NC can be a nice place, but beware the health insurance markets. Pick your county carefully because many counties do not have competing health insurance companies. The state legislature is doing its level best to prevent the current federal health care legislation from running optimally. Any advantage on the house payment may be totally dwarfed by the health insurance payment. The state govt is also trying to allow nonstandard health care policies in the form of
As much as I hype NC, this is spot on. Our politics are pretty messed up at the moment. If you don't have employer sponsored insurance this is definitely an issue. Weather's great though, 4 actual seasons. Just enough winter for your child to experience great snow for a day, maybe 3 tops. :)
Lynn, Matt, when I moved to the upstate of South Carolina I used a moving company named pods. You rent these little container like things and feel them at your time and pace. So for my tools, the ones that I knew I would not need immediately, I put in one and had them shipped to the Pods storage facility and then delivered to my home when I had everything organized. I only used one. It really wasn't that expensive and the system for loading them and having them picked up was amazing. It's worth checking into. And again I think you should check out upstate South Carolina you can get plots from 3, 10 to 12 acres and up very reasonable. Good luck, and have fun on your journey. Thanks for sharing the video.
I used PODS to ship everything on my recent move from southern California to southern Oregon. Worked out great for me although all my tools are under traps and an easy up on the patio until I can build my shop. Two months and counting. I was actually hoping to someday meet Linn as well as fellow Oregonians Carl Jacobson and Frank Howarth. Too bad Linn is leaving. Oh well, Carl and Frank are still on my list.
You could build a plywood "pod" on top of a standard palette and then any shipper with a fork lift could put it anywhere. If it's basically weatherproof then you could leave it on your own land for a while without your tools rusting, if they are well wrapped & greased inside.
I just finished remodeling the house. I didn't want to be one of those folks who fix up the house to sell it without enjoying the results. Your comments about the door and other things make me believe I did the right thing.
Congratulations on the move, glad that California was not on the long or short list, this from a native Californian too. I love my home state, my wife and I were both born there and my family had been there since the 1880s! We still have family there but we could no longer live there, we were looking to build our own business and with the tax situation, business unfriendly attitude and expense of property, it just was a no go. If I was in your situation I would consider the area north of Charlotte, NC. I have visited the Lake Norman area a number of times. It's really quite beautiful there, the climate is pretty temperate, and you're not too far away from a major metropolitan area for those times you need to have that convenience. Just my two cents, again, Good Luck!
Sad to say but your points re: California are both valid and true. with the increase in gas tax, business non-environment, etc. it makes it hard to stay here.
Hello linn my wife and I really like the channel, we are very happy with the change they are going to make and we hope that everything goes very well a greeting from Canary Spain thanks.
I've been there. Moved from Austria with wife and 2 babies, to Chicago. I left all my machines in Austria, took all the hand tools and a few choice pieces of Pearwood (gorgeous). Our whole life was boxed up in a 4'x4'x8' container. 5 years in Chicago was enough and we settled in Maine for 14 years. My wife and I just moved (September) to NC and I took all my tools this time! We wanted access to a bigger city but live in a small town. Hillsborough is worth a look. Close enough to everything and far enough away. Good luck.
Being from Sweeden, what are your thoughts about snow? If you don't mind some fairly cold Winter temp's, for maybe two months of the season, and sometimes a good amount of snow but with otherwise being beautiful the rest of the year, and always topping out as the safest state in the country, then how about Vermont? As long as your shop is inside, I can think of no better place to live and work. I'm a transplant from southern New England and I've never looked back. And, BTW, wood resources, from mills to lumberyards are a plenty.
Here in North Carolina , we have a few shops, Klingspor, Wood workers supply and Woodcraft they have quite a bit of selection of tools and two of them carry wood and are within 45 minute drive or so, Also a place called Gibsonville hardwoods, the have about any wood you could wish for, along with other lumber yards , saw mills near by. So depending what you can part with and what you want to replace or if in my shoes , upgrade bigger and better. Good luck with your new journey and new move , hope this can be of some help,
When I moved across the country to my tiny homestead, I kept every tool and 98% of the books I had, and got rid of other things. Just a matter of perspective.
Best of luck, I lived in Lincoln City OR, beautiful in summer, tough in winter. I can't imagine moving without my tools, I'll keep following to see the unpacking. ☺
I am so happy for you and your family. Wish we could have met. I live just north up near Tacoma, WA. Would have loved to go to a meet up, but the wife and I are actually heading on a road trip to Texas, where we are originally from, and coming home that weekend. Again, congratulations and an early Happy first Mother's Day!! :)
Wishing you good luck from San Jose, CA on your adventure. In case you have not thought of it yet, the bit holder for your screwdriver is also a driver for 1/4" and 5/16" hex. When I was still working, that was one of my top 5 most used tools.
So I'm noticing a trend here. Laura Kampf just moved into a new shop and April Wilkerson is finishing up her new shop and I suppose Diresta started it by moving shops a few months ago.
Edward...Jimmy will move again when his Dreamshop will be done... But you are right. There is a lot of movement in the last 2 years. Bryan and bear in mind Matthias who moved last year as well
That is a very difficult question you asked yourselves. Tools, are "things" and therefore replaceable. The same counts for furniture, clothes, and what so over. I'm sure you gathered a lot during the years just like everybody else. Moving things 3000 miles accross the country can be very pricy. But the same is the fact when you have to buy everything new. The main problem is, that you do not know yet where you 'll live in a few months. You don't know yet how big your next house will be, how much land you will have, what possibilities there are. If I were you (I know I am not) I'd find out how much it costs to rent one or two containers to put everything in and to have it transported 4000 miles. If it's much less than buying everything new I'd take "everything" with me. Throwing or giving things away can also be done later. Everything is replaceable except time and people. I wish you good luck.
