A Thing of Beauty! S3 EP41

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@heru-deshet359 11 месяцев назад

When your dream is completed, you should apply for landmark designation.

@loyolaharmon2153 11 месяцев назад

That treadle power reminds me of my grandmothers old Singer sewing machine. Yeah, I'm that old.

@Bildgesmythe 11 месяцев назад

I'm that old too

@LenaGus2728 11 месяцев назад

Same here, my grandmother had one too. Wish I still had it.

@26beegee 11 месяцев назад

Me too! 👵🏻

@trishlewis2807 11 месяцев назад

Hi Trish here from New Zealand. Love this channel. And yep, I learned to sew on a Singer treadle machine, which I believe were made in the USA. Caleb's machines sound much the same. Really took me back.

@lauralake7430 11 месяцев назад

It's ok, I still do most of my sewing on a treadle. You can find them everywhere, and they are easy to get running again, find needles for, and learn to sew on.!

@ubermench3000 11 месяцев назад

I'm wondering if pedal powered machines need to make a comeback. I think they can be great for a more energy conscious society.

@kristinrogersdotter5492 11 месяцев назад

It was SO SATISFYING when you got out the power sander after stripping the paint. It's always astonishing to me how new wood can look underneath the weathering

@lizzb1065 11 месяцев назад

I was pretty much going to say the same thing. The before and after is just ASTOUNDING!

@PatriciaVincenzi-gx2zc 11 месяцев назад

Mr.Caleb you are amazing and so dedicated to a craft that all but died. However, history repeats and many old tries and true crafts are returning due to like minded modern preservationists rediscovering lost arts. I salute you! Keep on keeping on as I look forward to when the house front is completed and you go back to the interior of the house. 👏🌹

@davidcarroll4411 11 месяцев назад

You have the patience of a saint.

@freetolook3727 11 месяцев назад

Can't wait to see the limestone painted so that it doesn't look like an dilapidated building. 👍😅

@johnfranklin5277 11 месяцев назад

You have a way with words......

@irenemierzwa3790 11 месяцев назад

Kudos to you for using non-electric machinery. Just take care there aren't many safety measures😊 with those.

@The_Butler_Did_It 11 месяцев назад

I think the attachment on the buffing machine is a pully so that you can use it with an electric motor. the different diameters enable it to run at different speeds depending on which pully the belt is running in.

@whereisthebalance5732 11 месяцев назад

its for burnishing leather

@coolthinghere6853 11 месяцев назад

so satisfying to see the layers of landlord special scraped off and painted to really show off the carpentry!

@Tam5115 11 месяцев назад

You were talking about squirrels and I remembered that I heard that squirrels tend to live in the same area where they were born. So, that would mean the squirrels you have right now, are the direct descendants of the ones that lived there when Mr. Brown did.

@mikewilder6728 11 месяцев назад

The eternal cornice! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@anneyday3493 11 месяцев назад

It's absolutely wild to see how much paint was layered on the wood! I would be daunted at removing it all, such a long road. You are amazing in your dedication.

@freetolook3727 11 месяцев назад

%#$@& squirrels chewed the ends of my shingled roof ridge cap. They're damn destructive and anyone who says that they think squirrels are cute has never experienced destruction from rodentia.

@lisaknell1809 11 месяцев назад

It’s really coming along and I can’t wait to see the mansard roof. ❤ She’s going to be a showstopper and the red and green will complement the brick. (My cousin has a brick Queen Anne trimmed in emerald, red and peach) If I were your neighbor, your hard work on the exterior would encourage me to remove the “modern” facade from my home and restore it back to the original. 😊

@trixier6505 11 месяцев назад

I like the treadle machines because they are quiet. Like my treadle sewing machine. Love the olive green trim!

@jordanlay1621 11 месяцев назад

I live in licking, MO and I always wanted to restore/renovate the corner main st building watching you I can see my self doing that.

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 11 месяцев назад

Ha thats so funny. I have family there. My grandparents grew up there. Its a cute little town. Let me know when you get going on that building I might come through as im there every few years for family reunions.

@brendamattox7558 11 месяцев назад

Kaleb's geeking out over his new toys...er, tools! Those are really cool and will certainly come in handy when you start doing models again. I'm always happy to see fall after the endless heat of the summer too, though like spring, it doesn't last long enough.

@cs3742 11 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed the jazz today. I hope you keep using this music in the background.

@dcan911 11 месяцев назад

Sounds like blues to me!

