We Built a Retaining Wall for Our Next Building Pad

[@rongray4118]

Wife and I are in Northern Nevada doing similar things - Blessings and Good Health to each of you!!

[@whalesmiff5712]

Same here... I just bought my first chunk of Nevada desert paradise, and I'm looking to improve it with my own sweat and perseverance.. Great information, and great presentation.. much appreciated.

[@mikemaxwell5503]

About to build a short retaining wall also. Thanks for video.

[@smirking8457]

Awesome job. The railroad ties were a good choice - looks great

[@mvpappas6046]

Very Nice !

[@tim7409]

Excellent job

[@cjdoig45]

Nice looking wall. Good job.

[@philknut9573]

I quickly ran out of patience drilling my timbers. I had a 5 qt jug of used motor oil I hadn't recycled yet, dipped the drill bit in it, then proceeded to drill... much improved. Dipped my timber lock screws too. Got the idea from my dad... back in the day he'd drag a screw across a bar of soap before driving it home. Nice job. I always wondered if one of those battery powered augers had enough umph to do the job. Evidently it does. 👍

[@FindingSelfReliance]

Good tip with the oil or soap. I'll try to keep that in mind if I have to drill through some thick material again.

[@Bbbbbbbbbbxxxx]

When I was a trim carpenter in the eighties, I would wax the nail clips so they could penetrate hardwood material.

[@kevingreen8763]

I'm about to start a similar project but mine is going to have three sections of about 50' each and two sets of stairs..I'm forgoing the chainsaw and instead using a reciprocating saw with 12" wood blades.

[@vevenaneathna]

heh, gem of a channel

[@Sofu1970]

Hey! Nice job. :) 👍🏼

[@PaulMoore-ve9jj]

I like it. How far apart are your posts? Thanks!

[@cecilandrews7479]

The part where you laid the level on it's side. The level of Crosstie crack me up. Considering you apparently have limited knowledge of using tools you did a good job

[@FindingSelfReliance]

You know if that piece wasn't level, the bubble would have moved even if the level was on its side.

[@vxnova1]

He did a great job looks fantastic.

[@itsmarcopolo2a271]

What kind of drill and bit were used to make the holes for the rebar?

[@teeebeee3946]

You forgot to add creosote to the parts you cut off. Thats what keeps rail road ties from rotting. Wear a mask and eye protection sanding railroad ties.

[@FindingSelfReliance]

I put some roofing repair sealant on the parts I cut. I'm hoping that will work.

[@RedandAprilOff-Grid]

😎👍

[@MrTuberguber]

Hard to find railroad ties in good shape for sale.

[@jameslong1644]

Didn't think you needed a dead head for a wall that short?

[@AurigaMV]

Great video! I can see you have a lot of potential. I work on video editing and creating animations for social media. If you ever need help with your content, I'd be happy to assist. Wishing you success in growing your channel!