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Thanks! I still haven't built a fence for it yet unfortunately. That's on my list of things to revisit when I'm finished with other projects.

with ya there haha. I think something simple that can be clamped easily would be fastest. otherwise most people make dados for t slots. not sure what I am doing yet​@@makernova8160

I like to slip some subtle humor in from time to time :)

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 😬

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 :)

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 :)

Ha ha well if you need any help ripping things apart, I know a person named Michael who might be of assistance :)

Thanks! The room does look bigger. The only thing it needs now is a little bit of furniture because it feels a bit bare.

Good to hear!

Yes! Unfortunately it hasn't made it back into my new shop configuration but it's definitely on the list.

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.

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!

Thank you very much!

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!

Thanks for watching!

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!

Thanks! It has come in handy quite a bit!

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!

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!

Maybe you can get somebody to build one for you!

Thanks!

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

Thanks! You're right! That would be really cool to have color options. It could set different moods!

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.

Thanks! This build was a long time coming!

Yes, good call! I'll have to remember that when I work on the other side of the hall.

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!

Thanks! Hopefully other people can learn from my mistakes ha ha!

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.

Thanks! Yes, they are amazing. This one has helped me make a lot of functional improvements around my house.

Thanks!

I hope I pronounced the name of your channel right too!

@@makernova8160 perfect! :D

Greetings and thanks! Glad to hear I can inspire, it's one of my hopes for my videos. Welcome to the channel!

Thanks! I figured I should give people something nice to look at while I'm blabbing away ha ha!

Thanks!

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!

Hi, the footprint of it is 24" x 31 3/4". The height is 36 1/2" without the wheels.

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!

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!

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 :)

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.

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 :)

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you as well!

Thanks! I've definitely thought about it. I'm still trying to figure out how to give my prototypes a more polished look though.

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?