incredible clean out Pt. 2 - industrial building renovation project

[@Davett53]

In the early years of renting my warehouse, I drove my Honda Scooter around in the interior, this was before the other artist's began renting their own spaces. The building (or the floor) we were going to use was 40 feet by 200 feet. If I had owned a go-kart, it would have been a blast to run it in the space. There was a 30 foot span between each (ceiling) supporting post, and as we found other's to share the space, they decided how much room they wanted for their individual studios. I shared a 30 foot wide studio, with one other artist. Some wanted a double space or a 60 feet wide, space. We had two ceramic artists,....they each had small electric kilns, one in their 30 foot space, and the other in their 60 foot space Two other's were photographers, both needing staging areas. 4 others, worked in mixed media,....mostly acrylic paints, & oils,....chalk, pencil, etc. They often worked with live models,....so that person needed a space to pose in. 4 others did graphic arts and photography. I hand built sculptures, in mixed media, like wood, metal, plastics, and found objects.

[@brickandsole]

that is almost exactly the size of this bay. Bet it was fun.

[@Davett53]

@@brickandsole It was fun having an art studio, in a warehouse. The rent was dirt cheap & the utilities were included, and we had access 7 & 24. I worked at night because the parking was free, and I had a day job. There were a couple of old couches to take a nap on. The clay artists, sometimes needed to stay overnight, to monitor their kilns. The ceilings were 15 ft. tall, and I created a 2nd level for storing my finished art, and extra materials. At night, I was there by myself, and used the other folk's studios, if I need extra room to lay out materials for a sculpture or do spray painting. The studios didn't have doors, and the building was secure. So I could wander into the other's studios, to take a nap. Anything really valuable, could be secured in a locking cabinet. It would have been (uncool), but had I gone there during the day time hours, I could have seen some (hot) nude female models. Both the painters and the photographers, hired them, as was needed.

[@qthebikeahaulic]

What you really need are a few high school age kids for the summer to help you clean and organize. As an extra incentive, make a scrap metal pile for the end of summer bonus for them.

[@brickandsole]

That could work, but I think college kids because of the liability. I step on a nail a week! haha.

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Bucket trucks are a one trick pony. A telehandler can lift pallets with attachments for a man lift. Chris, that cart needs to stay in the building. Sure make a rolling table top or rolling work bench from it. It’s waaay to heavy for a residential kitchen especially if you put a concrete top on it. Save the barn wood, you may not see it now but in 10 years you’ll be thinking I wish I still had that barn wood. The apothecary backs: liquid nails then lay down a tarp or cheap plastic sheet, lay it down on its back on the floor and let gravity fuse the wood back together. For the ceiling: I would just tack up a moisture barrier and forget it. Covers the problem, dust won’t fall down and easy to fix if something happens. Best part is it will identify any leaks if water starts coming in from above.

[@brickandsole]

I need to watch a video about what a tele handler is. as for the cart, I know you are right but it is hard to resist once I have an idea. Logic has no place in the heart of a fool like me! I might save the face boards from the barn wood. The Midwest is full of them though that may not always be the case...

[@Doing_It_Wrong]

I'm on team pressure wash the ceiling. When cleaning always start high and move down. It'll also keep the dust from choking you to death. (Also, you might want to check if that's lead paint.)

[@dougdobbs]

Amen to the lead paint issue. That could significantly impact the wash vs sandblast issue.

[@brickandsole]

I haven't tested it but I am 99% sure it is lead paint. that is why I am leaning pressure washing with water. Like Doug says.

[@kevinwassellsr.5646]

Heppa vac and clear coat

[@harkinsclark1417]

@@brickandsole Problem then is you potentially have hundreds if not thousands of gallons of water all tainted with lead that's going to eventually enter the areas water system. Sand or grit blasting is a good option because you can seal the waste into barrels for disposal. I'm from Europe and I'm involved in the restoration of old buildings.

[@kurtkuechenberg1684]

Maybe this is weird, but, doing the final sweep out must be like crazy satisfying.

[@brickandsole]

Yeah if only it was the truly final one. haha. in a few weeks more dust will settle. haha.

[@donnacostanzo6291]

If anything you undersold the reveal! All that in only 5 days is impressive as hell. I truly respect your commitment and work ethic. You are a determined man. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@brickandsole]

Thank you Donna. One day at a time. I'll keep at it!

