Rebuilding My Homemade Wind Turbine And Hand Carving Wooden Blades

[@mattshaffer5935]

As an A&P mechanic in the States I must say I’ve been really enjoying your channel! This update proves Bill Boeing would have hired you 100 years ago to make propellers! There’s a lot of ship wright stuff here too. You are a true craftsman engineer artist! Thanks for sharing.

[@rcpmac]

Well said!

[@circleaudiovisual1580]

Having seen how well Kris builds doors, maybe they could do with hiring him now too.

[@001romeo100]

I am fully impressed! It’s just a complete kzbin.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 plan with the best resources and step by step instructions . These shed plans are so satisfying as if the sheds build themselves on their own. Worthy work Ryan!

[@PKMartin]

There I was thinking this video would be about carving new blades and putting the hub back together. Then you rebuild the generator... and make a new mast mount... and make a new mast... and build a new concrete base. This is a great illustration of your extremely varied skills - who else uses a multimeter, a drawknife, a sledgehammer, a tractor and a CNC Plasma cutter in the same video?

[@michaelcooney7687]

And uses the beehive as a scaffolding platform…. One with nature..🤣🤣🤣🥰😎

[@walesu.k.2108]

This is beyond me 😮 I can do Lego - Everting this Guy does! Such a Craft and Knowledge that is Next Level! After watching these videos I feel so fucking useless! Lol

[@Sema4beach]

Just Spectacular! 😃✅

[@Henchman1977]

The problem with these types of videos is the temptation to do the same thing at my house, despite not having the necessity, resources, land or skill.

[@Makorze]

True! Reminds of that show "I could do that!" where the guy tries doing jobs with no training or experience, just supervision (so he doesnt get hurt...or get hinself and others killed by accident).

[@leighharvey9150]

@@Makorze was that Burt?

[@Makorze]

@@leighharvey9150 can't recall.

[@brianciuffini4582]

I feel like that is most KZbinrs these days minus the safety aspect! 😂

[@hubertkaiser8581]

dont do the same stupid think....

[@FizzRacket]

Hey Kris! As I'm from a country where mushroom picking is a national pastime, I wanted to mention that all of that wood dust and shavings that you produce can be used as sort of mulch for a mushroom garden, they really love it, especially if you'd throw heaps of it at this time, when mushroom season comes they will naturally grow where it's placed, especially in a woodlands area where you're at. Don't know what you do with it, but if you're not a fan of mushrooms, deer and elk definitely are :D

[@lisahodges8299]

I may try that out. I noticed that I had a few growing but didn't know that it was the same dust. Thank you Birdy

[@martinwyke]

He uses it as chicken bedding then afterwards the fouled sawdust goes into his compost

[@ammarammar4045]

@@martinwyke you really are a diehard fan of kriss thank you for your info..

[@Muck006]

Wood dust is really versatile ... I used to use it - mixed with white wood glue - to fill in gaps / cracks in larger beams.

[@radleysmith7528]

Interesting concept but! Mycelium engages by way of symbiotic relationships and therefore it maybe a short lived production cycle, however there may be an opertunity for Kris to produce crops of Watercress and possibly "Wasabi" in the controled enviroment beyond his power production plants. All good suggestions ... i'm sure he reads in motion whilst hoping to land a fish, oiling the tools, sweeping the floor in the workshop🤣considering the time management priciples of Fred Dibner .....Oh and then remembering he haddn't given a full responce to his better half's measurement enquirie back at quality control🤣

[@Stop_the_Goose]

Dude, you have golden hands! Thank you for the content and for what you do! Maybe more people are needed for security and for such large-scale projects?

[@HomesteadForALiving]

With lockdowns continuing to bring manufacturing and shipping to a halt, natural building techniques like this are quickly becoming the only option for building a home. Your work is invaluable in teaching us as you learn!

[@BobHannent]

To be fair, it's not just the lockdowns, there's also been a massive boom in construction demand because many people have been staying home and saving money. Talking to people in construction they're seeing unprecedented demand for their services.

[@robertjoycetraining3126]

My mind is actually blown. How a person would even conceptualise this let alone build it is beyond me! Amazing work 🤯

[@radleysmith7528]

Imagine if Kris & 林果儿Lin Guoer were to produce us a child, enough to suggest Elon would tweet his desire and😂 godfather credentials

[@ngahuiaharding1896]

Even for a city girl in NZ I still enjoy your videos, both wood & metal work. Having a stainless steel tradesman hubby Probably helps. Even I can keep up lol.

