I've been a volunteer builder for Habitat for Humanity for the past 18 years with roughly 130 houses under my belt. I enjoy your videos because it gives me ideas on how to be a better builder and a smarter layout man. Thanks and keep your videos coming!!
I am fully impressed! It's just a complete ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 plan with the best resources and step by step instructions . These shed plans are so satisfying as if the sheds build themselves on their own. Worthy work Ryan!
I have watched probably 20 of your videos so far and I find them very educational. What you said was true. When you see the 'process' that's used to construct these buildings, it really is not hard. Having the proper tools and equipment is what makes a huge difference in how much you work. The videos are really good in explaining 'why' you make sure your corners are square, 'why' the columns need to be plumb. When you prepare to build-up the walls with the steel panels, it'll fit together accurately and be flush to all the proper edges. Love the tool reviews and explanations as well. Please keep making the videos.
I used to build houses from the ground up and accuracy is so important from framing to finish. it is nice to see your attention to detail in your measurements I really appreciate it as well as it makes life easier down the line. Your attention to detail rubs off onto all your workers which they will appreciate. Keep up the great work!
You are so correct as when starting out accurate, everything else is made easy as the process moves to completion. Tract builders do not follow these standards mostly.
I am going to be building a shop in Alberta Canada and really appreciate these videos on the methods and procedures you use! The videos will make me more informed when I talk to contractors which should make their work easier and result in a better product. I am totally hooked on the videos as I have learned many things from the various segments. It is a tremendous amount of work on your part; however, the benefit to individuals like me cannot be fully stated. Thank you!
After getting into the carpentry game after another career I turned to youtube to help with the learning curve. I have been watching the channel for awhile now and its always cool to watch you guys be so dialled in that you just chat cause you know what the other is doing or is up to. Thumbs up from down in Australia.
We used to "burn an inch" with drafting like you explain @18:45. There's a trick that makes it easier for repetitive marks though. Rather than burning 1 foot it is easier to burn 1 partition. In this case burn 8 feet so you can make the successive marks at multiples of the separation: 16, 24, 32.. and so forth (also do the offset by 1.5 inches at the onset rather than at each). Doing the math on every measurement is not efficient and can be error prone. tl;dr: Burn 8' 1.5" and mark at 16, 24, 32, etc rather than burning 1" and marking at 8' 10.5", 16' 10.5", 24' 10.5, etc.
I just can't get enough of your videos. I am not skilled with your skill set but would love to build my own garage building for part man-cave and wood shop. I often find myself re-watching all of your videos to ensure I understand what equipment is necessary and the process you use to construct your work. Your videos are by for the best in this regard.
Love seeing how different states cut different pads for buildings , here in Oregon the whole pad would have been dug out and rocked first then a slab and or footings built on it...lots of clay here though so our site work costs are much higher typically. Great work!
From a guy in the UK working in construction , you and your team are Awesome , love watching your awesome builds , thanks for taking the time to video and share !!!!!
I'm an electrician that works in the commercial side. Fella, I wish more people were like me and you. Not too often you find guys on the jobsite who are particular about accuracy in measurements and pride in their work.
The worst part of this project is that I can't binge watch the whole build in 2 days. I will have to wait for the next video. This is quickly becoming my favorite UA-cam channel of all time!
Please make a behind the scene video. People don't seem to notice but your video skills are top of the line. Drone shots are really nice, embedded camera are on point. Composition is also great, color is really good. That deserves a total video on itself! Keep them coming!
The building layout with your laser is no doubt a fantastic tool when your actually laying out the building. I know you were showing this for your viewers and its a great tutorial. Idk if i missed it but you may want to mention that setting a building on existing foundations and not following the concrete established can create issues. It happens everyday somewhere that a foundation didn't end up nice as your example. Which is a different animal than what you have i know. The tips and techniques used to "hide" imperfections are usually more valuable to the customer than being perfect. I've had to deal with subs leaving major headaches because they didn't want to help solve the problem up front, and finger point to the work ahead of them. We are all human and honest mistakes happen. Should you get the opportunity to show the problems and solutions derived I'm sure your subscribers will find it useful. Sure is nice when it's that good though isn't it! Thanks for sharing
Shyler Vaughn in one of his more recent videos of his current build he explains why he does it, I believe it is in the first or second video of the series
When we used to pop lines on a concrete floor for sawing joints, we would use spray can clear coat so the chalk line wouldn’t wash away. Just something to think about. You do some awesome work.
You mentioned rain was coming and would wash off your chalk line off. A trick I learned while doing tile work on cement board, get a can of lacquer (I use Deft brand) and spry it over your chalk line. Your chalk line won't wash off, you can run a broom over it and looks good as new! Someone else mentioned automotive clear coat as well. I'll have to give that a try. Hope this helps
I continue to be astonished by the accuracy of your work, even if it is in ancient feet and inches. You demonstrated very pointedly the problems of marking out such a large building using tape measures. That said it still takes a craftsman to use tools as accurately as you do. Thanks for sharing
I love the pride you take in your work. The accuracy and attention to detail makes it all worth it when you step back and admire your work. "Precision" and "perfection" are beautiful words! Keep up the beautiful work!