[@melissahalbert9455]

I wouldn't remove anything off of the apothecary sets. TAck it back up. AWESOME JOB! The place looks great!!! Pressure wash the place, get rid of the dust/mud. You are really kicking ass!

[@brickandsole]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad to see you are still with the channel!

[@unknownregions5014]

When it comes to cleaning big beams, dont pressure wash, the water can get it and it will rot the beams, a YT channel called The Pethericks are restoring an 18th century French convent, and they suggested sand blasting wooden beams and they went that route, and the old beams look amazing.

[@dougdobbs]

That's a great channel! The only major difference may be this has lead paint. If so, that lead dust might be a problem. :(

[@brickandsole]

water would help to bind the lead particles. It is a very hard decision. I am thinking water but not high pressure. Still not sure.

[@unknownregions5014]

@@brickandsole You might be able to use a paint stripper on it first to get rid of any lead paint, then sand blast after the paints been scraped off. The only other thing is talk to a local expert on wood restoration of this kind. There is also dry ice blasting, not sure how well suited that is for wood, I know it does wonders for old metal work.

[@pskully57]

One piece of equipment that is cheap and maybe found locally is some pallets and a pallet jack. It's low tech but might be very helpful. You could palatalize some of that surplus then you can move it easily anytime you want to rearrange. You already have some pallets around there too. Now I just saw you said that lol!

[@brickandsole]

the floors are flat and clean in that area and as other areas get cleaned out that will be a good option. I have pallets as well.

[@timothymorris1648]

Ever heard of a wheelbarrow? Am Enjoying your channel. You are very determined. Good job.

[@kyrathomas-moore9945]

Well done you. No advice or suggestions. Just appreciate all you have accomplished and your great outlook moving forward. Okay, and your videos are fun to watch too. Like a person with a good sense of humor. Great job!!!!!

[@brickandsole]

Thank you kyra, sometimes the only thing to do is throw up your arms and laugh!

[@lisaakinlabi]

You never have to go to the gym - you have done a ton of work!

[@brickandsole]

Free exercise!

[@billeckelberry6502]

Looks great! Enjoy your determination! Keep on keeping on! You are doing a awesome job with what you have! A great lesson for us all!

[@brickandsole]

Thanks for the kind words. I will!

[@allenwitter5451]

The cart you are using is missing a handle [it is a "U" shaped pipe], if you find that pushing or pulling would be easier for you.

[@brickandsole]

I thought about buying a harbor freight pipe bender and learning how to use it. I could make a handle and make goose neck lamp holders for the bay.

[@MrPuckchaser]

Can’t wait for the power wash.

[@brickandsole]

I'll be a while. I'll have to divide it into a couple vids. Milk it for what it's worth. lol.

[@1834RestorationHouse]

For cleaning walls and wood, try dry ice blasting. It doesn't get stuff wet, leaves little residue on the floor, and it won't tear up the wood and bricks.

[@brickandsole]

Several people have mentioned that. I need to look into that.

[@WallysPlace66]

Great job Chris. Pressure washing the ceiling won't hurt the wood. It would take months and years of saturation to damage it. Air flow and warmer temps will be helpful too.

[@michiganjfrog5714]

I agree, I power washed the rafters in my old garage and it didn't hurt anything.

[@brickandsole]

That is what I was thinking, it's really old tight grain hard wood. I'll be sure to do it in warm weather. might be next year though.

[@dougdobbs]

If it was me, I'd add a thin layer of plywood (3/8"?) to the back, sandwich the original inside, screw into the frame to draw the original back flat. But only do it when it's almost in place to save moving all that extra weight. At 13:18, looking good! Hey, no complaints about your hard work. Hard work doesn't bother me at all, I can watch it all day! ;) 25:27 Dang! Man, that's a LOT of work! MOST impressive. Hang in there. Incremental forward motion! :)

[@brickandsole]

given time it will eventually be something to be proud of. I was thinking of that option for the back but thinner strips just on the seams.

[@82ndairbornevet]

Damn Chris! You got a ton of stuff cleaned out. Looks really good! But I know that it is just a very small area of that building! Keep up the great work! Go team Chris!

[@brickandsole]

Yeah, it is like 20% of of the ground floor, not to mention the outside property. Glad to see you are still around the channel!