[@debraymond2404]

Don’t know what I love more. That almost everything you use, you’ve made or how well you explain everything you do! Thank you for filming all that you do.

[@hubertkaiser8581]

nice video, stupid work, sorry...

[@garyfairbrother5532]

From a tree to hand tools to a smart phone app. The results are amazing in context when you track the history of your devices from a little larch seedling to the harnessing of electrical power. A divine gift of power from a Divine power.

[@zenzen9131]

I can't think of anything you can't do Kris once you've set your mind on it. Totally amazing :)

[@AdrianvanWijk]

You are a true 21'st century pioneer. Even your hydro business is a ground-up movement. You're truly inspiring, thank you. Now to go out there and make something as opposed to watching others do it.

[@raoulduke8382]

"This is starting to feel like the forces involved are getting quite extreme"... is a very elegant way of saying "oh shit".

[@j.k4825]

One of the thinks i really like about your videos is that there are no deliberater clifhangers... because ofcourse everyone wants to know how much power it produces :D And as always very interesting to watch.

[@IanDarley]

Amazing work Kris. One thing I would strongly recommend is a drain hole in the bottom of your junction box. Water WILL get in no matter what, so a drain hole in the bottom to let it out is a must.

[@johnathansuda570]

Hi Kris.... To reduce shrinkage stress use Paraffin after final shaping .. 1/4'' sealer.. Using wax allows the wood to breathe evenly along each axis, and release H2O molecules equally .. Slower? yes.. but Longevity and strength increase? YES. . Butt end needs to stay open to facilitate evaporation. Cool dark dry space for drying.. Binding wood under tension is also a tried and true way to FORCE the shrinkage to slow down movement. All the Best ....Keep up the great gifts you are sharing... WONDERFUL! Hop Shore.

[@SalvatorePellitteri]

Hi Kris, I suggest to put a sensor on the rotor and activate a big load, like a water heater, when the turbine spin too fast. The load should slowdown and limit the max speed of the turbine and avoid dangerous stress on the structure.

[@Tailss1]

I agree with this, especially with the type of wind the UK gets if there is strong wind with heavy rain it could break a blade.

[@Jaantoenen]

Truck btake shoes with a speed sensor actuator.

[@Tailss1]

@@Jaantoenen resistive load of a known value would work better and won't wear out.

[@propylaeen]

When larch is good enough for the national grid, it’s good enough for me. Perfect! What a great educational channel. Love all your works Chris!

[@twotone3070]

Theirs are treated though.

[@TheErador]

Worth the extra wait for the replacement concrete base! You're right a little extra expense now will prepare you well for the future.

[@MariaCCurry]

tractor is like a trusty friend! still love those phrases like “me fingers” - never get tired of hearing them - “pleased” as well! - come a long way from the first windmill of matchsticks! weather changes, then we adapt to it & use the bigger & stronger 💙 lots of great shop improvements & various new gadgets but the plasma cutter is very cool! great designs, good work

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear ,how are you doing?

[@tomsworkshop]

I used to think I was pretty handy around the house until I ran across your videos. You are my hero.

[@jucknorreyne]

Greetings from Australia. All I can say is Wow. I mean really Wow. I'am in awe of people with your kind of incredible engineering skills. You must feel very proud of what you have built here.

[@SilverGoth]

I’ve been looking forward to this video for some time. Thank you for going to the effort of filming the steps. And thank you for talking about how the first one failed because I had forgotten. The drone shots are much appreciated!

[@willnicholson7169]

This was worth the wait! The only problem was that I didn’t have 49 minutes to watch this until the evening after it came out! But, sitting by the fireplace with a nice drink and watching this is pretty nice. Excellent work as always!

[@frederickbowdler8169]

I'll never take power for granted again. I suppose going off grid means making your own grid without the grid bit but equally complex! You have done very well to finish these projects.

