My new shop in Los Angeles! Starting from zero
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Ok, this is mt new series about my shop and life in Los Angeles. Back to documenting everything myself, back to starting from scratch...I hope you love this journey as much as I do! let me know in the comments
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*_The sound of Felix's voice is what we are gonna miss in videos uploaded from LA_*
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Auch die Art wie gefilmt wird 🥲 es ist so starr
“Intuitive building” - how much of what I do in the workshop, and other things developed with my son, but I’ve referred to it as “inspired creativeness” - a concept that reveals it’s full potential as you progress. Thanks for this video - good luck in everything ahead for you in your new shop.
@@TheBeetrootman "mmmmmmeeeegggggggaaaaaaaa"
I think with all the attention on the house, I forgot what a creative woodworker you are. Two crude shelves and some donated boxes became an elegant tool storage unit and side bench. Impressive!
Thus Michelangelo viewed a block of marble and saw the form of David. Thus Laura Kampf viewed some wooden boxes and saw the perfect workshop.
You mentioned AC, but ~Agua Dulce in summer, youll be spending $1500/mo in trying to cool a metal roof. Insulate the inside roof before you fill it up with obstacles! Solar panels too. Love to see you tackle these challenges and defeat them.
This is really good advice!
Came here to say the same thing!
Oh boy! This is in Aqua Dulce!? That means 115, 120° in the summer. 🥵 Please take @scottjoly 's advice, @laurakampf! It'll still be cooking, but maybe remain usable... Best of luck. :-)
Heh, doing a little google maps stalking? I found out Agua Dulce environment myself, but the exact location (fortunately) remains a mistery to me.
Ideally, it would be even better to insulate from the outside. But I think Laura knows that ;)
This felt like a vintage Laura Kampf video. Designing on the fly, using reclaimed materials, coming up with something completely different than what I would have done. New shop build is going to be fun! Thanks for sharing!
Also loved the return to the vintage Laura self-shot look, like those videos that drew me to her channel all those years ago!
@@mattlewis3472 I haven't been watching for that long so I'm used to Felix's camera work, so this is the first time I've seen Laura's self-shots. My immediate thought is this style looks amazing.
I miss the hipster music of the old stuff even more now. Should we start a betting pool on how many videos until the first lamp? 🙃
Woohooo, shout out to the metal boxes 🤣 A space without metal boxes is no Laura-space at all LOL
My new shop is essentially a metal box…so I MADE IT! Lol
Did you see the aluminium boxes on the truck?!
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I am repeating myself here but am soooo unhealthily chuffed to find I have metal boxes in common with both Laura and Simone. Mine are steely blue. Can't keep up with either woman on the creativity front but I do have three metal boxes 😁
@@laurakampf So if you have the metal boxes inside a giant metal box, maybe you need to acquire some smaller metal boxes to put in the regular ones, to make some sort of nesting doll situation.
Simone nailed it with the housewarming gift.
Or "screwed it" as Laura likes screws over nails... ;)
I am embarrassed to say how excited I am to now have something in common with both Laura and Simone: I have three of those boxes in an oily, industrial, steely blue. I have topped the stack of three with a fitted wooden top and they make a great storage/side table that holds art materials or crafting projects.
@@janelte No reason to be embarrassed about it. Just means you have good taste, I suppose.
It is very noticeable how much happier you look in this new episode in your life - lots of smiles, bright eyes and a much lighter attitude - Los Angeles suits you! plus, I'm sure having your new family around you pleases you a lot... I wish you well for the future.
You need two things to make a real Laura Kampf shop: a string of lights and a Laura Kampf sign in the background.
Let's not forget the pink tape labels....
That truck you found was SUCH a good find. It can be extremely hard to find practical trucks in America these days. I live in farm territory and all of the farm trucks are old as hell because newer "trucks" are pointless showpieces too big to fit anywhere without the storage to match. No one who actually needs a practical vehicle can really use them... trucks like yours make me miss the one we had on the farm when I was a kid (old man alert lol).
There are lots of trucks in LA, especially if they are only 2 wheel drive. The 4x4s are much harder to find and expensive.
My son found for me a 4x4 2004 Toyota stick with few miles and garage kept (completely new chassis ) and no one wanted it because it was a manual! We immediately bought it. Has been a super farm truck
Roof racks Laura. Every pickup should have a set of stake roof racks.