[@richardthurston3300]

One last thing sprinkle water sparingly when sweeping it keeps the dust down and out of your lungs !!!

[@richardthurston3300]

Keep the glass fronted cabinet it is worth more to you as a showroom item to display items in when you get a sales area sorted you would regret selling it

[@brickandsole]

You are probably right.

[@wingerfan1]

I think I found the perfect use for that Barnwood. I would use the Barnwood to close off the room that you stashed all of that stuff in that can be your designated storage area. It would alleviate you having to try and get rid of the Barnwood, put it to good use, and at the same time, make a nice accent wall. The place is coming together nice. Please no matter what. Trying to upload a video when you pressure wash the place. I like seeing the instant transformation.

[@brickandsole]

I will do, but it may be a while before it happens.

[@ryangilbert5916]

Looks awesome nothing better than a clean space to work in

[@brickandsole]

It is so satisfying.

[@richardvinsen2385]

I don’t think I’d do a concrete top on the industrial cart. Think of the weight. Transporting that thing will be a beast for whoever buys it.

[@brickandsole]

I was just thinking that whoever wants it will have already committed to a heavy piece, but you might be right it might be too much. That being said it rolls and steers surprisingly easy. They made stuff well back then.

[@richardvinsen2385]

@@brickandsole How well will it steer with the added weight of an 8’x5’ slab of concrete on top?

[@TomF-w1k]

Hi, nice project. I highly recommend to pressure wash the ceiling first. Water will dry soon in this time of the year. Opening some windows should be fine. Before cleaning all installations should be removed.

[@brickandsole]

Plenty of broken windows for venting haha. Glad to hear someone else thinks that's the way to go.

[@bearhardcorepicker]

When I had my country property, I moved 90% of the stuff around by hand....was in great physical condition, always seemed to get a decent workout. Now after 3 years in town, with no where near the amount of outdoor physical activity, I now need to look into (omg) "exercising".... So, look at the work as a workout! As for the cabinets, if there are not any major structural issues, I'd just repair the backs, and touch up the finish on the inside. I think if you tear off the backs and try to replace them, it will morph into a much larger project than you intended, and will be tough to get the same look of the original backs.

[@brickandsole]

Yeah, and I like original anyway. Were you 50 when you were doing that. I am almost 50 haha. Doesn't get better from here does it?

[@bearhardcorepicker]

@@brickandsole I'm only 53 (well, actually, not quite, will be 53 in about 9 days), so I was in my mid to late 40s at the time. Nope, doesn't get better from here....I have thrown my back out reaching for my morning cup of coffee....

[@richardthurston3300]

Hi from R+R in the UK,don't up cycle the two trollies the big one would make a super movable work bench for big projects the tall one would make a super steel stock trolley or timber picking trolley

[@brickandsole]

That is what people are saying. I am going to have to rethink it I guess.

[@judyberry5492]

Great Job on the clean out

[@brickandsole]

Cheers!

[@cferguson3368]

Sure you don't want to keep a little off that barn wood?

[@brickandsole]

You see you are like the devil on my shoulder. I need the place cleaned out and just when I think I have my mind made up in comes temptation. If I get a fork truck I might move it outside, if not it has to go because I dream of a day when the building is a blank canvas.

[@cokeysnose375]

New video! Thanks, hope your week goes well

[@brickandsole]

Recovering from sore muscles! Thanks!

[@deniseovaldson22]

Hip Hip Hooray! Great Job! GREAT SPACE!!!!!

[@brickandsole]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Seniorstrolls]

Impressive! I'm a local and thankful you are fixing this building up! Love watching your videos!

[@brickandsole]

funny KZbin name! Thanks do you have family that worked there?

[@Seniorstrolls]

My grandma worked there. My grandpa was also friends with John winnett. We bought a bathtub that came from the 3rd floor back in 1994! Still using it !

[@NOPetroleum]

Everyone is saying a forklift, but i think a skid steer would work better. You can get folks for the palletized stuff, but also a bucket for the work outside. Then rent a grabber or a sweeper with the hydraulics.

[@colleenvarlow8764]

How Awesome. Clean. One bit at a time. Whoohoo!

[@theresawatkins-lj8pw]

Give yourself a big hand . It's Awesome!!!