For my two cents worth....when you get a new lathe, I would recommend the Nova DVR. I got one when it first came out, and just love it. Too many features to mention, but definitely worth a look.
Looking forward to the next chapter in your adventure. I am also not sure I could pick and choose what tools to keep or get rid of. Most of my tools are from family.
I have been in the metal trades since the 70s. I am a Master TIG welder, aerospace sheetmetal, general sheetmetal and fabrication and blacksmith and heat treater/knifemaker (retired). I have gotten rid of useless and poorly made tools, I can't remember ever getting rid of any good tool.
Have you ever considered a Shopsmith? They're very versatile considering they take up about the same space as a bicycle and can be used as a table saw disk sander drum sander drill press horizontal boring machine lathe and you can add a jig saw band saw jointer and several other attachments. Nice thing is parts availabity. I can still get parts for both my 1953 and my 1989 units and they are both interchangeable and upgradable
I am located in Franklin NC and love it! Foothills of the Appalachian chain. I have not only my shop, but I am also in the process of moving my recording studio here as well. I make vids from both venues. I'm commenting from my music channel right now, but I have the shop channel as well (BirdsAdventuresinWoodworking), thus my interest in your channel which I love by the way! Good luck in your adventure. Maybe we'll become neighbors! I performed in this region for many years and when I retired (semi retired. Musicians never retire lol!) I moved here. You'd love it.
Now that you're moving and will be creating new space(s) for your channel, you're in a unique position to recalibrate your shop's requirements for building, storage, shipping, etc. Also, you can set up "smart home" technology or other efficient ways to do things like turn on / off lights or camera equipment. Things to think about as you choose the next home. Congrats on the decision. I hope to be able to follow along on your family's journey.
Who gets rid of tools? I've spent the last 4 years acquiring tools and equipment so I can move, and set-up shop anywhere and not worry that I won't be able to do anything when I land. I'd leave clothes and furniture behind before I kicked a tool off the truck. I have a saying here in the shop on the wall. "Capabilities Equal Possibilities" I leave my options open, and can handle any project, customer request or problem that comes into my shop. Also it goes a long way in establishing good will with the new neighbors, that you're handy and/or can make their lives a little bit better by you being there.
I think the hardest part of moving is making the choices of what to keep an what to get rid of an when you get moved looking back an thinkin why did I bring this or why I got rid of that Good luck an thanks for sharing this part of your life
The 14-12 is a great bandsaw, but I would agree in selling it. When I did my cross-country move, moving the heavy tools was a pain. My tablesaw fell on the truck and left a nice fat scratch on my washer. Things will always get damaged in a move no matter how careful you are. I should have taken the opportunity to sell everything and buy better tools.
I live in California, and I love it. I live 3 hours or less from the mountains, ocean, desert, and San Francisco. However, if I was moving now, I don't think I could afford California. So, I can see why people don't recommend it.
Also love CA. But not the place to go if you're looking for space and affordability. We've got amazing weather year around and lots of options for fun nearby, as you mention. So a lot of people want to live here, making it expensive and crowded, unfortunately.
If each of them sold a kidney, and maybe a lung... and their child, they might be able to afford the place they want in California. Oh, but the property taxes would bankrupt them in 10 years. California is beautiful, as long as you’re rich! (Lived here 40 years, can’t recommend it...)
I have three wrong lathes that I need to sell. I need to buy a right one with the center 6" above the bed so my duplicator will fit. I have 3 jointers and need to get rid of two. I have plenty of tools that I consider difficult to replace for the price I got them. But I just get those 4 in 1 screw drivers at Harbor Freight. Is that handle Paduk? It won't stay red you know.
A bit of advice on your next lathe. If you are going to get variable speed, make sure that you have an excess of horsepower. The slower you run with a variable, the less power it has. Just the opposite of what you need. Personally, I much prefer belt drive. With it, the slower you go, the more power you have.
i guess one big consideration is how are you moving ?? if you are paying movers then the less tools ( weight & size ) the better.. same if you are hiring U haul... however if you are hiring a 40 foot container & having it trucked then i guess you keep everything you like & sell/give away all the tools you have thought about upgrading... good luck
California! Woulda mentioned it but you seemed so worried about cost of living that I figured it was off the list already :) The weather is unbeatable though, you can work outside all year if you want. All those places you are looking at in NC/Virginia area will be pretty unbearable in the winter and the summer, so be sure you find a place with lots of indoor shop space.
Best of luck with the move. I think I'd keep the big bandsaw (if it performs OK) as a re-saw. Getting rid of old tools is always a good excuse for getting the better ones you REALLY want, funds permitting.
The final decision of where you move to is totally up to you and I'm sure you'll have absolute support of your fans. May God bless your move and give you peace about it
So excited for you Lynn, Matt, August and Darwin. This new adventure ahead of you. I know current plan is pack, sell then move. Have you decided on a location yet or is that to be determined as of yet? Which ever you pick it will be a exciting to watch the adventure.
