Fortress Depot Underground Bunker system! (Part 1)

[@GilbyLandscaping]

Building a functioning old fashioned gold rush 1800s style mine shaft is incredibly fascinating... so COOL!!

[@jimkhana007]

My god Alan… You have to be the hardest working wizard on KZbin! The projects and task you set yourself - to do on your own - by hand! - in an unbelievably baron, harsh and remote location - Are just mind boggling and fascinating. Thanks for the latest update and catch up. Your one of the few KZbinrs (though no doubt you don’t think of yourself as one) that I eagerly await updates and content from 👌

[@duaneayers6117]

Alan, u sure do have a lot of projects going on at 1 time. I really hope that u will be able to finish 1 before your time runs out.

[@beaverc2884]

Man, I wish could have a fraction of Alans energy. 😊

[@troywalker8078]

I have a fraction of his energy. Very, very small fraction.

[@davestevens4263]

I used to be alan before my car accident! It really slowed me down with my bad back .

[@veetwin75]

Well, if you werent such soy boys

[@ddouglas3687]

Just gotta do stuff. Anything to stay limber and strong! 👍

[@randallthompson6910]

Same bro

[@alancheck1688]

Hi Alan, It's Alan! Always thread a nut on - before you cut a thread. Just take the nut off to clear the cut, or tighten it on. Good enthusiasm you got there, guy. Plenty of projects, so little time. The old guy used to say, Come on, we're burning daylight!" So take care, Alan! Alan

[@hcplanner]

Nothing better than working with timbers, rerod, threaded rod and nuts! It will be a pleasure to see this structure come together! Love the video Alan!!

[@donkultgen4643]

I had hoped that we would see windows, shutters, wind power, and utilities installed on the fortress this summer. I think the Wizard was doing lots of day job work with Sparks instead. I think this bunker is part of Alan's grand vision that we are too simple to appreciate and understand until later. Keep surprising us and impressing us with your magic!!

[@chriscanterbury8647]

Takes money to build a fortress lol. It's his retirement plan to live there and not need anything from what I've gathered

[@ladybuglady5]

He said he's not able to get to the top because his equipment needed fixing. And Sparks motor is his job so he needs to make money. I love the Wizard.

[@DGNTX]

Ridgid or one of the other power tools manufacturers need to sponsor your channel and provide you with a supply of power tools. They would receive great advertising and see their tools put to the test. There are other channels out there that don't even use or don't know how to use the tools sponsors have given them.

[@Chadsstickystuffakaglue]

Well done wizard an your building magic 🪄✨

[@yellowtommytanker]

Glad to see you back 👍

[@bisket2003]

If even half of us had HALF of Alan's drive and determination to get stuff done. Chipping away at it little by little and sticking with it, imagine how much further along we would ALL be! Alan really is a wizard.

[@andyhoare3993]

Looking good. I've just rebuilt bottom edge of stable block with railroad ties. (Sleepers here in UK) One tip I'd suggest is if you grab a short sling and choke one end of a tie you can stand straight to lift and skid for next to no time lost, and less wear on the back and shoulders.

[@Smokey-s4w]

I love what you’re doing Alan! Keep up the good work as you have time. I used to use RR Ties to build retaining walls and I’d cut them with a chainsaw like you’re doing. Back then, an old-timer suggested that I have a 5 gallon bucket full of diesel fuel to dip the bar in every few cuts to keep the creosote from building up on the chain. I found that it helped, maybe it’s something that will help you too. Nothing I could do about the rocks in the ties, except sharpen, sharpen, sharped. Hard work, but rewarding when it’s all finished!

[@highdesertnomad]

Thats actually a good idea👍

[@wesman7837]

That's a great idea to build a shop at the base of the mountain because you definitely need one there!

