I copied this barn very closely. I loved it and had the Amish build my brow over the big garage doors just like that! Only thing I really changed was my man door is on the front with the same style overhang and I have a man door on the back as well. Turned out awesome!
Every once in awhile I come up with something clever. Now, if I can just be smart enough to start things earlier to have enough daylight to get everything done! Thanks for watching!
You do a great job with that 755, Neil. Concrete is beyond my DIY abilities too. I agree with letting the professionals do that type of skilled work. - Chad #purpecollarlife
Best part was the moving of the trusses? Imagine getting pulled over by a random state trooper with those rigged up like that? Similar thing happened to me. I was pulling an old Oliver disc harrow from one end of our farm to the other on the shoulder of the public road with my truck. Random state trooper came by, saw me, whipped around, pulled me over, and said "You can't do that." I said, "What?" he said "pull whatever that is on the road." After I asked how real farmers did it he thought up his defense and said I had to have a orange triangle on the back....... Cause we all know an orange triangle makes everything better! Great job as usual!
We are certainly fortunate that there isn't much patrolling going on out in these parts. Haven't seen a police car in years go up and down these roads. I can only image what they'd think seeing this go down the road! I didn't think of the orange triangle... We have one that's on the back of the golf cart used when travelling the same roads in it! Thanks for checking it out sir!
Thanks Brian. I am so thankful that someone caught on to the color scheme and motivation behind it. I was nervous about the logo swap so very thankful for your comment. Thanks for watching!
@@digdrivediy right, that was a good clean edit. Hard to show the action but also keep up the pace. Making it rain to build drama was a next level move. I may try that one myself
Good thinking on getting the trusses moved! Boy that rain hit hard and quick, glad the concrete still finished out nicely. Wish I could come to Louisville to meet some of you guys but there’s no way to miss work right now. Take care and have a good time!
First comment - I never thought a guy who's never seen a piece of heavy equipment he doesn't have or want would say that anything other than heart surgery on immediate family members is best left to an expert, much less concrete work. Concrete is probably the most DIY'ed thing on Earth. Second comment - that's a lot of barn if you're not farming. You guys out in corn country have a great lifestyle. I hope you never have to move.
Moving would be a serious pain in the butt for sure! We've poured our fair share of concrete but something this big takes some tools and help man. We do lots of yard farming out here so still need a place to keep that stuff dry. Thanks for watching Sam!
I need to go back and watch the video where you got stuck. Those are always fun… Unless you are the one in the mud Finally bought my tickets for the expo last night. Look forward to meeting up with you there If I can fight through the crowd of people waiting to talk to you
when i built my pole barn i drilled holes in each post that was in the ground and inserted little pvc pipes with a 90 degree angle on them and i fill them up with oil. It lasts quite a while and keeps the part of the beam thats in the ground soaked with oil so they dont rot
Hey that's a clever idea. You could do that after their in the ground then too I suppose. Never heard of that but makes sense I suppose. Thanks Stephen!
Skills being able to help out and film! Thanks again for taking us along and thanks to your brother for letting you share it with everyone. Definitely wanting a shop this nice one day!
Oh, how clever!!! While you were toting those trusses, Take Me Home Country Road was playing in my head. Can you imagine getting away with that in civilization? I put a drain in the parking spot of my shop. Our garage doesn’t have any and we can’t even set a carton in the floor. I don’t know how many pounds of sunflower seeds and deer corn were ruined before I made a wooden pallet to get them out if the pools that drip from the vehicles. Those slanted overhead door entries are the way to go. I even put a 1/2” slant at my walk doors. I just wish there was a way to easily install them in existing floors! They beat a square lip by a country mile! Running a screed board kills my knees and back. I told Dirt Boss I was gonna rent a gas powered screed on my next concrete job. All I needed was to find another concrete pour to try it…. And, just like that Nana came up with one. Next spring she wants a new garage apron poured. The doors leak and… she wants it flattened. So… I got that going for me. However, I will not pour it if there’s a hint of rain. I can’t afford to build a pole barn over it just to keep the rain out…. Like you wealthy corn country boys can!!! 🤓 I’ll see you Thursday.
