It’s Friday! I am amazed at how you can entertain the audience for over 30 minutes by digging holes……..incredible! 😂 I thought that your good news comment that you were cooking bear chili, would be followed up with your “bad news” you would be eating your bear chili! But, I was wrong. Enjoyed my Friday afternoon with you as usual Patrick. Thanks for the post.
I gotta tell ya, looking through the door and seeing the interior of the cabin makes me swell with pride from all the help that I have given you since the inception of this project. Such a wonderful edificio Magnifite! I have to admit, although I was lazy and not much help this time I still "dug" watching you work. This "hole" video has a wonderful "foundation" of information. Oh, the thing you did with the Joshua tree there at the end,,,,,that was "tree mend us!",
Hallo Patrick, ben blij dat je ons mee laat genieten van je volgende project 😀. Inderdaad zoals iemand het omschrijft je betrekt ons in zekere zin mee met je project, is gewoon super👌. En de omgeving is gewoon prachtig 😍. Doe zo verder en bedankt om mee te mogen genieten. Groeten vanuit België 🇧🇪.
Great job! My cement mixing hint. I use a garden hoe and mix from the handle end of the wheelbarrow. Much faster than a shovel and mixes better. Easier to scrape the sides too. I used to use a shovel, which is always awkward. I just did this last Sunday and Monday. We cut the walnut tree down Wednesday. The bottom was 29" wide at the skinniest. Sawmill will be here Monday.
What I like is the best plan can be changed and as YOU HAVE SAID it would not be a great project without a problem to solve as the build starts another day by day challenge!!!! BUY THE WAY LUNCH LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!!
So great that you have found more projects. We so look forward to watching episodes every Friday. It is the highlight and kickoff to our weekends. Have a great one.
I'm glad you figured out the best custom rebar bender; the old SUV receiver hitch!! I bent all the 1/2" rebar for our new cabin's foundation using our KIA Sportage 👍😉👍
That old cabin is a piece of history. I’m close to the same age as you and I see things through a different light now than I did when I was a lot younger. I have an old beam from a barn that was falling down that my son tore down and put in dumpster. I couldn’t leave it behind. Planning on using it on my rustic cabin on the fireplace or big shelf.
I had to set 12 post into the ground using cement. I laid out the positions of the post and then took a 1/4 inch stainless steel rod about 36 inches long, polished it up and rounded the end of it. Put a handle on the other end and used it to stick into the ground looking for rocks before I used the post hole digger. Had to move the location of two holes but didn't have to dig extra post holes. Just a little tip for you so you don't have to work so hard the next time you dig holes.😁
Perfect! I just told my son last week that I wanted to build a small wood-fired smoke house incorporated into an outdoor kitchen. Got the perfect spot under the White Oaks by the house here. Looking forward to seeing what you will be doing.
Hello Thank you for another video series Right now its Friday 6-6-24 830 p.m I evojoyed watching you build the Cabin Thank you for the entertainment that I have encountered by watching your channel Be safe out there And Happy Building
Great start for new project! Excellent video as always! 👍 If there was rocky mountain in hole, even after hole shifting, then as option is always drilling rock to anchor concrete pillars to the mountain.. 😉 Love idea for fixing iconic tree at the end.. ❤️
Well, didn’t think I would be a part of breaking and entering today. Luckily the math part of the episode was not for bail. Looking forward to the new series.
My goodness; when I saw you cut the square hole in the Joshua tree's downed limb, I knew you were going to anchor it down. I never dreamed that you'd plunk it on top of the trunk. It was so unexpected it caught me off guard and I burst into such a belly laugh. Such an imagination you've got. (I'm still chuckling as I write.) 💖💖💖💖🙏
Mountain makes a fine foundation. Use your hammer drill to make some #3 rebar holes and you will have a solid pier footing that won't be going anywhere.
Hey Patrick, that venison looked nice. I hope you made enough for everyone! Can you send mine here to Perth, West Australia? That Outdoors Kitchen should be great! What a view, and fresh air to boot! Cheers, Frank.
