Oh No! I Blew My Boat Motor! How To Build A Grand Staircase

There is never a dull moment at Camp Heartwood. It's been a busy couple weeks and in the middle of all the fun BOOM!! my boat motor blew up as I was driving across the lake. Oh well, life goes on and I got to get these stairs finished. Thanks for watching friends!
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[@97aaroniscool97]

Thank you for your message at the end Jesse - I've found this to be the cure in my life as well!

[@bbbmmmwwwxxx555]

👍🏻

[@Diamond_Hammer]

Have been an avid watcher of the Samurai antics since back in the repairing other contractors mistakes days, and I have to say your monologue at the end holds very very true and you can see it. Making core memories with the kids and family on a whole every single day with an inner peace that just makes you all shine, loving the journey and seeing Casa de Geest come together. Stay strong brother and much love to the fam, thanks for taking us all on this ride with you :) ❤

[@steveferguson1232]

Wow the ending, I needed that. I haven’t been able to work since 2013 due to a stroke. I made a decision not to sit around no more and at 64, I bought a laser as I love making things for friends and family. I’m teaching myself a design program. My anxiety and depression are still there but my wife says she starting to see the old me coming back to life. Thank you for saying this

[@Hand-Driven]

I love how you drop your videos for the Sunday morning New Zealand market. I always look forward to it.

[@seandenny1553]

You are the man, people don’t realize how hard it is to do a staircase in that location with that angle of attack dam very impressive samurai you are “the” Master!

[@HaydenGatesOR]

Always enjoy your building and pontificating and humor! I noticed the staircase flexing when you were walking up and down it just you. I really think you would not regret supporting those stringers in the middle. Maybe there's a way to hide it by supporting the two middle stringers and doing little cantilever zout to the inside of the outer Stringer

[@TheCabledawg1]

I came to the comments to find this.

[@jamesfearing9459]

Those stair stringers are spanning awfully long. Great video. Your son will remember helping every time he uses the stairs.

[@timofeyserikof8397]

I was just about to point out this weak construction element when you took your comment off my tongue. I agree with you. At least in the middle it is necessary to prop up.

[@daveloderhose874]

I was waiting for the bracing in the middle but it didn’t come I was also wondering about the tar like product you using on the dock why not on the steps. Love the channel the workmanship, work ethic and family values.

[@psidvicious]

Yes, at least 1 midspan brace is necessary. 2 would be preferable. Compounding the problem is that very bottom cut on the stringers, which will make those stringers want to split, under tension, right down the middle, as the material ages in the weather and when multiple people are going up and down. That last riser looked short too.

[@lifeonroad4412]

I loved seeing you involving your kids in your build. Great life skills they will be able to apply in their adult lives when the get older.

[@01AceAlpha]

Good to see the young samurai learning the way!

[@hallcody3]

Looking good, nice work as usual. Thanks for that little pep talk at the end. Felt that my friend

[@gordoncrates3508]

Stairs are looking great. Finally got to watch the video

[@mattkent655]

Nice to see I'm not the only person rocking the safety sandals on the cottage jobs

[@raisethedead13]

I've been watching your channel since before my little guys were born. I'm working at being better about listening to the world around me and taking those breaks to enjoy things. Easier said than done at times! Thank you for everything you do.

[@TheTubeTube2]

You are so right about reaching out to nature and treating our fragile planet with respect at last, then your soul heals.

[@createlovehappy]

Well done on those stairs. I love your style of using big bold timbers.

[@twardnw]

15:40 , absolutely agree! We have an off-grid property near Mt. St. Helens, and one of the things that brings me the most joy is being able to share that space with my friends and family. Nothing better than being able to get together with loved ones out in the woods! Every project I work on out there, the primary focus is "how does this make it easier for others to be here".

[@LoganLovell]

Been watching your videos for years now - One thing I've always appreciated is even though the carpentry is phenomenal and the work is always fun to watch, its the man in the camera that keeps me coming back. Jesse, you are so down to earth and humble and insightful. I appreciate you sharing these little snippets of your life with us so we can live and learn along with you

[@brianstauffacher]

What an amazing inspiration! Been following you since the beginning of your Channel! You truly have made your followers and subscribers more confident and brave in having confidence doing things on our own! Me and my entire family always look forward to your new videos and updates in your amazing new adventures in life! Love you brother. Brian and family. Spokane Washington

[@jasoncharles8651]

I watched that dive, at least, a dozen times!

