What a amazing job you guys have done on the land.. I Love how each video is a educational and enjoyable video. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything such a joy to watch.
You will have to remove the mold before applying any additional coatings. The mold is living BETWEEN the linseed oil and the wood surface. Dilute bleach -sodium hypochlorite - (1:10) with water and a pump sprayer is your best bet. 😊 I suggest using your swamp as your irrigation water source. It is alive with algae and not serving any real purpose in its current state. Save your well water for fire fighting.
DON'T OIL CEDAR! The linseed oil is the problem. It's a natural oil, and it will become moldy. Raw cedar can easily last well over 20 years with proper airflow, and a wash and sanding every couple years. It'll turn grey, but it can last half a lifetime.
Great point! Unfortunately bleach is really bad for the environment so please just use something acidic like vinegar or citric acid (mixed with water). Mould won't survive any acidic substances.
@@umeida Bleach must be used with caution. However, any compound (vinegar or citric acid) that is of sufficient acidity to kill the mold and mildew is also going to be harmful to the environment. In fact, vinegar and citric acid will change the pH of the soil it falls on. Bleach, on the other hand will be neutralized by the mold & algae and the sun. I would go with bleach because of its short active life.
Use recycled used engine oil on the underside of the dec and Pizza Hut, the oil will protect the wood and kill the mould. You can also burn the wood with a torch
Didn't see anyone suggesting it, so I'll try: Have you considered using beeswax to treat the wood? I personally love it, good natural way to keep the wood hydrated and protected from molds and humidity. Give it a try, I always clean all the wood components before applying it with sandpaper.
I think also, a mix of vinegar and oil is standard wood treatment in Japan and other places. There was another comment about treating all surfaces, underside and edges, also a good idea. Maybe scorching also (shou sugi ban or yakisugi)?
@@monicacruz4407 I did not know this Japanese technique, but in my home region old farmers use high-temperature fires to treat wooden poles used to build fences, doing so, the lower part of the pole can withstand humidity for many years. Sounds similar, could be also very good if we look at the cost-benefits aspect: Using fire to treat wood sounds way more cheaper than collect / buy bee wax, but, can this technique be used to treat various types of wood? And, how difficult is to master it, without risking to damage the wooden structures/ projects? Maybe someone out there that knows the technique can help us answer these questions.
@@giuliosamarotto7246 there are lots of homestead folks doing the burn technique. It's easy to find all over RUclips. Cedar/Cypress seem to be the go to species.
This was an insanely good episode. I feel like this would've been multiple episodes in the earlier two seasons but it didn't seem to be too packed or overwhelming to watch at the same time. Really nice to see that not only the work in the kamp is improving even more but also the quality and content of the videos.
The quantity of work will increase with all the new helpers and the videos will be denser with all the work and transformations. I can't wait to see what they do this season!
Hi, have you considered introducing a micrhydro power station to take advantage of the water flow during winter months when solar may be limited? Did you remain on site over the winter?
Although it's a brilliant idea, the creek has a low head and low flow, if we afford it a generous 4-5 meter height and a flow rate of 10-30 litres per second, we may achieve 180-700 watts (with micro hydro global efficiency of ~0.5-6). It is highly seasonal in this location, and the distance between the generator and the location of consumption and storage capacity (along with converters etc.) make this into a very serious investment that doesn't run (or runs below capacity)for most of the year. Such a system can cost north of 6-8,000 euros for a maximum of 0.7kwh output, while a solar panel installation of the same capacity would be around 1100 euros , without the added hassle of the distance and of course, availability.
@@DesignFIaw 600 watts sounds perfectly adequate to me considering it produces 24/7 during the winter (Worst solar period - highest demand) The head is dependent on where you locate the turbine. Pipe it downhill in a direction that favors the Kamp electrical station. You can make a 20 meter head with careful siting. Pickup more head by siphoning your downhill flow over the top of the dam (also self limiting if the water gets too low.) Generate AC power - then distance and cost of transmission cable is nominal. Though to beat charging your battery bank 24/7 and you solar kicks in during peek daytime demand.
Maybe it's not worthy of a Kamp update, but it would be kinda nice to see some body repairs to the Vans! They have so much personality to someone whose only ever seen American and East Asian cars, so I wanna see more of then from time to time!
I really want to yell “YAYYYYYY!!” when you guys succeeded carry the table to the ruin. 8 people ! I can imagine how heavy it is. what a team work! well done !
Regarding the drill sharpening question at 13:50, there is a product called "Drill Doctor" that is basically an automatic drill bit sharpener. Works well, simple to use. They are relatively affordable ($50-$200ish depending on the model) and in the long run will save you from having to buy new drill bits so often.
I live in the rainiest part of Oregon. We have to deal with a lot of mold. We paint everything and when we do we mix in a mold inhibitor in the paint. You might try this for your mild issues. I'd hate for you guys to get sunk from all the mold. Congrats on how much work you got done! The waterfall area looks beautiful!
Could you please tell everyone what brand of mold inhibitor you are using and what your experience has been with so far? (For example, my wife & I are trying to develop our own sustainable homestead and we will be in a forest where conditions for mold growth at certain times of the year could become a real problem for us. We would also love to hear what mold inhibitor you are using in Oregon & what your experience with it has been.)