[@alibro7512]

I built a 10ft turbine using Hugh Piggots design with a Volve strut and two brake discs a few years ago so was fascinated to see how you made the blades. I remember making four blades at the time in case I cocked one up and then picked the three that were closest in weight to help with balance. I used wires to hold mine up so the pole didn't need to be so strong. I was kinda shocked you were able to pull the front magnets off so easily though, I had to use a puller to get mine off. This turbine should easily be peaking over a kW in gusty winds and I suspect either your magnets are weak or they are too far apart. I really enjoyed watching so thanks for sharing.

[@petercresswell5402]

Fascinating stuff regarding timber, at the start, beautifully explained in simple language easily understandable even by an idiot such as myself.

[@garyfairbrother5532]

Very doubtful that you or any other follower of this channel is an idiot. Lol. I’m always amazed at the genius level talent that some of these youtube creators exhibit… every week!

[@bulletbegone355]

I have watched most of KZbin's craftsmen do their thing including Camarata and other very smart and able presenters, but you are in a class by yourself when it comes to brains and know how. If I ever get a chance to cross the Atlantic I would like to see your shop and house and watch you at work. That, however is not going to happen at my age. Keep your chin up and good luck in all of your endeavors. The sawmill you built is fantastic, as are all the things you do.

[@_.OX._]

Well this was a treat, brilliant build as always Kris. My favourite KZbin channel.

[@rogerbrady1578]

Mine too!

[@ariebenschop4632]

It's either this or Sampson Boat Co. for me ;)

[@rogerbrady1578]

Kris is the only KZbinr I Contribute to Patron to. Samson Boat Co. is my second best and Samurai Carpenter is third best

[@ariebenschop4632]

@@rogerbrady1578 check out Mr. Chickadee too. Pretty sure you'll love it, when you love these 3 channels

[@cliffyburnett]

Top quality channel - love it

[@EduardoFolatelli]

Great work!!! Congratulations!! You inspired me a lot!! Cheers from Patagonia Argentina!

[@spongebobsqueeze]

You truly are an engineer of just about everything? I don’t understand most of it, but I completely appreciate it.

[@MrDeanelwood]

Wow. I was expecting to watch a video about you making the blades which would have been pretty interesting alone, but then find out you even mad the generator(!!) mast base and the whole nine yards. Exceptional ingenuity, engineering and creativity.

[@taviasgrannieable]

Congratulations on getting it up and working by yourself!!!!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear ,how are you doing?

[@karramia3795]

Bravo to the hole digger! Hope I can do that when I’m 65 in about 4 years 🥵 You’re an artist Kris

[@domenicozagari2443]

I built a vertical wind turbine, when the wind was blowing it was scaring to watch, because of the centrifugal force it never moved from the spot, the wind turbine is a radical idea of mine, its a cube with for sides, each side is half closed to hold the wind and the other is open to let the wind through to push the central turbine, the turbine must have a minimum of 4 panels. Its called the Zagari wind mill.

[@Nucul3arTOAST]

I've been watching you for years. You are an incredible craftsman. I've been dreaming of building one myself, and now I live on 5 acres!

[@Mindy56743]

I wish you were teaching this to people. The world needs more people with the kind of know how you have!

[@PavlovsBob]

Wind farms are a blight but a private turbine on your own land is fine so long as no neighbors are negatively impacted by the noise. Yours is quite cool. Excellent job.

[@davecunningham8476]

Every video makes me more and more amazed at your engineering skills Kris. Only wish I had the skills you have

[@Jaantoenen]

Watching your quick wit about things makes me wanna get up and do my to do things. Thanx Kris.

[@UnstoppableTramp]

We've moved to Wales mate and are looking to buy some land!!! Love what you're doing mate

[@kennethgibbons366]

Kris - so good to see the wind turbine back in action. Great work. When you were carrying the turbine head I felt myself on the edge of my chair and wishing I was there to help you... though what a 73 year old living in New Zealand could do I don't know

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

I have to say this but I think the instructions called for you to use THE BIG CHISEL lol. What a video and what a herculean effort you put in to making these blades. I laughed each time you said how easy it was, no mate this is not easy at all. You did a brilliant job showing great milling skills and wood knowledge, also you showed how "EASY" it is to follow wood plans, me I would have tanked out during the milling phase, but then I am old and grey. No matey this was an excellent example of a young guys determination to construct something from well, nothing, except basic materials, a lovely example of skills and determination, a great watch and a great all round video demonstrating many and varied skills, not to mention the making of the video itself you have an excellent grasp, of a lot of skills.

