A Thing of Beauty! S3 EP41

[@heru-deshet359]

When your dream is completed, you should apply for landmark designation.

[@coolthinghere6853]

so satisfying to see the layers of landlord special scraped off and painted to really show off the carpentry!

[@loyolaharmon2153]

That treadle power reminds me of my grandmothers old Singer sewing machine. Yeah, I'm that old.

[@Bildgesmythe]

I'm that old too

[@LenaGus2728]

Same here, my grandmother had one too. Wish I still had it.

[@26beegee]

Me too! 👵🏻

[@trishlewis2807]

Hi Trish here from New Zealand. Love this channel. And yep, I learned to sew on a Singer treadle machine, which I believe were made in the USA. Caleb's machines sound much the same. Really took me back.

[@lauralake7430]

It's ok, I still do most of my sewing on a treadle. You can find them everywhere, and they are easy to get running again, find needles for, and learn to sew on.!

[@ubermench3000]

I'm wondering if pedal powered machines need to make a comeback. I think they can be great for a more energy conscious society.

[@freetolook3727]

Can't wait to see the limestone painted so that it doesn't look like an dilapidated building. 👍😅

[@johnfranklin5277]

You have a way with words......

[@kristinrogersdotter5492]

It was SO SATISFYING when you got out the power sander after stripping the paint. It's always astonishing to me how new wood can look underneath the weathering

[@lizzb1065]

I was pretty much going to say the same thing. The before and after is just ASTOUNDING!

[@PatriciaVincenzi-gx2zc]

Mr.Caleb you are amazing and so dedicated to a craft that all but died. However, history repeats and many old tries and true crafts are returning due to like minded modern preservationists rediscovering lost arts. I salute you! Keep on keeping on as I look forward to when the house front is completed and you go back to the interior of the house. 👏🌹

[@irenemierzwa3790]

Kudos to you for using non-electric machinery. Just take care there aren't many safety measures😊 with those.

[@davidcarroll4411]

You have the patience of a saint.

[@The_Butler_Did_It]

I think the attachment on the buffing machine is a pully so that you can use it with an electric motor. the different diameters enable it to run at different speeds depending on which pully the belt is running in.

[@whereisthebalance5732]

its for burnishing leather

[@lisaknell1809]

It’s really coming along and I can’t wait to see the mansard roof. ❤ She’s going to be a showstopper and the red and green will complement the brick. (My cousin has a brick Queen Anne trimmed in emerald, red and peach) If I were your neighbor, your hard work on the exterior would encourage me to remove the “modern” facade from my home and restore it back to the original. 😊

[@GEV646]

Probably been noted already, but I am willing to lay money on the treadle powered tool at 16:00 being a leatherworking tool-- you have a buffing wheel for polishing, and the rounded wood discs are for edge burnishing. Probably out of a tack and harness/saddlemaker's shop if I had to guess. It would be a welcome addition in the workshop of anyone doing leatherworking even today.

[@anneyday3493]

It's absolutely wild to see how much paint was layered on the wood! I would be daunted at removing it all, such a long road. You are amazing in your dedication.

[@Tam5115]

You were talking about squirrels and I remembered that I heard that squirrels tend to live in the same area where they were born. So, that would mean the squirrels you have right now, are the direct descendants of the ones that lived there when Mr. Brown did.

[@mikewilder6728]

The eternal cornice! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brendamattox7558]

Kaleb's geeking out over his new toys...er, tools! Those are really cool and will certainly come in handy when you start doing models again. I'm always happy to see fall after the endless heat of the summer too, though like spring, it doesn't last long enough.

[@jordanlay1621]

I live in licking, MO and I always wanted to restore/renovate the corner main st building watching you I can see my self doing that.

[@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack]

Ha thats so funny. I have family there. My grandparents grew up there. Its a cute little town. Let me know when you get going on that building I might come through as im there every few years for family reunions.

[@SpanishEclectic]

So true that the sun is not your friend. Our south-facing windows are all shot. It's amazing how much the gloppy layers of white paint obscured the details on those trim boards. I'm a fan of red and green. I'm sure this color combo will look grand and classy with the brick and neutral stone. Arg. Squirrels and birds. And termites. I'm so glad for you that you've found great partners for the final restoration of the mansard. Treadle sewing machines were also a thing at the time. Other than finding replacement blades/brush wheels and belts, those cute machines ought to go on forever. It's great to see you so happy, and so close to closing up those scary gaps in your roof. The deep-felt stress of knowing something is damaging your home, your great investment, and you are prevented from dealing with it while the weather gets worse, is so hard. I hope that weight will be lifted soon.

