Never Before Seen Gas Can Venting Hack!

[@maxjones9139]

The gas can struggle is real.. I like the vent idea. After dumping gas all in the front of my new wave runner, I now use a big funnel and pour slowly. It’s still faster than the ventless cans! Love your vids!

[@hotdrippyglass]

Watching you two makes me tired. But I do remember the days when I could burn through some 10 or 14 hours of steady working and sleep the sleep of the honest tired. Still, it all looks much better watching you two do it than the memories I have from back then. Thanks for sharing it all with us.

[@ThedhHoly]

Love the time laps while Jesse was talking about cutting the log! Fantastic use of footage and time. What I️ love most about these videos is watching your skill as a editor grow over time. Keep up the good work!

[@walkergt]

What a great channel and so well done. You two are amazing. I envy your ability to accomplish so much work in a day. Your handling of the trials and tribulations of building a house are inspirational. You both are excellent in your own way. And you video it all, to boot. Great editing too. Thank you for sharing.

[@LifeGoesNorth]

Good job fixing the belty wheely thingy. Serviceability. As we attempt to fix our boiler ourselves. I hear you. All the best guys.

[@MrJmak642]

Wranglerstar reviewed some sort of firewood stack tarps that looked reasonably good to me tbh. Created these round stacks of wood and used correctly they looked like they would shed water pretty well. Given the quality of that stuff as firewood, seems like it would be worth it.

[@MrJmak642]

Oh yeah? I didnt see the price tbh, thats totally not worth it.

[@FaithsFallen]

This has become my most enjoyed KZbin series thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@srfnet]

I recently purchased two Surecan gas cans and absolutely love them. I love them so much that I gave my old ones away. Got my dad to buy one as well...he loves it too! The cost of the Surecan is nothing compared to the headache I had messing around with the cans similar to yours.

[@2506Larry]

A confession. I look forward to each of your videos on KZbin and feel sad when you take a break from them. I do not Facebook so this is my go-to. Thank You!

[@Madshadowgolem]

Awesome hack. Will be doing that on my cans and not spilling all over my saw and mower anymore! You guys rock!

[@stevereiner4462]

OMG your review of the gas cans was amazing and I feel your pain. I think your correct as we spill more fuel with the improved EPA spouts. The vent idea is something I'll use for my cans as I don't like to take a spray batch in fuel.

[@woodywoodworkerfuller9921]

Nice !!!! PRO TIP. Look into metal safety gas cans. More expensive, but easy pour. Plus, they’ll last a lifetime !!!! Love the channel and y’all. Keep up the great job.

[@trippgs]

Jessie, you're not alone. My biggest gripe with products made today is that they are not user/owner serviceable. Everything is intended to be disposable or so proprietary that there is little hope of servicing it yourself.

[@peterdement]

Where does the plastic shaving debris from drilling the vent hole go? into the can and then into the fuel?

[@warrenmichael918]

u drill it when empty and dump the shavings out

[@JJ-xj3vi]

So glad I signed up for the alerts!! I love these videos!!!!

[@ronniehurst1048]

Dude, the easy pour spout is not made for you to pick up the can by, no wonder it popped out. Hold your finger over the end and bend it down toward the tank and hold the weight of the can with your other hand, works like a charm.

[@igounfazed]

If you ever hobby woodworking, you can always mill the firewood for projects. I've seen several woodworking channels doing just that. *Food for thought.*

[@robertheinkel6225]

I needed three vents. Ordered a set of five from Amazon. Package came with seven vents. No instructions came with the caps. Use a half inch drill to make the hole. I drilled mine on the top right side where the vent should be, and avoided the seam. Once installed I put the can in direct sunlight to see if the would handle the pressure increase due to expansion. Worked like a champ with no issues.

[@mattwigglesworth4839]

Guys. Thank you for these videos. They're great and inspiring. A suggestion for you, Siphon tubes? Keep up the amazing journey.

