Timber Framed Barn Part 20 More Purlins And Hydraulic Oil To The Face!

[@johnbosse2527]

Chris, really happy that you are back on the barn. More content around the property will be great!!!

[@KrisHarbour]

Im glad to be back at it. there will be more videos coming more regularly now the days are getting a bit longer.

[@ren5062]

I agree

[@sandgroper-ig9nk]

Yep even a walk around with you just chatting with a update on the property and some future projects it's a long time between drinks 👍

[@dancarter482]

@@KrisHarbour A simple pulley system for hoisting those timbers would make that job run a lot smoother - work smart not hard. Awesome construction.

[@Zawazuki]

Likewise! These are my favorites.

[@joell439]

Kris - I absolutely enjoy your videos and have watched all your content for many years. I'm always impressed how much you can accomplish. I suspect my next comments will be ignored, but maybe they will resonate this time after the hydraulic hose failure....... You have accepted the potential loss of hearing valuable enough to wear ear muffs. Fantastic! Please, please reconsider your lack of respect for your eyes. You will miss being able to see so much more than you will miss your ability to hear. Wearing eye protection works. I say this out of respect and love for your dedication to being independent.

[@jonclement]

I was going to say something after the skill saw cuts at eye level. Worth getting premium protective glasses

[@julianfbond1234]

Safety squinting will only work for so long, You must have splinters for eye lashes by now! I would also really like to see you wearing some eye protection, I'm safety squinting each time I watch your videos 😂

[@johnkmcgregor5209]

Aye wonderful work but eye protection over ear protection everyday, hey an idea why not both. You certainly wouldn’t have got as much hydraulic fluid in them. Keep up the great work

[@pjl8119]

These buildings will last a long time. It will be interesting to look back on their construction in a few decades. You are creating a legacy and a document of all the skills, hard work and love that went in to these projects. True renaissance man.

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

45 years is more than 2x the span for most

[@thelvadam8916]

Glad you weren't harmed by the hydraulic incident Kris. Please be encouraged-the work you are doing is exceptional. Best wishes.

[@cskillet2003]

That could have been bad! There's a video of a garbage truck's hydraulics spraying fluid and the whole cab of the truck was instantly in flames.

[@lesthompson5907]

i was one loading a full clay skip & founded my self covered in oil as the pip to the hydraulic burst It often happens can't be helped, often when the kit as been standing the riles valve stick & over pressurise the oil siystom, & pips burst as a result.

[@kimleathercraft3852]

Great videos. Nice and simple tutorials 👏🏻👏🏻

[@MariaCCurry]

I feel like I have a deeper appreciation and respect for working with Wood and Timbers etc. by watching your channel.

[@wafamughrabi8723]

Maybe a plexi glass one

[@thefoodhobbyists7352]

Yes fella I'm gonna get a beer in the fridge this is gonna be my Friday chillout telly!

[@CJ-M43]

I'm glad you're okay and the oil wasn't hot. Scary stuff. Take care, much love

[@realamerican6101]

That barn looks like it would be a great house .

[@markcasey-yk1hh]

We're really happy that you let us be a small part of your life. Thank you so much! We continue to donate a tiny bit every month, all we ca afford. You and Dot's kind and loving personalities really shine through, reminding us that there are still people out there with good mental health. A small observation, if you don't mind: you might take time to reconsider your body mechanics, as you are easily spending twice as much energy as needed. You do a lot of almost overhanded work, for instane lifting pearlings up, an reaching up to bang them into place. If you were standing about 2 feet higher (on a ladder,perhaps), you would use much less energy. Your work should be approximately at waist height. Also too much hand sawing and chisling - set up a jig on your table saw to do most of the work on cut-outs and grooves. But we love you two over here in Colorado, USA!

[@earlhowze8622]

Very good advice!

[@sjdennis]

Kris, fantastic job as per usual. Love to see how you solve problems as a 1-man band most of the time. A little ingenuity and a lot of hard work seems to be the formula. Keep it up, sir. Cheers from Canada.

[@MattSaysSmile]

You’ve been brave enough to take on challenges most of us avoid, thanks for sharing what you can when you can.