@breabeyrouti7834 11 месяцев назад

Ah that looks much better

@carinlyons9507 11 месяцев назад

Is there anything you can add to deter the squirrels in the future? They are so persistent I would hate to see them anywhere near your beautifully renovated woodwork when it is all done.

@Bildgesmythe 11 месяцев назад

They are persistent! Knew a family that had squirrels get into their house while they were on vacation. The little beasts did thousands of dollars damage to cabinets and furniture

@rollandjoeseph 11 месяцев назад

A bb gun

@elizabetha.morgan1869 11 месяцев назад

Tools look as ornate as parts of the house itself! Neat.

@GEV646 11 месяцев назад

Probably been noted already, but I am willing to lay money on the treadle powered tool at 16:00 being a leatherworking tool-- you have a buffing wheel for polishing, and the rounded wood discs are for edge burnishing. Probably out of a tack and harness/saddlemaker's shop if I had to guess. It would be a welcome addition in the workshop of anyone doing leatherworking even today.

@SpanishEclectic 11 месяцев назад

So true that the sun is not your friend. Our south-facing windows are all shot. It's amazing how much the gloppy layers of white paint obscured the details on those trim boards. I'm a fan of red and green. I'm sure this color combo will look grand and classy with the brick and neutral stone. Arg. Squirrels and birds. And termites. I'm so glad for you that you've found great partners for the final restoration of the mansard. Treadle sewing machines were also a thing at the time. Other than finding replacement blades/brush wheels and belts, those cute machines ought to go on forever. It's great to see you so happy, and so close to closing up those scary gaps in your roof. The deep-felt stress of knowing something is damaging your home, your great investment, and you are prevented from dealing with it while the weather gets worse, is so hard. I hope that weight will be lifted soon.

@richardbrowne3641 11 месяцев назад

I wish I had some of those foot peddle powered tools for my model airplane hobby. Those are awesome! They don't use electricity. Your doing great restoring Charles's old house.

@anne-mariewildbore3725 11 месяцев назад

So many hours of hard work, but it looks better every time you show us.

@ritatharp5238 11 месяцев назад

Kaleb there is a product the farmers use that keeps the birds off spots on buildings, it warms/burns their feet one time and they don't come back.😮

@r.beerkens1935 11 месяцев назад

I've been following since the beginning and I am still amazed with the love, patience and craftsmanship you put in every nook and cranny of this beautiful home. The house couldn't have any better owners. 🌹

@59tante 11 месяцев назад

Love the colors

@deborahfalzone936 11 месяцев назад

You are so amazing the way you keep plugging away at this house. You picked quite a beauty to renovate. I’m on pins and needles to see the final results.

@Liz-cmc313 10 месяцев назад

Not sure why I'm not getting notifications. Seeing this process has me excited. It's the little things that make such a difference in how a house looks.

@nancycurtis3964 11 месяцев назад

This renovation is such a labor of love! It is amazing to watch you work. Thanks for sharing!

@karensmith1158 11 месяцев назад

Love the two antique foot tools. You're going to have enough of a collection of tools to open a museum!

@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack 11 месяцев назад

Ha that is the plan. Just an actual working one.

@BradVaughn 11 месяцев назад

I love the old foot peddle tools. I have also seen old foot peddle sewing machines. They seems to work forever.

@trishlewis2807 11 месяцев назад

Brad Vaughn they do! So awesome.

@kmarch6630 11 месяцев назад

Like a treadle sewing machine.

@timnewman1172 11 месяцев назад

Kaleb this looks great, I hope you can get all of your exterior projects done before winter sets in! I'm curious about what your interior projects are for this winter... Say hi to Kim, have a great week!

@JDlupin 11 месяцев назад

The green looks incredible, this is amazing and going to be beyond beautiful . You are a phenomenal person for bringing the forgotten beauty of such a specific aesthetic back to the world for appreciation . A time capsule and a blessing for all who get to see it

@pdq5465 11 месяцев назад

How beautifully put. You’re nice. He deserves all the accolades that he can get.

@teresadasilva4777 11 месяцев назад

That dark green speaks to my soul !!

@Myrnateatro 11 месяцев назад

I totally love the music you choose

@AkSonya1010 11 месяцев назад

I am sooo excited, all your hard work is really paying off.

@flipnawesome5756 11 месяцев назад

There is a show on PBS called “ The Woodwright’s Shop” and he works with antique machines including the treadle machines. You might find some info there.

@quisnessness 11 месяцев назад

I wasn't sure how I felt about the green paint when you first showed it but seeing it actually on the house it looks really good.

