Pulling Off Concrete Forms | New Home for the Sawmill

[@mrcompatable]

Glad you brought in the pro for the leveling job. He sure looked like he knew exactly what he was doing ;) Great video as always!

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

I swear, that dude was calculating the Coriolis effect, and compensating for the gravitational forces that bend the mill rails by a millionth of an inch. At this level of precision, even temperature variations between his hands and the rails must be factored in, to the thousandth of a degree Fahrenheit. I mean, it's been talked about in theory (among your snooty NASA engineer types), but I've never seen anyone actually ACHIEVE it. Unbelievable. A perfectly level rail, with 0.000000000000° deflection, along its entire length.

[@HughJorgan1]

He looks like he could use a haircut though.

[@brucea550]

Ironically it doesn’t matter in the slightest whether the mill is level. Everything you need to know can be done with string.

[@Yellowjacket1977]

@@HughJorgan1 haha! I thought so too!!

[@lauramunson5888]

LMAO

[@PaulButkiewicz]

Hi friends. Consider filling those control joints with a joint filler so that water doesn't freeze inside and crack it prematurely :)

[@dlaitch]

Thinking the same thing before the slab gets a roof. Some type of caulking is needed in the meantime to prevent the concrete chipping around the saw cut due to water freezing.

[@kevink4914]

Was going to say the same thing. Sense it’s not a covered slab water will indeed get into cracks and freeze. Ice is stronger then the rebar and will crack and spread the crack more every winter. They make a caulk for expansion joints as well that works good to.

[@one567]

Pro Tip right there, worked 3 summers pouring slabs and we did the same thing.

[@rickgreen9936]

Yes! Sikaflex at Home Depot, there is others but I know this works good. Also helps keep the cut edge from chipping off.

[@TheOtherBill]

@@kevink4914 Not only that, but once there are cracks in the joints any water will work down to the rebar and once that rusts it can expand and crumble the concrete around it.

[@johnwatson7705]

IMPORTANT. Whre the concrete is porous because it was a little dry you should spread some mortar into the holes on the side of the slab. If you do not do that the ice will crack and erode the side of the slab as the water gets into the holes and repeatedly freezes and thaws.

[@barbarabeagley6650]

That's what I was thinking.

[@rich3687]

My thoughts exactly, some material that can be spread thin without drying out before it cures.

[@patnalley9148]

My husband has done concrete work since he was young (he is now 74). I told him about the honeycombing in the concrete. He said due to where you live, you may want to use waterproof epoxy to fill the holes. Also with any future concrete pours, if you tap on the forms before it sets up will alleviate some of the honeycomb issue. You two did a great job.

[@ogearbox6132]

I would add that if you get some white Elmers glue and with a small brush apply it to the cracks/holes that are on the side. Then apply some Type S mortar to fill in the gaps smooth. The glue will help bond the mortar and eliminate any gaps where ice can form. Good job though.

[@meme7591]

If this is something that wasn't done initially on a slab can you do it after and what would you have to do?

[@rascalsmom05]

My only disappointment is when an episode is over! Love watching you guys and loved the extra silliness at the end. 😊

[@RedRose-gm6px]

Agreed, it’s like omg we gotta wait a whole entire week for the next saddd face

[@orangemartian]

Bandit is going to need his own pond! he definitely misses the bog like someone else mentioned. love your videos!

[@PICARDY610]

THAT WAS ME, BANDIT CRACKED ME UP WITH THAT BOG. HE SURE LOVES HIS WATER

[@Rocco25.6]

The weather never stop’s the team work And it doesn’t stop bandit either

[@melaneyreimer4124]

Ariel is a rockstar on the tractor.

[@SandraChatham-yw8hp]

I love the way you two work together. This is my favorite channel of all.

[@noyopacific]

Nice pad ! Having a covered shed for the mill during the winter and when it rains will be sweet. I wanted to add that I'm enjoying the occasional clowning around, like Arielle doing her little dance moves and Eric dressing up in the surveyors costume. Thanks for the video guys!

[@carolpbarbalho]

You guys are on another level. Seriously!

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

Especially after the expert verified! 😂

[@m6996j-vs7fl]

mix up some sand and cement then fill up the voids in the sides. this will stop freeze damage.

[@lindnova]

'gravelly' concrete is usually good concrete. The colors are different moisture levels as it is curing. It dries out over the rocks and gets lighter and holds moisture longer between the rocks. Most of that will even out over the next few days.

