Hello Gavan, great project what you have in mind. Please take care of your health. From my experience as a trained carpenter and civil engineer, I would like to give you the following advice: Always wear safety goggles, especially when hitting a metal pry bar with a hammer. Demolition work with FFP 3 mask. Pollutants: Being aware of asbestos is very important. Asbestos was also often used in rubber seals, insulation, soft fiber panels or adhesive paints. If the pollutant is firmly bound or installed, there is usually no problem unless it interferes with and is damaged during demolition. Possible other pollutants in the church: -Artificial mineral wool in the insulation in the attic or in soft fiber panels. -Toxic wood preservatives in the roof beams -Moulds in damp components -bird and mouse shit -Solvents and lead in paint on windows Please excuse my English, that was the GOOGLE translator :-) It is best to have a pollutant tester do an expert opinion on all components that you will change, then you will be on the safe side. I wish you success. Greetings Sven.
Just a small observation & thought. The nails you cutting with the dremel tool I’m guessing are maybe finish nails that were seated with a nail set. I often pull them through with a pair of “ lineman’s” pliers. Using the cutting part of the pliers to grip the nail, (don’t grip so tight that it cuts the nail, just to grip it). This way you pull the nail through the wood and out the bottom without destroying the finished surface.
That’s a given with these old buildings,glad you had it taken care off it’s nasty stuff but be ready for lead paint next. Good luck,looks like a fun project it will be worth it.
I've always been fond of the saying "did you have a nice weekend, or are you a home owner?" What you've taken on catapults that to a whole new level. Good luck
Personally having worked in renovation for a few years I'd never leave nail heads in the wood . what ever your going to use the timber for it's going to need some form of machining be it sawn or sanded . better to punch them through from the good side and later drilled and plugged with a wooden plug . I've been hit by a flying nail before and it's not a pleasant experience and had to buy a new saw blade . there's no quick fix to getting nails out of wood you just have to take time doing at the start or when you do come to use it you take time and money buying new blades and sanding discs and belts and a trip to the hospital
Wood worker and handyman here. Invest in a brand of 18v cordless tools. Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee any brand will do. Pick one brand and go with it. Also leaving those nails might bite you in the future if you plan to plane the timbers. Enjoying the videos and wish I was there to help.
wow what a job. if i can give any advice. invest in some good battery power tools. if you can get a good dewalt or bosh angle grinder with a few extra batterys it will make your life a lot easier. you will be surprised how good battery powered power tools can be. you dont necessarily need a tool with a cord. the best thing to do is choose one brand of tool and get all the tools you need from that brand that way all the batteries will be interchangeable. each tool comes with a battery so you you wont need to buy as many extras. you can swap em out and charge them easily. good luck on the build mate. ill be following it.
just did a quick google search. dewalt has a kit which includes a angle grinder, drill, impact drill, hammer drill, router, cirular saw and multi tool including 3 batteries and charger aaand the boxes to store them in for 1,327 euros. best investment you could make. only thing your probably missing there is a sander and nail gun. best thing is all the tools use the same batteries. you might want to buy a few extra batteries and an extra charging station but its a good start. quit wasting your money on crappy baby dremel and buy some MAN tools
As you both cheerfully fumble your way through this “renovation” (I.e. destruction) I have a question - are there any building control requirements in Nova Scotia that you should be complying with?
I have been dying to see the next installment. That's how sad my life is: my existence depends on some geezer up loading his videos as he renovates a church.
If those are finishing nails. It's much easier to simply pull them through and the woods finished side won't be damaged .. Get a pair of end nippers .. a good stout pair so Amanda can get a good grip ..
Yes, yes, yes. Pull the nails through the same direction they were nailed in (not reverse). All you need is a large pair of channel lock pliers and a piece of wood.
Gavin, invest in some good 18V battery powered tools. Milwaukee (M18 FUEL 7 Piece Combo Kit), DeWalt, Bosch (the ones I use), Makita. Stay away from the cheap stuff, they will cost you more in time, money, and frustration like your Dremel tool did. See if there's a tool rental place near you and rent the big stuff you'll only need for a week or so. On the other hand you can buy and then resell it afterwards. Get a table saw, planer, large and small square, 3'-4' level, plumb bob (no relation), snap line, carpentry app for your phone or tablet.
I was going to say exactly this. Go cordless for small tools; drill, impact driver, grinder, multi tool, reciprocating saw, sds drill, circular saw, sander. The right tool for the job will save a lot of time. That should cut your build time to 50 years or so.
