Work Smarter, Not Harder: Raising HEAVY Walls With Pulleys | Building Our Off-Grid House (BY HAND)

[@FunwithBooboo]

Of course, your pulley system is a prime example of not working harder but smarter. Good for you 👍

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks Anna, glad to have you join us as always 😀

[@allenforeman5691]

Also glad God has a place in your family's life.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

🙏

[@flowerstone]

Everybody follows the code if you get permits. What I don’t think some people know is that code is the basic need to keep things safe and not have your house fall down. One can always improve on the building code. Making walls thick enough to handle the plumbing so that you don’t cut two thirds of your studs out and eliminating the need for nail plates. My bathrooms have an 8” thick wall for all the plumbing for example. Planning the electrical so that receptacles don’t power lighting. Running heavy enough wire so that turning on a toaster and coffee machine doesn’t make the lights dim. Separate the circuits so each room has its own supply. Don’t follow the minimum in the building code. Go better. 16” centers on rafters and trusses with 5/8” minimum plywood sheeting. NOT OSB. House will hold up much better. 😊

[@wayneborgman9129]

I have built three house's by myself. Had to come up with alot of things to help me lift heavy beams. People can talk alot but have they tried to build a house by there self. Keep up the good work. Your doing great. Keep working smarter not harder.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Appreciate your comment and expertise! Sometimes it's not even about the weight, but about the physics of where the weight is going to go once it gets over your head.

[@flowerstone]

It’s always good to look forward to what makes things better for the finishing stage. Making sure you have nailers for drywall or whatever you cover your framing with is one of those. Double bottom plates and window sills make it easy for that and for trim. Framing below the window gets missed frequently. I’m talking about cripples under both ends of the sill plates is missed all the time. Hanging cabinets and having to hit studs can be a pain. Put in blocking or use plywood where the cabinets go and then drywall. I did this and it made it simple hanging cabinets. 😊

[@ariswanda1365]

finally new video pop up..

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

😆

[@NicholasBaker-md6jq]

It’s all about physics of force that makes any object move up or down or side to side even with no gravity or with gravity pulling or pushing items away or towards

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Yes, physics FTW 😁

[@joeclark9042]

Hey bud those eggs between the logs get you one of those Reacher things that you can squeeze and it has a role on Claw on it so that way if you stick it down in there if there's a snake in there you won't get hit by a snake just so you can keep yourself safe

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks for the tip! Thankfully, we haven't had any problems with snakes. I think the cats do a great job of keeping them at bay.

[@Cuz789]

Great video. Moving along nicely

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks for joining us 😊

[@callummaughan266]

You will get hate comments just smile and you have broad shoulders and just keep going the way you are going. Keep up the good work 🎉❤

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks for the encouragement 🙏 I'd be surprised if any haters have ever tried building a house themselves 😄

[@paulharbron5235]

Hi folks, thanks for this week's installment. The world is full of internet keyboard "experts". Do what you need to do in the way you feel safest and most comfortable to complete each job, all good! 1 step at a time and your home will be done. Stay safe all.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Yes, we get our fair share of armchair contractors! Thankfully, most of y'all are kind and give great advice. I think people forget that out of many days and hours of work, we choose to share only about 15-20 minutes of it!

[@allenforeman5691]

Always glad to see you working with your children. Even if it takes a little longer. I believe you will be rewarded later with great helpers and good people.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

We pray for that as well 🙏

[@stormmountain2521]

I think your explanation on how the pullies work and how to do it was going to be very helpful to a lot of people. Looks good!