[@georgejobin1744]

that was a good mix.should have had the driver add a few gallons of the water thats onboard than after the pour should have dobbyed it push the stone down and the cream would come up then float then fresno it the kids did really good for there first pour

[@Yellowjacket1977]

@@georgejobin1744 Question, now that the slab is dry, can the corner where they added rocks and sand to at the end during the pour be fixed or supported with something the make it stronger? It looks like that last corner would crack and break easily?

[@lindnova]

I wouldn’t do anything on that corner; it’s done don’t overthink it. What was done likely won’t make much difference. Just backfilling a good edge for support on and off the slab is best now.

[@julieking4828]

My dad was a brick mason so I grew up around cement and mortar. When you had the cement delivered I swear I could smell it through the video. 😊 I love your enthusiasm for everything but especially cement. ❤

[@cbass2755]

What a great memory..to bring back that fond sense of smell..❤

[@tgrif04]

Once the concrete is poured, take a rubber mallet and go around the outside forms tapping it to get the concrete to settle and not have those holes in the pad.

[@Kiki-D-Kimono]

They poured this 3 days before this video was shot, so a week or so ago.

[@FitzOnPC]

@@Kiki-D-Kimono I think he means for next time. Its good advice.

[@fiendeng]

Use a reciprocating saw, take the blade out, but the gudie against the form, or the skreet board you use 👍

[@basictrainer]

@@Kiki-D-Kimonodefinitely more than a week ago. They were probably dipnetting last week actually 🤔

[@nathanielweaver2053]

The reason the concrete looks like that on the forms is poor consolidation. At end of a pour like that, you can have the truck add water to increase the cement ratio a little bit to increase the ability to create the paste so you don't have the honey combing as we call it in the construction world. May have to tap the forms or use a vib a bit longer but it will work out. However, its a slab for a saw mill and its over engineered by the rebar sizes and PSI you ordered. You two did great! You can use a mortar mix or some concrete sealant on the edges where its not sealed to prevent any freeze/thaw damage for when winter comes.

[@charleshutchings3010]

IDK but with all the freeze thaw cycles ya'll have I think that a concrete caulk in those expansion slots would be in order.

[@johnensminger7675]

Awww...cute couple!😊

[@nah2860]

So inspiring to see you guys crafting a life together up there. As always, thanks for sharing.

[@bobross5580]

Eric, you are as competent as anyone can be doing something new.. You both have what it takes!

[@kurthansen4362]

As suggested by Paul (another video episode commenter), please seriously consider to seal and fill the concrete cut slots with caulk (silicone the most long-term durable filler) to prevent rain and snow melt water accumulation in the cut slots and the ongoing freeze-thaw winter action causing ice expansion cracks in the concrete. As I've previous commented, consider an entire concrete surface sealer application (e.g., Thompson's Water Seal) this summer when the concrete pad is dry and has reached its almost ultimate strength after about 28 days.

[@Slassetter]

Watching you two makes my day a happy day! I love the way y’all work together and are not afraid to show your affection for one another. You did an awesome job on the concrete and putting up the sawmill! The guy doing the leveling was really handsome and efficient. Wink, wink! God bless you both!

[@laurareiner]

Thought I recognized that wig!

[@PaullaWells]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 OMG! Y'all are too much! Thanks for that last little bit once again! I love it y'all get me like that! Anyway, I am so excited for y'all to be able to get the saw mill up and operational so quickly. You guys will get some much done this summer and I am dying to see the transformation come this winter.

[@reginayoggerst97]

Awwweee you guys are the cutest that little moment of y’all kissing and just being proud of each was the most darling thing ever! You guys work together so well and be proud of yourselves!!!

[@joyceyoungblood7927]

I love watching your progress with this home stead ! I don't think there is anything you two can't do. Praying for blessings and continued success ! God speed.

[@richardtaylor6300]

I just love Arielle. She's such a cool chicka. That little jig she was dancing was so cute.❤❤❤

[@greeneyedgirlina]

Who knew……Eric had a twin with curly locks and is a professional concrete leveler.

[@RatdogDRB]

Bandit's ready!! That boy... he sure loves dredging ponds. Nice work cutting those joints. That mill cut some fine looking beams for you to use. Save a few buckets of sawdust. You'll love using it as a sweeping compound. Dampen it and toss it about. As you sweep it'll draw in the dust to adhere, and will simply ball up and roll along, no clouds of dust in the air. Also great for the compost pile. Also, pack it into cupcake tins (with the paper cups) and add a mixture of lamp oil and paraffin wax to make fire starters.

[@myraholmes651]

So,so happy to be with you on this journey!! Great job as usual!!

