I Punched A Hole In Our Building... | Building A Metal Staircase
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2024
- Nothing goes quite as planned this week as we attempt to install a MASSIVE metal staircase.
We're a husband and wife team who bought 20 acres of bare off-grid land in North Idaho. Follow along as we turn a pole barn into our dream shop with an upstairs apartment!
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00:00 Step 1 staircase
01:33 No wood staircase
03:52 Metal scavenger hunt
05:22 A jig for welding
09:07 Excited and nervous
13:22 Courtney punches a hole
14:58 Redo
17:58 Stairs vs Excavator 
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Be careful on that ice cortney, you definitely don't want to slip and fall now that you're expecting.
Hi kids
I have this attachment for a skid steer called a snatch pole.
It is basically a eight foot pole that extends in front of the skid steer for lifting objects up high.
Once you have it you will wonder how you lived without it.
It is very simple and easy to build.
(Riley has far better fabrication skills than I ever will.
Mercifully I only had to tack it together and my step son welded it for me...he is a real deal welder)
I have the plans for the one I built in Solidworks but I could export them to something you could import to Sketchem.
I can send you the drawings and export the model to a .stp file or something then you could easily modify it for the materials you have on hand.
The stairs turned out fantastic.
Brilliant! You two are awesome engineers! 👌
Just as a heads-up for those stairs , the type of metal the steps are made out of are great for humans but bad for dogs , their claws can get caught in the holes and they can rip their claws out with it stuck in it , so you might want to add some outdoor carpeting on part of the steps just to give the dogs a path to walk safely on
Outdoor carpet is slicker than owl poop when frozen. I'd pass on that idea.
Maybe some outdoor rubber tread (also has holes in it).
maybe aluminum checker plate over the stairs . you lose the holes .
or lose the dogs.
literally my first thought was: I can't go down barefoot haha, second thought was the dogs
Two of our dogs lost claws on the steps of the RV we bought to live in while our house was being built. One of them lost root and all and later died from the infection it caused. 😞 Unfortunately, the worst risk of snagging is going down the steps, which means their entire weight and momentum is working against them. Guaranteed injury.
As a guy who has no skills or talent it’s great to watch your fun and attitude while at work, keep it up great videos 😊
The two of you made the task look easy.
You are a JACK of all trades! Another job well done. John
OMG! The suspense! The drama! One bottle of Chardonnay later, all is good!! 😀
Scared me a bit when I read the title, glad the hole wasn't something more significant and that you were able to replace that one piece.
The stairs look incredible, love the use of those tred! They're so nice for wet/icy spots. Well done, turned out beautifully. You both absolutely killed it on the equipment, that was a genuinely tight fit.
Garage door is really getting a nice patina too! Looking great you guys!
Looks great, good job! Good thing your there Courtney to keep Riley safe.
He is truly risk it reily...no template.......there is nothing he can't do...for this respectful woman...what a team.
Cortney the Crasher, and Riley the Safety Boss.😂
It's the end of the world, as we know it!!!!
What I find amazing with you guys is the “togetherness” and positive attitude no matter what you’re facing. I’m an aerospace engineer for over 30 years and I wish our departments could have this kind of cooperation project to project. I enjoy every obstacle and solution you guys come up with. This should be college stuff right here😊
pfft, why work together when it's way easier and more fun to snipe at people who aren't directly involved in your own team? /s
I had a lot of ambition when I was young but not near what you have. Love your content and work.
Another amzaing feat.
Yes, there was one OOPS, but no bandaid and no person was hurt, so excellent job.
It will be interesting how you baby proof the deck.
Until next time, happy end of February, and work safe.
You guys are 😜 excellent designers of metal.
You two are amazing!! Riley you will need to teach a class when your kids are in middle and high school on how to do all this stuff. What a valuable skill
Just a little hole, not a game changer by any stretch of the imagination. Excellent episode! Thanks.
Those treads make EXCELLENT recovery matts. I keep 2 3 foot sections in my truck and they "almost" always do the trick !!! ✌️
That staircase is far beyond residential standards👍. I used to work for a fabricator that made, among other things, robotic platforms using the same materials you used. It will outlast many generations of use.
I have built a few stairs in my day and I would have had to build those in place so there were no errors. You nailed it. Good job.
