I have just used the torch on fence posts and they lasted over 18 years so far.. Did not wire brush, no chemicals etc. I've build picnic tables out of spruce and torched the entire table(s) which where left to the weather for over 10 years and they are still doing well. The chemicals aren't necessary, just messy and are a pollutant. Just make sure you thoroughly burn the outer wood. You can give the tables etc. a very light sanding.
Only thing that works well here is cca or creosote good for 30+ years and both are no longer available. My yellowood 6x6 lasted 4 years. Torch with homemade preservatives should be just as good as store bought treated lumber
Awesome video, that post will last forever. I prefer not having oily wood and the vapors from it, so i use the Japanese Yakisugi technique and burn the entire post or lumber im using. If you have animals like Chickens with sensitive respiratory systems you look for less VOC wherever you can. You can add a layer of linseed oil after or leave it raw. The char will naturally come off and lighten up some over time. I usually do a heavy char that creates a cool alligator skin look and doesnt require any brushing afterwards. The Yakisugi method can make your lumber or siding last 80 years or longer.
Very cool vid. I learned this process sometime ago and have used it with all my outdoor projects: decks, fencing, wine barrels, etc. Just a quick note, it's not flammable so you could cool the char with it!
Thank you for showing the full process! Its so helpful to see what exactly goes into milling and treating fresh wood. Would this work in Pine? (Pinus radiata)
I used concrete. If it causes problems I will do an update video and have to find a way to replace it. I will have to give the gravel a shot. That seems like it would work better. Thanks for the idea.
Great vid. Farmers have been using the oil concoction technique on their fence post for years, and the charring goes back to ancient Chinese times. My question is how is the smell on the house, and how long did it linger for? I am considering building a little guest cabin on my property and was going to use this for wood treatment on the exterior wood. I am a little concerned about the smell though.
It honestly didn’t smell at all after a few days. I was surprised. I would definitely do it again. It’s been on my house for 2 years now and still looks and functions very well.
I will use this recipe for my posts on a shed I'm building soon. Gonna have to use pier and beam due to a slight slope in the yard. Do you think this will hold up for floor joists under a floor without refinishing?
I say if you have tar on hand I would try it. May be a messier process though. If you have to buy tar then I would say just do it how I did it. People have been doing it this way for decades and I have talked to people that still have posts in the ground 30yrs later. Hope this helps!
Anyone try this on fresh, green, just milled wood? Went at it yesterday and the end burnt but the face boards resisted and wouldn't light. Please advise. May revisit in a coup[le weeks.
This video has made me a lot less grouchy about paying $35 for a ground contact treated 6x6 post. With all that labor involved, I think he's getting paid about $7 an hour.
@@tennesseetimber My bad. I could tell after I re-watched it on laptop. Many 175 year old barns in my area are Poplar siding. The key is vertical siding,,,the way the tree grows. Most old barns have Cedar post, pine framing and Poplar board and batten...if that. I was wondering how the treatment holds up after 25 or so years.
That’s the way its supposed to be. The white sticker to the right of the wheel says “the follower side belt will ride loose.” Thanks for looking out for me.
Fair enough, but I still like the way he actually made a video better than the way you didn't make a video. Too bad RUclips doesn't provide a way to skip ahead or speed up a video if you want to... oh wait, they do!
I have just used the torch on fence posts and they lasted over 18 years so far.. Did not wire brush, no chemicals etc. I've build picnic tables out of spruce and torched the entire table(s) which where left to the weather for over 10 years and they are still doing well. The chemicals aren't necessary, just messy and are a pollutant. Just make sure you thoroughly burn the outer wood. You can give the tables etc. a very light sanding.
Only thing that works well here is cca or creosote good for 30+ years and both are no longer available. My yellowood 6x6 lasted 4 years. Torch with homemade preservatives should be just as good as store bought treated lumber
I'm going to use this same method to treat the posts when I build the leanto for the wood that I cut on my HM 122 saw mill. Good job , Bob
Been waiting for someone to show this full process. Thanks. Will be starting my sawmill shed this weekend.
Hope it helps you out! Thanks for watching.
Awesome video, that post will last forever.
I prefer not having oily wood and the vapors from it, so i use the Japanese Yakisugi technique and burn the entire post or lumber im using. If you have animals like Chickens with sensitive respiratory systems you look for less VOC wherever you can. You can add a layer of linseed oil after or leave it raw. The char will naturally come off and lighten up some over time. I usually do a heavy char that creates a cool alligator skin look and doesnt require any brushing afterwards. The Yakisugi method can make your lumber or siding last 80 years or longer.
Works for thick timbers only
@@jakeowens1770This is frequently used on decking and other material that is only an inch thick
wow, thanks for the demo. Very good.
Very cool vid. I learned this process sometime ago and have used it with all my outdoor projects: decks, fencing, wine barrels, etc. Just a quick note, it's not flammable so you could cool the char with it!
I learned something today.
I'm going to use this process on my wood shed build.
just as important is how you set it - in rocks and sand rather than just backfilling with dirt.
is it ok to burn the whole lumber as treatment to be used for building the house?
Thank you for showing the full process! Its so helpful to see what exactly goes into milling and treating fresh wood. Would this work in Pine? (Pinus radiata)
Nicely done!
