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In today's video I frame the floor of my new 20 x 32 workshop! I use treated 2x8 boards to frame the floor along with simpson ties and tons of blocking. Here we go!
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[@rogermccolley3414]

My shop motto is 'No amount of planning can replace dumb luck' :) Nice job!

[@Samcraftcom]

I like that!!

[@meljaxx]

DUDE!! Not even us pros have it come out square with no adjustments!!!!

[@urjnlegend]

Truest words

[@joanthanreyes4652]

Yes. But it is a smaller job and he did do alot of extras along the way that on an actual job they would do. So it's him not slacking and being able to look at thw lumber alot more than a job

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

😂 Christmas miracle 😆 love it.

[@georgewilmore7599]

Can’t wait until you get done so you can start on my shed.

[@kindness5130]

Fantastic job! This is going to be one really nice shop! Blessings.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@ForgeAheadwithMike]

Sometimes you just get into............The Square Zone... Nice work! Keep rocking it.

[@emilasmith4279]

Wow! That was impressive!!! Sam the man conquers and scores! Sweeet!!!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@aussiegolddogcnc3d412]

Mate your doing a great job. Great when measurements work out. You won’t know yourself when finished. Going to be a great workshop. Waiting to see more. Thanks for sharing Sam. 😊

[@keithkolmos5933]

Man your new workshop is going to be pretty epic. Great job with the video series so far.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks 👍It feels pretty insane to me to build something as large as this, the term 'dream shop' is used so much online, but it's my dream shop for sure!

[@trxtech3010]

Damn good work there! That thing is gonna be strong as hell 👍🏻

[@skyhawk36]

Hi, nice job and one thing I would suggest is that you put a heavy plastic on the ground under the floor so that could be used as storage (if needed later) and or just to keep grass or weeds from growing. There are other reasons but the 2 I listed are the ones I could think of right off the bat. Like I said just a suggestion. Keep up the good work!!

[@edwardfaris8516]

Straight wood...keen measurements and cuts =:success..good job Sam...trigonometry doesn't lie...😉

[@jesusislord2457]

Yesr!!! 🎉 Congratulations! 🎉 Hi Ang and the boys! 🤜

[@ericjohnson1008]

Love it when a plan comes together. Y'all did awesome.

[@skrtskit1521]

It looks very sturdy to me. You make it look eazy peazy- 💕💕🎶🎶

[@dwburger]

I don't know how, but I could feel your joy of finding the floor to be square through the video. Congrats!

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hello Sam Angela & boys,looks good Sam.Have a great week.🍁🍂🍁

[@Samcraftcom]

Thank you! You too!

[@kevinjensen9817]

Are you planning to close off the underside with something? Any insulation in the floor? I’m in MN so I would but it probably isn’t totally needed there. Nice work on the foundation and floor joists. Squared up and running. Great start

[@Samcraftcom]

Yes, but that will be after the building is weathered in above it. I've seen others insulate the floor as they build, but the inevitable rain always happens which means the floor insulation is now wet, probably moldy, and not of any use unless a closed cell foam was used. I prefer to know my insulation is dry and doing its job. :) It sure is expensive enough! It makes for a more difficult insulation job after the fact, but it's worth it to me. :)

[@jorgecarmona2447]

Looks Good!!! I like it 👍👍👍

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks 👍

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

When I run into two lines , i center it . Best to just double check measurements with the blueprint !!!!! Saved me a couple of times. Awesome job too all of the helping hands also!!!!!

[@rickbarnett9729]

Going be a strong building looking good so far

[@leviteapparel]

😂 My friend, you are getting me excited. I have a project to do in the house. Have to build a few walls. One wall to split a room in half. The other two walls for another section in the house to build a room.

[@Samcraftcom]

Sounds great! My wall framing videos will be out very soon!

[@leviteapparel]

@Samcraftcom Brother, thanks again 🙏🏿 when you did the previous build it motivated me to build my 12x10 shed-shop. Thank you again 👍🏿💰💰💰link kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIO2fWmrqrqbq8k

[@guybowers9094]

How can you not jump for joy when you seen that or was already square. It can take some patience and persuasive work to get something nice and square

[@Samcraftcom]

Seriously! I was shocked for sure.

[@crinkle2649]

I saw this in the regular feed but not in my personal feed. KZbin unsubscribed me, which I really hate when they do that. I resubscribed and I did the all bell too.

[@valeriebostick1913]

Great video 🇬🇧😊

[@tangowhiskey1]

Your killing it Sam love your inspiration. Im a big guy too

[@Samcraftcom]

Happy to help! I used to try to hide from the camera due to my size and worrying about what comments may come, but don't fret over it now. That's what the delete or hide user feature is for! :) I rather be an encouragement to others.

