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  • Saving tons of money by this ourselves, Turning this dead ponderosa pine from our off grid property into amazing useable lumber for a feature wall
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  • @lucyl2770
    @lucyl2770 7 місяців тому +26

    I’m constantly amazed how well you two work together. When working on the boards, I can’t remember what Greg was doing, but when he picked up one and walked back to the saw, Katie would flip the next board, knock off anything that was stuck, and get back in time to catch the board as it came through the saw. Wish I could describe it better! It’s that neither of you stand around while the other is working, you do something productive toward the job. I don’t know if you two argue behind the camera, but I bet it isn’t often. You’re like a well oiled machine that occasionally needs a drop or two of oil occasionally so it can continue to work and do its job. Always love the videos each week - it’s the highlight of my day! 😊

  • @jamesphilbrook5567
    @jamesphilbrook5567 7 місяців тому +19

    Katie wearing safety glasses!! Awesome!!! Love your channel.

  • @terrynichols7199
    @terrynichols7199 7 місяців тому +42

    Living in Wisconsin I know about winter and all that it entails. I watch you guys struggle with your off grid problems whether it be water, taking car of your animals, and other chores. Just know that there are people out here that appreciate your efforts.

    • @tonystapley718
      @tonystapley718 7 місяців тому

      Forget the music guys love the channel

  • @sandratweedale2579
    @sandratweedale2579 7 місяців тому +11

    Music was great. What a winter wonderland! So much hard work but you sure make it look beautiful. The animals in their shelter are so lucky to belong to the pair of you. Just admire you both so much! 🇨🇦 Ottawa

    • @anthonyromano2793
      @anthonyromano2793 7 місяців тому

      Agreed. It's what drew me to the channel a year ago. I have stuck around for the other goodies. They have Excellent taste in music

  • @normacoplin4102
    @normacoplin4102 7 місяців тому

    😂 Cold huddled chickens...cold huddled goats...and then there's Aspen havin a high ole time in the cold, cold snow!!! ❤️

  • @dancallaghan3314
    @dancallaghan3314 7 місяців тому +25

    A suggestion, take some 6mm vapour barrier, wrap 3 sides of your new pole barn, and put your saw, and other wood working tools in it, also have a space for your tractor to back into. That building has so much potential. Put your generator on a skid and you can move it around as needed with the tractor

    • @AndreHuppe
      @AndreHuppe 7 місяців тому +1

      😂 after living in western Montana for over 40 years I can relate to your having to work out side in the snow😊

  • @TheHavasu_77
    @TheHavasu_77 7 місяців тому +4

    That wood is so pretty, I know that you guys can make it look beautiful in your home no matter what the router was doing. Also, Katie stole your plow job Greg, because she’s a boss! 😂 Love you guys!❤

  • @stewartwilkinsonsnr
    @stewartwilkinsonsnr 7 місяців тому

    Great work on the Tractor ploughing, loved how the Goats like to be close to the chickens in the shed, also the goat who loves to be in the corner all warm looking out the window. Hope you got warm and had a good hot dinner. ❤️💙 xxxx

  • @kencross25
    @kencross25 7 місяців тому +9

    Use some scrap lumber and make some "Feather Boards". Attach a set to the top of your router fence, one on the infeed side and the other on the outfeed side. This will help keep boards in contact with router table. Then as you push your boards all you must do is keep boards in contact with router fence.

  • @pierregodin1668
    @pierregodin1668 7 місяців тому +1

    You are in a good place to live because you have medium amount of snow So grading the snow is possible but not where i live in Quebec. Last winter not withstanding the 3 feet of snow that melted in January we finished the winter with four feet of snow on the ground .So here the snow blower is the tool to have.

  • @SpaceForce2019
    @SpaceForce2019 7 місяців тому +1

    Greatest snow plowing music - perfect!

  • @scottmorris4914
    @scottmorris4914 7 місяців тому

    Lots or work, and not enough daylight. And of course taking care of the animals. All those cutoffs from the pine boards, you will have lots of wood for the hot tub. You guys are doing great.

  • @davidrichardson5958
    @davidrichardson5958 7 місяців тому

    Great background music, it describes the two of you perfectly....No Limits.

