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Back to the Past
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Приєднався 25 жов 2020
A trip back in time to homesteading America, with construction techniques, DIY, off-grid living, local history, forestry, gardening and other areas of related interest.
I'll include videography & photography from the ground and in the air of restoration and reconstruction of an Arkansas Dogtrot style log cabin built in 1850. I'll utilize some modern construction techniques where I can without being distracting to the period structure. I'll thin and fall trees, mill lumber, cut firewood and manage resources.
We'll share an education and have some fun. Please join me!
#homesteading #vintage #historic #historical #diy #building #construction #off grid #affordable #Ozarks #mountain #cabin #log cabin #Arkansas #solar spring fed #self sustain #woodmizer #lx25 woodmizer lx25 #sawmill #portable sawmill #hand hewn #tractor #tym #working alone #self reliant #high quality #creative #creativity #colonial america #solar #solar panels
I'll include videography & photography from the ground and in the air of restoration and reconstruction of an Arkansas Dogtrot style log cabin built in 1850. I'll utilize some modern construction techniques where I can without being distracting to the period structure. I'll thin and fall trees, mill lumber, cut firewood and manage resources.
We'll share an education and have some fun. Please join me!
#homesteading #vintage #historic #historical #diy #building #construction #off grid #affordable #Ozarks #mountain #cabin #log cabin #Arkansas #solar spring fed #self sustain #woodmizer #lx25 woodmizer lx25 #sawmill #portable sawmill #hand hewn #tractor #tym #working alone #self reliant #high quality #creative #creativity #colonial america #solar #solar panels
Episode 91- Current updates with siding, my orchard and the garden now protected
This is a quick update, showing where I am with the board & batten siding, my pear and apple orchard and the best news, my garden. Progress there is amazing with the electric fence now working and no critter problems.
This channel is dedicated to educating and entertaining anyone interested in the art/science of historic restoration, which will include construction techniques and goals, related off-site projects, a little homesteading and off-grid living, history and maybe even a little farming. Since I work alone, and depend on no one, this is the ultimate DIY channel! On this property stands a Dogtrot style log cabin built in 1850, with an addition constructed in the 1970's. Although at one point, this was likely quite a nice and well cared for home, but years of neglect has caused a lot of deterioration.My intent is to have you learn some construction and restoration basics, as you watch. None of my videos are intended to teach the use of safety techniques or use of personal protective equipment. That responsibility is yours and those around you. #constructionlife #gardening #farming # solaelectricfence
#building #homesteading #construction #historical #garden #wildlifeprotection
This channel is dedicated to educating and entertaining anyone interested in the art/science of historic restoration, which will include construction techniques and goals, related off-site projects, a little homesteading and off-grid living, history and maybe even a little farming. Since I work alone, and depend on no one, this is the ultimate DIY channel! On this property stands a Dogtrot style log cabin built in 1850, with an addition constructed in the 1970's. Although at one point, this was likely quite a nice and well cared for home, but years of neglect has caused a lot of deterioration.My intent is to have you learn some construction and restoration basics, as you watch. None of my videos are intended to teach the use of safety techniques or use of personal protective equipment. That responsibility is yours and those around you. #constructionlife #gardening #farming # solaelectricfence
#building #homesteading #construction #historical #garden #wildlifeprotection
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Episode 90 path lighting
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I wanted to have some permanent lighting from the historic cabin to the barn with living space, where I'm now staying. No problem, how about string lights? Some of the creative lighting done with LED today, can actually have an attractive color and somewhat historic appearance. Iwas able to purchase 200 feet of string lighting on sale for less than $100. This was actually a fun video to make, a...
Episode 89- Installing board & batten siding. I've been working at his on and off for over a year
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I spend several seasons, working as time permits. My goal was to get this place livable, so I could enjoy a more convenient way of life. That meant prioritizing electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall and other interior work. Some of my previous videos have shown a lot of the work in this episode, already complete. All of the siding I used was milled by me. Logs, mostly beetle killed Colorado pine ...
Episode 88- Protecting what's left of my garden
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I spend this episode working on putting in an a solar powered electric fence. Deer and rabbits have raised havoc with my garden. I'd like to be able to get something out of it for me, so it's time to do something about it. The biggest problem seems to be when I'm gone to Colorado moving or dealing with medical issues. Even though Gabby is always with me, she tends to make her rounds and keep cr...