As a fellow redhead who worked outside for many years, please keep that sunburn under control! Skin cancer is annoying. A good hat is just as important as a tool belt.
The sun damage I got working on church roofs in Canada in the 70's appeared 40 years later! This milk white Irishman laughed at sun block when he was working in 45C/113F because Irish people know nothing about the Sun but I am paying the price now (not cancer but would have been had I waited before seeking treatment). The docs told me I have "classic builders' sun damage" (perversely, I am kinda proud of that) and told me hard hats need a slightly wider brim to protect the ears, nose and cheeks.
Same here fella! My old man was an englishman straight off the boat in Australia. Every school holidays as a kid, I was at the beach, bad sunburns nearly every day. My mum always made sure I had sunscreen, but some people just burn. Then I spend my 20's and 30's working on boats, sun everywhere, every day. First skin cancer cut off early 20's, around 8 or 9 more since then, and so many frozen off, I've lost count! It gets to the stage you just visit your skin specialist every couple of years, point out the carcinomas, they freeze them off and get you back in later for a day surgery. Fortunately for us really pale people, our skin has very little melanin (what makes skin go brown) and melanin is what mutates into melanoma- the really aggressive skin cancer. I'm only 47 years old too, I gave up working outdoors as it was too much for my skin. I got to the stage where my skin wasn't recovering overnight from a burn, instead taking several days, and I knew it was time to get out of the sun. I'm not telling people what to do, but if it makes people just stop and think about the sun just a bit, then I've achieved my goal.
Exactly, that's why I posted my comment... I wish we had been as aware of Sun damage when I was a child as we are now. I am 61 now so I am hoping the young lads reading this go and buy hats and sun block. Your Australian "Slip! Slop! Slap" campaigh in being promoted in Ireland now because, traditionally, we are not scared of the Sun but this year has seen one of the longest, hottest, summers ever so we are covering up.
Those concrete and form guys did an awesome job making sure the foundation was square. I have seen enough home improvement shows where that's not usually the case, where they have to adjust the building because the foundation wasn't exactly how it was supposed to be. Anyway, this looks like it will be a fun build. Will be looking forward to the rest of the series. Thanks for posting.
I'm an absolute newbie, I came to your channel to get help with building some custom shelving in my house. A few weeks later and I'm hooked on your channel. I still havnt but any shelves lol. All the way from North devon England
Great to see that Stabila Layout Station in use, thanks. I sometimes use smaller laser squares for various jobs and would love to have something larger. Had a giggle at the metric comment. I grew up with imperial and then switched to metric, so do both. After the initial learning curve I'm now certainly glad we switched. It's interesting to see so many manufacturers in the US switching to metric in the past few years, however if it's anything like here in Australia, the construction industry will hold on to inches until the death rattles set in! Kudos to you for the mental gymnastics however, God knows how many screwups I've seen as a result of it.
You can use upside down clear coat paint to spray your chalk line, that way when it rains, it’ll be there indefinitely. I use it all the time. Works great. Great video
Kyle from one kyle to another and I say that because there are literally very few people called Kyle here in Dublin that are 41 only kids so I think my parents where way ahead on uniqueness, anyway the videos are only top quality, loving the detail and the laser Work, learning a lot of skills to my diy portfolio as I do woodwork as a hobby. I install cash registers and Cctv systems in the hospitality sector and when I’m not playing golf I’m out the back chopping wood. Also I do all my measurements in imperial not metric as I think it is easier and faster to work that way. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👍👍
Just a safety note for you and your guys use a black impact socket for the anchors I’ve seen those’s polished sockets explode and wouldn’t want you to be down a guy due to it exploding in his face Awesome vids been watching for a while now giving me the motivation to get back into building again 👍
I enjoy learning everything that you show. I started watching you about 6-8 months ago and have learned many things. Just picked up a shirt and hat to show you some support out in Dallas TX.
My new favorite channel👍 I started with how to build a garage then farm shop build and now building the Dream. Great details from building techniques to using equipment and specialized tools. Great !!!
I'm speak English and all but I barely understand what you're talking about. Yet I still love watching the builds, maybe through osmosis err somthin I'll learn the jargon eventually. Whatever it's still a fun watch, peace!
To help with the wall lay out, keep a can of auto motive clear coat in the trailer. Once you have everything layed and marked out, hit it with the clear coat. Living on the south Texas coast we get random stray showers off the gulf day to day, this helps keep the rain from washing off your markings.
automotive clear coat works great for sealing caulk lines on concrete. Just a couple of rattle cans from the parts store will save you hours in tedious layout. Outstanding form work bty. We never saw anything like that back in my day. Just unbelievable!
So were the footers poured first and the the frost wall on top of the footer? Or was it all poured at once like a monolithic slab, kind of? We don’t have a frost line on the gulf coast so this is interesting to me. As always, keep up the good work and thank your for taking the time to make such interesting and informative content.
I’ve built and helped build several pole barns over the years but you take that to a whole new level. Your OCD approach to building is great to see and it’s too bad you’re not located in Tennessee, I have a piece of land I would love to have a pole frame home on. I have a friend in southeastern Indiana that’s trying to find someone to build a large garage/home overlooking a nice lake, let me know if you’re interested...great work, will follow your future builds. Luther
Kyle, I really love when I see a new video of yours. I immediately make time to watch it. Try to learn something new each time you walk through a project step.
