Clean Out and Interior Demolition Begin on 1950 Barn Revival!

Time to get this old barn organized and begin the process of stripping the inside walls for the future repairs!
DISCLAIMER'. this is not a how to video and I am not responsible for any actions you take on your equipment or property
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#captainkleeman
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[@BarryKelly23]

The spider husk is from when it molted, so you now have a larger spider crawling about.

[@cheeto4493]

Right. Kinda like finding a snake skin.

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

Dang it…I was kinda hoping to find out there’s this wasp that stings it and implants a larva that eats the brown recluse from the inside out. I know there’s one that does this to red ants. Texas A&M did a study on this and figured out a way to target specific red ant nests without it being broad stroke killing (has its own consequences).

[@firemanjeffgg2440]

Great! I have a new fear unlocked

[@IT_Dinosaur]

What an Awesome thought - Thanks Barry (shudder)

[@davidcolesr.8628]

You got that Right, I remember the First I found A Tarantula Husk, it Scared the Snot Out of Me😂

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Cap’n… those cans had to be Church Key opened… Pop tops didn’t come out until about 1975. If they are steel cans that would make them even older… pre 1970. Were they steel? It’s tough to stop hoarding… I still haven’t sworn off. Perhaps we are watching the first step in your 12 Step process??? This is fascinating… I love the forensic work you’ve doing!!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

I don't know, I'll put a magnet on them next time. Thanks for the info!

[@woodburyfarmskansas]

I was expecting that tote to take the back glass out of the pickup!

[@zburdette1223]

I'm trying to get caught up on all your projects. I've been under the weather and have a lot. .to watch. Keep them coming. 😊

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@lwwarren]

My property is near an Army Aviation Battalion airport. Special Forces fly training and practice missions all the time and we get the coolest aircraft and helicopters flying over the property. It's an awesome air show nearly every weekend!

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's cool!

[@cwbean3087]

Once you get the basement clean and fixed up with door's and window's, maybe add a stairway from the top down to the basement so you don't have to go outside to get in the basement. Just a thought. 🙂

[@CaptainKleeman]

Would definitely be handy

[@martineastburn3679]

Bleacher bench getting removed - sad but understandable. What a neat project.

[@martineastburn3679]

Telle doesn't work 🙂

[@1988texasaggie]

I think you have sold me on the value of a Halligan tool. That thing does a great job of tearout

[@CaptainKleeman]

They are great tools

[@TheJimmybud]

Maybe take a piece of that plywood and use it to project your back window, pretty cheap preventive mantainence.

[@adubbelde1]

We live about 40 miles from Ellsworth AFB, home of th B!. They do practice bombing in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming. Often they will fly over where you can hear them but not see them. It's a most distinctive sound. But once in a while they come by low. The sound is INCREDIBLE. Love it.

[@CMDSR]

Being a person that will keep things for “ just in case” I can say I feel for you Captain. I wish you could have donated some of that stuff to Habitat for Humanity Restore, the Goodwill of home remolding supplies. But being in a rural community as you and I do. It’s really hard to get it to them. Looks good though 🐶

[@roberttorian9303]

Oh man that Mountain Dew can is worth the whole project! Only thing better is to find a MD bottle! Keep going!

[@stevezwemer1262]

Fascinating project here. You have worked like a one man army after this barn…. and that’s on top the your day job. Unbelievable. Most impressive. You are a machine. As others have said, you do more with less than anyone I’ve seen.

[@tonynieuwlandt5407]

We have the 122nd fighter wing up here in Northeastern IN, we get to see the Warthogs practice maneuvers, it's pretty cool to watch. Got to go on a tour of the base a few years ago. The guns on those things are amazing, BRRRRRRRRT!!!

[@joejohnson7097]

Keep the souvenirs you find that's history. Thanks for the video

[@mirekmarshall6113]

You are very ambitious. Good quality in my books.

[@jg4641]

Can't thank you enough for your continued content.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey appreciate the support!

