Old-fashioned Pole Barn, Pt 3 - Stone Floor - The Farm Hand's Companion Show, ep 8

[@mini_worx]

I remember growing up financially poor in the Caribbean but enriched with natural beauty and Earth's endless supply of amazing fruits, vegetables and protein. These videos remind me of those easier times.

[@Pierrot001]

Best videos on You Tube. I've learned more from Pa Mac, who never utters a word, than from all my school teachers combined!

[@brandonmehrabi268]

Back when a farmer didn't or couldn't run to the hardware store and didn't have the money either. Still lots of farmers like that too. I love the way you use what you have for free from nature effectively as well as the comedy such as needing to get a "specialized tool" for sand lol awesome!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you for watchin', Brandon

[@citycollective]

Thanks for all the old time how to. My grandfather made a small farm in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, in the late 1940s. Using his narrow logs for upright cabin construction and dabbling in everything. Wish I had a chance to learn from him. Learning the basics in making do is quite an exotic idea anymore. With all the youtube how to videos, the basic frontier how to is rare or completely absent. I want to do the same kind of thing in my neck of the woods here on the Nor Cal coast. Again, thanks for documenting the work you do.

[@Azpilos]

This idea gave me the motivation to build my own crushed stone border using materials lying around vs buying pavers from the landscape supply store. KZbin working at its best!

[@lawrencehp1]

Nice job Pa Mac. Its nice to see you make the most of your available materials.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

That’ll work. Thanks for sharing with us.👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@thewindhowler]

Our family really enjoys your videos. And we thank ya for the time and entertaining detail you put into them, as well as the hard work they represent. We patiently await the next installment.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you so much, thewindhowler! ...and to everyone else, too, for the kind words about the show.

[@51sicboy]

Glad you're back to posting videos. I thoroughly enjoy what you do. Can't wait for more.

[@RedOrion1985]

Im really enjoying the series. You show a lot of practicality in the way you build. Not to mention you do it at low costs. I find your show as a great learning tool for the less knowledgeable...like myself. Post more...and more often....please :)

[@evankeller4253]

Glad to have another FHC video, keep them coming

[@maxdecphoenix]

your comment on the compacted dirt floors reminded me of how the English used to have 'clog' parties when a new smith's forge/outbuilding went up. They would line the floor in clay, and all the renters would go there and dance/walk around all day and work it down flat and compact.

[@nereidapr1]

Great video. It took me back when here where I live was a farm and my grandma would go and get some eggs or pigeon peas to cook. She would sit me in the floor and asked me if I would help her to open the pod and get the peas out. I really felt big helping. When I grew up, grandma told me that that was the only way to control me, putting me to work. lol I miss those days. Harvesting

[@UWCcyberwolf]

I don't know why I find this so extremely interesting

[@farmhandscompanion]

Hey Garrus! I said that very same thing. I actually say that pretty often, now that I'm thinkin' about it. Thanks for watchin, Garrus

[@sunnypatchfarm]

I don't mind waiting awhile for new videos when they are produced so well like these. bravo bravo!! I am sure it is just as hard to make such quality videos as the work you are filming is hard

[@pierreb03038]

Nice to see you back! I always enjoy and learn from your projects. Thanks.

[@newbiegardener]

Love you videos! They make me and my heart smile. We have a small farm in west TN, just north of Milan, that is our future homestead. You give me hope that soon we will be living and working the same as you. God bless you!

[@Naoma09]

I was so glad to see this today - I have been waiting for this :) My Hubby thought it was pretty interesting and when we get started building he is going to re-watch so we can build like this. Thanks!

[@beldegrom]

Thanks, just what I needed. We have recently bought a house and man, we have sooo much stones! I am saving them on a huge pile for a use just like this.

