#95 Renovating the small room in our old granite ruin

[@82gamerprincess31]

You guys might want to look into rawhide gloves often used in rodeo or livestock work. They take a bit to wear in and get less stiff but they are also tough as nails. There is also the Kevlar option which is cut and puncture resistant often used in military and police work.

[@RUBADUB09]

Thanks for having me guys:)

[@josseman]

That work went super fast man! Also, it looks very neat! Nice job 👍

[@allanjacobs3735]

Awesome work bro, I enjoyed watching the way you worked in this episode. A pitty you're not here to stay for a while, you have a very positive energy 😊👌🏻

[@richardlongmore9301]

You did a amazing job with the room 👍

[@owadasaoluwafemi8819]

Good work ❤

[@marcelk.4371]

Great job! Sadly you're already gone!

[@jimysk8er]

a tip for improving gloves is to patch the frequently torn parts with thicker leather or another material that can resist cuts and punctures while keeping the rest of the glove pliable

[@amme30]

Hi project Kamp, if I might make 2 suggestions for your sewing? 1) a curved needle with hemostat scissors for pulling the needle through may be helpful. 2) running the thread -linen or polyester- through a small block of beeswax will ease it through the leather, give it strength and durability. Good luck.

[@novampires223]

I cleared several acres of brambles with just a long reach pruner, about 4 foot, I could reach to the base of the bramble, cut and toss it onto a pile to burn come winter.

[@Epicxz324]

In terms of sewing leather, get yourself a good leather needle and learn how to saddle stitch. That case you still end up with a stitch that won't go loose if 1 piece breaks. Open up the side of the finger you want to stitch using a seam ripper, use the glue method and saddle stitch the hole and then the finger seam back in place. Once you get the hang of it, it'll improve the time you spend vs making knots. ;)

[@jiminiecricket9034]

If brambles are a long term problem, try butcher mail gloves. If they can fend off VERY sharp knives they should work against thorns.

[@raymondjames9734]

Just watched them all from the beginning! The pig trailer got me interested then I went back. Looking forward to next week 🙂

[@deannamarie4149]

I would like to see someone that has a connection with wire mesh or chain mail gloves. Butchers and meat cutters use them to protect themselves. It would be interesting to see if they hold up under those circumstances. Could some sponsor this? Definitely could get some real time reviews.... That door is amazing. I look forward to what is next.

[@robertmoore1215]

Just priced them out at $92-$115. They don't solve the problem of hand injury from spikes, as the metal mesh would allow the needle end of those thorns to penetrate skin. The butchers gloves should be good for handling cut metals & knife work though. Worth keeping a single pair handy in workshop. Seems the way to solve it in bulk has more to do with thickening the glove palms so that spikes have diminished reach to contact skin. Removing the palms of spent gloves and padding the ones in need of repair could do it for that day, but buying thicker gloves next round of purchasing will keep the work smoother. They might want to consider annually issuing campers their own safety gloves when a season begins & set up a repair station at workshop so they can repair them along the way. A stitch in time saves nine, after all.

[@konradratajski8313]

For gloves you can try this type of sewing "An overlock is a kind of stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming, or seaming." From my knowledge this is most strong connection between two materials.

[@jefferybublitz7968]

The small rubble from cleaning up the floor can be placed into any holes you may have in the roadway. Or set it in a pile out of your way, so that you are not stepping on it, to be used later if your road way needs some help.

[@azorah8167]

11:17 --> Well played by the editor for making the hammer beats sync the music haha.

[@wlfgang]

just a coincidence of hammer being the same bpm as the music

[@CaBajiM]

Diogo, a true portuguese cowboy 💪

[@BloodSweatandGears]

Get some new gloves, then take patches of the old gloves and make a double thickness on the fingers and palms. This way you are pre strengthening your gloves when pulling brambles. You can use the glue to put those extra pieces on.

[@melissasueferrin3409]

Sweat can really damage leather gloves. One solution is to wash them with saddle soap after every use (time-consuming!) another is there are some light cotton "under gloves" like socks for your hands, that help to absorb the sweat.

[@johnsimun6533]

Carpet strips would be better than gloves alone. Correct?

