I've done quite a few Johnny poppers definitely an enjoyable experience doesnt seem like people have been doing alot of restoring on classic tractors lately we've all learned it's nearly impossible to not end up upside down on em monetarily speaking
I was a carpenter for 33 years so I’ve had my share of concrete work. I was told that concrete has 2 guarantees, it’s gonna crack and nobody will steal it!
That's correct, but I've never seen concrete crack right after it was poured. I'm guessing they let it sit for 7-14 days before erecting the barn. The cracks were present in the erection of the barn
I would actually say, and this is coming from 30 years of direct concrete work and carpentry. Quite possibly the ground work was not compacted to specific standards or not enough rebar/wire mesh or something different. The strength mix of concrete is also a factor. And the many questions for crews involved like has someone driven a truck onto the green slab? But you are right about the floor should not have cracked that soon or that bad.
The tractor deserves some love. That machine fed a family and will continue to work for another 5 generations if you take it on. The shop turned out great!! Stay safe
Gotta say, been living in the south for over 50 years and when a slab is put in, wire mesh is used and if the slab is going to hold vehicles, rebar is used.
I wish they stood behind all their builds. They cost my buddy $70k on his build from poor workmanship and refusing to fix it. I cringed when Derek said their name.
In 1960 my uncle drove his first brand-new tractor, a John Deere, home from the dealer in town. 50 years later, on his 80th birthday, my cousin presented him with that same tractor, fully restored. Do the tractor, it's a thing of beauty.
Structural engineer here. Those cracks are typically a subgrade issue, not so much a concrete issue. On some occasions if concrete cures too quickly it'll crack but not like that. Your expectations are spot-on. That'll be a decent fix for now but it won't be a forever fix. If there was rebar in the slab those cracks would probably never really open up more than that, but without there's certainly that possibility. Fiber isn't bad, but it's not rebar. Edit: I actually noticed those cracks in your last Lodge video and I was surprised at how quickly those were there.
Yes, I noticed and was disappointed by the cracked floor. I have a thing about vehicle carrying concrete and always make sure it will take the weight. I like 6”-9” of hardcore, topped with 6” minimum of reinforced concrete, my choice would be 9” of granolith if I was putting lorries on it. Thing is if you are building a workshop you don’t ever want to think about the floor again.
Yea... It will never NOT CRACK for sure. Interesting to see how fast it cracks. Obviously I substrate issue. I would have been sick to my stomach to have such a crap job that I have to do temp fixes on the rest of my life!! ha
I’m near Montreal and I did a slab for a rear deck installation last year and you wouldn’t believe the prep we did for the concrete and that was for a stair landing. This slab either sank or heaved (I’m guessing sank) and that should have been looked after pre-pour. But either way…. Get used to cracks in your concrete lol
@@AdamM-pt1so I see the jealousy in this one. He works non-stop. I honestly don't know how he does it. What is your UA-cam channel? Do you even have one? 😂
He is a hard woman does roadworthy garage and finds old vehicles on the road and gets them running brings them home and finishes them. Than comes home puts up building and works on the yard and house busy man. And hard worker and love watching biscuits shows
To think how just a few years ago you were filming in your garage to where you are now. Derek nice things happen to good people , and all that blood sweat and tears and a fantastic role model family is keeping you focused.I reckon this is just the start of it for you as well because you are so switched on to what people enjoy to watch and be entertained with.Just keep being you and we will all be happy.
I got a say it does my ❤ good to see a fella that works so hard able to build his dream oasis on his land. I’m super happy for you and the family. I pray Jesus continues to bless you and prosper you and the family. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸God bless!
Lots of praise for the comical biblical character-sure would be nice to see this “phoney “jesus clown show up with his cowardly father lol (that won’t happen fairy tales are not real mikencrew)
Derek, another fine episode! Whilst you were bragging on the gravel guy I was thinking about why I've been watching you for years. It's because you've been perfecting your craft over many years and are fun to watch while you work. You and the gravel guy have that in common! Mega kudos!
I know a guy that wishes he had put in a hydraulic car lift when he built his pole barn. Love your videos Derek. Enjoy the boys. It's hard to believe mine are 23 and 26 now. They grow up quick. Keep on Keepin' on brother.
