WHEN YOU'RE 70 YEARS OLD DON'T TRY THIS...Freight House Ep 1

[@buckeyeborn65]

The dirt assembly line was hysterical!!

[@froggie6608]

Shoveling dirt, straight out of a scene from "Cool Hand Luke" 😂

[@rupe53]

Nice move with the big guy "manually" running the saw while waiting to be plugged in! Always joking and having way too much fun on the job.

[@lynntaylor6682]

Looking good! I'm glad you didn't mess up your wrist. I liked the expression on Chad and Dan's face after your attempted jump over the opening... he's moving, he's okay, we can't believe he just did that...yes we can! Have a good day!

[@Oldman899]

Ken, now you can add “Senior Olympics Long Jumper” to your resume. Great job near home. Hello to Chad and Dan. Ed and Deb (Sugar Hill)

[@kenskarpentry]

Hey good to hear from you. No more jumping things

[@bay9876]

Bringing and old building back to life, to create all the new memories of ice cream and delicious bakery products eaten with friends and family. Timeless and part of the area history.

[@BeckyinKC]

Hope your wrist is doing well. What an interesting change of pace. I loved seeing the "boys"and you doing your dirt throwing dance. Looking forward to more of the project.

[@tracygreen5244]

R U OK. I'd sack those 2 blokes..they didn't even flinch or run to save the old man. Lol I know one is your son n the other a great bloke. Great use of shovels throwing the dirt. Came over from Al 2 yrs ago and really enjoy your builds. Xx from Australia.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha they did check up on me

[@lynnethebeautifulone4145]

Lucky people who get to hire Ken and his crew to get things done. Great job guys!

[@davidlarson2534]

The best carpentry job I ever had was watching you work. That’s why your jobs turn out so well. Not because I watch, you just do good work.

[@2wwwilly]

Ken I saw you did the Gangnam style dance in a garage gracefully ..😂😂❤❤

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@abcxyz1797]

The three of you, make it look like fun, even though it’s physically hard work. I hope your tumble, doesn’t start bothering you, later on, Ken.

[@papadave9061]

Dirt throwing bit was almost as efficient as using an excavator.......and yet, not nearly. 🤣 That's gonna' be one hefty ramp. I tell ya' what, Chad's backup beeping was sooo close to the real thing, it was scary. So, still thinkin' you're Evil Knievel, eh? Maybe SuperDave. Remember him? 😂😂 This was a fun one, Ken.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@dwaynesanders2095]

This is the first time I have heard you are saying 70. So happy birthday

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha almost as old as this building

[@SpringRubber]

LOL on the dirt transfer line! Whenever I dig the intro song from O Brother Where Art Thou pops into my head with the lyric: "...There ain't no short-handled shovels..." In the Big Rock Candy Mountains, The jails are made of tin. And you can walk right out again, As soon as you are in. There ain't no short-handled shovels, No axes, saws nor picks, I'm bound to stay Where you sleep all day, Where they hung the jerk That invented work In the Big Rock Candy Mountains.

[@phillipjones3342]

I love how you guys team up and work together you get the job done and you get it done right thanks for sharing your expertise and knowledge

[@jetman258]

That's a nice project. And looking good to, well job. As you say. Perfect! 👍👍👍

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks 👍

[@jackhenson2900]

Love the shovel brigade.

[@clarencewiles963]

They should sell the square nails to help funding repairs and new siding 😊

[@kenskarpentry]

Bummer all at the dump now

[@thomassellers7613]

I would’ve thought you’d have learned about wheelbarrows up there by now! We’ve been using them in the south for years now! Great labor and saver, you should try one! Lol.. I always enjoy your videos.. thanks for sharing.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@evalinawarne1337]

I understand why the folks from CALIFORNIA moved to your area. You can build their dream home and workshop/ Garage and greenhouse, People do not build with excellence like you gentlemen. GOD BLESS EACH of YOU. My German father made anything out of wood (Carver) He woodcarver a spot for each wood carving tool KEN. ENJOY FROM SE MICHIGAN GREAT LAKE'S STATE 🐠🐟✝️☕☕👍✨🌻🦜🛐🛐🛐🀄🎉👏👏

[@StoneKathryn]

Coffee breaks are so easy there! I like the flashing you made at the bottom. Wow, that ramp is just lifting apart. The siding looks great. Too bad you got your wrist again when you tried to jump the 5 feet! The shovel brigade was great! Nice concrete piers for the 6x6s! This was fun to watch guys! Thanks for this Ken!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks Kathryn

[@jacksak]

I especially liked this video... enjoyed so much! Thank you.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@Wairoakid]

I didn't know you guys did renovations as well as new builds. Looks interesting Ken. The earlier work looks great!!

