A Bad Idea? Reclaiming Basketball Flooring

4 years in the making, and it was totally worth it... I think
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00:00 Intro
01:10 The story of the flooring
02:40 Disassembly
05:21 Install
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[@LegalEagle]

Me at the beginning of the video: wow that looks like a lot of work Me at the end of the video: wow that was a lot of work.

[@BreloomsGarden]

Very astute, LegalEagle.

[@creativename.]

EagleLegal

[@chrissiebeneck3294]

All the effort you put into the filming (tight angles/spaces), editing, jokes/gags; is all appreciated and very much enjoyed. Thanks Jackman!!

[@JackmanWorks]

Not going to lie, this was a particularly tricky one to film. Thanks for appreciating all the effort!!

[@user-fc1zs1wh9g]

i dont understand why he wouldn't just keep the plywood whats he gonna do next time stuff drips on the floor its a workshop use it as one

[@Mennitti4Congress]

@@JackmanWorks Jackman20 does not work. Not even in all caps. Just letting you know. Already contacted Carolina.

[@donvanco3078]

No lie - the effort on the video is on par with the work in general.

[@jjkase]

I would've been so tempted to put the floor logos back together. It would've only set the project back another 2 years (at least).

[@JackmanWorks]

Not going to lie, I definitely thought about it... because of coarse I did

[@briturner11]

If the rest of the world was as hardworking and patient as Jackman we would have a cure for cancer and be living on the moon.

[@sjv6598]

Now that the workshop is all finished, it’s time to move again 🥺 that flooring looks amazing! A lot of hard work but definitely worth the sweat 😊

[@thesplinteredfinger]

I was almost certain that you would put up a basketball hoop at each end just to make the flooring feel at home…or maybe a pickup game of HORSE once in a while. Looks great Paul!

[@JackmanWorks]

I actually bought a rim so I can hang it on the french cleat wall, it just hasn't shown up yet 😂

[@RyanWattersRyanWatters]

All of a sudden my 2021 beginner-woodworker-pallet-disassembly summer doesn’t seem so tedious. Fantastic work and awesome video, per usual. Thanks for sharing!

[@JackmanWorks]

I feel like I've graduated from pallet disassembly to flooring disassembly and I want to go back haha

[@RyanWattersRyanWatters]

@@JackmanWorks Haha, understandable. But man, you can’t beat the results of that basketball floor. I wonder if that company delivers to N Texas.

[@Jerrymander288]

Appreciated the commitment to the ‘staple gun’ bit. All the way to the end with staple gun sound effects when walking in the boots.

[@johnrielley7756]

Bought my gym floor off Craigslist from a guy who salvaged it from a high school remodel. Yeah, the box truck. Mine was individual boards, no sections. Lots and lots and lots of moving,stacking, moving and stacking. It went into the first floor of the house I was building. When the plumber came in to do his part, he saw the unsanded pattern and I had to tell him the story. He got a funny look on his face. "I played on this floor." Then I got the columns salvaged from a Duke University frat house....

[@drewdane40]

The next owner is really going to appreciate all the work you put into that shop when your wife gets transferred again.

[@chrisbmurphy]

Probably one of your best videos. Writing, shooting, gags, all of it was great!

[@tangoduck01]

I often watch your videos to watch you self-flagellate over some intensely work intensive pieces. This takes the cake. Well done sir. My favourite - "I am just an Instagram model who is installing flooring"

[@matth9716]

Better than the previews on Instagram! Very nice, thanks for sharing. 👍

[@JackmanWorks]

Wow, thanks!

[@jlinkhart]

I’m proud of you for taking the easy route and cutting the ends square! 😂

[@emilylindstrom724]

Great looking floor! Also, my boyfriend needed to get a pair of steel toed boots for his new job about 6 months ago and I suggested Carolina partially on Jackman's support. He absolutely loves them, wears them at least 5 days a week. I know there are a lot of crappy and shady sponsorships on youtube, Carolina makes legit great footwear.

[@sgsax]

This video really had me floored. You totally nailed it. Think it's time to get hammered now. Thanks for sharing!

[@donvanco3078]

While I question your sanity in general, I admire your determination to do things right. :) Great project!

[@scottbrooks2351]

isnt it funny how when i'm feeling tired and discouraged (like i have been grinding too hard), a new jackman video comes out demonstrating another exceptionally challenging and time consuming woodworking project. now i'm inspired to keep going. thanks paul. #fistbump #brohug

[@johnwayne2103]

What a phenomenal job! That flooring is gold, 1inch thick maple is such a resilient material but the prep work would be a bear. I love to recycle wood but unless I had all the equipment I would never tackle a project such as this.

[@loucinci3922]

Reminds me when I was freshman in high school. Brand new basketball court was being installed. Nice job - looks great

[@sarabee1974]

Absolutely love the floor! And I get a real kick out of your sight gags, transitions and overall sense of humour! Keep on keeping on!

