Diagonal board cedar subfloor in our off-grid office // E139

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
  • Cedar floor joists and cedar subfloor are anchored atop the root cellar walls to create the base for our off-grid office. We also install our IBC tote water tanks before the joists are installed so we can have an abundance of potable water on demand.
    Episode 139:
    0:00 - Cleaning used IBC tote tanks
    11:24 - Bulkheads for IBC totes
    22:45 - Connecting two IBC totes
    28:30 - Moving totes with a CTL
    33:11 - Organizing sawmilled cedar
    35:45 - Cedar floor joists and rim joists
    43:12 - Straighten floor joists
    49:19 - Diagonal board subfloor with cedar
    58:03 - Future thoughts
    1:06:00 - Outtakes

Komentáře • 55

  • @MrStanmathews
    @MrStanmathews Před hodinou

    I'm sitting here with my popcorn and adult beverage hoping to see another video tonight. Four weeks is a long time to share your progress. Keep up the good work and I'll work on my patience.

  • @bryankallaugher
    @bryankallaugher Před 4 dny

    Thank you for the time lapses. They were great. Loved the music, reminded me of an 80’s montage!

  • @chrisbartlett6022
    @chrisbartlett6022 Před 3 dny

    Fandabbidozy, looks great. Got you own Dance Floor on top of your mountain 🙂
    Also like the no head bump modification.

  • @darmst9940
    @darmst9940 Před měsícem +3

    Great job, John. I love the fact that you are sharing your time with us....Looks like Meg has lost some weight.

  • @robfox5892
    @robfox5892 Před měsícem +3

    Amazing progress guys! Chins up! Don't lose sight of how far you come! You totally got this! Your property is looking beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @Harryrcb
    @Harryrcb Před měsícem +1

    Guys I love your outtakes keep those coming

  • @fredkidd3720
    @fredkidd3720 Před měsícem +3

    If you're not connecting the tanks right away, be sure to plug the pipes to keep the mice out of them!

  • @allthings2allmen
    @allthings2allmen Před měsícem

    I'm really happy for y'all every step of the way. You are an inspiration to me. John keeps me laughing! that cedar is gorgeous and I can only imagine how great it smells. Great Job! Before ya know it the house will be done. It might seem like a long time now, but that's how it always is. At least y'all enjoy the process and your making good family memories!

  • @angelsteiner6756
    @angelsteiner6756 Před měsícem

    That cedar!!😍 So exciting to see your office building coming along. Great work Jon! We took notes on how to clean out IBC totes, a towel - genius! - we got a connection in our neck of the woods for some & it's almost time for us to get them & get our water collection system started. Bryce finished our RV shelter last week. Hi Meg! It was good to see you.

    • @WalnutsandWineberries
      @WalnutsandWineberries  Před měsícem +1

      If you remember, I used one to store some water when I was doing all the block work. At the time, I figured what's the harm if there's a little oil residue. Well, it made a mess of the interior of the container. My advice is to clean them immediately when you get them and don't use them until you do. They are by far the most economical way to store water. Good to hear from you!

  • @jangiesler4374
    @jangiesler4374 Před měsícem

    Great to see the dynamic duo working together again! Jon, I love that you plan everything so well. Add a board so you won't bang your head in the cellar. Using your brewer to clean the water totes. Can I make a small request? Kids grow so much during these years, can you give us a shot of the girls every once in awhile? Last time we saw one they had grown a foot. Love the bonus footage!

    • @WalnutsandWineberries
      @WalnutsandWineberries  Před měsícem

      You bet Jan - nice to hear from you. Summer school will be helping me build over the summer. They will be carpenters and learn a ton in no time.

  • @clint4472
    @clint4472 Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful subfloor

  • @oldcountry220
    @oldcountry220 Před měsícem +1

    Make a joist twister use an 18” upright sandwiched between two side pieces es simply slide onto joist move L or R to straighten joists simple old school contraption that works effortlessly.

  • @robinpearson4583
    @robinpearson4583 Před měsícem +2

    John, Before you remove the bracing battens under the joists, suggest you invest in blocking between the joists employing the battens as guide for alternate screwed in spacer blocks. Just as a 'belt and braces measure' that I've seen many other craftsmen employ on their structures. Just trying to be helpful as ever. Regards Robin....

    • @madal55
      @madal55 Před měsícem

      Or leave the braces in.

  • @user-on5kl8fy7p
    @user-on5kl8fy7p Před měsícem

    Hi there love your channel and I love the love between you and your wife and family looks like it’s love all round ❤

  • @Nena84734
    @Nena84734 Před měsícem

    That is so cool, what a great job John! It actually looks a lot bigger, it’s going to be an awesome space, no doubt about that!

  • @nigelgrant9693
    @nigelgrant9693 Před měsícem

    I can't believe you're fighting with this you have air water and a pressure washer I did mine wash it and leak it all out with the large drain out again pleased with it all after all these weeks🎉congratulations guys

  • @Nena84734
    @Nena84734 Před měsícem

    Love the out takes, always funny!

  • @36oldsaussiecoupe
    @36oldsaussiecoupe Před měsícem +1

    Good job , 1st step of many to come,
    Wow John where did you find the Meg, what a great find 😂

  • @rogerdudra178
    @rogerdudra178 Před měsícem

    YOU MADE YOUR OWN FLOOR!

  • @micky8912
    @micky8912 Před měsícem

    I miss you Meg :) , Maybe "next" Time lay the tote on the side so you don't have to stretch as far. Bridging between the joists will help stiffen up the floors and help take out the bows.

  • @rogerdudra178
    @rogerdudra178 Před měsícem

    I've been studying about very big people of long ago called giants by us. You're being watched.

