I'm a retired academic and have been lasering for about 8 years. I've seen many, many RUclips videos and am really glad I stumbled onto your channel. Your presentation style and content are the best I've seen and I've learned a great deal watching your videos. I'm really excited to watch you build your new workshop. Congratulations!
Thank you for this series! I am currently building a 20x28 shop behind my house and it is almost a carbon copy of yours. I spent weeks with graph paper and my calculator figuring out the pier foundation and questioning it the whole time. I started down the RUclips rabbit hole and landed on Samcraft. Your simple explanations and reasoning behind your decisions made me a lot more confident in this build. I have built a lot of structures/homes in my life with a fair amount of confidence, but this was the first time attempting the pier / beam foundation in this manner. So far it has turned out amazing. At the time of this comment, I am running my floor joists across the set beams and could not be happier with the level. Spoiler alert: the "shingle shim" method was a game changer! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and keep up the amazing videos!
I would think this is 3.0 because your current shop is your second workshop. You had one before y'all moved. So SamCraft 3.0. Can't wait to see the completion but will enjoy the process of construction.
What, if anything, did you learn from your equipment shed foundation layout that you’ll implement here? You building your workshop back on your original property many moons ago was what got me hooked on this channel. It’s nice to see the progress with the various workshops and how those change for you as you live and learn!
Nice, i have not bit the bullet on the laser level yet. However, you can also find the grade level as well without the laser level. Good video i.( Mason line level). I am retired from aircraft maintenance. I agree with above. Most videos fail to explain or omit important details. Mainly because the arogance of the presenter. Your better than the experts.
Careful when you purchase your boards. I expanded my workshop this year using wet boards from a big box store (L's). They warped so bad my walls were pulled out of square while I was working on it off and on through the summer. Good luck with your new addition!
You may not believe this but, when I saw the size of the shop you're in now, I said to myself "he'll outgrow that within a year. Good job with the expansion buddy.
It was the largest I could afford to build at the time and has been a great space for me. I'm really excited about the new workshop and getting to connect the two spaces too!
I'm enjoying your build. You do good work, attention to detail ! I have a question : How did you get your specs for your workshop like pier spacing and size lumber ? Thanks and keep up the good work !
I was curious about that tool belt in the Green Acres video, my guess on Bucket Boss was right. I was eyeing it up at Menards a week or 2 ago. I ended up going with a basic Menards brand one, but shoulder straps would be nice. I roofed my shed last week and had my tool belt sliding down.
I'm really happy with it! It's the same belt I've had for almost four years now. I really like the straps as it lets me choose to have the belt tight or loose.
QUESTION, 2 questions actually. Are you going to do your foundation like you did for your other workshop? And do you plan to connect the 2 shops together further down the road since your building on the same plane as the the other shop. If you are or think you might you might go ahead and frame for that option. Love your channels brother
This shop foundation will be a poured concrete pier foundation. Just like what you see our carport has. I've become a huge fan of that method! The two shops will be connected by a "tunnel", yes! The smaller workshop will become a dedicated RUclips video studio space for review type content.
The new shop will have roof trusses, yes. It will be very strong, but I am not sure I'll put solar up there. Only for the reason of 'out of sight, out of mind'. I'm afraid I would not clean them often enough and worry about roof leaks too. That being said, I will be putting a large ground mount solar array in front of this workshop to use!
Can you link the span tables you referenced? I’m trying to determine footing spacing for a tiny house I’m building and I can’t find any info on this. Only decks.
I'm happy to report that after multiple tries, I've convinced her to upgrade her soap making space too! :) We'll call it Shed Swap, but that'll be on our other channel. Angela's going to swap her shed and our larger green one... soon as my new shop is done and my tools are out of the green one.
Hey Sam, this is exciting, congratulations! Since you're laying out the new shop directly behind the original one, do you plan to connect them with a door/hallway between?
That's the plan! I've been calling it a tunnel, but not sure what it really is called. It will be fully enclosed, insulated, and open between the spaces. ShopBridge? :)
I notice you sat your laser at 14", then said you would be using a 2x8 for both beams and floor framing, 2x8s are 7 1/4", therefore should you not be at 14 1/2" on your level?
