#240

[@francolopez8128]

Great video and series for the storm shelter! Really appreciate the details you provide. I do want to recommend some kind of "pull-up bar" on the inside or outside to help you exit the emergency exit as it might be easier to exit the escape hatch feet first, or pulling yourself out with a handle on the outside. I guess try to exit a window of that size that is vertical, rather than showing how you would exit it while standing up on the ground to see what might aid your escape in a real world scenario. I know you fit the hole, but with gravity it might help to have some help on entrance/exit to support your body weight.

[@daroldw4606]

Thanks! I'm going to build one of these in my garage when I build a house in TN!

[@TKCL]

They are technically designed for garages and inside homes. That will be perfect.

[@tractorrookie]

☺️That does not look like fun, but getting it anchored makes sense. Nice work!💪🇺🇸

[@TKCL]

It's not fun at all, but I just bought a new tool to help 😁

[@tractorrookie]

@@TKCL “New job, new tool!” It’s like a rule!

[@TKCL]

That's what I keep telling my wife

[@jamesnichols4280]

surprised you didn't use impact-driven screws instead of nails

[@TKCL]

Nails have far more shear strength, that's why the engineer used them.

[@frankrivera4625]

Did you subtract that lip you added to hold the AC. :). Great job on the shelter.

[@TKCL]

The lip is also removable with the screwdriver.

[@frankrivera4625]

@@TKCL you got it covered.

[@deborahbarton3340]

Great video you do wonderful work God Bless.

[@TKCL]

Thank you very much, God bless

[@5150cash]

I never doubted you couldn't fit through the window the only thing I doubt is you getting a dump trailer. LMFAO 😆 sorry had to say it. 👋 Hi Tiffany lol

[@TKCL]

This is TIFFANY! I do read these sometimes and you are being a bad influence on my husband........................................................ Joking, it's just me... Andrew! Come on Cash, I bet I had you going didn't I? Lol

[@TKCL]

I did show Tiffany this! She said Tiffanys are known to be crazy! Watch out!

[@5150cash]

@@TKCL nope never doubted you fitting. #1 you wouldn't of built it that way if you didn't fit. #2 you would build it right the first time. # 3 if all fails you will use the new chainsaw 👍

[@TKCL]

Very good points, hit on my planning and OCD... As well as my love for chainsaws, they can fix anything 😜

[@5150cash]

@@TKCL yes sir👍.

[@gsmiley7700]

Love the storm shelter build. Want one myself.

[@TKCL]

Thanks, I'll get another video as soon as all this rain passes

[@jeremiahs45]

Looking good. Building will definitely withstand quite a bit no worries Andrew

[@TKCL]

Nope I definitely don't think we will worry at inside that shelter.

[@blairhanna5740]

Your hammer reminds me of my hand tools. I am 62 and my son is 31. I decided that I wanted fiberglass handled tools. I will talk about my pick. The edge of the blade is worn over an inch. My son said dad this pick is broken. Maybe I should get a new one. I told him it isn’t broken. It is well used. Someday you will think about what it took for your Grandfather and myself to wear that blade. Trust me. It will be a good memory. Always enjoy your channel Andrew....

[@TKCL]

I really wish I had more of my grandfathers tools! A lot of good memories! Take care

[@markb.1259]

Calling the game due to rain? It was inside work Coach!! haha j/k Anxious to see how you outfit the interior with fold down beds, small table(s), any 12 VDC lighting planned? Have you closed the main door and looked at you phone to see if you still have sufficient bars on the signal meter? Which corner of the shelter will you put the Kegerator?? :-)

[@TKCL]

Have not closed the door all the way, but do still have cell signal inside. And hey, I'm not about working inside with the door closed until I get working ventilation, rain or not🙄. No 12 volt lighting planned, but will have battery operated push lights and maybe a motion light. My dewalt set has a battery operated fan and light I'll stash inside for hurricanes. Planning a couple of basic shelves and a futon that folds into a big enough bed for Tiffany and I to take a nap if in there for hours during a hurricane. Kegerator sounds awesome, but then I'd have to pee every 15 minutes, that wouldn't work lol.

