Cabin on cliff (Chapter 5). Joists. Hauling. Decking. Sweating. Swimming.
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Alas, chapter 5 is here. My life is kinda crazy busy these days, so thanks for waiting patiently for this one. Working through this heat wave is definitely more challenging! I wasn't able to get as much done as I had planned, but it still feels like I'm making progress.
I realize I might not explain some things very well, or why I'm doing things in one way over another way. Depending on what the stream of comments look like, I may do a quick video doing just that - explaining some things :)
This video is about joists. And hauling the joists. Installing some of the joists. Some play time too. And there was lots of sweating.
I've been a builder for many years and have seen quite a fair bit of sheds. The plans in ryan's package ruclips.net/user/postUgkxB7IXYxLzb_Ichhe45zM3Im5xfEiSp9vB have some of the nicest looking sheds i've seen in a while.
This might be overkill but, I coat the top edge of each deck joist with roofing tar and cover it with ~2+ inch wide strip of tar paper and hold the tar paper down with a few staples to keep things intact as I screw down the deck boards. This tends to 'seal' the deck screws (or nails) that penetrate into the joists. 20+ years later after the deck boards have rotted away, the joists were almost new looking even though the joists were untreated lumber. Build on!
Another simple chainsaw rule: Always make sure you can read the words written on the side of the bar. If you can’t your head is in the kick back zone. Enjoyed the video. Thanks
Girl you amaze the hell outta me what a woman❤ Steve's one lucky man
Ya i like steve he is a gentlemen and a scholar.
You were trained right and you add your own touches.
I m a saftey freak . But you are doing a job that is very challenging by your self and that in its self is amazing . Sweating just watching hahahaa. Tell Steve we love and respect him for having the confidence in you . Thats priceless... stay safe be safe safety 1st above all.
I'm with steve.61 yr old carpenter and back pain every day ,still get up in the morning and go! Use it or lose it .
Does that count for everything? I would be a bit worried about one particular bit………..🍾
@@MrPaulviles well , get up to this age and it becomes a issue that if we don't get up and go then we loose the ability to do so at all
So glad I found your channel! My brother and I are going to be building two 28x22 platforms at our new off-grid property. Neither of us has any building experience, so it will be a challenging learning experience. Due to our schedules, we will often be working on the project solo, so seeing how you managed to hang the joists alone was a big help and inspiration. Thank you.
I wish ALL women (and men)could do this - You, my dear, are an inspiration for all women (and men) everywhere!!!
Go to hire equipment places and they will tell you women are there biggist customers... the unsung diy when there partners are at work. The only difference is physical structure. That's it.
I live in a rural area and most women I know are very good with tools and are always doing their own home projects. They also cut and split a lot of their own cord wood.
Michy with man brainwork, has real challenge to get deck built. Real strong and brave! Beautiful country with lake!
Michelle your monologue at the beginning of the video was beautiful. You’re definitely a Lady of many talents
Totally watching your entire catalog in the Weirdest order... COMPLETELY RANDOM ORDER.. LOL.. funny thing is all your videos still mesh Michelle.
Stay golden...❤ Trent S.
Excellent Ryan's Shed Plans. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxn5Hu39f8DPIFYfBbaiOSis3qfw0nqoFp I built the basic model with its help and it turned out great . It is intensive and really educational. Ryan's got another victor! No one can represent it better than Ryan's. Thank you, Ryan's!
I am impressed with your skill and strength. I wish you all the best, best regards from Poland.
You accomplish more in a day than most in a year! No one can hold a candle to you. Beautiful, sexy,and know it, I can only applaud and see what you will do next! Not only do you work your arse off, you film, edit, and direct the narrative of the direction of your objectives to obtain your goal. You are one tough cookie! You are helping women all around the world that if you can do it(which isn't easy) that they can too! Props to you!!! Hope Steve is healing well and you're still as fine as "FROG HAIR"!
