Maybe your plans have this details, but what I think I would do (walk a mile) the night before would be draw it out on some paper. Measurements. Cut directions etc. Keep in back pocket for reference when you need it. You got this!!
I’m just SO proud of you two, Heather and Kimmie. You are strong, capable, and brave (and pretty). You are willing to take risks and learn from them. Love you guys.
You are doing an amazing job. Thank you for sharing each step. And being transparent about the hard stuff I totally appreciate. You are rocking this. ❤
Praying that the beams will work for your barn Heather and I wouldn’t worry too much about it showing it doesn’t have to be perfect you are doing your best
You ladies are really putting out great content better than most big channels. Lately your ALOT more organized & focused...prepared with wood cleaner work environment & ALOT of projects completed. Keep up the good job. 🐇❤🐇❤🐇😂
I think you ladies are doing a fantastic job with this. I know when I was 50 I was a strong woman. I don't know if I could do what you've done. I'm 59 now and have lost my strength and my back doesn't hold up. Great job I'm very proud and happy for you both. ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
Heather I think you have done a great job it is no way I could ever tackle anything like that I don’t know how to build things I’ll just stick to my crafting
What I would do challenge: (IMHO) The half-lap joint offers two thing. More glue surface and easier access to mechanical fasteners in the lower half. You are not using glue. I do not see any structural advantage. The dados let into the perimeter posts LOCK in the timber that butts into the dado preventing twists. If you half-lap joint was longer, I could see two or three mechanical fasteners on each side to lock in the joint. It looks like the half-lap is 6" up and 3" over. Maybe do 6" up and 8" over. Also consider the metal plates (gussets) you plan to install on the sides - plan your vertical screws according to the screws needed for metal plates. Ensure screws don't intersect. It's complicated for sure. I'm sure you will figure it out. Good luck
I would do straight cuts. Eliminate possible errors. Possibly make some temporary plywood plates? for the inside for strength until you get metal plates
Take your times ladies you don't want to make mistakes for double the work you work at your pace. Even if you don't make your it will still be ok its just you make another goal and keep moving don't be hard on yourself. One love you both
Heather, its Tanya (from Anchor down Homestead- Momma) I have an idea for your plates..... How about you let the viewers know the cost of a single plate? Then you could "sell" a plate in memory of a veteran? A simple silver colored sharpie you could write on the plate the name of the vet and their branch of service!❤❤ I would be game to buy 3 plates ( one for each of my kids that served) That way you have veterans looking down from the frame of your barn watching all the projects you do alongside other Vets in the future. Thoughts???....
I am blown away by what you 2 do. Don’t be hard on yourselves. And I sure hear you saying u don’t want to waste a beam for not thinking. Asking for the Holy Spirit to be with you. 🙏
It’s so frustrating going from strong, capable, and confident to being susceptible to triggers. PTSD really does break something in you and it’s a major loss that you have to mourn. I’m proud of how you are healing. Your journey is inspiring to others and I thank you for being open and vulnerable.
I am not a carpenter but my husband is and he would probably not agree with any of your viewers that advise you to cut. He hates having any bit of waste so while I'm being an arm chair carpenter getting impatient with how slooow it's going at the end of every project I'm extremely satisfied with what he built and profusely apologetic for being such an ass. I am really impressed by what you are doing. God bless you both.
I'm catching up through your videos, so I know this is a comment very late in arrival, but as someone who struggles with anxiety as well (and whose daughter has very profound anxiety which I am helping to support her with), if I ever make a mistake, I tell myself: "Well, the worst has happened. I guess I can only go up from here!" It's easier to say, obviously, but with every mistake, I give myself more proof that I can come back from failure. I have more to set against those old fears, when the anxiety gets loud. I know it's hard to make mistakes - I am a perfectionist as well, it's very frustrating! - but I know that in the end, I'll look back and see the time I learned to be a little stronger. I haven't yet caught up to see how you solved the problem, but I have every faith that you will win through in the end, and your barn will be a testament to your determination and skill - both of them hard-won!
This is exactly what I do too now!!! It really does work and I am amazed that I have gone from a complete shut in to what I am doing today! Thank you for hanging out with me
Take your time, rushing can cause frustration. I will often take a 2by and sketch the length of the finished beam, then draw in the joint cuts with all the measurements. This allows you to double or triple check all your measurements.