[@ewood88]

I feel your pain about rhe fine line of being a hoarder or being responsible and throwing stuff away. We recently cleaned out my father in laws sheds and there were all sorts of things I wanted ro keep but knew i would never get around ro using a lot of it

[@cheeto4493]

not a hoarder, a parts connoisseur. At least it makes me feel better

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣

[@dfusit]

My OCD was kicking in hard seeing you jump from one clean-up to another without completely finishing the first one. 😅😅😅 Seriously though Captain you certainly are a one man wrecking crew. I’m impressed with the progress you’ve made each video.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@robert.dempsey]

Found you on KZbin after watching Dig drive diy. Have been following you since. Love the funny comments you say, you had a good one today when you were talking about purchasing the totes.. "a fella stopped asking questions" brilliant. Lots of love from 🇮🇪

[@spencerrobinson2719]

This is SO cool….you can probably sell the cans to subscribers, like with some merch? I was thinking you might want to go down a couple holes on the shelf/workbench….considering if you put casters on…it will be chin high.

[@TSRGarage]

As a person that doesn't like throwing usable stuff away (not a hoarder😂) , I support this video and your work to save this building. So much storage space 😮 😂.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol it's a tricky dance sometimes

[@TKevinBlanc]

That ridge line looks SO MUCH STRAIGHTER in recent shots. Amazing.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@user-cn8dn6nr6u]

That old growth tight grain lumber as long as its dry and not rotted is pretty tough stuff .. seems if you could just run those timber screws in there to tighten up the truss it would be fine. carry on, guess we'll have see what happens lol

[@gromlech1107]

Binge watched the gym project earlier in the week and been looking forward to this episode for a couple of days. Thanks for all your efforts in making the films and keeping us viewers informed and entertained. It's hard enough labouring single handed.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey love to hear it, thanks for watching!

[@kdove2110]

I felt every moment of the "what to keep" deep in my soul. Having done a similar project 2 years ago. We actually used so much of our stash, that I had to buy some boards last year for a new project. But the line between saving anything useful and let's clean it up is just such a battle line!!!! Loving, as always, every minute of this project! Thank you for sharing!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely a struggle lol

[@matthewbaker83]

Those old cans are in good shape! I have a little collection of old bottles collected from work when digging up water or sewer lines!

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's cool!

[@briant2045]

Im glad that Im not the only one that has and uses a halligan for projects around the house, I still use it at work too but its my personal halligan so it comes home with me.

[@patrickb5656]

I think a fella should have to pay for this upper quality humor content. I feel guilty getting it for free.

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣

[@leemiller5314]

you absolutely have my sense of humor ! "quick jerky motions " :)

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@seanpierce7673]

The gym looks great! That floor is encredable! So beautiful wood! And I bet having the small shop cleaned out is a load off your mind lol! And oh yeah need something demoed call a fireman lol😂😂😂

[@rickcham7781]

You could use that nice astroturf in your office, do the floor and walls, help soundproof for a studio too.😅 Coming along nicely. Will be interesting to see what it looks like in a year.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

That green wall covering looks like ideal truck seat repair covering if you had a way to save it. I would add LED lighting to your mobile work bench on one or more corner posts and a hook to hang a long extension cord so you could have good light wherever you roll it. You can't have enough light above a work bench. You've probably already thrown out the material for a good tall work bench stool with a back. My father was a sheet metal worker and welder (I know you aren't but can fake it) and he made a couple and welded them up. I still have one at my work bench. One man's trash is another man's raw material. (that green stuff would be great to cover a seat) You just have to be inventive and innovative. You are that but we will give you ideas.

[@dalgire245]

You need to make a memorial wall of all of the various receptacles previous gone by era beverages

[@CaptainKleeman]

Good idea!

[@robertzapatka1082]

Good God, sir! How much can one man do! Thankfully, we can sit and watch it come to fruition!

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@markdebano944]

It’s really coming along Mike!! Something I bet you’re getting a lot of comments about is that you need a Headache Rack before you blow out the rear window

[@CaptainKleeman]

It concerns me, do people not know how to load a truck bed? Lol

[@JimmyBoqvist]

those air filters are perfect for box fans. 🙏❤💪

[@rickbell3402]

Feels so much better when you start to get rid of the garbage, doesn’t it?

[@CaptainKleeman]

It does

[@brendahubert7916]

Save the pop and beer cans that are in good shape. Lots of collectors

[@user-up4xb2vs2u]

I recommend a headache rack for that white pickup to protect the rear window. I waited until after I broke my rear window before buying one on marketplace.

[@georgeking5746]

Love the old Mountain Dew can. And your commentary while hauling the tote from DP’s yard to your new world headquarters 😂😂😂😂.

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Gym rehab is coming along nicely. You have to feel great about all you have accomplished. Looking forward to seeing more as your work goes forward. Wishing you and your family the best.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely a good feeling!

