This Hidden Door Just Made My Shop a LOT Bigger...

[@joshrandall608]

I always read your little bios under your name and always think they're really funny

[@beratsbuilds]

Me2

[@cheesepizza87]

Mike loves rye bread

[@stubbsey7205]

Yes, I read those!

[@pkaczynski]

Same, if I accidentally look away I rewind just to read it lol

[@md_mocs]

Sometimes :)

[@CAHelmer]

Old office would make a nice engine rebuild area. Easier to keep clean.

[@m3hyam]

My thoughts exactly. Would make a great clean room for engine builds etc.

[@RogueViirus12]

Congrats on the quality of life upgrade Mike! Excited to see you doing well enough to expand your shop. Chloe seems to be appreciative too!

[@stanceworks]

She’s loving it so far!

[@patob27]

Congrats Mike!! The under name captions are the best!

[@F80_Roach]

Very happy for you Mike! Time to ramp up your security.

[@JonLupen]

Cue SimplySafe sponsorship? lol

[@DavidM2002]

When you're in the shop, you see what needs to be done and you are drawn to it. You do something productive. When you're in an office ( unless you're an accountant, like me ) you don't see what needs to be done and then nothing happens. The office may be a blessing, but it may end up being a curse. I'd put in a great big window between the office and the shop. Double, or even triple glazed for noise reduction. You will always have a view onto the part of your world where you make the money.

[@kennethgamble5498]

My garage has very small windows and the garage doors don't have windows so I always push my projects back because of the "out of sight, out of mind". So I get it

[@mattevlknevl4817]

I think you're really gonna need to convert a couple of those storage rooms into some more toilets. I mean what if you have 8 friends over, are you just gonna leave 4 friends touching cloth while the other 4 dump in comfort?

[@rhddc2]

Not sure why you would want to work in a non-air conditioned room and store car parts in an air conditioned one. Put the parts where the double doors are and do the merch in the hang out room. It’ll take up less space, you’ll work in a cooled environment, and using a dolly to bring merch 40-50’ isn’t a big deal. Alot less effort than doing all that work with no air

[@mfree80286]

And on really swampy days, you can get your parts out into the garage without cold metal sweating.

[@JacksonODJ]

That's great man. Congrats. I'd turn the first room you enter into a hangout space - big couch and a couple loveseats and a TV. That way you can just walk in from the shop, plop down, and relax. The big room in the back can be part conference room with a kitchenette. Get a nice table to eat and/or do business at, break up the back part of that room to be storage.

[@thesigmaenigma9102]

Yes, I read the text below your name at the beginning of each video. Also I'd dedicate some tablespace in the larger storage room for your 3D printer. Good to have a set space for a machine like that, especially if you get a larger unit (you don't want to be moving it around the shop).

[@GrindhousePerformance]

It's a pretty weird flex being able to have 4 people dump simultaneously. This is a huge, huge upgrade! Lots of utility in all the extra space. Congrats, you totally deserve it!

[@cordite7207]

Maybe consider some work stations / racks on wheels you can stick all of a project on as you work on it, that then can be shuffled back to storage as you need the space (doors are obviously a consideration!)

[@Criscitiello]

I wasn't sure why you were so excited about office space early in the vid but after you explained why, it's a no brainer 👍 I'm stoked to see you grow your business man

[@andrebannister1735]

Always enjoy you ragging the guys that choose to skip the parts of you explaining the what when and how of the decisions and routes you take. Definitely my favorite build to date

[@frun4]

Personally I would shuffle the spaces around a little to make the best use of each area. Fist the entrance room. Make this your office. It would look more formal walking in than being greeted by a kitchen, you would be able to have meeting at your desk making it dual purpose, and it is the best spot to see people coming and going. Second, combining the storage and hangout room seems kinda awkward. I would keep the storage in the large room and share the space with the kitchen. You'll probably spend the least amout of time in here and wont mind the clutter of the storage as much. With you desk moved up front, this frees up the last room for the hangout space. It is larger than the entrance and less cluttered than the storage room. Looks to be enough space for a couch, tv, and sim rig 👌

[@greggarrot8132]

I would make your old office a clean room for engine, transmission whatever assembly and storing expensive parts. There's nothing nicer than having a dedicated clean work area that stays that way all the time

[@projectgingersnap9308]

Not only do I read them, I look forward to reading them! Keep up the good work!

[@tollefreyerson6710]

The new space is really exciting. It really makes your shop the complete package. Great video!!! S.W. is only going to go up from here. Congratulations!!!!

[@samleinarts02]

Congrats with the new space! You've earned it. Why dont you use the space with double doors as a storage room, you can roll in big items like partial chassis or machinery. You can then use the big room as merch/friends room.

[@wldwst22]

Seems like a nice upgrade, more parking is always good as well.