[@ranocchiasimpatica]

Yeah i use the cotton undergloves all the time and it also helps if you have irritable skin!

[@pity2672]

We similarly use undergloves when playing Fives, an English sport using leather gloves.

[@hypnotherapycw]

ridiculous. you think cowboys have been wearing cotton undergloves? or saddle soap on their leather gloves for 150 years on every continent ?? just silly.

[@Knight3rrant]

Weird thought. Possible glove reinforcement for bramble work: Make a set of little jigs to turn some hard plastic or aluminum can material into 'armor' plates (need ones of various sizes for fingers, palm, and thumb) to be glued to the inside-the-gripping-hand outer surface of some of the leather gloves to turn them into 'bramble only' protective gloves. The seams between 'armor plates' will still be vulnerable, but it might greatly extend the life of those special gloves and prevent a lot of thorns poking into hands.

[@pydgn]

I’ve found when repairing holes in something that’s going to get a lot of hard use, it can help to actually leave as much of the damaged part as you can, typically only cutting away loose threads and such, then sew the patch around the damaged part, just as you would’ve done if it had been cut away. This is to give you a bit more time before it needs repairing again, as the part left under the patch is worn through completely before the new material gets damaged (at least, by the same cause), rather than ‘skipping ahead’, plus it means there’s that much less strain on the seam where the patch is attached, because the original structure can hold the tension for a little longer. Nothing at all wrong with the method used in this video, of course, there’s more than one way to skin a glove! 😂 Also, thank you guys so much for continuing to normalise & give examples for ways to repair and reuse things. Most people would just buy new gloves and use the old ones for a doorstop (at best), some may repair them, but likely buy new leather to do so, and so very few would think to keep the completely unusable ones!

[@pydgn]

Oh, forgot another thing lol, but beeswax (or any old candlewax, really) is super useful for this, too! It conditions the thread, makes it stronger and less likely to fray, sometimes just pulling the thread through thick/coarse fabrics starts to damage it already, and as a bonus it also makes it tangle less as you sew 😁

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@MabuzaEugene]

Like the spirit and energy the family have in working together

[@rosserobertolli]

I always use welding gloves for brambles. They are stronger, last longer and protect a larger part of your arm. My welding gloves go through this life cycle: cooking (as oven glove, but better), once they get dirty I start using them for welding, and if they get too much burnt fingertips I'll start gardening with them

[@abletondwellings]

perfect bbq gloves too

[@michaeldysput2967]

When the rain comes, you might have issues with the floor buckling, as water will seep under the foundation from outside the walls, and then be trapped under the wood. I didnt see you put any plastic mil under the floor to act as a moisture/ vapor barrier... It looks great, be a shame to have it get moldy...

[@leoperez2566]

shouldn't there be a moisture barrier between the bare ground and the wood? it seems like humidity from the ground could cause the wood to warp over time

[@DelugeQuebec]

I was wondering the same

[@dave4728]

not only warp, but in time it will get mold and mildew underneath with damp and no air flow.

[@vrapnyc]

Yes agreed I thought the same! Also critters & a animals getting under there... Think a moisture barrier with a concrete slab then the wooden floor would of been the right way to build!!

[@Ckay2552]

They are in Portugal in a quite dry area. They have experience from storing the wood inside. As long as they are not cooking or sleeping inside, i guess it should be fine

[@chas2can124]

Too late. The floor is down. In winter the concrete plinths will saturate the direct contact wood column supports. Lasts two years is my best guess. Steel stirrups would have helped too.

[@samsawesomeminecraft]

for the glove repair I highly recommend a thimble!

[@padkirsch]

15:46 "Ho'okipa Beach Maui"! (His shirt)! My most favorite beach in maui! love to visit both of my brothers there!

[@graciemaca6996]

Reuben has done a fantastic job with the ruin! The inside floor and walls look great, I ❤ the door! 👍 Nice work all of you helping your neighbor with the bundles of hay for the animals!😊

[@martin_mue]

Don't know if it's a good idea to not seal that subfloor in some way. There will always be moisture evaporating out of the ground. And below that wooden floor there is barely any air circulating to remove it.