[@brickandsole]

Thanks so much!

[@mickestahl6178]

Dry Ice blasting would solve the problem with the filthy celing and walls, it won't hurt the materials just the crap that is on it. I willprobably cost a bunche of money but it will not get anything wet just clean. Keep up with your fantastic voyage in the amazing building.. Love from Sweden/Micke

[@brickandsole]

Thanks so much. I need to research that. Everyone has been mentioning that.

[@theresawatkins-lj8pw]

Hey the long,hard way builds character! Just be safe!

[@brickandsole]

I got more character than anybody then. haha.

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Yeah uncle Kent buy the wood back so Chris has money lol...Putting on a concrete top would make that too heavy. Those cabinets would make a great China pantry or a library. Yes repair the back of cabinet! It has to be sturdy to hang on wall. That toliet was a hole in one! Lol. Wow congrats for getting it all cleaned out way to go! Buy some TSP mix in an out door sprayer. Once you wipe dust off then you spray on walls wipe down, let dry then paint. Wear Google will burn eyes.

[@brickandsole]

Hi Michelle. Repair wins no replace. It was a long week for sure!

[@peterholmesgavleman]

I’m an industrial site clearance auctioneer in Western Australia. I commend you for having done most of the physical work yourself. I totally agree that you should use a forklift : walkie stacker to make it easier on you to manoeuvre larger/heavier/ stuff that has larger quantities. If you cannot afford to buy one for 24/7 availability, the hire one - but concentrate the tasks it will be needed for into a short period. ***** But, I’ve seen you moving hundred of planks & beams on the trolley - towing it with a long rope attached at a single point. If you attach the rope onto each corner of the trolley you will gain a more controllable unit. Secondly, I’m amazed that you have not been stacking stuff onto pallets. This will let you be able to move the 130 rolls of underlay much quicker (when you get a forklift)). The next time you have to INDIVIDUALLY move those stacks of boards/beams AGAIN to load them onto the pallets!! Good luck in your projects in the short and longer term. Peter Holmes (auctioneer in Western Australia).😅

[@brickandsole]

Yeah I am shaking my head because I know you are right. I will be adding a forklift hopefully sometime soon. I bet you have some cool stuff in Australia. Is it a rural or urban area?

[@peterholmesgavleman]

@@brickandsole I’m based in metropolitan Perth ( the Western Australian state capital, but also take on site clearance auctions throughout the state- when asked.

[@kevinturner6495]

Great job it's looking good Chris

[@brickandsole]

Hi Kevin. Thanks. Some time soon I will make a video about the elevator. You had family that likely rode on it right?

[@kevinturner6495]

@@brickandsole That would be cool to watch...Each video I watch I think that is were they walked or worked in that area at one time...brings back great memories...Dad had been gone since '84...Thanks for sharing your journey with the revitalization of this old factory

[@customizedtrainingservices2079]

That "wavy" glass is called Boiler Glass and its irregularity is caused by its method of production.

[@brickandsole]

I need to find one replacement piece.

[@clivekibbler4578]

wow , medal time ,.you deserve one .

[@brickandsole]

Thanks Clive.

[@MarkMcKee1963]

Nicely done! If I may suggest something, use some floor sweep in there. It keeps the dust down. Also, is there asbestos anywhere in that building? If so, always wear a mask. ALWAYS! Asbestosis isn’t something you want to have. Tyvek suits would help too, toss them every day, don’t reuse. You’re learning some things as you go, which is always a good thing.

[@brickandsole]

Yeah for sure. as for asbestos there are about 9 pipes with asbestos wrapping on them. as a matter of fact I'll be discussing that in an upcoming video in a few weeks. thanks for having my back.

[@pegweg47]

Holy cats! Well done you!

[@brickandsole]

Thank you Miss Peggy!

[@achristiansilluminosity2596]

those pipes sticking out of the concrete are made of cast iron i think you might be able to take a sledge hammer and bust them so they are below grade? wow good job.

[@brickandsole]

I have a tool for cracking all the cast iron pipe that came with the building. Afraid to do it until I learn more about what's inside and where they go etc. Glad to see you are still watching the vids!