[@DJMitch117]

I hope this survives storm Eunice! Stay safe.

[@dylantrinder1571]

Lovely to see the wind turbine resurrected Kris, great job as always and thanks for sharing.

[@reannejarvis9464]

Thank you for the update. Glad your arch nemesis the wind didn't do irrecoverable damage. 🇦🇺⚡🎸❤️ this was supposed to go on the other video. Tech is strange magic…in my hands anyway

[@dannettebouchee9887]

What bummer to have that pad crack. At least you caught it. I found a company in the states that mounts a tall mast similar to yours. The metal plate the mast mounts to has a hinge pivot. This allows very tall masts to be lowered using a cable installed onto the mast all you need is a winch. Can’t wait to see yours in action

[@Doitgood52]

Good job! I think I prefer a vawt to this type.. much more stable and simpler for me. Great channel Kris✅👍

[@Hei_hey]

Suggest getting a solar powered spotlight that would run after sunset to illuminate the turbine blades. Maybe reduce strikes by migrating songbirds, bats at night. Think would look nice as landscape feature for evening. 🌚🔦🐦

[@ehombane]

how many birds and bats he found dead under the old mill?

[@markstringer4067]

This is an amazing channel. I also appreciate that your videos are the entire build rather than bits and pieces

[@mjk8710]

Wow kris your such a clever normal guy the topic’s and challenges you take on are amazing mind blowing total respect sir! 💯👍🏻🇬🇧

[@mobileprofessional]

Wow. Thanks for the highlight on the makeup of heartwood, especially its core remains from its infancy.

[@Anderbender]

I know I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again……you’re a fracking Genius!!!!

[@billlamond1847]

Just come across you're channel most enjoyable to watch ( I was a fitter welder so really like you're attitude to fabrication ). Cheers.

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Spectacular! Great work, Kris! You'd be rightly proud! Thank you for another exceptional video. Thanks for the work!

[@ren5062]

I'd love a workshop like that,great watching as always kris

[@watcherspirit2351]

Kris, You possess a wonderful knowledge of the practical and physical world. I can't watch five minutes without learning fifty new and helpful bits of knowledge. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@Aj-fc7cz]

Great video Kris. Appreciate your time sharing.......... AJ

[@LoudLudo]

It's crazy how the wood warped right away! It's cool how you were able to show what can happen to green wood.

[@danglss76]

We are kindred spirits Brother. Pretty sharp guy Mista. Thumbs up

[@TheEmbrio]

That green house with low end of day sun... gorgeous !!!

[@johnbarnas879]

44:15 - "It's starting to feel like the forces involved are quite extreme." Kris, you are amazing!

[@gordonagent7037]

Hi Kris,I built something similar for my farm and I used pvc pipe as it was easy to cut and took the curve of the propellor easily. It lasted for years and I used an old steel radio antenna for the mast as it was super heavy duty. I really enjoyed the agricultural honesty of your channel, it’s so cool I think to have your own farm so you can experiment/ tinker with projects like this as even if they fail, you can have another crack and make improvements. Green with envy of your plasma table. Well done mate

[@TrollFaceTheMan]

Your system for mounting and raising that was brilliant!

[@earthboundireland]

Just found your channel and gotta say man ... you are an inspirational genius

[@darincarlin]

I have watched your progress diligently for years now. This is the first episode that has ever been suspenseful. Very well done!

[@kindafoggy]

Gads I guess. I caught myself leaning in with each ratchet of the strap and pulling back as the drone got closer and closer to those flying blades. It was positively Hitchcockesque-- Hitchcockian--? It was tense!

[@jeangreenfield5993]

A little electric tractor would be handy too 💚🚜 Fabulous video 😊

[@DaiElsan]

Constantly amazed by your ingenuity.

[@hw9888]

"I don't really like venturing out into the real world, if I can avoid it." Sounds just like me :) Awesome build!

[@kerryclark1926]

That's a lot of work and it looks great. Put another one across the driveway so they're like pillars on either side of the driveway.

[@miguel--rush]

Excelente campeón..! Me encantan todo tus trabajos..! Un gran ejemplo de vida..! Gracias y gran abrazo desde Buenos Aires..! Bye bye!