[@neilbpence]

That professional leveling dude reminds me of the crazy off grid guy that you visited a few years ago at his cabin out in the bush.

[@michaelharris3009]

When we cut relief joints in bridge decks we filled the cuts with a rubber compound.

[@toddswenson9137]

Love to see Cyle the Bushman sighting, great job on the slab and finally seeing what the saw mill is capable of.

[@ronaldbeuron3766]

I have to say once again. Eric you are all that is right with the world! Ambitious, hard working, willing to learn, a beautiful wife, and get things done!

[@TR-rz1xt]

I have to say, Arielle you are all that is right with the world! Ambitious, hard working, willing to learn, goodlooking husband, and get things done! In fact I'd go further and say, Arielle AND Eric you make the perfect couple and get all this done, together. Perfect example of the whole being more than the sum of the parts. You guys are both awesome XXXX

[@adamyoung480]

@@TR-rz1xtAloha, great comment!

[@zingerdoutdoors2311]

Take a pipe wrench to remove your metal form stakes, works slick!!!!! Also seal your concrete with concrete sealer and caulk!!!

[@andrenamiller8210]

I could watch you every day. Your videos are better than most of the stuff on tv. Love your enthusiasm for the life you are building. Also great cameo from Eric at the end😂😂😂😂

[@stevenwarner7348]

The sawmill and large format logs ~~~ Brilliant ~~~. Just imagine. Wow! ✨🌸✨

[@stephenstephenson4594]

Both of you did an amazing job at that concrete slab 10 leveling your sawmill the two of you are absolutely amazing everytime I see your videos that makes my evening I wish you all the best and I can't wait to see your next Adventures

[@Yellowjacket1977]

It's cool that they poured the slab, set up the sawmill. Used it to cut the timbers to level the sawmill, and will probably use the edges they cut off of the 8x8 beams to burn in their wood stove!! No waste!

[@pdrphil8159]

Im very envious ... Sawmill, tractor, snow mobile, side by side, and you live where the fishing & hunting is fantastic... Good job on the pad..

[@paulbishop5419]

Next time tap the forms with a hammer. It helps the concrete settle and bring the water to the form for a smoother finish on the edges.

[@mikek4024]

Yes! I saw Bandit 'digging'...always makes me smile! Great sharing your vids with us all!!

[@jasondolan7181]

We run the rescue version of that Stihl TS saw. It’s a really powerful line of saws, our is for rapid removal of material in a life threatening situation. Everyone is going to have a tip or two for you, so here’s one more. Set two 4x4 or 6x6 as guides parallel to the line you want to cut. Use those guides as borders for a straight cut. Also, and this is smaller detail; but you can minimize the management of that hose line with a larger carabiner hooked to the saw using a split ring or even through a belt loop. It’ll give you more hands free use and easier management of the water line to the saw. Everything looks great, well done!

[@traceybradshaw]

Looks fantastic guys, amazing to see how far you’ve come since the old “chainsaw mill”. Ariel - you might want to get yourself some “steel capped sandals” for working the mill! ❤

[@wpursuit]

"You know you can't show that".........love it! Well done guys.

[@debrasaints3809]

Great job y’all! Be sure to fill those sawed cracks with either silicone or that specialty filler that pool companies use. I’m so excited to see your plans progress! And, you know I love your videography and editing Ariel! Blessings ❤️🙏🏼

[@johnensminger7675]

Looks really good guys! Thanks for sharing!

[@wernerpd777]

You can fix the outside edges by buying concrete mix **without** any aggregate. One or two bags should do the trick. You put it on with a trowel and it makes a nice professional smooth finish.

[@kimglover6968]

Im so happy to see you're taking the ear protection seriously. I just got hearing aids because I didn't when I was younger.

[@julieking4828]

I’ve been thinking while watching this how no matter how big your dreams were when Eric first said hey, let’s move to Alaska, that you must be so grateful you both said yeah let’s do it. ❤❤

[@annalinekennedy1027]

Take 5 and a cuppa coffee. Good job. A treat to watch you. Good luck for all the jobs that's still to come. Love

[@jefftokaji6460]

The concrete looks great. Well done. You both should be very proud.

[@Mama_Nells_Garden]

YOU GUYS!! 🤣 That dude at the end is a Jack of all trades! First, several months ago, he started out as a wilderness nomad that showed you around a public use cabin. What was his name? Steve?? Then, I could have sworn he was supervising when you all gave us a tour of the new cabin.....and NOW he's a professional leveler! He must be super handy to have around! Keep up all the good work!

[@nitaleach6816]

I'm so glad to see the sawmill has a house, and a place of it's own. I missed the last video, but will go back and watch it.

