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[@TheSavageRepairman]

Watching you use state of the art technology to make the things that craftsmen made 100 years ago makes me admire those builders so much more.

[@KyraDarkStar]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@bjbrown]

Woodworking is becoming a lost art. The new tools may help keep it alive. Talent and tools!

[@derekbrown6823]

Dan has really streamlined the process of preparing the timber, he has tremendous skill in everything he puts his hand to

[@SSHHABBA]

@@derekbrown6823calm down fan boy

[@BillyG175]

Your doing amazing job 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Britbabe53]

I think you and Billy Petherick are single-handedly keeping the French lumber industry in business!

[@marcyrennee4302]

Two of my most fav KZbin guys, Billy and Dan, the most hard working guys on you tube. What makes them special, they enjoy what they are doing.

[@thomasw.eggers4303]

Don't forget that church in Paris. It used a lot of wood, too.

[@BernardDauphinais]

@@thomasw.eggers4303 Notre-Dame

[@cameronaberdeenuk1260]

@@thomasw.eggers4303 don;t forget Billy likes church properties quite a bit

[@DrMJJr]

AGREED!!! Love both channels to bits!!!

[@CenturyHomeProject]

I don’t think I’ve seen so many people so excited about a roofing job. 😉❤️

[@dennispatrick4999]

@@CenturyHomeProject Because we aren't paying for it. 😂🤣😅

[@pgapieper]

@@dennispatrick4999 we are paying, while watching

[@T-RexRita]

@@CenturyHomeProject I've had a leaking roof! I get the excitement 😁 ☔ ya know everything else can be fixed once you're covered! 👍

[@nanapam2702]

The second best part of a new video from Dan is reading the comments from around the world! Truly amazing

[@bjbrown]

Same here. Greetings from Florida!

[@annemackenzie7295]

Greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤

[@drdghattierdc]

Greetings from Clarksville Del.

[@julesrogers4095]

Good morning from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@cathymonck3726]

Good morning from Canada!

[@melissacoelho8413]

I seriously can not believe how fast you have gotten things going in the last few months. It’s like you put your foot on the starting line, and just took a step and are almost at the end. Remarkably. You alone and with your friends have gotten so far. Congratulations! You’re almost there.❤

[@nancylancaster5457]

You are a bright young man, Dan. You have learned so much in the past two years. It is amazing. Your work ethic is amazing too. You can be very proud of yourself as you continue on. You certainly have a huge cheering section. Please be careful, we all worry about you.

[@timbeaton5045]

well, there is still a fair bit more to do...

[@godfreygilmour8497]

I truly admire your capacity for work and ingenuity well done! Godfrey Australia 😊

[@faragraf9380]

better he slow down, otherwise he soon has nothing to do.

[@Londonechoes]

His work rate is amazing

[@kayradford3793]

You make this 84 year old great great grandmother’s day. Watching from the Central Coast in New South Wales, Australia🦘🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺

[@williamsnyder1205]

Great day to you!!! from Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸 peace ✌ out my friend

[@musicallyyoshimi9651]

Having the right tools makes a huge difference.

[@vladeckk21]

Hooray for sponsorships!

[@marthareis5873]

I am impressed that he has integrated so many new tools into his work process. He is very clever!

[@Whitpusmc]

I just watched a Batman movie and I’m reminded of one Joker comment “where does he get all those wonderful toys?”

[@JaneCox-fagafa]

What type of tool is that that is making the tenons?

[@catherinemushaw1956]

Especially when one knows how to use them ... I watch to learn how to do stuff...

[@dorothylaplante7243]

It is absolutely incredible that you’re doing this A frame by yourself thus far. Very impressive.

[@quidditchmum]

Your catalog of tools and your mastery of using them is astonishing. To think back to when you started and what you had to work with, while still creating amazing things…. Just WOW!

[@user-rc5zb9qv3z]

When I first started watching your videos I thought you were crazy for trying to restore such a derelict, old building, but I'm now happy to say you've been slowly proving me wrong.

[@bjbrown]

When I watched him in the garden at La Lande and restoring his little house I knew he was up for this. It just takes a bit longer!

[@user-fg2ts3wq9q]

Slowly?? 😂

[@Chateaulady]

The building, the filming, the editing, the knowledge & skill....Absolutely phenomenal 👏 🥇🏆

[@IzzaMeanCat]

Watching a Mansard Roof being built from the inside to the outside is fascinating! Thx! 👏🏻☺️✌️🐾🐾🌻🇱🇷

[@oaknwichlanedesigns]

Wow Dan you are going to have that roof done before the cold weather! Maybe not totally done but at least waterproof! You make “impossible”dreamers proud! Good on you!

