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[@rogerbamatutz1927]

Good think'n on making the building larger than first thought. It'll fill up so fast that you'll wish it was larger. Watching you brings to me fond memories of working with my Dad when I was a kid. At 73, that was many years ago.

[@russellbowman8051]

Well Getten a Good Start on The Wood Shed!!👍👊

[@wayneschnare4019]

Here in Nova Scotia , it is getting a little better , but we know better , March is a nasty month . We still have Sheila's Brush to deal with . Love the posts going in !!! Cannot wait to see the finished "Processing Center" Love the tunes !! Hello to Hunter !!! Loved the intro & the outtro !!!

[@RagsdaleCreek]

A morning with Mike and Melissa in Outdoors with the Morgans

[@PatrickCPalmer]

A lot of people are commenting that you should use a set of wheels on the end of the log when you drag it out of the woods, but wouldn’t that make it Dollywood? 😁 Always love to see the start of construction on a building, great start and should go quick with the warmer weather and longer days. Hey Hunter ✋🏻👴🏻

[@FMcanada]

I agree with you Mike ... Its Over. Good Bye Winter - Hello spring... Your about 3 weeks ahead of me here in southern Ontario. I ordered my Woodland Mills sawmill yesterday and 1st thing on the farm agenda come April is to build my new toy a shed. Cant wait to get out there.

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

Mike - Nice to see the sheds underway. And I agree with Stonebarn Morrison about your comment that "we're not building a watch here." Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing what you are doing. I continue to learn from you.

[@davedowding5883]

Great start to the shed. Well done!

[@richardsemione7012]

I think you and the groundhog are right this year. If you are calling it, that's good enough for me. I think you know more than the groundhog, anyway. Glad to see you are doing more construction, it's very interesting watching. You always seem to know what the right tools are to do the job right. I love watching Melissa and you interact. Tell Hunter I said hi. God bless you all.

[@donoberley3582]

Nice, the building has begun!

[@wherenorthbegins7831]

Wow, ground that isn’t frozen in March. Here in Minnesota we are still about 2 months away from being able to do that with digging any holes. You wouldn’t even scrape the surface here yet, frost is still in the ground. Have a day!

[@markgosser9578]

No water is ok, will set up in days or hours if ground is wet. I worked for Morton Buildings for 15 years many years ago and every building we built used dry mix. What you should do is add galvanized angle plates at bottom sides to prevent up lift.

[@Harmonica68]

Nice technique. That dry concrete will set up nicely as the moisture in the ground wicks in. By the way, Lowes has an expansive foam package (all in one, no water needed) for fence posts. Wonder if it would work in this situation too. Thanks for your tips. I inherited a small tractor with the purchase of our new home on a small acreage and am learning much from you about this great tool.

[@lornefortin]

Great music! Sounds like the Avett Brothers.

[@stephengmeiner3264]

Wow, dry ground! I’m jealous. We’re nothing but mushy mud here in Michigan.

[@hardymarshfarm7843]

cant wait to see the finished project!

[@brucegadaire3504]

Quick krete is usually poured in ground & then water is added to set up.

[@Willy12927]

Hi Mike & Melissa You might want to rethink the way you are setting your posts. I was taught many years ago that you should only put your cement in the bottom of the hole as to create a foundation, and not surrounding the post. Then before you place the post in the ground, fasten a short piece of 2 X at a 90 degree angle to the post and then put your pole into the hole and tamp with dirt. The cross section will keep the post from pulling out and not having the cement surrounding the post, water will not be trapped between the cement and the post. Also, it has been shown that the chemicals in the concrete will have a tendency to react with the MCA (Micronized Copper Azole) used to treat the lumber.

[@OneBigDork]

Sheds, then blind, then pool. There is a plan. Nice to see the buildings being started.

[@frankhartmeyer9841]

Wish we had that weather here. All we get in the northwest is rain.