🐶 👙 👏 👍 😉
Wow! thank you so much! Such kind words. Yes, I’m ridiculously busy these days trying to manage everything, but I enjoy it. Feeling like I could use a housekeeper though. Lol
@@michygoss7148 A thought... a drone would be a good thing to get(360 vision above the tree tops) as then you see for forest fires and warn others so they or you can plan safe escape routes :):)
@@michygoss7148 Guayo's on the trail?... Those who know will understand.
BTW inspirational vids
One time I had to get wood down to my house from the road above. I used the wood to build a chute (wood slides easily on wood) down to the house and when I had sent the remaining wood down the chute I started taking the chute apart from the top and sending it down until all the wood was down at my house and the chute was no more.
I like how one minute your are sawing lumber and the next arranging flowers and a very personal swim in the morning. Thanks for sharing it all with us. Cheers
i have browsedthe last few comments,and i cant match what they say.....thank both you and steve for the work the both of you have put in growing together.......team support!
Like how you're working smarter than harder. Things go much better.
Loved your opening. I am sure your husband is grateful for you like you are him. 🙏🏽 🔥
Absolutely loved the tribute to your honey. Tonight before I watched this video I spent a couple hours mulching a garden bed with my father. He is 84 and uses a walker, but he prepped the area with a hoe under protest from me. He never quit and never said a word as I argued that he would fall or get hurt he just kept working. I shut my mouth and let him go. He has never been an idle man, ever. While watching your video I realized work is still important to quality of life no matter how old you get. I almost stole his blessing.
You are going to have a stunning view when finished the views now are breathtaking
Your opening monologue/tribute was really kind, I'm sure it was much appreciated. My observation is that every different object you transport to the site all have there own particular complications. The one thing they have in common is the path traveled. improving that element is where I would concentrate my labor in order to make the work easier. As always, best regards.
Beautiful piece of property . What a view , hope you're not smoked because of the forest fire this year . You are an awesome woman .
I guess living in gods country makes all the hard work just a bit easier! You , Steve, and all the Animals truly are blessed!!🙏💪
Really impressed with your skills and determination. My Best wishes for your new project.
Even though the company I worked for years ago was referred to as The Flintstones because we used short pipes/logs to move items.
If you had a clear runway you could bundle your load, place short round logs on the way every so many feet, less than the board length
(keep the load on a rope so yo do not loose it) you need an assistant along the way to keep moving the short logs as the load moves.
Yes it works!
Absolutely wonderful thought provoking video. Your opening segment was profound and well put. We adopted an old dog with a couple of issues as well and she turned out to be the most well behaved, smartest and unbelievably loyal dog. We are both blessed. You patience and grit with your cabin is inspiring, thank you.
John
Thank you for sharing Michelle. That lake view is just breathtaking. You two are certainly busting your butts getting the materials to your site but wow! It will be something you will enjoy so much. Keep your dreams coming to life & remember to not push too hard and take care of your selves.😊
I've been doing wood projects all my life and I bet only one or two came out perfect. When your hot and sweaty and dirty and tired you are more likely to make mental mistakes.....and also to get hurt! Patience can also disappear. Be aware of these things, pause for a moment, take a chug out of that bottle of water. I can see you are going to persevere to completion of this project. We're rooting for you.
Small tip for the next time you have to do this by yourself- get a 6 or 12" squeeze type wood clamp to hold one side ( far side ) of joist hanger in place at the bottom of the rim joist where you want it, then screw in the near side . Take off the clamp and screw your hanger to your rim joist. Gives you a third hand, kinda. Really enjoying your adventures; hope the heat wave isn't too intolerable.
Princess Auto has chainsaw chaps, adjustable waist size in their flyer ending July 4. they have 2 stores in Vancouver area, one in Victoria and 3 in interior B C. You may be able to order this online .
I love your kindness and affection for your dogs.
Thanks for all the energy and heartfelt words that inspire us all😇. God Bless You All Always🙏. Cheers from NYC🗽🇵🇷🇺🇸👍
"I'm too lazy to build a zip line", a few seconds later, "I'm just going to use gravity to send them downhill". UUGGGHHH... I think you are undervaluing the long-term benefit of a well engineered solution to a dynamic problem.
