Good one. I love the shop tips in your videos. Using the wire wheel to run a nut down a length of threaded rod. Definitely one of those, "why have I never done that before?" moments.
Thanks! But I think the best idea in this whole vid is at 1:08. Keeping a few rivets handy in the gun is a lifesaver. Anyhow, when I see other people work, I notice those "little things," and that is why I try to feature as many of those as I can.
Shoot.. I've had a gutter garden for years.. Granted, it's still attached to the house and I wouldn't recommend eating anything out of it.. But.. Yeah... Grow stuff all the time...
Now there's a great idea for all that spare gutter that fell off last summer... er... well... maybe that was Sandy... but hey! Looks like you had a helper in this one!
Very clever, I love this change of pace from the typical pocket video. I like that even though you don't speak you have your witty attitude thrown in, showing the "not for cutting metal" message and immediately cutting metal. Keep up the great work!
From the color matching (green to white) chain to the 'use your brain' heavy duty scissors that were _not supposed to_ cut metal (or the spadedrill bit part)..., the video was unexpected yet excelent as always. Bravo Mr Pocket!
If you just got new gutters, and haven't thrown out the old ones yet. Or have leftover gutter pieces laying around. Or you have found some by the side of the road. Just some Gutter Thoughts.
Very nice, Sir! The videography was particularly well done. It looks like you may have gotten a new camera too. If I may respectfully comment, the audio seemed unnaturally sparse, but the video was impressively well done. It would be a top notch production with the inclusion of music, your always-excellent voice-overs or both. I still enjoyed it though; don't get me wrong.
You _may_ respectfully comment. In fact, I value your feedback. I have my reasons (excuses) for the style of this video. I did quite a few in a row that were dialogue-heavy, and I wanted to mix it up. I also want to prevent myself from becoming predictable. The audio was deliberately sparse, because I wanted it to "feel" peaceful (although the volume was a bit too low by accident). Music: even the free stuff gets copyright flags, so I may cease using it altogether. Further, I get sick of all the comments relating to the music, which is of minor (or at least only peripheral) importance relative to the ideas that I am trying to express. Video: nope, same camera (phone). I just changed the settings, and I used the sunlight and positioning to create shots that were a little more artsy/dramatic. Ok, I'm starting to sound pretentious... subject change: where have you been? No new vids? I hope you have something good in the works. I have _dozens_ that I'm working on, but I keep getting sidetracked!
pocket83 I thought it was very well made. Everything was clear and obvious and i felt it didn't really need any commentary. PS. I have gutter gardens, not by design though ;) they are going to be cleaned out today
pocket83 The video felt very Jimmy DiResta-esque. Your mix of ideas/skill and occasional deadpan humour appeal to me. I look forward to seeing more content in the future
so glad my wife didnt see this!! i have been thinking of doing this for my strawberries. stack a wall with gutter and lots and lots of strawberries off the ground away from pests!
Yes. Just replace the soil every season, and be sure to ensure drainage. We actually produce more edible lettuce from this than we do from our greenhouse beds. Two consecutive generations with good yield is possible before replacing.
Yes, but they are not my design. Search for "Kentucky stick-chair," or something similar. I will be featuring them in an upcoming video, relative to an improvement/addition. It is a wonderful piece of furniture. *Edit:* here's the link: How to make a folding Kentucky stickchair
I didn't notice it the first time I watched this, but now that I'm rewatching I found the Viking/Dwarf. Is it by any chance from the GoldenAxe game ? + The hidden Yoda
No it isn't. This is the third season that we've been using this system, and it couldn't be easier. We leave the gravel intact, and just replace the soil with our bare hands. This is the simplest possible way that we have found to grow perfect lettuce: it even outperforms our greenhouse beds during the summer.
Michael Felske Different gutter-garden. In the end scene, you can see that I'm working on the second in the background. It worked so well that we made another.
