Racing Against The Seasonal Clock | Pouring The Deck Foundation

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  • @wbhenderson6791
    @wbhenderson6791 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is one beautiful log bro

  • @wadeprior5203
    @wadeprior5203 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey guys hope you guys are having a great day and I hope everything is fine hope you guys get in the house all straightened out have a great day and have fun

  • @trudyschaffer8016
    @trudyschaffer8016 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don’t think it’s “messing around”.. I think it is masterfully and respectfully creating this woods next purpose on this earth. You will think of it often. Well done.👍

  • @jerrystout3032
    @jerrystout3032 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding Craftsman ship 👍!!!!

  • @pmae9010
    @pmae9010 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it is great to see your gratitude for the wood you have harvested.

  • @jomac2913
    @jomac2913 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greg I can feel your joy milling that gorgeous piece of wood ❤

  • @brendafarrow3117
    @brendafarrow3117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you , see you soon

  • @susiemurphy1476
    @susiemurphy1476 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful wood.

  • @eddiepaige6628
    @eddiepaige6628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice peace of lumber!!!

  • @cedricbroussard8738
    @cedricbroussard8738 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's sure a pretty piece of wood 🪵

  • @petersauer9496
    @petersauer9496 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he turkeys look pissed off that they are locked up and the chickens have free reign.

  • @craiggrocott7559
    @craiggrocott7559 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing better than the smell of freshly milled timber!

  • @edwardshupe6215
    @edwardshupe6215 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know, the shame of it is, 150 years ago, what you are milling was the norm. Now it is supreme special moment

  • @shottakl8668
    @shottakl8668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Freakin’ beautiful indeed, Greg! Man it cracked me up when you said that 😂

  • @chucklogan9611
    @chucklogan9611 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Mill grade lumber

  • @liammcgothigan2094
    @liammcgothigan2094 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello their you 2 yous worlk so hard on ur property👍👍

  • @harrytaylor6854
    @harrytaylor6854 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to have the cement work done ,Yes very nice log well done guy's

  • @elzamiller
    @elzamiller ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait to see the deck.

  • @leonasimmons162
    @leonasimmons162 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's awesome Greg.

  • @phuongvo3051
    @phuongvo3051 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What a beautiful log , your guys living in a gold land , milling your own woods and building your own home , there is a bright path to success ❤

    • @vaughnmaurt5013
      @vaughnmaurt5013 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought your freshly sawn wood needed to air dry before using ?
      Ya sure is beautiful

  • @5stevedunne
    @5stevedunne ปีที่แล้ว

    After watching a lot of off the grid shows here on TH-cam you two are the best😊

  • @wendellmurphy5249
    @wendellmurphy5249 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys make a great couple!! And you’re living my dream 😃

  • @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC
    @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn, I'm exhausted just watching!

  • @carolfaberpeake857
    @carolfaberpeake857 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow what beautiful wood for your home 🎉

  • @dorisharrison9885
    @dorisharrison9885 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's beautiful the log,looking forward in seeing the results😊🍁🍁💜

  • @MichaelFlynn-p9c
    @MichaelFlynn-p9c ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video, love the wood 🪵 👌. Michael. Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @christineabedini3765
    @christineabedini3765 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can’t get over how great the barn looks and I love the finishing touches on everything and you’re a floral accents. I got to say you’re black and white rooster is picture perfect💜🩷

    • @ThisOffGridLife
      @ThisOffGridLife  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He is the cutest guy, so small but such a manly bird 😂

  • @waderue
    @waderue ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes Greg it is a stunning piece of wood nice job

  • @estellaknox9285
    @estellaknox9285 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That some beautiful lumber I like the smell of fresh cut lumber.

  • @Mariekennedy7478
    @Mariekennedy7478 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And YES Greg; that Tree is Absolutely Gorgeous!

  • @bobstewart4342
    @bobstewart4342 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gregg you have an fantastic helper

    • @bobbygrace7520
      @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว

      Juniper is a great helper!😛 WHO’s A GOOD DOG

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking good u2!

  • @SuperAlex82210
    @SuperAlex82210 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job, so beautiful pieces of wood👏👏

  • @drjcwardjr
    @drjcwardjr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing boards! 😎👍

  • @alicehattery4990
    @alicehattery4990 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool❤. I could watch you & Katie mill all day!!
    So satisfied to mill & build our own house!
    Good job guys ❤

  • @bonnieburke6764
    @bonnieburke6764 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love you guys hugs

  • @johnschall7855
    @johnschall7855 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is some awesome wood.

  • @brunomckay1875
    @brunomckay1875 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Early in week, good to see progress.

    • @brunomckay1875
      @brunomckay1875 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You guys always make hard work of it, why didnt you back the truck up closer to where you are working rather than carrying those bags, conversely drop them into the tractor bucket and move them. Save you backs on wear and tear when you are young.

