Watching this shaking my head.. Jordan Jordan Jordan... Dirty welds don't hold. You can't weld rusted steel together it just won't hold up. You MUST grind/sand the metal to bare before attempting to weld. The bigger the gap the worse your joint will be. Butting a square cut is easy but when you're meeting an inside corner you must cut the bar to fit that inside corner! You need the surface area for the weld to bond to. I love your enthusiasm bud but visit a few welding shops in town to get a handle on how to build. I also want to suggest this great opportunity to you both - you both are very outgoing people, strong and capable. What an opportunity it would be to team up with a construction crew and learn the trade by helping them for a few days in exchange for the knowledge and being able to film it all. You will learn a lot and make new friends in the most important aspect of your property - the building part. Favors are best given rather than received, until you need one. Bank all of those goods deeds until you need help and I'm sure help will find you. Keep smashing away guys but please try and do it right, us tradesman over here are kinda cringing watching you walk on the beams after sketchy welds. Be safe!
@@wf6951 I know what you mean Aaron, They have no idea what they're doing and make countless mistakes. The water system was done completely wrong. The rain roof was wrong. The composting setup was ridiculous and it just keeps on going wrong, wrong, wrong. I was a contractor for 20 years until I retired. built fences, decks, storage buildings, patio covers, and screen-in porches. All they needed to do was use pressure-treated lumber to build that foundation. Won't rot, termites won't touch it. It will easily last 50 years. My storage building is now 28 years old and still like the day I built it. Would have taken half the time and half the money.
If you cut 1 side of your square tubing long, you can fold it down and weld the end closed. You can still cut squares to weld into place. It will keep insects or snakes from living in them. It will also keep water from entering and rusting them from the inside out.
it is better to use channel for this kind of stuff as it doesnt leave an area that cannot be painted. that being said it will take a loooong time for this to rust out.
Guys im a boilmaker, welder . When you do your vertical welds . Lower your amps and start from the bottom and weave the weld up you will get a much better weld and much stronger .criss cross it the weld all the best with your build May the universe bless you both.love and
1/16 of an inch is the most tolerance you should allow. I am a structural engineer and I own a fabrication shop with my husband. Tack your steel in place first and then complete your welds when the entire frame is squared.
Lot's of words of wisdom coming out here now... your welds look fine for static construction, not like it's a multi story commercial building or a trailer going down the road, you're getting the hang of it. Try some 7014 rod if you can get it, makes the smoothest welds and easy to use. My real advice though is to make sure and change the oil in your generator if you haven't already. It's important on a new engine because initially on break in as the moving parts wear in they create a lot of fine metallic particles that will cause more wear than normal as it gets used. There's no oil filter like on a car or truck engine. Then make sure and change the oil according to what the manual says, probably every 50 hours.
Jordan. Standard tolerances. Squareness is + / - 1/8 inch. Weld gap is 1/16 inch do not try to weld any larger gap. Do NOT try to use any material to fill a gap during welding !! You need someone to teach you welding, go to town and find a weld shop get them to show you ! Your welds are terrible.
The very first thing my Master Carpenter taught me (many many years ago) was this... Never get too confident, ALWAYS MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE. This is a lesson that has worked for me in many situations, even outside of carpentry.
Probably finished it by now but try not to do welding "freehand" else you wobble all over the place, especially in that wind. Get a block or a chunk of wood to rest your elbow on, welds will improve tenfold xxx
I am so glad you guys are taking it slow. Definitely read the suggestions from your readers, they are giving you good advice! Wow, it is really happening!
Block the wind from your welding area to keep the flux inside the arc for a cleaner & stronger weld. The inert gas keeps the impurities of the air out of the metals as they bond during welding.
stick welding in the wind is never a good idea unless you have wind blockage so there is chance of a decent weld without porosity I believe its called. what kind of weight are you planning on putting on that 11ga 120. wall tubing?
@@travisgeorge7602 It's mig and tig welding that won't work in the wind, blows your shielding gas away. The flux on the stick melts and forms a liquid shield over the weld that turns to slag when it cools.
Every one was a "newbie" once. Every time you corract something you get smarter. Smart newbies learn to go with the flow and slow down. You will have so much pride in your home. Good luck.
Overkill bracing given the size of the main steel beams. It's just costing you extra time, money and energy. This is just a platform, not the foundations of a large tall building. Scale back and you'll progress so much quicker.
It kinda depends what they are going to put on top of the steel. If they are going to use joists, then I agree. If they are just going to put down OSB, then what they are doing looks more reasonable. Either way, securing wood to the steel frame will be work.
Morning:) as a General Contractor and Building Inspector your footings needed to extend above grade, by at least 2 feet. The problem is water is being able to pool around the steel and will cause it to rust. Note, water won't hurt the concrete. Jmo, Your architect should have shown you how that's done. Also,when mixing concrete ,make sure you have a max. of 4 inch slump. Your concrete was way to soupy. Just trying to help not rag on you. Be safe.
@HAVE A LAUGH What are you talking about? If you watched the video, the existing cement is below grade.... ??? And More CEMENT will make it stronger.. guess you don't know anything about concrete.