Episode 87- Last concrete pour in the building
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What great feeling it is to have the concrete finished on this building, 1187 sacks later. This room will eventually be used as a carpenter / furniture shop. Unfortunately, for the next couple of years, it will have to serve. Since I'm moving from a much larger place in Colorado, I have a lot of stuff to store, until the cabin is restored, likely 5 years, or so. This place will certainly keep m...
Episode 86- After two months of pouring rain, I finally get to dig my propane line
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In this episode, I talk about some problems of the past few months and how it might affect my future. It was nice, after months of torrential rainstorms, mud and soggy ground, to be able to dig a hole that didn't fill with water. I got my gas line in and backfilled along with a 1" conduit for possible future use. I originally was going to add a 1" water line, but it was going to have to be sepa...
Episode 85- Springhouse Development.
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This video was spread out over a six month period. From the fall of 2023 until mid March of 2024 rainfall was near of below normal. March 25th changed things with 4" falling overnight and it hasn't stopped since. It makes for a terrible work environment! This channel is dedicated to educating and entertaining anyone interested in the art/science of historic restoration, which will include const...
Episode 84- planting mushrooms, using inoculated plugs and sawdust from North Spore
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This is one of my more fun episodes, because I'm doing something I've never done before. I love eating mushrooms and have spent time in Colorado getting to know some of the wild species that are quite tasty. I'm not as familiar with what grows here in the Ozarks, but the climate is perfect for many species with lots of shade and moisture. I purchased spore inoculated Shitake plugs and a sawdust...
Episode 83- planting strawberry roots in towers
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This is a very short episode that I plant some strawberry roots in portable vertical towers.Just an update to life outside the city.
Episode 82- Installing snap together vinyl flooring
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In this episode you'll see me installing vinyl plank flooring. Prior to dong this I took my belt sander to prepare the subfloor. When installing subflooring there is often some time before the building is dried-in so subfloors tend to swell at joints. Also drywall finishing makes quite a mess. The easiest way I've found to do a good job of preparing is with a belt sander, using a very coarse be...
Episode 81- Building a small rock path in a spot that can stay pretty wet during the rainy season
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In the next month or so, I'll be developing my year round spring including cleaning and pre-filtration. In the area of the spring house is a spot that tends to stay pretty wet during the rainy seasons. I've occasionally used this pathway and been concerned about it getting muddy and obnoxious to pass. Now, when the spring is developed, I'll be using this area a lot more, and figured, it's time ...
Episode 80- Setting my home made aluminum garden box
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My son-in-law helped to weld up some aluminum planks into what becomes a raised garden bed that will endure forever, or at least longer than me. I hauled topsoil and composted cow manure to fill the box to prepare it for the growing season. This channel is dedicated to educating and entertaining anyone interested in the art/science of historic restoration, which will include construction techni...
Episode 79- Road building with my TYM T25, Husqvarna chain saw and DR Power wood chipper
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I need to do some road work into the back portion of my property to a storage area I want to utilize. It involves removal of about 10 small trees and widening my existing trail. This channel is dedicated to educating and entertaining anyone interested in the art/science of historic restoration, which will include construction techniques and goals, related off-site projects, a little homesteadin...
Episode 78- Installing the Delta frameless, curved glass shower enclosure, over tiled walls.
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I spend this episode installing the Delta tempered and curved glass shower enclosure. Wouldn't you know it. When I purchased it, the only colors available were chrome and stainless steel. The rest of the hardware in my place is oil rubbed bronze, so unfortunately, not a match. Now it's also available in black, which although not perfect, would have been better. Oh well! This channel is dedicate...
episode 77- Setting wall tile in the shower area
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episode 77- Setting wall tile in the shower area
episode 76- Working toward having a working bathroom. Drywall and tile backer board install
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episode 76- Working toward having a working bathroom. Drywall and tile backer board install
Episode 75- Installing my first interior door, the main entrance
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Episode 75- Installing my first interior door, the main entrance
Episode 74- Pouring the concrete slab for lumber drying and storage
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Episode 74- Pouring the concrete slab for lumber drying and storage
Episode 73 - Heating & AC with the Pioneer, 12,000 btu, 240 volt mini split
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Episode 73 - Heating & AC with the Pioneer, 12,000 btu, 240 volt mini split
Episode 72 - Installing drywall in my living area. Kind of a boring job, but it has to be done.
