Shop Progress Update.

[@ryanobenreder6246]

You should get a Roomba to vacuum the carpet every night when you leave. With thin, dense carpet, it shouldn’t have any issues vacuuming the floors.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Excited to see you working in this space. And yes... the carpet IS a good idea. It's your shop. You know what you want. That's what you need to go with. Have fun with it! It's exciting.

[@barstad-9591]

IT’S YOUR SHOP, SO YOUR RULES (which includes your design)!!! I’m pleased to see that you’re not questioning your decisions. It amazing me that people think that they can just question and disagree with your decisions. Who do they think they are? However 😏, while I’m on this topic, you might consider having the sliding doors slide and stack-up on the garage side of the shop instead of on the swinging door side. Just an thought. Have a blast; this new shop is a big deal. Just have FUN!

[@WoodUCreate]

I really like the idea of the sliding doors. I'm interested to see how well they condense when pushed all the way to the side. The ability to open those doors and get to an ugly lumber rack or misc storage is brilliant. Have fun!

[@ericjdommer]

Install a pull down stairs!!! It is worth it

[@RobinLewisMakes]

It's looking amazing Dave! Really like the closet storage idea, will be interesting to see how it comes together

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Thanks for sharing , I love how people grow into their new shops!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@knotnowwoodworking]

Looks great. About the exact same size as my garage/workshop, but I have to share it with two cars :-(. Of course, everything is on wheels. The only thing I see that I would have done a little different, is put another receptacle directly above every floor level receptacle (or even between them, but 48" up). I'm an electrician, and when doing the rough electrical, the parts are really inexpensive. Best to go way overboard with receptacles. When I wired my garage, I only put them at the 48" height, and have been adding them as needed at the floor level (which is a lot more work now that the walls are "finished"). So that's why I say it's best to start with them at both levels. Makes your woodworking life a little easier.

[@pfoster2338]

Looking like a great space! Can’t wait to see it complete. 🇨🇦

[@littlewaterwoodworks3842]

You can make a green screen on your sliding doors. Then you can be in space or a volcano. Excited for your new shop man. I'm moving and getting to set up shop again. It's a pain, but exciting too.

[@MakingSawdust]

The green screen would be super cool!

[@banata21]

One thing that I think could have been cool! Run ducting for central dust collection under the floor... just like the wiring. Might not have had enough depth, though, with the rebar, but I think it would be cool, and this gave me an idea to keep in mind, for the future, when I build a nice shop.

[@gandjboyd7872]

Looking forward to moving into my new 2 car wood shop , you have a lot of great ideas

[@MrBrian-Columbus]

But... will the carpet match the drapes?

[@varsitynoodle]

Big fan of yours David. Looking forward to seeing the end result, and a little jealous of the new shop.

[@willworkfortools1484]

So much progress. Congratulations on your dream shop coming together David.

[@SomethingAboutMaking]

Thanks Michael!

[@tMatt5M]

The dummy garage door is a great idea actually. A blank exterior outside would look really awkward from the road.

[@dmmflys]

2 quick thoughts For the drop ceiling where is a product called ceiling Max. It's available at Home Depot Menards. With that product you will only lose less than an inch of space. It accepts any normal ftp ceiling tile. Used it only basement and it looks good easy to install. Instead of hollow core door slabs use old pallets to make a sliding barn door look. Free, looks cool, and you could do a project build on it.

[@putogonzalez9592]

Small deck off the front with a small cargo lift for boxes and boards would be nice. I do hope that you get some outdoor build vids going. Woodworking outside can be cathartic when the weather is just right.

[@bobt2522]

I love the new shop. I am in the process of converting my garage into my shop. My goal is to dedicate half of the 2-car garage for woodworking. I looked at multi-panel sliding doors to separate the two halves but the tracks got complicated and the panels got bulky so I scrapped that idea. I do plan on replacing one of the low-quality garage doors with a permanent wall. I accept the fact that, on the outside, it will still look like a garage door opening. What is the circuit size for your split unit? I'm still working on my electrical layout.

[@markmccreary6972]

Shop is going to look awesome, keep up the great work

[@mcattack2009]

Very cool. For the attic, how about the compressor and just run copper lines where you need them?

[@drewt3210]

...or PEX air lines. I run 120psi & have had great success with PEX air lines for 8 years now. Much more affordable than copper.

[@jkunderwood3291]

PVC is cheaper than pen and works great. I have 1 1/2 inch in my shop

[@drewt3210]

Justin Underwood I agree, though I didn't know it when I installed my PEX system. I looked up PEX & PVC pressure ratings just now. Sch40 PVC in smaller diameters (1/2"-1") far exceeds that of PEX. So many people bad mouth PVC of air lines, but the numbers say it's really good! Your 1.5" is comparable pressure rating to 1/2" PEX: ~190psi operating pressure. BTW, stay away from thinner "eggshell" PVC pipe!!! Schedule 40 or 80 for air lines only.

[@socrateresorts1963]

I love the fact that even while keeping the big garage dore, you blocked it. Can't wait to see it fully done.