MJR is right. Please don't take these comments as insults we only have your best intrest in mind but please have a local person who is a skilled welder grind and reweld those joints. If that fails later the cost of repairs will be much higher plus your safety.
Good call on the ear plugs, but as a former military aviator and prior aviation mechanic before the aviator gig, I will advise you double up the hearing pro. Get a really good set of ear muffs and use both. You don't want tinnitus in a few years or hearing loss. Both are maddening and preventable. With enough DIY, the hearing protection pays for the hearing aids and other medical issues that could arise 1000x in the future.
Very good idea to get ears protection my friend ! I can tell you having even a little tinnitus is really no fun !... I would invest in some good ear muffs since they last forever and are much more ecological to use than single use earplugs. Keep up the good work ;)
You guys are doing an amazing job, and i know it might be a bit late but i would advise to clean the welding surface before welding, this way you have the smalest chance to include impurities in your welds. This will help with the lifespan of your welds esspecialy with the dynamic load and vibrations thet the wind will put on you structure. looking forward to your progres.
Wow!!!!! Your eyes are so blue and clear. This is a sign of true happiness. Keep loving what you are doing, listen to advise from everyone but when it’s time to “get’er done” it’s all on you guys. Do it the way you feel is best for you. Yes you will make mistakes and sometimes the mistakes cost you money but that’s part of learning. DO NOT GET DOWN ON YOURSELF!!!!!! Remember this is a learning process along with an adventure. FYI I’ve been a builder my entire life. I am self taught, my father was in the corporate world and had no trade skills. I made some big mistakes which cost me but i fixed them, made it right and moved on. In construction mistakes are part of the job. The best advice I can give to you guys. Listen to everyone before you start a project but listen to no one when you are completed. It is a lot easier for people to criticize someone’s work. So don’t listen to that. For every project there are many ways to do it. You do it your way and when you have completed it look back on it with pride. You will see the things that you can do differently and bring that with you to the next project.
I don't know if this might help any or not, but I used to play in a band that did a lot of touring, setting up both large indoor and outdoor stages, using about the same 3X3" steel beams that you all are using for your deck. We found that using "hinges and pins" (take a hinge, knock out the center pin, then either use a nail, or the same pin, sanded down on one end for easy removal and insertion. Then tack the hinge pieces in position so that joining them automatically sets vertical and horizontal level. You could possibly use this method to go ahead and put the deck together with the hinges and pins to check your measurements, then go ahead and do your welds, leaving the hinges in place for any future "adjustments" that you might encounter. This is how most of the famous bands you see in concert construct their stage setups, from the simple to the elaborate, for quick construction and dismantling. - - My band had a 3-story black carnival tent that encased the stage, lights, and sound systems... But we neve had any problems with wind gusts as we also used winches, steel cabling, and 2" steel posts drove into the ground about 3 feet to account for such a situation. (Also, the front opening of the tent could be secured shut and the overall height lowered using steel come-a-longs). The whole setup in the lowered position didn't look like much, and in fact was kind of an eyesore. But after watching the skies (these were the days before Androids or iPhones) for a while and determining all was well, in the fully erected position, with the stage lighting and everything, was a true spectacle to behold... We even had a painting by a local artist from our home-base that had painted a huge mural of an "old timer" holding out his hands with a steam-train traveling from one hand to the other, with wispy clouds under the train. - - We even had two bright floodlights illuminating it at night from both sides, which looked even better than during the day! (I guess you can probably tell that we played at a lot of carnivals and fairgrounds! Sorry I don't have any pics to show you... I'm in my late 50s now drawing disability; this all happened from my mid-20s to early 30s, and I have no idea where all those photos and videos finally ended up... Just a few ideas that I thought I would share that might help you all out, or even build on my suggestions. I and my family are keeping you all in our prayers, and may God bless you all, (and please scratch "Lola" behind the ears a couple of times for us)!!! 😄 With best regards; Michael and Diva Donehoo
As a construction worker always using lasers to try and get the perfect plumb and level; my rule is it has to be within 1/16" of an inch for me to be accepting of it.
I am really enjoying your homestead videos . I wasn't sure how I would like them after I have watched you travel for so long but I really like them and in a way you are still traveling with all the learning of new things you are doing . I think you two are super BRAVE and cant wait to see it grow .
Hi guys! Very enthusiastic video! Steel beams must be primed and then painted. To not rost from inside and out you can drill drainage holes, and in those hole you definitely should spray a thin liquid oil inside the beams. That also need to be done every 5-6 years so keep accessibility under the beams. Regards Rickard
Seems to me the upright (and probably al) steel should have ben painted and I would have used a good waterproofing paint like rustolium. The concrete can absorb water and cause the steel to rust. The gravel also and any dirt will add acid action to increase rusting. I guess in 4 or 5 years we will see if there is a problem, but would take maybe 10 years before the rust will become structurally significant.