[@johnwarkentinnikiskialaska8364]

Outstanding job

[@bruceaplin]

Hi Mike, Loved your shirt, Indian Motorcycles. My dad said he had one. But he pushed it more than he rode it. A good friend of mine tells me when I'm measuring real close, "We're not cutting diamonds here" I'll try to get him to switch to your line "we're not building a watch here" Great comment! You said "I'm going to set some post for a shed, then you started pounding stakes in the ground". My 1st thought was wow, that's gonna be a short shed. LOL Many thanks for all you and Melissa do. 👍

[@georgeedgar9276]

Well, it is still raining here in South Carolina. Wished it would dry out some so I could drill out the broken bolts in the starter housing on my tractor so I can get my garden started . Got three tractors and all three have to be worked un . Hope you have good luck building your building . You need it to be able to get that saw out of the weather . Catch you later , George

[@kens.3729]

Can’t wait to see this Wood Shed being built. 👍

[@SmallHoldingAtHillhigh]

I'm sssssooooooo envious of your dirt! As we are constantly stopped and having to manually dig out rocks... Ugh!

[@tommyordoyne7461]

Great video. I love building stuff. Have a productive day.

[@l.w.petersen7359]

Hello Mike and Melissa. Here in Denmark it is calendar vise spring now as of the 1st of March. Many ways to determine spring and if we take the Metrological definition the temperature (in Centigrade) should follow the clock so at 9 o´clock it should be 9 degrees ( 48 F), 10 o´clock it should be 10 degrees (50 F)and 12 o´clock it should then be 12 degrees (53.6 F) - that will take some time yet before we are there - maybe 2 weeks or so, but definitely lighter now here. We do not turn the clock here until the 29th of March. Have a day over there 😀

[@Cap513]

Mike, I laughed so hard when you said, "We're Not Building A Watch, Right"?! My Dad passed away one month after I turned 13 back in 1972. So after that, I spent a lot of time hanging out with our next-door neighbor who I had lived there all my life, and became A Father Figure to me. I helped him do a lot of projects together until he passed away in the mid-'90s. His favorite saying was, "We're Not Building A Clock"!! Thanx Mike, that brought back Memories from some of the Best Times of my life!!!! Cap Cincinnati Oh

[@clintdixon3714]

Hello Morgan Family. I ran across your channel as a side bar on Buckin Billy Rays channel. I caught a couple of episodes, then caught #1 . So in the last 3 months I have watched all 712 episodes in order. What a fantastic job you ARE doing. I will send you a longer e-mail and tell you about me. BIG HI TO HUNTER!!!!

[@alcrews5128]

See if RUral King will set you up with a post driver. Drive the 4x4 in the ground instead of boring a whole. They will be tight from the start. I use one with 5” post from a local store. I get 8’ poles and drive the 3’ deep.

[@johns4584]

I hope you're right about winter, setting the clock ahead helps force the issue..........I'm 100 or so miles west of you in Ohio, we didn't even get on the ice fishing this year. I love ice fishing, but I'll gladly forego for a mild winter. Cheers!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good morning Mike and Melissa, looking good around there ! Good to see the build underway. It’s going to be so good. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@dougdickey7381]

Wow the weather is mild there. We live a few hours north of you guys in Corry and just got 2 feet of snow a few days ago.

[@laurietinto5211]

The redwood will be just fine,as I have said before it's one of the preferred woods for outdoor use here in Europe.

[@mickrose9633]

Mike on the next one, try the ice and water shield for window and doors. It's rubberized and your post will last. 6" roll will peel and stick.

[@jefffair7165]

Of course you'll hold the post while she puts the cement in. Lol you better keep her. She does all the work.

[@stephenoffiler8024]

Not try to tell you how to do it, but just to mention some differences in my post setting technique. Soon as auger is out of the hole, I take an iron rake or hoe and pull back the loose soil. Does two things: 1. it's not falling back in the hole 2. re-exposes true ground level for rough measurement at the next step which is the clamshell digger. OK next. After tamping, bottom of hole, I use a nice flat-ish stone that's about the size of the hole and a solid several inches think. That's the footing. Post sits in next. My wife isn't a Melissa type, so I'm on my own, and I use angle bracing to hold it pretty close to location. Then goes a couple shovels of crushed stone, tamp, watching position and plumb. That'll hold it well enough to throw in the bag of concrete. Oh yeah, I also drive in a bunch of nails or screws to lock into the concrete before the post went in. Finally, I have (had) one of those plastic post levels. Mine just wasn't good enough. It will be OK with a nice, sharp, straight edge and two nice plane faces under it. My posts are usually challenged in this regard.

