OFF GRID CABIN IN THE WOODS BUILD…Ep 1

[@steveperry2314]

Oh man. I think Dan pulled a 2x4 out of your finger…ouch! Love you videos Ken, keep them coming please and God Bless!

[@imhere9745Elaine]

Use masking tape put on the spliter and pull it off Dan is bett at removeing it ,😂❤❤❤

[@tobymeade3222]

❤ Good Evening Ken🌆🤩 Wow thats a long splinter,loks like a nail in your finger 🤞✌️🙌🙏🇺🇸

[@kenskarpentry]

Good morning!

[@erwinaddison2030]

Dan can add sliver extractor to his resume😊

[@hollyslaughter5505]

Great extraction Dan‼️ That was a big one.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@ed2245]

You have two great guys working for you. You have the main job. You sign the pay checks.... 😉👍

[@warrenlucier5796]

"E" Yowwwwwwwwwww, that splinter hurt! Dan to the rescue.

[@dannyhutcheson9932]

The drivers are very good at what they do but there is another man behind the scenes that batches the concrete that did an awesome job for you guys, both loads were very consistent and flowed very good. Kudos to Carroll Concrete.

[@bay9876]

They're the best

[@kgraydakota]

From Alexandria NH?

[@fdfd4525]

Ken you are a good man. So sympathetic. It seems like that the people who work with you are like your family. Bravo., bravo. Blessings.

[@ismaelcruz3315]

You guy's are a blessing! God bless everyone!

[@judge058]

Dr Dan to the rescue!! Wait until you get the bill for his surgery.

[@robertlewis4998]

At least you got the point Ken,nothing worse than fingers they always hurt the most.

[@jacksanders7018]

You guys make all that look easy, but we know better. thanks.

[@lisaadams4293]

Hi Ken, Watching you pulling that big sliver out of your finger gave us a big chills as if it was our own finger... you remind me so much of my Dad that I have lost 3 years ago...... my husband and I watch your channel all the time and enjoy the materials....... I will not be exaggerating to tell you that we love you like a member of our own family............... God has blessed you with a golden heart and personality to demonstrate your inner pure soul for us to be as a good role model.... In this crazy world, we are blessed to have people like you in our lives..... you are giving us much more than the great building skills and workmanship……….. Praised God all mighty for creating people like you!

[@rdyardie]

The sliver removal brought back memories of being in Grade 10. I had rubbed against a sheet of plywood and my buttocks took a long sliver. My father tried the "Chad" method. My left butt cheek would not yield the sliver. I was taken by my father to the ER. My family doctor met us. He froze the area and then he pulled out the long sliver a few inches long. He also gave me a tetanus shot and a shot of antibiotic. (I was then taken to my young people's curling event that Saturday night.) . . . I had better thank you for the memories. That was back in 1960.

[@hyundia1]

Ken you and Chad and Dan make everything look easy but that tree in your finger sent chills down my spine thanks for sharing have a great weekend weather is great here in esastern ontario 28 celsius next week

[@jakedunwell8264]

Ouch!! Awesome work Dr. Dan!

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@josephineritter3120]

The splinter in your finger reminded me about when I was a very little girl. My dad was a carpenter and sometimes we children would be around when he was working on a house. When I would get a splinter in my finger I would ask my dad to get the “board” out of my finger! You brought back sweet memories of my dad with the “board” in your finger. My dad passed away when I was sixteen and he was forty-seven. I love watching your building videos! I used to help my dad some.👍

[@NEKingdom241]

Now THATS the way to insulate a slab

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Watching your videos is always fun and educational. 👍👍👍

[@kenskarpentry]

Thank you very much

[@user-eh2if5fc4t]

Not just the operators, but you have very talented crew

[@glennyork6800]

Been patently waiting on this build. Kudos to concrete truck operators.

[@kateburk2168]

Dan, not only has brawn but good nursing skills. My mother always used tweezers for my splinters & I'm sure there were some in your 1st Aid kit. Pliers was a good call though, due to the size of that monster!

[@hollyslaughter5505]

Great to see the foam on the perimeter of the slab. Game changer👍🏽

[@kenskarpentry]

Yes indeed!

[@brucealvarez9263]

You are the boss Ken, you don't need to work, just make sure the others do ;)

[@kenskarpentry]

They always do

[@johncornell3665]

Was a nasty sliver. Great looking pad. Thanks Ken!

[@denniskemnitz3771]

YOU HAVE GREAT HELP 😊

[@fjbwoodworking8099]

Hi Ken, you can use that for a Shim lol 😊

[@thomasburton5843]

Pulling the splitter out on camera gives this video and instant thumbs up

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@terryburger3186]

No disrespect, but glad you're back to building things

[@t.d.mich.7064]

Get outta the way old man, the young guns are here!😅 You've done your share!