[@ABunnyorABun]

He is looking for a forever chateau for his kids and maybe for his grandchildren. He doesn’t have to deal with molds. Thumbs up for his crating

[@HackelSchorsch]

Good evening from Ulm, Germany. It's not A frame day. It's THE frame day!

[@williamsnyder1205]

Great evening from Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸, peace ✌ out my friend

[@user-er6ss3my9y]

i lived in Ulm for three years loved it

[@florianheutmann3136]

Isny im Allgäu also says hello . When I watch him I think to myself wy is there not one single German doing this ?

[@whitesepulchre3003]

Greetings from Illertissen!

[@jacquelynhollinger4006]

Honestly, you make this precision cut work look like childs play. Wonderful tools and your carpentry skills are spot on. Carrry on..

[@sherrylelee8274]

Well done Dan and a HUGE thank you to AXMINISTER for sponsoring you with the magnificent Machinery and the right tools. Sure has made the rebuild so much faster! Amazed by your progress! Well done from New Zealand 🇳🇿 👏🏻👍🏻

[@williamsnyder1205]

Peace ✌ out my friend, from Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸

[@florentinalily]

Fantastic to see the tools delivered by Axminster tools in action!

[@normamurray4450]

With your natural ability to 'see ahead' and figure things out, combined with some great tools, you are a one man wonder Dan! I love it that you're not a bragger, just one heck of a worker!

[@1GameKeeper]

You are very fortunate that Axminster are supplying you with all those excellent tools. That chain mortiser is a real time saver

[@brandyjean7015]

Dan, you just tell those bits they'd best fit! There's over half a million folks watching them.

[@nielstenbrink]

Kirsch chisels from Germany are just the best you can get. Great tool choice, I’ve been working with them for years.

[@FloridaClay]

It is so cool that it all being dried in is coming into view!! It will be a HUGE milestone. Working in the dry. What a concept!😃

[@johnfrancis4401]

You’re a genius !!!! It’s amazing to see how quickly you’re moving with the second mansard. A M A Z I N G !!!

[@jessicarennaker3630]

Nice to see you wearing the safety glasses. Nick must be would be so proud. 😇

[@juliepye8549]

How you've mastered all the tools and can just throw up a mansard roof is just astonishing. You're clever!!

[@MrBobconner1952]

"How wrong can they be?" A question I never ask myself. I'm always afraid "they'll" show me precisely how. 🙂 Awesome work Dan.

[@capslock9031]

All the best tools, finally. My man Dan is going crazy right now! Love to see how far you've come in appreciating high quality woodworking tools and being able to do such great work with them.

[@MrBlaadieblaa]

The Festool sponsorship sure doesn't hurt either..

[@BunkerMentality]

I would say the lack of experience shows. Using dominos for a structural element is pretty dodgy.

[@capslock9031]

@@BunkerMentality Depends on the direction of load, I'd say. Can't remember what he used them for specifically, but I think it was just something to help align a standing post?

[@BunkerMentality]

@@capslock9031He didn’t actually install them in the video, so it’s hard to be certain, but it appears they’re used on the joint between the studs and the top plate for the wall that supports the kink of the mansard. Not under any shear load in normal circumstances, but tbh, they’re either under no load and are therefore pointless, or they’re under load and are therefore not strong enough. Remember, this is the guy who mortared steel beams to the tops of the walls for no apparent reason. No additional fixings and not even attached to each other.

[@BunkerMentality]

⁠​⁠@@capslock9031I take my previous comment back. The new video shows that he’s used them in the top of the upright supporting the A frame. This will be subject to a shear force as the weight of the roof will be loading down and outwards at that point. I get that the amount of work he’s doing is impressive, but he is also half-arsing so much of this. Having a load of expensive new tools hasn’t changed that.

[@gayewebb943]

Good morning Dan from Tasmania Australia. I admire your skills to be able to know how to use all those fancy tools. You go from strength to strength and get things done with enthusiasm and confidence. I applaud your tenacity. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@williamsnyder1205]

Peace ✌ out, from Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸

[@nicarazzi]

Love where Dan is deftly and repeatedly getting more swing happening to lift the wood hanging in the stairwell. Yesterday he nearly flipped but today he’s mastered it 😁

[@karenniehues4786]

It’s almost a dance with the wood!!!

