How cheap is our MASSIVE warehouse?

[@scruffysanta8442]

As a retired Firefighter/Paramedic I would suggest that you all take the Stop the Bleed class. It teaches a layman's version of the best way to take care fo life threatening bleeding. Teaches quick and easy ways to stop bleeding including the Tourniquets. Also look into a Basic first aid class for all the other "bad stuff" that may happen. Finally, Check with your local Fire Department and see if they offer a fire safety/ Fire Extinguisher class. Hope this helps and thanks for the tour.

[@Ryanwprice]

Any suggestions for good tourniquets? I’ve read that a lot aren’t worth buying

[@andrewpadilla2630]

@@Ryanwprice buy a CAT tourniquet straight from North American rescue that way you know you are getting a real CAT tourniquet or a soft-T tourniquet is good too!

[@shmiggz]

Good idea. I'm sure they already have since they do work for the military.

[@scruffysanta8442]

@@andrewpadilla2630 Exactly what I would have suggested.

[@andrewsmith3121]

One suggestion: buy some yellow or orange foam caps to stick on the end of the lumber rack arms. It will be a visual cue/warning when walking around, and when you do run into them, it will reduce the injuries.

[@vegeycracker]

I definitely recommend an eyewash bottle next to all of your first aid kits. I use a refillable one, it's been a lifesaver for me, it's only a matter of time until something finds it's way past safety glasses

[@jessefurqueron5555]

Ditto, we keep two of em at all stations along w Refresh Plus eye drops (no preservatives). Use wire glove box dispenser/holders for holding them. Our major consumables are extra large cloth bandaids, long-style finger bandaids, Neosporin…and oddly the single most used..burn cream packets.

[@JustinRaymondUtah]

Frist-Aid kits should be up and away from the equipment but they have it literally right under everything that creates chips and dust... Nothing like having the clean a layer of sawdust before being able to use any of it. Imagine using the eyewash just to have more dust get into your eyes.

[@jessefurqueron5555]

@@JustinRaymondUtahAgreed, thought the same thing. Just laying em on a tool cabinet perhaps not best solution. Things such as 1st aid/medical and fire extinguishers should be in fixed locations so they’re “memorized”. We keep fire extinguishers (be sure to use appropriate type and check them at least twice a year, preferably quarterly) by large equipment and by all exits. Several of our 1st aid stations and fire extinguishers are right next to each other. Also industrial temperature based smoke alarms, not the home type smoke alarms

[@JustinRaymondUtah]

@@jessefurqueron5555 I've been around and in shops for most of my life and also EMT certified. Wall-mounted cabinets are best for accessibility, cleanliness, and once open everything can be seen at a glance. Anything that takes two hands should be avoided just in case someone is alone working. Trama-related first-aid should be near the machines that could cause trama. Larger and more comprehensive kits should be in the bathroom, breakroom, or sink. A place where you will go to anyways to tend to a minor wound. For example, If you get a cut at a workbench, you don't want to fumble around a shop first aid to grab a few things (while touchings things you arent going to use with dirty hands,) then take those things to a clean area. You will likely do a quick compress then go to the clean area first, wash, then look for things to tend to the cut. Of course, if you get a major ingury at a saw, treat it right there with a near by trama kit.

[@jessefurqueron5555]

@@JustinRaymondUtah kudos on the EMT cert, that’s a lot of work for that. Years ago we “standardized” all the 1st aid kits to “OSHA” types. I hear ya loud and clear on one handed access. We updated all our first aid practices after I had dropped an xacto knife w blade (they’re innocent right?) while sitting and knee jerk reaction is to close your legs to catch it…boy I learned the hard way NOT to do that. Must’ve knicked a good bleeder vein, cause there was red juice all over the place. Took quite a while of compression to stop it. So after that I got on a shop 1st aid kit binge. Over time each first aid kit invariably becomes “customized” for the particular area they’re in, like burn ointment is used mostly next to the soldering station, not so much by the resin casting station. Most of the “customization” items live in a separate box mounted right next to the “standard” kit, namely 1) the most used items are quick to find and 2) we buy those “most used” items in bulk and all toll, they don’t fit in the “standard” first aid boxes, (the burn cream packets come in their own dispenser box so they get mounted on the wall with Velcro) which have almost all their original contents (a few items get changed out regularly for “freshness”). The contents in the standard kits rarely get used, but nice to know some of the items are there, just in case. One other thing we keep at each station, Zeiss lens cleaners (also in their own dispenser) for glasses etc.