[@nrivera4380]

Yikes! I can just see someone buying those heavy doors and you having to move all those rolls to get them doors (or the lumber) out 1st! Oh, and if you're going to keep the cabinets, then just glue/screw the backs back; if you're going to sell them, you might want to replace, but not necessary if you disclose the issues in your ads - you'll probably get less if they are in this condition though. Awesome job, Chris! Looks so nice! I'm laughing at my thought of how many roombas it would take to vacuum that floor! LOL I would start with cleaning the ceiling 1st - work from the top down.

[@brickandsole]

It would take an army of them for sure! I am hoping to do an auction and get most out in a weekend. Or I could tell the buyer they have to load themselves!

[@brickandsole]

IT would take an army of them for sure. The walls will stay til the auction for sure. I swore not to move that stuff again.

[@donnaaltizer9835]

You are doing well on clean up despite lack of tools. You make use of what you have to get work done instead of running around spending your time looking for tools and equipment. You are being truthful in what you are doing while doing the videos. You are awesome 😎

[@brickandsole]

Thank you Donna. I wish I was an expert like other channels but you gotta go with what you got!

[@tlur8813]

Wow, you did it! It looks amazing! You should be so proud of yourself. I don’t know how you stay away from your little one to do this, but one day he will see what an amazing daddy he has. Great job my friend.

[@brickandsole]

It is painful to be away from him. Fills me with doubt at every turn. But I am keeping the trips shorter and someday soon he'll be able to fly and I can stay longer.

[@atomicpunk701]

If you have a nice smooth floor get a pallet jack. 100x better than that push cart with no handle.

[@elrobo3568]

I had a Bobcat with a bucket, I built a crane type bar that bolted in the middle of the bucket and I used that to lift single heavy things, I also got forklift forks and made them so they bolted onto the bucket. You can also buy a fork lift quick change system that is a little easier. You can use it inside and for moving dire etc outside.Worked well for many years. The cabinet is repairable, the lifting is at the seams, take a 3/4 X 2 inch strip and staple them on the seams, this will make the inside look good and it will still match the patina of the rest at minimal cost and work. I had a property like yours with a city water thing on it that the city abandoned. the city was going to cite me for weeds they said was a fire safety hazard, I had to prove to them the property was theirs. They finally admitted it was. I then called in complaints about the weeds whenever the weeds got high. The city asked me if I wanted the parcel, I said yes but I am not paying for it. They said OK, I only had to pay $12 for the posting of the sale. Maybe you can use the old well that fed the tower for your building, it would save a lot of money. You can go to the city water desk and find out what depth and production of the old well was. Good luck! I wish you were closer so I could help you (I'm in Tucson)

[@brickandsole]

Oh I wondered where the water came from as I know there was only one 1 inch pipe that came from the city but it was not for supply it was a tap to deliver water somewhere, so interesting you mention well. I will need to look into that. That would make a lot of sense.

[@anthonytuttle3306]

Using some of the barn wood for a suedo butcher top on the industrial island wood look awesome. A strong glue would hold them together .

[@brickandsole]

I have the tools to do it. Would be a cool challenge for me.

[@marilynpatterson7832]

power washer should do the trick. start at the top and cleaner your way down.

[@brickandsole]

Yeah, I do however want to continue on with the clear out first that is just a small part of the ground floor.

[@Gonefishen]

Look into Co2 cleaning, it’s dry ice blasting, it’s a little more expensive, the only residue left is what your removing (just vacuum up and dispose) I used it on a 2 story 1500m2 heritage factory building that I purchased it was fire damage in Petersham in Sydney 🇦🇺 that place also had a lot of lead paint. It worked a treat, look a fantastic when finished. When I weighed up the cost of water pressure cleaning sand blasting to dry ice cleaning it came down to tip fees for disposing, dry ice won. Good luck.

[@brickandsole]

I am going to have to research this. Cheers.

[@themitchell1972]

How many days. Done on your own. Massive respect to you Cold War. ❤

[@brickandsole]

thought it would be one full day, turned into 5.

[@judyberry5492]

Oh my, when you talked about the future project with the rolling I-Beam shelves I got a mental picture of a quilt fabric on display.

[@brickandsole]

We had some old shoe carts from the building that someone bought to put quilts on.

[@garypicard9939]

Great job, and it's all manual labor, can't wait to see what you do with equipment, and think of the money you are saving with gym memberships lol keep up the good work!