Good luck with the family and move! Hope you do well. California has been a good time for us the weather is great but we are ready for the change. We're ready for the new adventure! Hope to see you in Vergina. Already did our pack and selling the house. We will be in Vergina in June after the school year. Better opportunities and schools for our little one on the east coast. Hope you are doing well and wishing you all the best!
This is y humble opinion it I would take as many of my tools as I could. Some of them are older and they don’t make tools like they used to. I think you may regret getting rid of something that might be needed or have sentimental value. How exciting this is for all 3 of you. Y’all are young and have your whole life ahead of yourselves. Just be careful and try to think and then think again before you do anything. Ask a lot of questions too about different areas. People always want to help others......well most people anyway. This is will be THE BIGGEST thing you probably will do in your life so be careful and plan, plan, plan. I sound like your mom, sorry about that. I just want this to be a wonderful, fun, exciting and learning experience that you’ve ever done. Looking forward to the next video. I wish I lived closer I would love to have your lathe!!!
I could have gone negative for pretty much all the west coast, but held off. You know Cali is bad when someone moving from there thinks Illinois is a low tax state. As for your target, like I said on the other video, that corner with East TN, East KY, Virginia, N.C. and into W.V would be, to me, a nice place if job finding wasn't a worry. I certainly haven't looked at prices or Cost of Living though. I know mine officially went "down" moving here to MI, because I own my house (here, rents are high, but sales prices are low-ish), though not in reality. Actually, it went up (they don't include certain things in that and they are higher here in Michigan, especially the U.P. than when I was in Texas) for instance, I had lower than average rent costs, and although I had 5 vehicles registered there, here I have 3 registered and just the truck is almost what the 4 bikes cost me in Texas per year. For me, here is still Home, though I think I'd rather Texas, but it's a toss-up (my job issues are a big reason. If I wasn't needing to work, even more of a tie). After here or Texas, probably Tennessee. If not over in Memphis (family there) very much Eastern in the hills (Bristol area or so). But that's just me.
I I regret not having made the trip from Davenport, WA down to Corvallis to meet you, but life happens. I spent many years of my life as a career US soldier and lived, primarily, in the south or on the east coast region so have formed some "what if I decided to relocate" opinions. VA or The Carolinas top my list and TX or LA sort of tie for second choice. I love the Carolinas a lot and there are so many historic places and just plain fun places to visit. I wish you well in your forthcoming adventure/quest and look forward to continuing my journey with Darbin Orvar!!
Use liquor boxes to move, they’re built well to hold weight, easy to carry and not wear you out too much. I think the both of you are doing a really good job thinking through what to take, keep it up!
You're very wise. You understand how to be happy. Turning what might be hard to do into something that is enjoyable and exciting. Giving away and sharing with others. Life is about giving and not receiving. You so understand that. Turning your "problems" into opportunities. You're so great! Good luck to you and your family. And I hope your new tools are better than the ones you are saying bye to now.
Good luck Lynn! My family and I live in Southern California, paid $650K for a 1700qft Townhouse with no back yard. We ABSOLUTELY have plans to move to North Carolina where we can have more space for our kid and I can have my very own shop as well! So yeah, get outta the west coast, super over priced!
North Carolina please! I’m in Charlotte and would love to have you guys closer! Great rural areas that are still close to metro areas when needed. If you live in the center of the state, you can take a day trip to beach or mountains!
You can bring all of the tools with you and you can always give them to your new neighbors- they may need it It may be a good way to get introduced in the neighborhood - free marketing for your channel. Just a thought.
I would love to get rid of some of my tools!! Like my broken bandsaw and drill press... Unfortunately they both have to wait until some new $$$ comes in! Great looking screwdriver 👍👍
Getting rid of my tools would be hearth breaking. I would not miss the tool itself but I would hate to limit the possibilities of what I can do in the shop ...
Good luck on your move. That sounds like a big ordeal. I hear good thinks about the Carolinas. Been to myrtle beach a few times and loved it. Florida was too hot. Best wishes.
Hi Linn...Another great thing, you have a great legacy in video to share and look back on with family and friends. North Carolina is a great place, check out Nascar stuff. best wishes.
Agree. Only keep the things that are endowed with beauty, filled with love, and give personal joy. Keep the baby and each other, get rid of the rest. (except maybe the camera and your laptop...you'll need those =)
What do yo do in winter with the rain and the snow in your worlshop place ???As I can see its an open area . What do.you do with the rust of the machines ?? Nice to see your videos !!
Snow? What snow? It's Corvallis Oregon. At most they get one to three days of snow a year. If you can keep the rain out and it's not a bad place to work outside.
Hi Lynn have you giving any thought to the mid west? it gets hot here but there is alot going on here with maybe not as over pouplated. Also land and housing is not nearly as high as the east coast more bang for your buck.
I wouldn't want to sway your opinion on where to live, ;-), but Greensboro, NC has some awesome hardwood stores nearby, like: The Hardwood Store in Gibsonville, NC and Wall Lumber in Madison, NC. Awesome sources for hardwoods. Oh yeah, Greensboro, NC has an international airport...