[@kenskarpentry]

Generally we don’t

[@bobt3374]

Morning Ken Dan & Chas, Looking good on the rebuild so good how you work well together. Ken cut out the jumping not a good idea. Take care all.

[@jacksanders7018]

Restoration work is very time consuming, great job, thanks.

[@kenskarpentry]

Yes, thanks

[@tobymeade3222]

❤ Good Morning 🌅 Ken,Crew! Wow this wood is over 1055 yrs. Old!I wounder do we have Wood like that anymore!👍✌️🤞🙏👐🇺🇸✝️❣️🌄

[@ep9360]

It's a shame you weren't allowed to replace the existing hand rail. No doubts you could have done them in a way to emulate the original. Maybe later, when they eventually fail. Great work!. Applause for the "Clap" boards. ❤😂

[@bhavens9149]

Not sure I could handle the winters there, but you do make moving to the great frozen north seem appealing. Another CA viewer. :) I even live where it snows a bit, just not for 7 months out of the year.

[@Sirius-ly]

I saw your trailer there last week and wondered what was going on. Almost stopped to find out, but was running late. I knew it wouldn't be long til you had it posted on KZbin...lol. 😉

[@armidaperez5360]

Imagine ice cream flavored coffee 😮& @70 you should be supervising 🤸it takes longer to heal if injured or you break more going down 🤣 Another good video👍 Those people saw how pretty Vermont is..compared to California NOW. 😢I'm trapped here still.

[@lincolnlutz6884]

I love the laid back approach. Very relaxing. Thanks you! Question. Why do you nail the siding on the bottom which leaves the nails revealed? I thought you nailed them along the top then covered the nails with the next piece? Anyway I was just curious. Have a great day and thanks again.

[@StoneKathryn]

I asked this same thing and he said it was spruce siding and it warped easy so they nail at the bottom. We did cedar clapboard and nailed up high.

[@jesstill7833]

Hi Ken glad you had an easy day cheers ❤️🙏🇺🇸👍🦘🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

The new siding is beautiful. I was born in 1968, so this is really interesting to me.

[@kenskarpentry]

Cool thanks

[@AndrewKlatt]

If you boys are out there this Saturday, I'll be sure to stop by to say hello from CT

[@judithwright5084]

So nice to watch Ken. Really cool to see your work back in your neck of the woods. Very different here in Arizona ❤️

[@ricardodeangelo3851]

At 70 you deserve to be able to take a restful position on the job and let the other guys do the bulk of the work. Nice job!

[@robertwilson2489]

Ken, I really enjoy your content. Thank you so much.

[@brianmarsh9632]

I am 74 and I did the same as Ken a week ago. I fell between the joists and my ribs and kidney were so sore that I did not notice the bruise on my shin to my heel that has ached ever since.. I call that "Character Building".

[@petersheridan2993]

If this was in England!! The Conservation Offical would in most cases require like-for-like material replacement. Even if this is not practical to do. The detail goes as far as Building and Door colour as well.

[@faithrada]

In a 'Perfect' world with endless resources.. wouldn't it be nice to remain totally * authentic* 😊 On my own home I had to make some practical choices. For instance.. I went with custom wood Anderson windows to maintain the old Cape Cod sea captain look.. but I used composition wood for an entry way floor. As I get older I just can't keep up with all the wood maintenance... both labor and expense wise. I had put in a lovely wood railing... but that finally got to be too much to maintain. Now I have a composit railing... which is way more expensive than the plastic stuff.. but I'll never have to replace it again in my lifetime. Choices Choices.😊

[@Al.W7263]

Ken. You're the same age as I am. Never get your ambitions mixed up with your capabilities it usually ends in pain. Or to put it another way. At the age where agility suddenly becomes blunt trauma. Thanks for the video.

[@StoneKathryn]

Ouch, blunt trauma! You are so right! Falling down hurts me a lot more now that I'm past 60!

[@guygrotke8059]

I highly recommend Milwaukee Torch blades for your sawzall for metal cutting. They are fantastic. I used to go through regular metal cutting blades mighty fast, until I bought a package of Torch blades. I'm still on the original blade! This job reminds me of the porch deck I just replaced on my house. The original was so termite-chewed I stepped through some 2x6s. Now it's all treated wood, and I'm pretty sure it could handle that one ton pallet jack.

[@chiefbiglew]

the torch blades are great for cutting wood to they have agressive teeth eats threw wood very good and nails.

[@garys9694]

@22:18 I've been subbed for over a year and this is the first time Chad smiled. Hope you're okay, I think that fall was more than you let on. Maybe the nails have to be placed in the bottom of the board architecturally, but I don't like them there.

[@kenskarpentry]

Wood clapboards will warp if they’re not nailed on the bottom

[@anchorageprepper9008]

You guys are having way too much fun. Love it!

