Woodworking Shop Tour Phoenix, Arizona -- Only 200 sq ft! | William Douglas Co

[@pemtax557]

Hey William ... Really good tour!! It was nice to get a sense of just what you've had to do to become successful. So many people jump head first into a new business without any forthought of what they are in for. A lot of what you do to make ends meet can be viewed by some as just too much additional work to make it worthwhile. Those are the people that need to be working for someone else because they just don't have what it takes. You have made the very best of what's available to you and it works. You are to be commended ... it's a pretty slick operation. I was just taking a mental inventory of the equipment you have managed to stuff into your available space and I'm stunned, talk about doing the "shuffle". Again, you should be proud of what you've accomplished as well as the product you manage to crank out of these facilities. You three are really quite amazing. Cheers!!

[@Ninjump]

Let's go! Love watching a shop punching far above its weight and showing others what's possible. Filmmaking is on point too, nice that you invested the time and resources into making your shots crisp and consistently graded. Keep that quality level up and you're gonna crush it!

[@laurencewest1996]

Dude! Not sure if more impressed by the shop or the moustache

[@kevindavis1219]

Very nice. I live in Coolidge so I know all about the heat. I also have a small space I’m trying to figure out how to start small wood working projects.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Awesome! I hope my video helped in some way! Stay cool out there!

[@dennyyates1821]

Great looking shop. It’s great to see someone from my neck of the desert on KZbin. I am in Cave Creek and have been here all of my 64 years. Looks like my old neighborhood. Love the tools and how you set everything up. Gives me inspiration to get out in my mess of a shop and get it organized. If you ever go to Rockler look me up. Thanks again for the tour. Good luck

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Denny Yates thanks for watching! I go out to rockler a couple times a month. Do you work there?

[@dennyyates1821]

Yes, a couple of days a week. Retired last year and decided to work there part time.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Denny Yates I could see myself working there when I retire

[@dennyyates1821]

William Douglas Co. great place. The guys are great and I have learned a lot there. There my be hope for me after all. LOL

[@clairecaron6725]

Impressionnant de voir que vous réussissez à produire autant dans un si petit espace, vous avez beaucoup de créativité, bravo, c'est inspirant!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Claire Caron I have no way of know what that says! I’m sorry!

[@jamesrayburn7548]

“impressive that you can produce so much in such a small space. You have a lot of creativity. Bravo, it’s inspiring.”

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

James Rayburn thank you for the clarification! That was very kind

[@pawpawstew]

Thanks for the tour. My shop space is isn't much bigger at 231 sq.ft., and you know the deal. One has to be very creative. I don't have the "attic" space you do given that my ceilings are only 9ft. high, but I do have a 12x12 shed for wood storage that doubles as parking for my yard equipment. My wood shop is a project in of itself and I've been able to glean many ideas on how to utilize the space from videos like yours. I think flip-top tool stands and French cleat walls are going to be my friends. Oh, on your transition from inside to outside the shop... I'm kind of in the same boat. If you end up going with concrete, think about either running a trench with iron trench grates or (maybe better yet) a series of 1/2" U channel embedded in the concrete across the threshold to channel water away. You'll still be able to roll your equipment in and out of the shop. www.ironagegrates.com/product-category/trench-grates/ or www.watts.com/our-story/brands/dead-level You could maybe slope it to drain back to the alley.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Pawpaw Stew I like that a lot! Thanks for the tips!

[@pawpawstew]

@@WilliamDouglasCo You're welcome. That's the beautiful thing about the maker community. We all get great ideas from each other. For me, this is a hobby and a way to bless others. I've got a lot of respect for younger folls like you embracing the skilled trades, such as woodworking. I went down the ladder-climbing route in the IT world and ended up at the other end a very bitter person. Woodworking and interacting with other makers is very healing and folks like you, Izzy Swan, Matt Cremona, William Ng, April Wilkerson, James Hamilton, and many others are part of the healing journey. Wishing you all the best and continued success in your efforts.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Pawpaw Stew thank you so much! Just being mentioned amongst the names you listed is humbling. We will keep it going!

[@HarlyGuy13]

Two videos in and I have to subscribe. Really like your setup and commitment. All that combined with your humility makes your channel a pleasure.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Appreciate that so much. Thank you for the sub!

