What I love about those stairs is the same thing I love about your whole workshop: you show that older, more natural and locally-sourced forms of construction are both viable AND beautiful. I know it's been a lot of work, Kris, but thanks ever so much for putting in the effort of filming so people like myself can see the beautiful, finished product (not to mention the hard work along the way)!
@@baal-ahuak-baalshaitanala8675 Sure, until you fall down the stairs because of its irregular treads. I just don’t understand how a grown man can go for a “Hobbity” look in general (faking something that never existed anyway), but sacrificing safety and functionality for such a childish notion is downright stupid. I know our host hates criticism so I’ll leave it at that ;).
If you look closely you can see the change in Kris' face as he gets near completion of this upper workshop. Some of the worry is gone only to be replaced with an air of satisfaction and peace. Man those staircase steps came out amazing. The choice of using oak was a perfect decision. Beautiful and durable. This whole complex really should go into a art museum because others need to see the way he has used curved lines that are blended into every surface that soothes the eye and is somewhat contrary to common buildings yet here it works extraordinarily well. Again, hats off to ya Kris for the fine work that you do. Me southern AZ. (USA)
Since the purpose of cob/adobe/rammed, contained, or bagged earth is to replicate the strengths of shaped stone without the labor of shaping stone, stone infill to reduce cob labor makes perfect sense. Glad to see new content from you Kris, thought we’d lost you to industriously hydro powering half of wales
You won't lose me to that. in fact I think I will be making more videos soon, im just in a bit of a busy period at the moment trying to do to many things.
I've been a hardwood installer for 20+ years. When you first started the stairs, I was like "what the hell is he doing?" Then I realized what you were doing and was like "carry on, shouldn't have doubted you" Seen all your newest videos and now have gone back to binge your older stuff. Amazing work.
I get a genuine sense of satisfaction and accomplishment "by proxy" watching your vids Kris. It's almost like I've achieved something myself, so thank you for the vids and I wish you all the best!
Gotta love having mystery elves out and about your property that come in from time to time to give you a hand. Those shy little creatures are so creative & talented. Dot on that tractor! I would have been so nervous I would have knocked your whole building down. You two so much respect for each other. Much admiration and success in your futures. The stairs turned out awesome!! 💖🐱👤
Lovely job as always and thanks for taking the extra time to make the videos to share. One suggestion, get a decent thick rubber mat at the top of the stairs to try and trap the swarf from your boots. You will be amazed at how even little bits get embedded in your shoes and then embed themselves in the wooden treads. I now have stairs that are more swarf coloured than wooden.
Said it before, you need to get your shoulder/neck problem sorted, or your best laid plans could come to nothing... or much less than you'd hope for. You could of fitted LED's under those treads... just kidding, but a handrail would be good. The stairs would be a nice place to hang/mount pictures of the land/works. Great video, & I hope you get better soon. Raff (?) is a great friend for saving the day. 👍
This channel is addictive, your hard work is absolutely incredible, I hope you have time to sit and enjoy your life and take stock of your amazing achievements! Top fella 👍🏻👍🏻
good job lads! I am always impressed with people who take a day out their lives to help someone else with hard work! Its one thing doing hard work for yourself, its another to help a friend out! Well done Raph and the other mystery helpers!
this way of building has so much character, really a sight to behold. and to think that most of this is just made with natural nearly free materials makes it even more beautiful. i'm a painter and the prices for materials go higher and higher while the quality of the products is just horrid, and the end product never looks as unique as this..
i think those stairs just turned out so nice, very organic. the oak treads are just perfect. they look so right for the hobbity look your chasing. thanks Kris....
Word of advice on the trap. I used to get it a lot, I'm only 26 so its not age related. Once I moved out of my old house I got a new, much softer mattress and now I rarely get cricks anymore. I suggest you look into getting a softer/better mattress.
Stairs look great, especially with all that lovely oak. Its another huge step forward for you (no pun intended) by linking up the old building and the new. I love this type of construction (cob), it reminds me of a traditional african method used to build 'rondavels.' They included dung in their cob and the floors were mostly dung which dried rock hard - and had no smell.
