2 parts of the roof are up, but I'm taking it down...
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Hi Dan. Been watching for quite a while now.
Wish my father was still alive, he loved old wood craftsmanship.
He died on this day back in 08.
Thank you for reminding me of his memory by doing old world woodworking.
Carry on and bsafe.
❤
My Dad was a cabinet maker. He made our family home during the early fifties following WWII. He would have loved your show! Thank you for sharing it with so many of us.
We are truly watching history. What an amazing journey Dan is on. Self-taught and doing it all with very little assistance. I am awe more every day.
Agreed 👍😊❤
I am mind blown by all that Dan accomplishes….absolutely amazing!
@@solo34amos
Easily fooled!!
@@WeeShoeyDugless ?
So explain your so called clever remark
Sometimes it’s good to take a step back to go forwards. And knowing down the line that you did it properly is worth it’s weight in gold (or roof tiles). Keep up the great work Dan.
I once had a cat that watched everything outside through a window, with great intensity.. eyes darting, to catch every detail, chirping... adding her two cents to all that was going on .... The highIight of her day...I think, I have become that cat...😊
It's so cool to see wood craftmanship like this up close
Who else had a big smile over both Dan saying he woke up with a new idea and the sight of those wooden pegs joyously popping out? 🤣 🤣 ❤
+1
Me!!!!!
+1
You lost nothing with rebuilding. You gained peace of mind that you did the right thing. As much as I like your work, I sometimes feel uneasy of your safety. Watching you to take risks because you have have to work alone. All I want you to know ist that one or two days of delay will mean nothing in your persue of your chateau, if you can life to tell your story about it to your sons and maybe their kids to come. Stay save and healthy. Play the long and save game in this, with love from germany.
Dan, I'm sure you made the right decision. In the great scheme of things that extra half day won't seem like a waste at all. You'll have that roof on in no time now.
Half a day in 10 years is nothing, and he can do it quicker on the other Wing by avoiding the hiccups on this Wing, the middle section looks the most daunting prospect, there is a lot of brickwork/ stonework to do, but that's another few years!?!
Dan's building an upsideown boat hull, keep the water out from above..... Great work !
Best,
Brian
I was glad to see you wearing safety glasses yesterday. I thought he should be wearing a dust mask too. Maybe have a bandana you can put over your nose and mouth. Please don't breathe the dust particles. Be safe. I love the work you are doing. It's an Epic achievement. Great job. I would love to visit France and see it for myself. Best of luck with your project. 😊
I have to say I don’t like the sound of Dans breathing. It sounds so heavy. Could just be a cold, but do no harm as you say to wear a dust mask.
@@ChristineKelly1000likely because it’s cold outside
No need to apologize for taking time, Dan. Preparation is everything! The time you take today will show in the end. You're building something to last another 200 years 🎉🍻
Super exciting Dan. PLEASE get a larger mallet. Watching you painstakingly knock the big beams together with that thing is like cutting a tree down with a pen knife.
yeah, just a bit of beam with a stick in it would work lol.
no need to buy anything fancy from the woodworkers shop.
I believe cutting the header beam is a mistake. That make the outer roof support directly out from the peak soly responsible for keeping the A-frame from pushing outward. When the header beam is continuous, the outward force is distributed to all the neighboring outer roof supports. Bowing is a lot less likely if the header beam is intact.
I am so proud of you watching this vlog. I have been thinking back to some of your very early vlogs when you were learning on the job, making the brick arches in your kitchen island base. And here you are, still learning on the job but now rebuilding a roof for your own chateau. It's amazing how far you have come. Well done, you!!!!!
Love it, your new machines really make a difference, looking forward to seeing your new workshop with your sponsored equipment. There is no stopping you. Excellent workmanship, it is evident you enjoy it all. See you tomorrow, x
I love this build. Ancient techniques with modern tools. I bet it will last 1000 years. Good work, Dan. Good job taking the time to go back and make sure you have done the very best job you can. 🧡
Well said 👏 👏👏
I miss my dad. He loved building. Have a bookcase he made and something we fondly refer to as the chopblock which is now the pedestal for my art supply hutch.
Watching Dan build takes me back. Dad built and redesigned every house we lived in.
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My Dad built a china cabinet as a wedding present, 25 years ago. He died last August, but as long as we have the cabinet we'll have a piece of him.
11:07 "What is half a day in the terms of peace of mind for the next 1800 years that the roof is the best it can be"
Exactly this attention to longevity and quality of the build is why I love following your adventure.
Hello everyone !!! Daniel , you are killing it !!! You absolutely amaze me with all the talent you have !!! 💖
This reminds me of the work i've been told my grandfather did. Master carpenter. He Built cathedrals. I never got to know him. He worked very hard. 😢😢😢
Having watched you since you started at LaLande, can I say that I’m very proud of you?!!😊
Me too😊❤
Me too
Amazing man!