Kyle, much appreciated. I build smaller stuff. But I have already been able to apply things I’ve learned from you to my own little projects. Mostly just following your point of spending a good amount of time using the brain in setup to make things easier and more precise down the road. Keep ‘em coming brother.
I am really enjoying your series. We are getting ready to construct a building to house a 45' motorcoach and i'm really getting great information for that build. thanks for all the time and effort you put into these videos.
Even at 27 minutes, I want more. Looking forward to the rest of this series. As far as your lackluster "tool review" the other day, I believe that by showing/using the tool within your build series is much more effective. I 'm more inclined to go buy a Stabila laser system right now (even though I don't need one), because you are showing how much you love it by using it on your job site. Your level of craftsmanship is depending on the equipment you are using. The honesty and integrity is real. As a future "tool review" video for the Stabila laser system, I would incorporate scenes from your build videos. Now the big question: What is the solution had the concrete base been off-square? Would you A) stick to the 1 1/2" offset and note the non 90 degree angle and work out of square... B) shorten or lengthen a wall's length to get square within the concrete.....or C) ?????? Future suggestion: show pre-planning process stuff. Also, do a TERMS video with overlays. For instance, take a screen shot of a building project and define the terms of the frame system while outlining/highlighting it for clarification. Which piece is exactly a "Header", "rafter beam" etc. or "what is Plumb" vs "Level". That type of teaching video should bring some folks closer to understanding your projects better and also attract others who are looking for source material that may be become future subscribers.
I like your videos! About those chaulklines being washed out in the rain, in Sweden when laying out a foundation we use clearcoat spray can over the chaulklines so they last longer👍
OK, now I am suffering from building envy. I only have a 40X60 steel building. Gonna need to finish off an area for a paint booth (heated for winter). Love watching these guys work. They're like the Tom Silva and Norm Abrams of pole barns.
This is gonna be a great series! Would you consider sitting down with the customer and having him explain on video the design choices and his vision of the project? I know this isn't possible with every project but I figured it might work because he's your go to excavator. Keep up the great work!
Love your attention to detail! My OCD is feeling good! Like you other build start with right...end with right! Thank you for taking the time explaining the details. Learning a bunch!
When you get a contract with HGTV don’t forget us that watch you. You and Quiet Greg are an awesome team! I have yet to see you steer from modesty. You take the time to explain in detail how to do something and the names and cost of things you use is so helpful to learn! I’m sure like myself we appreciate you because of that. Thanks for making Greg a part in all your videos. It reminds me of Tim Allen’s neighbor on the other side of the fence. We hear him and somewhat see him and know he’s there, but at the same time he’s mysterious. It’s probably not intentional, but it’s entertaining nonetheless. I’m going to attempt to build a garage the cheapest I possibly can by myself to code, yet better, and you’re making it become a reality for me easier than not. You’re giving me the courage to start this project and making me feel less and less fearful to break ground with a super limited budget.
Man you guys are killing it! I just started watching your videos about a month ago because I’m getting ready to build my own shop. I was curious where your located so I went to your Facebook page. I grew up in Belvidere, IL, I live in southern Indiana now! Small world!
So I’ve recently subscribed to your videos and have loved watching! I feel like I’m learning a lot and relearning some things I knew. I use to build steel warehouses so very similar. But I’ll tell you what. Watching these videos are making BEYOND antsy to build a shop! I told my wife the other day I want one... so someday! And if I feel confident enough after watching more of your videos, I may attack it myself!! Keep up the good work! I know how satisfying it is to do this kind of work!!
You should spray your chalk lines with hair spray. It helps keep them waterproof “ish”. You would need a fair amount of cans on a building like this! You guys do good work.
thanks for all the videos and job well done. I am learning a lot watching, but on the safety side not to be picky when using a impact to drive the large anchor bolts you need to use a impact socket. The standard sockets can crack and break apart with the hammering action. I have had it happen. thanks again for the great videos.
That laser is a must. The tape has sag and flaps in the breeze when measuring long diagonals like that and you'll pull your hair out chasing what you think are problems. The laser proves your perfection. Those Simpson anchor bolts have some serious gripping power.
Always love your content and sharing your work. If I may, you should give some thought to finding someone to do your camera work. Go to the local collage and find someone that may need to do an internship. I'm sure it would help you be more efficient on the job site as you like to be.
Had your How to build series recommended by UA-cam. So far watched them and the farm shop series and the attention to detail you have is a credit to you and your team. The way there built is heaps different to anything here in Australia. Had to sub straight away and now we have a new build, i had to turn the notifications on.
Your concrete client-buddy was truly awesome in building a really accurate foundation. I've seen jobs that were supposed to be square but came out looking like some whack-job rhombus -- and then the concrete guy had the temerity to argue that it was "within standard tolerance." Coming from the cabinet making world, I'm used to accuracy of 0.1mm (about 1/264").
