A Unique Choice for my Workshop Ceiling

[@krisknowlton5935]

Sam, I was at a friend's house one day and saw a red pile of metal and told him I knew what that was. He said, "Know anyone that would like to buy it?" I asked, "How much?" He told me 80 bucks. I reached into my pocket and pulled out 80 bucks on the spot and went home with a panel lift. Don't ever get rid of it. You will use it more than you realize, and the hole saw too. You can never go wrong with quality tools especially if you work alone. The lift way offsets the money you would have had to pay someone to help you.

[@connieverbeck1110]

My grandfather told my husband when we got married , Always buy the best tool you can.

[@jckemble]

The 6" hole saw is perfect for cutting the hole for cornhole boards. You can add those to your product list.

[@tammieaf2712]

$2.50 per light to cut 32 holes seems like a good trade off. They're all exactly cut to fit, no oopsies. Saved time, sanity and materials. I consider it a worthwhile investment. 👍👍

[@mrmrswalterjobjr4188]

I figured the same. Also if wish to use a bigger vent system for extracting dust or fumes, it will com in handy.

[@OldMan_PJ]

You can always sell the hole saw when you're done to recoup most of the cost.

[@thomasswenddal772]

Your priorities from planning through to evaluation are right on the mark. It took me a long time to learn those rationales between doing and done. It's very entertaining to see you scoring time and time again. The occasional expletive lets your viewers know your not an alien. I was beginning to get suspicious.

[@ronnorris1504]

Super looking. I agree 100%, drywall is too labor intensive. You made the right choice.

[@proudveteran4696]

You got it dude, nice job

[@leviteapparel]

😂 I've been there on my shop building too. When you start to get to the end, you just want to finish. It still looks amazing

[@Samcraftcom]

So true!

[@dennisclouse7314]

If you are happy, nothing else matters!!

[@jt2448]

Use the 6” hole saw to make cornhole boards to sell

[@danmooney7192]

If you're happy with the finished product, then it's right! After all you are the end user!

[@airecraft1]

Ship lap is installed on the job we are on they have Battons on the seams might be a nice touch instead of caulk

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

What a great affordable idea! And best of all…NO TAPE OR BEDDING!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

First off, 2 thumbs up. The shop is coming along nicely. Just remember, it's your shop, so you get to decide on the level of fit and finish. If it's good enough for you, then everyone else can pound sand. As for the hole saw, someone noted about corn hole boards, and that's a great option for you to add to your store, and beyond that, it only added $2.50 per light, which is pretty cheap. If you decide to do more to the ceiling, you might consider running 1x1 battens over the seams. That could be a cool treatment. Keep up the good work.

[@Samcraftcom]

I like your math, it makes me feel much better. :) I also love how viewers have helped me realize the corn hole options too! I don't know I would have thought of that. :)

[@dustincaulk8537]

Being an electrician I usually go through 4-6 of those $80 hole saws a year. They are great for can lights for sure.

[@leattaslone1800]

Great job Sam! I love the ceiling color. Its a beautiful building!

[@JimG31547]

I think the primmed sheet goods was a smart idea. As you have said you are building a shop and not a home. You want it to look as good a possible but not at the expense that you are working on the building any longer than you have too.

[@roncurtis8331]

I’m a carpenter of 40 plus years and am wondering why you would cut the sheets of plywood for the ceiling in half only to but them together when you installed them. A small v groove with the router would have given you the same visual look and having the panel lift it would still been no harder to install. I am impressed with your attention to detail in all your projects and look forward to each episode you post. I am now subscribed to all 3 of your channels. Now I can check out your solar stuff as well. I am impressed with your number one helper. What would you do without Angela. And I can’t forget the kids that will be helping more and more as they get older. Thanks for all your content.

[@karenk380]

I find that I rarely look up when entering the room. There is gray caulk if you feel the need to fill a crack. But I think it was the perfect inexpensive, quick, simple install that gives a great look to your space. 👍👍

[@johncolley7643]

I pictured this latest installation going along to the music Flight Of The Bumblebee or Benny Hill theme tune, either would sound great I reckon 😂🐝🐝

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I love the contrasting color too!