A butt joint (I didn't name it, don't blame me) is simpler to make than a half lap. As you note the half lap is stronger though. So what is required? To determine this think about the forces on the roof that the top plate is designed to support and where that load is going. There are dead, live, construction and environmental loads that will basically be transferred from the purlins to the rafters which sit on the top plate. This load comes at a diagonal angle down that rafter and wants to push the wall down and out. There is also some potential for wind force to want to lift the roof but that's not really the bulk of it unless a tornado comes though, in which case you have other problems. Your second story floor helps to counteract the outward motion by creating a truss. It adds a hypotenuse to the triangle legs your rafters make. This directs the load down the posts. The posts are supporting the roof load and the weight of the top plate, part of the second story and the loads from the walls. But for the purposes of the question the load we care about is on the top of the post. What purpose do the metal plates serve? My guess is they're T plates designed to not only secure the top plate to the posts but the two top plates together, creating a single system out of two members. I'd probably stick with the half lap because that does much the same thing.
First I would like to say your doing a fantastic job. Everyone makes mistakes, thats life. Don't beat yourself up over it. I wouldn't do a template for the cuts as I think its better to do all the measurements separate. Its good practice and it keeps your memory on how its done for future stuff. I find you get lazy and forget how to do stuff if you have a bunch of short cuts. I think I'd put a 2x6 board across the side of the beat for more support. It doesn't have to be that long maybe 2 feet. Kinda like you would do if the board broke and you didn't have one to replace it, a bandade until you get the plates. Keep up the great work. take care
well I still wish I was there for a few weeks to help you guys I know we would be so much closer to having the roof on and I am so too old 55-year-old broke guy and I feel for you girls I know trying so hard and you are doing great you just have to keep going hang in there ok
well because your doing a lap joint and you don't have the bolt plates yet for the bottom part of the lap joint I would drive the 4-inch screws in and sink the to where they bit into the post and top beam lap joint you only have to drive the screws in the bottom of the lap joint beam that connecting don't worry about going threw both join and into the post from the top unless you longer screws and do make way long screws
make a piece of wood under the support beam but in an angle .it should not be the same dimensions as your main beams ; check Kris Harbour natural building . timber framed barn part 16
I would fill in the gap with something so water and bug can not get in. Don't beat yourself up for making errors. It's human. Or if you have a smaller gap take the board over there and cut a new board. Have a great day.
Heather Don't beat yourself up. ( Let Kimmie do it) (Kidding) 😊 I think you're doing a fantastic job. You push yourself. That's all any of us can do. When I reach my limit. I reach out to the one who knows no limits. Then somehow I make it through. When you're done building this thing. You'll be able to sit back and think I did this. With God's help and all the friends he's put in my life. I did this. Except for the times you scare me with some of the unsafe things you do. I'm not about to input any negativity into what you're doing. I'm always praying, hoping, and wishing the best of success for you and Kimmie.
Men tend to muscle through. Women tend to think a bit more. Everyone should play to.their strengths, be that brawn or brain or whatever. No one can do more than their best. You are doing your level best and should be proud.
Just a quick question. If you put screws in each beam, when you then put the plates on will your screws be on the way as you bolt/screw the plates on. Just hoping to prevent a problem. BTW ladies you are doing a great job. Who cares if you take your time, you are the ones living in it. Rome wasn’t built in a day. ❤
Remember something.... everyone works to their limits. Men are no better at doing projects, we just tend to go to failure them pay for it later. Ladies, such as yourselves, work smarter then men.
There is an engineering tolerance for everything. +/- whatever. As you gain confidence you will speed up naturally. You're doing great.
Maybe your plans have this details, but what I think I would do (walk a mile) the night before would be draw it out on some paper. Measurements. Cut directions etc. Keep in back pocket for reference when you need it. You got this!!
I’m just SO proud of you two, Heather and Kimmie. You are strong, capable, and brave (and pretty). You are willing to take risks and learn from them. Love you guys.
Thank you Anna
You are doing an amazing job. Thank you for sharing each step. And being transparent about the hard stuff I totally appreciate. You are rocking this. ❤
You are so welcome!
You are doing a great job Heather and Kimmie!!! Celebrate the victories and God bless you!!!
Love your videos and enjoy watching. May the lord bless and protect you and Kimmie and working on the homestead and building the barn
Gaps are not necessarily a bad thing. They help with thermal and humidity related expanding and contracting.
True..
Measure twice, cut once. Nothing wrong with taking your time.
My grandpa, who was a carpenter/cabinet maker, used to tell me: “Measure seven times, and then cut once.”
Nothing wrong with measure twice cut once attitude. Be sure. Be safe. Think it out. Doing great. Slow and steady wins the race. Thanks for sharing.
Hiya my pretties keep up the great work
Praying that the beams will work for your barn Heather and I wouldn’t worry too much about it showing it doesn’t have to be perfect you are doing your best
I would put the screw down from the top as well. You're doing a wonderful job 👏
You ladies are really putting out great content better than most big channels.
