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trainer
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I watched a few of his other videos. Looks like he is currently remodelling his kitchen and building new cabinets. His first step was to demo the old and he's farting around spending days levelling bases before he starts building cabinets in place, and even took time to make a video of himself building a shelf for his temporary kitchen that's in a closet. I'm certain that he'll do a great job, but it looks like life in his house will be in disarray for quite a while.
I'm doing a kitchen reno right now too. I'm building and staging the cabinets in my shop, and then demo/ plumbing /wiring /drywall/painting/ install will be in a marathon so that life is disrupted as little as possible.
I'm doing a kitchen reno right now too. I'm building and staging the cabinets in my shop, and then demo/ plumbing /wiring /drywall/painting/ install will be in a marathon so that life is disrupted as little as possible.
HokieAirman
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I really liked the tablesaw setup. Drooled over the tools and space he has. Sunken workshop is fine with me. They do make some pretty awesome loading dock lifts (look into Grainger) to solve the height issue. A matter of preference if you ask me...99% of the time, you're going to have a grade change at one end or the other for a furniture delivery.
The one suggestion that I would make has to do with the dust collection dust-bin. I think if he can solve the issue of making a mess while emptying it by placing a second access door to the outside, it would allow him the option, in nice weather, of emptying the dust without making any mess inside.
The one suggestion that I would make has to do with the dust collection dust-bin. I think if he can solve the issue of making a mess while emptying it by placing a second access door to the outside, it would allow him the option, in nice weather, of emptying the dust without making any mess inside.
I recall ( I think) in the video that there are three entrances to the shop, 2 sliding doors and 1 other. I'm curious if the other is with proper stairs. Otherwise I agree it would be a shortcoming and also can't believe it would pass inspection without proper stairs.
I can see how removable steps would help in moving heavy items in and out while using a forklift. What I would have done is re-grade a section for a floor level driveway to one of the sliders. If the layout of the property allowed such.
Overall I love the shop, I think it's very attractive from the outside and simple and functional on the inside. I don't recall any reference to the sq footage, but would guess about 2000 sq ft by the appearance.
Redundancy with machines is something I practice. Someone mentioned "hoarding" but I find, for instance, multiple bandsaws with different blades a huge timesaver. The same with drill presses and any machine that has differing setup needs and differing materials processed.
Gary
I can see how removable steps would help in moving heavy items in and out while using a forklift. What I would have done is re-grade a section for a floor level driveway to one of the sliders. If the layout of the property allowed such.
Overall I love the shop, I think it's very attractive from the outside and simple and functional on the inside. I don't recall any reference to the sq footage, but would guess about 2000 sq ft by the appearance.
Redundancy with machines is something I practice. Someone mentioned "hoarding" but I find, for instance, multiple bandsaws with different blades a huge timesaver. The same with drill presses and any machine that has differing setup needs and differing materials processed.
Gary
ez-duzit
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Same with me, on the multiple machines.
I have (4) table saws; 1 with 10" rip blade, 1 with 10" finish blade, 1 with 1/2" x 8" dado, plus a portable table saw with 4" blade; all carbide blades. (3) drill presses and (3) bandsaws, (vertical and horizontal metal cutting, plus a 20" wood cutting).
A table saw is vastly superior than a radial arm saw for precise dado-ing. But the RA is extremely handy for crosscutting.
I have (4) table saws; 1 with 10" rip blade, 1 with 10" finish blade, 1 with 1/2" x 8" dado, plus a portable table saw with 4" blade; all carbide blades. (3) drill presses and (3) bandsaws, (vertical and horizontal metal cutting, plus a 20" wood cutting).
A table saw is vastly superior than a radial arm saw for precise dado-ing. But the RA is extremely handy for crosscutting.
My Old Tools
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My last shop was on a incline so that at one point the double door was about tailgate high above the ground, like a loading dock sized for a pickup. Handiest damn thing ever and the garage door was ground level of course. My new shop is all grade level so anything hauled in the truck has to be lowered to ground level. In Frank's case, I would have dug out a flat area outside the door and ramped it up to the drive way on the outside, kind of like a walk out basement.