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@HanneloreDaniels-jb8ep]

Wow, great job with the police system works great. Looks like it. So now you have easier days, putting up your balls and your roof..👏👏👏

[@HanneloreDaniels-jb8ep]

P.S Pulley

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

It is good technique if you have to safely raise heavy objects alone 🙂

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

It is good technique if you have to safely raise heavy objects alone 🙂

[@Vinny-i8o]

Nice video will done 👍

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks

[@kevink2831]

you have a great system going, I wonder how many other people would attempt to build on their own, keep up the good work and it was good to see you again. Best wishes to you all.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Haha, idk, we are just using what we have and finding ways to make things work with the two of us or me solo

[@stephenkennedy7931]

Your pulley system is a great idea when working alone..God Bless from your Canadian Friend.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks for joining us 😊

[@loucinci3922]

Maybe a bay window above the kitchen sink. Could grow herbs and such.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Lil does love her herbs 😄

[@waderue]

yes it will work its call a snatch block and I sent many of them over the years

[@jamesheidema]

Well done with the pulleys!

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks for joining us 😊

[@JonOffgrid]

Nice I wish I could help

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

It's the thought that counts 😄

[@RickMatheny-yi4pg]

Awesome job. God bless your family

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks Rick, God bless you as well 🙏

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

I have been very curious about how you planned to erect the taller outside walls, but no answers today either 🙂 ❤

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

We will use this same system to raise all the heavy walls with headers for windows or doors.

[@rhondabrown306]

I know it will work. You have been trained in the military. Great job!!!

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Haha, thanks for the vote of confidence 🫡

[@markwitkop7022]

My wife and I would have had that wall up and in place in the time it took you to set it up. 😁😁 The things we humans do to try new things.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

It's awesome that you guys build together too! we are always glad to hear from other owner-builders 😄

[@loucinci3922]

SUCCESS!! Nice job!! Moved the re-direct over the top plates. Way to go!

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

💯👍❤️

[@donniebaughman5873]

Definitely Work Smarter, No Harder, great job love the videos, can't wait for the next one!

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks Donnie 😊

[@louis220558]

Wow that pulley system works so good great job that wslls are flying up ❤

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Hahaha, it seems like that wince the tractor makes it look easy 🤣

[@flowerstone]

Talk about “overkill” on the rigging. I get it though. Can be used for much more than just lifting walls. I always used wall jacks. Less money than all the rigging and much simpler to use. 😊 I built a lot of houses, shops, and barns and the jacks worked on all of them. Including building my own house. They are made to walk up a 2x4.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

I didn't know wall Jack's was a thing until you guys educated me, but by that point I'd already figured out how to use the rigging I had on hand 😄

[@stevenpage3311]

Great job brother 🤙

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks ❤️

[@jimmycpm]

Yes

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks Lou!

[@andrewpowellnz]

Great work Justin greetings from a cool winter's morning in NZ

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks Andrew!

[@cliffpalmer8274]

It will work x

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

❤️

[@JimfromIndy]

With that setup, I doubt you need the tractor power.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Yeah, this is the most simple type of setup and gives a 2-1 mechanical advantage. With more pulleys, it could certainly be done without the tractor. The problem is that the force vector is at a 45 degree angle, which means only half the force exerted on the line would lift the wall upward, while the other half would be horizontal straight into the other wall.

[@peterwagenknecht9797]

Sorry I have to cut this short I have no need to listen to it, but will come back when u r actually doing some building.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Hi Peter, thanks for leaving a comment to let us know how you feel about this video. Don't worry, we will be back soon with more building that you might find more interesting. Most people we know didn't grow up learning about pulleys, so this video purpose was to explain the basics and show how we set up the system. It is targeted towards those who have never used a simple pulley system and might want to try this for their own projects. We are glad that we have intelligent and experienced viewers, such as yourself, who can add value to our videos with their knowledge in the comments. God bless you 🙏

[@peterwagenknecht9797]

@@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid Your building is interesting and I understand u wanting to help as many builders as u can, it is just that I feel less explinations and more actual doing would interest more people 381

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Peter, no worries, we will see you back soon 🫡

[@paulmonk7820]

Can you move the trailer to the work site? 😮

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

It's basically there already 😄

[@joeclark9042]

Heck yeah out of work all you had to do was pull with your hands and it would have went up using the police that you got brother that would have been an easy pull bro good job explaining it though I like it

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

It all depends on physics: the weight of the wall, the angle of the line, the amount of force, and the direction of force. With these walls being so top heavy due to the 2x12 headers, it is not as simple to lift by hand as everyone in the comments seems to think 😅

[@Dave-ge1uu]

In reality you could of pulled the wall up yourself as it was a 2 to 1 advantage pulley system. What did you do in the Navy on the boat?

