Building My Dream Workshop At Home - Episode 7
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Episode 7 of my dream workshop build in my back garden.
In this episode we finally get the light on. We also breakout the concrete to pour a thicker slab for the car lift, Get the toilet installed and build the stud walls for the kitchen/toilet.
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Bloody brilliant! Been a pleasure helping you on this mate! Jim@Cal Elec
Thank you guys so much. Honestly can't thank you enough. I just need to get the rest finished now so we can have that BBQ and a beer!
Deffo! And you know where we are if you need us mukka
Dan if it’s not too late, consider putting the kitchen door at the end, instead of where it is. It will save walking in and out towards the lift blind and also easier to “see and shout” into the workshop area (and also easier to hear the microwave when it dings..) 😊bloody nice workshop buddy ! 👌
I'm so insanely jealous of this!! It would be great to see a cost breakdown of what the project cost when it's all done.
It feels so surreal to have it here! I will try and do a cost breakdown for it when it is done.
Why no Windows or clear roof panels,? =free lighting,
Because it isn't just a workshop, It is a 'studio' too. I want to be in full control of the lighting. In this episode the lighting in the timelapse is constantly changing as the sun goes in and out of clouds. The camera struggles to keep up with it and the images goes grainy.
Looking great, ignore all the armchair experts.. your workshop, your way 👍
Cheers bud, Yeah I just wanted to address it all.
Sounds like us construction guys are quite the whiney bastards and you've had enough of the nitpicking, hahaha! The crazy thing is, construction guys should know better than anyone that, as you said, you can plan all you want but plans dont always work out. Sometimes you have to do stuff out of the ideal order cause one of the trades bails on you or theres weather or whatever. At the end of the day as long as its done right its a job done. You're on the home stretch now!
😂 I don't think I explain my reasoning well sometimes. I go over it all that many times in my head that I think I have explained it but haven't 🤦♂️ Exactly that many ways to do things in different situations
Waw that's a lot of hard labour you put in. The light is perfect but still why no windows in the building?
Cheers bud. I don't want any windows as I want full control of the lighting and it to be the same no matter what time of day I am filming. The lighting in the timelapse in this video changes and the camera has to do a lot to keep up and still looks terrible.
@@DanChambersDAC Ok that makes total sense, thanks for the response
Pushing forward nicely! Do things your way bud don't worry about the comments...
Don’t apologise for the content, I’ve enjoyed the build, I only wish I lived closer, I’d have love to have helped. Think you should’ve sprayed the walls when you had nought in there, but, crackin mate, crackin👍
Thank you for watching bud, Glad you are enjoying the content. Yeah in a perfect world we would have painted the walls before the electrics but I was insulating and boarding until late the night before the electricians came. Will slow us down a little but we will get it done.
Bloody hell , you have worked wonders on this project , all by yourself more or less Dan . My hat is definitely off to you WELL DONE to you👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much Clive! It has been some graft but is going to be well worth it!
Great content. You'll need a cleaners sink if it's only for filling a mop bucket you'll find it's worth the money... Keeps the kitchen and toilet areas cleaner
Cheers bud. The kitchen sink will be deep enough to get a bucket in, I don't really have the space to put another sink and I don't want to be washing parts down it as it goes into our septic tank.
It's a well planned unit, looks great, but your always gonna get someone saying, WHY, why not. White is clean 🤔 looking great, do what's right within budget.
Thank you bud, I have tried to think it all out! Not going to please everyone but I am happy with it!
@@DanChambersDAC I would be well stoked with that result
Awesome content as always Dan. Look forward to some of the future projects that will be coming out of that workshop 👌
Thank you bud. I can't wait to get on with building cars again!
Prob a good idea to put a washing machine in to wash your dirty overalls. I get it in the neck from the wife when I put mine in the washing machine.
We were talking about one last week! Think it is going to have to happen
Why didn't you build a window for daylight in the hall?
Either in the roof area or in the walls. At least in the toilet. Laugh 😂😂
Greetings from Germany
I don't want any windows in the building as I want full control over the lighting.
@@DanChambersDAC ah, ok. Thanks 😊😊
Looking really good now Dan now you have the electrics in and the lights working it must feel more like a proper workshop, I'm really surprised how well those lights umm light up the unit I wasn't expecting them to be that bright👌
Don't listen to all the critics mate you do it how you want, it's great to have help and constructive criticism but what you don't need are the keyboard experts😆 IMO you are doing a fantastic job, looking forward to the next one👏👍
Thank you bud, Having the lights and electrics on in here feels amazing! It still really doesn't feel real! Hopefully it sinks in when we get moved in. Thank you bud, I know some people are only trying to help.
Only one way to build your own dream work shop, your way. Sad you have to interrupt amazing content to explain decisions to the haters.
