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  • @Bourbonmoth
    @Bourbonmoth  4 роки тому +15

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    • @JacobLongActingJourney
      @JacobLongActingJourney 4 роки тому +1

      Okay. But only cause you said so.

    • @amarlakhani973
      @amarlakhani973 4 роки тому

      Thank you. And love your videos. Inspiration to make projects

    • @sheldonwisdom2161
      @sheldonwisdom2161 4 роки тому +1

      When Nick offerman needs advice he comes here for inspiration and tips 👌

    • @afrolintln7677
      @afrolintln7677 4 роки тому

      I NEED the rest of the BOAT videos, that was an amazing build and would love to see what it looks like finished and in the water, also be cool to see it painted but didn't know if you was planning on using marine grade paint or not

    • @Rockisasome
      @Rockisasome 4 роки тому

      Don’t hate me but what about making a wood bed! WITH CABINETS?!? Just an idea. Love your videos

  • @ddlbruton
    @ddlbruton 4 роки тому +44

    As a military veteran (Canadian) who used to work with his hands (and now pushes paper due to injury), I want you to know you have helped encourage me to give hobby woodworking a shot. It has brought a lot of purpose and joy back in to my life. For this, I thank you sir. There are a lot of other channels on here, but none have your distinct/engaging sense of humour. Watching your videos kinda makes me feel like I'm back with the boys all those years ago. Please keep doing what you're doing.

  • @kenshores9900
    @kenshores9900 4 роки тому +34

    The sides are called rails. You can lighten this up a bit by removing some of the material on the rail. This makes a hand hold for the person climbing the ladder. You can do this with oak but not many other woods.

  • @kdmerkle
    @kdmerkle 3 роки тому +18

    I've been planning to make a librarian ladder exactly like that (pipe & all) for our Scout storage shed. One additional feature I'm going to add: an additional hook/slot at a lower position so that when it is not it use, it can be hung vertically so it doesn't get in the way when walking around the shed. I'll add oblong hand-holds to lift it.

    • @tacobelle95
      @tacobelle95 2 роки тому +1

      This what I was thinking and hoping he'd show too. Perhaps you can post a picture of what you did/do, because I don't know how to do it unless I see it done. TIA

  • @yknowgirl
    @yknowgirl 3 роки тому +1

    I'm a 65 year old grandma and am going to build this for my off-grid cabin that has two lofts with a six foot space between them. Going to make it so I can switch from one loft to the other and have a short fixed pipe rig setup like you made, using horseshoes at the top of the ladder to hook into the pipe at the top. Thanks for some great tips!

  • @leandrobernardo8335
    @leandrobernardo8335 Рік тому +333

    I have done some woodworks in the past but this woodwork plan ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG helps me do much in a far lesser time than i used to do i have already built several projects with this plan and i intend to do many more soon. Thank you so much!

  • @josephwinsett9645
    @josephwinsett9645 3 роки тому +3

    One of the most entertaining woodworking channels ever!

  • @tsupi7056
    @tsupi7056 4 роки тому +12

    You're one of the most entertaining wood working channels that I've found. I appreciate the dry humor, educational aspects, and honesty you put in every video. Thank you!

  • @CeeJayThe13th
    @CeeJayThe13th 4 роки тому

    Big brain move masking all that stuff with the blue tape! Saves a ton of cleanup and I'd never have thought of it!

    • @CeeJayThe13th
      @CeeJayThe13th 4 роки тому

      Well shit! Also a big brain move with the wedges for the casters.

  • @bobanga470
    @bobanga470 Місяць тому

    i like the way you're thinking...some fancy engineer figured out the angle on the ladder, no need to reinvent that....thats gold my friend!

  • @keithrayeski3147
    @keithrayeski3147 3 роки тому

    That’s wicked cool! The humor is worth watching to the end!!

  • @jamiehilsdon
    @jamiehilsdon 4 роки тому

    This is why you are my favourite you tube woodworker, not only did you hide all those pesky screws but you also increased your hide and seek options as well!

  • @scottbennington2936
    @scottbennington2936 4 роки тому +7

    When blue tape is a line item deduction as a woodworker, you know you made it in the big leagues.
    Great project. I liked how you found the angles of the legs. Very smart 🤓!