Oh, Laura, you've hit the jackpot .. again!! You've worked so hard for it all, and you deserve all the good luck possible! Love to hear the joy in your voice when you talk about your family! Love and respect, Pia ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
I just moved from the US to New Zealand and am completely starting over from scratch. Sold all my tools back home or gave them away and now I’m rebuilding . This video hits home ❤
earthquakes. That's the reason nails are so common on the west coast. you'll see relatively few brick buildings for the same reason. Nails bend when flexed, screws shatter. Our plumbing was copper and now flexible plastic instead of stainless as well.
AMAZING job! The little kiddo has no idea what an amazing person she has in her life. As I child I would have been stuck to you like glue, soaking in your creativity!
All I can say is “spray foam insulation” it will make such a huge difference in managing the hot box that is that metal building.
Glad you mentioned air conditioning. A metal box in the sun will get a mite warm in the summer near L.A.
Take a look at Ronald Finger's workshop rebuilding videos, as well as Wesley Treat's. They're both in Texas, with similar spaces. Insulation - in depth - is highly warranted. You may want to consider a mini split air conditioner as well. We live nearby Laura's new place, and once insulated, our three-car garage (with an exhaust fan) is pretty pleasant even in the summertime for our hobby space.
Those tiny hand working and knobs and dials in REAL vehicle that is repairable and usable just melts my heart
This video had such a good old-school vibe! Tripod footage, voice over, small project... really feels like the old days on the channel.
!!!! My grandpa bought this exact car with a shoebox full of cash in 1998 and i was the second owner and LOVED using it back in Kansas. It's with my parents now and sees less action, but we regularly use it to haul loads of dirt and lumber and whatever strange things we see by the side of the road. It (and its longevity, and Lazarus-like ability to keep coming back from the dead) has brought us much joy and i hope you make as many happy memories with your trusty steed. I love how this truck keeps me connected to my grandpa, his workshop, and his resourceful ways and all he taught us, and it's a wave of nostalgia to see it in your videos. I hope to see it many more times as you build your workshop and your life in LA! Welcome to California! 🎉
The technical term is force majeure. It was going to be built the way it was going to be built. you (we, cause it happens to me too) are just the tool used to build it. Michelangelo said that he didn't sculpt it, he just cleared away the excess stone.
Thank you ! Beautifully explaint!👌
I always feel a huge sense of relief when my favourite makers are provided with sawstops. With the additional mental burden of recording everything, I’m glad that there’s some protection from momentary inattention.
That's an awesome space. Watch out for rattlesnakes and black widows around your wood piles and such. They will see your new space as comfy place to stay out there in the desertish areas.
I once headed for L.A. out of Germany and have loads of precious memories. Following you on this path is wonderful. Especially since your approach to most things is so lean and straightforward. You've double the broadness of your content by this. That's so exciting. And precious. And makes me burst with curiosity. I love it! Can't wait to see the next episodes. Best of luck, Laura, and liebe Grüße!
I love looking at a pile of unwanted, seemingly unrelated material and seeing the beginning of something; then just reaching in and making something out of it. Knowing how the idea started with not much at all and then blending together ideas as I go is so satisfying, especially when the blurry vision I have at the start is not at all what I end up with. I don't have the tools, funds, or skills to do it as much as I'd like to, so watching you do it is a great substitute! You probably already know about it, but the Habitat for Humanity Re-stores have been fantastic for me as I've spent the last year completely re-building an old camper trailer. I'm still in the process of finishing it, even though I met the goal of getting it ready to go see the recent solar eclipse. With new wood sooooo expensive, getting old maple, oak, and other wood scraps, and even entire cabinets, has made this doable for me. I visit the two near me regularly.
I love your sensible sized pickup truck. The average size American pickup trucks are just insane.
A versatile car car, a new shop and a little shop assistant who accepts payment in cookies? Happy you're off to a good start! Can't wait to see more of what you'll share of your journey.
Just loved your first video in the new shop. I can't wait to see your continued progress in building it out. Oh yeah, and your daughter is just absolutely adorable ❤
I have two shops/sets of tools 1,000 miles (1,600 km) apart, and it does sometimes drive me nuts when I know I have the tool I want, it's just 1,000 miles away. I'm gradually filling in the gaps, but I imagine you'll occasionally wish for stuff that's on a different continent. The new shop and your Toyota pickup will be great!
I'm really excited about all the new content. You're the KZheadr I've followed since the beginning and I enjoy every station of your journey. I have almost the same professional background as you and I admire you for your creative solutions and your sense of aesthetics. Thank you for all the years of great videos.