[@jayhat]

You should make a little display case with a few artifacts of the place (like the cans). Make the shelves or backing out of some of those old bench boards and bead boards.

[@JOYR1234]

first here i hope everyone has a great day everyone be safe today with the weather

[@waynegauthier155]

You sure have a lot of work ahead of you, but with your determination and can do attitude, that old gym will look good and solid once again. Love watching you, you say an intro and get right to work, talking as you go. Great job so far.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

This is so exciting. I can hardly wait to see what is next. You always leave us in suspicion. It was very nice that your oldest came in and helped. With the clean up. You have an amazing insight of what you want. Thank you for sharing😊

[@georgeenriquez612]

That broom is priceless

[@CaptainKleeman]

Absolutely

[@harrytaylor6854]

The building starting to look bigger well done sir looking forward to more on both buildings.Thank you for sharing

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching!

[@patmcbride9853]

The filters are useful for making a box filter for controlling dust in a shop. 5 filters and a fan, with a frame to hold together.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

👍🏻 This is just getting excitinger and excitinger ! It’s so exciting I gotta make up my own words to describe it 😆

[@garulusglandarius6126]

You NEVER shy away from hard work Mike, you have my utmost respect as the hardest working man I know of. As a tradesman I fully appreciate the huge amount of work you achieve single handedly despite the timelapse editing 👍👍 Love both your channels, thank you for the viewing joy 👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@johnwhite5897]

There's only hard work way work is called a hobby 😂😂

[@danthestanmanj594]

i work in demolition and love finding old soda/beer cans and bottles. would be cool to make a little see through display with all the souvenirs you find later on down the line😁

[@fransinyard891]

Good morning sunshine! Glad to see your oldest helping you out! Honestly I had forgotten that mt dew use to be white & green cans! Oh no Im showing my age! Lol! You should put a time capsule in there when you build it back! Great video! Much love from Henderson Ga USA

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for always watching!

[@butter262]

Its coming along. A day of cleanup is a good motivator

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

It's great to see a dream and vision come together, and we ain't even done! Another great video that I thoroughly enjoyed! Thanks Mike! Lee

[@brucehuff5566]

This is fun watching you rebuild. My dad would have gone crazy watching you relocate that stuff to the burn pile. He would try to save everything from my jobs good memories. Stay safe

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Bruce

[@tomswindler64]

Amazing what you find when you start to do a cleanup,place is taking shape.nice to see one of the kids helping out.just keep it up.great video,just doing what you do best.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@grant8653]

The Brown Recluse shells tell you there are bigger brown recluse around. That isn't the spider it is just its molt as it gets bigger.

[@jeffterhune8573]

Wall art for the office, that's just cool.

[@allensharlow7763]

Mike your shop is looking better on every video, even I’m excited watching your new shop being rebuilt, can’t wait to see it finished 👍👍🍮🍮😎😎❤️❤️

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@kevinrice2721]

Enjoying this series. 1- Forgive me Lord but I have lust in my heart for that prybar you use. Don't ever leave it unattended around me. 2- Tell the Admiral to quit feeding those kids so much, they are growing up way too fast.

[@Sco1ful]

If they guys who laid the gym floor could see you now, scraping the rubbish along the floor with the brush/stick thingy. 😂😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣

[@mr.soundtek5793]

Mike that 3/4 sheet of particle board is very heavy and makes a good bench top. Back when I worked in a lumber yard in 1973, we sold a bunch of that stuff. I was 4 ft 6 inches tall and 96 lbs. trying to help load them into a truck. Not fun. They probably used the osb for covering because it was cheap at the time. Not so much now. Great content, keep it up.

[@garysparks2681]

'Pop' comes from the term 'Soda Pop' that describes the sound on opening a bottle of carbonated beverage. In the United States, "soda pop", "soda", and "pop" are commonly used, but "pop" is mostly associated with the Midland states. In the South, people often call it "Coke".

[@wearewatchers9570]

The "Wizard of Derby", the man behind the curtain pulling the strings and pushing the levers. Who works from behind a facade of smoke and mirrors from his national headquarters. Go Captain.

[@chrisbarr1359]

DP seems to be the unofficial 'Mayor of Derby'.

[@tomwhiting1338]

I am amazed at your confidence in your abilities to attack such a project, most would have passed on this project. Thanks for sharing Capt .