[@teeslunk]

Yeah make sure you get Dav to help out. As he said he would. Make sure you finish it before it’s to late. 👍

[@RealRickCox]

I love seeing the crazy stuff you're doing out there. I've flown over your fortress... people just can't appreciate how sprawling your property is. This is a project that would normally take dozens of people many years to do. Hope you get it done before you're out of time!

[@wesman7837]

​@@PORSCHE_COUNTRY. Oh definitely not! It gets extremely windy up there at times, but that will be great for his windmill power generator!

[@RustedWrench]

Alan doing Alan things 💪😎

[@arthursilva6140]

Hello Mr Wizard. Glad to see you making content on your channel again. Keep the videos coming and God bless.

[@wayneg1286]

Nice work Alan, as on old railway tie inserter for many years - in 1983 we used to put in 125 per day as a gang. One suggestion - install the sleepers heart down (look at the end and you will see the rings) they last a lot longer. Rings looking like an n not a u. we stopped using the creosote sleepers because of poisons - wear a mask buddy Keep up the good work.

[@vintageexcellence]

Wouldn’t making an enclosed underground room out of ties create an environment full of off gassing creosote and poisonous air?

[@TheologicalDissident]

Whenever I ascertain that I'm being lazy, your videos always validate that feeling. Really enjoy seeing all the different kinds of work you do.

[@Telephony954]

Ain't nothin like a dose of the Bunker to sort a guy out. Forward. Be well.

[@pauljoseph8338]

Cool. Heavy D just been doing his junk/storage hauls, which I have less than no interest in. Let’s see some real work.

[@ike8236]

The channel has been going downhill for a little while now, it's getting really boring.

[@Dailymotivatess]

Yeah it’s all about infomercials advertisements and give away, I’ve been on a heavy d strike ive been commenting under his video putting #heavydstrike2024 help spread the word!

[@davidfield6223]

I quit waxh

[@faelsinnes]

​@@marclights1020 needs somewhere to repair vehicles that can carry goods up to finish the fortress.

[@wesman7837]

​@@faelsinnes Yeah, that's why he's building a shop at the base of the mountain. That's what he has needed for a while!

[@geraldfelchGoose]

Chainsaw carpentry my favorite Thanks Wiz

[@chriscanterbury8647]

Those ties are a bitch to cut. Need a 10" circular saw and make 2 cuts or 1 cut with a chainsaw otherwise a sawzall and a regular circ saw and 5 cuts each. The creosote just sticks to and gums up blades and just smokes. Dulls the hell out of all blades. Chainsaw makes quick work of it

[@martinmurphy3868]

Good to see you back Alan my gqd thats some work

[@alanstrang9965]

I’m amazed by your abilities to get stuff done by yourself. Thanks for sharing

[@jagmasters7392]

Digging holes and yard work again! Excellent, gonna sit back and enjoy this.

[@danwilliams6003]

Love didn't think I would film getting things ready for my KZbin content..... Great to see you getting stuck in.

[@xXxcastenada]

Alan must have been good with legos as a kid & just never stopped building

[@VintageJunker]

Nice Video on cutting the ties. Back in the day we used "Used RR Ties, which usually had granite stones and debris inside. So we used a Demo Saw. With the new stuff you don't have that problem

[@simonworthington2529]

Welcome back Dave as nice to see your back again up at home . Always having fun with your projects and entertaining us again. Cheers M8.

[@aaronballeck3153]

Who's Dave ?

[@simonworthington2529]

@@aaronballeck3153 Sleep deprived and now changed it Cheers.

[@ednaroberts6500]

Great job Alan . You always find a way to get the job done .

[@JonFromAustralia]

Nice video, hoping your family and you have a great Christmas and a fantastic new year!

[@anned8634]

i will give you a old miners trick. for handling heavy timbers. take a piece of steel round stock and grind a long point on each end and then bend a 90 degree bend on each end and make a big staple. you can then hammer the sharp ends into a timber and use it as a handle. this is how we handle big mine ttimbers in mines

[@shazbottflamingo550]

We used to use an old hay hook. Or two close together. They worked great for dragging heavy timbers, RR ties, logs, on the ranch.