[@garbagecanfriedspam6254]

Good morning guys. Another great video. THANK YOU

[@jeffm4111]

They have a great life. I like my life just fine but theres something about the country and all those shiny red toys thats really appealing!

[@frankstaples3261]

Love the Indian motorcycles shirt!

[@johnnygroch8019]

Wow! Great video Mike and Melissa! It looks like you're getting a lot of questions about sackcreat in the post hole's without water! It's been a common practice here in the Tri-state area ever since I can remember! The reason I do it dry is when you leave the sackcreat dry, you can plumb the pole and tamp it firm! The mix draws moisture over time and sets it! I hope this helps! Have a Day!

[@JimG31547]

Boy it would sure be hard to find land around me here in Nashville that you could drill holes like that. Anything deeper than 12 to 18 inches and you hit solid rock.

[@gregritter377]

hay Mike when you get to the depth with post hole digger slow down the rpms then stop and lift the bit out of the hole you will bring up about two thirds of the dirt you are removing with the post hole digger (hand held) saving some labor

[@donlowe9125]

Alright construction begins love that music

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Good morning everyone isn't this the best way to relax in the morning get your blood pressure down watching the Morgan's Mike and Melissa .

[@larryselfridge6733]

Phil was somewhat correct......but......... I’m thinking a big storm will hit the third week of March. I’m in Dutchess county in NY. Save the date!

[@gregelwood120]

Wrap the lower 6 to 8 feet of a pole with bale wrap then heat shrink it .

[@frankfarms1]

I’m with you Mike, the more day light the better! Looking forward to see that project come together.

[@christopherkearney2623]

Hi mick here on the East coast of Ireland they say that March 1is the beginning of spring and April 11 is the last day of frost

[@JaKe-bd2fq]

Another great video to watch while we enjoy our coffee. We are with you Mike on calling winter over, and the extra hour of daylight.

[@bmorrison0070]

Best thing I have heard in months "we're not building a watch here" LOL From PA East.

[@PatrickCPalmer]

Stonebarn Morrison Hahahahahahahahahahaha. 🤣

[@johnpyle8027]

I've been to 3 state fairs and a billy goat race and never heard that one! When we were working on something of MINE my dad would always tell me, "its good enough for who it's for! "

[@tedclement5320]

Great music as always mike and Melissa

[@jbbrown7907]

8X8 shed is the size the Amish use for their phone shacks. There is enough room for the phone, av desk to write on and a chair. I'm glad you went with 8X24. The Amish are all boiling sap today. There is talk that the sap is beginning to get cloudy and the red maples are budding out, all signs of our spring time. This year has been a non winter with an early sugar season with too few cold nights and warmer days. The greenhouses are all ramping up, starting the starts and the rye is greening up. We may get a snow but it wont last now.

[@stewartbanks3663]

I see your dirt is like mine, mostly rocks! The shed or pool house is finally underway, can’t remember which one you said Mike lol? Thanks for sharing can’t wait to follow along on your build! 👍😀☀️🚜

[@evilbrat5376]

Great way to start the day - Coffee, vote AND Out Doors With The Morgans putting in posts! Can't be any better - have a day.....

[@54jake451]

Hi Mike. Would you be willing to make and show a rough sketch of your property? It would make watching and picturing mentally where you are much easier. I think the fire wood processing is directly behind the house, but where is the mill and where are the IBC baskets? Also where are you going to put your proposed buildings? I hope you feel OK in doing this.

[@matthewfinn3724]

Nice when a plan comes together

[@wayawolf1967]

Welcome to mud season friends.

[@jeffreylane6098]

And the building begins!! Yahoooo!!!

[@ronnchase4872]

Just poured my morning cup with the Morgan’s. Beautiful morning here in Surprise, Arizona. Have a day!