[@pinkberryconsumer4059]

I live in goodyear AZ. And also am a woodworker. And I wanna commend you for doing what you have to to GET IT DONE. I work out of my garage and sometimes it's not easy, but I make it work. NICE JOB BIG KID. good luck to you and the success of your business.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Thank you Shane! Summers are hard but we push through

[@philippadilla9207]

You’re a very well spoken person. I thought this was one of the best Shop tours I’ve seen on line, good luck.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

philip padilla thank you Phillip! Hope it helped in some way

[@SonOfPatriots]

Perfect example of the American dream. Work hard with what you have and become successful at it. Great way to utilize your space. Looking forward to future videos of your work. SUB from Illinois

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

SonOfPatriots thanks so much for the sub! We can’t thank everyone enough for all of the support!

[@danieltaylor8347]

Brilliant use of space / resources. Look forward to following your channel. Rock on.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Daniel Taylor thank you for watching! We’ll keep the videos comin!

[@kenneyk3]

this video was very inspirational, i have a 23x15 shop and it is filling up fast. Im a relativity new wood worker and am in the works of setting up my shop. Every time i see a video of a wood worker with a huge shop and fancy tools all i can think about is having that lol. But this video has showed me that with a little ingenuity and the capability to think outside of the box you can accomplish your goals.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

ken kearley right on Ken that’s awesome to hear! Being in a small shop forced organization and I’ve found that it’s a blessing in disguise. If we ever get a larger shop it’ll feel like space for days.

[@bendoodson5208]

Another great video and a nice insight as to how big things can be done on a small scale. I'd be keen to see who makes up the the crew and what everyone brings to the business. Well done all round!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Benny Doodson that’s a great idea. We should do a meet the crew short video or something

[@bendoodson5208]

@@WilliamDouglasCo For sure! Just a bit of an introduction of who's involved and what their roles are etc. Looking forward to seeing more from you, cheers!

[@KomarProject]

It’s amazing what you can do in a small space. Awesome !!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Just takes a little creative thinking and positive attitudes!

[@kevingeorgiades4879]

My favorite is your comment about being able to instal the shade sail by yourself... I sure hope so since you built this awesome shop...

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Kevin Georgiades what did I say about the shade sail? Haha I don’t remember

[@richardcary5751]

Excellent job designing the shop and selecting top quality tools. Everything looks well thought out and well maintained. This video is great for potential clients to view. Well done!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Richard Cary I appreciate that Richard! Attention to detail comes with the territory of furniture making 😊

[@hudi42]

Love the dedication and lack of excuses for doing what you love. No space? We'll do it anyway. Best of luck to you!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

hudi42 positivity is half the battle. Sometimes whiskey 🥃 helps with that!

[@s9plus20]

Great tour. Looks like you are a very practical fellow. My dad raised a family and put me and my brother through college out of a 2 car garage. He was a cabinet maker and home builder. Lots of space is nice but you can do lots with much less as you have shown. Keep up the good work!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Frankie Hunt I really appreciate that. I was really hesitant about opening up and showing my shop as it felt very vulnerable. I know there are trolls out there and people who want to watch the world burn. It’s great to see that I am getting a positive response from the woodworking community.

[@MichaelMakesMistakes]

Awesome to see what you did in such a small space. I used to live in a 1200 sq foot house around 24th and Campbell, so I spent a long time looking into a 200 sq ft shop in my backyard. We ended up having a second child, so we moved to Shea and the 51 and I got a two-car garage that I got to take over. Can't wait to see what else you put on the channel!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

That’s cool to hear! I wouldn’t mind being in a two car garage. Any plans on building a shop in back for additional space?

[@chm1701]

I'm fascinated by your videos, William. It's a breath of fresh air watching you and your team work and how you go about your daily working life. Your videos give us a snap shot of what it's like to be a successful woodworker, who is self-taught and has had to go the hard way to reach and complete goals regarding woodworking. I've been in the same job sector (bicycle mechanic) for 21 years this September and although I still love bicycles, I'm really looking for a new challenge. For the past 18 months, I've been a part-time mature student (travelling after work to go to college two days a week) and the subject I've chosen is... you guessed it, woodworking. I'm in my second year training to be a joiner and have recently found out that the UK government have cut funding for the upcoming 3rd year, which has made me lose a bit of hope for the future. Anyway, I'm sorry to babble, so I'll cut a long story short. Watching your videos has genuinely made me realise what's possible; that I am on the right path and importantly, to not give up hope. So thanks for sharing your woodworking journey and tips. I and I'm sure many others, really appreciate it. Chris from the UK.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Chris Morris thank you so much for such an awesome heartfelt comment. KZbin is incredibly difficult for many reasons and hearing messages like this keep us going. Keep on your path. You’ve already dedicated 2 years of education in the field. You have to follow through. That’s the most important part of woodworking. The follow through.