Dear Kris Harbour and Dot. 👍👌👏 Simply fantastic again and as always! Very well done again and as always (video and work). A lot of progress is shown. The staircase looks wonderful. I already mentioned it before: Please take better care of yourself respectively your health. If your health is gone, it's usually gone forever (don't ask me why I know, sigh. I'm always good as a bad example). ;-) Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all involved people, especially your friends/helpers this time.
Definitely a big thank you for noticing the overhead clearance on the stairs. And they look great. But after you bang your head no one cares what they look like. So it will help more people appreciate them. 🤓👍
Hi, The guy I got the Lathe from gave it a good oiling before we loaded it. The mill has had a good oiling to. Im hoping to get the building dried out as quickly as possible as the damp is not good for the machines. With the risk of lock downs at the moment I wanted too get them while I could. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for your reply. Great to hear that. It would be a shame if they get rusty and loose their precision but I am sure you know how fast moisture can ruin your tools considering how long you live on the land.
GROOVY Fella's , Groooovy!!! Hey, don't be surprised if Peter Jackson knocks on your door and wants to film Next Hobbit movie at your place. Nice Work Kris.
Evening Kris. I spent the past few days binge watching this entire series at 2x speed and just want you to know that I loved every minute of it, especially seeing the video quality improvements. Keep up the good work, will be following your channel closely.
missed your content/presence 3 weeks seems like a long time when in reality its not, i know your busy so this isnt like a we need more from you comment, more a realisation that im addicted to watching and learn from your experiences. you're such a genuine a lovely bloke cant get enough :D thanks as always for sharing your life for us to enjoy
Everybody should have a Dot. £1000 worth of oak. Wow! So happy to have you back Kris. I missed your work over the holidays. Hope all is well with you. Have a great 2022!
I will be honest. This is not my kind of aesthetics (I love straight lines, minimal and clean modern/scandi geometries) but it is beyond admirable what you have achieved with the place, the work and dedication you put into it. Well done mate.
I recently finished bulding a cord wood and cob shed I have always wanted to build a cabin that way waching your videos have inspired me to do so I have learned some techniques from your house build it has taken way longer than I thought but looks beautiful thank you for your content having done this project realy makes me appreciate how hard it is and how hard you work to give us this content couldn't imagine trying to film it all as well I would still be working on it I'm going to incorporate some cord wood and cob in my cabin build but not the whole thing it is to time consuming thank you again for your great content all the best from alberta Canada 🇨🇦
Cool bud. Been checking you out since week 1. I'm building with earth as well and literally you are the only dude on RUclips who is building with earth. Cheers bud.
Looks beautiful ❤️ lovely creative staircase with a warm inviting feel you can be so proud of, and nicely enough to have a good friend to help you when you needed it most to help get it done!!💖 Bravo 👏😺 gentleman!! So very nice and functional as I see it, should be used and enjoyed for many a time to come. Self reliance is so rewarding don't you think ?🤔💜 It's things that you can reflect on and makes you smile
Thank you for showing it can be done. I live on a couple of acres in a code Inforcement zone. I have a little tractor. I grow Trees and cactus and plumeria. Neabors like to shoot off fully automatic guns for fun. I have many bird feeders and ponds to sustain a small biosphere. It’s very hot in the summer but no snow. This summer I’ll go to Alaska to enjoy the rain forest perhaps. I find simple things joyful. You personify that.
Lovely Job! Consider two sets of railing heights. One for your we future children and one for when you are old like me. After falling down stairs in my forties, for the last forty years and more-so now I try to always use a railing; just in case.
What I love about those stairs is the same thing I love about your whole workshop: you show that older, more natural and locally-sourced forms of construction are both viable AND beautiful. I know it's been a lot of work, Kris, but thanks ever so much for putting in the effort of filming so people like myself can see the beautiful, finished product (not to mention the hard work along the way)!
Absolutely! And a shout out to the guys that helped you with the stairs!
@@nick.caffrey I’ll give that an amen!
@J. T. For a house, maybe, but a workshop should primarily be functional and safe.
You mean the cosy look 😂😂😂 love it man seriously
@@baal-ahuak-baalshaitanala8675 Sure, until you fall down the stairs because of its irregular treads.
I just don’t understand how a grown man can go for a “Hobbity” look in general (faking something that never existed anyway), but sacrificing safety and functionality for such a childish notion is downright stupid.
I know our host hates criticism so I’ll leave it at that ;).