Bud, I'll second that. I LOVE the Hardwood Store in Gibsonville. And don't forget Woodworkers' Supply in Burlington. I'll have to check out Wall Lumber. Of course, in Raleigh, we have the Wurth Group (pain in the a$$ to deal with, are condescending, and they loathe small customers), Capitol Lumber, and Horizon Forest Products just to name a few. I do miss good ole MacBeath Hardwood & Ashby Lumber in Berkeley, CA, who were always an absolute delight to buy from and treated every customer, big or small, with respect, who, like me at one time, didn't know the difference between a board foot and a boardwalk.
But the Piedmont has Klingspor Woodworking Shop, Catawba Hardwoods, and even hardwood trees that grow everywhere ;). If you fall in love with land that has a well, get it tested from the State Health Department before you purchase...Duke Power made a mess
Wow that will be a big move , i should of thought of PODS 😔 We had a bad experience with our move ... the movers took our belongings and put it in storage without our ok 😡 and bubled up our bill three times our estimate made by email 😱😡🤬😱 . We moved on the 9th of august’17 and finaly after a long debate with the lawyers and police , we got our belongings on the 23 of january ‘18 🤪😱🤬😡👍🏼🇨🇦 . They did this to 85 families !!!!! Some had to pay the storage cause they did’t pay , others they lost there belongings cause the storage company made an auction 😳😬 and us we just piced up our things with a friend that was nice enough to help us . Hopefully that i did’t discurage you 😬 Good luck and hapiness in your new home . Can’t wait to see your videos to be done soon !!! Hugs and kisses to you and your family 😘😉👍🏼🇨🇦🌹❤️😍
A workshop with lot's of sliding doors all around. So when you open them then this is like beeing outside. And if you hide them between a double wall you have the space to put stuff at the walls AND have open doors...? ;)
As a former California resident who moved to NC and then to northern FL, I would caution you that you will have a cultural adjustment to make moving to the South. Not making a judgement here, just saying that the culture in NC was very different than the West Coast, even tho I was in the Raleigh area, so be prepared to embrace the difference. Personally I like northern FL much better. The alligators are small, haven't seen any scorpions, although snakes can be an issue...
Please consider Huntsville, Alabama. Lots of brilliant people (rocket scientists, you know), mild climate, international airport, affordable and beautiful rural land nearby, excellent schools, easy access to Atlanta, Nashville, B'ham, huge arts culture. Give it a chance, it's not what your average person thinks just because it's in Alabama. Smarter Every Day is there.
I wouldn't bring most of the wood. Especially the walnut. Walnut is easy to get and much cheaper in the NC area. Sell your walnut for higher price on the west coast, buy cheaper on the east. If you were to bring any wood bring types you can't get cheaply on the east coast. Example, redwood. Just my thoughts.
Tools are very personal. Myself, I would find a way to keep most of what you have. You can never sell a tool for what it's worth and then have to replace at a premium price.
Can't believe that you are leaving one of the most beautiful parts of the USA - and in the top 10 for me in the world! I always envy the North West of the USA. So many trees, so green and so peaceful and safe for a new baby!
NC can be a nice place, but beware the health insurance markets. Pick your county carefully because many counties do not have competing health insurance companies. The state legislature is doing its level best to prevent the current federal health care legislation from running optimally. Any advantage on the house payment may be totally dwarfed by the health insurance payment. The state govt is also trying to allow nonstandard health care policies in the form of
As much as I hype NC, this is spot on. Our politics are pretty messed up at the moment. If you don't have employer sponsored insurance this is definitely an issue. Weather's great though, 4 actual seasons. Just enough winter for your child to experience great snow for a day, maybe 3 tops. :)
Lynn, Matt, when I moved to the upstate of South Carolina I used a moving company named pods. You rent these little container like things and feel them at your time and pace. So for my tools, the ones that I knew I would not need immediately, I put in one and had them shipped to the Pods storage facility and then delivered to my home when I had everything organized. I only used one. It really wasn't that expensive and the system for loading them and having them picked up was amazing. It's worth checking into. And again I think you should check out upstate South Carolina you can get plots from 3, 10 to 12 acres and up very reasonable. Good luck, and have fun on your journey. Thanks for sharing the video.
PODS is awesome if they serve your area.
She mentions Pods specifically at 6:20 :)
theducks.org ..... I didn't catch that comment, oops.
I used PODS to ship everything on my recent move from southern California to southern Oregon. Worked out great for me although all my tools are under traps and an easy up on the patio until I can build my shop. Two months and counting. I was actually hoping to someday meet Linn as well as fellow Oregonians Carl Jacobson and Frank Howarth. Too bad Linn is leaving. Oh well, Carl and Frank are still on my list.
You could build a plywood "pod" on top of a standard palette and then any shipper with a fork lift could put it anywhere. If it's basically weatherproof then you could leave it on your own land for a while without your tools rusting, if they are well wrapped & greased inside.
This is the most we have ever heard Matt in a video. Is this a step to having him in more videos when and after you move.
I just finished remodeling the house. I didn't want to be one of those folks who fix up the house to sell it without enjoying the results. Your comments about the door and other things make me believe I did the right thing.
Congratulations on the move, glad that California was not on the long or short list, this from a native Californian too. I love my home state, my wife and I were both born there and my family had been there since the 1880s! We still have family there but we could no longer live there, we were looking to build our own business and with the tax situation, business unfriendly attitude and expense of property, it just was a no go.
If I was in your situation I would consider the area north of Charlotte, NC. I have visited the Lake Norman area a number of times. It's really quite beautiful there, the climate is pretty temperate, and you're not too far away from a major metropolitan area for those times you need to have that convenience. Just my two cents, again, Good Luck!