[@dennisobrien7365]

Mike I’ve been watching you for a while now enjoy the show two observations Mike you sound like my old neighbor Russ is go to sane was never killed a job there’s always another one waiting for you and Melissa you always have a smile never lose that.

[@GaryB33]

Always go 25% bigger than you think your going to need. You will always fill that space. Like that could be a start to Melissa's poolroom. 😂 Have a Great Day, GOD BLESS

[@billycarber9158]

You should investigate SECURE SET--a 2 part expanding foam to set posts -- videos are available--can be used in any kind of weather ---very strong and you can work or build off of the post you set in about 30 minutes

[@bobpurs]

Good start Mike. Be nice to get some things under cover.

[@barryespeseth7355]

That will work fine. I did the same thing 30 years ago but with telephone poles up here in NE Ct and in northern Maine. Still good today. Keep up the good work.

[@dustysageroutdoors]

Started watching your show and I dig it. I grew up in rural Alaska and it’s fun to see the same kinda stuff in Canada. Thanks for posting these!

[@panhandleprepper6510]

Good morning Mike and Melissa. Mike's happy now. Times changing this coming weekend and sheds are going up. I'm with you Mike...

[@jamesbockenstette4332]

Why not pour water on the concrete in the hole so that it hardens?

[@dickhansen8594]

Good stuff. Thank you for sharing your day.

[@peterbrunetto8062]

Nice Mike , it gets me informed of how to put a deck on the end of the house,about 16x16 with 2 sets of stairs.

[@bobfitch607]

Forget Phil we have Mike to declare winter done. I'm with you brother bring on the longer days and good weather 👍

[@brucebello2049]

Like the new shirt Mike

[@dmorris9268]

Alright , I like seeing posts going in the ground ! I have been building for myself and others for about 40 years , good job . You will always find stuff to put in a building no matter how big you build it ! Lol

[@python3574]

Oh man..... a new project starts. Now, that's a Super Tuesday I can get behind!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

ayyye, new construction and mighty Melissa 👍🏻👍🏾

[@tgrif04]

Spring is definitely on its way here in Georgia. My yard was full of robins last week and that means spring.

[@ryan71100]

Mike, hope you are going to be doing more new zero turn mower reviews this year! Loved it last year!

[@thomasdesmond2248]

I love those post levels. What a great invention. God bless

[@funshawstud]

excited for some new projects !

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Good morning Morgan's. BRCC coffee with Mike and Melissa this fine morning.

[@bobpurs]

Ditto

[@Darren.R]

Same here...lol

[@dustysageroutdoors]

S. Michael DeHart aka WVUmounties8 pretty cool all the little projects they get going everyday

[@Iowaflyboy1]

Yup, good call BRCC beyond black and a quick video. Perfect

[@SMichaelDeHart]

@@billupstateny9151 lol...too funny.

[@trappedbyfire1537]

Dear Gracie: Don't you worry.....A real concrete mixer truck is gonna do the mixing and pouring for the Pool. You will be sipping Iced Tea and watching!!! Don't worry....Smile!

[@sgtfish49]

Mornin'. So, Mike, you went ahead and called "IT", so, where I'm from, (Kalamazoo, Mi,) that means 6 more weeks of winter. Thanks a lot.! :).Good plan on the shed, btw. Have a goog one.

[@rexmccomb7589]

Good morning Mike Melissa. Stephanie my wife and I went to Phoenix last weekend to the Renaissance Festival it was 81° I believe you are right spring is here it cool off a little yesterday but I think it’s just one last winter gasp

[@robrusticwoodlandproducts6662]

I always go by the Months for the Seasons, so for me , Spring is March 1st. 👍

[@andrewspinney]

Isn't a post hole digger a drag to get on! Especially by yourself. Glad to see the progress on the sheds.

[@OM9AEL]

Good morning Mike and Melissa from Swindon England. Have been watching you over the last few months whilst recovering from a number of small operations. It has got me outdoors when I have been housebound and not able to drive. I cannot say I have seen all your episodes so Ihave a question for you. Where is your nursery for replacement trees?

