I love that you made the long water reservoir so good-looking, and putting that handsome lid on it is so practical. THEN you painted the sides! Looks great, and so do you! God be with you.
Hi Don, To keep mosquitoes out of the water tank and from laying eggs in it. Try to add some screening to the underside of those doors. Also add screening at the gutter downspout. 👍🏾👍🏾
It's great to see you doing what you love.Gloves especially when cutting metal. Hey I wear glasses makes us look intelligent 🤣.As for painting ok on my knees just getting up the problem lol . Great seeing you better,god bless. Simon 😀🇬🇧 xx
Gosh. Why do you go to ALL that trouble building that 0:13 trough. For less trouble and very little money you could have bought 2 IBF containers and a gutter to supply your rain catchment system.
lol...maybe he wanted to be frugal and noticed how the water collected off the solar panels underneath them, eh? Basically, trying to avoid a messy walking area by the solar panels. Who knows, but you can use your imagination right?
Yes, was excited to see you outdoors and working again but...am unable to watch. Please turn on Closed Captions in future so I can understand what you are talking about. Hearing is about shot and I have others in house that will c/o "It's too loud."
Nice Upgrade and WELCOME BACK.. Yes.. it feels to get a project completed or upgraded. SO.. because water runs downhill and seeks it's own level..at the 17:26 mark.. The right side panel should go UNDER the panel on it's left.. It's creating a big disruption in the flow.
Yep I did that so I could access the front part of the tank without raising all of the rest of the lids. That said I am thinking of reversing all of that . Good observation on your part!
I like your tank. You build like me. Angle braces across the corners make weak corners strong for almost everything you build out of wood, without adding much weight or needing much wood, although what you did is sturdier for your tank, especially since you might end up using it for a table and to stand on. I want a table saw, too! Takes some extra power to run them.
Don, how many watts are your solar panels, where did you purchase them? I know it’s been awhile since you got them but were they expensive and any helpful tips on any part of mounting or wiring them? Do you have batteries that you need to charge for when the sun isn’t as bright as you might want? What brand are your panels and model numbers? What do you have them plugged into inside your house? I really appreciate you and your videos. Thank you!!
Hi Kenn. I have eight 340 watt panels. I purchased them from a california company called treepublic. Shipped right to my door. I dont have old fashioned lead acid batteries but a system called the Titan. two 2000 watt lithium ion batteries and 4000 watts of storage. etc. Check with my other vids where you can see details.
My husband always wrapped his brushes in aluminum foil between uses, however long that time was, and put them in the freezer. He didn't actually clean them until the end of a project. Worked great!
Great to see you back in action again. I was beginning to wonder where you were. If I had known you were in Texas, we could have gotten together if you were close by. I live on Lake Whitney. God bless in all you do.
It's wonderful that you are up and at em again. I do have a question about your new water catchment tank. Did you create an over flow means IF it should get too full? Should be simple to add flex pipe to channel that water to where you want it, near the top of your tank, perhaps near your gutter?
Good to see you back in action. To help with the brush and paint is to keep a couple of wet dish towels while your painting so when you take a break cover the paint can and wrap the brush with them .
Good suggestion but those doors are so heavy that they would put too much pressure on the hinges that way. Dragging out the saw horses is not too much trouble I find.
Glad to see you back Don, the wife and I love you very much! I was yelling at the screen "Use the circular saw!!!" You got it perfect, thanks for all you do my friend!
Hi sir , without telling any secrets. Decline to answer if it's too much. I worry about security of my property will I'm gone even for a few hours. What would you recommend for security? Tanks,? Claymores?... I'm retired military man same age as you.. go seniors 1974! So I kinda think that way at first.. lol. Best Regards, Smitty
Don, I'm a new subscriber. I am moving to Sierra Vista Arizona and I will be just out city limits in Cochise county. I look forward to meeting you. I just retired from the state of Idaho. I'm a prospector, lapidary and look forward to long hikes in the desert. Look forward to meeting you if the chance arises. Let me know if you need any help with your property. As I will be working on my new property! Mitch Flannery
Great to see you on the mend and enjoying your "birding" hobby, Don! Looks like you've got it all together and pushing onward. All your viewers here are so encouraged with your progress. From veteran Charlie.