I have the attention span of a 2 year old. I see cabin. Build cabin. Nothing else matters. Lol
@@michygoss7148 As an engineer with ADHD my life is a living contradiction so I get it. You should build a zip line from the cabin to the lakeside so you can yeet yourself into the lake posthaste after a long day of working.
@@zbubby1202 maybe I should learn how to hang glide. Or BASE jump!!
That view will be priceless!!!! I've laid out green treated boards and they can dry in a very bad way in a very short period of time. I'd probably keep them stacked and tarped with a weight of some sort on top to keep the moisture in until ready to screw in. Nothing like swimming in wild water at the end/beginning of a hard day!
You and the pup out in the lake, with that Sun behind you was a post card picture. Beautiful Michelle.
Peace and love, Tim
After watching you for 20 minutes Michelle I felt the need to grab my tool and extend my deck 😉 Great entertainment as always from a very talented and beautiful lady. No boring H&S comments from me, you've got your head well screwed on and clearly know what you're doing and the risks involved. Have a great week.
I really like your channel and all your videos. You are doing a great job.
What a lovely view for the cabin 🙏👌
Michy, who built that Big stone wall behind you? Did you say you had 9 boards? Why not wait and do them on 16" centers. Do all 8 them get your last one. Do you know what those little tabs on the hangers are for. Pound them in to hold the hanger up, then nail then, put a nail in every hole. Watch and make sure how the crown of those deck board are, get them all the same way. I wish you would post more video's, Love watching you work. Beautiful !
I had no idea about the tabs! Hahaha. Wouldn’t that have been helpful! I’m killing myself laughing. I was wondering why it was such a struggle 😂
The stone wall is part of the rail way. I will try and remember to talk about it next video. There are engravings on it from when the railway was built. So. Cool.
@@michygoss7148 Thank You, Be Well and Stay Safe, GOD Bless You and Steve !
I feel for you. I am in a similar project, working alone in 95 degree heat while milling my lumber first. I am probably twice your age and soreness never goes away. I love everyday of it though just as I am sure you do.
WOW, just, WOW - you are a beautiful inspiration to the get up and go spirit. It's addicting to watch you in this adventure. Beautiful place to build a cabin, and such great views.
Great photo and great content. It gives me encourgment to keep on working!
“If you always take the easy way, you will find life hard, Grasshopper.”. Great stuff Michelle!
The deck looks great and yes always view safety first when building anything especially on the side of a mountain.
I know I’ve said it before, you’re w very hardworking woman! You improvise very well! Thank you for sharing!
My favorite part of the video was the beer bottle getting flowers. I think it is anecdotally poignant, and a perfect companion to your opening monologue. It is too easy to get caught up in the tasks at hand and cause us to forget to notice the beauty that surrounds us. Beauty isn't always a serene view, sometimes it is the kindness in a stranger's eye, or the laugh of a nearby child in a crowded store. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, I truly appreciate it while holding the highest respect and regard for your steadfast ambition. Until next time, be well!
Thank you! It’s funny how it ended up coming full circle (the flowers). I never know how a video is going to end up until it’s done! But yes - always important to end up appreciating the small things along the way 😁
Outstanding! I admire your work ethic and dedication to your prohect.
Look at you go! If you built it they will come! Great job. Keep up the good work.
The first night in that cabin will come with a profound sense of satisfaction!
Steve is a LUCKY man and you are a LUCKY woman....but the luckiest is your adopted lil' human in fur 🐕...!!!
Giving the boards that nice distressed look you were going for eh? Great videos! So inspiring.
You could run a cable from one end to the other and use 2 rollers that ride along the cable just like a zip line. Attach a harness to the rollers (your ratchet straps could be used for harness) to send material down. And use a long rope to slow the material when they approach the end of the cable. Sure you guys have thought of this already but just seeing if I could help.
Work is the shortcut. Brilliant video.