Oh my what a beautiful staircase … well done , …🙏☘️😘
If you look closely you can see the change in Kris' face as he gets near completion of this upper workshop. Some of the worry is gone
only to be replaced with an air of satisfaction and peace. Man those staircase steps came out amazing. The choice of using oak was
a perfect decision. Beautiful and durable. This whole complex really should go into a art museum because others need to see the way
he has used curved lines that are blended into every surface that soothes the eye and is somewhat contrary to common buildings yet
here it works extraordinarily well. Again, hats off to ya Kris for the fine work that you do. Me southern AZ. (USA)
Talented peoples, great work
Quickly becoming my favorite channel. Keep up the good work and keep posting videos
Since the purpose of cob/adobe/rammed, contained, or bagged earth is to replicate the strengths of shaped stone without the labor of shaping stone, stone infill to reduce cob labor makes perfect sense. Glad to see new content from you Kris, thought we’d lost you to industriously hydro powering half of wales
You won't lose me to that. in fact I think I will be making more videos soon, im just in a bit of a busy period at the moment trying to do to many things.
@@KrisHarbour Great, but don't forget to rest - 'tis the season!
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Looks fantastic. you have an uncanny ability to make something that's rough into something polished and beautiful. Keep up the great work!
I've been a hardwood installer for 20+ years. When you first started the stairs, I was like "what the hell is he doing?"
Then I realized what you were doing and was like "carry on, shouldn't have doubted you"
Seen all your newest videos and now have gone back to binge your older stuff. Amazing work.
love the contrast between the machinery and the environment it looks like someone built a shop out in nature.
I get a genuine sense of satisfaction and accomplishment "by proxy" watching your vids Kris. It's almost like I've achieved something myself, so thank you for the vids and I wish you all the best!
It's like an experience we all get to share and appreciate.
JUST REALLY ENJOY watching your WONDERFUL VIDEO stay safe and warm outthere
So pleased to see this video pop up on my notifications. My Friday night view sorted out. Thanks for the content Kris, excellent as always.
Great color on walls, natural designer!
I just love how you can get from one workshop to the other. Almost like a secret passageway :)
Gotta love having mystery elves out and about your property that come in from time to time to give you a hand. Those shy little creatures are so creative & talented. Dot on that tractor! I would have been so nervous I would have knocked your whole building down. You two so much respect for each other. Much admiration and success in your futures. The stairs turned out awesome!! 💖🐱👤
So agree with this comment!!
She clearly gained a lot of skill riding that tractor.
Such a difference! The stairway is sooo handsome...almost too nice for a workshop. Well done!
Lovely job as always and thanks for taking the extra time to make the videos to share. One suggestion, get a decent thick rubber mat at the top of the stairs to try and trap the swarf from your boots. You will be amazed at how even little bits get embedded in your shoes and then embed themselves in the wooden treads. I now have stairs that are more swarf coloured than wooden.
Plenty of clearance for the hobbits! Well done, as usual!
I’m exhausted watching you and my back is out from sitting on the sofa. Amazing effort. You are the David Goggins of building stuff
Watching craftsmen at work is always excellent viewing!
Excellent video, Kris! The place looks great! The stairs look amazing! Well done! Thank you for another fantastic video!
Said it before, you need to get your shoulder/neck problem sorted, or your best laid plans could come to nothing... or much less than you'd hope for.
You could of fitted LED's under those treads... just kidding, but a handrail would be good. The stairs would be a nice place to hang/mount pictures of the land/works.
Great video, & I hope you get better soon. Raff (?) is a great friend for saving the day. 👍
This channel is addictive, your hard work is absolutely incredible, I hope you have time to sit and enjoy your life and take stock of your amazing achievements! Top fella 👍🏻👍🏻
Shop looks amazing, well done Kris and friends, thank you for sharing.
good job lads! I am always impressed with people who take a day out their lives to help someone else with hard work! Its one thing doing hard work for yourself, its another to help a friend out! Well done Raph and the other mystery helpers!
I’m converting my Church in Shetland islands and a mate just comes to help. Faith in humanity restored 🤜 🤛
Entering, educational, and inspiring Kris. As always thank you.
this way of building has so much character, really a sight to behold. and to think that most of this is just made with natural nearly free materials makes it even more beautiful. i'm a painter and the prices for materials go higher and higher while the quality of the products is just horrid, and the end product never looks as unique as this..
