Oxtools Epic Egress 1

Well the cat is out of the bag now. Oxtools shop is moving! In this video we get a sneak preview and mini update on some things going on behind the scenes. I want to thank all the folks that reached out and sent me concerned emails wondering where I was and if I was okay. Thank you all the loyal Oxen for thinking of me. Lots of new exciting things happening with the new shop and our new home! Be sure to tune in and check out the Epic Egress series for the latest news. There are tee shirts commemorating the event for folks that would like to help out. It is not required but it is greatly appreciated.
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[@StubProductions]

Nice property!! You need to buy a tractor with front end loader and pallet forks! Look at a Kubota L4701.... get 4wd with HST trans. Basically all terrain forklift. You can do all sorts of stuff with it.

[@acraftman2823]

Another example of the harder we work the luckier we get from what I saw its made a great first impression, plus you got a surprise 300 sqft extra dank!

[@mikekellam365]

RIGHT ON!! Can't WAIT to see that gargantuan facility get put into operation!! Methinks there MAY be a West Coast "Rucker Shop" about to open up!! Congrats, Tom AND Property Manager (aka the Wife)!!

[@jtkilroy]

Best of luck on your new venture in life Tom. A man of your skills will land feet first. You let me know when I can visit.

[@horkinyorkin]

That looks like paradise to me. Now you have more room for more tools/stuff.

[@componenx]

Glad to see the shop is a steel building. ~100 miles would put you in the Clearlake area, and I hope you're thinking fire prevention! I've thought of heading north myself, but I don't want to deal with the fires.

[@m0xya]

New place looks fantastic!

[@rpatrick2]

Best of luck to you, and hope you enjoy all the opportunities to set up your shop in a new way.

[@ninthm00n]

Congrats on the new shop and home Tom.

[@williamelliott5041]

Congratulations on the new home and shop.

[@carlwhite8225]

Congrats on the new digs Tom.

[@waynesmith1046]

Good luck with the new home and shop stay safe

[@ChrisFiggatt]

Congratulations! The new place looks pretty cool!

[@bid6413]

Tom, so happy you’re happy with your new place. You know better than I do just how much work you’ve got ahead of you. But hell, shops are never done. Looks like you need a golf cart to get around your property, with a trailer! Be careful how much you collect with all the new acreage. Been there, done that; best avoided by careful choices. All the best, Will. BTW, I’m using 3 of the HF beam trolleys and they’re working out great.

[@vincei4252]

Good luck with the move. Awesome that you found a new place that works for you without the ever looming threat of someone making you have to jump unexpectedly.

[@vincei4252]

Your hand held camera work gave me vertigo and mild disorientation 😂 Don't give up the day job 👍

[@dauber1828]

Congratulations Tom

[@johncarey9149]

The very best of luck with the move Tom

[@mikee.1230]

Congratulations Tom! I know what it’s like to move a big shop and it will be worth the effort in the end. Mike E.

[@PhilGoldblum]

congrats Tom - Sounds like a move for the better.

[@davidiansykes]

best of luck with the move to both of you

[@jonmccormick6805]

Looks like there's room to grow too!

[@scottsession7789]

Congratulations on undertaking a monumental task. :) I am cheering you on from here. From the glimpse you gave us it sure looks more peaceful than where you are now. Scott

[@robertstredde6798]

Moving sucks, but the new place looks awesome! Seems like it will be worth the effort. Congrats!

[@DennisDijkman]

Looks like a very nice piece of property Tom! Nice big shop, a place for mrs Ox to work. And surrounded by nature, which is healthy 👍🏻 Awesome! Good luck with the move!

[@craigspakowski7398]

A new bull pen at the OX ranch! Wahoo.

[@johnwenzel9252]

Beautiful!

[@caseyboutillier7510]

Looking forward to seeing what you do with the new place!

[@larryshaw6517]

Looks good so far

[@budbrady3289]

That grin as you christened the gate shows how exciting this time is for you. Congratulations!

[@Downtheshed]

We all saw you trying to stop a massive grin.

[@Zerostar369]

Congrats Tom! I'm so excited for you. I cant wait to see the new shop get setup.