[@doncc6080]

Yeah OLD GUY I thought you still had surgery coming. Glad you didn't miss and land on your ribs, that would really hurt. Interesting project and so convenient for coffee breaks.

[@thomasminer]

Ken, thanks for the details on equipment and materials!

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

You're gonna feel that fall in the morning, young fella.

[@pointreyes4272]

That side you already finished looks awesome. Great work.

[@jasonflowers3830]

Great job, guys! That looks like a nice place to visit. Also cool to see you working on something a little different.

[@joestinson5710]

The expression is "dull as a fro". A FRO is a blunt wedge.

[@rdyardie]

I think I saw your truck in some of the backgrounds. How is the "new" transmission in your truck? I recall your restoration work that you did before. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

[@brucealvarez9263]

Dirt relay!!! You guys are so much fun. What is under the porch to support that 1 ton pallet jack?

[@KCttbb]

Hope your wrist is okay! Proof that you still learn even if you are 70! Everyday we all learn something. Good Bad and Ugly.

[@glennyork6800]

New siding looks awesome.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@dwaynesanders2095]

Nice job

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks!

[@richardstepusin2922]

I know Al likes Milk products (I'm sold on the air Nailers, never had a liking for their blades. Next month and Nov are when you get the deals at H.D. on tools. Buy cheaper and try "DIABLO". This is the time that most contractors buy their new tools. I used the demo blade on my kitchen remodel job, it worked great. Had a friend brick in a door opening that I removed. He used a Diablo blade (type ?) (not a cutting wheel) to cut the mortar joints out and reinstall the bricks. We had some places that needed pointed, he cut the mortar out and reset the bricks. This was very clean, neat and fast. Ken keep a open mind on this you have nothing to lose, maybe Al can learn from you.

[@pappabob29]

You didn't mention it Ken, but it's harder doing this "less" than complete process (leaving part of the original) than it is to demo the entire existing and build complete.

[@johnryan8859]

Transfer Station? There's a lot of heat in those scrap boards 😂

[@williamneufer1098]

I liked Chad’s backup beep.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@gordonclark7632]

I hope you are going to save those big boards Ken. They could be used as boxing for your concrete pour jobs.

[@1MartinWaite]

Afternoon Ken why don’t you use the Gator or Geco siding spacers so one man can hold and fit the siding and the siding is fit at the correct spacing that you pre set. Al used a pair when he did the siding on the harvest house you built for him? I thought that you were going to put the concrete pads at the correct height so the 6 x 6s would sit directly on top of the m not putting the pads down at ground level and building up with something else? Sorry about all the questions.😊😊

[@joemissanelli3395]

Hi Ken…..always a great job! Question, why the nails on the bottom of the boards?

[@kenskarpentry]

The boards will warp if we don’t

[@mikevaske8255]

I'm 72 this month, and I have not jumped up or down in over 20 years. I don't walk very far because of the extreme pain in my back, I have stools around the house to use.

[@RobertKohut]

60 bucks for 3600 nails, a "penny nail" .... 🙂(well 1.6 penny nail, inflation LOL)

[@josefreck1103]

Ihr seit einfach ein super Team macht weiter so 👍🙂🙋‍♂️🤗😁😊

[@StoneKathryn]

Courtesy of Google translate: You are simply a great team, keep it up 👍🙂🙋‍♂🤗😁😊

[@scottdahl1938]

Demo Dan and his guy show wisdom by wearing masks. For this those do work! The structures age warrants caution from lead based paint. Playing skin the bunny as soon as you get home and a immediate shower may be smart as well. That's an interesting way you have of pouring concrete. You be the judge. A thought for you Ken, from a guy that's in your same generation. You've led a vigorous life and are stronger today than most men our age. Gerontologist love us because we're aren't feeble people. Yet a slip could cause you to break your neck! I lost a friend like this. I got a sis that is supposed to observe weight restrictions but nobody is going to stop her from doing anything. It's wrong to try to do that. But take your time and you will find by thinking things out for a second you will get more done than most. You're not competing against anybody other than a clock. With your experience you will always be on top for speed and quality. I don't claim to be any smarter than anybody else. But I'm real good at remembering all the stupid things I've done and I'm lucky enough to have survived to be able to. I want to see not just part II but more videos of yours.

[@JTD1105]

Ken. I’d like to see a second life for some of the wood you remove. I could use some for a bridge on my land. Others could find a use too. Problem is you have no place to store it. How do we keep it out of Coventry landfill?

[@fjwjr]

The guys didn't even ask if you were ok....!

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha they did

[@trw_53]

Great job men !

[@gnusndn301]

What kind of material is that siding? How deep do you have to go with your footings? What are your centers on your six by sixes? How thick is your composite decking? Looks like a project!! Enjoy.