Sad to say but your points re: California are both valid and true. with the increase in gas tax, business non-environment, etc. it makes it hard to stay here.
Non of them, every single one is absolutely essential. Get rid of tools, that's just madness ;-)
Good luck with the move and the packing and parsing!
The good thing about getting rid of old tools is that you can get new ones, yay.
Hello linn my wife and I really like the channel, we are very happy with the change they are going to make and we hope that everything goes very well a greeting from Canary Spain thanks.
I've been there. Moved from Austria with wife and 2 babies, to Chicago. I left all my machines in Austria, took all the hand tools and a few choice pieces of Pearwood (gorgeous). Our whole life was boxed up in a 4'x4'x8' container. 5 years in Chicago was enough and we settled in Maine for 14 years. My wife and I just moved (September) to NC and I took all my tools this time! We wanted access to a bigger city but live in a small town. Hillsborough is worth a look. Close enough to everything and far enough away. Good luck.
I've thought about getting a Harbor Freight "free" 4 ways screwdriver and taking it apart to make a wooden version...your's looks nice too!
I've done that. It's pretty easy to cut the handle off (after you get the hang of it).
Being from Sweeden, what are your thoughts about snow? If you don't mind some fairly cold Winter temp's, for maybe two months of the season, and sometimes a good amount of snow but with otherwise being beautiful the rest of the year, and always topping out as the safest state in the country, then how about Vermont? As long as your shop is inside, I can think of no better place to live and work. I'm a transplant from southern New England and I've never looked back. And, BTW, wood resources, from mills to lumberyards are a plenty.
Here in North Carolina , we have a few shops, Klingspor, Wood workers supply and Woodcraft they have quite a bit of selection of tools and two of them carry wood and are within 45 minute drive or so, Also a place called Gibsonville hardwoods, the have about any wood you could wish for, along with other lumber yards , saw mills near by.
So depending what you can part with and what you want to replace or if in my shoes , upgrade bigger and better. Good luck with your new journey and new move , hope this can be of some help,
So glad you are doing a meet up, and excited to finally meet you two. And adding giveaways to the mix makes it even more exciting.
See y'all there.
When I moved across the country to my tiny homestead, I kept every tool and 98% of the books I had, and got rid of other things. Just a matter of perspective.
Check out the Asheville area in Western NC. Lots of hardwood, sustainable agriculture, craft beer, farmer markets, hiking, rafting, etc., etc.
Best of luck, I lived in Lincoln City OR, beautiful in summer, tough in winter. I can't imagine moving without my tools, I'll keep following to see the unpacking. ☺
I am so happy for you and your family. Wish we could have met. I live just north up near Tacoma, WA. Would have loved to go to a meet up, but the wife and I are actually heading on a road trip to Texas, where we are originally from, and coming home that weekend. Again, congratulations and an early Happy first Mother's Day!! :)
Love my Jet 1221VS! Its a wonderful lathe. Wish I lived on the west coast to make the meet up. Good luck!
Hi all, best of luck with the move I hope everything works out for your family.God bless you all.
Wishing you good luck from San Jose, CA on your adventure. In case you have not thought of it yet, the bit holder for your screwdriver is also a driver for 1/4" and 5/16" hex. When I was still working, that was one of my top 5 most used tools.
So I'm noticing a trend here. Laura Kampf just moved into a new shop and April Wilkerson is finishing up her new shop and I suppose Diresta started it by moving shops a few months ago.
And David picciuto, and Bob Claggett.....
Edward...Jimmy will move again when his Dreamshop will be done... But you are right. There is a lot of movement in the last 2 years. Bryan and bear in mind Matthias who moved last year as well
That is a very difficult question you asked yourselves.
Tools, are "things" and therefore replaceable. The same counts for furniture, clothes, and what so over.
I'm sure you gathered a lot during the years just like everybody else.
Moving things 3000 miles accross the country can be very pricy. But the same is the fact when you have to buy
everything new. The main problem is, that you do not know yet where you 'll live in a few months.
You don't know yet how big your next house will be, how much land you will have, what possibilities there are.
If I were you (I know I am not) I'd find out how much it costs to rent one or two containers to put everything
in and to have it transported 4000 miles. If it's much less than buying everything new I'd take "everything" with me.
Throwing or giving things away can also be done later. Everything is replaceable except time and people.
I wish you good luck.
Some places will even store those containers for you until you are ready for delivery!
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For my two cents worth....when you get a new lathe, I would recommend the Nova DVR. I got one when it first came out, and just love it. Too many features to mention, but definitely worth a look.
Looking forward to the next chapter in your adventure. I am also not sure I could pick and choose what tools to keep or get rid of. Most of my tools are from family.
I have been in the metal trades since the 70s. I am a Master TIG welder, aerospace sheetmetal, general sheetmetal and fabrication and blacksmith and heat treater/knifemaker (retired). I have gotten rid of useless and poorly made tools, I can't remember ever getting rid of any good tool.