[@applemac100100]

Seeing you work with the concrete grinder with the hose attached brings back memories of the stone paving project in Belfast Northern Ireland about 15 years ago for about six months they were outside our office everyday cutting and laying stone. The noise was unreal 🤣🤣🤣

[@1114gg]

Amazing! There is no end to your talents and your willingness to try new things. And that wood is gorgeous!

[@duanechadwick331]

Quick tip before I watch the rest of the video. Whenever you are trying to move or prime a pipe, a hose, tubing, I even did it on my Harley motors after rebuild at the oil pump. Use a compressor with an air nozzle along the outside and pointed in the direction you want it to flow the difference in air pressure will create a vacuum and draw your fluid out or through your system. I learned this from a navy jet mechanic. The navy does this all the time.

[@DannyCreech]

28:55 into the video was the best part. It is great to see you two both so happy. Life is a journey and you two are enjoying it.

[@joniwarren3100]

So nice to see a self-loader.. my husband did that for 30 years… I miss going out in the woods with him.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Take a drive.

[@lourinedavis121]

I love that you all always take pride in your projects. So sweet to see your love for each other with a little PDA at the end of a another successful project.

[@elisalsdb]

What is PDA? 😊

[@jiggyfun807]

We ain't seen Jericho since the cabin that time! Glad he is around

[@leabinales]

It seems like 31:48 is not enough for me. Time flies so fast when watching your videos. That’s how much I enjoy all your videos. So excited to see all your projects. You guys are so amazing. Thanks for taking us with you all the time. Another great one. Love you both.❤😊

[@RayFMak]

The professional needs a raise, nice job 👍🏻

[@PRACTICALCIVILIAN]

@SimpleLivingAlaska, Eric & Arielle, be sure to fill all voids around the outside with mortar. Otherwise water and snow will seep in and will freeze during winter and cause it to explode or seriously spall, which will cause you a lot of grief. Also, put in a self-expanding cork expansion joint filler in the relief cuts to keep standing water from seeping in and causing major cracking. I would also roll on a concrete sealer for added protection.

[@stevendufresne9994]

I agree with all the add step! They are needed in a freeze thaw climate!!👍👍

[@ginnybrunori5778]

My friend is a logger and has a sawmill. I asked him to side my house with board and batten siding and he agreed. The understanding was that I would help him to saw the logs. We used white pine and only the heart of the log. My house is a two-family side by side duplex and its huge. Took way longer than I expected but I really enjoyed using the sawmill and rolling the laws. Some of them were really big so it was a great work-out. Looking forward to watching you guys build your projects and use your mill again. I love your new property and your channel. Appreciate you sharing your lives with us.

[@shellybielawski1773]

You two are simply the BEST amazing for sure, it turned out beautiful. Y’all deserve a big break like going fishing at the cabin, a little relaxing wouldn’t hurt either of you, no one deserves it more, plus I want to see y’all catch that BIG FISH that is in the lake waiting for you. Love y’all!

[@slomo1716]

YOU two are so stinking CUTE!!! Loved seeing the smooching at 28.54 what a darling couple so in LOVE!!! Teamwork makes the Dreamwork! Love you guys! God Bless!

[@pathfindergeorgia1117]

Great video Erik, can’t wait to see the projects and the joy they give. Oh, love the love show. It’s part of life in the real world. Take care Y’all.

[@treeman3663]

You've done a gr8 job your now concreters

[@deborahmcsweeney3349]

Y'all are so sweet! What a beautiful wood saw set up!! Y'all are moving along !! So excited to see what happens next!!!

[@WesBit]

Tapping the sides of the forms with a hammer as you pour will get rid of them air pockets. Great work for just the 2 of you guys.

[@sidepasser]

You need to fill up the voids in the sides or the concrete will crack when water/snow gets in those holes. We use to put in expansion joints (wood strips) while the concrete was being poured, makes it easy to remove the board when it dries. No cutting required.

[@ksandoval3130]

Everyone should have Bandit’s child spirit. 🥰

[@terryharding2519]

you two are getting everything ready for bigger things to come. Love watching you two build structures and I am glad I will be watching every step. Good luck and hope the weather doesn't hamper your ideas

[@Stardust19631]

I love the hair at the end. You guys rock. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@neilharrison7555]

Great job! Seeing how anxious you were preparing/pouring the slab, and now setting up the sawmill, it looks like you will be very happy now. Another great couple of videos.