[@nimabevis4509]

The ceiling looks great, Sam. If you do decide to caulk later on, do yourself a favor and buy grey caulk, and save yourself the step of painting afterward.

[@Samcraftcom]

That's a great idea!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Sam, I always love your sense of humor and way with words! Thanks for sharing your shop build and teaching so much along the way.

[@thomasschuette1997]

I really like the "shiplap" great job

[@stanrose4517]

I’m really impressed with your work. Each video gives me ideas for my workshop.

[@karenandersen9400]

Keep one of the round cut outs so you can use for a quart of touch up paint

[@mh53eflyguy]

Form and function? I call that a win! I bought a 6" hole saw for one project once as well, and that was three years ago. The worse part is it was for a dehumidifier that burnt up on me, and I never replaced it, and there is a needless hole in the side of my house now. It could be repurposed for dust extraction, however.

[@markcall9695]

Sam, DUDE that can out AMAZING! We sure do love your videos and love the color!

[@scottbyrd2157]

Sam! First off I’d like to say is good job. No matter what we as men who like DYI, will always accumulate tools. Depending on the project we can “sometimes” justify the expense on what we buy and the quality we buy. Tools become part of your strategy to accomplish your goals. I’m sure we can all say that we have bought tools that we regret buying or likely won’t use after once. Heck we probably forget we got it. With good organization we can run across it and remember we have it and apply the purpose of it to use it in other jobs or projects. I’m sure you will figure a way to use that keep saw again. By the time you have this shop done you will probably have bought more tools to help you. Now you need to get your lights and heaters installed . Fun begins moving equipment into place. I’m thinking you’re going to have a dust collection system. By the way! Stay warm!

[@mjrehwalt46]

My vote is beautiful success! No flop, no fail.

[@danhalpert2284]

I came for the laser education but the build has been very good too.! Thanks.

[@Samcraftcom]

Glad to hear it, the laser content will be back very soon, I promise!!!

[@richardgreen5602]

Looks real good...Sam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bobbennett7195]

Looking good Sam. can't wait to see the whole shop done

[@morick11]

Sam, I am so happy for you to finally get a new shop. I am still kind of in the process of setting my new one up. One suggestion? I used Rustoleum Epoxy Shield on my floors. It's somewhat inexpensive but produces a great result. I made the mistake of adding the grit to it. I'm not sure that it's necessary and no matter what I did, I could not get it to mix up completely. I think my floor is the same product as yours and it really gives the shop a nice look and makes it a lot easier to sweep and blow off.

[@pawsnazzy01]

It really looks great, and the hole saws are priceless, true it's a one time purchase but now you will always have it. The pricey ones are the kits at the big box stores, sheez those put a dampener in your wallet

[@wendyburston3132]

Now that's a nice ceiling!

[@danielheartsill4269]

Sounds like you are the same as me. I am not afraid of the dark, just what's in it. It looks very good and will be even more insulation than you already have up there.

[@sandramarshall7712]

Love it. But I think the ceiling should be painted white. It will your brighten your workspace even more.

[@rcarroll05]

You can use the 6” hole saw to cut the hole for your 6” exhaust port going outside your shop.

[@FowlerFamilyFarm]

Hey Sam, that 6 inch hole saw is great for making cornhole boards

[@everettvancampen3315]

You could pick up some gray caulking to blend in the cracks

[@CindyofTheShire]

I like it! Perfect workshop / industrial vibe

[@c0rnd0g_19]

So the Harbor Freight drywall lift has a new name! No complaints about it, used it for our drywall in the living room and kitchen!!

[@debralawler-nt9si]

This workshop will bring joy and build your business

[@dennissts]

Amazon 6 inch hole saw under $20.00.

[@jamesmull3537]

Good job on the tractor. Really enjoyed the video and looking forward to the next one. GREAT BUDDY

[@ctapson4374]

Looks great and it functional. It is a shop and not a house so it doesn't have to be 100 percent perfect. 😊

[@WoodturningWithJohnMarro]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing! Although for the money spent on this build, $80 isn’t that much.

[@Samcraftcom]

Very true!

