Off Grid Earthbag Workshop Part 14 Roof Support

I have spent the last week cutting and moving this massive log in to position. it will be the main roof support for the reciprocal roof. it will sit there like that now for a week or so untill after christmas and then i will get it fixed in to place and the bark stripped.
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[@glenr7393]

Loving these videos again, I was up to date with you 3 years ago, hadn't realised it'd been so long, I like to binge a few months vids at a time.

[@KrawmKruach]

Dude you almost had your bell rang by the reaper there, protective gear my friend.

[@carolewarner101]

Wow, perfect execution on getting that tree down. Well done!

[@rabbireubenmodek2616]

Kris, you almost killed yourself, buddy, with that tree cut. Stay safe man. I love your videos and want keep watching them for a long time to come. I used to work in tree cutting, pruning and take downs, years back. Had a few close calls myself. Extra caution advised. Thanks for sharing your ongoing project online. I am big fan. Reuben - in New York.

[@toprob20]

I agree man! That was enough to take a man's head of.

[@tastyw0rm]

Whenever I watch Kris do pretty much anything, I realise how inept I am at everything in comparison. A pleasure to watch and learn from.

[@timmaxwell2348]

"It's going to be a bit of a job, but let's have a go!" Love that attitude :)

[@lmhall6635]

That was brilliant! I love watching how you manage such things on your own. Such a pleasure to watch someone so ingenious and determined, just doing it. Plus tractors do a LOT more than I ever could have imagined. Great video!

[@janiceboutiette1773]

Chris, you are an amazing young man. You are living your dream. Thank you so much for these videos. I am looking forward to watching the workshop go up. Stay safe .

[@MsSephrena]

Amazing what one determined man can do - Thanks for sharing...

[@driftwood5407]

That's one nice bit of wood, the cross section look very nice, have a good one Kris

[@reddymon]

Working alone on this type of job can be frustrating. All the jury rigging and running back and forth just eats up time. I admire your can do attitude.

[@bearsharkp3901]

Bro. All those tools and equipment, . There's no excuse for not having good ppe. Some day you'll get shit embedded in your cornea(or worse!) which is 100% preventable. Ditto for headgear. Get a hard hat or climbing helmet. Anything to absorb the kind of impact we see on this video. We like your stuff man, want to keep you healthy and making more.

[@colinness4803]

Totally agree. You cant enjoy what your doing from a hospital bed.

[@stotas2]

rich pasto it’s everyone’s personal choice as to the use of ppe but I’m with you both on this one better safe than injured.

[@rafo6577]

The western world's gone mad with all this PPE crap, it drives me insane at work plus man didn't build all the great stuff we have because they had great PPE, It's a bloody hindrance... Kris lives off-grid trying to get away from all that bolocks! His choice! Oh and I've been doing this kind of thing all my life and guess what! I still have both eyes and all my fingers.

[@bearsharkp3901]

@@rafo6577 then you're lucky. Because plenty of people get hurt. And that "hindrance" is bullshit. Im fully compliant with ppe at work and still out work everyone. Basically, you're just an asshole.

[@colinness4803]

PPE is there for a reason. I was an arborist for 12 years and in that time seen 2 accidents and guess what, both were due to not wearing chainsaw trousers. Im pretty sure that Kris hasnt gone of grid so that he can get away with swapping a helmet for a wooly hat.

[@kennethsimmons5235]

Merry Christmas

[@backyardsounds]

I can't believe that little motor pulled that tree. Great video!! And I need to add. Wow! You almost made a widow there cutting that tree up! Be careful man!!

[@punkbloater]

A little high five from the oak there ✋🏼 You made it look easy moving that log, I got inspired, I’m gonna find a log and try move it too. 😆

[@how2withbasics567]

Good fall of the tree, well done. It's never easy working by oneself, I know that feeling.

[@marciam6224]

Went and found your website and saved it to check out later. It's 4:40 am here and I haven't slept yet. Great video...looking forward to the next one. Hope you had a Merry Christmas.

[@222rich]

great vid

[@sonnyboywannabe]

fantastic work. i really hope you are able to incorporate some semblance of those two branches into your final work

[@jackmehoff2961]

slowly but surely, you`re getting there.

[@tovaritchboy]

That's going to look GREAT and I do hope you get to work those big branches into the roof support some how. Keep up the great work. Stay warm and dry.