[@PAINFOOL13]

Always cool to see what your up to Wizard 👍🏻👍🏻👏

[@rogerlove4805]

Hi Alan, to make your life easier when drilling your 1/2" holes grab a Splayed bit and weld a length of rod to the end of it. Just a thought. Keep up the good work.

[@Aussie_Aaron]

Will be pretty kool to see the final product when its done, Cant wait for the next vid. be safe

[@chriscanterbury8647]

Hey Alan, get the corkscrew drill bit to drill out the ties instead of a spade bit. The corckscrew chews right theough it and kicks out all the shavings instead of having to go in and out. Irwin is the brand of the one i have. I do retaining walls and occasionally do railroad tie walls and that sure helps

[@HemiRoadrunner]

Alan you are an animal. I can’t imagine when you were in your 20’s you must’ve been one tough SOB Of anyone on KZbin I’d really like to see you go big and get sponsored to help you finish your fortress before you run out of time. It’s a massive achievement for you to have accomplished in the amount of time you have. I watch so many idiots making it big by doing nothing so if anyone actually deserves to get lucky it’s you man. If you wasn’t 1000’s of miles away I’d be there every chance I could get to give you a hand. Keep up the good work man. Erik from Maine

[@joshuanicholsjr5327]

we always are looking forward to seeing what is up next with you Alan be safe god bless

[@Kathy98363]

Great Job So Far Alan, Nice to see you back. Looking forward to see the next video, Keep Smiing, Stay Safe and May God Bless and Protect You, ❤🙏

[@walterwhitaker1395]

Alan! Can you make a sketch of the idea you have in your head! We are with you but we have NO IDEA OF WHAT YOUR DOING! 🤔😕😎👍

[@ScottConner-uq2ip]

That's the problem with used railroad ties. They are awesome for what you are doing, cornerposts on a fence, and many more usess but they do have small rocks embedded in them. Patience and a lot of chain sharpening. Looking good Mr. Wizard

[@thisoldrelic]

Love how you talk to the wood. I do the same thing.

[@HemiRoadrunner]

Alan when you film you should record everything and include all the work and just play it at the higher playback speed and normal when you talk. That’s what a lot of channels do. You’d get much more content that way and possibly more subscribers/views ect.

[@markbottcher9623]

I think thats a good idea.😊

[@ComedyCulture24]

I missed this content beyond happy to see the fortress getting some attention

[@martinlip]

Alan, first off love the channel and your grand projects all the way down in Queensland, Australia. The trek to the top of the fortress is so brutal, have you ever hypothesized some kind of cable car/gondola/ski lift system to travel up and down? I love the idea of you Frankensteining up one with the equipment and parts you already have combined with things form a salvage mission. Keep up the great work, M

[@kevsmodellingchannel]

His plan is to tunnel to a place under the fortress then install a elevator.

[@kaceesavage]

Always cool stuff on your channel Alan, thanks!

[@PrinceWesterburg]

I've NEVER seen one person move a railways tie (sleeper)! in Britain they're often mahogany and under a bridge near me there's a stack of beautifully figured an unused sleepers of the most gorgeous mahogany and i build guitars. Sadly they're actually in sight of the local Police station - Uuughhh!!!!! XD Nice video Alan, you're getting better at this - keep 'em coming and the best of luck to you! :D

[@ike8236]

Had the same chainsaw for a couple years but their other brand name AEG, still going strong although could do with a new chain. I got a fair few of their tools and im impressed with them.

[@kerrylewis2581]

Very cool project. I've been thinking about a battery-operated chain saw for almost a year.