[@chm1701]

William Douglas Co. Thanks so much. You thoroughly deserve my above comment, since I have found so many inspirational people on KZbin to help me on this journey, of which I can definitely say you are added to my list of inspirations. And the thing is, I’m 40 this year, and I’ve spent so much time in the same industry and the same job, that it’s pretty freaking scary to move on to something new. This inevitably creates self-doubt, but seeing a hardworking guy such as yourself, create such incredible work and all from being self-taught, is absolutely fantastic and what I needed to see for encouragement at the moment. Anyway, enough of me babbling. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond and I hope you all have a great day.

[@Mattybbboy]

Great video. I’m about to do a 200 sq ft shop soon in the city too. Thank you for this.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Matthew Bolin awesome to hear! I hope it helped you with some ideas!

[@BlackSwan912]

Super nice video. You certainly show how many opportunities actually exist.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

That was the goal! I hope we helped you in some way!

[@jaxwagen4238]

Yeah we're gonna need a video on that Gladiator

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Jaxwagen you’re not the first person to say that! Might have to make something haplen

[@marcovelez942]

Awesome video very intuitive and well articulated... I loved how organized your shop is and how you maximize the use of a relatively small space.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Marco Velez thank you! This is exactly why we started the channel. We wanted to give people ideas and offer insight to things we’ve faced. Thanks for watching!

[@Gnew111]

I love the CNC talk! Totally into your channel!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Appreciate that! Thank you for watching!

[@myhoneyshandmade1077]

Fantastic. Very inspiring.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

My Honey's Handmade glad to hear we could inspire! That’s our main goal!

[@djawnsjhilson218]

That's the nicest alley i've seen in phoenix and also a beautiful shed facade! I have been looking at people's workspaces on youtube and yours showed up in my recommended. I think youtube is greatly overestimating my abilities! It's great though! Hopefully one day though I'll have a beginner's model for a soapmaking shed! Thanks for the tour and great space saving layout and quite smart to rent a climate controlled storage shed.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Djawn Sjhilson thank you for watching! Even though it might not be exactly what you need I hope it was helpful in some way. 🙂

[@rickhickman2730]

Looks great man. We're starting in a small garage shop right now, with less height than you have. Looking forward to follow a similar plan to yours, with all the tools mobile and things modular! Our garage is a 10x20 with 9' ceilings

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Rick Hickman I’m so glad the video was helpful for you! I always look at it as.. there are people with smaller space that make it work. This feels small but in some parts of the world it’s pretty big!

[@mikespray2002]

Brilliant. I work by myself (casework, some furniture, some architectural gates/doors, etc) out of a 20x24 garage. I like the idea of a storage room, I have a dry shed for lumber and another I stage sheet goods in (and my dust collector). No CNC but I have a shapertool which I’ve yet to master but its promising. I’m really interested in your deck as everything save my planer is mobile (though I don’t tend to move my bench or assembly table). Short of renting space, I need to upgrade the area outside the roll up door. Currently “level” gravel driveway and I was going to make a concrete pad but based on your experience, maybe a deck? I live in the PNW so water/drainage is a thing. I spend a lot of time moving big tools around and I consider it my biggest opportunity to improve workflow. First question is what are your deck’s dimensions?

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Mike Spray a deck isn’t the only way to do it. You could also do a French drain and pour a concrete slab. I used the Trex system and so far I really like it for my purpose. My deck is 12’ x 16’

[@daveknott4563]

Thanks for providing. I built a retail store, and as a Master Herbalist farm my primary plants. Naturally I love wood working and this was a great overview for my 2 car garage I've built both business' out of. I love your work and care in craft. Also it still sticks with me for rather giving away product than to cheapen your prices. I am in the same boat of belief.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

DAVE KNOTT I appreciate that Dave! It’s awesome to hear other people who share the same beliefs on the matter

[@ashleypavliuk8592]

Awesome shop tour, really appreciated how well thought out and different it is. As far as future videos, I'd love to see one on your truck, what a sweet looking ride.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

ashley pavliuk that’s a great idea! I hadn’t thought of that. I’ll talk to my media guy Yunkin and see what we can come up with. Thanks for the feedback!

