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Tired of your shop vac hose getting caught on everything in your shop? This simple dust collection boom arm gets your power cord and hose out of the way to drastically improve the efficiency in your shop! And no, you don't need one of those fancy Festool vacs in order to do this!
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00:00 - The Problem...
00:59 - Grab the Plans
01:10 - Breaking Down Materials for Boom Arm
01:50 - Overview of the Design
02:41 - Reducing the Overall Weight of the Boom Arm
03:25 - Plowing the Holes (That's what she said)
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05:58 - Assembling the Boom Arm
06:35 - Creating the Rear Box of the Boom Arm
07:10 - Final Assembly of the Overhead Boom Arm
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08:50 - Setting up the Overhead Boom Arm

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[@RJStockton]

"John from Lincoln St. has beautiful arms." -- Milk from Spencley Design Co. 2022

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I can get your his phone number if you need it 🤣

[@secretwoodproject]

Santa may use this in my shop when sweeping up his crumbs from his Milk and Cookies. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnirving4906]

Milk. I've been watching a lot of your videos lately and it has been really interesting and nice to see the changes and constant improvement in your presentation. Not only are you improving the quality of the videos, but your woodworking technique is better. You have pretty good ideas overall which I can actually use to improve my own shop, skills and technique. Thank you

[@aysonwoodworks]

I grew up with my dad using Ryobi, so I have purchased the newer Ryobi tools for my shop. I’ve never had an issue with my tools, they work as advertised and keep my projects going!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for sharing

[@CNKXU1]

Milk - your projects always give me lots of ideas to improve my workshop and of course refine my techniques. Thanks.

[@rickgardner3417]

Milk. Really interesting way to deal with hose, no need to run dedicated hoses all over your shop and adding the power cord plugged into a switch is icing on the cake. Thanks.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching Rick!

[@toonybrain]

Milk, I have a Ryobi drill and an old Ryobi circular saw. They both use the same batteries. The old circular saw came from a thrift store: the junkyard of very inexpensive, forgotten tools without batteries. They’ve both impressed me with their longevity and resilience. My wood-shop is also stocked with a few low-budget tools, but I keep everything sharp, clean, and maintained and I get the jobs done. I just found your channel and am enjoying your videos. Thank you. 👍🏻

[@wlayne111]

Milk and Bosco! Nice project and I will incorporate into my shop. Thanks

[@DirkieB]

Good milk! Already made a boom arm from Lincoln st Woodwork, and it's a wonderful upgrade to the dust collection!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Nice nice nice! Anything you’d change or upgrade if you built it again?

[@audrasimpson6131]

Milk. Thank you for all your videos and your intentional focus on helping out a beginning woodworker! :)

[@ryanwildman6100]

Milk, milk, lemonade….😂 I saw John’s boom arm too, and now I really want to put one up. I hate dragging my cord and hose around too.

[@jaytrent62]

I have been through 3 generations of Ryobi cordless tools and have generally loved them, esp. the latest brushless motor drill. Having said that, I have that same router and generally hate it due to its tendency to let bits wander while cutting. Having said THAT, I haven’t gotten rid of it yet and find it useful for using it just as you did, doing lots of tiny (1/8” - 1/4”) roundover cuts.

[@mikepagliei426]

Love Ryobi. Free replacement is sweet. Love your videos also

[@HuntsWorkshop]

I knew when I saw Lincoln St. Woodworks do this there would be many variations to come! It’s a great concept and it’s nice to grab a few features from each one. Thank You!!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottrevere5368]

Nice job Eric. And also Milk cause I did watch the whole thing. Glad to see you are growing. It was a very good video. Like the new walls.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I appreciate it, Scott! Any projects you think I should tackle next?

[@Eric.Mercado]

Milk. I'm new to your space and I'm thoroughly enjoying watching while taking in some good tips and tricks! Good job 👏 👍

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks, Eric! Anything you’d like to see me build in the future?

[@LYTOMIZE_Woodshop]

Milk - I will definitely be taking advantage of the free plans. Thank you, kind sir!!!