We get away with using our country roads for all kinds of fun stuff that most folks wouldn't consider! That's the advantage of being "the last stop before nowhere" as my Dad would say. Yep, we've found those floor drains to be a must come snow melt season. And the slanted entry really helps keep that rain from blowing in under the door, although in the heaviest winds it still manages to get under mine but my doors face west. My brother won't have any trouble as his building's "back" is to the wind but I wouldn't go without the slant. Well congrats on that new concrete project for spring '22! I absolutely love watching concrete getting poured by people that know what they're doing! I'll look forward to your project in that regard as well :) See ya Thursday!
I don't know about all the drama of having the rain coming, but I do know the feeling of butt naked cold when you're standing on the end of a building right under the eaves and the water's running down on top of you. Brrrr
Ha! Yeah, maybe over dramatic but it certainly was cold! I haven't gotten to stand out in a rain like that in a long time. 1 out of 5 stars... Would not recommend 😋
"you don't want to go in that concrete" "yes I do" Ha Ha Ha Ha! Kids are best! I would say let her at it! I love when young ones want to get into the trades! Great update! It makes me excited for the projects that I have coming up when I get home. I took a lot from this video; reminded me a few things! And you are right DIY is great, but its worth noting when something should be left to the professionals; and for me concrete slabs is one as well! I can't wait for the next update!
Yeah we went there without any sort of plan and I'm glad we were able to figure something out. Nice having the outriggers to strap to or it could have been tough. Thanks Andrew!
That much concrete would definitely call for a pro team. Moving earth or trees you are definitely the guy to call. Would you like to come help me domestic the woods in Pinehurst NC?😁. Ready for the next one.
When in doubt, pour it out! Fair advice. Over the long haul the rain will miss more than it'll hit. When it hits it's miserable. Got to watch out for concrete burns on your feet and ankles with water in your boots. Neil on the 755 does your hydraulics allow multi direction of operation simultaneously? For example after dumping a bucket will it allow lowering bucket and curling it back to level at the same time? When my folks first got the 755 either you couldn't do 2 directions at once or it was so slow as to cancel out any advantages. By the time the 955 came it was no longer an issue. Maybe bigger pump, more pressure or different valving. Just curious.
It does allow multi-function but like you suggested, it isn't quick about it. I find myself just doing one function at a time most of the time but when going from the backhoe to the tractor it's hard to stay consistent. Thanks for watching!
Your brother has a sweet barn! The Amish are the way to go too. I watched them in Ann Arbor one week, they threw a entire apartment building up and were gone with in like 4 days. They work so fast and efficient, I’d love to hire them myself. Are they decent on price?
They are fair on price but not a bargain anymore. Everyone around here is fairly competitive cause there is no shortage of work. They sure get it done though!
Another nice one Neil! Your brother doesn’t make it easy on the interviewer does he😂 typical for Brothers believe me I know…. Nice barn! And brilliant the way you made it rain just add excitement have a great week my friend, your helper is back so hopefully it’ll be a little easier week!
Ha! Brothers don't make it easy on each other sometimes for sure! I'm glad to have the helper back for sure. Just in time too cause I'll be down in Louisville on Thursday and Friday so we'll load him up! Thanks Mike!
You know what, he hasn't mentioned in storage options yet. That might be a good angle to pursue although I think it will get rejected. However, when he moves some of his stuff out of Dad's barn there may be some rental space opening up over there!
Props to you brother for the ingenious truss moving project. That took some creative engineering. However, you know the the Amish build team were laughing their asses off the entire time you were patting yourself on the back. This is how they move a completed barn...th-cam.com/video/hgXMwGrkdAM/w-d-xo.html All good though, I still got your back Neil. Maybe you can strike a deal with the guys to move a completed fireplace to the house for Kara? Just a thought. This video was a great example of how to make the best out of a crappy situation. Mother Earth doesn't care about your timeline. Nice job Jefe!
