An easy ceiling is steel roofing. So glad I did it in my garage. Cost a bit but once its hung its done. no tape/ finishing/ paint ect. Plus nice and bright and reflects light well.
"...Two car garage and a gravel driveway..." I know what you mean. Three years ago I was putting running boards on my van in January, and it started raining 3/4 of the way through. Thankfully is was only 35 degrees. Now I have a 30 x 50 foot shop with a Modine heater and a Back Yard Buddy lift. I don't have the words to describe how thankful I am.
I built my 36x48 shop by myself. I finished the inside with USB and painted it white. I have 36 4’ 5200 led lights, and it is bright!! First thing I added was a 2 post lift, best investment ever!! Been in my shop 3 years now and still don’t have it organized. Jump from one project another. Thanks for the video and your organizing ideas!
I’m extremely glad you mentioned that you ran your compressed air with pex. I have been wanting to plumb my two car garage with air but wasn’t sure if pex would hold that kind of pressure.
We would test our plumbing systems to 150 psi for inspections and I never saw a problem. This system in my shop has been holding air pressure for 5+ years with zero leaks 👍
Not Pex Wirsbo, it a higher quality product and better in everyway, I build a house and oversized garage in here in Manitoba Canada where the winters are super cold and i have never had a leak in any part of it going on 21 yrs, thats in the house, garage inflow heat system with 2 loop system and air in the garage just run along the ways, although my compressor only produces 150 psi most tools don't use that much , it still hasn't leaked on me yet its worth the extra money and its not much more and you can do it yourself and doesn't take long maybe a day tops 👍
I used 1/2” pvc for mine and So far it’s working great! It’s pretty much a straight run, just an enclosed carport. Can’t fit a jeep in with all my tools/machine shop equipment in there lol. Have to work in the driveway but I’m thankful for the shop space I have!
I have been using my pex air lines for 6 or 7 years, not problems so far here. My friend owns a big brewery and plumbed the whole brewery with pex air system about 10 years ago and has no problems
I happen to have a deep drywall background. I also have a '00 XJ that I just bought, and want some work done on. I'm in Missoula....maybe we can work something out. Thanks for the shop tour!
I like your idea to have a dedicated drill press for pilot holes. Most times I just leave my drill press set to its slowest speed and deal with the slow pilot hole.
My dream shop that I want to have. Would definitely be like an old brick building that has history with it. And lots of vintage memorabilia in the walls. And updated lighting, wiring and plumbing. Definitely a 2 post lift. And an overhead hoist for doing heavy lifting.
Milwaukee tools are one of the best, I have a Milwaukee drill that was used in a metal working shop since 1972. I inherited ant the only thing I have done was replace the brushes and there was no need. Just did it as part of a tune up. Today still running strong.
Wow, I am impressed. Don’t beat yourself up, you are doing great organizing the shop. I have just moved a motorcycle hobby shop and wood shop into full storage…. Waiting on a house and new shop. I don’t make my living in them though. So I admire you!! Best wishes, happy new year
Talking about "building" a 4x4 garage, you might consider having a space for fabrication and eventually selling items of your own products built for 4x4s. I love the setup of your shooting/video studio with the industrial sense.
In my old mans shop he has a 1/2 inch plate on a scissor lift for years . The sheet is 8’ x 6 . All his grounds for the welders get clipped on . He’s been rocking it for 10 years . His back thanks him when he’s doing intricate and repeatable jobs that you need to be close to. It also thanks him if he’s doing a backhoe bucket rebuild. The scissor lift has rollers for the feet outside and underneath the slab. It’s just another idea for you to think about.
I love that you did a shop walkaround! I just acquired a decent 2200 square foot shop and getting things moved over and organized is TOUGH. But seeing how other people did theirs, it gives me ideas that i can build off of. Thank you!
This is awesome! Thanks for doing this, I am currently in the process for my 40x60x14 shop. Signed the contract and excavation is almost done. I can't wait for it to be built.
Going to be building a garage in the next couple of years. Currently doing the gravel driveway garage thing. You can still do everything, you are just at the mercy of the weather. Great tour of your set up. I think no matter how big we build, we always seem to fill it and wish we went a little bigger.
