Smoke, yep we dodged much outdoor work too. My shop build is on it's 3rd month, just say'n cause Winter is coming quick. I will lend a hand after I get mine done. Scaffolds are my friend when working up in the air. Wood moves so don't sweat it, just make sure the corners are plumb. Good vid ya'll.
Heather & Kimmie - your skill level and your abilities are so amazing, now it is just your belief in yourselves, which is so high as it is, that you need to trust
The best made plans… things don’t always come out the way i see it in my brain!! Obstacles provide an opportunity to learn and grow, keep the great attitude. It’s coming together.
Hi ladies. Another enjoyable video. Heather I thoroughly enjoyed your comments about your grandpa. It brought back many similar memories when my maternal grandpa spoke words of wisdom to me. He was a carpenter and mason for most of his life. He along with two of my uncles built half the downtown buildings and many homes in Parsons, Tennessee. There's actually a memorial to him set up on one of the main streets. We expect mistakes to be made. Otherwise we would think you doctored the video. One more step has been made on the barn ( Actually a lot of steps up and down the ladder)😊 I live about 25 minutes from Wood River. Been there many times. Hope you got the rain as predicted. We've had three days of 100+ this week . Next week we're supposed to see mid 80s all week. As always wishing you the best of success, good health, and happiness.
Love the advise your Grandfather gave you, I wish I could go back and soak in all the wisdom that my Grandfather gave out but I was a know it all teenager
I have really enjoyed the format of the recent vlogs, the clips at the beginning and watching you ladies work while Heather narrates what they have been doing. Nice job ladies!💗💗💗
I’m so glad I have you lovely girls to watch. I’m having really bad back and hip trouble atm and can’t move. You are the happy tonic I need right now. Thank you so much. ❤
Very entertaining to watch you taking your time and navigate your way through your projects. Other than racing the elements no reason to rush. Relax and have a little fun. Thanks for bringing me along for the adventure as a sit around enjoying my retirement. Greetings from my Rancho de Vegas.
Learning a new skill every month, week or day is a good attitude to have. One skill/tool I am sure your grandpa has used extensively is a plumb bob. Most current (as in “modern” or now-a-days) builders have never seen a plumb bob, let alone learned about its versatility and usefulness. Though the real masters will still use a plumb bob quite extensively. You can still find a “commercial” plumb bob in some stores. But you can just as easily make a quick and easy plumb bob yourself. All you need is a big nut or ring, or maybe a sinker from the fishing supply store, and a good piece of flexible string. Tie the weight to one end of the string, and voilà you got yourself a plumb bob. Hold the other end of the string and once the weight stops swinging your string will be a perfectly plumb line. Now stand back from your posts. Hold your plumb bob string at arms length and align it with the top of your post. Follow the sight line towards the bottom of the post and you will easily and quickly see if your post is plumb or not. As a matter of fact, you can easily compensate for any waves and twists in your post. Just make sure the top and bottom are in a plumb line. The professional plumb bob comes with a spacer that allows you to check for plumb right on the post or wall.
Another great video. I now know what a girt (spelling?) is. I would be scared spit less at the top of those ladders. Hope you got to rest over the rainy days. 😊
Great job! Your grandpa was right. Its learning how to overcome mistakes and having the confidence experience builds. You're doing great. Its entirely up to you how tall your first floor is, but a 10' 4" finish floor would mean that your top floor would be 1' 8" from the top of the 12' side posts and the roof. It really depends on what your planned uses for the spaces are if that is best or not. At a 7/12 pitch that's about 8' out from the sides before a 6' human Isn't knocking their noggin on a rafter. There isn't a right or wrong, just a balance of your needs.
Yes it has short sides on the second floor.. I figure it will be good for storage think the center will work great as the finished out area and then could add little doors to use that side space for storing things.
