Reclaiming The Oldest Wooden Crib Grain Elevator In Canada - Massive Reclaimed Wood Project - Intro
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- This video is our introduction explaining the destiny of the oldest wooden crib-styled grain elevator in Canada. This massive reclaimed wood project is by far the largest challenge we have ever attempted and worth documenting as we move through the phases. Can we do it? Subscribe now to find out!
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00:00 - So It Begins...
01:16 - Destiny
01:58 - Lets Talk Destiny
3:11 - What Can Be Saved?
4:14 - Restoration Is Not An Option
06:26 - Phase 1 - Tin Badge
08:40 - Phase 2 - Driveway/Office Dismantle
09:54 - Phase 3 - Leg Wood
10:53 - Phase 4 - 100 yrs Of Dirt
11:36 - Phase 5 - Reclaimed Wood For Days
12:04 - Unique Project
12:43 - The Den Authentic Barnwood Introduction
13:09 - Behind The Scenes
We will be reclaiming not only the valuable antique wood but also the unique hardware and pretty much anything and everything that is or isn't nailed down. The Lake of the Wood elevator dates back to 1897 and sits beside a United Grain Growers elevator dating back to the 1920's. Both of these historical giants share the same destiny.
Key Elva Elevator Playlist: • Elva Elevator(s) Project
Project Introduction - This video
Phase 1 - Tin Badge
Phase 2 - Driveways/offices
Phase 3 - Leg Wood
Phase 4 - 100 Years Of Dirt
Phase 5 - Reclaimed Wood For Days
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This is far better than letting it go to rot or burning it down. BRAVO!
the elevator burned.
It did but we were able to salvage a lot from this old building. Win some lose some… an attempt was made to make use of what would otherwise be considered rural wood waste. That’s what counts!!!!
What great work- from the vision to the plan to the video! Too often important parts of our history are ignored, left to collapse and rot instead of being salvaged to play a part in our present and our future. Big thanks and respect!
Troy as a lover of Canadian history and the Canadian West's important contribution to the world's food supply. I'm glad you have taken this important task on saving Canada's gift to the rest of the world. Thanks so much!
Thank you for your support, nobody to this point was interested in trying to make a project out of these two historical icons. We are doing our best and will continue todo so as it just feels right.
The last elevator I bought and closed was the Pool in Laverna Sask. (built 1927 I believe) Yes like this it was run on ropes and so much history behind it. I found old papers also the blueprint in a safe under the office by the 1 lung engine.
Thanks Alex for sharing. We also found a pencil drawn diagram of this elevator on plywood that was attached to the weight cupboard in the driveshed.
Saw the headline on a Guardian post on Facebook and I immediately wanted to track down who owned it in order to do exactly what you're doing. Thank you for salvaging this and not just letting it go in to a dump.
You found us! Welcome to The Den.
It's great to see you recycling a very large chunk of Manitoba's and Canada's contemporary history. It brings back memories of my good fortune hitch hiking and driving across the Canadian Prairies over 35 years ago.
Having lived in Kenora all my life, Lake of The Woods Milling Co. is no stranger to me.The only thing I can say in regards to your project, is good luck! May you end up with a tidy profit from all the re-sales! Also, I'll tell you right now, that barnboard makes one fantastic finished floor, with 8-9 coats of polyurethane on it. This, coming from someone who has laid one in the past. Now, I'm a retired carpenter, and I get to sit back and watch the next generation doing things....
Thank you for your comment, we are happy to have you join us on our journey.
Will be following you on this Troy with a bit of a backwards glance and moist eye. Our Dad "reclaimed" 30 elevators and annexes across Manitoba from Ridgeville to Miniota with a motley crew of young guys using a crowbar, gooseneck and hammers.
We are happy to have you join us on our project. It very much sounds that history is repeating itself as low tech tools are very effective and will be used extensively. This is our second and third elevator, 30 elevators deserves a hats off!
Normally, tearing down a Canadian icon goes against the grain and quite frankly, hard to digest. However, your planning, caring and hard work to reclaim every kernel of these prairie giants, is definitely food for thought. It won’t be a cake walk for sure, and we’ll be cheering you on from the comfort of our homes. 👍👍
Well said, your support is appreciated.
What a fabulous project to come across and follow. I love timber that has a story. My home is made from a recycled 70 year old shack. Here in Tasmania (island state south of Australia) a shack is a rudimentary holiday home, what you would call a cabin. I envy the recipients of your timber and applaud your intentions. Bravo.
We are happy to have you follow along our journey! Yes, there will be some incredible projects completed using the raw material from these elevators. So exciting, I can't wait to see finished project photos flood in.
Great project.
Be safe and good luck.
My name is Francois from Québec. I send you all my positive energy .
It is not going to be a easy one. I support you 100 %.
The vidéo is fun to look at.
Thanks for your effort.
Thanks for joining our journey.