Leaving the nails in the wood will be a problem if you need to sand the boards or run them for a planer. As for the nails in the end I would just cut the ends off of the boards; would save a lot of time.
We moved a fifties 2 bedroom farmhouse to our block in rural Victorian town. We did our own reno. I saved $1000's and suited up (looked like a spaceman) to remove asbestos containing sheets in the bathroom and part of the kitchen. Put it in to approved plastic bags, still sitting behind the shed, yet to take to a disposal tip. We left quite a lot behind in place where it did not need to come down., if it is not deteriorated you cannot disturb it, and paint over. Modern sheet is slightly thicker, so feathering the join was a bit of a learning curve. Your reno is bringing back memories. Yes, you need the knee pads, I couldn't work without them. You can get descent handyman batery operated power tools, but don't go the cheap brand, go the next price point up. I learnt the hard way. I too found it less damaging by grinding nails off. For your outside vents, to fill the gaps, use the expanding foam in an aerosol can. When its dry, just trim with a knife and paint over. Any holes like that, you need something to keep the European wasps out. Your idea is a good one, the vents look neat and tidy.
One thing I learned about taking out nails was get a vice grip pliers and clamp down on the backside of the nail and pull it out in reverse from the back.
re: power tools. I suggest looking into a batter powered kit. They're quality these days. With a drill, sawzall, grinder and circular saw all on one battery system there isn't much you can't do. Also hearing and eye protection is key.
Swap the black rubber thing with a scrap of 3/4" (or so) pine or other soft wood for better pulling leverage. Also if the nails are finish nails (small head), you can pull them through the back. The shape of the head usually slips through. If you ever sand or plane the cut off nails you will regret not pulling them.
I didn't see what I was expecting. Well done I guess, now I am glued to this channel to find out when my expectation will come true. It must, right? Right? You will meet those bits of nails later when you are standing or even planing. Leave m in for now, but don't forget to take them out before you start machining those boards. There may be a market for characteristic fittings and furniture. Might even fetch more than new wood costs. Probably a lot less work.
Squirrels, water leaks, etc. Those aren’t problems, they come with the territory, so they’re “features”! Also, to avoid your visor fogging up, apply a dab of dish detergent or liquid hand soap and buff it clean on the visor with paper towel. The thin layer it leaves behind won’t fog over.
Hey Gavin, hope you are all well over there, looking forward to the next episode, and it'll stop our lass keep asking if there's a new one up so she can watch it, so yeah, both of us are fans now lol. You must be extremely busy, but keep up the great work.
Looking to relocate from Dorset, UK to Nova Scotia!! We have followed your photography channel for a while and there you go and move to where want to be in 3 years time! (After kids finished their GCSE’s and everything! Never been to Canada in my life - so will probably be doing same thing! Relocating from Uk never having seen where we are going! What a ride!! 😊👍 was a bit worried about leaving Jurassic Coast behind but looks like Nova Scotia has lots to offer - will be watching avidly as move date draws closer 😊. Good luck with the renovation 😊
All you need is a bit of wire mesh to tack over the hole. Also, if I might recommend, a sawzall is an investment you'll not regret for demolition projects like yours, you could also use it on those nails.
My 11 year old daughter, Nora and I watch your channel together. We always have a laugh. My daughter thinks Amanda is so funny. Gavin, you’re kinda funny too. That looks like a huge undertaking. Thanks for the videos!
I can see that I am going to be looking forward every week to both of your videos now. They are the best. I was looking at this one and thinking how unlike all the other reno videos on RUclips it is, and by that I mean, an improvement on the others.
Use a vice grip to pull nails out from backside,just cutting off will drimmel will come back to haunt you. The vent not a bad idea use some spray foam to hold inplace
Also there is a better tool for the nails. Its called an oscillating saw, it wouldve made your life easier than having to pry those benches up. The blade is flat and long and vibrates (oscillates) back and forth to perform the cutting action. Im sure you will get more use outta it than a dremel. I have both and i goto my oscillating tool more often than the dremel.
I'm loving the Hardcastle hardship you are sharing. Everyone thinks the life of a RUclipsr is all glitz and glamor, but you are showing them the trials and tribulations you go through. Real fly on the wall mockumentry stuff :-)
I just found your channel and I am really enjoying it! We own and live in a little white church in a small town. Our pews were curved and we understand exactly what you went through. We also had gum on the bottom of our pews and left it there! 😂 my husband cut the really good pews down to 4 foot and reattached the ends. We sold them for entry benches. I like your sense of humor and You both make me smile. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. ❤
I have both Dremmel’s. The plug in Dremmel is the way to go. The cordless is what you said, for arts and craft work. Hope your renovation goes well.📷👍🏼
A heat recovery ventilation system will help with not only your temperature issue but also lower humidity during winter. During summer heat pump ac units can dehumidify the air.
