I design and build a timber carport - design project construction project Travels With Geordie #88

[@Ajwatters]

The walking clamp idea is brilliant, will definitely be trying it out. Awesome build 👍

[@PandorasFolly]

Right! Moment he said what they were I knew they were going to be brilliant

[@insanemac]

The ‘Tree Stand’ method of lifting beams was worth the entire video. Amazing.

[@stephanbrown3751]

Love the walking clamps. Should have explained how you made them! Nice work...

[@stevedockery3534]

I see this video is 5 years old but I just want to say it's an awesome job my friend. You have a great attitude in doing your work and darn good at it. I've just seen your boat - WOOOOOW. That's one heck of a beautiful boat. Take care and continue the awesome work. Steve

[@notbatman1001]

Excellent straight cut tip.

[@IamChrisL712]

Very nice. Nice to get a glimpse of your day job.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, actually my day job is mostly design and no one wants to watch me at a computer all day. This was a fun diversion.

[@mensshedcoonabarabran5413]

Good to see a change in using your builder skills.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Nice to work with big timber sometimes.

[@jamescameron7274]

My two favorite things, wooden boats and timber frame/post and beam. I’m glad KZbin suggested this for me. Sometimes their algorithm does work. You have some great tips.

[@JonathanChip25]

Keep up with all types of projects. I started with watching the Landover project and have loved every one.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, watch out then, you never know what I'll get up to...

[@raimestudio99]

❤ those Land Rovers!!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Love ‘em!

[@jeffreysearle2996]

I’ve been watching your boat stuff for a few months and really enjoyed it and then searched back and found your house building, this is just as good as this old house and they use 15 cameras.

[@stanfede5022]

Enjoyed this episode very much even though it was a departure form your regular videos. Very nice craftsmanship on the carport. The way you lifted the heavy beams up to the tops of the posts by sliding them up with temporary supports was genius. Never seen that before.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Stan.

[@joeratcliff9417]

How did you make the beam clamps?

[@michijimc9753]

The Renaissance Man of you tube. Airstreams, Motor Yachts, and Timber Frame construction. Quality in every endeavor. Always upbeat and informative. Much appreciate your videos Sir!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much, I'm flattered.

[@hughpatrick7317]

Very nice. Thanks for the glimpse. I’d worry about the tree tho. Problems later.

[@sonnybrooks264]

Great tip on using a circular saw and a speed square as a guide. Cheers!

[@backyard_wood_cooking]

Really enjoyed

[@deankay4434]

Peter, this is for me, one of those videos I have too, watch, watch and watch again. I can use my imagination to see what you see, the smell of fresh timers, boards, perhaps even the tools in my hand including the vibration in arm, that feel of power & when the tool loads and struggles. Growing up on a Midwest farm, we built many things. Bridge planks recycled, using a horse-shoe magnet over every in for 12 inch nails, rail road cross-ties cut, notched and chiseled flat as finished with the block plane. Those memories allowed me to experience and live your project. People say “Stop and Smell the Roses”, but I disagree as the lumber-timber and the aroma after a large cut. My wife of 40 yrs, just said two days ago “Let’s build a car port”, although I had been thinking “Car Port” for weeks prior! Perhaps I invaded her seams but you Peter, have giving the energy. My mind will be elsewhere regardless of the fast at hand. I will sleep with a smile. In Nebraska, our footings are 4 foot deep. I saw the tar paper/water proofing material although I am not sure about the hole and bolt. I think a bar of steel (1/4” X 1”) the width of the timber thru a narrow mortise then a hole & nut. Got to think more, code dictates a lot. Absolutely excellent design, execution, tool usage, equipment use and the star of the show, the timbers. Really enjoyed the video, clearly spoken and you smile that screams “Hey, it’s work, but I am enjoying it” “Where’s my brew”? Construction, fabricating and finished. Something you can say, I helped built that! Retired auto tech, all brands, all repairs. Thank you!

[@sonnybrooks264]

Also great idea on the post walkers! Cheers!

