ever made. I have no financial interest in this company. Buy all your power equipment now as your governor has just outlawed small gas and diesel engines in your state after 2024.

[@Hoaxer51]

Even lawnmowers! That’s going to be hard to deal with.

[@akfarmboy49]

Moving your shop is a pain. Look forward to your shop And the heck with landlords

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Chuck is a certified nice guy. Good luck with the move. If I lived nearby I would be glad to come over and supervise the whole thing after all you what are friends for.

[@HP_rep_mek]

That is some nice space you got there, I have no doubt that it will become an excellent workshop in the near future👍

[@heinstrydom864]

Nothing better than owns your own place. Lot of work but worth it. Good positive move for the better. We all get older nothing happen without a reason, congratulations

[@kats1719]

I like the backhanded dig at Keith Fenner ( don't do the handout go fund me thing )

[@Hoaxer51]

Fenner did just go through a divorce, so that can leave a guy pretty low on funds.

[@matttradie1341]

Nice. Definitely need to build a 1/4 of the space in with coolroom panel. Dust free and climate controlled. Potentially put in a magnehelic gauge and make it positive pressure.

[@BruceWhitham]

TOM a change is like a holiday! Excellent restart, nothing better than getting out of the rental. My crystal ball sees (Despite a dozen cracks in it) Good fencing; 3 goats to keep the grass down; Insulation a must! A 10' fan in one wall to keep you cool in the summer; A Sedgeway, or motorised roller skates to help those little legs of yours negotiate the pathways between the house and the shed otherwise you will need an oxy viva; A motorised broom to sweep the floor; A very big fridge to keep the beers cold when I come to visit; and huge Aussie flag on one wall! Best wishes on a smooth transition. Hugs to Sargamo, Cheers from your mate Bruce from way down here in flat earth country!

[@RaysGarage]

So many options Tom and you get to start with a clean slate!

[@DJnach3157]

How about some 2lbs. sprayfoam on all exterior walls and ceilings

[@jamesmorris3175]

New shop is going to be fantastic. Exciting times. More power to your elbow!

[@jamesstanlake4064]

You never know what you have until you move it but in the end I believe you will think it worth it.

[@ehamster]

Is Stan going to come up and put in some elaborate conduit / air system?