I'm impressed - Working all by yourself & filming at the same time.... Incredible.... Please be safe !!!
Lol!! Can't believe how much I look forward to seeing your next video!!
Keep it up!!
I find it helpful to install deck board with growth rings up, or like a turtles back. It helps to shed water later when boards cup.
Nice work there Michy and you will reap the fruits of your labor for many years! Thanks for sharing another great video with us! 😎 And thanks for the introduction , we men may not always be the sharpest tack in the box but if we feel appreciated usually we will keep going strong. Especially when it’s for our better half. Sometimes I wish I could move to Canada and be in a place like that.
It is looking good, as my dad always said "where there is a will, there is a way and brawn can go a long ways to getting things done". Can't believe you worked through the heat wave. In the south Okanagan we were almost at 50c up in the mountains hotter in the valley. Thanks for sharing.
It was super challenging, can’t lie about that. My truck had a reading of 49 c on the Tuesday (the hottest day). One small saving grace about that location is that it’s fairly shaded, so being out of the direct sun helped.
Toujours en admiration devant tant de volonté et de courage. Bravo.
I sure don’t know you but I respect the hell out of ya!
Great videos Lady.
I'm pretty sure I'm almost all caught up now. loving the 🐻 survival techniques 😂🤣
Great work both on the build and the video work mate.🙂
The view you have is to die for !
your working conditions are beautiful.... i wish all my jobs had a view like that!! thanks for sharing with us!!
Yeah, and when more people intrude nature, the only view you'll enjoy then will be rooftops and paved streets!
Amazing work!
Congratulations on your provision. I'm loving! Following you directly from Brazil! Hugs.
Hi Michy... Really Enjoyed watching Chapter 5... You are an Amazing Couple...and Hope Steve is on the Mend... Am stickin' with You until the Project is Finished!... T C...👍
You are getting there, i know it is slow and very hard work, even getting the wood onto site but you are doing an amazing job. well done, I look forward to seeing some frames up, At least you now have somewhere to sit and admire the awesome views.
You my lady, are an extremely hard worker. You have that go to spirit that inspires people. I can no longer do really hard labor, but at 69 I have chosen to learn to play the Saxophone with really no previous musical experience. The sound of a well played sax touches my soul and inspires me, so I am determined learn. I find, as you have, that the really meaningful things in life do not come easy. However, once accomplished it gives one pride, makes one stronger and provides the building block for the next step forward. Wishing you the very best. By the way, the title on the thumbnail made me chuckle :)> John here, from the back-roads of Tennessee.
It might be wise to also install a sprinkler system that turns on if any forest fires happen in that area. Protect your beautiful project and keep things moving forward. Looks so awesome so far! I am inspired to do this too. I've wanted a forest cabin for years!
You are amazing and cudos to Steve. Can't wait for the next one
I love your poem.
I am so glad I found this channel. You are truly inspiring! Now if I could find a woman like you in NC, life would be good.
First to third without touching second plate! You crack me up!
Interesting, I "work" at following the path of least resistance, trying to do things the hardest way, or challenging myself is contrary to my nature. Glad you take time to pick flowers and take in the beauty that surrounds you
wow a new subscriber , very impressed with your hardiness
I feel you're doing amazing at what you are accomplishing, and enjoy watching your thought process as you learn and gets things done. I personally don't need an explanation of why you do things a certain way, since I understand the learning process pretty well and believe you show enough in your videos for most to see how you're doing that, but understand not everyone does...and know it's not all about me. :) I enjoy watching, especially with your camera angles and your editing, since if a person didn't know better they might think you have a small film crew following you around. :) Beautiful views, beautiful country, and an amazing lady! :)
Thank you!