I agree, but this is also a tale of two businesses and needs ;) I have plans to mitigate the accumulation of stuffs... in the form of future charitable auctions of items I do not need.
I'm a retired academic and have been lasering for about 8 years. I've seen many, many RUclips videos and am really glad I stumbled onto your channel. Your presentation style and content are the best I've seen and I've learned a great deal watching your videos. I'm really excited to watch you build your new workshop. Congratulations!
Wow, thank you for that huge compliment! I am really glad to hear my style is well received. :)
I watched the whole playlist shop build!!!! thank you for this. amazing!!!
The Six Million Dollar Bear in action. Very cool to see the start of your next step.
I hope you and Angela don’t ever run out of new projects! I love watching you two build stuff! All your other projects are fun, too!
I hope so too!
I'm looking forward to seeing how this project progresses. Looks very promising!
Thank you for this series! I am currently building a 20x28 shop behind my house and it is almost a carbon copy of yours. I spent weeks with graph paper and my calculator figuring out the pier foundation and questioning it the whole time. I started down the RUclips rabbit hole and landed on Samcraft. Your simple explanations and reasoning behind your decisions made me a lot more confident in this build. I have built a lot of structures/homes in my life with a fair amount of confidence, but this was the first time attempting the pier / beam foundation in this manner. So far it has turned out amazing. At the time of this comment, I am running my floor joists across the set beams and could not be happier with the level. Spoiler alert: the "shingle shim" method was a game changer! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and keep up the amazing videos!
That is awesome! Huge congrats on your project too! I'm really happy to have been of help for you too. That makes it all worthwhile. :)
I would think this is 3.0 because your current shop is your second workshop. You had one before y'all moved. So SamCraft 3.0. Can't wait to see the completion but will enjoy the process of construction.
Absorbing as much as I can from your presentation. Really excellent. Thanks.
As always you do an amazing job! Thank you for bringing us along! Hello to Angela and the sweet feral boys! God bless your family!
Looking good Sam! Thanks for always having such helpful tips! I can’t tell you how manny hrs you have saved me with your tricks and tips!
I'm glad someone gets something useful from my ramblings! LOL
Nicely done. A well laid foundation is always the most important as all else depends on it.
So true!
Congrats on the new addition!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!! 😁
What, if anything, did you learn from your equipment shed foundation layout that you’ll implement here?
You building your workshop back on your original property many moons ago was what got me hooked on this channel. It’s nice to see the progress with the various workshops and how those change for you as you live and learn!
Very nice Sam, exiting times! Congrats for the new shop!
Thanks so much!
I’m already looking forward to the construction of Samcraft 3.0.😂
Congratulations on the new shop 😁
Thank you! 😁
Nice, i have not bit the bullet on the laser level yet. However, you can also find the grade level as well without the laser level. Good video i.( Mason line level). I am retired from aircraft maintenance. I agree with above. Most videos fail to explain or omit important details. Mainly because the arogance of the presenter. Your better than the experts.
Good morning Sam
This is going to be an amazing opportunity for you. I look forward to seeing your business grow.
Thanks! I'm really excited too.
Add a little quick grip clamp to your tool belt. like having a 3rd hand
Careful when you purchase your boards. I expanded my workshop this year using wet boards from a big box store (L's). They warped so bad my walls were pulled out of square while I was working on it off and on through the summer. Good luck with your new addition!
Good tip!
good job there
What is the spacing of your layout? Distance between the pier centers? Thanks
You may not believe this but, when I saw the size of the shop you're in now, I said to myself "he'll outgrow that within a year. Good job with the expansion buddy.
It was the largest I could afford to build at the time and has been a great space for me. I'm really excited about the new workshop and getting to connect the two spaces too!
@@Samcraftcom i would have done the same thing. I hope you continue to expand your business.
I'm enjoying your build. You do good work, attention to detail ! I have a question : How did you get your specs for your workshop like pier spacing and size lumber ? Thanks and keep up the good work !