@@affordabledesertliving3487 It's good to have ppl care about you and to know you have ppl concerned for your welfare and safety. You are doing what you love Don, and many are not as fortunate to do or be able to accomplish what you are doing. Keep up the good work and give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. Veteran Charlie.
Lane I was with a friend last week up in Carr Canyon. We came across a beautiful colored snake! I thought it was a huge coral snake and kept my distance but still filmed it. Turns out it was a Sonoran Mountain King Snake! One gorgeous animal!
@@affordabledesertliving3487 Yep.. precisely the snake I told you to be on the look-out for, quite some time in the past.. I'm glad you finally got to see one.. 😎👍
In my country we use alot of mulch on top of the soil to preserve moisture. Usually around the trees and crops. Thank you for the nice relaxing video content! We love you)
Yes it was Michelangelo who painted the Sistine Chapel and also painted The Last Judgement. Charlelton Heston played the movie part in the 50s. Agony and the Ecstacy i believe the title was.
They make metal shears attachments for cordless drills, that'd probably be a handy tool. Or any electric metal shear really since you've got a few power sources.
Can't believe how much box of screws cost now days over $50 for big box nice work bud , hopefully you have good weather , we are in the 60s in seaside Oregon coast area
So glad you are feeling better Don! I love your sense of humor as you work on this solar, water catchment project! Rest and take good care of Yourself. See you next time~
Pressure-treated wood is generally safe to handle, but some precautions should be taken to minimize potential health risks: Modern pressure-treated wood is less toxic than older versions. Since 2003, the use of chromated copper arsenate (CCA) has been phased out for residential applications, replaced by safer alternatives like Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ) and Propiconazole. The main risks come from inhaling sawdust when cutting or sanding pressure-treated wood, rather than simply handling it. When working with pressure-treated wood, it's advisable to: Wear a dust mask and eye protection when cutting or drilling Use gloves and long sleeves to minimize skin contact Work outdoors for better ventilation Wash hands after handling the wood, especially before eating or drinking Short-term exposure, such as carrying boards or working on a project for a day, is unlikely to cause significant health issues. Pressure-treated wood should not be used for cutting boards, food preparation surfaces, or indoor applications. Never burn pressure-treated wood, as this can release toxic chemicals in the smoke and ash. For older structures using CCA-treated wood, it's recommended to monitor for damage and apply sealants annually to reduce potential arsenic leaching
I really enjoy watching your videos. I cannot wait to get started on my 40 acres there in Cochise County. Mine is where portal Arizona is. I don’t know if you know where that is
Nice job, Don...just a hint for putting liners in ponds or pools, use a vacuum cleaner to take the air out from under the liner...just a tip...pleased you are doing well Healthwise...ATB from Brissy Australia.
first time watching one of your videos! i love it! im just 64 fixing to be 65 this year, and im a man married to steffy! my grandfather died of cancer in 1974, we had built a pole barn before that and i learned about turning the blade backwards to cut sheet metal back then!! it amazes me how the people who have never actually farmed or lived the way i have my entire life, get so excited when they learn a new trick or how to do something.i applaud you for what you are doing and the others are doing. i went to votec school for 1/2 day for 4 years from 8th grade to 11th grade to be a "printer" . i was an A+ student and worked doing a special project one summer! the very first job i applied for i was told that they would love to hire me but i was WHITE and the government had a "quota system" where the employer was required to have a set percentage of minorities! so i worked at jobs that DID NOT TAKE OUT TAXES FOR MOST OF MY LIFE!! i started reading mother earth news back in the early 1970's and organic farming and gardening before that.i shot my first deer at around 11 or 12 years of age. we always preserved our own meat and vegies etc... i took agriculture in college but did NOT want the degree, as i hate modern agriculture practices, and even refused to drive a grain truck for a local rancher (pay was CASH) because i REFUSE to participate in confinement feeding of cattle! met my second wife through an ad in mother earth news magazine, she was a midwife etc... i divorced her 10 years later because of her drug use! i met my 3rd and final wife online, she was a Filipino from lapulapu city on Cebu island. moved there to marry her and live, until my mom died expectantly. i had REFUSED to talk to her for years and thought i had been taken out of the trust as a beneficiary. but i got a bunch of money so we came back to the states. she is a citizen here now and has actually saved my life instead of letting me die and getting all my money! living off grid is all she has ever known and she has a BACHELORS DEGREE IN NURSING. she works at a hospital for 4 years now, and brings home the bacon and cooks it up too! i get $361 in social security,LOL we have cash put back for emergencies and several years of supplies stored up. if SHTF happens we will be just fine!