[@christophermcdonough1353]

Started them young!!! Love to see the kids with tools in there hands!!

[@seanconnelly1281]

Magic,how the small fella knows how to feather the trigger is a beauty

[@dsop66]

My wife and I were just on the Island last week and I can honestly say that it did my soul good to be there. We were in Sannich for two days and would have loved to meet you. We do have an common acquaintance so it’s not like we are strangers🤓. Maybe next time. Love your videos bud.

[@georgehenes3808]

For some, it's the buutttaa flakes off that gorgeous planer; but for me, it's the construction crocs that really make it perfect 👌 Stay safe!

[@neilmcalester]

It’s all grand until your mates start calling you 3 toes!!😮

[@kenmarapese9085]

Good looking flight of stairs!

[@brucemillar3015]

I love the way you involve your kids.

[@boylemjames]

Thank you for the words of wisdom at the end of the video. It is courageous and heartfelt words such as those, which will ignite the spirit of others to take action.

[@JMLVC]

That post was crazy clear. 19:25 When I seen you plaining, it was so satisfying.

[@MellowMediaDesign]

Love that the kiddos get to help. Safety glass are cheap insurance though. Can't wait to do building projects with my little ones.

[@Porkwhitemeat]

It's a jigsaw man not a grinder cutting metal lol

[@funtyes1970]

@@Porkwhitemeat yeah right you have to love them KZbin safety police

[@MellowMediaDesign]

@funtyes1970 jigsaws typically cut on the up stroke, which can absolutely eject debris towards the operator. Is the risk low? sure. Would I take that risk my kids while on an island that requires a 20-30 minute boat ride just to get back to main land? No. Its all fine right up until it isn't. But you do you.

[@Porkwhitemeat]

@@MellowMediaDesign oh yea those crazy dangerous upstrokes flinging tooth picks into childrens eyes LOL. Ive been a carpenter all my life, im 40 now and i started younger than this kid, and ive never seen a jigsaw throw debri lol. The safety glassss i wear are my sunglasses when im outside lol. With that being said i have had to get a piece of metal drilled out of my eye ball once and guess what i was using goggles lol

[@sandstoker]

Looks great! Can’t wait to see it.

[@cactuskiwi4218]

I bought off-grid property because of you. Your message inspires many people Jesse.

[@alfredesquer]

Incredible skills and determination and tenacity. You are an inspiriration sir. Now please put a support underneath the long staircase midway. Please!

[@MattyH73]

U2 Fasteners for the WIN 🥇

[@gra5223]

You’re an amazing craftsman and dad. Well done in both areas.

[@ijursic]

Life is like building a set of stairs. One step at a time.

[@abrahamreyes3806]

Beautiful stars for a betterment of de unity the Family y happiness saludos from New Zealand

[@wojohowitz5432]

Thank-you for "building" some faith back into Humanity, Truth and Common Sense. You are truly a Samurai by your own definition. ENjoy "living Your Best Life" and teaching your Skills to your Kids.

[@REVSMOG]

YOU ARE A BEAST!!! 30 BAGS OF QUICK CRETE. 80lbs per bag!!! You deserve a break today.

[@timofeyserikof8397]

Thank you to Jesse for the warm and kind parting words!

[@ericanderssen6816]

I appreciated the message at the end. That sort of change is too late for me but your stairs still have hope. Some 2X across the grain at the bottom tread tying across the grain to a longeron/stringer along the stair would make them happier. I'd guess you'd noticed the deflection in your video as you edited. Seriously tho--I appreciate your ethic.

[@HairyMTB]

Thank you for making these vid's Jesse

[@bobdriggers6111]

God will continue to bless you Jesse! Stay humble and follow your heart. You have a big family out here.