[@nicarazzi]

@@karenniehues4786 someone needs to make a gif out of it 😁

[@louettahuddleson7194]

Oh Dan you are so awesome. Thank you for the entertainment. See ya tomorrow 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@frankjames7247]

Never like to miss an episode.

[@wilbert5916]

Waiting for next episode every day. A year long fan from the Netherlands . So inspiring!

[@bjbrown]

I have been to your lovely country. Such wonderful memories. From Florida, have a very happy day!

[@zoox20000]

The red handcrank lift should be placed somewhere in the garden as an ornament and a testament to this project

[@LM-zh9lf]

With a little plaque of appreciation, like a shrine for its valuable service 🫡

[@lasanimasaussies]

Or, the entry hall

[@jenh9252]

Or donated to another builder who needs it!!!

[@zlatan_2197]

Having watched entire build of the first roof, and witnessing just how quickly this part is coming along, I can only admire how much having amazing tools and previous experience means.

[@rebeccaworkman1712]

No radio needed with the song of the birds

[@oaknwichlanedesigns]

Do you remember the video where the bird was singing through the whole episode. I forgot what Dan said about it. It sounds like the same bird! Lol

[@heatherjohnson487]

I am in awe of your perseverance. I think I need to go re-watch the playlist for a fourth time.

[@spacesbali]

Love the simplicity of the wedges to hold down the beam. Genius

[@beckysimeone4882]

Hi from St Louis Missouri USA! I hope when the day comes that you have finished the outsides, roof, windows and exterior doors and can be snug and secure sleeping all night there that you save that moment for you and your boys, because that will be the most precious memory!😊

[@joannepickering1646]

It's so great to have the equipment to make the cuts in the wood easier.

[@caroltaylor-hinds6050]

Gosh you’re so clever Dan… as I was driving to work I saw a truck delivering some a frames to a new housing estate. Thought of you and how you single handedly made yours and constructed them into position. Thank you for showing us the way you make the groves and how it all comes together. X

[@marilynleslie472]

I am amazed not only at all that you accomplished on the A frame, but also all the thought and effort that goes into filming and editing the video. Job well done!

[@lindamesa5122]

That's one King size jigsaw you got there Dan! The right tool is everything! ❤❤❤❤

[@msilas5577]

Those tools have made an astounding difference

[@joanwalker9809]

Dan; You are AMAZING!! I am so "WOW'ed!" Brilliant! The math alone makes me remember why there were times when I skipped school! God bless the work of your hands, Dude!

[@user-vp2qf8qr1m]

You have gotten to be a real pro with the complicated roof. And good tools make all the difference.

[@bjbutton57]

You can have all of the best tools in the world but you still need to know HOW TO USE them. Excellent work Dan.👍🏼

[@Miss-Tibbs]

Bestest telly ever! Good evening everyone.

[@bluebird1239]

'Bestest' comment ever Miss-Tibbs! (By the way, what movie is this line from: "They call me Mr. Tibbs !!!"

[@bjbrown]

Hello from Florida!

[@Giraffelover54]

@@bluebird1239 “In The Heat of the Night”

[@williamsnyder1205]

Great evening to you, from Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸 peace ✌ out my friend

[@williamsnyder1205]

​@@bjbrownhi, from Sacramento, California, peace ✌ out my friend and happy fourth of July

[@bobr9895]

The sound of the machinery is all you need, the sound of progress 😊

[@rutgershenk]

Do not forget the smell of cut wood❤

[@attilladacook3405]

Everyday I am just blown away by your self taught skills builder man Dan !

[@johnboylan7484]

Toronto says hello to all and especially to Dan.

[@bjbrown]

Hey back to ya from Florida!

[@terryandjuliapagnan9423]

Hi from Hanover Ontario 👋

[@gaelenecole4053]

Good morning team ❤ Coming in from a frosty 🥶 freezing cold beautiful winters day in NZ … I must say Mr Dan …I’m very impressed 😊with your craftsmanship and the fact your at the moment doing it yourself… She’s a mammoth task !! Hopefully the A team is back soon to help out once they are finished doing what they’re doing… See you tomorrow ❤

[@williamsnyder1205]

Hello from Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸, peace ✌ out my friend

[@gaelenecole4053]

@@williamsnyder1205 Hello 👋 way up there 🤓

[@Mia-bixoxo]

Goood morning from Gold Coast Australia 🇦🇺 ❤.

