"Ancient technique *with modern twist* After many *hundreds of questions* on how the ancient stone plinth foundation style *can be done today* to moderate extreme winds or *satisfy building codes and other concerns* , we decided to *show a modern twist* that can be used in this situation *if you choose.* If done right, the anchor is not even visible and *goes a long way to add peace of mind.*" This guy made this additional video to satisfy people that were not satisfied with the ancient method and the comment section is full of people that are not satisfied with the modern technique. Are you guys even going to try doing something like this or are you just posing questions just to annoy him ?
The wonderful world of opinions. Can you imagine what it would be like if God was real and had to listen to the nonstop opinions and complaints of people. I would have handed this place over to Satan centuries ago. 😂😂😂
A stonemason, but never asked to do this. Sadly, couldn't take the time to do it this way, Diamond saw, to help flatten area, grinder to finish that, drill, etc. Quick, but not a good a feeling as his solution.
How refreshing! Watching a master carpenter, doing things the old way, and NO music, just the sounds of nature. This has to be one of the most interesting videos I have seen in a long time. I can't wait to watch the others.
Tools and materials might change, techniques do not, it's always nice to pick up some "forgotten" tricks, ic case you can't use the modern way for some reason. Very calming to watch an expert@work.
Thanks. I’m the Facilities Engineer, for the Forest Service. I’ve been trying to figure out how rebuild the supports on a couple of historic lookouts, in the Frank Church Wilderness. SHPO will go for this, and I’m ok with it from an engineering standpoint.
That trick for transferring the rock's contours was both brilliant and a LOT more simple than I would have thought of. Gonna have to keep that one in the hip pocket.
This “ modern upgrade” is a best practice when using monolithic stone as a foundation for a post. Here in the Pacific Northwest my structural engineer approved this method with a few changes to deal with those pesky earthquakes. Use 1” all thread rod embedded 10” deep in the stone and 10” deep in the post. Use structural epoxy in the rod holes. And the stone base must extend at least 18” below grade on top of 6” of gravel. Hand tools optional lol. I used this method on both my front porch and my back porch. 8x8 posts on top of granite blocks. The granite blocks I used were roughly 2’ x 2’ x 5’. It helps when your neighbor owns the quarry. They look incredible! Thanks Mr. Chickadee for sharing this new twist on old methods.
Called a "brace and bit" if your currious. And he definitely cares for his tools, those bits are a bit (pun intended) harder to come by these days, and te reason they cut the wood like butter is that those old bits are self tapping and the twist and thin shaft past the cutting head helps to pull up the chops and clear the hole as you drill.
I'm a carpenter. But this man is a master craftsman. A person can learn so much without an instruction or asking any questions by just watching someone of the caliber work.
I can not believe the amount of people who can’t figure out closed captioning. You are giving this guy a hard time out of your own ignorance. These videos are the most peaceful and informative traditional building videos that I have found, by far. This guy is doing you a favor. Just say thank you and you won’t sound so stupid.
Being a telephone installer in Santa Barbara CA I have crawled under many Sears & Roebuck Catalog houses, era 1920s, that used this method. These homes have survived many earthquakes and have not been damaged by the ubiquitous subterranean termites. Thanks for showing that "newer" is not always better. I think that the only reason that this method is no longer used by contractors is that it requires skill and time.
Hi, I'm Phil. Greetings from a retired (old) British citizen living for 8 years in rural coastal Portugal. We too decided to change our lives for a more simple life but later in life than you. Even though I trained and practiced as an electro-mechanical engineer for 40 years little of my work experience, except my apprenticeship training, has been useful. I too have had to learn new skills and in some ways step back those 40 years to more simple times and technology. It has been quite a journey that is still continuing. I do not have the access to good wood as you do because its mostly all imported in my area and like gold dust. Eucalyptus is most common but does not have a long life. Wood for recycling is difficult to find and even wooden pallets are difficult to come by and nobody throws any thing away that is repairable. Flea markets do not exist. You are currently my #1 channel to watch. Heart on sleeve, I've had some physical and mental health issues these past 2 years and you are helping me overcome these in many ways. Thank you and keep up the good works. I find them inspiring and motivating.