I would recommend grinding the mill scale off of the steel before welding on joints like that. It'll make for fewer impurities in your weld. If you grind just a bit of an angle you can have a nice little track to lay your weld down in. The welds do look much improved but how you film it makes it look like you're still tacking. Are you laying down one continuous bead with a little bit of weaving and not picking up the electrode in the middle of the welds? (Unless you get stuck of course, which happens)
Small wind generators are very ineffective don't start working till 23 miles an hour and I believe quit working after about 40 check it out on Bob Wells page
Did u hear the weather update the wind changes and it’s seasonal no worth the investment. Plus a large wind turbine is ugly with beautiful land Gravity energy is cheap always around and it’s free. Do research in Asia it works
Your enthusiasm can only be matched by your construction technique ignorance and if learning is your goal then you will learn a lot from the future failure of your structure. It most likely won't be truly dangerous to your lives but it will fail. Maybe watch a RUclips video on bracing and welding techniques? Nah you're having too much fun which is in itself its own reward. Good luck but there are some valuable construction gems in the comments and ti would be worth your time to read them.
Is the whole frame, floor, walls, roof going to be steel? If not you will need continuous attachment flange around the perimeter to keep it from blowing away. Add more supports to the long spans. You’d be surprised how springy that tubing can be when you get the weight of floor, cabinets, appliances and people.
Show more of your friends when they are working with...include them in all that is going on out there. It’s getting to be a pretty exciting time in your lives now
Normally I would think its crazy not to do the house first but its smart to learn on the deck first. Great job, can't wait to see the finished project. I would pick up some Por 15 to coat that metal.
Hello again Kaylee and Jordan..I’m so proud of you guys for getting that guard on your grinder. Safety first, Hospital second !Lol..My two cents on accuracy is as follows, Accurate foundation, Positive finish! To many times over the years in the trades guys would be told Ahhh we don’t have the time for that (being accurate) but they always found the time to redo it when the result was wrong. Keep up your attitude and ambition and enjoy the learning process both good and bad. Be safe guys
So impressed by your motivation, tenacity and go-get-it attitude. You give me courage to try and complete tasks I've no past experience with. Being a newly windowed, 65 yr old woman much can and I'd overwhelming. My little cabin in the woods was built s yr before I was born and is in need of much TLC. You guys, keep reaching for and achieving your dream, your an inspiration. Much love from Santa Cruz, CA.
Great work!! You guys should consider sanding down all the metal and coat it with rustoleum, to protect against rust. I believe metal sits for 15 mins before the actual rusting process starts.
Don’t forget to add 45 degree braces from your deck to your post. That giving side to side bracing. Tight from decking about 8inches above the ground. Marking you measure the 8inches up with a piece of steel cut with a 45 degree on one end. Then being a bit longer place at bottom mark fit the angle tight then mark other end and cut. Do and the others the same. Doing this is very important because you have post and not a foundation for holding side to side. Looking great!
I am impressed with all the good suggestions. The platform looks nice but construction is extremely important for future satisfaction in all the effort going into the project.
After reading the comments I am imagining you chose to build the shed base first so as to get all your proverbial shit together before you build the house. So smart! I don’t weld but even I learned a lot I didn’t know from all these comments. My favorite: protecting the welds from impurities in the wind and air. Like who in the world would think of that. These people are so kind to comment for you. Build on Jordan and Kayley.
In construction you really need to keep it accurate !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! coming from working with the largest construction companies around the world :) make sure your foundation is STRONG
Hear hear.....a level, fluorescent string line, even a corner laser level would help with shooting lines. Just put on some polarised sunglasses to see it = )
I usually use 2 hands to weld. Try to rest your left elbow and support your right hand or rod. Save smaller half used sticks for more difficult positions!
Last week I was in Santa Elana/Monte Verde at the Cloud Forrest in Costa Rica. I was really surprised how windy and cold it got at nighttime. The wind was howling! The following morning we had an amazing hike through the Monte Verde Cloud Forrest!
Before you build your next project. Please make sure you're not placing beams in the way of future utilities. Nothing worse than needing to run a sewer pipe where you just placed a beam that you could have located just a few inches to the side.
Just a thought after watching this. Do you need another vertical post in the middle of the long sides? After a while they might sag? Good luck with the project!
I love it when I see a new video! I REALLY wish you could vlog more often! I don't know anything about building but it looks like you're doing a great!!
Looking good! Don't be in a rush. Do it 'right' the first time. Nice to see your property start to take shape. I'm excited to see it when it's all finished. Thanks for sharing these videos with us.
It would be easier to 'tack' weld everything into place, then go back and weld it up after. That way you can change wrong measurements easier as well. Make sure you're getting good penetration or the welds just going to fail. Slow down and watch the bead melt down into the metal, it should be melting both pieces of metal you're attaching together. The welds on the bus looked like the bead was just laying on top of the metal you were trying to penetrate in your other video... Excited to see future progress! Keep up the hard work! A windmill for power? Or check out the windmill in the Netherlands for sawing wood/pump houses. Hear one of those blades screaming past your window in the morning... ruclips.net/video/3STOY9DEi2s/видео.html
Excellent work on your fist attempt. The one thing I learned from experience is to measure once and cut twice. Oh wait, it's measure twice and cut once.