Great job!!! You might need to extend the roof so that snow and rain won't land on the stairs. Time will tell...
We have plans to do a large roof extension this spring!
@@AmbitionStrikes I can't wait!
So happy for you both. My first girl grandchild, Natalie' arrived almost a year ago on April 21st. I turned 80 just two weeks ago !!
I have followed you both on your adventure and enjoy every moment.Riley, you are an amazingly creative person and Courtenay is so cool driving the various machines.
When is your baby due ?
I love the way you guys overbuild everything!
1st. class all the way! The math to get the angles, the risers, everything!!! 🤦♀️😊💖
I know I don't know you from the snow on the ground but so happy for you and proud of how you work together and leave the real life fails in. Thank you.
Riley is a true engineer. Smart and very capable.
As others have commented, the dogs will not like the stair tread. I know you have another stair inside that they use already. Thinking about how to solve this next challenge, how about horse mats cut into small lengths attached to each tread on the building side of the stairs. This way, the dogs' paws are protected, and the humans still have safe stepping areas. Happy solving this next challenge.
Your positivity and ability to get along is inspiring 😊
Yeah! It still confuses me that Riley still second guesses himself with his countless successes. Riley you are a rock star buddy. Looks amazing! I agree what did we do before we had equipment. Great team work on using it.
That’s what makes an engineer into a really good engineer. Having to do the actual construction.
I once had to build a 24” diameter vent pipe right around a 40 ft diameter object. And install it. Talk about second guessing. Lol.
He's very humble, would never toot his own horn.
@@mezanian
Plenty of ‘tooting’ going on. Lol Loving every minute of it. Allows people to learn from the best. And see anything is possible if you put your mind to it and exempting ‘Second guessing’ as a gift of humility albeit a stepping stone to success.
Thats why he is good. The person never second guessing anything is the one to worry about
You crushed this.. So much talent.. Nice work!
Yup....you kids are BOSS! You bring much joy to all of us who love to watch your amazing projects and progress. Amazing skills for being so young. Well done, again.
Great job on the stairs. The way you two work together is awesome. Looking forward to your next video.
The finesse it took to get that in place was very impressive!! What a team you two make!!
Courtney and Riley, you both don't know the joy I feel by watching your channel 😊😊😊😆😆😂😂😂😂
Absolutely AWESOME you two
Great team...happy for ALL of you..
🌲👍🌲
Y’all are so kind to one another in each accepting blame for the little hole. I had a boss that used to say, “If you’re not making mistakes you’re not trying hard enough.”
My boss would say if no mistakes are being made, no one is working!
My boss used to say that if you're making mistakes, you're either drunk or retarded. Man, I don't miss working for that asshole!
@@ronarant2897 I made a small mistake once and my boss called me a "bloody
cretin".😐
"Brilliant ideas always perfectly designed, executed and completed." This is the motto and trademark of Ambition Strikes👌
Yet AGAIN I yelled out "NO!!!!" at the end...I'm floored with the craftsmanship and even knowing you used a program for all the angles, still that staircase is AMAZING!!!! I was actually surprised that you weren't magically able to lift the stairway exactly into place on the first try...LOL...Now I'm wondering where the next bedroom is going to be :)
I too am amazed how fast 20 minutes can go.
The production of these videos is so good, they could be edited into a TV show with no problems.
Watch out Discovery Channel.
Mark's comment gave this thought: All of your videos could be bundled, and for a reasonable fee, put on dvds, a flash (thumb) drive, or an online download. Hours of very interesting, very informative and entertaining watching. Easily as much fun to watch (if not more) as much of the stuff on tv/netflicks, etc.
The design & manufacture of the four snow treads was one of my favorites. Also the battery management system for your off-grid power. Fixing the caterpillar D8 problems were nailbiting but so satisfying to see you get it running again - repeatedly. And your pleasant and humorous relationship with one another is so soothing and enjoyable to watch.
(I still think you could improve the snowblower by replacing the gasoline engine with an electric motor, taking up less space & allowing bulk out in front to move rearward, giving better clearance, less weight on front tires & more on rear tires. Eliminates need for v-belt clutch, but requires generator in truck, I suppose.)
A new Trophy for the wall inside the shop
Love the staircaise Courtney and Riley and you guy's made it .