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Episode 72 - Installing drywall in my living area. Kind of a boring job, but it has to be done.
Episode 71- Finally I had time and pleasant temperatures to be able to insulate the attic
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Episode 71- Finally I had time and pleasant temperatures to be able to insulate the attic
Episode 70- Resetting my Woodmizer XL25 sawmill at it's permanent home, with exceptional support
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Episode 70- Resetting my Woodmizer XL25 sawmill at it's permanent home, with exceptional support
Episode 69- Installing attic ventilation in preparation for insulation
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Episode 69- Installing attic ventilation in preparation for insulation
Episode 68- Pulling wire for a 60 amp sub panel to the cabin. Solar power is getting more convenient
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Episode 68- Pulling wire for a 60 amp sub panel to the cabin. Solar power is getting more convenient
Episode 67- Running utility lines between the cabin and barn
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Episode 67- Running utility lines between the cabin and barn
Episode 66- Hanging the new door, not an easy task. I wish I was 20 years ago tougher
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Episode 66- Hanging the new door, not an easy task. I wish I was 20 years ago tougher
Episode 65- Making a historically correct front entrance door for the barn, chapter 3
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Episode 65- Making a historically correct front entrance door for the barn, chapter 3
Episode 64- Making a historically correct front entrance door for the barn, chapter 2
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Episode 64- Making a historically correct front entrance door for the barn, chapter 2
Episode 63- Making a historically correct front entrance door for the barn, starting with my LX 25
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Episode 63- Making a historically correct front entrance door for the barn, starting with my LX 25
Episode 62- Solar update, error code 61 resolved, solar panel voltage loss vs temperature
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Episode 62- Solar update, error code 61 resolved, solar panel voltage loss vs temperature
The old barn is looking great my friend ! 👍Love the board & baton so I bought a mill last year so that I could get my cabin sided & I have 3 or 4 other shop & such to hopefully get to next summer, I would of got more done this summer but had a booboo with a saw that slowed me don't :( been back at it slowly & like you would like to be done before winter :) Take care, stay safe"
I like your siding! Everything is looking beautiful! Nice job!
I love how your lab is so chill in all your videos.
The lighting turned out very nice. Your puppy Gabby has turned out to be a great friend. She is a beautiful dog. Hope to see you soon. 😊
You are spot on with how to clamp cable . We always say - never saddle a dead horse .
very nice!
It's coming along. Love the siding. Looks nice.😊
It seems to take forever. It's been really hot and dry, so I'm certainly not working full time at it. Thanks for the kind words!
Thank you for the great details. I really appreciated the real world decibel readings.
I'm happy it was useful to you.
Love the 'werkin music! I had this same problem. Thought I was doing good with deer, till I wasn't. They got a lot of my tomatoes and I don't have any time whatsoever right now to even put in something like you have here. Then I came across some potential wisdom from a 90+'er. He puts a radio with talk radio or preaching on it in the middle of his garden. Says deer won't come if they hear people talking. I tend to agree, though deer nowadays seem to be pretty darn fearless. The main one I got, she isn't even really that scared of me riding behind her on my ATV! For lack of time, I thought I'd give it a go. I have a solar powered radio my mom gave me last year and have it playing pretty loudly from night until after the sun comes up. We'll see how well it works. If it does seem to work, I may invest in running some power out there and building a small shack for a more permanent solution. Hopefully your fence works out for you!
@shelzmike that sounds like a reasonable solution. Now that the electric fence is in, the garden is doing great. I just hope it isn't too late. I put in a second garden box now that I'll probably plant this fall. I'll have to extend my fence to cover that one too.
Will you and your wife can the pears. Sure would be nice to have on a winter evening
@@sinbads.4189 I'm not married. I may freeze some. I'll give many to my kids and neighbors, assuming the squirrels and deer don't wipe me out first. They're both becoming a problem right now. Anything that drops to the ground and is damaged, Gabby eats. She loves them. They're only a week or two from being tree ripe right now.
Good video cute dog
You are so kind
I always learning something from your videos. I tell my grandkids, always pay attention and you can learn if your willing too learn.
Wow, that's really refreshing, especially if the kids can watch and learn!