[@poppagswoodshop3847]

Dude, that would have killed my back, not being accustom to being bent over so much. Nice job!

[@JackmanWorks]

I definitely felt this project in my body for weeks 😂

[@Drayman1011]

using lane boards from a bowling alley is a much better idea, both the wood and synthetic lane boards are basically indestructible. We ended up using it as workbench tops for the mech room at the alley I worked at

[@davidmeyer9204]

Thanks for sharing. As I was watching I was thinking about all the work, time and thought that went into it. Love your stuff.

[@JackmanWorks]

thanks so much for the love David

[@ericdalbert133]

Very nice video ! The flor looks so cool ! It's realy worth the effort you put in it, Great work !

[@Brian-zl6ib]

Dude, it may have taken a long time and LOTS of hard work but the result is brilliant.

[@DumpsterMarcus]

looks great!!!

[@minutemark]

Great addition to the workshop!

[@royunderwood7514]

Your video editing and music choices are top notch. Great work!

[@dainermade]

Yeah!! That’s was awesome mate

[@davebauerart]

As always the best commitment to the bit out there. Nice cameo by the folding ruler.

[@CrudeButEfficient]

Nicely done! I would also be reluctant to start a project like that, but the end result was very satisfying!

[@fathogwoodworking]

Great video man. Awesome use of that gym floor.

[@markduggan3451]

That flooring looks awesome.

[@edkovac8978]

Looking great!

[@lwilliams946]

OMG I love watching your vlogs!

[@williamdawson3353]

I really enjoyed your 'well done' video and project it showed.

[@chandru29v]

Super cool! I got old hardwood maple flooring around the same time as you, @Jackman. Removed all nails using a nail gun (yes, there is a tool for that). And I agree the feeling of reusing materials and saving them from going to landfill - amazing!

[@gizanked]

That's a really nice ruler there at 11:04. Would be a shame if something happened to it.

[@JackmanWorks]

I don’t know how to feel about this comment #toosoon #rip (rest in pieces)

[@adventureswithedna]

Amazing project. And amazing editing skills

[@adampeters6938]

I won a pair of boots!! I can't believe it, I took a few days to figure out which pair to get (because they all look great) and ordered them tonight! Thanks Jackman and thanks Carolina shoe!!

[@jimrosson6702]

Wow great video that’s a lot of work but it looks awesome great job.

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

Did you re-paint any 3-point arcs for throwing scraps into a bin?

[@christopherthompson9578]

Damn man editing is top notch, great project

[@diamondperidot]

You are AMAZING. The patience & determination you showed to relay that flooring is inspiring and off putting. I bet all the other aspiring models & military wives are so jealous.😂

[@Smallathe]

Awesome - and super impressive as always :)

[@WilhelmScreamer]

1). I am deeply interested in finding a use for that much rubber footing. 2). The gag with eating the shaving spaghetti put the fear of god in me. 3). I am now compelled to check past videos to see if I can spot the gym wood.

[@JackmanWorks]

1. Me too!! For a sense of scale, I think I have 4 full trash cans of them kicking around 2. I still have an after taste in my mouth 3. I'm honestly not sure how much it showed up, but it's definitely in the background of some videos if you look hard enough ;)

[@MCarberry89]

I really like the floor as it is. I hope you keep it that way.

[@hoppers2010]

Great job, and bless you!

[@jmert_5859]

Your videos are so good.

[@myasorubka2507]

Прекрасная работа!!! Отличное видео!!!

[@danawhite9823]

I just found your channel today. This floor looks rad.

[@un7ucky]

i like the floor, looks cool

[@Stillworks]

Always love seeing what you come up with. That looks great man

[@JackmanWorks]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@EngineerMikeF]

I'm surprised you haven't learned to put down sacrificial paper to catch drips, overspray, blood, snot, & other random emissions that may occur when the occasional thing goes BOOM in the shop

[@mathiskrueger7882]

gorgeous!

[@Hvn1957]

I love it! Did you ever consider just using the 5x5 sections? I know it would have reduced your ceiling height… But giant parquet!!

[@JackmanWorks]

I definitely thought about it, but figured that long term it wouldn't hold up as well as just installing it piece by piece. Plus, I feel like that would have made for a boring video if I left it in panels (not that I factored that into the decision 😂)

[@jcsmith800]

put some down in my man cave a few years ago. I felt your pain the whole way through! Wish could show you a picture.

[@kvanhorn]

I knew you'd shopped at Brick & Board, but I did not expect to see a poster that I printed hanging on their window in your video. My shop used to be a few blocks from their old location. It's the BLM poster seen very briefly at 1:29.

[@SeorkMaxx]

Nice, Builders lives matter 👍

[@qers]

12:52 That scene is priceless.

[@erichenao6537]

Next video: "I'm MOVING!" Always enjoy your videos and humor. Keep on creating you you you instagram model you.

[@AngelLuisTrinidad]

Great video, thank you.