[@RaulGillett]

The footage of it spinning from the drone was mesmerising. Great job again

[@upbeet863]

hi Kris i'v been watching you for a few years now i must say you all ways get it spot on over the year's lot's of good tips like the wood in the middle of the tree all ways a lesson for me. all the best ivan

[@user-yc1nh8tk2m]

Improvements only help further progression, you got a nice system going all around. Thanks for sharing!

[@wendyweaver8749]

Absolutely a totally engaging video! I was engrossed the entire time and really appreciated the detail you provided. It was worth the wait for a video with all of the steps, particularly the preparation and raising of the mast. I went back to videos about the construction of the first wind turbine for the explanations on how a wind turbine needs to be designed and built plus what is necessary for the wind tail to work properly. Thank you, Kris, for this great video!

[@lorns123]

Well it is 18th February, and in between working and listening to the winds trying to tear my widows out, I worried more than a few times about your wind turbine...really hoping you hadn't put the blades on yet, hoping all is well 🤞

[@BobHannent]

Not sure if you did it last time, but what about laying some Kevlar or carbon fibre under the lacquer once you've got the shape right? I've probably been watching too much Xyla Foxlin, but it seems you could make a nice weatherproof re-enforcement to the blade? Next stop a large CNC wood mill table to sit next to your plasma table?

[@HistoryRevisiteduk]

Always a very interesting watch. Without sounding a bit freaky I could watch you using your skills all day . Very relaxing . Thanks for sharing

[@chrischristenson4547]

you just got it up and a big storm comes to Wales I hope your wind turbine survived you do careful excellent work

[@1956vern]

Thank you Kris! Now that you can put some charge in your batteries, it will help! Your cement base should help! It’s unfortunate you couldn’t put huge bolts in but o well! With that metal base it will hold a better pole in future! Your accumulating some awesome tool! Yay Thank again

[@69Buddha]

Guess none of us can claim to be your biggest fan now. That was an amazing build, and I was so excited when I saw the title! Can't imagine what one twice the size would even look like.

[@martinwyke]

Your resourcefulness is inspiring, but I do have one thought. Adding some dead weight to the lower end of the mast below the pivot would make lifting and lowering a lot less difficult and sketchy. Estimating the pivot ratio it would need to be about four times the weight of the turbine.

[@vennic]

hugs from florida!

[@markdebcam]

Thanks Kris, totally inspiring, even your video production skills are superb. Legend.

[@terryrobinson1416]

Great video. I use used motor oil on my outdoor wood. It works great and keeps it from the landfill.

[@margaretcarter741]

You are ingenious in finding ways of doing thing single handed and without a crane. I’ve been following your channel for a very long time and love your videos. I hope you (and your new wind turbine) survived storm Eunice this week unscathed

[@allanmontile8210]

Hello Kris, good job bud. You are making it happen.

[@petewg56]

Sir, you amaze me with your talent's... From Idaho!

[@mebusy2280]

My how you have grown... From your first little wood/cob house to now, I've thoroughly enjoyed watching!!!! All my best

[@bobf12]

Another good video Kris. I enjoyed every minute. Can't wait for the next one.

[@troyboy4345]

I think this is my favourite of all your videos ... so much positive attitude and a no shits given to the set backs .... to give a very worth while result ... absolute top job matey 100% !

[@moshercraft5944]

You sir are a genius. Love watching your channel. I've built 1 windmill small scale and been wanting to step it up and this video was so inspirational and helpful!

[@darrellcaruk8880]

Your work ethic is on a whole different level. Good on you. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Themrjakecollins]

So glad to see you in ear protection!!

[@samvimes1482]

Excellent work, you are a real inspiration to all of us aspiring homesteaders :-)

[@tfoley455]

Awesome job thanks for sharing. Amazing to see how far you have come from building your house to finishing the second floor of the shop your truly a talented man

[@AvanaVana]

Awesome work! So glad to see this back up and running. Whatever you say about wishing you had picked a straighter log for the mast, I think it gives it character and matches the architectural elements elsewhere on your property.

[@sheilasaxton3836]

Awsome. Job and great use of natural resources to generate power

[@WolfClinton1]

Well done again Kris. You work so hard, patiently. I'm retired and feel tired watching you! However, all your efforts are to your own gain. I think I spent all mine making other people rich and lazy ;-)

[@rebeeccaborne]

Another oustanding project. Good seeing you again.