[@codeasap]

Metal Carports were a big hit in my area untl the heavy ice and snow that they would collapse under. Awesome carport, beautiful weather, vintage automobiles and cold beer to boot.Who could ask for anything more. ☮

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It's true, it's a good life.

[@williamaiken2736]

Great Job to you Peter and your team... You guys made it look easy. I built one at my cabin and I picked up a few new techniques from your build in the event I build another one. Whether it's restoring a boat, building a structure, or rehabbing a trailer, working with your hands is always a good thing. Thanks for the videos.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much William.

[@mateiciuc1953]

Peter, you are incredible good in what you do! Chers!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much Emil

[@spinnaker5514]

Always enjoy watching a master wood worker at work, but I have to say I did miss the boat work. Can't wait till next week!!!!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks again, but that's too generous. I am far from a master wood worker. Just relatively handy, that's all.

[@dieselmann34]

That pergola garage is amazing. It turned out so nice. That’s exactly what I want. Great job to you and your team.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much Joe.

[@MrCrabbing]

got to say that engine in the timber delivery truck sounded sweet, like the beam jacks great idea, I had a boat that had Douglas fir planking amazing timber it was

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Lovely wood isn't it.

[@MrCrabbing]

@@TravelsWithGeordie Yes it is, the boat was 40 years old and when I fitted a extra skin fitting the planking was full of resin

[@rojer9542]

The walking clamps are genius!!!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, thanks.

[@alejandroescarcega9288]

I will be using your idea Thanks ! Nice job!

[@stephenbonin3049]

Similar to how caulking guns work.

[@johnbaker1039]

Interesting build, thanks for sharing.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks John

[@Mooreish]

That looks great. Could really go for one to keep my 101 and 88 tucked up under.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, ooooh a 101, ooohhh….

[@molly9955]

Wow you really can do it all!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Or at least I just wing it!

[@molly9955]

@@TravelsWithGeordie Ha! True talent buddy AND excellent choice in dog breeds :0)

[@milt7348]

A man of many talents. Like you said it's woodworking, I like it.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Milt

[@stevegifford2661]

That turned out great!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Steve.

[@Accrecon]

What a great video, I have learned more from this then dozens of post and beam videos. I have completely changed my path forward on my post and beam garage to beam stacking and fasteners... wow.

[@mferrarorace]

That's a beauty! Nice job, wish it was on my property.

[@Raynestorm1968]

Nice build. I would kill to have your life. Where you live, what you do. Working with wood, working on boats, being near the water. Building beautiful things. I am stuck in super ugly alberta, in a dying marriage, and worst of all due to an accident, i am now handicapped and not able to work with the wood anymore......... You are a very fortunate man. I have subscribed

[@markbrittell2001]

Looks like you guys are having a good time working together nice job.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, Great guys, it makes such a difference.

[@jimelmore9728]

Sweet project. Need one of those built too.

[@edwardheisterkamp7196]

Looks awesome - love the tongue and groove planking on the roof.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you Edward. I really love how it turned out too.

[@jayceegee1]

Very clever handmade beam elevator! Loved it!

[@themightyquinn1960]

Love the carport Peter, looks really usable, well done

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you Andrew.

[@joeturan6749]

Awesome attention to detail, awesome personality, very informative, and highly enjoyable video. Thank you.

[@ianadkins471]

Great job Peter. Looks fantastic. Good tips to follow when I get to my carport project. Cheers!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank Ian, shoot some video of the build!

[@richardball8528]

Loved your supervisor in the beginning.... I have one of those.... wonders over to supervise when I’m working on the house.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, there's always one.

[@gmay48]

nice work. a fun crew

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Awesome crew!

[@johnmarusenko4406]

Gorgeous project.

[@brianklavano6961]

Excellent Thanks... Some great tips throughout..

[@Bikerbob59]

Great idea to get the beams on top.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Bob, I was pretty pumped.

[@visualsolutionsstudiosinc.1469]

You always amaze me, incredible job!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Hey, thanks George. Love your stuff too!

[@CAOHnutrition]

That cement truck is the coolest!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Neat eh?

[@bellevue260]

Looks great!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you

[@freshlysquosen]

Moments like 5:00 is why I love your videos. I never know what I might see and learn when I click play.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks again!

