On our way to the Boonville NY woodsman show - in traffic and should arrive around 3:30 will be on Eastside of the fairgrounds by the large processors.
Wow...You guys are blessed to have some real nice toys not only make the job easier but can cut every project time safely down. I really enjoy watching your videos. Christian values is the cement which bonds family together and can be an inspiration to others.
I get a sense of serenity and calmness while in the woods, either while laboring or simply immersing myself in the surroundings. You seem to experience the same thing. The tower blind will be a great place. Also, keep up the good work on the videos. Your editing and content are right on. Most people don't realize how many hours are devoted to producing high quality videos.
MIKE, I member you commented in a early video, you used to build decks on the side , 'hustled' for extra money in lean times. The difference now is, you can slowly enjoy this build at your leisure! Lookin good !
My wife now helps me in our tree pruning work. This video reminds me of the pleasure of working with my wife. She calls herself my apprentice. Thanks for numbering your episodes. I had missed some, so the numbering helps me to catch up.
#OUTDOORGANS Well built is always good! Ever been in a deer blind up off the ground, that your buddy built? And you think God for letting you get to the ground safely after you see it in the daylight!!!
Your musical choices are great.... it's not just your video topical decisions... there's an awesome blend of music with each of your videos. It's genuinely artistic and professional in quality! Thanks!
Nice job. I'm a big fan of the ledger board. I was glad to see you use it. I also like the board first, bracket second. I will use that for my wife's "she shed".
Mike the dewalt tools are in my opinion number one. With that being said if you were to look on eBay you could find a 4 Amp hr or 5 and 6 amp hr battery. It’s a great match up with the saw. I also realized I need to put a new blade on every now and then. Lol. Awesome vlog Tony
LOOKING GOOD MIKE AND MELISSA I BUILT ONE TWO YEARS AGO BUT IT'S 20 FT UP AND IT'S ONLY BUILT FOR ME 4X4 BUT WORKS GREAT IN HUNTING SEASON NO MORE BEING COLD LOVE IT !! THANKS FOR GREAT VIDEO
Your building project is coming along nicely. If we weren’t so far away we would certainly come and see you guys. Maybe sometime. Hope you have a great time tonight. Thanks for the video. 👍👍👍❤️
Love you guys too much not to offer a suggestion! I would not want anyone to ever get hurt. My experience working with heavy equipment and installing huge transmissions and final drives, etc. on big dozers and rock haulers allowed me to see a dangerous situation. Please use two of those good straps, one on each fork to equally level your porch when lifted, and put a rope on the corners for Melissa to use to guide it in, so she would not be in the fall zone should anything come loose. Even though she is perfectly cross-fit, it is difficult to get out of the way if that porch slid off the forks toward her. With rope tethers, she would be out of the fall zone and still be in control of turning the porch sufficiently to allow you to set it on your supports. Oh, and Mike, I know you can relate to this, thankfully I still have all of my fingers and hands because the older generation taught me properly and cared to tell me about situations like that. Please do not think I am criticizing or doing anything other than offering a truly caring suggestion.
Looking real good! That place is gonna be a palace! Even to just go out there and enjoy each others company would be nice! Anytime out in the woods is nice!
Mike, RK Tractors, The Beautiful One, The Best Combination Ever !!! Have a Safe Trip, Have Lots of Fun. #poolformelissa #melissatough #thatmelissasmile
I plan on building a mezzanine in my barn and your plans and technique are almost exactly what I was thinking. Watching you build this assures me my plans will work. Probably followed by one in the woods for hunting season with the grandkids. Thanks for the videos !!