[@timothyprochilo4840]

Looks good Tom. Everything happens for a reason. I don't envy you moving all of that stuff. 😳😳 Good luck sir.😎😎

[@jsteifel]

I assume that means you are retiring, or you will be traveling far to work? Love the new place. Hope you are not in harms way with fires, earthquakes, or mud slides... Wishing you the best and easiest move.

[@nicholasmcneely245]

The commute was my question as well.

[@semillerimages]

@@nicholasmcneely245 same here

[@highpwr]

Happy trails pard.... keep moving forward.

[@josephmagedanz4070]

All the best for your move! I'll buy a t-shirt...

[@geckoproductions4128]

You're gonna love living in the country Tom. We moved from the big city to the Texas Hill Country 25 yrs ago and haven't looked back--best thing we ever did. BTW: You're gonna need a tractor. Get a diesel with a front loader 40hp or so. Sounds like a big buy, but you'll be glad everyday you did. Mahindra seems to be the best deal for the money now, but you can figure all that out. Good luck and Godspeed! BTW: be sure and let us know when the surplus sale starts...

[@jdstar6352]

As an aging person the first thing I think of about a place off the beaten track is: where are the nearest medical facilities and how long does it take for the rescue squad to reach the address? And in California of course these days there is water, and fire hazard. But anyway, good luck, best wishes.

[@TraditionalToolworks]

Good for you Tom, I missed the last meatloaf, so didn't know. You must be up towards my property somewhere, I'm building in Lake County, maybe your over by I-5. I can't wait to get out of here myself...🙄 Ah, didn't see the property, at the end. Congrats, that is exactly the type of shop I plan to build but only 30x40, but I want door on both ends to drive through. I'm thinking more for trailers/machines than RVs, but that is sure a nice shop, I bet you're excited. And an art studio for your wife, everyone is taken care of. So happy for both of you! You deserve it!

[@bruceanderson9461]

Be sure to have a door for every big piece of equipment or vehicle.

[@glennstasse5698]

You need to add a set of steer horns to the logo. Maybe with wine bottles balanced on the tips. Anyway, looking forward to observing this epic move.

[@johnm840]

Sweet, hopefully the drive to work will not be too long.

[@travislandsman]

good for you

[@darrenblattner2508]

Very nice Tom.

[@xmachine7003]

You look like Tony Beets fro Gold Rush

[@darrenblattner2508]

@@xmachine7003 I’ve been called worse lol. Some people say I talk like him

[@drubradley8821]

DEAR GOD ! ! ! ! ..... I could not imagine moving my shops, and all my stuff is dinky and I dread doing it, and I know its coming too, in about 3 to 5 years. I am already trying to liquidate items, so I don't have to move it later... Good luck.

[@dcraft1234]

Wow damn nice place so far!

[@Metaldetectiontubeworldwide]

Congratulation , on your New home ☆ Dang 40% , can they raise it so much ? But keep positif , mayby out of the big city ? You get so much back ones out of those squars a and tetris blocks...lol Lot of luck wished frome over the pond , The Netherlands Johny geerts

[@Metaldetectiontubeworldwide]

Oh yess me like that ranch , mayby i can learn you to metaldetect you would be amzed how much metal old coins and awesome relics you´ve got there...if not sure you have alot of new/old stock at your disposal...lol

[@BronzeAgePuritan]

Don't forget the fire insurance.

[@LabRatJason]

Seems like those T-Shirts should have an ark instead of the Titanic... all the heavy equipment and such. "And he brought the optical comparitors two by two." EDIT: Also, think DEFENSIBLE SPACE! Some of those trees are too close to the shop and while I know people love old growth and shade and all that, but the fire risk looks pretty bad.

[@ramosel]

What town are you closest to, Tom? Scrub oaks say you are a little lower than I am, but if you're close, I'll certainly help you move.

[@garagewizzard]

Hands up everyone who thought Tom's shop was attached to his house already?

[@Ddabig40mac]

Your new place have sufficient well/water rights for your needs?

[@Wobblybob2004]

I hope Steve McQueen gets pride of place, and I haven't seen James Hunt for a long time. Don't leave him behind.

[@2hacksinashack]

Congrats on the new digs and good luck with the move. My in laws live in the central CA/ Bay Area. It’s been on my “bucket list” to someday meet you in person. You were a big part of my choice to go back to school at 31 and become a machinist. It was the best decision I ever made. I got myself a good job working in the aerospace industry.