@pamhutzell8268 11 месяцев назад

So cool ! It's looking great!

@laurensouthgate2458 11 месяцев назад

I love how sanding makes things look brand new.

@pieteropperman4031 11 месяцев назад

Just a question. How are you going to reach the roof mouldings on the side facing your neighbour. The two houses seems to be very close to one another.

@borislicina455 11 месяцев назад

From the looks of it, there is not a lot of molding in that space. Only a tiny bit so it looks whole.

@debbydrach 11 месяцев назад

You are amazing! I can’t believe how good you are making your trim and roof, I really thought you were going to run into a crumble, but you have saved so much ! Congratulations on a great job !! 👏👏👏

@SLICK-GLN 11 месяцев назад

What are you using to preserve the wood? What type of paint are you using?

@robyncooperramsey8323 11 месяцев назад

Pieteropperman, I’m glad you asked this question! I wondered about it, too.

@SLICK-GLN 11 месяцев назад

What kinda coating are you going to use on that Plaster area in front?

@tamitatlock5621 11 месяцев назад

re the wooden spool on the treadle with the buffing wheel. It looks similar to what I use for burnishing my leather edges, and is attached to a bench grinder.

@tamitatlock5621 11 месяцев назад

you might like to try some buffing compound on your wheel, available in different grits

@lorrainewhitlock5377 11 месяцев назад

I have been with you from the beginning and the house is beginning to look really beautiful 🏡💚

@lindahernandez8693 11 месяцев назад

Love the colors!

@alisalarsen9163 11 месяцев назад

Your patience is admirable!

@ginalou5774 11 месяцев назад

It is going to be gorgeous once the wood is done

@angelajenkins6933 11 месяцев назад

Looks beautiful, it's just going to get better and better!

@jamesb7701 11 месяцев назад

Wow with all the paint off it looks amazing and the sanding looks so good

@colettenewell4634 11 месяцев назад

Treadle machines are so cool. And the pieces you worked on look great. What a huge difference once it’s all done. Your attention to detail makes the job tedious but the outcome will be so worth it.

@GiannaFiore 11 месяцев назад

I use my sewing machine exactly the way you're using the saw treadle. When i'm quilting, I move the material around the needle just like you're doing with the wood. Very cool!!

@ScarletRose905 11 месяцев назад

Those machines are awesome! Great work on the roof Kaleb..

@dawnbarnes8729 11 месяцев назад

What is the plan for keeping the squirrels from getting into the new wood work of the mansard? Love the colors going up! ❤️😊

@freetolook3727 11 месяцев назад

Perseverance. Squirrels will destroy anything that they want in order to get where they want when they want!

@shellylarsen5494 11 месяцев назад

Just thinking that I kinda miss your funny little “Here’s a Kim for Scale” moments! I hope you two had a nice 1st wedding anniversary this month!! I use a belt driven treadle sewing machine- those things are real power houses!! I think you’ll really enjoy experimenting with those new tools.

@suzannepolder3929 11 месяцев назад

Those foot power tools are so cool!! I would use them sitting down because otherwise I would fall on my face. 🤣🤣🤣

@AppleSlicesUnite 11 месяцев назад

I was also thinking that people were shorter back then on the average. It will be hard for those who are much taller of today.

@AdamUnpronounceable 11 месяцев назад

That buffer is for doing shoes and the other side is for slicking down the edge of the leather, like the top of an unlined boot or edge of a leather sole.

@tesscameron3699 11 месяцев назад

Again another video that proves your love and dedication to this house. As always sending warm and sunny greetings from the Gold Coast Australia

@ritatharp5238 11 месяцев назад

What a labor of love.

@robertunderwood3393 11 месяцев назад

Glorious 👌

@susprime7018 11 месяцев назад

Looking better and better.😊

@karenwencke5511 11 месяцев назад

That was so cool showing the work of you and machine...Bless you and yours and the history you respect... Beautiful House and it's Glory...💛✌️. ❤️🌍❤️

@philleasthouse3791 11 месяцев назад

I stumbled on this site and love the care you're putting into it. As an aside, and it's probably too late at this stage but a far better joint for repairing the exterior woodwork is to insert bowties or butterflies. There is plenty of help on YT that will guide you. They're fiddly to insert but the end result is perfect. Good luck with the renovation - it's going to be a stunner.

@donnahardy3582 11 месяцев назад

So proud of you. I can’t see me getting all that done with my feet on the ground much less hoisted up in the air. You’re amazing!🤩

@michaelpeters7044 11 месяцев назад

For your Question?? You can add another belt so it can power another machine.