Just another suggestion, from Hard Knocks U: no matter what the lumber yard says, pressure-treated lumber will eventually rot when it is in constant contact with soil. It's also a good idea to prevent the pressure-treated posts from directly contacting poured concrete. Best way, long-term, is to soak the bottom end of each post in a chemical wood preservative, like Cuprinol: the preservative will "wick" up into the core of each post. Do this soaking step overnight. The following day, mark the grade elevation on each post, and coat the post below that line with asphalt emulsion, particularly the cut end at the bottom of each post. Although this may seem like a lot of extra work, these extra steps really require a very small amount of additional planning. The asphalt emulsion will dry to create a moisture barrier. And, the residual moisture in each post will "wick" upwards and evaporate. These simple extra steps should extend the useful life of all such posts by several extra years. Hope this helps.
Starting to look good. I need to get in gear and get mine built. Too busy putting in trails and digging the pond. Have fun at the show this weekend and have a great day.
Coming along nicely guys. 3:00 pm here on Fri. as I type this out. Time to get mowing B4 the rains come or if I wait a little bit longer, it will indeed start raining, getting me out of it, lol! This will be my 4th & final cut for the season up here. Day B4 yesterday marked DAY (30) on the tree removal project above the pond as the FINAL poplar was blocked up & added to the stack. My best guess is 5 to 6 cord, ready to be split... Enjoy the woodsman show folks! Bill on the Hill... :~)
Mike, you continue to crack me up! Often when you cut a board or a round, clamp down a log on the mill you pat the item with two pats. It’s like your patting Stanley on the head and telling him - good boy. In this case it’s “good board”. Example is 1:28 into this video. This is no way criticism just a humorous observation that keeps me coming back. Have a safe trip to/from Boonville.
My Mother and I worked with my Dad on all kinds of projects. You guys remind me of those years. I would probably use washers on the both ends of the bolts. You do good work!
Enjoy your channel man. Thanks for sharing. Just bought a house and property and working on turning it into a homestead so these videos are helpful. Just bought a Deere 1025R today, was VERY close to getting an RK because of you but dealer/parts/service techs being close decided it for me.
Looking good Mike, I believe I should be able to start my 8x8 after the hunting season this coming year. I now have a 6x6 and a 4x6 in the woods that I’m still working on. Once their complete I’ll get started on the 8x8 but I’m still looking for that sweet spot to build it. But anyway by watching your videos sure helps me put my plan together.
Hey, on your way back from Booneville, stop by the building supply and grab you 2 round concrete forms, take your holding screw out and place your post 1 at a time in the forms and backfill with dirt around the forms; you're gonna hate putting that much concrete in the hole to fill that backhoe dug hole post hole...😉... Just a thought.☺
133 subscribers now Melissa that's a cute video . mike I wouldn't make the cabin to nice . if you were to get in trouble might have to spend the night . lol thanks for the video keep them coming GOD bless from IL
Screws are handy and have thier uses but I have learned to love my nail gun. Also nails cost less and generally have more shear strength then screws. About 100 times faster then driving a screw also. I hope you saw up some lumber for this nice deer stand.
Another great video, l love tower stands, my favorite blind these days has RAM 1500 4x4 on it,(I’m disabled and it’s legal on private land). Can’t wait to see the finished product. I bet some “Throw and Grow” would do good in that area.
Great video as always I noticed the bolts went in a little easier on this video. Did you go with a little bigger with your drill bit? Also sometimes putting a little soap on the end will help. Always save the little bar of soap it can come in handy for multiple things! Please have a safe trip this weekend.
On our way to the Boonville NY woodsman show - in traffic and should arrive around 3:30 will be on Eastside of the fairgrounds by the large processors.
Wow! I was born not far from there... Use to go every single year...
I LOVE the Woodsmens Field Days! My parents used to live in Boonville. Spent many enjoyable times there.
Wow...You guys are blessed to have some real nice toys not only make the job easier but can cut every project time safely down. I really enjoy watching your videos. Christian values is the cement which bonds family together and can be an inspiration to others.
Nice work that is going to be one Sturdy hunting Shack!!👍👊
I get a sense of serenity and calmness while in the woods, either while laboring or simply immersing myself in the surroundings. You seem to experience the same thing. The tower blind will be a great place. Also, keep up the good work on the videos. Your editing and content are right on. Most people don't realize how many hours are devoted to producing high quality videos.
