I made a WOOD HOT TUB out of 2x6s
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2024
- I made DIY WOOD HOT TUB out of cedar 2x6s and it was really easy! We also built an DIY Outdoor Entertainment Center using MSE Audio's Rockustics Cherry Bomb Outdoor speakers: learn more about them here: bit.ly/cherrybombhm This video is sponsored by MSE Audio and we are really excited to work with these high fidelity outdoor speakers that can be installed directly into or on top of the ground. We used a Goal Zero Yeti 400 power pack to power this system and the TV this way we don’t need to run wires underground. These Goal Zero systems are best way I have found to easily take electrical loads off the grid. This cedar hot tub is a surprisingly easy DIY project that only requires basic straight cuts of 2x6s and a couple gallons of flex seal.
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Are we going to ignore the Snow White moment, where a chipmunk just came up to her hand and said hi?
I though the same!!!!!!! 6:39 for those who missed it.
It's a beautiful moment when Joony shows up, which is a name reference from my favorite backyard chipmunk channel.
There exists a relationship clearly, but it's great fun, isn't it?
Exactly!
Thank you I was just saying the same thing.
That's Gary--or one of his ilk. (I follow Jesse on Insta.)
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans ruclips.net/user/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
how is this holding up 2 years later?
Curious about this myself
No answer means not good.
How about three years?
This would require a second mortgage to buy that wood in Canada.
Not if you have a buddy with a saw mill
Why do america love cider so much? Even those 6 by 6 are cider. Why
@@wiktorszymczak4760 Well, some Americans may love it because it can have an attractive-to-them natural color, which is a reason any people group might choose to use one wood over another. As for the 6x6 being cedar as well, well, perhaps they already had it around from another project, or had a use for it afterwards. Also -- cedar is a good bit more sustainable than some other woods used for building. So...reasons?
@@Zzrdemon6633 How many tree hungers did this guy piss off..
@@wiktorszymczak4760 cedar is very moisture resistant. very good to use in wet places.
Bro if building stuff doesn’t workout you can start a channel on how to get shredded?
Seriously ... homie is ripped !!
He's so chiseled!
Has the tannin leaked I know it can be an issue with cedar hot tubs
🤣 if the building stuff doesn’t work out. This man is brilliant, and back handed compliments aren’t too nice. But he does have a KILLER BODY BRO 🤙🏽
HonedMaleMan or HomeMadeMan ... Come on Ben or were off to Modern Builds!!!!!
What in the Disney princess? Did your sister just feed a chipmunk?
On @ijessup on insta she befriends every creature at makers ranch except the roadrunner 😍 Not quite sure which disney princess she is, which one renovated a poop house? Snow White maybe?
😁😁😁😁 best comment of the day 👌.
Looks like a peanut to me still in the shell.
Yeah it’s Gary.
Gary no. 11 I think🤔
I just want to say how much I appreciate that the native advertisement for the video sponsor was relevant to the main video and instead of distracting from the content actually added to it. Bravo.
I once built a hot tub from pallets and a washing machine pump, with a copper coil going into a barrel with a fire in it. Took all day to heat up, but it was awesome.
make a video :D ??
@@qwertyui90qwertyui90 it was way back in college 😭
thats awesome
We are loving this DIY Hot Tub Flex Machine! And those speakers are BUMPIN'! When's the party?! 😎💪
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Love that tannin! Its antibacterial.
Phil?
Sponsor!! Sponsor!!
All's good until you turn into the toxic avenger
Cost of lumber probably made this same price as a new hot tub. :)
Don't mention it :-)
Plus the cost of Flex Seal, that stuff ain't cheap.
This is probably more than a actual hot tub.
Post Pandemic, maybe lumber gets cheaper. But Cedar is almost never cheap. Between that and the flex seal, you are probably better off just buying a hot tub if you add in the man hours and tools necessary to do this.
Yeah, but you don't have the satisfaction of sitting in your own one-off, hand-made, cedar hottub that you made yourself. It's about the journey man...
In today's market, this cost $30,000....for the two bottom beams.
Same in Germany.
If you get the wood
Are you all being serious? those 2 beams cost around 20€ each in France
@@bernardthongvanh5613 Those are easily $150usd for an 8 foot, you sure?
@@gahbah274 yeah, apparently it's cheaper in my country (France)
Finished mytub. Actually a Japanese soaking tub. 6 2x6’s high like theirs, 36” square and i used regular hot tub pump and heater. I had a nice piece of black walnut to used it to make a nice “caprail” to finish off the top.