Lately your ALOT more organized & focused...prepared with wood cleaner work environment & ALOT of projects completed. Keep up the good job.
🐇❤🐇❤🐇😂
Thank you so much!
I think you ladies are doing a fantastic job with this. I know when I was 50 I was a strong woman. I don't know if I could do what you've done. I'm 59 now and have lost my strength and my back doesn't hold up. Great job I'm very proud and happy for you both. ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much!
Heather I think you have done a great job it is no way I could ever tackle anything like that I don’t know how to build things I’ll just stick to my crafting
What I would do challenge: (IMHO) The half-lap joint offers two thing. More glue surface and easier access to mechanical fasteners in the lower half. You are not using glue. I do not see any structural advantage. The dados let into the perimeter posts LOCK in the timber that butts into the dado preventing twists. If you half-lap joint was longer, I could see two or three mechanical fasteners on each side to lock in the joint. It looks like the half-lap is 6" up and 3" over. Maybe do 6" up and 8" over. Also consider the metal plates (gussets) you plan to install on the sides - plan your vertical screws according to the screws needed for metal plates. Ensure screws don't intersect. It's complicated for sure. I'm sure you will figure it out. Good luck
I would do straight cuts. Eliminate possible errors. Possibly make some temporary plywood plates? for the inside for strength until you get metal plates
Take your times ladies you don't want to make mistakes for double the work you work at your pace. Even if you don't make your it will still be ok its just you make another goal and keep moving don't be hard on yourself. One love you both
Right wouldn't that be awful, thank you for always being so supportive
As always this project is moving forward one step at a time, and always showing progress
Heather, its Tanya (from Anchor down Homestead- Momma)
I have an idea for your plates.....
How about you let the viewers know the cost of a single plate? Then you could "sell" a plate in memory of a veteran? A simple silver colored sharpie you could write on the plate the name of the vet and their branch of service!❤❤
I would be game to buy 3 plates ( one for each of my kids that served)
That way you have veterans looking down from the frame of your barn watching all the projects you do alongside other Vets in the future.
Thoughts???....
Wow that is an amazing idea. I love this so much!!!!!
You do you! You two ladies are doing great. 😊
Thank you so much!
Road time visit old barn to see how to??? ❤🎶🎶Its fits view
Good afternoon ladies ❤
I am blown away by what you 2 do. Don’t be hard on yourselves. And I sure hear you saying u don’t want to waste a beam for not thinking. Asking for the Holy Spirit to be with you. 🙏
You ladies are doing just fine.Hang in there.
You're learning so many things as you build. So proud of all you have accomplished so far. Happy watch each new step as you go.
Hooray..... lunchtime video
Finally something good to watch 💕🙏
You are so sweet
It will be fine.
My sons go to harbor freight a lot. They like the quality.
Your not over thinking this project. You are maximizing your production. Send anyone you want to me and I will straighten them out
Thank you two for your videos of your journey.
Thanks for watching!
I think you ladies are doing a great job. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much!
❣❤❤❣
Looks chilly
It’s so frustrating going from strong, capable, and confident to being susceptible to triggers. PTSD really does break something in you and it’s a major loss that you have to mourn. I’m proud of how you are healing. Your journey is inspiring to others and I thank you for being open and vulnerable.
It is really frustrating
Great job ladies your doing fantastic !! Take care and God bless 💚🙏✝️
Thank you so much!
Can't rush a good thing. Besides you've had lots of weather slow downs.
Exactually is a new word now 😂
Hahahaahhahaaha
I am not a carpenter but my husband is and he would probably not agree with any of your viewers that advise you to cut. He hates having any bit of waste so while I'm being an arm chair carpenter getting impatient with how slooow it's going at the end of every project I'm extremely satisfied with what he built and profusely apologetic for being such an ass. I am really impressed by what you are doing. God bless you both.
The highs and lows of a project, yet it will continue to progress..
😃 😊
I'm catching up through your videos, so I know this is a comment very late in arrival, but as someone who struggles with anxiety as well (and whose daughter has very profound anxiety which I am helping to support her with), if I ever make a mistake, I tell myself: "Well, the worst has happened. I guess I can only go up from here!"
It's easier to say, obviously, but with every mistake, I give myself more proof that I can come back from failure. I have more to set against those old fears, when the anxiety gets loud. I know it's hard to make mistakes - I am a perfectionist as well, it's very frustrating! - but I know that in the end, I'll look back and see the time I learned to be a little stronger. I haven't yet caught up to see how you solved the problem, but I have every faith that you will win through in the end, and your barn will be a testament to your determination and skill - both of them hard-won!