[@bowerscustomwoodworkingllc]

Milk, nicely done! For me it’s the router cord when I am using circle templates. This is on my list of wants in my shop

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Ohhh I didn’t even think of that! Do you cut circles out a lot?

[@bowerscustomwoodworkingllc]

@@SpencleyDesignCo not a ton, but the cord of my router is a pain every time I do!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I can imagine!! I’ve seen something people simple dangle a extension cord from the ceiling or get one of those retractable power cords

[@don1031]

Way to MILK Ryobi for all they are worth! :) I have no problem with them as a startup tool but having used Ryobi, Makita and DeWalt tools for quite a few years, Ryobi is not even close in quality. But, if you are already invested in the line using battery powered tools it would be a major pain to transition away from them. For my money, however, I would start the process - especially if you are hoping to build this into a full time career. Next time a battery tool fails, if it is not replaced free, pick a quality brand (IMO, go with DeWalt 20V stuff) and run down to the local pawn shop or find a used/reconditioned tool online and pick up what you need. Almost all of my DeWalt stuff was purchased that way (mostly at a pawn shop) for about the same price as new Ryobi stuff. Yes, you run a risk of getting a tool that is used up but, over the years, I that has only happened once to me. What I would not depend on used are batteries. I have about 4 batteries I swap out in all my tools. When they go bad -- and they do -- I replace them with a new one.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for checking out the video, Donald! What's your favorite ryobi tool?

[@don1031]

@@SpencleyDesignCo My favorite Ryobi tools are a biscuit jointer and a circular saw -- neither are battery powered. I began my move away from Ryobi when my trim router kicked the bucket. I thought it was a fine tool but ended up spending a bit more at a pawn shop for a 20V DeWalt trim router and was amazed how much better it was. Most of my tools, though, have been corded Makita tools which I very pleased with but am slowing replacing with battery powered DeWalt stuff. Once you get sucked in to a battery powered vortex it is tough to get out!

[@trudy-howardmarsh6317]

“Milk” this was awesome, and is perfect for my small shop, plus it’s great to see similar tools to mine. All except the woodpecker gear which is expensive to get over here in Australia! It’s now my next project.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@marconeill9510]

In all my years using drills, I never thought of using the hammer setting on wood. I’ll be giving that a go 👍👍

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

🤣 it’s not what it’s meant for, but it works! Any projects you’d like to see me try in the future?

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

give it a shot :)

[@joegallant6877]

Milk! Great idea for the boom arm. Gona do one or more in my new shop! Thanks man!

[@mikehardtke1842]

Milk toast, that's what I get called some times. Great video buddy thanks 👍

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks, milk toast! Any videos you’d like to see me make in the future?

[@arthurjanzen965]

Milk! What a great idea, thanks.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks Arthur! Any projects you’d like to see me try in the future?

[@mitchstallings7196]

Milk. Nice work. Definitely going to build this. I have just mounted an overhead hoist using unitrax so I have reduced my "ceiling space" to build this. Still gonna try. Keepem coming. Gonna subscribe now..

[@ZacBuilds]

Milk, I'm suprised you even know where that auxiliary handle is! That's the first thing I lose whenever I get a new drill and my wrists always suffer for it haha. Great video man!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

haha the only reason I know where it is is because I have it in my drill charging thing

[@lightningstrikelures2393]

Milk...just found you today. Great addition to the shop. I will be doing this. Thanks for the effort.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching! I hope you don’t get struck by lightning

[@watsonslaw2629]

Milk, really like the boom arm idea and plan on putting one in my new shop, I’m in the UK and timber/lumber prices are crazy here too so new shop is taking time to get done 😩 Nice video, looking forward to the next one 👍🏻

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for checking out the video! Any projects you'd like to see me tackle next?

[@parveshussain4005]

How about any easy drill storages unit...

[@PatrickMPlaysDrums]

MILK!!!! love seeing your videos....even if it is a year after uploading. Thanks for everything, from Tennessee!!

[@GlueTubber]

Milk glands... slick design, looks good!