[@Jen-cx9sf]

Good evening from the Isle of Skye, Scotland!

[@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc]

Hello everyone from 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦. We need cuteness overload, where are the puppies?

[@michaelterry3885]

Well damn... Good morning, Gold Coast Australia..! From Alabama ..U.S.A.!

[@williamsnyder1205]

​@@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabcpeace ✌ out my friend from Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸, yes we want to see Noggin, Digger and DaBree more puppies

[@Curious-Minds]

My day is not complete without these videos

[@guillermodelnoche]

The A Frame. I love it when a plan comes together! Cheers!

[@6109river]

I‘m pleased for you, seeing you‘ve got the tools you need to carry out all your carpentry work,

[@stizelswik3694]

Dan, considering that much of this you are doing by yourself, I commend you, seriously!!! You are one hell of a self-taught engineer, architect!!! I am extremely proud of you!!! Stay buoyant, (grand) Son! (he's not really related to me - it's just a saying).

[@ashleykerlin]

Oh I think there's a whole lot of profession architect and engineer assistance behind the scenes that Dan doesn't show. But he does refer to them occasionally.

[@Chateaulady]

So happy you were sponsored those tools. What a difference they make. Jack P & Thomas are too young but some day....they will be so proud of their Dad (not that they aren't now).

[@r2trogly]

You truly are working so fast doing a great job. Not only a builder your a film maker as well. Good on you.

[@shegoesnorth9143]

Yess let's goo Dan!!! This is so exciting to see another roof go up!!

[@shirleycarson646]

Another great day for Dan and for us viewers! He's just rollin' along on the build!

[@spokinabout2236]

your personality and temperament are are a constant pleasure. even more than your work ethic, adventurousness and team building, they inspire and delight me daily. carry on!!

[@weaselbrain1]

You always seem positive, and not discouraged. Inspirational

[@eamonnhayden3630]

Efficiency in operation. 😁👍 The ways you manage to make every repetitive job more efficient and quicker is amazing. Just goes to show what a clever brain you have and what can be achieved by one person on their own when they use their noggin. 😂 Well done, you are incredible. 👍👍👍

[@clivejefferson]

Hurrah! A new instalment!

[@mareethomas6409]

Missing your mates. Nic who looks like he should be in a bike movie and Brian who should be the next James bond. Keep up the great work

[@lesleyswitzer1018]

Yes. My favourite channel. Bring on the new roof. We'll have curtains on those windows by next year. Great work team.😊

[@Kaodusanya]

I cant wait to see how they do the bathrooms

[@yverose8355]

Yeah, electric first fix and plumbing next.... Windows then plastering and final floors seem so achievable now 🎉🎉🎉

[@BrightThing]

Oh I do hope Jarvis has nothing to do with the curtains, I suspect Dan’s sense of style is much better.

[@vickigeer9203]

Good evening from Oklahoma USA. Your the man of my dreams. Always wanted someone who not only can craft as you do but had the gusto to take on this task. Amazing

[@williamsnyder1205]

Happy fourth of July, from Sacramento, CA. Peace ✌ out my friend

[@user-qs2ge1yb7b]

If the original carpenters could see the marvel of modern mortisers, power saws, wooden dowel hole drilling.....

[@bjbrown]

They might fall down and hurt themselves!

[@Exgrmbl]

they might have used chain mortisers already. It's a 19th century invention

[@pawkie2]

Nick et al will come back and see the unbelievable

[@cheryllakin6736]

Power tools! A thing of beauty!

[@catherinesalber6442]

Is a joy forever. (My dad 1958)

[@cryptophoenix4984]

Love you trusting in your ability and that THIS TIME you are tightening up your procedure and trimming down those extra steps. Great Job!

[@stephenancre]

Great that you are getting so experienced at mortice and tenon joints; there will be an awful lot of doors and windows to make once you have finished the roof!

[@davidclemmett4372]

The A Team, love it when a frame comes together

[@SaltyTubers]

HA! Love it!! Moving right along, you'll have a fire in the fireplace by Christmas!

[@johnjamieson6368]

I really like your bench holding clamps. Simple and cheap to make.

[@sharonridings7418]

It’s amazing the production line process Dan has set up! Rock and Roll!!

[@mauitiki2009]

Loving the new tools being put to work! That combo level and digital angle tool will save a ton of time making perfect angles. Also that plunge router cutting the mortise is making quick work! Can’t wait for tomorrow!