[@zfotoguy71]

The drywall lift is amazing for a single person doing all that work. I used it to lift 8' x 4' - 3/8" OSB for my ceiling. Your workshop looks so much nicer than mine. Can I come work in your shop? 😁

[@brucelee3388]

Your worksite looks better organized than ones I have seen where they are charging you $$$$ to make a mess in your space. Caulking comes in several shades of grey as well as several 'brick' shades, at least here in Australia. Maybe time to start 'Sam's Tool Hire' when you have finished this project?

[@katherinecarroll3706]

Sam I think this was a choice. Looks good!

[@HalfAssHomestead]

Sam, Lowes sells a silver grey caulk that is probably really super close to the colors of the panels. I bought a tube, not remembering why, but it was pretty cheap and 100% silicone based, although I do believe it is paintable as well. As well, a 6 inch hole as stated is perfect for making cornhole boards, and that would give the kids something to do when you and Angela have other things to do.

[@Samcraftcom]

Great idea and tips, thanks!!

[@silverbackag9790]

Just leave them as panels and route in the “nickel gap.” They make thicker ones too.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

It looks nice but I would prefer to have a white ceiling to reflect as much light as possible towards the work areas!

[@TheHobbyShop1]

Looks great. Specialized tools like that are worth the money. Im cheap too but I’ve learned over the years that those specialized tools are priceless.

[@pblais404]

Total success Sam and when it comes time to set up a fume extraction for all those laser you have... tadaaa a 6 inch hole saw

[@dovesolutions]

Successful in my opinion. Looks good❤❤❤

[@Cdshakes]

If you wanted shiplap, why not use the smart siding with the grooves (t1-11)? It's like you cut boards into strips just to butt up against each other here. If you're not chamfering the edges to make it look like individual boards, why not just either use the full 4x8 sheets whole (with staggered joints), or use the ones with the grooves in it? Looks good for a shop ceiling either way-- just seems like more labor to cut smaller just to hang up next to each other again.

[@Cdshakes]

@@JDDupuy yes, the Smart siding sheets with simulated t 1-11 grooves is what I'm referring to. Would have been a lot less seams in the ceiling

[@JSR_Design]

You screwed that up nicely 😄 well done. Always good to see your work. Thanks

[@almachapman5409]

Sam, you are doing an awesome job.

[@Samcraftcom]

I appreciate that!

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Exactly why I didn't use drywall.

[@user-ck9jb9tv8q]

Sam great job Three Thums up. Great show I enjoy them.

[@denisewilson8367]

I think the ceiling looks great. The hole saw was an expense that you couldn't bypass. Could you imagine trying to do without it? Heck no!

[@051biohaz]

I think I would have just used the full sheets, not loving the 2’ strips..but I do love the lighting in there, gonna b a great space when it’s done

[@mikepetitt9624]

Sam…what a great idea for that ceiling! I was wondering what you were going to do with that. Ok re the hole saw…My thought is if your sure you would not really use it again I would put it on offer up or craigslist and resell it . Recoup your costs you could do it with your drywall lift to unless your next project is to build anew house lol. But soooooo excited for you this shop is going to be a game changer for you! I finally broke ground on mine this last weekend so I’m about a month behind you.

[@stickerhoggz]

I am so close to pulling the trigger on a new shop for my stuff.. So close. I don't fit in my garage anymore.. lol... The panels are okay i guess. I really would not have thought about using those for that, but hey, they flip the bill and worked out great.

[@tonycostello4452]

Use the hole saw to make corn hole board

[@magnusltd]

I think it was a good choice of material. Spot on for labor intensive drywall; a lot of time and effort. I rented a similar machine for doing my ceiling in my garage and worth its weight in gold. Workshop is looking great!

[@chriswarren274]

You always do a great job and explain everything so well!! You work so hard, I am absolutely shocked that you're not 98 lbs. You do look like you've lost weight recently.❤ About that hole maker, you are so talented that you're going to make all the money you put into this shop and more😅 Best of luck to you😊

[@wcmeyer6846]

time to move in and make some stuff.

[@angelacross2216]

Success!

[@jlane9055]

The only thing I would have done different was to use a table saw for the 2 foot cuts. More quality and consistent size and so much faster. If you could spend $ 80 for hole saw one time use you could have a table saw for $160 and used for other projects.

[@cathybrewer8958]

Like the ceiling coverage. Love the color. Great job.