[@markbottcher9623]

You should make a squaring jig outa like 2×4 or something that are 90° and cut perfectly square and to one side attach like a 1ft peice linearly ,so you can keep it sqaure and have an easy surface to clamp it in place. The take some 1/2" or so thick teflon and screw to the surface where the chainsaw blade will ride against. And to attach it after cut to size, use bevel head wood screws that are countersunk into the teflon so the chain doesn't hit the screws. Then just slide it to where your cut is marked ,clamp the tab to hold it in place then you have a square surface to hold the chainsaw against. It sounds like your going to be making alot of cuts throughout your project and tunnels. So it might be worth the time to make. When things arent square with the framework it can compound a problem the further you go. Hope thats helpful. Ive been a carpenter for 40yrs and thats what id do ,if i had to be cutting so many of those ties.

[@pamelaremel7477]

Now that's some serious progress! It looks good Alan!

[@ladybuglady5]

Just love watching the "Wizard" work.

[@utubein2024]

I'm not even mad I'm stuck in traffic now! Alan upload!

[@benschlack5814]

Another great adventure with the wizard

[@billykoch9708]

Love these videos. Do yourself a favor and get some chain saw chaps. They don't cost much but are definitely worth the money and safety.

[@IvisEdwards-ff3zl]

You're a very amazing person , wish I had your ability to keep your wizardness going and do the cool stuff you do like the castle

[@DirectCurrent4u]

Super Kool Project Alan! I wish I lived closer to You so I could help You with Your projects! That would be so much fun! Keep up the great work my friend! 🙏🏻👍

[@higamerXD]

This is a damn quality youtube video, nice and simple and quite a chill watch. Great stuff man

[@roytrenneman2200]

G'day Alan always great to see progress on the bunker! Much respect from Aus! 🇦🇺 👍

[@kaliforniakontrarian-fc3tu]

hey alan, i built 2 water towers and the framework for and off grid cabin with those 16' railroad ties using no equipment cept a tripod and come along...those mo fos are heavy...real happy with my ryobi electric chainsaw, good battery life...enjoy watching your projects and progress

[@eddielane9569]

Railroad ties are made from hardwood like Oak, Cherry, Hickory and Walnut. Sometimes they do make them out of softwood but they're mostly made from hardwoods. Make sure your chain wasn't on backwards because that is a common mistake people make which could be the reason you were not cutting very well in the beginning.

[@earlscaanlon4353]

Man of many skills. Love watchn. Keepn up tha good work Wizard!

[@bobangove5572]

Cool man. Good work.

[@RyanMercer]

🤘🤘 life goals, except not on a windy mountain in Utah

[@mikekolczynski5665]

Good to see you, Alan. Merry Christmas.

[@jandcco]

Alan, I have cut many many railroad ties, and have had the best luck with a sawsall with a demolition blade, chain saw chains tend to burn cutting edge with the oil based treating. Just fyi from my experience cutting many many ties. ( note all the ones i cut were used abandonment ties) Good Luck.

[@kellyhill4410]

I am so amazed at what you have completed. Even before Heavy D. Love your enthusiasm. I pray you're able to see your vision complete 🙏 🤜🌟🤛🤠

[@ScottMaytham]

Back at the Ranch, Good to See You and your probably glad to have your own channels.Happy Holidays 😜✌️🤠

[@Thomaslalkens-oh8ky]

A nice project Alan but a lot of work to do 👍

[@davidmaust1415]

There was a pile close to my holast year that csx at one point due to contract issues with recycling/processing company left the pile over a yr and they were giving them away until they changed contracts and cleared pile. You could've filled a semi truck load or so

[@DanielPhillips-dd2yf]

You should heavy D and some of his crew to work on the road to the fortress with the equipment you helped get off those mountains it would be a good trade he did get most of your blocks on the top with the sandy

[@BobDainard]

Hi allan our heavenly father has given you a media platform to reach people. For his glory. Yr testimony has been yr most powerfull video. You should film all of your work. You have no idea how many people you are reaching. You are the only person in the world with such a project. All our blessings come from God.