[@davidrobins4025]

A fantastic job pouring the cement for this cabin. What a beautiful view from this location over a fog shrouded valley.

[@StoneKathryn]

Wow, now that's a sliver! You suffer for your building projects! That has to be a relief to get that out! Can the walls fit on the foam board? So they will be kind of cantilevered over the foam board? Lots of pipes for this build coming through the slab. I like the thick perimeter on this cabin in the woods. That is a beautiful view Ken! That drone shot of the prepped pad looks great! Cute, playing darts with screwdrivers waiting for the concrete truck! All the rebar tied and patio block pieces to hold it up. I like the drone shot after the first truck. Fighting in the corner! That looked like a nice pour. Thanks for this video Ken!

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha thanks for the comment

[@househen1]

Another job well done, Ken!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@wolfpacva]

You are tough. I had a splinter from a 4x4 go from my wrist to the elbow that hurt. I had to go to the doctor to get that out he froze it with a spray and then pulled the entire thing out in one pull. Wow temps in the 40's would feel great.Temps still in the upper 80's here in Alabama.

[@loganh6736]

Love these front unloaded saves on the back breaking wheelbarrow work. Surgery in the field a pair of pliers suck the or lick the bleed off a quick wipe on the pant leg good to go. First thought get the string tie one end on that vary large piece of wood and the drone and go new age different methods

[@gordonclark7632]

I've had the same issue with splinters from tool handles and that's why I now wear gloves. Wimpy but saves the fingers.

[@tobymeade3222]

This insulation inside the Foundation is a Good idea,to keep moisture out!👍👌🤞✌️🙌🙏🇺🇸🤩🌻

[@kenskarpentry]

Yes it is!

[@anthonygasparini1734]

Ken, I had one driven under my index fingers nail to my first joint and went to the doctor after three days of severe pain. Doc had to cut my nail down to the cuticle and pull the splinter out! I feel your pain!

[@kenskarpentry]

Ouch

[@Jimmyfisher121]

When you have a good team and you have taught them well, it is time Ken to let them wreck their bodies on some darn hard work, Ken you have paid your dues so relax, and just be there for them when they hit something they have never done, you can then advise them.

[@philtucker1224]

It’s good to see the cabin owner had already installed all of the necessary services into their correct positions before the base went down. - I guess they will use a combination of solar PV and a diesel generator for power (and will the toilet waste run to some form of digester Ken?) it looks like a wonderful spot just to stay and chill out. You sure live in a beautiful country.

[@richardwhite4277]

@ 1:24 I believe in marriage, but I used to be a Postman, and one of my biggest fears was (so I didn't wear rings) pulling away from a mailbox and leave my finger hanging on some ones mailbox ./ so leave the wedding rings at home / and they can arc on electrical stuff too

[@sunriselovetv8860]

Ohh my careful man wear gloves. Wow so amazing work very fast.❤❤❤❤❤

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@curtisdoyle3598]

Cabin I can only dream that’s great

[@wingman8447]

Looks great. Nice work

[@docw6055]

Ok Ken, that sliver - that’s why God gave us gloves 😁

[@michiganengineer8621]

Ken, depending on how active termites/carpenter bees/ants are in that area you might want to put a metal "flashing" of sorts over the perimeter foam to keep the little buggers from burrowing up and into the frame of the cabin.

[@philtucker1224]

Those front pouring concrete trucks are a game changer. I like the way the operator can stay in the cab in full control of the Shute. I don’t think we have them in the U.K. yet but they sure are an improvement.

[@kornelia3045]

Einer der sympathischsten Bauunternehmer weltweit. es ist sehr schön zu sehen, wie ihr drei Hand in Hand völlig entspannt eure Bauten hochzieht. Ein echtes Dreamteam. Möge eure Arbeit stets beschützt sein. Gott segne euch.

[@gvnumber3200]

Very nice of you to type a comment in your language and participate! God bless!

[@StoneKathryn]

Courtesy of Google translate: One of the most likeable building contractors in the world. It's very nice to see the three of you pulling up your buildings hand in hand, completely relaxed. A real dream team. May your work always be protected. God bless you.

[@evalinawarne1337]

Hallo. AMEN 🛐🛐🛐

[@SpringRubber]

Toll!