Those floor guys are good. And I did floors for 40 years. It is awesome watching people who know what they are doing. That is why two million fellers watch you!
I worked around construction for 8 years, then got my college degree and went into a white collar administrative job. It didn’t take long to realize that the folks in the construction industry had a greater knowledge of what they were doing and a better work ethic than the guys wearing the suits and ties, and were often just nicer people.
3:59 WOW as soon as you started cranking over the tractor I went back in time to 1972 8th grade standing next to my dad's tractor when he started it up "Holy Crap" didn't know how that sound could stick with me that long, thank you for all the videos keep it up from your old stomping ground Minnesota.
that would be a great location to put in a solar set up. If it's not being used often. A couple of solar cells and a battery storage to run the doors. maybe a few lights at night if/when needed. Otherwise, why take the time to run power.
Along With the great design and build of the barn, it now awaits the same work for a tractor, that should be easy-peasy. Your decision to use brick capping is also a great one. I am truly impressed at how your plan has come together, Derek. PS, instead of brick, you could get your wife to bake scones to replace the bricks? With the cracks, I am surprised you didn't use templates to simulate a stone floor. It may have distributed the stressors more evenly, and with the addition of some concrete colouring powder, it would have looked like an inlaid rock floor? Just a thought for next time?
As for power at the barn, you could put up some solar on that roof and an offgrid battery pack. Don't need much to run lights, doors and the occasional battery boiler. A lot easier and probably cheaper then running a power cable trough a trench and getting it connected up. If just for (basic) lights and door openeners a 12V system would even work and you would be done for about 500 bucks as far as power goes.
Just get a couple of solar panels, a battery or 2 a controller and an inverter. (less than $1000) and you can run your lights and a powered roller door.
Oklahoma resident here always use rebar in garages. Never heard of not using rebar it’s cheap and worth it. Learned something new today about TN. To each their own! Amazing barn!
I have been doing hvac for over 20 years, lived in tenn for a spell, but I have been doing what you do with finding unrecognized potential in classics as long as I can remember, my parents hated it, and so have all my girlfriends and 1 of my ex wives, you have access to vehicles I need to own ( among the other hundred or so ) and it sounds like you could use a hvac guy, maybe we could help each other out
Really enjoyed this video Derek, the building is looking great! I’m sure rusty acres will still have some vehicles though, I better see Betty White in there!! She’s definitely one of my favorites and she served the family well , thank you and the family 👍
The vision in your brain becoming a physical reality must be so satisfying. Congrats to Derek and Jessica for putting in all the work and then some to see their dreams come true.
Thanks for taking us along on this most recent journey, one that starts and ends at home for a change. I have such warm feelings for you and your family, people I've never met but feel like I know so well. Glad the internet can still do such a positive thing. All my best wishes to you and yours.
That’s an impressive floor upgrade and looks awesome. My barn isn’t near that size (30x50) but they laid plastic and wire before concreting (Texas)…it still has plumber cracks. Pad was sitting for a year and packed before hand. I didn’t install power at time but later ran power to it and wired it up with a bud. In the meantime you can wire up a few plugs and lights and run them with a generator if needed. Great hang out area for an evening beer or two.
I reckon that barn would be mint with some solar panels and a battery system. That way some lights indoors and electric doors can be kept going 24/7; maybe even a cold snack holder.
As a mason Derek, your masonry is gonna be either a cultured stone which is a fake stone made in a mold, but is cheaper than a thin cut real stone, or thin brick. Thin brick is about twice the cost of a full brick product wise and labor wise, as a full brick needs the face cut off to use for thin applications and needs the wall prepped per code with weepscreed, tarpaper, rainscreen, and metal lathe. Thin brick can be about 2$ a piece, where you can get full brick for 1$ or even less. You said you're going brick in vid...not sure if just a generic term here. But to save cost if going brick look, have them bolt angle irons on and use full brick, doesn't look like you have a brick ledge. Full brick are much quicker to lay as well.