Alright, I’ve been watching your videos over the last couple weeks. You did a stellar job on the cabin. You are an absolute badass with your work ethic, knowledge and strength. My only complaint is why did you not make sure the two pieces of bread on your sandwich weren’t facing the same way 😂
8:59 I looked at this property in Michigan (near where my cousin lived) that was for sale. Very old and the original farm house to all the land that had been turned into housing developements. It was early 1800s. Floors and walls made of boards as wide as 3 ft. Even the roof sheathing. I was falling in love with it right until I went into the basement. One of the floor joists was a tree. Not barked all the way and not nearly enough to be holding the weight it was holding for the length it was spanning (very Frank Lloyd Wright before he was even Frank Lloyd Wright). It had started to split (took it's sweet time). I'm guessing from getting the full seasons of very hot and sub zero cold since the farm had been sold and no one was living in the house. In that area you have to heat the inside of houses with concrete foundations in the winter to atleast 50f or the foundstions will crack from the cold. But the wood! The house was worth a good portion of it's purchase price just in salvage.
Hi, interested on those brackets. Could you please share where we can find them? Love your work and channel. Inspiration for a guy with a fixer cabin in the woods... thank you for your time.
Those are from Home Depot. I’d typically get those with a bit taller brackets, but these will work in the end. Thank you for watching, and good luck with the fixer cabin!
What you should do in future is take a length of rebar and drive it into the ground to see if you're going to run into any obstructions, at least its better than digging down a couple of feet then finding out there's a mountain in the way
That is sound advice! It’s possible to get “false negatives” here. I often have to dig rocks out of holes, and the rebar may not know the difference. I appreciate you watching and commenting!🙏
@@LifeontheMoose You should get a "magnet sweeper" to run around the foundation and burn areas. It's been only 5 weeks since tearing down the old garage and I "swept" up around 20+ pounds of nails during the process.
Sweet! The kitchen build has begun. Is there a reason why you couldn't have drilled into the boulder that was in hole #2, inserted rebar into the boulder and poured concrete on top of that? Great video though. Ahh more bear chili and the ending of the video was top notch!
2:16 I'm thinking the dirt is pretty deep given the diameter of the earth. But you will hit a rock or two on the way down. At 7-8 miles you'll have to stop digging, it gets hot enough to melt anything.
Hey I’m happy you’re happy! Depending on the task, it takes about an average of 1.5 days to video and 1.5 days to edit and upload. I usually batch 2-3 videos at a stay. So when I’m at the ranch, I work 6 out of 7 days…at least.
Pour the footings on top of the rock! It will be your best footing possible. Think about how big it could be. You might get some differential settling but with what you are building …..no big deal if it moves ever so slightly. The footing on the rock will not settle at all.
@@rickfetz469 probably took less time to re-dig the holes and not lose a day getting more supplies and having to make unnessessary changes with just using what he brought.
Is it possible to drill into below grade rock and then screw in an anchor and pour the concrete onto that? Would it provide a good post base? However I do like to see you dig lots of holes.
Oh well...knowing you so far......if there had been anything to use you would have found it. ahhh shoot...I sure was hoping you could have a piece of that ol house outside also..
@@LifeontheMoose I hear ya on that, I guess I just assumed that you may of had a friend with one or something...congratulations, I just played myself....never assume....lol
OK ,,,well I was pulling on my side ,but; it just didn't work . OH YEA,,,I see plenty of fine ol wood you can use. Yea,,you need to bring a piece of that ol house into your kitchen build also.
Because it’s mountains, varies by elevation, exposure, etc. on average my guess is a couple feet. Give or take.. the good thing is, the soil really doesn’t hold much moisture, so I normally don’t see a lot of heaving.
What is the bird that keeps calling while you are explaining the kitchen layout? It starts around the 2:00 minute mark. It is a bussing, single whole note sound, It could be an insect.
I watch cabin builds, and notice y’all build kitchens so far away from the cabin. Is there a reason for that? I’m an early riser and I need my coffee. Wouldn’t want to go all that way in the dark for a pot of coffee.
Dude, why do you keep doing all the projects I want to do, right before I start doing them? It’s almost like you want to show me how it’s done or something…
What I love about your channel is you interact with your subscribers you make us feel as though we there with you.
So true. It's great right?