[@brickandsole]

The equipment will be fun and help a lot! But till then I'll be buff!

[@Motorsportqueen]

Love your thinking about ths shelves would keep the backs as original but may be able to put a piece of stipping between the panels to join it all together. keep up the good work.

[@brickandsole]

yeah, that is what I was thinking along the seams. Something low profile.

[@nothandybutcheap2086]

Those work carts are cool but how about that cabinet behind it it looks old and expensive if sold

[@brickandsole]

there is a previous video dedicated completely to that that.

[@holgers5216]

quite impressive work for a one man show....but I still reckon you're nuts! 😆

[@brickandsole]

I'll second that! haha.

[@melindalovell3199]

Oh wow! It looks fantastic!

[@generalgood]

If u can get a floor machine that uses water with a vacuum u could start by using that to pickup the dust off the floor and change the water from the tub often

[@brickandsole]

Yeah I have a shop vac. I need to get the city to turn on the water.

[@dansetzer1454]

Cyd in MD. You did NOT underdeliver. What a great job. I've lost the plot a little. Are each of those bays going to be rental boutiques for venders of antiques, etc. ?

[@brickandsole]

I don't know yet. I want to make a showroom for my own antiques that I import from Poland where I live most of the time. But that one bay is 10,000 square feet. So there is plenty for other businesses. I'd like to make a space for renting for weddings, maybe antique mall, I don't actually know yet. something connected with antique, architectural salvage, etc.

[@generalgood]

Those fan boats push air like a prop airplane sounds crazy but it could be done in an hour. I have also used air from a leaf blower to push a bunch of dust out the back door after drywall and minor sanding The air quality and detail is night and day with no remaining dust powder anywhere though i did open a window that made a cross draft out the back door favouring the air exit along with the blower,the dust just left the building like Elvis after his big show ;) But with your sq feet leaf blower is way to small U need airplane prop equivalent to move that air efficiently and effectively

[@brickandsole]

I have a shop vac and a bunch of hose I can use for venting it outside, would be a good way to go before washing, reduce the mud.

[@davidcarmichael115]

LOOKS FANTASTIC GOOD FOR YOU

[@brickandsole]

Thank you!

[@mcgjohn22]

holy cow, you did a LOT of WORK! Really cleaned the space out.

[@brickandsole]

Yeah, id give myself a pat on the back but it's just a drop in the bucket.

[@kevinwassellsr.5646]

I'd take 1"x4" pine and apply it over the perimeter and seems after I pumped a bunch of wood glue in the delaminating plywood. Attach with a narrow gauge staple (1/4" crown by just enough length to no come through other side)

[@brickandsole]

Glue plus staples is a good option.

[@kevinwassellsr.5646]

Forklifts are crazy money. Id get that looked at before i gave up. Forklift companies all make "house calls"

[@brickandsole]

The think looks like its from the 70s. I heard that they last forever and are easy to repair. Time will tell.

[@richardthurston3300]

A forklift is nice but expensive, you need a pallet truck and stillages ,you are going to end up with back trouble with all the bending and moving every item several times put all your items on 3x3bearers and use the pump truck to move them .if you put timber on stillages you can move it to your workspace as required,you seem to be doing way more trips than you need to.

[@brickandsole]

thanks Richard, by the way you taught me a new word today. Stillage.

[@teresacousin507]

That would be ideal space for lazer quest and puzzle rooms ect these are really popular in UK presently and empty buildings like yours are being used for these ideas and parcor ect

[@brickandsole]

is lazer quest like our Laser tag? Definitely enough room. I thought about a haunted house!

[@moonshinefuel]

Amazing amount of progress. Thats a lot of sq ft to work with.

[@brickandsole]

And just a portion of one end of one floor.

[@chuxmix65]

Looking great!

[@brickandsole]

Thank you! hard earned.

[@colleenvarlow8764]

Well done. Really enjoyed being run over by a trolley with wood.

[@brickandsole]

haha. Trying to keep it interesting.

[@kevin_delgado]

Under the very last pile of stuff you clean up, you will find a new-in-box pallet jack. 😂

[@brickandsole]

You know exactly how my luck works.