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

For small equipment, like your generator, use a jiggle siphon from a big can. Easy to control, you don't have wrestle with a can at all. It is a siphon, so it has to be above the item you are refueling. I can usually fill my small 2 cycle equipment from one of those 1 gallon "approved" cans with almost no spilling. For large equipment, like the back hoe, buy some 𝐕𝐏 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐠𝐬. Not cheap, but they will solve your problem ! They do come in yellow. Get the square ones. They hold 5+ gallons and have a vent. 𝑴𝑨𝑲𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑶𝑾𝑵 𝑭𝑳𝑬𝑿𝑰𝑩𝑳𝑬 𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑼𝑻 ! The cap has a removable bung, thread 3/4" FIP. Buy a brass 3/4" MIP to hose barb adapter, a hose clamp and enough 3/4" clear vinyl hose so that it can reach down to the neck of what you are filling as you tilt the can (𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑦 3'-4'). If you want to get fancy, plumb in a 1/4 turn shutoff. This how I fill my boat gas tank (15+ 𝑔𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑠) and I never spill a drop !

[@crazeyspivey]

You will love this bit of advice: On my 580CK backhoe, I just sit the 5 gallon diesel can on top, then unscrew the big can spout and remove it. Then just use a "jiggler" to transfer the diesel fuel in the can to the fuel tank. Only takes a few seconds to get the fuel flowing, and then she fills up FAST.......empty the 5 gallon can in less than a minute, and no spilling, and you are not bent over holding the 50 lb can and spilling fuel as it pours. Best way I found other than a hand crank diesel pump on a larger storage tank.

[@matthewcantrell5289]

Have you thought about getting a pair of empty oil drums and filling one with diesel, and another with gas? You can buy hand crank drum pumps that let you control flow pretty well, and it is much cleaner and far more simple than a gas can. Rotary pumps can range from $50 (Home Depot types) or up to $200. The $120-$150 range is best quality for price, and a pair of empty barrels from a store is $150-$200.

[@BuiltNotBoughtUK]

Really like the voice over bits. Great work!

[@stanleytolle416]

Wow, some real information to make my life easier. Had no idea one could buy those gas can vents. I am sure you can you can understand my frustration with my 83 van with the, It Quits Running (IQR), fuel gauge. Sorta like my first motorcycle where you flip a valve for reserve when the IQR fuel gauge tells you need more fuel. The only difference being a two gallon plastic gas can. As your experience highlights it would not have be all that bad of an except for the EPA filler and no vent. (Not so bad if you were planning to show up 20 minutes late smelling like gas anyway.) Again thanks for putting all that energy into locating those gas can vents. It really will improve my situation in that I will be able to put off dropping the tank, putting in a second $130 fuel level sender tell junking time. Again thanks.

[@eosjoe565]

Just don't buy the one's in the link which were like 5 for $7.00. You can get packs of 20 for less than $10.

[@nes999]

I use one of those truck bed mounted auxiliary tanks mounted to a trailer. You can fill a backhoe in just a few minutes with ZERO back pain.

[@DoRC]

Another great option is to use automotive tire valve stems as vents. Remove the core and use the cap as the vent cap. Cheap easy and available everywhere.

[@ssg8051]

My compliments on these videos and to the hard working couple behind them.

[@stephenryan297]

Use a large funnel. Don't even pour with spouts. Solves everything.

[@6886Poopie]

hi there . I was watching your milling and I see you don't move the blade guide on the right side up to the wood . I think that can let the blade move more then if it was up close to the wood .. hope that helps .. love what you are doing with the house, would love to do it my self ..

[@royalvwboss785]

6886Poopie Agreed. I work at a mill and you are supposed to move the guide in close to the lumber. This prevents play in the blade and keeps tension where it needs to be. Fyi, cuts down on plaining time

[@oleanderson3693]

Can vent trick: Hold your thumb over the hole to almost stop the flow just as it fills your tank. Easier than trying to snap the cap on (unless you have three hands).

[@alexmccluskey7297]

Check out the no-spill gas cans! They are amazing! Also the Sure Can. They are a little more pricey but for small equipment they are great because you don’t have to tip the container since the spout is on the bottom!

[@Wufnu]

Second the NoSpill. They're worth every penny.

[@marianneoprisko7737]

I work at a lumber yard. And your waste fur 2 x whatever's are being sold here in Texas at $50 a 2 x 8 x 10 board look around find a vendor who would love your discards.