And pop goes the wood pegs 😂😂 it’s coming along amazingly 🎉
My gosh Dan how does that brain of yours work ......... like a genius kindof. Such a clever chap ❤
Lol I agree 👍😊
Agreed, genius!
He is getting an Architecture, Engineering and construction degree all by himself, without the aid of a University 👏👍
guessing he's drawing on many years of woodworking experience from previous generations - these techniques are kind of classic, so nothing 'genius' about it... just plain old craftsmanship
@@daanh8194he’s also getting engineering plans from somewhere, you don’t just decide to pop a roof on a chateau and it’ll be fine 😂
You would find a mallet four+ times larger than the one you're using, much more advantageous for bringing your mortises and tendons together.
Taking the time to build it, would save you a lot of time.
And hammer against a block to bring the materials together. No hammer marks.
I thought that too. He was beating away and I was thinking he needed a mallet. Then I realized he had one. He needs a bigger one but either way he's doing a fantastic job.
Son of fossil hammer😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hey Dan,
From years of using a Domino cutter, You almost have to use a vacuum cleaner attachment to the Festool Domino cutter or the sawdust will force the fence away from your workpiece and mess up your angles and holes. This is because it has an osolating cutter head not strait in and back out.
Best,
Brian
Hopefully the workshop people will supply one with the rest of the stuff, when it eventually arrives. It would be a big help.!
I know you're quite a bit off it, but I can't wait to see how quickly the other side of the chateau goes up! You've really built your skills on this side! 😃🍀
Dan, the lumber you are using is beautiful. Great job! It's getting really exciting, and it's good to make corrections as you go. Thank you. ❤🎉❤🎉😊
Think it must have provenance from North America, dunno
Can't sleep, I will not wait for my breakfast Dan watching, almost midnight I am watching the best channel ever😂😂
In Europe I receive the new episodes late at night. As a tradition I wait until the morning to watch the video.
Cutting the top sill plate weaken it significantly. You will need to add jack studs to either side to pick up the weight of the top sill. They should give back some more stability for any lateral movement of the top of the wall.
You Daniel Preston, are a true craftsman. Your only enemy are the elements, I’m praying that the rain stays away,but being a true Brit you’ll carry on whatever life throws at you. Brilliant vlog K🇬🇧❤️❤️
The roof joists are coming together and looking good Dan. Good job!
With the clearing of rubble after the fire completed and all the skills developed with this section, the task of working his way up the other side will hopefully be mech smoother.
Brain power, patience, determination and tools fit for purpose. What a good job you are doing. Way to go Dan!
Dan your wood working skill continue to impress. These are some the tried and tested skills used on oak frame buildings from hundred of years ago, also the techniques being used on the rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral
He said it could last a hundred years. I can imagine someone a century from now, looking at this video and still being as impressed by the craftsmanship as we are. Maybe even the Chateau's owner in 2124.
Seeing you do this makes me think about how they use to have apprenticeships back n the day. I dunno I’m thinking how ingenious that system was and loving how u are utilizing wood dowels and fitting things together like blocks. It’s going to be so strong. I hope you are very proud of yourself.
Hello re-thunked Chateau roof!! Love to see the little grey cells working. Gonna look hella sweet. TY for the video and love to watch progress marching on. 💕💪
Hopefully i can make suggestion Dan
When using the clamps, put another piece of wood ontop of what your working on so the clamp doesn't leave an impression
What you are doing is amazing 👏 🤩 🙌
having cut away a small piece of that top plate to accomodate the taller stud with the domino connection, I think that you should sister the tall stud on either side so that the top plate is supported at the ends, otherwise you might get a bit of bowing over time
I love this work you are doing, sir! I love that you have jumped right in! Also I so miss your cooking channel!!
Dan, you did an awesome job today! As always. Keep up the good work.
Yes! I like things that can be disassembled without destroying the materials. Things may not be right the first time... Better to catch a stitch in time.... It's a learning curve! Looks Great!
Listening to you explain why you feel the need to take down 1 set of support beams to get it just right is the 1st time I’ve felt any kinship to this project. I’m a knitter & I can’t tell you how many times I’ve ripped out a section of a project in order to get it just right, whether it’s fit or pattern or technique, a few extra hours now will make a better garment for years to come. I know knitting is not in the same league as rebuilding a chateau, but the determination to get it right is similar!
Dan you are doing a fantastic job on that wood work what’s more amazing is that you are doing on your own,keep the videos coming can’t get enough😊.