We were Never elaborate about our sheds.My twin and I, under the direction of our grandfather, would dig a trench and load it with stone. Then we would search for stones with a flat surface. These stones would set on the trench stones. We would then drill a hole, like you did in the flat rock with a rose drill. We were not fussy about leveling the 6X8 beam which was connected to the rock. We would level the frames. Your foundation will last 300 years plus! my sheds are over 80 years old with no settling.! Great video. :-)
Really cool, and looks like a great way to keep your house on its pillars. One thing I did notice though is that you stacked three washers, and one of them was the traditional spiral lock washer. You might want to consider leaving those out. Spiral lock washers actually substantially reduce nut retention forces. At the time they were developed, they seemed like a good idea, and they work in theory, but in practice a bolt without any lock washer at all has much higher retention forces. They DO reduce the extent that a loose nut rattles, by basically being a cushion, but since you sort of want to know right away when something's coming loose, that's of debatable utility. The fact that they're still used EVERYWHERE is mostly a case of engineering standards evolving at a much slower pace than engineering knowledge.
I just wanted to comment to say how much I enjoy your videos! I’ve been a subscriber for a long while. Ignore the ignorant comments, your technique, patience and craftsmanship are superb!
Greetings, Mr. Chickadee! Always a pleasure to see your videos without the noise of power tools. You create with such finesse , grace, and skill for one so young. To me, there's a Zen quality to what you do and the way you do it. Best regards to you and yours!
I know there so many 'old' and developed tips and tricks that you have but dude the trick with the hose to blow away debris or shavings! Wow - I can't understand why I have figured this out years ago. In the shop I use the compressed air but onsite, I just get that stuff in my mouth/eyes/ears! even if I wear a mask/goggles etc. Thanks for one of the many tips/techniques that you have come across and are now passing on. That's how we all learn and then teach to others.
Nice work, i love how you can still hear nature while working. It seems right, with time, energy, task, finished product, and leaving a decent place for the children.
Clarity, simplicity, and insight! Always a treat to watch you work and see the fruits of your deft efforts! Cheers and much gratitude from Northeast TN!
My dad was a mason who sometimes had to "bolt" heavy machines to walls and floors in factories. He would put a nut on the end of the rod, drill a hole large enough for the nut to go all the way to the bottom, put the rod and nut in it, fill the hole with a bit of fairly dry concrete, then put a solid iron tube with a relatively flat end over the rod and hammer on it, fill again with some more concrete, hammer again, repeat until level. He claimed it instantly secured very heavy machines.
Just found your channel. You, sir, are living the life I would have wanted, had I made better financial decisions in the 20 years since I got my dd214. Though I wouldn't trade my 4 kids for anything, it is bitter sweet to see what could have been. I am genuinely thrilled to see you living it. I've been working through your videos, and I have to admit, watching your older videos with you using your own lumber....with eyes set in today's wood prices... I chuckle at how many thousands of dollars someone without access to their own trees would have to spend today in each of your early videos.
Josh, your videos are of the highest quality in so many ways. Can I ask you about sound. I play your videos on high volume and they are just exquisite. How do you record those natural sounds so clearly? The hand-drills, the saws, the paint brush, even placing the stone on the gravel. I felt like I was lying on the ground right next to you while you were working. Do you have a dedicated sound engineer for every video, or have you found a super-duper directional mic and just become a pro at using it? I’d love some tips, but mostly this is to say: THANK YOU. Your videos are a delight.
It's always a pleasure and a privilege watching someone who has put in so much time to hone their craft and develop their knowledge. Thanks so much for continuing to share your work with us!
God, i love watching people share vintage skills..every facinating bit of hard won effective old school is so worth preserving and practicing- Thank you so much for sharing!
I live in North Carolina and about two years ago I had the opportunity to dismantle a tobacco barn that was 150 years old. The entire barn was intact and even had a lean to on one side. I started from the top (of course) on the siding and saved EVERYTHING (including the wooden pegs and square nails. The metal roof was, as I understand it, the third roof that had been put on the barn. It was metal and had a lot of rust, but none of it had eaten through. Probably the most amazing part of the structure was the foundation. They were 30'x8"x8", hand hewn, and mitered at a perfect 45*. They sat upon what I think were sandstone boulders. I say that because I could rub the boulders and they would crumble to what looked like beach sand. It stood 30' tall and was completely level. I am still using the materials for several things. I reused the roof for the roof on my shed made from pallet wood. I am in the process of making a desk out of the weathered door. It was the most rewarding project I've done in my life! The owner bought the property from a family the was selling what was their ancestor's 40 acres and a mule. He was going to tear it down to make room for a swimming pool! The original farm house had already been torn down and I was too late to save it.
