Q&A with Mr. Chickadee!
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
- We tried to answer those questions we get the most often. Thank you all for the warm regards and great questions! Links below of interest to my favorite books and youtube channels!
0:44 What is your background?
1:55 Where did you learn all this?
3:30 Why do I use hand tools?
6:33 Where did you get your tools?
8:42 Where do you get your clothes?
9:33 What are some good books?
The Complete Japanese joinery-Sato
The woodwrights shop- Roy underhill
Korean Architecture, Breathing with nature
10:57 Do you have electricity?
12:34 How do you handle building codes?
14:40 Why choose stone over concrete?
16:23 Why no vapor barriers?
22:13 What are my favorite RUclips channels?
Black bear forge, Great blacksmithing channel, loads of info and tools making.
/ @blackbearforge
Wisdom of our Ancestors, great japanese carpentry channel
/ @kobayashi-kenko
I cut open walls in houses that have standing water 3 to 4 foot deep, in exterer wall cavities do to condetation . Current building methods spend tens of thousands of dollars to sill up the structure and tens of thousands to vent moisture. When a well belt home pre 1980s did this already. Pre 1980s homes belt poorly is what the codes are trying to fix but doing so in the wrong way. In a 4 forth generation contractor and have been trained in many construction techniques of past eras. My grandfather was a civil inginer working on Hoover dam and others , bridges, countless commercial and residential builds. The most interesting builds was of the grid when building hunting lodges that in the dead of winter would worm up just with body heat of a hunting party and a few oil lamps. One of my dad's friend in the 1980s was the lead inginer of spokane wa city and was tasked with designing the energy codes for the city. His first perposol was rejected because houses belt this way would heat and cool themselves and was belt on a reasonable budget. Ceep in mind the bord members also ran the local utilities. We belt a house this way and it worked well enough not to have a furnace or air conditioning. This structure did not have vapor barrier. This is a small clue why we have the building energy codes we have.
So where does one research this style of building you speak of?
so true man, I live in the UK in a house built in 1919, brick building, no vapour barrier whatsoever, just air bricks to let the airflow in the cavity. It is self-regulating, of course, it gets wet in there but it has the ability to dry naturally.
I also work on building sites in the UK and we don't use any form of vapour barrier on our houses over here, most of them are breeze black construction, but even timber-framed houses only have a barrier on the roof.
Jason, I would love to know if there are some search terms I could use to research building this way. I'm very interested in the sustainability of these methods.
Jason, on a huge tangent, but I’m betting your grandfather might have been acquainted with my grandfather. My maternal grandfather traveled the world working on dams. I gave his little book on engineering to my husband as a gift years ago.
But yes, there’s something about certain periods of builds that just seem to be better functioning. Our current 1960’s ranch isn’t one of them. Would love to have a 100 year old house. Our first was from the 1920’s.
@@JackdiyGarden I've seen a lot of UK houses with the air vents covered up by modern builders. Strange that most dont have a clue how about old houses considering the majority of houses where I live are a 100 years old.
Mr. Chickadee... can speak! 😳
Keep up your excellent work!
Hahaha!
This may have been even more surprising than seeing the outlets in his workshop.
LOL, I had the same thought!
You guys are epic keep up the good work! my wife and I love your videos and like to watch them with our kids . always good Value.
I don't know about anyone else, but I was expecting birdsong to come out of his mouth ;)
He's Well Spoken, Articulate, and a modern individual just showing how pragmatic and wise it can be to look back to what has stood the test of time. I love this Man.
This is my version of a GENTLEMAN. He also is intelligent, exercises critical thinking and common sense. 👍
Nobody enjoyed this more than the cat.
My favorite part!
Thanks to you for your wonderful videos.
FYI: Powertool- An electrical or pneumatic powered device used to make a irreparable mistake light years faster than one could ever dream of making with a hand tool.
I’m missing chunks of my hand that can attest to that statement.
Mr. Chickadee we salute you for your service! 🇺🇸
Until I heard you speak, I thought you lived in the woods in Estonia, Latvia (or somewhere) and didnt speak English 🤣
Thanks for all you do!
An utter joy to meet you like this. You are such a substantial individual. It gives me hope to see you and your love living your dreams by the work of your hands.
Keep the videos the way you have been doing, the old crafts such as blacksmithing and woodworking are their own language, no commentary needed.
Yes. Do not jump the shark.
The sounds of properly use hand-tools say far more than words can relate. A mis-used tool will tell that tale as well. The sounds and feel let you know what to adjust, if you'll only listen. Unfortunately, words, and how they're used differently from one place to another, are a difficult thing to get across to everyone. The feel of tools in the hand can not be related through video, one must place the tool to its task and practice to get to the point where the tool sings it's most beautifully seductive song.
For instance the old B/W, silent movies are much more enjoyable than the current cluttered. You need to pay attention to the actions and nuances of the characters in the movie.