Looks like you are still getting after. This is Rick Bain. We have to keep moving, that's the key!
Hey Rick, it's great to hear from you. There's still plenty of room in conservative Arkansas!
1200 sacks is a lot of weight to move. Good to see you doing well. Meow..
Yes, and since a good part of it is a steep pull, about 60 sacks at a time was a good load. That's kind of what I planned my pours around.
The floor turned out nice. Man, that is a lot of concrete for one man. Good job, sir.
Wow, thanks so much! I don't like concrete work all that much, but you know I can get it done!
Sorry to hear this little set back.Blair. You’re in my thoughts and Prayers buddy.🙏
Much appreciated! I appreciate your concern.
I am sorry, but the pictures are not good enough for me to identify the species. Color, bark , and grain are the 3 things which I rely on and there's just not enough close ups to let me see any of those 3 characteristics well. I am from SW MO and am still finding that there are trees in not so distant places which we don't have here. Therefore, my experience is limited to trees common to where I live. Cottonwood and black locust are a couple of examples. Rare in my immediate area yet common within a 60 minute drive. As for the usefulness of hackbery, I love it. Was able to get my hands on a log that had splated and have some beautiful lumber from it. It was heavy even after air drying for a time, but came out of the kiln very light in weight. Very wide boards stayed good and flat. Have used it so far in chess boards with walnut as the contrasting color and honey locust as the frame around the outside. Is a beautiful and popular combination. Planning a hall table with much of what I have left.
Sorry, I just saw this. It turns out to be pecan. There were several commenters that said so. When I went to Google street view, an old photo showed the tree alive. It's pretty definitely a large pecan.
@@backtothepast1850 Thanks for the reply. Pecans are abundant west and just north of me, but I have never seen one milled up to know what they look like.
@@ronatwell5379 this one had been on the ground for about 18 months, before I bought my place, so it had a chance to spalt some. Typically, there isn't this much color in the wood.
I wish I had that system. Mine is 12v, 2kw, 600ah lead acid with 2500w inverter.
Gosh I'm just now seeing old comments. I apologize. I started with a system similar to what you mention in my old cabin. It actually did quite a lot, like refrigerator, tv, internet, coffee maker and microwave. i couldn't use two a t once, but it was easy to adapt to.
Neat video
Gosh I'm just now seeing old comments. Thank you so much!
Can lose the hillbilly music, the plastic tank is junk, should fill with water before backfilling, it will float out, what state are you guys in? permits, inspections?
No, I won't lose the hillbilly music. Are you a classless idiot? The tank was filled before backfilling. I'm a contractor and have seen more failures with a concrete tank than with composite ones. Yes, we have permits and inspections on septic systems, but no building inspections because the county doesn]t issue permits.
link to the flooring you used?
Gosh I'm just now seeing old comments. I got it from Home Depot, Part of their Lifeproof series. I remember Hickory in the name, but didn't see it on their website.
Beautiful floor, and I love the stove. Boy, that place is coming together quite nicely.
Thanks, Sinbad! Your comments keep me encouraged!
Boy, that turned out really nice. I'm wondering if the water will wash some of that out if it gets to moving very fast?
It never runs all that fast. We had a torrential downpour yesterday and nothing happened. Thanks for the compliment!
Hey Blair! Beautiful Work!
Thanks Ruth! You're such a kind lady!
Love the raised bed. I have two, and they are by far the best producers..
I have a couple in Colorado too, and plants always seem to do well.
Thanks for sharing good editing and ingenuity.
Thanks very much, I appreciate the kind words!
Beautiful Job!
Thanks so much, Ruth!
Wow, that turned out georgous. Love the colors.😊
Thank you, Sinbad. The flooring is the same as what I used on a job at one of Colorado's state park, and loved it. All my colors worked around that. Since it was a wood floor pattern, I wanted either a stone or brick pattern for the shower walls.
Beautiful work Blair! That is one pretty shower!
I love the look of the tile and floor. Sure turned out nice. You have the exact same sink i have in a bathroom i remodeled a few years ago. Nice job.😊
The sink is the same as mine in Colorado. I actually salvaged it out of the cabin on my property.
@backtothepast1850 They must have sold several here in Colorado, huh lol🙂😉
Looks nice. Love the floor you've chosen. Glad your nice and warm there. It's been below zero for several days here in Colorado.