  • @alfredmisterka5880
    @alfredmisterka5880 7 місяців тому +1

    You look good on the tracker it is good seeing a woman doing a great job on the snow

  • @roberthutchison6019
    @roberthutchison6019 7 місяців тому +1

    I think a shop is more important than a barn for any and goats

  • @donnabac
    @donnabac 7 місяців тому +5

    You two are so fun to watch. Great content, music and can-do attitudes even when things don’t go well. 😁

  • @holyearth61
    @holyearth61 7 місяців тому

    To finish out your ship lap boards and get what you need, you could cut them out on the table saw.

  • @moniquevelasco20
    @moniquevelasco20 7 місяців тому +4

    Love how all the animals are cuddling in the barn and the new puppy playing in the snow. Great job guys. You can place the wood chipper in the big structure so it will stay protected from the snow, it’s just a suggestion. Love and be safe!

  • @lauraSechelt
    @lauraSechelt 7 місяців тому +3

    I think it’s going to be awesome when you build a workshop. Beautiful work with those boards!

  • @username3183
    @username3183 7 місяців тому +3

    LOVE this music!

  • @garysparks2681
    @garysparks2681 7 місяців тому

    Fingerboards are pretty useful to hold boards down. Easy to make. You might want to try that. Love the content.

  • @georged.sutcliffejr.4489
    @georged.sutcliffejr.4489 7 місяців тому +7

    You both are tough and driven! I suggest you make a feather board for your router fence to keep the board flat against the table. I could see the board rise and fall as you changed hand positions.

  • @mikehomner4724
    @mikehomner4724 7 місяців тому

    The camera doesn't so the beauty of the wood justice. If you remember I told you that we did a bathroom out of beetle kill pine. It came out exquisite.

  • @oscarruacho8559
    @oscarruacho8559 7 місяців тому

    Your taste in music is awesome! Seriously!!!

  • @kristingrounds4163
    @kristingrounds4163 7 місяців тому

    The snow really does look pretty!!

  • @brunomckay1875
    @brunomckay1875 7 місяців тому +15

    Build yourselves a pole barn to keep all your implements in, alternately use the new sawmill shelter in the winter, its empty and all your gear including the tractor sits in the snow. You need to protect your assets.

  • @wadeprior5203
    @wadeprior5203 7 місяців тому

    Good morning or good afternoon you guys hope you guys have a wonderful day keep up the good work I'm proud of you

  • @andrewgee241
    @andrewgee241 7 місяців тому

    You should enclose that structure on the neighboring property you bought. With barn doors and a concrete floor it would be a great garage and dry storage area so your tractor and equipment aren't out in the snow.

  • @Babou7705
    @Babou7705 7 місяців тому +2

    Hello, I’ve been following you for almost two years and frankly I love you in the life you have chosen. I am 75 years old and I live in France in Bordeaux and also Narbonne and to have snow I have to go skiing and still not every year. Bravo for your work, but where is your nest please Thank you🤡👏👏

  • @ritahall8653
    @ritahall8653 7 місяців тому +1

    Love watching y’all

  • @terrancesnyder9323
    @terrancesnyder9323 7 місяців тому +2

    Good morning to you all

  • @ninemoonplanet
    @ninemoonplanet 7 місяців тому

    I was someone who worked with wood, both veneer and solid. The machines take a beating when they're cold, blades are brittle, parts wear out in weird places.
    Next project should be either enclosing that huge shed or building a workshop with some kind of heat.
    Tools, machinery are too expensive to keep replacing.
    You two have done so much in spite of hassles with water, weather. Keep warm, have fun, "if it's not fun, stop doing it".

  • @anthonyluma8169
    @anthonyluma8169 7 місяців тому

    wonderfull place greg and katie looks so piecefull

  • @dalefriday5496
    @dalefriday5496 7 місяців тому +1

    Perfect music choice for the road clearing footage!

