Make Your own Beams - with hand tools!

[@leon.benedict]

Very nice, and expertly explained. Love the amount of detail you get into, regarding the tools and techniques. Great video again! edit: forgot to mention the music/atmosphere, it creates a great medieval/fantasy mood!

[@JJChWorkshop]

Thank you Benedek! I in fact had to edit some parts, otherwise the would be wayyyy too long 😅

[@apartmentwoodworking1661]

That was unexpected! Awesome video. In some previous videos you said, you are from Eastern Europe, how are things going for you? Stay safe

[@JJChWorkshop]

Thank you! We have lot of refugees coming in, but they stay mostly in major cities, havent met anybody around here. Inflation goes crazy. Building materials are often sold out. Luckily we are self sufficient in many ways, so mostly things are ok. Take cary

[@quercus801]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and observations.

[@JJChWorkshop]

Thank you, glad you like it!

[@normalcitizen_1]

Another nice video from you, how is the planejigg going for the shingles? Edit: I noticed you work without gloves, do you get blisters and do you use any workers handcream?

[@JJChWorkshop]

Hello there! The planejig is done and ready, I will show my whole shingle making setup in a separate video. Regarding the gloves - using axes will give you enough calluses so you will never need gloves again haha, thanks!

[@Sheepdog1314]

my barn, built in the early 1800's, has hand-hewn beams - in New England, USA...some beams need replacing, no one does hand hewing anymore

[@JJChWorkshop]

Well, maybe it is time learn it again than. Being self sufficient in this manner, might prove really useful. But you are right, in my country there 20-30 people max who can do this efficiently. I was lucky to learn from them. Most of them are in their sixties, that is why I think it is immensely important to pass this knowledge on.

[@Sheepdog1314]

@@JJChWorkshop true. But replacing structural beams by oneself - not sure if that can be done.

[@sacriptex5870]

beautiful dude... i bet you would lose a lot of weight doing this! Keep going nice content!!

[@JJChWorkshop]

Farmfit for life haha! And yes this will kill your lats 😁

[@gumboot65]

Why is your Michigan pattern (felling ) axe hung upside down ? Those are some Very thick handles. Thick handles hurt my hands and wrists and elbows. I really enjoyed this video. You showed very well how different axes will still produce a nice beam. But the broad axe does the cleanest work ! Very nice. I liked the music also!!! That's cool that you are using a 100 year old axe that your grandfather gave you. 👍👍

[@johnmutton799]

That first axe, the Berlin pattern is a great axe. Lost mine, and looking g for a replacement! Thanks for the info !

[@Austin-sv6io]

Amazing work! Does your blacksmith friend sell online at all?

[@JJChWorkshop]

He doesnt have an eshop, but If you are really interested maybe I can provide an email contact.

[@Austin-sv6io]

@@JJChWorkshop Definitely!

[@flapyninja5907]

Hope things are going well, I really enjoy these videos. Also how’s the weather over there, over here we’re still waiting to make sure there won’t be any frost before planting.

[@JJChWorkshop]

Thanks mate, how are things now? We had last snow in the first half of april, and in the end of the april we started plating outside, right now the garden is growing really well, garden update video is planned.

[@flapyninja5907]

We can start planting here now, thank you for asking.

[@morgorth3242]

power tools makes you lose skill. compeetly differend mind set comes to play how to do things

[@paleofit2318]

Superb

[@JJChWorkshop]

Thanks

[@skritkovetesari7362]

naprosto parádní video díky moc

[@gumboot65]

I subscribed

[@ludvigtande1236]

Truly enjoyed this video. Well done😅

[@JJChWorkshop]

Glad to hear that! thanks

[@hinterland_official]

I love your works! We make a windmill in forest and coal forge))

[@JJChWorkshop]

Thank you, I have seen your work, good job mate!

[@davidwesselsr7316]

Thanks for sharing...

[@JJChWorkshop]

Glad you like it, thanks

[@Sheepdog1314]

excellent

[@JJChWorkshop]

Thank you

[@johniibaam6443]

Great video as always! I am really enjoying this more in depth look at the process behind your roof restoration. :)

[@JJChWorkshop]

Thank you mate, apprecieted, I will do a final tour of the roof before taking it apart.

[@gguser9737]

Great looking beam. These skills are nearly lost. It is great to see you keeping them alive!

[@JJChWorkshop]

Thank you very much, trying to do my best!