    • @bobbygrace7520
      @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว

      WORKING SMARTER NOT HARDER is easier said than done! Everyone wants you guys to succeed! Especially us old farts that can’t bend over any more❣️🥹

  • @samanthawinslett202
    @samanthawinslett202 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also VERY cute beginning Gregg stealing the intro hiding Katie. That really made me chuckle. Nothing better than a little playful fun with our sweetie pie..lol😂

  • @heiditaylor5896
    @heiditaylor5896 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That wood is sooo beautiful!!! Its going to look amazing when you use it

  • @loribillings3810
    @loribillings3810 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a beautiful piece of wood. I bet the smell of the wood being is cut is wounderful also. The siding is going to look awesome. Can't wait to see the final look on your home.

  • @Robert_Runyon
    @Robert_Runyon ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A few things. 1. Silicosis. Wear dust masks. 2. I could be wrong, but I feel like that mixer can handle more than one bag at a time. 3. Being too moist is almost never a problem, except in concrete mixing. 😅

    • @ThisOffGridLife
      @ThisOffGridLife  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      we worked up to 3 by the end of the project, and figured out the consistency as well

    • @rolandtb3
      @rolandtb3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Pretty happy, stoked".

    • @paulmccarroll6604
      @paulmccarroll6604 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you in Eastern, Western or Central Canada?

  • @conniewright8080
    @conniewright8080 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for another great video.

  • @mikepregont1658
    @mikepregont1658 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah yeah nice-looking lumber😊

    • @bobbygrace7520
      @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where is KATY? I do love a bikini clad KATY getting the bible thumpers worked up! Woodies unite❣️

  • @wesbrown430
    @wesbrown430 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the videos. You are my favorite of all of the off-grid couples. Enjoy the candor and realism.! BTW, why not get a log splitter? You both have busted enough wood over the last 4+ seasons!

    • @ThisOffGridLife
      @ThisOffGridLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      We'll get a log splitter when we're old 😂

    • @bobbygrace7520
      @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว

      That won’t be very far down the road my friend! Seems time speeds up in direct proportion to enjoyment!😎🫶🏽

  • @overwatch2671
    @overwatch2671 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work guys. Next time try doing the process in reverse. Water in the mixer. Add 1 bag, mix, then more water, then add a bag of concrete to get your consistency to were you like it. Helps with dust, mixing more than one bag at a time. In reality you could probably get 3 bags in that mixer. I'm sure the deck will be great. Siding before snow?
    As for the log. A truly excellent specimen. An idea. Cut a 5.5 inch piece of trim and instead of wrapping the corner. Hold one piece of trim 1.5 inch past the corner which gives you 3.5 + on the wall. Much nicer, cleaner look and saves on material.

  • @jackreed3445
    @jackreed3445 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would be looking around for another tree like that one that is in a plentiful area to go ahead and cut down and mill and set aside to dry and use for something inside the house. I used some red cedar fencing boards to build a wall to hold my stereo equipment years ago that turned out very beautiful. The fence kept blowing over in dust storms so I used the wood for that wall and for the front of a bar in a game room we made out of a bedroom. Everybody thought it looked great and it repurposed the wood rather than let it go to waste because the winds were snapping the posts off at ground level and I gave up putting in new ones.

  • @wayupnort6271
    @wayupnort6271 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Larch/Tamarac is some fine burning firewood too! High heat and no ash! Doesn’t last as long as some of the other hardwoods but man it burns HOT! Good looking mess of wood there! You two are doing it!!!🇺🇸🇨🇦

  • @mommieDDD
    @mommieDDD ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful wood! Love your pride in the results. Great work you two.

  • @james419
    @james419 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful to watch you raving over your tree and the cut wood - we have Oak round here and I can just stand and sniff the air when it is going through the mill - simple but full of delight

  • @lynnlegault985
    @lynnlegault985 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the simple life it's not work if you love it,and you actually see what you accomplish keep it up

    • @bobbygrace7520
      @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว

      And protect all the parts that make it happen! Shoulders,knees,back and hips! WSNH

  • @brigittelichtenfeld6368
    @brigittelichtenfeld6368 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello🤗you hard-working builders, a tip from me:
    please collect the sawdust in a large bag while you are sawing, it serves very well as bedding for the poultry, it quickly absorbs the soft manure and, moreover, the hens like to "bathe" in it, just like in the sand.
    When the snow starts to melt in the spring, you can spread the sawdust on the paths very well and you don't constantly walk on these soggy, muddy paths🤗

  • @marieparks5674
    @marieparks5674 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful

  • @richardwhite4277
    @richardwhite4277 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thx for the mid week video / am always craving content in the middle of week as most people just post on weekends

  • @maximecasavant734
    @maximecasavant734 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i'm from Edmonton Alberta Canada ,, & yes ,incredible wood bud,, love you guys ,& good work.