[@Austinpowers46]

This blokes a machine. Hydraulic fluid to the face at several PSI nah don't care. Lift heavy ass timber 2 flights nah keep going. Mashes fingers nah keep going! Shall call you arnie from now on! Beast!

[@brad-marc26]

Can’t beat a kris upload on a Friday. Will chill out and watch when the mrs and kid are in bed 🤜🏼

[@andygray7478]

😂ditto

[@5yearshed]

Love this channel❤

[@DavidFRhodes]

i am truly amazed that you can 1) manage a farm 2) build complex client projects 3) build complex personal projects 4) film everything for youtube 5) keep your gf happy - all at the same time! most people are challenged by any one of these items. bravo!

[@KrisHarbour]

Thank you.. :)

[@andymccabe6712]

@@KrisHarbour quite literally, mate ...a Superhero......!!!

[@mandamoosgardeningadventur8305]

Oh Chris, as they say, if it doesn't rain it pours... literally for you.. Onwards and upwards you mighty warrior...💪

[@JohnFrasersWildLife]

A face full of hydraulic oil, and a smashed thumb, chasing loose livestock, and building a barn...farm life at its best! Congrats on all your successes Kris!

[@om617yota8]

This is one of my favorite videos that you've done. Moving off grid and being a small holder isn't all rainbows and unicorns, there is a tremendous amount of hard work, sacrifice, and pain involved. Plenty if times it will be sheer grit and determination that keeps you going when conditions are awful, nothing works right, and work is painful. Important to see this side of the equation too. Hat's off to you sir, well done.

[@Rovinman]

I just LOVE this Barn ! I am really impressed with the Precision of your Timberwork ! Nothing short of an Earth moving catastrophe, will shift THIS Barn ! Great work Kris ! Excited to see all the rest ! Hope the Oil bath was not TOO hurtful ! Trouble comes in Threes, Oil-bath, Flat tyre, and Mallet-head release ! Keep up the VERY good work ! Good for 1000 years that Barn ! Stu xx

[@Glynchbrook]

Don’t be afraid to make loads of kerf cuts. It makes the task easier and neater by allowing the tool to do the work. It gives you a good gauge when chiselling and cleaning out. Great work, I’m so jealous of your ambition and achievements! The barn will be amazing!

[@nickp1676]

you really went through the wringer in this video. hopefully the next few are more accident free and the weather lets up, looking forward to seeing the barn completed

[@lesthompson5907]

accidents happen when you have been asway for a time . be a wear of it & ues you seven (P) Prier Planning & Preparation Prevent a Piss Poor Performance. Do that & you will be OK .

[@pjl8119]

​@@lesthompson5907😂

[@alphamailplus]

I love that big two handed Girly chisel !

[@FergussFox]

You absolute diamond m8👊

[@robinmyman]

Outstanding work…hope you keep your mobile phone in your pocket always. I’ve been big on DIY but very old and buggered now. Just putting Christmas decorations away in loft and came a right cropper…knocked myself out a bruised every corner. Take care mate. That hose blowing might have been a lot worse.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@pzykezutube1165]

Hope you are back up to speed and feeling better Robin, maybe time to scale down on the amount of deco’s and store those under the stairs.(speaking from experience)

[@norliahnasir2252]

Imagine working mostly all alone on this massive project. But when it's all finish and done, it'll be another work of art!

[@richardjones2189]

I know I won't be the only one that couldn't click quick enough as soon as I saw you'd uploaded another barn video. And you DO own gloves!! 😅. Thanks for the update, the barn is looking wonderful.

[@swirlgalaxy]

Howdy Kris!! Thankfully, you didn't lose an eye! The proof that you should be wearing safety glasses. PPE is not a joke. Glad that everything is moving forward even with the bad weather! Big hugs from Kenny in Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andymccabe6712]

If I had a £/€/$ for every time someone droned on about PPE...on EVERY channel I watch.......I'd be competing with Elon Musk at the top of the rich list....! .....everybody knows .....everybody makes their own choices.....

[@Moriandrizzt]

Always amazed at your joinery. A selfish part of me wishes I could be back in england and help you out with your build.