Have you ever considered a Shopsmith? They're very versatile considering they take up about the same space as a bicycle and can be used as a table saw disk sander drum sander drill press horizontal boring machine lathe and you can add a jig saw band saw jointer and several other attachments. Nice thing is parts availabity. I can still get parts for both my 1953 and my 1989 units and they are both interchangeable and upgradable
Both screwdrivers look great, a nice momento of the mini-lathe. Best of luck with the move
I am located in Franklin NC and love it! Foothills of the Appalachian chain. I have not only my shop, but I am also in the process of moving my recording studio here as well. I make vids from both venues. I'm commenting from my music channel right now, but I have the shop channel as well (BirdsAdventuresinWoodworking), thus my interest in your channel which I love by the way! Good luck in your adventure. Maybe we'll become neighbors! I performed in this region for many years and when I retired (semi retired. Musicians never retire lol!) I moved here. You'd love it.
I hear that from a lot of customers we lived here put up with that all these years and now that we are moving fixed all the little things !;-)
So happy for you guys..... a New Journey ! and the little one ! Nice to see your hubby in the posts.... and the baby.
Love the fact that hubby was playing with the drone while your lathed LOL,
Now that you're moving and will be creating new space(s) for your channel, you're in a unique position to recalibrate your shop's requirements for building, storage, shipping, etc.
Also, you can set up "smart home" technology or other efficient ways to do things like turn on / off lights or camera equipment. Things to think about as you choose the next home. Congrats on the decision. I hope to be able to follow along on your family's journey.
Who gets rid of tools? I've spent the last 4 years acquiring tools and equipment so I can move, and set-up shop anywhere and not worry that I won't be able to do anything when I land. I'd leave clothes and furniture behind before I kicked a tool off the truck.
I have a saying here in the shop on the wall. "Capabilities Equal Possibilities"
I leave my options open, and can handle any project, customer request or problem that comes into my shop. Also it goes a long way in establishing good will with the new neighbors, that you're handy and/or can make their lives a little bit better by you being there.
Eco Mouse absolutely well said
Oh man, I'm just up in Portland, I wish I didn't have class that Saturday. I want to learn to turn wood so bad too! :(
I think the hardest part of moving is making the choices of what to keep an what to get rid of an when you get moved looking back an thinkin why did I bring this or why I got rid of that
Good luck an thanks for sharing this part of your life
The 14-12 is a great bandsaw, but I would agree in selling it. When I did my cross-country move, moving the heavy tools was a pain. My tablesaw fell on the truck and left a nice fat scratch on my washer. Things will always get damaged in a move no matter how careful you are. I should have taken the opportunity to sell everything and buy better tools.
I live in California, and I love it. I live 3 hours or less from the mountains, ocean, desert, and San Francisco. However, if I was moving now, I don't think I could afford California. So, I can see why people don't recommend it.
Also love CA. But not the place to go if you're looking for space and affordability. We've got amazing weather year around and lots of options for fun nearby, as you mention. So a lot of people want to live here, making it expensive and crowded, unfortunately.
Shannah Miller I would recommend getting out of CA. Leave is to the dimcraps and there illegal aliens.
AKA Commiefornia......... land of Unconstitutional Gun Laws
If each of them sold a kidney, and maybe a lung... and their child, they might be able to afford the place they want in California. Oh, but the property taxes would bankrupt them in 10 years. California is beautiful, as long as you’re rich! (Lived here 40 years, can’t recommend it...)
That's pretty cool you're doing a maker meet-up before you go. Wish you the best!!!
I am also in the North Carolina camp. Not because I live there, but because I plan to move & retire there in Boone, NC.
You should look into the northeast Tennessee area. Low taxes, etc. I've been here for 20 plus years. Love it!!!
I have three wrong lathes that I need to sell. I need to buy a right one with the center 6" above the bed so my duplicator will fit.
I have 3 jointers and need to get rid of two.
I have plenty of tools that I consider difficult to replace for the price I got them. But I just get those 4 in 1 screw drivers at Harbor Freight.
Is that handle Paduk? It won't stay red you know.
A bit of advice on your next lathe. If you are going to get variable speed, make sure that you have an excess of horsepower. The slower you run with a variable, the less power it has. Just the opposite of what you need. Personally, I much prefer belt drive.
With it, the slower you go, the more power you have.
The camera is all you needed your an expert in building tools.
i guess one big consideration is how are you moving ?? if you are paying movers then the less tools ( weight & size ) the better.. same if you are hiring U haul... however if you are hiring a 40 foot container & having it trucked then i guess you keep everything you like & sell/give away all the tools you have thought about upgrading... good luck
California! Woulda mentioned it but you seemed so worried about cost of living that I figured it was off the list already :) The weather is unbeatable though, you can work outside all year if you want. All those places you are looking at in NC/Virginia area will be pretty unbearable in the winter and the summer, so be sure you find a place with lots of indoor shop space.
Best of luck with the move. I think I'd keep the big bandsaw (if it performs OK) as a re-saw. Getting rid of old tools is always a good excuse for getting the better ones you REALLY want, funds permitting.
The final decision of where you move to is totally up to you and I'm sure you'll have absolute support of your fans. May God bless your move and give you peace about it
So excited for you Lynn, Matt, August and Darwin. This new adventure ahead of you. I know current plan is pack, sell then move. Have you decided on a location yet or is that to be determined as of yet? Which ever you pick it will be a exciting to watch the adventure.
Good luck with the family and move! Hope you do well. California has been a good time for us the weather is great but we are ready for the change. We're ready for the new adventure! Hope to see you in Vergina. Already did our pack and selling the house. We will be in Vergina in June after the school year. Better opportunities and schools for our little one on the east coast.
Hope you are doing well and wishing you all the best!