I am excited to see the finished product and even more excited to watch the process by which it is made. Videos are awesome as is the workmanship and work ethics. Thanks
Them laser tools seem pretty bad ass. You say it stays within 3/32 in. all the way to 200 ft... so that means the rotating laser can change position within, Tan^-1 (0.09375" / 2400") = 0.0022 deg That thing can change .002 of a degree at a time. Seems crazy. It has 1 / 0.0022 = 446 different positions in one degree of rotation. That seems pretty awesome to me. See if the company can give you one to take apart for the viewers see whats up inside that thing. haha Stoked for the series.
I'm thinking about buying a drone . maybe sometime you could shoot something on operation and best cameras and drones your explanations are very clear and you don't miss anything enjoy watching thanks
it's amazing how accurate concrete work is done these day's , i install drywall for a living and lately we work on a 9 story hotel and i'm amazed to see how they make such good level beams and pillar's , it's unreal, like they even beat some drywall workers i know, i'm talking beams that span for 5 m and are +- 1-2mm across the whole distance and each face , although it seems the guys that poured the floor's kinda shit the bed on the whole project when they went off 2-3 cm at 3 m distance , i really know nothing about concrete work but a floor should be easier to set up and pour than a beam, you only got one face to get right.
Perfect timing. I am actually going thru the planning stage of a building like this. I really like the detail you are giving thru the builds. you have some great tools too work with. Gotta hand it too the concrete guys too super acurate
The thoroughness of your explanations gets better on each video. Appreciate taking the time to do this inspite of how it can slow down a project, not to mention the time it takes to edit. Awesome
Great video, as usual. I like that you keep an eye on a good detail level of explanations , i. e. dont explain every detail in every build, but mention and link to another video.
seen wider and longer, but more on a (floating) slab foundation and open wide span of 100 foot and at 200 foot long with 20 foot wall for simple rectangle shape, seen larger in area in other shapes using multiple structures connected, its all about ones needs and what will best suit requirements in terms of size
great craftsmanship I never work a day in my life cuz I'm a carpenter and I'll always be teachable! thanks for taking the time to make these vids and I have used that layout laser back in the 90s when I use to pour walls it was called a Pentax the foundation guy could have used the same method to layout the walls on the footing
I love your eye for detail and the quality job you do ,always thinking of my dream garage wish i had enough land to build one like this like you said probably don't need it but would love to have one like it . one thing you never mention is the cost of what some of these monsters cost .
Lol man that totally is the dream lol. I was thinking I want a 80 x 80 on the farm with office space inside but I like this layout! He’s going to be in the game !
I found your videos a few days ago and I’ve already watched 2 build threads and just started this thread. Love your videos and it really makes me want to build my own building.
I've been a volunteer builder for Habitat for Humanity for the past 18 years with roughly 130 houses under my belt. I enjoy your videos because it gives me ideas on how to be a better builder and a smarter layout man.
Thanks and keep your videos coming!!
I am fully impressed! It's just a complete ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 plan with the best resources and step by step instructions . These shed plans are so satisfying as if the sheds build themselves on their own. Worthy work Ryan!
I have watched probably 20 of your videos so far and I find them very educational. What you said was true. When you see the 'process' that's used to construct these buildings, it really is not hard. Having the proper tools and equipment is what makes a huge difference in how much you work. The videos are really good in explaining 'why' you make sure your corners are square, 'why' the columns need to be plumb. When you prepare to build-up the walls with the steel panels, it'll fit together accurately and be flush to all the proper edges. Love the tool reviews and explanations as well. Please keep making the videos.
I used to build houses from the ground up and accuracy is so important from framing to finish. it is nice to see your attention to detail in your measurements I really appreciate it as well as it makes life easier down the line. Your attention to detail rubs off onto all your workers which they will appreciate. Keep up the great work!
You are so correct as when starting out accurate, everything else is made easy as the process moves to completion. Tract builders do not follow these standards mostly.
I am going to be building a shop in Alberta Canada and really appreciate these videos on the methods and procedures you use! The videos will make me more informed when I talk to contractors which should make their work easier and result in a better product. I am totally hooked on the videos as I have learned many things from the various segments. It is a tremendous amount of work on your part; however, the benefit to individuals like me cannot be fully stated. Thank you!
Glad you appreciate it Ron
After getting into the carpentry game after another career I turned to youtube to help with the learning curve. I have been watching the channel for awhile now and its always cool to watch you guys be so dialled in that you just chat cause you know what the other is doing or is up to. Thumbs up from down in Australia.
Thanks man
We used to "burn an inch" with drafting like you explain @18:45. There's a trick that makes it easier for repetitive marks though. Rather than burning 1 foot it is easier to burn 1 partition. In this case burn 8 feet so you can make the successive marks at multiples of the separation: 16, 24, 32.. and so forth (also do the offset by 1.5 inches at the onset rather than at each). Doing the math on every measurement is not efficient and can be error prone.
tl;dr: Burn 8' 1.5" and mark at 16, 24, 32, etc rather than burning 1" and marking at 8' 10.5", 16' 10.5", 24' 10.5, etc.
I'm retired now but when I was contracting I learned that good tools don't cost you money, they make you money. Spot on job!
I just can't get enough of your videos. I am not skilled with your skill set but would love to build my own garage building for part man-cave and wood shop. I often find myself re-watching all of your videos to ensure I understand what equipment is necessary and the process you use to construct your work. Your videos are by for the best in this regard.