  • @matfoss611
    @matfoss611 4 роки тому

    Obviously plays bags/corn hole. 2:24 That form is impeccable.

  • @cpickslay
    @cpickslay 2 роки тому

    I like that tape tip to avoid glue cleanup. Thx!

  • @bradmeacham6982
    @bradmeacham6982 4 роки тому +49

    One slight safety concern... The "hooks" at the top of the rails might be susceptible to snapping off from the 1" hole and out along the grain of the rails. It might be worth reenforcing the top of the rails with some additional 4 inch-ish wide pieces glued and screwed with their grain perpendicular to the rail's grain and having a matching pipe cutout as already exists in the rails.

    • @bombamanwa
      @bombamanwa 4 роки тому +4

      The hook is really just keeping the ladder against the rail when decending, and would be minimal tension force. When acending the force is compressive against the ~2.5-3" of remaining material which should be fine. If you really wanted to, you could insert a dowel across grain.

    • @keithfaulkner6319
      @keithfaulkner6319 4 роки тому

      Exqueeze me why would the force on the ladder hooks be any different ascending or descending ( going up or down, for those with smaller vocabularies). Gravity works the same both ways.

    • @bombamanwa
      @bombamanwa 4 роки тому +1

      @@keithfaulkner6319 The ladder is not suspended, the hooks just keep the ladder against the rail. Like with any other lean-to ladder.

    • @keithfaulkner6319
      @keithfaulkner6319 4 роки тому

      @@bombamanwa i know that. My comment had to do with why you separated up and down forces.

    • @bombamanwa
      @bombamanwa 4 роки тому +3

      @@keithfaulkner6319 I was stating that decending is more often than not the only time the hook will come into play. When your decending a ladder, its usually the time when your most likley to pull the lader away from the wall, or in this case, rail. But that force is minimal unless you really lean back. But true depending on form and function a user could pull away during ascending.

  • @kellyb7321
    @kellyb7321 4 роки тому

    Honestly I could watch your projects and listen to the commentary all day long. It's just perfect.

  • @mtericktucson
    @mtericktucson 4 роки тому +10

    Been with ya a couple months now. Great craftsmanship, great humor and family. Appreciate the content!

  • @grsoto
    @grsoto 4 роки тому

    Man the comedy and video work on these videos and channel just kick ass.

  • @gregturcotte8778
    @gregturcotte8778 4 роки тому +1

    I was talking to my boys today about making one of these for my garage. Thanks for showing us how you did this one. Gave me some great ideas!

  • @liamshelley
    @liamshelley 4 роки тому

    A new Bourbon Moth Woodworking Video! This new year is already off to an awesome start

  • @rollietesspawlak9645
    @rollietesspawlak9645 3 роки тому

    I’m hooked so entertaining Though dry sense of humour , so refreshing you are truly a master

  • @jeronomosp
    @jeronomosp 4 роки тому

    Brilliant videos and great sense of humour! Nice to see you can make videos with a bit of tongue in cheek humour!

  • @michaelpereira8937
    @michaelpereira8937 10 місяців тому

    Bourbon Moth, great woodworking skills and finished project. Loved your helpful tips of matching up the angle of the project ladder with your stepladder and of putting the wheels on the side of the rail bottoms. Very clever. --Mike Pereira, Scarborough, ON, Canada.

  • @BKRcustoms
    @BKRcustoms 4 роки тому +3

    The humour you bring to your videos is amazing ❤️❤️❤️

  • @thomasbyrne7770
    @thomasbyrne7770 3 роки тому

    Just another great educational/entertaining/bithchin teaching session.... Much thanks.
    Tom Byrne

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. 4 роки тому

    They are call rails. Really cool project keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making greatness. God bless

  • @jeanswain4362
    @jeanswain4362 Рік тому

    The ladder is great and just what I’ve been looking for, but that boat!!! 😍 Gorgeous!!!

  • @tk843hu
    @tk843hu Рік тому

    You are the only UA-cam woodworker who I don't mind picking up a Domino :) that tells a story! Thanks man for everything, wishing the best.