  • @maxyman7777
    @maxyman7777 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you two are the hardest-working couple on TH-cam.and yet you also are so happy to be doing all the work. I love your videos, they show real people doing real work to build their off-grid house.

  • @rogerhowell6230
    @rogerhowell6230 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you use a bucket to wet the edge of the barrel, and to add water to the mix, it will be less dusty and mix quickly.

  • @TheHavasu_77
    @TheHavasu_77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eek!! I’m so excited to see you guys working on your house again!! Love you guys!! ❤🙌🏻😁

  • @samanthawinslett202
    @samanthawinslett202 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And goodness a chicken or other critter didn't fall in your prepared deck concrete holes. I was going to suggest putting a flower pot bottom or something to cap them. But happy to see thus far everyone there is safe...

    • @bobbygrace7520
      @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว

      I too was surprised not a single critter ended up in a tube!😊

  • @lauraquigley6403
    @lauraquigley6403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job on concrete work!🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

  • @louis220558
    @louis220558 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is epic love that piece of 18' wood that deck is gonna be nice

  • @larrykluckoutdoors8227
    @larrykluckoutdoors8227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty log. Looks like you got some rain.

  • @mariemcgillen7401
    @mariemcgillen7401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is beautiful wood I have a pile in my wood shed right now for this winter. We pay a bunch for it but it is dry split and delivered. The load I currently working on will easily heat my house this winter and the best part is I traded and old Bronco for this. so for me it was free.

  • @carltsmithjr8763
    @carltsmithjr8763 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    u 2 work good together. committment, big thumbs up..

    • @bobbygrace7520
      @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep each other laughing! Hard to be sad while laughng❣️

  • @ewidmer1
    @ewidmer1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Greg! Beautiful

  • @donjohnsonlivesgood
    @donjohnsonlivesgood ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think Greg got wood looking at that wood ... calm down son - many more to go!!! lol

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple4950 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a great life you two and the animals have working together for what you want and need for your off grid life style , That is going to be one nice size deck to sit out on ive always loved wrap around decks , and what a view !. it is wonderful you can mill your own lumber from your tree's . Loving everything about your home stead , it is all coming along nicley . yes that log's wood is nice beautiful grain. cant wait for the next video fun watching Greg cut that gorgeouse llog into useful boards for the house . Ontario Canada .

  • @bay9876
    @bay9876 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Levelling the mill to the 1/16 of an inch sure paid off. 18 ft. nice and straight dimensional lumber to build with. Deck will become a thing of beauty when finished. Nice work and video.

    • @bobbygrace7520
      @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I so want a mill! Congratulations on cutting down on waste! Maybe Santa will bring a log peeler/debarker! 😎 Beautiful job Greg!

  • @ld5714
    @ld5714 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Katie, once again you showed your growth and development as you carried those sacks of concrete; young lady that was impressive! Greg, I actually share and felt your excitement, almost disbelief, in the quality of that tree and the wood it provided. You were definitely blessed with a beautiful tree! I was so excited about it that if you were closer I'd offer to come up there to work with you putting it up on the house. What a feeling of accomplishment and joy you will have from all that is involved with having those trim boards on your home. You guys are awesome and very deserving. Have a great week and be safe my friends. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

    • @bobbygrace7520
      @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many of us share this sentiment from Larry! Old nail benders!❤

    • @ld5714
      @ld5714 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bobbygrace7520 Agree Bobby, been building stuff for almost 50 years and have bent my share of nails! 🙂

  • @paulrichards2409
    @paulrichards2409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really interesting thanks again

  • @lucyl2770
    @lucyl2770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greg, again we/I have seen the serious side - well semi - serious of you. 🙂 I love your appreciation of the trees and lumber that you and Katie mill. Trees are a wonderful resource and some are especially beautiful and deserve their special place. I love your humor and your funny side. You and Katie make a great team! Texas here!

  • @bobtucker8875
    @bobtucker8875 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I sure enjoy watching you guys build your home 🏡. It's looking amazing 🤩. Thanks 👍 for sharing 😊.

  • @ralphsullender2474
    @ralphsullender2474 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW that is beautiful lumber.

  • @rosaolbera8768
    @rosaolbera8768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great video

  • @barrymurray8264
    @barrymurray8264 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You both did well on concrete. I was impressed on making beautiful boards, well done!

  • @raydartt
    @raydartt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You think he was a little excited over that log? I know I am and I'm not there. Beautiful wood!

  • @mikepregont1658
    @mikepregont1658 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That dang sure is a nice log

  • @childzplay5253
    @childzplay5253 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Did you guys get a new camera setup. Picture is crystal clear.