My Grandfather built one of these in the early 60's, not nearly as old as this one, in northern Iowa. It was still in great condition but too small for modern grain yields. It was demolished around 2020 and I wish I could have salvaged some of the lumber. Great to see you could and did with this one.
You would have loved to salvage an old corn crib we had in Iowa. It was originally used to store ear corn, which is considerably lighter than shelled corn. Dad reinforced it with home sawed oak lumber. He removed the slats on the outside and replaced them with 1 1/2 ship lap. Nailed 2x12s alongside the beams in the basement to reinforce them. Trussed the oats bins upstairs. We would fill half of the driveway with corn too, had a feed grinding setup in the other half. Always raised hogs in the basement. Chock full it would hold 10,000 bushels
well done ! I look forward to following along as you salvage this beautiful old elevator
Our goal is to release a video every 10 days. Welcome to The Den!
Excellent video!
Of the thousands of elevators I've photographed over the past couple of decades, Elva has been a favourite to the lense with its wide-open (Prairie) approaches and the charm that over 400 seasons of standing MB proud brings. It is a sad note that it is coming down; however, I take solace that it is not the traditional wrecker munching away at it, but pieces will live on with folks across the country. To that, I'll have to venture down (with camera in hand) and maybe meet some of the folks that are caring to share history forward.
These elevators provide an amazing view from multiple directions, definitely picturesque. Our favorite is the view when driving towards the elevator in town with a row of trees in the foreground.
Damn. Great work on this video and it's quite a massive project you've got here.
Hats off to Murce Ariel, I was part of the video, Sonny was the creator. It’s will be an amazing challenge, definitely worth the effort! Thanks for chiming in Rob.
Really agree with what your doing. Too bad you have to take them down but a BIG hats off to you .
This could make a great video and series for television.
Sad to see what happened. But delighted to learn about your business, really cool idea!
i will follow you with great interest, Troy and team! i’m a city gurl whose Mom grew up in Cupar Sask. i got to visit an elevator as a teen and never forgot it. keep safe! i’d like to buy some old nails when they’re salvaged.
Thank you for sharing, the sentimental value is real for us as well including memory flashes from the past. This is how we know the effort is worth it.
Just wanted to say thanks for doing this - I had hoped to visit these elevators this year for photography, but obviously won't make it in time. Instead, I went ahead and bought some of the siding from you a couple days ago so I can do my part in preserving history. Not sure what I'll do with it yet, but I'll think of something. Cheers!
Thank you for reaching out and helping spread the story. Good luck with your project!
Very cool project, I'll follow along (I'm in New Brunswick)
Compliments form Asturias, Spain. If this is the only option available...I really think this is a great job. We have in Asturias the equivalent to the grain elevators called the "horreos" (to keep al the production from the farm...potatos, corn,...). But, unless we restore them the other legal option is to let them fall :-(
Thank you for your insight and welcome to our journey.
Troy - Great to see a prairie icon being salvaged. I wonder though, where the wood originated and the type of wood used in construction of the elevator As a little girl in the sixties I would sit in the grain truck with my friend and her Uncle Regg would drive to a grain elevator near Gibbons Alberta. I cannot remember the type of grain but I do remember the dust. Look froward to more videos.
Not Troy Here... i guessing , but a likely source for lumber as big as 2x12 would be Douglas Fir
Your correct, the vast majority is old growth Douglas Fir.
Where the wood originated I can not be certain but do know that it arrived on train (CPR). Many of us remember riding in old grain trucks, myself included with my grandfather. Thank you for joining us.
Looking forward to phase 4…. Hope you got a *bleep* button ;) guy is a character.
When do you think you’re gonna start taking it apart? I went in November assuming it would be a few weeks before it would be gone. I heard someone bought it in a tax auction and I got excited assuming it would prolong its doom for a little while longer. I’m hoping to make a few more trips before you take it down is there any dates or time spans where you think the phases would start?
Our project has begun yet it is not a rapid development. Carefully reclaiming these beautiful elevators will take time. It’s a very interesting perspective as we will continue through the phases.
I don't know what you plan to do with the material that you will be salvaging from these elevators, but I hope that you will be offering some of items for sale online.
As this project progresses we will be updating our website with items available for the re-use market.
Please check out our description for more info and our website thedenbarnwood.com
First of all thank you for what you are doing I am a lover of old wood. Looking forward to seeing your videos.
Welcome to The Den, this video series is for people exactly like you. Thank you and we look forward to sharing our adventure!
Hey - I'll buy a piece!
Pulling nails out of petrified wood is hard work. If impossible. I hope you make money on this project.
Short-sighted attitude loosing Canada's historic buildings - think again bozos!
Yes and no, the should of, could of, and would of has long past during the 60 years of private ownership. We intercepted them from certain demolition as a responsible alternative.
I would have prefered them to be restored and lived in as houses. I couldn't watch the whole video because the shitty music irritates me, no end.