[@AveryExcavating]

They make a great spout I see at most small equipment stores...can't remember the name - I have a 2.5 gal and a 5 gallon. works great especially for filling chain saw. I've also pulled the guts out of the EPA style and they work a bit better. good call on the vents. Sometimes If I needed to I would just unscrew the nozzle, use a funnel and pour right out of the can. Great videos!

[@richardm1631]

One day you guys will get the house done then you two will look back and say that was lot's of work but it's done then feeling great about it got your dreams is coming true. So far step by step your guys will get there

[@davidkirkman2223]

Jesse i cant agree enough with you on the through away world. Society is not sustainable on must persons ideas. But like you being sustainable and fixing what you can yourself is always good on a wallet, enviroment, and in general. Keep up the great videos and cant wait for the end result

[@steamfan7147]

For your diesel fuel,get a 30 gallon plastic drum and a crank type drum pump and hose.Much easier than hassling with a bunch of cans.

[@randallshular5362]

I know what you stated about the lumber you can't take the time to finish, but it breaks my heart to see possible long planks being turned into firewood. If I lived near you guys, I would take it all to make 2x4s, 2x6s, and 3/4 shelving. But it is what it is. Push on !

[@squirrelbong]

yeh it makes me sad too to watch all that wood go to waste. If I lived closer I would definitely offer to buy some.

[@nknatewood8226]

Pure Living for Life: What's w/ the _smudge_ in the lower right quadrant of the camera lens that shows particularly well (maybe that should be _badly_ ) at video 4:57? Please explain-- the world wants to know...

[@CerebralOrigami]

I think they mentioned last video that the camera had a crack in the lens.

[@timgerk3262]

Craig Lee you may be right in part, but the spring-loaded self-sealing nozzles and lack of vent for pouring started with California Air Resources Board (CARB). The point was to prevent evaporating gas in all these storage cans from contributing to smog, where it’s been largely successful. Jesse hit it perfectly when he pointed out that the nozzles are absolute enraging crap when it comes to dispensing the gas, which sprays, slops, and spills everywhere, not to mention all the plastics, springs and gaskets are degraded and worthless within a year. The yellow plastic vents (which are contraband in CA) are good start, free pouring with a funnel is working for me for generators with the gas port on top; for car/truck with gas fill on the side life still sucks.

[@Clemeni]

Very good comment about service ;) I totally see what you mean and too many people only look at the price or sometimes don't have the budget to invest correctly

[@Arami76]

Why not get a tank with a pump? Either electric or hand pump. That way you can meter what you need to whatever machine you need to fill.

[@CanadianFarmGirl1]

Could you sell your live edge or use it to build a shed.... they would make cool sides for a garden.

[@royalvwboss785]

Wow... I could see how the comments would get annoying. Everyone has their two cents to add as well as some rude comments from the people that only talk down to people when they are behind a keyboard. Get over it guys. This is their channel. They do what they want with it and if you don't like it, then skip the parts or maybe even don't watch it. They are new to this. Nobody ever said they were professionals. They have their people that they go to for advice. But enough with the, "you did it wrong", or the, "you should have". Come on guys... You are not the only one that watches this channel. Like the comment that stated that he talks to much. Some people like that he explains everything. He is also a person. He wants to complain or have a rough day, he can vent however much he wants. Jeeze. My vent is now over.

[@JoseAlvarado-vy3ng]

You can use a pair of vise grips on the struts to hold the canopy up temporarily

[@outmykitchenwindow6741]

Jessie I don't use a spout at all. My tractor I just got a bloody big funnel put the funnel in the tank and pour from the can into the funnel try it.

[@BrandonContracting]

Hey Jesse, have you considered a slip tank or mounted diesel tank for the homestead? They come with pump style nozzles and since you have the truck and the backhoe it would be a good investment.

[@mark-il8zj]

you guy's still giving out good video's and your hard work will one day pay off in the end keep going .

[@alfheib]

I might make a suggestion .. With all the firewood you created .. If you move it up the hill near you water tanks .. It gets out of the way and a chance to dry out .. Since you already stated you had enough firewood.. Then you have a good start on next years supply ..And all the extra lumber you created and store on the hill as well and now you have lumber for a shed ..