Love seeing how different states cut different pads for buildings , here in Oregon the whole pad would have been dug out and rocked first then a slab and or footings built on it...lots of clay here though so our site work costs are much higher typically. Great work!
Man l love how you explain things so simply and clearly. Helps a big dummie like me understand what your talking about. THANK YOU!
From a guy in the UK working in construction , you and your team are Awesome , love watching your awesome builds , thanks for taking the time to video and share !!!!!
I'm an electrician that works in the commercial side. Fella, I wish more people were like me and you. Not too often you find guys on the jobsite who are particular about accuracy in measurements and pride in their work.
The worst part of this project is that I can't binge watch the whole build in 2 days. I will have to wait for the next video. This is quickly becoming my favorite UA-cam channel of all time!
Stag tuned uploading now
I can 😁
Please make a behind the scene video. People don't seem to notice but your video skills are top of the line. Drone shots are really nice, embedded camera are on point. Composition is also great, color is really good. That deserves a total video on itself! Keep them coming!
Thank you for showing up earlier and shooting the concrete pouring and explaining the delays for the underground plumbing. Great video.
The building layout with your laser is no doubt a fantastic tool when your actually laying out the building. I know you were showing this for your viewers and its a great tutorial. Idk if i missed it but you may want to mention that setting a building on existing foundations and not following the concrete established can create issues. It happens everyday somewhere that a foundation didn't end up nice as your example. Which is a different animal than what you have i know. The tips and techniques used to "hide" imperfections are usually more valuable to the customer than being perfect. I've had to deal with subs leaving major headaches because they didn't want to help solve the problem up front, and finger point to the work ahead of them. We are all human and honest mistakes happen. Should you get the opportunity to show the problems and solutions derived I'm sure your subscribers will find it useful. Sure is nice when it's that good though isn't it! Thanks for sharing
Even though the construction process is almost the same every time, it's still fun to watch you work your magic! Keep em coming!
Tristan Heitkemper I appreciate that.
I still learn something new with each new series. You guys do great work!
RR Buildings , why are your corner brackets only one sided?
Shyler Vaughn in one of his more recent videos of his current build he explains why he does it, I believe it is in the first or second video of the series
One of these days I hope to build a shop even half that size. Super cool to watch skilled craftsmen at work.
When we used to pop lines on a concrete floor for sawing joints, we would use spray can clear coat so the chalk line wouldn’t wash away. Just something to think about. You do some awesome work.
Great tip thanks
You mentioned rain was coming and would wash off your chalk line off. A trick I learned while doing tile work on cement board, get a can of lacquer (I use Deft brand) and spry it over your chalk line. Your chalk line won't wash off, you can run a broom over it and looks good as new! Someone else mentioned automotive clear coat as well. I'll have to give that a try. Hope this helps
I continue to be astonished by the accuracy of your work, even if it is in ancient feet and inches.
You demonstrated very pointedly the problems of marking out such a large building using tape measures. That said it still takes a craftsman to use tools as accurately as you do.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks Nic
I love the pride you take in your work. The accuracy and attention to detail makes it all worth it when you step back and admire your work. "Precision" and "perfection" are beautiful words! Keep up the beautiful work!
So glad we never hear you say Close enough. I like the dead on or out!!
LB7 Wade yikes close enough.... rarely is that good enough
As a fellow redhead who worked outside for many years, please keep that sunburn under control! Skin cancer is annoying. A good hat is just as important as a tool belt.
Sideslip good call thanks
The sun damage I got working on church roofs in Canada in the 70's appeared 40 years later! This milk white Irishman laughed at sun block when he was working in 45C/113F because Irish people know nothing about the Sun but I am paying the price now (not cancer but would have been had I waited before seeking treatment). The docs told me I have "classic builders' sun damage" (perversely, I am kinda proud of that) and told me hard hats need a slightly wider brim to protect the ears, nose and cheeks.
Same here fella! My old man was an englishman straight off the boat in Australia. Every school holidays as a kid, I was at the beach, bad sunburns nearly every day.
My mum always made sure I had sunscreen, but some people just burn.
Then I spend my 20's and 30's working on boats, sun everywhere, every day.
First skin cancer cut off early 20's, around 8 or 9 more since then, and so many frozen off, I've lost count!
It gets to the stage you just visit your skin specialist every couple of years, point out the carcinomas, they freeze them off and get you back in later for a day surgery.
Fortunately for us really pale people, our skin has very little melanin (what makes skin go brown) and melanin is what mutates into melanoma- the really aggressive skin cancer.
I'm only 47 years old too, I gave up working outdoors as it was too much for my skin. I got to the stage where my skin wasn't recovering overnight from a burn, instead taking several days, and I knew it was time to get out of the sun.
I'm not telling people what to do, but if it makes people just stop and think about the sun just a bit, then I've achieved my goal.
Exactly, that's why I posted my comment... I wish we had been as aware of Sun damage when I was a child as we are now. I am 61 now so I am hoping the young lads reading this go and buy hats and sun block. Your Australian "Slip! Slop! Slap" campaigh in being promoted in Ireland now because, traditionally, we are not scared of the Sun but this year has seen one of the longest, hottest, summers ever so we are covering up.