[@doonhamer252]

me too and 30yrs younger , knowing what I know now :)

[@dolvaran]

Wales - not England!

[@doonhamer252]

@@dolvaranthey's a bit touchy about that ... that and their reputation for sheep husbandry

[@johnh1192]

Thank you Kris. I love these videos, your work is amazing. Sorry about your thumb and the hydraulic fluid facial. You deserve a trip to someplace warm and sunny for a week!

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

square in the face! i started to carry eye wash in my toolbag a couple years ago, i've needed it twice in the past 12 months. it's a few quid on ebay for a pack of 10 where you just rip the top off and blast saline into your eyes. highly reccomend for anyone who does any kind of physical work or activity.

[@WhataTry]

Brilliant video, you are one brave man, work so hard , you deserve all the subscribers you get. Thank you.☘️🇮🇪👍

[@arizonahd]

My absolute favorite channel on KZbin! Love this dude.

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

This is how you stay so fit. It’s really “real” how you show us an incredible project has its repetitive parts and you help us remember that completing it is going to take some strength of mind to complete it. Thanks as always for sharing.

[@lesthompson5907]

it's always the way when you've been away from the job for a while. your going to have to get back in to the swing of thing's nice a steady dos it no real reason to rush when wet. i had a think on your problem with the gap to span Often you know people think that the Truss is only used to support a roof But you can use the truss to support a beam spanning a gap such as you have their. you have ti build it in such a way that it is wedged in position & that it is prevented from spreading the joints, The king post for example its Tennon must pass though it's mortise with it's ciphered in a peace of hard wood that is prepped to tack wages in to the mottos so the pull the beam one whant to support in to the under beam in to the mortice agents the truss counter brace acting to prevent sagging is restrained place with wages After pining , Don't for get the braces neither in the truss. you could ues the tip of splice you used in your work shop & then the truss & through King post To brace it from the top . to strengthen, & brace it , sore that once in a barn on the earl of Bradford estate we demolished l it had stood up for over 300 year's covering tow wagon Bay's.

[@eduardom800]

you must end up exhausted every day!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@andyhough5164]

GO CHRIS 🎉🎉

[@dodgybodger3124]

Crap was chucked at ya there Kris, but ya ploughed through it. I know all to well what it's like building in those conditions Hats off the ya pal. 👍

[@stephaniek-s994]

This barn build has to be one of my FAVORITES!! Love getting notifications for these!! Challenging work but oh so rewarding Kris. Keep up the good work and before you know it you'll be done. All the Best to you and Dot.

[@catherinecampbell8540]

Awesome job! Your property is beautiful and you will continue to be closer and closer to independence and sustainability. Look forward to your stuff all the time!

[@markrainford1219]

Where you live looks beautiful when the sun shines, and pretty grim when it doesn't.

[@EddieEggman]

Spring is just round the corner Kris, looking forward to what you have in store!

[@martinsmith251]

Mills his own wood, fixes a hydraulic “leak” joints the wood, hauls it over to and up 1 storey, fits it in crap weather, wrangles geese and tells us he hasn’t done much. Don’t beat yourself up Kris. You’re doing ace.

[@sporranheid]

Well, I tuned in thinking, I've had a stressful week, I'll get the stove lit and have a wee dram and unwind... In the end? I want to give ye a massive hug, brother, and say you're doing a grand job.

[@lindacooper4893]

Well my friend you certainly are a worker, so glad you are ok from the oil. And yes, Welsh weather is wet but beautiful. Love from Australia ❤❤

[@justingibbons5559]

Kris, you are a rambling man. I hope you catch a break with the weather, but either way, you'll create your dream. You are an inspiration!

[@nobblynobody]

man, the swear words would have been echoing off the surrounding countryside and startling badgers that day, if it was me. Good Job Kris.

[@christophemeathrel2784]

Glad to be back on the barn, looking cold and fresh. Happy New Year to all from Cleguerec 🇫🇷🍷🇬🇧💚🇪🇺🙏

[@allonesame6467]

That is life on a small-holding. Always something to break/fix/hurt yourself on and repeat. Hang in there.