Yeah I know dude, Unfortunately there are alot of 'experts' online who's sisters, friends, dogs, aunt's, hamster once saw someone do the job you are doing so knows what they are talking about 😂
why dont you put a washing machine in the kitchen for your dirty work clothes great job
We were actually talking about having one in there last week!
Some proper alpha male graft during this video, kudos DAC 🤙🏻
😂 Some bloody graft I tell you!
Really enjoying watching this build, but a question that is nagging me: why didn't you conceal all the wiring for the sockets and the lights?
Cheers bud. I wanted it all surface mounted so it is easy if i ever wanted to change things around, Add or take things away.
Ok that makes sense. I can now shelve my nagging thought lol ..wish I had your stamina for such a project. Well done and all the best for the future Dan
More massive progress!! I love the way you put your mind to something and make it happen. Inspirational!!!
Such a major step! Feels so good to have the lights on in here. I love just getting stuck in and getting on with things!
Put some lights under your wall units as you'll get shadows on your benches and you will need more wall sockets once your benches are fitted...
Don't worry I have a plan.
Don’t you just love RUclips… out of a thousand positives you’ll get some expert Pr##k trying to throw a negative in! Fantastic Job Dan 👍
Great isn't it! Thank you bud.
Absolutely love the workshop videos! Top notch work
Thank you so much, Glad you enjoy them 👊
You can make stairs and do Office area above bathroom
Not really enough height above their bud.
Just loving the steady progress, Dan. You’re an inspiration doing most of this by yourself, with help here and there from some kind people. Keep pushing; getting close to being in and building some sweet motors.❤👏💪
Thank you so much Alex, Glad you are enjoying the project. It has been some graft but is going to be so worth it!
Great progress again bud . Do it the way you want to do it . There are always people that know better and haters. It your workshop. Keep on going bud with the progress 💪💪💪💪
Thank you bud, Hopefully my way will work!
What sort of planning did you need for this?
We have full planning although the original structure was already there we applied to raise the roof, change the exterior etc
Dan just watched the workshop is looking great put sliding doors on the toilet and kitchen and it won't introdude into the workshop space as you have put the lift down in that area
Cheers bud, Standard doors should be ok as long as I have worked everything out correctly!
Bifolding doors save little more space
Should be fine with a normal door bud as long as I have worked it all out correctly!
I've just watched the new video, I broke my back just before Christmas and that hole you dug made me feel for your poor back. Workshop is looking good mate, can't believe how quick you have got in such a short time. Keep up the great work.
Shit mate sorry to hear that. Hope you are doing well with it. Mine isn't that bud but just gets really stiff and I get mild Sciatica some times too. Luckily it didn't go properly this time. When we were digging the floor out in the house I was laid up for 2 weeks. Thank you, It is taking a lot longer than I want it to!
Great content. I had a similar issue with my concrete floor. In the end I used interlocking tiles, which can take around 3 tonnes per tile meaning you can wheel most stuff about like a car on a trolley jack for instance. Looks great so recommended for a future option - I saw you are going to seal and paint to start with. Just wondering what you are going to clad the outside with? And did you do the ridge tiles yet 😂 Impressive work in a short time!!
Stick an emergency bulk head up beside the fuse board... Also the double under the counter for the water heater... Change it for 2 singles
A couple of Alternative thoughts before you go further - Rather than a shower tray & glass, why not just make it a wet room... more space and easier build 😎👌. You could also put folding or sliding doors across the kitchen front instead of walling it off meaning you could use it closed or open if you wanted more space.
Love the videos. Great content.
Thank you bud.
Dan I’m not telling you how to suck eggs but have you thought about sliding doors on the kitchen and bathroom ? I know it takes a few more inches but saves a lot of space without swinging doors
Love it Dan Great work and everything just getting better and better.👌
Thank you so much bud. I am so happy with it!
Amazing progress and just hard graft.
Well done Dan.
Been a great watch mate. Even my 5 year old daughter had been enjoying it too.. 👍
you getting it alarmed?
Yes I will be. Want to keep it secure.
Can’t believe how quick you’ve got this done
Quick? It's taking a lot longer than I wanted it to 😂
Dan, idea.... Why not do a lean to to keep your firewood under...
Looking 👍🏻 👌.. are you putting in some windows? It's something I'm debating about for my future workshop.. 🤔 stay safe 🏴
Thank you bud, No I don't want any windows. This is a studio as much as a workshop so I want to be in full control of the lighting.
Will you have enough room to open the cupboard doors in that kitchen? 600 x 600 unit in plan means a 600 wide cupboard door. If the room is 1200, and there's the lining thickness on the two opposing walls (24mm?)...
Really not too worried about not being able to fully open the doors. I don't want masses of storage either as it will just end up full of rubbish.
Don't you just love a wheel barrow chair, so comfy.