[@DadBuilds]

enjoyed it just as much as the boat videos. nice work!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Jeromy

[@wombat211192]

Sweet job Peter 👍👍

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks yet again Greg

[@artmraz575]

wow I just ran across this Peter awesome work as usual :))

[@genefoster7238]

Nice job

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Gene

[@dieselram05]

Looks awesome Peter!! Can’t wait for more boat videos though!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, you won't be waiting long!

[@praypal5606]

So incredibly awesome how yall got that beam lifted to the top of the posts. How smart. Glad to happen upon your channel. Am just getting started working with wood and building. Am in Hope to build my own front porch. Thanks for your happy inspiration.

[@kenschoenfelder6260]

Nice job Peter Nice to see that I'm not the only one who has to do other projects in between boat work.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Ken, Gotta feed the addiction.....

[@donjohnson5307]

Nice work! enjoy your videos

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Don

[@tomkellum6754]

Excellent job Peter, I have a Similar post and beam carport but the carpenter ants are taking over. I haven’t any luck stopping them. I will try rock salt around the post bases. Wish me luck. Your many talents are showing!! Take care,

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Tom, I have read so many comments about ants. Victoria is very lucky to be free of them.

[@CorkyCola]

Great video. Measurements of all would have made this video really great.

[@brandonpaugh922]

0:50 I was an instant sub. I'm here for the timber frame. I'm staying for the wood boat restoration 3:51 sad face emoji.. still gonna watch for a different perspective, approach, and thought process.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yikes, sorry about that. Cost constraints.

[@centresteerpodcast]

Quality Land Rover content.

[@richardjones3112]

Great job.

[@jamesbrannon5394]

Awesome job 👍🏻 I enjoy watching a master do what they do best keep up the great videos Peter !!!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much James.

[@stephenwgreen78]

Looks great

[@captainlee1]

Really nice job enjoyed watching you guys build it thanks for the vid....Cap.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed Captain

[@captainlee1]

Happy Days...Cap

[@bobweglin9644]

Great Video! You make it look easy with your master craftsman skills. More Please...

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much Bob. But you are too kind. A master craftsman I'm not, just fearless.

[@BergeThomas]

Woodworking and old Land Rovers😁 What's not to like? Good one👍 You should make videos of neighboring Land Rovers. Out and about vintage Land Rovers with Peter.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, interestingly enough I shot some footage today of a Rover outing.

[@owenmacdonald2125]

Love your work Peter mate!!!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks again Owen

[@t.tarkowski6653]

Small batch concrete truck? Sometime not too soon, it will probably be self driving, too! Nice work on the carport!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Tom. Or drone delivered!

[@alangilman6821]

as always....nice work!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks againAlan

[@tommyknockerparanormalinc]

This is the style I wanted for my gazebo and wondering how I would put the beams up as doing it all myself. Got some great tips, thank you!

[@pmacc3557]

Did it work? I have to assemble a carport soon and trying to figure ways to get big beams up

[@roncrosby4747]

Great looking job bud

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Ron

[@wornoutwrench8128]

Very nice.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Brian

[@cliffjamerson3107]

thanks I learned some new tricks

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you Cliff.

[@rmojo23]

Great project! I want to make one to park our AIRSTREAM under next to the lake.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Sounds perfect!

[@phdconstructioncork]

Hi Peter. Construction is my business too here in Ireland. Fantastic looking carport. Very sweet! Sean

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Hi Sean, Thanks so much. Sometimes I miss building.

[@rebelwithoutacause5853]

Hit the like button after you did the footing and said it was time for a beer. Pretty neat I watch a lot of building videos but nothing for boats. Well I might subscribe just to see what else you do. Well done thank you.

[@tedjohn441]

Great build you gave me some good ideas!!

[@gyurxi551]

7:56 Very good idea, thanks! I'm building my pavilion alone and it is very handy!

[@phobos2k2]

Did you use the idea on your pavilion? How did it go?