[@EileenSchultz-s1d]

great to see another video. Your awesome.

[@wanaberanch]

Your project is lookin’ good ! 😎

[@lomejorconrj3965]

You doing things crazy but I love your idea👍🏻👍🏻

[@soundandvision1]

A bit of advice and maybe help. A railway sleeper will take around 10,000 to 15,000 pounds in compression weight (4.5 to 6.8 tonnes). Take this into account for back fill, second floor, contents, snow, water etc. . also when you backfill, maybe add some temporary cross bracing, 10mm 60mm flat, 16mm X 100mm coach bolts into wood, drill and join centre with 16x40mm bolt (18mm hole) translate that to US sizes and you're good to go 😊

[@craigbourne4792]

nice to see you back...

[@freedomvideo995]

I recommend chain sharpener tool. They have elec one st HF works pretty good easy to use. Just have 110 volt to use.

[@jeanettewolfenbarger1256]

I'm glad your back!

[@clarencewiles963]

Ridge is known for a lifetime warranty. Save the original bar. 😂😂😂 You can sharpen the chain, even the bad one. 😊 just get a chain file for the size of the chain ⛓️‍💥 two or three strokes on each ✅

[@Oldtimered]

Your going to need 20 wizards to get this Fortress done. You're only one man, one man against a Mountain of different jobs to do. Good luck Alan, wish I could be there.

[@CRsolar]

Hey , you learn alot of stuff working by your self. Keep on working - looks good! I like help also but man its nice to come up with new ideas.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Everything you build at the Mountain Fortress is made to last.

[@scottmoodysr9449]

Cool Alan I finally found you! Cool video and yup I subscribed 😂 keep your head up and great work! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@arromac]

[@swedenfrommycam]

You are a champ! Take care and see you next time😃

[@terrymorrison7263]

Chainsaw, SAFETY GLASSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! enjoy watching your videos. you need to spend more time working or the road BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE!

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Looks great!👍🏽😊❤️🇺🇸

[@peterouellette3874]

Nice going, Alan

[@jamesarnold6059]

We used a similar rebar / railroad tie system for a retaining wall on our ranch. Its still there 30 years later. Not sure if creosote or whatever tf they use to preserve them is safe near wells or to breathe etc, but it lasts

[@jamesarnold6059]

And made a vehicle bridge over a creek. Also still there

[@davemurphy5130]

Glad to see you got a new hat.

[@frotobaggins7169]

You should interlace the timbers on the deck so you eliminate any kind of hinge point. Also for the longer holes use a ship auger.

[@eugeneblue299]

Nice!

[@Coco-c9e]

Saludos desde Ecuador. Muy bueno su esfuerzo en conseguir todas las herramientas, los materiales, reparar y construir su fortaleza. Y lo mejor de todo es su trabajo de titán al hacerlo solo. Dios le bendice. Me gusta su trabajo es muy didáctico; no entiendo el english pero las imágenes son buenas. Felicitaciones.

[@Jake-yx7ct]

Oh M G!!! TUNNELS!!! My man you are a mole...LOL I own Ridgid tools and they work well. Be safe moving those timbers around. Cutting this ties that are treated will dull the crap out of your chainsaw. Nice update on your hideaway.

[@asbestomolesto]

Finally another of your nice videos, waiting was painful! :)

[@bradpacker8370]

Im so excited about you going underground thanks for the vid mate

[@freedomvideo995]

Where I live is close to Crookton! Which is railroad place where track crosses under Rt66 in Az. On Ranch Rd which parallels tracks for 2 mi there is pile of used ties sitting next to tracks(Crookton). Easy 500 there. BNSF Railroad.

[@EricHanson-b2b]

Now I'm curious to see this earthen work shop come together. Hopefully u get some good weather to get it done.

[@gilabird75]

Alan's another one of those professional squinters when it comes to eye protection when cutting.......like me. It takes years to master.