[@johnkayak10]

Be safe mate and chive on! Looking good

[@Simon_J_Hodge_Outdoors]

“The Larch”. When you mentioned it I just thought of Monty Python. Fantastic work Kris!

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

You made considerable progress and lived to shop it to us. 😃 I envy the views you obviously are enjoying. Perhaps one day you can take a 360 degrees video from top of the roof. 👍👍👍

[@marcterencemckenna]

And you still have all your geese! Thanks Kris 🤜

[@Holdo23]

Keep your head up Kris. Gotta be tough working alone like that and espically in that weather. You are smashing it mate.

[@joes9288]

Another great example of your patience and perseverance. Keep up the great work Kris!

[@aaronwarner2762]

Love the hip thrust technique of encouraging the thicknesser to do its job. You never see youtubers doing that. Thought I was the only one. Great seeing a mighty talented creator doing it too. Wish someone would invent the perfect feeder rollers! Keep it up!

[@bobross5580]

I am in awe just looking at the workshop we watched you build, the doors are amazing on their own!

[@markirish7599]

Fantastic progress. This is a fascinating build.

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

Kris mate, you have to be the absolute hardest worker on KZbin! Your raw tenacity, strength and never give up, no quit personality is very inspiring to behold! My hat's off to you brother! Well done well done indeed!

[@GhostPrefix]

Holy Shit dude ...its all happening down on the farm😆You're a trooper. Never mind the wood is ageing beautifully. Barn is going to be amazing.

[@joansmith3492]

Starting to get glimpses of how fabulous the barn is going to be. Hope you are not working too hard and are taking care of yourself and Dot.

[@diamondperidot]

I always look forward to your videos.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Chris - Happy New Barn Building 2024. Yes, working hard and against the weather is tough especially single handed. But there's always tomorrow. Hopefully sunny days ahead. Best wishes - Paul

[@robertsnowdon6932]

Great to see You back on the Barn build Kris.

[@area51ray]

It’s great to see progress continuing on the barn. You’re a very gifted craftsman Kris, this build is definitely a testament to that. I have watched and learned some techniques I’ve never experienced before in your previous projects. I got hooked on your channel several years ago after watching an episode of you building the reciprocal roof rafters on the earth bag shop. Thank you for the videos on KZbin, I look forward to them!😊

[@seedsanddreamshomestead5357]

Love seeing the barn !! This winter has been trick weather wise for sure,

[@chidkarma1553]

Good to see you back on it . Always a tough one getting back into the swing but looking good . The joy of being young lol be careful out there keep up the good work :-)

[@SilverBack.]

Kris Please take care working on your own in those conditions

[@DaCheat100]

Gee Kris, your barn is stunning, truly majestic scale and joinery. A pure joy to watch it all come together.

[@terranceedwards4750]

You habitually post within the time I watch your posted videos while I eat right before I continue building my homestead. I love you. Today was no different.

[@B33Jus]

Glad to see you using your safety squints to protect your eyes!

[@longjohn1027]

Yes, back on the barn . Nice ! 😉

[@jeantaylor9119]

The barn wood has weathered well.

[@charliefryer5184]

I thought getting those timbers into place was huge, glad to see you in a happy place!

[@AAAAlberto]

Go Chris, go ! Bye from Italy ! 🇨🇮

[@markdebcam]

Kris, the hydraulic blowout reminds me of an incident when I was doing a self build with a neighbour, he was digging out a footing with a JCB. In a millisecond there was a loud bang, in the same moment the guy was injected in his arm with boiling hydraulic oil. Within seconds once we knew what had happened, his arm below his bicep was full of oil, sagging like a carrier bag full of fluid. Crikey it was scary, he spent several weeks in hospital, thankfully he recovered. As you will know, never underestimate the power of hydraulic oil under pressure. As always great content. Thank you.

[@Mumbles274]

I just sent this vid to an insomniac woodwork loving friend.... i'm sure he'll love your vids s much as me

[@simonh73]

Loved the optimism watching this!