[@aofrench]

Here in farm land we have tanks in our truck beds with transfer pumps. Drive your truck to gas station fill tank and then fill up Case as needed.

[@joebarrett9830]

Take 6-10 of your so called live edge slabs of wood, stack them on edge and clamp them down. Make a cut so all bark is off on the one side. Flip them over and cut all 6-10 slabs to the same width. Such as all 2X6, 2X8, 2X10. Then you will have them all set to the same size for all 6-10 boards. That will chew through your slabs pretty quickly and give you usable lumber as needed. I know your working on timber framing, so you can go back to that pile after you have your house built. It shouldn't hurt the lumber too much if you keep it covered with a tarp to keep the elements off of it. Good luck, your getting there. Keep on keepin on.

[@rodie4352]

Go buy dirt bike/snowmobile gas cans. Free flowing and they have a flexible hose on them so way easier. Can also put 45 degree attachments on em.

[@squirrelbong]

I keep wondering if maybe when you cut the logs, it releases some tension in the lumber and makes it bow a little. I know when planing large pieces of wood, as you plain you can sometimes release some tension in the board as you remove certain layers of fibers that were holding the wood straight and tight(and this makes the board continue to bend as you try to straighten it.). I understand the calibration issue and all, but I wonder if once in a while the beams bow the tiniest bit as you cut them.

[@scottjones9670]

Get some race gas jugs with the nice flexible spouts. Tuff jug or VP, make them and they even have some replacement spouts with a ball valve. They’re more expensive than the ones you have but how many gallons of fuel have spilled at this point?

[@ShawnDickens]

Scott Jones I have 20 VP and the o.olld one is perfect still from 1998.

[@PatrickWagz]

*Helpful tip for fueling up backhoe* Buy large funnel, remove entire spout assembly from the fuel can, pour entire fuel can into backhoe in under a minute!!!

[@cristiantoledo1962]

Patrick Wagz he needs to learn how to turn on the backhoe first

[@wiserguyer]

I cant wait until your help shows up .

[@53block92]

Man, you should get an easy siphon, it's about 11 bucks and you don't have to lift or tilt gas cans anymore, just place the cans above where the gas is going, play with the hose a little and gravity will do the rest. BTW congrats on the house build, I'm living my dream through this channel... :-)

[@MasterQuack14]

Racing fuel gas cans work great! You can also get the plastic racing fuel cells and just attach a long tube with a ball valve on the end to gravity feed with very accurate control from the ball valve. You could even install a cheap fuel pump hooked up to a spare 12v battery for easy pumping! There are lots of high quality and cheap solutions to those crappy red cans.

[@MyNameSteph]

For the firewood, Wranglerstar has a video on how to stack it in circles. It helps keep the wood dry and takes up less space.

[@CerebralOrigami]

I've seen thin bark-on pieces used as shingles over firewood sheds and other rough out buildings. Or (once you have the time) use it to build rough wood bird houses put them up for sale down by the road. I would not recommend pine for heating your house if you put in a traditional chimney as it is known to cause chimney fires. Are you going to have a full farm? Animal enclosures, thin planks (bark off) for chicken coops, etc? Chipper landscaping chips or spread out to rot away. Good luck and I look forward to your next video.

[@FreddyBelong14]

3:33 thats the same as watches, i work on rolex's and they will last a lifetime just need periodic cleaning and servicing and plus its well put together and rather easy to diagnose and repair unlike cheaper ones where u just chuck it whenever something is wrong

[@yotagerlie]

Great video on the woodmizer. Great equip. Right from here in Maine. We have an LT15 they're great

[@chiraldude]

A while back I dumped all my large EPA type fuel containers and bought some Racing fuel jugs. You can connect a 3/4" thread connector to the cap and they have a threaded vent cap. You can dump 5 gallons into a fuel tank in less than 2 min. There are a few brands out there so search for "Racing Jug"

[@dballard8660]

Great team. Good work you two. Alyssa's a go getter. Keep on keeping on!

[@waderue]

and looks like you need to put in some portable shop light also , but just an idea , have fun and great job guys

[@gunnarwb]

Make a jig for the planner, as many timbers as your going to be working on it makes sense to spend the time to simplify the process

[@galas455]

I like how Allisa always manages to pull off great hair while working! Yeah-hooo!