*Yes!* I could write you a book, but off the top of my head: 1) Table-saw. Learn it. Make a sled. 2) Craigslist. Refer back to #1. 3) Take electives that are useful to crafting. Existentialism is interesting, but if you really want to make things, contemplation is counter-productive- you have to act without reservation or hesitation. Think stage-building, graphics, design, mathematics, et cetera. 4) Part-time/summer job where you _learn._ Pizza delivery is easy, and you can still get stoned while doing it, but your brain is on cruise-control the whole time. Look for a construction labor job, and pay attention to the installers. 5) Ask. We want to help. Especially RUclips uploaders; we don't do this because it's easy money. I _want_ you to become innovative and challenge me. Also, spend your RUclips time like it's an investment. If you aren't learning, don't watch. 6) Practice making stupid stuff if you don't have a proper shop; making things is not like riding a bike, you have to practice constantly to remain sharp. DiResta hasn't stopped in 40 some odd years. When I had only a little apartment, I had a closet workshop. You wouldn't believe the shit I made in there. That's it for now, I have to go! Good luck.
Thanks for taking the time to answer! I really like the idea of a closet workshop. I've been wondering what things I can do in my tiny apartment. I think I'm going to study up on making wooden spoons as a start. I've needed one for a while!
The idea is good but what about toxicity of your gutter's materials, not sure the metal you're using or PVC plastic ones are any safe for growing food for consomption.
Personally, I've often wondered why people don't ask this question more about treated lumber. It's quite commonly used for raised garden beds, and it's downright poisonous. In contrast, natural wood planters are consumed as they decompose, exactly the way that old trees fuel the growth of new plants in the wild. Of course, if you are concerned, I would invite you to seek out the MSDS for the materials involved. However, if you're asking my opinion, the stuff used here carries almost zero health risk. Gutter material is made to be impervious, and the small amount of PVC leaching taking place here is negligible. Following years and years of use, the inside of the gutter shows no sign of chemical reaction. Also remember that the design uses drainage holes and gravel; thus, even if it _were_ a concern, much of the water that comes in contact with the aluminum is quickly carried through. There used to be wooden gutters, you know. It would be possible to make a wooden gutter garden! But you'd only get three years out of it, tops ;(
Well I call those rivets "pop rivets" so I guess I call the device a "pop riveter" but now that I'v given it some thought it might make more sense to call it a "rivet popper."
To make it large enough to allow the threaded rod to fit inside of it. There is such a thing as an actual sheath for this purpose, but I didn't have one on hand: early aluminum gutter installers used what was called the "spike and ferrule" method, where a large aluminum nail went through the sheath and held the gutter on (until it worked itself out a few years later).
Good one. I love the shop tips in your videos. Using the wire wheel to run a nut down a length of threaded rod. Definitely one of those, "why have I never done that before?" moments.
Thanks! But I think the best idea in this whole vid is at 1:08.
Keeping a few rivets handy in the gun is a lifesaver. Anyhow, when I see other people work, I notice those "little things," and that is why I try to feature as many of those as I can.
Shoot.. I've had a gutter garden for years.. Granted, it's still attached to the house and I wouldn't recommend eating anything out of it.. But.. Yeah... Grow stuff all the time...
Now there's a great idea for all that spare gutter that fell off last summer... er... well... maybe that was Sandy... but hey! Looks like you had a helper in this one!
What a great idea, very cool.
greate thanks
Very clever, I love this change of pace from the typical pocket video. I like that even though you don't speak you have your witty attitude thrown in, showing the "not for cutting metal" message and immediately cutting metal. Keep up the great work!
From the color matching (green to white) chain to the 'use your brain' heavy duty scissors that were _not supposed to_ cut metal (or the spadedrill bit part)..., the video was unexpected yet excelent as always. Bravo Mr Pocket!
Don't have to go to all that bother... my gutters already all look like that...
Mike Regan I
I've been thinking of making something like this for a couple years now for our back porch. Great job, thanks for sharing!
That is a cool project. Well done.
That is a real cool idea! Keep up the great work!!