@@KuzweKanfarms if you put in walls you can also install cabinets, shelves and drawers in the short walls. At a rough ceiling height of 5' or so that would give room for a 2' of the above and a narrow crawl space. If you make a few of the cabinets and drawers removable you could have access. That would widen the center room and make accessing stored belongings a lot easier
you really should build yourself some scaffolding.. for more safty working up in the air.. i promise you will see the added bonus of having it later too, when painting walls, roofing, building other "stuff", helping friends with tall buildings and so on :D
What is your plan for the top plates? Cut all poles to finished height, then cut in a rabbit so a 2x12 can sit on the poles? Then big bolt through? Then maybe a 2x6 across the top? Coming together for sure. Thanks for sharing
I think in one of the upcoming videos I will show the plans. There isn't a top plate. The rafter beams set right on top of these post. Then they are held together with 3x6s
So first off, what channel did you say to go check out??? I missed it. Secondly, I love that you admit to making mistakes and can go back to fix something or if you wanted it to be the way you initially did it, you have that option too. Thirdly, It’s looking so so great!!! Keep up the fantastic work!!!
The higher you go the harder it is. Take your time and be careful. I have one of these and a tripod. If you can use it, I will send it to you. The only catch I would like it back when you are finished with the barn. CACAGOO 4D 16 Lines Laser Level 3° Self-Leveling Machine with Vertical Horizontal Tilt Lines
I have found with the metal roof snow slides off of a 2 12 pitch here. I was shocked but I have a Costco carport that I put metal on and even last year snow didn't stuck to it. The recommendation for this area is 4/12
Too bad you don't have any Mennonites in your area, they could put the barn up in no time. Or at least help with some of it. I'm not a builder but I can figure things out easily. I used to do alot of fixing stuff around the house. Mostly small stuff. I would have loved to have had the chance to help build a barn. Keep up the great work you're doing great. Take care
Regarding marking the level of the top of your posts: Using a cheap laser level to mark a line near the bottom of the posts and then measuring for the top is not a very precise idea. Many comments I have read about DIY laser levels suggest that they loose a lot of precision beyond 2-3 meters. Over a distance of 15 meters a cheap laser level could be off by as much as 15-20 millimeters. Plus the laser levels are difficult to see in the sunlight. With a modicum of care, the water hose level can be much more precise. You tried it for leveling your container, but made an easily correctable mistake. To avoid air bubbles inside the hose you can: a) run water through the hose until all air bubbles are flushed out; b) plug on end of the hose until you have the rest of the hose completely submerged in the water bucket, then unplug that hose and let the water replace the air; c) once filled hold the ends of the together and up while stretching the rest of the hose down and out, and any air bubbles should rise along the incline towards the ends of the hose. For better visibility of the water level inside the hose you can color the water with food coloring or some dark juice (grape, rose-hip, hibiscus or cranberry come to mind). Plus, unlike with the laser level, the water level does NOT need line-of-sight!
Smoke, yep we dodged much outdoor work too. My shop build is on it's 3rd month, just say'n cause Winter is coming quick. I will lend a hand after I get mine done. Scaffolds are my friend when working up in the air. Wood moves so don't sweat it, just make sure the corners are plumb. Good vid ya'll.
Thank you!! I appreciate all the tips
You girls stay hydrated. That’s hard hard work 💕🙏 your grandpa’s words are how I have lived , most of the time using what I have to make it work.
Your Grandfather is always there with you in your heart.
He is. Best man I have ever known
Great video, making your Grandpa proud. 🙏😊❤
Heather & Kimmie - your skill level and your abilities are so amazing, now it is just your belief in yourselves, which is so high as it is, that you need to trust
Thank you 😊
The best made plans… things don’t always come out the way i see it in my brain!! Obstacles provide an opportunity to learn and grow, keep the great attitude. It’s coming together.
So true
Hi ladies.
Another enjoyable video.
Heather
I thoroughly enjoyed your comments about your grandpa.
It brought back many similar memories when my maternal grandpa spoke words of wisdom to me.
He was a carpenter and mason for most of his life.
He along with two of my uncles built half the downtown buildings and many homes in Parsons, Tennessee.
There's actually a memorial to him set up on one of the main streets.
We expect mistakes to be made. Otherwise we would think you doctored the video.
One more step has been made on the barn
( Actually a lot of steps up and down the ladder)😊
I live about 25 minutes from Wood River. Been there many times.
Hope you got the rain as predicted.
We've had three days of 100+ this week .
Next week we're supposed to see mid 80s all week.
As always wishing you the best of success, good health, and happiness.
Thank you Jim. That's really cool you are so close, they moved to Alton and lived there for many years but I have family all over that area!!