[@williammanier6074]

I'm glad to see that stuff like electric is getting done properly, no shoddy connections, no wire nuts, less points to catch fire. Y'all are really good that this

[@miasmi5992]

I love love love how the door to the room looked because of the constraints of using reused materials!!!

[@sshaw4429]

Me too!

[@JoffJk]

Yes the door is awesome

[@andrethib]

Ruben seems to have been a great addition to the Project! It's always fun to watch a skilled carpenter work

[@Arachnidmadness]

Love Ruben! Such a warm and positive person, and a great worker! Welcome to PK

[@ThijsGieb]

A moment of appreciation for the rhythm of the hammer matching the rhythm of the music

[@PezKed]

How the heck did this sit in my recommended? Why has it took this long? I'm obsessed.

[@milliams]

You need to counter-sink your screws. Especially when they're on the floor and will catch things!

[@petarjovicic3311]

Its in the wood so no need, especially with an impact driver

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Just a suggestion, for the new room in the ruin, you should cement close (the hole under the frame) the step at the door to prevent rats/mice entering under the floor.

[@robertmoore1215]

A metal sill plate that lines up with a door sweep installed under the door should help keep winter drafts out as well.

[@shadowgolem9158]

You might consider using a saddle stitch and a stitching awl (or pricking irons) to fix those gloves. A stitching saddle makes the process easier too. There are lots of environmentally friendly glues available too. If you get a flexible glue you can dip the fingers in it to strengthen the gloves against wear too. Just make sure not to glue the fingers together.😊

[@Dancingpastmidnight]

Rubin, you are the man! Wish you were staying longer to admire more of your skills and workmanship. I'm sure that Project Kamp would benefit greatly from your contributions.

[@xresgg]

The gloves can be washed. They will look like new and the wear will show through better. It also helps the glue stick better.

[@koolski]

Kudos for repairing the gloves. That's living up to your values. I don't know if I would have that kind of patience though.😊

[@debragrantham9707]

It is good to see that you repair instead of throwing them away. I still repair as taught by our having no money to buy new when younger. Now it is too easy to go and buy new

[@joshuajackson6442]

Another suggestion is to use the Mimosa bark with the Mimosa resin and ash to repair your leather gloves. Completely sustainable, may or may not wear out faster, but no need to buy anything because it is already on your land. Many uses for resin, perhaps infuse the resin into the Mimosa bark for a sturdier seat base.

[@robertmoore1215]

As per another poster who works with mimosa resin in his art for 30 yrs: The resin of mimosa isn't water proof. It works as a binder in gouache and watercolor paints and as glue for paper mâché but is water soluble. Between rain, morning dew on vegetation and sweat, it wouldn't hold up for landscaping work. Perfumers use the resin in their work, so it is a potential commodity for sale to support the camp.

[@rbu2136]

That new guy worked fast!

[@Hendrik_Schipper]

Hey!! Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@themaniac280]

Teamwork makes the dreamwork. You guys are truly the ultimate perfect example of it. Just love it guys. Started watching this few days ago and i just cant seem to stop. I would love to be a part of it.

[@mowtow90]

For the gloves , you can try adding a chain mail layer on top. Chainmail gloves are used in slaughterhouses to protect the butchers from loosing fingers. They can also hold agains thorns but you need to a have lether layer below them.

[@casucasueq4479]

Glove fund. 🧤

[@EnormousClock]

Love to see you being such an asset to your local community, so many hands available must be so welcome for the neighbours, good on you all! Even if it detracts from efforts elsewhere occasionally it's content I love to see

[@timspoor]

Another great building video! The work being done by Ruben is obviously of high quality, great to see new faces :)

[@a.arrowlitster695]

I work with canvas and leather, try using faux sinew, at the end of the stitched section tie a double knot, then you can melt the end with a simple cigarette lighter. Then just mush the melted end into the leather seam. Buys you a lot more time!!