[@meme7591]

Why are you guys wearing the masks I know you said to be protective but I was just curious if you guys did a lead test on this building?

[@kenskarpentry]

Super dusty. About 150 years worth behind the clapboards

[@davehamrick2896]

Ken i look forward and enjoy y'alls videos. I have a question, why not replace the corner boards?

[@kenskarpentry]

A piece of history

[@tkntx902]

I felt the pain ❤

[@longterm9017]

I'm surprised that you nailed the wood siding directly on to the house wrap. How is the siding going to breath without an air gap under it. ? The manufacturer does not warranty their siding unless it's spaced off the sheeting. Is the siding your using different?

[@rupe53]

at 150 years old, that building is "breathing" in more places than you could imagine. An extra air gap is not necessary.

[@RobertKohut]

Oh my!! I hope your bum wrist is okay!! Next day might be sore! 🙂

[@bryangiffin9695]

Cool job!

[@estherstephens1858]

I don’t know about lumber but that lumber from old deck and ramp looked like it could be repurposed after some sanding. That would be pretty awesome and a great story (1868 lumber) for a small project.

[@StoneKathryn]

They said the wood for the ramp wasn't that old. I would have used some of the wood too! It still looked good.

[@redcauthen771]

Man look at that dirt you where digging out of them footers you could grow any thing in that rich stuff. 😮😊

[@stevenwarner7348]

Oh Yea! Wow! Nice. ✨🌸✨

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@tomhuelster3267]

Dumb question. Clap board looks great. But, are the nails supposed to show? Thought they were supposed to be hidden. Love watching you on Lumina Acres.😊

[@StoneKathryn]

Ken told me that the spruce clapboard they are using will warp if you don't nail it at the bottom.

[@richardroyles1423]

Well, that’s an old building. God bless.

[@sarah.j.777]

It's my dream to purchase a small piece of land and build a very simple, 1 story, 24x36 off grid home on it, with only 1 interior wall. No plumbing or gas or electric needed. Could someone please give me an idea of what the average cost would be for the materials & to pay a builder? Thank You. 😊

[@howardemery1443]

look great so far

[@DavidWhite]

Ken I would buy those square headed nails from you

[@stevendarden5026]

KEEP THE NAILS!!

[@johnrobichaud130]

That composition decking Is not as strong as pressure treated for sure your frame was needed stamped concrete ramp would have been a lot better

[@williameagar7063]

Why no tape on the window nail fins? New Code requires that.

[@tittyskillet3413]

Why are you doing exposed nails? You should nail into the top of the clapboard, at least 1” from the top edge.

[@kenskarpentry]

The wood clapboards will warp if we don’t face nail

[@richardevenson1181]

I’m also curious why you don’t “blind nail” the siding?

[@kenskarpentry]

The clapboards will warp if we don’t

[@slater1993]

YOYOYYO why you alway be havin a new tool pouch on yo???i be havin my occidental be like 18 year naw.why dont ya be like yo i buy me da good tool pouch ( buy once cry once) occidental badger be da bomb yo yo trueth yo

[@joeskin9560]

I'm not familiar with clap siding? Not sure if I said that right. I always thought that with lap siding the nails would be at the top and not seen.

[@StoneKathryn]

Ken told me that the spruce clapboard they are using will warp if you don't nail it at the bottom.

[@hyundia1]

Oh my god Ken your to old for that jumping stuff lol let those young guys do the bull work and you make all the decisions much safer lol have a great day

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@philtucker1224]

Hi Ken, does that old dry timber get taken for power- generation burning or what is a transfer station?

[@StoneKathryn]

Transfer station is another name for the "dump"!

[@frotobaggins7169]

I get that they are trying to stick with a traditional look but I don't get why not just pour a concrete ramp.

[@StoneKathryn]

That would be really expensive. I don't think the owner has that kind of budget!

[@caesarxaq]

Necesito trabajar me daría oportunidad de trabajar con usted..... espero respuesta

[@StoneKathryn]

Courtesy of Google translate: I need to work, would I have the opportunity to work with you..... I await a response

[@madman432000]

Nailing the siding on with exposed nails? I realize it fastens the top and bottom of the boards but I normally nail only the top of lap siding so nails are hidden. Is that a code thing?

[@StoneKathryn]

Ken told me that the spruce clapboard they are using will warp if you don't nail it at the bottom.

[@michaelbrausch8874]

Ken why aren’t you hiding the nails on the siding??

[@StoneKathryn]

Ken told me that the spruce clapboard they are using will warp if you don't nail it at the bottom.

[@bhavens9149]

Ouch!

[@randyrejer4219]

You goofball what were you thinking. I bet that did hurt. Your men were very concerned about your safety.

[@billyarmstrong1182]

Nice job build back better