Please don't tell anyone how I live - Workshop Makeover!

I decided to renovate my tiny workshop space, and this is the result. You won't believe what I found in the walls. At least I have a new desk now and didn't burn the house down.
I ended up going with a Desky standing desk. They didn't pay me, I bought it myself, and I'm very happy with my decision.
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[@jasonmoore5686]

Don't be embarrassed, you make the rest of us feel more normal for having similar room to work with

[@TrailBound51]

Incredible what you put out of such a tiny tight workshop. No excuses for the rest of us.

[@Killa_b_rc]

You work well with that space. All this time I thought that space was bigger. This is a true testament… work with what you have and don’t make excuses on why you can’t start today! Just do it!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Agreed!

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

Holy. Shit. Balls. I thought I didn’t have a lot of work space. I will never complain again. I do love the desk and the improvements to the workspace. I recently came to a point and decided to throw stuff away and it was such a great feeling to free up space around the bench. Love it and get those oven mitts on!

[@kstevens8349]

Hey Matt! I've been watching you and Josh forever, I'm not one to comment much but personally I love your back yard, looks nice and green and comfortable. I've been into RC since around 1984 in 5 different homes. Finally have a room for my building. I'm 64 years old and I believe that whatever space we have, we can make it happen... I really admire you for putting your wife first and giving her, her own space. God bless

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching! Glad you finally got your space! You deserve it!

[@ashleyconnelley1856]

So I spent the money and got me a really nice truck house the wife calls it. I’m now back in the house building on my desk because the wife and kids didn’t like me being out there so much lol

[@Schroefdoppie]

😂 I'll be working in the garage, and before long, the missus appears on the stairs and will sit there scrolling through TikTok while I putter away.

[@scalebuildersguild]

That's what Rebecca says too... she'd miss me if I was out in the back all the time!

[@Rc-Adventurers]

NEVER guessed that room was that small. I thought it was much much bigger.

[@FluffySunnyB]

I just want to say that you are truly a people person. I thoroughly enjoyed the content in this video. I appreciate how open and candid you are and I look forward to you reaching 100,000 subscribers. You deserve it.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you so much! You made my day!

[@CornholioMcGeeRC]

Cast offs yes sir!! Also very cool to show all the behind the scenes action. And like a lot of others mentioned WOW I can’t believe that you do all that you do with such limited space!!!

[@Quitmotorsports]

Tiny yard for your tiny trucks! Wow, never realized how small that room was, but id definitely be interested in some stuff for sale.

[@rcmikeklein5512]

first and foremost thanks for sharing your shop space, you truly deserve a standing ovation for your success with the space you have it's really an inspiration for the rest of us to pursue our passion regardless of the challenges. Space is always an issue regardless of the size the answer is to be as efficient and organized as possible with function overall being first and that will bring the most enjoyment to one's workspace. I guess it's time I do some workspace organization myself haha

[@scalebuildersguild]

Go for it!

[@RIdeWerksInc]

First one here… first one here…so glad you were able to over haul your worship… love it brother

[@scalebuildersguild]

🏆

[@MrBigruss1988]

The new work bench looks great. A well deserved upgrade. And the fact you did it without using Lexan... A+

[@scalebuildersguild]

Ha!

[@great_scott121]

I had no idea your space was that size. You've accomplished so much with what you have. Thanks for sharing

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@allthethings7226]

Makes me feel like I'm not a total pig. Your workshop shows very well on camera. Thanks for sharing. Love being a pack rat.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Pack rats unite!

[@VermontScaleCustoms]

Lokin' proFESH! New space is always good for the soul. You'll be inspired in whole new ways.

[@gordkoff]

Super cool use of a small space, thanks for a peak behind the curtain so to speak.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigdude77627]

Wow!!!! Great camera and awesome filming!!!!!! I thought you had triple the space on how you film. Thanks for all the awesome videos!!!!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

You are so welcome!

[@tembmobile49]

Thank you for - again - sharing your work space. Great inspiration for all of us. Good to see others, too, taking small steps over the years to create progress not only on the trucks but also on the spaces we spend so much time in. Keep it you, you rock!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@nowrist]

wow , the magic of youtube really made your space look bigger than it is .

