Anchoring timbers to stone: ancient technique with modern twist for building codes/extreme winds.

[@joshuaizly5502]

"Ancient technique *with modern twist* After many *hundreds of questions* on how the ancient stone plinth foundation style *can be done today* to moderate extreme winds or *satisfy building codes and other concerns* , we decided to *show a modern twist* that can be used in this situation *if you choose.* If done right, the anchor is not even visible and *goes a long way to add peace of mind.*" This guy made this additional video to satisfy people that were not satisfied with the ancient method and the comment section is full of people that are not satisfied with the modern technique. Are you guys even going to try doing something like this or are you just posing questions just to annoy him ?

[@richvail7551]

The wonderful world of opinions. Can you imagine what it would be like if God was real and had to listen to the nonstop opinions and complaints of people. I would have handed this place over to Satan centuries ago. 😂😂😂

[@anneli1735]

@@richvail7551 🤔 seems like he did 🙄

[@BroccoliBrigardist]

my only question, when seeing first video, was if it holds itself on the rocks, but i just dont know

[@AsmodeusMictian]

There's always gonna be some haters. It just means you've gained enough notoriety to be noticed. :) Keep up the great work :)

[@lawrencewillard6370]

A stonemason, but never asked to do this. Sadly, couldn't take the time to do it this way, Diamond saw, to help flatten area, grinder to finish that, drill, etc. Quick, but not a good a feeling as his solution.

[@Jacksterific]

This “ modern upgrade” is a best practice when using monolithic stone as a foundation for a post. Here in the Pacific Northwest my structural engineer approved this method with a few changes to deal with those pesky earthquakes. Use 1” all thread rod embedded 10” deep in the stone and 10” deep in the post. Use structural epoxy in the rod holes. And the stone base must extend at least 18” below grade on top of 6” of gravel. Hand tools optional lol. I used this method on both my front porch and my back porch. 8x8 posts on top of granite blocks. The granite blocks I used were roughly 2’ x 2’ x 5’. It helps when your neighbor owns the quarry. They look incredible! Thanks Mr. Chickadee for sharing this new twist on old methods.

[@randallthomas5207]

Thanks. I’m the Facilities Engineer, for the Forest Service. I’ve been trying to figure out how rebuild the supports on a couple of historic lookouts, in the Frank Church Wilderness. SHPO will go for this, and I’m ok with it from an engineering standpoint.

[@MrChickadee]

awesome to hear it

[@erickjason9092]

How refreshing! Watching a master carpenter, doing things the old way, and NO music, just the sounds of nature. This has to be one of the most interesting videos I have seen in a long time. I can't wait to watch the others.

[@timhartherz5652]

Tools and materials might change, techniques do not, it's always nice to pick up some "forgotten" tricks, ic case you can't use the modern way for some reason. Very calming to watch an expert@work.

[@CelticSamoan]

That trick for transferring the rock's contours was both brilliant and a LOT more simple than I would have thought of. Gonna have to keep that one in the hip pocket.

[@james-jq8sk]

Scribing...

[@Orangie2008]

Happy to find a channel honoring methods that are free from hurry and needlessly expensive tools.

[@michaela1655]

Before there was a cordless drill, there was a cordless drill!

[@househen1]

Have you noticed that all his tools cut through the wood like cutting butter. He must sharpen his tools vey thoroughly.

[@jakubhoranek3007]

Even a cordless rotary hammer

[@vinimarshall7301]

Yes no need for cordless extension cable

[@rama3njoy]

where i can buy cordless power generator?

[@shiftyjesusfish]

Called a "brace and bit" if your currious. And he definitely cares for his tools, those bits are a bit (pun intended) harder to come by these days, and te reason they cut the wood like butter is that those old bits are self tapping and the twist and thin shaft past the cutting head helps to pull up the chops and clear the hole as you drill.

[@maxiom7476]

I'm a carpenter. But this man is a master craftsman. A person can learn so much without an instruction or asking any questions by just watching someone of the caliber work.