[@cajunx1113]

Milk, great video. Love Ryobi as well.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Milk, or better yet chocolate milk. Neat project. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@matthysloedolff]

Milk and cookies. The boom arm turned out great! Quite liked this video! I've been considering building one of these boom arms ever since seeing Jon's video. Your video made me decide it's definitely something I need. Well done, Eric! Unfortunately, I have had too many green tools fail on me to even consider walking down the green tool section at the hardware store - even though the prices are sometimes very tempting. I now save up a bit more and spend money on a different colour tool, just so I don't have to deal with frustrations down the road. I realise this is a luxury not many people have though.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for the continued support! What’s your favorite tool color now?

[@matthysloedolff]

@@SpencleyDesignCo I know some don't like it, but I quite like orange as I have so many of their battery operated tools now which I can also use in the garden. I do like blue/green and yellow too. Also, I just realised from your video, hammer drilling is not only ear-numbing, but can also be hand-numbing. How did your hands feel after drilling all those holes?

[@jorgerivera7324]

Milk. All my cordless are Ryobi and I have no complaints. Now I am just starting so I’m learning

[@markymark9359]

Milk! Great video. I’m looking forward to building this someday!

[@chrishobbs1038]

Milk! Cool build. I'm planning on upgrading mine too.

[@joeysublett4497]

MILK!!! Definitely going to be making one of these for my shop!! Thanks for yet ANOTHER fantastic video!!

[@dougmiller4567]

Milk, great video. Always love your content

[@jpbridgwa]

Love your channel! Especially when I can enjoy my coffee with a little bit of moon milk!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

What in tarnation is moon milk?

[@tompackman4640]

Milk.. really like the design. Saw Jon’s and planning to build a boom. I love sanding as much as the next guy🤮and anything to make it less annoying. I have a couple of blue ryobi tools and they are fine. I use my 10” drill press often. I’ll have to check out your podcast with Jon. He’s hilarious. PALLET WOOD!!!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Haha you’ll enjoy him on the podcast for sure! Any guests you think we should add to our list?

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

Milk...and cookies. Very cool project!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MargaretImber]

Milk - love your videos; I learn so much.

[@billdiehl156]

Milk! I agree with you about Ryobi tools. Great value for the money!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Yes they are! What's your favorite one, Bill?

[@billdiehl156]

@@SpencleyDesignCo You can’t go wrong with the trim router (even though yours crashed and burned), but the drill/driver and impact drill have never let me down either.

[@andrewpbclarke]

Still have my original Ryobi drill about 10 years later.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Nice nice nice! Any plans to upgrade?

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I like their drill/impact for sure! I’ve had issues with the collet on the router though

[@chidrummer1]

"Milk" that paneling on the walls came out really good. Really gives it a cool finishing touch to your shop

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I think so too! Any projects you think I should tackle next?

[@chidrummer1]

@@SpencleyDesignCo whatever you have planned. I'm always interested in your videos. If I could afford to be a patreon I would. But I know liking and I'm subscribed to your channel help alot. Plan on buying some merch as well. I am pulling for you to eventually be in your own place.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I appreciate the support!

[@waynestewart8995]

Milk.... Haha. That's awesome. I love your content and built the clamp rack and plan to build this too. Thanks!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for the support Wayne! Any projects you’d like to see in the future?

[@StrangeBrew74]

Milk! Great video! Adding a boom arm to my garage wish list.

[@peterfoale203]

Milk - Thanks for the Vlog Enjoyed it as I have a small garage workshop as well. Envious of all those on the KZbin with huge workshops and fancy tools 👍

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Everyone starts small, Peter 😀 it’s about slowly upgrading over time. any projects you’d like to see me make next?

[@l.rod2827]

Milk. Nice boom arm build, simple but effective. I've been contemplating to build something similar because of the same reasons with the hose dragging across the workpiece. One thing though, I do NOT recommend hanging on drywall anchors, find a stud like you did. I think I would like to hinge in such a manner so it can rotate in both directions for flexibility of reach. BTW, Ryobi tools aren't bad, I have the same cordless router and its been working for me for over three years. Like you said, for the price you can't go wrong.