Glad you’re doing better. Down time is better doing something with friends instead of staying in place. AND it was something you enjoy ❤. Water catchment turned out great 👍👵🏻👩🌾❣️
What I wanna know is how the heck you got those sheets of tin to your property!? I guess if you ordered a bunch for your shed build and got the lumber and tin delivered it would work good...cuz strapping it to your work car would prob not work😂❤🙋♀️🛻🇨🇦‼️
Good question Jane! Pretty simple. The SUV I had for my birding trip allowed me to make a run to Home Depot before I turned it in. So I shoved the sheet metal roofing in that. The Corolla can haul 10ft lumber with ease but nothing super wide.
For the paint brushes after use, just put the brush in Turpentine for two days. Then, remove and rinse, let dry. And you have a new paint brush. This only applies when using oil paint only, not water based paint. Your pond liner I notice is only 20 mil. Do you drink the water collected in that pond liner ?? I'm not sure that's safe for human consumption. 40 mil is safe. But, 20 mil may be good for anything except drinking water.
That was a lot of work and a lot of materials for a fairly small tank. You could have purchased a new quality tank for the same or less. Or better yet, buy a used tank for cheap. Lots of used tanks for sale in Cochise county. My neighbor just bought a used 1,500 tank for $400.
Your point is well taken. That said. I needed a tank that would fit in that specific place. The only thing that would do that would be Tractor Supply cattle watering tanks. But... they were more expensive than what it cost to build this 16 ft tank. Plus I would have to create some sort of lid on them to allow me to harvest even more water and with their oval shape it would have been a huge challenge. No places for easy hinges either. So all in all this was an economical build and I am happy with it. Thanks for watching.
Great video Don It's good to see you and you look strong. I guess losing an appendix, Isn't too big a price to pay for some quality Birding. had I known you were in Yellowstone, I would have stopped by and said hi. Just kidding but I do live in Montana. That reservoir is everything you like It is, sturdy and practical, and that liner looks beefy. I am a new subscriber, I like what you are doing here and don't want to miss anything.👍
I really like the way you are doing your rainwater catchment and filling your tank. Where did you purchase your tank? I know you want a bigger one than you have are you going back to the same place you purchased the first one? What was the name of that company? I really do appreciate you helping all of us and giving of your time to do the videos that we watch to try to learn your techniques on how to complete a task. Thank you again!, what town town do you live. I am moving to McNeal on 28 acres. Nothing on the property so far but with your videos I am hoping to change that!!
Hi Kenn. I purchased the tank from Oasis Rainwater harvesting in the Sierra Vista area. I will purchase two much larger ones to provide enough water for my "big house". Later on. Good luck on your move to McNeal. Definitely a great idea for being off grid.
Wish I were closer to you, I could help you a lot! Hinges main strength comes from being set into the wood. They sell hinge butt joint tools or you can use wood chisels. The hinge properly recessed the supplied screws would have been fine...
Tip for cutting metal roofing....old timer showed me about flipping a old circular saw blade around and putting it backwards on the saw and voila....use a old junk blade so save yer old blades when u replace. Use eye proyection
Hi Don, Great to see you feeling so much better 🥰 Good job on your water reservoir, thanks for posting and sharing👍 Have an awesome week!😀So good to see you!
Glad you've recovered. Assume the collected water is for landscape. The deck screws have a Torx head, much better than slotted or Phillips! I use them all the time.
Don't you have the overlap backwards? You want the higher section to overlap on to the lower section. For some reason you have the lower section overlapping the higher section (at least from what I can see). So the water will leak into the tank (which should be perfectly fine, but isn't ideal if you later want to add filtration to the gutter)
Great observation Nicholas! The original reason was that all of the plumbing is at the end with the small gutter that attaches to the flip up door. I figured this way I only needed to flip up that one door and the rest could stay shut. I planned to put gorilla tape in the seams for the water to flow down the complete length of the corrugated top. That said I am now thinking I might just change it up. Thanks for your excellent point.
