Jacob I wish you all the very best and hope that in the coming weeks and months things become clearer for you. You are an inspiration to many of us. I certainly don't envy you having to pack up the garage and move it all, but the new shop being bigger will be worth it all. I agree that keeping your hobby away from your source of income will keep it enjoyable and a good release from the day to day grind. Take the time you need, hopefully some of us viewers can fill the restoration void and provide you with the motivation and knowledge you have provided all of us.
Good luck, Jacob. I'm somewhat in that same boat of life changes. Currently, I'm traveling to see where I want to move to. My folks both passed away, and my siblings are dead to me. I've got 1 cousin in Illinois, and all the rest are scattered around the US. My ancestors all moved to the states prior to 1855 without knowing what they would find here, so why can't I travel to find a new life as well. Good luck, brother. I'm anxious for the tractor therapy of my own as well. My best advice for you is organization, organization, organization. Keep in mind first order retrievability so when you need something, you know exactly where to go to get it. Every minute spent organizing will save days if not weeks in the future. It's been 8 years this coming November when I broke my leg. Since then it's been nothing but recovery from the break, amputation, more amputations, heart attack, moves, etc. I can barely find my butt with both hands now. I'm not complaining, just stating facts on what can happen. Plus with the organization, you can discipline yourself for this the rest if your life. I didn't and now I feel it will take me another 5-10 years to just be back where I was 8 years ago. Only with a lot less stuff.
Thanks Steve. When I got the news, I knew immediately that I wanted to move back home to WI, so that decision was easy. I like your bravery to travel and see the country for yourself to decide where to go. The rest of my life decisions, are not going to be so easy. Yes, organization is key! The next shop will be organized. It may not look like it, but I like to think I have a very organized shop, it is just so full because of the lack of space that it does not look like it.
@JacobASwanson when in my old place, I liked to call it organized chaos. Nobody could find a thing, yet I knew where everything was. Though I did have a few surprises...lol. My pet peeve was my tool organization. That's how I made my living and needed to put my hand on the right tool immediately. Now it's all packed in a 10' x 20' locker that I can't find anything in...lol. The next shop will have a spot for each tractor with pallet racking behind it for all the components for that tractor. It was horrible trying to locate parts in 3-4 buildings, in the tractor graveyard, and in different tool boxes. And for the price, used Lista style cabinets will be used for consumables while color coded tool boxes used for different tooling. Red for SAE, blue for MM, natural gas is yellow, water a so blue, etc.
I truly hope and pray the Lord works everything out for you quickly! I’m really glad you are planning on continuing the channel I absolutely look forward to your videos! You have talent for not only restoring but making educational/entertaining content! Thank you for the update .
Well, I was just about to call your dad to find out where you were. I've missed seeing your weekly videos. Possibly your degree will come into play upon return to Ashland. You have great talents and skill in what you do. Nothing shabby about your work. Good luck in whatever you decide to do, Jacob. Look forward to seeing you in Ashland.
Thanks Madison, Yes, lot's of change indeed! Little more than I was planning on, but go big or go home I guess. Looks like you have been making some progress on your 20-35, maybe you'll have to start making some videos to fill the lack of Allis content on RUclips right now.
Every end is a new beginning.
Yes, and this feels like and end of an era to me for sure.
Hope you’re doing well and the family is well. Just wanted to let you know we miss you.
Jacob I wish you all the very best and hope that in the coming weeks and months things become clearer for you. You are an inspiration to many of us. I certainly don't envy you having to pack up the garage and move it all, but the new shop being bigger will be worth it all. I agree that keeping your hobby away from your source of income will keep it enjoyable and a good release from the day to day grind. Take the time you need, hopefully some of us viewers can fill the restoration void and provide you with the motivation and knowledge you have provided all of us.
Thanks Travis
Bles you on your adventures!
We find out way!
Glad I stopped in.
“The next shop will be bigger.” Seems like a solid plan to me! Good luck with your move and big changes!
Thanks Blake!
Good luck, Jacob. I'm somewhat in that same boat of life changes. Currently, I'm traveling to see where I want to move to. My folks both passed away, and my siblings are dead to me. I've got 1 cousin in Illinois, and all the rest are scattered around the US. My ancestors all moved to the states prior to 1855 without knowing what they would find here, so why can't I travel to find a new life as well. Good luck, brother. I'm anxious for the tractor therapy of my own as well.
My best advice for you is organization, organization, organization. Keep in mind first order retrievability so when you need something, you know exactly where to go to get it. Every minute spent organizing will save days if not weeks in the future. It's been 8 years this coming November when I broke my leg. Since then it's been nothing but recovery from the break, amputation, more amputations, heart attack, moves, etc. I can barely find my butt with both hands now. I'm not complaining, just stating facts on what can happen. Plus with the organization, you can discipline yourself for this the rest if your life. I didn't and now I feel it will take me another 5-10 years to just be back where I was 8 years ago. Only with a lot less stuff.
Thanks Steve. When I got the news, I knew immediately that I wanted to move back home to WI, so that decision was easy.
I like your bravery to travel and see the country for yourself to decide where to go.
The rest of my life decisions, are not going to be so easy.
Yes, organization is key! The next shop will be organized. It may not look like it, but I like to think I have a very organized shop, it is just so full because of the lack of space that it does not look like it.
@JacobASwanson when in my old place, I liked to call it organized chaos. Nobody could find a thing, yet I knew where everything was. Though I did have a few surprises...lol. My pet peeve was my tool organization. That's how I made my living and needed to put my hand on the right tool immediately. Now it's all packed in a 10' x 20' locker that I can't find anything in...lol.
The next shop will have a spot for each tractor with pallet racking behind it for all the components for that tractor. It was horrible trying to locate parts in 3-4 buildings, in the tractor graveyard, and in different tool boxes. And for the price, used Lista style cabinets will be used for consumables while color coded tool boxes used for different tooling. Red for SAE, blue for MM, natural gas is yellow, water a so blue, etc.
I truly hope and pray the Lord works everything out for you quickly! I’m really glad you are planning on continuing the channel I absolutely look forward to your videos! You have talent for not only restoring but making educational/entertaining content! Thank you for the update .
Thank you, I am very much looking forward to getting back to "tractor time" but it is going to be a while. Something to look forward to I guess.
This will work out for you Jacob. It will be good to have you back in Wisconsin. Be patient and best of luck to you.
Thank you
Well, I was just about to call your dad to find out where you were. I've missed seeing your weekly videos.
Possibly your degree will come into play upon return to Ashland. You have great talents and skill in what you do. Nothing shabby about your work.
Good luck in whatever you decide to do, Jacob.
Look forward to seeing you in Ashland.
Thanks Lynn, I'm missing "tractor time" just as much as you. Something to look forward to I guess.
That’s a lot of change in a short amount of time, Jacob. Good luck! I’m sure it will all work out for the best!
Thanks Madison, Yes, lot's of change indeed! Little more than I was planning on, but go big or go home I guess. Looks like you have been making some progress on your 20-35, maybe you'll have to start making some videos to fill the lack of Allis content on RUclips right now.