Ha! I think they're laughing at us all the time regardless :) You're right though, mother nature doesn't care about your project and always finds a good time to remind us... It hadn't rained for two weeks and the morning we want to pour concrete...BAM! It's all good though so no harm done.
@@digdrivediy Caught a glimpse of you during Dirt Perfects mini live stream. One question keeps bothering me, why did they have all the creators penned up like barnyard animals? Kinda reminded me of a petting zoo. Hope you had a good time and can't wait to see your footage.
@@gregd931 I guess they didn't want us to escape! It was a fun time and I was just very humbled to be there. I was excited to meet a few of my favorite TH-camrs as well. I got some video so hopefully I can put something together.
Is there any slope to the floor drains? They're super handy but not sure how to efficiently slope a slab and have it both look good and function well. If the floor isn't sloped, how well do the drains work? Thanks.
There is a slight slope to the drains. I think it was only like an inch of fall. The idea for us is to capture the snow melt off the vehicles. It will run to the drain. My drains and my shopping garage work great like that.
It's easier to finish the edges from outside the building perimeter and you can bowl float from outside or let the handle pass through the walls if need be.
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I copied this barn very closely. I loved it and had the Amish build my brow over the big garage doors just like that! Only thing I really changed was my man door is on the front with the same style overhang and I have a man door on the back as well. Turned out awesome!
Moving the trusses with the backhoe was genius! You are very clever.
Every once in awhile I come up with something clever. Now, if I can just be smart enough to start things earlier to have enough daylight to get everything done! Thanks for watching!
You do a great job with that 755, Neil. Concrete is beyond my DIY abilities too. I agree with letting the professionals do that type of skilled work. - Chad #purpecollarlife
Appreciate it Chad. I make do with what I've got and try to recognize my limitations. Concrete is just too permanent to mess up! Thanks for watching!
I’ve had many days getting chased by the rain when pouring concrete! Never a dull moment! Great video Neil 👍🏻
Oh I bet you've got to see it all Ed. You're one of those experts though so no troubles! I'm glad this one turned out well. Thanks for watching sir!
Always rains at the wrong time Neil, but worked out even so . Great job.
Yep. It turned out fine despite the rain. Glad we had the plastic though!
Ha ha, it never fails any time I start pouring concrete, there's always drama. I feel your pain brother.
Seems like something always creeps up but fortunately this one came out just fine. Thanks for tuning in BD!
Best part was the moving of the trusses? Imagine getting pulled over by a random state trooper with those rigged up like that? Similar thing happened to me. I was pulling an old Oliver disc harrow from one end of our farm to the other on the shoulder of the public road with my truck. Random state trooper came by, saw me, whipped around, pulled me over, and said "You can't do that." I said, "What?" he said "pull whatever that is on the road." After I asked how real farmers did it he thought up his defense and said I had to have a orange triangle on the back....... Cause we all know an orange triangle makes everything better!
Great job as usual!
We are certainly fortunate that there isn't much patrolling going on out in these parts. Haven't seen a police car in years go up and down these roads. I can only image what they'd think seeing this go down the road! I didn't think of the orange triangle... We have one that's on the back of the golf cart used when travelling the same roads in it! Thanks for checking it out sir!
I like the new triple D logo. The color scheme is perfect for your fleet!
Thanks Brian. I am so thankful that someone caught on to the color scheme and motivation behind it. I was nervous about the logo swap so very thankful for your comment. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your time with family, projects make lots of memories for the future. Besides really nice thinks to have. Nice barn
Thanks Eric! Appreciate you watching.
Great job, the concrete mixer with the delivery chutes out the front make it look easy. Love the hats.
Hey thanks Nev! Yes, those front discharge mixers are the only way to go. They are built locally in Fort Wayne, IN.
great video Neil !
That is a super slick way of moving the trusses. Another great video.