@@alanmcrae8594 it was years ago, so I don't recall the brand. It was VERY effective. Since it was years ago it may not be under the same product name by now. In any case, you shld be able to ask the place where you buy your paint to put it in the paint cans for you. You may also want to google a comparison article or three about mold inhibitors.
Obviously it would depend on your power system, but it might be a good idea to look into a dehumidifier in key places like the kitchen. They’re a bit expensive but work well and would eliminate a lot of the mold/rust problems
Start this year with a tree nursery. It takes a long time for a tree to grow big enough for some shade. the new trees can replace the mimosa trees in the coming years. In this way you can start reducing the fire risk on site.
You must have some sort of mower so that you can continue to cut the bramble shoots regularly. I would cut at 3 to 4 inches to shade the bramble with the grass as you clip off the ends. Eventually the roots will burn up their stored energy and decompose. This may take 3 years. 😊 I know you will not like this suggestion - but consider the size of the problem you have with Mimosa. It is too large to quantify beyond it has taken over completely. And as for mechanical control measures: consider each flower produces 10-12 viable seeds and the seeds can remain viable in the seed bank for up to 12 years. The exponentially worse than what we see factor is why most throw up their hands and walk away. But there is a solution; immediately after cutting (while the vascular system is still active) brush a light coat of glyphosate on the cut stump paying particular attention to the outside edge of the cut area. Dye the glyphosate with an organic agricultural dye so you mark the stumps that have been treated. No overspray, no splatter, and in about 8 weeks the entire root system is dead. You can start planting native trees seedlings anytime. Just stay clear of the treated stumps. 😊
@@johnowens5342 I'm 100% supportive of goats but these folks adhere to a strict vegan regimen I believe. I have suggested goats in ptiot posts, but no response from Project Kamp. ?
@@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 I haven't seen many videos because it just came up on my feed. The vegan part would explain why so many were needed to move the table. I helped some vegans move some stuff once, they looked normal but the two men were weak, maybe not all are that way but those were not piano movers for sure.
Yes over winter months humidity grows funguses and then mold sets in and the only thing left is to strip everything back and replemish, which we see you did. One thing I always use on mold is Raw White Vinegar. Okay stinks for a bit but over all, not as many times does it need to be re-instated and bugs / spiders hate the stench its raw format leaves as it protects and clarifies.
Experiments with different wood is very interesting. Have you talked to the locals? What do your neighbors and others in the region use successfully for building? I think it's common to used stone and brick.
Yes! Liked it as well. In addition, I think it would have been interesting to have each deck separated in three sections with each having its own type of wood. This way you can more easily compare the three types of wood, seeing as the conditions vary a lot between the locations.
To protect your wood naturally , without chemicals , try Shou Sugi Ban method ( burning the outside layers of the wood ) then coating in a natural oil like teak or linseed.
21:15 - The little wisthle in the word "Mimosasss" is really beautiful. Portuguese from Portugal is so different from Brazilian that you can feel it even in the middle of a conversation done mostly in english. Love your videos guys. Brasil
I recommend constructing a water turbine for some additional electricity. ⚡️ You can install it directly against the yellow water gate so then you can control water and electricity flow. It is free energy that you should definitely utilize. Contact me if you want help with research😊
There is an old saying that goes along with using boiled linseed oil to treat wood. The saying goes "Once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year and then once a year every year after that" and i'm told that's why there are still tools with handles from 100 years ago or more.
Only by hand! It's the fastest and easiest way to sharpen drills. Needs a little practice but in the end u'll never look back. There's a lot of tutorials how to do it in youtube. :) Thanks for video guys!
This was incredibly satisfying to watch. Also very inspiring. I just didn't understand why you assembled the table before moving it :D could've been easier to put the legs and the top together in the guesthouse :) great work tho!
there used to be lots of invasive mimosa (acacia actually) trees where I lived, and they are not only a fire risk: the wood is also very fragile and they snap or fall very easily after heavy rains or wind storms, so it is indeed wise to clear them when they are growing next to houses or other areas where people circulate a lot. wondeful shade, flowers and fragrance, but unfortunately not the best tree to have around.
The creek is flowing in a straight line. If it was diverted so it creates a curvy winding line along which it flows, it would soak the land and pastures and recharge the water table creating an area where it's easy to grow plants. Sepp Holzer created such plans in central Asia if you want to look it up.
wow-a lot aleady has been acomplished. The waterfall is such a treasure. I think I would have moved the big table without the wooden top. Looking forward to the next episode
The waterfall is amazing! All that work on the stubborn gate really paid off. Its but one of many examples of how inspiring Project Kamp's team effort continues to be. Glad to be a Patreon supporter and looking forward to what this year brings! Best wishes for continued good results.
You got mold in the kitchen because you have no ventilation. You either need to put things inside to suck up the condensation and humidity or put a fan that runs off solar that sucks the air OUT.
perhaps u did... But remember only to paint when the air humidity is low, otherwise you can trap moisture under the paint. you can often read on the paint how low the humidity has to be. and if you want to be really sirius, use a paint primer on metal. (how to apply paint on ships, that operate in humid areas). amazing projects. i always have a better mood after the video:D
Paint is pigment in water or oil, once applied it dries. If they used a water based paint, on something that is 100% dry they are wetting it.😂 They could add silver nanoparticles in the paint for it's antifungal properties or buy the paint that is already antifungal.