[@richardbrowne3641]

I wish I had some of those foot peddle powered tools for my model airplane hobby. Those are awesome! They don't use electricity. Your doing great restoring Charles's old house.

[@carinlyons9507]

Is there anything you can add to deter the squirrels in the future? They are so persistent I would hate to see them anywhere near your beautifully renovated woodwork when it is all done.

[@Bildgesmythe]

They are persistent! Knew a family that had squirrels get into their house while they were on vacation. The little beasts did thousands of dollars damage to cabinets and furniture

[@rollandjoeseph]

A bb gun

[@trixier6505]

I like the treadle machines because they are quiet. Like my treadle sewing machine. Love the olive green trim!

[@cs3742]

I really enjoyed the jazz today. I hope you keep using this music in the background.

[@dcan911]

Sounds like blues to me!

[@ledbesa1]

Caleb you are SO GOOD at explaining things and showing what you are explaining. I love how you explain something and then show it.

[@r.beerkens1935]

I've been following since the beginning and I am still amazed with the love, patience and craftsmanship you put in every nook and cranny of this beautiful home. The house couldn't have any better owners. 🌹

[@ritatharp5238]

Kaleb there is a product the farmers use that keeps the birds off spots on buildings, it warms/burns their feet one time and they don't come back.😮

[@timnewman1172]

Kaleb this looks great, I hope you can get all of your exterior projects done before winter sets in! I'm curious about what your interior projects are for this winter... Say hi to Kim, have a great week!

[@Myrnateatro]

I totally love the music you choose

[@elizabetha.morgan1869]

Tools look as ornate as parts of the house itself! Neat.

[@BradVaughn]

I love the old foot peddle tools. I have also seen old foot peddle sewing machines. They seems to work forever.

[@trishlewis2807]

Brad Vaughn they do! So awesome.

[@Liz-cmc313]

Not sure why I'm not getting notifications. Seeing this process has me excited. It's the little things that make such a difference in how a house looks.

[@anne-mariewildbore3725]

So many hours of hard work, but it looks better every time you show us.

[@JDlupin]

The green looks incredible, this is amazing and going to be beyond beautiful . You are a phenomenal person for bringing the forgotten beauty of such a specific aesthetic back to the world for appreciation . A time capsule and a blessing for all who get to see it

[@pdq5465]

How beautifully put. You’re nice. He deserves all the accolades that he can get.

[@flipnawesome5756]

There is a show on PBS called “ The Woodwright’s Shop” and he works with antique machines including the treadle machines. You might find some info there.

[@karensmith1158]

Love the two antique foot tools. You're going to have enough of a collection of tools to open a museum!

[@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack]

Ha that is the plan. Just an actual working one.

[@shellylarsen5494]

Just thinking that I kinda miss your funny little “Here’s a Kim for Scale” moments! I hope you two had a nice 1st wedding anniversary this month!! I use a belt driven treadle sewing machine- those things are real power houses!! I think you’ll really enjoy experimenting with those new tools.

[@deborahfalzone936]

You are so amazing the way you keep plugging away at this house. You picked quite a beauty to renovate. I’m on pins and needles to see the final results.

[@pieteropperman4031]

Just a question. How are you going to reach the roof mouldings on the side facing your neighbour. The two houses seems to be very close to one another.

[@borislicina455]

From the looks of it, there is not a lot of molding in that space. Only a tiny bit so it looks whole.

[@debbydrach]

You are amazing! I can’t believe how good you are making your trim and roof, I really thought you were going to run into a crumble, but you have saved so much ! Congratulations on a great job !! 👏👏👏

[@SLICK-GLN]

What are you using to preserve the wood? What type of paint are you using?

[@robyncooperramsey8323]

Pieteropperman, I’m glad you asked this question! I wondered about it, too.

[@SLICK-GLN]

What kinda coating are you going to use on that Plaster area in front?

[@nancycurtis3964]

This renovation is such a labor of love! It is amazing to watch you work. Thanks for sharing!

[@colettenewell4634]

Treadle machines are so cool. And the pieces you worked on look great. What a huge difference once it’s all done. Your attention to detail makes the job tedious but the outcome will be so worth it.

[@GiannaFiore]

I use my sewing machine exactly the way you're using the saw treadle. When i'm quilting, I move the material around the needle just like you're doing with the wood. Very cool!!