Love your sense of humour. The videos you make are really engaging and I just can't get enough of them. Unfortunately, I do find myself discovering innuendo all the time, both intentional and unintentional.
You could use a battery powered oscillator with carbide blades. It'll cut those nails all day long. The blades are quite expensive but DeWalt oscillator is only like $130. One blade will last for many nails. Plus you'll use that oscillator for all kinds of around your renovation. Quite possibly the most useful tool I've ever purchased.
Gavin, I have a cordless Dremel and found that if you put to much pressure on the tool it will stop the motor. Just turn it off and back on and you are good.
Amanda needs safety boots, even when just walking round the site. When that lathe and plaster comes off its going to be very messy and nails everywhere. Get yourself a cheap vacuum cleaner for the dust after sweeping up the rubble and main debri, it will save you time, the dust goes everywhere. Good luck.👍🙂
Great bit of D.I.Y. (Destroy it yourself) there. Tommy Copper and Eric Sykes with the plank have nothing on you guys. Can't wait to see you putting it back together and seeing you hitting the nail squarely on the thumb. Seriously great entertainment again. Oh, If you don't wont to damage the face of the timber knocking nails back out, pull them through from the pointy end. Tools are available for just that. There's a link in the description. 🤣🤣🤣
Brilliant opportunity for some "brand advertising"....."get in touch" 🤣🤣 I'm sure plenty of tool company could benefit from this series. Brilliantly funny Gav really enjoyed this :)
Looking forward to seeing what progress you have made. Hope it's all going well. Feeling inspired by your renovation so much so we started our lime mortar pointing!
Hey Amanda and Gavin, loving the new show. Great being in at the beginning. You do know that you are entering a whole new world of trolling though. I was going to give you my thruppence worth but realised what I was about to do. I'm in my fifth year renovating an old farm cottage in central France, budget so low as to not really be a budget at all. Solar heated shower outside has it attractions (basically a 5 litre bottle left in the sun, quick check to see if no one is watching and over my head it goes) but I am looking forward to having a bath again - I'm thinking another five years! Looking forward to the next episode - stay safe and look after.
You really need to get the Fab 4 back together to work on your new home. Using a wee bit if the massive proceeds that you are getting from 'Chasing Awe' they would be more than happy to assist. You, Nick, Gavin and Thomas could fix your place up in no time! ;)
Safety concern: Whenever you will cut metal with power tool, put fireproof blanket on the floor especially when there is dry wood and carpets there. Huge portion of fires happens when hot cut or welding metals ignite the dry material around.
How is it possible ?!?!?!?! ... I'm watching a video of one of my favorite photographers, one of the best landscape photographers in the world, dismantling a church?!?!?! ... How is it possible ?!?!?!? P.s. : Gavin, tell me the truth ... what substances does Amanda smoke?!?!
Gavin, If you still have more nails on the pews to do I would recommend using your prybar to pull the nails through the board. Your going to have issues when you try to reuse the boards with the nails in them.
Enjoyed your video! Looking forward the next one... The building has so much potentials to make a perfect home & office setting. The ceiling is too high to heat up, you might consider add one more storey to prevent the heated air from staying far up there.
don't use a dremmel, they're a load of crap. use a 4 inch grinder to do that job of cutting the nails. bit say that, all you do is get some grips and pull the nail through the back, that keeps the front tidy and gers the nail out so you won't destroy saw blades if you do need to cut. I'm a carpenter btw.
The renovation must have you crazy busy, I finally got caught up on what I've missed and your content stopped lol. Like I said, I'll be in Cape Breton the weekend of August 5th I believe. Take a break and go shooting haha
Hey Mr Gavin, what you up to with the build? Getting anywhere or did the roof come down and you and the misses live in the camper van? Love your humor and miss these videos..
I would recommend kneepads when on the floor. I messed up my knees redoing a floor and they never fully recovered. Don't want you restricted on your photo expeditions!
Gavin, Get a pair of end nippers and pry from the back side or underside pulling the nail thru the wood pew, you cannot back the nail out like you were doing ,you will damage the finish side.
