Anchoring timbers to stone: ancient technique with modern twist for building codes/extreme winds.
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- čas přidán 29. 05. 2021
- After many hundreds of questions on how the ancient stone plinth foundation style can be done today to moderate extreme winds or satisfy building codes and other concerns, we decided to show a modern twist that can be used in this situation if you choose. If done right, the anchor is not even visible and goes a long way to add peace of mind.
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"Ancient technique *with modern twist*
After many *hundreds of questions* on how the ancient stone plinth foundation style *can be done today* to moderate extreme winds or *satisfy building codes and other concerns* , we decided to *show a modern twist* that can be used in this situation *if you choose.* If done right, the anchor is not even visible and *goes a long way to add peace of mind.*"
This guy made this additional video to satisfy people that were not satisfied with the ancient method and the comment section is full of people that are not satisfied with the modern technique.
Are you guys even going to try doing something like this or are you just posing questions just to annoy him ?
The wonderful world of opinions. Can you imagine what it would be like if God was real and had to listen to the nonstop opinions and complaints of people. I would have handed this place over to Satan centuries ago. 😂😂😂
@@richvail7551 🤔 seems like he did 🙄
my only question, when seeing first video, was if it holds itself on the rocks, but i just dont know
There's always gonna be some haters. It just means you've gained enough notoriety to be noticed. :)
Keep up the great work :)
A stonemason, but never asked to do this. Sadly, couldn't take the time to do it this way, Diamond saw, to help flatten area, grinder to finish that, drill, etc. Quick, but not a good a feeling as his solution.
This “ modern upgrade” is a best practice when using monolithic stone as a foundation for a post. Here in the Pacific Northwest my structural engineer approved this method with a few changes to deal with those pesky earthquakes. Use 1” all thread rod embedded 10” deep in the stone and 10” deep in the post. Use structural epoxy in the rod holes. And the stone base must extend at least 18” below grade on top of 6” of gravel. Hand tools optional lol.
I used this method on both my front porch and my back porch. 8x8 posts on top of granite blocks. The granite blocks I used were roughly 2’ x 2’ x 5’. It helps when your neighbor owns the quarry. They look incredible! Thanks Mr. Chickadee for sharing this new twist on old methods.
Happy to find a channel honoring methods that are free from hurry and needlessly expensive tools.
That trick for transferring the rock's contours was both brilliant and a LOT more simple than I would have thought of. Gonna have to keep that one in the hip pocket.
Scribing...
Thanks. I’m the Facilities Engineer, for the Forest Service. I’ve been trying to figure out how rebuild the supports on a couple of historic lookouts, in the Frank Church Wilderness. SHPO will go for this, and I’m ok with it from an engineering standpoint.
awesome to hear it
I'm a carpenter. But this man is a master craftsman. A person can learn so much without an instruction or asking any questions by just watching someone of the caliber work.
Before there was a cordless drill, there was a cordless drill!
Have you noticed that all his tools cut through the wood like cutting butter. He must sharpen his tools vey thoroughly.
Even a cordless rotary hammer
Yes no need for cordless extension cable
where i can buy cordless power generator?
Called a "brace and bit" if your currious. And he definitely cares for his tools, those bits are a bit (pun intended) harder to come by these days, and te reason they cut the wood like butter is that those old bits are self tapping and the twist and thin shaft past the cutting head helps to pull up the chops and clear the hole as you drill.
How refreshing! Watching a master carpenter, doing things the old way, and NO music, just the sounds of nature. This has to be one of the most interesting videos I have seen in a long time. I can't wait to watch the others.
Tools and materials might change, techniques do not, it's always nice to pick up some "forgotten" tricks, ic case you can't use the modern way for some reason.
Very calming to watch an expert@work.
The lack of background music is fantastic - I find it helps me to focus on the content of the video. Keep up the great work.
I absolutely agree! When I encounter music on building technique vids, I rarely watch them unless the technique is absolutely new to me.
Being a telephone installer in Santa Barbara CA I have crawled under many Sears & Roebuck Catalog houses, era 1920s, that used this method. These homes have survived many earthquakes and have not been damaged by the ubiquitous subterranean termites. Thanks for showing that "newer" is not always better. I think that the only reason that this method is no longer used by contractors is that it requires skill and time.
I can not believe the amount of people who can’t figure out closed captioning. You are giving this guy a hard time out of your own ignorance. These videos are the most peaceful and informative traditional building videos that I have found, by far. This guy is doing you a favor. Just say thank you and you won’t sound so stupid.