Huge amount of graft, but it'll all be worth it mate 👍🏻
Can’t beat abit of new workshop footage fella. I love your car videos but I’m enjoying the workshop videos. Can’t wait for more bungalow footage too
Thank you bud, Glad you are enjoying the content! I am really enjoying the build.
Fab work Dan! Well done 😎👍🏻 definitely back breaking work that! Think I saw you using the barrow as a chair at one point 😂😂😎👍🏻
Cheers bud, Yeah Wheelbarrows are really comfy to have 5 minutes in!
Good progress and looking well. 👌 For future reference....if you cut concrete into 2ft squares, they just pop out, which then reduces the manual labour of using a jack hammer to break the slab up and shifting all the rubble. 😉 Plus those 2ft squares of concrete can then be reused for standing stuff on elsewhere....in the garden etc.
Cheers bud, I wanted to use the Stihl saw as little as possible and keep the dust down!
Looking great mate. I would add a space for a washing machine and dryer though. That way keeps all the dirty stuff out of the house.
Thank you bud, Yeah we were talking about having a washing machine in there last week!
Well done to you Dan, living my dream 😊
Save your money Dan, the OSB finish is fine and relects plenty of light!
It will look so much better all one colour though!
Why did you put the lift beside the kitchen and toilet what are you doing at the other end off the work shop.🍻👍
I wanted it this end as the other end will eventually have a mezzanine floor for storage.
Another great video Matt. I feel your pain having build my own workshop all on my own all be it 15 years ago but it's always nice to be able to say you done it yourself. Forget about the hater's and do it the way you want it at the end of the day it's you that will be working in it not them. Keep the good work up and can't wait for the next video.
Thank you Trevor. Definitely is nice to say/know you did it yourself! Easy to forget how much work goes into them but nice to be able to look back at these videos as a reminder.
Nice job done by your self. Suggestion why not use slide door for the kitchen and toilet so the door will not been in your way.
Cheers bud, Been some graft but worth it. I can't stand sliding doors 😂 Wall isn't thick enough to take one now either.
Are you gonna epoxy/paint the floor? You could seal it that way instead.
Unfortunately the budget won't allow this. I am just going to seal the floor and paint in a grey.
I think you should just keep doing it your way it’s your project lol been liking the workshop build videos
Thank you bud 🙏
Hi ya Dan what about a pocket slideing doors for bathroom kitchen
There isn't enough room in the walls as I have inly used 3x2 to form the structure. I can't stand them either 😂
Excited for you with this project Dan! Looking good so far 💪🏼
Thank you so much bud.
Did the pad have to be that big or could you just dig to large holes where the posts would go?
Yeah this is to the specs that the lift company supply. We could have done 1m x 1m pads for each post but they would need to be 1m deep.
Aha, magnets! I've been wondering about this since the last one 👍 good effort, loving seeing it coming together
It was a Eureka moment about 2 in the morning the night before 😂 Thank you for watching bud.
Would have made foa more sense to put a trunking round the walls with conduit drops for everything, also it would have looked tidier and been a piece of piss to add anything at a later date, very surprised that your sparky didn’t suggest this?
Made enough sense to do it the way it is? All does what it needs to do and is still easy enough to alter.
It’s coming along nicely!! Love workshop build content, keep it coming
Thank you bud.
Wooooahhhh hold up a second! The BIFOLD DOORS ARRIVED!!!
Yeah they did. Abi is just sorting out some furniture and 'dressing' the place and we will get a video out.
I think your going about it the right way it's looking fantastic Dan another great video 👍👍
Thank you Tim. Hopefully it all works!
Getting there Dan . Workshop is coming on well and quickly. Brilliant job so far . Love the fact your obsessed with a light switch and your roller shutter door Brilliant. Can't wait to see this finished now and you back on with the car content . Good luck with the rest lad
Thank you bud, For some reason I am obsessed by them! I am so excited to get it all sorted and get back on with car content!
@Dan Chambers hats off to you mate it's coming on well . Toys are toys mate blokes love a botton that does something lol . Defo looking forward to you getting back to 🚗 content
Loving the progress mate, coming along nicely 👌 very very jealous.. got to say however.... show the van some love and give it clean, it's filthy!!! 👊
Looking good, are you going to put extraction fans into the end walls?
Cheers bud, I will add one where the paint area will be at some point yes.
Awesome work as usual Dan. Coming together now.
Thank you bud.
Fair play mate, that was some serious graft you did there but a job well done! You got the right advice and looks like you're well within regs for the lift pad... with regards to the concrete obviously get the lorry as close as you can to reduce waiting time or get a pump hired for a couple hundred quid... just a tip to save time/money. I've driven concrete for couple years and people get stung on waiting time, I hope it all goes smoothly for you 👍 jealous as f××× of your new workshop.. dreams can come true 👍👍👍
This is a dream..!! Big well done to you dan, and love all the VW content, can’t wait for the first build to come out off here 👏🏽👏🏽
Fuse Board should be inside the Main Door, if the place goes on fire you want switch off juice fast.