[@brenttaylor4785]

Had a J-20 ages ago, you're looks fantastic, also nice shop. Your the first one to see clamp and track storage the way I store them , under the loft. By the way your Bessie's will hold under the joist. B

[@Much2shy142]

Awesome shop tour! Awesome shop! Thanks for posting this. I have been pondering a plan for a workshop once I get my own business up an running. Seeing your shop has been very helpful, informative, and inspirational.

[@northroadwoodwork8616]

Man that is awesome! Congrats to you for making it happen! We have almost 10k shop, but I have spent plenty of my career working in basements, driveway, barn, etc., cause that's what I had. it's inspiring seeing what people can do in a small space.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

That’s really kind of you. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and watch our video! One day we will be in a shop space again I’m sure! I can’t imagine what 10k Sq/ft would be like 🙌🏻

[@northroadwoodwork8616]

@@WilliamDouglasCo Well, with your planning and level of organization, it would probably feel like 20k sqft! The only real problem with large shops is that they lend themselves to correspondingly large piles of jigs, fixtures, sawdust, scraps, and crap.....I can't imagine what it would be like to have a CNC machine.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

North Road Woodwork the small spaces force organization! If I had 10k Sq ft I would probably not spend the time to organize. It’s too easy to put it off

[@bobcade1002]

Very good problem solving. Nicely done.

[@johns6147]

Best of luck with your channel. I hope it takes off. Looking forward to future videos.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

John S we hope so as well!! If we start to get some funding from this the videos are just going to get better and more frequent. Looking forward to our future on the tubes

[@JDon280Z]

I just retired and I am in the process of setting up a small workshop. Learned a few lessons from you. I also noticed a couple of dovetail saws in leather holsters but could not read the name. I would be interested in learning more about those and where I could purchase one.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Jeff Caldwell congratulations on your new shop and I’m happy to hear that my video helped in some way! Most of my hand tools including my dovetail saws are from lie Nielsen toolworks. I have been ordering stuff from them for years. Beautiful and very high quality.

[@JDon280Z]

@@WilliamDouglasCo Thank you for the quick response. Looking forward to your Power Tool video.

[@mikelvigil]

Appreciate the video! I am in north Peoria and you definitely gave me some ideas for my shop (garage) that will help me with limited space and restricted storage. Thanks, look forward to future videos.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Michael Vigil so happy to hear we could help! Thank you for watching!

[@DaileyWoodworks]

I love you ingenuity. My first shop was about 250sqft. And like you I’d set up most of my tools outside and sweat. This for about 2 years I ran my carpentry business out of a 6x12 trailer. Now am in a 2.5 car garage shop. If you haven’t discovered Ron Paulk look him up on KZbin he’s the master of squeezing a cabinet shop into a small space. Keep up the great work. You inspired me to actually get around to editing my shop tour and get it posted

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Dailey Woodworks awesome! Thanks for watching and I’m happy to hear it’s inspired you to work on your vid

[@robinlatta9619]

Appreciated the tour and the chance to learn more about your shop. Really interested to learn about your truck.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Truck video coming soon!

[@JoeyBPhotography]

I really like how you've maximized your space to your needs. I'm currently learning the art of woodworking with an eye on furniture in the future and you've given me so many ideas for keeping myself organized as I grow. Love that sail

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Joey Buczek love hearing that I’m catching people on their way in. This info is so helpful to the new woodworkers more than anyone

[@trovatoreleathergoods4669]

Love the attention to detail...I bet you can't keep up with the workload. Amazing work!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Trovatore Leather Goods thank you very much! We give our customers fair lead times and they are happy to wait! So far so good

[@dbacksfan8416]

Great video. I too am working from a small shop here in Phoenix with just an evap cooler. I’d suggest checking on a Thein style seperator for you dust collection. I have the same dust collector as you and empty the lower bag once a year when it gets about 12” of fine dust in the bottom. Keep up the good work.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

dbacksfan that’s a great suggestion! I’ll look into it!

[@bobgee3970]

Great video, loved what you guys have done.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Bob Gee thank you for watching, and thank you for the support! More to come soon!