[@markb.1259]

@@TKCL Girls have to pee every 20 minutes anyway... Y'all might as well enjoy a cold one every half hour or so to fill your 5 gallon bucket!! :-)

[@TKCL]

Lol

[@stacyadamsjr891]

Man that’s a lot of work you’ve put in on this storm shelter! Love the build so far!

[@TKCL]

A year ago I would have told you I would have never spent the time or money on this. After getting hit by an actual tornado, this project became a priority

[@jmort1515]

Do you already have electric ran to the building?

[@TKCL]

Yes I did it in this episode if interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5fSaWSqesqVatU

[@jmort1515]

@@TKCL i guess i missed that one. Thanks!

[@plow9133]

Great video, mite want to check into a palm nailer , you would be surprised how well they are handy , great for getting into tight places , and would have been great on all those nails, plus I'm sure it will get used a lot on that new home build

[@TKCL]

Lol so funny you mentioned that! I ordered one that same day, should be here tonight. I'll finish the straps tomorrow and record it. I've never used one, but it seems perfect for this job.

[@colin8532]

@@TKCL plow is right, they are amazing! We used them to pound in 6 inch spikes into hardwood, can't remember what kind of wood it was, but it was hard as a rock. The nails literally just slid into the wood, and fast! Wear gloves though, your hands get super cold after a while of holding the nailer, with all the compressed air blowing out of it.

[@TKCL]

I'm excited to get it, I was wearing my back and shoulder out nailing these straps in.

[@plow9133]

@@TKCL I use to pound nails for a living years ago i still have problems shoulders from swinging hammers, thanks Gold for the ones that invented air and battery operated nailes

[@RaiderCold]

Love the vids men keep up the good work 🙏🏼

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@bigDH123]

I think your shelter is going to do the trick Andrew, I don't think there is much more you can do to make it stronger, lol. I already saw you fit through the opening when you built the AC frame so i knew you would fit. Thanks for sharing my friend.

[@TKCL]

Thanks for watching

[@harryellingsworth8302]

I knew Fluffy would fit thru the opening, lol Nice going Andrew, enjoyed the Video as always.

[@TKCL]

I sure did! Now I've just got to make sure I don't put on a few extra pounds lol

[@sheamaddox7298]

Never doubted you on weather you could get through or not. We Fluffy guys need to stick together!!

[@TKCL]

Lol! Yes we do!

[@jaydedelyuenduroairsoft4x448]

Should just used concrete and half buried it with soil and double the area.

[@samclements2834]

Great job! You’re doing the right thing, no sense skipping something now and then wishing you had later. Do it once the right way and never think or worry about it again. Plus you get to show more ideas and tools this way, so I appreciate it. Lol

[@TKCL]

Great points Sam, thanks for watching!

[@BradMyers]

I enjoy getting to use tools that my grandpa used (my dad still holds on to his tools). The building is coming together very nicely.

[@TKCL]

Thanks! I wish I had more of my grandfathers tools

[@bigsid1984]

Why did you not use concrete? Tornado level that wooden building

[@TKCL]

Small tornados here won't be a problem. I made this with recycled materials

[@jperin001]

Andrew built a nuclear bomb bunker. 😜

[@TKCL]

Not yet, need some concrete and steel to finish it off 😁

[@jperin001]

@@TKCL And some mu-metal to shield from EMP. Gotta keep that AC running!

[@tzavitz]

Do you happen to know if you can downsize this design (e.g. 4'x6') and still keep the structural integrity? Does it have to be square? I'd like to build this in my 2.5 car garage but only have a 4x6 footprint available.

[@TKCL]

Im sure it would still be very strong. But I can't guarantee any of that as the "engineered" plans must be followed to meet the specs and ratings posted.

[@Outtahide540]

My favorite build series of yours. Looking toward the pole barn now. Think y’all will be safe n sound in there. Looks great

[@TKCL]

I think we will be safe too! House build should kick off in a few weeks, materials ordered!

[@colin8532]

I'm excited to see what you come up with for the door latches. Also looking forward to when you paint the outside to see how good it is going to look.