[@billyquist9237]

Thanks for sharing your space Matt. It is always interesting to see how we work these hobbies into our lives. If you need to sell things, just post them on the forum

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@RyanRC1]

Mate, its amazing how you made that space work through out the years ! that it self deserves a trophy :)

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@NicholsRCGarage]

I"m glad that seeing your space makes me realize that I'm not a messy person...this is just how genius works! I honestly thought you had such a larger studio space! This looks like my basement setup, just not painted and without the fancy shelves behind you!

[@roypennock8046]

Looks great! Speaking as someone who has gone the backyard work shed route, no matter how big it is, no matter how hard you try, you WILL end up doing other shed things in it, and before you know it there are bicycles and lawnmowers everywhere!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Well, we don't have a lawn, or bikes... but I get what you're saying!

[@BeauLeonard]

I think drawers are the most efficient use of space and makes it harder to lose things in a pile of other things. Everything in its place and a place for everything.

[@scalebuildersguild]

You sound like my wife! 😂

[@NTX_RC]

Man, you pulled it off really good. I always thought you were in a much bigger space.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Small but mighty!

[@brassmonkey2455]

Thanks for the inside look. Sometimes it's fun to engineer the space the same as a truck. That looked like some fancy pliers to find on the floor.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I was happy I found them!

[@tembmobile49]

Excellent set of crimps - I have the same but with a red handle

[@Pauly_______]

I remember you saying no room for a paint booth. I was like those little guys don't take up much room 😂

[@cozy_Fozy]

That really is quite cozy, I like it. 👍🏼

[@hemistormrc]

Nice upgrade! Great use of space, Matt. 🙌🏼

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks my friend, it’s a struggle to maximize when all you can do is minimize!

[@CrawlerRuth]

Nice new studio setup. You were right to keep your studio in the house. I love your backyard, too. Have a wonderful day.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you! The backyard is untouched for now!

[@billsrcadventures8806]

Great use of small space!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you! 😊

[@black_widow_overland]

I need that yellow buggy !!! 🙋‍♂️

[@barryshrives]

Build the workshop & you will be very happy in the long run I am I wouldn’t be without my workshop just build it yourself 😊

[@scalebuildersguild]

Maybe one day!

[@kristiaanrees]

‘Hack the Planet!’ Old enough to remember and featuring the soundtrack to my youth! Keep up the great work 💪

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@nicholasstephey8475]

Holy crap. I thought you were being dramatic. New respect for what you get done. Have the same klipsch system.

[@BrothrBob]

Well Matt, We finally get to see how small your workspace really is? it's small for sure. Yes would be interested in your content of stuff your selling for sure.

[@NumberOneBatfan]

Looks great! Definitely some useful ideas.

[@PaulTurner24]

Have to go up! Another level on house! Lol! It sure looks roomier on normal indoor video!

[@justinkandler4930]

love your rc room plenty room to tinker with rc love the upgrades

[@outcastrc8052]

Awesome renos Matt! Great to see you utilizing your space to the max! Looking forward to the first broadcasts from the new digs!!! Well done!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you! Stay tuned!

[@BlueDually4x4]

So besides thinking you an Rebecca have nice house and yard during the tour, I also could only imagine the builds you could do if you had as much space to build as I do. The new setup does look like it will make working in your shop space a little more comfortable.

[@scalebuildersguild]

It definitely will be a little more comfortable!

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

Looks awesome

[@Okpaintguy2]

Hmm looks cozy 😆 I would have never imagined you were so cramped in there .

[@WilliamMiller-pn8ls]

Yes, I would be interested in your cast offs 😊

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

If your channel has proven anything over the years it's that you have an amazing ability to look at a situation and see opportunities to personalize, customize and make things awesome. That being said I'm sure your redesigned workspace will be rad. Keep it up and thanks for sharing.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I hope so! Thanks for watching!

[@churro762]

That backyard is pretty sweet, I agree a little extra space isn't worth taking away from the yard. I think you and I are working with about the same amount of room. I have my desk/bench set up in my front room, which is more an entry way. measures 6x10 roughly... And I have a table top course right behind me, but I get things done. Your tools and little bits are far more organized than mine, though!

[@blahgor123]

Deep storage in the attic space :D

[@DasE30Cuz]

Good heavens dood that's all you're working with? Definitely comes off way larger on camera. I mean this in a good relatable way since I have less lol and have gone through the workbench phase. Now I use a 3x2' drafting table set high so I can stand or sit on a stool and it's an absolute game changer. You'll love that standing desk and ability to get your feet under it. Your back will thank you.