I like people who perfect their craft, too! That's why I tune in to watch you! Love the progress on the barn, you and your family deserve all the good things coming to you.
Glad you have a contractor who stands behind his work. Place looks amazing and can’t wait to see it finished. Truly enjoy all your different channels. Thanks
I am so proud of you mr - you are doing an incredible job with this project - I wouldnt know where to start - You and you family have an amazing vision for this place and i look forward to it all coming together.
Derek, I had this video on my laptop watching it during commercials of the Outlaw Josey Wales on TV. When that show was over I switched it to Motor Trend channel and saw you on it working on an overhead cam straight 6 Poncho. You are everywhere!
YEEEAAAASSS!!! Fixing that shotty concrete job! Good deal man. I have Battleship Grey on my garage floor (with some black & white paint chips in it). Looks great
Awesome job, the barn looks great. Love your videos and love how the family is involved in your videos. Been a fan for yrs and look forward to new adventures every week. Thanks
Cracking job! What good contractor's you have...As for the DeLorean, well, my father had one back in the day and purchased another for spares. The crusher was the best place! Thanks for sharing Derek....
You should definitely restore the old tractor
It would be good to restore something completely. All the way down and back up again.
All the old tractors he has lol
Full full restoration! 👍💯
Full resto bleep bloop
I've done quite a few Johnny poppers definitely an enjoyable experience doesnt seem like people have been doing alot of restoring on classic tractors lately we've all learned it's nearly impossible to not end up upside down on em monetarily speaking
I was a carpenter for 33 years so I’ve had my share of concrete work. I was told that concrete has 2 guarantees, it’s gonna crack and nobody will steal it!
Concrete never needs mowing. I love concrete!!!
That's correct, but I've never seen concrete crack right after it was poured. I'm guessing they let it sit for 7-14 days before erecting the barn. The cracks were present in the erection of the barn
I would actually say, and this is coming from 30 years of direct concrete work and carpentry. Quite possibly the ground work was not compacted to specific standards or not enough rebar/wire mesh or something different. The strength mix of concrete is also a factor. And the many questions for crews involved like has someone driven a truck onto the green slab? But you are right about the floor should not have cracked that soon or that bad.
The tractor deserves some love. That machine fed a family and will continue to work for another 5 generations if you take it on. The shop turned out great!! Stay safe
Gotta say, been living in the south for over 50 years and when a slab is put in, wire mesh is used and if the slab is going to hold vehicles, rebar is used.
they add shredded plastic bottles to it now. it gives it strength without wire and reed bar. ittl still crack tho
Contractor who stands behind his work and makes it right, you know you found the right people!
I wish they stood behind all their builds. They cost my buddy $70k on his build from poor workmanship and refusing to fix it. I cringed when Derek said their name.
@@97minitacoYour buddy doesn't have a UA-cam channel with a million people watching them.
What about the crack that went under the wall and outside to the area under the overhang? 🤔
@@97minitacoWell now a million people get to see an average Joe's customer experience with them. 👍🏻
@@97minitaco Summertown Metals
In 1960 my uncle drove his first brand-new tractor, a John Deere, home from the dealer in town. 50 years later, on his 80th birthday, my cousin presented him with that same tractor, fully restored. Do the tractor, it's a thing of beauty.
Structural engineer here. Those cracks are typically a subgrade issue, not so much a concrete issue. On some occasions if concrete cures too quickly it'll crack but not like that. Your expectations are spot-on. That'll be a decent fix for now but it won't be a forever fix.
If there was rebar in the slab those cracks would probably never really open up more than that, but without there's certainly that possibility. Fiber isn't bad, but it's not rebar. Edit: I actually noticed those cracks in your last Lodge video and I was surprised at how quickly those were there.
Yes, I noticed and was disappointed by the cracked floor. I have a thing about vehicle carrying concrete and always make sure it will take the weight. I like 6”-9” of hardcore, topped with 6” minimum of reinforced concrete, my choice would be 9” of granolith if I was putting lorries on it. Thing is if you are building a workshop you don’t ever want to think about the floor again.