[@volinarsworkshop4818]

Definitely know the struggles of adapting your shop for what you have! I run a handtooled woodworking business for dungeons and dragons and other tabletop accessories making dice trays, dungeon master screens and more out of my garage. Granted being an all handtool shop makes the spacing issue a hell of a lot easier but i feel you brother. Great setup and happy to see fellow crafters making it work and follow their passion!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Hey back atcha! Love seeing small guys make it! Thanks for watching

[@justsomeawesomeperson6396]

I do the woodworking i do in my spare time on a balcony of 3 by 5 feet... it works for now, but I can’t wait to upgrade to something like that, lol.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Just Some Random Person keep at it! Small spaces force organization.

[@justsomeawesomeperson6396]

William Douglas Co. well. In a way it’s also a fun challenge, haha

[@jonysnow4736]

Really love the way you create your videos! Greets from Germany!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Jony Snow all the way from Germany! Awesome, I hope to make it out there one day

[@patricktdonovan]

Have always loved your shop man. So cool to see the behind the scenes. Awesome video. So many creative solutions. Can’t wait to see more videos from you. Awesome job.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Pat Donovan man I can’t thank you enough for the kind words. It means a lot! We hope to keep getting positive feedback and make more videos. Thanks again!

[@Russ-od2yy]

That is so awesome how you use little space. I wish weather was better where I live, over half the year I couldn't work outside but lucky I have a bit bigger of a shop luckily. I hope one day to be able to do the projects you are churning out. Awesome job definitely going to be following your channel now :)

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Russel Barden thank you so much for the support! Keep at it and you will get there!

[@MrMeasureTwice]

Impressive, thoughtful and creative shop design and management.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Thank you! We have so much more to improve on but it’s a solid start

[@chuckpechan]

Great tour, very informative and you answered a lot of questions before I even thought of asking the questions. 😄 I subscribed and am looking forward to more videos

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

No Project Too Big thanks so much I am glad you enjoyed the tour! New videos coming very soon!

[@brianb9410]

Excellent shop tour. Love your truck.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Brian B thanks! Old blue appreciates the love too!

[@joncinc6485]

so awesome

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

JonCinC thank you for watching!

[@Lwimmermastermetalart]

Impressive what you did in a small space. I’m no stranger to making the use of every sq inch myself.

[@handtoolsalvage498]

Subscribed! Looking forward to seeing more. Great work on the intro/shop tour.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Hand Tool Salvage thank you so much for watching! We already have 3 more videos in the works! Stay tuned 😊

[@Monticello28]

Bro I’m right off 15th and Indian school. It looks like your right around the corner. Looking forward to seeing more from you 👍🏻

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

jake myers I love it when locals find me! Are you going to the lie Nielsen event next month?

[@Monticello28]

Thanks for the heads up, I’ll definitely be going.

[@schlettyb1]

very inspirational, and really gives me some organizational ideas for my own mini-shop! And I love you have a smugglers' alley!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

That’s why we do this! To inspire and help others in the trade! Thanks for watching

[@dtalbott2]

Thanks for the intro. Looking forward to more video.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

David Talbott thank you for watching! More coming very soon

[@craigmonteforte1478]

I give you a lot of credit for making it work in such a small footprint ! you must also have a pretty good group of Employees that don’t mind working in such tight quarters

[@bigpapaporsche1]

Interesting Business model, thats out-of-the-Box! Great idea, keep Overhead low and profit high. I just bought a Dust Collector (Steelcase- China) just like yours for $50.00, its like new. I was skeptical about this manufacture, (they are out of business now) because I had never heard about them. However, when I researched them, on several Trade Forums, it turns out that they got a favorable rating, so I bought it. I've found it to be fantastic so far, very powerful and quiet! I noticed in your Shop, that you only use it as a Single Stag. Another Poster recommended adding a "Thein Separator," I would recommend an Oneida Cyclone, much better performance, and much longer intervals between cleaning out the Filter Bag. Additionally, you could connect the Dust Collector, located on the ground floor, to also provide Dust Collection in the upstairs Shop, by using a Remote Control device. like the "Long Range III," $60.00, extra Remote $20.00. I've subscribed to your site, look forward to more videos

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Pat Maundrell hey thanks so much for the recommendation on that dust collection! I’ll for sure look into it! Thank you for the subscribe as well!