[@espnmk]

Thank you for sharing, Samurai its coming along one stringer, tread and Riser at a time I can see your vision coming together. BOAT "bust out another thousand" just had to throw it in there. God Bless and keep up the great work and in between the pauses take a minute and look at that glistening view.

[@MrBiddo]

that motor looks pretty well looked after, should be chasing warranty

[@LupusMechanicus]

Those screws are a good way to insure you can't get your form off without a saw and crowbar! Good job einstein!

[@joduval]

This is going to be the grand entrance to the epic temple this place will become!

[@rickfazzini22]

Yep rods sticking out of both sides might be a problem, you handled it well on camera but I imagine the scene from Christmas vacation when Chevy chase found out he wasn’t getting his Christmas bonus

[@johngleeson9011]

Bombproof stairs, looks great man, nice to have the lake to cool off !

[@grainplaner216]

Just use a series of strongbacks on either side of the form and a block screwed between them at a couple inches above the top of your panel to allow room for finishing . Zero cutting of screw heads is necessary and your can vibrate the pour for maximum smoothness.

[@JoeK0322]

Looks great man!

[@stbdtack]

What extremely fortunate kids!

[@kenwoodfl]

Thanks, Jessie. That was a timely and much needed message. God Bless.

[@Vander_Galien_Handyman]

God heals all our deepest scars. I'm still healing every day! Glad to have a nice, clean, role model of a carpenter to be an online apprentice to, sensei.

[@stevenwarner7348]

You are the fifth of my "most favorite" You Tube content providers who is "pouring concrete." I will not list them but the locations are Alaska, Northern Idaho, Northern Vermont and Northern New Hampshire. Oh crap! I guess I did "just list them." Anyway I think this is super creative. Not really a "concrete" build, more a "family" build. Nice! And as much about the engineering. Amazing. All Heavy Duty! Sweet! Thanks for sharing this one. Wow!

[@joshuanicholsjr5327]

and don't forget the hangers for the were you cantleavered the landing that is going to hold all the stress from the top of the nice stairs you built jus saying what I would do great job god bless

[@MyLilMule]

I always enjoy watching your projects. You over build everything, which is a good thing. Except yo didn't overbuild these stairs. Yet. I look forward to see how these turn out.

[@battlebotts]

I saw on the fast motion when your building the stairs a lot of flex in the middle, you should build a support in the middle

[@imm311]

Wonderful video! Thank you and God bless you and yours! Praying for you

[@josephmoilliet8194]

Was having my coffee this morning and thought, I should really catch up with Jesse and see what he's been up to. Glad to do you are slaying projects as usual and looking well. I'm so happy for you and your family to have the new property. God bless you brother, the Lord will bless you in your diligence

[@MrBrianDuga]

Nice work, I'm sure this was an area of friction that will make moving forward easier. Great to see you and your son working together.

[@maitajack]

What a nice crew!

[@Joseph-jx8bl]

That planer has more metal comprising it than most cars on the roads these day! Look at that machine spit out those gorgeous butter flakes! It’s definitely a great tool that’ll last many lifetimes. Thanks for the positive words Jess

[@storfarbrorn489]

Yepp, old tools just works good - amazing quality. These days everything is produced for quantity only.

[@timepasses3380]

I like your thumbnail and title. No bs, just straight to the point. Great to see the kids involved. Thanks for sharing.

[@christophermcdonough1353]

Living the dream!! Enjoy the moments with those beautiful kids, there growing fast!!! Thanks for sharing your building video. They inspire me to always challenge myself!!

[@arthurjones9580]

The motor is toast! Ugh! Your attitude is a breath of fresh air though! Because of your closing statement my wife and I are heading to the the mountains in Utah today ! Thanks!

[@davidvansickle563]

We live in a very uncertain world today, I reach out to God 🙏 for peace & serenity everyday

[@jimsjacob]

Another great episode! Your free hand skills always amaze me. I would struggle with getting some of those cuts plum, but you do it like it’s nothing. Love it! Keep ‘em coming Samurai.

[@New.Adventures.Sailing]

Cheers! Your attitude is contagious. Wow, highs & lows in one video, all in stride. I like how you focus on the relationships first. The rest of what you build serves those relationships. Well done!