Aw thank you! I’m glad you feel that way. 🙏
It’s Friday! I am amazed at how you can entertain the audience for over 30 minutes by digging holes……..incredible! 😂 I thought that your good news comment that you were cooking bear chili, would be followed up with your “bad news” you would be eating your bear chili! But, I was wrong. Enjoyed my Friday afternoon with you as usual Patrick. Thanks for the post.
Thank you so much! 🙏I’d use that word “entertain” lightly! 😅
Oh goody a brand new project, which sounds great, by the way. It’s good to be back on the job site with you again Patrick!
Let the good times roll!
Good to have you at another project!
"Hide a key".... try it.. :) LOL
I know! It’s on the list that I forgot where I put…
18:06 He bends steel with his bare hands!
What you did with the "Joshua" tree at the end says everything about you. Thanks
Aw I appreciate that. 🙏
All of us here at Fred Moose Lodge are glad to see you making use of your PHD. Them's some mighty fine holes.
Ha! I don’t even play a doctor on TV…🙏
The wide angle view of the inside of the cabin at 6:11 is impressive. A lot of work with a great amount of fine detail has paid off.
Thank you so much!
My legs broke when you "stepped" through that window....LOL!
😅
I gotta tell ya, looking through the door and seeing the interior of the cabin makes me swell with pride from all the help that I have given you since the inception of this project. Such a wonderful edificio Magnifite! I have to admit, although I was lazy and not much help this time I still "dug" watching you work. This "hole" video has a wonderful "foundation" of information.
Oh, the thing you did with the Joshua tree there at the end,,,,,that was "tree mend us!",
Why thank you! You should be very proud, especially after that string of puns. Outstanding! 🙏
Hallo Patrick, ben blij dat je ons mee laat genieten van je volgende project 😀. Inderdaad zoals iemand het omschrijft je betrekt ons in zekere zin mee met je project, is gewoon super👌. En de omgeving is gewoon prachtig 😍. Doe zo verder en bedankt om mee te mogen genieten. Groeten vanuit België 🇧🇪.
Thank you so much? Belgium! I appreciate your involvement. 🙏
Great job! My cement mixing hint. I use a garden hoe and mix from the handle end of the wheelbarrow. Much faster than a shovel and mixes better. Easier to scrape the sides too. I used to use a shovel, which is always awkward. I just did this last Sunday and Monday. We cut the walnut tree down Wednesday. The bottom was 29" wide at the skinniest. Sawmill will be here Monday.
I’m jealous of that walnut! 🙏
What I like is the best plan can be changed and as YOU HAVE SAID it would not be a great project without a problem to solve as the build starts another day by day challenge!!!!
BUY THE WAY LUNCH LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!!
Challenge for sure! And it was delicious. 🙏
So great that you have found more projects. We so look forward to watching episodes every Friday. It is the highlight and kickoff to our weekends. Have a great one.
Aw thanks! That means a lot. 🙏
23:15 Hey! Mushroom stems are good eatin'.
Typically I agree! But these were a tad dried out.
I'll never be able to pin my trailer hitch again without remembering this......
Glad to see you start another project. This is one of my favorite channels. I didn’t figure you were done after building the cabin.
Wow that’s awesome! I’m honored. And not done! 🙏
Glad your starting another series. Your coffee mugs from Moose Merch are great. Thanks
Well thanks so much! I appreciate your support.🙏
I'm glad you figured out the best custom rebar bender; the old SUV receiver hitch!! I bent all the 1/2" rebar for our new cabin's foundation using our KIA Sportage 👍😉👍
It just works so well there! 👍🏻
That old cabin is a piece of history. I’m close to the same age as you and I see things through a different light now than I did when I was a lot younger. I have an old beam from a barn that was falling down that my son tore down and put in dumpster. I couldn’t leave it behind. Planning on using it on my rustic cabin on the fireplace or big shelf.