[@peterkilvert2712]

Great video again. Great to help the neighbour. Pleased that the small room has been done. Time to buy some new work gloves. Also for grinding work, always use Grade 1 goggles or face shields, not grade 2 nor General Purpose goggles/shields. And also a "Mind your head" sign above the door it the small room. Best Wishes Pete

[@freddyhochauf9489]

Never EVER take your hands to push the wood over the saw!!! 😮😮 OMG, you need to use a stick!!! And to fix the oak wood on the floor you drill the screws from the side into it where they are put together. In 45°. That way you fix not only the wood on the bottom but press the single pieces together. Nice side effect...you see no screws in the floor. 😁

[@FCPEVER]

no vapor barriers? In a country where is rains continuously during the winter season, you're gonna need something to keep the moisture at bay!

[@argosz8046]

Yes, they had to completely empty out and clean the kitchen from top to bottom due to humidity creating mould. You don't want to have many spaces where that is a seasonal thing.

[@BeccaAl]

Lovely. Full of repairs. Making the old good as new.

[@kittimcconnell2633]

So glad to see the gloves repaired. I hope you can get a good leather needle! Maybe this is a Fixing Fashion video as well?

[@andreamalik2961]

What a great new room. Lovely to see you all helping the neighbours.

[@brian-c-dean]

Nice work. Let’s keep the algorithm churning.

[@MrRichardChamberlain]

With the glove repair, do you have any tyre inner tubes, for a bike would be best. You could cut strips and sew onto the outside of gloves to give an extra layer of protection for the wearer and it would extend the life of them too, the gloves not the wearer 😂

[@Engie50Limerick]

hi all, suggestion...when people are talking to the camera, plz add their names so all kknow who is who...thx ☝

[@SweetzzGaming]

Rueben does beautiful work!!! :)

[@DutchMax]

Great video again! I fix my cloves in the following way; Don't throw away the old cloves. Cut the fingers off. Than put one inside the broken one. Than sewing, inside out, easy does it.

[@Barbaralee1205]

❤ the update. So fun to watch a real craftsman work. The glove repair was brilliant. Good job Project Kamp!

[@jdniedner]

Keep fixing, love it. I patch my own boos, have sewn up my own braces. Polyurethane sealant works good on boots

[@jameshunt2905]

Alan..... two thoughts come to mind as an extension into detail and the use of long held understanding that may be of assistance. 1) Have you heard of a “rip” needle? It’s a triangular shaped needle that was originally designed for just this purpose. Its minimally cuts through the leather material and allows for thread material to be guided through while also allowing the leather to then close back up adding to the hold and staying relatively consistent with the shape of material around it. (2) Have you explored the many types of stitch in order to maximize the contact, spread the tension, maintain the hold (of coarse) and remain stronger? Stitch techniques through out history as well as in industrial applications were well explored in order to meet the desired outcomes where different materials were used as well as different purposes of the products required different approaches. In this case it makes sense that you have found the approaches mentioned. I’d offer or add that stitches with multiple points of crossover or contact would perhaps meet application and maintain material integrity. One such approach looks like a geometric shape ( a square) with a running stitch crossing the square in multiple directions. The second is rather random in that it is a series of running stitches, either by machine or by hand, that create points of contact between the materials and add strength with the stitches themselves. Hope this adds to your exploration and in finding what might help most.

[@ruthscott5166]

Great job on the small room. Enjoyed seeing the process for mending the gloves. Thanks Project Kamp

[@R_5_D]

I didn't catch the young boys name but if he enjoys KZbin it would be a nice thing to show him behind the scenes of how you make your videos. Just another way of helping the locals. You never know, in a few years time he could be a videographer of Project Kamp! Inspiring young people is key!

[@dorabort6622]

I've always thought getting a young person involved in a project inspires that person and they feel more confident with themselves!

[@johnvanhal2450]

I thought to hear it's Diogo. Could be, that's a common Portuguese name.

[@joannebrazeau6533]

It’s so nice to see just how versatile the men and women are, thank you for sharing! I appreciate all of you and what you accomplish❤️🎶🤗🎶🇨🇦

[@olliexx]

Hey Project Kamp! When the big community space ruin is done, will the offices be in there and then the ruin right now would be a guest house?

[@ProjectKamp]

probably

[@adamgirard5619]

Surgical tubing makes an excellent clamp for irregular shapes like the stick inside the glove.

[@Keith-jo3pf]

Instead of just pulling at the brambles it would be much better to cut them first and then move them. By just pulling at them before they've been cut, you are adding too much pressure on the gloves and increasing the chance of the thorns ripping holes in them .