  • @teresawoodruff1170
    @teresawoodruff1170 7 місяців тому

    You two are extraordinary. This old man admires how you make everything work. All other channels have shops and so on. I love the way you all work in the elements and it turns out beautiful my hats off to you

  • @crandell85
    @crandell85 7 місяців тому

    I enjoy your choices in music for the vids. They are an added dimension for the viewers and blend well with the various activities you show.👍

  • @richardrojas6306
    @richardrojas6306 7 місяців тому

    Katie and Greg, you two work like twin robots. Your always there for each other and its so Beautiful to watch. God put you two, together. A super wonderful couple together. May God keep you blessed. Love ALL what you do, especially when its together. Big warm Hugs from Santa Barbara. 🤗😘💕🍷🌹🙏👏

  • @johnfire1969
    @johnfire1969 7 місяців тому

    Need to build a lean to for the tractor and other equipment to keep the snow and rain off of them.

  • @jacquelynhull2261
    @jacquelynhull2261 7 місяців тому

    You guys make a wonderful couple.

  • @ld5714
    @ld5714 7 місяців тому +1

    I remember well when you took down that large dead pine you have been sourcing. You two continue to amaze me with your non stop work ethic and effort. Katie discovering that it is actually fun and kind of theraputic plowing is both humerous and good to see. I loved the scenes of the chickens and goats at the beginning and particularly seeing Aspen playing in her element. She's a beautiful dog and has really fit in on your homestead. Have a great week ahead and I hope you get the router problem resolved. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

  • @jillsanto397
    @jillsanto397 7 місяців тому

    The goat looking out the window was everything! So so cute and Aspen playing in the snow was adorable

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck 7 місяців тому +1

    GOOD JOB!

  • @mikejfusa
    @mikejfusa 7 місяців тому

    also the angle of the grain of the wood on the edge can lead to chip outs. That needs to be considered before picking the the face of your boards experimentally

  • @trudyschaffer8016
    @trudyschaffer8016 7 місяців тому

    You make hard work look fun. Stay safe!

  • @gregthomas2904
    @gregthomas2904 7 місяців тому

    One of the first times I ever saw food in your videos..

  • @kevincerce5056
    @kevincerce5056 7 місяців тому +1

    Greg, if I were you I'd build my self a decent size man cave for all your projects, including a wood burning stove for heat during days like today in your area. .

  • @jamescumbo1928
    @jamescumbo1928 7 місяців тому

    Katie you see how much snow you are carrying in front of your back blade? Take your top link in a little bit and the snow will start rolling out of the blade. If you put a level front bottom of blade to the top. The top should be closer to the tractor than the bottom.

  • @richardwhite4277
    @richardwhite4277 7 місяців тому

    maybe process this wood in the old sawmill shed and then haul on tractor forks after processing / then if it snows you can still leave the materials out, and come back to at a latter time

  • @codemonkey2k5
    @codemonkey2k5 7 місяців тому

    Was that an entire bowl of egg yoke?! That looked amazing!!!! The joys of having way too many eggs for one couple. Super jealous. :)

    • @ThisOffGridLife
      @ThisOffGridLife  7 місяців тому

      Haha, it was curry squash soup from our garden!

  • @markroy3630
    @markroy3630 7 місяців тому

    Sometimes you make life look so easy and tones of fun. I bet it's not always fun. Still a wonderful life.

  • @richardjolley6623
    @richardjolley6623 7 місяців тому

    6:23 Nice choice of music.

  • @ginozanga2129
    @ginozanga2129 7 місяців тому

    You plow that Snow Katie 👍

  • @JDDave-xe5od
    @JDDave-xe5od 7 місяців тому

    Its the pine beetles that killed the tree..I had to have (7) 90 foot Ponderosa Pines taken out in December. A real mess but if you dont get them it will spread. Good video.

  • @philipmccabe9228
    @philipmccabe9228 7 місяців тому +1

    Do what you can when you can with what you have. I had a bunch of woodworking power tools including a full size table saw with an attached router table. When we retired and ended up in this little condo I had no use fore it anymore. I also had a nice lathe. I made custom benches for all those power tools. My son got everything when he moved to Idaho. I also had a delta planner that I practically gave away. When I see you two working with your old rickety power tools all that came to mind. Keep on making sawdust. And I will keep enjoying watching what you accomplished with so little. Thanks for sharing.

  • @wandaeades7274
    @wandaeades7274 7 місяців тому

    Can't wait till summer!!!

  • @wk6976
    @wk6976 7 місяців тому

    Really enjoy watching you process your own lumber. I wondered how often the blades in a planer need to be sharpened or replaced and what that would cost. Thanks for sharing what you do.