For the side panels you mentioned not having clamps long enough. I’ve used ratchet straps before for a similar situation with no problem. Just a handy tip for someone who might have some laying around. BTW if you’re worried about finish I used some cheap moving blankets to protect the piece. Happy making everyone!
Also, instead of marine plywood you could always just fiberglass regular wood, and that should be waterproof as well. I kind of stumbled upon your channel so I don’t know if you’ve fiberglassed before but might be a great way to learn/teach a new skill.
Some of those warnings were for longevity, not the first fill up
Should be renamed, "How to make a waterproof wooden crate."
or maybe hot tubs should be renamed to 'waterproof fiberglass crate'?
pools should be renamed "concrete lined pond"
“DIY coffin”
6:41 Best part of the entire video. Did anyone else notice that awesome moment?
definitely
What a wild and fantastic little gem of a moment
loving how many guys are drooling over Ben's muscles!
dreaming of 5:24
😂😂😂😂
Caught that too...He was humble bragging on us there
lol
🤣🤣🤣
LMFAO
"Not coming out quite as hot as I wanted" Thirst Trap Ben over here will heat up the water with his body instead. 😂
lol
I would attache a pump to the hose bib drain to cycle the water through the heater and heat up the water faster. Saves money too.
@@heru-deshet359 that's what I was thinking.
@@frogsoda Great minds, lol.
My wife would absolutely love to have one of these to soak in. I'm going to bookmark this to refer to when I build one.
Great video! Fast, ingenious, clear and nothing extraneous. Thank you for a brilliant video that gives me what I want and doesn’t waste my time.
I’d be interested is seeing a follow up video a year later and how it’s doing after the wood sits through a winter or two.
Cool project with very few tools, I like it!
Probably sitting in the dump after the YT video dropped.
That silicone isn't going to hold.
@@TheyForcedMyHandLE that's what I think too
@@LitoGeorge also wouldnt the tub mold and crack from the humidity
@@user-tr2dh4xx6u Not when it's dried out after use. That's why he used cedar.
6:40
"Hey did you remember my lunch?"
"I sure did, here you go"
"YES! I knew I keeps you around for a reason!"
Dude is freaking JACKED!
Mans just wanted to show off the 6-Pack 😂
Jokes aside, this is awesome!
Basically, you made a tub from clear FlexSeal adhesive with wood as the support structure?
thats a very astute way of putting it xD
Wow, that was amazing. I guess it goes to show how well the Flex Seal product works. It's going to be interesting to see how long term this construction is!
yes! but cedar does hold up well and we can only just caulk the cracks if seams do open up.
Good thing he had those Maker Brand clamps, too! Couldn't have done it without those.
@@porsche911c if someone is giving them to you, that's great. You can get long pipe clamps from Harbor Frieght for not a lot of money. You just supply the 3/4" NPT pipe in whatever length you need.
The Chipmunk Inspector at 6:41 gave this job
a seal of approval. So I'm all in.
Subscribed. 👍🏾🔨
Can you do an update on this? would you change anything? Love the size!
I was going to make a silly comment regarding the present cost of cedar, but when I added up an approximate cost, it actually seems fairly reasonable considering the cost of real hot tubs and the annual service costs needed to keep them functioning year after year. You could possibly repurpose this where a hot tub is pretty much garbage in the end. Great video!
Nice build. You should do a small test version without the flex seal. There are boats that don't use any sealant at all. I believe the water swells the wood and seals all of the boards. And I'm surprised you didn't offset the boards to have a lap/box joint on the corners, this would give your corners much more strength and allow you to get a fixing in 2 directions. It's a simple design but looks and seems to work great 👍
And the material cost is about the same as 3 brand new KIA's
Nah, prices are coming back down on lumber!
I think we can all agree, the chipmunk 🐿 was the star of the show
I made several hot tubs using 1" marine grade plywood. I glued (from the inside using stainless steel screws) and glued 4 levels of 2 X 6's horizontally around the plywood to keep the plywood from bowing. I also screwed and glued triangular vertical wood pieces in the inside of each corner for extra strength. I then painted the inside of the tub with epoxy paint. Worked great.
Would love to see pics of it. It sounds great!
That sounds great! Do you have any plans or specifics you could share? I'd like to try that.
Plan Please!
Need something like this for disabled vet
Yeah, the inside with epoxy is probably what's making it durable. The tub from the video isn't going to last
Great project. Back in my boat building days we used a process called corking between the planks. Basically hammering twine between the boards and when the timber expands it makes it water tight. Could work for this too who knows 👍
Great tip!
I like that idea sounds very eco and better for you and environment.
The 6x6 "Cedar" beams look like Douglas fir to me.