[@JeffStoner]

Hole. Lee. Cow. THANK YOU for talking about keeping a tourniquet and compression/Israeli bandage handy! Seems like every other woodworker on YT only talks about eye protection and respirators/masks. We work with some scary machines that can cause traumatic bleeding. Having the right equipment on hand is an absolute must (in my opinion.)

[@dustinw.9044]

For the tourniquets, I would recommend staging it where that time tab is not covering the opening for the twister. In a serious injury you will lose your fine motor skills first. Would suck to not be able to lock in the twister because you can not get the time tab opened!

[@lazarus9004]

Love the emphasis on safety. I always tell anyone working in my shop "the minute you forget that those tools can hurt you, they will". Been woodworking for 11 years major incident free!

[@jasonwhatley3211]

I really love how you and your wife are both involved and in your videos! I'm am only recently getting into woodworking, and while my wife has enjoyed watching some of the other channel's videos, she especially enjoys yours because it's so cool that you're working together on this business and it's not just "his." Kudos for the great content and for doing the videos together!

[@dennistaylor7655]

I didn’t see any eye wash stations. If you don’t have a couple, you may want to consider getting some.

[@joelw6215]

I absolutely love you guys. I mean, y’all have confetti poppers in your office ( probably bought in bulk to save money). Y’all are awesome.

[@jonhatton4354]

That’s a lot of space! Looks fantastic. This year, I signed my first commercial lease for 3,000sqft at ONLY $750 mo.

[@jennieanddavis]

That’s awesome! But it costs money to be in the middle of wealthy Houston neighborhoods 😉

[@cabman86]

I would love to have that much room! Right now I work in a 8x12 shop.

[@grahamcameron7628]

Thank you for sharing! I hope you also have a state of the art alarm and surveillance system 😉

[@BradsWorkbench]

Pretty wide span on the rack. Id consided adding some kind of support in the middle to help prevent the wood bowing. Especially when u start loading that sucker up.

[@deusvult6920]

Love the sublime shirt jennie - my favorite band

[@abrasivereshaping6317]

You guys should look into swamp coolers(AKA Evaporative Cooler) for the shop. They work great, portable and provide great relief on those unbelievably HOT days...or do what my wife & I do...cut out for a half day and head to the lake with favorite beverage :)

[@jennieanddavis]

Those are great in desert climates! But we have to be careful with the humidity level in the shop during the summer

[@TexasFlyer]

Love to get your feedback on some new Dust Free Net Abrasives. They work amazing with the Festool dust free products as well as other dust extraction manufacturers. Happy to send you some free samples if your interested. Thank you both for all your enthusiasm and information. Y’all are fantastic.

[@jronmanbuilds]

At the end of the day keeping employees safe is the top priority. You guys mentioned buying a SawStop. May I recommend taking the Felder with PCS blade stop system into consideration? The PCS system not only keeps the users limbs safe from the blade it also does not destroy the blade or a brake system when activated. Reseting the system is also free and takes less time because you just press a button to reset the system vs having to change blades and brakes. I would imagine the Felder costs more though. Your shop looks looks awesome so far. It will be interesting to see how far the shop comes by this time in 2023.

[@RonInAVan]

Great video, you really showed how much work and expense it is to setup a shop even before you start doing business. I’ve started from scratch to sell 4 businesses through the years until my last one I did for 38 years. You will get of it what you put into it...Wishing you all the best in success.🇺🇸

[@papalong682]

16:09 you mentioned washing the finish gun out in the sink. I would verify the ingredients in the finish are safe to be introduced into the waste water in your city. Hazmat violations can lead to some hefty fines. Seems like Texas would be relatively loose with local restrictions, but it would be a good idea to check into it.

[@gulzeb]

You mentioned impact driver sound. Get a hydraulic impact. Night and day. I love my M18 Surge.

[@monkeyboysworkshop]

This is awesome and very inspiring! My wife and I run our own furniture and homeware company here in the UK and work from our garage and constantly have custom furniture pieces in our living room as well as all the packing materials scattered around the house 😂 We hope to be in a similar position to you guys some day 👊🏻🐵

[@cydoniaoutlaw]

You guys are Awesome!!! Love the videos!

[@stevemaurer6348]

Sublime is some great shop tunes 👍

[@davidwalden3121]

If you need multiple routers consider a counter top with multiple lifts spaced 12in apart, you could use off the rack cabinets and tops then just route the recess for the lift plates then there is no limit on the capacity of routers.

[@jessefurqueron5555]

I can’t think of any of my woodworking buddies whom have less than 6-8 routers. I think we’ve got about ten or so, they multiply like rabbits. Most are one breed, 1617evs’ with an odd PC & Dewalt to keep the genetic diversity.