@@MrChickadee In my efforts to reclaim that barn I've repurposed a lot of it to make the following: 1. A steamer trunk from the floor and siding boards (sold it for $500.00) 2. An accent wall in my home from the weathered siding. 3. Ten fire place mantles from the floor joists (sold them for $250.00 ea) 4. A bunch of smaller items like picture frames from the tobacco sticks found in the barn And the desk is taking a long time because I don't want to use any power tools or modern fasteners or hardware on it. By far it will be the most amazing thing to come out of this project!!! That item will have a minimum price of $1500.00! The only thing modern in that project will be the glass that will sit on top to provide a smooth surface (gotta have a smooth desktop LOL) I wonder if I can post a picture of it here? Can you tell that I'm immensely passionate about reclamation of what most see as not being worthy of our admiration?
Spring is finally here with summer shortly approaching. Here, we watch as the rare Mr Chickadee, constructs another nest for his family, friends, and fans across the internet. Truly mesmerizing to watch a being so close with nature. Tune in next time for more exotic constructs as we welcome summer in the weeks to come!
A rare gem for rare people! Wonderful content. - It takes a special kind of TH-cam viewer to watch ancient building technique clip from start to finish filmed and played back in almost realtime. Sad I am not one of them.
Thanks once again for another amazing video! It demonstrates how much you understand the craft, being able to combine old and new in such a subtle way is impressive to say the least.
As impressive as all of your vids. They are both relaxing and extremely educational. Your use of handtools where others easily choose the powered ones is admirable and adds to the experience. Every time. Your emphasis on the job at hand makes this one of my favorite channels. Great work mr. Chickadee, very enjoyable!
I want to build a fence on my rocky Maine soil. Cannot dig a hole and don't want to use a backhoe to dig a monster hole. Got plenty of stones to use a base for posts. Will use this video as my guide. Thanks much!!
im never going to build like this but its interesting to see the methods. its possible I might use something I see here but never going to be the way he does it. you never know when "something I saw somewhere" makes a difference on a job.
clicked on this and have been entertained by a man, in the wilderness, with woodworking skills i could only dream of, who uses non-electric tools and comes ends up showing how a man can anchor wood to stone. Totally fascinated here on your technique with a modern twist that some didnt seem to get!
I always love watching your work it is so amazing to understand the techniques our forefathers used to build with. Thank you for showing and sharing with us. Semper Fi my friend.
That’s exactly how miners would “drill” pockets for sticks of dynamite… except it was 2 guys, a full size sledge hammer, a 3ft long drill… and in the dark… absolutely mental!!
I am still using my Grand fathers "cordless" drill, and I am closer to seventy. And the ratchet and brace is still a great tool. England made this stuff so well.
I had many questions but was afraid to ask. So I read the comments and discovered you added some closed captioned. Maybe mention this in the title or introduction. So a thumbs up,I learnt TWO things.
Always entertaining, love your content, and you can practice your birdsong I.D. too. * Carolina chickadee * rose-breasted grosbeak * red-bellied woodpecker * hooded warbler * red-eyed vireo * cardinal * blue jay * cowbird * Carolina wren might have heard ovenbird too.
I was hoping the final shot would pan back and show the post as nothing more than being for a sign that reads ‘please subscribe’ 😆 just for comedy value
I have a general question regarding to the chisel, how often do you feel like you have to put a point back on it going through that granite? 2x per strone or more? Edit; that beam of wood looks like it’s growing out of that stone so beautiful
I gave it a grind twice per hole. On the last hole I could tell it is ready to be reforged as I was starting to grind down past the hardened part. Granite is hard haha.
Awesome roach killer mortar mix!! I also like the used motor oil sealer too. I used to see my grandfather paint fence poles with old motor oil. They never rotted while he was alive.
Absolutely genius! Thank you so much for sharing! Beautiful.. definitely going to steal this idea as I'm selling my condo in the city and having a modular home built for some property and no man's land! Amen!