Projects coming right along.East coast surf fishing NC obx ect.some times would get wind burn,sand stinging,cold( fall early winter) happy accident one day,found a pretty deep dip between some dunes .suddenly very calm & warm. Laid down & it was even better. Fell asleep for a long time. Look for spots like that since then when Releif is needed.just a thought if wind is an issue a high % of the time. Y’all will figure it out. L8r
build the way the locals do youll come out way ahead in the end theres a reason they do what they do its not just money theyknow what works best more than you do cut your egos loose sometime
That is one heck of a shed foundation! Be careful of metal shavings too... they can get in your skin...eyes... etc and you not even know it. I have a good friend that is a mechanic and he can’t get an MRI now because he has shavings in his face and eyes. He didn’t know for years. Stay safe. Love watching you all.
Just seeing the notification of a new video today put a smile on my face 😃. Great team work to you all. Your perseverance and willingness to learn from experience will take you far. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As I watch your videos, knowing that one day I will come and see it for myself is so exciting. So invested in your vision. Be safe👍 Hi to miss Lola Xoxo ♥️🇨🇦
@@maddie4077 Yes, tradesmen use one foot levels and plastic levels. Each has a specific purpose. Six foot levels are mostly used for stick framing renovations because wood warps and twists.
@@maddie4077 My crew uses aluminum one foot levels when framing, because it hangs off their belt, and plastic in summer because aluminum gets too hot in the summer sun. Aluminum actually warps if left laying on the deck.
Besides, stick framing is done on the deck, and you only use a level to brace. Finishing work like setting door frames, well a six foot level just gets in the way.
Jeez...those are NOT steel "beams".....it's light wall tubing. You better plan on adding another vertical support under that long span in the outside walls, or you going to find out how much tubing will deflect downward when you get around to putting a building on top of it. And of course, it begs the question WHY are you even using tubing imported from thousands of miles away instead of far superior local sourced lumber, that could have been assembled FAR easier and quicker.....and made a WHOLE LOT stronger structure ?
Great pioneer spirit guys. Cant wait to see it all in person. Much love. You guys are nailing (welding) it. Imagine how you would have faired in the wild, wild west.
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Watching this shaking my head.. Jordan Jordan Jordan... Dirty welds don't hold. You can't weld rusted steel together it just won't hold up. You MUST grind/sand the metal to bare before attempting to weld. The bigger the gap the worse your joint will be. Butting a square cut is easy but when you're meeting an inside corner you must cut the bar to fit that inside corner! You need the surface area for the weld to bond to. I love your enthusiasm bud but visit a few welding shops in town to get a handle on how to build.
I also want to suggest this great opportunity to you both - you both are very outgoing people, strong and capable. What an opportunity it would be to team up with a construction crew and learn the trade by helping them for a few days in exchange for the knowledge and being able to film it all. You will learn a lot and make new friends in the most important aspect of your property - the building part. Favors are best given rather than received, until you need one. Bank all of those goods deeds until you need help and I'm sure help will find you.
Keep smashing away guys but please try and do it right, us tradesman over here are kinda cringing watching you walk on the beams after sketchy welds. Be safe!
Just bolt it
Just lick it
@@wf6951
I know what you mean Aaron, They have no idea what they're doing and make countless mistakes. The water system was done completely wrong.
The rain roof was wrong. The composting setup was ridiculous and it just keeps on going wrong, wrong, wrong. I was a contractor for 20 years until I retired. built fences, decks, storage buildings, patio covers, and screen-in porches. All they needed to do was use pressure-treated lumber to build that foundation. Won't rot, termites won't touch it. It will easily last 50 years. My storage building is now 28 years old and still like the day I built it.
Would have taken half the time and half the money.
Where they are in Panama isn't like that. In the sense of just jumping on a job... there probably isn't one especially right now
If you cut 1 side of your square tubing long, you can fold it down and weld the end closed. You can still cut squares to weld into place. It will keep insects or snakes from living in them. It will also keep water from entering and rusting them from the inside out.
it is better to use channel for this kind of stuff as it doesnt leave an area that cannot be painted. that being said it will take a loooong time for this to rust out.
@@xxxmikeyjock This steel looks like thin wall mild steel, which will rust out in no time, especially with the professional welds.
Guys im a boilmaker, welder . When you do your vertical welds . Lower your amps and start from the bottom and weave the weld up you will get a much better weld and much stronger .criss cross it the weld all the best with your build May the universe bless you both.love and
I would paint the metal especially use a good anti corrosive on the welds because that is where the rust begins.
1/16 of an inch is the most tolerance you should allow. I am a structural engineer and I own a fabrication shop with my husband. Tack your steel in place first and then complete your welds when the entire frame is squared.
Lot's of words of wisdom coming out here now... your welds look fine for static construction, not like it's a multi story commercial building or a trailer going down the road, you're getting the hang of it. Try some 7014 rod if you can get it, makes the smoothest welds and easy to use.
My real advice though is to make sure and change the oil in your generator if you haven't already. It's important on a new engine because initially on break in as the moving parts wear in they create a lot of fine metallic particles that will cause more wear than normal as it gets used. There's no oil filter like on a car or truck engine. Then make sure and change the oil according to what the manual says, probably every 50 hours.