  • @504carl
    @504carl 4 роки тому +5

    I must honestly say that no matter what you would put a smile 😁😁😁😁😁 on anyone's face by just watching any of your videos, even when you're sad.

  • @nhatphongtran86
    @nhatphongtran86 4 роки тому +3

    Learning so many useful things here in such a delightful way! Would be really cool if you could show us to make an awesome door with all the complicated stuff (tenons, decorative details, arches, keyholes, hinges etc).

  • @BrianThorstad
    @BrianThorstad 4 роки тому

    Absolutely fantastic. Your wife should be happy...and a happy wife is a happy life.
    Saw your shirt, where in Oregon? My dad’s in Portland. I might drop by post COVID.
    Subscriber Brian

  • @dicklang2756
    @dicklang2756 4 роки тому +66

    The ladder side members are called rails, stringers or stiles, depending on where you live. Where you put your feet are steps or rungs, depending on whether they are flat or round.

    • @jordwutts
      @jordwutts 3 роки тому +1

      rails, simply rails

    • @dicklang2756
      @dicklang2756 3 роки тому +2

      @@jordwutts Get an education!

    • @jordwutts
      @jordwutts 3 роки тому

      @@dicklang2756 yes sir

    • @dicklang2756
      @dicklang2756 3 роки тому

      @@jordwutts Suck it up Princess, if you feel the need to "correct" someone, make sure that A; you actually know what you are talking about, B; you have done some research to back up your claims, and C; you haven't accidentally taken on someone who is a whole lot crazier than yourself, is quite happy to point out your ignorance in detail. Now you can check your sources and then apologise!

    • @jordwutts
      @jordwutts 3 роки тому +1

      @@dicklang2756 whatever you say sir

  • @briansschneider
    @briansschneider 2 роки тому

    Loved your video. Super funny and refreshing. Keep the videos coming please! Thanks!!

  • @billysalisbury8074
    @billysalisbury8074 4 роки тому +1

    Bro you’re like brilliant!

  • @punduhmonium3663
    @punduhmonium3663 4 роки тому

    That thumb flick when you cut the angle on the table saw was noice!

  • @Rias-Gremory-a-gamer
    @Rias-Gremory-a-gamer Рік тому

    I think its nice that you do stuff like that for your wife i hope she happy with it. the ladder looks nice :3

  • @ASKirkland
    @ASKirkland 4 роки тому

    Might be my favorite video so far. Simple project but a great video. Hilarious.

  • @chadmartin5370
    @chadmartin5370 4 роки тому

    Please keep making videos. I really enjoy your comedy and skills

  • @joew.harris7018
    @joew.harris7018 4 роки тому

    I have learned a lot from watching your videos but not only that, you are very entertaining as well and I like that.

  • @BrianThornburg
    @BrianThornburg 3 роки тому

    I didn't know I needed this solution to a problem I didn't know I had until this video came up in my recommendations. Thank you!

  • @jonkocen
    @jonkocen 4 роки тому

    Like your work and your humor

  • @TheWayne660
    @TheWayne660 4 роки тому +1

    Thats a very nice ladder you built there.

  • @robertwells1011
    @robertwells1011 2 роки тому

    awesome video, but the best thing I got from this video is your plans for the boat, and how you have them all protected in the sleeves and binder love that

  • @MartyG1957
    @MartyG1957 4 роки тому

    That's a really nice studio space. Great rolling librarian ladder

  • @Oxyflight650
    @Oxyflight650 4 роки тому

    Nice project to end the year. Best wood worker!

  • @summerspi007
    @summerspi007 11 місяців тому

    That was awesome! My first time watching one of your videos. Great job! Instructional and entertaining all in one. I'll be watching some more.

  • @everythingnnothingpodcast
    @everythingnnothingpodcast 4 роки тому

    The boat is looking GREAT.

  • @Vonbek32
    @Vonbek32 4 роки тому +3

    Side Pieces = Rails, there. Love your videos man :)

    • @hogthrob
      @hogthrob 4 роки тому

      Yep. The side pieces on a ladder are rails. On stairs, the side pieces are called stringers.