[@TheCartoons4you]

5:06 - 5:08 LOL Thank you for this.

[@kateshawk5141]

Very impressive - grey great!!

[@EngineersHomestead]

Ceiling looks good, i would have saved $40-50 bucks and got the hole saw from Menards or Harbor Freight. Quick jab with screwdriver would knock out that thin paneling from hole saw.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

You really do a great job! Love the ceiling ! Like the color and the wood grain! Thanks for sharing!

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Looking good Sam.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks 👍

[@stlwoodworking]

Just go get some grey caulk and call it good :)

[@watahyahknow]

looks good (enough for a workspace) wat you can do at a later date is get some trim or use multiplex cut intoo strips and put that over the seams with tiny nails , it whont match the rows of lighting but it will cover the gaps and mounting screws and possibly support the sheets from bowing under the weight wat i seen someone else do is using sheets or styrofoam and use the strips of multiplex method of mounting those to the ceiling you could use that method to make a frame and lay the styrofoam in it from the top kinda like those ceilings in an office )that might depend on how far apart and exact those trusses are spaced as you would need to fit the styrofoam in between them where you can push them up to get behind them to lay more electrics and stuff that was lighter eazier to put up white allready and insulated the heat from above the ceiling and kept heat or cold from aircon in the shop

[@donjones9949]

Lots of places require 5/8 drywall for fire block

[@mlm7598]

So excited for you Sam. I love the idea of what you choose for the ceiling. Not to worry about the cost of the tools, as think if you had to have it done by someone and hire labor to assist. You came out way ahead by buying them and you can always have it there for other things and if not you can always sell it....but I doubt that will happen. I think you may use it more than you think. The drywall lift is a must. I have held up too much dry wall to think otherwise........LOL Good luck and everything is looking great....excited to see you in there working on your fun stuff! Blessings

[@itsjustmetomc4848]

Looks great and that is a wonderful choice. You are SO right about how much more work doing a drywall ceiling is, never again on my todo list.

[@marypritchett5430]

Wow, Sam, you paid a lot for that hole saw cutter. I have one and only pay 13.99 on Amazon. I also have one of those dry wall lifter things I love it. Looking good in your shop.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and your family and working on the ceiling of Sam's work shop

[@donnaokeefe6463]

It looks great Sam

[@debralawler-nt9si]

If you don't like the few seams that look funky caulk it!!!

[@kellycarroll6829]

It's a success. I really like the color also! are you going to do recessed lighting?💡you could put in a couple of pendant lights with edison bulbs for an industrial loft look... enjoy the day Sam!

[@yellowhammerwoodcrafts]

Those would look good until you knock them out with a board or ladder😂

[@mortenthenorwegian2875]

Hi Sam! I thought it turned out fine. It is an art to tell oneself that it was "good enough" BUT I wonder WHAT you will produce in your new workshop?

[@judiesmith6322]

I love learning new ways of doing things. I think it looks G R E A T!

[@debradoucet8847]

Looks great !!

[@melindaivey4772]

It looks good! I like it.

[@aussiegolddogcnc3d412]

Great job mate. It’s looking so good. I’m getting excited myself waiting for you to start moving in. Cheers mate. 😊

[@Samcraftcom]

You and me both!

[@laurencehebert4880]

SAM! I was waiting right until the end for the obligatory picture of the ceiling and you didn't give us one. 😂 Thanks for all your wonderful videos and inspiring me to get off of my...🙃

[@cynthiaharrington8739]

i think it looks great ...the workshop is coming along beautifully

[@EBussom]

Looks great. Looking forward to seeing it loaded up with equipment and ready to make you some fun content.

[@annamschnetzer4036]

I always enjoy watching your videos, Sam. What I want to know is how did you use the hole saw and no cut the wires that were already up?

[@SandyRisner]

Looks great 👍 can’t wait to see the workshop finished.

[@lynnobrien9429]

saw seemed to save lotta time and effort worth the $80.00 and you'll def end up using it somewhere else. panels verses drywall labor saved is so worth it alone. win win.

[@TheStuppets]

Looks great Sam! I would argue that the lift is a Panel Lift not just drywall. I can also think of some rough plumbing drain jobs that could use that 6 inch hole saw. Just sayin'...