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“And what is next, you may not have asked…” hahaha
I like to slip some subtle humor in from time to time :)
You picked one of my favorite colors!! 🤸♀️ Thanks for sharing another update... it's fun to see it all coming together and looking great! 👏
You have good taste! Slowly but surely I'm getting there. Not too much longer now, just have to get through the rest of the tiling. It can be a bit of a slog 😬
All that work just for that? What do you do when the lights break from behind the panels?
Yep! Guess when they break I'll have a part 2 video 😅
You did a great job man, I hope it all lasts out commensurate with the work!
@@VinnyCarwash-js8op Thanks! I hope so too! Usually LED strips last quite a while and these won't get tons of usage (they will only be used at night and only when there's motion). The baseboards are only brad nailed in so they wouldn't be too hard to pop off and "re-light". The tricky part would be soldering / connecting the wires to the new strips, but that's future me's problem :)
I've always wanted a pocket door.. looks nice. And, it's a great idea to take pictures before the drywall. Your patience is definitely noted with all your various projects. I must have skipoed that class. Lol
Thanks! The pocket door really helped open up the space in the bathroom, which is nice for a master. Oh, I often have my patience tested with the projects. Luckily I can edit those parts out of the videos :)
Ooooo love the skylight... very brave to put one into a bathroom remodel and get it to seal tightly. 👏 well done! I especially liked the floor show... glad you didn't fall through. 😮
Oh oh... now you've got me thinking about what I can rip apart and make new. 😅
Ha ha well if you need any help ripping things apart, I know a person named Michael who might be of assistance :)
What fun!!! Love the lighting!! Motion sensor🤸♀️
Wow, you make it look so easy! Beautiful floor, and what a great closet with plenty of storage. The room looks so much bigger. 👍
Thanks! The room does look bigger. The only thing it needs now is a little bit of furniture because it feels a bit bare.
Blew my mind how easy .
Good to hear!
I love it. Such a simple concept with such a high quality of life improvement.
Yes! Unfortunately it hasn't made it back into my new shop configuration but it's definitely on the list.
You asked about suggestions: I have a few after looking this over. Power outlets: in my experience I feel like there is no such thing as 'enough' power outlets. Your working environment is never an end-product, but instead is always an evolving work-in-progress. Stuff gets added. Integrating more (many more) power outlets in back and underneath will likely serve you well. Light: there's some nuance here in placement and angles, and there also seems to never be 'enough' light, both with quantity of light as well as selectable options. In terms of how lights are placed/faced/angled, you want your working volume well illuminated, but at the same time you never want your head volume (literally anywhere you will typically place your head while using the bench) to have direct light - this is to make sure you never have direct eye exposure to any of your light emitters, since that is annoying and makes your irises constrict which gives this inefficient 'I can't see well enough, more light! More light is in my eyes, now it's harder to see!' effect. Still on light: as a super cheap and fast prototype to experience the difference, pull off a long sheet of aluminum foil just more than the length of your light and form a cowl so that your table is still lit, but have the cowl block the light from getting a direct path to your eyes. Major quality of life improvement. Another quality improvement is extending out your main working lights so your work area is lit from not just above, but also from *behind* you, or at least from directly above where your head will typically be (as opposed to in front of you). Another angling consideration is that, ideally, you want light to also *not* touch your computer monitor directly for glare reasons, so there are lots of positional / angling / blocking options to play with to work towards ideal lighting. Solder/wire racking: having your wire like you do seems fine, but you may have an issue with the solder. It would probably be more convenient if the rack that holds the solder had an independent stand you could move around to place it closer to what you are soldering. Trash: I love the trash opening! If you put a little angled cowl behind it you can make sure stuff goes into the trash bucket (instead of past it) if something gets swept into the opening a bit too fast. Also on the trash: can you pull the container out frontwards? (without needing to pull the desk out) - if so, excellent. Now, as for what to add? This all depends on your personal use case, but there's a bunch of stuff to look at: Common / broadly useful: Bench multimeter, bench variable power supply, some kind of 'soldering helping hands' tool. A bit less common / somewhat situational: Oscilloscope, electronic load, hot-air rework station, USB power meter, kill-a-watt plug power meter. More niche / further less common: Function generator, vacuum desoldering tool, LCR meter. After those you can spin off into any number of interesting things which you may well have no use for. As always with personal workspaces, it is totally dependent on what you use it for and want out of it.