[@jamesglass367]

I’m not sure if I’m sending this off correctly though I enjoy your show because I enjoy watching boats being restored and your work is so far superior to any so thank you sir I hope you give us a really good look at your boat and zyphrilus when you are done thank you sir

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much James. That's very kind. You will get lots of close up views of both boats coming up.

[@bobstienke178]

Awesome!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Bob.

[@stevegem4155]

Watching this was a nice diversion

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Steve, I'm glad it hasn't been too off point.

[@donnahubler881]

You are a genius

[@peterlloyd2306]

Loving the beam lift! (The manual one that is, just found the mechanical lift as well)

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Peter, yeah that worked out pretty well.

[@CobyMcConnell]

@@TravelsWithGeordie Do you have the plans for the manual lift clamps?

[@bsakenmark8859]

@@CobyMcConnell I made a set for my project and used 2x10 with threaded rods. I made two holes in each board 1/4" (on-center) less than the dimension of my 8x8 green post. Both holes were place about an inch away from the edge of the 2x10 at opposite edges. You do have to be careful because SOMETIMEs, the clamp hits a sweet-spot and it slips down if there's no weight on it. Under load, they worked great!

[@tat255987]

Beautiful materials, must be nice!?

[@richardbell7955]

Leds in the wheelhouse cabin look lovely Cheers

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Richard, I love them!

[@southernprojectsyt6340]

Amusing, the carport is built stronger and bigger in comparrison to the house.

[@skwyrz1]

Ok I do not watch because I am a boat nut,I don't watch because I want a shirt,nor to listen to another talk.I watch because of all of it together and you have a beautiful way of putting it all together as ONE.I saw the first episode and promptly binge watched and subscribed long ago and I must say I am hooked. You just keep going and I will be there boat/carport/outhouse? All good. Now "gimme my shirt" lol.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much Scott. That's very generous.Here's hoping your this week's winner.

[@duffjolly4428]

Great video. Quite the view from the lift, just imagine what the drone view would have been like. Cheers

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Duff, heh a drone view in this town spells a hefty fine. Actually most of the country.

[@jimelmore9728]

Great job! Going to do a mini version of this project in my backyard for an outdoor kitchen area. Excellent video.

[@danacoyle1826]

Great looking job. We have the Amish around when growing up saw barn raising and many post and beam houses. Music and I now in St Augustine for a while. as always Peter your jobs are brilliant .time for a beer cheers

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Dana. I would love to be at a genuine barn raising!St Augustine! Go say hi to Kourtney and Pete from Accidental Sailor Girl. Their boat is in Maine but they sound like neat people.

[@cleverusernamecl5532]

Could rename this "million dollar car port build" now! Great work.

[@tb1235]

I know, that thing was definitely a pretty penny.

[@DaveOcto]

Beautiful work. Nice design too! I'm just researching to build a smaller version of something like this and I'm so glad I found your channel. I lived in Vic for many years and just retired from the Navy after 20 years. I live in Duncan now. Nice to see this quality content so close to home! Thanks for the great video.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much

[@108hindu]

The saw tip was interesting. Doing end cuts I try to make the cut with the wide part of the saws sole to the inside.For me the saw then seems less tippy. I’ll give your tip a try.

[@runesteinsnnkristoffersen5641]

Good work , and nice (Old) Land Rover`s :-)

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Rume. There are actually several more right next door. Matt who was working with me has a few including a sweet 107 pickup.

[@sonnybrooks264]

Cheers!

[@jaytruesdale1805]

Nice.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Jay

[@robertlaird6746]

I really like your truck and almost got one with the full hard top that was completely restored for 10k but didn't do it. That was about 13 years ago. Oh well, live and learn. I am looking for one now and will eventually find one. Matt has a similar truck to what I almost got but the one I was looking at, had a metal roof and was a bit longer.

[@mayawalker7569]

You had me with the walking beam clamps. Subscribed at the scissor lift ride. PLEASE point me to these beam clamps... how to make or where to buy. They would be useful right now for me.

[@todddunn945]

Nice work Peter. I was wondering how you were going to get the big beams up. Nice solution.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks again Todd, Yeah I was wondering too....until