    • @ThisOffGridLife
      @ThisOffGridLife  7 місяців тому +1

      Replacements are pretty cheap. We are finding the center is dull so we were pushing them through on the edges, but they’ll need to be replaced soon

  • @deskingdom6205
    @deskingdom6205 7 місяців тому

    I was amazed with the clouds coming up from the valley. I enjoy the videos.😊💐

  • @iancharles7596
    @iancharles7596 7 місяців тому

    What a wonderful ending and soundtrack to this weekends episode. You are blessed with such a lovely place on earth to call yours and so magical when the snows come. A real Narnia. Aspen is so adorable. I love the black face in the snow. Best regards from North Yorkshire, England.

  • @garytowner9375
    @garytowner9375 7 місяців тому

    So this summer water and a make shift shop. Before sh. It. Hits the fan.

  • @gregorysomavia3880
    @gregorysomavia3880 7 місяців тому

    Love the music during the b-roll. When you were cutting the lumber. It was very fitting for the speed up parts. You guys are awesome!

  • @bruce1816
    @bruce1816 7 місяців тому

    That frozen wood will affect the cutter on your router. It will effect any blade such as your bandsaw blade on your sawmill, your table saw or planer.

  • @rodneyross5282
    @rodneyross5282 7 місяців тому

    I watched this on tv with no way to comment. That wood was beautiful. God Bless.

  • @olronholleran1310
    @olronholleran1310 7 місяців тому

    congratulations, looks like a people puppy
    Gramps

  • @dattatreyamandal7754
    @dattatreyamandal7754 7 місяців тому

    Love your choice of music for this video

  • @fernandog.aguirre2791
    @fernandog.aguirre2791 7 місяців тому

    Hi guys and as I enjoy watching this new episode I can't stop thinking you out there dealing withsnow and cold and I'm here in Maui dealing with the increible strong sun rays sorching even if its our winter and 90 % humidity levels, it takes 5 minutes to break the sweat! I guess winter weather it keeps the energy levels higher for longer time! Alohas from Maui! I'm leaving here to BC in a week I can't wait!!!!!!!

  • @philmccumbee6938
    @philmccumbee6938 7 місяців тому +1

    That is pretty wood. Thank you for taking me along even if it is cold. Take care and stay warm.

  • @johnwinn4213
    @johnwinn4213 7 місяців тому

    If the router bit keeps rising may be sawdust is in the collet preventing tightening the bit from being tight

  • @flowerstone
    @flowerstone 7 місяців тому

    Park that tractor in the sawmill shed. Take care of your equipment like you would your animals. 😊

  • @scotttatroe7282
    @scotttatroe7282 7 місяців тому +2

    I ordered a shirt the other day to help support your channel wish I could do more. Keep up the good work

  • @northidahodreaming5657
    @northidahodreaming5657 7 місяців тому

    keep the content coming....200,000 by mid year

  • @waderue
    @waderue 7 місяців тому

    ya in a few months spring will get here and you know as well that it is a mad dash to get a garden plant and do this and do that and this build a new goat barn and fence oo my god you need a shop my friend lol

  • @gorillax1374
    @gorillax1374 7 місяців тому +1

    good music at the end

  • @rolandtb3
    @rolandtb3 7 місяців тому

    Using what you have and getting on with the jobs ahead. Working late in the elements is not easy. At least Aspen enjoys it. Life good be alot easier if more equipment were stored under saw shed or barn/garage.

  • @robertlemoine3500
    @robertlemoine3500 7 місяців тому

    Thankyou, hello from Alberta

  • @robertdouglas4130
    @robertdouglas4130 7 місяців тому

    Not many women or men for that matter would be out processing lumber at -15. The barn sure looks cozy now for the animals.

  • @bobstewart4342
    @bobstewart4342 7 місяців тому

    The widest part of the wood should be between the fence and saw blade . its much safer

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple4950 7 місяців тому

    Love the grain on the wood it is beautiful, shall look awesome where ever you put it, Great work on the plowing Katie.