[@AresGodOWar]

Things are always the last place you check, You're not going to keep looking, After you find what you were looking for lol.

[@stubenmoebel]

great project, you are the real Samurai😉

[@bakabaka2061]

well done carpenter, I did the same thing! You will notice a biig difference that cement wall will not move.

[@WildmanTech]

Good tip with the 10” screws. 😊

[@Hoaxer51]

They have a newer product out that’s called a MudMixer, you put a bag of Quickcrete in the hopper and hook up a hose to the machine. Then turn it on and it sends the concrete mix down a short chute that has an auger in it and it meters the water into the mix as it going down the chute. You have to adjust the water so you can control how wet or dry the mix is. No more wheelbarrow, no more shovel or rake, no more hand mixing, just wheel the MudMixer to where you’re placing the concrete and start dumping bags ( it automatically cuts the bag open) of Quickcrete into it and away you go. They’re a little pricey at around $3,000 dollars but as much as you’ve been pouring and with building a house you should look into it. Saves a lot of work and your back, there are some videos on KZbin that show it working. Might be worth the investment, just keep it clean if you would get one.

[@croboy751]

Great video….I feel a boat house in the works

[@matteberry58]

Well done!

[@markbusby9709]

God Bless Brother...

[@sarl2121]

09:13 - Like watching Daniel LaRusso being trained by Mr. Miyagi.

[@silasmarner7586]

I love the pelvic planer dance!

[@johncarter9067]

Great job, I have built 2 staircases inside a home and 1 outside leading up to our front door It is a time consuming job but when finished it is so rewarding

[@VonDarkmane]

Thanks Jesse miss the live shows but love seeing you spend time with your boys.

[@relevant.c5411]

great video, nice stairs. Looking forward ot seeing more family and friends visiting. U are blessed. Amen on the ending comments. Praise God.

[@miki09876]

Looks like there's some flex in the stairs. Should they have a support in the middle?

[@RideVictoria]

Great work. Great Message. Put your feet up for a while.

[@markpalmer5311]

Beautiful, Jesse. Thanks.

[@gordonfrigaard6521]

Good job on the stairs. I notice that you always have the best looking straight wood for all your projects. You must have a great source of wood.

[@karlthompson5970]

Bloody good work mate👍🏻🇬🇧

[@KirkAllmond]

It's pretty rare to see a Yamaha blow like that. Every commercial guy I know runs Yamahas, they trade them in between 1000 and 1500 hours. Mine has 3200 hours and I ran from Ft Lauderdale FL to the Bahamas with it last week without a doubt in my head.

[@michaeldinatale5824]

Thank you buddy.

[@michaelshearer3559]

Love the progress, and new steps. Enjoy that beautiful weather and family.

[@SteRumbelow]

27:06 - “Let’s get to it.” Great kid. 👍🏼

[@fieldmarshallbeef8839]

hope you get the engine fixed soon and at not to high a cost. Good Luck

[@Rodgerrynd08]

I love hard work, I could watch it all day! GREAT JOB!

[@sdcofer52]

That form bowing solution looks pretty cool. Can't think of anything that could go wrong with that. Mini-re-bar!

[@archiestoney1735]

The end to this video hit hard

[@dickdavidson3616]

Go at your own pace. ❤ quality over quantity is always best.

[@joroyle8108]

Beautiful job

[@battlebotts]

Build a track conveyor system for getting stuff up and down the hill

[@stretch668]

looking awesome Jesse. jealous of the weather and the lake to cool off, keep it up man

[@michaeljustiniano2958]

Love the videos please keep them coming!! You have some amazing skills in carpentry! Life also!!!

[@mahmern]

love this man, hope you are doing well

[@richardflanigan9475]

Calling it liquid is correct. Liquid head pressure is greatest at the bottom… once it blows out it’s very difficult to correct so… nice save. Top ties on something 4” tall is fine. Strong backs and whalers are what keeps it true.

[@josherickson4313]

Classic power plainer dance😂

[@martinvho]

What you're looking for is always in the last place you check, because after finding it you don't need to look anymore.