Homemade 30FT Laminated Beams made of Sawmill Lumber PT2

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Part one of the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/opXbhWCkf7aaqaM

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Hey Tony! I really appreciate the fact that you show us everything, even the mistakes. Makes us all feel normal when we make them! Really enjoying this! 👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Your comment means the world to me. I have many viewer point out my mistakes in a not so nice way. Thank you.

[@24June91]

I like the one breaking the nailgun. These things happen to everyone, whether pro or amateur and its great you showed that.@@TonysTractorAdventure

[@deanbarr5740]

We all have a lot to be thankful for Tony. I'm so glad Tanja is on the mend. She's a pretty tough girl. I tell my 5 young granddaughters all the time, that girls are tougher than boys. Your dear wife proves my point. For her to get banged up, and just like that, she's back at your side helping out again. Take care buddy.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

She is about healed up now. I can not keep up with her.

[@TheOldManAndTheSaw]

The "camber" you mention has always been called the "crown" in my world.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That was the word I was looking for in front of the camera.

[@ecomancer007]

I know this is an old video, but if you happen to see this, it may help in the future. When you are squaring up the ends of your boards. put the framing square on the board and instead of marking a line, hold the square there and use it as a guide for your saw, you get much straighter cuts.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have seen it done. I don't know why I have not used it. Thank you.👍

[@Bodhranarama]

Keep well Tanja. Thanks for posting folks, coming along, a lot of material in that beam.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am guessing, but I bet the beam is 500 pounds when it is done

[@jasonlemaster4197]

Tony instead of putting your pencil behind your ear, push in up under your hat band. I have the same problem. LOL

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I got them big dumbo ears! 😀

[@genewileyopa]

Tony you are such a character to listen to as you work and gabber the whole time. That beam or what ever it is should be strong as nails :) I guess only you could put nails in backwards. The combine goes by and distracts you. Did you have attention problems in school? That's what happens when your gawking around. Thanks for sharing Pray the wife gets 100 per cent back in shape. 10 degrees this morning early

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I did have problems gawking around in school. I was always looking at the pretty girls. 😇 I looked at the video close, but I can not make out if I put the nails in backward. I will take the blame.

[@100texan2]

Good job. It’s gonna be a winner!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving

[@FabbedFun]

Accidents happen. I prefer screws over nails anyway. Superior holding power! Good video, and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Happy Thanksgiving to you also.

[@Toomanyprojects1993]

This is so legit thank you for the info on the beams. Btw that crane truck is sick!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I love the old crane truck. It is one of my favorites.

[@Wheelloader__]

Nice video Tony. Happy turkey day.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Happy Thanksgiving, my friend.

[@davida.p.9911]

It's hard to not do anything when you're recovering from an injury. I hurt my foot a couple of years ago, it was swollen and had to wear special shoes, but I couldn't help but to get work done. It's hard to just sit around. I hope Tanja heals soon! 👍🏥

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

She is doing well again. It is hard for me to keep up with her.

[@jimcady9037]

Tony good man for owning up to a mistake. Been there and done that. And they do get expensive.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am trying to keep it real. I want someone to know how it really is. I have a big mistake coming in a new video, but as always, I will adapted and overcome.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

I'm glad Tanja is feeling better. Sorry about the nail gun. Happy Thanksgiving! See ya!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Happy Thanksgiving to you also. God Bless

[@jeffmadole4369]

How do you like those Hercules battery tools?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have been using them since they came out. I have dropped, beat and abuse them without fail. I've got almost the entire set

[@tomsommer54]

Tony if you hold your tri-square on the board as A guide for you saw, you can get a straight cut. I saw your saw wiggle a little while you were cutting,

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for the tip.

[@24June91]

Thanks for the video. Question: why do you use nails? Screws seem to be much better for building glulam.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

All of the builders tell me nails hold better. The beam is holding well.

[@24June91]

Nails can pop out, screws do not do that. nails are better at sheer strength than screws, but you do not need sheer strength as you have strong glue.@@TonysTractorAdventure

[@roydenolivari4725]

Hi Tony I have the same problem, due to waring glasses. I slip the pencil in between my cap and the arm of the glasses. lost a lot on job sites and then to get in your car to go and purchase some, just a big pein in the you know what. Glad your wife is doing better.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I go those big dumbo ears! 😜 Tanja is about over her fall. Still a few bruises.

[@andrewanderson1436]

Eastwing is a great hammer. I use mine on any wood projects I'm working on.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have used mine on so many

[@tylercain7722]

It’s Estwing not Eastwing. Great video!

[@andrewanderson1436]

@tylercain7722 you are correct sir my phone auto corrects everything.

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahahaha....I'm laughing WITH ya not AT ya Tony.....Hey man, the only guy that don't screw anything up is the guy that doesn't do anything to begin with !! LOL. Your beam should be stout enough, no problem. Good video and its nice to see your wifey is as hard headed as my own. LOL Its all good though because as you know well, a good woman is hard to find.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have watched the video over an and over to see how I put them in backwards. They are 21 degree nails, and they will slip down the track backwards. It cut one nail in half.