[@mrbill2600]

Being a telephone installer in Santa Barbara CA I have crawled under many Sears & Roebuck Catalog houses, era 1920s, that used this method. These homes have survived many earthquakes and have not been damaged by the ubiquitous subterranean termites. Thanks for showing that "newer" is not always better. I think that the only reason that this method is no longer used by contractors is that it requires skill and time.

[@DBKING04020]

I’ve been in Florida for 18 months now… thank the gods for you and your content to help me get back home. Semper Fi brother. Thank you.

[@northavealum]

The lack of background music is fantastic - I find it helps me to focus on the content of the video. Keep up the great work.

[@aNaturalist]

I absolutely agree! When I encounter music on building technique vids, I rarely watch them unless the technique is absolutely new to me.

[@hansstam6629]

This seems so simple once you've seen it. I appreciate today's lesson. Thank you for your knowledge.

[@MrChickadee]

You are very welcome

[@andrewtinker7537]

Really cool, and looks like a great way to keep your house on its pillars. One thing I did notice though is that you stacked three washers, and one of them was the traditional spiral lock washer. You might want to consider leaving those out. Spiral lock washers actually substantially reduce nut retention forces. At the time they were developed, they seemed like a good idea, and they work in theory, but in practice a bolt without any lock washer at all has much higher retention forces. They DO reduce the extent that a loose nut rattles, by basically being a cushion, but since you sort of want to know right away when something's coming loose, that's of debatable utility. The fact that they're still used EVERYWHERE is mostly a case of engineering standards evolving at a much slower pace than engineering knowledge.

[@RTC057]

Mesmerising, patience, skill, perseverance, admiration and respect.

[@mainstay.]

I know there so many 'old' and developed tips and tricks that you have but dude the trick with the hose to blow away debris or shavings! Wow - I can't understand why I have figured this out years ago. In the shop I use the compressed air but onsite, I just get that stuff in my mouth/eyes/ears! even if I wear a mask/goggles etc. Thanks for one of the many tips/techniques that you have come across and are now passing on. That's how we all learn and then teach to others.

[@thek9conor]

I can not believe the amount of people who can’t figure out closed captioning. You are giving this guy a hard time out of your own ignorance. These videos are the most peaceful and informative traditional building videos that I have found, by far. This guy is doing you a favor. Just say thank you and you won’t sound so stupid.

[@jaspernemesio3816]

My CC are turned on but still can't see anything. Can you post what is that stuff he put on the board

[@montedaestrada3563]

Hi, I'm Phil. Greetings from a retired (old) British citizen living for 8 years in rural coastal Portugal. We too decided to change our lives for a more simple life but later in life than you. Even though I trained and practiced as an electro-mechanical engineer for 40 years little of my work experience, except my apprenticeship training, has been useful. I too have had to learn new skills and in some ways step back those 40 years to more simple times and technology. It has been quite a journey that is still continuing. I do not have the access to good wood as you do because its mostly all imported in my area and like gold dust. Eucalyptus is most common but does not have a long life. Wood for recycling is difficult to find and even wooden pallets are difficult to come by and nobody throws any thing away that is repairable. Flea markets do not exist. You are currently my #1 channel to watch. Heart on sleeve, I've had some physical and mental health issues these past 2 years and you are helping me overcome these in many ways. Thank you and keep up the good works. I find them inspiring and motivating.

[@Sandgroper-WA]

That Post deserves an award - it's outstanding in it's field.

[@MrChickadee]

haha!

[@zwigoma2]

I dunno mate, the scarecrow gonna be hard to beat.

[@waltermessines5181]

My dad was a mason who sometimes had to "bolt" heavy machines to walls and floors in factories. He would put a nut on the end of the rod, drill a hole large enough for the nut to go all the way to the bottom, put the rod and nut in it, fill the hole with a bit of fairly dry concrete, then put a solid iron tube with a relatively flat end over the rod and hammer on it, fill again with some more concrete, hammer again, repeat until level. He claimed it instantly secured very heavy machines.