That hot tub : phenomenal... BUT THAT PEANUT THAT WAS GIVEN TO THAT CHIPMUNK!
Love it. I did a similar one out of marine ply for my container home, did 3 layers and it still leaked in the corners ended up putting lots of clear silicone in the corners to fix it, kinda similar to yours. Respect from NZ
You like soaking in copper arsenate? How's that going?
@@WniGrup Does marine ply really have that? I know pier lumber uses CZA(Copper Zinc Arsenate) but marine ply? You thinking of PWF?(Permanent Wood Foundation/pressure treated ply) Most vendors in the USA won't sell cza treated stuff to non-contractors afaik. I don't think I'd want to soak in a plywood tub regardless though.
Aaaw! The chipmunk, though. ❤️
Really nice project. I really want to build something like this. 😊
For some reason this screams to me steampunk jacuzzi!!!! Love to see all the natural copper fittings and all that in a steampunk style really make that thing unique and special.
geezus christ. These you tube craftsmen have some incredible skill and ingenuity.
I'd have flared the short ends out by 15 or 20 degrees for comfy relaxation.
Who needs flex seal when he can do all the Flexing 😳😂
You could use rigid insulation between the two walls to help keep it warmer.
6:40 AWW that was kind of you 🐿🐿🐿🐿 also, awesome build! good content
Tuned in for the tub. Stayed for the abs.
Damn ben and jessica are sibs goal. Working together for a project and getting shredded and ripped at the same time
Are we gonna ignore the fact that this guy is built like an avenger.
I would probably frame the tub with something much cheaper like Douglas fir, insulate with insulating board, and then sheath the entire box with cheaper 6 ft cedar fence board. It would look just the same or even better at less than half the cost.
Plus you would have a removable skin and space in between in case you decided to add jets later.
Working on this project now. This was my approach so I could reuse an electric hot tub box with jets and insulation.
Yes, you can use any wood that will hold the weight of the water. No flex seal needed. Wood glue (TB3) and screws to hold it together. Then, coat the entire inside with commercial grade epoxy. Stone Coat sells it retail and theirs is good up to 600° with a uv inhibitor included.
Put a double layer of fiberglass over the entire surface, inside and out. You can bond it with epoxy, urethane or a variety of other products. That's how they waterproof cedar strip kayaks and canoes. No leaks, and it significantly increases the strength of the joints.
Is it toxic to have heated water ?
@@rubenandrethorseth6265 No. Fiberglass is what most commercial hot tubs are made out of. Usually the resin gives off a lot of fumes during the fabrication process, but once it's cured, it's physically stable against heat and mechanical stress, and chemically inert unless you expose it to things like acetone or MEK or other strong solvents.
I like Jessie... a woman that knows power tools, willing to put in some elbow grease, and not afraid to break a nail!!!!
Wow so comfortable and ergonomic for just relaxing! A WOODEN BOX!
Dude... you’re shredded! Oh and nice hot tub.
thank you
You can build this out of plywood, but you would need to frame it with dimensional lumber in order for it to withstand the outward push of the water. Polyamide Epoxy will seal it perfectly. It comes in a variety of colors (including clear) and it is widely used in plywood aquariums. It would certainly be cheaper to build with plywood.
just found this channel. was very interested throughout, then the moment hit WHOA THIS MANS IS RIPPED. inspiring video all around!
The plumbing on this is wild
Awesome build! Did you make the sides double layered for stability, or for waterproofing?
Both
Yes please.
pink concrete tub collab next!
And now she's ready to make that hot tub stream dough brother!
Awesome!! I love it and have this on my build list for the new property I am in process of moving to. I would like to build one as you have here, however I would also like to build this inside the new bathroom remodel also. What is your opinion of how the wood would react to soap as I would be using the inside one as a large soaking bathtub? A thought...if the soap would cause damage what is your opinion regarding coating the wood with a surface coating of things such as poly, epoxy, fiberglass, etc?
All you need is one layer of cedar. Then, line the interior with a thin layer of fiberglass and clear epoxy to permanently seal the wood. Sand it to a perfectly smooth surface. This is how you make cedar canoes that will actually last for decades. Any other way, and the wood will eventually rot.. Especially if you keep water in the tub, and use Chlorine or Bromine for treatment, as those chemicals break down wood fibers over time.
Ultraviolet treatment in-line of the recirculating pump to get around chlorine?
@@mikethelma ...UV adds to the disinfecting, but isn't be used alone. Some kind of disinfecting chemical needs to be used, like Bromine or Chlorine. There is a Silver system you can use too.