Absolutely feel the same way when in the woods
my SECOND time watching this episode.
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for all your efforts.
hunter BK spicy chicken ROCKS !
MIKE, I member you commented in a early video, you used to build decks on the side , 'hustled' for extra money in lean times. The difference now is, you can slowly enjoy this build at your leisure! Lookin good !
My wife now helps me in our tree pruning work. This video reminds me of the pleasure of working with my wife. She calls herself my apprentice.
Thanks for numbering your episodes. I had missed some, so the numbering helps me to catch up.
#OUTDOORGANS Well built is always good! Ever been in a deer blind up off the ground, that your buddy built? And you think God for letting you get to the ground safely after you see it in the daylight!!!
Your musical choices are great.... it's not just your video topical decisions... there's an awesome blend of music with each of your videos. It's genuinely artistic and professional in quality! Thanks!
Nice job. I'm a big fan of the ledger board. I was glad to see you use it. I also like the board first, bracket second. I will use that for my wife's "she shed".
Mike the dewalt tools are in my opinion number one. With that being said if you were to look on eBay you could find a 4 Amp hr or 5 and 6 amp hr battery. It’s a great match up with the saw. I also realized I need to put a new blade on every now and then. Lol. Awesome vlog Tony
Really coming along Mike, like the porch, nice design feature
Love the idea of this late permanent blind / small tower cabin kind of structure. Now I wanna build one...
LOOKING GOOD MIKE AND MELISSA I BUILT ONE TWO YEARS AGO BUT IT'S 20 FT UP AND IT'S ONLY BUILT FOR ME 4X4 BUT WORKS GREAT IN HUNTING SEASON NO MORE BEING COLD LOVE IT !! THANKS FOR GREAT VIDEO
Your building project is coming along nicely. If we weren’t so far away we would certainly come and see you guys. Maybe sometime. Hope you have a great time tonight. Thanks for the video. 👍👍👍❤️
Mike and Melissa, you are both blessed with a high energy level.
Really enjoy watching the two of you build the tree stand especially all the detail..Thanks
I Love you guys how you build together. Reminds me of me and my queen in our 5.1 acres in Cornwall NY. Thank you Vinnie and Janine
Fantastic beautiful work!
Love you guys too much not to offer a suggestion! I would not want anyone to ever get hurt. My experience working with heavy equipment and installing huge transmissions and final drives, etc. on big dozers and rock haulers allowed me to see a dangerous situation. Please use two of those good straps, one on each fork to equally level your porch when lifted, and put a rope on the corners for Melissa to use to guide it in, so she would not be in the fall zone should anything come loose. Even though she is perfectly cross-fit, it is difficult to get out of the way if that porch slid off the forks toward her. With rope tethers, she would be out of the fall zone and still be in control of turning the porch sufficiently to allow you to set it on your supports. Oh, and Mike, I know you can relate to this, thankfully I still have all of my fingers and hands because the older generation taught me properly and cared to tell me about situations like that. Please do not think I am criticizing or doing anything other than offering a truly caring suggestion.
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Looking good Mike! Nice to have Melissa helping you.
You've got one heck of a helper there, Mike. She'll tackle anything.
Looking real good! That place is gonna be a palace! Even to just go out there and enjoy each others company would be nice! Anytime out in the woods is nice!
Mike, RK Tractors, The Beautiful One, The Best Combination Ever !!! Have a Safe Trip, Have Lots of Fun. #poolformelissa #melissatough #thatmelissasmile
I plan on building a mezzanine in my barn and your plans and technique are almost exactly what I was thinking. Watching you build this assures me my plans will work. Probably followed by one in the woods for hunting season with the grandkids. Thanks for the videos !!