[@scalebuildersguild]

My thoughts exactly!

[@s0lidjesus885]

Ayy a fellow Fractal Design case enjoyer I see.

[@Skinketern]

Great work!

[@rickfazzini22]

Wow your space really is quite small, amazing how the camera makes it appear so much larger. Not knocking it, I actually like a small workshop with everything close by it has just always seemed more efficient to me.

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's small but mighty!

[@rjeno120]

That tracked rig looks like its been sitting in the corner for a few years. What is it?

[@madmikescustoms]

Hack the planet Mr Matt 😂 badass desk you have there. You definitely deserve a bigger and better shop Mr Matt. God bless and keep wheeling 🙏

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks! It's a dream to have a bigger workshop, but we love our house and the neighbourhood we live in! Take care!

[@garyp4046]

To be honest matt, I don't see a single thing wrong with your Workshop❤

[@simonkubacki9823]

I like your peloton, I watched this whilst on mine

[@scalebuildersguild]

Very cool! My faves are Bradley Rose and Denis Morton- and Jess King

[@rc.remedy]

Nice Desky there mate, cheers!

[@brandongeiger1684]

Hell yea brother well deserved looks good congratulations on the work shop hop ups😂

[@paulmcnamara2908]

Sorted, very cool little space you got there buddy! 😉👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@Thebuffingwizard]

It’s crazy how small that space is. I never would have guessed.

[@jaylivengood2697]

Hell yes man, I'll take anything you get rid of

[@mikemiller9023]

Awesome makeover! You really made me feel better about the mess in my office, honestly. I've got room, but I have it full of projects and things that I'm working on. If I'd ever stop taking on projects, maybe I'd actually finish something. Lol

[@scalebuildersguild]

You can do it!

[@justintynan2435]

I can't complain about my work shack. It is an old 8x10 shed once used as a chicken coup. It is a bit drafty in the winter with the holes being covered but bit of tin and tarps. I have a big old tabletop drill press in there, two hobo freight mechanic tool boxes for all my tools. I don't have much room for storage, so I constantly have to throw things out. The only thing I wish I had was a concrete pad to do my automotive work on.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Wow! That would be too cold for me in Toronto!

[@justintynan2435]

@@scalebuildersguild the lowest i have seen in Southern Oregon is 16°F.

[@ryand4786]

Well, Clark Griswald would be proud of the cable management!! 😂. My hobby room is slightly larger than that , and I’m not running a KZbin channel out of it. Bravo Matt , we work with what we have and you’ve done really well for yourself. It’s funny how a small space forces us to be efficient. Keep up the great content Matt , we all love it !!! 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks! I'm lucky, Rebecca lets me store a lot of stuff in her office and she doesn't mind when my projects spill into the rest of the basement!

[@Scalepinnacle]

Great little tiny studio and work shop Matt , i wish i had a space like that.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@allanwenzke749]

you're squashed in like a sardine mate! I have about the same room as you inside my house. But I live in the middle of nowhere in rural nsw australia. You do an absolutely insanely great job with what space you have. I'd love to do what you do. Keep up the good work Matt!

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's pretty tight, that's for sure. You should see it when Rebecca, the dogand the cats are all in there with me!

[@clbadeau]

I would love some of your spare parts and stuff!! Love your videos watch them soon as they upload for the most part!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ericviger4984]

I've been working off of a desk the top of the staircase where I assume a chair and lamp was the purpose of. Unfortunately the economy priced me out of my home so it's gonna be getting all packed up. I'm hoping we find a place with even the smallest amount of space for crap😅. Only time will tell. Loving the new setup!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for following along! Hope you get a little bit of space in your new digs!

[@powcar91]

Still better than my shop.

[@christophermears7738]

Hey Matt looks like the workspace is coming along good. You're literally working in a closet like literally. I got to say one I really dig the grim reaper skateboarding sticker... I love how you talking about your wife's office and it would be wrong to steal that space from her and she should have her own space cuz she's working on her own things and then immediately mutter out afterwards but it's filled with RC trucks LOL

[@johnrkeyser]

I love being freshly organized almost as much as I hate needing that one thing in the most buried plastic tote in the stack

[@discoveryrc]

Learned alot from the info and video created in that room 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@zacksupal6711]

That desk is pretty sweet! I dig the power height adjustment

[@sworks17z]

Up with green spaces!

