My car broke down...but I also built a cool table from trash

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[@tankgrrl]

I'm sure it's not just me, but here's how a Laura Kampf video goes for me: 1) start video 2) get excited and energized 3) stop video 4) go work on something in my shop 5) come back later and finish video Thank you, Laura, for the added motivation each week.

[@laurakampf]

That is the best compliment ❤️❤️ thank you!

[@Vanessa-ms2li]

No joke, it wasn't much, but I realized some of my appliances needed some greasing, so I paused the video and did just that before coming back to the video 😆 And that was before I watched Laura swinging the squeaking table ahaha

[@hoomee119]

Safety glasses

[@felixschelhasse]

👍🙂 true

[@tracyoniya9618]

Amen

[@o.c.smithiii2626]

Consider putting in a retractable electric cord in the rafters to drop down when needed, but out of the way.

[@catskillmattskill]

Yeeees ceiling power so underrated!!! Did this for the 240v line my jointer needs.

[@danoconnell1833]

My thought exactly!

[@RatClowns]

This!!! My partner did this and the workspace was significantly more manageable

[@martas9283]

I was going to suggest a roadie solution (cable protection cover) but you're dead right, that's so much better

[@karincorbin2355]

An overhead cord can get into the way when cutting into or cutting up materials. Sometimes we woodworkers are working with a piece of 4’ by 8’ piece of plywood. The cord needs to be routed underneath the saw so it is never an obstacle while cutting.

[@scheitahnberg]

I love how you're basically taking us on a journey. To be fair you always did it in your videos, but this somehow feels expanded from just figuring out a design, next onto figuring out a house, to now figuring out every component of a new life

[@laurakampf]

❤️

[@mimiconroy2830]

From a seventy year old woman, I love watching you navigate through life. Vaya con Dios.

[@amypapenhausen8970]

I'm 61 and I'm agree whole heartedly!!!

[@carolann811]

Same here.

[@pollyb.4648]

71, Same!!❤

[@sashacat53]

Me too, just turned 71. You are always so happy.

[@marielletenberg9318]

Liebe Laura, gute Reise nach Deutschland! Du hast dir schon einen schönen Werkplatz geschaffen in L.A.!

[@CantTalkImRiding]

The quick Tacoma breakdown "alt scenario" was hilarious. Nice MacGyver skills.

[@cherylmartin4050]

I love the easy flowing hair. Ive always wondered what was under the hat. You look awesomely happy

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Agreed, the hair looks particularly good in this video.

[@katherinekaufman9856]

Cleaning the streets of LA, one discarded table at a time...I love it!

[@oldb-1kenobi]

Laura, if you haven't invested in shop insurance, a security system, cameras, and damn good locks, you should really consider it.

[@samuelarnold2499]

Thought the same. I don`t want to bring the mood down but a thin-walled sheet middle in nowhere stagged with expensive tools just calls for something bad to happen - sadly. i hope for the best though

[@gailbenjamin5137]

Right, God I'm from here and I would not move to California. You couldn't pay me to move there.

[@smileyhippo106]

She's German, she probably has multiple insurance policies lol

[@thenickboy]

Lots of meth heads in that area. First thought was make sure security is a priority if you're leaving for 4 weeks

[@adriandominguez6379]

laura security glasses please. always take of your eyes... i love your videos, you are trully an inspiration

[@lauraketteridge324]

Yes! It was lovely to see ear protection, but Laura needs to protect her eyes too.

[@Swist1213]

6:25 I was thinking the same thing! Yikes!

[@davidjennings2179]

Yeah, I have a rule - if I start doing the safety squints I should probably just spend the 30 seconds it takes to grab the glasses/goggles

[@triggerthesound767]

She has never been safety focused, people post suggestions on how do things safer, but I feel like she's the kind of person who will not be safe unless she suffers a serious injury.

[@scuzz152]

Yup. I got a piece of rusty steel in my eye two years ago, very painful. The first question the Opthamologist asked me was: "Angle Grinder?" My left cornea is permanently scarred, very luckily out of the visual axis. I wear so much eye protection now, I look like Neil Armstrong on the moon now whenever I'm doing any metal work

[@joseybegood]

I love the house videos, for sure, but I love the Laura that we see in LA. It is the Laura that started this channel!

[@eduardofrances]

Super happy the car problem wasn't anything serious! And the foldable table idea is awesome! Have a safe and nice travel back to Germany!❤

[@karlspace5695]

*truck problem

[@davidjennings2179]

​@@karlspace5695A truck is just a type of car, it's not that deep.