I’m having second thoughts on that beam! Or should I say third…
I had to set 12 post into the ground using cement. I laid out the positions of the post and then took a 1/4 inch stainless steel rod about 36 inches long, polished it up and rounded the end of it. Put a handle on the other end and used it to stick into the ground looking for rocks before I used the post hole digger. Had to move the location of two holes but didn't have to dig extra post holes. Just a little tip for you so you don't have to work so hard the next time you dig holes.😁
Good idea! I appreciate the reminder.🙏
Perfect! I just told my son last week that I wanted to build a small wood-fired smoke house incorporated into an outdoor kitchen. Got the perfect spot under the White Oaks by the house here. Looking forward to seeing what you will be doing.
Ah nice! White oak…must be Midwest?
@ 6:15 might be a good idea to hide a spare key somewhere LOL
Right?! I keep telling myself that.
Hello
Thank you for another video series
Right now its
Friday
6-6-24 830 p.m
I evojoyed watching you build the Cabin
Thank you for the entertainment that I have encountered by watching your channel
Be safe out there
And
Happy Building
Thank you so much! Glad you’re here. 🙏
Thanks for taking us along
Thank YOU.
Great start for new project!
Excellent video as always! 👍
If there was rocky mountain in hole, even after hole shifting, then as option is always drilling rock to anchor concrete pillars to the mountain.. 😉
Love idea for fixing iconic tree at the end.. ❤️
You’re right! Wish I would have been setup to drill that rock… thank you. 🙏
Well, didn’t think I would be a part of breaking and entering today. Luckily the math part of the episode was not for bail. Looking forward to the new series.
lol me either! 🙏
Looking forward to seeing your progress
Thank you, my friend!
Hi, Patrick... It's a really good start for this kitchen!! Starting this new project with you from here!! Hugs!!
Hey awesome! Glad to see you! 🙏
A new channel is born: Off Grid Mountain Construction and Building Puns with Patrick...
lol Puns with Patrick!
Hey! Thanks for mentioning it. My subscription to your channel dropped off. I noticed that on a couple others channels that I regularly watch, too.
Sure! Thank YOU!
Looking forward to your new build.
Hey thanks!
Aye Patrick me boyo. Another project to jump into. You’re keeping me so busy I can’t work on my “honey-do” list!!! ☘️😎
Oh no! That’s important. 😅🙏
@@LifeontheMoose it is indeed! ‘Tis so very true!!
Boy, at my age, climbing through a window like that would be accompanied by many painful sounds and a week, or two, of agony. Good for you.
Lol I was thinking the same thing 😂😂😂
Ha thanks! 🙏 I had no choice..
My goodness; when I saw you cut the square hole in the Joshua tree's downed limb, I knew you were going to anchor it down. I never dreamed that you'd plunk it on top of the trunk. It was so unexpected it caught me off guard and I burst into such a belly laugh. Such an imagination you've got. (I'm still chuckling as I write.) 💖💖💖💖🙏
lol thanks! I had to do something…🙏
I like the way you serve your chili!
Ha thanks!
Another season already, wow!!! You're rock-in!
Seasons are moving too quickly! 😅
Mountain makes a fine foundation. Use your hammer drill to make some #3 rebar holes and you will have a solid pier footing that won't be going anywhere.
It sure does. I would have done just that, had I the equipment on hand. Thanks for watching!
Hey Patrick, that venison looked nice. I hope you made enough for everyone! Can you send mine here to Perth, West Australia? That Outdoors Kitchen should be great! What a view, and fresh air to boot! Cheers, Frank.
Frank! I wish I could have shared that burger. It was a good one. 🙏
Hello from Texas, I’ll see ya in a couple of weeks…
Hello, TX!
Alright, I’ve been watching your videos over the last couple weeks. You did a stellar job on the cabin. You are an absolute badass with your work ethic, knowledge and strength. My only complaint is why did you not make sure the two pieces of bread on your sandwich weren’t facing the same way 😂
lol I hate when I do that!
Thank you for the kind words, and for being here!🙏
8:59 I looked at this property in Michigan (near where my cousin lived) that was for sale. Very old and the original farm house to all the land that had been turned into housing developements. It was early 1800s. Floors and walls made of boards as wide as 3 ft. Even the roof sheathing. I was falling in love with it right until I went into the basement. One of the floor joists was a tree. Not barked all the way and not nearly enough to be holding the weight it was holding for the length it was spanning (very Frank Lloyd Wright before he was even Frank Lloyd Wright). It had started to split (took it's sweet time). I'm guessing from getting the full seasons of very hot and sub zero cold since the farm had been sold and no one was living in the house. In that area you have to heat the inside of houses with concrete foundations in the winter to atleast 50f or the foundstions will crack from the cold. But the wood! The house was worth a good portion of it's purchase price just in salvage.