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Well that would depend on the weight of the wall, wouldn't it?

[@Dave-ge1uu]

@@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid Would you agree you and your wife could lift it in place so you could pull it up because you are stronger. Why didn't you answer the above question?

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Hmm, do you think we would have gone through the extra hassle of pulleys and tractor if we could safely lift it ourselves?

[@josephgarrett523]

Others may have asked, but why do you not make some sawhorses to save you a lot of aches and pains every night???

[@tomduncan3547]

What has happened with the council rules on your not having a permanent home while you build your new home.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

We are working on getting a "permanent" structure to live in until we finish the house.

[@tomduncan3547]

@@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid good. Love your work

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks, we appreciate your support 🙏

[@craigfallon8340]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

❤️

[@dougshaw9701]

Do not be so worried about the filler pieces on the headers ...they are just fillers if they are a little smaller it is ok

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Thanks for the tip 😊

[@pappys-tinkering]

Have you check code for 2 by 4s for 10 foot walls? ICC (Utility grade studs shall not be spaced more than 16 inches (406 mm) on center, shall not support more than a roof and ceiling, and shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) in height for exterior walls and load-bearing walls or 10 feet (3048 mm) for interior nonload-bearing walls.) Georgia code may not follow ICC code.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Georgia Code Follows IRC. Not sure what Utility grade means, but mine are #2 grade.

[@peterwagenknecht9797]

I likewatching your show, but God u love to hear your own voice. You tell all of us things that most high school kids learn in school.

[@henryheinrich6581]

😇👍👍👍👍👍🙏

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

❤️

[@loucinci3922]

I don't like the rope out the window. Your tractor will be lower putting downward force on the sill 2x4.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Don't worry, I raised the forks High enough so that the rope wouldn't be applying pressure to the sill 🙂

[@moirani2021]

💯💯💯🤞🤞🤞✅✅✅💚🤍❤

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

❤️

[@JackieKing-k7e]

Just hope that you don't pull the other walls down

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Don't worry, they will be fine 🙂

[@seymur_Məstiyev]

🇦🇿🤗👍👍👏

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

❤️

[@mortenmyhrmoen7592]

🇳🇴👍👍👌

[@thegutkicker7725]

Go for it TEETH 🦷

[@ervintaylor6508]

Shackle

[@joeclark9042]

Okay buddy if you're going to put a window in your kitchen best thing to do is stand your wife up and measure from the floor to the middle of her eyes and then you put the window half of that in the wall and that would be perfect because you're doing it for her bro

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

I think we figure out the perfect spot with a great view of the back yard 😊

[@Bobwrench]

Those aren't pulleys, they are snatch blocks. Those aren't d rings, they are shackles.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Yes, and yes, I agree with you that a snatch block is a type of pulley, and a D-ring is a type of shackle 😄

[@SWEETONLY2024]

Man your wife, she is the most beautiful Woman I have ever seen, please show her some respect 😞 with love, don't scream on her.

[@mang704]

Kebanyakan gaya.... Ribet, buang waktu

[@awdvkd9292]

By any chance are you an ex govt employee? You traded a 5 minute job for a 30 minute job. The tractor was not needed, it not to heavy for a single person to lift. You are just dragging this out.

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Hi there, thanks for joining us this week and taking the time to comment 😊

[@harleysmith3479]

WAITED A WEEK TO HERE TIS CRAP YOUR ONLY DRAGGING IT OUT TO GET MORE CLICKS AND MONEY

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

Hi there, thanks for joining us this week ❤️

[@robertorojasjr6572]

You do a complete video and only do a couple of walls. At this rate it will take you 10 years to finish the home build. Now I understand why the city wants to close you down.......

[@DIYorDIE_Off-Grid]

We share 15-20 mins a week of what we think is interesting footage. Who's to say the house isn't done already? 🤔