[@marciajenkins819]

Your videos are so entertaining and informative. I really enjoy watching each one. The music is a perfect accompaniment.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you so much, Marcia; and for watchin' each one! Speakin' of the FHC music...just wanted everybody to know it'll all be available for sale on iTunes this Friday, March 17th (and several other online music stores in weeks to come). I'll have links for the new album "Homemade-Music from The Farm Hand's Companion Show" here at www.farmhandscompanion.com/the_farm_hands_companion_show/the_music_of_the_farm_hands_companion_show.html in a few days.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

I cannot wait to see the next step in this project, keep up the good work my friend!

[@auntynette7503]

Glad to see you back :) Life gets pretty busy sometimes. Love your flooring! I want to do that when I build on my other property. This place doesn't have any (boring). The other place, LOTS of rock! I'm looking at a combination stone/cob/rammed earth/timber for the house and any of the different types and/or combinations for the other buildings/barns/shelters/workshops. Yes...... that's a heck of a lot of rocks, dirt, timber and especially bending! Use what you've got is what we always say, not rush to the nearest town on a spending spree. Love the floor Pa, looking forward to the next vids. Keep smiling :)

[@jceast76]

So glad to see a new video! Gonna build a pole barn this summer, thanks for the inspiration!

[@CascadeGriz]

So I'm getting information and some humor, makes you a good teacher. I like the videos!

[@IanCoreyFe]

Great to see you back! I sure have missed you. Thanks for the stone floor knowledge.

[@IanCoreyFe]

Also, that shot at 7:53 sure makes it look like you've started on more than the ground floor.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Ian Corey You got a good eye, there, Ian! And boy am I itchin' to show yall what's up there, and how it got there.

[@2mnxffrddfghjbbvcdfh6644bcddcv]

Great video, nice to add humor

[@Grizzydan]

I've gone and gathered tons of river rock and various other large boulders over the years but I have no rocks here but for those I've brought and the massive granite boulders larger than my truck that are everywhere but near my home. I see both sides of the coin you have. Rocks like that are both a blessing and a curse. River rocks don't make for good flooring.

[@Blaircrest]

Very much enjoying the series. To lay that floor here in the north I would first have to put in drainage and gravel to keep it from frost heaving. But I am now thinking about it for my new sugar house.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Hey there, Blaircrest, So glad you're enjoyin the show. You might have a point about that gravel for you cold weather folk. Not everybody can be a Southerner, I guess; somebody's gotta keep the grass mowed up there in the summertime! But on that sugar house thing, I might can save you some trouble; consider lettin' your wife stay in the house with you. Mine does, and it kept me from having to build a whole separate dwellin'. Thanks so much for watchin', Blaircrest!

[@jimdandy87]

Cracking up @ 42 second mark. I have rocks like that and I do that all the time.

[@knivesandtrucks]

Love you videos Pa Mac!

[@outdoorcountryboyforlife6511]

I sure like that rock floor. Like you I have plenty of rocks. we're going to build our fireplace out of them and now Ill do my patio and walk ways. thanks again,, p.s. we got to get you taking on these videos

[@Shewolfen]

those uneven stones look hazardous to walk on all the time. I think I would be tripping . An idea - after laying the stone and sand how about laying large flat boards on top and given a good walking and tamping down to even out all the stone more flat, before the mortar goes in?

[@craigbennett47]

I got land that grows rocks like yours does. Been thinking of making a rock floor for the shed.

[@markdacosta4577]

wow that floor is amazing

[@dminor214]

new videos please! i can only watch the same videos so many times. love them!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Workin' feverishly on it, there, dminor214! I appreciate you watchin'

[@cheyanneskye]

Loved it ~laughged out loud loved the rock relay

[@MrDieselmanblue]

Great video! Waiting for more!

[@jasonnotary2605]

I really enjoyed watching your videos (wish there were more). They are informative and great videos with it's own kind of humor. A+

[@VideosbyCharlie3]

Your videos are the best thing I've seen on youtube, honestly. I hope one day I can achieve the patience, commitment, and humor that you have shown. Keep the videos coming! But of course... take your time. Cheers.