[@dford459]

Have you considered Hugelkultur? It might be a great way to use those off cuts and bark.

[@tomvollmer7413]

You should look into the No Spill brand gas can. They are a self venting nozzle but they actually work and flow really well. I prefer them over all other gas cans.

[@wrappingbag4197]

I enjoy the overlayed footage of the milling instead of the usual jesse's face for half the video. Keep up the good editing work.

[@samualwhittemore228]

Buy a VP RACING 5 gallons can. No spills, No leaks, and it pours quick. They are sold at motorcycle shops, etc. Buy the square can for efficient and secure storage. $25-$35. One more thing: They use OFF the SHELF fittings. PVC, clear vinyl hose.

[@ptbentley2000]

Been doing carpentry for 25 never knew there was such a handheld planer. Pretty neat. I’d not sweat 1/8 in my logs either. That all can be fixed when putting the beams up

[@Xtinnoker]

What you need is a set of forks for your backhoe, They are super duper handy for moving material.

[@40lostyears]

Xtinnoker the bucket has the hooks for forks no brainer

[@Xtinnoker]

yup

[@CemlynJones1952]

I think it is great that you are working on getting accuracy better than 1/8th of an inch but is it really necessary ?? Each timber piece will have joints made individually and once raised they will dry out individually so you will finish with timbers that are different sizes probably by a lot more than 1/8th of an inch. I have no experience in this so this is just how it seems to me. What is the learned view on this?

[@IM1GUNRUNNER]

Run the damned belt until it breaks! Saw the damned logs and let the planer do the finish like in the real world! Don't calibrate the damned mill every 45 minutes! It is a roughsawn mill.

[@themoondoggie1]

Have you Checked the light bulbs and bulb sockets for and electrical short on your backhoe?

[@terencehennessy1145]

(Sometimes) dimension differences are due to wood tensions/ movement/ expansion/ contraction, moisture/ drying before/ during/ after, the cut; (Not the fault of the equipment) As architect told me when I was building my barn: "a barn, not a jewelry box..."

[@m.a.6781]

You can make a jig for the Planner on both sides of the beam. Or rails so that you can ride the Surface and plane evenly

[@olarky1]

Friend of mine bought two side tanks for a simi truck bout 50 gallons each one for diesel and other for gas . He buys his fuel at the farm supply with no road tax . we rigged hoses with a hand valve off of old gas pumps works great . He built the tower rack to hold em up out of pipe and angel iron . But you could build from timber and would work well .

[@brucehubbard4570]

You should get some of those temp work lights and hang from the floor joists will give you a nice work area after dark

[@adamharper9143]

Hey guys try geting a mulcher for all the bark would be great for gardens 👍👍

[@Hammerjockeyrepair]

ive had these new "epa" cans break open and pour 5 gallons of gas everywhere 3 times now!! They build up so much pressure inside now its like a bomb

[@throttlebottle5906]

chinesium garbagey plastic

[@honeybadger9268]

Get a metal NATO can with replaceable gaskets. They don't leak or vent fumes. Expensive but best can ever.

[@throttlebottle5906]

they're all off their rockers anyway, vapor builds up and you end up venting it to pour gas anyway or the junk cans break and it vents/spills all of the fuel out. perhaps the ancient folks that never closed their fuel storage were right :)

[@Hammerjockeyrepair]

its so true! I make such a mess with these new cans and YES the vapor is gonna have to go somewhere always! Its just to make us buy more SHIT just like the "NEW BETTER THAN EVER LED TECHNOLOGY" Now were all stuck with that, and changing bulbs weekly, our "better" tvs are breaking every 3 years vs old technology that would last 10 years+ at a time, just like old gas can styles!

[@SharpEnuff]

Does your backhoe have a manifold heater?

[@billdavis1645]

Your building a shed?? How about using those rippings for your shed siding and cut them down and you can use for shingles..

[@jemckee]

bark makes good compost. Also you can season your green firewood for a year, so it'll have much lower water content, and will burn cleaner.

[@midwestgrower339]

Yo you can order heavier duty struts for that topper door! They'll last way longer. Might have to change where they mount on the truck end but it's totally doable! Mini series!