Amazing Dan, still watching your amazing skills. Please get some sleep mate. 😴
Boy, heh I really, really hate to put a damper on your great work....but....I would put a "haunch" on each of those joints, A haunch is an inset pocket that the thick main portion of the beam sits on. Gives a tremendous amount of strength to the joint/frame. That may not be the official term for it; but that's the term we would use.
Big Dan, you're the man, it's a shame all of that will be hidden, all of that beautiful detailed work will never be seen, except by us !!! We'll see ya tomorrow
Dan this episode watching you reworking the roof frame and the time and care you took, reminded me of the days when you and Amury worked together . I really miss the two of you, you guys are gold and your banter and camaraderie was so palpable and fun. It would be awesome if you could do something together again maybe in your new workshop when it’s all set up.. I’m sure I'm not the only one who would get a kick out of seeing you guys together...
I love that you took a step back to make the right fix for a stronger join. Rethinking the structure will mean years of life to the chateau.
Aimng for perfection is not tme lost! Respect due to Dan. No bodging on this build!!
My english is like your place, work in progress. But just wanted to say thank you for sharing and inspiring us. As a froggy, thank you for saving and bringing back to life this piece of "patrimoine"👏👍
Your English is excellent.
I do like your use of technical words when describing the roof sections and I can relate to that very technique. Good work and looking forward to seeing the construction of the pointy bit 😀
Long term thinking at this stage is always worth it. Roofs are complicated.
Daniel, I just want you to know how much you amaze me! I'm just so fascinated watching you putting this roof together, on step at a time. Just marvelous work. We are all rooting for you! 👍👍
You're doing a fab job Dan. I must be the only person on the planet who said "omg look at the rings of that tree" 😮 That timbers got such a lovely grain.
Beautiful. I can’t help thinking of how much work doing this over 100 years ago without modern tools must have been like. Your work is fantastic and I now have even more respect for the artisans of days gone by ❤
I am not convinced by the edge routing where the joints meet. That is reducing the contact area between the the two pieces, which will reduce the strength of the joint.
It’s amazing how your building from scratch a Chateau. That’s no easy feat. A part of the roof using ancient technics that will last another 100-200 years. Amazing
On the lower mortise, the strength of the joint depends on the shear strength of the skinny tenon. You can make it exponentially stronger (if needed) by adding a shoulder for the angled brace to bear on. A relatively small change in how you cut the joint, but a huge difference in strength.
Way to go, get the last bit right. .......congratulations you are a warrior...
Dan the roof is looking amazing! ❤Getting it right first time reduces the amount of future problems, so take all the time that you need 👍🏼
Well done you 🎉
Good man, well done Sir. Your tenons look a little bit on the skinny side. They should be one third the thickness of the stock you are working with. Also don't drill right through the mortice for the peg holes. Drill from both sides and put a scrap of tenon stock in the mortice to prevent blow out. I'd also strongly advise purchasing a big dead blow mallet and a belt sander. There's a setting on the Festool Domino to allow for a bit of slop in the mortice. Some goose fat on the pegs makes it easier to drive them as well. I am a big admirer of your work ethic, grit and determination. You display some of the very best masculine qualities. That said your lack of classical training in Carpentry and joinery is a distinct disadvantage.
Dan, you are a reincarnated ancient builder! Excellent video of outstanding work! Well done Dan! 🙏❤️
Im a newbie but am totally enthralled with your vision. I hang for the next episode. The resurrection of your chateau is incredible thanks for sharing.
Great progress on the carpentry skills Dan, but have you thought of ACCESS to REBUILD the CHIMNEYS with the push to the top ! Don't they need rebuilding before the roof goes on ?
great work dan starting to look the part...here is another little snippet you may well find useful
i see you are drilling loads od holes for the dowels, this little trick will save time on your end....
get a plastic mirror or anythink very reflective approx 10" x 10" find the center and drill a larger hole in it than the hole sizes you are useing
use your drill as normal you will see how very easy it is to get the drilling spot on vertical and horizontal the mirror will show you..
Cheers, Dan! Onward and Upward!
Dan your skills have really improved over the past year. And your work is much neater.
We watched an old video (been watching since the beginning) and was wondering the status of your old farm house. You did a lot of work there but seems like there was much more to do.
Obviously no longer part of this channel
Was wondering that the other day
Good job in realizing you can make improvements to the roof build so it lasts longer. You go Dan!
How you have come on to when you re-done your house Dan and the ability to work out what to do and self taught is outstanding .❤ . Well done, Dan Loved watching see yer tomorrow 😊❤
Wow I'm so proud of the work your doing.Amazing job.
That attic could be the best looking room in the house if you stain and finished all that woodwork. I would make an office up there and just admire it every time I used the room.