I adore your work. Thank you so much for sharing. What a clever technology to satisfy some, or not. I don't care. It's brilliant and still doesn't require synthetic materials. The bolts are pretty fancy though.
"Ancient technique *with modern twist*
After many *hundreds of questions* on how the ancient stone plinth foundation style *can be done today* to moderate extreme winds or *satisfy building codes and other concerns* , we decided to *show a modern twist* that can be used in this situation *if you choose.* If done right, the anchor is not even visible and *goes a long way to add peace of mind.*"
This guy made this additional video to satisfy people that were not satisfied with the ancient method and the comment section is full of people that are not satisfied with the modern technique.
Are you guys even going to try doing something like this or are you just posing questions just to annoy him ?
The wonderful world of opinions. Can you imagine what it would be like if God was real and had to listen to the nonstop opinions and complaints of people. I would have handed this place over to Satan centuries ago. 😂😂😂
@@richvail7551 🤔 seems like he did 🙄
my only question, when seeing first video, was if it holds itself on the rocks, but i just dont know
There's always gonna be some haters. It just means you've gained enough notoriety to be noticed. :)
Keep up the great work :)
A stonemason, but never asked to do this. Sadly, couldn't take the time to do it this way, Diamond saw, to help flatten area, grinder to finish that, drill, etc. Quick, but not a good a feeling as his solution.
Happy to find a channel honoring methods that are free from hurry and needlessly expensive tools.
How refreshing! Watching a master carpenter, doing things the old way, and NO music, just the sounds of nature. This has to be one of the most interesting videos I have seen in a long time. I can't wait to watch the others.
Tools and materials might change, techniques do not, it's always nice to pick up some "forgotten" tricks, ic case you can't use the modern way for some reason.
Very calming to watch an expert@work.
Thanks. I’m the Facilities Engineer, for the Forest Service. I’ve been trying to figure out how rebuild the supports on a couple of historic lookouts, in the Frank Church Wilderness. SHPO will go for this, and I’m ok with it from an engineering standpoint.
awesome to hear it
That trick for transferring the rock's contours was both brilliant and a LOT more simple than I would have thought of. Gonna have to keep that one in the hip pocket.
Scribing...
This “ modern upgrade” is a best practice when using monolithic stone as a foundation for a post. Here in the Pacific Northwest my structural engineer approved this method with a few changes to deal with those pesky earthquakes. Use 1” all thread rod embedded 10” deep in the stone and 10” deep in the post. Use structural epoxy in the rod holes. And the stone base must extend at least 18” below grade on top of 6” of gravel. Hand tools optional lol.
I used this method on both my front porch and my back porch. 8x8 posts on top of granite blocks. The granite blocks I used were roughly 2’ x 2’ x 5’. It helps when your neighbor owns the quarry. They look incredible! Thanks Mr. Chickadee for sharing this new twist on old methods.
Before there was a cordless drill, there was a cordless drill!
Have you noticed that all his tools cut through the wood like cutting butter. He must sharpen his tools vey thoroughly.
Even a cordless rotary hammer
Yes no need for cordless extension cable
where i can buy cordless power generator?
Called a "brace and bit" if your currious. And he definitely cares for his tools, those bits are a bit (pun intended) harder to come by these days, and te reason they cut the wood like butter is that those old bits are self tapping and the twist and thin shaft past the cutting head helps to pull up the chops and clear the hole as you drill.
I'm a carpenter. But this man is a master craftsman. A person can learn so much without an instruction or asking any questions by just watching someone of the caliber work.
The lack of background music is fantastic - I find it helps me to focus on the content of the video. Keep up the great work.
I absolutely agree! When I encounter music on building technique vids, I rarely watch them unless the technique is absolutely new to me.
I’ve been in Florida for 18 months now… thank the gods for you and your content to help me get back home. Semper Fi brother. Thank you.
This seems so simple once you've seen it.
I appreciate today's lesson. Thank you for your knowledge.
You are very welcome
I can not believe the amount of people who can’t figure out closed captioning. You are giving this guy a hard time out of your own ignorance. These videos are the most peaceful and informative traditional building videos that I have found, by far. This guy is doing you a favor. Just say thank you and you won’t sound so stupid.