Might I recommend a summer project for y’all: building a greenhouse out of old windows? Gotta be plenty around that area, you already have some too. Doesn’t even have to be entirely windows too, but would be cool
Enjoying your adventure 🇨🇦. When it comes to water protection for wood it is important to coat both sides. With a deck the moisture will come from the underside and slowly pop the top coat off. Sealing the edges also helps. The preparation will cut down on your maintenance.
Hello Kampers, wishing you all the best from Portland Oregon. It seems to me that it would have been much easier to take the table to the ruin in two parts, the legs first and then the table top and attach them after both parts were inside. Just a thought. Be well.
Hi guys! Have you considered some kind of carnivorous plants for the fly issue? You also can build some easy traps without any pernicious materials for the enviroment nor the people around, like beer or vinegar with sugar in a glass jar. Good luck for this next season!
St Croix x Katahdin hair sheep make for great lawn mowers and clearing sticky bushes. And they're happy doing it. Once you've seen a kid romping and jumping, you'll finally find joy in watching your hard work being maintained by cartoons.
Welcome back! We missed you! The video editing looks good, I'm not sure who's doing that right now but they're doing a great job. The amount of work you've been able to get done is impressive! I'm excited to see what you're getting up to next!
YAYYY as a 22 yr old aussie gal I would love to come and help one day!! you guys are doing an incredible job, if only there were more of you everywhere
I bloody love these people. Everyone appears so positive, willing to put in a shift, prioritise environmentally sound practices and just all round decent people. Gawd, I wish there was something like this when I was younger. Nearest I got was various kibbutz' and communes. Oh, yeah and Rita (?) is such a stunningly beautiful little thing, that I actually have a crush on her.... At my age, lmao..!
To sharpen the drill tips: there exists some sharpening machines (small) but they're quite expensive. Other than that you can send them in to some shop and they'll come back sharpened. If those are not an option, get some practice on sharpening them. It is very difficult to get it perfect but sometimes it's just enough to make a difference (even when badly sharpened)
@@paulkennedy8537 you can also build a little frame next to a grinder so that when you put the tips in it, the angles are correct. Might be the easiest solution for them, if they have enough power for grinders
The office space turned out great. I didn't realize how much garden space there actually is and I have been watching from the beginning, lol. Hopefully you can establish more fruit and nut tress, etc. There are some walnuts that can start producing quite quickly for you guys. Do you think you will be able to do some food production this year?
to sharpen the drills on a bench grinder you’ll need a drill sharpening gauge, i’d recommend getting and engineering blackbook which will come with one and also come with loads of other engineering information that will be useful for the workshop
Excited to see what you guys do this year! 21:45. Please take a basic chainsaw course that will show you how to cut trees safely. There are some very basic safety items and techniques that are missed by this operator. Cutting trees with a chainsaw can be extremely dangerous when done improperly. Best of luck. Love this channel
In Southeast Texas we have 100F temperatures all of summer and 90%+ humidity. For outdoor exposed to elements wooden structures like sheds, fences, etc - we scorch the wood and then paint in a 50/50 oil/diesel mixture. The wood on the ranch is older than I am, fence posts are three feet in the ground - and still solid as a rock.
the old timers must love you, this is making them remember when they were little as well as unearthing some history. Have any neighbors asked to grow some grapevines on your property or would you? Hot and dry weather is the best for tomatoes and olives too. Future money makers.
Try cypress wood too. It can be underwater for decades and not lose its integrity. At all. Cedar and cypress are both good for lots of moisture. Bugs don't eat them either. Those two woods are all I use in outdoor building. I live in a very hot and humid climate and they're the only two woods that last and they last forever. Use paint. The mold can be cleaned off easily. The bottom of your oven should be stone, not wood.
Something I've seen on the blacksmith videos is you can heat up the steel frames and then use oil while it's warm to protect from rust. It makes a polymerised coating.
Deadly, great to see you back! I've discovered you back in January and watched over 70 episodes in the span of few weeks. Good luck and keep up the great work!
Guys! To keep the metal from rusting try a coat of Vaseline or baby oil. You can rub it in with your fingers and it should keep all the humidity out. Keep up the good work!
Love to see you all dig in and do the work that is not glorious but very important (like the workshop and kitchen deep-clean). Great examples for all of us.
9:00 Maybe you can add some natural Pigment to the linseed oil to get a better protection against the sun. Pure linseed oil is very sensitive to UV radiation as you can see by comparing top und down side of the deck. And add some turpentine to the linseed oil for the first coat. 20:00 If you clean metal well with a wire brush, you can also use linseed oil afterwards for protection instead of artificial varnish.
To prevent mold, mix a bit of tar in with the linseed oil. 1/3 each of tar, oil and turpentine is a rule of thumb, but you can go with far less of both tar and turpentine. Seeing all those recinous mimosa trees makes me think you could even produce your own wood tar. It is basically the same process as when you produce charcoal, but you build the still so that you can collect the tar that drips out the bottom.