It turned a cold sub zero in Arkansas just a few days after the middle of the country.
Boy, that door came out beautiful. Did you make that door or purchase it? I remember the door you made in a previous video. Safe travels to Colorado, my friend, and the Happiest of New Year to you.
Thanks Sinbad! I made the outside doors, but ordered the interior ones like this one.
THANKS, I too have an ERROR Code "61" but it is on my GROWATT SPF 6000T DVM-MPV good video anyway = LOL COOP the WiSeNhEiMeR from Richmond, INDIANA ...
Yes, but well worth the investment
That slab sure turned out nice. Happy New Year! Hope this is the best year ever.
Thanks for the encouraging words, my friend!
Just out of curiosity did you turn it that direction so sawdust would be going outside? I just sold my lx25 and went to a lt15 wide going to build a trailer for it . I had some trouble with mine the head dropping and etc. and some trees to large for it. Have you seen woodland mills blade setter ? They look do a good job and very affordable. Great videos and beautiful place there.
Mine has not been without problems including the one you described. I also had some problems with the blade trying to climb, especially after hitting a knot. A lot was taken care of when I started sharpening and setting my blades myself. You'd think Woodmizer would have the research to sell their blades optimized for performance, but I was able to get better results by increasing the set a little. Yes, I did turn the mill so removal of sawdust was easier. I found that to be a real pain always cleaning up by hand in close quarters. Now, I'll just use my tractor to get rid of it.
Disassembling and cleaning the heifght adjustment head took care of the head dropping problem.
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Looking great! Love to see you and Gabby. Was unable to see you in October but congratulations on your move and retirement. Merry Christmas my friend.
Thanks Paul, I'll have to stop by for a visit, if I get to your neighborhood.
You really can do it all! Nice job and congrats on retirement. I know one thing, your not going to get bored. Work on! By the way this is Rick Bain.
Hey Rick, so glad to hear from you. I missed you at the reunion. I definitely won't be bored. I love it here so much!
I'm recently retired myself and enjoying it very much. Best wishes for you. Looking forward to the progress on your build. Your doing a good job.
Thanks for the kind words. I was a little afraid of retirement, but I love it!
That's coming along nicely. Love that little stove. Congratulations on your retirement. It's nice to get up in the morning and not have to go to work. Glad you're feeling better. Merry Christmas to you, sir.
Thanks very much. I'm back to 100% and enjoying not dealing with a work schedule.
Congrats on retirement!
Thank you, I love it!
It sure will make it nicer to work in there once it starts getting really cold. I'll bet you are glad to have that done.
I hate insulating so I am very glad to have that finished
Good on ya mate. Primo.
Thanks very much!
I'm getting happier all the time!
Boy it sure will be nice to have your mill there. Hope to see it running soon.😊
Although I haven't used it. I've already got it here. But I just haven't had the chance to post the video.
Nothing but junk. 6500ex. They sent half of the update cable. One out of the two cables was bad straight from Signature Solar. My 2 ton heat pump with a soft start pulses for 6 to 8 seconds on start up. At the same time during start up my lights strobe, not just flicker. My refrigerator compressor starts to pulsating and shaking too. Good luck if you buy the stuff. Forget about customer service.
You're right about customer service. Oddly, I haven't had the problems that so many people describe. The only thing I don't like is the idle power consumption.
Well, it's good to see you. Sure hope you continue to film. I enjoy this build very much.😊
I will continue. I'll be retiring in a couple of months, so I can spend more time on my Arkansas place.
Thanks for the encouraging words!
Congradulations on the retirement in a few months. I'm looking forward to the videos. It will be nice to stay in Colorado in the summer and Arkansas in the winter or visa versa. Lol 😆
Do your local electrical codes require emt conduit for electrical?
No, this is something I'm doing by choice. It makes future needs so much easier without tearing out a bunch of drywall. To me, it's so much better, and no problem with rodents destroying wiring.
Thanks so much for the presentation. It was very helpful. You mentioned a simple setter on Ebay. Do you have a search string to find it? Thank you.
Sorry, Jeff, I don't. It was a few years back that I researched it.
Woo hoo! It sure will be nice to have that in the home you built for it!
I've got it all set up but haven't used it yet in Arkansas. I've got a bunch of oak logs waiting for me to have time.
Looks great.
Thanks very much!