As I sit in my concrete jungle, thanks for connecting me back to nature every time a new video comes.
I cant tell you enough how much I enjoy your videos man keep it up
Amazing to go from that small model to a nearly finished project. It has been so enjoyable to watch the process.
Ive been watching this channel for a while now , it brings me peace in somewhat a mad world. Thankyou.
I would love to visit the building and experience it in real time. I admire your work and feel it elevates the soul.
Wow Kris, those stairs turned out beautiful. Nicely done. 👌💚💚
It's coming on Kris. Looking forward to the next video.
Give your worker a raise he’s a working beast
dudes had to work his guts out to get this far and it's turned into a beautiful workshop the type of environment you'd be happy to work in .
i think those stairs just turned out so nice, very organic. the oak treads are just perfect. they look so right for the hobbity look your chasing. thanks Kris....
Word of advice on the trap. I used to get it a lot, I'm only 26 so its not age related. Once I moved out of my old house I got a new, much softer mattress and now I rarely get cricks anymore. I suggest you look into getting a softer/better mattress.
Stairs look great, especially with all that lovely oak. Its another huge step forward for you (no pun intended) by linking up the old building and the new. I love this type of construction (cob), it reminds me of a traditional african method used to build 'rondavels.' They included dung in their cob and the floors were mostly dung which dried rock hard - and had no smell.
Excellent work, dear Mr. Hobbit!
Kris those steps turned out great, and thanks to all your friends for there help. Well done mate.
True satisfaction when you do or create your own.
Why is it so fun to see the stairs get finished? I guess it's because there's so much detail involved. They are going to be really beautiful!
You really are truly amazing & so gifted! Thank you for sharing, because your videos always cheer up my days 😊❤
Proud of you Kris, Great work from you and the team. Ice and heat the shoulder.
Kris,
Another awesome job! You are in the home stretch now!
Thank You Very Much for taking the time videoing this process.
It's always great when we get to see you have a bit of help. Thanks for the extra filming too, Raph & co.
This guy is a legend are real zen master
beast! keep it up, with the current cost of living this is very relaxing to watch a different way of life
I like the grainy shots, adds more coloquial charm to the interior.
Stairs and walls look very organic it looks very nice. Looks like something out of the hobbit or a fairy tale.
Dear Kris Harbour and Dot.
👍👌👏 Simply fantastic again and as always! Very well done again and as always (video and work). A lot of progress is shown. The staircase looks wonderful.
I already mentioned it before: Please take better care of yourself respectively your health. If your health is gone, it's usually gone forever (don't ask me why I know, sigh. I'm always good as a bad example). ;-)
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all involved people, especially your friends/helpers this time.
I'm enjoying the way everything just looks like it was hewn out of the ground. Those stairs are exceptional.
Definitely a big thank you for noticing the overhead clearance on the stairs. And they look great. But after you bang your head no one cares what they look like. So it will help more people appreciate them. 🤓👍
Looking great. Make sure to keep your machines oiled, since you've got so much moisture around. Looking forward to see the metal shop in use :)
Hi, The guy I got the Lathe from gave it a good oiling before we loaded it. The mill has had a good oiling to. Im hoping to get the building dried out as quickly as possible as the damp is not good for the machines. With the risk of lock downs at the moment I wanted too get them while I could. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for your reply. Great to hear that. It would be a shame if they get rusty and loose their precision but I am sure you know how fast moisture can ruin your tools considering how long you live on the land.
The little landing was a happy accident. Great job Kris
Awesome...the end result looks so simple yet it requires a looot of work and detail...greetings from Uruguay to Wales...🇺🇾👌
GROOVY Fella's , Groooovy!!! Hey, don't be surprised if Peter Jackson knocks on your door and wants to film Next Hobbit movie at your place. Nice Work Kris.
Nice of Santa to send some of his elves... Stairs look terrific.
It’s amazing how much people loves to see someone else’s work.