My CC are turned on but still can't see anything. Can you post what is that stuff he put on the board
Being a telephone installer in Santa Barbara CA I have crawled under many Sears & Roebuck Catalog houses, era 1920s, that used this method. These homes have survived many earthquakes and have not been damaged by the ubiquitous subterranean termites. Thanks for showing that "newer" is not always better. I think that the only reason that this method is no longer used by contractors is that it requires skill and time.
Hi, I'm Phil. Greetings from a retired (old) British citizen living for 8 years in rural coastal Portugal. We too decided to change our lives for a more simple life but later in life than you. Even though I trained and practiced as an electro-mechanical engineer for 40 years little of my work experience, except my apprenticeship training, has been useful. I too have had to learn new skills and in some ways step back those 40 years to more simple times and technology. It has been quite a journey that is still continuing. I do not have the access to good wood as you do because its mostly all imported in my area and like gold dust. Eucalyptus is most common but does not have a long life. Wood for recycling is difficult to find and even wooden pallets are difficult to come by and nobody throws any thing away that is repairable. Flea markets do not exist. You are currently my #1 channel to watch. Heart on sleeve, I've had some physical and mental health issues these past 2 years and you are helping me overcome these in many ways. Thank you and keep up the good works. I find them inspiring and motivating.
That Post deserves an award - it's outstanding in it's field.
haha!
I dunno mate, the scarecrow gonna be hard to beat.
We were Never elaborate about our sheds.My twin and I, under the direction of our grandfather, would dig a trench and load it with stone. Then we would search for stones with a flat surface. These stones would set on the trench stones. We would then drill a hole, like you did in the flat rock with a rose drill. We were not fussy about leveling the 6X8 beam which was connected to the rock. We would level the frames. Your foundation will last 300 years plus! my sheds are over 80 years old with no settling.! Great video. :-)
You dominate the conversation...without saying a word. Another excellent video, thank you.
Really cool, and looks like a great way to keep your house on its pillars. One thing I did notice though is that you stacked three washers, and one of them was the traditional spiral lock washer. You might want to consider leaving those out. Spiral lock washers actually substantially reduce nut retention forces. At the time they were developed, they seemed like a good idea, and they work in theory, but in practice a bolt without any lock washer at all has much higher retention forces. They DO reduce the extent that a loose nut rattles, by basically being a cushion, but since you sort of want to know right away when something's coming loose, that's of debatable utility. The fact that they're still used EVERYWHERE is mostly a case of engineering standards evolving at a much slower pace than engineering knowledge.
Mesmerising, patience, skill, perseverance, admiration and respect.
I just wanted to comment to say how much I enjoy your videos! I’ve been a subscriber for a long while. Ignore the ignorant comments, your technique, patience and craftsmanship are superb!
Greetings, Mr. Chickadee! Always a pleasure to see your videos without the noise of power tools. You create with such finesse , grace, and skill for one so young. To me, there's a Zen quality to what you do and the way you do it. Best regards to you and yours!
I know there so many 'old' and developed tips and tricks that you have but dude the trick with the hose to blow away debris or shavings! Wow - I can't understand why I have figured this out years ago. In the shop I use the compressed air but onsite, I just get that stuff in my mouth/eyes/ears! even if I wear a mask/goggles etc. Thanks for one of the many tips/techniques that you have come across and are now passing on. That's how we all learn and then teach to others.
Beyond all the great woodworking skills I’ve learned from you, patience is probably number one.
Nice work, i love how you can still hear nature while working. It seems right, with time, energy, task, finished product, and leaving a decent place for the children.
Clarity, simplicity, and insight! Always a treat to watch you work and see the fruits of your deft efforts! Cheers and much gratitude from Northeast TN!
hundreds of questions and hundreds of hours without a chickadee video - doood..... we were getting withdrawal!
Incredible video. I appreciate the quiet and the high quality filming.
My dad was a mason who sometimes had to "bolt" heavy machines to walls and floors in factories. He would put a nut on the end of the rod, drill a hole large enough for the nut to go all the way to the bottom, put the rod and nut in it, fill the hole with a bit of fairly dry concrete, then put a solid iron tube with a relatively flat end over the rod and hammer on it, fill again with some more concrete, hammer again, repeat until level. He claimed it instantly secured very heavy machines.
