Husband needs surgery = Rollin' with the punches.

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[@johnavonyates4105]

I want one of these they are awesome.

[@hkguitar1984]

I really enjoy watching you build things. Your free of most rules and are driven by a common sense expediency. Get Well Soon to Steve.

[@gino007able]

Worx WX429L 4 Amp WORXSAW 4.5" Electric Compact Circular Saw would come in handy for this. I got one.

[@user-ko3vg7fc7o]

That steve is one blessed man to have a wife like you!

[@michaelmcginn7260]

The same in reverse. 👍

[@user-ko3vg7fc7o]

@@oldbonesbushcraftrodjackso474 whole heartedly ageee!!!

[@crfjohn79]

A good way to trim that top truss is too draw a straight line then set the skill saw to the depth of the line and cut into the line leaving thin slices of wood which can be easily chipped out hope this helps 😊

[@namrednop]

I hate to break it to you, but they aren't married!

[@marianfrances4959]

Speedy recovery, Steve. Awesome to celebeate your cabin progress, Michy. 👍😎🇨🇦

[@bartellender6782]

Steve, you appear to be a great friend and protector as well as a good husband to Michelle. Hats off to you and I hope that you are on your feet and feeling better soon. Happy and safe travels to both of you.

[@namrednop]

I hate to break it to you, but they aren't married!

[@alg54]

What I admire is how you deal with a cut or measurement isn't exactly correct or perfect. You calmly reassess and come up with a solution and move on. Not the end of the world. You have a great attitude. Speedy recovery for Steve!

[@yttkuar]

Some days are big steps; some are small. All are necessary and important.

[@johnnyk4551]

How can you not like this channel. None of us are perfect or know everything..It’s nice to see this lady take risks and give so much in everything she does.

[@heimlichmud4291]

You could just fill your window holes with insulated plywood for the winter. Lose your view up there, but still have your space insulated.

[@farmerbob139]

the foundational aspect of construction is the multiplication of error. 1/16 out of level across two feet in the base of a column results in tremendous deviation from plumb 200' in the air. the saying 'sharpen your pencil' has significant importance in what you are doing... the best you can do is to minimize your errors, that can be achieved at a fundamental level by using a sharp pencil and accurate layout technique.

[@jongray4828]

Surgery to get out of work? That’s my little trick, lol. Love your belay device brake system Michelle, very clever!

[@outdoorsbeyondnature1980]

The terrain down to the cabins should have a walkway, with stairs 2:35 i imagine the trail is dangerous.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Electrical basic is easy what makes it more challenging is how much and how applied. A electrical updated code book for your area is an interesting read and should put you asleep nicely 😊

[@lukekao8136]

You have access to water from down the cliff. :P Just have to pipe it up or make a rain water collection system. :)

[@rodkubis384]

What you need is the angle brackets that are on a flat plane, instead of a flat bar bent at an angle. Then you screw to the stud and put 2x2 and screw it to the brackets where it is out on the floor. Then screw your plywood to those 2x2 (or whatever size) strapping. Maximum strength met.

[@edwarddeeb8692]

Give us more surprises, sitting in my lazyboy watching you work on a sunny day in Utah.Go Michelle damn you never slow down!

[@Mach34i]

Buy your self a vibrating multitool. They work excelltant in very tight spots. Hope your hubby gets better fast

[@NollNollOne]

I like to see those landscapes every time 👍. Here in Finland, the window installation opening is made about 20 mm larger than the window. The window is placed in the opening with wedges and fixed with urethane foam. The 10 mm gap around the window is filled with foam. The wedges can be removed the next day and foam can be added in their place. The installation is therefore air and vapor tight. There seems to be a slightly different way, if I understood correctly (I understand about 60% of the speech, so I try to guess the rest). Greetings from Finland. Thank you for the video.

[@ernestleo6284]

Good morning Michelle Ernie from NYS. Best of luck to your husband Steve to make a full recovery from knee surgery. 6 1/2 years ago I tripped broke a femur, hip, and have made a full recovery. Steve should follow the Doctor and therapist instructions while exercising everyday. It took me almost a year to make a full recovery through aggressive exercise everyday which I continue to follow.