[@karatekid10908]

I would love to hear more about the tools you have and find are absolutely necessary for you to complete projects and maybe even tools you have but dont need/would like but dont have/are usually used but you dont find necessary. I am planning on getting into woodworking more once I clean out my shed and find a space but am also trying to find out the necessary tools I should invest in on a limited budget. Regardless love the channel and look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Nathan Woods hey Nathan! That could make for a good video. It really comes down to what you are making / what space you have / what power you have access to / and if it’s for fun or business.

[@michaelwalsh2287]

I love it your working with what you got I just split a small warehouse with my wife’s online clothing business I just placed an order with grizzly and I have all brand new equipment coming Monday I love it man good luck with everything

[@lurkyseverythingshop6927]

Love the video and how you made use of space. Super inspiring!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

LURKY’s Everything shop there’s always a way if you have an opened mind and positive attitude! Thanks for the support!

[@lurkyseverythingshop6927]

Agree 100%! I work in a small shop also, the real ones dont need a warehouse lol. Love it

[@coreyhiggins621]

Greetings from the East Valley! I really enjoyed the videos and I'm looking forward to seeing more. Also, congratulations on the success of your business! I can see you did much planning and really focused on the minute details, given your space restrictions. I'm in the process of planning my shop which will occupy part of a three car garage. I'm totally overwhelmed but feel like I'm off to a good start, as all of my large tools are on mobile bases. Your videos are definitely encouraging, and right in my own back yard. Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Corey Higgins I cant tell you how happy it makes me to hear that we’ve encouraged and helped you. Also awesome to hear another local found me! Thank you so much for watching and thank you for the support!

[@rileycastro]

seeing your shop makes me want to build one for myself. I have been trying to get where your at now.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

rileycastro do it! If you have the time and a few bucks it’ll be one of the most rewarding things you could do

[@rileycastro]

William Douglas Co. I am working on my tool setup. And once I get out of debt I will demo my shed and build a shop. Which what do you recommend for a thickness planet and a jointer? I really want a dewalt planer but it’s expensive.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

rileycastro so I honestly would not use Home Depot brands for a jointer or a planer. I would find ways around it. Use a friends and save up until you can get a name brand. It will make a big difference if you plan on doing anything of accuracy or frequency. Lunch box planers might work in a pinch or for really soft woods but I would rather save my pennies.

[@CarlYota]

CNC in the loft. This is the world's best clubhouse. This setup with the building and the tent and the deck in the backyard is somehow way cooler than a commercial shop. The only critique would be that you need a bigger backyard so there's more separation between working area and the house. A small lawn to really separate the two would make it perfect for me.

[@baltimoreace]

Doing a lot with a little space. Keep it up guys. Your work looks great

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

baltimoreace thanks so much! We take it very seriously and have fun at the same time. Thank you for watching!

[@maz_mtb3266]

Great use of the small space. Makes me wish my small space had an attic and yard to work in, but am limited to my single car garage and small driveway for now.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

MAZ_MTB thank you for the kind words! Do you have a backyard you can utilize?

[@icecacti]

I watched another one of your videos that popped up in my feed the other day. Didn't realize you were in phoenix. Excellent job working with what space you have. I would like to have seen how you store all your stuff in the shed at the end of the night. I'm assuming you have a specific process for it. Can you still work in the shed with everything stored?

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Things get pushed in differently everyday. I can work on small things with most of the tools in there but not very comfortably

[@robertwolinski7294]

What split unit are you using for HVAC? Been thinking to install one in my garage in Chandler and would love to hear how yours has worked out.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Robert Wolinski I ordered my system from amazon and installed it myself. Before I insulated it didn’t work for shit. After insulation it has been great! It was $750 and is 12000 btu by pioneer 208/240V Pioneer Air Conditioner Inverter+ Ductless Wall Mount Mini Split System Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Full Set, 12000 BTU 230V www.amazon.com/dp/B01DVW6G42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_5uBNiNKpiFlam

[@fleetswoodshop3339]

GREAT SHOP VERY ORGANIZED

[@elchacon6304]

I may have overlooked it, but did you cover a cabinet or portable table saw?

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

I did not show our table saw but it wheels in and out with the jointer and planer

[@keithressler5400]

Interesting video style and innovative use of space, I lived in Tucson for 14 years and can appreciate the how to get work done dilemma! “Is that a haboob!?”...“Nope, just cleaning out my dust collector.” Best of luck growing the channel, looks like it’s on the rise.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Hahah fucking haboob 😂 we need to work that into a video

[@offcuts4146]

Really good video and advice im setting up my carpentry business in 2 years after finishing my training. Good advice about neighbours as its one thing i worry about my garage workshop

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Neighbors have way more power than we’d care to admit. Be respectful and helpful!