[@ianwatkins2617]

MILK… that’s this weekends project sorted, thanks for a simple but great idea,

[@shawnkurtz232]

Milk. Great videos! Keep it up!! Just wanted to say thanks for all the great content! Good luck! Thanks again.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you very much, Shawn! any projects you’d like to see me make next?

[@shawnkurtz232]

I’ve been trying to tackle some outdoor furniture. Have you seen those prices?? Wow. I have designs for an outdoor sectional couch. So how about a outdoor coffee table??

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

If price is what you’re after, you’ll be better off buying one 😂 lumber is crazy right now

[@shawnkurtz232]

@@SpencleyDesignCo both outdoor furniture and lumber is crazy. Hope it gets better soon!!

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I’ve got one outdoor piece for ya to check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZOrgWeJZaudqMU

[@randellspencer2035]

MILK, my favorite drink! Ryobi tools have worked for me for many years. I have over 20 different tools. I have a combination of new Yellow & the old Blue ones. Looking forward to some of them wearing out so I can try the new brushless models.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks Randell! What’s your favorite tool in the collection?

[@crapbag22]

Milk - Such a festive new pop of color on the table saw 😂

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

You bet! Gotta get rid of all the orange ASAP

[@jestersteampunk5755]

milk, my drill/driver, jig saw, router and router table, and bandsaw are all are Ryobi, I have had them for around 3 years and no complaints for around the house jobs

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Nice! What's your favorite ryobi tool?

[@jestersteampunk5755]

@@SpencleyDesignCo the bandsaw by far, only a workbench model, but it allows me to make the pretty curvy cuts for my sign carving

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Nice! I’ve heard mixed reviews on that one, but haven’t personally used it

[@lifter78]

Milk, great idea. will be making one for my shop soon.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Awesome! Any changes you’re going to make?

[@lifter78]

@@SpencleyDesignCo Not sure yet. Waiting to get home to print/look at plans.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I’ve got more projects with free plans rolling out with Kreg the next few months

[@lifter78]

@@SpencleyDesignCo awesome. I'm taking a wall out to expand my shop, then I can figure out where to put boom arm/arms.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

That sounds like an awesome project!

[@jbylin]

Milk. Having seen a design like this on your channel and on the Lincoln project, I am convinced to put it on my build list.

[@markhinds1361]

Milk. Here in South Africa the Ryobi range is considered pretty ok and is not always inexpensive. My preference is Mikita tools but I do have a few Ryobi handhelds. Thanks for the video.

[@JohnSmith-gs1el]

Well milk! I’m going to put a dust pickup guard on my table saw and could be just what I need to support the hose for it and have an arm for using the sander on the table extension.

[@thomasjohnston7348]

Milk and honey, the boom arm is nice. My shop is also in a small one-car garage and I use a regular shop vac instead of big dust collection system. I am thinking that I could also run the air compressor hose through a boom arm like that. My green tools have served me well for the most part. However, my standard sized wired router was crap. I eventually replaced it with a DeWalt. For a batter powered palm router, I might still consider the Ryobi since I have several other tools from them. Thanks for your videos for those of us who don't have tens of thousands of dollars to invest in high end esoteric tools.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

That’s a great idea! Thanks for watching Thomas. Any projects you’d like to see my try in the future?

[@johncole5175]

Milk- Earned subscription. Nice work and format!

[@stevenjohn21]

Milk- such a neat and simple idea. I’ve been trying to come up with ideas on how to keep hoses out of the way and this is a lot easier than the way I was coming up. You were close to hitting that light on your test swing 😂

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Hey, it happens 😂 even people on KZbin make mistakes. Any videos you’d like to see me make in the future?

[@stevenjohn21]

Just keep doing what you’re doing! Love your content and just recently finished making your flip top from the plans on Etsy. I only have a garage to work in so space saving ideas are what I need. Keep up the good work!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks! How’d the build go?