That’s cool. Fascinating what and why things were done back then. We have a “neighbor” with a few old buildings…may be approaching them soon.
Love watching your videos
That’s awesome. 🙏
Love the new Joshua Tree😂
Thanks! 🙏
Hi, interested on those brackets. Could you please share where we can find them?
Love your work and channel. Inspiration for a guy with a fixer cabin in the woods... thank you for your time.
Those are from Home Depot. I’d typically get those with a bit taller brackets, but these will work in the end. Thank you for watching, and good luck with the fixer cabin!
What you should do in future is take a length of rebar and drive it into the ground to see if you're going to run into any obstructions, at least its better than digging down a couple of feet then finding out there's a mountain in the way
That is sound advice! It’s possible to get “false negatives” here. I often have to dig rocks out of holes, and the rebar may not know the difference. I appreciate you watching and commenting!🙏
Nice job thanks for posting!
Thank you!🙏
Are you saving that wonky tree for any specific reason?
Because it wonky! And not really in the way…
Why so far from the cabin? Also, I love! your work. You are a great creator. Thank you for sharing with us.
Hey thanks so much! 🙏
It was the closest spot that was workable.
I'll get the 2nd one
That sounds fair to me. 🙏
you should metal detect around that old house foundation! No telling what you would find!!
Our friends that helped us take it down did just that. All sorts of real metal objects…some I have no idea what they are!
@@LifeontheMoose You should get a "magnet sweeper" to run around the foundation and burn areas. It's been only 5 weeks since tearing down the old garage and I "swept" up around 20+ pounds of nails during the process.
Sweet! The kitchen build has begun. Is there a reason why you couldn't have drilled into the boulder that was in hole #2, inserted rebar into the boulder and poured concrete on top of that? Great video though. Ahh more bear chili and the ending of the video was top notch!
Thanks!! 🙏I didn’t have the right hammer drill/bit with me, otherwise a great idea!
I was just gonna say where is your pocket knife. I always carry mine everyday. It’s like the American Express card I don’t leave home without it
Holy smokes that’s a gourmet sandwich! Any plans for a bath house?
It was good! No plans yet…
2:16 I'm thinking the dirt is pretty deep given the diameter of the earth. But you will hit a rock or two on the way down. At 7-8 miles you'll have to stop digging, it gets hot enough to melt anything.
lol true!
That burger looked delicious. Have you ever tried putting Lipton onion soup mix in your venison patties?
I have not, but it sounds like a winner. It was delicious!
@73 you buy a Ryobi Earth Auger..... :=)
Not a bad rule to live by!
Always happy to see a notice from Red Moose Ranch. I'm curious how many days each week you tend to work (and film) at the cabin?
Hey I’m happy you’re happy!
Depending on the task, it takes about an average of 1.5 days to video and 1.5 days to edit and upload. I usually batch 2-3 videos at a stay. So when I’m at the ranch, I work 6 out of 7 days…at least.
Pour the footings on top of the rock! It will be your best footing possible. Think about how big it could be. You might get some differential settling but with what you are building …..no big deal if it moves ever so slightly. The footing on the rock will not settle at all.
He wasn't going to be able to get the footing bracket deep enough in the hole.
I would then have drilled a hole in the rock and epoxied a rebar into the rock to connect the bracket or modify the bracket.
@@rickfetz469 probably took less time to re-dig the holes and not lose a day getting more supplies and having to make unnessessary changes with just using what he brought.
I hate digging holes!
If I would have had everything I needed on site, I would have. You’re right, that rock won’t settle!
I was optimistic about that beam when it didn't break from pulling it out. Too bad.
I know! After watching the video back, I’m having second thoughts. Maybe just a section of it…
19:01 One of my favorite tools is a rotary hammer! Makes quick work of those pesky pieces of the planet.