[@janaljus12able]

awesome job just want to comment about your forklift. It’s backfiring main need just a little tuneup is forklift companies that will come out and service it. That way you get it serviced use it for a bit. You can turn around and sell it and use the money to get better equipment issues Emmanuel pallet jack on the second floor. If you wanna move stuff around even downstairs use pallets that way it’s easier for you to move it around if you have a harbor freight store in your area, Paula Jackson, pretty affordable.

[@brickandsole]

I heard that the fork trucks are super simple and run forever. it gives me a bit of hope.

[@darinhudson9112]

If I had that building I think i would take that floor and lock it off from the rest of the building... and close off each of those bays into storage cubicals.. you could even do it one at a time as that new income is able to pay for the improvement,

[@brickandsole]

those beams would be good for spacing cubicle walls. But in order to do storage id need fire suppression. Lots to think about.

[@darinhudson9112]

@@brickandsole would you need fire suppression for the entire floor at once or just for whatever cubical space is rent-able?

[@BigJack1]

You're proud of yourself, I'm proud of you too!! Amazing amount of work accomplished. Remember that elephant, one bite at a time. I would try to tack and glue that back on the cabinet. Yes, it will be beautiful one day. 👍

[@brickandsole]

Thanks big Jack, I am leaning that way, thanks for confirming.

[@DocNo27]

What amazing progress. You are an incredibly hard worker!

[@brickandsole]

Thanks, I like to joke it will look amazing soon or exactly like it does right now.

[@kfrdubber]

Someone needs to gift you an industrial shredder.

[@brickandsole]

I'll have to look up what that is. By the sound of it I bet it's fun to watch.

[@itsjustgoss]

See if you can find a floor cleaner, some are push behind or you might be able to find a drivable one.

[@brickandsole]

I have a floor buffer that came with the building but this job is a little bigger than it can handle I think. Floor will be last.

[@bufords]

boom crane is what you want, you can rent them. No need to repurpose everything bud. Just sell the industrial cart as an industrial cart, $400 $500 all day! The backing on cabinet I would try to salvage. Replacing is 2 days labour plus materials. Yes pressure washing only way to cheaply clean all that. I recommend a hot water pressure washer. The best cleaner is tsp, get a bug sprayer and mix up some tsp and presoak everything.

[@brickandsole]

Hi Buford, hot water because it cleans better or because it affects the wood differently? I'll investigate boom crane vs boom truck. I'm new to all this.

[@bufords]

@@brickandsole hot water will help break down the dirt.

[@bufords]

@@brickandsole made a mistake its called a boom lift, larger work platform and remote control from basket.

[@fouracrefamily9801]

Stacking that barn wood would have been easier and safer if you used stickers.

[@cferguson3368]

You could try steaming the back board & clamping boards to hold it in shape. This often works, but you do need to leave it clamped for a while in order to be successful. You could take the boards off to steam and flatten, but it is doubtful that the shelf is square. Steamimg them in place & flattening in place will help anticipate the out of square nature. You could also permanently attach some long boards to press the warped boards into shape. This is faster. Depending on condition, you may also have to place runners on visual side to help hold it flat. If you choose to replace or use another method, leave the current boards in place to help keep the piece together until you are ready to do the actual work.

[@brickandsole]

Yeah, I would hate that it doesn't have all the original materials because of me. Someone said to put a runner on the seems in the back to hold it all together.

[@HMccafferty-tg7es]

It won't be clean until you seal in the broken windows but it is getting better.

[@nancyhauge9500]

Congrats! Looks great...and only about 5000 days to go!

[@brickandsole]

Hope It could happen that quick!

[@HowNowBrownCow13]

Leave it as is, the new owner can put new board in the back if they want but if they would prefer the old look then its too late as you have replaced it

[@brickandsole]

yeah, I'm going with a repair of original instead of replacement.

[@marygreen5461]

propane tow motors usually an easy fix ,search troubleshoot backfiring forklift, usually it's an air to fuel ratio problem

[@brickandsole]

I'm hoping mabybe my uncle will help me out with it.

[@stime6472]

Power wash it you are not going to hurt it any. Many many building stand for years and years in the all kinds of weather. wood rots because it is constantly wet and never had a chance to dry. You are just going to clean is a let it dry. So it will not rot.

[@brickandsole]

Thanks for confirming. That is what I thought too.