Just another suggestion, from Hard Knocks U: no matter what the lumber yard says, pressure-treated lumber will eventually rot when it is in constant contact with soil. It's also a good idea to prevent the pressure-treated posts from directly contacting poured concrete. Best way, long-term, is to soak the bottom end of each post in a chemical wood preservative, like Cuprinol: the preservative will "wick" up into the core of each post. Do this soaking step overnight. The following day, mark the grade elevation on each post, and coat the post below that line with asphalt emulsion, particularly the cut end at the bottom of each post. Although this may seem like a lot of extra work, these extra steps really require a very small amount of additional planning. The asphalt emulsion will dry to create a moisture barrier. And, the residual moisture in each post will "wick" upwards and evaporate. These simple extra steps should extend the useful life of all such posts by several extra years. Hope this helps.
Melissa, Good job being Safe removing strap.
This is looking good.
Nice 2 B able 2 do what U want on Ur land!
Hey Mike and Melissa, great build on the High Rise Blind. It's looking good and STRONG too. Have a good time in Booneville. Thanks for sharing
Good Afternoon my friends. Have a great weekend!
I believe the saying you were thinking of is, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing.”
Your tower blind is looking good as it takes shape.
Love to watch the outdoors
Hi Mike: Over engineering is never a bad thing. looking good.
Starting to look good. I need to get in gear and get mine built. Too busy putting in trails and digging the pond. Have fun at the show this weekend and have a great day.
I think the saying is "overkill is underrated".
The deer stand is looking good!
Man it's really starting to take shape quickly. Nice work Mike and Melissa! Looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product. Thanks for sharing.
Looks great.
Coming along nicely guys. 3:00 pm here on Fri. as I type this out. Time to get mowing B4 the rains come or if I wait a little bit longer, it will indeed start raining, getting me out of it, lol! This will be my 4th & final cut for the season up here. Day B4 yesterday marked DAY (30) on the tree removal project above the pond as the FINAL poplar was blocked up & added to the stack. My best guess is 5 to 6 cord, ready to be split...
Enjoy the woodsman show folks!
Bill on the Hill... :~)
My dream is to have a heated deer blind! You are a lucky man Mike!
Your work looks good. Look forward to seeing it completed. 👍
Your wife is like mine! Wiling to help you do anything! God knew we needed helpmates! Great job!
Mike, you continue to crack me up! Often when you cut a board or a round, clamp down a log on the mill you pat the item with two pats. It’s like your patting Stanley on the head and telling him - good boy. In this case it’s “good board”. Example is 1:28 into this video. This is no way criticism just a humorous observation that keeps me coming back. Have a safe trip to/from Boonville.
Really nice job mr.& mrs. Morgan, When you get all done,recliner in place, send the drone to get your pizza you deserve it for working so hard.
I like your show I watch it all the time
Thank you for all the time and effort that you put in your video.
Mike , just awesome progress. Great job!😃
My Mother and I worked with my Dad on all kinds of projects. You guys remind me of those years. I would probably use washers on the both ends of the bolts. You do good work!
The cabin is coming together beautifully! Looks pretty darn sturdy. You do amazing work.
Cool project guys! Will be a fun getaway!
Thanks Kapper!
Enjoy your channel man. Thanks for sharing. Just bought a house and property and working on turning it into a homestead so these videos are helpful. Just bought a Deere 1025R today, was VERY close to getting an RK because of you but dealer/parts/service techs being close decided it for me.
Looking good Mike, I believe I should be able to start my 8x8 after the hunting season this coming year. I now have a 6x6 and a 4x6 in the woods that I’m still working on. Once their complete I’ll get started on the 8x8 but I’m still looking for that sweet spot to build it. But anyway by watching your videos sure helps me put my plan together.
the tower blind is really lookin good. yall have a good weekend at the show, cant wait to see some of the footage. yall HAVE A DAY👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Looking good
Nice job Mike. Enjoy the weekend.