Michelle I will say it again you are and amazing woman I don't see any quit in you.set your goals high and overcome all obstacles.you have the heart of and angel for your animals .passionate loving and caring . hope your husband is doing well and that view is astounding looking forward to the next video stay well my friend
Growing up on Mt. Hood I learned at an early age you must have a good view in life. 👍
Well done and thank you for sharing. It is so neat how a found item (the bottle) coupled with a bit of nature can deliver such a calming and rewarding feeling at the end of a long work day. I noticed the method you used for the screws and recognize it from some of my early projects, I have since been using a bit holder with a telescoping collar, this allows me to extend the collar and place the screw on the bit and it stays in place while directing the screw to the desired location, also I use a small nail/screw apron instead of a large tool belt to hold all my hardware (screws). Maybe these will help a bit, all the best.
1:30 i started balling thing how happy cliyd is he is just so happy to found u amen
the height of the deck really shows how steep your site is. one brave builder
Wow Came across your channel I am intrigued and amazed on what u are doin and how you are accomplishing it. Typical not always theres alot men can learn from a woman. Thank you for sharing Look forward to more creative living from you. God bless be safe. Jim
Very cool making things work you guys are mighty keep after it
Looks like it will be grand
Dang girl.... you are making it work.
Wow! $740 for 13 pressure treated deck boards, there must be a couple of western red ceda trees around there to make your own, I did a ceda deck back in 1990, and it still looks great today, trick is to make sure you lay the cup side up and with 3/16” gap for the rain to run off and keep the leaves off. The build is looking good.
I didn't see if you hammered in the flang spikes in the joist hangers. I'm sure you did. Cheers 😀 great content 👌 🤜🤛💥🌹
Wonderful testimony to the privilege of a good spouse
Steve sounds like a great guy.
A way to get the materials down to the build site - lay round log cuts to serve a rollers, all the way down the hill in a cleared path. Greased, or smeared banana peels will help reduce friction. At the end place bales of straw to slow the materials. Or maybe a strong rope net? Just an idea, because it looks pretty treacherous on those steel winding paths.
You’re a gutsy lady Michelle. Only recently discovered your posts and loving them. Hope Steve overcomes his problems and you measure twice, cut once. We’ve all been there. Greeting from a locked down Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺
Suckers! That is why Qld is better! 😜
@@MrPaulviles you spelled SA wrong!
Not sure of Steve's specific issue, but from a man with multiple fractures in his thoracic region FLOOR SLEEPING changed my Life Forever ! NOTHING has helped more to realign my posture and keep me in the gym lifting heavy. Ten years later i have two small homes nearly built and a massive garden 😁
Curious , why burn treat the floor joists ?
I didn’t end up including that in the video (it didn’t make the cut! Haha). I’ll likely have to talk about it next time cuz people will wonder, but we have pack rats out there, and they chew on wood!!! Charring the wood is to deter them from tearing the place apart. As for the deck joists, basically for the weatherproofing.
You should always use joist hanger nails screws have no shear strength.
I just found out recently that Simpson makes rafter and joist hanger screws these days that are rated for shear. Pretty cool to see advancements in building technology like this.
We love our dogs, we have 4.
Be safe keep up the great work 💪
New Subscriber....10:20....my kind of woman. Your husband is a lucky man. Seriously, great stuff...WAY out of my range, and very inspiring!!
You are an inspiration...
Tip, hang your joist hangers (screw in one side of the metal only) on each end first. Then set your joist in the hangers. Let the hangers do the work.
The only reason I didn’t do it that way was because I’m using my own milled lumber, and it’s not all exact. I wanted to make sure everything was flush at the top.
Someone did tell me that the tabs on the hangers are there so you can hammer them into place first. I’ve never really used them before, so winging it all!
“in sterquiliniis invenitur” my personal motto. The best things for you are found where you fear to tread.
Some lady!!! In every way thinkable!!
I admire your work ethic and endless energy, are you human or a really pretty robot? Keep up the great work 😊
That would make a nice launch for a Hang Glider!
Love your can do attitude. Sometimes we over think things and get analysis paralysis😊
I think that’s so true. We’d end up never doing anything because we think about it too much. (Sometimes). 🤷🏻♀️
Don't worry about the 20" on center goof. The standard building codes are engineered to be way stronger than necessary and to sell more wood.
Thanks. It feels strong and sturdy anyway.