[@Dr._J]

That is one unique floor.

[@woodbyfire308]

amazing video on the story of the floor......also me not spending 30 mins trying to pause at the right time to see the auction website .....nope not me haha

[@liamfoxy]

That spaghetti slurp of the shaving caught me so off guard 😂

[@43srgrock]

heck yeah. I picked up very little of my kids old jr highs old gym floor. they put it in a dumpster and before i could get there most of the good stuff was gone.

[@deanboyd]

This whole process looked so painful 😂 but totally worth the outcome 100%!!

[@noconz0727]

Very cool

[@michaelwong4530]

What I like, you have no clue how to do it, but figure it out. Perfectly fits my team out here. 😛

[@paulkolenda94]

Check out reclaimed bowling alley wood. I made a desk from it a few years ago. Typically pin in the middle and maple at the ends. It is also a couple inches thick. Really great material.

[@Sean--]

excellent

[@robm9772]

That is a crap ton of work, my back hurt just watching you, but good job man, looks great. When doing the last row you broke out the track saw for something, what did you need that for? I thought you got rid of the tongue on the table saw…

[@JackmanWorks]

Good question! Due to the imperfectness of the flooring, there were a few spots that had developed a bit of a wave when installing the main field of the flooring, so I had to trim off a little bit to get the final piece to fit in the gap

[@Dlewis1337]

Just was you in a boat paint commercial! I didn't know you were an actor lol.

[@briantomcollins]

Had a buddy reclaim cedar strips from an old boyscout camp cafateria. Took us a few days to get it all. Said he wanted to do his basement. Sat on it for months and then sold it. I was PISSED. Many years later, we're no longer friends. Did shit like that a lot. If i ever got a cut for helping, maybe we'd still be talking.

[@kmjsocket]

Wow I have never seen such creative affiliate link whoring in my life. Thank you KZbin algorithm for popping this in my feed bucket. Other than the elephants in the room awesome floor dude! I'm jealous!! EDIT: I'm totally Subscribing Now!!

[@-joe90]

When the sweat falls, don't forget to mop

[@phicklep]

Saw the post on instagram with the consumption of the curl… but after watching the whole video, all I can think about is tasty, tasty skin cells…. Great edit as always.

[@JackmanWorks]

I’ll be honest, it tasted spicer than I expected… maybe that was the added skin 🤷‍♂️

[@Hichamhasan]

A unique catchy line 14:25 on so many levels 😮

[@ErtsenPlayGames]

14:00 YES

[@darrylbuckett5380]

Don't forget to put a basket ball hoop up on the wall, probably on the sloping wall. Cheers

[@alysonhayes-myers791]

Dude, pretty floor. Did you include washer rows so the floor can grow seasonally?

[@MrBez007]

Never refinish the floor, it looks awesome!

[@dangoras9152]

Looks good brother

[@JackmanWorks]

Thank you!

[@ScamstinCrew]

Id be curious to know the inside baseball on over under of the cost vs buying new.

[@mikelisac]

pretty cool result!

[@JackmanWorks]

Thanks!

[@lindysmith13]

I like the way it looks. This might not be the best time to ask this, but, how much weight can your loft hold? just wondering.

[@GnarlyOatmeal]

The floors in my house are reclaimed gymnasium floor... About 70-ish years ago my grandfather installed them. He got as far as sanding them (poorly) and that was it. (You can still see traces of the old varnish around the edges of the walls)😅

[@showcase0525]

Wood workers are sometimes the best video editors.

[@TruculentGoose]

Great video, I also bought some shoes

[@jraglob5924]

Waiting for Epoxy to dry. As always great video!

[@JackmanWorks]

It feels like half of my life is just waiting for things to dry

[@whattheheckisthisthing]

Eating the noodle gimmick made me subscribe

[@akraus53]

Amazing work. Theres just one thing i didn't get: why sand down the boards close to the wall but not anywhere else?

[@JustinShands]

He mentioned in passing in the video, it was because in the future when he eventually will sand the floor down to refinish it, a floor sander won't fit that close to the slantes wall, so he planed those boards down before installation so he won't need to fight with sanding them later.

[@daveman2148]

a Like just for the spaghetti eating of the plane shaving!

[@brendanf8969]

Shout out baltimore and Brick and Board!

[@danc01]

Does Carolina Boots make size 17s?

[@brianharris7243]

Dad Sneeze!

[@joetoner8848]

You gonna play some hoops after the hockey game? I bet Graz could dunk on your court. It does look cool! Nice…

[@JackmanWorks]

I'll put the hoop on the french cleat wall so that we can lower it to his height ;)

[@andrewwebb2141]

Any idea of which gym it came from?

[@MechTronMan]

Cool

[@Dustrick]

One of the main reasons I subscribed all those years ago was to see thixo do his-I mean-it's job. Man he's beauti-I mean-the beard-I MEAN, DAMMIT, the floor is beautiful. The floor, I like the floor.