THE SKID FACTORY - Workshop Tour

[@thegingerpowerranger]

I would even watch Al and Woody do a cooking show. Thumbs up if you want a skid factory Xmas special

[@ddgarage7025]

Al spit roaster build! 2JZ powered

[@thegingerpowerranger]

@@ddgarage7025 7m-gze powered spit roaster. Hence why they needed to find TDC on it

[@samsonian]

Not sure I’d eat anything they made but I’d watch it! I’d be watching with rapt attention to see what kind of goofy shortcut/repurposing of stuff no normal chef would do.

[@darryl3392]

The Aussie BBQ Christmas with Al & Woody

[@thegingerpowerranger]

I reckon these two could knock up a bbq using only leftover engine parts including a turbo Bonus points for making a turbo jet as the heat source

[@smevox7490]

It would be really cool to have a MCM/SkidFactory/Tuning Fork collab that explains their history and how they all came to be.

[@tomahoks]

Marty came up with Turbo Yoda back in the day, when they lived in the same neighborhood with car stuff.

[@hotwire96]

I'm not sure how Tuning Fork met Marty but I think Marty and Al met through the RS Liberty Club forums, as Al lives in Queensland and Marty is from Sydney I don't think they've ever lived close to each other

[@tmmtmm]

Pretty sure we attribute this down to blown up subarus in some capacity

[@rileshardwood8971]

Marty and moog worked at a school together as music teachers

[@sireuchre]

How they all came to be? Well, when a man really loves a woman...

[@tomwhitington8737]

That one xxxx gold amongst the lemon squash.

[@paulyjohn7539]

always knew "lemon squash" was 4x.. when they first did that skit, you can tell by the cracking sound of the can that it was a beer

[@coolhandluke1503]

@@paulyjohn7539 I'm sure the skidfactory logo is a knock off of the Castlemaine brewery

[@wobblysauce]

that and the change from yellow to gold when in the holder.

[@Wilbsss]

I'd watch a review show hosted by Al - "It's a good bit of gear, you should get one". Also liked the sneaky mango amid the squash.

[@veretos7]

"Gen 1 Chevy's are actually the best Chevy's" "You reckon?" "No"

[@Losimantom]

gotta love Al

[@yeahnah6468]

got me good

[@pauljohnson7382]

Ya listening Milwaukee? How could you pass up having Turbo Yoda as your spokesman? Borrow Cheryl and make some parts of the month calendars! Find them on MCM website now! 👌

[@BrandMalone24]

*Oof*

[@sireuchre]

Well, uh, see - this may be a special show of its own, but this channel is still MCMTV2, and one of MCM's sponsors is Ryobi. That's a direct competitor to Milwaukee. If TSF got its own discreet channel, they might be able to get it done.

[@pauljohnson7382]

Completely understand the dilemma, however, go to 6:10. Hear it from the man himself!

[@jaredanthony8070]

@@sireuchre who owns both ryobi and Milwaukee? Pretty sure it's the same company (black and decker is it?)

[@aussiebloke609]

Ryobi is a brand of Techtronic Industries, along with Milwaukee, AEG (AEG Powertools, licensed from Electrolux), Ryobi, Homelite, Hoover US, Oreck, Dirt Devil, and Vax. As far as I can tell, Black & Decker is still owned by/merged with Stanley Tools.

[@sireuchre]

Tip for your lenses: Use cheap UV filters as lens protectors. Way cheaper to replace a filter than a whole lens.

[@benzlover55]

As a videographer, THIS

[@eformance]

@@benzlover55 Or even get the nice ones with a decent coating to prevent reflections.

[@Mach1048]

As a wedding photographer, this!

[@C2H5OHist]

@Mach1048 you catch sparks at weddings?

[@Moraren]

@@C2H5OHist Wait, doesn't everyone celebrate weddings with anglegrinders??

[@jamessweeten6926]

I'm currently using my dads tool box that I inherited when he passed... it's a 70s Craftsman bottom roller and an unknown top box that he's had since before I was born. Every time I look at it I'm reminded of all the projects we did when I was growing up and now I get to do the same with my boys

[@alienworkshop37]

That Finnegan Speed and Marine shirt! Finnegan would be proud

[@colestowing8695]

ahhh, I thought that looked familiar! nice catch

[@andymcdo]

I love how simple his setup really is and there's nothing fancy about the tools they use. Shows that you don't need the best of everything. Like Al said, the best tool you have is your brain.