This is the only video I've ever watched that you can watch regular and in 2x speed and things still look normal.
No words can express how much I love this channel. Thanks, this is beyond inspiring.
Just found your channel.
You, sir, are living the life I would have wanted, had I made better financial decisions in the 20 years since I got my dd214.
Though I wouldn't trade my 4 kids for anything, it is bitter sweet to see what could have been. I am genuinely thrilled to see you living it.
I've been working through your videos, and I have to admit, watching your older videos with you using your own lumber....with eyes set in today's wood prices...
I chuckle at how many thousands of dollars someone without access to their own trees would have to spend today in each of your early videos.
Josh, your videos are of the highest quality in so many ways. Can I ask you about sound. I play your videos on high volume and they are just exquisite. How do you record those natural sounds so clearly? The hand-drills, the saws, the paint brush, even placing the stone on the gravel. I felt like I was lying on the ground right next to you while you were working. Do you have a dedicated sound engineer for every video, or have you found a super-duper directional mic and just become a pro at using it? I’d love some tips, but mostly this is to say: THANK YOU. Your videos are a delight.
Beautiful. But if I ever do it there will be a rotary hammer drill involved. Im not a beast like you sir.
He seems very strong.
Chickadee says- "CHIRP CHIRP-CHIRP !"
@@arnewirthgen3939 Tis not strength that does the job but guile - mind you strength has it's uses!
This type of craftsmanship is as satisfying as it gets. It is art, engineering, history and nature combined.
It's always a pleasure and a privilege watching someone who has put in so much time to hone their craft and develop their knowledge. Thanks so much for continuing to share your work with us!
Turn on Subtitles people. Very informative, old school craftsmanship.
God, i love watching people share vintage skills..every facinating bit of hard won effective old school is so worth preserving and practicing-
Thank you so much for sharing!
Nice peaceful project not even scaring the birds away with loud tools.
It was more informative when I got clued in that there were closed captions.
Thank you. Watching your videos is a Zen experience: utterly calming in the midst of the TH-cam storm. It's in the silences we learn about ourselves.
Some captions would be epic....pine tar, creosote, what are you using, when and why?
at 14:13 it says "Pine tar/linseed oil mix"
only if you have CC turned on though!
There are captions. Click the CC button next to the gear on the bottom of the video.
There are captions, but you have to turn them on. It's the little "CC" button next to the settings cog.
Enable the captions.
What a wonderful delight seeing this posted, I've been missing your videos. I hope all is well with you and all you hold dear to you
So elegant. This gave me an idea for a future project on our homestead. Thank you!
I live in North Carolina and about two years ago I had the opportunity to dismantle a tobacco barn that was 150 years old. The entire barn was intact and even had a lean to on one side. I started from the top (of course) on the siding and saved EVERYTHING (including the wooden pegs and square nails. The metal roof was, as I understand it, the third roof that had been put on the barn. It was metal and had a lot of rust, but none of it had eaten through. Probably the most amazing part of the structure was the foundation. They were 30'x8"x8", hand hewn, and mitered at a perfect 45*. They sat upon what I think were sandstone boulders. I say that because I could rub the boulders and they would crumble to what looked like beach sand. It stood 30' tall and was completely level. I am still using the materials for several things. I reused the roof for the roof on my shed made from pallet wood. I am in the process of making a desk out of the weathered door. It was the most rewarding project I've done in my life! The owner bought the property from a family the was selling what was their ancestor's 40 acres and a mule. He was going to tear it down to make room for a swimming pool! The original farm house had already been torn down and I was too late to save it.
Sounds like a lovely barn. Glad you got to use it.
@@MrChickadee In my efforts to reclaim that barn I've repurposed a lot of it to make the following:
1. A steamer trunk from the floor and siding boards (sold it for $500.00)
2. An accent wall in my home from the weathered siding.
3. Ten fire place mantles from the floor joists (sold them for $250.00 ea)
4. A bunch of smaller items like picture frames from the tobacco sticks found in the barn
And the desk is taking a long time because I don't want to use any power tools or modern fasteners or hardware on it. By far it will be the most amazing thing to come out of this project!!! That item will have a minimum price of $1500.00! The only thing modern in that project will be the glass that will sit on top to provide a smooth surface (gotta have a smooth desktop LOL) I wonder if I can post a picture of it here? Can you tell that I'm immensely passionate about reclamation of what most see as not being worthy of our admiration?