Hey, I know there’s meant to be a proper way to sharpen drills on a grinder, but I just started doing it with my eyes and guessing the angle and my drills work fine for wood and metal work. Obvs, you can get a jig for sharpening, I don’t think it’s hard, but I’m cheating and it works. Don’t buy new drills if ya don’t need em! :)
Normal drills get sharpened with an angle of 118 degree. As a rough guidance you can weld two bigger hexagonal nuts together. They create an angle of 120 degree. I also would not buy any tools for that - what you don't have cant get broken and does not need to be produced ;)
I love your videos! Humidity and mold is going to be a battle in that environment. One of the things that may help your more closed in structures/vehicles is fans. Air movement won't solve the issue but it doesn't require toxic products. An after shower vinegar spray on surfaces may be useful?
I was also thinking along those lines. I use a borax, vinegar, dish soap solution to wash everything down. Helps keep molds and mildews in check. They will probably have to invest in some storage containers that can keep humidity down. Throw some absorbing packets in them, etc. Humidity and moisture is a tough one.
have you tried burning/Charing the wood so only the outer layer of the wood is blackened? it may help with the mold etc. ..there's a lot of examples on its use in japan
For wood protection you can use shou suga ban, basically burning the wood, brushing with a wire brush, then coating with any oil, sunflower or vegetable, that will resist insects and rot. Sharpening drill bits, you could get something like the Sealey SMS01 Drill Bit Sharpening Bench Grinder Attachment.
If you leave the gate down you can take a hammering chisel and chisel down underneath the gate to where on each side. In that way you could make the gate tighter at the bottom
Sharpening drill bits is easy once you done it couple times. Just put on a sandpaper disk, select lowest speed and grind closer to the center so drill bit wont get overheated. Resharpened bits will get a centering problem, but it's easier to make a smaller hole first and then expand with bigger bit. Resharpened bits eat metal like wild. This is 10x cheaper than buying the new one every time.
So amazing seeing your back with that Videos! You should realy think on a reserche project with a 3D Printer to recycle old plastic bottles, packaging etc. Mostly they could be easy recycled for 3D printing projetct. I've got quite many information about that if you would be interested, just hit me up with an awnser on this. As always great video and cant wait for the next one!
@@SamuelCirne probably, my thoughts was more like, doing "research" on do we actually have plastic waste etc. If they don't have any, they don't need it. But if they do well that could be something interesting:)
Really enjoy the show on the new roof you put over top of the storage you should put a rain gutter on the front where the rain comes down and collect the water to water your stuff.
Follow the research on our wood protection here: community.projectkamp.com/research/how-can-we-protect-our-outdoor-wooden-structures-long-term
What a amazing job you guys have done on the land.. I Love how each video is a educational and enjoyable video. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything such a joy to watch.
was waiting for long time..post a vidoe about how you spent winter in project kamp
as in your normal daily life routine
Hay project kamp I have a few good ideas that you will like to learn more content me
What about blacking the wood in the fire???
I can’t be the only one thinking that you could have moved the table top seperate from the base?
You are not. In fact, they actually separated it, and then they put it back together, which is quite funny 😅
was thinking the same .. anyways nice work though ...entertaining
Was thinking the same, but assuming they were afraid the top would flex
Came to say that but you already did =)
bruh i thought i was the only one too i was shouting at them to to remove the top but oh well
Yes Baby... The waterfall is a gem. Happy you cleaned up the area so we can enjoy it.
You will have to remove the mold before applying any additional coatings. The mold is living BETWEEN the linseed oil and the wood surface. Dilute bleach -sodium hypochlorite - (1:10) with water and a pump sprayer is your best bet. 😊 I suggest using your swamp as your irrigation water source. It is alive with algae and not serving any real purpose in its current state. Save your well water for fire fighting.
Never ever use chlorine. It will kill al life in water and soil.
YES!
DON'T OIL CEDAR! The linseed oil is the problem. It's a natural oil, and it will become moldy. Raw cedar can easily last well over 20 years with proper airflow, and a wash and sanding every couple years. It'll turn grey, but it can last half a lifetime.
Great point!
Unfortunately bleach is really bad for the environment so please just use something acidic like vinegar or citric acid (mixed with water). Mould won't survive any acidic substances.
@@umeida Bleach must be used with caution. However, any compound (vinegar or citric acid) that is of sufficient acidity to kill the mold and mildew is also going to be harmful to the environment. In fact, vinegar and citric acid will change the pH of the soil it falls on. Bleach, on the other hand will be neutralized by the mold & algae and the sun. I would go with bleach because of its short active life.
Use recycled used engine oil on the underside of the dec and Pizza Hut, the oil will protect the wood and kill the mould.
You can also burn the wood with a torch
Didn't see anyone suggesting it, so I'll try: Have you considered using beeswax to treat the wood?
I personally love it, good natural way to keep the wood hydrated and protected from molds and humidity. Give it a try, I always clean all the wood components before applying it with sandpaper.
I think also, a mix of vinegar and oil is standard wood treatment in Japan and other places. There was another comment about treating all surfaces, underside and edges, also a good idea. Maybe scorching also (shou sugi ban or yakisugi)?
@@monicacruz4407 I did not know this Japanese technique, but in my home region old farmers use high-temperature fires to treat wooden poles used to build fences, doing so, the lower part of the pole can withstand humidity for many years. Sounds similar, could be also very good if we look at the cost-benefits aspect: Using fire to treat wood sounds way more cheaper than collect / buy bee wax, but, can this technique be used to treat various types of wood? And, how difficult is to master it, without risking to damage the wooden structures/ projects? Maybe someone out there that knows the technique can help us answer these questions.