[@Puffalupagus360]

We want more video on the dirt squirter!

[@Sharklops]

love the ending!

[@Camhin1]

Can we get miles as a special guest?

[@Monsieur405]

I wonder if there is bad blood there

[@derrickquintal]

Who could have bad blood with either fellow? They're just great dudes.

[@ZVONIMIR172]

or old cock

[@LimitR]

In an earlier episode Al mentions that they asked if Old Cock wanted to be on the show but he turned them down. As for Miles I have NFI.

[@mr33spitnbarz28]

Awesome as usual guys... it doesn't matter what your videos are about, they are all very watchable, and never find myself getting bored... thank-you for great, useful, funny, interesting, content... peace.

[@sscottphillips1973]

Reppin the finnegan speed and marine shirt

[@mbsnyderc]

He most likely gave it to him.

[@888johnmac]

yeah, spotted that

[@if66was99]

I knew I recognized that and couldn't remember where!

[@MaddyBee]

Oi woody, get an airtight tub/box from Bunnings, go to woollies and get some damp rid and chuck your camera gear in there! Fungus likes growing on lenses in humid environments, if it rusts your tools it’ll bugger up your camera gear too!

[@Djrmc868Blogspot]

Love the tour of the shop all the way from Trinidad & Tobago.

[@AndyRock1]

This was amazing. Al's commentary when he was filming had me in stitches. Love this.

[@Sharklops]

When Woody asked what was in the bottom drawer of the toolbox, I thought there were going to be a couple of lemon squashes edit: lol, should have waited for it

[@wobblysauce]

And there is an imposter...

[@jaystuart4300]

Can you please fire woody. Makes the show unwatchable.

[@SupremeMoFo]

@@jaystuart4300 how about you just don't watch the channel and don't make shitty comments

[@jaystuart4300]

@@SupremeMoFo Just a joke bro, Chill

[@SupremeMoFo]

@@jaystuart4300 ha ha hilarious

[@claytonmoody265]

You guys are the best cheers for letting us see your Garage!

[@jakej7493]

I love this show because it's in Australia, I always find myself watching American car builds and it makes it hard to relate to the videos. I also like how Al doesn't buy the best gear, he gets what works.

[@newkindofviking6701]

I tend to like Australian shows more, in generel.. I'm from Scandinavia, so a lot same mentality. I'm growing tired of the "I'm always selling brands" mentality Americans have. About, THIS is the best, because!.... And so on. Here, the best is - again - brain, experience, and what you, yourself get out of it.. I really relate, and like Al's way of going on about stuff. Huge respect!

[@64Pete]

When I first spotted that RM-X a while back I said to myself... "This Al bloke knows what he's doing." 2 strokes for life.

[@keithbrettell2058]

That was great, thanks for the look back into your history and the tour of your shop.

[@mushroomentertainment7163]

Most Luxurious>High Luxury>HiLux

[@KieranRand]

Hope so

[@Jakesgarage620]

Loved the end. 2 stroke for life

[@thenullco]

Been waiting for this video for a long time. Love Al’s work ethic. Great to hear about his history and his setup.

[@JDR1971]

Perfect timing. Was just binge (re)watching the Stagea build, before Woody was famous.

[@brandonb8543]

Who??

[@BubbaGTi]

Funnily enough I just rewatched them all yesterday too. What a car

[@danielodling1386]

someone sponsored these guys for tools and stuff already they deserve it 100%

[@mynameis63]

Another good time boys. Thanks

[@MrKormend]

Love watching you guys from Canada, just left wife's Xmas party, she's sawing logs peacefully....keep on doing what you do Best!

[@SmithJolyon]

Imperial deep sockets are a godsend! Always handy on a mini

[@diesel92kj1]

The best thing is how Alan is not a tool snob. Look at how much more he has because of it.

[@brucemcdougall8920]

woody's i'm here for life and Al's slight pause is comic genius!

[@mr33spitnbarz28]

Milwaukee... get on this, support the guys ..

[@Robert-vp6xf]

Allen, Your shop is real nice. I like it. You are living the dream mate!

[@MrDwyers1]

Great video guys, thanks for sharing your workshop with us. It’s the ultimate man cave! Really enjoying your videos too, Alan has a great manner and explains everything perfectly. Cheers

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

If Milwaukee doesn't get onboard someone there isn't doing thier job. Who wouldn't want Turbo Yoda and a bloke called Woody on thier team ?

