With the move and all the related fun I’ve not been able to do much woodworking, but I’m getting started on shop setup. I’ve also wanted to start working more with video creation so I made a short video of the current state of the shop.
I like watching YouTube woodworking videos so I thought I’d play around with it to see if I like creating my videos. I don’t any fancy equipment or editing programs. What you see is just done with an iPhone and iMove. I thought I just put it up here for you all to take a look at. This just might be something I do more of.
Andrew's View of the Week 
I echo what others have said in that you have a nice video voice, Andrew. And you did a great job on the video. At least you’re retired, so you have all the time in the world to design and fix up the shop and yard to your liking. Looking forward to more videos.
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Thank you. I hope to do another video soon.
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So wild to hear your voice! It totally sounds like you, though, which is good, I suppose. I mean, it wasn’t a situation where I was like, “That’s not at all what I thought his voice would sound like!”
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I’m glad I sound like me and not someone else. I mean, I don’t need a identity crisis or anything. 😉
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How many boxes did your shop stuff occupy? Having just packed all of our worldly possessions a few months ago, this is something of immense interest to me… We’ve moved so many times in the last 15 years yet I’m always surprised how many boxes it takes to pack a kitchen. I would imagine a shop would be sort of the same.
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My shop took about 25 boxes, 4 rolling carts, a rolling tool box and a small van to move the tools, supplies, and lumber I cared about. Next time I move, I just buying all new stuff – might be easier and possibly cheeper …
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I like your video – well done! It’s nice to hear your voice. Wow, that all looks like a LOT of work, but I’m sure you’ll get a great deal of enjoyment out of getting everything the way you want it. I’m looking forward to more videos of the progress! 🙂
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It is a lot of work, but if I’m to get my workshop, it has to be done. I’m hoping to do another video in a week or two.
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My husband just started organizing his shop. I’m gonna show him your video. It’s great being retired and having the time to organize everything as set it up the way you want. Thanks for sharing 🤗
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Getting it setup just right makes all the difference.
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You have a very resonant voice, Andrew. Ever thought about creating a podcast?
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I have thought about it and it’s still a possibility.
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You have the perfect voice for video. 👍
My dad had a few of those rolling carts (he made several and wound up selling them). Enjoy the process, Andrew!
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The only way to manage a shop in a small space.
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Isn’t it great to be retired and have time to get things set up the way you want? You have a great “video voice” so I predict your videos will be a hit.
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It is, most times I had to just rush through shop projects because I didn’t have the time.
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Busy times ahead, good job you’re retired and have the time
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I have plenty of time to work on this.
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Words…prose,poetry,etc…..can not describe the happy feeling I had after watching this video. I found you not because of your talents but something else…and BTW…my brother in law is, like you…doing well🙏
Just a thought…a bit of what you write or think shared via video..????…and it goes viral??…and you tell the world Ron suggested it…😂👍…Marty and I fly out to meet you guys on our 50th wedding anniversary next year on Sept. 25……you build your first acoustic and electric guitar…sales skyrocket…Amazon refuses to sell your products because they find out you are a really good guy😂😎…then sales triple!!!🎸🎸🎸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Wow!! Where did that come from😇
Just know you both are appreciated .
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My husband has built rolling stands for all his power tools (similar to the one in your video, perhaps.) He rolls them up against the wall when he wants to pull the car into the garage.
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About half my stuff is on wheels, but yes, I plan to have it all on rolling stands. It’s a great way to go in a small shop.
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One day at a time. Thanks for update.
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I’m trying to open a box a day out there. Going to be awhile before there is any woodworking happening.
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My husband would have loved seeing this. He started out with a shop in our double garage. (For 19 years, we parked outside in the driveway.) By the time I moved away at the end of that 19th year, (He had passed away,) we had 7 studios. We appropriated the basement, and then he just started building on. at first to the garage, then a free-standing structure that every year or two sprouted a new room until it was 5 rooms! You two are two of a kind, I think.
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Heather really likes to park her car in the garage, so buying a three car garage was the compromise – I get the third bay for my shop stuff and we’re looking into how to use the shed for more space.
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Makes sense.
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Good progress on your workshop and nice video! You have a lovely mellow voice.
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Thanks – I used to do more public speaking. Video lets me do some of that again without having to get all dressed up.
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