[@JeffDeWitt]

Very nicely done and informative. I really like the stone floor idea and I've got LOTS of rocks in my yard, I'm going to give it a try for a walkway. Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to the next episode.

[@shanehartley1957]

Glad to see you back, I've been waiting for this. Nice job

[@RentersHomestead]

Love the idea! Great video!

[@莊會文]

Outstanding video!

[@cnypilot]

Brilliant Idea. Would make a great floor for an Earthen Cob home. Plenty of sunlight to beat down on it, store heat for nighttime. :) There is quite a bit of granite rocks around this mountain top as well.

[@blackknight9156]

I subscribed simply because of that intro

[@nancygorman]

this is more exciting than going to a rock concert!

[@TheJaneo7]

Btw. Your videos are super, and super helpful!

[@JandjacresNet]

What a great video. No rocks to speak of on our property. Plenty of sweet gum brooms however! Keep up the pace and you'll be dancing on that floor in no time!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thanks as always for watchin', J&J Acres. And do keep up the good work with your videos! Yours, Pa Mac

[@JandjacresNet]

Thank you kindly Sir :-) We will do our best!

[@sugarsnapmama9131]

Genius! Love it!

[@cypherpunksteve4959]

Great videos man, really

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Steve

[@MrMunchiemo]

That is just to cool!!!!!

[@ElGatoLoco698]

Heyooo, I've been waiting for this one.

[@ATaylor369]

Nice Floor! I have no rocks on my land but i have access to a few million tons of broken brick and am trying to find a good use for them.

[@JohnEBgood3000]

I'm hooked. Did the get to finnish the floor yet?

[@MyGreybush]

Hey pa Mac any new updates for the pole barn been waiting anxiously for part 4

[@farmhandscompanion]

Workin' to get it out as soon as possible! Thanks for waitin' and askin'

[@freerangefarmhouse9196]

I see these log posts are atop stones or cast piers. Others you’ve done were buried. I’m in Maine with plenty of cedars I was going to shou sugi ban and bury. Curious your feedback - looking to have it last 50ish yrs

[@AeroSport103]

Outstanding video! I couldn't help myself. I had to subscribe!

[@Retro-Future-Land]

Very helpful!

[@billpurvis4596]

Lol always entertaining. But more than that educational! I'm only 28 an most men my age would rather buy quikrete. I like your way better

[@robinw7985]

Awesome !

[@stevenr8606]

Oh, and I forgot to tell yah 'bout the 🐍's, too. 😱

[@robinw7985]

How did this hold up ? I noticed this is an old video, so I'm just curious on how it looks now since I'm so rich when it comes to rock's ! ? I'm playing with the idea of a cord house with a natural rock floor in my offgrid cabin.!

[@TheJaneo7]

I noticed that you did not use a vapor barrier. I am planning to do the same floor in a barn in Maine. Does it matter in a covered worksop?

[@farmhandscompanion]

Hey there, Jane, Perhaps there are others out there who'll respond to this comment and can advise you better (especially on those extreme cold regions up there where you are), but I'll tell you this: I put no vapor barrier down in the workshop, and upon occasions of extreme temperature fluctuations, it sweats something fierce. Although I'd rather it not, it doesn't bother me that much (and does make the rocks look prettier for that short while). A vapor barrier "might" have cut down on some of that sweatin' but since there's no insulation in my workshop except for the thickness of 1" board walls, extreme fluctuation in air temps would still cause condensation (on metal tools as well). Thanks for watchin', Jane!

[@chrishall-fc6fp]

great video . I look forward to more. when God gives you lemons make lemonade right ?

[@farmhandscompanion]

I was thinkin of the sow's ear and the silk purse thing, but yes, lemonade'll do right nice, too!

[@chrishall-fc6fp]

I like your idea of using those rocks for your shop floor.keep the videos coming.