[@kachboubou83]

Good luck guy's

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

kachboubou83 thank you! It’s a hard trade to survive in.

[@Yunkzilla]

kachboubou83 thanks for the support and comment! Means a ton

[@andyfiegener2018]

Great video!! You’re a pro, looking forward what’s to come! Do you like the awning? You said amazon, mind sharing info? Thx!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Andy Fiegener so I got the shade sail from amazon because I couldn’t afford a quality sail. When I do them for customers I use a company called TENSHON here in AZ but it’s so much more expensive. The one I got from amazon was by coulourtree and was a 12’x16’ and was only a few hundred bucks.

[@andyfiegener2018]

@@WilliamDouglasCo Perfect, thx!

[@davidmacomber1614]

Love the content. Question - from a full time business optic, versus the DIYer weekender, any noise ordinance issues where you work, do you have any neighbors, any noise complaints from working outside?

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Most of my neighbors support me. I am very helpful to all of them and I try to be very respectful. Start around 9am and close up by 5:30.

[@davideastham]

So now I have no excuse why I can't build a shop in my garage. Awesome workshop !!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

We aim to motivate and inspire!

[@middletonwoodworks]

Love the ingenuity and creativity you've instilled in your shop. Looking forward to more videos (hopefully you're making one of the Rubio bench)!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Rob Middleton we started the channel after the base was already made! We might piece something together but we need to try to figure out how to do it tastefully.

[@blakenorthrup]

Super bad ass shop man. Way to maximize your space.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

We appreciate that- thank you for watching!

[@heyimamaker]

Looking forward to your channel! I love the compact shop!

[@heyimamaker]

5:40 Also, your drill press looks like Kit from Knight rider 😎

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Hey I'm a Maker Hahaha 😂

[@dnydam81]

Wow I am impressed! Gives me hope my 400sq shop in my garage with just me will be able to be enough to run a successful business as well.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

I love hearing that! Positivity goes a long way

[@TheRidgerunner1959]

Subscribed! I like your work ethic. You are dealing with some headwinds like small space and harsh weather that might stop some people. Clearly you are tough and must have very strong people working with you. Good luck!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Hey thanks so much for the positive vibes! We love what we do so we push through!

[@robertjeffords7343]

Hey man, just subscribed to your channel this morning and enjoying your videos, greetings from Edinburgh, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Robert Jeffords thanks so much for the sub! We appreciate you watching.

[@tommyp4728]

beautiful. cant wait to see what comes from you guys. total mediocre amateur here. subscribed.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Tommy Parisi the support means a lot to us. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@druidworks]

Great job! I’m working out of my garage, so I totally get it. It’s a hobby for me currently, but I’m hoping to get to the next level soon.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Keep it up! You’ll get there!

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Great tour and some of your video production top notch. Continued good luck in your business - you sure seem to know what your are doing and some great Powermatic machines there.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Small Workshop Guy Thanks so much for watching! We appreciate the kind words and the support!

[@GeeDeeBird]

You should drop one of those fold-down attic ladders on that loft space. It would be convenient and self-contained.

[@Justin-ib6zs]

Awesome video! Subbed and can't wait for more videos. Im out in Tucson and work out of my garage. Giving me ideas for making a shed in the back, how is work flow during monsoon season?

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

justin st. thomas that’s great to hear! So far monsoons haven’t been an issue. When we get rain we spend the day designing at a local coffee shop or we work on something small inside and close the doors

[@mikes1330]

Nice job! Would love to learn how you overcome the challenge of finishing/spraying in your limited space, especially when pieces might take a while between drying, sanding, multiple coats, etc.