I really do hope you come to NC. Great place to live. Besides, if you have a meet & greet here, I might be able to come!
I’ve owned the jet 1440 lathe and it’s broken on me twice. The belt chewed itself to pieces.
This is y humble opinion it I would take as many of my tools as I could. Some of them are older and they don’t make tools like they used to. I think you may regret getting rid of something that might be needed or have sentimental value. How exciting this is for all 3 of you. Y’all are young and have your whole life ahead of yourselves. Just be careful and try to think and then think again before you do anything. Ask a lot of questions too about different areas. People always want to help others......well most people anyway. This is will be THE BIGGEST thing you probably will do in your life so be careful and plan, plan, plan. I sound like your mom, sorry about that. I just want this to be a wonderful, fun, exciting and learning experience that you’ve ever done. Looking forward to the next video. I wish I lived closer I would love to have your lathe!!!
I could have gone negative for pretty much all the west coast, but held off. You know Cali is bad when someone moving from there thinks Illinois is a low tax state.
As for your target, like I said on the other video, that corner with East TN, East KY, Virginia, N.C. and into W.V would be, to me, a nice place if job finding wasn't a worry.
I certainly haven't looked at prices or Cost of Living though. I know mine officially went "down" moving here to MI, because I own my house (here, rents are high, but sales prices are low-ish), though not in reality. Actually, it went up (they don't include certain things in that and they are higher here in Michigan, especially the U.P. than when I was in Texas) for instance, I had lower than average rent costs, and although I had 5 vehicles registered there, here I have 3 registered and just the truck is almost what the 4 bikes cost me in Texas per year.
For me, here is still Home, though I think I'd rather Texas, but it's a toss-up (my job issues are a big reason. If I wasn't needing to work, even more of a tie). After here or Texas, probably Tennessee. If not over in Memphis (family there) very much Eastern in the hills (Bristol area or so). But that's just me.
I I regret not having made the trip from Davenport, WA down to Corvallis to meet you, but life happens. I spent many years of my life as a career US soldier and lived, primarily, in the south or on the east coast region so have formed some "what if I decided to relocate" opinions. VA or The Carolinas top my list and TX or LA sort of tie for second choice. I love the Carolinas a lot and there are so many historic places and just plain fun places to visit. I wish you well in your forthcoming adventure/quest and look forward to continuing my journey with Darbin Orvar!!
Are you going to be making videos in the future? If so, when can we expect the new video? Love your videos. A huge fan from Romania.
Are you selling your Laguna bandsaw then? I live in Silverton, just NE of Salem!!!
Use liquor boxes to move, they’re built well to hold weight, easy to carry and not wear you out too much. I think the both of you are doing a really good job thinking through what to take, keep it up!
You're very wise. You understand how to be happy. Turning what might be hard to do into something that is enjoyable and exciting. Giving away and sharing with others. Life is about giving and not receiving. You so understand that. Turning your "problems" into opportunities. You're so great! Good luck to you and your family. And I hope your new tools are better than the ones you are saying bye to now.
I wish you good luck with choosing what to move, thank you for sharing your amazing video
Move to Canada, lots of reasonable priced land Esp. the East Coast, New Brunaswick or Nova Scotia have the best prices.
Good luck Lynn! My family and I live in Southern California, paid $650K for a 1700qft Townhouse with no back yard. We ABSOLUTELY have plans to move to North Carolina where we can have more space for our kid and I can have my very own shop as well! So yeah, get outta the west coast, super over priced!
I'm in Salem. I might just be there. My friend in our fb group actually told me about this a few days ago. :)
Awesome! Hope to see you there :)
North Carolina please! I’m in Charlotte and would love to have you guys closer! Great rural areas that are still close to metro areas when needed. If you live in the center of the state, you can take a day trip to beach or mountains!
You can bring all of the tools with you and you can always give them to your new neighbors- they may need it It may be a good way to get introduced in the neighborhood - free marketing for your channel. Just a thought.
Camera is excellent on that little drone. Can you provide a link or name for that one please?
Yes, it is really good. I've added all the equipment I use in the video description, but here it is DJI Spark - amzn.to/2FmpQHi
I would love to get rid of some of my tools!! Like my broken bandsaw and drill press... Unfortunately they both have to wait until some new $$$ comes in! Great looking screwdriver 👍👍
Getting rid of my tools would be hearth breaking. I would not miss the tool itself but I would hate to limit the possibilities of what I can do in the shop ...
I live in California and I’ve lived all my life here and so far I haven’t had any bad experience here
Good luck on your move. That sounds like a big ordeal. I hear good thinks about the Carolinas. Been to myrtle beach a few times and loved it. Florida was too hot. Best wishes.
Hi Linn...Another great thing, you have a great legacy in video to share and look back on with family and friends. North Carolina is a great place, check out Nascar stuff. best wishes.
Never get rid of tools. I've always regretted every time I've gotten rid of tools.
I was so excited to come to the meetup but that's the day of my wedding!! Sure you can't do a week later?? ;)
Ah, bad timing 😣 Congrats!
I recommend getting rid of all the big tools and giving them to me :D
Sell it all, replace it (purchase or sponsors) when you get settled in the new place. A lot less trouble, expense, etc.
Agree. Only keep the things that are endowed with beauty, filled with love, and give personal joy. Keep the baby and each other, get rid of the rest. (except maybe the camera and your laptop...you'll need those =)
What do yo do in winter with the rain and the snow in your worlshop place ???As I can see its an open area .