Jordan. Standard tolerances.
Squareness is + / - 1/8 inch.
Weld gap is 1/16 inch do not try to weld any larger gap. Do NOT try to use any material to fill a gap during welding !!
You need someone to teach you welding, go to town and find a weld shop get them to show you ! Your welds are terrible.
Be careful of metal shavings getting into your dogs paws-pads. And also be careful the dog doesn’t watch you welding
Good thoughts. very true.
Sage advice. Easy to forget when you’re in the thick of a project. 👍🏻
Please get a chop saw to cut the steel it will go so much faster and give you a straight edge
The very first thing my Master Carpenter taught me (many many years ago) was this... Never get too confident, ALWAYS MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE. This is a lesson that has worked for me in many situations, even outside of carpentry.
Way to go guys!
Probably finished it by now but try not to do welding "freehand" else you wobble all over the place, especially in that wind.
Get a block or a chunk of wood to rest your elbow on, welds will improve tenfold xxx
You should figure out how to harness that wind for energy too.
Harness the wind!
That’s all I keep thinking is that they need large wind turbines!!
Everyone tells them this every video. After the Big Bad Wolf blows their structures down a few times they'll get the message.
I am so glad you guys are taking it slow. Definitely read the suggestions from your readers, they are giving you good advice! Wow, it is really happening!
Block the wind from your welding area to keep the flux inside the arc for a cleaner & stronger weld. The inert gas keeps the impurities of the air out of the metals as they bond during welding.
I'd grind out those welds and run another bead to make sure you have a good welds.
stick welding in the wind is never a good idea unless you have wind blockage so there is chance of a decent weld without porosity I believe its called. what kind of weight are you planning on putting on that 11ga 120. wall tubing?
Travis George Well stick is about the only welding you can do in the wind . What would you suggest?
warp21drive I would of waited lol
@@travisgeorge7602 It's mig and tig welding that won't work in the wind, blows your shielding gas away. The flux on the stick melts and forms a liquid shield over the weld that turns to slag when it cools.
EXACTLY!
Every one was a "newbie" once. Every time you corract something you get smarter. Smart newbies learn to go with the flow and slow down. You will have so much pride in your home. Good luck.
Overkill bracing given the size of the main steel beams. It's just costing you extra time, money and energy. This is just a platform, not the foundations of a large tall building. Scale back and you'll progress so much quicker.
It kinda depends what they are going to put on top of the steel. If they are going to use joists, then I agree. If they are just going to put down OSB, then what they are doing looks more reasonable. Either way, securing wood to the steel frame will be work.
Morning:) as a General Contractor and Building Inspector your footings needed to extend above grade, by at least 2 feet. The problem is water is being able to pool around the steel and will cause it to rust. Note, water won't hurt the concrete. Jmo, Your architect should have shown you how that's done. Also,when mixing concrete ,make sure you have a max. of 4 inch slump. Your concrete was way to soupy. Just trying to help not rag on you. Be safe.
Old renovation contractor here............ I agree, more real concrete.... also seems to me they used far too much cement in their mix.
@HAVE A LAUGH What are you talking about? If you watched the video, the existing cement is below grade.... ??? And More CEMENT will make it stronger.. guess you don't know anything about concrete.
I'm thinking the architect didn't give them any plans for the shed just the house.
@HAVE A LAUGH Guess I missed the part about the shed.
You need to turn the welder up it's not getting enough penetration I would not trust them welds they make be ok for the time being but they will fail.
MJR is right. Please don't take these comments as insults we only have your best intrest in mind but please have a local person who is a skilled welder grind and reweld those joints. If that fails later the cost of repairs will be much higher plus your safety.
Good call on the ear plugs, but as a former military aviator and prior aviation mechanic before the aviator gig, I will advise you double up the hearing pro. Get a really good set of ear muffs and use both. You don't want tinnitus in a few years or hearing loss. Both are maddening and preventable. With enough DIY, the hearing protection pays for the hearing aids and other medical issues that could arise 1000x in the future.
Very good idea to get ears protection my friend ! I can tell you having even a little tinnitus is really no fun !... I would invest in some good ear muffs since they last forever and are much more ecological to use than single use earplugs. Keep up the good work ;)
You guys are doing an amazing job, and i know it might be a bit late but i would advise to clean the welding surface before welding, this way you have the smalest chance to include impurities in your welds. This will help with the lifespan of your welds esspecialy with the dynamic load and vibrations thet the wind will put on you structure. looking forward to your progres.
Wow!!!!! Your eyes are so blue and clear. This is a sign of true happiness. Keep loving what you are doing, listen to advise from everyone but when it’s time to “get’er done” it’s all on you guys. Do it the way you feel is best for you. Yes you will make mistakes and sometimes the mistakes cost you money but that’s part of learning. DO NOT GET DOWN ON YOURSELF!!!!!!
Remember this is a learning process along with an adventure.
FYI I’ve been a builder my entire life. I am self taught, my father was in the corporate world and had no trade skills. I made some big mistakes which cost me but i fixed them, made it right and moved on.