Nice stuff! My suggestion is that you get a proper ventilation machine with inlet and exhaust fans and heat recovery components. You probably need to add some ducting to the building to spread the air evenly but you can probably hide most of it above the inner sealing. The return of investment (ROI) will probably be very short because of the heat recovery. You can probably also have heating radiator in the ventilation machine if you get some hot water circulation system connected to your oil heater or what ever you are going to use as your main heating source. You can PM me if you want me to make a simple diagram about the system that I'm talking about for free. I used to plan building automation systems as my job for 8 years.
I’m very happy for you about the asbestos. Someone asked about a graveyard! Do you have one attached to the property? Pretty interesting! How about a video your of the property! How much land did you get with the church?
Get yourself a pair of end cutters and pull those finish nails through the back... the Channel Lock version is on sale at Canadian Tire this week 😊... You can also use a scraper to protect the back side of the wood... Also a flat pry bar is handy for demolition as it causes less damage.... Good luck with your renos!
Moisture control in a basement is a major pain. I ran a metal shop out of a 170x40 structure backed into a mountainside. It wasn't sealed when built, so it was constantly seeping moisture in. My serious recommendation is a fan at both ends, pull fresh air in, and push it out on the other end. If that's problematic because of the climate, you can always dig down the sides, dry and seal the foundation walls, inside and out. As far as your roof problem, pull what's up there, repair damage quickly, lay down plywood [I used 1/2 inch on mine], then tar paper, then metal roofing. Yes this is overkill, but it will seal the roof really well. Ziptech is another option for plywood, tongue and groove, taped seams. But much more expensive. Renovations like you're taking on are going to cost a boat load, but if you do them right, that church will last the test of time. Rooting for you! Now, if you'll excuse me, I was reading my copy of... Chasing Awe With Gavin Hardcastle.
At the same time install closed cell insulation between rafters, it’s the only way to insulate the roof without destroying the wood panelling. I’d strongly recommend using silver backed type for best R value.
Gavin's safety tip of the day.... "Always use a rubber for protection", especially when "banging things out"... 🤣😂
Hello Gavan, great project what you have in mind. Please take care of your health. From my experience as a trained carpenter and civil engineer, I would like to give you the following advice:
Always wear safety goggles, especially when hitting a metal pry bar with a hammer.
Demolition work with FFP 3 mask.
Pollutants: Being aware of asbestos is very important. Asbestos was also often used in rubber seals, insulation, soft fiber panels or adhesive paints. If the pollutant is firmly bound or installed, there is usually no problem unless it interferes with and is damaged during demolition.
Possible other pollutants in the church:
-Artificial mineral wool in the insulation in the attic or in soft fiber panels.
-Toxic wood preservatives in the roof beams
-Moulds in damp components
-bird and mouse shit
-Solvents and lead in paint on windows
Please excuse my English, that was the GOOGLE translator :-)
It is best to have a pollutant tester do an expert opinion on all components that you will change, then you will be on the safe side. I wish you success. Greetings Sven.
"Bollocks" is the best word ever. I've been walking around saying it to myself all day....
Just a small observation & thought. The nails you cutting with the dremel tool I’m guessing are maybe finish nails that were seated with a nail set. I often pull them through with a pair of “ lineman’s” pliers. Using the cutting part of the pliers to grip the nail, (don’t grip so tight that it cuts the nail, just to grip it). This way you pull the nail through the wood and out the bottom without destroying the finished surface.
That’s a given with these old buildings,glad you had it taken care off it’s nasty stuff but be ready for lead paint next.
Good luck,looks like a fun project it will be worth it.
I've always been fond of the saying "did you have a nice weekend, or are you a home owner?" What you've taken on catapults that to a whole new level. Good luck
Get a bunch of cordless tools, chopsaw, grinder, skilsaw, jigsaw, drills, drivers etc. all one make.
Personally having worked in renovation for a few years I'd never leave nail heads in the wood . what ever your going to use the timber for it's going to need some form of machining be it sawn or sanded . better to punch them through from the good side and later drilled and plugged with a wooden plug . I've been hit by a flying nail before and it's not a pleasant experience and had to buy a new saw blade . there's no quick fix to getting nails out of wood you just have to take time doing at the start or when you do come to use it you take time and money buying new blades and sanding discs and belts and a trip to the hospital
Wood worker and handyman here. Invest in a brand of 18v cordless tools. Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee any brand will do. Pick one brand and go with it. Also leaving those nails might bite you in the future if you plan to plane the timbers. Enjoying the videos and
wish I was there to help.
wow what a job. if i can give any advice. invest in some good battery power tools. if you can get a good dewalt or bosh angle grinder with a few extra batterys it will make your life a lot easier. you will be surprised how good battery powered power tools can be. you dont necessarily need a tool with a cord. the best thing to do is choose one brand of tool and get all the tools you need from that brand that way all the batteries will be interchangeable. each tool comes with a battery so you you wont need to buy as many extras. you can swap em out and charge them easily. good luck on the build mate. ill be following it.