[@stevenjohn21]

It went really smooth. You made the instructions dummy proof which was perfect for me 😂 I definitely recommend this to anyone who is working with a small space

[@jmgarcia2011]

Milk, great video. 👍 Thank you.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Glad you enjoyed it! ANy project you would like to see in the future?

[@jmgarcia2011]

None that I can think of. Just enjoying the videos you are producing. Thank you for those.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I really appreciate the support!

[@bread-gz3rl]

I don't use a shop vac, I use a dry only tub vac made in the UK. Sure it was 400$ but I can use it as my main house vacuum and a dust extractor.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Nice

[@craigkurek]

Milk, great video!

[@TheTurningPlace]

Hmmm, Milk You’ve given me an idea to create something similar but allowing for a 180 degree swing, piped into a 55 gallon plastic lidded tub as a collector. It’ll save me having to drag the tub around the shop as I vacuum. Cheers, and keep up the excellent work. From across the pond!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

That’s a neat idea, Kevin! Have you ever made a cyclone separator like that?

[@TheTurningPlace]

@@SpencleyDesignCo I have the 55gal tub with direct vacuum hoses, in/out connected up to an old Dyson DC 39, and I trundle that around the floor of the garage workshop as needed. A simple spring and bolt acts as a pressure valve to stop it imploding if the inlet becomes blocked

[@matthewmcdowell6830]

Milk. Great video, I enjoy your videos.

[@garrettxowens]

mirk. Viewing this a few years later, just discovered your channel and have watched [too] many videos in last day. Good stuff! Also, use mostly Ryobi and some dewalt (RO sander and table saw). I like the Ryobi platform!

[@davidm2645]

Boom arms are awesome, but they can sure drink allot of milk! If I had seen this video before I bought the Festool version, I would have gone your route. Nice work! Good idea!

[@maryfox9020]

Milk...I will use this in my shop. Thanks for the info.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@dryerthackston7088]

Milk. I think Ryobi tools are great for folks who are trying out woodworking but who aren't sure about or who are on a tight budget. I really like this video and will be putting an overhead boom-arm in my shop.

[@jaydaniels8698]

I hve been thinking about a boom for a trouble light , got a lot of car work to do on different cars nice plans. and MILK

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

You should make one, jay! How big is the shop?

[@beautallman8358]

Milk.. OUTSTANDING!!! Really like the way this turned out. Will definitely be doing this in my shop. Where did you put the shop vac at?

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

Drink more milk!! Love your videos!! Just upgraded my entire dust collection system to run off of a CamVac instead of a Harbor Freight 1½hp dust collector. The insane increase in air flow and especially static pressure made it possible to use a vacuum hose with my central dust collection system. Building a boom arm is my next step. Thanks for the video!!

[@chrisrevell6889]

Milk. As a master HVAC technician and class A contractor for 30 years I’ve used mostly Ryobi tools and have always felt they deliver a good value. Every once in a while I’d pay for a pricier brand but generally stuck with what worked. Most of my retirement woodworking shop is Ryobi and I’m pretty happy.

[@michealellis9002]

Milk - I have been watching your channel for 3 -4 months now and your comment on Ryobi tools is understandable, however I have found them to be very reliable. My first Ryobi tools was a weed eater and I worked it until the motor was so hot you could not touch it, and I thought I had burn't it up, but it keep running. I could not kill this tool, so I have purchased many more of the battery powered tools and again have not been able to kill them. I did have to cleaned up the commutator on sawzall and it still runs. the only other power tools I will purchase is the Milwaukee tools also hard to kill.

[@nudger44]

Milk great video. Just finished my workshop. Great ideas. What’s the switch you use for turning on/off dust extraction. Tks bon

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching, rob! There’s a link to the switch in the video description

[@craigchingren-hamann9700]

Milk - All of my cordless tools are Ryobi. I've never felt they weren't up to any challenge I've thrown at them.