[@MrPlito95]

Exactly this. The spikes of the brambles are there to avoid exactlythat kind of action, you have to cut them in pieces before moving them.

[@robertmoore1215]

Imaging 4 ideas from thread would work well together. "@johnsimun653 gloves are good for handling the brambles, but carpet strips are better." What if the better attack of bramble lays a sheet of spent carpet under and over the bulky vines to better access the main cane with 4' loppers (another suggestion from up there). I've found that clearing out invasive bamboo, it's best to cut at the ground level and use the base as a means of dragging material out of the thicket with a strap made of vine. Once stretched out, I bind together with more vines. I cut to 5ft bound lengths for easier handling when the burn barrel is ready or when our county mulcher comes through. Minimal handling of actual bramble.

[@viebonike5118]

Keep up the good work guys! Greetings from Greece!

[@das_moendchen3250]

I love those little glimpses in everyday stuff or maintenance like fixing the gloves!

[@johnsimun6533]

20:00 gloves are good for handling the brambles, but carpet strips are better.

[@tjgii1207]

Those brambles are no joke :-0 The new room looks great! Nothing beats granite insulation

[@HForHairie]

Nice job Ruben. For instance he reminds me of David Bowie Rockstar looks🤟

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

First off, that place is no longer a ruin, next may I suggest that it would make a perfect space for wine tasting. Great job.

[@AnneBerkheij]

There needs to be a dorple under the door to close of the crawl space under the flooring, otherwise you are going to get mice.

[@MrYabbie]

I love all of these. Its reassuring seeing people living in a balanced and mindfull manner, reusing and repairing as you go. Love it!!!!

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you all guys in divine light. The best hand shoes for brambles are welding hand shoes.

[@MattyMonk]

The Project Kamp algorithm monster machine

[@1kudr]

Tell Ruben to be careful with the saw, he almost cut his fingers twice!!

[@elizabethredmond4585]

❤heavenly days, working together, awsome

[@doughntworry]

Great to see you working with the neighbours.

[@bethintexas9678]

I love seeing the repair/re-use of the gloves!

[@shortkeen]

Don't risk glueing yourself to the gloves while applying pressure. You can use some velcro (maybe you have some reusable cable ties?) to apply pressure around the thick stick. Also sweat easily dissolves many kinds of glue. Maybe you can try using cotton gloves under the leather gloves and make sure to hang up the gloves after work to dry.

[@WaitWhat99]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺✌️ What a great channel guys!! Cant wait for next episode. Tell glove man (dont know his name) that his geometric sleeve looks epic. 🔥✌️

[@CK-solutions]

Love the community vibe of helping your neighbours. 👍

[@artfx9]

These videos are fun, but I prefer watching from the bushes.

[@eric5766]

Always hyped for a new video!

[@lizzyq844]

Nice. I suggest quilting thread because it's stronger and a leather needle. Nice to see this.

[@Dyp100]

Really enjoying the varied bits before and after the main meat of the videos. The series keeps getting better and better to watch! One of the highlights of my week.

[@marilynlewison9649]

Love that you help the neighbors-major reason I watch this channel

[@DAV3HIT3]

Great work! Since you are hand sewing the leather, get some strong leather sewing needles, better thread, and use a saddle stitch. It's very easy to learn and is the best and strongest way to sew leather!

[@Ckapter]

I absolutely love reusing the basketball court flooring!

[@Ioradrian]

Glueing patches to verious surfaces (bike frame, tents, jackets, ...) I've learned to avoid sharp corners, because those are the first to get loose easily. Rounding off the corners slightly helped me to avoid this.

[@Leoinderferne]

Excellent work on the ruin ... and great idea to put in the bit about the glove repair! Kudos to Alan and Reuben!

[@emmaanastasi6140]

I’m definitely going to use those leather glove mending techniques!

[@leacruz7311]

Nice room project reusing discarded wood!

[@loneaaqib8972]

Love from India

[@rolandet]

Jaime's got some competition 💪 Vakman!

[@tbnalfaro]

Music choices for this were on point!

[@melsparkles]

Going to fix my busted gloves tomorrow! Thanks for that, great recycle🙂