[@HMSITH]

Love the lemon squash stash great video guys love it

[@Quetzalcoatl999]

Al and his workshop is a good thing.

[@GavinY]

Al is the definition of love your job and never work a day in your life again

[@Luminaring]

2 stroke power band is exiting. 4strokes is cool too..rev to the end and shift!

[@wobblysauce]

Could change the spring.. but where is the fun in that.

[@bplail]

I'd like to see an LS go into a Subaru. Like a blob eye or something of a similar chassis. More of a how to style. Basically what you're doing already but some more details for those less in the know! Keep up the awesome work! Favourite KZbin show at the moment 🇦🇺

[@matthewmckibben7445]

I gotta say I bought the Milwaukee 12m 1/4' and 3/8" drivers after seeing these guys using them (a months ago).

[@christophercasale7961]

The Milwaukee power ratchet is one of the best things for any level of mechanic. If it can't break the bolt, use a regular one and then swap. It saves so much time and pain.

[@BorisFett]

Great tour. You make some great points about tool and which ones to spend more money on.

[@mickmiddle3331]

Really well done boys. Thanks.

[@richardcorbett2530]

Well done guys. Loved your tour. I can't wait for your next project.

[@daviddaniels6645]

These videos bring me such joy!

[@jakeoddmonic2956]

Merry Christmas/ happy festivest for the rest of us

[@aserta]

You can turn that saw in an upright, i had a very similar one and i modified the joint (which was crappy anyways) and built a small table that slid over the cutting table, holding the saw upright and at 90 degrees. It's incredibly simple to modify.

[@jpkalishek4586]

Al - "Gen1 Chevys are actually the Best Chevys" Woody - "Ya Reckon?" Al - "No" Al, I think I had a couple of customers back in my autoparts sales days just like you. They were my favorites.

[@Worelock1966]

Great episode guys

[@Ok2race]

Skid Factory and all bikes episode. That would be interesting to see!

[@moxyface267]

That was such a mad episode boys. Love it.

[@tdlaustralia7791]

Thanks for the tour. Love the bike

[@EMcL88]

Recently bought the same belt sander that Al uses for flanges, although I fitted a bigger pulley on the motor. More belt speed = good times.

[@RacerRickxx]

Love the tool boxes. I still have my tool box from when I started as a tire and lube guy at 16. Being in North America, I have two boxes. One is imperial tools, and one is Metric.

[@morphlol7760]

Thanks for the tour was awesome

[@Thommybee-85]

The pallet racking can be had quite cheaply if youre willing to look around for second hand stuff and have a big enough vehicle to pick it up. floor boards make sweet shelves for it.

[@awfull_art_on]

Thanks for the tour of your shed, loved the episode.

[@milesellis2847]

Might need that L251 bumper boys. It’s the right colour too.

[@jamesweinel8471]

loving the one lone XXXX Gold can in the "special spot"!

[@65Coasty]

Our sheds are similar. Most of my gear is split between work (Toyota at Currimundi) and home. Your so right about moisture rusting everything.

[@tom_647]

Sick bike al, you guys should do some vids modding/making bikes dirt, road, anything. Also with cars it’d be awesome if you did some 4x4 stuff as well. Keep up the good work, loving the skid factory!

[@ToreDL87]

He did with the Patrol I believe.

[@MrAudi220]

nice video guys liked the tour,i know about losing sockets,especialy in the 3/8 ratchet size,i was a mechanic for 10 years in a volvo dealership,i lost alot of torq25 and 8 and 10 mil sockets😉 and i had the same milwakee hook ratchet,it was such a great tool to use only the attatchement head broke a few times.😩

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Haha, love the mystery lemon squash hidden in plain sight!

[@brendanscott2564]

Pair of legends

[@stueypooy22]

Honestly thought Al was going to say Woody was his favourite tool.

[@alanbutler2579]

He is the biggest tool in my shed.

[@chrisvinicombe9947]

😂😂😂😂

[@AndrewEG]

Insulated and line your shed with cheap second hand building site plywood. Then wack in a AC system and you'll never look back. Love the videos I want to see more of them!

[@ScuffedGarage_]

Oh hell yeah! I’ve been hoping you would put a vid like this out!! - Respect from America!

[@jackomahoney75]

I got one of the abbot and ashby bench grinders, so bloody useful! get the linisher!!!

[@slightretalliation6312]

Link??