My CC are turned on but still can't see anything. Can you post what is that stuff he put on the board
I live in North Carolina and about two years ago I had the opportunity to dismantle a tobacco barn that was 150 years old. The entire barn was intact and even had a lean to on one side. I started from the top (of course) on the siding and saved EVERYTHING (including the wooden pegs and square nails. The metal roof was, as I understand it, the third roof that had been put on the barn. It was metal and had a lot of rust, but none of it had eaten through. Probably the most amazing part of the structure was the foundation. They were 30'x8"x8", hand hewn, and mitered at a perfect 45*. They sat upon what I think were sandstone boulders. I say that because I could rub the boulders and they would crumble to what looked like beach sand. It stood 30' tall and was completely level. I am still using the materials for several things. I reused the roof for the roof on my shed made from pallet wood. I am in the process of making a desk out of the weathered door. It was the most rewarding project I've done in my life! The owner bought the property from a family the was selling what was their ancestor's 40 acres and a mule. He was going to tear it down to make room for a swimming pool! The original farm house had already been torn down and I was too late to save it.
Sounds like a lovely barn. Glad you got to use it.
@@MrChickadee In my efforts to reclaim that barn I've repurposed a lot of it to make the following:
1. A steamer trunk from the floor and siding boards (sold it for $500.00)
2. An accent wall in my home from the weathered siding.
3. Ten fire place mantles from the floor joists (sold them for $250.00 ea)
4. A bunch of smaller items like picture frames from the tobacco sticks found in the barn
And the desk is taking a long time because I don't want to use any power tools or modern fasteners or hardware on it. By far it will be the most amazing thing to come out of this project!!! That item will have a minimum price of $1500.00! The only thing modern in that project will be the glass that will sit on top to provide a smooth surface (gotta have a smooth desktop LOL) I wonder if I can post a picture of it here? Can you tell that I'm immensely passionate about reclamation of what most see as not being worthy of our admiration?
Really cool, and looks like a great way to keep your house on its pillars. One thing I did notice though is that you stacked three washers, and one of them was the traditional spiral lock washer. You might want to consider leaving those out. Spiral lock washers actually substantially reduce nut retention forces. At the time they were developed, they seemed like a good idea, and they work in theory, but in practice a bolt without any lock washer at all has much higher retention forces. They DO reduce the extent that a loose nut rattles, by basically being a cushion, but since you sort of want to know right away when something's coming loose, that's of debatable utility. The fact that they're still used EVERYWHERE is mostly a case of engineering standards evolving at a much slower pace than engineering knowledge.
We were Never elaborate about our sheds.My twin and I, under the direction of our grandfather, would dig a trench and load it with stone. Then we would search for stones with a flat surface. These stones would set on the trench stones. We would then drill a hole, like you did in the flat rock with a rose drill. We were not fussy about leveling the 6X8 beam which was connected to the rock. We would level the frames. Your foundation will last 300 years plus! my sheds are over 80 years old with no settling.! Great video. :-)
Hi, I'm Phil. Greetings from a retired (old) British citizen living for 8 years in rural coastal Portugal. We too decided to change our lives for a more simple life but later in life than you. Even though I trained and practiced as an electro-mechanical engineer for 40 years little of my work experience, except my apprenticeship training, has been useful. I too have had to learn new skills and in some ways step back those 40 years to more simple times and technology. It has been quite a journey that is still continuing. I do not have the access to good wood as you do because its mostly all imported in my area and like gold dust. Eucalyptus is most common but does not have a long life. Wood for recycling is difficult to find and even wooden pallets are difficult to come by and nobody throws any thing away that is repairable. Flea markets do not exist. You are currently my #1 channel to watch. Heart on sleeve, I've had some physical and mental health issues these past 2 years and you are helping me overcome these in many ways. Thank you and keep up the good works. I find them inspiring and motivating.
I know there so many 'old' and developed tips and tricks that you have but dude the trick with the hose to blow away debris or shavings! Wow - I can't understand why I have figured this out years ago. In the shop I use the compressed air but onsite, I just get that stuff in my mouth/eyes/ears! even if I wear a mask/goggles etc. Thanks for one of the many tips/techniques that you have come across and are now passing on. That's how we all learn and then teach to others.
This seems so simple once you've seen it.
I appreciate today's lesson. Thank you for your knowledge.
You are very welcome
My dad was a mason who sometimes had to "bolt" heavy machines to walls and floors in factories. He would put a nut on the end of the rod, drill a hole large enough for the nut to go all the way to the bottom, put the rod and nut in it, fill the hole with a bit of fairly dry concrete, then put a solid iron tube with a relatively flat end over the rod and hammer on it, fill again with some more concrete, hammer again, repeat until level. He claimed it instantly secured very heavy machines.
I’ve been in Florida for 18 months now… thank the gods for you and your content to help me get back home. Semper Fi brother. Thank you.
That Post deserves an award - it's outstanding in it's field.
haha!
I dunno mate, the scarecrow gonna be hard to beat.