I thought that was too cool! Nice change of pace...
I don't remember leaving this comment. Dang I'm getting stupid...
Ha! I think you and I have been doing this for longer than we realize.
that trick with the nut on the screw
"Not for cutting metal"
3edgy5me
Nice tidy work.
Salad time! Nifty idea.
I love when things are hidden right in the open in videos. Thank you 1 28 times😉
If you just got new gutters, and haven't thrown out the old ones yet. Or have leftover gutter pieces laying around. Or you have found some by the side of the road. Just some Gutter Thoughts.
Very nice, Sir! The videography was particularly well done. It looks like you may have gotten a new camera too.
If I may respectfully comment, the audio seemed unnaturally sparse, but the video was impressively well done. It would be a top notch production with the inclusion of music, your always-excellent voice-overs or both. I still enjoyed it though; don't get me wrong.
You _may_ respectfully comment. In fact, I value your feedback. I have my reasons (excuses) for the style of this video. I did quite a few in a row that were dialogue-heavy, and I wanted to mix it up. I also want to prevent myself from becoming predictable. The audio was deliberately sparse, because I wanted it to "feel" peaceful (although the volume was a bit too low by accident). Music: even the free stuff gets copyright flags, so I may cease using it altogether. Further, I get sick of all the comments relating to the music, which is of minor (or at least only peripheral) importance relative to the ideas that I am trying to express. Video: nope, same camera (phone). I just changed the settings, and I used the sunlight and positioning to create shots that were a little more artsy/dramatic. Ok, I'm starting to sound pretentious... subject change: where have you been? No new vids? I hope you have something good in the works. I have _dozens_ that I'm working on, but I keep getting sidetracked!
pocket83 i like the audio choices
pocket83 I thought it was very well made. Everything was clear and obvious and i felt it didn't really need any commentary. PS. I have gutter gardens, not by design though ;) they are going to be cleaned out today
pocket83 The video felt very Jimmy DiResta-esque. Your mix of ideas/skill and occasional deadpan humour appeal to me. I look forward to seeing more content in the future
so glad my wife didnt see this!! i have been thinking of doing this for my strawberries. stack a wall with gutter and lots and lots of strawberries off the ground away from pests!
Birds will devour them, I'm having a hard time keeping them away.
Was that a Viking ... :) keep up the work I like this i liked the puzzles more that is how I found this channel but this is still good
The Hanging style gutter is a great idea. My concern is if there is enough soil to produce a good crop of salad greens or herb?
Yes. Just replace the soil every season, and be sure to ensure drainage. We actually produce more edible lettuce from this than we do from our greenhouse beds. Two consecutive generations with good yield is possible before replacing.
Now hold on a minute there Batman! How come we saw no nails hands to manicured nails back to no nails??? Riddle me that one Joker!
So weird, my wife just saw this last night on HGTV and wanted to know if I could make one. Nice job by the way.
Nice :)
Did you make those chairs? They look fantastic.
Yes, but they are not my design. Search for "Kentucky stick-chair," or something similar. I will be featuring them in an upcoming video, relative to an improvement/addition. It is a wonderful piece of furniture.
*Edit:* here's the link:
How to make a folding Kentucky stickchair
That' so cool. I want one... :(
BTW, the sizors thingy said not for metal...
For sure it looked like pretty competent at cutting metal. I wonder why they put that...
Gutter!? I barely knew her lol
super smart!
I didn't notice it the first time I watched this, but now that I'm rewatching I found the Viking/Dwarf. Is it by any chance from the GoldenAxe game ?
+ The hidden Yoda
Very nice but it would be tricky to take out dead plants and replant
No it isn't. This is the third season that we've been using this system, and it couldn't be easier. We leave the gravel intact, and just replace the soil with our bare hands. This is the simplest possible way that we have found to grow perfect lettuce: it even outperforms our greenhouse beds during the summer.
Handy dandy man
This is what they'll all look like after the apocalypse
Wow.