[@TKCL]

I'm going to make simple, but very strong door latches. Still deciding on paint for the outside.

[@nrickson]

16 anchors are overkill?!? You've built this fortress above ground on a concrete slab. Well built and impressive, but looking at recent videos of whole homes being moved off their foundations, into the street, your Achilles heel with your shelter is how well, and how long those anchors hold.

[@TKCL]

You have also been watching content from states away. Florida very rarely sees anything over a ef1, maybe a ef2 as a common tornado. While intense, not the monsters you see on TV. With that said, yes the anchors might be overkill for my unique situation, but it's always better to have too much and not need it.

[@WoodDuxWill]

I don’t think those walls are going anywhere with those anchors!!! And glad the escape hatch is good! Lol

[@TKCL]

Ha ha, I had to put a few people at ease! Yes I think that shelter is there to stay!

[@haroldanderson2781]

You fit easily through that escape route. I’m smelling some ice cream to celebrate!!

[@TKCL]

Naaa man, I can be eating that junk! If I get bigger I won't be able to fit through. Lol

[@andytripp6847]

I’m torn I’d like to see this thing get hit by a nader but don’t want y’all to have to go through it (know what I mean) to see how it fairs. I’ve watched The Whole build of the shelter and for the life of me I don’t think a f3-4 would hurt it.

[@TKCL]

It's supposedly rated for ef5. I trust it, but I don't ef5 trust it lol. For our ef0 and 1 tornados it's shouldn't budge. It's got the best chance of getting hit by a hurricane than anything else. We will live stream the fist one that hits us

[@TKCL]

And yeah I know what you mean about wanting us to get hit... Sicko.... Lol 🤣

[@andytripp6847]

Just that building nothing else ha ha

[@intheshell35ify]

You really think that stick house can stand up to a slow moving EF5? I guess you do or you wouldn't have built it. Wish you luck boss. Hopefully you never have to find out.

[@TKCL]

Being there has never been an ef5 in Florida history, I think I'm OK.

[@patickpadgett1671]

Weld a pull bar on the outside by the AC then show them how your going to get out. Lol 😂😂😂

[@TKCL]

Nope 😂

[@mackjenkins7721]

man it's definitely coming along fine. I can tell you that a lot of bending on the back. Man that was really funny about the Escape hole. " for those people who's calling me fat without saying I'm fat LOL " and then showing them how you fit through was funny man. " you want to see that again LOL" man that was a good laugh I needed that. yesterday and today I have been in a lot of pain and the snow did not help. I hope you feeling better from all that bending man.

[@TKCL]

I've got a new tool that will make nailing a lot quicker. I should be able to use it on the house build too. If this rain will let up, I'll get out there and finish the tie downs on the shelter.

[@trevordawson1947]

Just come across thıs buıld and to say Im puzzled ıs an understatement. Never ın a mıllıon years would thıs pass as a storm buıldıng ın the UK. Why have you put Plywood on the outsıde, wıthın 12 months you wıll be replacıng ıt.You have spent 1000's of dollars on a wooden structure when for the quarter of the prıce you could have buılt a brıck one that would be 1000 tıme stronger and more secure.. Have you Amerıcans never heard of the story of the 3 Lıttle Pıgs. In a state where there are more Tornadoes and Hurricanes than anywhere where else ın the world, you make houses out of wood or lıve ın caravans. Amazes me.

[@TKCL]

Try starting at the beginning of the build instead of towards the end and you'll get your answers.

[@trevordawson1947]

@@TKCL I dıd, I watched to whole thıng. I stand by my comment. No offence meant but you have just wasted your tıme and money, but heh ho.

[@TKCL]

Well you must have completely missed the part that almost all the materials were salvaged. Thus your statement for high expense is not valid.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

I don't know how you plan to survive in there with no 60" tv, a latte machine and a foot massage unit. If you listen to the comment section you'll need all these things...

[@TKCL]

Lol, fresh air, me and my wife being safe, water and maybe beef jerky is all I need.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

When you're in there if you can see and pee, you're good. The rest are options.