He ain't a ginger tho?
Layout station just rocked my world man...... gonna revolutionize my layouts of the townhouse renovations here in Brooklyn, NY!
Gareth Kalber it’s legit
Those concrete and form guys did an awesome job making sure the foundation was square. I have seen enough home improvement shows where that's not usually the case, where they have to adjust the building because the foundation wasn't exactly how it was supposed to be. Anyway, this looks like it will be a fun build. Will be looking forward to the rest of the series. Thanks for posting.
̇George H. They did a great job
Thank you sir, BLH construction
When rain threatened our chalk lines we always used a rattle can of clear lacquer to seal them from the weather. As usual an awesome project.
Ivan Mills great tip
I'm an absolute newbie, I came to your channel to get help with building some custom shelving in my house. A few weeks later and I'm hooked on your channel. I still havnt but any shelves lol.
All the way from North devon England
This proves that measurements are ultra essential. Nicely done by whole team.
Fascinating to watch! And Central Illinois Conveying...friends and great people! Fun to see a truck of theirs working again!
EMJ31 that’s awesome
Great to see that Stabila Layout Station in use, thanks. I sometimes use smaller laser squares for various jobs and would love to have something larger.
Had a giggle at the metric comment. I grew up with imperial and then switched to metric, so do both. After the initial learning curve I'm now certainly glad we switched. It's interesting to see so many manufacturers in the US switching to metric in the past few years, however if it's anything like here in Australia, the construction industry will hold on to inches until the death rattles set in! Kudos to you for the mental gymnastics however, God knows how many screwups I've seen as a result of it.
the stabila is the best thing
You can use upside down clear coat paint to spray your chalk line, that way when it rains, it’ll be there indefinitely. I use it all the time. Works great. Great video
Kyle from one kyle to another and I say that because there are literally very few people called Kyle here in Dublin that are 41 only kids so I think my parents where way ahead on uniqueness, anyway the videos are only top quality, loving the detail and the laser Work, learning a lot of skills to my diy portfolio as I do woodwork as a hobby. I install cash registers and Cctv systems in the hospitality sector and when I’m not playing golf I’m out the back chopping wood. Also I do all my measurements in imperial not metric as I think it is easier and faster to work that way. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👍👍
Kyle Croft awesome Kyle!!!
Just a safety note for you and your guys use a black impact socket for the anchors I’ve seen those’s polished sockets explode and wouldn’t want you to be down a guy due to it exploding in his face
Awesome vids been watching for a while now giving me the motivation to get back into building again 👍
I enjoy learning everything that you show. I started watching you about 6-8 months ago and have learned many things. Just picked up a shirt and hat to show you some support out in Dallas TX.
thank you for that support
My new favorite channel👍 I started with how to build a garage then farm shop build and now building the Dream. Great details from building techniques to using equipment and specialized tools. Great !!!
This channel just gets better with each video.
I'm speak English and all but I barely understand what you're talking about. Yet I still love watching the builds, maybe through osmosis err somthin I'll learn the jargon eventually. Whatever it's still a fun watch, peace!
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To help with the wall lay out, keep a can of auto motive clear coat in the trailer. Once you have everything layed and marked out, hit it with the clear coat. Living on the south Texas coast we get random stray showers off the gulf day to day, this helps keep the rain from washing off your markings.
I love the way you exploit the latest and greatest technology.
automotive clear coat works great for sealing caulk lines on concrete. Just a couple of rattle cans from the parts store will save you hours in tedious layout. Outstanding form work bty. We never saw anything like that back in my day. Just unbelievable!
Hair Spray works well too and it's cheap.
I use to do concrete work and we always used clear seal to keep our layout
So were the footers poured first and the the frost wall on top of the footer? Or was it all poured at once like a monolithic slab, kind of? We don’t have a frost line on the gulf coast so this is interesting to me. As always, keep up the good work and thank your for taking the time to make such interesting and informative content.
almost certainly poured in 2 pours with rebar connecting the 2
We spray clear marking paint on all our chalks. The can is made to spray upside down so you can just walk and spray the lines. Easy Peasy.
I’ve built and helped build several pole barns over the years but you take that to a whole new level. Your OCD approach to building is great to see and it’s too bad you’re not located in Tennessee, I have a piece of land I would love to have a pole frame home on. I have a friend in southeastern Indiana that’s trying to find someone to build a large garage/home overlooking a nice lake, let me know if you’re interested...great work, will follow your future builds.
Luther
I worked in construction surveying about 25 years ago, and that Stabila sure beats doing the layout with a T16!
Kyle, I really love when I see a new video of yours. I immediately make time to watch it. Try to learn something new each time you walk through a project step.
Thanks Dan I appreciate that. I’m making them for guys like you.. not me.. I live it lol
Kyle, much appreciated. I build smaller stuff. But I have already been able to apply things I’ve learned from you to my own little projects. Mostly just following your point of spending a good amount of time using the brain in setup to make things easier and more precise down the road. Keep ‘em coming brother.
I am really enjoying your series. We are getting ready to construct a building to house a 45' motorcoach and i'm really getting great information for that build. thanks for all the time and effort you put into these videos.