I would be nervous about putting anything on those light weight arms he is stacking lumber on. I like the French cleat system and have used it myself on a few things. And I'm guilty as hell for having to many machines (3 radial arm saws after I sold 2, 2 shapers, 2 jointers, 4 bandsaws, 3 metal lathes, 2 drill presses,......)
I would be nervous about putting anything on those light weight arms he is stacking lumber on. I like the French cleat system and have used it myself on a few things. And I'm guilty as hell for having to many machines (3 radial arm saws after I sold 2, 2 shapers, 2 jointers, 4 bandsaws, 3 metal lathes, 2 drill presses,......)
Bob Hall
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You're right. I think it's just a man door, but I beleive it's at ground level. He never seems to use it, maybe it's not handy outside or it just doesn't video well.
Frank, probably never imagined so many would care! Anyhoos, I still like it. If Frank was my neighbor, I'd be over there hangin' out with him all the time.
What is too many tools? I've never seen that.
PatStroud
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Nice woodshop and some creative ideas. The only negative I can see is that "Swing Saw" ...... he is right DANGEROUS! Otherwise I really like what he has done.
Everyone on this forum is creative and has an interest in building things. Those initial comments are far from constructive and really just sound like they come from someone who I would never be friends with. Not saying I'm better than you--just asking what kind of world do we want to live in.
Those are typical Internet responses from people who would never say the same thing if they were standing in that dude's shop.
Those are typical Internet responses from people who would never say the same thing if they were standing in that dude's shop.
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nynexit
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Or re-do the cabinet so it houses a garbage can on wheels. Then just pull the can out and dump it.
-Brad
Ryan - can you limit the responses to people capable of sawing 5" thick repurposed 30' beams in one pass? How about people who have demolished their old indoor pool & replaced with a shop that they designed with their Architecture Degree?
Great shop, impressive videos, massive talent and beautiful temporary stairs - that likely kept the wife at bay. Nothing but love for the man.
Great shop, impressive videos, massive talent and beautiful temporary stairs - that likely kept the wife at bay. Nothing but love for the man.
I communicated with Frank several times when I was restoring a 16" planer. He had the same planer as mine and fabricated a dust hood. He was very helpful and went out of his way to take pictures of his dust hood design and send them to me.
I personally find his videos and stop motion photography to be brilliantly done; very informative and entertaining. To me Frank is one of those people who is accomplished to the point that "rock throwing criticisms" are uncalled for. Any doubts to his designs and methods are certainly fair game but in my mind he deserves respect from fellow DIYers. There is no perfect shop and most people's shops are works in progress. Give him time and you will see that shortcomings pointed out will probably be dealt with and creatively corrected while being photo-documented for everyone's benefit.
I personally find his videos and stop motion photography to be brilliantly done; very informative and entertaining. To me Frank is one of those people who is accomplished to the point that "rock throwing criticisms" are uncalled for. Any doubts to his designs and methods are certainly fair game but in my mind he deserves respect from fellow DIYers. There is no perfect shop and most people's shops are works in progress. Give him time and you will see that shortcomings pointed out will probably be dealt with and creatively corrected while being photo-documented for everyone's benefit.
ez-duzit
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Hero-worship runs deep. Don't take it so hard.
Overstated.
gasgas17
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His shop is great for a hobby guy. Like his set up. Definitely has some gear he does not need and he should sell it and buy a miter saw. He'd probably never turn a radial arm saw on again. That being said I have one of those old Dewalt AMF radial saws and would never part with it. His next project should be a set of steps and landing on wheels with a chain fall over head.
Kaizen
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ok so any critics take a look at this video at about 5 minutes.
in the previous video he took those planks he was using as stairs and made a mobile stair. this video shows how he improves on it to move heavy stuff in and out of the shop.
ez-duzit
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Well, we could praise him for finally finding a sorta work-around for for his momentary lapse of good judgement.
Some people need a good swift yank to get out that wad of ******* stuck up their ***. Seriously, who cares that other people are giving criticism to someone else's work? If nobody was critical of designs and looked for ways to improve on something we would still be riding in horse and buggy. Honestly, if I posted a video of my shop I would love for people to tell me things I should change or improve upon. Having outside eyes looking in is a great learning experience. Otherwise we become numb to things that need change, as we walk by it everyday and don't notice it.