Josh, your videos are of the highest quality in so many ways. Can I ask you about sound. I play your videos on high volume and they are just exquisite. How do you record those natural sounds so clearly? The hand-drills, the saws, the paint brush, even placing the stone on the gravel. I felt like I was lying on the ground right next to you while you were working. Do you have a dedicated sound engineer for every video, or have you found a super-duper directional mic and just become a pro at using it? I’d love some tips, but mostly this is to say: THANK YOU. Your videos are a delight.
Turn on Subtitles people. Very informative, old school craftsmanship.
Mesmerising, patience, skill, perseverance, admiration and respect.
You dominate the conversation...without saying a word. Another excellent video, thank you.
This type of craftsmanship is as satisfying as it gets. It is art, engineering, history and nature combined.
hundreds of questions and hundreds of hours without a chickadee video - doood..... we were getting withdrawal!
Nice peaceful project not even scaring the birds away with loud tools.
It was more informative when I got clued in that there were closed captions.
Spring is finally here with summer shortly approaching. Here, we watch as the rare Mr Chickadee, constructs another nest for his family, friends, and fans across the internet. Truly mesmerizing to watch a being so close with nature. Tune in next time for more exotic constructs as we welcome summer in the weeks to come!
Greetings, Mr. Chickadee! Always a pleasure to see your videos without the noise of power tools. You create with such finesse , grace, and skill for one so young. To me, there's a Zen quality to what you do and the way you do it. Best regards to you and yours!
Nice work, i love how you can still hear nature while working. It seems right, with time, energy, task, finished product, and leaving a decent place for the children.
Just found your channel.
You, sir, are living the life I would have wanted, had I made better financial decisions in the 20 years since I got my dd214.
Though I wouldn't trade my 4 kids for anything, it is bitter sweet to see what could have been. I am genuinely thrilled to see you living it.
I've been working through your videos, and I have to admit, watching your older videos with you using your own lumber....with eyes set in today's wood prices...
I chuckle at how many thousands of dollars someone without access to their own trees would have to spend today in each of your early videos.
Beyond all the great woodworking skills I’ve learned from you, patience is probably number one.
This is the only video I've ever watched that you can watch regular and in 2x speed and things still look normal.
Beautiful. But if I ever do it there will be a rotary hammer drill involved. Im not a beast like you sir.
He seems very strong.
Chickadee says- "CHIRP CHIRP-CHIRP !"
@@arnewirthgen3939 Tis not strength that does the job but guile - mind you strength has it's uses!
@@mikewalrus4763 guile
I just wanted to comment to say how much I enjoy your videos! I’ve been a subscriber for a long while. Ignore the ignorant comments, your technique, patience and craftsmanship are superb!
God, i love watching people share vintage skills..every facinating bit of hard won effective old school is so worth preserving and practicing-
Thank you so much for sharing!
I was hoping the final shot would pan back and show the post as nothing more than being for a sign that reads ‘please subscribe’ 😆 just for comedy value
I had to subscribe, this has a whole new layer of interest when the current price of lumber is considered
The chalk line box is a work of art itself.
Ink line.
Similar concept, but much more precise and leaves a more durable mark.
A rare gem for rare people!
Wonderful content.
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It takes a special kind of CZcams viewer to watch ancient building technique clip from start to finish filmed and played back in almost realtime.
Sad I am not one of them.
change your play speed, my person
Not everything requires patience. If you can learn where and when to apply it, your life will feel richer. Just saying...
Clever use of portable compressed air to blow the rock dust away. 👏
you are after all nothing more than a mobile air compressor, aren't you? lol...
Dad always said I was "Dead Weight", now I can add "Portable Hot Air Compressor" to my resume.🤣
the contrast of burnt wood and the boulder is very pleasing to my eyes 🤩
Let me say...you are a master 👍 greetings from Rome ITALY
No words can express how much I love this channel. Thanks, this is beyond inspiring.
Today almighty algorythm decided that I need some building tec in my life. Very cool.
The lack of power tools is nice for a change. Makes it seem much more peaceful and meditative
Totally agree. You may like Paul Sellers’ channel (here on CZcams) all about use of hand tools
Clarity, simplicity, and insight! Always a treat to watch you work and see the fruits of your deft efforts! Cheers and much gratitude from Northeast TN!
Sr. Chickadee, gràcies per compartir amb la societat les seves habilítate I coneixements. Mil gràcies!
I am still using my Grand fathers "cordless" drill, and I am closer to seventy. And the ratchet and brace is still a great tool. England made this stuff so well.
So nice to have a video without a lot of verbiage or music.
Thank you. Watching your videos is a Zen experience: utterly calming in the midst of the CZcams storm. It's in the silences we learn about ourselves.