[@Wigmaster1527]

Something I REALLY like about this video is the background music is very low compared to the main voice audio. The audio editing person is top top.

[@timgwaltney4793]

Great video!!! It is easy to “justify” all of the things you think you have to have. I wish nothing but continued success for your future empire….

[@TheChasingSunsetsFamily]

I’d be interested in opening our own shop like this. I heard in the video you all will eventually be interested in branching out. My wife would also venture on this journey with me! This would be super cool since you all have skin in the game.

[@fringeofinsanity]

We’re coming to a similar point of decision, til now we put all our investment into the retail Sadie with a storefront vs. larger shop space. One question, did you debate wether to go to a residential with a separate larger shop vs. commercial? I’m waffling in that I do appreciate that my kids can come and go, we can chat etc while I’m still in the shop today, but also think about how being 8n a commercial space 1) creates a separation and 2) provides a more professional impression

[@mikepetitt9624]

Hey guys! Thanks for the great video of the shop! Can you please provide a link to the metal tables on wheels with the nice wood tops. Thanks a lot

[@DrivingWithJake]

Love the first aid parts. I would highly suggest a air horn if possible near the parts can can cut off an arm or leg. :)

[@jessefurqueron5555]

Howdy neighbors, just up the road from ya in N Dallas. Bandsaw blades. To help a bandsaw cut way above its weight class. TimberWolf low tension bimetal blades. The keyword is low tension. They’re the Forrest saw blade of band saw blades. Once you try em…just saying. First time I used TW was on a 16”ish slab of Koa going on a necklace cabinet for my wife, I was amazed at the surface finish off of a bandsaw, a little hand planing and scraping. Gorgeous. Net key is reduced post work/steps and less ditritus to be disposed of. Also a tension release lever on bandsaw, we hang a tag right over the power switch to make sure to remember to release/set the tension. Carter guides are really worth it if you have the jingle for them. We run both styles, for wide and < 1/4” blades. (Forget what they’re called right off). Not associated with any of these mfgs other than as a very happy customer of about 20-30 years. As always, YMMV. Just sharing, nothing more, nothing less.

[@malonecustomdesigns]

Wow! We are looking to find a larger space. We are currently in 3,000 sq. ft and have the option to buy almost 8,000 sq. ft space for $140,000. But that's just the way it is in our small town!

[@tberlin54]

A suggestion for the space you still haven’t used yet. Make it in to a conference room to meet with clients for custom builds. Make a “show” table of the ones you offer as the conference table.

[@yellowhammerwoodcrafts]

I have the same shop vac! Love the blower feature.

[@jackmathews209]

“If your gona spend good money on a tool make sure it’s your sander?” That is the last place I would dump tool money into

[@Wigmaster1527]

I can’t expect you guys to address the Houston heat right now until you’ve experienced it in a metal building. Yes the BAF is going to help a lot but you’ll need to supplement with a window unit but since you don’t have a window a mini-split is in your future. Personally I’m not a “fan” of minis but what else ya gonna do?

[@jessefurqueron5555]

Dallas here, bit the bullet and HVACd the shop. Only way to feasibly work year round here.

[@jasonniehaus5307]

Where are your fire extinguishers?

[@euanleslie8081]

You should make the spare room a show room

[@jasonscott6478]

Jenny, I laughed out loud when you said, "You can reach this tourniquet from the floor if you chop your leg off and can't stand up." Nothing funny about a shop injury, but that scenario seems unlikely. None of the tools you showed up to that point appear capable of cutting off a leg, unless one is trying to use their feet to operate a miter saw. Love your content and your new shop. So happy to see you guys growing and expanding!

[@andreydevyatov2557]

Hello! Could you please expand what permits/licences needs to be obtained to start such woodworking business in Texas? Thank you in advance!

[@tombor1759]

You go Caleb!

[@gerrygilmore4337]

Please tell me you have a GOOD alarm system . And congratulations on your new shop

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

That's funny, I have that exact same shop vac. 😁😎

[@M2woodworking]

How do you keep your glue forges cool enough to continue operating in a warehouse with no AC in Texas?

[@carlwebinar1571]

Hey Davis, not sure how long lumber sites on your rack, but have you considered stickering it?

[@triggertherapy2232]

"this is our Big Ass fan" "Don't demonetize me KZbin" 1.2 milliseconds later commercial LOL!

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Thanks for the tour. I really enjoyed seeing the tools you use. I have been thinking about getting a drill press and so I was interested in seeing what drill press you use. I notice you didn't have much to say about yours and was wondering if you had any recommendations regarding a drill press.