[@nicholaskellam7767]

Very cool man, I bough my first house about a year and a half ago and it's got a 2 story 1 car garage that's a little smaller then your space that I made into my shop. Not as nice as yours yet lol one day tho... You've got a beautiful set up

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Nicholas Kellam Hey thanks so much man. It takes time for sure. Figuring out which tools work best for your style and work flow. I remember the first tool I bought was a little ryobi router table set up and made a light out of a 2x4 haha

[@whitefalcon017]

Good stuff man! I'd like to hear more about your thoughts on CAD/CAM software, what you use, when/how you use it, etc. One specific question: for turnings on your CNC, what do you use for design and then toolpathing? I'm looking forward to following along as you build your channel.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Thank you Joshua! We use vectric aspire for cam and primarily sketchup for cad. I’ve gotten really fast at sketchup over the years but I honestly wish I would have learned fusion instead. It’s hard for me to take the time now to learn it because I am able to do things so quickly with sketchup. Fusion has CAM built in and it’s a pretty legit CAM software. For my turning center I use Conversational CAM. It’s a proprietary software from legacy

[@whitefalcon017]

William Douglas Co. thanks for the reply! I also use vectric (v carve not aspire) for my CAM work but do most of the design work in Fusion. Parametric modeling is very nice. I haven’t spent time in Fusion’s CAM side since vcarve was so easy to pick up. I’m a hobbyist woodworker at this point, but I’m fortunate to have intermittent access to one of Legacy’s maverick cnc machines and recently got to use their CCam software for turning a spindle and some drawer pulls (the final product if you’re interested instagram.com/p/B6vpG7nnB06/?igshid=1fcrsxp4mo5wb). I’ve also done a little work on their joinery table (simple dovetails, mortise and tenons), but am only scratching the surface of what’s possible. Have a look at this guy’s YT channel kzbin.info/door/L20mDxaBO5LXkKKfE62Hyw He has their Gemini machine and is doing some awesome and unique joinery. Looks like he also uses Fusion for both his CAD and CAM work.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Joshua Metherd awesome thanks for the heads up! I actually am getting out of my legacy machine. I ordered a shopsabre pro408 and I am going to eventually buy a regular people lathe.

[@alphaslayer666]

love the setup. i could fit a lot more in my garage if it was organized this good. Question thou... how's your security? i would be worried with the alley there and all my tools that close.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

We have several cameras/ motion alert to our phones / smart locks / and someone is always home. No problems yet..

[@tomc7376]

I'm in Tempe and work in my garage. I hear you about the heat. Thinking about a 200 square footer in my backyard as a studio/finishing area. Nice job! Subscribed.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Tom C I hope our video was able to help with your future setup!

[@4legdfishman]

Excellent use of limited space. I have a garage that I must share with our vehicles. It houses my wood and metal working tools and equipment so, everything is mobile including my glue clamp rack. Still thinking about squeezing in a CNC table :) Great tour. Your woodworking skills are incredible, keep up the talent.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Hey thanks Carl! Sounds like you have a pretty legit set up as well!

[@SaulHernandez-si5eq]

I'm definitely following you guys Just found your channel. I have a 200sgft shop in NY that I use to tinker and I try to cramp that thing to the gills. Looking forward to watching.

[@draztiqmeshaz6226]

Hecka inspiring! I'm working with small spaces as well. I like how you've done it!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

I hope it was helpful!

[@draztiqmeshaz6226]

@@WilliamDouglasCo Most definitely. I'm in a long process of purging unnecessaries and organizing all the keeper tools and supplies, then scooping them out of the way to build storage and work surfaces and tools to build more tools. Our greenhouse/shed/loft is only 12x25 and what I get to use of the garage is smaller. Last night I made a decent set of corner clamps and a zero-clearance insert. Next is a right-angle mount for the belt sander I found while cleaning and a drill press mount for the drill I also found while cleaning. Coming from a permaculture background, I very much admire how your layout and design follow from the inputs of efficiency, workflow, and weather. In that sense design for function is almost a passive process, if one can but listen to what the situation is saying. Not to diminish, because being able to tune into that is definitely a gift not everyone employs!

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Draztiq Meshaz well said man. Weelll said

[@peterriordan1179]

Love your set up just want to know what your neighbours think when your milling or cutting? Do they mind the noise?

[@mtkrueger]

Awesome shop! I love the 3D groove doors on the cabinets. I need to try doing something like that on my new garage.

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Thanks Matt! Pretty straightforward on a cnc!

[@SouthpawOutdoors]

That’s awesome! I have a shed that basically houses my tools and I end up working outside of the shed for a total square footage under 200. I’m in east Mesa, so summer is awful for woodworking. I have a portable unit for A/C but it struggles when it gets really hot. Great job on the setup! 👍🏽

[@WilliamDouglasCo]

Southpaw Outdoors nice, I love seeing locals find our channel. Thanks for watching!

[@SouthpawOutdoors]

William Douglas Co. of course! Keep up the great work!