[@dsumner7]

I have a plaque in my office, "It is what it is, no less, no more"! I hear you say the first part so much. I learned a long time ago, no matter how hard I've worked and given it my best, and most days I feel like I didn't give enough, but the acceptance of this fact makes me sleep better at night!

[@Keasbeysknight]

i like the 45 degree angle wood supports. i think it will give you the best of all the worlds!

[@mikemckeown7884]

They should create a marvel character out of you, you constantly amaze, dont know maybe Canadian Construction Wonder Woman !!

[@Rottinrock]

a nice looking shelf bracket would help support your stove

[@MacBailey]

I would suggest looking for some 45 degree angle shelf brackets or cutting some from wood. That will greatly enhance the strength to just the steel angles. Triangle are strength. You might look into one of those carbide 'cup' type cutter that can go on an angle grinder. They are made for stone and concrete but will cut wood too. They might get into those corners you need to shave for your windows.

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Speedy recovery Steve

[@jeffdayman8183]

Hope Steve's knee heals up fast and easy. re your stove shelf - I would not add another metal bracket - I suggest adding a few plywood gussets (triangular brackets) under the shelf, screwed to the studs. If you make them .62 or .75 x the shelf width front to back that will be plenty stiff and they will not be very visible. Just food for thought. Cheers!

[@danyedeline8958]

You are right, you need to reinforce the stove shelf with 45° brackets to place under the boards. Get well for your husband Michèle 🙏 see you soon ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋

[@TheGamingMason]

Everytime you stand up on something, I always think of that little ditty, "Time to do some sketchy shit, doo da, doo da." 🤣In honor of all the woman who are makers, today is Ada Lovelace Day, she was and is the grand matriarch of all ladies in STEM. You may think sometimes you don't know what you are doing, Michy, you are doing just fine. You Got This. 🥰🥰🥰

[@wayneullman5079]

Definitely need more bracing under the stove. Speedy recovery for Steve.

[@dmarsden1324]

Love to help with your windows, as I'm sure would millions of people, but I'm in the UK. 😕 I'm sure you'll be sorted before the bad weather comes in. Hope Steve makes a full recovery soon. I bet it's hard to keep him resting. All the best from all your friends in the UK.

[@huntercalhoun2940]

You should look at buying an oscillator they’re small, compact, and perfect for ripping those 2x’s down like you did.

[@carbonitetorch4563]

Those vertical cuts with a circular saw are not easy. especially when you cant get enough of the saw table on the stud to keep it square to the work. great work as usual!

[@MichaelMaine-n3x]

Y'know what might be nice under the woodstove - if you have the time and luck to find it... would be a forked oak or maple limb that would be vertical to the rear and up at an angle under the stove base. That would give you the extra support you need and not be in the way like legs. My grandfather used limbs for lots of stuff in his lakeside cabin - bedposts, shelf supports, etc. Always a great rustic look.

[@johnavonyates4105]

I love the bluette power station, and the little stove. It takes two people to move my wood stove. I'm wishing Big Steve a complete and speedy recovery.

[@catgynt9148]

My heart goes out to Steve, I know what he must be feeling. I managed to tear a meniscus in one knee and broke the other while I was in my 20’s. Now that I’m in my 70’s ... ouch! Wishing Steve a speedy recovery. Have you considered leaving the solar panels plugged into the battery system and having them inside, facing out the glass doors. Some power should be captured if only from reflection off the water. I hope you, Steve and your furry pack enjoyed a blessed Thanksgiving Day and another great week filled with gentle seasonally appropriate weather and restful evenings. Greetings from the southeastern shore of the Great Swamp Erie. Peace princess

[@michygoss7148]

I never thought to do that, but it’s worth trying! It’s basically directly north facing, but might be a fun experiment!