[@CaptainKleeman]

Well I did similar work full time years ago. It's not a difficult task. Appreciate ya watching

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

The oak arch you drilled through had no rot. It was plenty solid. Looks to me like a couple pieces of all-thread, bolts and fender washers on inside and outside then torque it up and the problem is solved. That's all you need to suck those laminations back together. Before you would add more laminations, you'd have to pull the original together anyhow. Likely moisture over the years caused the glue to fail. Waterproof glue was uncommon and very expensive in the 60's. Now it's everywhere. I'll bet these gothic arches were laid up with regular old school Elmer's white glue. If you find some have rot at the bottom, you can deal with those as they come. And there won't be any bend to speak of in the bottom 12 -16 inches. 😊 Easy fix 👍

[@cyndikarp3368]

Interesting original construction. Got to love old historical buildings with old wood. There is lots to do, great start.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@jimshoe6828]

Hi Mike, hate to talk trash about someone else's tools, but if you want an impact driver that will drive screws all day long, pick up a new 18 volt Milwaukee impact driver, you will never regret it. I used to have only Dewalt tools and I have replaced all of them with Milwaukee, best move i ever made. Keep up the good work, I am absolutely amazed that you have been able to raise the roof as well as you have.👍👍

[@jimurrata6785]

That's a tough nut when you're already heavily invested in a battery ecosystem. The DeWalt 891 mid-torque walks all over the comparable Milwaukee for $169 (tool only)

[@CaptainKleeman]

The brand doesn't matter, it's the size. If it's. 1/4" impact, it's going to burn up driving 10" timberloks through oak over 500 times. It needs to be a bigger tool. 3/8 at the minimum.

[@jimurrata6785]

@@CaptainKleeman kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5_deKGnd6x0qqcsi=EY7qPOMg55W3m8PZ 😳

[@thomasleonard1846]

After taking down that rack, I defined you were a finish carpenter!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol

[@johnerickennedy]

Great work. Great project. 👋🏼🇨🇦 From Montreal Canada 🇨🇦

[@lyleminyard2308]

Nice job, Captain Kay headed in the right direction a flat washer on the lamb screws maybe?

[@ryandavis4457]

Guy makes me laugh. Good way to start the morning. Keep it up cap.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

I felt your pain as you found/defined your own line …then was tempted, re-tempted, and ultimately probably still crossed it (talking about the ceiling support). I had an electric garage door opener in my barn for the longest time and although I knew that I likely wouldn’t use it personally, neither did I find someone to take it…much less buy it. Several socialized the possibility of using it when [fill in the blank]. Seems that when they approached their actual need, they each wanted (or were told they wanted) new-new… not my older, never used new. It was a bit awkward to store it and eventually, it went to the dump 😞 when my son bought the property and barn.

[@garymessina1609]

We're still moving all small baby steps forward is the way to Mike great video thanks

[@terrancesnyder9323]

Good morning Captain Kleeman

[@lindaleslie5634]

You should make your own time capsule “display”…interesting things that you find during your repairs and restoration 🙋‍♀️💖🇨🇱

[@CaptainKleeman]

Good idea

[@jana171]

Slowly but surely getting there, nudge by nudge, I love it !

[@jimurrata6785]

The DeWalt mid torque 891 is a beast for its size and will be handy for the dump truck too. If youre not sold on the SDS adapter the 891 has a 'sensitive' setting that still blows my DCF887 out of the water.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you for the tip!

[@world_still_spins]

You might want to think about an exhaust fan for the lower area. That dust looks like it stays there for a bit. (Yes its out of the wind, but its out of the wind.)

[@philipmoores5202]

That Mountain Dew can must have been used by MBTS. You are doing a great job at WHQ, keep up the good work.

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

MIKE, when you start the relamination of the trusses with the timber locs, my thought would be to start working from the plate working across them and back on both sides, and continue to jack up the ridge watching that the rafters don't spew apart at the peak. Course you know what's going on, I'm just a viewer of an interesting operation! Carry on Capt'n!

[@michaelleblanc3363]

I was thinking about thru bolting as you could squeeze the boards together with out stripping the the screws.

[@thebear5454]

Starting with a clean slate is always a good idea. Nice progress today Mike.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@raytalbot5890]

You have got lights in the basement of the gym, maybe you would/could have a power socket down there for power tools instead of extension leads?? Or a small hole for a cable thru the gym floor ??? 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@chrisbarr1359]

Those IBCs work nice to store firewood. Cut off the metal top and most of the front, remove plastic and presto a firewood box you can move around with forks.