Really like seeing the in and outs of the day to day… beautiful looking shop, one day I hope to have my own shop with a lift… keep up the incredible work and I am so happy for you and the family that this leap of faith to quit your job and do RU-vid full time has paid off!! My favorite channel for automotive/building/fabrication!!
I totally get it, seems like whenever I do anything in just my two car house garage it’s like a bomb went off. I store two modified Jeep wrangles that I built for me and my wife. That and my shop is also where I weld, build furniture or wood projects, hang out with family and friends, oh yeah and brew beer like a lot of beer 20 gallons at a time. So it has to be very clean and on wheels and all store away to park the Jeeps in every night.
Been watching since you left Bleeping, you're doing fantastic Nate, you've kept it interesting and entertaining, don't change things too much in the next year.
Thanks for the shop tour! I've been working on getting my barn in shape so videos like this are really helpful. I'm in the lighting stage and ordered a bunch of led lights that now need to go up. Organization is next. My FIL pointed out that my barn doesn't have any fire extinguishers or a fireproof garbage can for dirty rags. He is a retired fireman and pointed that out instantly.
Great video. As for the driveway, I had a very dark garage and eventually got it drywalled and it made a HUGE difference. I'm not sure any of us really think about how much light reflects off of white paint....it's almost like having another light source in the space.
I think your channel is cool, but I don’t watch you just because of what you do. You’re such a naturally friendly guy, that it’s a pleasure to watch your videos. You’ve worked hard and I think you deserve everything you have. Keep going!
Nice shop. Like a carpenters house, it's never finished. Your videos are great. You explain in a way that most Gearhart understand 🤔. One day you will have that Big shop. A gas monkey size equipped bldg, and a street of dreams home for your 👪. Thnx for sharing.
I agree; a box is better; my shop is 50 X 50 2500 Sqft. Pole barn. I started building my shop 5 years ago, it's still a work in process; the essentials for me are running water, hot and cold, a bathroom, HVAC, a place to relax and think, and a lift. Have you considered an in-ground lift?
I’m in South Africa but if I had the opportunity to go on one of the Patreon trips with you and your family I would definitely take it on because it would probably be like a trip with my friends in the bush, just good fun camping and seeing awesome places
Having moved a few lifts myself, it's not that bad to tear one down and put it back up somewhere else. Basically breaks down into three large pieces. I'm sure you already know this, but just wanted to tell you the perspective from somebody who's done it a few times. New subscriber, and I really like what I see. Keep it up.
I think maybe throw out the idea of having a drywall party! Friends, family , whoever. Cook some great foods for everyone helping out. We used to do that growing up and it really helped with getting things done. My friends and i do it now. Food for thought!!
Thanks for the shop tour Nate. For a "work in progress" it looks darned good to me. Lighting is a key. Just like you can never build a shop too big, you can never have enough lighting (especially the older you get - ask me how I know) or electrical plugs. All within reason of course. 😉 Happy New Year to you and the family.
appreciate all the hard work. Im currently down in Florida visiting the Parental units. Went to a local wildlife refuge to shoot ( 📸) a bunch of birds and alligators. It has taken me all week to cull and edit the photos and I'm probably only halfway done. I can only imagine what it takes to get your projects done while filming and editing, and subsequently releasing a weekly video plus whatever extras you do for Patreon.
Look up max Jack's, you can store the lift off to the side when not in use, I know they are shorter but possible that there is a way to make it work for the 4x4s
-39c in my shop today, gonna stay in the house.EDIT plowed the driveway, went to town,bought food ,beer, and some left handed lettuce!! Merry Xmas from 🇨🇦 Thanks for the tour!
Thanks for taking the time to shoot a shop tour video. I plan to build a shop in the future, but for now I'm just going to build smaller shop. Have you heard of a lift system called Maxjaxs? I am not sure how heavy your rigs are but the max lifting capacity is 6,000lbs and is portable in the sense that when it is not in use you can unbolt it and roll it away to store it.
First off, love the content man. It's always good. Second, all us plumbers are the same...we love Milwaukee tools! Lol. Also, I ran my garage airlines with Rehau PEX, has been great for years now. Keep up the great stuff!
That’s definitely a pretty badass shop. I couldn’t even imagine moving all of that stuff to another location. I just moved from NC to CO this year and it was miserable lol But I look forward to seeing a potential future shop!