[@johnsadler8637]

Greetings! I admire your willingness to tackle just about anything, and you’re creating good results. I would advise either a couple wooden 45-degree supports under the stove shelf, or a single metal brace similar to the current ones, but with its own 45-degree metal brace, located centrally. On your window issue, rather than shaving the downslope, consider shaving the center support. You’d have to figure out whether the center post or the window is out of square, but it might be the post, given you have a gap at the bottom but not the top. And if the window slides left, it solves tightness at the top. You’ll figure out some solution, and it’ll work, but some are easier that others! Good luck and well wishes for Steve’s knee.

[@kellyshilka9860]

If you have a look in shelving dept in the hardware store they should have the angle support built into the bracket, as well longer blades for reciprocating saw and you can spin the blade backwards just incase you were unaware. Speedy recovery Steve .

[@sswoodprocessing]

Bummer that Steve had to have knee surgery. Hopefully, he recovers quickly. Nice work, Michelle, on the fireplace prep. Take care.

[@pineridgefarm]

Love the new truck. Be patient. Been in commercial construction for 30 years. Nothing is ever quick or easy. You got this. Love your content. Sorry to hear about Steve.

[@stevensegan]

You can turn your blade around in the Sawzall for tight spots.

[@michygoss7148]

Tried that. Still wouldn’t fit.

[@fredcarlson5775]

Another really good video of tasks well done. You look lovely today hair looks great down and long Steve is so lucky to have you as a partner ❤

[@richardrojas6306]

First, God Bless Steve and his recovery. You are beautiful and a very strong lady. You handled that concrete bag in a bucket easily. Very heavy objects in your daily living. Including picking up your fur babies into your vehicle. You are working all your issues in the cabin very well, and you are very physically fit to handle it. Stay safe and Blessed, Beautiful. Hugs from Santa Barbara. 😘😎🍷🙏🙌🌹🌹

[@simplyrik1496]

Michelle with regards to your windows, you do not want to be cutting away at the beams at the apex of the opening with your chainsaw. Align the vertical edge with the center post, allow a ⅛-¼" space between the glass and the vertical and slope sides, you now want to adjust the sill plate accordingly, ie: cutting it down, it might need to slope. Install your interior window stops before putting the glass in place and place ¼" glass shims at the sill. Once the glass is in place you can install the exterior stops.

[@johnburgoon8711]

Thank you for being such an inspiration. Whenever I overthink a project, I recall you saying "Just do it" and I'm back on task. Best wishes to you both from southern Indiana, USA.

[@brianjohnson5995]

Mitchy, I'm a new viewer here. I'm married to a lady who is crafty and self-reliant as you. Our oldest son is mechanical engineer and so they combine their strengths on projects she wants to do. I'm so impressed with your skill

[@paulmonk7820]

Either use triangular metal shelf brackets under the platform, or cut some wedges out of wood. 😊 23:05

[@rjaquaponics9266]

By winter the cabin maybe at a lower location. Don't worry about it! Health is more important. Health is a priority which must comes first!

[@tomlorenzen4062]

Heal up Steve, had mine done in 1999, moved it constantly. It was like new in a week or so. Was younger then though...kidney stone surgery tomorrow, not looking forward to that 😂

[@BirdYoumans]

What a pleasant surprise. Michy and coffee on Tuesday! And you're right. Back in my building days I never got all I thought I could, done in a day. But I loved the adventure and you take what you can get so to speak. What a beautiful place you are going to have, and of course there's the chipmunk!! ❤❤

[@michygoss7148]

💝💝

[@johnverkaik]

Steve, all the best wishes from John, The Netherlands. Haved been following you both and of coarse the dogs, from your start. Greetings, Dutch John

[@greybeardbaldgamer]

Get well soon Steve. My wife tore her meniscus around 10 years ago and even after surgery, it took about a full year for the pain to subside. Good luck.

