#30 - HARD Work Digging Out the Cellar Floor Using a Laser Level
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 เม.ย. 2024
- This week, Michael gets to work with one of his new toys - his @cigmantools laser level. When he finally works out how to use it and gets the right level (!), he starts digging away to try and level the 'cellar' floor. It's hard work... but with rain outside, it's the perfect indoor job. AND we take some time off to visit a local hidden waterfall with the dogs.
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I think that the stone wall cleaning is as addictive as the power washing one.👍😂
🤣 it wasn't as addictive in slow time! Haha. Very tedious!
I've got loads of catching up to do after not being well for a while, but I'm so happy to be able to watch again.❤
So lovely to hear from you 💛 was wondering where you were! Hope you're feeling better? X
What a beautiful landscape around the water wheel, the bridge crossing was toe curling to watch, but so worth it.❤
Thank you. Beautiful isn't it! 💛
Hehehe, can only imagine how funny a ride home in your knickers would have been, but you know how Murphy law works, the scenarios are endless.😂❤
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It's amazing how well it works with a really difficult job, it must've been a bit of a trip lol, I found it mesmerizing.😂
😅 it was like a game! 🤣
I tell you what Michael, like you I don't know if that's how its supposed to be done but I have to tell you mate that's f'kin genius the way you chased the laser to the walls to give a more level floor.
All the very best from Scotland (the home of heavy rain 🤣)
Haha! Thank you! 😊
Great work on the floor - must be really satisfying to see the green line inching towards the wall.
Thanks so much 😊 it was nice to see where you were going!! Hope you're enjoying the sun ☀️
@@PortugalonaPostcard very much 😎and have adapted the working day to avoid the hottest bit🌡️ 💤💦struggling a bit with early alarm call but that’s a minor thing.
That’s a labour of love mate, it’s good that you’re enjoying it.
Thank you 😊 it really is!
Enjoyed the video, and you've made great progress on this place. Keep up the good work, and keep the videos coming. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much 😊 means a lot!
Wow!! I hope it is as satisfying for you as it is for us viewers. Lovely to see the level line receding as you chip away. Nice walk, amazing. It is a bit sad to see so many eucalypts as opposed to native tress but, thanks for sharing anyway. Cheers.
Thanks so much 😊 I know what you mean...it is such a shame they've totally taken over. Hopefully we'll be able to do our bit on our land for the native trees. Thanks again 💛
You can establish a datum along the wall and measure down with a metre rule to the level you need at the threshold, then use that same distance down to level the floor dig.
Thank you 😊
Nice work! And beautiful light games!
😅 thank you!!
Enjoyed your visit to the old mill. What a place!
Beautiful isn't it! So secluded it makes you wonder how they used it year ago! Thank you 😊
I don't know what future plan you have in mind but, after seeing quite a few renovations of stone houses, maybe you should consider digging deeper and placing a subfloor layer of Leica balls. If you research it a bit yourself you will find that they help keeping the moisture off the floor and walls. If you see interested you can see "atelier Mavi", "make do grow" and "raising voyagers" where you can see them applying it and get help for you future plans. Great job so far. It is sad that you don't have help.
I don’t understand why people don’t do some research when they have to tackle new things 🤷🏼♂️but it was hilarious to watch.🤣
Thank you! This is something we've been looking into definitely 😊 we just need to account for the fact the road outside will potentially be higher if we dig too deep...
Definitely recommend Make Do Grow, they used a laser level whilst doing their floors.
Unless you are planning on having a dirt floor you WILL need to dig deeper. 4 inches of concrete and 4 inches of stone with a 6 mill polyurethane vapor barrier. That does not include any insulation.
Thank you 😊 we are looking into options but for now the priority is to level the floor as is so Michael has a base to work from for floor joists. We're going to focus on getting upstairs habitable then try and tackle these underground rooms as they'll be the big challenge! 😅
Always good playing with new boys toys but the digging looks pretty hard work. I followed your tip & got a load of the olive sacks for render rubble & they work a treat 👍 Keep up the good work
Pleased the tip has helped 😅 hope all is going well over there too! You've arrived for the good weather that's for sure 😊
Just wanted to say how gorgeous the house is looking. I didn’t see it at the start, and I’m not that keen on schist, but when you uncovered the walls they are gorgeous! Can’t wait to see more.
Thank you so much 😊 I think even the stone has surprised us! 💛
...Amazing!....I watched it three times....👍😅
😅 that must be a record! Thanks so much 💛
Hello there I am going down to Central Portugal I am looking at a old stone house all it has is the walls but its stunning building
I am not looking to change its foot print I needs a good cleaning back weeds old ram shack buildings needs to be cleared so i can set up a base probably a small caravan
All look at getting a good builder not sure what kind of roof breathable felt battens and the terracotta tiles gutters windows doors and floors
You are going well with yours i enjoy watching your cleaning and demolition works :) all the best
Thanks so much 😊 your project sounds really interesting too!! Wishing you all the best with it!! 👍🏼
@@PortugalonaPostcard cheers
😊good job when you fiinished .ill pick you up to start on mine 😂😂😂
😅 he's available at a good price 🤣🤣🤣
Fascinating
Thanks! 💛
Olá meus amigos eu
entendo nada de obras em casas de pedra mas que é um trabalho muito complicado e cansativo e sem ajuda nenhuma apenas a Becci eu nao sei conseguiria mas o meu amigo nao é pessoa para desistir. Eu acho que tem chovido muito está tudo inundado de água. Adoro essa paisagem onde vai passear os seus cachorros. Espero que para a semana o tempo esteja melhor. Bom fim de semana e por favor meus amigos descansem
Thank you very much
God bless you both 🙏🏼🙏🏼🥰
Muito, muito obrigada 💛 Adoramos ler suas amáveis palavras. O sol está de volta esta semana 😊 Bom fim de semana 🙏🏼
It looked you where playing with green gem stones.
🤣 it did!! 💎
Also French drain will save you from all that Portuguese rain entering your house
Yeah we need something! Need to factor in for the road being at a similar level too 😊
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good job
Thank you 😊
What a difference In The stone wall
Amazing isn't it 😊
Chatty Kitty cracks me up…what is the kittys name pls
Haha she's fabulous. Tilly 💛
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, good work.
Thank you - as always. We love hearing from you each week. Have a great weekend 💛💛💛
There a number of yt videos on how to use a Cigman, different models. Might be useful?
Thank you 😊
probably easier to use a shovel?
If that laser line moves, your floor is flat or level
Thank you 😊 I think we're there for now!
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I’m sure i'm not the first to say, but get some blimmin power tools!
'Oh nooo, it’ll damage the structure and fabric etc'
Not if you're in control my son, you’re a chipmeister extraordinaire, just feel the moves of the mechanism.
'Nah, we’ll have a couple of hours…get this done'
Really?
'Yeah, Becky's gone for a poo again, a couple of hours'll see her done!'
TMI, but I was wondering where she was…
'Yeah, too many oranges'
M'kay
'Was that you, or me said that?’
Dunno! Tbh.
Well how about having couple of tens of minutes instead of a couple of hours ?
'Doubt she’d be up for tha tbh,,she’s right fond of her poos'
I meant chipping render off the walls you nob!
Nah we’ll be reet! I time my brews with Beck's poos
Omfg. I only commented to get an SDS.
Nah, I’m from Yorkshire so I’m not only frugal but my bumhole PSI unintentionally stops cash machines dispensing at 50 yards, it’s a problem for all Yorkshiremen tbh. Plus we’re skint. Becks? Where’s me brew lass? it’s 2 pm.
Prrrp.
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