Yea... It will never NOT CRACK for sure. Interesting to see how fast it cracks. Obviously I substrate issue. I would have been sick to my stomach to have such a crap job that I have to do temp fixes on the rest of my life!! ha
I’m near Montreal and I did a slab for a rear deck installation last year and you wouldn’t believe the prep we did for the concrete and that was for a stair landing.
This slab either sank or heaved (I’m guessing sank) and that should have been looked after pre-pour.
But either way…. Get used to cracks in your concrete lol
You're living proof that hard work pays off
or that UA-cam overpays
@@AdamM-pt1so I see the jealousy in this one. He works non-stop. I honestly don't know how he does it. What is your UA-cam channel? Do you even have one? 😂
@@Chopski64 Eat my pickled eggs bro
@@Chopski64 Suckafart
He is a hard woman does roadworthy garage and finds old vehicles on the road and gets them running brings them home and finishes them. Than comes home puts up building and works on the yard and house busy man. And hard worker and love watching biscuits shows
To think how just a few years ago you were filming in your garage to where you are now. Derek nice things happen to good people , and all that blood sweat and tears and a fantastic role model family is keeping you focused.I reckon this is just the start of it for you as well because you are so switched on to what people enjoy to watch and be entertained with.Just keep being you and we will all be happy.
I got a say it does my ❤ good to see a fella that works so hard able to build his dream oasis on his land. I’m super happy for you and the family. I pray Jesus continues to bless you and prosper you and the family. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸God bless!
Lots of praise for the comical biblical character-sure would be nice to see this “phoney “jesus clown show up with his cowardly father lol (that won’t happen fairy tales are not real mikencrew)
Agreed
I could definitely go for a full rebuild of the ol' tractor! I think that'd really entertaining and interesting!
Yep, that tractor deserves some love, go for it!
A guy's got an amazing car barn. And a guy's fans are happy for him. Thank you for bringing us along!
Derek, another fine episode! Whilst you were bragging on the gravel guy I was thinking about why I've been watching you for years. It's because you've been perfecting your craft over many years and are fun to watch while you work. You and the gravel guy have that in common! Mega kudos!
Two guarantees with concrete, it’s going to crack and nobody’s going to steal it!
the epoxy floor coating was so satisfying 😌
Satisfying? I don’t understand.
@@americanman4746 ASMR for a feller. scritched a tickle so to speak
Love VGL just as much as VGG! Thanks for letting us into your life through VGL! I also vote for a rebuild/paint of the Deere!
Rebar won't stop cracking anyhow. It will only minimize how much the crack opens up. BTW, I think you should restore the green machine! ✌
Derrick im still waaay happy that you moved out of Minnesota and moved to Tennessee...😊
I know a guy that wishes he had put in a hydraulic car lift when he built his pole barn. Love your videos Derek. Enjoy the boys. It's hard to believe mine are 23 and 26 now. They grow up quick. Keep on Keepin' on brother.
Those floor guys are good. And I did floors for 40 years. It is awesome watching people who know what they are doing. That is why two million fellers watch you!
Really happy for you all, y’all deserve it
Definitely bring the Tractor back to its former glory
In Houston which is in the south. We always lay slabs with rebar, always!
I worked around construction for 8 years, then got my college degree and went into a white collar administrative job. It didn’t take long to realize that the folks in the construction industry had a greater knowledge of what they were doing and a better work ethic than the guys wearing the suits and ties, and were often just nicer people.
I was over there picking up that leftover metal with a couple other guys from work on Wednesday, I gotta say Derek you have a beautiful place.
The trash pile should go with the builder before he gets the final check. They always try to pull that one.
3:59 WOW as soon as you started cranking over the tractor I went back in time to 1972 8th grade standing next to my dad's tractor when he started it up "Holy Crap" didn't know how that sound could stick with me that long, thank you for all the videos keep it up from your old stomping ground Minnesota.
Love the look of the engine on the DeLorean !
that would be a great location to put in a solar set up. If it's not being used often. A couple of solar cells and a battery storage to run the doors. maybe a few lights at night if/when needed. Otherwise, why take the time to run power.
So happy for you … congratulations = come so far
That's a beauty of a building.