Even at 27 minutes, I want more. Looking forward to the rest of this series. As far as your lackluster "tool review" the other day, I believe that by showing/using the tool within your build series is much more effective. I 'm more inclined to go buy a Stabila laser system right now (even though I don't need one), because you are showing how much you love it by using it on your job site. Your level of craftsmanship is depending on the equipment you are using. The honesty and integrity is real. As a future "tool review" video for the Stabila laser system, I would incorporate scenes from your build videos.
Now the big question: What is the solution had the concrete base been off-square? Would you A) stick to the 1 1/2" offset and note the non 90 degree angle and work out of square... B) shorten or lengthen a wall's length to get square within the concrete.....or C) ??????
Future suggestion: show pre-planning process stuff. Also, do a TERMS video with overlays. For instance, take a screen shot of a building project and define the terms of the frame system while outlining/highlighting it for clarification. Which piece is exactly a "Header", "rafter beam" etc. or "what is Plumb" vs "Level". That type of teaching video should bring some folks closer to understanding your projects better and also attract others who are looking for source material that may be become future subscribers.
ваше качество роботы поражает в России такого ни на одной стройки не встретишь молодцы так держать и успеха вам в вашем деле
I like your videos!
About those chaulklines being washed out in the rain, in Sweden when laying out a foundation we use clearcoat spray can over the chaulklines so they last longer👍
pengermaajesper great idea
Isn't there a type of chalk that is long lasting, almost have to pressure wash to get off?
Auquanet hairspray works even better and it's cost effective.
We do it here in America as well.
OK, now I am suffering from building envy. I only have a 40X60 steel building. Gonna need to finish off an area for a paint booth (heated for winter). Love watching these guys work. They're like the Tom Silva and Norm Abrams of pole barns.
Wish I could have a shop this big working in a shop 11x18 but still enjoy my woodwork and welding.Keep up the good work thanks for the video.
This is gonna be a great series! Would you consider sitting down with the customer and having him explain on video the design choices and his vision of the project? I know this isn't possible with every project but I figured it might work because he's your go to excavator. Keep up the great work!
Love your attention to detail! My OCD is feeling good! Like you other build start with right...end with right! Thank you for taking the time explaining the details. Learning a bunch!
Another build series! The way you explain the process is awesome!
When you get a contract with HGTV don’t forget us that watch you.
You and Quiet Greg are an awesome team!
I have yet to see you steer from modesty. You take the time to explain in detail how to do something and the names and cost of things you use is so helpful to learn! I’m sure like myself we appreciate you because of that.
Thanks for making Greg a part in all your videos. It reminds me of Tim Allen’s neighbor on the other side of the fence. We hear him and somewhat see him and know he’s there, but at the same time he’s mysterious. It’s probably not intentional, but it’s entertaining nonetheless.
I’m going to attempt to build a garage the cheapest I possibly can by myself to code, yet better, and you’re making it become a reality for me easier than not. You’re giving me the courage to start this project and making me feel less and less fearful to break ground with a super limited budget.
Awesome would love you to share when done
Locked on and ready for another great build.
I enjoy watching your project videos. I like that you explain what you are doing and why you are doing it. Keep the good videos coming.
Your attention to detail is amazing. Really cool to watch quality construction. You guys rock! Thanks for sharing.
:-D Detail? How to build detailed crap?
@@julianreverse are you in troll mode? You might not like what he is building but it is clear he pays attention to deliver a good product.
Lars de Waardt, there will ALWAYS be trolls :-(
Man you guys are killing it! I just started watching your videos about a month ago because I’m getting ready to build my own shop. I was curious where your located so I went to your Facebook page. I grew up in Belvidere, IL, I live in southern Indiana now! Small world!
Small world!!
So I’ve recently subscribed to your videos and have loved watching! I feel like I’m learning a lot and relearning some things I knew. I use to build steel warehouses so very similar. But I’ll tell you what. Watching these videos are making BEYOND antsy to build a shop! I told my wife the other day I want one... so someday! And if I feel confident enough after watching more of your videos, I may attack it myself!! Keep up the good work! I know how satisfying it is to do this kind of work!!
I think Greg deserves a pay raise!!! He works his ass off for you.... dedicated employee!!!! w.w.
Holleran Properties while I agree. I promise you I take care of him.
What a great project. Looking forward to following along. And NO snow and below temps!
You should spray your chalk lines with hair spray. It helps keep them waterproof “ish”. You would need a fair amount of cans on a building like this! You guys do good work.
thanks for all the videos and job well done. I am learning a lot watching, but on the safety side not to be picky when using a impact to drive the large anchor bolts you need to use a impact socket. The standard sockets can crack and break apart with the hammering action. I have had it happen. thanks again for the great videos.
Those lasers are truly remarkable!
Where has this channel been all my youtube life???
That laser is a must. The tape has sag and flaps in the breeze when measuring long diagonals like that and you'll pull your hair out chasing what you think are problems. The laser proves your perfection. Those Simpson anchor bolts have some serious gripping power.
Black chalk. It’s like a sharpie mark and will stay with rain. But for sure only where you want it to stay. Awesome vids.
