Big RED and the SABRE 300 - Workshop update part 3 

Well!!! The last thing I expected to see on a Saturday morning is Mike Holton pulling his big red drawers up and down 😂

Good tools, good storage. Getting organized makes it easier to get to creating beautiful things!

Everything is coming together beautifully!

Love watching the genesis of your new maker space

Love the red color. How nice to see progress being made.

I love that you leave the sound on when you speed through a section. Listening to that sound reminds me of elves or something; always gives me a good chuckle!

So exciting to see it all coming together for you! Thanks for sharing it all with us. ❤

Fab tool chest, love the stainless steel work top. Looking forward to seeing what your future creations are using that new bandsaw. Your workshop is really coming together now. I love that you’re sharing your journey with us. ❤😊 enjoy Mike your enthusiasm is wonderful to see and share with you. Xxx😊❤

Well everything is coming along swimmingly. The shop looks good and you have new toys to use 🥰

I'm really enjoying this journey with you. How exciting to see the changes! So fun to have new freedoms and choices, isn't it? Very happy for you. 😊

The workshop is coming along nicely 😊

New stuff is always fun!!

That is a mean tool cabinet. Thank you for sharing with us.

Bg smile , and a real workshop , its all coming together Mike 👍

I love that tool cabinet! So many drawers to fill.

You're going to have a fantastic workshop, Mike!

That’s a beautiful tool cabinet, and it’s my favorite color. I’m a mixed media crafter, and I wouldn’t mind having something like that myself. Well done. I’m sure you’ll be very happy with that.

Thanks Mike 👍 It’s all coming together and looking good.

Loving seeing the evolution of the shop. You could get some hard foam and once you have all the tools in it that you want, you could cut out spots for all your tools. With one glance you can tell where tools go and what's missing. Once I did that for one of my cabinets I had to do it for all my storage.

I love the opening scene with all those the tentacles from Alien hanging down around the lathe. Sound absorbing tiles, migraine inducing lights and so much more, this new space is becoming a proper turning studio. You need to add some raked seating outside for when you do your live shows.... ... Interesting and entertaining as ever Mike and for someone who is, by nature, utterly disorganised it is great to see what the other end of the spectrum looks like.

Hello Mike. Well, it looks like Christmas has come a little early - but what great “gifts” which we can watch you use to make even more lovely things. Enjoy!!

Things are really coming together! Looks like this is going to work out just fine!

Nice to see it all come together for you. Glad you are getting some of the tools you wanted and need. I can see the joy in your face. Good luck on all you work and fun.🌿 👍👍👍

Glad to see you are doing so well.

Very awesome tool cabinet! The band saw looks dangerous but that is how most big machines are.

That's a nice tool chest and band saw, Mike. Glad to see your workshop coming together in the new house.

All looking good Mike, well done. Envious of your space and kit but you’ve earned it.

Workshop is looking better!

All beginnng to fall into place now. Fantastic

Awesome informative video. Thanks for continuing to show how you manage in a small shop. Your ideas help us all that are in small shops. Keep up the amazing work. 👽

The workshop is looking really nice new toys to play with.

Congratulations on the tool cabinet and that Band Saw, I know your’e going to be having more fun 😄

That's a very posh tool cabinet. The workshop is coming together nicely.

I just love getting new toys and playing with them. I chatted with the nice people at Yandles when I was looking for a second dust extractor and they recommended Record Power as it is much quieter - two and a half times the price but I certainly recommend it. I have extended the pipe and have quick release ends so I can move it quickly from planer/thicknesser to table saw to band saw to router table. Keep up the good work, Mike and looking forward to accompanying you on the next stage of your journey 🌞

Right on Sir !!! Your shop is coming along quite well look forward to seeing more of the shop updates.

oh it's beautiful!!!!!

Wow it’s looking brilliant Mike can’t wait to see your next improvement.

Hi Mike, what great cabinet, i agree the stainless looks awesome. it seems everyone is reorganizing me included. As always its best to let things develop, until a pattern of work flow grows. You seem to have your plans in order, its the time crunch to get things done that can dictate how and when this happens. Looking forward to up coming videos. Thanks for sharing.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It's always so exciting getting new tools. I am really happy for you. You will love the bandsaw. Make yourself a V cradle sled for the bandsaw before you crosscut a round piece of firewood. It will save you from having the piece of wood suddenly ripped out of your hands and scaring the crap out of yourself at the least. Cutting off a body part at the worst. It doesn't take long to make one, and it's a whole lot safer and less scary.

