Guys, I have watched part 1 and 2 of your battery box build and let me say this, "I admire the two of you for what you are doing. Please make videos as often as you can so I can follow your progress. I am very impressed. God Bless my friend.
Your UA-cam videos and blog are always a joy to watch/read. Thank you for keeping us informed about your homesteading situation. This information helps immensely.
Very nice. I have to build a more permanent box for my battery bank, but I need to make it larger to accommodate more batteries to expand my bank in the future. Thanks so much for this inspirational video.
3:33 I've never done timber framing but I've done lots of stick framing, 2X4s, 2X6s etc. The triangular cut you made in the rafter is called a “Bird’s mouth“ cut. I have never heard of cutting the notch in the top plate, but like I said I've never done timber framing. I’m really enjoying your channel by the way.
That is one stout battery box. The gussied corners adds strength to the box along with the exterior panels. Think I would paint everything inside and out making sure everything is sealed from moisture. Nice job.
glad you added the vent. I would highly recommend covering the OSB board you used . it is not made to be open to wet weather (rain/snow, I worked in a factory that made it.) Enjoy your videos, and the progress you keep making. Inspires me to keep going. I'm in the "land clearing" process still, of my raw land.
Great little practice project. Something to perhaps try the next time you are cutting metal roofing.... take your circular saw and use a carbide tipped saw blade, or take a regular plywood blade that you may not care much about and put it on with the teeth running backwards. It is noisy, so wear hearing protection and it's always a good idea to also wear eye protection as well. You may find this a bit faster than a jigsaw. As always, I enjoy your videos!
Here's a tip when you are putting those screws into the metal roofing. Using a nail and a hammer, make a small hole in the metal where you want the screw. Then your screw won't dance around before it grabs, which prevents it from scratching the paint.
Just a thought but hinging from the front would be another option as it would not only be easier and more ergonomic to open but would dump the snow to the front instead of towards the cabin. You guys are doing great!
Thanks. Appreciate how you explained why you went Timber Frame to practice joints in prep for your house. Sure you two will do REAL well on the timber frame house project, you have a very engineer-like pragmatic approach. Suggestion on helping to keep life in the used batteries - I've had really good luck using a battery restore liquid (called GOLF CART BATTERY REPAIR LIQUID Solution- on EBay). A few batteries I've used it on were otherwise DOA, but after treatment they worked great. One battery was for our garden tractor, wouldn't hold a charge - it holds a charge now as good as when new. Perhaps others have had experience with it. Glad our Batt & box are done and on our channel. We are generating more power in the rainy & overcast days than I expected, so that has been nice. All the best to you both. And will be looking forward to your future projects -- Hasta La Projecto!
if you have any chance to heat that battery box you should . batteries do not like cold at all it shortens the lifespan and actually limits how much amps you can draw from the battery severely
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Very nice, coincidentally i just build an offgrid solar power trailer
Just something to keep in mind in the winter time you should be fine I made a box similar to what you made and it was in the fall when I made it I did not have any issues to the winter time but in the middle of summer with the box as tired as you made your box the batteries end up getting extremely hot and they cracked three of my batteries so in the summertime you might want to keep your led open
great video. great box. only problem I see is the same as Mars Rover mentioned, that chipwood loves to soak up water you need to seal it on all sides especially the edges. even if you are covering it in siding. ;) Looking forward to the next video. great job.
I give u nice word , now I do not live off grid living yet but all of my friends do can't say names they are on you tube too , yes very nice battery box super nice work for both of you , I my self do small reclaimed pallet wood projects my self , I'm just starting my you be Chan my self you can see some of my things I help out alot of ppl, my self
Those heavy batteries are going to need to be replaced in a few years. I would of made a walk-in style shed. Something with a skylight to let in sunshine for warm during the winter. Insulating the walls/top is a great idea also.
Wow... and I thought I put a fair bit of effort into a chicken house a few years back! Good lessons though. I really should spend more time with my steel square and it's prompted me to buy a book on the subject. Thanks both :o) Encore with the videos... very enjoyable!