In construction mistakes are part of the job.
The best advice I can give to you guys.
Listen to everyone before you start a project but listen to no one when you are completed.
It is a lot easier for people to criticize someone’s work. So don’t listen to that. For every project there are many ways to do it. You do it your way and when you have completed it look back on it with pride. You will see the things that you can do differently and bring that with you to the next project.
I don't know if this might help any or not, but I used to play in a band that did a lot of touring, setting up both large indoor and outdoor stages, using about the same 3X3" steel beams that you all are using for your deck. We found that using "hinges and pins" (take a hinge, knock out the center pin, then either use a nail, or the same pin, sanded down on one end for easy removal and insertion. Then tack the hinge pieces in position so that joining them automatically sets vertical and horizontal level.
You could possibly use this method to go ahead and put the deck together with the hinges and pins to check your measurements, then go ahead and do your welds, leaving the hinges in place for any future "adjustments" that you might encounter.
This is how most of the famous bands you see in concert construct their stage setups, from the simple to the elaborate, for quick construction and dismantling. - - My band had a 3-story black carnival tent that encased the stage, lights, and sound systems... But we neve had any problems with wind gusts as we also used winches, steel cabling, and 2" steel posts drove into the ground about 3 feet to account for such a situation. (Also, the front opening of the tent could be secured shut and the overall height lowered using steel come-a-longs).
The whole setup in the lowered position didn't look like much, and in fact was kind of an eyesore. But after watching the skies (these were the days before Androids or iPhones) for a while and determining all was well, in the fully erected position, with the stage lighting and everything, was a true spectacle to behold... We even had a painting by a local artist from our home-base that had painted a huge mural of an "old timer" holding out his hands with a steam-train traveling from one hand to the other, with wispy clouds under the train. - - We even had two bright floodlights illuminating it at night from both sides, which looked even better than during the day! (I guess you can probably tell that we played at a lot of carnivals and fairgrounds!
Sorry I don't have any pics to show you... I'm in my late 50s now drawing disability; this all happened from my mid-20s to early 30s, and I have no idea where all those photos and videos finally ended up...
Just a few ideas that I thought I would share that might help you all out, or even build on my suggestions.
I and my family are keeping you all in our prayers, and may God bless you all, (and please scratch "Lola" behind the ears a couple of times for us)!!! 😄
With best regards;
Michael and Diva Donehoo
Extensive welding without sleeves or jacket will expose you to very high levels of UV. (Sun burn)
As a construction worker always using lasers to try and get the perfect plumb and level; my rule is it has to be within 1/16" of an inch for me to be accepting of it.
I am really enjoying your homestead videos . I wasn't sure how I would like them after I have watched you travel for so long but I really like them and in a way you are still traveling with all the learning of new things you are doing . I think you two are super BRAVE and cant wait to see it grow .
Hi guys! Very enthusiastic video! Steel beams must be primed and then painted. To not rost from inside and out you can drill drainage holes, and in those hole you definitely should spray a thin liquid oil inside the beams. That also need to be done every 5-6 years so keep accessibility under the beams. Regards Rickard
Seems to me the upright (and probably al) steel should have ben painted and I would have used a good waterproofing paint like rustolium. The concrete can absorb water and cause the steel to rust. The gravel also and any dirt will add acid action to increase rusting. I guess in 4 or 5 years we will see if there is a problem, but would take maybe 10 years before the rust will become structurally significant.
I hope they are still vlogging that long!
I have a feeling that some kind of wind power generation would be extremely effective on that property.
I would recommend grinding the mill scale off of the steel before welding on joints like that. It'll make for fewer impurities in your weld. If you grind just a bit of an angle you can have a nice little track to lay your weld down in. The welds do look much improved but how you film it makes it look like you're still tacking. Are you laying down one continuous bead with a little bit of weaving and not picking up the electrode in the middle of the welds? (Unless you get stuck of course, which happens)
awesome but you need more supports the crossing piece meets the side piece you need a support at that connection possibly every 4-6 feet
@HAVE A LAUGH once architects have finished designing it is passed to the engineering dept to put right.
You guys should consider taking advantage of that wind for energy purposes😉.. it can be more efficient than solar
I was thinking that too. They could build a nice windmill, plus a battery bank to store the excess electricity.
Small wind generators are very ineffective don't start working till 23 miles an hour and I believe quit working after about 40 check it out on Bob Wells page
Did u hear the weather update the wind changes and it’s seasonal no worth the investment. Plus a large wind turbine is ugly with beautiful land
Gravity energy is cheap always around and it’s free. Do research in Asia it works
Also broski you need some paint or oil or some type of protection on the beams, cuz they gonna rust.
Just keep enjoying having a go, actually doing your way at the time!
Hindsight is easy afterwards, yet what you learn was the point xx
Your enthusiasm can only be matched by your construction technique ignorance and if learning is your goal then you will learn a lot from the future failure of your structure. It most likely won't be truly dangerous to your lives but it will fail. Maybe watch a RUclips video on bracing and welding techniques? Nah you're having too much fun which is in itself its own reward. Good luck but there are some valuable construction gems in the comments and ti would be worth your time to read them.