Sounds fishy. The planks in a canoe are under compression, whereas the planks of the tub are in tension. Totally different design Dude.
Bro, you’re shredded lol
So how does the tub cope with wood movement? The bottom panel will surely expand across its width, possibly > 1% overall, while the end panels will stay more or less the same length across - likely to result in leakage through corners of the construction. I'd be interested to know what did in fact happen over time ..
Amazing work and in just 12 minutes.
Holy crap, you’re freaking ripped
Wood, Flexseal, Silicone.. This combo tells me it's gonna rott quickly.
Hope you don't mind giving us an update on it after six month-one year of use.
Right?! I would have lined the inside with black rubber. It also heats the water during the day.
@@pagliaccisghost269 When I think "hot tub" I think "solar". It should not be tough to build a solar furnace to heat up a flow of water to a nice toasty temperature.
its like , "hey, I'm a boat dock with really really really old posts and piers..."
Does feel seal cause rottin
Thank you so much for posting this. This will make a great float tank
Nice! Here's a challenge... given how retail Swim-Spas are crazy expensive, how about attempting a 10-12ft Swim-Spa(!?) Even with current lumber costs, a DIY swim-spa would end up costing fractions less than a retail model. The only real challenge I see in buidling a true diy swim-spa, is figuring out a low-cost way to generate a really strong current.
Pleasantly surprised it turned out so well! You're always coming up with great unique builds!
yes I. was surprised at how well it worked too.
I would highly suggest to coat the entire tub inside out and bottom in 4-6 coats of a marine grade polyurethane. This would probably dramatically increase the lifespan from rot and the constant expansion and contraction of the wood that's being directly exposed to the elements and water.
Like Minwax Helmsman spar urethane
It's Cedar. It's fine for a long time. Sealing it all in will make it rot faster.
@@jakegray9850 Rot requires moisture, if the wood is sealed, no moisture can get in, so no, it won't rot.
Is that safe to bathe in though?
But you wouldnt get that amazing smell of hot, wet cedar!
This looks easier than my circular tub. The birdsmouth scarf cuts on each stick of lumber were time consuming. But good practice for making masts.
That's one cool outdoor tub.
Holy crap this guy is ripped.
I thought the point of cedar tubs was the wood swells to make it waterproof so you don’t need 2 gallons of flex seal?
Exactly. Should have looked up shiplap joint.
Yeah, it would be much cheaper to do this with 1X6 cedar and flex seal, otherwise with the same overlap process. Much lighter weight. I would have made it shorter but wider too, as I doubt you will be lying out full length very much and less surface area means better heat retention. Japanese homes have something like this but without the double layers and much wider boards. They seem to have sorted out preventing leaks and handling all that water pressure.
yes but hard to do with a limited tool set and lumber with knots. getting all clear cedar would have more than doubled the price. also there are videos out there on the hard way and even kits to make them. I wanted to show an easier way that is more forgiving.
@@HomeMadeModern totally understand- those cedar tubs are $$$!
Next time try tongue and groove, the water makes the wood expand and become watertight. No glue or chemicals leeching into water
Exactly my thoughts, so much kess weight and silicone... cheaper too
Das pfuschen ist aber typisch für Amerikaner , es hätte alles erst mal durch die Dickte und Abrichte.
Ich will gar nicht wissen wieviel das Holz gekostet hatte und wird nach 2-3 Jahren auf dem Müll landen...
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Das pfuschen ist aber typisch für Amerikaner , es hätte alles erst mal durch die Dickte und Abrichte.
Ich will gar nicht wissen wieviel das Holz gekostet hatte und wird nach 2-3 Jahren auf dem Müll landen...
Translation results FROM GERMAN:
The messing around is typical for Americans, everything would have to be done through fatigue and training.
I don't even want to know how much the wood cost and will end up in the garbage after 2-3 years ...
@@junkmail4613 ,
Das ist Korrekt, danke für die Übersetzung 👍
Great video! How do you decide which size of wood to use? Like what made you use 2x6?
I’m definitely making one for my garden. Thanks for sharing
Put the ends the other way around. Otherwise it will break.
This is awesome 👍
Would be interesting to build one like a wooden boat i.e. marine ply and epoxy.
yes! I am looking into it!
Can I get more footage of your sister feeding chipmunks? That was so cute!
Love the Snow White moment - cool project guys.
Regarding big box non-cedar, thats pressure treated pine and ir has chemicals
None of which are toxic, for at least the past twenty years.
@@the_original_skytiger there's a difference between using them in your garden and soaking it in water and then soaking yourself in that same water. they probably haven't tested what happens if you use it for a hot tub.