@teret6719 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video!

@marthav2772 11 месяцев назад

A labor of love.😊 ❤

@Jan-2020 11 месяцев назад

It looks like you need some extra wide downspouts for the gutters.

@BigSeance 11 месяцев назад

Thank you, sir! It’s been nice seeing more roof updates! Can’t WAIT for the rest!!

@MiJacFan1 11 месяцев назад

I certainly hope for your sake that you aren't affected by this weekend's upcoming weather conditions. Lots of rain for us down here in Southern Missouri. I know rain can be a real drag on your outdoor plans. Stay safe, look forward to each and every episode you turn out!

@michaelmccarthy4077 11 месяцев назад

before the advent of electricity, sewing machines in factories were treadle driven. A woman of sufficient means might have one in her home.

@jenniferrueger1694 10 месяцев назад

I am amazed at your immense patience! Keep up the good work. I love what you are doing!

@angelicajacobs584 8 месяцев назад

Love you showed us how the machines work! Very cool! Love the green on the roof!!

@davidsanderson4442 11 месяцев назад

As a Brit I can see just how much wonderful and historic architecture exists in the USA, it’s exquisite. Unfortunately there don’t seem to be many measures in place to preserve it. At home in the UK architecture is celebrated and conserved, even some of the more modern and questionable buildings that divide opinion. Nevertheless such protections are necessary to safeguard our history and as the USA is a relatively young country I hope they implement measures to protect the beautiful buildings they already have.

@nealbullington8301 11 месяцев назад

You CAN GET BUFFING COMPOUND STICKS TO APPLY TO THE WHEEL TO MAKE IT MORE EFFECTIVE.

@kathleenpentek4399 11 месяцев назад

Things are looking so good! Love seeing the transformation when the paint was added! Beautiful! Cool treadle tools, too!

@danielulz1640 11 месяцев назад

Tremendous progress this week, Kaleb! That buffing wheel will come in handy when Kim wants to polish the family sterling silver.

@rollandjoeseph 11 месяцев назад

😂

@haraldvandervoort5696 11 месяцев назад

Loving the blues background music!

@jennifergarrett6809 11 месяцев назад

One thing about the foot powered polisher is that you can get a good polish without damage. Also on those pieces I have a picture of one of my great grandfather's using a small machine like that. But I'm not sure what the machine is. The picture would be close to 100 years old.

@CampingwithEmmy 11 месяцев назад

The wood looks so beautiful after being stripped, sanded and painted! I loved seeing your Treadle machines! I was sewing just today, on my antique Treadle Singer Sewing Machine! Even though I have a newer machine (1980's lol) I love sewing on my 1902 Singer!

@jefflawrentz1624 11 месяцев назад

I’m excited to see how the cornice turns out. It’s looking amazing. I love the treadle machines. Those are really cool.

@cynthiajenkins6835 11 месяцев назад

Love the old tools.!

@clairebillette6051 11 месяцев назад

inche by inche you are giving back the real beauty of this lady. I love how pationated you are.

@breabeyrouti7834 11 месяцев назад

Yay good morning this is great we haven't had a premier in awhile

@leahharbison4932 11 месяцев назад

Soomething to be proud of.

@jeannettesmyth7643 11 месяцев назад

Wonderful to see the tridents and other detail emerge to face the sun again. Favorite work since similar on backstairs and your work on the windows and library at the top of the house. What's happening with your project to install an apartment up there?

@dcan911 11 месяцев назад

Im weirdly most excited to see the 3rd floor living space!

@tracebooks 11 месяцев назад

Is there some kind of squirrel-repellant coating or paint additive you can use up there? 😊

@lisastreasures 11 месяцев назад

I loved seeing and hearing those old treadle tools working. So wonderful to have those. Great work on the cornice. That green is beautiful. Say hi to Kim. I miss seeing her face. Keep up the great work Kaleb. ❤

@trishlewis2807 11 месяцев назад

Yes @lisastreasures6175, I miss Kim also. It's nice to see a glimpse of her now and again when she gives a wee wave. And totally agree the treadle machines are superb. 💜

@GwendolynFarms 11 месяцев назад

On the treadle machines, the wheel on the side is to get it started, a) so it goes in the right direction and b) to reduce the initial force that would otherwise be placed on the belts and other moving parts. My treadle sewing machine has the same thing and if I try and sew without giving it an initial gentle spin as I begin to treadle, I often break needles or thread. The initial force required to get it to run must be quite big so alleviating it will keep the machines running smoother for longer.