@@giuliosamarotto7246 there are lots of homestead folks doing the burn technique.
It's easy to find all over RUclips.
Cedar/Cypress seem to be the go to species.
This was an insanely good episode. I feel like this would've been multiple episodes in the earlier two seasons but it didn't seem to be too packed or overwhelming to watch at the same time. Really nice to see that not only the work in the kamp is improving even more but also the quality and content of the videos.
The quantity of work will increase with all the new helpers and the videos will be denser with all the work and transformations. I can't wait to see what they do this season!
Hi, have you considered introducing a micrhydro power station to take advantage of the water flow during winter months when solar may be limited?
Did you remain on site over the winter?
Although it's a brilliant idea, the creek has a low head and low flow, if we afford it a generous 4-5 meter height and a flow rate of 10-30 litres per second, we may achieve 180-700 watts (with micro hydro global efficiency of ~0.5-6).
It is highly seasonal in this location, and the distance between the generator and the location of consumption and storage capacity (along with converters etc.) make this into a very serious investment that doesn't run (or runs below capacity)for most of the year.
Such a system can cost north of 6-8,000 euros for a maximum of 0.7kwh output, while a solar panel installation of the same capacity would be around 1100 euros , without the added hassle of the distance and of course, availability.
@@DesignFIaw I tink a rampump, sore it high, then use turbine. 700W a day, 150 days a year, its a lot for these guys
more 2000W a day during 150 days . (24/7 production)
@@DesignFIaw 600 watts sounds perfectly adequate to me considering it produces 24/7 during the winter (Worst solar period - highest demand) The head is dependent on where you locate the turbine. Pipe it downhill in a direction that favors the Kamp electrical station. You can make a 20 meter head with careful siting. Pickup more head by siphoning your downhill flow over the top of the dam (also self limiting if the water gets too low.) Generate AC power - then distance and cost of transmission cable is nominal. Though to beat charging your battery bank 24/7 and you solar kicks in during peek daytime demand.
It’s on the neighbor’s property, too. Something to consider
Maybe it's not worthy of a Kamp update, but it would be kinda nice to see some body repairs to the Vans! They have so much personality to someone whose only ever seen American and East Asian cars, so I wanna see more of then from time to time!
I really want to yell “YAYYYYYY!!” when you guys succeeded carry the table to the ruin. 8 people ! I can imagine how heavy it is. what a team work! well done !
SAME!! I shouted so loudly for them all -that they made it safe!!!
Regarding the drill sharpening question at 13:50, there is a product called "Drill Doctor" that is basically an automatic drill bit sharpener. Works well, simple to use. They are relatively affordable ($50-$200ish depending on the model) and in the long run will save you from having to buy new drill bits so often.
I came here to say this, so seconded
I live in the rainiest part of Oregon. We have to deal with a lot of mold. We paint everything and when we do we mix in a mold inhibitor in the paint. You might try this for your mild issues. I'd hate for you guys to get sunk from all the mold.
Congrats on how much work you got done! The waterfall area looks beautiful!
Could you please tell everyone what brand of mold inhibitor you are using and what your experience has been with so far?
(For example, my wife & I are trying to develop our own sustainable homestead and we will be in a forest where conditions for mold growth at certain times of the year could become a real problem for us. We would also love to hear what mold inhibitor you are using in Oregon & what your experience with it has been.)
@@alanmcrae8594 it was years ago, so I don't recall the brand. It was VERY effective. Since it was years ago it may not be under the same product name by now. In any case, you shld be able to ask the place where you buy your paint to put it in the paint cans for you. You may also want to google a comparison article or three about mold inhibitors.
A product called Kilz is a base coat mold inhibitor. I, too, live in rainy moldy Oregon! 😊
Obviously it would depend on your power system, but it might be a good idea to look into a dehumidifier in key places like the kitchen. They’re a bit expensive but work well and would eliminate a lot of the mold/rust problems
I think a dehumidifier would mean keeping all the doors and windows closed for it to work. It would be unbearable inside when it's hot outside.
circulating air would also help to some degree.
Start this year with a tree nursery. It takes a long time for a tree to grow big enough for some shade. the new trees can replace the mimosa trees in the coming years. In this way you can start reducing the fire risk on site.
You must have some sort of mower so that you can continue to cut the bramble shoots regularly. I would cut at 3 to 4 inches to shade the bramble with the grass as you clip off the ends. Eventually the roots will burn up their stored energy and decompose. This may take 3 years. 😊 I know you will not like this suggestion - but consider the size of the problem you have with Mimosa. It is too large to quantify beyond it has taken over completely. And as for mechanical control measures: consider each flower produces 10-12 viable seeds and the seeds can remain viable in the seed bank for up to 12 years. The exponentially worse than what we see factor is why most throw up their hands and walk away. But there is a solution; immediately after cutting (while the vascular system is still active) brush a light coat of glyphosate on the cut stump paying particular attention to the outside edge of the cut area. Dye the glyphosate with an organic agricultural dye so you mark the stumps that have been treated. No overspray, no splatter, and in about 8 weeks the entire root system is dead. You can start planting native trees seedlings anytime. Just stay clear of the treated stumps. 😊
Goats are great for that exact issue. I have a permaculture site that as I have cleared brush away they keep it clean.