[@terrymangum7635]

Enjoyed the video Tony. Sorry to hear you destroyed your nail gun.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I bought a new one and life went on. Hurt my pocket.

[@terrymangum7635]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Lol.

[@charleschi843]

There are framers, then there are finish guys. Text book framing right there.

[@kevin-sawmill-lx25]

Country boys stop all work to watch some good tractor work!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That is a fact. The combine was a monster.

[@steveroper8733]

My first thought when I heard what happened with your nail gun: "Boy, that sounds exactly like something I would do." One question, have you had good service out of the Harbor Freight tools? I've bought handtools there but not power tools.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The Hercules brand is a pro tool. I live them and the batteries last for ever

[@osufwiffo]

While i realize this video is dated, i noticed some comments about using screws, however since the beam will be vertical nails are the right answer from an engineering perspective. They are elastic in comparison to screws and can give a bit due to tensile strength concerns. Buildings will always give over time even if only slightly. There are certainly places where screws are the right choice, but this isn't one of them. So going with nails was the right choice.

[@gary24752]

Factory laminated beams are laminated with structural rated glue under factory conditions and the kiln dried lumber is surface planned. Do you understand that pva glue is not rated for structural use?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is holding great. I didn't use kiln-dried wood. This lumber was cut on my sawmill. The glue is glue and holds structures together all the time. It was a great learning experience.

[@gary24752]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Obviously, you did not do any research on it. Glue is not just glue. Using pva glue on rough lumber with questionable moisture content and not clamping may count against you in the long run. You did use mechanical fastening, but a lot depends on the type of fastener you used and the spacing at which they were installed. The species of lumber used along with the loading on the beams is also a factor. Time will tell.

[@amerritt261]

The word your looking for is crown. The way to remember it, the crown always goes on top. Otherwise it would be a foot.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I go blank in front of the camera from time to time. It happens more as I get older.

[@amerritt261]

@@TonysTractorAdventure believe me I know that all too well. Wait another 20 years.

[@TheOldManAndTheSaw]

I didn't know nail gun nails would fit backwards.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Not sure what happened, but I messed up. Those guns are not cheap.

[@ronalves9118]

It is called a crown when the boards are not straight.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I go blank sometimes in front of the camera.

[@BradMyers]

Glad the wife is okay. Looks like you are going to use a lot of glue compared to the liquid nails. I used an old Craftsman claw hammer for years, but last year retired it for a Dewalt 14oz Titanium hammer. Like yourself, I'm surprised the nail gun was able to load them in backwards/upside down. Yet, if that is the worst mistake you make, you are doing well. Have a great Thanksgiving!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

+Brad Myers I have watched the video closely to see if I did load them backward. I can not see, so I will take the blame.

[@BradMyers]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Nope, you just need a friend (imaginary one) that we have as a family member. If anything goes wrong, it is George's fault. We still have to fix it, but George gets the blame for all the mistakes. :)

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I like that! George

[@user-zx7eo7nu4b]

Better to let them dry or they’ll move as they dry , plus the glue can have room to sink into the lumber when it’s dry.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It has been up for going on two years and looks to be holding well. It is a temporary building, so I am not very concerned.

[@stanfarler2271]

That backwards nail mistake is a common one that guys like you make. Lol

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Happy Thanksgiving. I am not afraid to share my failures. It give less confident people a place to feel superior. Wish you the best.

[@stanfarler2271]

@@TonysTractorAdventure thank you for putting me in my place so quickly. I have been a fan for a while now and have enjoyed your videos. My post was not meant to be a criticism of you. I was agreeing with you when you admitted you lost focus when a tractor went by. I even laughed at the end. Guys like you references your many irons in the fire. I apologize for leaving the comment to someone of your stature. Please allow me to continue watching your videos.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I love your response better than mine.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I apologize for lashing out. I am trying to share the good and the bad. I had many mean-hearted comments that I had to delete. You were caught up in that. I apologize again.

[@timfromtang]

at 0.07,,, now there's a worthwhile load to use yer tractor for.... (see comment on previous video),, Tim

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

If my tractor can pick it up, I don't.

[@timfromtang]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Darn man lookin like you need a "prentice" best solution to a bad back in my humble opinion.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Gizmo dog is willing to eat all the dog food, but he will not help with the heavy work. I would love to have an apprentice, but young people are not interested in this type of work.

[@timfromtang]

@@TonysTractorAdventure That has been my experience too however I have found the odd young person who is principled, careful and keen, I've had a few permaculture studentsin the forest who have been wonderful help. perhaps there is a younger member of your audience who would jump at the chance to learn and help out.......

[@kevinbuie4081]

If she needs rest, call me and I’ll help video. Tell her to take it easy.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. She is doing well again. We need to get together. Happy Thanksgiving

[@captainprairie5790]

Ya outta tuck yer ears up under yer hat, that'll hold a pencil!!!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That's right. I got those dumbo ears.

[@44landin]

😂

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

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