@@sandrafrancisco These chemical were rated non-toxic to humans a long time ago. Wet or dry.
I'll be looking forward to a six-month or one year update on how this holds up!
It won't. First he didn't turn the boards correctly and secondly he didn't seal any of the wood, so it will warp over time breaking all connections and also rot over time. He spent a lot of money on a long term fail.
Well aren't you just a Ray of light in the world. Have you built a lot of hottubs yourself?!
@@tigersunruss So how do cedar/redwood hot tubs survive for many many years?
Thats me sayin you don't know what you're talking about.
Just looking out the back door I can see cedar/redwood decks and fences for miles. Those are lasting a long time.
@@McClimber234 ya, probably won’t rot because cedar is great that way. Most wood hot tubs are made with clear straight grain material because the knots will pass water directly through. Certainly won’t rot but the difference in moisture between the inside, middle, and outside of the tub is going to cause some wild warpage over not so much time, and that could easily cause total failure of the joints. This is one of those things where you can build whatever you want at your own skill level and equipment, but you can’t expect the same results the pros get.
Flexseal!
Now its a tub AND a boat!
Amazing project, I really want to appreciate the craftsmanship but man, you’re jacked!
Can we get a tutorial on how you build those abs?!
good love abs
diet and exercise! :P
Thanks for the tutorial! I made one this past weekend thanks to this video :D I didn't have this type of wood but I found some wooden palettes that did the job just fine. I also didn't have all that sealant you used so I went with a craft glue (Elmer's) and it seems to be holding pretty well. I also ran out of screws halfway through (I used drywall screws since the wood was dry and acted as a "wall" for the tub, hence the name "drywall") so started using an assortment of nails I had acquired over the years. We also don't have running water up here (we are up here in the Canadian wilderness in a cabin) so I just built it next to a well so we can fill it with a bucket.
All in all, really fun project. THanks again!
that hot tap water heater is rocking.
I like how you wear safety glasses, but also slippers...
wouldnt the wood expand itself when it gets wet, thus creating a seal?
Cedar boats are built this way.. a tongue and groove joint tightly fitted would self seal when wet. personally I don't like this cedar hot tub build. The way it's all sealed up it could be made out of any lumber (although the pine or whatever wouldn't hold up as well being constantly wet).
@@seeburgm100a feel like the seal will break when thevtree expands anyway. Unneccessary Cost
@@seeburgm100a Also, the grain is horizontal and will trap water longer... I agree the build is lacking is technical knowledge. Lots of product placement.
I would wonder if flex seal or epoxy release chemicals into the water when heated. 🤔
I keep thinking the same thing 🤔
That is awesome, I made a homemade dumpster for my construction debri, I wish I would've found this video then. This would be an awesome way to make a nice trash and debri bin.
This is the perfect summary of the DIY movement. Wait until lumber is the highest price its EVER been, then build something out of it.
DIY is not a 'movement', bonehead. What is wrong with you people?
There absolutely is a DIY movement, and it's existed since at least the 90s. The idea that we can recycle, create something better, and reduce costs has been a thing for a time. Like... the entire idea of Life Hacks literally came out of the DIY movement.
Not all DIY is part of the DIY movement. But there is still a DIY movement... and any DIY that is MORE expensive, DOESNT reuse/recycle products, AND is lower in quality... it's a shitty DIY and shouldn't get likes.
This hot tub is the worst kind of DIY. Movement or not.
Good job man
But is it safe to heat the flex seal ?
I dint see anything on the material safety data sheet that was alarming but I am not an expert. if I built another one I would use just silicone though.
I have a hot tub. It takes that long to heat up because you don't have a cover. You're letting the heat escape and wasting energy. A tarp would suffice while it heats up. While you build a simple cover.
great point! you are right!
@@HomeMadeModern float some closed cell foam on surface
Excellent point, and a great idea.
Great job...I will definitely be buying one instead. My back was hurting the whole time I watched this video
More Sister Jesse! She’s the star! Great build as always
way to go, this is cool! that's a small drain on that! I treat my tub with food grade hydrogen peroxide, which is $30 a gallon and it would last a long time, maybe 6 weeks, adding a little every other day. I think the marine plywood idea could be cool, or use 1" plywood? it could be interesting to sandwich insulation foam board or something like that and make an insulated cover. what about a filter? anyhow- this is great, thanks for making it!
"a full one and a half inches of penetration" - I legit lol'd.... alcohol was a factor
lol that's good right?
You guys did a good job making this.
Never occurred to me to use the joolca like this. Amazing!!