Nice layout work! I like your attention to accuracy and detail. In my 40 years of layout work - I wish I would have had one of those lasers!
ron's world that laser is legit
Always love your content and sharing your work. If I may, you should give some thought to finding someone to do your camera work. Go to the local collage and find someone that may need to do an internship. I'm sure it would help you be more efficient on the job site as you like to be.
Had your How to build series recommended by UA-cam. So far watched them and the farm shop series and the attention to detail you have is a credit to you and your team. The way there built is heaps different to anything here in Australia.
Had to sub straight away and now we have a new build, i had to turn the notifications on.
Your concrete client-buddy was truly awesome in building a really accurate foundation. I've seen jobs that were supposed to be square but came out looking like some whack-job rhombus -- and then the concrete guy had the temerity to argue that it was "within standard tolerance." Coming from the cabinet making world, I'm used to accuracy of 0.1mm (about 1/264").
I am excited to see the finished product and even more excited to watch the process by which it is made. Videos are awesome as is the workmanship and work ethics. Thanks
Thomas Linscott thank you
Them laser tools seem pretty bad ass. You say it stays within 3/32 in. all the way to 200 ft... so that means the rotating laser can change position within,
Tan^-1 (0.09375" / 2400") = 0.0022 deg
That thing can change .002 of a degree at a time. Seems crazy. It has 1 / 0.0022 = 446 different positions in one degree of rotation.
That seems pretty awesome to me. See if the company can give you one to take apart for the viewers see whats up inside that thing. haha
Stoked for the series.
toolhog10 I have seen the inside mechanism. Pretty sweet
I'm thinking about buying a drone . maybe sometime you could shoot something on operation and best cameras and drones your explanations are very clear and you don't miss anything enjoy watching thanks
it's amazing how accurate concrete work is done these day's , i install drywall for a living and lately we work on a 9 story hotel and i'm amazed to see how they make such good level beams and pillar's , it's unreal, like they even beat some drywall workers i know, i'm talking beams that span for 5 m and are +- 1-2mm across the whole distance and each face , although it seems the guys that poured the floor's kinda shit the bed on the whole project when they went off 2-3 cm at 3 m distance , i really know nothing about concrete work but a floor should be easier to set up and pour than a beam, you only got one face to get right.
Just a guess, but a beam pour has a perfectly straight reference nearby which is entirely absent in a floor pour.
Perfect timing. I am actually going thru the planning stage of a building like this. I really like the detail you are giving thru the builds. you have some great tools too work with. Gotta hand it too the concrete guys too super acurate
Nice little tip in the chalk line is to spray a coat of clear coat on. Just a cheap can of clear spray works awesome
I love the additional detail you include in these videos. I know it takes additional time, but I really appreciate it. Thanks.
A GREAT JOB AND A GOOD VIDEO. THANKS, Greg AND YOU ALL DO A GOOD JOB.
The thoroughness of your explanations gets better on each video. Appreciate taking the time to do this inspite of how it can slow down a project, not to mention the time it takes to edit. Awesome
I sure wish you could come to central Ohio. I need a small garage built. Awesome attention to detail!!!!!
Half hour? You are spoiling us now!
The details you guys do is amazing. You can send a bunch of your rain to us, here in the land of heat and fire, California
Thanks and wish I could control the weather
Great video, as usual. I like that you keep an eye on a good detail level of explanations , i. e. dont explain every detail in every build, but mention and link to another video.
Flo L that’s my goal.
Love this series. Watched it a year ago when it first came out.
I’m back for another look at this huge shed and a perfect job. Well done Lads.
Tidy👍
Was confuse when you use the term burn a foot. How you explain it was good. Great teaching
Gr8 job again very well explained. And who would'nt want a shop that BIG
seen wider and longer, but more on a (floating) slab foundation and open wide span of 100 foot and at 200 foot long with 20 foot wall for simple rectangle shape, seen larger in area in other shapes using multiple structures connected, its all about ones needs and what will best suit requirements in terms of size
great craftsmanship I never work a day in my life cuz I'm a carpenter and I'll always be teachable! thanks for taking the time to make these vids and I have used that layout laser back in the 90s when I use to pour walls it was called a Pentax the foundation guy could have used the same method to layout the walls on the footing
I love your eye for detail and the quality job you do ,always thinking of my dream garage wish i had enough land to build one like this like you said probably don't need it but would love to have one like it . one thing you never mention is the cost of what some of these monsters cost .
Lol man that totally is the dream lol. I was thinking I want a 80 x 80 on the farm with office space inside but I like this layout! He’s going to be in the game !
All this detail.
Best damn build channel on YT.
I actually learning English at here，Thank you for your viedio.I love your job.
After watching all your construction vids, I feel like I can just go out and start doing the same with confidence already!
Precision made simple..... impressive! Looking forward to the next and next... video! Nicely done!
Fascinating. Exciting to watch.
Nice to set you cutting each post to correct height to keep the slab and ceiling consistent.
Class. Dream shop indeed. Dream team too.
I found your videos a few days ago and I’ve already watched 2 build threads and just started this thread. Love your videos and it really makes me want to build my own building.
Im here for the duration...looking forward to all your builds!