[@hokusai41]

Inspiring to see you tackle essentially a full life makeover with such enthusiasm and joy. Thank you for all the content! And, the edit of the car breakdown reaction was hilarious. I'd be number two, lol.

[@treehuggingmusician595]

Laura takes a trashed portable table and turns it into a useful table in her shop. Perfect! I love watching your creative projects.

[@ericstoever9577]

‘Making’ is as much about making or remaking ourselves as it is about making ‘things’. Thank you for taking us on your journey of remaking yourself!

[@Floras_Fiber_Farrago]

Ok so a few days ago my partner and I were cleaning up our workshop and had several Allen wrenches that came with stuff we bought, and I said to him, I bet Laura would have a project or idea for what to do with these instead of throwing them away. Then this video comes out and I screamed at the TV, like I knew you'd have something creative to use Allen wrenches for

[@leahsdreams]

Loving the idea of you making things from junk collected from the streets of LA. Can't begin to imagine the things that get thrown out around there.

[@RussellStigall]

This new back and forth between places and lives and video styles seems like a rhythm that powers your creativity and joy. It's a pleasure to see. Thanks

[@Richthofen80]

Now that you're in America, when you make a fix like that, you need a shot of you wiggling the battery holder, showing it isn't moving, slapping it, and saying "That ain't going nowhere!"

[@TheDesoxyribose]

She did it last week with the AC unit 😀

[@YingwuUsagiri]

Ooooh this feels weird that the premiere time shifted

[@dannyschoemans6686]

True!

[@bradthayer6782]

Thank you for your inspiration. I stopped your video half-way through, ran to my shop and did a small project. You gave the boost.

[@davebauerart]

Great simple solution, every work table needs a cutting mat!

[@debrawuliger7589]

And your spontaneity is just one of of the reasons we love you, Laura!

[@Artista_Frustrado]

"i'm not gonna set up the Table Saaw until the shop is ready" [jump cuts to the Table Saw already set up] "D'oh!" LMAO i feel ya

[@tomasjosefvela1]

Laura, You look so HAPPY!!!! Thanks for sharing this adventure with us ...

[@Lawson4450fire]

The reason I love watching you is just seeing your thinking process, how you do things and how your not afraid to try stuff out of your comfort zone. You are an inspiration to female makes and heck to male as well. Just be you, you are great, talented and intelligent individual I think we are all better for watching and learning from you.

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

I'm glad the truck was an easy fix. Congrats on successfully troubleshooting & fixing it ❤

[@FiammaTortoli]

Laura you are a woman who has won. You are very lucky and an inspiration for all of us ❤️

[@TheWoodFly]

My house burned down in 2017. Fast forward 2 years later: 2019. New house day BEFORE we move in - ALL my shop tools arrive including that particular model of saw you have. ANOTHER FIRE started and was slowly moving around some 3 miles from my house. What did I do? Assemble my saw...haven't looked back. LOVE IT!!! (and your enthusiasm and channel in general)

[@danoconnell1833]

Yes! Felix! Janine! Smudo! I've missed them! BTW, I *love* that fold out table. That's exactly the kind of thing I used to love making: something useful out of trash. Extra points if it also looks good like yours.

[@peggyshepherd4181]

You have such an abundance of talent! Love it when you turn McGiver! Always look forward to your videos!

[@mabettaja]

The laura with shades gave me serious terminator 2 Linda Hamilton wibes..

[@shanimarais9695]

Yay! Germany again next week!!! YooHoo!🥳

[@theinfinitymachine9610]

Hey Laura, love to see another Taco owner. I have a 2001 base 5 lugs , 2.4L engine 2wd just like yours but in red. I love working on it too. They will run more than 400-500k if you take take care of them. Some recommendations that's easy to work on, check the lower ball joint and the shocks. The first thing I did when o got mine was flush the transmission and engine oil. Get Bilstein shocks for front and back. The oem will be shot by now so it raise another 1 or so on your truck just with that. Love my Tacoma.

[@loneoerum]

Thank YOU for inviting us along on your journey :D

[@lujesta]

You are a breath of fresh air, Laura! You are a practical, positive, problem-solving inspiration; I’m off to declutter the garden shed to turn it into the workshop I’ve always wanted…I’m 66, female and it’s going to happen! Thank you for all the videos, the honesty and humour. Liking the no-hat look! HaPpY travels.