My 7 years old son loves your videos. We're watching them from France Champagne's region.
I am a professional carpenter. I use power tools as well as antique hand tools everyday, and I remodel homes generally built before 1940. At my current remodel site, I've been rebuilding a house finished in 1929. The build quality of the old carpenters was far greater than anything I've seen come out of the past 40 or so years. The windows bear the marks of skilled use of planes, braces, and handsaws, and everyone of them is flawless after 90 years. Whenever someone questions my use of hand tools professionally, I show them the original workmanship in the house, and then I show them mine. I can attest that even in modern carpentry, the old skills still have their place, and I trust my family's wellbeing to tools made 150 years ago.
From one Combat vet to another, "Thank you for your service"..And.I really admire your courage to choose the life you and your wife have chosen..Really enjoy your videos..
I served in the marine corps and did one deployment to afganastan. I'm in the same boat with wanting to live a more simple life. I don't know if its the stress from the military or returning to civilian life but man I just want to slow down my life and enjoy it vs living to make a means to an end. I also want to finally learn to sail and someday build a sailboat, A) because I have wanted to since childhood and B) for above reasons. There is just something about letting the wind push you around at around 5 knots when the earth is good and ready too.
Mr. Chickadee got tired of stacking bodies down range. Tired of seeing the worst of the world. Tired of Feeding his Marine Corps Dog Chesty Puller, the same dam crayons the Marines fed him. So He put his focus onto living. Just look into his eyes. God Bless America . Show mercy on our enemies o Lord, Chickadee shall not.
One of my favorite aspects of Mr. Chickadee's videos is the lack of talking and unnecessary noise! Great videos and a great channel!
Anything can be achieved if you put your mind to it. After I retired from the USMC, I built a 28 feet x 38 feet, garage in my back yard. I learned how to do it by reading several LIFE books and magazines. I even was able to install my own electrical power and drill a shallow well for water. The entire project cost me $7,500 back in 1992. You are a very talented guy and use a lot of ancient Japanese carpenter skills. I currently live in Iwakuni, Japan, which is famous for a wooden bridge called Kintai Bridge. It was built entirely of wood with no nails or bolts, it is completely built with interlocking joints.
I can relate to the Kentucky weather...born and raised in the bluegrass state...hot and humid summers and cold winters...spring and fall aren’t bad as long as it isn’t raining lol
All the best to you and your family Mr. Chickadee. I enjoy your videos. I know if I want to learn something, carpentry, etc. I can turn to you. TY ❤❤❤
Love your work man! We should do a collab some time!
Mr James, Thank you for all the effort that you've made, yesterday my grandma died, she loved your channel.
Cheers Mr James
This was great! Your videos have been an inspiration in both their content and great presentation. Thank you for your Service, Mr. Chickadee.
amen thank you for your service
Semper Fi, Marine! I'm retired Air Force Ammo who was stationed just down the the street from you puppy pushers at Medina Annex. I was there in the mid '80's. I'm also from Tarrant County(Euless). Watched your channel for years now. Outstanding work!
Absolutely one of my favorite channels! Glad to hear you are a good old Texas boy!
Didn't hear Texas in his voice at all. But the melding of a multitude of dialects and accents often attributed to military service. He might even pick up a Kentucky accent once he's been here long enough.
OMG there is hope for the world. So glad to see someone that has the ideology that cuts against the grain of modern society.
Interesting interview. When I was a young man I was teaching school in the Mississippi River Valley of Iowa. There were many beautiful very old barns in the region that were in a state of disrepair. Most of them were pegged and wedged together with no nails whatsoever....except tiny square shingle nails in the roofs. I got very interested in the falling-down barns as a result of running my own roofing company. I just could not stand to see these barns fall to ruin; so I studied how they were put together and began repairing them for farmers. It was some of the most satisfying work I've ever done and if I were not 73 years old, I'd go out and do it today. Happiness is a sharp chisel and good wood! I worked with oak, butternut, cottonwood, walnut, maple, and many other kinds of wood.....each, of course, having its specific work. Love your videos. Tom
You echo a lot of the sentiment of Paul Sellers. I haven't done much with woodworking since highschool shop, but as my kids get older and I have (hopefully) more free time, I hope to return to woodworking and do as much as possible with handtools. Thanks for being an inspiration!
I’m a Brit, and I can see you’ve earned the right to do things things the more natural, organic, pleasing ways. You’ve done you’re share of pressure work, and as you were working for the same cause as our boys thank you.
It’s good to hear you talk. If was obvious from your replies you are articulate as well as skilled.
I have just discovered your channel through a good friend. I am absolutely enthralled with your skilled craft. I too am a Marine 5811 & 5821. My family is from Lima, Peru I’m going to visit in February as a matter of fact. I just retired after 26 years in law enforcement and am going to start doing some wood working. I have really enjoyed watching your videos, keep them coming! Simper Fi brother!