[@Jimmyb918]

My kind of Man pouring it nice and loose but not too loose makes it manageable not killing yourself concretes hard enough work without fighting it all the way plus I think you get a flatter job when you pour the concrete a little looser definitely a lot easier to manage there's such a thing as loose and there's such a thing as water if you use good concrete you can poured a little looser that's my experience and obviously you're thinking the same way nice job

[@johnroethel5527]

Sorry Ken but that opening bit made me spit my coffee all over the screen and nearly fall off the chair in laughter. Glad you had some younger eyes to run the plyers. Cheers from Beaver Valley Ont,

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha sorry about that

[@stevenwarner7348]

So happy to see "emergency medical skills" for your crew there Ken. Oh so cool foundation design. Wow. As always✨thanks so much for sharing. ✨🌸🌟🌸✨

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@josefreck1103]

Ihr seit einfach ein super Team macht weiter so 👏🏻👍😉🤗🙂🙋‍♂️😂

[@StoneKathryn]

Courtesy of Google translate: You are simply a great team, keep it up 👏🏻👍😉🤗🙂🙋‍♂😂

[@rickcline2762]

Great way to pour an insulated slab. Good job.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks 👍

[@lindacarroll3853]

The fact that they don't need you says a whole lot for your worker's plus the guy plus the guy delivering the cement.

[@timseroka8956]

Very meticulous preparations, bravo on your attention to details!!!

[@robindelude3787]

Yikes, Ken! I got a little queasy watching Dan remove that toothpick from your finger. You got through it like a champ though! It’s good to see you and the boys back on a build site. I really enjoy watching you guys. I hope we’ll be seeing Ken’s Karpentry back on Lumnah Acres with Gina & Al soon. You all work so well together. Have a great weekend!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks 👍

[@gordonwd2]

I’m beginning to look forward to your drone work and narration. Keep up the good work!

[@clarencewiles963]

I think you should replace the shovel 😂

[@kenskarpentry]

Definitely haha

[@VoffkaGomel]

European style I see here 😊 Insulated slab! Mmmmmmm...

[@rdyardie]

By the way, some sandpaper and a coat of varnish will do wonders for that shovel handle. 😊

[@philtucker1224]

When I was very young back in the late fifties, maybe about 5 I fell into an old plank and took a thick splinter maybe an inch long in just under my right knee but it went in very deep and closed back up. The Doc cleaned the area up and advised my mum to put a hot porridge poultice on it each day to draw it out. It eventually surfaced with the associated “liquid mass” about a month or so later, two inches above my knee! (My dad wrapped it in tissue for me to keep although I soon lost it of course). I still have the scar though!

[@jimr4566]

what was the slump on that concrete? It seemed to flow nice without being too much water.

[@sessayan2]

You do enough slab work to get one of them automatic rebar tier gun. Not cheap but i would think it would save a bunch of time in the long run.

[@PaulAsselstine]

Doesn't take you guys long. Hard working crew....

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@smarthome2660]

First aid kit is essential to have on jobs, no matter how small the injury. Alcohol wipes, Neosporin & bandage because working in dirty environment, you never know what is lurking in the dirt. What is code in your area for rebar lap? Michigan is 25x the diameter. FYI Michigan lakes protected areas have a maximum depth of footings of 8" due to Hard Pan.

[@JohnAS-np5wd]

Ken, great work. I need someone like you to build me a Cape Garage in Placerville Ca. No luck finding anyone..

[@skates76]

Ouch! That splinter looked like it hurt. At least it didn't break off below the skin.

[@darkfactory8082]

Yao, Radovane... What did you do?! That must have been very painful.. It almost pierced through.. Luckily you have brave assistants to lean on when needed.. The most interesting thing is you always pass over problems with some kind of humour... Keep on, you're doing excelent jobs! Cheers!

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha thanks

[@michaeltorres3231]

Ken hope your finger feels better. The cabin is off to a good start. Stay warm out there as the temperatures are dropping...

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@dcba43210a]

Well done

[@jasoneckhart1997]

Paul called these momentary afflictions... 🙂 I got a bad gash from a 2x4 once on a mission trip.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha yes

[@michaelrichter1465]

Nice. I once was cleaning up large branches, throwing them randomly (most of them longer than 6 foot) into a utility trailer to take them to the back of my house to burn. One of them snagged my forearm by my elbow, a curved chip broke off under my skin pretty deep. Maybe a 1/4"-3/8" diameter chunk of ash. It hurt and lot of bad words were said. It was there about 2 days or so. Had to wait until it kinda wanted to come out if I didn't want to A) go to urgent care and look like an idiot, or B) start digging a hole in my arm that would have got real ugly real quick. This camper was not happy. Happened about 10 years ago, every time I think about it I have a sensation that it's still there in my arm.

[@sessayan2]

That was more painful to watch then it must of felt! I got the shivers!!!

[@bmink650]

That 24 inch saw looks tiny in Dan's hands!