Thank you very much for the suggestions! I'm always looking for feedback. I just checked out your more recent bench tour and I have to say, I have a lot of work to do to catch up ha ha. Good call on the power outlets. At the moment they're okay enough, but, my lack of disorganization and keeping the bench clean has made the outlets difficult to access. So that for sure needs some work. Ohhhhh, yes, the lights. Spot on with everything. Since this video I made a change to the lighting, which was to add a sort of blocker (just a strip of wood on a hinge) over the led strip so that it casts more downward and not directly into my eyeballs. It was getting tough to work sometimes when I would try to look at my monitor and had light blasting me in the face. 100% right about the solder position. For a while what I would do is just store it on the rod and then take it off to make it easier to work with (i.e. closer to the work). Eventually I just abandoned storing it on the rods and just sort of put it out of the way when not in use. I do like the idea of having something mobile but still sturdy enough to not move around when soldering. Perhaps even something that could be clamped to the bench or something when in use. Yes! I thought the same thing after about a couple uses. Having angled pieces to help direct the trash are a must. It's easy for stuff to get trapped in the corners, so that will be going on the short list of improvements. I've even thought about having some sort of "sweep" there that could help push things into the trash. That may be a bit overengineered, but that's what I'm good at ha ha. Yes, the trash can be pulled out from underneath the desk - I haven't put a front or back stop on the rail yet. It isn't ideal to have to pull it out from under the desk, but with the kinds of debris I put in it, I won't be filling it up any time soon. Bench multimeter, bench variable power supply, some kind of 'soldering helping hands' tool - yes, very much agree. At the moment I'm still more on the hobbyist side of things so I haven't needed too much in the way of controlling how much voltage / amperage input I need but it certainly wouldn't hurt! Soldering helping hands and a clamp-able vice are high up on my priority list though as I've been driven mad by boards moving around on me all of the time. I wouldn't have thought about a hot-air station but I can definitely see the value in that now that I've broken in my bench a bit. Thanks again for the feedback! I've been meaning to put together an improvements / evolution video but as you know life and other projects get in the way. As an aside, I would love to see you do a video on how you tackle non-tool / parts storage as that's probably my biggest issue at the moment.
@@makernova8160 Power outlets and 'keeping your bench clean' - THANK YOU I forgot about this. I'd suggest a bit of a mental re-framing here. Your messy workspace **is a normal workspace that is being used** - it isn't messy, it just has a job that calls for it to get dirty and cluttered during it's normal workday. Look at it when it has stuff on it you are working on, then ask yourself: 'where can I add a power strip that I could get to without cleaning up?' For that matter, look at it with the same eyes and ask 'would any of the stuff I have on it / built into it make more sense being placed differently, maybe to a side or higher up? What *can't* I access easily when I have something on the bench?' You mentioned a sweep for trash: I do exactly that, I keep a painters brush as one of my bench tools to sweep off my desk surface into a trash can I hold at the side. There's always dust and little bits on it after I work on anything. As for the tools/equipment I listed off: don't feel pressured to get anything just because 'other people's benches have it' - every workspace is different and totally depends on your wants/needs/uses. Non-tool / parts storage: much (though not all) of what fits in that category lives in a 2-stack craftsman tool chest to the left of my bench that I got at an estate sale years back. I haven't made a video on it (it's kind of a mess at the top of it right now) but I can see that being a useful thing to show, so I'll add that as a to-do on my video list.
This is as close to perfect as you can get. I just bought my Dustopper the other day and I'm going to copy this design. I'm going to build it so it is the same height as my workbench so I have additional area. If I had a table saw, I'd build it at the proper height for outfeed.