Not disappointed by the wait for those stairs. They came out so nice
I absolutely love to see all you do . I look forward to your videos. Thanks for sharing your progress
Stunning
Quickly becoming my favorite channel. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming 👍🏻
Stairs look very cool. Like they were placed inside a cave or something. Love the live edge
Evening Kris. I spent the past few days binge watching this entire series at 2x speed and just want you to know that I loved every minute of it, especially seeing the video quality improvements. Keep up the good work, will be following your channel closely.
missed your content/presence 3 weeks seems like a long time when in reality its not, i know your busy so this isnt like a we need more from you comment, more a realisation that im addicted to watching and learn from your experiences. you're such a genuine a lovely bloke cant get enough :D thanks as always for sharing your life for us to enjoy
The oak tops are beautiful, loved watching that come together.
Corrr wouldn't want that lathe any further back! What a crackin staircase bud.
do you mean on the trailer? I had the headstock at the front witch is most of the weight. I had 10% nose waight
The stairs are lovely, it is very exciting that you are kitting out your workshop
Love the stairs! I hope your shoulder is better soon🐝🤗❤️
Everybody should have a Dot. £1000 worth of oak. Wow! So happy to have you back Kris. I missed your work over the holidays. Hope all is well with you. Have a great 2022!
Respect to you kris love to watch your video s. and hope to be watching many more
As always, nothing short of exceptional!
I will be honest. This is not my kind of aesthetics (I love straight lines, minimal and clean modern/scandi geometries) but it is beyond admirable what you have achieved with the place, the work and dedication you put into it. Well done mate.
Thanks mate.
Who would have thought stairs could be so satisfying? Really lovely, and hobbity of course.
As with so many things in this project, the staircase came out brilliant! Awesome work!
I recently finished bulding a cord wood and cob shed I have always wanted to build a cabin that way waching your videos have inspired me to do so I have learned some techniques from your house build it has taken way longer than I thought but looks beautiful thank you for your content having done this project realy makes me appreciate how hard it is and how hard you work to give us this content couldn't imagine trying to film it all as well I would still be working on it I'm going to incorporate some cord wood and cob in my cabin build but not the whole thing it is to time consuming thank you again for your great content all the best from alberta Canada 🇨🇦
Cool bud. Been checking you out since week 1. I'm building with earth as well and literally you are the only dude on RUclips who is building with earth. Cheers bud.
Looks beautiful ❤️ lovely creative staircase with a warm inviting feel you can be so proud of, and nicely enough to have a good friend to help you when you needed it most to help get it done!!💖 Bravo 👏😺 gentleman!! So very nice and functional as I see it, should be used and enjoyed for many a time to come.
Self reliance is so rewarding don't you think ?🤔💜 It's things that you can reflect on and makes you smile
👏🏻 love the work as always, they have been crying out for a bit of attention and they look all the better for it mate!
job well jobbed!
Happy New Year Chris & Dot! Have missed seeing you both in a video
Very cosy and cool workshop!
This is coming along great and it's enjoyable to see and appreciate good work. Keep up the good work.
Your friend Raph did a fantastic job, well done to both of you, you both have done a fantastic job.
Looking good, man.
Your knowledge base and skill set is ginormous. Have you thought of teaching? Writing a book? You are truly amazing.
I love how you designed and built these stsirs really nice work.
Hermoso trabajo querido Kris..! Gracias y adelante con todo...! Va quedando hermoso..! Felicitaciones campeón..!!!
Inspirational as always Kris, great looking staircase.
One of the best on RUclips ❤️
Thank you for showing it can be done. I live on a couple of acres in a code Inforcement zone. I have a little tractor. I grow Trees and cactus and plumeria. Neabors like to shoot off fully automatic guns for fun. I have many bird feeders and ponds to sustain a small biosphere. It’s very hot in the summer but no snow. This summer I’ll go to Alaska to enjoy the rain forest perhaps. I find simple things joyful. You personify that.
👍 Danke fürs Hochladen!
👍 Thanks for uploading!
Lovely Job! Consider two sets of railing heights. One for your we future children and one for when you are old like me. After falling down stairs in my forties, for the last forty years and more-so now I try to always use a railing; just in case.
Fantastic job.
Invest in some waffle boards for when you are stuck in the mud Kris, enjoying the videos, keep up the brilliant work Dot and Yourself are Doing👍✌️
Build looking so beautiful - stunning work. Totally love the stairs.
That is a happy man with a good lathe!
A pleasure to watch your work. A fine result on the stairs.
Your stares came out WOW
Happy New Year to you, Dot, and all the lovely people who collaborate with you! Blessings Abound.