[@EverybodyLovesAnto]

really wish you would put up more videos , maybe 1 a week ? :D :D

[@farmhandscompanion]

One a week sounds good to me, Anthony. I don't imagine I'd ever run out of material. The problem is with all the editing and production required for that, there'd be no time to actually go out and do anything worth filmin'; and I don't think anybody would want to watch a movie of me sittin' here editing. Most of the time it resembles as much activity as moss growin on a tree. You never know, though; maybe things'll pick up a little. Thanks for your patience, Anthony!

[@cjennmom]

Just a basic question - what kind of rock are they? The ones in my area are round, oval, just not a regular shape and darker than that.

[@farmhandscompanion]

The rocks in my area are square, rectangular, not a regular shape and lighter than yours. Thanks for watchin', cjennmom!

[@chrisis9030]

+farmhandscompanion Why thanks for pointing that one out, I was at a loss too ;-). The rocks in my area are so tiny a gust of wind will blow them around, somewhat irregular in shape and alltogether yellowish in colour. I live near the coast.

[@cjennmom]

...I was actually thinking along the lines of sandstone etc. It obviously isn't slate or chalk or granite, so what type of rock is in your area?

[@chrisis9030]

+cjennmom I was thinking along the lines you specify, but our host chooses to neglect that and reply in a "funny" way, hence my reaction. From the look of it my guess is it's some sort of sandstone, probably deposited by a river or an ancient inland sea. But please don't take my word for it...

[@robinw7985]

I'd say slate .

[@nancygorman]

so, can ya put windows in this barn and live in it?

[@farmhandscompanion]

I know I could, Nancy! And probably even without the windows.

[@nancygorman]

farmhandscompanion and your music is awesome too... CD any time soon?

[@BlueGamerDude]

no weedcontroll needed under the floor?

[@farmhandscompanion]

None at all, BlueGamer Dude. Even left dirt, a shed with a roof on it will eventually be void of all grass.

[@BlueGamerDude]

farmhandscompanion oh true! No sunlight or rain can reach

[@nathandean1687]

if the rocks show up as rust then u can heat them up 4 thier iron content.

[@san379]

MY WOODSHED USES OLD BROKEN PATIO STONES FOR THE FLOOR.. JUST DRY LAID.. NO MORTAR.. THERES NO ROCKS IN MY LAND... PURE SAND

[@nathandean1687]

if u could, but probably wont do it to cut down the minute intro. it takes up lot of space where u could have more valuable info in?

[@jeanarcouette2897]

Wouldn't it have been easier to just set all the rocks then bash them into place with a 2 by 4 and a 3lb mallet?

[@farmhandscompanion]

Nope. That ol' ground's too hard for that, I do believe.

[@СергейЖуган-ц6ж]

после дождика такое мощение расползется так как нет песчаной подстилки для отвода излишков воды

[@UWCcyberwolf]

I think the floor you are building is known as flag stones.

[@Retro-Future-Land]

I wonder if folks use them for inside their cabins? I know I would for the fireplace area...

[@cassianyhvh7220]

I miss your channel. You are too talented to not put more content out, lessin' you don't have the spare time that is.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Cassian. Don't know about the talented part, but spare time is hard to find around here. (Nevertheless, the next episode is only days away I hope.)

[@balthizarlucienclan]

I have finally recorded my recommendation for your channel and posted it! I figured I would share the link with you so you could see it Pa Mac :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZPdq4OuoJuZitU

[@farmhandscompanion]

Well, Frank, I don't believe I could hire a promotion that nice. You're far and a way too kind, my friend! Sincerely, Pa Mac

[@TheWoollyMammoth]

I have to admit the picture and caption format has gotten old for me...can't keep watching it sorry. Maybe some real videos with talking demo and instruction.

[@TheWoollyMammoth]

Good videos but sorry about the format. I will continue to watch for an improved format for a little but if not Sorry...