[@tonysworkshop3379]

Milk-the Ryobi tools I have, have been great so far. I'm waiting for the craftsman drills I have to crap out before I switch. I have the luxury of having a Direct Tools Outlet across the street from where I work, so I can go get whatever I need or whatever I think I may want whenever the need arises. The wife hates it, but I'm usually with my boss, so she knows I won't be too stupid. Enjoying the videos, brother. Keep 'em coming!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching! What’s a direct tool outlet?

[@tonysworkshop3379]

@@SpencleyDesignCo it's the ryobi/ridgid store. They sell the reconditioned or off spec products that don't make it to Home Depot. My ryobi jig saw is a little lighter color of green in some spots and darker in others. They said it wouldn't make it to the store, so I got it for $20. They're opening all over the U.S. I happen to be across the road from the corporate offices in SC. We buy a ton of tools for the plant from there.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Oh that’s awesome! Are they all over the US?

[@e.z.e.932]

Direct tools factory outlet is run by TTI and is legit. They also sell Hoover, Dirt Devil, and reconditioned tools.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Interesting!

[@JonesCoWoodworks]

Nice job by the way.

[@Bdbrad71]

Great build thanks for sharing.. "Milk"

[@johnshipps441]

Milk, it’s what’s for dinner. Another great video!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks John! Any videos you’d like to see me make in the future?

[@johnshipps441]

@@SpencleyDesignCo Maybe you’ve already done this, if so, forgive me, but I’ve just gotten into using a router and I’m kinda struggling with it. Specifically, I can’t figure out how to keep from getting burn marks in the grooves I’m routing. I’m even using brand new bits. So maybe you’ve experienced this too and can share some tips on better routing? My palm router has a speed adjustment, is that the solution? Slowing it down? Anyway, just an idea for a video.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Ahhh yeah you’re either running the bit at too fast of speed or not pushing the router fast enough

[@tomstokes8192]

Milk. Nice design. I may try it.

[@geanbechthold]

MILK. This is a great design. I was thinking along with adding the power cord I could add an air line with the retractable spool handing below the end. Now you have vacuum, power and air! The tandem power switch for the tool and vacuum is great. I've used one for a while now and give them as gifts to my weekend woodworking friends. I started out with Ryobi and am now transitioning to DeWalt. Ryobi has served me well. I fell in love with pocket hole jigs a few years ago. Kreg makes some great tools and accessories.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching Gean! What’s your favorite ryobi tool?

[@geanbechthold]

@@SpencleyDesignCo Years ago I bought a Ryobi tool package that included a chop saw, drill, speed saw, 4" circular saw and reciprocating saw all in a nice carry all suit case/work top carrier. The tool that surprised me the most was the reciprocating saw. Being cordless made it so useful for demo work, working on my old truck and PVC pipe work. I would have never guessed how many times that thing got me out of a jam.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Oh nice! I’ve got a recip saw but still never used it 😂

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Milk. I've been very tempted to do something like this. The trick is figuring out where to put this in a garage. I saw John's boom arm as well and liked the idea.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for the continued support, Erik! I’d suggest putting it towards the center. Any projects you’d like to see me build in the future?

[@Erik_The_Viking]

@@SpencleyDesignCo The center wouldn't work as I there's a car there, plus all of my "workshop" is at one end of the garage, wedged between cabinets, storage wall and the water heater/furnace. I think the one wall at the end would be the best place, perhaps connect it with a Dust Right dust collector. That's down the road though. I'll put some thoughts together on projects.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Oh that’s a great idea! Do you like that dust right system?

[@Erik_The_Viking]

@@SpencleyDesignCo I haven't bought it yet but it looks like a nice upgrade from a shopvac. Would be useful for the table saw and thickness planer, plus for cleaning up the shop area.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I’ve heard mixed reviews on it. Some say it’s not tight enough

[@brentrieder207]

Milk. Another great project! All I have is Ryobi tools (18V & 40V) and for the evening and week hobbiest they are great. They seem to be wanting to step into the professional industry with their last announcement. I cant wait to get the track saw. And wood prices are crazy so much that even though I don't have a jointer I still go to a lumber yard in central ohio and take the extra time to prepare them.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Right on! Know when that track saw comes out?