I assume it will be insulated so the beams will be hidden
@@katehobbs2008 The walls and insulation could be done in a way that leaves most of the wood exposed but it would be a lot of work.
@katehobbs2008 He said yesterday, I believe, most of the cross beams will be exposed.
Dan, Get Nick to make you a big mallet out of a piece of tree trunk ( Resembling a Thor's Hammer meat joint.) it will make the heavy joinery easier. Regards, Stephen.
Big round of applause, Dan. I can’t inagine the sense of connection you will always have with every corner of this epic build that will be your home. X
Evening all my ETRF fam! Happy Wednesday!
A happy Thursday to you
Still Wednesday here for another hour !
Here in Virginia USA it’s 6pm Wednesday
Good night! ♥
I know, I enjoy that we are all tuning in as the number of views go up.
Have Nick fish you out a piece of maple or oak and make a bigger mallet. That little one is like trying to frame a house using a finishing hammer.
You never fail to amaze, Dan! Learning as you go is just amazing!
Dan, his family and friends and his Chateau are making my days. Such an amazing work. Pls. stay safe!
Good afternoon team Dan ❤
Well arn’t they a gorgeous slabs of creation …..
She’s going to be so strong 💪 and beautiful all at the same time
😁👍🙌 to you Dan ..
See you tomorrow
Your a carpenter Dan. Amazing. It's not a little task.
Here's a suggestion, you should make a 2 - 5 kilo wooden mallet from your harvested oak trees. The heavier weight will make hammering the beams together much easier.
I’m so excited to see the roof taking shape.
Dan, WOW, WOW, WOW! It sure is coming together. I don't know how you do it for so long of time.your body had to be screaming at the end of the day. So glad you take time to enjoy yourself as well.
Amazing job Dan (and all who are helping) I think when you are close to being done you should hide a Time Capsule with the story of the chateau, photos, maybe a flash drive with these videos. You are keeping the history alive of the chateau! Be safe!
Dan, you are a champion for taking on this restoration.
By chance does France have any bigger hammers?
What an amazing work!!! We are also very excited!!!
Even though you didn't say, I sort of wondered why you had some edges chamfered and some not. It'll look way better. Don't forget that for maximum strength, you want to glue the mortise and tenon joints and the pins for the final assembly. I always used Titebond III for that because it's waterproof and has about a fifteen minute open time so you have time to get the joints together and it's even stronger in applications like yours than epoxy. I also applied it with a little (2" long) sponge roller which gives a nice even coat so you don't have glue squeezing out everywhere. I know, the purists will say they didn't do that back in the day, but they didn't have the glues we do today. Sort of like that cool little mortising chain saw you have that I've never seen before. On the subject of glues, as some other fans have mentioned, for fewer problems and squeaks down the road, you need to use a flexible glue (in a tube) on your flooring. Don't neglect that and also, I wouldn't leave unsupported joints in the subflooring even if they are a mortise and tenon. Those will break after time and foot traffic take their toll. It's all looking good, though Dan. Beautiful job. Wish I were there to help. Jack L.
Das ist so unglaublich, wie du das alles alleine austüftelst, berechnest, zurechtsägst und dann passt es auf den Punkt! Großartig! Meinen allerhöchsten Respekt für das, was du leistest! Viel Erfolg weiterhin!😀👍👏
I’m just mesmerized watching this show ❤
Awesome. The new frame makes more sense! Well done!
Still wearing the safety glasses good job!!!
I am so amazed by the work your doing and the knowledge you have of this old structure and materials, it’s quite a step from Dan The Gardner and a fantastic chef. It’s such a test to watch the stories develop, errors and all.❤
I have major "tool envy"! Good work Dan - I used to design TimberFrame vacation homes for millionaires at a mountain resort in Canada. Your workmanship will last forever (barring any disasters!)
I wouldn't say you lost time, when you found a way to do it more efficiently. And like you said, taking the time to be a bit fussy now can make sure the roof lasts another 80 - 100 years. It may feel like you weren't that productive, but rather than see it as a step back, view it as drawing back the bow string for the dramatic release. You're doing amazing work!
Hi Dan Dominos are designed to be glued, the grooves on the dominos let the glue squeeze up around the domino and not get trapped, without glue they lose much of their strength and just provide alignment.
Dan ,what you are doing is amazing !! That is all that needs to be said 🤗
Roofs are very complicated. You should be proud of all you are achieving
Every creation starts with pen and paper to sketch it. As a draftsperson I recommend to use it, it may save time and money in the end.
This reminds me of any time I’m building IKEA furniture. The only thing missing is the Elmers glue between the boards lol.
My dad would have loved the way you joined those pieces of wood, Real Old School Work !
looking great!
can't believe how far you have come along.👍🏽