[@LordMcAwesome]

That's why most forestworkers wear a helmet... and protective trousers, googles and steeltoed shoes :D stay safe mate

[@markmc2011]

Great progress Kris. I agree with Jennifer Mcs comment about using a sled for dragging trees. Take a look at Wranglerstar’s videos where he used an old car bonnet as a sled. Thanks for the video!

[@maxhammick948]

I can see the bits sticking out tying in nicely with the ceiling once the rest of the workshop is built

[@themudhutt1]

You deserve a medal !

[@PavlovsBob]

Job well done. Great video too

[@solarfunction1847]

Well done Kris

[@opiwaran354]

Mini heart attack at 5:40! When you look at it after knowing what happens you think "yeah its obvious that this part is gonna come swinging" but the first time watching it I didn't see anything wrong with the setup (until the branch came flying)

[@Sryously]

I'm over here watching thinking I know what the tree is gonna do...Yeah, cutting that branch and it's gonna drop straight...NOPE, HOLY CRAP, tree rolled and almost got him. I haven't cut down that many trees but hopefully soon will be getting a big piece of land and will be having to learn this stuff too. I've already been on the land a few times and there are some huge oak trees that have fallen at some point within the last year or so and some standing dead ones, so will have to deal with those. You just never know, so dangerous. How do you take down a 3.5 - 4 foot wide standing dead maple? tree anyways.

[@minimumsquirrel]

@@Sryously I am about to be doing the same thing. Purchasing 8 acres of forest land this winter!

[@metamud8686]

Hence .. "widowmaker"

[@nigefarg7500]

@@minimumsquirrel Excellent news! If you don't mind me asking, how much did that cost you and how did you find it saving up for it? (I'm looking to do the same)

[@minimumsquirrel]

@@nigefarg7500 I am extremely lucky for where I live. I am in Canada on the East Coast - usually forest land here is about $1,000 an acre. The piece I am buying has a stream, meadow and a stillwater on it (named after my great great grandparents) and it is only $5000.

[@Elldeeve]

the most perfectly placed plank on that winch bridge crossing.

[@Crewsy]

That should be a fantastic looking “post” in your work shop.

[@k15DarkKnight]

Another sick video man been watching since the first roundhouse video all that time ago ! Keep it up

[@kennethgibbons2487]

My dad used to do that with the small branches - cut them all up and the very small stuff was used in the chip water heater - I think it had a lot to do with having come through the depressions in the 30ths.

[@adddude7524]

I always do that when cutting trees and bushes in my mom's garden. It only adds up to a weeks worth of firewood and she still buys a load of firewood every year but every little bit helps. It is also very satisfying to make your own firewood, even if it's only a tiny bit :D

[@kenmarapese9085]

Nice job for one man! Excellent vid!

[@GrubbGardenBonnie]

Wow, this is such a great video to learn from. I anxiously wait to see the next video! What a cliffhanger! Merry Christmass to you and yours.

[@abefrohman1759]

Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎁🎄🎄🎁

[@robertcooper9384]

I've been looking forward to seeing how the workshop's coming along, it's really starting to take shape, looking forward to getting to making a start on my own :D

[@srh9893]

woot! progress. Have a happy christmas Kris!

[@zenzen9131]

Amazing job Kris :)

[@waveydaveyspoonerbooner205]

totally agree with using all the tree, yup yis labour intensive but hell ca n you do loads with it, kinderling, spoon carving, bits for this an that, well more productive, nice one kidda

[@TheNickHorton]

Another very enjoyable video 👍🏻

[@canuckyank82]

Love it! So much fun!

[@AddictedtoProjects]

Not sure whether anyone else mentioned it yet; Here's a suggestion for how you can pull those kind of trees much easier next time. Rather than dragging the entire tree, which generates A LOT of friction, have a look what they do in forestries. They usually pick one end of the tree up, off the ground, and only the tail end drags around. This means that its a lot let friction, and you have more directional control where the tree is heading. Next time I would turn the tractor around and pick the tree up at one end with your bucket, and then you'll have a much easier job of it. Good luck with the project. Its coming along nicely :)

[@Superfandangoo]

giving this guy sound sensible advice is something this guy doesnt seem to acknowlegde, let him struggle mate, you'll not get any thanks for your time. He only replies to criticism in a hateful way.