[@MrHeynipper]

On your shelving back boards that face the wall , I would use some good wood glue and glue the boards back down, clamp the wood after you glue or lay face down and lay some heavy boards on top to press the glue down Boom you're done.

[@brickandsole]

Got it. Thank you. Thinking about tacking a strip along the seam as well.

[@Riverwalker44]

Pressure washing the ceiling sounds like a messy job for your nephew 😏 Ryobi 3000 psi is a keeper, guy in town uses one for his business and does a great job. Those beams would make a kick ass pergola too! You’ve got some nice material man!

[@brickandsole]

Hi River, see you came back for another video. Thanks! There was another brown shoe building in the next town over he is selling those 14 x 14 inch beams for 200 bucks and 2 inch by 14 inch joists 14 feet long for 25 bucks each. Old world.

[@limelightcinemagroup2148]

Philip Klein from extreme antique Hunters on that card why don't you do some of that great Barnwood you got from your uncle that would look real nice as a top and sides on that cart

[@brickandsole]

Everyone advises me it is better as work bench and materials handler. I'm on the fence.

[@OutlawCarson]

move a rv inside the building an have a temp electric post put in so someone could stay inside an watch the place🎉

[@brickandsole]

That would be terrifying. As many breakins as we have. Seriously at least every other month. Even though they are all kids it at 4 in the morning in the dark, I wouldn't want to be sleeping in there. But with a KZbin handle like Outlaw I am guessing that wouldn't be a problem for you!

[@glenmceuen3091]

You doing a great job I would probably do the same

[@brickandsole]

It's an adventure for sure!

[@thedreamclockproject1113]

Use the original back. It would not match with new stain

[@brickandsole]

I think that is the consensus. need to strategize how.

[@generalgood]

Or actually if you can rent two fans equivalent power to those of a fan boat have one at the back door to push air outside and one starting from the back pushing dust cloud towards the other at the door maybe u can be out of the cloud being behind the unit and forcing the cloud constantly forward

[@brickandsole]

Strategic thinking!

[@johnleerichardson6220]

Just an idea but check out soda baking sandblasting because you can control it how deep you want to go also would you talked about having those are extractors that's exactly what you would need to get the baking soda extracted just outside which want hurt anything if you have time look into it

[@brickandsole]

Yes. Thank you I will definitely check into it. You are not the first to mention that so my ears perk up when I see a consensus.

[@oldmanvic]

I think jimmy Hoffa was in the bottom! Did you check before .?

[@brickandsole]

I'll never tell!

[@jimbonnett6059]

Basic pallet jack to lift

[@brickandsole]

now that I have a clean floor. !!

[@urbanurchin5930]

On the apothecary cabinets : find some of the nicer barn wood - run it through the plainer - depending on how nice the grain is, stain or not stain. Then, attached the reconditioned wood to the backs of the cabinets. I think the end product will be something very nice and that you can be proud to display.

[@brickandsole]

I always want to keep original this is a very good option.

[@peterholmesgavleman]

Thicknessesr might be a better option than planer?

[@neil6212]

The area definitely looks like an almost different building! A couple of suggestions, based on my own observations (and sometimes failures)! The cabinets would be best served, and at minimum cost, by carefully nailing down the loose and warped wood, then placing a 1x3 over each seam, reinforcing it, and helping it lie flat. By the way, those aren't apothecary cabinets, more likely from a general store. Apothecary cabinets have much smaller drawers, typically about 3x5 inches, somewhat like a card catalog cabinet. The rolls of roofing felt are generally used for a "built up" roof, mopped during application with hot tar. Very labor intensive. Do NOT use it over a metal roof!!! Just repair the leaks with a suitable caulk/sealant and you're done. The metal roof you have is a finish material, and will not be prone to leak when installed properly. Probably good for 30-50 years. As for the water tower base, by all means fill with whatever, then cap it with concrete, a couple or three inches or more. Hazard gone.

[@brickandsole]

That is exactly what I settled on for the cabinets. I call them apothecary because they were actually used in a drug store for 100 years. It wasn't a general store which is what I should call them. You are right. I was thinking of removing the metal roof, decking and applying the rolls. But I had a change of heart I will have a video about that soon. I'll cap the pylons then but a raised garden on them.

[@nancyjohnson50]

I think you should just tack the back of the apothecary shelves.

[@brickandsole]

seems like that is the consensus.