[@spazda_mx5]

Nice to see someone who doesn't feel the need to buy £50k of SnapOn stuff. I've used Halfords (I guess the UK equivilent of Supercheap) own brand tools for years and they are great. Do a vid on personal vehicles, past and present 👍

[@gazjones8781]

Snap on is expensive but the main reasons we use them are finance and lifetime warranty. I will admit they are not as good as they used to be though.

[@paddymuppy]

Thanks for exposing your tools to us. They're lovely.

[@meduglennon]

Love the Cosmo Kramer portrait from Seimfeld!

[@aaronwells5080]

So many people are afraid of doing electrical work on their cars, would you guys consider doing a "special" on wiring? Proper cable sizing, crimping and joining the right way, fuses & relays, plug types and some basic stuff like that? Keep up the great work guys.. now go have a lemon squash ;)

[@warriormonx]

Best workshop tour ever

[@BubbaGTi]

"It's my workshop fool!" Al cracks me up

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

That 250 2stroke looks like illegal amounts of fun. Old toolboxes are like old Levis; trustworthy and worn just right. Patches and repairs = customization value. Nice shop setup there btw.

[@234er]

Man this Lifestyle is amazing.

[@captnjaygreybeard6394]

You are living the dream, congrats

[@tj1350]

Gotta love the rm250, I’ve got an 82’ goes like hell

[@gumbyenduroadventures6225]

Thank you lads. Lately I'd been looking for that 'thing' that made me proud to be an Aussie. You guy just made a video that nailed it! 😊

[@sbirdranch]

I love your channel. Played back. "No drama." And now I miss my YZ250. It was built for desert racing back in my So. California days. Cheers. ~P

[@tomhudson1409]

Love the XXXX Gold hidden amongst the lemon squash in your toolbox woodrigos! Lol

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

Thanks for watching!!! You guys are legends of the custom~ Thanks for doing your channel justice AND staying free;-) 🤘🔥😄

[@PlugUgly72]

When Milwaukee finally sponsors you, get a Portaband saw and a SWAG Offroad table for it. You'll be in love. I want one of your Dawn offset vises, apparently they don't export. :(

[@lexipickles1]

Best episode yet!

[@demoralizer1]

You should put your offset vice on a pivot so you can rotate it 90 degrees. Saves having to buy another one for the other corner!

[@coryperemsky]

We need woody and Al dirt bike content!

[@ToughGarage]

Good stuff Al. I'm living the dream too mate. Work from home, hopefully be doing it fulltime soon. Missus hates the mess when cars get to bodywork time though.

[@adrianhughes5693]

Great tour guys free tip from Kiwiland easy fix for your air compressor ' old LPG tank or old air tank off rooted unit will double you air capacity means more available air on demand and less running time on the compressor had the same disappointment when I was stupid enough to buy a small blackridge unit in a hurry on a sunday ' lesson learnt' you get what you pay for however with the receiver tank in line hardly ever here the thing kick on '

[@mechanicallymindedmike9677]

Good walkthrough lads. It's cool to see the otherside of the camera. Keep up the good work lads, great content and good humour. Ty

[@mikeh2296]

You guys show is one of the top ten 😎👍

[@Willdu87]

Those silica gel packets you can put in the oven at 120C for about half an hour and it will dry them out again and keep them working.

[@amos5543]

I have exactly the same mig and they are awesome

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR DETAIL VIDEO

[@1dickycat]

Boys just keep em coming.

[@brandon-7989]

MY work shop, had me in stitches

[@toddmccarter45]

Thanks for doing this, it was very enjoyable

[@pr0xZen]

Personal preference, but still a useful tip for some: If you're building a workshop, or simply have the space - get yourself a *big* air tank. Doesn't necessarily have to be an expensive brand new air tank, there are other tanks that can be repurposed if you know what you're doing, or know someone whom does. My friend build a cubby hole for his, so its completely out of the way and doesn't get bogged down by workshop dust and schmutz. Bolt some simple wheels on it if suitable, blam some L-profiles to the concrete floor inside the cubby, and you can easily shove it in and pull it out for servicing even if its hundreds of pounds. Some say you can use water heaters - but this is one of those "at risk" things. If you do, understand water pressure and air/gas pressure work differently, so do your homework on safe ratings. The tank is gonna be pressurized at pretty much all times, so factor in fatigue. You're likely gonna have to modify it, so make double sure you know what you're doing, and get one with a stainless tank once you're at it. Ideally, inspect it thoroughly with s boroscope before proceeding.