I watched your whole ad, I hope it helps. Sponsors seem like a deal breaker. Respect for keeping them happy.
Is the whole frame, floor, walls, roof going to be steel? If not you will need continuous attachment flange around the perimeter to keep it from blowing away. Add more supports to the long spans. You’d be surprised how springy that tubing can be when you get the weight of floor, cabinets, appliances and people.
Show more of your friends when they are working with...include them in all that is going on out there. It’s getting to be a pretty exciting time in your lives now
You guys are simply awesome!! Rooting for u to get things done in a safe manner and on track! 🥳
Normally I would think its crazy not to do the house first but its smart to learn on the deck first. Great job, can't wait to see the finished project. I would pick up some Por 15 to coat that metal.
tack it all 1st! weld it all up later! double check then check it again!
Hello again Kaylee and Jordan..I’m so proud of you guys for getting that guard on your grinder. Safety first, Hospital second !Lol..My two cents on accuracy is as follows, Accurate foundation, Positive finish! To many times over the years in the trades guys would be told Ahhh we don’t have the time for that (being accurate) but they always found the time to redo it when the result was wrong. Keep up your attitude and ambition and enjoy the learning process both good and bad. Be safe guys
I know all these pros are telling you things you could do better but I think for being a rookie you’re doing better than I would!!
So impressed by your motivation, tenacity and go-get-it attitude. You give me courage to try and complete tasks I've no past experience with. Being a newly windowed, 65 yr old woman much can and I'd overwhelming. My little cabin in the woods was built s yr before I was born and is in need of much TLC. You guys, keep reaching for and achieving your dream, your an inspiration. Much love from Santa Cruz, CA.
Great work!! You guys should consider sanding down all the metal and coat it with rustoleum, to protect against rust. I believe metal sits for 15 mins before the actual rusting process starts.
Best of all you look so happy. Peace and love 💖
Don’t forget to add 45 degree braces from your deck to your post. That giving side to side bracing. Tight from decking about 8inches above the ground. Marking you measure the 8inches up with a piece of steel cut with a 45 degree on one end. Then being a bit longer place at bottom mark fit the angle tight then mark other end and cut. Do and the others the same. Doing this is very important because you have post and not a foundation for holding side to side. Looking great!
I can picture that wind ripping through the windows,doors,throughout house!
@HAVE A LAUGH and of course you approved those plans too, didn't cha?
Damn, please find some tall fast growing trees (RoseWood) and plant them ASAP as a windbreak......
I am impressed with all the good suggestions. The platform looks nice but construction is extremely important for future satisfaction in all the effort going into the project.
After reading the comments I am imagining you chose to build the shed base first so as to get all your proverbial shit together before you build the house. So smart! I don’t weld but even I learned a lot I didn’t know from all these comments. My favorite: protecting the welds from impurities in the wind and air. Like who in the world would think of that. These people are so kind to comment for you. Build on Jordan and Kayley.
You may want to look into a wind turbine for energy. Thanks for another great video!
In construction you really need to keep it accurate !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! coming from working with the largest construction companies around the world :) make sure your foundation is STRONG
Hear hear.....a level, fluorescent string line, even a corner laser level would help with shooting lines. Just put on some polarised sunglasses to see it = )
I usually use 2 hands to weld. Try to rest your left elbow and support your right hand or rod. Save smaller half used sticks for more difficult positions!
Angle bracing is good. I am hoping you do some on the legs as well.
To make perfect angles u have this nice magnetic arrows that connect the 2 pieces and give at same time give o the perdect angle
That deck would have my Rain and solar collectors as a roof over my Shed.or just a shipping container with my Tools and batteries
Prime and paint. Then lay weed proof membrane underneath the structure, just staying?
Great job, weather is nice for outside work. The old castle looked very nice.
You two are living the dream. I've got family in Volcan, maybe I could see your place next time I visit.
Once you do hearing damage, it does not come back. Everyone should be wearing protection, even Lola.
Last week I was in Santa Elana/Monte Verde at the Cloud Forrest in Costa Rica. I was really surprised how windy and cold it got at nighttime. The wind was howling! The following morning we had an amazing hike through the Monte Verde Cloud Forrest!
I LOVE the music you had in this video! The strings and symphony sound was perfect with those epic clouds!
I just tried to Shazam it, but nothing came up. What song did you use?
1:31 8:53... STOP!!! Turn the angle grinder around, the sparks shall go towards you!! Read the comments and take the advise.
Before you build your next project.
Please make sure you're not placing beams in the way of future utilities.
Nothing worse than needing to run a sewer pipe where you just placed a beam that you could have located just a few inches to the side.
Just a thought after watching this. Do you need another vertical post in the middle of the long sides? After a while they might sag? Good luck with the project!
Great job You guys! Keep it going, keep the love and inspiration. Progress feels good and you are learning so much.
I love it when I see a new video! I REALLY wish you could vlog more often! I don't know anything about building but it looks like you're doing a great!!
Looking good! Don't be in a rush. Do it 'right' the first time. Nice to see your property start to take shape. I'm excited to see it when it's all finished. Thanks for sharing these videos with us.