[@KrisHarbour]

you cant lift 300+ Kg and then drive backwards with all the weight on the small front tires, they sink in the mud and the rear tyres that do most of the work have no weight on them becasue of the load on the front, and because they are now on the uphill. on top of that because they have sunk you now have to get them to lift the entire mass of the tractor and log out of the hole they have made. it does not work well at all doing it that way. on top of that as you move backwards the firction from the log pull even more of the weight from the back and gives even less traction. on a flat hard surface it would work better for sure, and on a flat hard surface i would do it the other way, but in wet mud i can assure you that way does not work at all with a machine this size. Thats why forestry equipment drags stuff. this is a small tractor and only has small front tyres and i live in wales and its winter.

[@andymccabe6712]

@@Superfandangoo 'thanks for your time'???!!!! That's hilarious if it wasn't so pathetically pompous and arrogant!!! OMG, Earth calling armchair youtuber.......

[@Superfandangoo]

@@andymccabe6712 I guessed he would come and answer being i commented. no I'm a tradesman with over 30 years of experience I don't guess on how to put sticks together, and if i have been met with ignorance upon giving my time and expert advice, ive every right to say as i see the truth... now just f off with the immaturity fanboy keyboard warrior shit

[@DelusiUK]

@@Superfandangoo and it's why he's so successful. He's got a determined do it yourself attitude. Nothing wrong with that!!

[@bobrobert6277]

like a trophy in the middle of the shop,, the tree that almost killed me.

[@edemup44]

That wench is truly amazing! I never knew about 2 stroke gas in 4 stroke...

[@FieldtoFarm_UK]

good work :-)

[@Sparkey]

Man who cut his own firewood warms himself twice. Old Indian saying.

[@almath9987]

Thanks, would love a video on your tractor and why you chose a kabotia, it benefits and downfalls. Know it must help loads but would love to hear how from yourself.

[@raymondhodge3979]

Cool video as always. I’m surprised you haven’t built a larger bridge with your mill so you could cross the stream with your tractor.

[@newdogatplay]

Nice log ,cut more from bottom i like the top of the log if it needs shortened up i think u can incorporate the top into the roof an use tge branches inside once built

[@prepguy1988]

Nice

[@mrchapin94]

If you're ever curious of what to do with all the ash from your firewood go to the trees that you planted spread out all the ash and between the dirt and grass and no help grow a little bit faster for the trees and going to treat more nutrients from the ash

[@SceneArtisan]

Herculean effort.

[@vjurriaan]

Chapeau for the great work Kris! I'm always eager to see your newest ventures. Just wanted to let you know you have a typo in your end tekst, it says "Certified orgainc Products, …" where I would guess that's "organic" ;-) Take care and have a nice Christmas and a joyous new year Greetings from The Netherlands, Jurriaan.

[@freelyfarmexploits8854]

Near miss, very lucky there my man!

[@steveandthedogs]

It looked like you weren't wearing chainsaw trousers. They can be a life-saver when you lose concentration for a second.

[@thifasmom]

Hi I would like to offer some suggestions 're your elbow. First I know how hard it is to properly rest an injured body part especially when you have pressing projects that you are gearing to complete as soon as you possibly can but dude please try and rest it as much as you can. Maybe try supporting the area with a tubigrip support (you can get one in Boots). Secondly have you thought about adding turmeric tea to your diet but not in a one cup a day sort of thing more like 5 or more cups a day at least initially, the anti inflammatory properties may just be the support your body needs to help it heal itself. If you add some coconut oil to it, that will help the body absorb it too. Thirdly CBD oil may also help with pain control, my daughter had a dodgy knee which responds really well to CBD oil in a balm form, which she applies topically. I hope this helps and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@mobyindisguise]

Absolutely process as much wood as possible. We have a wood burning stove at a holiday home in the middle of a forest, it's just stupid to not go around and process all the deadwood that falls naturally.

[@aidanf1654]

MONKAS 5:40 tree almost wins by KO.

[@NOWUNITEDUPDATES]

Comment for KZbin algorithm.

[@wetdedstuocm]

Step by Step..... Peace

[@thepandaman]

Hi Kris, how are you liking that Kubota? I love the look of those slightly older models. Will it be able to run off a blend from the vegetable oil like the van or is it not worth it if you can just use red diesel anyway?

[@knot-e-knuff575]

Maybe think of building a “sled” to make pulling timber easier- just a thought. Work smarter, not harder.

[@LightWorksAdventures]

I saw a better tree you could have used for the post on your property. 🤪Just joking. Looks cool...the branches you left on the top will be beautiful in your home.

[@leighmurphy7805]

All tea shirts out of stock. bang goes my wife’s Christmas present idea...