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Michelle and Steve, sorry to hear 👂 that Steve as problems with his knee, I wish him well and a speedy recovery, and it is very strange. I was only talking to somebody last week back in the UK., that had an operation on his knee about a year ago and has still got to have a bad problem with it, last week, it was supposed to go and back into keyhole surgery, they’re now saying that it might be more serious not sure what they’re doing, Chipmunk is probably following you up and down the hillside, you’ve gone back up to take some nuts to him, but he was on the way down, oh dear. 😂. I would definitely suggest putting some angle brackets under the shelf that holds the log burner up to give it some more support., especially when you’ve got your logs in it is going to create more weight, the last thing you want is that to fall down with all its fire and ash in board, regarding your angled windows, I believe it will be worth having around 10 mil or thereabouts clearance, allowing for structure, movement during the winter and summer, if I remember, rightly, there is a rubber gasket that you can use to set the glass unit into and that will help for the movement of the building, it must not touch , otherwise the glass shatter under pressure, under pressure, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury , I know a song about that, but I won’t tell you, I know that it is money, but you could put a small wind, turbine. up that will help you to give electricity which will aid for electricity charging, something to think about for the future, it could be installed up or down the hillside, I was speaking to somebody last week, how to get better Internet phone service, this is money again, I know, but you can buy. I believe a booster kit that will help pick up the signal for you to receive., about the 20 years ago I had moved into a very large workshop and had to put a false ceiling in, are use the product that was 150 mil in thickness, but had tinfoil on both sides for thermal installation, it wasn’t until about 2 to 3 days later, and then noticed that I was struggling with my mobile phone and Internet, so I ended up purchasing a booster kit, the aerial was up in the air above the building, but had the main control unit in my workshop area, I had a perfect signal, in fact a lot better than what I had before, even people that are working in my area, had noticed the signal had actually improved, Your power pack system is very impressive, People think that I am a bit weird I probably am, I’ve even been told that I am mentally ill, and yes, I probably am, but if I think I can save money on electricity, I will. I have three rechargeable Milwaukee lantern lights., I want lantern light fully recharged will ask me nearly 2 weeks, so I do not put lights on in my property. If I need to go somewhere, I’ll take the lantern light with me, I can even charge my iPhone and iPad off it, and to heat my hot water, I only switch the power onto it once a week for approximately two hours, then give me enough water, hot for at least one bath and several showers, Since 2019, I have got my electric bill down by nearly 40%, You said you needed some help, I would gladly come and give you a hand for a week or so, or longer, obviously from your location to my location is a little bit far to walk ha ha, 😂 , at present, I cannot afford to do much, because my female ex partner is trying everything she can stop me from getting my funds from the UK, I have been scammed by her, Over the last five or six years, I have noticed on KZbin on the Internet, how loving couples respect and treat each other help one another and stand by one another when there is a problem, you too are so very lucky, I wish Steve speedy recovery, and both of you all the success for the future, Sorry if this is too much information, but I’m only trying to help, Phil from the Dark side of the moulin,

[@steveh1395]

Get well soon Steve. Im about your age and just had the same surgery in April. You’ll be fine in a few weeks with some good rehab and don’t get lazy and cut corners with building back those quads and calves. They are the key to the knee and for your upcoming sea leg adventure. Lucky you to have such a great Lassie to lean on in times like this.

[@ИгорьРыбков-з3ь]

Мишель, Мишель. Приятно увидеть очередной чудесный ролик. Удачи и везенья вам.

[@paulmonk7820]

Rip a board to the width needed, and place it on the side of the 2x and use it as a guide for the saw.😊 9:07

[@d.g.n9392]

Thank you for sharing, hope Steve has comfortable and speedy recovery. As always, I enjoy your videos. 🙋‍♂️🐈🐈

[@anthonypuccio5828]

Good luck to Steve.

[@paulmonk7820]

I like the 45° wood support for the stove platform. Think it'll look good, and should be strong enough. 😊❤

[@lukekao8136]

If you have scrap wood left over and during the warmer months, you should consider building a hand rail on that staircase. I just noticed there's no hand rail and during the winter months when you're trying to bring stuff down, it's safer if there's a hand rail to grab onto. Just a suggestion for a future project maybe.

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Hugs michy n Steve! Rest n recovery. Your amazing michy.

[@johnwaller4983]

Praying for healing for Steve.. view at cabin is stunningly beautiful

[@jefferyalmos5839]

Hi Michelle wishing Steve a speedy recovery... I've also come to the inescapable conclusion that you like to fly by the seat of your pants. It's refreshing, and I love watching you figure stuff out. You are hilarious thanks for the video.