I had to subscribe, this has a whole new layer of interest when the current price of lumber is considered
Spring is finally here with summer shortly approaching. Here, we watch as the rare Mr Chickadee, constructs another nest for his family, friends, and fans across the internet. Truly mesmerizing to watch a being so close with nature. Tune in next time for more exotic constructs as we welcome summer in the weeks to come!
Thank you for the lessons in strength, determination, humility and wisdom. Your work ethic is through the roof.
I appreciate that!
This is a great video. I can't believe there are so many people criticizing this. Who cares? It works for him and looks like a good option.
A rare gem for rare people!
Wonderful content.
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It takes a special kind of TH-cam viewer to watch ancient building technique clip from start to finish filmed and played back in almost realtime.
Sad I am not one of them.
change your play speed, my person
Not everything requires patience. If you can learn where and when to apply it, your life will feel richer. Just saying...
Your amazing craftsmanship is a special kind of alchemy and I could watch you all day. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks once again for another amazing video! It demonstrates how much you understand the craft, being able to combine old and new in such a subtle way is impressive to say the least.
So nice to have a video without a lot of verbiage or music.
Not sure if it was in the video or I just missed it 2x. What was the oil used after burning the end of the timber?
Pine tar mixed with linseed oil.
Tar and linseed oil
i am guessing linseed oil...
"Pine tar, linseed oil mix" 👍
Pine tar and linseed oil
Interesting, informative, and impressive -- as always. Thank you!
I've been thinking about this connection and its issues for sometime, thanks for getting the kinks out.
Brilliant!
Mr. Chickadee, Your work and content are very impressive. Thank you for sharing.
the contrast of burnt wood and the boulder is very pleasing to my eyes 🤩
As a traditional woodworker, I love watching you work. Question...what do you apply to the bottom of the post after you hardened it with the torch?
Turn the captions on , he explains what you see.
turn on CC and he explains it. "pine tar and linseed oil mix"
Turn on closed captioning on all his videos for explanations. Pine tar, linseed oil mix.
Pine tar with Linn seed oil
There are some comments in subtitles. It is a pine tar and linseed oil mix.
Clever use of portable compressed air to blow the rock dust away. 👏
you are after all nothing more than a mobile air compressor, aren't you? lol...
Dad always said I was "Dead Weight", now I can add "Portable Hot Air Compressor" to my resume.🤣
As impressive as all of your vids. They are both relaxing and extremely educational. Your use of handtools where others easily choose the powered ones is admirable and adds to the experience. Every time. Your emphasis on the job at hand makes this one of my favorite channels. Great work mr. Chickadee, very enjoyable!
I like how you transferred the shape of the stone to the pole. Thanks for sharing
Love your videos. No talking nonsense just pure craftsmanship
that is a thing of pure beauty, mr chickadee:). thank you!
Always a pleasure to watch your craftsmanship.
Fascinating your commendable method of work. A hug Chickadee
I still have my dad's old star drill. This brought back a lot of memories. Thanks
Love your videos. Wish there were more. How is the cellar doing?
This 4K footage was awesome. Thanks for sharing.
I want to build a fence on my rocky Maine soil. Cannot dig a hole and don't want to use a backhoe to dig a monster hole. Got plenty of stones to use a base for posts. Will use this video as my guide. Thanks much!!
Some narration and/or notes outlining what is being done would be nice. For instance, what is the liquid that he's painting the charred wood with?
Try hitting the Cc button. You know Closed Captioning/Subtitles. He explains alot!
Liquid schwarts.
pine tar and linseed oil
im never going to build like this but its interesting to see the methods. its possible I might use something I see here but never going to be the way he does it. you never know when "something I saw somewhere" makes a difference on a job.
That's just lovely. And you cheered me right up.
The lack of power tools is nice for a change. Makes it seem much more peaceful and meditative
Totally agree. You may like Paul Sellers’ channel (here on TH-cam) all about use of hand tools
clicked on this and have been entertained by a man, in the wilderness, with woodworking skills i could only dream of, who uses non-electric tools and comes ends up showing how a man can anchor wood to stone. Totally fascinated here on your technique with a modern twist that some didnt seem to get!