Thanks! This thing has gotten so much use around my shop it's ridiculous. I've even used it as a power extension and even just to vacuum up my shop since it's so easy to move around. There are a few things that I wish I had done differently (and haven't gotten around to a video explaining them). One is to mount the auto start device where it's more reachable. It is nice to be able to change it from auto to always on when just doing some random vacuuming, so that's been a pain to have to keep reaching in all the way. Another is that the hooks are a bit loose, so there needs to be some more meat behind them on the side wall. The last thing I can think of off the top of my head (I'm sure there are others I'm missing) is having better adapters between the dust collection and different tools. The connection for the table saw works but often keeps coming loose over time. Hopefully those ideas will save you some headache on yours!
Fantastic work brother, this is incredible work
Thank you very much!
Ohhh my goodness. Sir, you are a gem! Thank you not only for posting this video which there aren't many showing this creative lighting idea(that I L-O-V-E!), but then gave such thorough responses to inquiries. I am going to attempt this look for my basement baseboard. I just wanted to stop by and comment "Thank you!". You are truly appreciated 🤗💜 Keep up the wonderful work!
Thank you very much for the kind words! I actually had the same issue of not finding anything quite like this when I first made the video. It was a lot of the inspiration behind doing this - to put this out there where something didn't exist. That's awesome you're going to try this out in your basement! You'll have to come back and let me know how it turns out. I'm sure it will look great :) When I get some time, I'm actually planning on doing a part 2 follow-up to explain some details of what I have changed or need to change since this video came out. Thanks again for the support!
Definitely do squats
I would level 5 the drywall above the baseboard so the accent lights don’t showcase the poor drywall work.
Thanks for watching!
fun idea....but, brutal application. You will find those full of dust and hair very quickly. also, the buried compression connectors vs sauter'd connections.....another huge failure point. Best of luck!
We live and we learn I guess! Thanks for watching!
exactly! If you made it once, you can easily modify, and make it again later! @@makernova8160
I'm eventually going to plan a follow-up video where I'll try to address a couple things I want to change or fix. Plus there's always the other side of the hall I can still do differently. Thanks for the feedback!
WOw really like the trash can
Thanks! It has come in handy quite a bit!
Good work on the demo, awesome that you were able to do it yourself. Can't wait to watch the rest of the remodel series, and to see you step through the ceiling of the floor below the bathroom. It isn't a successful project until something goes wrong that you weren't planning on in the first place.
Thanks! Yes, there were plenty of moments where things deviated from the plan, but that's half the fun! Or at least that's what I tell myself to keep from going crazy. Unfortunately I didn't catch the fall on camera but I will show the giant hole in the next video. Thanks for watching!
I love the clever touch of adding the white bin for all the dropped screws that roll off the bench and the springs that make a bid for escape.
Thanks! There are usually a lot of little bits of things hanging out on the desk when I work so that feature has really come in handy!
That would be great to organize my craft supplies!
Maybe you can get somebody to build one for you!
Looks good!
Thanks!
Really great project. 👍👍
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
Looks great!! RGB leds could give multiple colors, however it is already verry impressive with one color.
Thanks! You're right! That would be really cool to have color options. It could set different moods!
Thanks for the video. Question: is this router lift compatible with the Bosch Gof 130 (professional)?
That's a good question, I'm not sure. The router in this video is Bosch 1617EVS and I got it from Lowe's. The opening in the lift is 3.5" so as long as the router base is that diameter, it should work. But I can't make any guarantees.
Nice work man, rock on!
Thanks! This build was a long time coming!
Painting the backs of the baseboard white where the LEDs go would help reflect more light out
Yes, good call! I'll have to remember that when I work on the other side of the hall.
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I'm blown away that you don't have more views and subscribers. I saw the hallway video and liked it. And saw that you have several unique videos that are well made and edited. Music's not too loud, good angles, time in editing jumps when drilling and what not. Love the videos and I wish you the best and hope you blow up in popularity. Your videos are on par with I Like To Make Stuff, Mr. Build It, and others.