I can only imagine the anxiety insatlling that stair gave you both along with the relief when it was secured, in the end you both did awesome again and even managed to video it. Careful with your back brother and thank you again for an awesome video. Such a great winter.
As always wonderful, I look forward to every post. So exciting to have the stairs up and functional. 😮❤
Riley
You never stop to amaze me with your building and fabricating skills.
You Two just work together quite well. And the things you produce is awesome.
Great job on that stair case!
Way to go on shimming it in between them poles. Great job Courtney with the Handling of the machinery.
You've had far fewer catastrophes than one might expect! Kudos for measuring twice and cutting once.
I can’t believe the amount of satisfaction I feel, when you two did all the work…..lolol
Beautiful job designing, cutting and welding the stairs! Amazing how well your Teamwork hoisted the stairs to their final position - awaiting bolting. Look forward to your next adventure putting protection around your upstairs patio.
Great job! If you did not know, when cutting and welding galvanized metal, drink lots of milk. The calcium bonds to the galvanice particles and flushes it from your body. Keep up the good work and have fun!
Great job guys, Way to go using your tools to the best advantage. Cant wait to see what you do for railings.
Very Nice! laughed out loud when Courtney was scolding Reckless Riley from inside the skid-steer as she said she would for walking up the stairs when it was not bolted in yet!
nice job i am proud of both of you!! courtney be careful use extra caution do not fall!!! the stairs look great and an extra exit!!it will be used a lot!!
Nice job on the stairs your child is going to be talking to somebody 40 years from now and say my dad mom put this stairs here and I hope you keep it weather coded to prevent any rust and thank you for the video I'll be watching for the next one you have my thumbs up🤠🥳😍👍👍👍🤙🤙👶🇺🇸
Well done, the two of you are amazing in all you have accomplished and your teamwork. Keep it up!
Awesome! Congratulations! I'm still in awe that the garage door works! 🤣
Thanks for sharing all of your incredible projects with us. 🎉
-western NY Aimee
I am always amazed at how you two manage to design, build and install such fantastic things with little to no problems. I wish I had those skills and abilities when I was younger and building things for myself. Keep up the great work guys.
its amazing what people can do when they have the free will to build what they want without getting (permit)ion from local gov
It's almost like they're both engineers or something...crazy
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ get the f off
Little accidents are normal in construction. You need to have good railing and hand rails on all stairs. Her center of balance is going to change. It caused trouble for my wife and she said it was normal(she was an RN). Good Luck, Rick
WOW…Awesome stairs, you guys are Great fabricators !!
You guys are just plain awesome! You are going to be great parents and teachers. Keep up the amazing work.
Y’all are the “CAN DO COUPLE” WOW! Man y’all are so great together and not afraid to try anything. GREAT JOB!
You two are remarkably smart, brave, and charming! It is a pleasure to come along with you as your knowledge and creativity make every project happen!😊
Well done guys....what a team
You guys rock!
Love the staircase. Nice job.
So glad to see that you now have a second safe way of getting out of the apartment in case something like a fire were to happen. A second means of egress is so important, especially with a young one on the way.
It is a huge peace of mind having two stairways into the apartment!
Dang, 302K now. You guys are killing it. Sorry to see the camper go, but understand too. At 13:45 in the vid I saw a really bad crack!! I was thinking off road jack the whole time, then finally,,,,,,,,,,, Yes, having equipment is SO nice!! Great job and they look great too.
I think Riley needs a plumber's long tail shirt from Duluth Trading Company 🤣
Really impressed with your stairs great job!
WOW stairs look and work wonderful! Awesome job guy's!
You guys are amazing. Great job. The baby is going to learn sooooo much from you guys.
So much fun to watch you two work together.
Nice job, stairs look great
That first walk up the stairs must have been so satisfying. Keep the hole in the siding; adds character and a funny story to tell.. well, after you seal it with a little caulk!
Great job, Riley. Once again your fabrication skills amaze me. Hopefully the header at the top of the new stairs is strong enough to hold the weight of those stairs. You might want to bolt a steel beam to the back of the wood header.
Can’t get enough of this channel! So awesome
you guys are amazing and so fun to watch. Thanks.
Congratulations on the staircase it looks very well done and the tight squeeze should help keep the little one safe. If you get the idea to build anymore steel staircases it might be easier to just weld the first couple and last couple treads before install so it is lighter. Then after its bolted in you could add and weld all the middle treads.