Glad to see you are back and healthy again. For paint brushes, I used to spent inordinate amounts of time at the end of each day washing them out. Then I learned that if I just wrapped them up in plastic kitchen wrap, still full of paint, they could sit for a week or so without hardening up. At the end of the job I'd just throw them away. why spend ten bucks worth of time cleaning them when a brand new brush costs only three or four bucks?
Good luck with your project! When I had a left over paint on brush I would wrap up the brush in a plastic bag with all the air out and it would normally be good for a couple days. Hope that helps!
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Howdy 🤠 partner, I love your channel.
I love that you made the long water reservoir so good-looking, and putting that handsome lid on it is so practical. THEN you painted the sides! Looks great, and so do you! God be with you.
May God be with you and thanks ever so much for your encouragement.
Hi Don,
To keep mosquitoes out of the water tank and from laying eggs in it.
Try to add some screening to the underside of those doors. Also add screening at the gutter downspout. 👍🏾👍🏾
They are saying dryer wet season this year than normal, definitely need collect as much as possible. Good to see you feeling better.
thanks for letting all of us view your efforts...be careful and stay safe..
Good to see you feeling better and back at it.
Good to see you recovered. I used a grinder to cut my sheet metal for my garden beds. Worked great. A multi tool will work, too.
Nice. Didnt know a multi tool worked in this case.
i bought a jig saw blade for steel cutting/ ACE true value hardware told me to use that for tin.
It's great to see you doing what you love.Gloves especially when cutting metal.
Hey I wear glasses makes us look intelligent 🤣.As for painting ok on my knees just getting up the problem lol .
Great seeing you better,god bless.
Simon 😀🇬🇧 xx
God Bless you as well Simon. Great to see you here as always.
Made my day seeing you again!! And, you are looking grreat. So happy to see you back at it again.
How encouraging and thanks ever so much for watching!
Gosh. Why do you go to ALL that trouble building that 0:13 trough. For less trouble and very little money you could have bought 2 IBF containers and a gutter to supply your rain catchment system.
lol...maybe he wanted to be frugal and noticed how the water collected off the solar panels underneath them, eh? Basically, trying to avoid a messy walking area by the solar panels. Who knows, but you can use your imagination right?
Also pumping water up into IBC totes isnt practical for my set up currently. This way gravity does all the work.
Yes, was excited to see you outdoors and working again but...am unable to watch. Please turn on Closed Captions in future so I can understand what you are talking about. Hearing is about shot and I have others in house that will c/o "It's too loud."
Okay kate. Will turn them on for future vids as well.
Lookin' good! Us well seasoned citizens may recover slower than youngins but recover we do. Well Dun.
Thanks so much Geezer!
Glad you are feeling better and back at it! Sounds like a fun trip too. 😊🏜️
Really happy to see you are well. Enjoyed watching your latest video. Watching you from India.
I prefer the screws that have a Bristol type head, they come with a bit as well, and the screw stays on the bit more easily when driving..
Nice Upgrade and WELCOME BACK.. Yes.. it feels to get a project completed or upgraded. SO.. because water runs downhill and seeks it's own level..at the 17:26 mark.. The right side panel should go UNDER the panel on it's left.. It's creating a big disruption in the flow.
Yep I did that so I could access the front part of the tank without raising all of the rest of the lids. That said I am thinking of reversing all of that . Good observation on your part!
@@affordabledesertliving3487 Thanx.. So I would think the priority would be to capture the most you can design it to. So have fun figuring that out.
Great to see you back at it and enjoying yourself Don! Thanks for another informative and enjoyable video!
Great to see Don's Construction Co operating once again! You amaze me Don. ❤❤
Thanks so very much cuz Shirley! Cheers to Dan!
I like your tank. You build like me. Angle braces across the corners make weak corners strong for almost everything you build out of wood, without adding much weight or needing much wood, although what you did is sturdier for your tank, especially since you might end up using it for a table and to stand on. I want a table saw, too! Takes some extra power to run them.
Yes Santa might bring a table saw some day LOL. Yes because I get such crazy winds I am happy I made the doors sturdy and heavy.
Houston TX.