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword Před měsícem

    All things considered, best wood for anything like this is cedar. Smell is terrific, moth proof, and only a rock will last longer as for any kind of rot issues. You are so correct... everyone needs a lady like Meg. Handy as a pocket on a shirt and plumb prettier than a speckled rooster.. maybe I should of said, movie starlets, best leave now .... "There's a new queen in this town"!! I've seen many carpenters use a screw or nail plus their hammer to move or take the twist out of a board... any better?? Who knows, you have something that works and never need apologize for that. Now if Meg had come with a endowment of John D. Rockefeller, troubles would be over for water.... they can afford to drill to china, then have tea water sent hot to the house/LOL

  • @bethbale956
    @bethbale956 Před měsícem

    You two were a hot mess working on those holes! Made me laugh. But ya got it!

  • @user-ue4uv9ny7y
    @user-ue4uv9ny7y Před 22 dny

    You look even prettier with your hair down Meg😮.

  • @madal55
    @madal55 Před měsícem +1

    Lucky you. Got the real Meg AND the fantasy Meg!!!!

  • @rogerdudra178
    @rogerdudra178 Před měsícem

    I brewed beer in Bozeman for about 5 years. Rocky Raccoon's Crystal Honey Ale.

  • @leisureshoot
    @leisureshoot Před měsícem +3

    is your door wide enough to for the tanks, in case one ever develops a leak and you need to replace it?

    • @PeaceIntheValley
      @PeaceIntheValley Před měsícem

      exactly. replacement need not be an afterthought.

    • @WalnutsandWineberries
      @WalnutsandWineberries  Před měsícem

      Didn't want the doorway that big just for that purpose. There are two, so if one fails, it will give us time to get different tanks that fit through the doorway. There are a lot to choose from. Figured I'd go with the most economical solution at this phase since we had easy access to just lower them in.

  • @MrStanmathews
    @MrStanmathews Před měsícem +1

    I would have used the grabber. Oops, Jon just said to use the grabber.

  • @user-nt7vi7cl6e
    @user-nt7vi7cl6e Před měsícem

    Don't worry Meg your not showing anything since you were so worried about ❤❤

  • @highway7562
    @highway7562 Před 3 dny

    👍

  • @phud9657
    @phud9657 Před měsícem

    👍👍

  • @johnny-jr5iz
    @johnny-jr5iz Před měsícem

    Nice job but curious why not use the framing gun instead of all the screws

  • @genegreear4183
    @genegreear4183 Před měsícem

    Jon it worried me you were straight lining those boards without a push stick. Good way to loose a finger or like my dad. Two of them.

  • @darmst9940
    @darmst9940 Před měsícem

    You could use a hot piece of tubing to burn a hole.

  • @Mr19chuck49
    @Mr19chuck49 Před měsícem

    😊😊😊

  • @user-md6pt9my2t
    @user-md6pt9my2t Před měsícem

    I have your cordless Nailer, I found that Grip-Rite nails bend about 3/4 inch from being driven into the wood, I'd have to hammer the nail head back straight the then finish with hammer( 3 inch ring shank & 2 inch ring Shank ) I used Paslode nails,,, Paslode 3-In X 0.12-In 30 Degree Hot-Dipped Galvanized Ring they do not bend like the Grip-Rite, Just sharing my experience with bending Grip-Rite nails,
    PS adjusting the depth gauge on the Nailer did nothing to help stop the nails from bending .

  • @rogerdudra178
    @rogerdudra178 Před měsícem

    Birds will go where ever food is found.

  • @janicekelley4020
    @janicekelley4020 Před měsícem

    Got to be first to give you a like

  • @PeaceIntheValley
    @PeaceIntheValley Před měsícem

    Looks like a good hoe-down platform!

  • @rico1319
    @rico1319 Před 5 dny

    Don’t forget the noggins John! Crossbracing man!! And please John use a push stick not your fingers!!

  • @user-je4by3lg2i
    @user-je4by3lg2i Před 5 hodinami

    Lay it on the side

  • @MrStanmathews
    @MrStanmathews Před měsícem

    Turn it upside down and drill from underneath.

  • @mortenmyhrmoen7592
    @mortenmyhrmoen7592 Před měsícem

    🇳🇴👍👍👌

  • @djaspurh
    @djaspurh Před měsícem

    If you do your house floor like that, glue down the floor boards then nail them down.

    • @WalnutsandWineberries
      @WalnutsandWineberries  Před měsícem

      You think nails because of shear strength?

    • @PeaceIntheValley
      @PeaceIntheValley Před měsícem

      @@WalnutsandWineberries I think it's the glue he's referring to more than the attachment method. My son just built a house and the floors have a tendency to squeek because the contractor didn't glue the subfloor.

  • @mjh123crh
    @mjh123crh Před měsícem

    Not being a negative Nancy but you should use CPVC for potable water...

    • @WalnutsandWineberries
      @WalnutsandWineberries  Před měsícem +1

      It's a good debate topic. Just to explain my thinking: I think PVC only leaches when it's exposed to higher temperatures. Not to mention, the water is straight from the well. No chlorine or any chemicals like in public water.

    • @Bob_Adkins
      @Bob_Adkins Před měsícem

      @@WalnutsandWineberries Not to worry, PVC is more than good enough, and gets better with age. If in doubt, drink bottled water for a month then start using it for drinking and cooking. Outgassing is very low, but highest when brand new. There is almost no outgassing or leaching in a couple of months.

    • @mjh123crh
      @mjh123crh Před měsícem

      @@WalnutsandWineberries PVC allows the growth of algae with any type of water.