Hahahah, I would have just cut the legs off at the appropriate height and *boof* - workbench done. Of course promising myself to build a proper workbench *soon* only to discover 2 years later I’m still on that janky legs-cut-off workbench ;) Soooo looking forward to this new «season» of sorts, you’re now in the country where *everything* is available; tools, materials, weird things, old stuff that can be repurposed, old gas pumps, vending machines and what not - gotta love europe for all it’s quirkyness, but the US … is a place of it’s own - congrats on the «family reunion» and really looking forward to this new chapter :)
Really love the Lise Lotte videos, but seeing you do this project made me realise how much I've missed these kinds of builds. So chill, so satisfying seeing you build something awesome out of junk materials. Really gonna enjoy seeing how the new shop shapes up.
Welcome to America, where lucky to have you. Looking forward to you're future videos 😊
As much as I love Felix’s cinematography, this video felt like old school Laura and super authentic ❤
Laura! Make sure to insulate your shop! It can get hot and AC is expensive.
Looking forward to hearing you say, “welcome to my shop!”
You seem happier. I’m glad to see that. 😊
So happy for you to be getting a fresh new shop and start in LA with your family!! Can't wait to see your shop come together, I already know it's gonna be so good!!
Good luck Laura, I wish all the best for you, your family and a big new fresh start you have ⭐🍀
Truly amazing to witness this. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
Awesome shelf and I totally agree, freestyle projects are the best!
Its always great watching Laura repurpose something old into something new
This video really brought back the old vibes of your channel. It's so trippy how long I've been watching your videos and now your new shop is only an hour away from me. Crazy. So happy for you, congrats on the truck and shop! Also just a warning in case you don't know, those little Toyotas get stolen often around here. Please make sure you lock it up and consider adding some extra precautions.
💜💜💜 Love seeing this side of your life come together, thank you for sharing all facets! 💜💜💜
🎉🎉 so excited!! Love your Time Machine analogy! You really nailed it! The way you explained what a simple Toyota pick up truck, with buttons and lots of space can do to someone’s spirit. Thank you.
Hi Laura .. Long time follower.. I absolutely love your mindset.. I love building things out of reclaimed materials. You hit the nail right on the head.. You have nothing to lose. I build with a vision in my head and run with it. Yup you will have to overcome something’s but that is what is most enjoyable. I love to overcome obstacles. When you get done and stand back and look at what you just did is such a great feeling.. There is nothing like it.. And I am very sure you get that same feeling watching your daughter grow up and see her accomplishments every day..❤ Kids inspire me.. Always learning.. Having 11 myself my life is full of pride and positivity and passion.. Oh and Patience ❤ Thank you for sharing some of your journey with us. Cheers..
Laura you seem so Happy & Love that you called your new home “your Family” your lil girl has the sweetest giggle! So…nice to see you Beaming🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
You are just glowing. I am so happy for you. ❤
So exciting for you! Love the new space, can't wait to see it transformed in the kampf way!
I absolutely love your new shop and shelving. I love how you can look at something and just get these awesome ideas on how to make it work for you.👍👍👍
I'm so excited for you! I can't wait to see what comes from this new journey of yours! Lots of love from Canada!
Welcome to LA. I like how you reuse materials and create with what you have. Looking forward to seeing more of your LA projects.
So excited for this new phase in your life and career Laura!
Love that workbench! Can't wait to see you make this shop your own and from there, all the amazing things you create.
Love to see you happy!
The vibes from this video felt like some of your videos from the old-old(-old?) shop when I first started watching your content and it brought me so much joy to see again for your first vid in your LA shop.
Laura, thank you for making content that I look forward to every week! Congrats on your new shop and pick up truck (great choice btw)! I look forward to your new adventures in LA
Intuition ? Thousands of experiences, for sure 👏🏼👏🏼. it helps. Never saw you so happy. You make my day 😊 thanks a lot for your videos 🇫🇷
I am going to enjoy this new adventure. I hope it is full of joy for you too.
The shop location is beautiful. So happy for you❤
Congratulations! You look so very happy in this video. It is great to see. And fantastic idea with the shelves and work surface. Looking forward to the many project videos you are going to create from this space.
Love it! So cool to watch it start from nothing into a good workable shop! Looking forward to seeing the future videos!