[@harveylong5878]

ah the joys of a much needed clean out. the I need the space side saying trash it All while the frugal DIY saying I might need/use that, this and those someday. if I havent touched/used it in minimum 2 years 5 maximum years, it goes bye bye. there will be more clutter err spare parts to take its place.as the saying goes: the more storage you have, the more junk/clutter accumulates. the astro turf wall covering was classy, dunno why you didnt like it Capt 😆

[@jtrammeljr]

Great job Captain. Is great seeing the progress. You have a great vision with all your projects. Look forward to seeing next episode.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@gaffer6846]

It’s great seeing the old. Reminded me of jobs I’ve been on in the past. I’m a bit of a hoarder too. Oh that might come in handy one day. Still there sitting in my shed 😂. Mike I quite surprised that you haven’t been to the auctions and picked yourself up a scissor lift. That way you don’t need the ladder.

[@CaptainKleeman]

If a fella has the money. Thanks for watching

[@gaffer6846]

@@CaptainKleeman you want to ask diesel creek to look out for one for you. He’s always at the auctions finding great bargains. Plus if it didn’t work he make a video of repairing it for you 😂. Loving all the videos.

[@terryrogers1025]

Good progress young man, this is going to be a great facility for you and the channel, fun stuff, thanks for the update sir.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@rons3103]

You know Mike, someone new watching this stuff might believe your setting up a still site for Moonshining! 😂😂 Funny thing is, your going to bring all of your stuff down from the workshop and when you have a new project up there, you have to come to the headquarters to bring it back up! Love it!

[@buckethead9861]

Looking good! It’s clear to me you have a grasp on structural design but I’d like to suggest permanent cables as collar ties. The design of this structure is going to perpetually result in outward lateral pressure on the supporting structure. Just a few cables installed would help mitigate this even moreso than the buttresses in my opinion. They could be installed higher than the ones you have now and I’d prefer to see them like every third truss but I also realize that puts a damper on the basketball. Perhaps every five trusses with shorter/higher collar ties twice in between each of those. Anyway good luck and keep it comin!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Nah, it'll work. Appreciate ya watching

[@auto1910]

This was a most enjoyable video. I appreciate your speaking to us the exact thoughts on your mind as you pick up items. I call this " The Sanford Decision Process". I just laughed at the difficulty you have at deciding to keep or toss. Creative people all have this problem. I think you should sit down with a favorite beverage and possibly a good cigar and watch this video without any distractions. Ask yourself " realistically, what needs to be done here?" At this point in your life you have boundless energy, dreams and ideas. But look at the future and what is the long term goal. I am 78 years old and this video reminded me me of myself at your age. Since I retired, I struggle with getting rid of all of the stuff I have accumulated. We all have to deal with it or when we die your spouse of family will gave to deal with it. Keep up the good work, I find your videos a great procrastination tool to making decisions!

[@calvincareen7609]

Nothing like a coffee and a good ol clean up vid to start your morning 🙂🇨🇦

[@tomrandall865]

I spent today working near Camp Atterbury, and they had 2 c130s out. Never gets old watching big planes pulling tight turns.

[@joycefuller9177]

Great progress. Love the fake grass....maybe you should lay it on the dirt in the basement ..😂😂

[@Green_House]

Love the barn project !

[@michaelmullins1290]

You're definitely making good changes. Saving BTU's on the outdoor shop. Since you didn't use a loader that could've been there. You should've called Mike and Aaron to come watch and throw shade and funny comments at you while you strained!

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@everestyeti]

Really interesting to see how the frame for the corrugated sheets fixed to the concrete wall, am really glad the blocks were filled with concrete if they hadn't been I think that building would have fallen over by now. It's going to be a brilliant space for your world headquarters 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@Losttoanyreason]

Growing up a military brat and having served myself, I miss seeing and hearing the planes taking off and landing on an Air Force base. We have a National Guard unit in our town but it's Army so the most I occsionally get to hear is one of their heavy choppers when they are doing the monthly or summer exercises. It's nice, but not the same as hearing a fighter kick in the afterburners. The sarcasim dripping from your lips when pulling the astroturf off the wall was el primo, 🤣. Gymdominium is looking better and better inside as you clean it up. 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@glenlongstreet7]

Back in the 60's my dad used OSB as decorative wall covering. I think it was 3/8".