[@thelement3363]

Nice work, i love how you can still hear nature while working. It seems right, with time, energy, task, finished product, and leaving a decent place for the children.

[@ronaldkearn3322]

We were Never elaborate about our sheds.My twin and I, under the direction of our grandfather, would dig a trench and load it with stone. Then we would search for stones with a flat surface. These stones would set on the trench stones. We would then drill a hole, like you did in the flat rock with a rose drill. We were not fussy about leveling the 6X8 beam which was connected to the rock. We would level the frames. Your foundation will last 300 years plus! my sheds are over 80 years old with no settling.! Great video. :-)

[@danryan3146]

This type of craftsmanship is as satisfying as it gets. It is art, engineering, history and nature combined.

[@Akaankh]

No words can express how much I love this channel. Thanks, this is beyond inspiring.

[@georgebliss5134]

You dominate the conversation...without saying a word. Another excellent video, thank you.

[@colejohnson1960]

Turn on Subtitles people. Very informative, old school craftsmanship.

[@benjaminwest2828]

Beyond all the great woodworking skills I’ve learned from you, patience is probably number one.

[@cablecallen]

I just wanted to comment to say how much I enjoy your videos! I’ve been a subscriber for a long while. Ignore the ignorant comments, your technique, patience and craftsmanship are superb!

[@petersze7127]

God, i love watching people share vintage skills..every facinating bit of hard won effective old school is so worth preserving and practicing- Thank you so much for sharing!

[@fokkerd3red618]

I like how you transferred the shape of the stone to the pole. Thanks for sharing

[@sydneyevans2637]

Greetings, Mr. Chickadee! Always a pleasure to see your videos without the noise of power tools. You create with such finesse , grace, and skill for one so young. To me, there's a Zen quality to what you do and the way you do it. Best regards to you and yours!

[@anonymousbosch9265]

I had to subscribe, this has a whole new layer of interest when the current price of lumber is considered

[@rholbrook0587]

Clarity, simplicity, and insight! Always a treat to watch you work and see the fruits of your deft efforts! Cheers and much gratitude from Northeast TN!

[@jjrossitee]

Beautiful. But if I ever do it there will be a rotary hammer drill involved. Im not a beast like you sir.

[@arnewirthgen3939]

He seems very strong.

[@art1muz13]

Chickadee says- "CHIRP CHIRP-CHIRP !"

[@mikewalrus4763]

@@arnewirthgen3939 Tis not strength that does the job but guile - mind you strength has it's uses!

[@robertcasko281]

Just found your channel. You, sir, are living the life I would have wanted, had I made better financial decisions in the 20 years since I got my dd214. Though I wouldn't trade my 4 kids for anything, it is bitter sweet to see what could have been. I am genuinely thrilled to see you living it. I've been working through your videos, and I have to admit, watching your older videos with you using your own lumber....with eyes set in today's wood prices... I chuckle at how many thousands of dollars someone without access to their own trees would have to spend today in each of your early videos.

[@genewhitesides2722]

Thank you for the lessons in strength, determination, humility and wisdom. Your work ethic is through the roof.

[@MrChickadee]

I appreciate that!

[@paulus.tarsensus]

Thank you. Watching your videos is a Zen experience: utterly calming in the midst of the KZbin storm. It's in the silences we learn about ourselves.

[@markharrison3445]

I want to build a fence on my rocky Maine soil. Cannot dig a hole and don't want to use a backhoe to dig a monster hole. Got plenty of stones to use a base for posts. Will use this video as my guide. Thanks much!!

[@frfrpr]

Incredible video. I appreciate the quiet and the high quality filming.

[@tomboyd7109]

Nice peaceful project not even scaring the birds away with loud tools. It was more informative when I got clued in that there were closed captions.

[@kylewollman2239]

It's always a pleasure and a privilege watching someone who has put in so much time to hone their craft and develop their knowledge. Thanks so much for continuing to share your work with us!