I agree with every post below. You two are incredible. Your viewers are the nicest sub community on RUclips. You've built quite a fan base.
Courtney you are absolutely beautiful. I'm 70, and know women do actually glow while expecting. You, young lady, look more beautiful every video. Riley must be so proud and happy.
Your videos are very professional, the editing is perfect.
Thanks for sharing your challenges and happiness with us.
I love watching you solve issues.
I love these stairs! I am very impressed by the welding that occurs during this episode and others. Now both my wife and I are hooked on your channel. Keep up the good work and be safe!
You both amaze me with your continual and ongoing accuracy with everything you do!!!!!!! Excellent job. John from capeCod. Ps I loved the Idaho shaped ice chunk.
Awesome staircase! Another interesting and useful project. I do 99% galvanized welding. What I do: use flux core and LOTS of ventilation mostly via an industrial fan.
Courtney is incredibly good operating your equipment. Kudos. There are Very few operators as smooth as Tennessee Wiskey 😀
^ THAT'S Funny !! YOU do know the Skid Steer is Courtney's Equipment ??
@@RimdarRanch When he said "your" I think he meant the "couple's" equipment.
Already taking care of his family. Goed bezig!
Good morning Courtney & Riley! So glad to see you had loaded a video! ❤️Love you guy’s! You are both so hard working! The stairs are absolutely amazing! What great work! Everything looks so wonderful & your lil tike will be so comfy in your beautiful home!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Blessings
We love your new deck stairs - super solid, safe, and practical.
You guys are like pioneers, it's so awesome to see the creativity and ingenuity you were both clearly blessed with!!
Never had any doubts,you’re the dream team. Wreck it Riley an Crunch it Courtney. love you guys 👍👍
Ryley is a genius. His work process shows it.
You guys are amazing. Nothing stops you!
Great job on the stairs. I look forward to Sundays to see your progress. I am blown away at your abilities. Just a reminder for your handrails, There should be no opening of more than 4" under or in-between the rails. This is for the safety of crawling children. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next video.
You two are just fantastic! Thanks for showing us your ingenuity and skills!
great job guys it is starting to look really nice now and not long till you can put it to good use can't wait to see it complete amazing job 😁👍
Stair case is fantastic. I would recommend a railing in the future.
Hi guys! And again congrats on little Riley? Or Cortney? Now that's a tight fit on the stairs!
Cant wait to see the finished product! Love your show. Been watching since the camper build. Sad to see her go!
I also have to commend Riley on the stringers! Even cutting out of wood, I can't get them that nice. Thumbs up on the stair case.
Great job. The stairs look perfect.
Awesome job great teamwork. I'd hire both of you
What a thrill to land on the Ambition Strikes channel. Riley's parents and grandparents are old friends and during our last visit, we heard all about thieir RUclips channel,. But you can't capture the energy and ingenuity of their projects and video quality without clicking on it. This is an only-in-America experience that will energize any DIYer. Thanks Riley & Courtney for sharing your unique lives with the world! Grandpa Harry is watching you! Christi and I are rooting for you, too.
Thanks so much! I will never forget the time I had to use my hat to bail water out of your sail boat until Uncle Rich could come rescue us. -Riley
Fantastic work! I love how you two work together.
Thanks for lots of fantastic videos! Thought I’d share a tip. I always use a 3M 7502 mask, with 3M 2138 filters for all grinding and welding. I think it’ll lessen the chances of getting lung cancer or whatever 😊 Good luck with all your projects!
As soon as you said "we're going to chain the stairs to the skid steer", I KNEW that was going to be a bad idea! LOL, but you still went slow, and mitigated the damage really well! Hell yeah! AWESOME progress y'all!
Amazing metal work Riley, just AMAZING! . The teamwork between the pair of you is OUTSTANDING. But the toughest job you will ever tackle will be here in a few months time. The way you both work together you will both rise to the challenge and in 18 years time or so you should have completed the project of raising a fine young adult. Keep it up and I can not wait to see the deck finished. Good luck for the future from Christopher in the U.K.
Congratulations on another awesome project completed! It looks fantastic!
You have stairs! I didn't realize I was tensed up until the end. My neck hurts LOL. Once again the AS Duo(& poppet) succeed again! Woot!