@@johnowens5342 I'm 100% supportive of goats but these folks adhere to a strict vegan regimen I believe. I have suggested goats in ptiot posts, but no response from Project Kamp. ?
@@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 I haven't seen many videos because it just came up on my feed. The vegan part would explain why so many were needed to move the table. I helped some vegans move some stuff once, they looked normal but the two men were weak, maybe not all are that way but those were not piano movers for sure.
@@johnowens5342 🤣 I can't touch that!
Yes over winter months humidity grows funguses and then mold sets in and the only thing left is to strip everything back and replemish, which we see you did.
One thing I always use on mold is Raw White Vinegar. Okay stinks for a bit but over all, not as many times does it need to be re-instated and bugs / spiders hate the stench its raw format leaves as it protects and clarifies.
My roundabout sign made it into the video 😂
Experiments with different wood is very interesting. Have you talked to the locals? What do your neighbors and others in the region use successfully for building? I think it's common to used stone and brick.
Yes! Liked it as well. In addition, I think it would have been interesting to have each deck separated in three sections with each having its own type of wood. This way you can more easily compare the three types of wood, seeing as the conditions vary a lot between the locations.
To protect your wood naturally , without chemicals , try Shou Sugi Ban method ( burning the outside layers of the wood ) then coating in a natural oil like teak or linseed.
Love the waterfall! It's fastinating to see how different wood reacted/not reacted to all the elements.
A bench grinder is a good idea to sharpen the drills, it's really easy to use it, just some good eye is needed
21:15 - The little wisthle in the word "Mimosasss" is really beautiful. Portuguese from Portugal is so different from Brazilian that you can feel it even in the middle of a conversation done mostly in english. Love your videos guys. Brasil
I recommend constructing a water turbine for some additional electricity. ⚡️
You can install it directly against the yellow water gate so then you can control water and electricity flow. It is free energy that you should definitely utilize. Contact me if you want help with research😊
Maybe the ancient Japanese Yakisugi (Yaki=burnt , Sugi=Cedar) technique could be interesting for your lumberwork.
Good suggestion :)
I just commented the same, and then saw your comment, I think it will help them a lot!
@@nadavtabak nice mate.
There is an old saying that goes along with using boiled linseed oil to treat wood. The saying goes "Once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year and then once a year every year after that" and i'm told that's why there are still tools with handles from 100 years ago or more.
Only by hand! It's the fastest and easiest way to sharpen drills. Needs a little practice but in the end u'll never look back. There's a lot of tutorials how to do it in youtube. :) Thanks for video guys!
This was incredibly satisfying to watch. Also very inspiring. I just didn't understand why you assembled the table before moving it :D could've been easier to put the legs and the top together in the guesthouse :) great work tho!
there used to be lots of invasive mimosa (acacia actually) trees where I lived, and they are not only a fire risk: the wood is also very fragile and they snap or fall very easily after heavy rains or wind storms, so it is indeed wise to clear them when they are growing next to houses or other areas where people circulate a lot. wondeful shade, flowers and fragrance, but unfortunately not the best tree to have around.
The creek is flowing in a straight line. If it was diverted so it creates a curvy winding line along which it flows, it would soak the land and pastures and recharge the water table creating an area where it's easy to grow plants. Sepp Holzer created such plans in central Asia if you want to look it up.
My Mondays have meaning again! Can't wait to see season 3 :D
wow-a lot aleady has been acomplished. The waterfall is such a treasure. I think I would have moved the big table without the wooden top. Looking forward to the next episode
The waterfall is amazing! All that work on the stubborn gate really paid off. Its but one of many examples of how inspiring Project Kamp's team effort continues to be. Glad to be a Patreon supporter and looking forward to what this year brings! Best wishes for continued good results.
You got mold in the kitchen because you have no ventilation. You either need to put things inside to suck up the condensation and humidity or put a fan that runs off solar that sucks the air OUT.
You guys should have a weekly show on TV, all around the world.
that waterfall is so cool
I know I was also just like wow 🤩
perhaps u did... But remember only to paint when the air humidity is low, otherwise you can trap moisture under the paint. you can often read on the paint how low the humidity has to be. and if you want to be really sirius, use a paint primer on metal. (how to apply paint on ships, that operate in humid areas). amazing projects. i always have a better mood after the video:D
Paint is pigment in water or oil, once applied it dries. If they used a water based paint, on something that is 100% dry they are wetting it.😂 They could add silver nanoparticles in the paint for it's antifungal properties or buy the paint that is already antifungal.
Might I recommend a summer project for y’all: building a greenhouse out of old windows?
Gotta be plenty around that area, you already have some too. Doesn’t even have to be entirely windows too, but would be cool
I am so incredibly proud of these people
The shot of the table getting into the house was very cool.
Enjoying your adventure 🇨🇦.
When it comes to water protection for wood it is important to coat both sides. With a deck the moisture will come from the underside and slowly pop the top coat off. Sealing the edges also helps. The preparation will cut down on your maintenance.
To sharpen de drill bits you could make a wooden angle and use 2 different sand paper or some smooth flat stone. Awesome to watch by the way❤.