[@nigelwylie01]

Josh, your videos are of the highest quality in so many ways. Can I ask you about sound. I play your videos on high volume and they are just exquisite. How do you record those natural sounds so clearly? The hand-drills, the saws, the paint brush, even placing the stone on the gravel. I felt like I was lying on the ground right next to you while you were working. Do you have a dedicated sound engineer for every video, or have you found a super-duper directional mic and just become a pro at using it? I’d love some tips, but mostly this is to say: THANK YOU. Your videos are a delight.

[@SWATDRUMMUH]

Spring is finally here with summer shortly approaching. Here, we watch as the rare Mr Chickadee, constructs another nest for his family, friends, and fans across the internet. Truly mesmerizing to watch a being so close with nature. Tune in next time for more exotic constructs as we welcome summer in the weeks to come!

[@manuelbarajas1428]

I can't believe I sat through that whole thing. I was totally engulfed in the process and the birds chirping and the sound of wood work just had me hypnotized.

[@willchoate7072]

I still have my dad's old star drill. This brought back a lot of memories. Thanks

[@smyLor__________________]

Thanks once again for another amazing video! It demonstrates how much you understand the craft, being able to combine old and new in such a subtle way is impressive to say the least.

[@srh1101]

What a wonderful delight seeing this posted, I've been missing your videos. I hope all is well with you and all you hold dear to you

[@TheGreenAcreWI]

So elegant. This gave me an idea for a future project on our homestead. Thank you!

[@kamoteph273]

the contrast of burnt wood and the boulder is very pleasing to my eyes 🤩

[@SirTorcharite]

This is the only video I've ever watched that you can watch regular and in 2x speed and things still look normal.

[@bradpeaks2310]

Love your videos. No talking nonsense just pure craftsmanship

[@Lhenry-pf5zn]

So nice to have a video without a lot of verbiage or music.

[@timcoombe7880]

Your amazing craftsmanship is a special kind of alchemy and I could watch you all day. Thanks for sharing.

[@smetljesm2276]

A rare gem for rare people! Wonderful content. - It takes a special kind of KZbin viewer to watch ancient building technique clip from start to finish filmed and played back in almost realtime. Sad I am not one of them.

[@gearandalthefirst7027]

change your play speed, my person

[@rallen7660]

Not everything requires patience. If you can learn where and when to apply it, your life will feel richer. Just saying...

[@dungeoncartographer1759]

This is a great video. I can't believe there are so many people criticizing this. Who cares? It works for him and looks like a good option.

[@davids7209]

I live in North Carolina and about two years ago I had the opportunity to dismantle a tobacco barn that was 150 years old. The entire barn was intact and even had a lean to on one side. I started from the top (of course) on the siding and saved EVERYTHING (including the wooden pegs and square nails. The metal roof was, as I understand it, the third roof that had been put on the barn. It was metal and had a lot of rust, but none of it had eaten through. Probably the most amazing part of the structure was the foundation. They were 30'x8"x8", hand hewn, and mitered at a perfect 45*. They sat upon what I think were sandstone boulders. I say that because I could rub the boulders and they would crumble to what looked like beach sand. It stood 30' tall and was completely level. I am still using the materials for several things. I reused the roof for the roof on my shed made from pallet wood. I am in the process of making a desk out of the weathered door. It was the most rewarding project I've done in my life! The owner bought the property from a family the was selling what was their ancestor's 40 acres and a mule. He was going to tear it down to make room for a swimming pool! The original farm house had already been torn down and I was too late to save it.

[@MrChickadee]

Sounds like a lovely barn. Glad you got to use it.