I'd love to have a space like that. But, at 50 years old, crawling in and out from under the jeep is getting old. A lift will definitely be on the short list for "shop necessities" when I get mine built.
Thanks for this video Nate! I once lived, rented a place on 3 acres in a rural area. It had a shop that was good sized ( 40'x50' approx. ) that even had a full kitchen and bathroom with a small bedroom in the opposite corner. I tried to buy it from the owner but she unfortunately died and left it to her daughter who sold the place out from under me and left me two weeks to move, BUMMER!! Love the shop and plan to get some property in the mountains soon so it will depend on the availability of property here in Eastern Washington. Hope you and your family had a Great Christmas and Happy New Year too.👍🎄
Great looking shop. Shop layout is an ever evolving process, my friend and I have rearranged and moving things around his shop a few times over the last five years. Just have to figure out what fits where, and what's best for work flow.
Sonic tools makes a killer garage cabinet system, but it's expensive too. Needless to say, when I do get a workshop of my own it's at the top of my dream-garage list
I have been using Tecron in both mine and my wifes jeeps since it came out and man it made both run better and like 1 mpg better in millage when i first used it to clean up my fuel systems.. i now put one container ( for 20 gallons) in each jeep once a month to keep them running good and systems clean .. just sayin😂😂
I live somewhere close to you. I just passed you on mountain highway by Freddie's in a grand cherokee. Love your videos and hope I could get back into wheeling. And meet up!
Nate you’ve made tremendous progress. Organization is always difficult to find the time for as there are more important (fun) things to do… You’re caught between a rock and a hard place throwing a move into the mix. Balancing needs and wants is difficult knowing that at any time you may find the perfect home to move to… Consider a property without an existing shop, but with land. A quonset style metal building would be something you could “assemble yourself”. Well maybe you and a few volunteers. Believe it or not they’re are RU-vid videos on the subject… Designing as many fixtures/tools as possible to be easily removed/moved in the future will pay dividends down the road.
I did my buddy's shop years ago with wirsbo. Everyone said we were stupid, but has without issue ever since. Even ran it through a manifold so he only turns on the section of the shop he's working in. And the compressor is in the main garage and lines go through a breezeway so we don't have to listen to it.
I have the same milwaukee tool box as my shop box. Hope to one day have a nice shop like yours my current workspace is either my gravel driveway, mom and dad's gravel driveway, or my recent purchase of a 10x20 shelter logic portable garage which is anchored down in my back yard, grass floor and all. My 79 dodge w150 just barely fits in it, but I'm heating it this winter with a 175,000 btu ready heater, so it's nice an warm at least
lol......nice job........in my 25 year workshop, still throwing out stuff, and can't find stuff, no matter how organised I get.......move stuff to B then back to A then......
Well Nate.. Hopefully you can find something better and bigger for a good price. On the mid time I want to wish you a happy new year to you and your family and prosper 2022.
If your happy where your at. Live out of the RV for a year and build a better house and use the process of building it as content. I’m not saying you do it all yourself. But it would be interesting to watch the progress.
Merry Christmas , I have a 30 x 35 shop and I hate dry wall so i used half inch chip board and put 2 coats of good white paint , also i have the same cabinets in red
I love your shop! especially square, been thinking for the last year if I build one it would be square. Also recall feeling like a king when I went from a 1 car to a 2 car. Now I feel just as crammed in as I used to haha. hope you had a good christmas!
Same here lol. From a 1 car garage to a two car was a game changer! But no matter how big your space you will still fill it with projects and parts lol
Great Shop space. #shopenvy haha. Organization is key, even when you're not filming ;). Makes work flow easier. I'm just getting into the filming bit, but have been focused hard on organization and flow. I'm in SW WA, shopping for a house/shop space....working outside under a carport after losing my garage sucks, and has really put a halt on my projects....hoping next year brings new good listings! Thanks for the tour! Keep up the good work! Merry Christmas.
Drywall would be pretty easy and straight forward it’s a shop. Paint would be a piece of cake! I own a paint contracting business and live in Arlington let’s trade some Jeep parts for the job.
Nate assuming your house is on the same land, renovate and add to the house you have or I've seen some incredible housing additions as part of the shop
The montage music was insanely hectic and unenjoyable. The majority of your audience is sitting quietly by themselves, and that pumping soundtrack is super aggressive. Your channel, but please consider it.