What is the ratio of your chemical ingredients?
Diesel fuel : burnt oil : etc.
Thank you!
Really good video mate, you're clearly set up. Good luck in the future! Oh and stay safe, live to cut another day (preferably the very next) 🙂 👍🇦🇺
Nice job.
Thanks for an interesting video, enjoyable.
Southampton UK
Thank you!
How do you backfill this in the hole? I've heard concrete will cause issues, and that hard packed gravel may be better for drainage?
I used concrete. If it causes problems I will do an update video and have to find a way to replace it. I will have to give the gravel a shot. That seems like it would work better. Thanks for the idea.
Good video. Good job on the post.
Great vid. Farmers have been using the oil concoction technique on their fence post for years, and the charring goes back to ancient Chinese times. My question is how is the smell on the house, and how long did it linger for? I am considering building a little guest cabin on my property and was going to use this for wood treatment on the exterior wood. I am a little concerned about the smell though.
It honestly didn’t smell at all after a few days. I was surprised. I would definitely do it again. It’s been on my house for 2 years now and still looks and functions very well.
@@tennesseetimber awesome. That is great news. That will save a ton of money. Thanks for the response, and have a great New Year
@@tennesseetimber curious how long it's super flammable?
@@amberemma6136 I honestly couldn't tell you. I've been told you don't want to put a match to it for a week or two.
I will use this recipe for my posts on a shed I'm building soon. Gonna have to use pier and beam due to a slight slope in the yard. Do you think this will hold up for floor joists under a floor without refinishing?
Really enjoyed the video. How much stain did you add to your mixture?
thanks for this video. Very useful.
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching
Thx for info! I've seen some put tar on the in-ground portion. Thoughts?
I say if you have tar on hand I would try it. May be a messier process though. If you have to buy tar then I would say just do it how I did it. People have been doing it this way for decades and I have talked to people that still have posts in the ground 30yrs later. Hope this helps!
Can this process work on some red pine to use on a boardwalk. Will it last a while?
How often would you have to reapply and how long do fence posts last with this method? Thanks!
I would reapply every 4-5 years if exposed to weather and if you burn it and then treat it they are known to last for 20+ years.
How long do you wait on the drying process before putting it in the ground?
For the one in the video I let it dry over night, but I have also done it where I put it in the ground right away.
Anyone try this on fresh, green, just milled wood? Went at it yesterday and the end burnt but the face boards resisted and wouldn't light. Please advise. May revisit in a coup[le weeks.
hmm, dose it have to be old motor oil?
What type of wood is this and was this t still green when you treated it?
This is poplar and it was freshly milled
Why linseed oil? What does it do that used motor oil doesn't?
Why not use the scorching for the entire build? Why the diesel and motor oil?
I am honestly not sure. This is just what research has told me. My thought is the oil and diesel repels the water a lot better.
@@tennesseetimbernext time use bath towel it is much faster
The painfully long video climaxes at 11:30 when we discover that you burn off the ends and coat it with a 50/50 mixture of motor oil and diesel.
Thanks for watching!
@@tennesseetimber Good ol'' boy can take a punch. Respect.
Mix in borax to the oil mix and you will block carpenter bees and boring wasp.
Diesel fuel on smoldering wood would just put out the smoldering. Diesel fuel takes a lot of compression to ignite or really high heat.
Hey im live in Residencial area how can i possibly to burn in this method?my neighbors will call cops
Decent
Why not use all linseed oil?
I was told to use this mixture from a reliable source. I have also researched it myself and this is what others do.
Hey Man! What county are you in?
United States
I’m sorry if this is a stupid question…. Can synthetic used oil be used or should I just buy some new 10 w 20 from pep boys?
Synthetic oil can be used, but it needs to be used oil.
What are you calling "burnt motor oil"? Used motor oil?
Yes, it’s just used oil from my truck.
This video has made me a lot less grouchy about paying $35 for a ground contact treated 6x6 post. With all that labor involved, I think he's getting paid about $7 an hour.
Is that a sweetgum
No, it’s poplar
@@tennesseetimber My bad. I could tell after I re-watched it on laptop. Many 175 year old barns in my area are Poplar siding. The key is vertical siding,,,the way the tree grows. Most old barns have Cedar post, pine framing and Poplar board and batten...if that. I was wondering how the treatment holds up after 25 or so years.
@@JohnDoe-ny1wp yes, I am wondering the same thing. I hope it holds up for awhile.
$1000 bucks!?
Yikes! The belt on that left pulley should not be that loose. That's asking for trouble.
It’s supposed to be that way on band wheels that use belts
That’s the way its supposed to be. The white sticker to the right of the wheel says “the follower side belt will ride loose.” Thanks for looking out for me.
Man its probably stinks like hell😮
This isn't really eco-friendly. I wouldn't do it at home (I'm from Slovenia), but I do understan nomadic kind of people doing it.
This is the most frustrating video I have sen
Understandable
Fair enough, but I still like the way he actually made a video better than the way you didn't make a video.
Too bad RUclips doesn't provide a way to skip ahead or speed up a video if you want to... oh wait, they do!
Lol..."On a budget?" Probably because you spent all your money on the expensive toys....
Yes it was entertaining
Thank you