[@25is27]

I had a splinter once, so big that when my friend took it out with a tow on his Truck we used it as a jack stud on the framing. Had to trim it down to 2x4 though.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@jerryodell1168]

People rarely understand that why you need to take the care you do when you pour concrete slabs and foundations is the they float in the soil and they must be stabilized so they float for years and years. (Son-in-Law owns a concrete company so I learn stuff like this and I am ex Navy)

[@Flowing23]

great work 👍👍

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks ✌️

[@MosinMan76254]

Always squeeze it and make it bleed, if you can take it. It'll help push contaminates out.

[@lynnhudson838]

I think you had already extracticated your left pinky!! What Dan did is ex-tri-cate what appeared to be 😮😮😮😢😢😢a log from your right pinky!! 😂😂😂

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@richardwhite4277]

SEE @ 2:30 that cordless drill is not a hammer ( I know in this case it's just foam ) but it is a bad habit to develop

[@philtucker1224]

Hi Ken, you mentioned a term for the time as “ten of twelve” is that ten minutes before noon?

[@skipbaldwin7945]

Hey Ken did you mark the pipes the hieght for the concrete where you wanted it?

[@kenskarpentry]

Yes we dud

[@michaelbrausch8874]

Ken could you have driven short pieces of rebar thru each sheet of foam for more stability?

[@richc9890]

That foam must make the concrete flow a whole lot easier for filling the areas.

[@walterbrooks3539]

Is the insulation going to be visible after the cabin is completed? You mentioned the siding only going down an inch or so. I would think the insulation needs to be protected from sunshine, etc.

[@CW1116]

That's some expensive foam board! Here in Minnesota our Menards stores have "volume pricing" (24 sheets) of $40.48 (+tax, of course) on 2" Owens Corning Foamular with an R-10 insulating value. What a beautiful area to be working.

[@monikamccartney7096]

Nice pour! Hopefully you give those guys a bonus, that way they have incentive to keep letting you fly and film. Also, sorry about your finger! (Come to think of it, the guys likely felt bad for you. 😢)

[@brotherbruce]

To get a more perfect vapor barrier that would be better than taped together foam put black plastic down. Moisture from below finds a way to come thru.

[@R_B62]

An experienced driver is worth his weight in gold.

[@kennethcoder2989]

You have a lot of nerve endings right there.

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I like your drone footage. It’s neat to see the birds eye view. The sliver extraction, not so much. I’m hoping that a periodic tetanus shot is a part of your medical routine. Blessed be.

[@BlacklistedBible]

Probably not required in this situation but I've heard of cities refusing occupancy permits for off grid houses unless they are connected to services. Could add thousands to a house build😬! People need to get that all figured out before building.

[@rupe53]

Good point, but most people would go pull a permit BEFORE that point and know the details ahead of time.

[@banjobenson9348]

I am sure it is worse if you live in the commie North East.

[@michiganengineer8621]

Those requirements vary all over the place, State to State, even different between counties/townships in the same State. Smartest thing to do is contact the local zoning/building authority even before purchasing the property.

[@chrisbarr1359]

Sand those handles super smooth with a random orbit sander then apply 3 or 4 heavy coats of polyurethane to eliminate those painful splinters. (Winter project)

[@SpringRubber]

Instead of poly I'd use boiled linseed oil as that sinks into the wood and can be re-applied year after year.

[@chrisdye5068]

I always wondered what happens if you run out of concrete. Has this ever happened? Or what do they do with extra concrete. Thanks for the videos.

[@skipbaldwin7945]

Hey Ken I have seen you pour concrete at Lumnah acres, the stake you have in the middle of your pour are they marked for the height of the concrete you want at that location?

[@kenskarpentry]

Yes it is

[@douglaskuhn3781]

So, what do you do to keep the ground hogs from digging under the slab?

[@Mark_Nadams]

The operators on the concrete trucks were awesome at getting the grade close for you. Is it my imagination or was that crete on the watery side? I wonder how much cream would have come to the top if you did not have all the nice tools to work the surface? You guys did a great job finishing the crete so it looked nice.

[@rupe53]

I was thinking the same then realized they added the accelerator so it will set up a little faster anyway. It will just have a smoother finish, which is ok in a house. BTW, if they had extra cream on top, it would have been pushed off the edge... and we didn't see that so it must have been about right.

[@hollyslaughter5505]

10:09 🎯‼️❕‼️

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha kids!

[@jameswilson9142]

Great video that was a massive splinter, glove’s would good idea. The insulation you were using was kingspan that is a uk company do they have a manufacturing facility in US or is it imported from uk, probably doesn’t say on it. Great to see you back on site.

[@kenskarpentry]

I believe the packaging said Virginia