Appreciate it Gordon.
Wow looking very nice Neil 👍🏻 considering that storm you got 😳😉, and the transport of those trusses…Genius 👍🏻. Have a great week 🙂🙋🏼♂️👍🏻
Really appreciate it! Same to you.
Dig Drive help your family , nice job Neil nice job
Ha! Yeah there is never a shortage of projects it seems! Thanks for watching Derek!
loved the way you moved the trusses.the barns coming out nice
It sure is. He's gonna have a nice shop there.
I look forward to the next one.
Thanks a bunch Jim!
from the Netherlands thanks for the video Neil . looks good
Appreciate it Hollandduck!
That's awesome. I love building projects and pouring concrete. Nate's got an awesome shop there!
Yes it is coming along nicely. I should make a video of one of your building projects!
Is good when you got manny people helping and hard workers around u , looks nice and even hi my friend P.R in tje house 🤟💪🤝
You got that right Oscar! Takes plenty of help to do a good job! Glad to see you and thanks for watching!
Nice attention to detail on grading out the pad. A lot of times I’m guilty of stopping when it’s pretty good
Oh, I've stopped at "pretty good" plenty of times. It all depends if it's going to be on the internet or not 😋
@@digdrivediy right, that was a good clean edit. Hard to show the action but also keep up the pace.
Making it rain to build drama was a next level move. I may try that one myself
Thanks. It is always a struggle trying to find the right pace and the right amount of action.
Good thinking on getting the trusses moved! Boy that rain hit hard and quick, glad the concrete still finished out nicely. Wish I could come to Louisville to meet some of you guys but there’s no way to miss work right now. Take care and have a good time!
Thanks Ben. Yeah, sure wish you could join us but understand when work comes first. Thanks for watching!
Great video. I loved the improvising. Things don't always go as planned and you have to work with what you have. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Jeff. Glad to have you watching sir.
Watching this build series is making me realize when it’s time to build my pole barn I’m gonna need a lot of help
Yeah, it certainly helps!
First comment - I never thought a guy who's never seen a piece of heavy equipment he doesn't have or want would say that anything other than heart surgery on immediate family members is best left to an expert, much less concrete work. Concrete is probably the most DIY'ed thing on Earth. Second comment - that's a lot of barn if you're not farming. You guys out in corn country have a great lifestyle. I hope you never have to move.
Moving would be a serious pain in the butt for sure! We've poured our fair share of concrete but something this big takes some tools and help man. We do lots of yard farming out here so still need a place to keep that stuff dry. Thanks for watching Sam!
Hey Luke, good to see you again, been a long time, nice job. Good video Neil
Luke and his guys did a great job! Sure am glad they were there :) Thanks Tony!
I need to go back and watch the video where you got stuck. Those are always fun… Unless you are the one in the mud
Finally bought my tickets for the expo last night. Look forward to meeting up with you there If I can fight through the crowd of people waiting to talk to you
Ha! That's awesome Brock. I don't think you'll have any trouble with that line... Looking forward to meeting you👍
when i built my pole barn i drilled holes in each post that was in the ground and inserted little pvc pipes with a 90 degree angle on them and i fill them up with oil. It lasts quite a while and keeps the part of the beam thats in the ground soaked with oil so they dont rot
Hey that's a clever idea. You could do that after their in the ground then too I suppose. Never heard of that but makes sense I suppose. Thanks Stephen!
Loved that “improvised” hauling method...
Looks like a great new structure...
Thank you sir.
Appreciate it Gregg!
We do lots of DIY projects too Neil, but I call in the concrete experts to do that part of the job too. Nice to see the progress coming along.
Appreciate it Don! Yeah, I'm a better watcher when it comes to pouring concrete. I'll help get it down but then it's lawn chair time after that!
Skills being able to help out and film! Thanks again for taking us along and thanks to your brother for letting you share it with everyone. Definitely wanting a shop this nice one day!
No problem! Thanks for following along with us!
looking good!!