I may have missed it, would not a slab on grade been a better choice for a shop of that size?
I was curious about that tool belt in the Green Acres video, my guess on Bucket Boss was right. I was eyeing it up at Menards a week or 2 ago. I ended up going with a basic Menards brand one, but shoulder straps would be nice. I roofed my shed last week and had my tool belt sliding down.
I'm really happy with it! It's the same belt I've had for almost four years now. I really like the straps as it lets me choose to have the belt tight or loose.
Your a OK guy Sam... for using GRK screws.
I'll take what I can get. :)
QUESTION, 2 questions actually. Are you going to do your foundation like you did for your other workshop? And do you plan to connect the 2 shops together further down the road since your building on the same plane as the the other shop. If you are or think you might you might go ahead and frame for that option. Love your channels brother
This shop foundation will be a poured concrete pier foundation. Just like what you see our carport has. I've become a huge fan of that method! The two shops will be connected by a "tunnel", yes! The smaller workshop will become a dedicated RUclips video studio space for review type content.
Hey bro, what kind of bracket are you using to attach your 2x4’s to those t-post? Could you post a link in the reply? Thank you
It’s going to be a great shop. Will you beef up roof trusses if you ever want to put solar on the roof(as long as roof is inn right direction)
The new shop will have roof trusses, yes. It will be very strong, but I am not sure I'll put solar up there. Only for the reason of 'out of sight, out of mind'. I'm afraid I would not clean them often enough and worry about roof leaks too. That being said, I will be putting a large ground mount solar array in front of this workshop to use!
Can you link the span tables you referenced? I’m trying to determine footing spacing for a tiny house I’m building and I can’t find any info on this. Only decks.
Are you going to attach your old workshop to the new one
I will. :) It's the #1 reason I'm being picky that the two workshops are on the same plane with their floors.
What kind of laser is that? I need to buy one
Hopefully, someone doesn't get jealous and takes over tge car port for their soap shack. LOL
I'm happy to report that after multiple tries, I've convinced her to upgrade her soap making space too! :) We'll call it Shed Swap, but that'll be on our other channel. Angela's going to swap her shed and our larger green one... soon as my new shop is done and my tools are out of the green one.
@@Samcraftcom i figured that a plan was in place. There are always too many projects going on at one time. Keep up the awesome work y'all.
Sam have you and Angela ever consider build a house ?
It would be amazing to do that!
Hey Sam, this is exciting, congratulations! Since you're laying out the new shop directly behind the original one, do you plan to connect them with a door/hallway between?
That's the plan! I've been calling it a tunnel, but not sure what it really is called. It will be fully enclosed, insulated, and open between the spaces. ShopBridge? :)
How do you like the S1
Honestly I just got it set up the other day, so the jury is still out. Thus far, It is very nice!
I notice you sat your laser at 14", then said you would be using a 2x8 for both beams and floor framing, 2x8s are 7 1/4", therefore should you not be at 14 1/2" on your level?
Good ear! :) I shot that scene, then realized my error in the field, fixed it, then kept going.
Exciting stuff Sam! It’ll be fun to watch the progress and I’m sure you can’t wait for the expanded shop space!
You and me both! I'm really looking forward to getting to set the space up from Day One as a dedicated business area. :)
Didn't you build one last year?
No, I think it’s been two years since I built my workshop here.
How much cheaper is this than a concrete foundation?
You will know I have the correct youtube name after this question but what are the screws in the ground for?
Rain insurance. :) In case we get storms after marking paint and before I can dig footers. They're my center points.
@@Samcraftcom OHHHHH that makes sense now!
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peekaboo i see you, not done yet.
LOL yep! :)
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You need to be very careful as you just previewed the xtool s1 in the background in the opening of your video.
Not to worry, I'm in close talks with their team on what I can or cannot show. ;) Teaser video will be coming up very soon (their requirement).
the problem with more spase is usually that it gets filled with more junk / stuff
Yah but its neat useful junk.
I agree, but this is also a tale of two businesses and needs ;) I have plans to mitigate the accumulation of stuffs... in the form of future charitable auctions of items I do not need.