YES - What Jon B said.
just did a quick google search. dewalt has a kit which includes a angle grinder, drill, impact drill, hammer drill, router, cirular saw and multi tool including 3 batteries and charger aaand the boxes to store them in for 1,327 euros. best investment you could make. only thing your probably missing there is a sander and nail gun. best thing is all the tools use the same batteries. you might want to buy a few extra batteries and an extra charging station but its a good start. quit wasting your money on crappy baby dremel and buy some MAN tools
As you both cheerfully fumble your way through this “renovation” (I.e. destruction) I have a question - are there any building control requirements in Nova Scotia that you should be complying with?
The old Church looks like a lot of work but also a lot of fun, says the guy sitting on his ass in a coffee shop watching this video😂😂😂 nice job guys👍😎
I have been dying to see the next installment. That's how sad my life is: my existence depends on some geezer up loading his videos as he renovates a church.
Purchase some 20 volt Walt tools, you be happy. The grinder and multi-tool are my fav after the impact.
I really enjoy taking a Sunday to watch you dismantle a church. Just up there doing the lord's work
Amanda is precious. May the renovation go well.
you guys are a hoot, glad i found your channel, didn't even think to look on the fototripper channel. This is going to be fun...
Hahaha Amanda eating grotty old chewing gum but not your grotty jock strap hahahahaha priceless.
If those are finishing nails. It's much easier to simply pull them through and the woods finished side won't be damaged .. Get a pair of end nippers .. a good stout pair so Amanda can get a good grip ..
Yes, yes, yes. Pull the nails through the same direction they were nailed in (not reverse). All you need is a large pair of channel lock pliers and a piece of wood.
Gavin, invest in some good 18V battery powered tools. Milwaukee (M18 FUEL 7 Piece Combo Kit), DeWalt, Bosch (the ones I use), Makita. Stay away from the cheap stuff, they will cost you more in time, money, and frustration like your Dremel tool did. See if there's a tool rental place near you and rent the big stuff you'll only need for a week or so. On the other hand you can buy and then resell it afterwards. Get a table saw, planer, large and small square, 3'-4' level, plumb bob (no relation), snap line, carpentry app for your phone or tablet.
I was going to say exactly this. Go cordless for small tools; drill, impact driver, grinder, multi tool, reciprocating saw, sds drill, circular saw, sander. The right tool for the job will save a lot of time. That should cut your build time to 50 years or so.
Leaving the nails in the wood will be a problem if you need to sand the boards or run them for a planer. As for the nails in the end I would just cut the ends off of the boards; would save a lot of time.
i was thinking the same thing
I would definitely have to give Amanda the Oscar! She was so brave and fought her way through the pain valiantly!
We moved a fifties 2 bedroom farmhouse to our block in rural Victorian town. We did our own reno. I saved $1000's and suited up (looked like a spaceman) to remove asbestos containing sheets in the bathroom and part of the kitchen. Put it in to approved plastic bags, still sitting behind the shed, yet to take to a disposal tip. We left quite a lot behind in place where it did not need to come down., if it is not deteriorated you cannot disturb it, and paint over. Modern sheet is slightly thicker, so feathering the join was a bit of a learning curve. Your reno is bringing back memories. Yes, you need the knee pads, I couldn't work without them. You can get descent handyman batery operated power tools, but don't go the cheap brand, go the next price point up. I learnt the hard way. I too found it less damaging by grinding nails off. For your outside vents, to fill the gaps, use the expanding foam in an aerosol can. When its dry, just trim with a knife and paint over. Any holes like that, you need something to keep the European wasps out. Your idea is a good one, the vents look neat and tidy.
One thing I learned about taking out nails was get a vice grip pliers and clamp down on the backside of the nail and pull it out in reverse from the back.
re: power tools. I suggest looking into a batter powered kit. They're quality these days. With a drill, sawzall, grinder and circular saw all on one battery system there isn't much you can't do.
Also hearing and eye protection is key.