Don, how many watts are your solar panels, where did you purchase them? I know it’s been awhile since you got them but were they expensive and any helpful tips on any part of mounting or wiring them? Do you have batteries that you need to charge for when the sun isn’t as bright as you might want? What brand are your panels and model numbers? What do you have them plugged into inside your house? I really appreciate you and your videos. Thank you!!
Hi Kenn. I have eight 340 watt panels. I purchased them from a california company called treepublic. Shipped right to my door. I dont have old fashioned lead acid batteries but a system called the Titan. two 2000 watt lithium ion batteries and 4000 watts of storage. etc. Check with my other vids where you can see details.
My husband always wrapped his brushes in aluminum foil between uses, however long that time was, and put them in the freezer. He didn't actually clean them until the end of a project. Worked great!
Great tip Sue! Thanks.
Good to see you back on the line, Don. Take it easy, but don't ever stop thinking about your next project. Take care.
Well done...Great to see you're well. So Happy to have you back! Peace & Continued Blessings
Great to see you back in action again. I was beginning to wonder where you were. If I had known you were in Texas, we could have gotten together if you were close by. I live on Lake Whitney. God bless in all you do.
God bless you as well Rodney!
It's wonderful that you are up and at em again. I do have a question about your new water catchment tank. Did you create an over flow means IF it should get too full?
Should be simple to add flex pipe to channel that water to where you want it, near the top of your tank, perhaps near your gutter?
Super question @Rags2itches. Yes still plumbing work to be done on the tank including an over flow.
Harbor freight sells an electric metal snipper for about 30 bucks fantastic time saver.
I need one of those for sure.
Good to see you back in action. To help with the brush and paint is to keep a couple of wet dish towels while your painting so when you take a break cover the paint can and wrap the brush with them .
Good tip.
or an even easier way, just mount small pieces of wood to the back side so it supports it against the wood of the tank when you lift the doors.
Good suggestion but those doors are so heavy that they would put too much pressure on the hinges that way. Dragging out the saw horses is not too much trouble I find.
Looks really Nice Don ! 😊 ♥
Your trip with the Australian friends sounded wonderful!
I hope they were blessed.
Glad to see you back Don, the wife and I love you very much! I was yelling at the screen "Use the circular saw!!!" You got it perfect, thanks for all you do my friend!
That so warms me to know that folks get that into what I am doing here. Just a delight to read and thanks to you and the spouse for watching!
Be sure to screen the down spout into the tank to prevent rodents from falling in and contaminating the water.
Great point. Will do.
What a great water catchment idea.
Great to see you again, I look forward to each "next one". Great build! You always teach in the most entertaining way :)
What a heartwarming comment. Thank you!
do pocket holes to stiffen it.yes you would also flip the blade to cut formica so you dont end up with tear out
Thanks for watching!
So nice to see you back in action!
Nice job . Looks good.
that is some heavy duty tank! well done! It is great to have you back!
Awesome projects< Hope you are doing well
Thanks Abid!
To cut that tin turn your blade around on your circular saw and cut it.
Thanks Jack.
The volume is too low.
Is there a problem with mosquitoes in the desert. I never had one.?
After heavy monsoons a few show up but not much I find.
Hi sir , without telling any secrets. Decline to answer if it's too much.
I worry about security of my property will I'm gone even for a few hours.
What would you recommend for security?
Tanks,? Claymores?...
I'm retired military man same age as you.. go seniors 1974! So I kinda think that way at first.. lol.
Best Regards, Smitty
Good to see you back at it. Your sense of achievement is remarkable amidst the circumstances you've had to deal with.
Wow how encouragement.
Don, I'm a new subscriber. I am moving to Sierra Vista Arizona and I will be just out city limits in Cochise county. I look forward to meeting you. I just retired from the state of Idaho. I'm a prospector, lapidary and look forward to long hikes in the desert. Look forward to meeting you if the chance arises. Let me know if you need any help with your property. As I will be working on my new property! Mitch Flannery
Good to see you back...i believe you are correct concerning Michel angelo and the Sistine Chapel.
Great to see you on the mend and enjoying your "birding" hobby, Don! Looks like you've got it all together and pushing onward. All your viewers here are so encouraged with your progress. From veteran Charlie.
So glad to read your lovely comments Charlie.