  • @patriciafuchs5970
    @patriciafuchs5970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous wood , your deck is going to look like a piece of art! Love your cluckers by the way!

  • @bobflores
    @bobflores ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Moving right along with the deck foundation piers. That trim you couldn't buy at the big box store. It's going to be beautiful. Are you going to plane the trim boards or leave it rough sawn? For future reference, you may have already figured this out, put about 2/3 of the water you'll need for one bag of cement in the mixer before you put the cement in the mixer. It'll cut way down on the amount of dust it kicks up when you start the mixer. Then add additional water to get the desired mix. Thanks for the episode. (I'm thinking you'll hit 100K subs by Halloween.)

  • @hombredeacero3131
    @hombredeacero3131 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and great job

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GOOD Job‼love the progress👌💯💚 YES a beautiful and huge tree, love your ART affair with it~~💜💛

  • @gregbragdon6946
    @gregbragdon6946 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job! Consider hearing protection from that grinder though.

  • @ronaldlincoln2935
    @ronaldlincoln2935 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The grain on that larch looks a bit like ponderosa pine, except it's near impossible to find ponderosa that grows that straight! lol Nice lookin wood bro

  • @bobbygrace7520
    @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is maybe too late, but for vibrating concrete in tubes, hold one piece of rebar in poured mix and use whichever power tool provides most vibration against that piece of rebar to vibrate as much air void out of form as possible! Best of luck to you and Katy

  • @TrulyYours88
    @TrulyYours88 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Beautiful wood! Can’t wait to see the deck finished and the siding started . Great job !

  • @harrisonchevy4452
    @harrisonchevy4452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greg I agree with you about the wood you just milled. It is prime and beautiful 🤩. Makes me think when I go into local Home Depot, you will never find would like this. Great video. Katie is a great women and partner for you, she’s a keeper. Have a great night.

  • @ninemoonplanet
    @ninemoonplanet ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's beautiful Larch. Now, are you going to put some sort of stain or something else on it?
    Good day's work, I agree, almost perfect log.

  • @ChrisPerdue-ky6gb
    @ChrisPerdue-ky6gb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At least y'all getting some rain in Virginia it hasn't rain like 2 months just hot and dry

    • @bobbygrace7520
      @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This weather is nuts! In west Tn., when we get rain it seems to accompany 50-60 mph winds! And of course power outages!

  • @williamlawless1532
    @williamlawless1532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So cool. Love u guys!!

  • @KODArunner
    @KODArunner ปีที่แล้ว

    Ya see how God treat us when we are good boy's and girl's! Greg. I am happy for your pleasure at milling this tree and for having Katie there by your side all through this process! May God continue to bless both of you ad your animals too!

  • @donnawarmouth9329
    @donnawarmouth9329 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greg you are so right that timber was so beautiful!!! I bet it does make you feel good to mill your own lumber.

  • @sarahschlosser1203
    @sarahschlosser1203 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It is so nice to see someone enjoying a task! That log was beautiful. I can not wait to see what the future holds for it.

  • @terrynida5787
    @terrynida5787 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow, the quality of those 18' trim boards looks like they came off a professional sawyers' mill! This speaks to the quality of the support frame Katie and Greg built a couple of weeks ago. I can't wait to see your cabin fully sided and dressed with those trim boards.

  • @randomhobbies5796
    @randomhobbies5796 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can only imagine how much money was saved milling those

  • @peterrowellranson8649
    @peterrowellranson8649 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agree dust mask Katie lovely 🌹 awesome video of the world your side stunning wood Greg take care Pete cape town south Africa looking forward to seeing more progress 🎉

  • @RaymondWKing-dn8wf
    @RaymondWKing-dn8wf ปีที่แล้ว

    Grate Job Ray

  • @eduardocarvalho1547
    @eduardocarvalho1547 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You got some really good cuts from that log! Your milling skills have improved a lot. Also you did a good job pouring the deck foundation.

    • @bobbygrace7520
      @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว

      The rebar can be put in before concrete pour! Not sure how you can vibrate it! ANYONE?

  • @robertdouglas4130
    @robertdouglas4130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So fun to tag along on your projects. I know both of your joy at the satisfaction of building something of your own. I have added on to our home of 46 years 3 times. That is a beautiful log Greg. As I watched you cut the rebar Greg I wished you were wearing a face shield. I had to have metal slivers taken out of my eye twice. Have you received rain enough to lessen the fire danger?

    • @ThisOffGridLife
      @ThisOffGridLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fire danger is low now! Fire ban is even removed

    • @bobbygrace7520
      @bobbygrace7520 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes your normal eyewear helps, but they will also be damaged unnecessarily! WSNH✌️❤️😎

  • @goatstead814
    @goatstead814 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s beautiful wood! It truly is an amazing feeling when you mill a tree into lumber and build with it.