BTW, here is his stair build video...
BTW, here is his stair build video...
1Garageman
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I was to busy drooling over all of the tools and equipment to pay much attention to what he was saying! Looked like a rich kid's play room to me.
I didn't say anything about not giving criticism. You can be critical without being a *****.
justanengineer
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He's mentioned several places that he's got $150k invested in the building alone, without contents.
Steve from Socal
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After watching "most" of the video and reading comments here, I have mixed feeling about the shop.
I do find it odd that an architect who in his profession has to consider access and egress standards did what he did! That said; it is his personal workshop, play pen, and works for him.
The critical comments here are points to ponder, while his shop works for him, that doesn't make it right. I see some interesting things that are good ideas poorly executed, I see things that I just don't get and, things that are flat out bad choices. Again, his shop works for him, based on feedback here it wouldn't work so well for many others.
The luxury of space becomes moot when you fill your open space with idle stuff, the too good to pass up deals that clutter his shop are a classic problem. I see this with guys that get into hobby's, they go wild buying every "good deal" they find, regardless of merit or need. It is fun to collect the machines and tools you dreamed about. There is no harm in that but, when it inhibits the use of your shop, you have been elevated to hoarder!
With all that said, I wish him well and hope he enjoys the time he spends in there. Nearly all of us have to make compromises in our shops, he has made the most of what he has for his particular needs.
Steve
I do find it odd that an architect who in his profession has to consider access and egress standards did what he did! That said; it is his personal workshop, play pen, and works for him.
The critical comments here are points to ponder, while his shop works for him, that doesn't make it right. I see some interesting things that are good ideas poorly executed, I see things that I just don't get and, things that are flat out bad choices. Again, his shop works for him, based on feedback here it wouldn't work so well for many others.
The luxury of space becomes moot when you fill your open space with idle stuff, the too good to pass up deals that clutter his shop are a classic problem. I see this with guys that get into hobby's, they go wild buying every "good deal" they find, regardless of merit or need. It is fun to collect the machines and tools you dreamed about. There is no harm in that but, when it inhibits the use of your shop, you have been elevated to hoarder!
With all that said, I wish him well and hope he enjoys the time he spends in there. Nearly all of us have to make compromises in our shops, he has made the most of what he has for his particular needs.
Steve
Stuart in MN
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He gave his reasons for why he built the shop like he did right at the beginning of the video, so I don't know what all the fuss is about. His reasons may not match what other people think, but that doesn't matter - they made sense to him.
Kaizen
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one thing I have noticed when watching him is although he has some great homemade solutions to things he is on par with us when doing stuff.you have an idea, make a plan, then start, then deal with unknown issues or errors. imo his kitchen build is a disaster. painful to watch him try to figure out how to install cabinets. I do like his vids and have gotten a lot of great ideas from him but take some stuff with a grain of salt.
hippie2cams
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I have Faith, that anyone who can figure out how to take a video of himself helping himself and then disappearing can figure out how to please a bunch of people who don't mean quat. I am happy to have watched the videos and I think the man must be a little talented otherwise no shop build. It didn't look like it flooded, it didn't cave in, and he has a ton of old machinery inside being used. And I am in Awe , well almost.
Coolabah
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YEP !!! +1. C'mon guys , he is a hobbyist like a lot of us , he still has ALL his fingers... street cred right enough , right there ! I have more than 1 professional tradesman friend with 9 fingers or less... just sayin !
Enjoyed the video big time.
Coolabah
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That's the point. He IS us. Thankfully , willing to stick his neck out on the interwebbyythingy and you take what you want from it ... oh , he didn't do it right and I know better ??? well all good , then *you* ( ie anyone reading this post) should post *YOUR* internetthingy review for everyone else to see. Yes ?
Same as you , picked up stuff I would do different , but MY video is coming next week *cough* month... *cough* decade...
Trey T
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He does some great work in his shop. Watch his show every now and then through my YouTube feed subscription.