[@SmallShopWorks]

Looking good. I agree I think the garage doors take up an aggravating amount of space on the ceiling. Thought about making some stairs on the outside and a door in place of the window to access the attic like April Wilkerson did? Can't wait to see everything when you move in.

[@drmkiwi]

Hey, David you better make sure you get heavy duty sliding rails etc for those heavy (stone) doors you intend to put in front of your disabled door! ;) Looking good. Cheers, David.

[@maihochzwei5440]

Love everything about it. I think the carpet will be awesome

[@RoomiesGarage]

I have learned something when I built my shops that electrical plugs at 4 feet plus is a good idea when you put plywood against the wall or any other item

[@ThePointstheif88]

Eric can be the fonz if he lives in the attic. You know what would be an awesome back drop, that guy that painted your bandsaw if he designed something to be printed out and stuck on those door panels.

[@SomethingAboutMaking]

Oh man, that would be so cool!!

[@chriswinter8634]

Friggin super exciting! ....and I'm just an internet observer..... But I'm sure I could relate to your excitement!

[@practicallyIndependent]

Looking good David! I hope to build my new shop next year.

[@adamread83]

Woot woot!! youre almost there. Looking forward to seeing the completion and all the great content to follow.

[@husk79]

you can also put EVA foam puzzle pieces for the floor...

[@FredMcIntyre]

Looking forward to seeing you get everything set up! 👍👊

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

The carpet should be great. I presume you mean carpet tiles. They use them in endless commercial applications and they are firm, dense and like you said, easy to replace if damaged. An for Jackman Works, they are rubber backed and go down with "cement" much like a lino would be put down. Love new shops. Best of luck with it and just ignore all the peeps that want to beak off about YOUR PLACE! Cheers! (BTW, just got me first big band saw and your book!)

[@thomasmarliere2505]

The dream workshop, I’m happy for you !!

[@Socalcheeze]

i like the stone wall idea... " Put the lotion on the skin or get the hose again!" we, of the you tube subscribers are excited for you. Sometimes people don't know what they want until they have or see it.

[@banata21]

I think my biggest argument for having the door would have been that when I'm in my shop, I usually have the door open just because it's nice for the light, and fresh air... With you filming, though, it wouldn't be great for lighting, so cudos to you!

[@enelgaragedemartincho]

That’s going to be an awesome shop.

[@shroboy07]

I am so excited for the new shop. I can't have a better shop but glad you can. Plus it's better for eric and that's what really matters.

[@Maggie5228]

David, I love your idea about the electrical in the floor. I am building my shop right now too hope you don’t mind if I steal that idea. Did you consider running the dust collection in the concrete just a thought?

[@tooljunkie555]

Everything sounds it looks like it's coming along nicely .. not a big fan about the rock wall with all due respect but the carpet though does sound like something I might give it a try I have back,knee, and neck problems also Can't wait to see it fully finished and back in action 🍻

[@diggler306]

Gonna be hella cozy in there!

[@LivingOurDream]

Do you have a link or source for the carpet you plan to use? We are currently turning our basement into a shop and carpet sounds much more appealing than stained/painted concrete flooring.

[@ScamstinCrew]

Hey you can buy glides for unistrut that should work perfectly for what your sliding door will need to do and they are way cheaper than a barn door glide you might use

[@canaldapoeira]

Cool. For an empty room it has almost no reverb. How big is the new shop?

[@jimporter]

Canal da Poeira no reverb because ceiling is open to the insulation, that could change when tiles installed (depending on tiles).

[@jamielake4838]

I think the carpet is a great idea. Personally though and this is just my opinion I would use the space up top for the more bench work, most of the filming and glue ups. The downstairs bit would be for the machines and dusty work. Just my opinion though. It’s your shop so do what’s best for you. Keep it real dude

[@RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks]

You do you brother, its looking great!!

[@JackmanWorks]

I'm totally on board with the carpet, should be fun. Any idea how they will be sticking it to the slab? Just curious how you'll keep it from bunching up and what not under caster wheels when you're rolling them around.

[@ScamstinCrew]

Normally you use "specialty" adhesive for it (Cove base adhesive works like a champ tho) if using an indoor out door style but for like traditional house carpeting they will either glue the tack strips down or use concrete screws and glue down the underlayment.

[@JackmanWorks]

You know what, now that I think about it, I've worked commercial construction and put a lot of the modular carpet stuff in offices where everyone is moving around in wheeled chairs anyway and that won't be much different from this. Some of the tools are pretty heavy but I'd bet the standard adhesive will do the job, getting it up if you ever want to replace it will be the trick ;)

[@elmcityvintage]

I am surprised you didn't do a lot of the build out yourself. Seeing you build your dream workshop would have made great content

[@ooMike22oo]

elmcityvintage He's mentioned before that he hired people mainly because of time and wanting to be up and running in the new shop as quick as possible.

[@elmcityvintage]

Michael Dougherty still would have been great content

[@ooMike22oo]

elmcityvintage Agree 100% but it's still cool seeing everything come together!