I like having layout tools, measuring and marking tools, and any other fragile/ precision tools in the top drawers so they are quick to access and most likely to be replaced

Nice collection of very useful tools & workshop furniture - I now have even more workshop envy! Can't wait to see what you create in there😄

Great Chest, glad you’re working through your workflow and dust collection…😊

Workshop coming along nicely Mike and getting full 😀

Thanks for the update!

Wow! Looks like Christmas at your house!! Very nice

I love the tool cabinet. Great choice. As for the other plans, all sounds good. Go right ahead with the electrical and exhaust systems and moving things around. You seem to have a good handle on it. You get a 🌟🤣🤣🤣

Will be a fab workshop when you finish! resin tables are lovely 😊

Nice find and I'm sure it will help keep you organized.

Very nice great to see your shop coming together.

That's a serious beast of a tool cabinet!

Coming along nicely……

Mike that is very nice. I do believe the correct installation of the casters is both fixed wheels on one end and the two swivels on the other end.... that way it can be steered. As it is now you need to slide the fixed casters to turn. Your shop is really shaping up.

I decided to get a rolling toolbox a year ago and love it. I can keep the tools and jigs tucked away and fairly clean. Workspace on top has two grinders and the vacuum pump.

Ah! Nice tool cabinet. You're going to like that. Congrats on your new purchase.

Looks like you have a much better workshop now!

Shop is starting to look gooood 👌

The dream workshop is coming together! Not bad as we don't end up with a great big CNC machine with a computer replacing Mike!! 😂

With regard to dust collection, using a T drastically reduces air flow due to turbulence. Always use a Y fitting, and when going around a corner use two 45 degree fittings instead of one 90 degree fitting. If you can, use 5 or 6 inch pipe and decrease to four inch with blast gates when you drop down to your tools. Workshop is coming together nicely ! Cheers.

The workshop is looking great, .I was looking At buying the record bandsaw, but I will wait until you test it before I commet.

As James said beast of a tool box and hooked on record power stuff all-ways find it good quality

Very cool stuff - I have to say, the quality of your work is very impressive. With these new tools, we can only expect more of the same, but with maybe less effort on your part!

Beautiful big cabinet you have there. I'm looking forward to whatever you have in mind for the bandsaw

Thanks for the video! Storage is always good.🍺

Looking really good Mike

It’s like Xmas day !

Ohh! A bonus video and some cool gear. The workshop is looking cool now. ❤

Thats a big toil box but they are never big enough. You have some great ideas ill be watching for updates good luck

Nice bit of kit that mike. It’s a monster !!!😮😮😮

Tool boxes are always a good thing to have. Mine are engineers green not red but a valuable item in my shop.

Shiny 👍👍

It is always nice to have a new space to set up to your liking. When we moved last year, I had to pack up my entire studio and move it halfway across the US. I am now slowly setting it up in a more mindful way, much as you are creating a better space to work in. Looking forward to more videos in the new space!

Nice additions to the workshop. I have several storage cabinets on wheels. My largest is 42in wide. Most are 26in wide. These have really helped with storage. It is still easy to forget which cabinet and/or drawer has certain items. I have a 17in bandsaw. Before I added a milling machine to my workshop the bandsaw was connected to my 4in sewer pipe ducting which goes to my Jet dust collector. The milling machine required I move the bandsaw to the side of the milling machine. I was going to extend the 4in duct to the new bandsaw location but "temporarily" connected the 2 1/2in hose from my Fein shop vac. The shop vac is connected to a 2 1/2in port under the table. The 4in port is at the bottom of the machine. I was surprised to find that I get better dust removal with the shop vac at the 2 1/2in port than I did with the 4in port. Hence my "temporary" solution is now my preferred solution. As a chemical engineer, I cringe when I see folks with large amounts of ducting and fittings everywhere. Most folks do not appreciate how much pressure drop and suction can be consumed in our duct collection piping. A few years ago I took a long hard look at my 4in duct work and tried to remove as many fittings as possible. In general you want to minimize fittings. Each fitting consumes pressure drop, so less suction and less air flow. For 90 deg elbow get the longest radius elbow you can find so it has the lowest pressure drop. Sewer pipe 90deg have a sharp internal corner. I replaced these with long radius fittings. Avoid T fittings. I removed mine. T fittings have the highest pressure drop. I replaced my T with a Y and managed to remove a Y so now only 2 Y's. Minimize the flexible hose. This has higher pressure drop than smooth wall pipe. After my ductwork optimization I could feel higher flow and suction at the end of the hose at each machine. Not scientific, but noticeable improvement. I pondered getting an external cyclone. I did not get one since I knew it would consume a lot of pressure drop. I added a Thien baffle to the inside of my dust collector. This reduces the dust which goes to the pleated cannister at the top of my dust collection, which means I only need to clean the pleated cannister once a year. Dave.