[@brentrieder207]

@@SpencleyDesignCo They haven't set a day yet but I keep looking weekly. lol

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Any idea on the price point?

[@brentrieder207]

@@SpencleyDesignCo from what I hear it's $329 without battery and $399 with 4ah battery. But it is a 50" track just like the others.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Not bad not bad. Have you seen if anyone has gotten a prerelease model to test yet?

[@mneofthestate3515]

Milk does a body good, and It is the whole reason we have ICE CREAM!!! I started my contracting company with Ryobi and I had those same tools until I had to shut the doors due to my spine injury and becoming an only parent one night in 2013 of a 3 month old son. had to sell them a few years ago to try to make ends meet. I still miss them and I wish I hadn't had to let them go but kids grow fast and I was practically buying him new clothes every few months.

[@ChrisHornberger]

I've done two basement refinishes and built a whole 12x24 mountain cabin from a dirt patch using Ryobi (mostly) tools. Whiners gonna whine.

[@Ray_Here]

Milk! Also subbed. Thanks for good videos!

[@peterkjrgaard7890]

MILK 😀 Love your videos - I have a very small workshop like yours so I know the struggle with small spaces!

[@peterkjrgaard7890]

And thank you for the free plans for this by the way!! :-D Will be a nice addition to the shop!

[@ronthompson4522]

Milk - Nice work! I think I will be building one myself. Oh, has anyone mentioned that your doppelgänger is Shaun Boyd from ‘Shawn Boyd Made This’ and ‘Foureyes Furniture’?

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks Ron! Any projects you’d like to see in the future?

[@Andrew_Sherman]

Love the use of the code “milk!”

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you for the support, dad!

[@gregmccright]

Milk. Thanks for the build video! I may modify it to use some rigid PVC in place of some of the ShopVac hose. We'll see. I do have a request. I use the free version of SketchUp and can't open the Pro edition files you include with the plans. Is it possible for you to save files in a different format that I can open?

[@89sisa]

Milk, nice video and helpful.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks Simone! Any projects you’d like to see my try in the future?

[@jsnow5381]

Milk…enjoyed it. Think it’s time to make one. Thank you.

[@rrpp1425]

Milk. As always, excellent video. Thank you.

[@AdrianClements]

Milk. Great job keeping the video under 10 mins! Nice neat project.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

It’s tough to keep these short 🤣 any projects you’d like to see me make next?

[@pepegramirez9338]

Milk, FYI I have watched your videos on my TV for awhile, therefore, I have not being able to type you key words! so, I have watched you r videos all the way to the end! I just wanted to mention that!

[@ronniehamilton7177]

MILK. Love the idea as I am looking for ideas for a boom are for my cnc. Thanks

[@kylebenton458]

Milk - the ryobi tools aren't great but they have SO MANY options that all work with the same battery. All of my battery powered tools that I bought in the last few years are Ryobi, and for anything that needs a little more "oomph" I just buy the best corded option within my budget.

[@paulhargreaves1497]

Awesome idea there Eric. My hose is too short though...it'd reach up the wall, but that would be it! Maybe need to see about an extension, or drink some milk!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks, Paul! I just connected another hose to the end and it works great! You could also buy a longer hose on the Amazon. Any projects you’d like to see me build in the future?

[@paulhargreaves1497]

@@SpencleyDesignCo Hmmm ...tough one! TBH I always gain something from most of them....so please keep doing ones you need for yourself. I'm always in awe of YT creators....I dabble in the odd video, and I know how many hours of work is needed to create a "simple" 10 minute video 🙏🙏🙏

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

🤣 yeah it’s a lot of work. But it’s something I really enjoy. Any shop projects you can think of that lots of people would enjoy?

[@paulhargreaves1497]

@@SpencleyDesignCo Ok, as you asked nicely (twice!) I always like to see table saw jigs / tips for odd cuts....tapering a long board etc. Now I think of it....a cheaper way than those damned expensive rollers to hold up long planks either side of the saw........

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Oh that’s a neat idea!