[@robertm348]

I didn't see any eyewash stations. I believe OSHA requires them. Same for eye protection (goggles) and hearing protection (Mouse ears and foam ear plugs). When you indoctrinate employees, make sure they sign that they have been taught all the safety precautions and how to use the safety devices. Yeah, you have to be the hard-assed HR person, too!

[@robertlivingstone3947]

Looking good u guys

[@rayheinrich1504]

I have the Rikon 10-326 14inch. bandsaw. have you had any issue with the fence? like fence does not alien or a gap

[@matthewcox6140]

Video is working now 👍

[@cindyhammack68]

Pop for some OSHA training.

[@BSCTrainerRob]

I mean injuries are inevitable, yes. And I have no problem with the first aid ethos but I'm a carpenter and I've never met a carpenter who has ever used a freaking tourniquet. Many lifetimes worth of professional saw use and nobody cut their leg off lol

[@cindyhammack68]

More scrap, please... lock me in for one box. Thanks!

[@jenniferbecnel439]

Could you please link the tourniquet and compression bandage you all use?

[@natinireland]

It's a nice space - and some tools that I'm definitely jealous of - but the truly impressive thing here is the sales side of things. Jennie is the real MVP here. I love woodworking and I could make the same boards in my shed. I have no doubt that I could match the quality and it's something I'd enjoy doing. BUT there is no way I'd be able to sell enough of them and at a high enough price to make it worthwhile even as a hobby - let alone to cover the cost of renting a commercial space. Like most successful businesses, this is 20% product and 80% marketing & sales.

[@yossid422]

Forgot the basketball hoop

[@jamesdewitt328]

It works for now 😌

[@beaverbuilds3984]

Nice

[@ctcummings21]

The cheese it edit was 🤣🤣

[@jmsdgwck]

"World Headquarters" 17:09 For the Win!

[@RB-hj7qc]

"As flat as the earth" is a close second.

[@bsr8129]

did he say franchise??? that I would like to see

[@josephgonzales5030]

Dang, it's going to take a lot of charcuterie boards to pay that monthly bill.

[@reggiejenkins6458]

KZbin pays the bills, not the “business”.

[@lawrencedeleurere4427]

@@reggiejenkins6458 Yeah, but no. This particular video has 8000 views. Let's go crazy and say that between all of their content they are getting 20000 views a day. That's 7 million views a year. It depends on ad engagement, but with decent engagement, you're talking 20 grand a year. Certainly nothing to sniff at, but it isn't going to cover those rents or bills. For a realistic look at this business model, you've probably got 2 grand in bills on top of rent depending upon energy prices, so you're looking at 6000 a month in facilities costs. I think they sell their boards for 125. Just for easy math, we'll pretend there are 25 dollars in materials and consumables in each one for a 'profit' per board of 100 bucks, so you're probably looking at 60 boards per month as their break-even point. Since there are 2 of them working there, I would guess it's probably about 150 a month where this becomes a viable stand-alone business provided they don't hire any employees. (I don't factor Caleb's salary into this since he doesn't really have anything to do with the 'business' side of things.)

[@jennieanddavis]

Great deduction, Lawrence! We also keep the media business’ money totally separate from the furniture business.

[@jerry4249]

@@reggiejenkins6458 "business" 👍😆😂🤣😅😆

[@DadPoolReturns]

18:02 How you know that you hired the right employee for your company's culture. 😂

[@dougbowman9651]

What's your Bosch miter saw model number

[@bhenson001]

what is the item number for your scrap bucket? I need one myself

[@diannad8933]

You don't store your cutting boards on thier sides? I notice they are just stacked flat, any problems with warping?

[@jennieanddavis]

Never. Even after 6 months in storage - they're as flat as the earth!

[@diannad8933]

@@jennieanddavis lol

[@mattfixandbuild2273]

What brand of ship vac is that one that turns into a leave blower ?

[@DesconectadoOaxaca]

Ridgid

[@cloveswoodworking]

Hi Again hope you didn't forget turn on the Subtitle

[@cloveswoodworking]

Thank you smile have a wonderful week

[@RICHIJS]

What model is the Bosch miter saw?

[@DesconectadoOaxaca]

GCM12SD

[@elitegamingnation8073]

@Jennie and Davis ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Idk if you’ve done anything about the flooring in the photo room, but may I suggest a green floor? (Not necessarily green, but a flat color you can chromakey out. Something to allow you to superimpose different color wood floors under your different color tables. Sounds like a great way to save money and an easy way to produce successful future photos. Best of luck! 👍🏼

[@markverbruggen3900]

What happened to Caleb ?

[@matthewcox6140]

Same. Can’t see it.