Good practice and looking good even if the roof support is overkill. A normal metal roof wood have the rafters on 16 or more likely 24 inch centers and then have cross horizontal stringers ...like 1 x 4 ... to actually attach the metal to.
what you need to do is buy some fruit trees to plant. as by the time your house is all built the fruit trees will be ready to fruit for you to enjoy and buy some soft fruit bushes as well that you enjoy
Excellent idea to get and build skills on smaller projects. If you haven't already discovered Mr. Chickadee, you should check out his You Tube channel.
Hey I want to do the same thing and I am a carpenter, but at the minute I don't have any land. That will be in the near future. The seat are really called birds mouth, why I haven't any Idea? I like the new saw mill that you have, of course that is in your future video's. I'm going to get the same kind for myself, well anyway it's looking good!
Edoji Kiaken I'm not an expert, but my guess is that timber framing doesn't need fasteners like screws etc but instead one can drill a hole and use a wooden plug. Less materials needed to be bought from the store and use more of what they have on hand
Guys, I have watched part 1 and 2 of your battery box build and let me say this, "I admire the two of you for what you are doing. Please make videos as often as you can so I can follow your progress. I am very impressed.
God Bless my friend.
Your UA-cam videos and blog are always a joy to watch/read. Thank you for keeping us informed about your homesteading situation. This information helps immensely.
Thank you, both, you're awesome! What really struck my wife and I is your humility. We are enjoying following your adventure!
Very nice. I have to build a more permanent box for my battery bank, but I need to make it larger to accommodate more batteries to expand my bank in the future. Thanks so much for this inspirational video.
3:33 I've never done timber framing but I've done lots of stick framing, 2X4s, 2X6s etc.
The triangular cut you made in the rafter is called a “Bird’s mouth“ cut. I have never heard of cutting the notch in the top plate, but like I said I've never done timber framing.
I’m really enjoying your channel by the way.
That is one stout battery box. The gussied corners adds strength to the box along with the exterior panels. Think I would paint everything inside and out making sure everything is sealed from moisture. Nice job.
glad you added the vent. I would highly recommend covering the OSB board you used . it is not made to be open to wet weather (rain/snow, I worked in a factory that made it.) Enjoy your videos, and the progress you keep making. Inspires me to keep going. I'm in the "land clearing" process still, of my raw land.
I'm impressed at this undertaking. Keep up the good work.
Reclaimed lumber saves tons of money and its fun to work with and its free wood , I like all of your videos good job
Great little practice project. Something to perhaps try the next time you are cutting metal roofing.... take your circular saw and use a carbide tipped saw blade, or take a regular plywood blade that you may not care much about and put it on with the teeth running backwards. It is noisy, so wear hearing protection and it's always a good idea to also wear eye protection as well. You may find this a bit faster than a jigsaw. As always, I enjoy your videos!
Here's a tip when you are putting those screws into the metal roofing. Using a nail and a hammer, make a small hole in the metal where you want the screw. Then your screw won't dance around before it grabs, which prevents it from scratching the paint.
Just a thought but hinging from the front would be another option as it would not only be easier and more ergonomic to open but would dump the snow to the front instead of towards the cabin. You guys are doing great!
Very nice video! You do a great job explaining things. Very easy to follow.
i am enjoying your videos that you produce this is my second time around as i enjoy them all
Good job get you some 3/4 in. Brass Stair Gauges for your framing square.
Now you're ready to design and build an astronomical observatory
Wise to start small & learn various building techniques before taking on building your house.
Thanks. Appreciate how you explained why you went Timber Frame to practice joints in prep for your house.
Sure you two will do REAL well on the timber frame house project, you have a very engineer-like pragmatic approach.
Suggestion on helping to keep life in the used batteries - I've had really good luck using a battery restore liquid (called GOLF CART BATTERY REPAIR LIQUID Solution- on EBay). A few batteries I've used it on were otherwise DOA, but after treatment they worked great. One battery was for our garden tractor, wouldn't hold a charge - it holds a charge now as good as when new. Perhaps others have had experience with it.
Glad our Batt & box are done and on our channel. We are generating more power in the rainy & overcast days than I expected, so that has been nice.
All the best to you both. And will be looking forward to your future projects -- Hasta La Projecto!
if you have any chance to heat that battery box you should . batteries do not like cold at all it shortens the lifespan and actually limits how much amps you can draw from the battery severely
Very nice, coincidentally i just build an offgrid solar power trailer
FYI, the notch is called a birds mouth.