This is exactly what I do too now!!! It really does work and I am amazed that I have gone from a complete shut in to what I am doing today! Thank you for hanging out with me
🙋❤👍
Take your time, rushing can cause frustration. I will often take a 2by and sketch the length of the finished beam, then draw in the joint cuts with all the measurements. This allows you to double or triple check all your measurements.
Good idea
A butt joint (I didn't name it, don't blame me) is simpler to make than a half lap. As you note the half lap is stronger though. So what is required?
To determine this think about the forces on the roof that the top plate is designed to support and where that load is going. There are dead, live, construction and environmental loads that will basically be transferred from the purlins to the rafters which sit on the top plate. This load comes at a diagonal angle down that rafter and wants to push the wall down and out.
There is also some potential for wind force to want to lift the roof but that's not really the bulk of it unless a tornado comes though, in which case you have other problems.
Your second story floor helps to counteract the outward motion by creating a truss. It adds a hypotenuse to the triangle legs your rafters make. This directs the load down the posts.
The posts are supporting the roof load and the weight of the top plate, part of the second story and the loads from the walls. But for the purposes of the question the load we care about is on the top of the post.
What purpose do the metal plates serve? My guess is they're T plates designed to not only secure the top plate to the posts but the two top plates together, creating a single system out of two members.
I'd probably stick with the half lap because that does much the same thing.
Wow. I commend your knowledge and your willingness to explain to Heather. God bless you. ❤
Kj said butt!!
@@blissfulmomentsfarm3730 Thank you Beavis.
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First I would like to say your doing a fantastic job. Everyone makes mistakes, thats life. Don't beat yourself up over it. I wouldn't do a template for the cuts as I think its better to do all the measurements separate. Its good practice and it keeps your memory on how its done for future stuff. I find you get lazy and forget how to do stuff if you have a bunch of short cuts. I think I'd put a 2x6 board across the side of the beat for more support. It doesn't have to be that long maybe 2 feet. Kinda like you would do if the board broke and you didn't have one to replace it, a bandade until you get the plates. Keep up the great work. take care
Nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you 😊
yes you make a jig for the overlap joint you cut if they are all the same
Hi Ladies
well I still wish I was there for a few weeks to help you guys I know we would be so much closer to having the roof on and I am so too old 55-year-old broke guy and I feel for you girls I know trying so hard and you are doing great you just have to keep going hang in there ok
well because your doing a lap joint and you don't have the bolt plates yet for the bottom part of the lap joint I would drive the 4-inch screws in and sink the to where they bit into the post and top beam lap joint you only have to drive the screws in the bottom of the lap joint beam that connecting don't worry about going threw both join and into the post from the top unless you longer screws and do make way long screws
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Hello!!!
make a piece of wood under the support beam but in an angle .it should not be the same dimensions as your main beams ; check Kris Harbour natural building . timber framed barn part 16
Yes we have those going in soon
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I would fill in the gap with something so water and bug can not get in. Don't beat yourself up for making errors. It's human. Or if you have a smaller gap take the board over there and cut a new board. Have a great day.
I am thinking winow spray foam the one that only expands an inch
Heather
Don't beat yourself up.
( Let Kimmie do it)
(Kidding) 😊
I think you're doing a fantastic job.
You push yourself.
That's all any of us can do.
When I reach my limit. I reach out to the one who knows no limits.
Then somehow I make it through.
When you're done building this thing.
You'll be able to sit back and think I did this.
With God's help and all the friends he's put in my life. I did this.
Except for the times you scare me with some of the unsafe things you do.
I'm not about to input any negativity into what you're doing.
I'm always praying, hoping, and wishing the best of success for you and Kimmie.
Thank you so much that is very sweet of you to say
💖👍
Men tend to muscle through. Women tend to think a bit more. Everyone should play to.their strengths, be that brawn or brain or whatever. No one can do more than their best. You are doing your level best and should be proud.
Thank you K.J
If you have a two a battery or six a battery will last longer
I don't have those theyvare so awesome
Just a quick question. If you put screws in each beam, when you then put the plates on will your screws be on the way as you bolt/screw the plates on. Just hoping to prevent a problem. BTW ladies you are doing a great job. Who cares if you take your time, you are the ones living in it. Rome wasn’t built in a day. ❤
Great question they won't be in the way the holes on the plates are farther out
Blame it on Kimmie. She cannot read the tape measure😊
In rough carpentry I would not cut the inch.Hook your tape on an mark. You are confusing your self . Just makes things more .
Remember something.... everyone works to their limits. Men are no better at doing projects, we just tend to go to failure them pay for it later. Ladies, such as yourselves, work smarter then men.