[@Ydnar6929]

Excellent series

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and your family and working on your work shop

[@Samcraftcom]

Thank you very much!

[@gordonclark7632]

What appealed to my OCD was you using the square to ensure that the joists were plumb and the way you went about making the 20' width correct.

[@Samcraftcom]

You and me both! :) I try to do things correct so long as I am not in a rush or time crunch. I'm trying to take my time and really do this build right.

[@cliff5240]

I see a nice big table saw for that new shop

[@Samcraftcom]

There sure is room for one I bet! :)

[@dezfan]

More beefem! 👍🏼

[@PegAMurphy]

looks awesome Sam

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@jamesharless5357]

Nice work!👍🏻

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Great job Sam! Looks great!

[@joanthanreyes4652]

Bro great to see! Especially seeing you teach your son just means your guaranteeing a better tomorrow. I'm looking to find away to build a house in this economy and these videos help a ton.

[@Samcraftcom]

I'm so happy they are helpful!

[@jt2448]

It’s looking great so far!

[@bobbennett7195]

Nice job.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@leattaslone1800]

Great job Sam!

[@KevinJohnson-je1pe]

Wow Sam what a great job and square 👍 I have followed you since you built your first workshop on your last property and you have come such a long way. Please keep up the great work and videos.

[@Samcraftcom]

Wow, thank you! I can tell you this... looking at this workshop and my current one right beside it, it's like night and day on the build quality! I'm going to have to spend some time prettying up the original workshop now. :)

[@marcbarash6045]

Great Job Sam

[@Samcraftcom]

Thank you!

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Great when measurements work out😉

[@Samcraftcom]

Definitely!

[@Andbygrace7024]

Awesomeness

[@fredziffle1991]

Its square because you pay attention to detail through out. nice one Sam all the way from the uk

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks

[@lpc5152]

Nice!

[@The42Joker]

SQUARE?!?!?! ON THE FIRST TRY?!?!? That is awesome!

[@flatlander523]

Looking really good. I'm sure you are getting anxious to get it done. My recommendation is to overdue everything; lighting, outlets ventilation, etc.. More than you think you will ever need. I had to get an electrician in this week to add several 220's and a box for my forthcoming MiniSplit. Look at the Pioneer Mini Splits when the time comes.

[@lindamaskus5142]

Yes, I just watched another channel that got pioneer mini splits. I guess they're the best.

[@Samcraftcom]

I am trying my best to learn from all my other projects on this one. :) I have planned for outlets every 4 feet around the perimeter of the workshop and a few in the ceiling and floor. For lighting, I'm planning on LED recessed lighting and at least 40 lights in the space across four lighting circuits. I'll run at least one 240v outlet for an electric heater unless I can afford a mini split, but that is not looking very likely right now. Heat to get through Winter is the requirement right now, and I can plan to add in the mini split around early Summer after saving the money for one maybe. :) Thanks!

[@robertlafleur5179]

Sam, you fooled us all. You’re not building a workshop, you’re building a nuclear bomb shelter! This is rock solid!

[@Samcraftcom]

I should probably have dug deeper then! :)

[@jasonstarr6419]

couple of comments: 1) that looks absolutely beautiful. I would have done (and have done) some things differently, but your build is strong, well laid out, square, plumb, level, etc., and you have nothing to apologize for. 2) (try to keep this short). Wife opened an online bookstore in 2003. She quickly grew her inventory to several thousand books. Since she was working from home, that meant, I was constantly trying to find new places to store her ever-increasing inventory. I eventually built a two story, 24x24 building in our back yard - cement posts, 2x8, 3-layer, 24' beams - one every four feet. This build took place just as the housing market collapsed in 2008 and I got a tremendous deal on a full pallet of treated 2x4 - 8' studs. SO, the joists for the first floor were 16" on center 2x4's. added insulation, put 3/4" tongue and groove plywood and it held just fine until we sold the place. Second floor was 12' - 2x10's, 16" o.c. with a stringer at the outside edge and at the center. the upstairs was rock solid, but no overlapping joists. Again, fantastic job. I've enjoyed watching your progression on this build.

[@tomowens2720]

Square outta the gate! There will be good juju throughout this build. Yup

[@Chrispy9393]

Hell yeah. That shop is going to be solid

[@terryh5677]

Wow again! Impressive! Enjoy watching your new shop coming together.

[@randalblair]

Loved you enthusiasm on your perfect square.Great plan and execution - also love sharing this build with your kids.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks so much!

[@mikepetitt9624]

Sam….that was awesome you hit square on the first shot! That’s good luck for the rest of the build for sure! I also love how you doubled up the floor I figured you did this just in general to make a stronger floor but I feel it sure helped you align everything. Looks great!!!!