May the lord bless and protect you and Kimmie and building your homestead and shop
Love the advise your Grandfather gave you, I wish I could go back and soak in all the wisdom that my Grandfather gave out but I was a know it all teenager
Same
❤❤the time lapse you get more done and you talk us through the process...great video 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed
Your grandpa was 💯% right. Wise men r hard to come by these days. 👍🏻👍🏻 just by mentioning your Gpa, he’s with u.
Best man I have ever know. Miss him so much
@@KuzweKanfarms RIP
I have really enjoyed the format of the recent vlogs, the clips at the beginning and watching you ladies work while Heather narrates what they have been doing. Nice job ladies!💗💗💗
Thank you so much. 💓
I’m so glad I have you lovely girls to watch. I’m having really bad back and hip trouble atm and can’t move. You are the happy tonic I need right now. Thank you so much. ❤
Hugs my friend I pray for fast healing and relief.
You guys make me laugh. So enjoyable. What a great effort you have put in.
Thanks so much!
Loved the story about yur grandpa being a builder! Good work ladies!! See ya's! ❣❤❤❣
Thank you
@@KuzweKanfarms 😊👍
it is like driving truck you are never lost you are just taking the senic route
That's the best!
I do really like your show! And thank goodness you get to use the tractor! Your health is that important.
Thank you!
Good afternoon Heather and Kimmie. I look forward to seeing your videos.
Hello. Thank you for hanging out with us!!!
Very entertaining to watch you taking your time and navigate your way through your projects. Other than racing the elements no reason to rush. Relax and have a little fun. Thanks for bringing me along for the adventure as a sit around enjoying my retirement. Greetings from my Rancho de Vegas.
Thank you very much!
Learning a new skill every month, week or day is a good attitude to have. One skill/tool I am sure your grandpa has used extensively is a plumb bob. Most current (as in “modern” or now-a-days) builders have never seen a plumb bob, let alone learned about its versatility and usefulness. Though the real masters will still use a plumb bob quite extensively. You can still find a “commercial” plumb bob in some stores. But you can just as easily make a quick and easy plumb bob yourself. All you need is a big nut or ring, or maybe a sinker from the fishing supply store, and a good piece of flexible string. Tie the weight to one end of the string, and voilà you got yourself a plumb bob. Hold the other end of the string and once the weight stops swinging your string will be a perfectly plumb line.
Now stand back from your posts. Hold your plumb bob string at arms length and align it with the top of your post. Follow the sight line towards the bottom of the post and you will easily and quickly see if your post is plumb or not. As a matter of fact, you can easily compensate for any waves and twists in your post. Just make sure the top and bottom are in a plumb line.
The professional plumb bob comes with a spacer that allows you to check for plumb right on the post or wall.
I do like the time lapse video where you talk through it.
Thank you. I am enjoying them too
Looks like hard work. But something to be proud of
Yes!!
Definitely getting your exercise with those ladders. Some strong Ladies.
Right!!!
We would never complain about how you look when you work
Heather is so gentle with her ladder. Anyone else see it flying through the air as she tossed it out of the way
Lol
take the wind into account when you build further , good job so far
You ladies are such bad Asses!!!!! The strap witchery is hard to figure out. So excited to have you up here!! -Grant and Nicole
Hello!! Excited to come see your place and hang out. Welcome to our amazing community!
Good job ladies. 👍👍
Thank you! 🤗
Rope loops, ratchet strap, set the loops at height of secondbor third gert, then adjust from ladder in middle of build? Maybe?
Love this video. 😊❤
Hey💜🧡
Another great video. I now know what a girt (spelling?) is. I would be scared spit less at the top of those ladders. Hope you got to rest over the rainy days. 😊
Thank you. When they are stable they are not bad, but I am not afraid of heights
Great job! Your grandpa was right. Its learning how to overcome mistakes and having the confidence experience builds. You're doing great.
Its entirely up to you how tall your first floor is, but a 10' 4" finish floor would mean that your top floor would be 1' 8" from the top of the 12' side posts and the roof. It really depends on what your planned uses for the spaces are if that is best or not. At a 7/12 pitch that's about 8' out from the sides before a 6' human Isn't knocking their noggin on a rafter. There isn't a right or wrong, just a balance of your needs.
Yes it has short sides on the second floor.. I figure it will be good for storage think the center will work great as the finished out area and then could add little doors to use that side space for storing things.