Thanks John!
Oh, how clever!!! While you were toting those trusses, Take Me Home Country Road was playing in my head. Can you imagine getting away with that in civilization?
I put a drain in the parking spot of my shop. Our garage doesn’t have any and we can’t even set a carton in the floor. I don’t know how many pounds of sunflower seeds and deer corn were ruined before I made a wooden pallet to get them out if the pools that drip from the vehicles.
Those slanted overhead door entries are the way to go. I even put a 1/2” slant at my walk doors. I just wish there was a way to easily install them in existing floors! They beat a square lip by a country mile!
Running a screed board kills my knees and back. I told Dirt Boss I was gonna rent a gas powered screed on my next concrete job. All I needed was to find another concrete pour to try it…. And, just like that Nana came up with one. Next spring she wants a new garage apron poured. The doors leak and… she wants it flattened. So… I got that going for me.
However, I will not pour it if there’s a hint of rain. I can’t afford to build a pole barn over it just to keep the rain out…. Like you wealthy corn country boys can!!! 🤓
I’ll see you Thursday.
We get away with using our country roads for all kinds of fun stuff that most folks wouldn't consider! That's the advantage of being "the last stop before nowhere" as my Dad would say.
Yep, we've found those floor drains to be a must come snow melt season. And the slanted entry really helps keep that rain from blowing in under the door, although in the heaviest winds it still manages to get under mine but my doors face west. My brother won't have any trouble as his building's "back" is to the wind but I wouldn't go without the slant.
Well congrats on that new concrete project for spring '22! I absolutely love watching concrete getting poured by people that know what they're doing! I'll look forward to your project in that regard as well :)
See ya Thursday!
@@digdrivediy oh great… now, I’ll have to hire it done! LOL
Thursday it is!
I don't know about all the drama of having the rain coming, but I do know the feeling of butt naked cold when you're standing on the end of a building right under the eaves and the water's running down on top of you. Brrrr
Ha! Yeah, maybe over dramatic but it certainly was cold! I haven't gotten to stand out in a rain like that in a long time. 1 out of 5 stars... Would not recommend 😋
Boy your brother is gonna owe you some good birthday and christmas presents this year lol
I hope he's reading these comments Kory... :)
"you don't want to go in that concrete" "yes I do" Ha Ha Ha Ha! Kids are best! I would say let her at it! I love when young ones want to get into the trades!
Great update! It makes me excited for the projects that I have coming up when I get home. I took a lot from this video; reminded me a few things! And you are right DIY is great, but its worth noting when something should be left to the professionals; and for me concrete slabs is one as well! I can't wait for the next update!
Yeah, she really wanted to walk around in there. Can't blame her though it is kinda fun. Appreciate it Stephen!
That is a clever idea to move the trusses. I was curious what you had in mind when I saw the backhoe by the pile of trusses in the last installment
Yeah we went there without any sort of plan and I'm glad we were able to figure something out. Nice having the outriggers to strap to or it could have been tough. Thanks Andrew!
I kept waiting for someone to say, “hey, ya’ll, watch this,” while moving the trusses.
That much concrete would definitely call for a pro team. Moving earth or trees you are definitely the guy to call. Would you like to come help me domestic the woods in Pinehurst NC?😁. Ready for the next one.
Ha! I love it in NC so don't tempt me John :) Thanks for tuning it sir!
Great job getting past the road blocks! What do you call that black treatment on the poles where they come in contact with the soil?
Thanks! I'm not sure what they officially call it. I'll have to ask my brother to see if he knows what it's called.
When in doubt, pour it out!
Fair advice. Over the long haul the rain will miss more than it'll hit. When it hits it's miserable. Got to watch out for concrete burns on your feet and ankles with water in your boots.
Neil on the 755 does your hydraulics allow multi direction of operation simultaneously? For example after dumping a bucket will it allow lowering bucket and curling it back to level at the same time? When my folks first got the 755 either you couldn't do 2 directions at once or it was so slow as to cancel out any advantages. By the time the 955 came it was no longer an issue. Maybe bigger pump, more pressure or different valving.