[@astonmoore6126]

Duuude, I would love it if you did sort of a podcast room/space mixed with the storage area. Basically a really awesome space to chill out with fellow petrolheads and admire the collection of car parts

[@THECHRONICLES]

This is the best news ever, congrats Mike! I'm happy for you. Your life will be so much easier now with this type of space...

[@jimallen199]

Very cool upgrade mate. I think one of those rooms should become a dedicated design studio for your CAD work & you have talked about 3d printing and the like.

[@marcodhaene]

Congrats on the office and storage area. Are you going to put windows in the walls between the offices and workshop? In that way you can see the shop from the office and have some extra light in the shop. I think it would make for a cheap but very pleasant change. Enjoy the new extra space. You've earned it 😉

[@soupfork2105]

we read them Wow that extension is great, it's really good to have a clean cool space to take five and have a meal away from the workshop.

[@benzina5917]

Congratulations on the growth and progress :) StanceWorks is on the up!

[@woznaldo]

I’d kill for a little extra space!! A bit of natural light does wonders. I splashed out on some decent racking and that made a huge difference but things are getting out of control again! Looking forward to see how your space progresses.

[@scottguenther-lee2214]

Super happy for you! I know what a difference space can make. I'll look forward to seeing what comes next. 👊😁

[@wakakulyonetwo]

Since you are a such long term tenant you should ask if you can demolish walls and if yes The old office should go and should be replaced with tall storage racks Combine your kitchen and hangout place maybe even the big room and the entrance Also it would be cool to have glass sliding doors to the shop aria to look through as soon as Someone comes in

[@Juggernautical.Designs]

Reading intro captions are part of the fun of watching!

[@davidjohnson8474]

Very nice! You might use a room for your engines and transmission building area and keep them clean!

[@JamesTarver]

Yes, we read those 😆 Also, fantastic upgrade. Look forward to seeing how it transforms!

[@harrison4053]

Cheers Mike, for providing us all with this insane quality entertainment and learning, mad work. Congrats on the new space and hopefully it will facilitate many more improvements!

[@Laurynas_S]

Useful addition to the shop, looks really nice and tidy. Hope to see another video when place have stuff in it.

[@irancartaxo8353]

It's good to see your business getting serious. I'm rooting for your success here.

[@grantsnell6782]

I really understand the need to get storage out of the workshop!

[@jackweta]

sim rig essential really helps vision especially under braking on the track

[@Hydrazine1000]

That one ceiling tile showing water stains, that needs some attention. Or rather, the bit that causes the staining. Otherwise, looks like a really nice extention!

[@glennarnold3970]

Mike turn your small office into a clean room for engine gearbox diff building use it for all the fiddly things that need to be built or stored put all your specialty tools in there for your lathe cheers from down under

[@draggonhedd]

Gotta put the soda machine next to the couch in the entry room and set that whole place up to be aesthetic as fuck. LED lights, bangin stereo, bigass TV, couch(es), fridge. Put the kitchen shit in the long room. make it a great place to hang out. and yeah, old office would make a great "clean room" for fiddly engine shit.

[@jameshinrichs4811]

Congrats on the shop expansion, so glad to see you were able to grow. Crazy to think how far its come since the og days on the forum.

[@paulperpingon7732]

Can't wait to see you get the place sorted like you want.

[@55onit]

You should make the lounge the ship station and the ship station the storage that way you don't have to worry about the floors. Why would you chill in the storage room.

[@RESO_44]

YES MIKE! A lot of us love the cool intro comments!!! Don't you dare scrap them!!!!!

[@terribleturtle3489]

This is such a huge improvement for you though! Instantly I could imagine how much easier having an office would make everything flow. Congratulations and its well deserved! Hard work pays off!

[@marchenning5037]

Yes Mike we do read your comment at the beginning of each video, always a good giggle

[@ingojochl9444]

Hi Mike your proud is realy feelabel. I whish you the best for your business in this much bigger space!

[@Tex777_]

Shop builds are really fun and cool, can't wait to see more about the new unit!

[@alzender7826]

Old office could may be turned into a metal polishing room (enough for polish supplies/work space) perhaps?

[@ZHF0rd]

YES! Been hoping you’d do a sim rig ever since you showed a clip of you guys laying down controller laps on the Nurburgring in GT Sport back in episode 78. I bet if you do just one episode about sim racing, somebody out there will start making your builds in Assetto Corsa.

[@SupercarSeany]

Stanceworks retail, smoothie, and barber shop. My 2 cents.

[@RobFromRI]

congrats on the expansion. productivity and overall happiness is sure to improve. you've earned it!

[@tm1819]

Yes, I read the bottom of the videos. They are cool and I look forward to them! It make you, you.