Swap the black rubber thing with a scrap of 3/4" (or so) pine or other soft wood for better pulling leverage. Also if the nails are finish nails (small head), you can pull them through the back. The shape of the head usually slips through. If you ever sand or plane the cut off nails you will regret not pulling them.
I didn't see what I was expecting. Well done I guess, now I am glued to this channel to find out when my expectation will come true. It must, right? Right?
You will meet those bits of nails later when you are standing or even planing. Leave m in for now, but don't forget to take them out before you start machining those boards.
There may be a market for characteristic fittings and furniture. Might even fetch more than new wood costs. Probably a lot less work.
Squirrels, water leaks, etc. Those aren’t problems, they come with the territory, so they’re “features”! Also, to avoid your visor fogging up, apply a dab of dish detergent or liquid hand soap and buff it clean on the visor with paper towel. The thin layer it leaves behind won’t fog over.
That vent is perfect for a job I have in mind, just found them on Amazon for about ten quid. So thanks for becoming a DIY guru
hahahah then you're doomed.
Hi Gavin, you should use End Cutting Pliers to grab on to the end of the nail and pull nails. Great post
Hey Gavin, hope you are all well over there, looking forward to the next episode, and it'll stop our lass keep asking if there's a new one up so she can watch it, so yeah, both of us are fans now lol. You must be extremely busy, but keep up the great work.
Looking to relocate from Dorset, UK to Nova Scotia!! We have followed your photography channel for a while and there you go and move to where want to be in 3 years time! (After kids finished their GCSE’s and everything! Never been to Canada in my life - so will probably be doing same thing! Relocating from Uk never having seen where we are going! What a ride!! 😊👍 was a bit worried about leaving Jurassic Coast behind but looks like Nova Scotia has lots to offer - will be watching avidly as move date draws closer 😊. Good luck with the renovation 😊
I know it's a little late but... wedges for lifting the pews and a bolt cutter for clipping those nails.
some amount of work you two have put in... time for a well deserved break in the wilderness of flies :-)
I've reached the point where those floor installers knee pads are part of my photo kit. ;-)
All you need is a bit of wire mesh to tack over the hole. Also, if I might recommend, a sawzall is an investment you'll not regret for demolition projects like yours, you could also use it on those nails.
My 11 year old daughter, Nora and I watch your channel together. We always have a laugh.
My daughter thinks Amanda is so funny. Gavin, you’re kinda funny too.
That looks like a huge undertaking.
Thanks for the videos!
I can see that I am going to be looking forward every week to both of your videos now. They are the best. I was looking at this one and thinking how unlike all the other reno videos on RUclips it is, and by that I mean, an improvement on the others.
Greetings from a sunny Yorkshire.
Always remember the mantra from another fellow Yorkshire man Ebenezer Arkwright. “HOW MUCH”
Use a vice grip to pull nails out from backside,just cutting off will drimmel will come back to haunt you. The vent not a bad idea use some spray foam to hold inplace
Also there is a better tool for the nails. Its called an oscillating saw, it wouldve made your life easier than having to pry those benches up. The blade is flat and long and vibrates (oscillates) back and forth to perform the cutting action. Im sure you will get more use outta it than a dremel. I have both and i goto my oscillating tool more often than the dremel.
What more could anyone want? This is entertainment unparalleled and thank you for taking us along 😎
I'm loving the Hardcastle hardship you are sharing. Everyone thinks the life of a RUclipsr is all glitz and glamor, but you are showing them the trials and tribulations you go through. Real fly on the wall mockumentry stuff :-)
I just found your channel and I am really enjoying it! We own and live in a little white church in a small town. Our pews were curved and we understand exactly what you went through. We also had gum on the bottom of our pews and left it there! 😂 my husband cut the really good pews down to 4 foot and reattached the ends. We sold them for entry benches. I like your sense of humor and You both make me smile. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. ❤
I have both Dremmel’s. The plug in Dremmel is the way to go. The cordless is what you said, for arts and craft work. Hope your renovation goes well.📷👍🏼
A heat recovery ventilation system will help with not only your temperature issue but also lower humidity during winter. During summer heat pump ac units can dehumidify the air.
I think its pretty humid all year round in these here parts...
You two crack me up, good luck with your new project. Amanda's laugh is so wicked was she let out early?🤣🤣🤣
Love your sense of humour. The videos you make are really engaging and I just can't get enough of them. Unfortunately, I do find myself discovering innuendo all the time, both intentional and unintentional.
Corded multitool will make short work of those nails. Relatively cheap and really versatile: you’ll use it for a lot of jobs.