[@SalLeeHolland]

Surfing Alaskan style. Now ya got me singing Surfing U.S.A. Nice Job Eric you should be so proud. The surveyor was so good! I bet he would hire you. Arielle, you have mastered driving that so well. I can't wait to see your next adventure. This place is really helping you get things done. Working together and reading about what all it takes to do what you want in the end is paying off. Team work is dream work. Sending love from Western, N.Y. Too bad you couldn't put your names in the cement, but I think it got too hard when you thought about doing it. May be on the next thing you do.

[@dianesierakowski9317]

I love watching you two work so good together! I’m excited to see the next project! Have a great weekend Eric & Ariel ❤

[@kaylaabs5096]

Love Bandit playing in the pool!

[@bonneymoseley1159]

You two are such a blessing to watch, and share with my grandson. So many people do not care for their equipment like you do. Preventing measures are so important.

[@TheBest-ob1kj]

Looks great. You Two are a couple . We love watching you.

[@harrygreen6935]

So good to see both smiling & sharing the love. You 2 are cute & love the pad & the saw.

[@johnensminger7675]

Looks great you guys! Enjoy watching your channel!

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

Expansion joints, that’s what your cutting into the concrete ! What a fantastic job your both doing. And I like your saw with the water hose attachment. That’s a brilliant piece of kit..💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙

[@Orodben]

Are you going to build an oldschool open sided shed with slanted roof and wood storage (for boards) over the saw? Love how your new place is turning up. Can't wait for you to start gardening there!

[@heidiclarke2333]

If they do the addition of guttering and a water tote, they will have a water sorce as needed.

[@Marian-eh5jd]

Thank you for the video. I could watch several times a week.

[@jilldeschenes6302]

Bravo!!! I think Eric could land a movie cameo. You guys and your enthusiasm in all your projects, gives me such anticipation on your next adventure. Enjoy spending my time with you.

[@kevinwiley9696]

SO neat to see your excitement Eric!!! Eating breakfast and lunch out there!!! AWESOME!!

[@debbiemacy3840]

As everyone has said the concrete looks great. The team of Ariel and Eric scores again. A lot of great things can come out of that sawmill. Excited to watch.

[@jbuitendam9236]

It's always a pleasure to watch you two, greetings from the Netherlands

[@obg6467]

If your slab will be outside for winter you might want to think about filling the saw cuts with something flexible so water doesn't freeze in them.😊

[@jeremyzaloum3443]

What would you fill it with?

[@obg6467]

@@jeremyzaloum3443 For starters I have wouldn't have cut the slab but I would think some kind of caulk would keep the water out.

[@nealrosen9817]

LOVE that last bit....Awesome!! Thank you!!

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Great job on the sawmill. I'm constantly amazed at your vast knowledge on the operation of so many kinds of machinery and so many different jobs, Eric. I liked the kiss at the end. Very nice. Great job both of you!

[@tomscott3939]

i am a builder and to make your custom lumber is music to my ears!! wow what a nice addition to your tool use!!!

[@silveritea]

Sawmill is looking GOOD in it’s new home!

[@iartistdotme]

One more big job crossed off the bucket list. Time to celebrate~~~

[@cherylmiller-day5932]

Great to see the saw mill working. Looks 👍 terrific 👌

[@Niclas-h6c]

You're awesome. Plain. And simple. Thank you.

[@BOUTDOORSALASKA]

You are going to love your new sawmill Setup! It’s so rewarding to build with lumber you made yourself. You will never regret the work you are doing. Nothing worse than re leveling your sawmill constantly. You guys are living the Dream 🎉. #boutdoorsalaska.

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Best Alaska Show on the KZbin !

[@mariaslibeck9984]

Whooohooooo!!! Couldn’t wait another day!!! 😜Well done guys!! Ya’ll are working so hard!! Wish I could be there helping!!

[@anatrampert1332]

My hubby cut off our 9 by 10 meters cement balcony in 25 cm slices with the same Stihl machine ! He was done !!!! By the end of the project!! Always use water or else it will destroy your blade!!!!! Nice work!!!

[@joniwasson2866]

You guys are going to love using that slab for all of your sawmill needs. You will be happy it is as big as it is. Great job in cutting the slab, Eric. You did a great job. Keep the lines straight by eye is no easy task, you rocked it. You can always use construction marker twine to get that straight line. It might help out your back and wrists next time. You both are such a pleasure to watch. It is exciting to watch the new homestead come to life. Thank you for sharing your awesome journey.

[@cathyjones3403]

Best videos on KZbin but 30 minutes go fast when you enjoy the videos. Longer videos please 😊👏👏👏👏. So good to see the saw mill running again. Loved the professional 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