Just curious.
It does allow multi-function but like you suggested, it isn't quick about it. I find myself just doing one function at a time most of the time but when going from the backhoe to the tractor it's hard to stay consistent. Thanks for watching!
Your brother has a sweet barn! The Amish are the way to go too. I watched them in Ann Arbor one week, they threw a entire apartment building up and were gone with in like 4 days. They work so fast and efficient, I’d love to hire them myself. Are they decent on price?
They are fair on price but not a bargain anymore. Everyone around here is fairly competitive cause there is no shortage of work. They sure get it done though!
Another nice one Neil! Your brother doesn’t make it easy on the interviewer does he😂 typical for Brothers believe me I know…. Nice barn! And brilliant the way you made it rain just add excitement have a great week my friend, your helper is back so hopefully it’ll be a little easier week!
Ha! Brothers don't make it easy on each other sometimes for sure! I'm glad to have the helper back for sure. Just in time too cause I'll be down in Louisville on Thursday and Friday so we'll load him up! Thanks Mike!
The barn looks great Neil I look at a garage building they want me to pay 40 Percent on it. Really.
Thanks Ryan! 40% up front? Probably for materials I suppose. Hope you can get your garage built soon. Thanks for watching.
Good work👍 Did your essential skills earn you lifetime storage for a Bronco?
You know what, he hasn't mentioned in storage options yet. That might be a good angle to pursue although I think it will get rejected. However, when he moves some of his stuff out of Dad's barn there may be some rental space opening up over there!
Did the little get to scratch her name into the concrete? Interesting to watch.
I think they got their name in there somewhere but I'm not entirely sure. Not all the siblings were home so there was some debate on that I believe.
Props to you brother for the ingenious truss moving project. That took some creative engineering. However, you know the the Amish build team were laughing their asses off the entire time you were patting yourself on the back. This is how they move a completed barn...th-cam.com/video/hgXMwGrkdAM/w-d-xo.html All good though, I still got your back Neil. Maybe you can strike a deal with the guys to move a completed fireplace to the house for Kara? Just a thought. This video was a great example of how to make the best out of a crappy situation. Mother Earth doesn't care about your timeline. Nice job Jefe!
Ha! I think they're laughing at us all the time regardless :) You're right though, mother nature doesn't care about your project and always finds a good time to remind us... It hadn't rained for two weeks and the morning we want to pour concrete...BAM! It's all good though so no harm done.
@@digdrivediy Caught a glimpse of you during Dirt Perfects mini live stream. One question keeps bothering me, why did they have all the creators penned up like barnyard animals? Kinda reminded me of a petting zoo. Hope you had a good time and can't wait to see your footage.
@@gregd931 I guess they didn't want us to escape! It was a fun time and I was just very humbled to be there. I was excited to meet a few of my favorite TH-camrs as well. I got some video so hopefully I can put something together.
Is there any slope to the floor drains? They're super handy but not sure how to efficiently slope a slab and have it both look good and function well. If the floor isn't sloped, how well do the drains work? Thanks.
There is a slight slope to the drains. I think it was only like an inch of fall. The idea for us is to capture the snow melt off the vehicles. It will run to the drain. My drains and my shopping garage work great like that.
What depth and what PSI concrete did you pour?
It was 4" thick but not sure about the PSI
Do you know why they would do the concrete before the walls? Just wondering
It's easier to finish the edges from outside the building perimeter and you can bowl float from outside or let the handle pass through the walls if need be.
@@digdrivediy thanks for the reply! Makes sense! Wife is out of town so I’m binge watching Your videos!
Hi Mr: Koch I got a cuestion you know I got the same back hoe than yours . How much is the cost if you seled aprox...
Hello Oscar. I think my backhoe today would be worth about $20,000 in my area. Thanks for watching!
@@digdrivediy down here P.R like 30k
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