Certainly brightens my day up...........Annnnnddd the Bafta goes to......................Amanda..
Well that is quite a sense of humor you two have...am looking forward to seeing what antics you get up to through this project!!!
Sweating just watching you work Gavin. Hope all goes well for the two of you.
You need carpenter pincers for the nail job or a heavy duty rotary tool. Knee pads definitely. Can’t wait to see it all come together. You guys rock 💜
You need a cordless multi tool. With the huge reno you’ve got it’ll come in handy for so much. Money well spent and a lot of time saved.
You could use a battery powered oscillator with carbide blades. It'll cut those nails all day long. The blades are quite expensive but DeWalt oscillator is only like $130. One blade will last for many nails. Plus you'll use that oscillator for all kinds of around your renovation. Quite possibly the most useful tool I've ever purchased.
Gavin, I have a cordless Dremel and found that if you put to much pressure on the tool it will stop the motor. Just turn it off and back on and you are good.
Amanda needs safety boots, even when just walking round the site. When that lathe and plaster comes off its going to be very messy and nails everywhere.
Get yourself a cheap vacuum cleaner for the dust after sweeping up the rubble and main debri, it will save you time, the dust goes everywhere. Good luck.👍🙂
Great bit of D.I.Y. (Destroy it yourself) there. Tommy Copper and Eric Sykes with the plank have nothing on you guys. Can't wait to see you putting it back together and seeing you hitting the nail squarely on the thumb. Seriously great entertainment again. Oh, If you don't wont to damage the face of the timber knocking nails back out, pull them through from the pointy end. Tools are available for just that. There's a link in the description. 🤣🤣🤣
We learn this in a future episode ;)
I believe the church is not the only one who will be transformed, through all of this.
I've done a few renos. I feel all your current and future pain...
Brilliant opportunity for some "brand advertising"....."get in touch" 🤣🤣 I'm sure plenty of tool company could benefit from this series. Brilliantly funny Gav really enjoyed this :)
If you haven’t already, I’d put a radon test pretty high on my to-do list.
Radon is for underground rooms. It is heavier than air so it concentrates more in the basement. For higher than ground huge hall it is useless.
You only need about $10,000 in tools and twice the time you think you need. 😅 Thanks for bringing us along!
Hahaha, ain’t that the truth!
And it will cost more than even your most optimistic estimates. At least lumber prices have come down a bit since last year.
Looking forward to seeing what progress you have made. Hope it's all going well. Feeling inspired by your renovation so much so we started our lime mortar pointing!
Hi Amanda The book by Gavin is so amazing. I can't wait for the next one. 😍
Hey Amanda and Gavin, loving the new show. Great being in at the beginning. You do know that you are entering a whole new world of trolling though. I was going to give you my thruppence worth but realised what I was about to do. I'm in my fifth year renovating an old farm cottage in central France, budget so low as to not really be a budget at all. Solar heated shower outside has it attractions (basically a 5 litre bottle left in the sun, quick check to see if no one is watching and over my head it goes) but I am looking forward to having a bath again - I'm thinking another five years! Looking forward to the next episode - stay safe and look after.
You really need to get the Fab 4 back together to work on your new home. Using a wee bit if the massive proceeds that you are getting from 'Chasing Awe' they would be more than happy to assist. You, Nick, Gavin and Thomas could fix your place up in no time! ;)
Ray Steven’s (The day the squirrel went to church) This came to mind when you mentioned a squirrel in the church. 🤣
Safety concern: Whenever you will cut metal with power tool, put fireproof blanket on the floor especially when there is dry wood and carpets there. Huge portion of fires happens when hot cut or welding metals ignite the dry material around.
I had the fire extinguisher 5 ft away. Does that count?
@@HardcastleTowers Yes😊
How is it possible ?!?!?!?! ... I'm watching a video of one of my favorite photographers, one of the best landscape photographers in the world, dismantling a church?!?!?! ... How is it possible ?!?!?!?
P.s. : Gavin, tell me the truth ... what substances does Amanda smoke?!?!
We have been hearing rumours, I hope they are true ... no spoiler alerts :) Looking forward to more adventures with Gavin and Amanda!
Amanda Heard, great performance!
Gavin, If you still have more nails on the pews to do I would recommend using your prybar to pull the nails through the board. Your going to have issues when you try to reuse the boards with the nails in them.
OMG!!! You are going to kill me with the jock strap!!! LOL!!
I can honestly say, I’ve never heard so much swearing and cursing in a church, before Hardcastle Towers!