I love your videos! Been watching for a couple of years now and always enjoy re watching your videos for inspiration. I recently acquired 20 acres that I am very much looking forward to creating my own oasis. Your videos give me advice and ideas to help me with future plans and I wanted to thank you for posting your creations here. Also as odd as it may sound. I also watch your videos at the end of the day to help me wind down and relax for sleep. Something about your videos relaxes me and bring me sound mind. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing with us your creations! Much love from Georgia USA.
Alternative title: How to make a giant stone maul
So elegant. This gave me an idea for a future project on our homestead. Thank you!
Incredible video. I appreciate the quiet and the high quality filming.
Mr. Chickadee! New lesson. Hooray. Peace and Health, I'm glad you're out there.
I want to build a fence on my rocky Maine soil. Cannot dig a hole and don't want to use a backhoe to dig a monster hole. Got plenty of stones to use a base for posts. Will use this video as my guide. Thanks much!!
That old chalk line is awesome 😎
I still have my dad's old star drill. This brought back a lot of memories. Thanks
It's always a pleasure and a privilege watching someone who has put in so much time to hone their craft and develop their knowledge. Thanks so much for continuing to share your work with us!
Okay CZcams algorithm...you win, this time. ✅
Thanks once again for another amazing video! It demonstrates how much you understand the craft, being able to combine old and new in such a subtle way is impressive to say the least.
I've been thinking about this connection and its issues for sometime, thanks for getting the kinks out.
Brilliant!
Covered all the bases and in a beautifully filmed first hand example. Thank you for your time!
Mr. Chickadee, Your work and content are very impressive. Thank you for sharing.
Interesting, informative, and impressive -- as always. Thank you!
Your amazing craftsmanship is a special kind of alchemy and I could watch you all day. Thanks for sharing.
Subtitles/CC may hold the answer to many questions in the comments section ...try turning your CC on .
I like how you transferred the shape of the stone to the pole. Thanks for sharing
That brace and bit is something to torque about!
This 4K footage was awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Your videos are a sanctuary for me. Thank you!
that is a thing of pure beauty, mr chickadee:). thank you!
He must have a very understanding wife! Mine doesn't even like how long some projects take with power tool, let alone doing it this way.
She's fully in with him on living the simple life. They've been doing this together a long time.
She typically is running the camera. (She also appears in the occasional earlier video).
What a wonderful delight seeing this posted, I've been missing your videos. I hope all is well with you and all you hold dear to you
That's just lovely. And you cheered me right up.
That’s exactly how miners would “drill” pockets for sticks of dynamite… except it was 2 guys, a full size sledge hammer, a 3ft long drill… and in the dark… absolutely mental!!
I know right! You wouldn’t want to be the guy holding the drill and have the guy on the sledgehammer slip a little bit 😂😂😱
So nice without hearing traffic, jets, sirens, planes, trains & people just Mother Nature and a master doing what he does best👍🇺🇸
Actions speak louder than words, love this man
I always love watching your work it is so amazing to understand the techniques our forefathers used to build with. Thank you for showing and sharing with us. Semper Fi my friend.
Fascinating your commendable method of work. A hug Chickadee
As impressive as all of your vids. They are both relaxing and extremely educational. Your use of handtools where others easily choose the powered ones is admirable and adds to the experience. Every time. Your emphasis on the job at hand makes this one of my favorite channels. Great work mr. Chickadee, very enjoyable!
This is a great video. I can't believe there are so many people criticizing this. Who cares? It works for him and looks like a good option.
Thank you for the lessons in strength, determination, humility and wisdom. Your work ethic is through the roof.
I appreciate that!
Always a pleasure to watch your craftsmanship.
Love your videos. No talking nonsense just pure craftsmanship
Fantastic! Thank you again for another, high quality, informative, detailed and serene glimpse into your life. You are an inspiration and a gentleman!
Thanks for showing this always amazed at the skill level in your videos
im never going to build like this but its interesting to see the methods. its possible I might use something I see here but never going to be the way he does it. you never know when "something I saw somewhere" makes a difference on a job.
Thank you for posting.
Nicely done. Love your attention to detail and your old tools.
Bravo Monsieur Mésange!
After watching your videos for a couple of years now I still can't believe you aren't on the discovery channel or some other cable channel.
Probably better that way. They'd make him do or say stupid shit anyway.
What craftsmanship!!!
Bravo!
Every video you make like this, I can't get enough of. It's probably weird but I enjoy this content so much
This was just amazing. Awesome craftsman in wood and stone. Subscribed.
I found this video very relaxing.
Awesome videos as always. Love the content and I'm looking forward to the furniture builds for the new addition.
So satisfying to watch, informative, deeply entertaining.
Those hand cranked tools are appealing af