[@metaling1]

Battery flat? Admit it.. You’re just a big tease, Tom.

[@thebeaver6596]

OxFather !!!!

[@KISSMYACE3203]

Hey, I'm on time for one.

[@ohhpaul7364]

Tease!

[@jjbode1]

Now THAT's California dreaming! Why not build a pizza oven and take over the Summer Bash?

[@josephwilson6651]

Must be an emotional upset for your family, and yourself. Having moved many times in my life I shall always remember the where things happened as well as the events. Place. the roots of which are absolutely intertwined with the emotions and reactions in our Lives

[@calholli]

There's no way I could have stayed in Cali... No possible way

[@randyreddig5239]

Great time to raise peoples rent.... Half the people aren't paying their rent & those that do are moving out.... I guess the landlord can write off his lost income at the higher rate.... Glad it turned into a positive change... To bad you'll still be in California.... Though it will be a nicer part of California...

[@guytech7310]

Tom (Ox): did you move out of california?

[@johnbero4987]

Welcome to rural-ness...No more city urchins...peace and quiet...What more can a skilled tradesman and his artistic wife want in life? Kudo's...It looks fabulous.

[@shawnhuk]

100 miles, how's that work out with travel to work?

[@ron827]

Congrats on what appears to be a gigondas investment.

[@dereklee5071]

Be care packing those hammers

[@StubbyPhillips]

Dude!

[@WilliamTMusil]

Hiya Tom

[@dennyskerb4992]

😀

[@dagwood1327]

You will find stuff you have been looking for years.

[@daveanderson2316]

Best of luck Tom. Get out of the $hit hole SF area.

[@jdmccorful]

Gettin out of Dodge hun? Interesting. Thanks for the look.

[@pamdemonia]

The new place looks great!

[@David_Best]

Tom, just speculating here, but that looks a lot like a retirement villa. Fill us in on your plans with respect to work, etc.

[@jtkilroy]

What he said

[@billdlv]

Yeah 100 mile+ commute one way....Although at a previous job there were several guys who were commuting 50-60 miles one way on a daily basis for years.

[@littlejackalo5326]

SF is already 20 miles away from the lab he works at, and that's a terrible drive. He's not driving 200 miles round trip into work everyday. It's just not possible, especially considering the traffic around the lab area. That's around 4 hours of driving a day. I suspect he's retiring or will live in SF during the week, and go up north during weekends.

[@johnfriend240]

Tease!

[@spokehedz]

Landlord: "Hey, we are increasing your rent." OTC: "Hey, we are moving." Former Landlord: "Wait, what?"

[@oldninjarider]

too many landlords are facing an epic battle with evictions brought on by the WuFlu. It's unfortunate that some of them are soaking their paying customers to try and make up for the shortfall.

[@Double_Vision]

It's the San Francisco Bay Area. That shop is worth way more as a housing development than as a rental, assuming you can get the local government to let you do that.

[@stevenslater2669]

Been there, done that. Landlord thought I would decide to buy the place. I thought it was time to upgrade. My boss sold me his house. Best move I ever made.

[@dj1NM3]

@@Double_Vision Basically the same process pushed all the small industry out of inner city suburbs, it happens all over the world.

[@jonwatte4293]

They'll re-rent very quickly. There are very few vacancies in the Berkeley area.

[@capnthepeafarmer]

Besides T-shirts, I'd be interested in buying any tools or nick-knacks you're willing to part with to make your move easier. 😁😁

[@ericm8811]

Hey Oxtoolco! How many oxen will you be getting for the ranch? They should be handy moving heavy machines around on sledges or rollers! Good luck! Ride ride ride!

[@Metaldetectiontubeworldwide]

7 Bhp = same as 5 oxes...so i bet 5 lol

[@fpoastro]

Gosh, 40% is a bear but I always connected with your concept in your current place of no maintenance, no yard care, roof repair, etc. and the time that afforded you to do what you enjoy. 40% is a real kick in the teeth. Bonus I guess in that location and by the video you dont have a lot of grass to mow lol. It'll be interesting to watch the process an hopefully you chronicle a bit of the pro's and con's of property ownership vs. rent. Im currently owner (decent size commercial shop on main drag, very large 115acre personal property) and I often find myself wondering if ownership is a pro or con especially with equity not always being what its cracked up to be.