[@elaineblackmore5344]

Loving the journey. Thanks especially for the air conditioning installation episode. I think my husband (85 yrs old) is going to try to do the same thing in his shop. You are truly an inspiration! Elaine in Bow, WA

[@grotline]

Thank you Laura, taking it back to its origins. I’m looking forward to some of your fun little projects of repurposing found objects 🎉

[@Haxle]

Your videos are an integral part of my Sunday routine, love the build this week! Hope you have a safe journey back to Germany and look forward to more!

[@deelirious]

Glad to be witnessing your joy. Thanks for sharing.

[@ejp9921]

Awesome video format with the change ups! The workaholic, the comedy & repairs ending with brilliant solution from a randomly found table!

[@914Rocky]

What an impressively well designed little folding table. You rock.

[@grandn8646]

Why not install an outlet up by the ceiling of your shop and then you would only have the cord for your saw coming down from above and no trip hazard 🙂 That's the way I have my shop wired a couple of outlets so I can move the saw around the shop floor.

[@ArtAndPrevailing]

I thought that too but then maybe there’d be a cable in the way of video shots?

[@grandn8646]

BTW if you use twist lock plugs and outlets you won't have to worry about it coming unplugged if you happen to bump the cord.

[@grandn8646]

@@ArtAndPrevailing I think that would be less of a problem then tripping over the cord lol

[@ArtAndPrevailing]

Haha you might be right, bud! It's a battle between OSHA and "get the shot". 😂

[@carolfaberpeake857]

So happy for you with making your life work both with family and bouncing between Germany and Los Angeles USA 🎉

[@alistairfarrant9155]

Your creative problem solving is always so refreshing, ingenious, and inspiring. Thank you!

[@btd2516]

Good problem solving on the car, you seem to be able to come up with a fix for everything! Can't wait till next week!

[@mcd8615]

Laura, you are an amazing human being! Brilliant, creative, kind and funny! If I were in Köln or LA, I would absolutely volunteer to help on your projects!!! Stay awesome!! Greetings from Quebec City 🇨🇦

[@rosaliadoldan1575]

I loved this video. You seamed so free and connected to that drive… thanks it was inspiring :)

[@alexmaylef]

the way your brain works is just so cool - that table is genius!

[@michael_schreiner]

03:28 Laura McGyver! 😉👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😎🍀 congrats from good old Germany. 🙏

[@susanlandon1832]

Good to see so happy, glad everything has fallen into place in LA. Looking forward to seeing the progress on the house

[@millie8984]

I always thought i was team Laura builds a house videos and now you are back to Making in LA i realized i missed maker Laura a lot. Glad to see you back in your element

[@Allexz]

Awesome as always. Thanks for the company! I have my workshop only thanks to you :)

[@timberthewolf733]

I love watching all this, so cool to see the contrast. 💚

[@vickieburt2246]

Love the folding table. You are so creative..

[@markhayward9764]

You are a fantastic inspiration but I must say nothing makes me happier than seeing you happy and enthusiastic. More Smudo helps too... 😄

[@Janine6564]

I was so excited to see you build something...☺️ I'm happy for you Laura ❤

[@carinen8119]

Yay to finding the outlet that makes you happy!

[@michaelsang2738]

Keep on going. I'm having fun watching you having fun.

[@jojocrater1]

Loving the making projects! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@jamestayler6850]

Thank you Laura, you’re an inspiration, and motivation 💪🏻

[@sandravandenelshout-oprins4622]

Always such a pleasure and inspiraton to watch your videos! Thank you so much for sharing this all with us!

[@amelielebleu9262]

congrats, so great to follow you in this new adventure !

[@joansmith3492]

glad you are happy and feeling good!

[@stephenpedrana5653]

Love from all of us Laura wishing you all the best in all your endeavours ❤

[@lindaroyal8161]

Back to the house, look forward to the progress. The LA garage/shop has come along nicely.

[@wavyseaweed]

Laura I’ve learned so much from you over the years and now I’m adding ISRU to the list! I’m not a maker but I am a problem solver, and you are one of my gurus. So pumped to see your journey in L.A. And if I may speak for your many fans, we’d follow you anywhere! ❤

[@FrauHofnarr]

Oh, that's what I do all time... I "McGywer things" That is great. Thanks for this word. I just thought I was improvising. 🤣

[@bendavanza]

You’re such a freaking cool person. So happy to see you growing and creating new things.