  • @travisgreuel4013
    @travisgreuel4013 4 роки тому

    Love your intros (and content). Thank you for your work.

  • @rogermckee2770
    @rogermckee2770 2 роки тому

    Neat looking Bobble Head

  • @csaiz8847
    @csaiz8847 3 роки тому

    That's awesome! Now I have to make my wife one. Thank you for posting.

  • @Siskiyous6
    @Siskiyous6 4 роки тому +1

    Nice side rails.

  • @kathydoucet7913
    @kathydoucet7913 4 роки тому

    You are soooo good at your craft AND Funny !!!

  • @davydany
    @davydany 3 роки тому

    The ladder looks really nice!

  • @kimdavis5522
    @kimdavis5522 4 роки тому +1

    They are stringers, rails or Stiles. Love you man!

    • @joycemiller4716
      @joycemiller4716 4 роки тому

      Yes stiles in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @Jpreacher1308
    @Jpreacher1308 4 роки тому +1

    I need more videos, Sir. Seriously. I need more.

  • @nevyncullifer1911
    @nevyncullifer1911 4 роки тому +16

    Jason, I have to know! What's worse, hipsters with pallets, or exposed screws?

  • @markhinds1361
    @markhinds1361 2 роки тому

    Love your energy. Excellent as always.

  • @MrPavaroti
    @MrPavaroti 4 роки тому

    Happy Neyear! The Boat!!!Cheers from Toronto Canada!

  • @ronwhite36
    @ronwhite36 4 роки тому +1

    I'd say, call the side boards what ever you want! It's your video right? Your viewers enjoy it no matter what you call them. Thanks for the awesome video as always. Happy New Year!!!

  • @rubikasuto
    @rubikasuto 4 роки тому +3

    Happy New year from UK🇬🇧🎉

  • @cnote9958
    @cnote9958 4 роки тому

    Absolutely love your channel brutha!! Great video as always!

  • @SW-zu7ve
    @SW-zu7ve 4 роки тому +11

    UA-cam commenter here. The ladder sides are called pieces. The things you step on are the other pieces.

  • @mikesgarage5066
    @mikesgarage5066 4 роки тому +1

    This is super cool. The hyperventilating line definitely cracked me up!!

  • @crokambule4391
    @crokambule4391 4 роки тому

    Very very good job . Very clean. Bravo.

  • @michelpeiro5371
    @michelpeiro5371 3 роки тому +1

    Hi ! Many thanks for your videos, tricks, humor and passion ! A great quality smell for your entire work (wood, video, finishing and ideas). More over, it’s nice for me to practice my english by watching your videos. Many thanks and good luck from South of France 🇫🇷 😉 Michel

    • @zoponex3224
      @zoponex3224 3 роки тому +1

      Wow. Your written English is impressive!

  • @Dean.44
    @Dean.44 4 роки тому +1

    Happy new year Jason.

  • @markroper9269
    @markroper9269 4 роки тому

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Great video! Be safe!

  • @alexfil2064
    @alexfil2064 3 роки тому +1

    Hello.
    The ladder was a very nice project.
    You could attach the wheels in the inside of the two side planks. Or, even better, find a way to insert them at the bottom of the plank by using just the wheels and their axle!

  • @BobHerres
    @BobHerres 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent video w Super Shop Skills! and I do appreciate the humor too :-) Thank you for sharing

  • @corey6393
    @corey6393 3 роки тому

    I just got asked to build a couple of loft ladders for a fancy ski chalet/house/cabin/mansion thingy. Figured I had better revisit your video on ladder design and construction. Mine will be a bit more "rustic", per owner request. Headed out to my local sawmill guy to see what he might have for some rough sawn clear red fir.
    Thanks for doing what you do.

  • @allanbeasley4565
    @allanbeasley4565 4 роки тому

    Great woodwork with great humour! 😂 Thank you from 🇬🇧

  • @mbrain03
    @mbrain03 3 роки тому

    Just a heads up!!! You can reverse that dryer door and it’s pretty easy to do

  • @johnnydingo8680
    @johnnydingo8680 4 роки тому

    A ladder to success, nicely done.