[@jefferyalmos5839]

Hi Michelle are you the one that adds the music to the video?

[@michygoss7148]

Yes - I am the one who does it all! Do you like the choices?

[@bobspring6723]

Yes😂

[@jefferyalmos5839]

@@michygoss7148 yes...I love the music choices..as a novice guitar player and music lover your choices are spot on....thanks and I look forward to the next video...

[@T-bit]

Hi Michelle, steady progress 👌🏼 I had a knee operation from a running accident 7 years ago. My meniscus split so needed trimming and stitching back up around the outer edge. My specialist told me to start running again after 2 weeks!! I was a little apprehensive so went out every other night on my mountain bike. Get Steve to use a cycle machine to recover, I made a full recovery and run all the same now from rehabilitation...not trying to teach the nurse how to suck eggs😅 Does Johnny like 'Cash'ew nuts?..Did you see what I did there 💥

[@michygoss7148]

😂😂😂. He LOVES Cash-ew nuts! (Good one 🤭) Steve has been up and moving around already, a little too much I think. I’ll suggest the stationary bike instead 😊

[@T-bit]

@@michygoss7148 Excellent ❤️‍🩹

[@paulmonk7820]

Make a bracket so you can mount the panels on the wall, or hang from the roof edge. 😊 12:05

[@robertodebeers2551]

Again and again, I see the necessity of being physically fit (in a big way) to do what you do alone. To be limber, agile, and capable of some good endurance is perhaps the number one thing that let's you do what you do, often with what seems to be ease. The mental side is equally important, of course, but being fit makes everything else possible. Always fun and informative to watch you take on your projects with a positive attitude.

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

Always loving your determination, and as all of us with the constants is and outs, you do determine yourself and what’s best is always doing well...learning, correcting, trying again, but always showing how you feel and you help me kipping myself doing the same...something mom taught me since I was a baby, you can it and you are doing really well...which have been in my way of thinking, but lately it has been a little more challenging ...you do help me staying strong in my own determination😊😉

[@TheHuskyPatch]

I wish I could come help you with those windows. That would be a great adventure and I might learn a thing or two. Good luck Steve with your recovery. Godspeed to you both.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Get well soon, Sir. Best regards, luck and especially health to all of you (humans and animals).

[@1d1ane]

Such a hard working Gal. Speedy recovery for Steve.

[@1d1ane]

Using a chainsaw overhead can be dangerous.

[@nealwright5630]

If you put a second pully on your zipline about three feet behind the first and attach to the first with a pole (to maintain the distance at 3'), you can place materials on the zipline, hooking them to both pulleys, and they will stay aligned with the zipline the entire trip down. You won't have to fight the battle of them spinning on the way down.

[@rodvaughan8628]

Please give Steve my well wishes and stay with the exercises. I had both done. Bless you for the hard work you do.

[@3rubberboats]

Greetings Michelle. You are quite the carpenter. And you know the importance of taking the time to figure things out. Hoping hubby gets feeling better soon. Thanks for sharing and have a grand and wonderful day.

[@tonysansom]

Best wishes to Steve's knee 👍

[@domovoii]

Thank you so much for your kindness. You are very good people! We are watching you from Russia!

[@davidhensley76]

I suggest stuffing the cavity behind the cement board with rock wool and sealing the bays between the studs with 2x4 blocks.

[@db.mc2]

Hi Michelle 👋 Thank you for sharing all your hard work, appreciate you my friend 🙏 You have done such an amazing job , I don't know how you do it, the effort to get to the cabin, getting supplies down there, just incredible! 👊👍Hope Steve feels better soon, and recovery goes well🤞🙏Stay safe and take care my friends 🙏 God Bless

[@georgetubbs8211]

OUTSTANDING AS ALWAYS!!! WISHING STEVE ASPEEDY RECOVERY. LOVE FROM TEXAS!!🥰

[@50spirithealer]

A bonus video! Great! Those windows are going to be a little bit of work but they will definitely work!