Well looking at the cracks in that floors maybe they need to start using rebar down south
Along With the great design and build of the barn, it now awaits the same work for a tractor, that should be easy-peasy. Your decision to use brick capping is also a great one. I am truly impressed at how your plan has come together, Derek. PS, instead of brick, you could get your wife to bake scones to replace the bricks? With the cracks, I am surprised you didn't use templates to simulate a stone floor. It may have distributed the stressors more evenly, and with the addition of some concrete colouring powder, it would have looked like an inlaid rock floor? Just a thought for next time?
Wonderful to see good people getting ahead in life.
man, that building is beautiful! and nobody deserves it more than you do!
I'm absolutely hooked and can't stop watching, don't want to, Lived the vids, Perfect 👌
The best way to do things. You are receiving the Blessings you have earned. ❤️🖖🏼🇺🇸
A full teardown and rebuild on the tractor would be something I would definitely enjoy watching.
You should use that netting like on your garden. So that rock doesn't just sink into the mud.
Thanks Derek. Love this content.
Glad to see your hard work paying off thanks for sharing
I like this garage. It's nicer than my house. Keep up the good work, feller.
As for power at the barn, you could put up some solar on that roof and an offgrid battery pack. Don't need much to run lights, doors and the occasional battery boiler. A lot easier and probably cheaper then running a power cable trough a trench and getting it connected up. If just for (basic) lights and door openeners a 12V system would even work and you would be done for about 500 bucks as far as power goes.
Just get a couple of solar panels, a battery or 2 a controller and an inverter. (less than $1000) and you can run your lights and a powered roller door.
Hey Derek, i'm glad you're getting that concrete taken care of ahead of time. Thanks for the videos bro!
It's looking great. I'm pleased for you. Thanks for sharing
Definitely give that tractor some much-needed love. That was such a great episode.
Oklahoma resident here always use rebar in garages. Never heard of not using rebar it’s cheap and worth it. Learned something new today about TN. To each their own! Amazing barn!
No question about the Deere. That machine deserves all the love you and the boys have time for.
I love watching stuff like this
wow, that's more than just the painting i've been up too on projects, i'm learning i need to do more researching & planning
@VlceGripIodge thank you for your kind regards, I am happily open for discussion.
sorry I'm not slow or Autistic and I'm unable to read minds. please refrain from messing with me. WHAT'S UP DEREK???
When you say "I want us to discuss" are you inferring you want just American citizens in the comment section.
I have been doing hvac for over 20 years, lived in tenn for a spell, but I have been doing what you do with finding unrecognized potential in classics as long as I can remember, my parents hated it, and so have all my girlfriends and 1 of my ex wives, you have access to vehicles I need to own ( among the other hundred or so ) and it sounds like you could use a hvac guy, maybe we could help each other out
Really enjoyed this video Derek, the building is looking great! I’m sure rusty acres will still have some vehicles though, I better see Betty White in there!! She’s definitely one of my favorites and she served the family well , thank you and the family 👍
Thank you for sharing your life with us.
DeLorean on VGG, absolutely, buildup
The vision in your brain becoming a physical reality must be so satisfying. Congrats to Derek and Jessica for putting in all the work and then some to see their dreams come true.
Thanks for taking us along on this most recent journey, one that starts and ends at home for a change. I have such warm feelings for you and your family, people I've never met but feel like I know so well. Glad the internet can still do such a positive thing. All my best wishes to you and yours.
Those fellows got in there and absolutely ripped through all that work. Floor looks awesome.
That’s an impressive floor upgrade and looks awesome. My barn isn’t near that size (30x50) but they laid plastic and wire before concreting (Texas)…it still has plumber cracks. Pad was sitting for a year and packed before hand. I didn’t install power at time but later ran power to it and wired it up with a bud. In the meantime you can wire up a few plugs and lights and run them with a generator if needed.
Great hang out area for an evening beer or two.
VGG you should Put a couple solar panels on the roof with battery tenders to the vehicle's never a dead batray😊
I reckon that barn would be mint with some solar panels and a battery system. That way some lights indoors and electric doors can be kept going 24/7; maybe even a cold snack holder.