[@robertoswalt319]

I don't envy the work you have ahead of you. That is a serious move. That is an impressive piece of property. Congratulations on finding it.

[@physicsguybrian]

I suspect the life restoring "F. You! landlord" effect coupled with the excitement of the purchase of the new property helps replace most of the moving pain with zeal and extra energy! Moving with no OR a lesser place to go is far more difficult.

[@jameslmorehead]

After using a chain fall on a portable gantry crane for years around the shop, I cannot stress enough how much investing in an electric hoist can save time, aggravation, and your back. They are not super cheap, but it's worth it in the long run.

[@scottkenny8203]

so jealous of the new place! Im in marin county would love to help out

[@gwharton68]

Congratulation's on "THE MOVE". I can't begin to imagine the amount of work that moving you and your wife's shop out of the bay area. It must be the greatest feeling in the world to get out of the city and into the country. Best of luck to the both of you.

[@hughmac13]

Looking forward to ingress.

[@Hoaxer51]

Hugh MacDonald, Lol 😝

[@petemclinc]

Your new shop front elevation looks a lot like Keith Rucker's shop although yours is steel siding which is a good thing if that's wildfire territory. Hope the house is fire resistant as well. Nice score Tom, I'm green with envy...

[@cmguitar50]

There's plenty of parking :D

[@dav1dsm1th]

"A change is as good as a rest", apparently. But after the work it'll take to move, you'll probably need a rest too. Good luck with the move.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Congratulations Tom! Looks like nice high ground... Can't wait to see how you set up the new shop.

[@PeteBrubaker]

Congrats Tom! I did the same a few years ago, moved to rural Oregon west of Portland and have a similar setup on the shop as well - about 2k sq/ft and overheads on both sides so you can drive through. 100 miles is a long commute to the lab. Are you retiring?

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Tom, WOW that's going to be a great place to live... Lots of living space and also workshop space... Take care. Paul,,

[@robertdebusk6157]

Tom, I am very happy that you both found a place to your liking. I hope the move goes well and safely, with no mishaps during the move. Can't wait for some more video from you. Take Care and Stay Safe. Bob

[@cannon440]

Very nice Tom, best of luck. What is happing with your "day job"? 100 miles further or closer?

[@douro20]

Is his shop really that far from Berkeley?

[@Panzax1]

@@douro20 Definitely 100 miles further north. The Berkeley lab is in close to Oakland (bay area).

[@xmachine7003]

He should get his own small chopper😉

[@Tools4Machines]

Ready for more about your epic move, Tom. Congratulations!!! Cheers, Gary

[@bcbloc02]

The new place looks sweet! Too bad you are on the other side of the country or I could bring a trailer and a little forklift to help out. :-)

[@aserta]

If you have time, would love to see you unload the equipment in the new shop. A lot of folk make video about moving, but not the hassle of the new place. Of course, if you have time, i fully understand the disaster after everything's there and one has to handle things. Good luck!!!

[@rossilake3430]

Tom, the place is beautiful. When I heard about the move, my heart dropped. I was wondering, are you losing your lady. Big Relief! Now you can breathe and raise chickens. Grab a cup of Joe and tour your property. Ahhhh! The fresh air. Remember, we are your people.

[@richardcurtis556]

More of an epic find than epic egress. Life changes are ripe with opportunities,

[@timw2407]

good on u Tom ...looking forward to the ' move ', u'll find that in moving, u will dig up items u completely forgot u had ...

[@ShainAndrews]

Take breaks before you need them. Congrats on the new place.

[@lepompier132]

Well Tom, the new shop looks like the new shop of Keith Rucker, but with different siding. Congratulations are in order for the change of scenery. Tom by any chance, you don't have a secret door that once open you end up to Keith shop in Georgia

[@KnotWoodworking]

Good luck and God bless, Mr. Lipton. Would like to see a little more of the shop. Starting life over here, but its nice to see someone being successful. Thumbs up to you

[@iteerrex8166]

Looking forward to a full video on the property. It looks very ideal. Congrats!

[@garyrhodes7089]

Tom have you retired or will you commute to work? Nice to have a bit of land its the only thing that they will not be making any more of