[@1973congo]

Love the construction videos. Keep building my friend!

[@bobmottau7668]

Make it 16x100 always make it larger than you think you will ever use and you will be very happy, believe me.

[@silvermaple7779]

Like you, I can't wait to turn the clocks again either. I just cannot figure out why we are still adjusting "time" back & forth every spring/fall in the year 2020. At this point, it seems we are just following tradition with no real benefits. Can't wait to see the rest of the new shed build, have a day!!

[@oldmanfred8676]

Maple, I Agree! Vehicle accidents, on job accidents and heart attack deaths go up after the time change. If it were any other causation Congress would be falling all over themselves trying to fix it!

[@PEI_Guy]

Wow not a bit of frost in the ground, in my area we still have a foot of snow on the ground and probably more than a foot deep of frozen soil.

[@carmineiadeluca935]

Winter is over says Mike 💪...I hope you're right.

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

I cringed in anticipation of reading lame posts about you holding the post while Melissa dumps the heavy bag.... flashbacks of lifting rounds to the splitter. So far I haven’t read any though so yay! I kept waiting for you to add water although I recalled you saying the frost would be seeking out of the ground. Ultimately I looked up dry-setting posts and waddya know! Sure there’s differing opinions but on which topic isn’t there. I’m looking forward to this build because I’ve already outgrown my 18x21 metal building and just cleared a spot next to it for an 18x24 lean to that I thought I’d build myself.

[@dpower02]

Hey folks I have missed a few videos I have been away awhile and my first video back was this one on the wood shed. I was the one talking about the wood boxes awhile ago and being able to do less handling of the wood with my steel wood boxes I load them from the wood splitter and next time I touch the wood is to load the bin inside with forks on tractor and then handling is from the box to the wood stove. But also the sweet part is the wood boxes are mobile, "not fixed" so they are not a fixed building and they do not need a building permit are not an asset added to your future tax bill. A building on the other hand if it is fixed to the ground here is subject to a requirement for a building permit and this adds to future tax bill as long as you have the shed, regardless of where you get the lumber it is based on area for tax purposes. You have the wood storage solution in the wood boxes, I have rubber belt covers for my wood boxes and the covers are permanent and protect the wood drip proof wise. My covers also extend down the two non open sides and they are tough enough and pliable enough that I can stack one box on the other. I also move my boxed wood to a sunny beach spot for summer dry and out under the power line for drier wood. Farmers in this area (Canada) have switched from barn storage of hay and straw and are now using the round bales with the white plastic wrap because no barn required and it was to get rid of unwanted barn tax, shed tax etc. Just saying.Another tip I was given by my deceased Farmer Uncle, he said the best post hole digger's were the ones with the replaceable blades in the tip and the replaceable cutters on the auger tines, I have an 8 inch Woods PD35 post hole digger.

[@scots-irish]

Don’t forget the old saying Mike,..March, in like a lamb, out like a lion

[@theoisaac3564]

Nice good choice in wood to use

[@craigrice3887]

Fan of the channel have you ever though of getting a wagon running gear to load logs on and then haul them out of the woods several at a time

[@95SLE]

I could have used you and your tractor when I built two church gardens. LOL I did rent a post hole digger but the tractor makes it look easy and not all that hard. The price point difference would be too great for me to bear. Good morning to all.

[@garyfaulds2008]

When I build my shed I wish it was bigger in less then a year , so my advice to you is to build the shed 10% to 20% bigger in the long run you will need it . 👍😉

[@donbrutcher4501]

Sheds should be sheathed in spandex.

[@er1073]

Thanks for the video. I am a bit confused on the concrete aspect of cementing the posts without mixing water with it. I am not questioning your method I want to learn from you Mike. Hello Hunter. Ed

[@garyblessing2253]

er1073 ground moisture and rain will provide the water needed to firm the concrete. It’s a widely accepted method for setting posts.

[@er1073]

@@garyblessing2253 thanx

[@robertshoemaker6204]

Tractor with 3 point hitch was good for boring holes...