[@xanevans4472]

you could get a 44 gallon drums of gas and get a drum pump with a hose and filler nossel or spend up big a get a plastic setup with 12 volt pump that fits in your pickup Get the gas delivered to home.

[@pschillemat]

A bicycle value stem (minus the valve part) also works well. Has a screw on cap and its metal (usually).

[@youngcummins0892]

might be worth looking into some sort of transfer tank for the truck, both a gas and diesel setup, then you can keep a good amount of fuel on hand and easily to dispense

[@robylr]

I would make a hole in the cap of the gas can and incert a piece of clear tubing in the hole till it reaches the botom of the can ( a valve on the end of the hose if you want) If you blow some air in the vent of the gas can the gas should flow through the tubing with out tipping the can as long as the gas can is higher than what you want to fill, is low tec but it works in this part of the world we don´t use spouts. There is also the option of having some Gatorade or soda bottles to fill the chainsaw it´s the same plastic as those cans. Hello from Neuquen Patagonia Argentina BTW

[@jgefroh6692]

When I got a 30 horse tractor, I quickly found the best option was a large funnel with a backsplash, you just remove the spout and fill it up quick. But I will be purchasing some of these vents for small cans I use for chainsaw.

[@Sailor376also]

Allyssa (sp?),, Warning, danger !!! When you guided the log into place, you stepped to within the 'ladder' of the saw bed. That is a never. Do not step within the spaces of the mill bed when moving a log into place or a beam out. Never. The mass involved. If the log swings or the backhoe causes a fore and aft motion,, at a minimum you will break a leg. The deceptive part is that the wood is moving slowly,, and actually is easy to counter balance and move around. None of that accounts for the mass of the object. The ladder of the mill bed vs a shear or scissors against the moving log,,, do a lot of damage, leg, bruise, knee,,,, never step into those spaces. Hammer and anvil and you are the bug. Make him stop for a moment, walk around to the other side. Never get between.. And,,, if you break your leg,,, I can pretty much guarantee the the mill bed will have to be re-leveled (again) as well.

[@AdventureOtaku]

Sailor376also I know nothing about mills or heavy machinery but that looked dangerous to me. I was wondering about it. Thanks for commenting.

[@CoolHandLukeakaSgtBilly]

Jesse, Had you folks responded to anyone of my many emails, you would have a device in you hand to transfer fuel from your can to the equipment without spilling or any troubles. And the device would be FREE!

[@YouTubestopsharingmyrealname]

you'd be much more likely to reach them on Facebook. They don't even read the KZbin comments.

[@CoolHandLukeakaSgtBilly]

Thanks Casey. It's appreciated.

[@CoolHandLukeakaSgtBilly]

Oh I'm sure that if I were one of their BIG financial contributor, they would be real quick to answer my emails. My Granddad taught me to respect all. Not just there who line your pockets. Being 71+ and on a fixed income makes it tough to contribute to the younger generation.

[@kyootfox]

A chipper shredder might be nice for the trash (bark/scrap) segments, that way you can get re-use as garden filler next year?

[@MisterBuckDancer]

Holy COW those are some nice braids. Well done!

[@cclaspill83]

i worked in the gas patch many years ago and at the yard we had a gravity fed fuel tank on site to to off equipment on a daily basis, was nice. might wanna look into gettin a fuel tank with a pumphandle for your truck

[@pott541]

Have you thought about making your own charcoal out of the spare wood?

[@CanadianFarmGirl1]

Filter great idea!!

[@darkskywv]

You could buy or rent a chipper. That would make great mulch for a garden or a walkway or even your driveway...if you had time to do it. ;)

[@bldeagle10]

I use NATO jerry cans for most stuff, if I need more finesse I use a VP plastic fuel jug with the long pour spout or a small one gallon can for small engine stuff

[@wildturkey9275]

The gas spout is engineering versus operations! Looks good on paper, total garbage in real world use! Jesse you nailed it! The new gas spouts make it near guaranteed to spill gas. FE's. Friggin' FE's....

[@alejandrovasquez9218]

the plastic gas cans before the epa stuff came out had the vent toward the back. if you put it to far forward you could have some spill out if the can it completely full