What do.you do with the rust of the machines ??
Nice to see your videos !!
Snow? What snow? It's Corvallis Oregon. At most they get one to three days of snow a year. If you can keep the rain out and it's not a bad place to work outside.
Hi Lynn have you giving any thought to the mid west? it gets hot here but there is alot going on here with maybe not as over pouplated. Also land and housing is not nearly as high as the east coast more bang for your buck.
I wouldn't want to sway your opinion on where to live, ;-), but Greensboro, NC has some awesome hardwood stores nearby, like: The Hardwood Store in Gibsonville, NC and Wall Lumber in Madison, NC. Awesome sources for hardwoods. Oh yeah, Greensboro, NC has an international airport...
Bud, I'll second that. I LOVE the Hardwood Store in Gibsonville. And don't forget Woodworkers' Supply in Burlington. I'll have to check out Wall Lumber. Of course, in Raleigh, we have the Wurth Group (pain in the a$$ to deal with, are condescending, and they loathe small customers), Capitol Lumber, and Horizon Forest Products just to name a few. I do miss good ole MacBeath Hardwood & Ashby Lumber in Berkeley, CA, who were always an absolute delight to buy from and treated every customer, big or small, with respect, who, like me at one time, didn't know the difference between a board foot and a boardwalk.
But the Piedmont has Klingspor Woodworking Shop, Catawba Hardwoods, and even hardwood trees that grow everywhere ;). If you fall in love with land that has a well, get it tested from the State Health Department before you purchase...Duke Power made a mess
I've never been to Greensboro, NC, but I do know there are some pretty wonderful people living there. Can you pronounce Irmiter?
Perhaps consider hinge the new screen door the other direction.
West Virginia is Beautiful and you are close to lots of bigger areas without being in a large city. Also huge community of crafts and skills
I would suggest keeping 1. Remodeling carpentry tools. 2. Beloved hand tools. Anything too heavy and or too precise to pack well should be let go of.
Wow that will be a big move , i should of thought of PODS 😔 We had a bad experience with our move ... the movers took our belongings and put it in storage without our ok 😡 and bubled up our bill three times our estimate made by email 😱😡🤬😱 . We moved on the 9th of august’17 and finaly after a long debate with the lawyers and police , we got our belongings on the 23 of january ‘18 🤪😱🤬😡👍🏼🇨🇦 . They did this to 85 families !!!!! Some had to pay the storage cause they did’t pay , others they lost there belongings cause the storage company made an auction 😳😬 and us we just piced up our things with a friend that was nice enough to help us . Hopefully that i did’t discurage you 😬 Good luck and hapiness in your new home . Can’t wait to see your videos to be done soon !!! Hugs and kisses to you and your family 😘😉👍🏼🇨🇦🌹❤️😍
Congratulations I'll be waiting for your next projects
A workshop with lot's of sliding doors all around. So when you open them then this is like beeing outside. And if you hide them between a double wall you have the space to put stuff at the walls AND have open doors...? ;)
Ask about moving at owwm.org. Several members have moved large distances and can tell you better what to keep, what to sell.
As a former California resident who moved to NC and then to northern FL, I would caution you that you will have a cultural adjustment to make moving to the South. Not making a judgement here, just saying that the culture in NC was very different than the West Coast, even tho I was in the Raleigh area, so be prepared to embrace the difference. Personally I like northern FL much better. The alligators are small, haven't seen any scorpions, although snakes can be an issue...
Please consider Huntsville, Alabama. Lots of brilliant people (rocket scientists, you know), mild climate, international airport, affordable and beautiful rural land nearby, excellent schools, easy access to Atlanta, Nashville, B'ham, huge arts culture. Give it a chance, it's not what your average person thinks just because it's in Alabama. Smarter Every Day is there.
Huntsville, Al is absolutely beautiful, as is all of Bama, except for downtown B'ham.
What you would notice about Florida first would probably be the heat and high humidity.
I wouldn't bring most of the wood. Especially the walnut. Walnut is easy to get and much cheaper in the NC area. Sell your walnut for higher price on the west coast, buy cheaper on the east. If you were to bring any wood bring types you can't get cheaply on the east coast. Example, redwood. Just my thoughts.
good luck with the journey
This is - vicariously - very exciting!
You should come to Lindsborg Kansas and set up your own shop. Build dala horses.
I love the more personal touch to your channel!
The best of luck! The east coast rocks. Been here for over 50 years! Lol
Tools are very personal. Myself, I would find a way to keep most of what you have. You can never sell a tool for what it's worth and then have to replace at a premium price.
No te desprendas de tus herramientas, llevalas a tu nuevo lugar !!! Saludos desde Uruguay.-
Can't believe that you are leaving one of the most beautiful parts of the USA - and in the top 10 for me in the world! I always envy the North West of the USA. So many trees, so green and so peaceful and safe for a new baby!
keep all you can and move to Virginia like smith field or York town just to mention a couple of place's
have you decided where you going?
You should do a collab with Frank Howarth before you leave OR. I feel like you guys would get along really well.
Everyone is going to the Carolina's...pretty soon there won't be any of it left that's as nice and as cheap as all the stories you hear about it.
Lynn I want to wish u both & the little one a safe journey see u on the other side
This looks very exciting!