[@protodad1]

Appreciate the “motherhood and apple pie”episodes despite wanting to see project progress. I think anyone who has a project knows that you can’t just crank 24/7 in real life. Two things, as someone who deals with facilities and real estate, little things like good office space, AC, and extra parking are a big deal despite how silly it may seem for manufacturing. It’s been a deal breaker Second, appreciate the motivational parts of getting back to work. I finally manned up and pulled the outboard off the 50 year old boat I’m working on. Still chasing electrical gremlins and was horrified by what’s happening inside the outboard but it’s solid progress after scratching my head for a week.

[@thomaslathrop270]

Awesome Mike, congrats on the expansion!

[@XxIPsycho]

Would love to see shop/office updates in the future

[@dl8538]

Video subheadings are great. Please keep the wisecracks coming!!

[@13kenney83]

Yes, I always read your subtitles, they are interesting and amusing!

[@Sniper269]

Congrats on the expanded space.

[@matchsticks4]

Reading the intro bio is always a highlight for me when watching these!

[@NoClassic]

Having an area like this is so nice when you are in the heat all day working in a shop.

[@alexbliss5927]

Truly one of the most exciting episodes, so glad this KZbin thing is working out, you deserve it. Can’t wait to see what growth is up next!

[@krisseekins5864]

As a suggestion for cabinets and countertops, IKEA has pretty modular kitchen cabinets than can be Mounted on feet!

[@benlancaster1391]

Now maybe you can put some of those awesome posters up for sale; the ones that you used to cut up for templates. I think there was a Porsche on them or something. I would totally buy one from ya!

[@hyper8545]

Cool man nice shop upgrade xD you get the entire thing now

[@leeh9420]

You deserve more subscribers than you have Mike - hope this gives you room for more success!

[@ReadMichaelParenti]

Would totally use the "entry" as the lounge space and put the kitchenette in the new "storage" room. I would be concerned about security with those big windows tho... 😬

[@melirishjr.4602]

I always read the fine print! It's peak into the mind of Mike!

[@charleshein5991]

Congratulations on the expansion !!

[@jameseli5782]

CONGTATS! Cool to see you gaining space and amenities. Wishing you continued good fortune and success with your business development.

[@BraggenritesNetwork]

Congratulations on the new space. Happy to you grow, and totally living vicariously through you. 🤙

[@snljames]

Congratulations! Super exciting developments

[@christopherbellisario9195]

I would literally live in that shop now...perfect

[@Billyspacerocket]

Great move Mike - Happy for you big time 🤩

[@igrvks]

I highly recommend upgrading the security measures of the place.

[@SteezusONsmokE]

Congratulations Mike the new sector of stanceworks HQ looks amazing ! Still hoping the secret next project is going to be a r53 lol, a man can dream .

[@MikeyGaumann]

Congrats, Mike. Happy for you man

[@chazparker2488]

Humbled! That’s awesome brotha, congrats. Exciting for your life to flight and expand

[@buildingsalvage]

Love the bios and the new office space! I’m expanding into the office space at my building as well 🤝 very exciting

[@scott2183]

Always read them. Very cool upgrade. Great to see your excitement.

[@hazelnut2002]

That's an amazing expansion. Nice one.

[@thelifeofguyon]

knock out the wall between the dueling bathrooms to make it a lil more spicey

[@sladeb6036]

Yes I do read them and enjoy them as well

[@christianvann4222]

Great addition buddy, and yes i read the bios, i actually look for them!

[@mchristr]

Noticed the Zakspeed Mustang poster, probably the most badass Fox-body ever built. When will someone with deep pockets, or massive talent, build a street version?

[@TheLeonardwilkinson]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 so great to see you expanding Mike

[@stevesturrock1970]

Good on ya Mike , onwards and upwards .

[@hondatrix]

Glad you are expanding. Awesome office space. Is there a water leak in the roof?

[@violinmiata]

Very cool space! Congratulations!!

[@BrainsofFrank]

Yes I read the little blurbs you put under your name. And I find them either funny or thought provoking

[@ssoffshore5111]

Congrats bud! I'm glad to see "we" have made that much of a difference financially that you can afford to expand and gain some not only additional room/storage space, but also climate-controlled comfort!

[@fredstarr9690]

Good.luck kid! I hope you do well. I love the show keep up the good work. I always read the subtitles

[@chunkdaddy4733]

That’s great man. Love to see you’re succeeding and expanding.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Hope you've given thought to security; those windows and additional entry points look vulnerable.

[@jaydmorawski4799]

Get more merch- I’ll help you pay for the costs associated with the new space! Congratulations on the growth!

[@blacaaro]

I always read them, and enjoy them.

[@philtucker1224]

Really pleased for you buddy! 🙏😎

[@AW_DIY_garage]

Dude congratulations on the addition!

[@boastyy]

Why not turn the large room into the office/ hang out area with tv and settee etc that way you could turn the room which was going to be the office into a storage area. That way you would not have to subdivide the big room for storage. The air conditioning should still keep the large room cool so its a win win.😀

[@xagvsx1521]

Looks great. So happy for you!