Happy to see you guys again! You guys need some cats. For company, and for the rodent problem lol
Groetjes uit Nederland ❤
Hello Kampers, wishing you all the best from Portland Oregon. It seems to me that it would have been much easier to take the table to the ruin in two parts, the legs first and then the table top and attach them after both parts were inside. Just a thought. Be well.
I'm really interested to see what project Kamp is going to become this year! Cant wait!
I loved the angle of the camera on the table as it squeezed through the door!
Hi guys! Have you considered some kind of carnivorous plants for the fly issue?
You also can build some easy traps without any pernicious materials for the enviroment nor the people around, like beer or vinegar with sugar in a glass jar.
Good luck for this next season!
Many of us have mentioned chickens. Free range, bug eating, fertilizing wonders! 😁
Chickens are a good start but ducks and guinea fowl are frequently better hunters of bugs.
St Croix x Katahdin hair sheep make for great lawn mowers and clearing sticky bushes. And they're happy doing it. Once you've seen a kid romping and jumping, you'll finally find joy in watching your hard work being maintained by cartoons.
Welcome back! We missed you! The video editing looks good, I'm not sure who's doing that right now but they're doing a great job. The amount of work you've been able to get done is impressive! I'm excited to see what you're getting up to next!
Loving the new addition grass patch!!!!!! ❤
FINALLY! I've been waiting all winter for this. I'm looking forward for the new season!
The waterfall and stream made this place magical 🤙🏼
YAYYY as a 22 yr old aussie gal I would love to come and help one day!! you guys are doing an incredible job, if only there were more of you everywhere
pro tip on carrying a large heavy table that has the ability to be taken apart: take it apart and assembly on location, easier and lighter to carry.
I bloody love these people. Everyone appears so positive, willing to put in a shift, prioritise environmentally sound practices and just all round decent people. Gawd, I wish there was something like this when I was younger. Nearest I got was various kibbutz' and communes.
Oh, yeah and Rita (?) is such a stunningly beautiful little thing, that I actually have a crush on her.... At my age, lmao..!
Love your videos please keep them coming! Thanks to All!
To sharpen the drill tips: there exists some sharpening machines (small) but they're quite expensive. Other than that you can send them in to some shop and they'll come back sharpened.
If those are not an option, get some practice on sharpening them. It is very difficult to get it perfect but sometimes it's just enough to make a difference (even when badly sharpened)
I have seen some guys in Lisbon with pedal-powered grinding wheels that attach to a bicycle. Maybe this is an option?
@@paulkennedy8537 you can also build a little frame next to a grinder so that when you put the tips in it, the angles are correct. Might be the easiest solution for them, if they have enough power for grinders
I missed these videos. So glad you are back at it!
Team work makes the dream work. You guys are inspiring so many people worldwide. Such a great achievement ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You need to plant more fruit trees around the camp place and plant some banana trees near your shower place to youse the shower water to grow
The office space turned out great. I didn't realize how much garden space there actually is and I have been watching from the beginning, lol. Hopefully you can establish more fruit and nut tress, etc. There are some walnuts that can start producing quite quickly for you guys. Do you think you will be able to do some food production this year?
to sharpen the drills on a bench grinder you’ll need a drill sharpening gauge, i’d recommend getting and engineering blackbook which will come with one and also come with loads of other engineering information that will be useful for the workshop
Excited to see what you guys do this year! 21:45. Please take a basic chainsaw course that will show you how to cut trees safely. There are some very basic safety items and techniques that are missed by this operator. Cutting trees with a chainsaw can be extremely dangerous when done improperly. Best of luck. Love this channel
In Southeast Texas we have 100F temperatures all of summer and 90%+ humidity. For outdoor exposed to elements wooden structures like sheds, fences, etc - we scorch the wood and then paint in a 50/50 oil/diesel mixture. The wood on the ranch is older than I am, fence posts are three feet in the ground - and still solid as a rock.
That waterfall is a wonderful spot, congrats
the old timers must love you, this is making them remember when they were little as well as unearthing some history. Have any neighbors asked to grow some grapevines on your property or would you? Hot and dry weather is the best for tomatoes and olives too. Future money makers.
SEASON 3!! LETS GOOOO
Try cypress wood too. It can be underwater for decades and not lose its integrity. At all.
Cedar and cypress are both good for lots of moisture. Bugs don't eat them either.
Those two woods are all I use in outdoor building. I live in a very hot and humid climate and they're the only two woods that last and they last forever.
Use paint. The mold can be cleaned off easily.
The bottom of your oven should be stone, not wood.
So much progres since season 1# ! GREAT WORK (: it is good to see you again
Something I've seen on the blacksmith videos is you can heat up the steel frames and then use oil while it's warm to protect from rust. It makes a polymerised coating.
Deadly, great to see you back! I've discovered you back in January and watched over 70 episodes in the span of few weeks. Good luck and keep up the great work!
Done this myself in the middle of season 2
Dudeeee those waterfalls are awesome!!
i inspire to do this someday , build a homestead with a group of people
i'm in your group already man :)
Inspire = motivate someone else do do something; Aspire = hope to do something yourself
Guys! To keep the metal from rusting try a coat of Vaseline or baby oil. You can rub it in with your fingers and it should keep all the humidity out. Keep up the good work!
love seeing the story-telling & production quality on these improve - keep it up, Project Kamp :)
The waterfall is GORGEOUS!