[@corydriver7634]

Wishing Steve a smooth and speedy recovery. Listen to your nurse she knows her stuff.

[@v1rotait23]

Just the best nurse and prettiest sharp tool wielder in the whole of Canada! 🥰

[@Ouwkackemann]

I think Bluetti gifted every KZbinr I know, and I know some.

[@VTREAK]

Michelle, you are so ingenious. I enjoy to see your creations. May Steve heal fast. Take care both of you.

[@tomjokunert3937]

to stable the stove-board: each side a tiangle under the board - mounted to the wall - done

[@lawrencemitchell5983]

Get well soon Steve 👍.The window test fit looks pretty close....and yes, it looks like a little shaving up at the peak might get it. Cheers from Georgia 😊.

[@gw877]

Positve attitude on those windows. Next year Steve will be healed and he will be able to help you. Great transition to Bluetti commercial. That 90 deg. angel iron should hold fine, as long as know one stands on it.

[@HippocratesGarden]

For the stove, what about on both sides of the shelf, a chain or cable with turnbuckle from the top front portion of the shelf, up to the studs. Chain would be easy, cable and turnbuckle could be turned to tweak if and when needed.

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Great job Michelle

[@43772598]

Heal quickly Steve!

[@jaycroyle8761]

That view looking down to the water from your cabin, man that never gets old. I could set there for hours and just enjoy the beauty of it all. If i lived closer i would help you with those darn windows. Tell Steve to get well soon so he can help you. Jay from central Pa.

[@MrLargePig]

You have become a markedly better carpenter than you were two years ago. Well done! Your idea of putting diagonal bracing under the stove base is a good one. It should probably be strong enough for you to stand on- clearly, you wouldn't want a burning stove to have anything less than real solidity under it. I've dealt with gable windows, many times, and I'd encourage you to find another way.

[@tomgregory5814]

Hope Steve’s recovery goes well. You folks have an amazing adventure coming soon. Good work on the cabin as usual. Take care and stay safe!

[@drumcon]

Heal quickly Steve 🙏🙏🙏

[@michaelmiller7208]

Nice video!❤

[@MasteroftheBlaster]

Staying busy is good for the soul when your mind is somewhere else. Also, Steve will be back on his feet in no time. He has the best support team.

[@mp3625]

Look at getting a Elbow for your stove. Matching your stove pipe diameter. That way you extend your base moving it further away, centring it to pipe and giving it more distance for safety. Add cement board to your floor. With the elbow you can twist turn and line it up. I hope you see my vision?

[@tonycosta3302]

For the cantilevered stove shelf, you should get flat L brackets rather than then bent ones. They will be better for your purposes and less likely to droop over time. Or use some timber screws to attach the horizontal supports to the inner side of the 2x4 studs. Just a suggestion.

[@ohwildwon]

Hi Michelle, definitely tackle the stove area first. Grab some 6 mil poly and cover up the window area, inside and out. Get to it when you can🤷‍♂️ 🙌🥰🤟

[@patrickt4384]

Grateful for every moment! I get to live in the wood too! I'm holden out for the free energy this earth gives off, free for everyone!

[@jeremyg3695]

My scheduled changed. Got on here and you have a new video! 😮😃👍 What a neat cabin in a beautiful location. Never gets old seeing the views. 🤤 My wife asked me if I'd seen the dog bowl. I said had no idea he did 😆 Speedy recovery Steve!

[@RanchoFiascoMike]

We appreciate all your time even if it is just a short afternoon. Thank you

[@Jupiter-wj6sn]

I agree with you on the potential additional stability by using another set of brackets under the shelf. I'll be watching.....

[@larryreynolds8580]

I just want to wish Steve a healthy and speedy recovery! I can not emphasize enough what an amazing human being you are Michelle ❤. Progress is shining through with the cabin. Thank you and stay safe in your travels my friend, we are so very blessed to know you 🙏

[@beasleymatt8100]

This channel is fun to watch. I stumbled on it about 6 months ago and michelle reminds me of my oldest daugher.i even got her watching it. I like that she learns as she goes and takes chances. I find it refreshing. Please keep making them and we all cant wait to see it finished