When are you going to do the outhouse?
It would be easier to 'tack' weld everything into place, then go back and weld it up after. That way you can change wrong measurements easier as well. Make sure you're getting good penetration or the welds just going to fail. Slow down and watch the bead melt down into the metal, it should be melting both pieces of metal you're attaching together. The welds on the bus looked like the bead was just laying on top of the metal you were trying to penetrate in your other video...
Excited to see future progress! Keep up the hard work!
A windmill for power?
Or check out the windmill in the Netherlands for sawing wood/pump houses.
Hear one of those blades screaming past your window in the morning...
ruclips.net/video/3STOY9DEi2s/видео.html
Smart man.
You coming along great !! You look happy working hard on your new home Learning is so essential and fun Keep going
Excellent work on your fist attempt. The one thing I learned from experience is to measure once and cut twice. Oh wait, it's measure twice and cut once.
That castle was sweet. Ill take it for free when everyone gives up on it.
Oh my goodness guys my heart is just so full of happiness and joy for you guys!! It truly makes me wish I was there to help!! Much love ❤️ Xoxo FL 🌞
Your welding has gotten so much better u guys.i was worried watching the way u welded the bus...
Projects coming right along.East coast surf fishing NC obx ect.some times would get wind burn,sand stinging,cold( fall early winter) happy accident one day,found a pretty deep dip between some dunes .suddenly very calm & warm. Laid down & it was even better. Fell asleep for a long time. Look for spots like that since then when Releif is needed.just a thought if wind is an issue a high % of the time. Y’all will figure it out. L8r
Every video im glued too. This is such an interesting process. Im so driven after watching y'alls vids
Looking great guys can't wait for the next process. Congrats. Lola is loving it there.
Your welding has massively improved!!! Good job!!!
Lynn
build the way the locals do youll come out way ahead in the end theres a reason they do what they do its not just money theyknow what works best more than you do cut your egos loose sometime
Every couple should build a house together. This really warmed me. God bless
Redo the rainroof with those metal beams..Much more secure when that narley wind keeps blowing.. So enjoying your channel..
That is one heck of a shed foundation! Be careful of metal shavings too... they can get in your skin...eyes... etc and you not even know it. I have a good friend that is a mechanic and he can’t get an MRI now because he has shavings in his face and eyes. He didn’t know for years. Stay safe. Love watching you all.
My hubby mentioned make sure you use edging primer on your frame😀 looks great guys so happy for you
You have enough wind for a few wind generators to make a bunch of power.
You might like the Windy app. It shows animated wind maps. Very useful for us salty sailor types but may be good for you too.
Since you are building the shed next to the rain barrels, the shed roof can be the new rain roof.
Just seeing the notification of a new video today put a smile on my face 😃.
Great team work to you all. Your perseverance and willingness to learn from experience will take you far. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
As I watch your videos, knowing that one day I will come and see it for myself is so exciting. So invested in your vision.
Be safe👍
Hi to miss Lola
Xoxo ♥️🇨🇦
Great job amigos. People are afraid to do certain jobs on their own but you are showing Us it can be done if you’re willing to get dirty. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
If you can’t sleep through a very windy night folks, try out some silicon mouldable earplugs. They cut out a lot of noise.
You have a ton of skills. What a blessing for the lifestyle you chose!
You kids are doing a good job. Keep learning it will all work out . Prayers love ya. Hugs
Get yourself a 6 foot level. That small plastic level is not as accurate and will break.
Accuracy is not in the length, it is in the bubble . A six foot level is only as accurate as the 1 1/2 inch bubble and the factory setting.
@@ya472 Theres a reason why construction tradesmen never use a 1 foot level. And you never see a plastic level on job sites.
@@maddie4077 Yes, tradesmen use one foot levels and plastic levels. Each has a specific purpose. Six foot levels are mostly used for stick framing renovations because wood warps and twists.
@@maddie4077 My crew uses aluminum one foot levels when framing, because it hangs off their belt, and plastic in summer because aluminum gets too hot in the summer sun. Aluminum actually warps if left laying on the deck.
Besides, stick framing is done on the deck, and you only use a level to brace. Finishing work like setting door frames, well a six foot level just gets in the way.
God has surely blessed you hard working people. Your place is awesome.
You should think about doing a show on hearing protection and other PPE that’s important they could sponsor also great B safe
Jeez...those are NOT steel "beams".....it's light wall tubing. You better plan on adding another vertical support under that long span in the outside walls, or you going to find out how much tubing will deflect downward when you get around to putting a building on top of it.
And of course, it begs the question WHY are you even using tubing imported from thousands of miles away instead of far superior local sourced lumber, that could have been assembled FAR easier and quicker.....and made a WHOLE LOT stronger structure ?
I'm a WELDER, I put buildings up in NEW YORK AND BUILT PART of a big conveyor machine in Vegas!
You GUYS are doing it! Great job! Good luck!😎
Great pioneer spirit guys. Cant wait to see it all in person. Much love. You guys are nailing (welding) it. Imagine how you would have faired in the wild, wild west.