So glad y’all are back with season 3
Love to see you all dig in and do the work that is not glorious but very important (like the workshop and kitchen deep-clean). Great examples for all of us.
9:00 Maybe you can add some natural Pigment to the linseed oil to get a better protection against the sun. Pure linseed oil is very sensitive to UV radiation as you can see by comparing top und down side of the deck. And add some turpentine to the linseed oil for the first coat.
20:00 If you clean metal well with a wire brush, you can also use linseed oil afterwards for protection instead of artificial varnish.
To prevent mold, mix a bit of tar in with the linseed oil. 1/3 each of tar, oil and turpentine is a rule of thumb, but you can go with far less of both tar and turpentine.
Seeing all those recinous mimosa trees makes me think you could even produce your own wood tar. It is basically the same process as when you produce charcoal, but you build the still so that you can collect the tar that drips out the bottom.
Build hydro generator
Oohh thats a sick idea but a hard one
Can use old washing machine motors/tub. MartyT RUclips channel has details.
Try also dredge the lagoon more to store more water, maybe also try use the lower basin or the creek if dammed to farm fish
That requires a long ass extension cord tho
Yes that would be a best view making content of every off grid gods
For wood protection you can use tree tar, and the best thing about it is you can make it your self from bark of those trees you want to cut down.
You dont have to be afraid that someone steal that Table 😂
55% is the perfect ‘trade” sharpening angle. Once sharpened heat tip to orange/red colour and lower tip in oil to harden and temper the steel.
Hey, I know there’s meant to be a proper way to sharpen drills on a grinder, but I just started doing it with my eyes and guessing the angle and my drills work fine for wood and metal work. Obvs, you can get a jig for sharpening, I don’t think it’s hard, but I’m cheating and it works. Don’t buy new drills if ya don’t need em! :)
Normal drills get sharpened with an angle of 118 degree. As a rough guidance you can weld two bigger hexagonal nuts together. They create an angle of 120 degree. I also would not buy any tools for that - what you don't have cant get broken and does not need to be produced ;)
@@schudi5755 Good shout! And thanks for the advice, I’ll use a protractor to get a better eyeball on my drills next time I grind )
Great job on all the repairs on the old stake bed truck.
I love your videos! Humidity and mold is going to be a battle in that environment. One of the things that may help your more closed in structures/vehicles is fans. Air movement won't solve the issue but it doesn't require toxic products. An after shower vinegar spray on surfaces may be useful?
Need a water absorbent material like calcium chloride, it will absorb like 3 times it’s own weight in moisture.
I was also thinking along those lines. I use a borax, vinegar, dish soap solution to wash everything down. Helps keep molds and mildews in check. They will probably have to invest in some storage containers that can keep humidity down. Throw some absorbing packets in them, etc. Humidity and moisture is a tough one.
I believe the small creature in the well is a newt, related to the salamander
have you tried burning/Charing the wood so only the outer layer of the wood is blackened? it may help with the mold etc. ..there's a lot of examples on its use in japan
That is for insects I believe. Morel mushrooms love burned wood :) the pH is just right for them.
For wood protection you can use shou suga ban, basically burning the wood, brushing with a wire brush, then coating with any oil, sunflower or vegetable, that will resist insects and rot. Sharpening drill bits, you could get something like the Sealey SMS01 Drill Bit Sharpening Bench Grinder Attachment.
how about growing weed? would be really interesting...
Only thing you can think about? Drugs? I hope Portugal is very strict on this.
@@johnvanhal2450 yh only thing :D on god u cringe asf, John.
@@johnvanhal2450 they have really good success in lowering deaths from drugs!
If you leave the gate down you can take a hammering chisel and chisel down underneath the gate to where on each side. In that way you could make the gate tighter at the bottom
can you make your videos 4k for 2023 pls
Sharpening drill bits is easy once you done it couple times. Just put on a sandpaper disk, select lowest speed and grind closer to the center so drill bit wont get overheated.
Resharpened bits will get a centering problem, but it's easier to make a smaller hole first and then expand with bigger bit. Resharpened bits eat metal like wild. This is 10x cheaper than buying the new one every time.
the waterfall looks amazing. Looking at that I would think of something with hydro electric power. That would be awesome there to work on
The creek is really incised, if you can rebuild it back up to its flood plain you will get a really fire resistant riparian zone
So amazing seeing your back with that Videos! You should realy think on a reserche project with a 3D Printer to recycle old plastic bottles, packaging etc. Mostly they could be easy recycled for 3D printing projetct. I've got quite many information about that if you would be interested, just hit me up with an awnser on this. As always great video and cant wait for the next one!
I think you don't know about precious plastic existance?
@@SamuelCirne I do know but does project camp has such facilities?
@@teegee1970 I don’t think so, but I’m guessing is not a priority atm?
@@SamuelCirne probably, my thoughts was more like, doing "research" on do we actually have plastic waste etc. If they don't have any, they don't need it. But if they do well that could be something interesting:)
This one is what you are interested in: youtube.com/@OneArmyVideos
that's so amazing please don't stop 🥰 glad to see people working hard together in communities to make something bigger and beautiful
Great to see you covered the well, that's a relief.
Really enjoy the show on the new roof you put over top of the storage you should put a rain gutter on the front where the rain comes down and collect the water to water your stuff.
Great Video! I guess this one will also go through the roof