Any advice on choosig the stone? How big and heavy should stones be (for ~90 m2 building)? If larger stone is used can it be partly underground?
I always love watching your work it is so amazing to understand the techniques our forefathers used to build with. Thank you for showing and sharing with us. Semper Fi my friend.
After watching your videos for a couple of years now I still can't believe you aren't on the discovery channel or some other cable channel.
Probably better that way. They'd make him do or say stupid shit anyway.
That’s exactly how miners would “drill” pockets for sticks of dynamite… except it was 2 guys, a full size sledge hammer, a 3ft long drill… and in the dark… absolutely mental!!
I know right! You wouldn’t want to be the guy holding the drill and have the guy on the sledgehammer slip a little bit 😂😂😱
I am still using my Grand fathers "cordless" drill, and I am closer to seventy. And the ratchet and brace is still a great tool. England made this stuff so well.
Impressive....just flat out impressive. Perfect blend of old and new. Great work.
Glad you like it!
Beautiful. Can you remind us what the mixture is that you put on the burnt sections?
Pine tar with boiled linseed oil if I remember correctly. If you turn on closed captions he mentions it when applying it.
Turn on CC 😉
its in the subtitles
Always remember to turn on the closed captions for Mr. C’s instructional videos. It’s a pine tar / linseed oil mix.
Pine tar and linseed oil
Actions speak louder than words, love this man
What is the liquid you are brushing on the bottoms?
I believe it's "pitch pine" I think he shared that in one of his q & a's in the past.
Mix of boiled linseed oil and pine tar
My guess would be wood tar. :)
I'm wondering if it's creosote?
Switch on the subtitles and all will be revealed! That’s how to watch Mr Chicadee if you have an inquisitive mind.
Covered all the bases and in a beautifully filmed first hand example. Thank you for your time!
He must have a very understanding wife! Mine doesn't even like how long some projects take with power tool, let alone doing it this way.
She's fully in with him on living the simple life. They've been doing this together a long time.
She typically is running the camera. (She also appears in the occasional earlier video).
I had many questions but was afraid to ask. So I read the comments and discovered you added some closed captioned. Maybe mention this in the title or introduction. So a thumbs up,I learnt TWO things.
Why were you afraid to ask
Always entertaining, love your content, and you can practice your birdsong I.D. too.
* Carolina chickadee
* rose-breasted grosbeak
* red-bellied woodpecker
* hooded warbler
* red-eyed vireo
* cardinal
* blue jay
* cowbird
* Carolina wren
might have heard ovenbird too.
Such artisanal crafting is so lovely to watch
I was hoping the final shot would pan back and show the post as nothing more than being for a sign that reads ‘please subscribe’ 😆 just for comedy value
Every video you make like this, I can't get enough of. It's probably weird but I enjoy this content so much
I have a general question regarding to the chisel, how often do you feel like you have to put a point back on it going through that granite? 2x per strone or more?
Edit; that beam of wood looks like it’s growing out of that stone so beautiful
I gave it a grind twice per hole. On the last hole I could tell it is ready to be reforged as I was starting to grind down past the hardened part. Granite is hard haha.
@@MrChickadee thanks for answering my question.
@@MrChickadee we have mostly basalt here in Oregon USA, granite is also MUCH more abrasive depending on what materials have been stuck in it.
Awesome roach killer mortar mix!! I also like the used motor oil sealer too. I used to see my grandfather paint fence poles with old motor oil. They never rotted while he was alive.
I think it's pine pitch actually..
The chalk line box is a work of art itself.
Ink line.
Similar concept, but much more precise and leaves a more durable mark.
That has to be one of the most interesting videos I have seen on TH-cam. Cheers mate
Alternative title: How to make a giant stone maul
Absolutely genius! Thank you so much for sharing! Beautiful.. definitely going to steal this idea as I'm selling my condo in the city and having a modular home built for some property and no man's land! Amen!
That brace and bit is something to torque about!
Your skill level is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for showing this always amazed at the skill level in your videos
I adore your work. Thank you so much for sharing. What a clever technology to satisfy some, or not. I don't care. It's brilliant and still doesn't require synthetic materials. The bolts are pretty fancy though.
Today almighty algorythm decided that I need some building tec in my life. Very cool.