[@freetolook3727]

%#$@& squirrels chewed the ends of my shingled roof ridge cap. They're damn destructive and anyone who says that they think squirrels are cute has never experienced destruction from rodentia.

[@AkSonya1010]

I am sooo excited, all your hard work is really paying off.

[@breabeyrouti7834]

Ah that looks much better

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

I have been with you from the beginning and the house is beginning to look really beautiful 🏡💚

[@dawnbarnes8729]

What is the plan for keeping the squirrels from getting into the new wood work of the mansard? Love the colors going up! ❤️😊

[@freetolook3727]

Perseverance. Squirrels will destroy anything that they want in order to get where they want when they want!

[@ScarletRose905]

Those machines are awesome! Great work on the roof Kaleb..

[@tamitatlock5621]

re the wooden spool on the treadle with the buffing wheel. It looks similar to what I use for burnishing my leather edges, and is attached to a bench grinder.

[@tamitatlock5621]

you might like to try some buffing compound on your wheel, available in different grits

[@quisnessness]

I wasn't sure how I felt about the green paint when you first showed it but seeing it actually on the house it looks really good.

[@BigSeance]

Thank you, sir! It’s been nice seeing more roof updates! Can’t WAIT for the rest!!

[@jeannettesmyth7643]

Wonderful to see the tridents and other detail emerge to face the sun again. Favorite work since similar on backstairs and your work on the windows and library at the top of the house. What's happening with your project to install an apartment up there?

[@dcan911]

Im weirdly most excited to see the 3rd floor living space!

[@suzannepolder3929]

Those foot power tools are so cool!! I would use them sitting down because otherwise I would fall on my face. 🤣🤣🤣

[@AppleSlicesUnite]

I was also thinking that people were shorter back then on the average. It will be hard for those who are much taller of today.

[@karenwencke5511]

That was so cool showing the work of you and machine...Bless you and yours and the history you respect... Beautiful House and it's Glory...💛✌️. ❤️🌍❤️

[@tesscameron3699]

Again another video that proves your love and dedication to this house. As always sending warm and sunny greetings from the Gold Coast Australia

[@danielulz1640]

Tremendous progress this week, Kaleb! That buffing wheel will come in handy when Kim wants to polish the family sterling silver.

[@rollandjoeseph]

😂

[@rollandjoeseph]

I love the manual powered tools, very cool. The woodwork looks nice too..btw, not sure if I missed it but is the shower finished? If not, how are you showering these days?

[@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack]

Not yet. I use my father's across town.

[@philleasthouse3791]

I stumbled on this site and love the care you're putting into it. As an aside, and it's probably too late at this stage but a far better joint for repairing the exterior woodwork is to insert bowties or butterflies. There is plenty of help on YT that will guide you. They're fiddly to insert but the end result is perfect. Good luck with the renovation - it's going to be a stunner.

[@lisastreasures]

I loved seeing and hearing those old treadle tools working. So wonderful to have those. Great work on the cornice. That green is beautiful. Say hi to Kim. I miss seeing her face. Keep up the great work Kaleb. ❤

[@trishlewis2807]

Yes @lisastreasures6175, I miss Kim also. It's nice to see a glimpse of her now and again when she gives a wee wave. And totally agree the treadle machines are superb. 💜

[@laurensouthgate2458]

I love how sanding makes things look brand new.

[@angelajenkins6933]

Looks beautiful, it's just going to get better and better!

[@MiJacFan1]

I certainly hope for your sake that you aren't affected by this weekend's upcoming weather conditions. Lots of rain for us down here in Southern Missouri. I know rain can be a real drag on your outdoor plans. Stay safe, look forward to each and every episode you turn out!

[@Vintagebungalow]

The wood looks so beautiful after being stripped, sanded and painted! I loved seeing your Treadle machines! I was sewing just today, on my antique Treadle Singer Sewing Machine! Even though I have a newer machine (1980's lol) I love sewing on my 1902 Singer!

[@blindbender88]

Hi Kaleb. You're treadle machine with the buffing wheel may have been used to leather crafting. The wooden wheel could be used for burnishing the edges of leather straps. Enjoyed your video as always. Cheers!

[@teresadasilva4777]

That dark green speaks to my soul !!

[@jefflawrentz1624]

I’m excited to see how the cornice turns out. It’s looking amazing. I love the treadle machines. Those are really cool.