[@mattwoodproperty]

What was the reason for not tieing it off and lifting it with the bucket initially?

[@Charliegray83]

Hi m8 cracking job u are doing . I’m a plant engineer and not a h/s prick please put then ROPS up on your tractor 🚜

[@andymccabe6712]

Could you re-submit this comment only this time check that you actually have at least SOME words which are spelled correctly! It really doesn't make sense....

[@Superfandangoo]

@@andymccabe6712 I understood him quite well. R.O.P.S. ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM and he is not a Health & Safety person meaning he is not going over the top with his advice, again someone is giving advice to be met with ignorance and the fanboy comment police. @Charles Gray Beard don't bother giving advice on this channel mate you get these fanboy heroes growling

[@KrisHarbour]

Well im afraid you are both missing something here That is quite important... the roll bar does not fit under the workshop entrance. with it up i could easily forget about it and hurt myself very badly by knocking over the very heavy workshop door frame. and in my opinion that is more of a risk doing this job than rolling the tractor, as working along thinking of lots of things it would be very easy to forget that is is to high and will knock overt the massive door frame on to my neck. however not rolling the tractor is very easy to remember and be mindful off as it is natural be be aware of it. all you need to do is watch this short clip to understand my reasoning www.thesun.co.uk/video/news/cctv-of-moment-builder-clips-support-beam-with-his-mini-digger-sending-it-crashing-down-on-top-of-him/ I have worked in construction for a multi national company in London for 6 years and attended every health and safety course there was. a have a folder about an inch think of qualifications. some of witch have now expired but the fact is i do know what im talking about. I was qualified untill two months ago to be health and safety management on site. imgur.com/mqXTt3W I appreciate you concern but that was the safest way to do that job working alone.

[@riconsbuildingservices9229]

Kris Harbour Both can not be missing something, one of the comments is purely translating the original comment for one of your worshippers who was being ignorant. You certainly treat your subscribers with contempt if they give friendly advice and not worshiping you.

[@Charliegray83]

Merry Christmas

[@toonseten]

Maybe a stuppid question, but why is debarking so important. Cann't you just put in place and let the bark fall off?

[@Ana_crusis]

Bloody hell Kris! will you be careful. When the tree rolled over, that branch nearly knocked your brains out! and a live chainsaw in your hands. You do not want accidents like that I can tell you

[@saeedandalusi7579]

That tree nearly got it's revenge...!! Stay safe

[@Tailss1]

4:35 When did you get a black kitty?

[@DatsWhatHeSaid]

It's Dots. Been around quite some time by now.

[@mikanfarmer]

Maybe pulling the log from the bottom end might have been easier ?

[@selador11]

What size/model is your chainsaw?

[@marks-0-0]

Looks like a struggle pulling those trees. I've seen guys use car bonnets under the front of logs when pulling acting as a ski.

[@RicSeabergsUseful-Information]

Challenging!!

[@fred-san]

5:40 and when you cut tree, have to be prudent, move instantly when cut, let chainsaw if deeded, I Big Sapin, 'll never touche them... T°° danger°us

[@rafo6577]

I do exactly the same with the little branches, why waste it. I bloody hate it when I see the likes of the highways agency chipping all the branches when they clear trees.

[@callmeoz2554]

SO: DRINK

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Brilliant effort K ris.....with the greatest of respect, because I KNOW you were trying to help. But you made a mistake on your last video.......should have said, 'main house burned down, foundations remain for a rebuild.....offers in region of £50k £100k' or something like that. Maybe? make another video....I know I would. We don't get it right first time all the time eh 😊

[@blenderNOOb69]

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[@user-js4zb3vb5x]

ты скоро будешь жить в пустыне - весь лес вокруг вырубил....

[@metamud8686]

3:49 "Other people burn it, but I make it into firewood. It's all heat to me." Huh? I though you were going to explain how you make them into something like dowels. But what's the difference between other people burning that wood and you making it into firewood. You're all just burning it? I don't see the difference...

[@Drukranos]

I think he meant that some guys just pill the branches up an burn them in the woods on the place

[@andymccabe6712]

Metamud:- err, you really didn't think before you typed did you.......!

[@bobmcboberson816]

you're going to ruin the cozy feel of your house with the tree cover :(

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[@villeqq4789]

Damn

[@ibxander8365]

Are you sure you’re British? You work like an old fashioned American lol

[@montedaestrada3563]

Eucalyptus is our common wood here and I use the dry twigs, leaves and side growths to bundle them into faggots for fire lighters.