Homemade 30FT Laminated Beams made of Sawmill Lumber PT4

[@24June91]

I agree with you that those metal plates were not needed. If you had used more screws instead of nails it would reduce the need for them even more.

[@texasjetman]

Awesome and nobody was hurt making this video. I need to catch up on the early parts.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is always a good day when we leave with all the body parts. I appreciate your feedback.

[@davida.p.9911]

Swinging hammers is an art form. 🔨When I first learned, I missed a lot of nail heads and hit a lot of fingers. Then I learned the forearm motion instead of wrist motion and I got it mastered. Looking forward to the next step! Good work Tony! 😎

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have use a hammer a lot, but not in the past 10 years. Still, it is nice to be able to do this stuff.

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Love this series, Tony! I'll be doing something similar very soon when I build my sawmill shed. Really appreciate the education! 👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I needed more positive crown. Watch the next one.👍

[@Bodhranarama]

Swole is the goal Tony! I think what you got in that arm is what's known as a desirable "sick pump" by the gym community. Thanks both for posting. Looking forward to the conclusion.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you, my friend. Two steps forward.......

[@tractorman4461]

Man, the laser level is an amazing invention, Tony. I remember the days when we filled a hundred foot clear plastic hose with water and two guys would use it for locating leveling lines on the poles. It was a pain the the bottom to do, but it was the best thing us poor boys had to work with. Battery tools weren't even a concept back then either. What's that they say....'Tell me you're old without telling me you are old...' ?? LOL

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have seen the clear hose used. I agree about the tools. We use to get kids to work after school, but now we may get sued. All the power tools allows me to be way more product as a one/crew company. LOL.

[@tractorman4461]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Yes, I understand about liability issues for sure. I worked alone for the majority of my career and continue mostly in the same fashion at home. I did get a lot of help out of my son and son in law until their lives got busy though...

[@Hfoutdoorsyt]

Good work!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@seansysig]

Tony hold the hammer down at the end if the handle. There is more leverage ie; force.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I thought I was.

[@amerritt261]

I use a 20 oz hammer. It makes a big difference.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I didn't have one out there.

[@FabbedFun]

Overkill is best! Good, hard work, sir. Keep it up. Great videos! I'm excited to see this go up!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I still have much to learn, but I love learning.

[@24June91]

Overkill is not good, it is money and time out the window and the extra work increases the chance of accidents and wear and tear on the body.

[@FabbedFun]

@@24June91 Underkill seems more prone to accidents and such... ;)

[@24June91]

Underkill is worse than overkill, for sure. Stay within the safe range.@@FabbedFun

[@terrymangum7635]

Enjoyed this video Tony. Using a laser level is a good idea. However, I have no idea how to use one. Lol.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is not complicated. If I can do it anyone can.

[@BuildALotAcres]

Looking good Tony. New sub here. That should be an awesome building!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We are trying

[@genewileyopa]

I've never had good luck at putting those plates on either.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

They are on, but it took some work.

[@kevin-sawmill-lx25]

One hour goes by fast! When done.lt will be nice sawmilling in shade.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It will be nice in the hot sun, next year, but I am more worried about the rainy season coming at me. Once I get the sawmill, building up, it will give me a place to keep going.

[@lectro88]

Old vid but dang did I count 5 boards thick ?! Holy Crap Batman. yes I think the drive plates were useless and I hate them for way more reasons than you mentioned. The titebond lll with overlapped joints man you were and are good to go in my thinking. (what a beam) I'm kinda thinking about same thing but using 1x10 0r 1x12 3 layers, I'm also not spanning 30' Just bought woodland 130max. sawmill. Man you are so luck to have a wife to help and stay beside you. mine kept running of to see "her aunt"(boy friend) now she's a X but I still miss that sack of complaining trouble. oh well. me and the dog are doing fine.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I hate to hear about your wife. The beam is hold up well, but there is a second part were I moved it to the back spane. We are currently building a greenhouse for Tanja. Truth be known, I am only building most of the stuff for Tanja. She is a one of the good ones. We spend about everyday together building our new place. There are some good ones still out there.

[@randiegadberry5448]

I made my joining brackets 1/8 x 3” x 6” steel strapping.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That should be strong. This is just a temporary building, so I don't want to much money in the beam.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Sir please do rest a little and great camera view 😉💪👌👍 Cheers 🍻

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We are working hard, but we love it.

[@RagedContinuum]

skil made a coordless auto hammer that might make it go easier

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I love tools also

[@chasjacks9378]

Tony, time for a BFH.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I would have used a BFH, but I didn't have one with me. I can't wait until I get the shop done so I can move my tools here.

[@mitch_smith]

Great series, but who was that old whiny lady swinging the hammer in this episode? 🤣🤣 old hurts!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Right! I was sore for two days and lost all my man points.

[@jimfriday4909]

Awesome video. How heavy do you reckon that beam weights

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I would guess over 300 pounds.

[@wildamerican2771]

Would a 30’ beam like this be able to hold a wood deck? I have a deck going over 2 columns over a driveway leading into a garage.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I don't know. I ended up using this beam on the back spanning two 15' gaps.

[@MichaelSmith-dg3kr]

Put a few nails in them, Tony.That's what we used to do with trusses.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That's a good idea. I will build another beam, and I will use this.

[@kevinbrewer2141]

I wonder if the loader and a bottle jack would work for the plates. Instead of beating them in. Weld a bolt on the vice grips and it works like a new handle. 😆

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is not something I use often, but now you have me thinking of making a hydraulic press for them, just because.

[@terrygrantham7762]

Hey Tony I like your cordless chainsaw what brand was it.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is an Atlas from Harbor Freight. I have worked it hard for almost two years. It is a good saw. I try and keep it around the sawmill all the time.

[@chrismichels4616]

I always called those mending plates. Using a press is the best way to install them but without a press you can use a couple of a clamps and something like a piece of angle iron between the clamps across the plate. If you have the beam laying flat on the ground you can drive your truck over it and then use a hydraulic bottle jack sitting on the plate to lift the truck and press the plate in. That is a good poor man’s press. If you are going to use a hammer, turn your beam 90 degrees so it is laying flat and use a 4 or 8 pound sledge to pound them in. Nice beam you are making. I wish we had the wood to do that here but I always have to buy a laminated beam and they are expensive!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is a learning process. I have some big projects coming up. Learning for them.

[@amerritt261]

With all the new tools coming out I’m going to hit the Snap-on truck and see about a battery powered punch/chisel. I have the air version and it’s awesome. I’m sure that would save on the arm a bit.

[@BiGR1789]

Gussets ,. I think.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That sounds right! I know what they do, but I am not sure on the names of things. LOL

[@williamdebow3478]

What is the logic of having a gooseneck on such a light trailer? Isn't it considerably more expensive than a bumper pull?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I like it because it pulls better. That is really all the logic that is needed. The fact that I transfer a significant portion of the load to the truck's axle is a plus too.

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

Your forearm looks like Popeye's.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

My are was sore the next day. 😉

[@matthewsims359]

Im ready to see that beam set in place. Be safe

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are so far behind on editing.

[@MannistoCay]

I think a bigger hammer, and I’ll send you a food care package if you need! 🌴🍻🍔

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Please do!😉 Seriously, my arm was sore the next day, but I made it!

[@stanfarler2271]

Don’t nail it on backwards. Lol

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You know me! I could do it.

[@JoshuaRomero-d4r]

Don’t quit your day job

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Funny, my day job is to make videos people watch. I make money off of that. What is even more funny, is I made a little bit off of you because of your comment. Thank you. FYI, the beam is holding up well, two years later.