[@robinbowman2464]

Love you Laura😊 glad you're world is good.....be safe out there.

[@holymoly758]

I hope you know how inspiring you are - keep on making! I'm now so excited for both the LA and the Haus Lieselotte videos that I can't wait for either of those journeys to move forward

[@Dardrum]

So happy the truck fix was not serious, nice table also

[@jamesshepherd6260]

I am so glad to see you start in LA and great to see the hat off ;). Can't wait to get back to the house too, but seeing you at your roots is so cool.

[@J4Julz]

I just love that you fixed your truck yourself, and also that you went ahead and set up your new saw! Life is too short to wait to make a video about it ;) Bravo Laura!

[@paulawilliams7030]

Love watching you work!

[@Mithwada]

It's so nice to see you so happy! :)

[@ChristopherHelgerson]

I subscribed 8 years ago, your projects are creative, interesting...your videos are always enjoyable and great quality... looking forward to whatever/wherever you go!

[@Toots8888]

You’re right “ it’s not good to not be making” my eyes filled up. It’s in your blood…I relate, and I now accept and you and Simone helped me/ and are still helping me, as I navigate a 24/7 caring for a family member and finding time and energy to get back to me. So thank you both…you’re a treat to watch and the things you make are inspiring 🎉✨🌈🧡🌈✨ oh and well done Felix...smooth productions.

[@willemhuson326]

Laura I love your enthousiasm, your humor and your practical skills. Keep on keeping on!

[@Julia-zj2ch]

Laura, you are brilliant! Gosh, both of these projects: the repaired battery holder and the fold down table are so great! I love how you think and how you make. Safe travels. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.

[@Babylonboy55]

🎉 So excited to follow you on this new journey! I just got my first shop for one year and very happy with it. Greetings from The Netherlands! 🇳🇱

[@icecreamtruckog3667]

When deciding how to organise a workspace seeing the tools and other things in the space makes it easier to find the right spot for them.

[@tayred81]

I will absolutely continue to follow your journey.

[@susannewhirley8709]

Have been watching you for over a year and welcome to our country and bringing your creativity and many abilities here and from Germany. I am in MN. Stay safe in your travels back and forth!

[@lisareatherford8097]

One person’s trash is Laura’s treasure! Brilliant idea for the table , cool temp. fix for the battery connection. Sometimes it’s good to improvise, adapt and overcome!

[@jobrizzle15b2]

I love the whole thing. The new environment and the creative and ingenious side of you. But it will be good to see the team again. I love the new direction.

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Bravo! I love the little table!

[@felixschelhasse]

I love the repair and the Table is absolutely amazing 🤩❤❤❤

[@theresalowe1231]

Although I have zero woodworking skills-you are a lady after my own heart... no self control and a joy at foiling the retail stores with repair from found items!

[@cypriennezed5640]

Just got my sewing machine back from a month being fixed - sometimes the tools are the inspiration! ❤

[@unclefrogy743]

LA is car culture gone wild, glad to see you have had some car adventures. The layout and the weather in southern Cal. makes it possible to keep cars running far longer and easier then many other places (no road salt rust) look a round a see the older cars running. My little truck is 20 years old and is doing just fine.

[@christopherbedford9897]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing!

[@jennykoczur9339]

I miss my 90’s Tacoma soo baad! Nice truck!! ❤

[@madwilliamflint]

That table's far cooler than it has any right being. Also, hope you don't mind my saying, but your hair looks fanTASTIC.

[@LewHarriman]

You are a delight, Laura. Always positive, always moving forward. Really an inspiration, for all of us long-time viewers.

[@lorimontcalm9086]

I'm along for the journey!! Seriously, is there anything Laura can't do? Fixing a truck, building a cool table, setting up a table saw!! Hugs from 🇨🇦

[@karenalefounder4083]

I am really enjoying the videos and seeing you so happy.

[@ninasbarbaro6297]

‚Do what makes you happy‘. always. Thanks for the reminder ❤

[@802Leith]

Horse stall mats for the floor easier on your legs and tunnel the cables in the mats. It will save cutting into your floor and be way more comfy

[@gr8fng]

You're so resourceful & skilled Laura. Not everyone manifests opportunities to re-invent their life so congratulations ... super proud of you ❤

[@raymondgarcia5864]

Hello Laura good quick little project. As for your car issue go to pick and pull junk yard. It is a junk yard for cars and trucks good places. Some parts are cheap some parts are expensive. Look it up I hope there's one close to you in LA.