😲😲nice

Looking forward to your dust extraction video, as I need to sort this out in my workshop. Really love the red tool chest. Gonna lol on their site now.

so nice to have something that will remind you of your dad hes with you during your builds was into crafts like you

New editions always make me smile..As always, blessings to you and your family my brother..

Congratulations. Shop seems to be coming together well

You can fix the flickering by changing the video settings to slower than the flicker. 24fps video works well with 50 Hz flicker!

Consider putting a nice vice on the corner of the bench top.

Nice cabinet. I would have put two swivel wheels on one side. Makes it easier to move.

NEW TOYS 😃😃😃😃 I saw Record Power have just started advertising the BSaw and wondered if you would be getting one, looks good. And RED SHINY tool chest….lovely jubbly…it’s all coming together…🙂

Nice video Mike, i got 2 LED Panel Lights in my workshop and they do the trick (but my shop is quite small) and they are quite cheap also, i just need to make sure i keep up with keeping the walls white to reflect the light off too, ive not been too good at that LOL

That tool chest is awesome!! Think I need one for my craft room it just won’t fit at the minute… lol

Nice... I am jealous of the toolbox and that bandsaw. I am in a similar situation with my dust collector. I currently have it setup for my lathe but I need to run pipe around the shop for my other equipment. I look forward to seeing what you do. I have heard when running the pipe to make sure you have it well grounded to avoid static shocks. Sparks and dust don't go together very well.

Nice tool chest....and bandsaw. You may know this but I'll say it anyway. You should be able to eliminate the light flicker by changing your camera shutter speed or so I'm told by the chap that put my LED lights into my shop.

Shop is coming together great... Think both piveting casters were to be on same end, but you probably won't be moving it much...

Very brave , placing the Styrofoam outdoors in the breeze.

I have a theory. The more storage space you have. The more 'Stuff' you find to fill it. 😱🤣🤣. Apologies if I'm teaching Granny. I use 100mm PVC pipe, but not glued. As you say, the 'Proper' stuff costs a fortune. Credit to Stump Nubs. Try and use sweeping bends rather than full 90 Deg bends to which reduces drag/friction, and loss of suction. Keep ribbed flexible hose to a minimum for the same reasons.

Nice boy toys Mike. Down here in Oz record is a little pricey but we have lots of other good suppliers some made locally. Buy local if you can. Workshop is coming along well. Just a thought Mike why don’t you bring dust extraction pipe over to lathe where you were putting First tee. This would reduce the amount of pipe and lessen friction in pipe and give more airflow to lathe extraction by reducing amount of pipe reqd. Ie don’t go over top of garage door.

Great additions to the shop! You said you were planning a table build possibly? The whole reason I got into turning is because I can’t cut a straight line for the life of me. I wish you luck! 😂😂

Hi Mike, as someone who has designed industrial dust collection systems for many years I can spot a few problems with the plan for your dust collection system as you described it. Firstly you should do some research into static pressure, aka friction loss in the ducts. Secondly tees are a definite no no, consider y's instead of tees, the shallower the angle the better. The elbows will need to be long radius otherwise your ducts will plug and/ or abrasion will wear the elbows out. You need to be very carful about the diameter of the ducts, if they are too large the air velocity in the ducts will be to slow and the dust will fall out of suspension and the ducts will plug if they are too small the velocity will be to fast and the dust will abrade through your ducts very quickly. There are books available to help you with your design. Good luck.

So when I asked if you had a bandsaw a couple of months ago, did you have that wee beastie already? ;) Looking good in there, really taking shape. Just think, all that space and awesome view out the front, you can do some outdoor turning when summer comes round.

What type of lights are the new ones you’re going with? And kudos to getting a 15 drawer storage. I use one similar with a machinist chest on top for additional storage. Looks like you’re really getting everything into place and well thought out!!

The Record Power Sabre 300 looks very interesting, Mike, it might just fit the bill for me. I have a 12' x 8' shed/workshop and the roof height is very limited. Very interesting indeed! I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on it's capabilities and performance in the future, I.e how you find the maximum cut capacity etc. All the best from York.

Great update. Would you be putting foam in the drawers?

Very nice cabinet. So handy for keeping you kit close to where you need it. The bansaw looks the busness aswell. Is the bed steel or cast aluminium?

I think you might have to buy some more tools Mike just to utilise the space in that cabinet you understand, what are those portable lights you have on stands by your lathe

Pretty sure the 2 non spinning wheels are supposed to be on the same end as each other, not both at the back?

Hey. What's in that box? Making your own coffin kit?

Shouldn’t you have the wheels that are fixed on one end and the rotating on the other instead of front and back?