That was so refreshing to see you create from nothing again. It is wonderful you see you flow in your space. I congratulate you on your new adventure and am looking forward to the next vid😊
Laura, it is so inspiring to watch you starting fresh. It helps me as I build my own shop. I am especially inspired by your flow of building with free materials, and I find myself constructing with these materials now myself. Thank you for the inspiration! (And also to Felix for these same ideas)
I really enjoy the organic approach you have to the work you do……I suspect this is apparent throughout other aspects of how you live and approach life. I discovered your channel through the upload in which you repaired/upcycled a bench along a water way…..your desire to repair rebuild protect and give back is what ‘hooked’ me….I’ve since watched hours upon hours of content you’ve uploaded and have not once been disappointed. Be well.
Love the space and the possibilities it has, and so jelous on your pickup LOL. the quick workbench with storrage is amazing love the recyceling, that is the only way to go in my opinion.
I love the long term project video stories you do: The Lise Lotte, Tiny Haus, and now the New Shop in LA. Keep sharing your adventures in creativity!
I love that you see potential in every object and space! As an autistic maker I very much relate to your organic way of iterating projects. And your family is gorgeous, welcome to the US!
i love this so much. so excited to see where this journey takes you.
The first thing about any project is faith in one’s ability, and you have bucket loads of it. I wish you all the success in the world. Be safe.
It's a fantastic time to come to "Los Angeles," and you're out in the wilderness in the springtime--best of city and country life (to get out of the thick of it).
I definitely hear the relaxation in your voice. What a "Laura" build...missed that.. ☺️☺️☺️☺️
Awesome to finally see you get started in a new place. Looking forward to your progress,good luck. And you got a lovely land plot❤
Welcome to California! Glad you're here
Laura You look and sound so so happy. Love your shop, I can’t wait to see how it unfolds. Peace and Love from Manitoba, Canada❤
Great to see you “freestyling”. Great location, with all the heavy rain this year, please do take care to take steps to protect against wild fire.
You look so happy and chilled out after this project, so great to see 😀😀
Congratulations on your new shop! amazing!
Happy for you and your family! Beautiful surroundings you have.
Good luck, Laura ❤
Welcome to your new space! I’m looking forward to seeing what you’ll do there.
I'm going to love this Laura, I'll be waiting for the next vid and project.
I understand the fun of intuitive unplanned projects. I do both that way and the "normal" way of planning things out first. Depends on the project. Your projects are fun to watch and inspiring.
You are so ingenious. You have a vision and then that becomes something magical and useful. Good job.
I have 0 background in anything that you do, but you are just fascinating and such a cool person to watch. Cant wait to see this next step of your journey. Sending good vibes from Canada 🇨🇦
there is so much goodness in that area, while I always come home to Florida(where I don't need to use a vehicle every day)there is something magical about the desert and particularly the Mojave rim. Best of luck, keep using your ingenuity. . . thanks for sharing...
Great choice on vehicles. I love the old little trucks, got a 2002 Frontier myself, and love it.
It's amazing how much this single piece changes the feel of the whole shop
So lovely you’ve got two lifestyles that are different and nurture your creativity in both
Glad to see you set up shop in the U.S. Love watching your free style work, it is inspiring. So, welcome and good luck!
At 7:05 I couldn't help but smile seeing the wall go up and seeing the vision come together. I can't say I was here at the beginning of your channel and youtube journey but I'm glad I got to see another beginning for you and are here to see what ever you've got coming in the future.
What a great side bench! I am very impressed! Such a great work space! ❤
What a great choice for a ride! Congrats on the new shop!
such positive comments, love it! Rock on Laura 🤠
Great video, thank you! Can’t wait for what you’ll be building and designing next!
Welcome to the neighborhood!.. you came at the perfect time of the year, give you a coupe of weeks of pleasant weather till the heat kicks in…
I literally started to cry when you got your dream car. and these big big crocodile tears reminded me of my own dream on four wheels. I tend to forget about it but man, this was a strong wake up call, again. dreams can be so big. thanks for this great fresh start. wish you all the best
At first it looked like you were making a pinball hall!! Then Voila!! Laura happened to create a wonderful work space!! Going from working in a chilly shop to needing air conditioning! Loving it! Hugs from 🇨🇦
What an exciting new adventure for you! I'm really curious to see how your USA series will feel different from those filmed in Germany. I always love the banter that you have with your friends in Germany - it's so authentic and funny. There was something about this episode that felt very different to your other content... I can't place my finger on it, but it didn't feel the same.
Glad you made it. And you seemed to be Happy in the USA. WELCOME!
Lostine Oregon!!! yes!! another Magical Place of Nature!! I was born and raised in Oregon and my dad worked in the lumber business (actually i LOVE your connections to Oregon. not just Leatherman, but SawStop originated there and is now headquartered just outside of Portland in Tualatin. sooo cool)