@@KuzweKanfarms if you put in walls you can also install cabinets, shelves and drawers in the short walls. At a rough ceiling height of 5' or so that would give room for a 2' of the above and a narrow crawl space. If you make a few of the cabinets and drawers removable you could have access. That would widen the center room and make accessing stored belongings a lot easier
I think that is enough head space so I am going to do a 7/12 pitch
you really should build yourself some scaffolding.. for more safty working up in the air.. i promise you will see the added bonus of having it later too, when painting walls, roofing, building other "stuff", helping friends with tall buildings and so on :D
I have it for indoors the ground is just so uneven it's hard to use right now.
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Could always add a 2x4 or 3 on edge wise to take bow out of perliling
Hmm I will look into that
Beastyyy! You girls are doing great!
Thank you 😊
What is your plan for the top plates? Cut all poles to finished height, then cut in a rabbit so a 2x12 can sit on the poles? Then big bolt through? Then maybe a 2x6 across the top? Coming together for sure. Thanks for sharing
I think in one of the upcoming videos I will show the plans. There isn't a top plate. The rafter beams set right on top of these post. Then they are held together with 3x6s
So first off, what channel did you say to go check out??? I missed it. Secondly, I love that you admit to making mistakes and can go back to fix something or if you wanted it to be the way you initially did it, you have that option too. Thirdly, It’s looking so so great!!! Keep up the fantastic work!!!
Li k in description Anchor Down homestead
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Those straps are for tieing down equipment
The higher you go the harder it is. Take your time and be careful.
I have one of these and a tripod. If you can use it, I will send it to you. The only catch I would like it back when you are finished with the barn.
CACAGOO 4D 16 Lines Laser Level 3° Self-Leveling Machine with Vertical Horizontal Tilt Lines
You are so sweet. I ended up getting a sponcer who is sending us one.
You two young women work well together and get things done I love the progress it's awesome, how u like my rack lmao 🤣
Thank you
i would stay with a 8/12 pitch because of the snow load
I have found with the metal roof snow slides off of a 2 12 pitch here. I was shocked but I have a Costco carport that I put metal on and even last year snow didn't stuck to it. The recommendation for this area is 4/12
Will you be able to see the barn from the highway someday?
I hope not!!!
If you can get one try a better quality then the HF laser level. This need to be a perfect cut
Yep go one coming
What is the extra concrete pile for when Heather is telling Kimmie to "hold this"
Too bad you don't have any Mennonites in your area, they could put the barn up in no time. Or at least help with some of it. I'm not a builder but I can figure things out easily. I used to do alot of fixing stuff around the house. Mostly small stuff. I would have loved to have had the chance to help build a barn. Keep up the great work you're doing great. Take care
We do have some here I just can't afford to pay them!
those are heavy duty tie down straps
So glad my son had some of those that I could use
So gerts needed girth? Sounds like a country song
Just wondering what size screws you're using as they look too short to support the load of the boards.😮
We swapped out to 4in they held really well
Are you going to put metal siding on your barn
Metal roof and half metal 4ft on the bottom the rest board and batons
Is this the new Sesame Street? Gerts and Ernie?
heather, nothing perfect. thats when you say its Picasso-style barn
Are those your dogs barking in the background?
Yes...that's Justin
Contact lens?? Will be hard to find
Regarding marking the level of the top of your posts: Using a cheap laser level to mark a line near the bottom of the posts and then measuring for the top is not a very precise idea. Many comments I have read about DIY laser levels suggest that they loose a lot of precision beyond 2-3 meters. Over a distance of 15 meters a cheap laser level could be off by as much as 15-20 millimeters. Plus the laser levels are difficult to see in the sunlight.
With a modicum of care, the water hose level can be much more precise. You tried it for leveling your container, but made an easily correctable mistake. To avoid air bubbles inside the hose you can: a) run water through the hose until all air bubbles are flushed out; b) plug on end of the hose until you have the rest of the hose completely submerged in the water bucket, then unplug that hose and let the water replace the air; c) once filled hold the ends of the together and up while stretching the rest of the hose down and out, and any air bubbles should rise along the incline towards the ends of the hose.
For better visibility of the water level inside the hose you can color the water with food coloring or some dark juice (grape, rose-hip, hibiscus or cranberry come to mind).
Plus, unlike with the laser level, the water level does NOT need line-of-sight!
We definitely think you are weird.... but in a good way
That strap needs a man-brain session i think Heather. It is never wrong it is "your method"