Thanks for the awesome feedback! I've been wondering what people think of my videos so far. I Like To Make Stuff, Mr. Build It, and the like are definitely inspiration for how I have shaped my channel over time. I can only hope that one day I'll be as successful as they are because I love making videos. Best to you as well! Thanks for watching, hope you continue enjoying the content!
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I like how you go through your different methods and what didn't work! The finished product looks great!
Thanks! Hopefully other people can learn from my mistakes ha ha!
i usually just buy an extension cord and cut the receptacle end off and keep it for short cords seems like i always need one, also i like to put in 4 plug boxes so i have lots of power taps or even a switch for stuff. great design
Great ideas! Since I've been using the cart a while having the plug box only on one side has proven to be difficult for some things. Adding another one on the other side would definitely be helpful. Might make a video about upgrades to the cart at some point in the future.
That was great. Nice design. Those printers are amazing.
Thanks! Yes, they are amazing. This one has helped me make a lot of functional improvements around my house.
great!
Thanks!
I hope I pronounced the name of your channel right too!
@@makernova8160 perfect! :D
Dude I like your style, you're giving me inspiration for renovating my upstairs garage... greetings from Ireland, new sub 👌🏻
Greetings and thanks! Glad to hear I can inspire, it's one of my hopes for my videos. Welcome to the channel!
I can't wait to see your next project! I love how you make a typically plain workshop look awesome! Your Maker Nova sign looks great, too!
Thanks! I figured I should give people something nice to look at while I'm blabbing away ha ha!
Nice shirt!
Thanks!
Nice work! That's cool work. It seems like your skills are improving. I enjoyed the video.
Thank you, that's so kind of you to say! I'm trying to get better with each video so hopefully it's paying off!
Hello, can you tell me what is the depth. I have very limited space. Thank you.
Hi, the footprint of it is 24" x 31 3/4". The height is 36 1/2" without the wheels.
How did you like the anvil gray once it dried? It looked a bit darker, at least on the video, then the inspiration picture from Pinterest. Good work, that's a nice design, looking forward to the other videos on it.
I still like it but you're right, it definitely came out a bit darker. Trying to get a metal look can definitely be a bit tricky when picking paint. Admittedly I didn't want to go through the hassle of trying to pick a color match and just so happened to walk by this particular paint at Lowe's. I figured if it was called "anvil gray" it would look somewhat metal-ish. The verdict is still out on that one I think ha ha. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
I found your plans on Etsy, and then came here to see if I can find an answer. I don't think the video will tell me... So I guess back to Etsy messaging. I'm curious to know how much plywood is needed for this project. 1 full sheet? 1.5 sheets? 2 full sheets? I'm going to Etsy to ask. Thanks!
Hi Eldon, as you already know I messaged you on Etsy but I'm going to leave the same message here in case other people stumble upon this and want the same answer: You could get away with: 1 - 4x8 sheet 1 - 4x4 sheet Alternatively, if you used 2x4 sheets, you would need 6. Thanks for the question, Eldon!
The idea is cool. Practical and unadorned videos are so good. I think I put too much energy into it, but you talk and work very comfortably. I enjoyed the video. thank you
Thanks! I really like doing more practical videos because I feel like they are easier to structure for the way my mind works. Sometimes I struggle with putting the right amount of energy into the video. I never know if what I'm filming at the time is too much or not enough! I suppose more practice helps us find the right amount :)
Great project, I appreciate your "go for it" approach. It might not be the most polished finished product, but the functionality seems to work great. Learning experiences always help you improve as a maker. Maybe next time, time permitting, you can do some test pours with the epoxy before working on the final part. Also a small kitchen scale would help you dial in the ratio instead of eyeballing. And make sure it's properly mixed, not sure with that epoxy, but that may be why it was still tacky after a while. Lastly I'm really enjoying your in front of camera tutorial-ish style videos, and the editing is getting better each time. Keep up the great work.