@@affordabledesertliving3487 It's good to have ppl care about you and to know you have ppl concerned for your welfare and safety. You are doing what you love Don, and many are not as fortunate to do or be able to accomplish what you are doing. Keep up the good work and give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. Veteran Charlie.
Nice work!
That looks much better...
I hope that foam holds up for you.
At least you painted it, oughta' help protect it some.
Lane I was with a friend last week up in Carr Canyon. We came across a beautiful colored snake! I thought it was a huge coral snake and kept my distance but still filmed it. Turns out it was a Sonoran Mountain King Snake! One gorgeous animal!
@@affordabledesertliving3487 Yep.. precisely the snake I told you to be on the look-out for, quite some time in the past.. I'm glad you finally got to see one.. 😎👍
Yes it was he
In my country we use alot of mulch on top of the soil to preserve moisture. Usually around the trees and crops. Thank you for the nice relaxing video content! We love you)
Wow what a lovely comment. Thank you!
Yes, Michael Angelo worked on his back for about a decade or better, painting the Sistine Chaple.
Yes it was Michelangelo who painted the Sistine Chapel and also painted The Last Judgement. Charlelton Heston played the movie part in the 50s. Agony and the Ecstacy i believe the title was.
They make metal shears attachments for cordless drills, that'd probably be a handy tool. Or any electric metal shear really since you've got a few power sources.
Can't believe how much box of screws cost now days over $50 for big box nice work bud , hopefully you have good weather , we are in the 60s in seaside Oregon coast area
Great project. Thanks for the info.. I, single 70 yr old woman, need to make a catch for my solar panels water.
So glad you are feeling better Don! I love your sense of humor as you work on this solar, water catchment project! Rest and take good care of Yourself. See you next time~
What a heartwarming comment! Thanks!
Good to see you back Don just don't overdo it too soon.
Working hard but keeping hydrated and taking it easy on the knee etc.
One of the best liners for tanks is the (usually blue) liner they use for swimming pools. It can be cemented using the suitable glue.
You sure made lemonade out of the appendix operation...taking a trip to see birds👍👍👍
Yep great way to let things heal!
Looks good. I believe Angelo painted on his back with ceiling above.
Pleased to see you're up and about Mate.
I see we're the same age huh.
I've just gone from glasses to no glasses though.
Cheers.
Those types of screws are called torx head and torx bits. They are great.
Your Amazon link is broken.
Thanks so much. Fixed it.
Glad you're feeling better and back at it..water tank looks good 😁👍
Yes and yes! Upside down would have been rough on anyone!
Yes Michael Angelo painted the ceiling upside down.
Good to see you back Don. Good job. Should cut down on the amount of water you have to buy
I’m glad you’re doing fine Don great video keep it up
Love the new eyeglasses!
Thanks Jen. Its always helpful to be able to see well!
Pressure-treated wood is generally safe to handle, but some precautions should be taken to minimize potential health risks:
Modern pressure-treated wood is less toxic than older versions. Since 2003, the use of chromated copper arsenate (CCA) has been phased out for residential applications, replaced by safer alternatives like Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ) and Propiconazole.
The main risks come from inhaling sawdust when cutting or sanding pressure-treated wood, rather than simply handling it. When working with pressure-treated wood, it's advisable to:
Wear a dust mask and eye protection when cutting or drilling
Use gloves and long sleeves to minimize skin contact
Work outdoors for better ventilation
Wash hands after handling the wood, especially before eating or drinking
Short-term exposure, such as carrying boards or working on a project for a day, is unlikely to cause significant health issues.
Pressure-treated wood should not be used for cutting boards, food preparation surfaces, or indoor applications.
Never burn pressure-treated wood, as this can release toxic chemicals in the smoke and ash.
For older structures using CCA-treated wood, it's recommended to monitor for damage and apply sealants annually to reduce potential arsenic leaching
Wow that is one serious bit of information. Cheers and thanks for watching.
So glad you are feeling better too! God Bless..
I really enjoy watching your videos. I cannot wait to get started on my 40 acres there in Cochise County. Mine is where portal Arizona is. I don’t know if you know where that is
I love Portal. One of my favorite super fun birding areas. Was there a month ago actually showing my aussie friends gorgeous Elegant Trogons.