[@davids7209]

@@MrChickadee In my efforts to reclaim that barn I've repurposed a lot of it to make the following: 1. A steamer trunk from the floor and siding boards (sold it for $500.00) 2. An accent wall in my home from the weathered siding. 3. Ten fire place mantles from the floor joists (sold them for $250.00 ea) 4. A bunch of smaller items like picture frames from the tobacco sticks found in the barn And the desk is taking a long time because I don't want to use any power tools or modern fasteners or hardware on it. By far it will be the most amazing thing to come out of this project!!! That item will have a minimum price of $1500.00! The only thing modern in that project will be the glass that will sit on top to provide a smooth surface (gotta have a smooth desktop LOL) I wonder if I can post a picture of it here? Can you tell that I'm immensely passionate about reclamation of what most see as not being worthy of our admiration?

[@carolynknight1520]

Such artisanal crafting is so lovely to watch

[@trenvan5546]

im never going to build like this but its interesting to see the methods. its possible I might use something I see here but never going to be the way he does it. you never know when "something I saw somewhere" makes a difference on a job.

[@davidreibelt2704]

clicked on this and have been entertained by a man, in the wilderness, with woodworking skills i could only dream of, who uses non-electric tools and comes ends up showing how a man can anchor wood to stone. Totally fascinated here on your technique with a modern twist that some didnt seem to get!

[@indo8433]

Mr. Chickadee, Your work and content are very impressive. Thank you for sharing.

[@dodgygoose3054]

I've been thinking about this connection and its issues for sometime, thanks for getting the kinks out. Brilliant!

[@scotthargraves576]

Always a pleasure to watch your craftsmanship.

[@russellf1339]

Covered all the bases and in a beautifully filmed first hand example. Thank you for your time!

[@dejavu666wampas9]

Clever use of portable compressed air to blow the rock dust away. 👏

[@Unclesmokey314]

you are after all nothing more than a mobile air compressor, aren't you? lol...

[@582tird]

Dad always said I was "Dead Weight", now I can add "Portable Hot Air Compressor" to my resume.🤣

[@aloberdorf4579]

using a star bit for single-jacking will make the process easier, and it too has been in use for hundreds of years. Thank you.

[@MrChickadee]

No, star drills are for concrete and brick. A plug is used for real stone. Just watch any single Jack hand drilling competition in granite, its all plug chisels.

[@aloberdorf4579]

@@MrChickadee I am just going on what I have witnessed in many hardrock mines here in the rockies, and what I witnessed as a kid while staying at a galena mine operated by a couple of hand miners. Lots of broken drill steels of several configuration were found......I admire your precision and attention to detail. No slack or error. Thank you for the info. Measure 3 times...cut once.

[@markstanden202]

hundreds of questions and hundreds of hours without a chickadee video - doood..... we were getting withdrawal!

[@brittandjosh]

This 4K footage was awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@gems34]

Actions speak louder than words, love this man

[@FaeraGaelwyn]

Alternative title: How to make a giant stone maul

[@hwjules]

love all the hand tools. dont need power, cords, batteries etc... awesome!

[@jackrichards1863]

You know? There is a special threaded bar that is used with that epoxy as seismic restraint in various building practices and infrastructure applications . Which in conjunction with this would be incredibly easy to fit and would stand for possibly a century, since it has a flanged nut and a flat sided rebar type bolt in Galvanised steel finish. I'm impressed with this and though it may be difficult to apply in the low floor setting am considering it for a repiling job on my list. The building is on a sand footing which has required resetting piles numerous times over the past century, wedges and wiring. Here we would multiply the area of that pile with the large stone, exponentially reducing movement over time. You did an exemplary model of the technique in this example! Thank you. Impressed.

[@PatNetherlander]

As impressive as all of your vids. They are both relaxing and extremely educational. Your use of handtools where others easily choose the powered ones is admirable and adds to the experience. Every time. Your emphasis on the job at hand makes this one of my favorite channels. Great work mr. Chickadee, very enjoyable!

[@jerrystark3587]

Interesting, informative, and impressive -- as always. Thank you!

[@calebhuffstutter]

Absolutely genius! Thank you so much for sharing! Beautiful.. definitely going to steal this idea as I'm selling my condo in the city and having a modular home built for some property and no man's land! Amen!