Undoubtedly, most guys' ideal situation. I'm glad Derek is having a good time.Work ethic is rewarded.
Just did my garage floor with rustoleum battleship gray, good stuff.
As a mason Derek, your masonry is gonna be either a cultured stone which is a fake stone made in a mold, but is cheaper than a thin cut real stone, or thin brick. Thin brick is about twice the cost of a full brick product wise and labor wise, as a full brick needs the face cut off to use for thin applications and needs the wall prepped per code with weepscreed, tarpaper, rainscreen, and metal lathe. Thin brick can be about 2$ a piece, where you can get full brick for 1$ or even less.
You said you're going brick in vid...not sure if just a generic term here. But to save cost if going brick look, have them bolt angle irons on and use full brick, doesn't look like you have a brick ledge. Full brick are much quicker to lay as well.
I am happy to see you and the family thriving.
Battleship gray is a great color Derek easy looks nice also easy to care for.
BAD ASS BUILDING MAN,, PERFECT FOR KEG PARTY BARN DANCE,,
Real happy how that barn is coming along - looks really great.
AWESOME!
Tractor rebuild, absolutely. Nice looking building, nice to see a hard working feller reap the rewards of his toil! Well done, enjoy.
Great shape building . Ground heaves, concrete cracks, hey ho.. it’s a great addition , the cars will love ya!
Great pick with gray floor - love that color and you won’t be sorry-What a beautiful place your building - thanks for the adventure.
Tractors are so fun to do rebuilds since they are so simple and look so nice when done.
That looks awesome! Yes Please! for the DeLorean and the tractor videos. Absolutely love watching all of your content.
Love the barn! Glad you’re getting the floor fixed. Love seeing the family legacy being built and carried forward!
Congratulations on the new shop. It’s always a thrill to get a new work space done!
That Barn really looks nice and yes I agree with you rock is high I live here in Gatlinburg I've got to buy some to go around my shop
Looking good Derek
I like people who perfect their craft, too! That's why I tune in to watch you! Love the progress on the barn, you and your family deserve all the good things coming to you.
Vice grip video to start a relaxing Sunday, thanks Derek and family. Much love from Jersey.
Boy what a tease with that finished product... looks amazing!
Thanks for sharing. I’m enjoying the Lodge channel almost as must as the main channel.
Glad you have a contractor who stands behind his work. Place looks amazing and can’t wait to see it finished. Truly enjoy all your different channels. Thanks
Really like how well your windows let in light and look overall. Cool barn.
Very nice Derick. It’s a man’s dream . Looking forward to seeing quite a few projects rolling out of this garage . Thanks for sharing 🇺🇸 Artie
I could watch this stuff all day. Awesome.
You are living the dream sir. You work hard for it and deserve it!
Love the set up and you'll love the floor! Nice vision, she looks great.
Glad to see the concrete floor finished
I am so proud of you mr - you are doing an incredible job with this project - I wouldnt know where to start - You and you family have an amazing vision for this place and i look forward to it all coming together.
Thank you for all you do for your viewers, awesome content !
Derek, I had this video on my laptop watching it during commercials of the Outlaw Josey Wales on TV. When that show was over I switched it to Motor Trend channel and saw you on it working on an overhead cam straight 6 Poncho. You are everywhere!
Yeah, I loved those modified golf shoes. That was neat. Looking good Derek.
YEEEAAAASSS!!! Fixing that shotty concrete job! Good deal man.
I have Battleship Grey on my garage floor (with some black & white paint chips in it). Looks great
Awesome job, the barn looks great. Love your videos and love how the family is involved in your videos. Been a fan for yrs and look forward to new adventures every week. Thanks
The barn looks absolutely fantastic. I personally would like to see you restore that tractor. Keep up the great work 👍✌️🇺🇲
Cracking job! What good contractor's you have...As for the DeLorean, well, my father had one back in the day and purchased another for spares. The crusher was the best place! Thanks for sharing Derek....
Pop's here. How big is that building. WOW. Concrete needs stress lines cut. It cuts down on cracking.
It’s a beauty.can’t wait to see you move in . Love the color combos .🇺🇸🔧🛠️🪛