Don, good to see you back and the water reservoir improvements look great
Nice job, Don...just a hint for putting liners in ponds or pools, use a vacuum cleaner to take the air out from under the liner...just a tip...pleased you are doing well Healthwise...ATB from Brissy Australia.
Wow thats a great tip! Thanks!
first time watching one of your videos! i love it! im just 64 fixing to be 65 this year, and im a man married to steffy!
my grandfather died of cancer in 1974, we had built a pole barn before that and i learned about turning the blade backwards to cut sheet metal back then!!
it amazes me how the people who have never actually farmed or lived the way i have my entire life, get so excited when they learn a new trick or how to do something.i applaud you for what you are doing and the others are doing.
i went to votec school for 1/2 day for 4 years from 8th grade to 11th grade to be a "printer" . i was an A+ student and worked doing a special project one summer! the very first job i applied for i was told that they would love to hire me but i was WHITE and the government had a "quota system" where the employer was required to have a set percentage of minorities!
so i worked at jobs that DID NOT TAKE OUT TAXES FOR MOST OF MY LIFE!!
i started reading mother earth news back in the early 1970's and organic farming and gardening before that.i shot my first deer at around 11 or 12 years of age. we always preserved our own meat and vegies etc... i took agriculture in college but did NOT want the degree, as i hate modern agriculture practices, and even refused to drive a grain truck for a local rancher (pay was CASH) because i REFUSE to participate in confinement feeding of cattle!
met my second wife through an ad in mother earth news magazine, she was a midwife etc... i divorced her 10 years later because of her drug use!
i met my 3rd and final wife online, she was a Filipino from lapulapu city on Cebu island. moved there to marry her and live, until my mom died expectantly. i had REFUSED to talk to her for years and thought i had been taken out of the trust as a beneficiary. but i got a bunch of money so we came back to the states. she is a citizen here now and has actually saved my life instead of letting me die and getting all my money!
living off grid is all she has ever known and she has a BACHELORS DEGREE IN NURSING. she works at a hospital for 4 years now, and brings home the bacon and cooks it up too! i get $361 in social security,LOL we have cash put back for emergencies and several years of supplies stored up. if SHTF happens we will be just fine!
So glad you came by to check out my channel.
😊❤Another cool project! Looks like it’s going to catch a lot of water. The glasses look great!💜😊👌🏽
Thanks so much!
Glad you’re doing better. Down time is better doing something with friends instead of staying in place. AND it was something you enjoy ❤. Water catchment turned out great 👍👵🏻👩🌾❣️
Thanks Dee! Got to do some more work on it but at least its ready to receive monsoon rain! Soon I hope....
What I wanna know is how the heck you got those sheets of tin to your property!? I guess if you ordered a bunch for your shed build and got the lumber and tin delivered it would work good...cuz strapping it to your work car would prob not work😂❤🙋♀️🛻🇨🇦‼️
Good question Jane! Pretty simple. The SUV I had for my birding trip allowed me to make a run to Home Depot before I turned it in. So I shoved the sheet metal roofing in that. The Corolla can haul 10ft lumber with ease but nothing super wide.
For the paint brushes after use, just put the brush in Turpentine for two days. Then, remove and rinse, let dry. And you have a new paint brush. This only applies when using oil paint only, not water based paint. Your pond liner I notice is only 20 mil. Do you drink the water collected in that pond liner ?? I'm not sure that's safe for human consumption. 40 mil is safe. But, 20 mil may be good for anything except drinking water.
Hi David. Nope. This water is strictly for irrigation only. Yep only use water based paint here.
That was a lot of work and a lot of materials for a fairly small tank. You could have purchased a new quality tank for the same or less. Or better yet, buy a used tank for cheap. Lots of used tanks for sale in Cochise county. My neighbor just bought a used 1,500 tank for $400.
Your point is well taken. That said. I needed a tank that would fit in that specific place. The only thing that would do that would be Tractor Supply cattle watering tanks. But... they were more expensive than what it cost to build this 16 ft tank. Plus I would have to create some sort of lid on them to allow me to harvest even more water and with their oval shape it would have been a huge challenge. No places for easy hinges either. So all in all this was an economical build and I am happy with it. Thanks for watching.