Thank you for your service. Our son served in Iraq. He was a fire support specialist with the 3rd infantry division. He passed away this summer before his 30 birthday. So when I say thank you for your service and your sacrifice I fully understand what it means. When you said your a marine I understood the tenacity you display in your work ethic. And as a traditional carpenter I fully understand just how hard you are working, oh to be young. Remember though our great grandparents didnt live as long, because nearly every task that every day life required was hard work. And alot of other detractors such as no where near as good of health care. But the body does wear out when you push hard. So spinkle in some modern stuff and dont get all hung up about it. God bless you and your family. The modern stuff for your living but hand tools are awsome. Didnt want you to think I dont agree with your love for hand tools. Nothing like long curls from a properly sharpened and adjusted plane.
Very smart. Love the insulation section particularly.
I'm a fellow Texan, doing the offgrid thing in East Texas. 3 years into it I want to rip out our vapor barriers.
Excellent work over the years! Thanks for the effort.
Thank you. Loved your work.
Love the videos you post. No words needed and thank you for your service.
Thank you for the knowledge!
Thanks man, great work, appreciated!
Thanks for your insight and time!
Thank you for the insight. I agree 100%
Thank you for your service!
Brilliant!
Well done 👍 thank you 🙏
Love y'all's videos... Always looking forward to seeing them...
Thank you so much for your service.
Thanks for making this video
Thank you for taking the time to share your story!
Thanks for this.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for wonderful videos
Amazing to know a little more of your story! Truly inspirational
Thank you for your service
Thank you I really enjoy the product you produce.
Thank you for your service and your videos
Very interesting, thanks!
Awesome! It’s amazing to watch you work. Very talented.
I like your philosophy Mr. Chickadee. Thank you for your service sir. The world needs more people like you.
The fishing analogy was perfect!. Thank you.
Amazed, inspired and grateful. So much integrity.
Inspirational. Thank you. Semper fi!
Man, I just love your videos! Such an inspiration!
You are easily my favorite RUclipsr, thank you for sharing with all of us
Very well done and inspiring
Thank you!
You answered all my questions. Surreal. Keep those videos coming.
Thank you Sir.
Thank you for the Q&A
Great video and thank you for your service!
Really enjoyed this. Thank you for your service! Howdy from Texas.
Great work, Josh. Many thanks. So inspiring.
So nice to learn about you. Thank you very much.
Love your videos. A big "Thank You" for serving.
Thank you for doing your videos, and Thank You for your service.
You are sir a true inspiration.
Thank you for this and your other videos
Love your channel. I've learned so much and use the techniques here. Thanks.
Thanks Mr C.
Nice knowing more about you. Always enjoy your videos.
You do amazing work and I can't wait to see what you make next.
really enjoyed this. thank you.
Thank you so much for your videos! They are a delight to watch 🙂
That was outstanding!
I love this channel. This was a great video, thank you for sharing.
I've been watching your videos for years. Thanks so much for sharing your craft.
Thank you for finally speaking. We love your channel. Texas man!
You are one of a kind don't stop!
Thank you for your service! I love watching your videos. I look forward to seeing more in the future especially the tutorials!
Thanks for sharing.
Quality and craftsmanship keeps us coming back.
Thank you Mr. C.
Love your work and the way you go about things.
Man this is Awesome! That first answer is highly inspirational. Thank you, sir...
Been watching you for a while but this is the first time I watched this video because I don't want to hear you speak, just watch you work. I admire your patience. Until I learned that, I was a bad hand tool woodworker. I used to make furniture using power tools. I now work with hand tools exclusively because I enjoy it more. I also have built up my rather minimal selection of tools by buying used. It has saved me a great deal of money and I take great satisfaction in how little I have paid for such excellent tools. All of which is by way of saying I relate to what you say in this.
Good job Marine ! This old retired SGM enjoys your videos. I wish I had another life to live.
This was very helpful. I'm glad your work has turned into a community. Thanks.
Great to hear you talking and answering some of the questions we have. Your videos are so relaxing and informative, always a pleasure to watch. Thank you.
Love your videos and am always excited to see a new one pop up on my feed. Semper fi.
Respect. And thank you
That was beautiful, thank you so much!
I have been watching your videos from the beginning with deep interest and amazement it's rare to see a young man with these skills today .🔔🔔🔔🙌
Thank you, my respect. Semper Fi.
Thanks for the background. You are always a highlight of my day. Your reverence for the craftsmanship that went into the old tools and in their use is inspiring.
Thanks for the videos. And thanks for your service ! I’m very grateful to y’all.
Truly love all these videos, and look forward to a LOT more. Really enjoy the cats too!
Thank you Mr. Chickadee! For your videos! And your way of doing them is like a Zen technique. Pleasant. Thanks again.