[@elmcityvintage]

Michael Dougherty I agree. It's going to be awesome. I guess I am just an old fashion king of guy

[@ahilal]

Yeah fair point. I guess I don't really need to see Dave doing insulation and drywall though. Best to get the shop together quickly and get back to fun projects. I'm sure there will be many shop tweaks and customizations coming.

[@morningwood7302]

I get the idea of disabling the garage door because it makes it hard to use the area above for lighting and such. It’s too bad you couldn’t work it out so that you could do a straight lift to open it (into the attic space). Any concerns about fire safety with carpet in your workshop? It seems like a little flame can turn out to be a big deal if it hits the ground.

[@dougduffy8838]

Should make the garage door so it opens straight out and up in one piece. Would need the garage door track for that

[@SomethingAboutMaking]

Wanted to do that but couldn't because of the shape of the attic. It would only go straight up about 4 feet

[@bqqstin]

Are you going to use any padding under the carpet?

[@koryjames8361]

Damn. Looks great Dave. Kinda jealous.

[@joshwiley881]

Are you going to insulate the big garage door?

[@ThePaulus2010]

Dewd this is going to be a great shop! Do you gave water / sink in there? Just to clean stuff?

[@SomethingAboutMaking]

Unfortunately no pluming. Which will stink but I plan on filling up a large laundry soap container with water and have it out there.

[@ewchomp]

Looking good!

[@tooljunkie555]

Oh are you going to do another MTV Cribs style house tour?? that was awesome ladt time!!😆

[@tiffanyjohnson3110]

Are you going to be putting a track on the bottom of the doors so they're not all Willie nillie & do they come that long?

[@SomethingAboutMaking]

+Tiffany Johnson I will be putting a track along the bottom so they line up nice and neat.

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Good for you boss. Congrats

[@prydeyost4563]

Another cribs episode when you are all moved in?

[@roymojica1849]

Very nice man.

[@walteredgarp]

What about humidity/temperature control? I am turning part of a garage into a shop - my son the carpenter feels strongly about humidity control.

[@SomethingAboutMaking]

I had a Fujitsu Mini Split heater and air conditioner installed.

[@michaelkenefick]

put a drop down ladder in the access space to the attic.

[@austinmkelley]

Dust collection and air compressor in the attic for sure.

[@hexahelix]

I love this shop and the carpet idea too!

[@cardsfanbj]

Think how much money you'd save by giving Eric room and board and having him onsite 24/7!

[@PeterOConnl]

I like the idea of barn style doors on the exterior instead of the garage doors, but you do you, Picciuto. *bro fist emoji*

[@johnconklin9039]

I agree with you on the overhead door. I've only used mine a few times. I'm afraid that the ceiling height will be more of a problem for ya.

[@SomethingAboutMaking]

My ceiling height at my previous shop was 6 feet. This will be 8 feet 2 inches. So I'm gaining a ton of head room!

[@johnconklin9039]

Make Something 2 everything depends on perspective 😉

[@henroy05]

Maybe you should have left the garage door functional until all the equipment was installed.

[@caramelzappa]

FYI this showed up in recommended so it's not hidden to those that aren't patrons

[@brianmarcum4829]

Crazy ideas,but I'm sure it will work out

[@samaker4]

Hi Eric!

[@austinmkelley]

That carpet word you were looking for is "nap"

[@wallacesheckells7095]

Loop or pile are correct terms also....

[@ramsien]

It's too bad that the garage door couldn't have been left functional till the end of the project, for the construction and move in.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Instead of brick wallpaper why not paint it green then you can put any background you want on it when you are editing the video

[@drgoo10]

Three regulars, and one... no 400V? I was expecting a 400V one.. Also my regulars are 230V. #europe

[@HBTwoodworking]

Carpet?

[@jeremygunkel]

Carpet!

[@SomethingAboutMaking]

+Philip Guhl carpet!

[@stephaniepalmer3241]

Carpet...unsubscribe. Wait I have low pile carpet in my shop and it has saved my battered knees. As they say in the streets “my bad”...subscribed again.

[@hecubus]

hey, you do you. if you don't like it, change it later....oh, and have fun and make something.

[@Brad-vs1lk]

I do not see any vapour barrier with your walls?? Maybe I am missing something!! Here comes Mr. Mold!!! Nice big space however!!!

[@Loztc0ld]

Carpets not a bad idea keep the dust down. .. Plus vacuums.

[@rosserobertolli]

Wut? Did I subscribe to this channel? Oh yeah, makers and shakers was supposed to come back... This is the third time already :(

[@jasonbailey9139]

I kinda feel bad that I just watched a video that was for Patreon supporters and I haven’t signed up for Patreon yet.

[@SomethingAboutMaking]

No worries! I wanted to make this one public so people could get an update. Thanks Jason!

[@TheMyeloman]

I don’t care what you put in the floor or the ceiling, or what you do with the garage door, just please don’t shoot video with that much light behind you aimed at the camera. #badbackdrop #constructivecriticism