Enjoyed your video! Looking forward the next one... The building has so much potentials to make a perfect home & office setting. The ceiling is too high to heat up, you might consider add one more storey to prevent the heated air from staying far up there.
I’m genuinely loving these videos! Can’t wait to see how it progresses. Best of luck! 👊🏻
Finally content I can enjoy. I now support your efforts 💯
You two always make me laugh! Great start to your new project. I am looking forward to seeing your progress and eventually the finished product.
don't use a dremmel, they're a load of crap. use a 4 inch grinder to do that job of cutting the nails. bit say that, all you do is get some grips and pull the nail through the back, that keeps the front tidy and gers the nail out so you won't destroy saw blades if you do need to cut. I'm a carpenter btw.
X2. Ditch the Dremel.
x3, i came here to say the same thing, not even finished watching yet! A 4 inch grinder and some 1mm slitting discs will have it done in no time.
Always a pleasure watching your videos, these have just added an extra dimension and its fantastic to watch. Best of luck.
The renovation must have you crazy busy, I finally got caught up on what I've missed and your content stopped lol. Like I said, I'll be in Cape Breton the weekend of August 5th I believe. Take a break and go shooting haha
Love it guys keep you are the best 👍 📷 🇬🇧
You guys are doing just as well as Frank Spencer in Some Mother's do have 'Em, keep up the good work, and lots of luck!!!
Hey Mr Gavin, what you up to with the build? Getting anywhere or did the roof come down and you and the misses live in the camper van?
Love your humor and miss these videos..
I can’t enough of you two. Absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂🦄
Loving it, can't wait for the next instalment.
I would recommend kneepads when on the floor. I messed up my knees redoing a floor and they never fully recovered. Don't want you restricted on your photo expeditions!
I second that!
Me three for sure
Yep me too , never completely recovered after laying a floor for 4 days solid😔
Gavin,
Get a pair of end nippers and pry from the back side or underside pulling the nail thru the wood pew, you cannot back the nail out like you were doing ,you will damage the finish side.
Nice stuff!
My suggestion is that you get a proper ventilation machine with inlet and exhaust fans and heat recovery components. You probably need to add some ducting to the building to spread the air evenly but you can probably hide most of it above the inner sealing. The return of investment (ROI) will probably be very short because of the heat recovery. You can probably also have heating radiator in the ventilation machine if you get some hot water circulation system connected to your oil heater or what ever you are going to use as your main heating source.
You can PM me if you want me to make a simple diagram about the system that I'm talking about for free. I used to plan building automation systems as my job for 8 years.
What a great Workout. I can see grow your muscles. You can only do As best as you can.
Good show! I think you nailed it in this episode. 😆
I’m very happy for you about the asbestos. Someone asked about a graveyard! Do you have one attached to the property? Pretty interesting! How about a video your of the property! How much land did you get with the church?
Any ghosts? What's it like at night, all alone in an old church, all that echoing space, those dead bodies--I assume there's a graveyard nearby--oooh!
M18 cordless tools. You're welcome. 😉
Get yourself a pair of end cutters and pull those finish nails through the back... the Channel Lock version is on sale at Canadian Tire this week 😊... You can also use a scraper to protect the back side of the wood... Also a flat pry bar is handy for demolition as it causes less damage.... Good luck with your renos!
Wonderful video as always! Looking forward to seeing the progress.
Can't wait to see where this goes! Even more adventurous than the most ambitious photography shoots ey
Moisture control in a basement is a major pain. I ran a metal shop out of a 170x40 structure backed into a mountainside. It wasn't sealed when built, so it was constantly seeping moisture in. My serious recommendation is a fan at both ends, pull fresh air in, and push it out on the other end. If that's problematic because of the climate, you can always dig down the sides, dry and seal the foundation walls, inside and out.
As far as your roof problem, pull what's up there, repair damage quickly, lay down plywood [I used 1/2 inch on mine], then tar paper, then metal roofing. Yes this is overkill, but it will seal the roof really well. Ziptech is another option for plywood, tongue and groove, taped seams. But much more expensive. Renovations like you're taking on are going to cost a boat load, but if you do them right, that church will last the test of time. Rooting for you!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I was reading my copy of... Chasing Awe With Gavin Hardcastle.
At the same time install closed cell insulation between rafters, it’s the only way to insulate the roof without destroying the wood panelling. I’d strongly recommend using silver backed type for best R value.
Love your humor. Ohhh and the photography is ok. =)