[@deborahmatatall]

This just gets better and better, Kaleb. You are becoming a master at restoration! The aerial shots of St. Louis are gorgeous and I love the soundtrack. You are really building a wonderful collection of tools. I can’t wait to see the final color next week!🌸

[@petestuart6584]

Fantastic work, as always! The dedication you put into making the building shine will reward you and your neighbourhood for years to come. Are you eventually going to fit cast iron or cast iron effect downpipes?, ( I presume they were fitted to the house originally, as were most houses back then.

[@clairebillette6051]

inche by inche you are giving back the real beauty of this lady. I love how pationated you are.

[@tracebooks]

Is there some kind of squirrel-repellant coating or paint additive you can use up there? 😊

[@AdamUnpronounceable]

That buffer is for doing shoes and the other side is for slicking down the edge of the leather, like the top of an unlined boot or edge of a leather sole.

[@jenniferrueger1694]

I am amazed at your immense patience! Keep up the good work. I love what you are doing!

[@kathleenpentek4399]

Things are looking so good! Love seeing the transformation when the paint was added! Beautiful! Cool treadle tools, too!

[@ginalou5774]

It is going to be gorgeous once the wood is done

[@jct300m]

Hope you got them upper floors sealed up enough for the coming cold..

[@alisalarsen9163]

Your patience is admirable!

[@Jan-2020]

It looks like you need some extra wide downspouts for the gutters.

[@angelicajacobs584]

Love you showed us how the machines work! Very cool! Love the green on the roof!!

[@ritatharp5238]

What a labor of love.

[@kmarch6630]

Like a treadle sewing machine.

[@lauralake7430]

Congratulations on being almost done! And on the squirrel and pigeon eviction. Just served notice to some racoons on the roof, so im with you in spirit!

[@DonDonDaBomb]

So proud of you. I can’t see me getting all that done with my feet on the ground much less hoisted up in the air. You’re amazing!🤩

[@jennifergarrett6809]

One thing about the foot powered polisher is that you can get a good polish without damage. Also on those pieces I have a picture of one of my great grandfather's using a small machine like that. But I'm not sure what the machine is. The picture would be close to 100 years old.

[@pamhutzell8268]

So cool ! It's looking great!

[@tularegirl]

🎉🎉 Looks awesome so far Kaleb. So good to see some new color on the old house. Take care.

[@FamilyManJames]

Wow with all the paint off it looks amazing and the sanding looks so good

[@candaces3959]

The cornice is really coming together nicely! Looking forward to seeing it completed! Those small machines that are manual are soooo cool! You can work even when the power is out! ☺

[@suehall3298]

Caleb I'm on catch up you are doing an Amazing job 👍🤗 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@freetolook3727]

When civilization collapses and electricity isn't being generated anymore, Kaleb can still repair and build! Funny, at one time I started collecting old hand powered woodworking tools. My goal was to be able to build things out of wood without the use of electricity. It took so much time and effort that I went out and bought all the necessary electric hand tools. Lol! Now, ironically, a lot of those tools are slowly becoming antiques as I'm switching over to battery powered tools.

[@lindahernandez8693]

Love the colors!

[@Maca494]

stupid squirrels and pigeons!!! you are on our list!!! cant wait too seethe whole roof area fixed. it's looking so nice now, with the new paint job

[@breabeyrouti7834]

Yay good morning this is great we haven't had a premier in awhile

[@libertygiveme1987]

COULDN'T AGREE MORE!!!! My husband and I were married in the Fall!!! Your home is coming along so nicely!!!!

[@nealbullington8301]

You CAN GET BUFFING COMPOUND STICKS TO APPLY TO THE WHEEL TO MAKE IT MORE EFFECTIVE.

[@chasetonga]

Urg! Fall means frigid cold temps, frozen boogers, and neck and shoulder pain from hunching up against the cold. - From WI.

[@revpawelblonski]

Fall is also my favourite season. Very good job - keep going!

[@karenbradley8851]

Really liking the green. When you first put it on I questioned the choice. Now looking forward to seeing the 3rd color.

[@haraldvandervoort5696]

Loving the blues background music!

[@sylviamayo379]

You are doing a GREAT JOB and everything is looking great.🥰

[@kandacehazard127]

Long sleeve sun shirt might be a good idea. save the wind and sun burn.

[@59tante]

Love the colors

[@GwendolynFarms]

On the treadle machines, the wheel on the side is to get it started, a) so it goes in the right direction and b) to reduce the initial force that would otherwise be placed on the belts and other moving parts. My treadle sewing machine has the same thing and if I try and sew without giving it an initial gentle spin as I begin to treadle, I often break needles or thread. The initial force required to get it to run must be quite big so alleviating it will keep the machines running smoother for longer.