[@mattroyle1087]

These A-frames are nice and all but nothing can match the beauty of a finely crafted noggin

[@elizabethstreeter2145]

Two of us watching in a freezing cockatoo Australia

[@lauralaladarling3775]

My gosh, one would need a degree in new tool technology to master all those superb machine things. How incredible that you can do all this with ease, it's fantastic. I never mentioned your filming and editing before but you are also fantastic at this as well! So exciting to see all this coming together. ❤❤ xx

[@nuttienattie1]

Yes my favourite channel x

[@raynonabohrer5624]

So proud. Of you. Somehow think my grandfather's watching you from heaven. He was a master carpenter. He helped build cathedrals. On the kansas plains. God bless you and keep safe.

[@YingYang_2]

I still think you should make a pole with a hook on it for when you lift with the winch, with this you can hook the cable from a safe place and it will stop you from having to lean over the hole to grab parts that are lifted it will also make it easier to pull in the load as you will be able to lift higher up grab the cable to pull the load towards yourself and lower to its resting point. In the end it will make everything safer

[@bryanspindle4455]

As a retired carpenter l look forward to watching your progress daily. It's nice to have channels like this to take my mind off of the distressing political news here in the US.

[@patrickhepburn2324]

Good morning from New Mexico,USA. Good to see you using the new tools. Looking forward to seeing the new roof

[@williamsnyder1205]

Happy fourth of July, from Sacramento, CA. Peace ✌ out my friend

[@Studiodorg]

I have to say how much I envy Dan those dado blades. Do I need one now? No. Will I need them in the foreseeable future? Not likely. But still --those blades are things of beauty! I was particularly happy to see Dan use them to trim the shoulders on the joists which went into the I-beams. --Especially ganged like that. So efficient compared to the beginning joists Dan cut individually. 👍

[@myrnamcmillan4755]

I am gobsmacked at the speed you are doing the a frame and you are enjoying it .

[@T-RexRita]

All those new tools are really paying off! 🍻🎉

[@dennispatrick4999]

Dan, the man!! Crushing it, despite the naysayers sitting and whinging. 😂😊😅😮

[@williamjamison5010]

Good evening from the never ending winter in Northern Ireland.

[@terrig4750]

Good afternoon from sunny California I've always wanted to go to Ireland. So green and beautiful and the people there as well.

[@williamsnyder1205]

Hello, from Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸 peace ✌ out my friend

[@williamjamison5010]

@@williamsnyder1205 Totally chilled, in every sense of the word lol

[@samaipata4756]

I watch you since you were gardening at Lalande and ever since you keep me in awe and fascinated with your unbelievable achievements! The very best wishes to you from🇨🇦

[@williamsnyder1205]

Same here!! from Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸, peace ✌ out my friend

[@1231ms54]

It's going to fit just fine. The tools sure are making it go fast.

[@carlospinal]

Always waiting for daily updates on how the castle is changing, I can´t go to bed without watching the daily video, great art in your hands. Regards from Colombia!

[@rostallar4243]

Good morning Dan from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 Love your Channel ❤️🍺🍺🍺. Before I start my day I have to watch your channel.

[@williamsnyder1205]

Cheers 🥂 from Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸, peace ✌ out my friend

[@cathythompson8734]

Me too! 🇦🇺

[@AtlantaGarden]

Man, what a difference decent tools make!!

[@susansweeney1069]

I love all of your man toys. They must be your best friends when when Nick and the others are away. Plus, it was superbly filmed. 😊🇬🇧

[@katherineleavitt7275]

Dan, I consider you a professional carpenter now after all your experience working on the Chateau. You are getting more proficient as time goes by. Great job Dan. Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@williamsnyder1205]

Happy fourth of July, from Sacramento, CA, peace ✌ out my friend

[@timeforturtles]

A Texas Hello ❤ You are def not alone 😅

[@donmorrow1923]

Buenas tardes from Costa Rica. 🇨🇷🌴 You’re really knocking this one out with all of the great tools you have now, and your previous roof experience. I’m hoping Nick and Brian come back soon to make your life a bit easier.

[@williamsnyder1205]

Hello, from Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸, peace ✌ out my friend

[@cyrilsimon6318]

Bonsoir, je suis vos aventures depuis le début. Un seul mot : Chapeau Mister 👏

[@user-zv7bh9iu4x]

Have to admit, when I'm at work and I'm getting really tired, I think Dan and his motley crew and there accomplishments!!! crack on brothers!!!