  • @marionboucher3155
    @marionboucher3155 7 місяців тому

    katie you are such a doll .a women that all, others should look up to .gregg is one lucky man to have you by his side

  • @jackieanderson6599
    @jackieanderson6599 7 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤ we are still watching and enjoying the journey you are on... thank you for sharing... ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @leslietarboxjr4287
    @leslietarboxjr4287 7 місяців тому

    What a beautiful winter wonder land. Stay warm.

  • @ronniepeart1589
    @ronniepeart1589 7 місяців тому

    Nice pine wood

  • @donaldisgrigg7785
    @donaldisgrigg7785 7 місяців тому +1

    You still need to maybe line your driveway with reflectors :) Oh oh,,,do I see them there ??

  • @thejohnnyboy16
    @thejohnnyboy16 7 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @codemonkey2k5
    @codemonkey2k5 7 місяців тому

    Something to note, when at all possible, and this counts for plowing or snow blowing, always try to move your snow to the down hill side. This will help in two ways. First, especially for plowing, this will help prevent narrowing of your road/path as the winter drags on, and second it really helps with run-off during the thaw.

  • @dorothyallen3614
    @dorothyallen3614 7 місяців тому

    All y’all’s work on structures and the decking is paying off for the winter months, great work on your preparation for the new inside wood work ❤

  • @richmiller5448
    @richmiller5448 7 місяців тому

    I’m a woodworker and a lot of times when the router bits keep moving it is because the collet that tightens onto the bit needs to be cleaned. I have been watching your videos since you were yet living in the bus.

    • @ThisOffGridLife
      @ThisOffGridLife  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for the tip. It was really frustrating having that bit move

  • @flyinggyros9745
    @flyinggyros9745 7 місяців тому

    Katie, the oddity of the boards is what gives your home character. Alan

  • @josefbalala2460
    @josefbalala2460 7 місяців тому

    Greetings❤ from Czech Republic

  • @micahwatson9017
    @micahwatson9017 7 місяців тому

    You guys are killin it. Katie, you’re an amazing, hard working wife! Love how you caught the width mistake and prevented a disaster. Greg, when it’s cold, everything, including yourself starts breaking down and harder/slower to get things done. Your lumber is frozen, which is why you’re getting poor results. You could view it like extra “character”. 😂 Thanks for putting out such great content!

  • @kevinwiley9696
    @kevinwiley9696 7 місяців тому

    LOVE the Blue-ish grey color of that wood!!!

  • @flyinggyros9745
    @flyinggyros9745 7 місяців тому +1

    Greg’s mini snowblower. It works well on the dry snow.

  • @klmorris1576
    @klmorris1576 7 місяців тому

    I think the variation in router "depth of cut" comes from setting depth with the cup of the board down and the following boards have cup of board up

  • @russellwatters5891
    @russellwatters5891 7 місяців тому

    I'm loving the look of your shiplap boards, but they're never cut thin if you put backing on the wall. I've used cardboard, or 1/4" drywall, foamboard, anything works. I, too, am forced to use ancient tools...lol 😂😅 Katie, you're a special lady to take on all the outside work like a champ! Love ya'll ❤️

  • @roberthutchison6019
    @roberthutchison6019 7 місяців тому

    Hay and goats you can cover the hay and you have a barn for the goats

  • @mikeyoung5211
    @mikeyoung5211 7 місяців тому

    Were having a picnic

  • @bobwilkinson4377
    @bobwilkinson4377 7 місяців тому

    use your saw shed for work like get under cover with your tools and stuff

  • @jerrystout3032
    @jerrystout3032 7 місяців тому

    Great Job guys!!!!😇

  • @shaynesmith398
    @shaynesmith398 7 місяців тому

    Looks Great! 👍

  • @stephenkennedy7931
    @stephenkennedy7931 7 місяців тому

    You guys are amazing not many people I know would take the time or effort to make your own Ship-lap most people wouldn't know what it was or how to well done. And the beetle kill blue and gray tones just make it so more interesting looking. Well done and am looking forward to seeing the install. God Bless from your Canadian Friend
    Together may we give our Children
    Room to grow and learn to fly.

  • @johnbeattie5765
    @johnbeattie5765 7 місяців тому

    Giver ' Shit ' Katie .This is a Canadians way of life . When life tries to drag us down , it only makes you stronger . Happy Trails from Eastern Canada to Western Canada . ✌ out