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My vision of my dream store has evolved for many years. The tools might remain the exact same however my technique to woodworking gets more refined. By having unpleasant drawers and a special dust collection situation I have the ability to keep a tidy shop. A tidy area without diversions allows me to concentrate on being safe and creative.
Tools used in this video (Affiliate links).
Big Bandsaw:.
Big Bandsaw Blade:.
Stepcraft CNCs:.
Little Bandsaw:.
Little Bandsaw Blade:.
Dust Collector:.
Jointer:.
3D Printer:.
Laser Cutter:.
Disc Sander:.
Spindle Sander:.
Drum Sander:.
Festool Dust Extractor:.
Adjustable Height Bench:.
Mini Lathe:.
Lathe:.
Drill Press:.
Router:.
Router Lift:.
Miter Saw:.
Table Saw:.
Planer:.
0:00 Why The Weird Shop?
2:29 Big Bandsaw.
3:31 Little CNC.
3:38 Little Bandsaw.
5:29 Jointer.
7:32 big CNC.
10:05 Laser Cutter.
11:33 Sanding Station.
16:22 Lathe.
18:33 Drill Press.
20:04 Router.
20:39 Miter Saw.
25:16 Workbench.
27:23 Table Saw.
28:52 Planer.
30:34 Storage.
35:29 Likes/ Dislikes.
40:00 The Future.
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Your shop was one of the first things that made your videos stand out in a world where so many look like a village farm museum. Eye catching and non-distracting. Something I’ll bear in mind when I eventually sort mine out.
🙏 thank you
Watching you dig through your drawers is nice. Everything isn’t perfectly put away. Reminds people that youtubers are regular people too.
Toledo being my hometown, I think the Art space would be epic!! If you need volunteer help when you get to that point feel free to reach out! Great video as always bro
Maker spaces like the one you are describing are very rare and would be welcome in just about any community. The one’s we have here in Chicago are either massive collections of junk and broken machines or cater exclusively to very high end users like architects and design firms with user fees out the wazoo.
I remember thinking, “this man is insane,” when I saw the carpet in your shop for the first time. Now I aspire to have a shop as quiet as yours. 😂
Glad to see you put yourself out there at the end. Authentic and genuine. Cool to hear about your dreams, too. Wish you the best!
I can’t believe it’s been 5 years already. I admire everything that you have done and the way you do your videos. You have been an inspiration for me for a long time. Thank you for what you and Dan do.
So… no one is going to ask about the random NES controller by the CNC? The funniest thing is that I didn’t even feel like it was out of place. I can definitely see you getting some retro gaming in as a cooldown for times when a project isn’t going as planned. Fits all the 80s/90s references. I love when you slide in those entertaining sound/video bites. Keep making it fun and thanks for sharing even the not-so-glamorous details about your space. Keep it real.
The controller is used to move the CNC around.
@Evan Dunville Ahhh… makes sense. I’m guessing he mentioned that in a CNC video, but I know my chances of ever getting one are slim so I try not to torture myself by watching videos about them. 😂
Came for the shop tour, stayed for the goal setting. Goal setting is one of my absolute favorite things and it’s awesome to see people put their goals out there and then watch them accomplish those goals. I’m not in Toledo, and I’d have no real reason to visit Toledo, but when you get your community art center/maker space up and running, I’ll have to make a visit. Sounds like an awesome thing.
🍻 here’s to accomplishing goals
I got the same design experts commenting on my “coolest wooden box ever” video. I did the exposed piano hinge on purpose on that since it went with the box joints I cut in the corners.
Some people’s kids, eh?
Thanks for the tour!
I woke up the whole family with my laughing this morning.
A lot of cool tools and machines in the MS shop.
The opening and closing of drawers under lathe was hilarious. I have some of those drawers myself.
That was one of the best shop tours. I love the Demolition Man beauty up top, chaos down below drawer situation. I also LOVE all the color and purple in there. I love your channel. Never stop. I hope your goals come true. Thank you for the time you put into everything for your audience.
Always find your energy uplifting and motivating. Have gone through several “dream shops”, they are never as organized as you want. The bigger the space, the more room for chaos. Thanks for making the content.
It’s nice to see that your shop is just as much of a chaotically controlled mess as mine. I totally understand the unfinished shop projects. Great video and thanks the walk through behind the YouTube magic. I always enjoy your videos.
I have a sign hanging in my shop that says “this will be a weird room when I die.” I really love the idea of making spaces for artists to fill out with their own identities. In a more just world everyone would have that opportunity.
I love that every maker only dreams of building a big shop and sharing it with others. David, April, Anne, etc. I’m working on my new building for the same reason. Great video David!
Anne is building a school, albeit it still is technically a bigger shop lol! She definitely has taken it a different route though 🙂 I love watching everyone’s individual journey with different time frames, budgets, and goals. Its fun to watch the growth, the changes, the successes and the regrets with these Makers!
I love it. Except for the carpet. That’s madness. 😉
your commentary is the best on youtube 🖤
❤️ Thank you!
I love how passionate you are. I’ve said this before; one of if not the most creative makers on YouTube. Thanks for making content and I hope those big dreams of yours comes into reality.
I love how this is real. No f’s given. Not trying to pass his shop off for something it normally isn’t. Great tour thanks for keeping it frosty my friend!