[@magnusltd]

Really nice job Sam! And SQUARE!!! Wow!

[@tamora.monique]

Awesome 👍🏼

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks 👍

[@jshepard152]

Good job on the square. Issues like that are my biggest worry item when building.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I think I would have the same reaction if anything I built came out square on the first measure! 🤣

[@denisewilson8367]

I agree!

[@Samcraftcom]

My son totally didn't realize why I was so happy, even after explaining. LOL He will learn someday... :)

[@denisewilson8367]

@@Samcraftcom so true. He'll get excited too.

[@JamesDeanDesigns]

This is one hell of a build!!! 👏

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@TJ6sparrows]

I'm about to build a 32x32 cabin the same way your built your shop. Your videos are extremely helpful.

[@Samcraftcom]

Great to hear!

[@jun1977i]

will be cool if you can attach the shed to the big work shop. really nice work so far.

[@Samcraftcom]

That's the plan! :) Also why I was so picky on the foundation and framing sizes so that the finished floor heights match. I will connect them with a "tunnel" to make the two spaces more like one.

[@Ethelred966]

Hey, thank you for the educational vids. I was wondering, where should I go to find out the right diameter for the forms, right beam span, right pier spacing, right beam size, right joist spacing, etc? It seems like experienced people have a general idea of what all of this should be but I've never built a foundation before :( I want to get it right the first time. For starters, what diameter was your pier forms? Thank you sir.

[@StumblingBumblingIdiot]

Looks super solid!

[@brianherald5756]

Hell of a good job

[@mikedixonphoto]

12:00 I have never regretted "over-building" anything. However, I have had many "I wish I would have..." moments.

[@Texas_Squatch]

Awesome , .... "tip's", ...... thanks!

[@yellowhammerwoodcrafts]

Looks really solid. Gonna be nice strong floor for a lot of tools

[@Samcraftcom]

Hope so!

[@Dr.LarryS.Anderson]

Purely TERRIFIC, Sam! I wish I could be there with you, even if only to give you a HUUUUGE pat on the back for job well done. Now, I look forward to the next installment in this series. You're brave to tackle all of this mostly alone, but I think your young helper is just plain GOLDEN! Give him an extra $20 when you dole out allowances this week. He deserves it!

[@Samcraftcom]

I really appreciate that! He's my #1 helper for sure -- just like how I was with my dad. :) I also pay him for his work on things like this -- it's a great way to reinforce a positive work ethic I think. But I'm also repeating what my parents did with me, too. :)

[@airecraft1]

Looks great you get better all the time

[@Samcraftcom]

Looking at this structure compared to my current workshop right beside it, you can really tell a difference! Yikes! That old shop will need dressed up some!

[@larryschmitt2513]

Looking Good Sam. So how many steps are you going to have? Or are you going to have a dock / ramp to make loading and un-loading easier?

[@Samcraftcom]

There will probably be a ramp from the new workshop to the carport, but the two workshop buildings will be connected with a "tunnel / hallway" so I'll likely walk from the driveway and into the workshop(s) from that area most.

[@wendyburston3132]

Great job as always

[@martinp1544]

Looks awesome!

[@brendahaire8824]

Practice makes perfect

[@connieverbeck1110]

Great progress!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Samcraftcom]

Thank you!! 😊

[@PatrickKelly-b8o]

SAM ....you usually always do it right. You need a 6 mil vapor barrier in the ground below the structure.

[@Samcraftcom]

It will come along when the ground work is completed. I still have drainage tile to install and gravel to fill in.

[@Bigdog603]

Great job keep it up.

[@denisewilson8367]

This is the style framing that is used around me. Don't forget to roll on your bubble wrap along the length of your floor joists. A 6° - 8° F heat savings and bug /rodent barrier, plus moisture barrier is worth the $100 bucks for your building.

[@apjfirearms2707]

Great job, are you going to insulate between the floor joists before you lay down the decking? If so I suggest you install chicken wire on under side of floor joists and just drop in your blanket insulation. Thanks for sharing all the knowledge you gain from your projects. Love your channel!

[@Samcraftcom]

You don't want to insulate until the building is weather tight. Otherwise rain will seep into the areas and create mold/mildew.

[@EngineersHomestead]

Looking back, I wish I'd left my rim joists unblocked in my detached office building. The front got shoved out a smidge and made my sheathing overlap a little wabi sabi. Did you run into any unevenness in the top of the overlapped joists? A power planer could make quick work to fix it.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thankfully, I didn't run into any major issues with the overlapped joists! I was wondering how they would pan out.