Great video Don It's good to see you and you look strong. I guess losing an appendix, Isn't too big a price to pay for some quality Birding. had I known you were in Yellowstone, I would have stopped by and said hi. Just kidding but I do live in Montana. That reservoir is everything you like It is, sturdy and practical, and that liner looks beefy. I am a new subscriber, I like what you are doing here and don't want to miss anything.👍
So delighted you came by to subscribe Richard. Tons of vids coming.
I really like the way you are doing your rainwater catchment and filling your tank. Where did you purchase your tank? I know you want a bigger one than you have are you going back to the same place you purchased the first one? What was the name of that company? I really do appreciate you helping all of us and giving of your time to do the videos that we watch to try to learn your techniques on how to complete a task. Thank you again!, what town town do you live. I am moving to McNeal on 28 acres. Nothing on the property so far but with your videos I am hoping to change that!!
Hi Kenn. I purchased the tank from Oasis Rainwater harvesting in the Sierra Vista area. I will purchase two much larger ones to provide enough water for my "big house". Later on. Good luck on your move to McNeal. Definitely a great idea for being off grid.
Wish I were closer to you, I could help you a lot! Hinges main strength comes from being set into the wood. They sell hinge butt joint tools or you can use wood chisels. The hinge properly recessed the supplied screws would have been fine...
Thanks for the input and for watching!
Tip for cutting metal roofing....old timer showed me about flipping a old circular saw blade around and putting it backwards on the saw and voila....use a old junk blade so save yer old blades when u replace. Use eye proyection
hmm. I did that actually bud. Later in the vid.
nice to see you back to video ...cheers
Hi Don, Great to see you feeling so much better 🥰 Good job on your water reservoir, thanks for posting and sharing👍 Have an awesome week!😀So good to see you!
Great to see you here as always Martha!
On cutting my metal roof a few years back I used a metal cutting circle saw blades.
Admire your courage on building your own place !,Timbo
Thanks so much Timbo!
Glad you've recovered. Assume the collected water is for landscape.
The deck screws have a Torx head, much better than slotted or Phillips! I use them all the time.
Yep water is for my trees/shrubs.
Don't you have the overlap backwards? You want the higher section to overlap on to the lower section. For some reason you have the lower section overlapping the higher section (at least from what I can see). So the water will leak into the tank (which should be perfectly fine, but isn't ideal if you later want to add filtration to the gutter)
Great observation Nicholas! The original reason was that all of the plumbing is at the end with the small gutter that attaches to the flip up door. I figured this way I only needed to flip up that one door and the rest could stay shut. I planned to put gorilla tape in the seams for the water to flow down the complete length of the corrugated top. That said I am now thinking I might just change it up. Thanks for your excellent point.
Glad to see you are back and healthy again. For paint brushes, I used to spent inordinate amounts of time at the end of each day washing them out. Then I learned that if I just wrapped them up in plastic kitchen wrap, still full of paint, they could sit for a week or so without hardening up. At the end of the job I'd just throw them away. why spend ten bucks worth of time cleaning them when a brand new brush costs only three or four bucks?
Fantastic tip! Thanks.
Welcome back! Monsoon season 2023 is forecast to be hotter and dryer than normal but surely you’ll get enough catchment for your minimal needs!
Yep it all averages out.
Good luck with your project! When I had a left over paint on brush I would wrap up the brush in a plastic bag with all the air out and it would normally be good for a couple days. Hope that helps!
Very helpful Peter. Many thanks!
When you finish with your paint brushes clean them out and put then in a gallon ziplock bag. Works every time.
Super great suggestion. Thanks so much!
Welcome back. I was getting concerned that maybe your operation went sideways. Good to see you up and running.
Thanks so much for caring!
Glad you're back 😃 and had a little Vacation 😉 the glass are very becoming on you 😎 😉
How very kind. Yup looks like I need to wear them all the time now.
so good to see you doing great... and good to see you working on projects again, thanks for the video... stay safe and healthy Don! from Deb in SD
Thanks Deb!
Hi nice to see you back and nice video. Can you share some of your bird watching and wild life videos?
Thanks
Thanks fred. I have some on my other channel. Its called Avian Discovery Tours.
You can cut that metal with your saw blade if it has hardened teeth , I was cutting wood on top of my old truck bed tool box and cut into the lid 3" and didn't even know it, and it never hurt the blade !!!😊
If you watch the complete video you will see that is exactly what I did. Thanks.