Never been in a unit where it is right by the front door. Will be fine where it is.
@@DanChambersDAC Fair enough, good luck with the build, it's looking great.
Great video, loving see all the progress you’re making 👍🏻
Thank you bud.
This is looking awesome Dan.
If it was me, the one thing I'd add is a large sink to wash them grubby hands on the outside wall of the kitching in the workshop. Some times we all get sh!t up to our elbows 🤷♂️
Great content, I'm really chuffed for ya.
Re the electrics, you will need a 6/10mm cable for your water heater, not a socket feed btw. 👍and if it was me, maybe some mesh to reinforce the slab, but I know money is tight.
Thank you bud. The water heater is a 3kw so will work on a 13 amp plug. Spoken to the lift company about the slab and they have said there isn't any need for reinforcement in it as I am using C35 Industrial concrete.
Mesh makes no difference on a slab this anyway it makes no difference to the strength of the slab itself
Surely it would of been worthwhile plaster boarding the inside instead of OSB given it's cheaper etc.
Not nowadays. OSB & Plasterboard are similar in price, With plasterboard you need to either buy tape and filler or get the walls plastered and the time to apply the filler etc. I weighed up the cost of doing it both ways and believe me OSB is the cheaper option. Plus the added bonus of OSB is that I can screw to the wall anywhere.
@@DanChambersDAC definitely agree with the ability of screwing stuff to the wall, and yeah can see your thinking overall now. 👍
Excellent progress! I can sympathise with the back. Ice then heat works for me. 🛠👍
You could do pocket doors.
Maybe a sliding door for the kitchen?
I can't stand them 😂
enjoying watching your videos I watch a digger service engineer and when the digger arm is raised I noticed it was slowly dropping back too the ground you need to let the hire company know as it shouldn't do that so there is a faulty component on it
That was a serious bit of graft Dan, fair play, looking forward to seeing the next instalment,
Looking good.
Why you fittin your lift at the end with the toilet etc? Or you gonna get second lift at some point ?
Cheers bud. The other end will eventually have a mezzanine flor for storage.
@@DanChambersDAC workshops gonna be awesome when finished.
My workshops my garage business and always a mess haha. Plus I’m trying to finish my office/store/ bathroom/ staff room after knocking half it down to get my 5lift installed. Only taken 2 years to get it to a point where that lift can be fitted last wk. Haha
So awesome progress and keep it up mate. Look forward to seeing some more builds
Class work! How come you putting the lift that end though?
Cheers dude. There will be a mezzanine floor the other end for storage.
@@DanChambersDAC Mate, that workshop is going to be awesome. Can't wait to see cars in there!
Love that magnet washer fishing line idea Dan, thanks for the tip bud 👍
Would it be worth getting the floor levelled at the same time as pouring the pad is that even possible 🤔
I have given up with levelling the floor. Going to cost too much and take too long. I need to be moving in, in just over a week.
@Dan Chambers fair enough 👌 cant wait to see the first project 👍
Come on fast and well done on this project 👍
Thank you bud.
Great video Dan. Workshop is looking good.
Thank you so much Darren.
Awesome space
Wow coming together mate...
Thank you bud.
Look at ecotiles for your floor, trust me it’s a no brainier
Not a massive fan of the floor tiles.
I thought that but after trialling it at the facilities (200k sf now laid) I work at totally changed my opinion. Look great, easy to clean, last forever and great for fatigue on your feet
Great work on the shop! 😃👍
Thank you bud.
Wish I had the space to build a workshop. I did build a new outbuilding / brick shed a few years ago, well my mate did but I told him what I wanted, and it’s great to just start with a blank canvas and put your own spin / needs on it.
Love your videos Dan. I used to be into VW’s big style until I started my business and money was then tight. Had a Mk2 Golf, Mk2 Polo both modded. I’ve got a Van but it’s a Vivaro, not a T5 but your videos do give me ideas.
I am so lucky to be able to build this space exactly how I want. Thank you for watching, Glad you enjoy the content.
Wow work shop is looking good keep up the good work
big place looks good.
Thank you bud
Another great video dude
Cheers bud.
Did you get the idea for using the magnet from that guy that builds the superhomes
Not sure who you mean. No it came to me one night!
Really nice!!!
Thank you bud.
Great work Dan!
You are making some good progress here!! You’ll be Absolutely winning in life with a workshop, a shitter and a fully stocked kitchen all in one place! 👌🏽🤣🤣
😂 cheers bro. I have to keep pinching myself that it’s actually mine!!