[@TheBeerbelly007]

Looks pretty strong to me Sam. Square-wow :)

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

You could always add a Simson mending plate on the outside of that end joist for extra insurance as well. Just a thought

[@the_atomic_punk487]

Is pressure treated necessary for this floor flaming? With rain water possibly bouncing up off of the ground? Thanks.

[@meljaxx]

WOW!! I've never been first at anything!! (for good reason unfortunately) : 9

[@denisewilson8367]

2 others beat you, you are #3 to comment.

[@steveferguson1232]

Your building a house. Lol. Very well done Sam. It’s going to be so sturdy and strong. You will be able to upgrade any tool and not worry about is my floor going to hold it. Awesomesauce job my friend. See ya on the next one. I am curious though, are you going to put 200 amp service in that will handle both shops and carport

[@Samcraftcom]

You're just about right! It's about 300 square feet smaller than our home is.. wow! In regards to power, it will stay the same as what I have now, but I hope to upgrade my off grid system to take on much more of the power work load. The most energy hungry device in my workshop is the garage heater (7,000 watts). Otherwise the things I use are fairly lower in power demands.

[@seymourscagnetti1413]

Quick question: Did you consider using T&G Subfloor? If so, why did you choose non tongue and groove? Thanks.

[@jtgrec3179]

With having your end joist locked in at 20 feet, you could have run a string line along the rim joist to get it straight, then nailed the joist to the outside beam, then the middle would be set, no measuring needed

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Looks great. You did remember to put the crown up on the joists ritght?

[@Samcraftcom]

I did. :) Just didn't make the cut for the final video.

[@holmesjunction]

Enjoying the project! Overlapping your joists does mean they will not be exactly square and you will get some 'run out' on the ends of your 8 x 4 sheets. The second row in (on each side) will be the most at risk. Hope it is okay and you dont need to add short 'sisters'.

[@homeypopem]

How far past the beams to the joist hang? 1.5ft?

[@RavenusFlamingo]

Where the boards sister in the middle how did you deal with that offset? One side would be 1.5" off in order to create the 90 along the rim joist. Wouldn't that mean one side is 16oc but 1.5" off?

[@davideckhardt3164]

How much overhang/cantilever did you use on the beams relative to the piers and floor joist relative to the beams? Thanks!

[@tamora.monique]

Lol it's a Christmas miracle 😅😂😂😂

[@richardscarlett7942]

Hi, great video. I am wondering though why you overhung you sides (rim joists) past the support beams

[@Samcraftcom]

I like this building style as it's forgiving and keeps the foundation piers completely under the building footprint. The only other style I would prefer over this would be a traditional block foundation wall, but that would be for a home and not a workshop.

[@AlexAcostaB]

How many hurricane brackets are needed per join?

[@phitnescraze]

Should he have alternated the small blocks in between each floor Joyce or is that a myth?

[@peterpepper2983]

What fasteners/mounts did you use to attach the 2x12s to the concrete? I figured Sampson 6x6s but 3 2x12s don't fill that enough.

[@moneyandfreedom7]

Should rim joist be pressure treated or no?

[@johnny-jr5iz]

Nice job,,but would you half to use pressure treated wood since it’s so high off the ground?

[@Samcraftcom]

Great question, and take into consideration I'm not a professional. There are a few factors that lead me to using treated wood and make me highly recommend it to anyone else: 1. The floor framing is less than 18" from the ground in some areas. Some building codes require treated lumber in this case. 2. The floor framing structure is exposed to weather - there is nothing between it and the outdoors such as underpinning, skirting, or other weather barrier structures.

[@lugnutzz75]

Man that’s shaping out nicely. And looks awesome. Question- with the overlapping of the floor joists, do you offset each half any to allow for that? Line the Northside offset 3/4” to East and south offset 3/4” to west? ( my directions are probably off to the actual layout but you get my point).

[@nathanreed3302]

came here to point this out as well

[@Samcraftcom]

Yes.. so on the first rim joist that I nailed the joists to, they were on 16" on center spacing as measured from the end of the board. That applied for the whole side of that floor. On the other side, instead of starting at 16" center for the first joist, it was at 14-1/2" on center to account for the other joist already being at the 16" on center mark. After the first one, the rest of the joists are on 16" on center. This allowed them to line up perfectly. Hopefully this makes sense and was what you were asking. :)

[@pmartin6759]

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[@crutterjr]

Sam not sure if your done or not but everything is looking great, fun watching you build things, question though, are you or did you use a tongue n groove plywood for the floor?

[@Samcraftcom]

I am not done with the building yet. :) I did not use tongue and groove subfloor (hence my blocking). I've used it in the past, but am not a fan of it vs. 23/32" exterior sanded plywood.