Wish I had one with me!
@@LifeontheMoose I wear mine in a holster at all times...
And after you get the kitchen built then you got a beer and stuff to go up and down from the cabin to the kitchen
Nothin worse than having to fill in a perfectly dug hole!
Right! That hurt a little bit..
Is it possible to drill into below grade rock and then screw in an anchor and pour the concrete onto that? Would it provide a good post base? However I do like to see you dig lots of holes.
lol thanks! It sure is possible, and even preferred…if I would have had the right equipment.
If you hit bedrock you don't have to worry about the frostline
True!
If the new Joshua tree modification is still standing in 50 years people will claim a Sasquatch did it. lol
I didnt see any level lines between the brackets in the ground. Did you not care about each of the brackets being level with the others? Great series!
Good question…I do not care about their levelness right now. You’ll see why in the next video. Thank you!🙏
Oh well...knowing you so far......if there had been anything to use you would have found it. ahhh shoot...I sure was hoping you could have a piece of that ol house outside also..
I’m still going to incorporate something from that old house. I may have a few things leftover in the wood shed…
The road up to the cabin is really steep. How is it when it snows?
Sketchy! That last section is mostly a fair-weather road.
How did you keep everything square without running any spring lines
Square? lol. It’s very close!
I'm curious, meaning no offense but, you have a great little tractor there but why no post-hole drill attachment?
No offense taken! One reason: 💰.
@@LifeontheMoose I hear ya on that, I guess I just assumed that you may of had a friend with one or something...congratulations, I just played myself....never assume....lol
35:11 Looks kind of ominous... Like a "getting rid of some criminal by way of a couple of Newtonian laws" is planned for next week...
Ha no criminal elimination here!
OK ,,,well I was pulling on my side ,but; it just didn't work . OH YEA,,,I see plenty of fine ol wood you can use. Yea,,you need to bring a piece of that ol house into your kitchen build also.
I was hoping to do that…I’ll make it happen one way or another. Thanks for the help! 🙏
you might want to check the ground around the fallen house with a metal detector
We had friends do that a couple years ago. Found all sorts of artifacts.
👍
You need to invest in an auger😂
Ha! Yeah that would be easier…
Hide a set of keys.
You can tell me where, then I can remind you if you forget. 😮
Good idea! 🤔😂
So now it's a T tree.
🤔it is!
Hide a key someplace near the cabin
Very good idea. It has been my intention for a few months now. But you know what they say about good intentions…
How deep is the frost line in your area?
Because it’s mountains, varies by elevation, exposure, etc. on average my guess is a couple feet. Give or take.. the good thing is, the soil really doesn’t hold much moisture, so I normally don’t see a lot of heaving.
After the kitchen is done will you be starting a cooking channel? I think I've eaten more lunches with you than my wife over last 11 months😅
Ha! This comment made me laugh! No plans for that, but nothing is off the table. Well maybe…
What is the bird that keeps calling while you are explaining the kitchen layout? It starts around the 2:00 minute mark. It is a bussing, single whole note sound, It could be an insect.
That was a nightjar aka nighthawk. Glad you picked that up!
No man! Rock makes a good foundation. Drill and put a pin or anchor bolt in the rock to tie to the concrete.
You’re right! I just didn’t have the equipment I needed for such a task.
I tried collage once.... darned near killed me......
Hammerdrill into the solid rock and put your rods into stone it’s not gonna move
I watch cabin builds, and notice y’all build kitchens so far away from the cabin. Is there a reason for that? I’m an early riser and I need my coffee. Wouldn’t want to go all that way in the dark for a pot of coffee.
It’s the closest workable spot, without getting in the way of the view. Good question!
@@LifeontheMoose so it has nothing to do with wild animals coming close to cabin because of smell of food?
@@carolynberry5465 Correct!
Dude, why do you keep doing all the projects I want to do, right before I start doing them? It’s almost like you want to show me how it’s done or something…
Ha! Good timing or great minds… 🙏
So your practicing large tree bonsai now.......
Ha, never thought of it like that!
too bad about the beam...
I know! I’ve almost talked myself into going back and saving at least a section of it.