[@69Buddha]

We certainly appreciate your willingness to bring us all along on this trip, even in the miserable weather. Getting all the video shots has got to complicate it for you, so thanks for that extra effort! I'm glad you're doing those dormers -- I think they're going to look fantastic and I'm sure the extra space will be welcome!

[@PAINFOOL13]

Great to see you back on the barn Kris 🎉 Yikes on the oil 😮 Cold, rain nor oil can stop you Kris 😂

[@oioi8037]

After one sliver of steel, a few bouts of sawdust and yes a squirt of oil in the eyes, I eventually learned to put safety glasses at various machines, such as the mitre saw, the grinder and a few others, as well as generally picking up a set from the hook at the workshop door before heading out into the yard. I attribute still being able to see these days to this.... Really enjoy watching your progress

[@bengelman2600]

This barn is so beautiful.

[@blue_boy8621]

Men like you are an inspiration for many! The skill sets and understanding you have, have me te confidence to try to tackle my house renovation alone aswell! A hero for the common man! That is what you are!

[@Denscaff82]

Been waiting for some quality construction content 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@axelusul]

Chris your dedication to be self sustainable and constantly improve yourself by learning and sharing new skills is humbling to watch. I wish you and your family continued success in all you do. As my late father who loved seeing your work would say "by what a clever lad".

[@shawnfromportland]

The barn is absolutely amazing and i hope you can get some roof on soon, i hate to see the frame beginning to get weathered already

[@gardnerwilson57]

Glad to see you back on he barn build. You are right it was a tough one for you. Surprised no one was there to work with you. Always better and lots more safe in case of "unavoidable circumstances"". Can't wait to see what the finished barn is going to look like. Me southern AZ. (USA)

[@tomtough8815]

Well if I 'd been up there in the rain and clobbered my to thumb like that. It would have been that for the day. I admire your tenasity.

[@Livingmybestlifee]

Hey mate, you’re a very intelligent man. When i visit the UK again I’d like to catch up. Well done on your achievements. ✅💯💪

[@tonydimaiolo3940]

Great to see you back on the barn please put on some safety glasses you only have one pair of eyes

[@mumblbeebee6546]

You get knocked down, you get back up. That happens to a lot of us but few nowadays experience it in such a… physical way. It’s inspiring to watch you keep up the spirit and then on top of that you use one hand for filming. Thank you for taking us along! Being drenched in hydraulic oil is no fun, but I am so glad that it was not closer to you and a smaller breach - subcutaneous hydraulic oil is no fun!

[@willfoster7]

Incredible work you're doing there, Kris and my hat is definitely off to you! I too have spent all of my adult life, working alone, here in the Southern Appalachian Mountains and the challenges have been and continue to be some of the most memorable rewards. Come September, I'll be ninety and still doing my work the old way. Let's build another barn and keep the blacksmith shop going!!

[@two-bit8502]

You are living the dream brother

[@peteandant]

Hi Chrisi watch you from australia an what you do and the projects you take on fascinate me you should be so so proud of yourself . Congratulations on all your achievements please keep up the great work it’s so very interesting .

[@richardsmith6738]

Anyone who has done work like yours in that environment will understand how hard it is just to keep on your feet never mind humping great big beams about above your own head.Hard work meketh the man so by my reckoning your up there pal......

[@daveamies5031]

I thought you got quite a lot done in this video, considering all the off camera activities that also have to get done as well, I'll bet we didn't even see 1/4 of what you actually did in the week, (the rest of the tractor repair, feed animals, editing, etc). Just know the effort you put into these videos is appreciated 👍

[@mcflapper7591]

Boy, what a week! Bad weather, pressure washed with hydrolic oil, blown hose, flat tire. You've got your share these days. Heads up, you're doing great. :) And, yeah, lucky that wasn't hot oil.. I spoke too soon! Your mallet disintegrated as well! 😕

[@perryjones5500]

They come in threes on days like this.....your resilience is exemplary 👍

[@craigbrown2183]

The ongoing endeavours of Mr Harbour....Excellent video as usual 👍

[@bobflores]

Less hurting yourself sound like a good plan. The dormers are a good idea to gain more head room. It'll be interesting to see that modification be implemented. Thanks for the episode.