Noticed the plants you started with were NOT the plants you ended with
Michael Felske Different gutter-garden. In the end scene, you can see that I'm working on the second in the background. It worked so well that we made another.
Very cool idea. You're really inspiring me to start woodworking and crafting. Any ideas (or links) for a college student with no cash?
*Yes!* I could write you a book, but off the top of my head:
1) Table-saw. Learn it. Make a sled.
2) Craigslist. Refer back to #1.
3) Take electives that are useful to crafting. Existentialism is interesting, but if you really want to make things, contemplation is counter-productive- you have to act without reservation or hesitation. Think stage-building, graphics, design, mathematics, et cetera.
4) Part-time/summer job where you _learn._ Pizza delivery is easy, and you can still get stoned while doing it, but your brain is on cruise-control the whole time. Look for a construction labor job, and pay attention to the installers.
5) Ask. We want to help. Especially RUclips uploaders; we don't do this because it's easy money. I _want_ you to become innovative and challenge me. Also, spend your RUclips time like it's an investment. If you aren't learning, don't watch.
6) Practice making stupid stuff if you don't have a proper shop; making things is not like riding a bike, you have to practice constantly to remain sharp. DiResta hasn't stopped in 40 some odd years. When I had only a little apartment, I had a closet workshop. You wouldn't believe the shit I made in there.
That's it for now, I have to go! Good luck.
Thanks for taking the time to answer! I really like the idea of a closet workshop. I've been wondering what things I can do in my tiny apartment. I think I'm going to study up on making wooden spoons as a start. I've needed one for a while!
pocket83
wow thats very cool reply! I love your ideas and videos!!!
rebel pocket using non-metal cutters for metal and rocking the torn jeens
In Just a few weeks you will have some nice fancy lettuce :) If you like small vegi gardens and a bit of ingenuity check out Aquaponics.
0:53 THUG LIFE
How do I get these for my house?
The idea is good but what about toxicity of your gutter's materials, not sure the metal you're using or PVC plastic ones are any safe for growing food for consomption.
Personally, I've often wondered why people don't ask this question more about treated lumber. It's quite commonly used for raised garden beds, and it's downright poisonous. In contrast, natural wood planters are consumed as they decompose, exactly the way that old trees fuel the growth of new plants in the wild.
Of course, if you are concerned, I would invite you to seek out the MSDS for the materials involved. However, if you're asking my opinion, the stuff used here carries almost zero health risk. Gutter material is made to be impervious, and the small amount of PVC leaching taking place here is negligible. Following years and years of use, the inside of the gutter shows no sign of chemical reaction. Also remember that the design uses drainage holes and gravel; thus, even if it _were_ a concern, much of the water that comes in contact with the aluminum is quickly carried through.
There used to be wooden gutters, you know. It would be possible to make a wooden gutter garden! But you'd only get three years out of it, tops ;(
bad ass at 0:53 :P
Some men just want to watch the world burn.
why did you cut those plastic pipes along the length?
The all-thread doesn't fit otherwise.
What is the machine called that puts in the rivets? Never seen one before.
I would call it a rivet gun, but if your in America you probably have a strange name for it :)
Well I call those rivets "pop rivets" so I guess I call the device a "pop riveter" but now that I'v given it some thought it might make more sense to call it a "rivet popper."
lol, it sounds funky "rivet popper" you should trademark it
Spagghetii I always called it a "pop-rivet gun/tool," but I think "rivet-popper" is pure win. Definitely worth a TM.
Is that lettuce? You know they're like a dollar...
on 2:30, why did you cut the pipe?
why did you cut the pipe longitudinally?
To make it large enough to allow the threaded rod to fit inside of it. There is such a thing as an actual sheath for this purpose, but I didn't have one on hand: early aluminum gutter installers used what was called the "spike and ferrule" method, where a large aluminum nail went through the sheath and held the gutter on (until it worked itself out a few years later).
why not wood????
n-ice
1.28 wtf really fast