  • @MySound68
    @MySound68 4 роки тому +3

    Great job, like the way the videos are done! :)
    Wouldn't it be better having the casters mounted inside, in-between the 'mistresses'?
    And maybe adding a brass brace around the hooks?

  • @tensazero
    @tensazero 4 роки тому +7

    The hooks, I would thicken a bit. Maybe a screw to bind the wood grain to prevent splitting. Over all a great build.

    • @MaxLastfogel
      @MaxLastfogel 4 роки тому

      I was thinking the same thing and had hoped for some type of reinforcement ... I see that splitting right up the grain when you have arms full of stuff

    • @atabuoy050
      @atabuoy050 3 роки тому

      Minimal force on hooks. Majority is on base. If you are concerned, a plywood plate or gusset would reinforce this area.

    • @jaydaawg.8191
      @jaydaawg.8191 2 роки тому

      Actually. The wheels take most of the weight. They'll come loose every two months. 😬

  • @jonathanjonathan7386
    @jonathanjonathan7386 6 місяців тому

    beautiful piece of work

  • @JessicaConstruye
    @JessicaConstruye 4 роки тому

    Not only incredibly talented but sooo funny!!!!!

  • @sjosephmann
    @sjosephmann 4 роки тому

    Awesome! Thanks for the knowledge AND entertainment!

  • @ardobkin
    @ardobkin 4 роки тому +3

    Going to build this one day. Hilarious video too. If you collaborated from the guy’s from four eyes furniture, the skits would be unreal.

  • @thecruelhawk5213
    @thecruelhawk5213 4 роки тому +1

    This is a great, informative video - thank you!

  • @juanarchie
    @juanarchie 4 роки тому

    Thanks for making a hard year easier! Happy new year to you and your fam.
    Greeting from Uruguay!... hoping to become a woodworker!

  • @ravipina
    @ravipina 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome. Two possible upgrades: grip tape on the steps, and maybe UHMW tape on the pipe to help with gliding and/or reduce wear of the rails.

  • @VeretenoVids
    @VeretenoVids 4 роки тому +1

    Oh, Little Rabbit googled and bookmarked. I see tea towels in my future. 😁

  • @jimbain607
    @jimbain607 5 місяців тому

    Great video. Something for dummies like me.

  • @walesxscarlets
    @walesxscarlets 4 роки тому

    Why have you become my favourite woodworker all of a sudden 😍😍😍

  • @peterbonifacio3288
    @peterbonifacio3288 2 роки тому

    Very good video and well explained for a complicate project. Compliments!

  • @jimbooth2010
    @jimbooth2010 4 роки тому

    I really enjoy your videos.. i have no intention of building a ladder, yet i still watch. I hope these are profitable for you.

  • @robertgreendyke8617
    @robertgreendyke8617 4 роки тому +1

    sweet boat, you should do a multi video series on how to build it...

  • @robertcowden1940
    @robertcowden1940 3 роки тому

    Love your videos....keep em coming!

  • @billofalltrades1468
    @billofalltrades1468 4 роки тому +1

    Great work

  • @calumyoung7172
    @calumyoung7172 Рік тому

    loved this. planning to attempt!

  • @mclkev
    @mclkev 4 роки тому

    Really genius design, awesome video

  • @Brett1279
    @Brett1279 4 роки тому +2

    Love the video and the ladder looks amazing - was there any reason you didn’t put the wheels on the inside of the ladder?

  • @StevenDavisPhoto
    @StevenDavisPhoto 4 роки тому

    Great video Jason. I love the way you make your videos.

  • @martyjosephson4937
    @martyjosephson4937 4 роки тому

    Maybe "Runghangers"?? Nice Video J, you keep me amused and look forward to the next one.

  • @rpaasse6453
    @rpaasse6453 4 роки тому +1

    Best video i saw this year! Anyway, learned something here and had a laugh. Thanks man! Love your video's and best wishes to you and your family

  • @jamesdick313
    @jamesdick313 4 роки тому

    simple solution, nice work. thinking I would try putting the wheels on the inside for a cleaner look. should still be stable enough

  • @BenNawrath
    @BenNawrath 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the tip on the picture of you in the website. Definitely a good choice to nix the stache and go full beard... always the best choice