[@JustinRaymondUtah]

Funny how you mention franchise as a direct-to-customer online business. Wouldn't you just expand you current space instead of spreading out all over the place? If you can avoid a tax nexus, more buildings, more equipment, paying people to run all that extra stuff, more of your time to over see it all, etc... then you are better off. So building something custom for marginal productivity gains is a win instead of conforming to off-the-shelf products. I'd say go for it. Make the place unique and not look so drab, industrial, and cookie-cutter. Unless you want that reflected into the products.

[@JasonPeltier]

PICKLES!

[@littleeaglewoodworks]

I cannot see it either guys.

[@jennieanddavis]

Don't know what happened, Scott. It seems to be working for people now - thanks for your support!

[@littleeaglewoodworks]

It is working now. Thank you guys for all that you are doing!

[@TailEndCustoms]

Not working for some reason

[@jennieanddavis]

Not sure why KZbin hated this video the first 15 minutes, but it looks like it's working now! Thanks for your support!

[@TailEndCustoms]

@@jennieanddavis it is. Great video!

[@doubledarefan]

1:22 Money Dollars?

[@Drofnats]

Jennie, wouldn't that make Davis a Big Ass Fan fan?

[@surlycanadian]

Also not working for me

[@surlycanadian]

Working now

[@BigLousWorkshop]

A chef you say??? If only you knew someone who specialized in BBQ

[@gerardorivera7356]

Not working here neither it says “No Stream” “Tap to retry”

[@jennieanddavis]

Uh oh! Not sure what happened, but others are saying it's working correctly now. Thanks for your patience!

[@gerardorivera7356]

@@jennieanddavis working now thanks guy’s

[@davidquerry8869]

A shop tour, and we did not get to meet the shop mascot? Very disappointing.

[@brokenbranchwoodshop1873]

Send me a scrap piece and I’ll turn you a pen out of it and send it back.

[@joelw6215]

Guys please don’t buy a saw stop bc of the brake. There isn’t a brake on any other tool. The jointer would be the biggest risk. And nastiest cut. I have a 3 hp grizzly and it’s awesome. And I paid pre pandemic price :). Which is awesome. Look at Harvey saws. Way more for your buck.

[@Wigmaster1527]

Joel, they said in the vid Sawstop for Insurane reasons

[@lawrencedeleurere4427]

Unfortunately, you are incorrect. The NEISS actually did a study of ER visits due to woodworking machinery in 2011. The number 1 offender by far is... the table saw. Which is no surprise. It results in about 40 thousand annual injuries. The next up is a category that includes planers, shapers, jointers and sanders and combined they produce 10 thousand injuries a year. So, it's really not even close. Table saw is by far the most dangerous tool in the shop.

[@joelw6215]

@@lawrencedeleurere4427 I can’t argue with the numbers. But….unless you buy the industrial series, you aren’t getting a much better saw. I just hate to see someone spend their hard earned money on sawstop when there are other brands that are as good or even better. Sawstop is a marketing marvel and you can’t deny that. Just like my GMC Sierra. Beauty is only skin deep lol

[@reggiejenkins6458]

How in the hell could you franchise selling $100k gross in cutting boards? LOL

[@tex5803]

You know companies can grow right? And they sell other furniture as well.

[@reggiejenkins6458]

@@tex5803 unless they’re selling lots of furniture and not making videos on it, and only doing videos on cutting boards, then no, they sell basically no furniture. This is a guesstimate, and they can certainly correct me, but it appears that they are probably grossing somewhere around $20k a year in furniture, if that. Before costs. Before overhead. Before salaries. Split between two people. $100k gross probably personally nets them $8k apiece at the end of the year, and the business nets $0. It’s mega clear the “business” exists as a video subject source for KZbin, which is their actually business. They likely make 10-20 times off KZbin than they do the “business”. I’m not hating on that fact, it’s a smart thing to do. But it’s weird seeing them pretend that the woodworking business makes legit money and to see them offering business lessons constantly. It’s like taking advice on how to stay sober from an active alcoholic lol

[@jennieanddavis]

So many bad assumptions, Reggie. Big goals take persistence, discipline, and time. Documenting it is gonna take a while!

[@tknyte]

Like for the pun. :P

[@deadlyfloof6311]

The whole idea of being in a custom woodworking business and buying all your equipment off the shelf going forward, seems a bit contradictory to your business model... Like the CEO of an EV company driving a petrol car...

[@jennieanddavis]

Yeah, we've changed our minds in the last year or two... We're not a custom woodworking business. We'll be producing limited-edition production runs of luxury furniture. Gotta do what scales best for our goals!