Thanks! I feel like a lot of my projects end up being more "go for it" because I am often doing something new. Which is a lot of fun but can also be nerve wracking when trying to produce a video out of the experience at the same time! Definitely! I'm thinking I need to do a fair amount of experimenting before I do more epoxy work. I actually thought about that right after I poured the bit on the headphones. Of course the, "I've seen others do it, how hard could it be" part of my brain was in control at the time ha ha! Thanks for the tips. I'm starting a list of all of the accessories I need to help the process. Solo cups are for sure not on it. Thanks for the feedback on the videos! I never know what people think so it's hard to know whether I'm on the right track. Usually I just try to emulate what the big channels do and hope for the best!
@@makernova8160 I've definitely found myself in the "how hard can it be" boat only to realize I need a lot more practice at something. Which is part of the reason I appreciate your content, it isn't always as easy as others make it seem, and you put out good projects. As far as your style emulating the big channels, or at least taking inspiration I think it's a good approach. Keep at it, and eventually you'll develop your own unique style. Everyone started somewhere, and I'm sure for you this isn't your full time gig, so you probably don't have the time those other channels have to dedicate to each video. Anyway thanks for the entertaining content.
Wow! It's so pretty that the front and back are made with a 3D printer. I'm making a chest of drawers right now, but it was so hard to make them all out of wood. It looks so comfortable and I envy you to make it simple. Someday I want to make something like this too. I enjoyed the video. thank you
Thanks! It definitely eases the burden a bit to 3D print parts instead of making them out of wood. Especially when they are this small. I also really like the option of being able to swap out and customize the parts for different categorization purposes. You should definitely make something like it! I always enjoy seeing your take on inventions. Thanks for watching :)
Very creative👍🏻 merry Christmas 🎄
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you as well!
Looks great. Should sell them on etsy
Thanks! I've definitely thought about it. I'm still trying to figure out how to give my prototypes a more polished look though.
What baseboard and LED strips did you use? You said if you were to do again you’d put on bottom of board or wall? This would shine more on flooring then? How would you achieve this? In between shoe mold?
The baseboard is just a pre-primed mdf baseboard, 1/2" thick and 3 1/2" tall. Here are the parts for the LEDs: LED strip: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0832GZH3D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 LED driver / power supply: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073FT57VL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Jumper wire (wire run through door frame): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZRNTAQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Yeah, I think that would probably be easier than cutting a notch out of the baseboard. It would shine more on the floor but really I wasn't looking for a lot of light coming out anyway. Just enough to see where you're going in the middle of the night, which wouldn't take much. One thing about the way I did it in the video is that it potentially shines up towards a person's eyes. It's not bad (especially if I were to add diffuser strip in the gap) but shining on the floor eliminates that risk completely. As far as how to accomplish that, I think instead of resting the baseboard on the floor, attaching the baseboard a bit off the floor would work. Either leave a gap the width of the LED strips and attach the strips to the wall in that gap (so the strip is shining out from the wall) or leave something like a 1/2" gap or so and then attach the strips to the bottom of the baseboard facing / shining down at the floor. Then you could either leave the gap as is or put a diffuser strip in the gap. That would in theory require the least amount of work since you wouldn't be needing to notch out the baseboards. There are different pre-fab baseboards and metal channels you can buy that already have the tracks for the strips and you just screw them to the wall. Would make life a lot easier but last I checked when working on this a year ago, they could be a bit pricey. Hope that helps!
Thank you for the write-up. Plan to do something in a mudroom im finishing.
If you went regular base with LED, where would you be able to just pick up a diffuser?
@@dubs2171 Amazon sells LED diffuser covers that come as a roll and you just cut to length. Those seem to have a form factor that allow them to snap into a metal channel. Otherwise you can get frosted acrylic or opaque plastic from Amazon / hardware stores / craft stores that you can then cut to size.
Sidebar, did you opt not to install quarter round because of the lighting?
Nope. Looks wack, you should have went round the top of the frames
Thanks for watching!