Keep up the good work on your projects.
Just something to keep in mind in the winter time you should be fine I made a box similar to what you made and it was in the fall when I made it I did not have any issues to the winter time but in the middle of summer with the box as tired as you made your box the batteries end up getting extremely hot and they cracked three of my batteries so in the summertime you might want to keep your led open
Learning is doing, nice job!
great video. great box. only problem I see is the same as Mars Rover mentioned, that chipwood loves to soak up water you need to seal it on all sides especially the edges. even if you are covering it in siding. ;) Looking forward to the next video. great job.
Hey man. I would recommend covering up the OSB, one good winter will begin the rot pretty quick.
I give u nice word , now I do not live off grid living yet but all of my friends do can't say names they are on you tube too , yes very nice battery box super nice work for both of you , I my self do small reclaimed pallet wood projects my self , I'm just starting my you be Chan my self you can see some of my things I help out alot of ppl, my self
To cut your roofing faster and safer just use a circular saw with the blade on backwards. It works great! Straight and fast.
Good job...Thumbs up...ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE
Those heavy batteries are going to need to be replaced in a few years. I would of made a walk-in style shed. Something with a skylight to let in sunshine for warm during the winter. Insulating the walls/top is a great idea also.
Awesome job.
Wow... and I thought I put a fair bit of effort into a chicken house a few years back!
Good lessons though. I really should spend more time with my steel square and it's prompted me to buy a book on the subject. Thanks both :o)
Encore with the videos... very enjoyable!
what do you guys do for a job? money saved up? stocks? rental properties?
Great video guy's....enjoyed....God Bless
Good job!
Good practice and looking good even if the roof support is overkill. A normal metal roof wood have the rafters on 16 or more likely 24 inch centers and then have cross horizontal stringers ...like 1 x 4 ... to actually attach the metal to.
Good job!!!!
what you need to do is buy some fruit trees to plant. as by the time your house is all built the fruit trees will be ready to fruit for you to enjoy and buy some soft fruit bushes as well that you enjoy
Good idea with the vent. Batteries produce a lot of explosive hydrogen gas when charging.
Could the inverter not be mounted inside the battery box, so that the waste heat can help keep it warm in winter.
It pays in the long run to do the best you can even on small stuff.
Excellent idea to get and build skills on smaller projects. If you haven't already discovered Mr. Chickadee, you should check out his You Tube channel.
the wood plate on the side will suck water like a spunch. its a indore meterial. :)
Very nice I like it
Are you guys close to Fouch-o-matic off grid? They are finishing up their cabin (timber framed also) outside of Boise if I recall correctly
Are you planning on installing at least House wrap or Felt paper over it? I would
Great video, how often do you have to add water to the batteries?
I am curious about whether you hinged the top, or left it unattached for removal when needed.
looks like a lil chicken coop ^_^
A battery coop, that is.
Hey I want to do the same thing and I am a carpenter, but at the minute I don't have any land. That will be in the near future. The seat are really called birds mouth, why I haven't any Idea? I like the new saw mill that you have, of course that is in your future video's. I'm going to get the same kind for myself, well anyway it's looking good!
Do you have a crane to lift the lid on that thing?
Jessie Big-strong like mountain man.
OSB does NOT weather well ! You really want to prime and paint it. Prime the inside also.
Its looking good 8=)
Osb doesn't like water...
Actually OSB loves water, it absorbs it like a sponge.
have they built a green house yet
If you want to build a timber frame home check out Mr. Chickadees channel.
what area is there homestead in? where is there affordable land in PNW?
Look on: landandfarm.com. We found our property there.There's plenty of filters to narrow your search: How much money, acres, etc.
Your battery create Hydrogen a, highly flammable gas. So you must create a way to escape this gas otherwise, you will have a hydrogen bomb.
Why Timber frame for your home?
Why not?
I didn't mean to sound snobby. I genuinely want to know, since I don't know about construction yet.
Edoji Kiaken I'm not an expert, but my guess is that timber framing doesn't need fasteners like screws etc but instead one can drill a hole and use a wooden plug. Less materials needed to be bought from the store and use more of what they have on hand
Because timber framing is awesome!