[@jlevlozada7820]

Fascinating your commendable method of work. A hug Chickadee

[@jimbaranski4687]

I did a similar thing for the center posts of my post & beam winery. I used a stainless steel anchor epoxied into a granite block. I screwed a galvanized eye bolt into the anchor, and cut a slot in the end of the timber for the eyebolt, and put a one inch octagonal red oak peg through the post and eyebolt. I also put aluminum flashing between the post and granite block. All you see is the peg.

[@martinwarner1178]

I am still using my Grand fathers "cordless" drill, and I am closer to seventy. And the ratchet and brace is still a great tool. England made this stuff so well.

[@robertamardeil7940]

Un vrai génie du geste ! remarquable de maitrise , et de pertinence dans la combinaison de l'assemblage ! Je suis admiratif , c'est le moins que je puisse exprimer sincèrement Merci beaucoup

[@charonsiouxsie949]

I adore your work. Thank you so much for sharing. What a clever technology to satisfy some, or not. I don't care. It's brilliant and still doesn't require synthetic materials. The bolts are pretty fancy though.

[@ronniestanley75]

Awesome roach killer mortar mix!! I also like the used motor oil sealer too. I used to see my grandfather paint fence poles with old motor oil. They never rotted while he was alive.

[@PhiTonics]

I think it's pine pitch actually..

[@-abheda]

that is a thing of pure beauty, mr chickadee:). thank you!

[@advforops]

I always love watching your work it is so amazing to understand the techniques our forefathers used to build with. Thank you for showing and sharing with us. Semper Fi my friend.

[@Offrayne]

Today almighty algorythm decided that I need some building tec in my life. Very cool.

[@mikemccollum4521]

I am mesmerized by your patience and the quality of your work👍👍

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

Thanks for showing this always amazed at the skill level in your videos

[@IveysFamilyFactotum]

Impressive....just flat out impressive. Perfect blend of old and new. Great work.

[@MrChickadee]

Glad you like it!

[@marthabenner6528]

That's just lovely. And you cheered me right up.

[@scottski51]

While watching this quiet video, there was classical music playing in my house. Quite serene and relaxing, the music and the unrushed craftsman!

[@MrChickadee]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anonony9081]

The lack of power tools is nice for a change. Makes it seem much more peaceful and meditative

[@SepticXable]

Totally agree. You may like Paul Sellers’ channel (here on KZbin) all about use of hand tools

[@KeithOlson]

In case anyone is curious about the effectiveness of using a brace to drive home screws/bolts, I've torqued the heads right off of 7/16" galvanized lag bolts, so using some form of torque limiting (like 'torque sticks') is *DEFINITELY* recommended unless you are confident that you can drive screws/bolts home without over-torquing them.

[@MrGeroth]

Your skill level is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@MAX5WM]

The chalk line box is a work of art itself.

[@lairdcummings9092]

Ink line. Similar concept, but much more precise and leaves a more durable mark.

[@klausreichert4139]

Super Arbeit.....ich persönlich glaube dass es nicht mehr viele gibt die diese alten Techniken beherrschen und anwenden können.....ein Meister in seinem Fach von denen es nicht mehr viele gibt....schon garnicht in deinem Alter !!!!!!

[@Ang.0910]

That old chalk line is awesome 😎

[@matthewjacobs141]

What a fantastic place to work...You can give total attention to what you are doing...love the Birds singing

[@rathernotdisclose8064]

Those hand cranked tools are appealing af

[@jasonjohnson6344]

Great show n tell. I’m not sure how you got fed into my KZbin stream but as a retired construction worker...I’m very impressed. 👍👍 oh yeah, thanks to the guy who asked about the CC availability for this video. 👏✌️

[@josephstratti52]

That brace and bit is something to torque about!

[@albertomariasoliva1186]

Sr. Chickadee, gràcies per compartir amb la societat les seves habilítate I coneixements. Mil gràcies!

[@RILEYLEIFSON_UTAH]

Okay KZbin algorithm...you win, this time. ✅

[@qalandero]

What craftsmanship!!! Bravo!