Yep yep
Good call taking the RK24 out there, I do not think anything but the RK24 would have been right in that scenario. 100% right choice RK24 all the way.
That is a awesome blind stand
Over kill is underrated, if I’m building something it’s gunna hold up. Looks great thumbs up
Good progress. Watching you’ll give me some ideas for mine
Great video as always. Enjoy your weekend.
Hey Melissa, Mike makes everything look so easy! He's a keeper for sure! Have a fun weekend. ✌🏻️
👏👏👏👏🙏🇺🇸 Excellent work. It'll be nice enough for wine parties at the woods. Your project is looking great.
The mini cabin is looking good!
Always good music with your videos, really groovy!
Got to be the first earthquake rated deer blind in PA!!
Looks good!
Rod
I like the building part of your video, keep up the good work
Enjoy your weekend
Wao.Good Job...
Hey, on your way back from Booneville, stop by the building supply and grab you 2 round concrete forms, take your holding screw out and place your post 1 at a time in the forms and backfill with dirt around the forms; you're gonna hate putting that much concrete in the hole to fill that backhoe dug hole post hole...😉... Just a thought.☺
Steady as she goes. 👍🏻
You are versatile guy. Good job Mike (and Melissa)
Good help Melissa
Two RK tractors, a new Polaris, saw mill. You have put some money in this operation.
The RK tractors aren't mine and the Ranger is 5 years old
Good choice of music!
Enjoy your trip
This is going to be an awesome blind, um, I mean mini-cabin for sure! lol Love all of the videos!
Outstanding video! You are really a talented DIY’er and you think outside the box. I love your videos!!
Have a good time ! Curt :-)
Another great video really enjoy watching you two working together
Coming along great! 👍🤠
Piper needs a vest and hard hat. Like it when a plan comes together.
133 subscribers now Melissa that's a cute video . mike I wouldn't make the cabin to nice . if you were to get in trouble might have to spend the night . lol thanks for the video keep them coming GOD bless from IL
That tower blind is a good place for afternoon naps Mike
sweet cabin
Oh wow I moved to Florida from Syracuse new York back in 2016
Great channel
Looks like a good day be safe on your travels
Coming right along! The Caddilac hunting blind/nap shack will be up and running in no time!
Terry Castor you mean this isn’t Mike’s Dog House??? 😎
@@CliffsideStables might be if there isnt a 'pool' in the future! LOL
This is a lot of fun! Looking forward to seeing the progress. God Bless.
Great job! Very structurally sound! Hope you get deer meat for dinner from there! Will be a great place to relax!! Thanks for sharing!! STAY SAFE!!
Great Job, good helper I have one like that, thinks ahead of what you are doing.
Screws are handy and have thier uses but I have learned to love my nail gun. Also nails cost less and generally have more shear strength then screws. About 100 times faster then driving a screw also. I hope you saw up some lumber for this nice deer stand.
Wish we knew you were going to be in New York we would love to meet with you! Will to come to PA to do that also!
Looking good!
Another great video, l love tower stands, my favorite blind these days has RAM 1500 4x4 on it,(I’m disabled and it’s legal on private land). Can’t wait to see the finished product. I bet some “Throw and Grow” would do good in that area.
Great video as always I noticed the bolts went in a little easier on this video. Did you go with a little bigger with your drill bit? Also sometimes putting a little soap on the end will help. Always save the little bar of soap it can come in handy for multiple things! Please have a safe trip this weekend.
Looking good,,,,,,, you can use the Spirit level up side down as well....
martyn wakeley , thanks for the tip, never knew that. 👍🏻✌🏻️
Another great video Mike, love what you do. Hi Hunter and greetings from North Wales 👍🏴
Had me going there for a moment. Thought you weren't going to use joist hangers.
Lol
Me too, was happy to see them!
I woulda glued and bolted the 2x4s you set the joists on. All that much strength added. Nothing wrong with overkill.
I want to be able to pull the ranger under it,
Great job....And another great video...