[@Gibsonlife573]

Awesome stuff like always

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@Djkommode]

I run into this video while I’m deciding what I’m going to do next with my rc workspace…. Meant to be! Thanks for the inspiration with small spaces! 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Right on! Glad I could help!

[@joshmartin7924]

Comment down below for dibs on stuff i also dont need

[@jcfish847]

Bro the amount of amazing work you could do with a bigger space would be incredible.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Maybe one day!

[@RadonManRC]

Loved that movie - and the workspace makeover looks amazing!

[@shafiqjan1474]

I'd be chuffed... 👍🏻

[@Axial32]

You have a spot on Josh's website to list your rigs for sale.....

[@vakiokasvo]

A.b.s.o.l.u.t.e.l.y. no reason to apologize your working space. It ´s real and in spite of and/or due to that you are creating amazing rc things to all. So to all... You don´t necessarily need a rocket lab for your builds. Resilience, guts and love for what you do takes you really far. Keep on going Matt and all the best for you! :)

[@scalebuildersguild]

Tell me more about this rocket lab... 😂

[@Jephph13bREW]

Spotting the blazing blazer in the background: "nice" Spotting that red no frills basket: 👀

[@svpracer98]

Yo!! I have the same exact tool chest tucked underneath my rc workbench. Put the wood top on it and you have a great extension to your work area. Also, the drawers are great for tools, remotes, 24th scale rigs, on-road/ rally cars and other misc parts.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the tip!

[@James-dg7eb]

I cant believe your rc space is so tiny ...8t looks amazing and big on video ..

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks!

[@MrGes536]

Nice backyard rocks. Perfect for a little test track :D

[@CarterOfAllTrades]

skateboard and RC enthusiast here = why am I spying a TailDevil in your workshop? hahah

[@toddanderson98]

Can always use more box's of stuff I'll never use...haha. New New looks great.

[@JSprayaEntertainment]

this is Motivation , i need to upgrade my mini work area

[@scalebuildersguild]

Go for it! Just takes a lot of planning- but it can be done!

[@trex7624]

definitely interested

[@caledoncrawlersrc2216]

Love it! Comfort is key, and theres a lot of cool ideas you did to your studio. Backyard has a nice space to make a mini smiggins folley

[@Hunkaluv75]

It is absolutely phenomenal, the quality of work and the amount of work, and the diversity of work, that you put out in such a relatively small space. As an aside, of course I’m interested in all your cast offs :-)

[@MrCaprinut]

I do like hobby room change videos 🙂 My hobby room is 2.25x2.30m (88.5"x90.5") with angled roof at one end. I got to cram in most of my stuff there, bar the complete cars. My work bench is 2x Ikea Alex drawers (one for projects and one for tools, papers, chargers and wood type screws etc for my home) and a old kitchen bench cut to fit and wrapped. Above I do have Tamiya boxes and project cars. On other side I have a Ikea Billy bookshelf and one other Ikea one for parts and material. I also has my scale garage there. People is quite surprised I managed to get so much stuff in there. I also got my subwoofer and about 10 bodies under the workbench along with another drawer and boxes etc. My least favorite thing to do is painting figures and bodies. Figures I hate doing the paint job. Bodies is just boring. Rather do shocks all day long includding e clips lol!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sounds like you are making the best with what you have!

[@andrehoff767]

Niiiiiice! Looking forward to many more show from the cave🤘❤

[@Toodles77]

OMG! A new chair! Long overdue

[@scalebuildersguild]

Still shopping for one

[@just.jose.youtube]

Congratulations on the renovation! Seems comfortable. It's nice to see the other wall for a change. 😛

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'm happy with the progress so far!

[@Jonas-uz5np]

First, "those glasses". Then "those hats". Now "that basement". Based on real events Netflix documentary when? Nice work fitting that desk in there. As for the wiring, I swear at a certrain point they form a union and start actively fighting back against any tidying plans. And genuinly glad you discoverd that missing ground before it caused any issues whatsoever!

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'm glad I found it too! Stay tuned for the Netflix doc!

[@adamhirerc78]

Looking good so far

[@davidobrien5754]

Looks really good man

[@davidhenwood2116]

hold onto extra stuff for swap meet next spring!!