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[chrisr]

Hi Marc! A woodworking paramedic here :)
The "tourniquet" in your first aid kit is used to apply IV's and is NOT suitable to stop any arterial bleeding; in fact it makes matters worse as it allows blood flow into the injured limb but restricts blood flow back towards your body, thus increasing any hemorrhage! You should keep a "Combat Application Tourniquet" style device in your shop. They effectively restrict arterial bloodflow and allow single handed use for self application. Cost is somewhere between $30 to $40.
Cheers
Chris

[TG-xixe]

This guy is good. Not only does he have a shop you dream about owning but the production of the video with a well-spoken, non-arrogant professional, makes this easy to watch and listen to. But more Ashley needed.

[outerbanksproductions_videos]

You are bad ass Marc! You are a phenomenal instructor and quite a woodworker! I'm also a phenomenal instructor and a decent woodworker with a perfection complex. I can't always achieve it so I'm well versed in do-overs. I know when to let the perfection go, like my current sandpaper and sanding disks station project but refused to be anything but 99.99% when making my 10 year old's bookshelf with recessed shelf adjustments and front faced shelves. I've been woodworking since I was 10. I am 51 in 2020. My father was no master but he knew tons about a lot of things with wood working. My neighbor was a MASTER cabinet maker and taught me about squares, tapes, curfs and line marking. I'm currently a 16 year veteran of wedding and portrait photography and want to phase out at least 50% of it and make half of my income in wood working. I watch your videos and you are very inspiring! I rent a house and have a decent shop. Almost all of my tools have been put on rolling stands during the Chinese flue. I have limited space but making the best. Currently working on my sandpaper sliding drawer station that will be mounted with french cleats. I want to get into dust collection but currently I roll everything outside any chance I get. I'm very accurate but only out of desperation because of my lack of work over the years. What direction would you recommend me to target to go in to make a living for at least half of the year when I can't make photography business? I live on the Outer Banks of NC and from October to March, income is limited. I was very nervous that Covid-19 would put me out of business but I'm still here and received a significant SBA Disaster Loan so I can breath. Where is the money for a guy like me? I can learn anything! I hope to have you reply and give a hand. Thanks!

[gregaltenhofel]

I'd seen this before and now since we've recently moved I'm watching it again. I roughly have the same size shop I'm setting up. I'm only 3 cars wide but each bay is 50% longer than your average garage space. Of course my wife is keeping space for her SUV so unless there is a project I'm working on requiring "her space" I won't be installing anything there on a permanent basis. Although having the 50% of space between where her Auto stops and the wall is mine.

Sorry for the ramble I don't have any short stories. I wanted to thank you this time for reminding me about your floor covering. It wasn't practical at our old house. But now as my spine really requires something like you have. So now, before I get too far along with installation of equipment. I'll be researching flooring to increase the time I'll be able to use and need my shop. A very fortunate tip & reminder.

[fcschoenthal]

There are not many people that I would even consider watching their 37 minute shop tour, but you don't disappoint. Thanks for bringing us along. - Chris

[Joe_kickass]

My old boss was a tradesman he did casings and baseboards in new housing he loves those Dewalt miter saws so much he has like 5 of them ready to go in boxes in the garage at all time haha

[pnwgrown_]

I’m currently building my workshop and damn I got lucky - I actually did almost everything you said without even meaning to! Table saw in the middle by outfeed table, chop saw and wood storage near the door, lots of windows by the work bench, luckily my buddy is an electrician so I’m wiring everything up for dedicated power accordingly. I’ve installed cove heaters and weatherized all the doors and windows, but I’m not quite finished yet with everything. I’m a carpenter by trade and enjoying starting woodworking and watching your videos !

[PatricesProjects]

How wonderful it would be to have that kind of shop space. I wouldn't need all of the high end tools, but it sure would be nice to have them for the few times I could use them. Since I was 12 and took my first wood shop class, I have loved power tool. There were only a few there, but that planted the seed.

[thatguythatdoesstuff]

You couldn't be happier because you moved from Arizona to Colorado. Well, I did the same. Been here 9 months now. I did NOT miss that brutal Arizona summer. I've been out in my shop, woodworking and metal working pretty much the whole summer.

[doughaber]

You are fantastic! What a pleasure watching your shop tour! I've been working on mine for 2 months. I have limited space and working from mostly scraps, but when I first watched this video, I got great ideas and now, months later, it's funny to come back and see that I used a lot if your ideas. I have the rubbermaid cart and it's with me for parts and tools on each job. All my large tools roll on simple 2x4 carts and I usually take the and roll them into the cartport or the side of the house in the lawn. I can't afford dust collection at the moment so living in NC, I get a lot of great days to work outside. Also made my first french cleat for my rag bin. I like rags because I can wash them. It's a nice shoebox sized plywood box and it's been invaluable. Keep up the great work! You've inspired me very much!

[Thedestressguy]

Best tip for me... things change! Don't stress out about it. Indeed truthful words. My small shop is always changing/ evolving. Thanks for the tour.

[paulmurphy]

My “first aid” kit includes a small wall mounted mirror. If something gets in my eye I can see it and do what’s got to be done. It’s on the wall so I don’t have to hold it, and it’s in an area with sufficient light.

[bunnywarren]

If you're looking for a first-aid kit, make sure it can cope with the injuries you may get in a workshop. It's all very well having plasters and tweezers but things like finger amputation or large lacerations are possible so you need to make sure you have something for that. Also make sure people know how to use it.

[Jeebizz]

such a wood nerd!!! love it brother, gets me regretting how slapped together my shop is and how used to it I've become

[erastomagno]

Oh my God! You just have one of the most beautiful workshop that I've ever seen before! It's a dream for me! Here in Brazil, it's very difficult to have this structure. But who knows, one day I will try to get 10% of it. Thank you for showing your workshop to us! Good bless you!

[bradynyork]

With sharpening I recommend the scary sharp system from taytools. It's basically lapping paper stuck to float glass and won't wear out. And lasts a lot longer than stones

[sargeantjake]

I'm a newbie (to the show and woodworking) and I've been putting all my workbenches and larger tools on casters. My "shop" is tiny right now (10'x12' shed) so I have to roll my shop into the driveway when I work, but it also allows me to easily try new configurations (which tools where). Just a thought for any other n00bs. Have also been building all my work benches / tables the same height so I can use them as outfeed stations, which is awesome. Love the show and your shop.

[jasonmeyer]

As a fellow professional, I would recommend a omga chop saw. Best investment in my cabinet shop. A true workhorse. The sticker shock is the worst part.

[Zarlax]

I just saw clamp racks that protrude out into the workspace by the depth of about four clamps. While it eats up a bit of floor space, it opens up more wall space. Thought I’d share - beautiful shop!

[KarlBunker]

If I get a lathe, will Ashley Harwood come to my house? I think that might make it worth the expense.