ABSOLUTE FASTEST way to Dry FIREWOOD and the Return of Plumber Jim!

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Plumber Jim completes the rough in of the plumbing in the new building, then we go visit Chris and see how the firewood turned out after it was Kiln dried
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@ebony5766 2 года назад

To Plummer Jim: There is something quite beautiful about a tradesman who does such amazing, meticulous work. I really enjoyed seeing your work. Parents, tell your kids to go into the trades! We desperately need trades people.

@heymakerphd1982 2 года назад

Right on!! But don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys though!!

@terrycastor8299 2 года назад

@@heymakerphd1982, hey, hey, hey! We need some cowboys too! 🤠

@PaulWhitedWoodStoneIron 2 года назад

We’ll said. Who is going to do needed work in the future. In a professional way at least. Scary for sure.

@Lstractorman 2 года назад

That kiln is super cool.

@camplin2 2 года назад

Love, Love, Love watching plumber Jim and his profession in action

@robert.brokaw3829 2 года назад

I can hear the wheels spinning in your head in the video - new partnership for firewood and sawmill lumber - cool. Stay safe

@steveoconnor1527 2 года назад

Surround yourself with professionals. The university of experience. Among your best productions Mike.

@clintmyrick4128 2 года назад

Sure enjoyed this Mike. Very interesting.

@moerichard3110 2 года назад

Plumber Jim is an artist, no doubt. I love to watch him work. He is super fast and has knowledge beyond belief. Great segment Mike

@jpolicicchio2021 2 года назад

Mike, you and Jim would make great hosts for a tv channel, like HGTV. Enjoy seeing the many trades you include and the diversity of your videos. Keep them rolling.

@braddow3475 2 года назад

I think this is my favorite episode! It was nice hanging out with you guys! Great information ! Have a Blessed day

@aaronbaum2542 2 года назад

Such a GREAT video with LOTS of education and laughs!! It is very rewarding to learn from Plumber Jim!!! The kiln drying is awesome and what a beautiful setup he has!! Thank you so much for the great content every day Mike!! It was great to see Eva and so happy she is feeling so good!! Say hello to the family for me!! 😊

@dmorgan28 2 года назад

That plumber Jim is quite the plumber. We need more like him. I’m very impressed. That dry kiln was also pretty impressive. That’s quick for drying firewood. Cool video Mike. 👍👍👍❤️

@fredhallett5857 2 года назад

Mike I felt like I was hanging out with a fun group of excellent guys and not just watching a video. Very enjoyable. Eva looks wonderful. What a nice happy young lady.

@annapennrose1158 2 года назад

Jim the Plumber is an Iconic American worker.

@tomdix5167 2 года назад

I was in Guam (sub base) for a couple years, loved every minute.

@troytreeguy 8 месяцев назад

Jim takes me back to working with my dad, he was a third generation plumber and I had the privilege to work with him.

@kingwood4357 2 года назад

Enjoy watching Jim the plumber work, he is a true professional and a true Pittsburgher. Expect to see a kiln at the Morgan wood lot soon.

@StevesBeyondRepair 2 года назад

Having plumber Jim do your plumbing is like having Kyle from RR Buildings build your building!! No compromise, no cutting corners! Nice!

@thomasw8400 2 года назад

Watching Plumber Jim work his magic is very impressive. A true craftsman for sure.

@debwood2154 2 года назад

Hi Mike, Jim & Eva. you're all looking good :]

@rodfair5698 2 года назад

One of the only people on the internet that I have seen “wiping” his soldered joints. I used to have a moleskin that I was given by an old plumber that worked for me on the ship. Go into most houses today and all you see is half a pound of excess solder running down the copper.

@grantvonditfurth8687 2 года назад

Good to see that the Military is in good hands with the dedication of Chris; he understands everything.

@showcattle07 2 года назад

Gotta love Plumber Jim. You can definitely tell he’s from Pittsburgh.

@ilmo2313 2 года назад

Good stuff.

@chrismartin3313 2 года назад

Thanks, Mike, for another awesome video. This is one of the best yet! I might be a little biased since my two sons were in it. Plumber Jim is awesome too. He is so talented and knowledgeable in the plumbing profession. He is a true professional. Tell the family hi for me and "Have a Day!" Chris from South Central West Virginia

@chucksmith155 2 года назад

Mike great video I enjoy all of them but I really enjoy and learn something new when Plummer Jim is on

@gregprince2523 2 года назад

Jim is a pure pro! School of hard knocks and I'm sure lotsa mentoring from his idols from years ago! Just special to see his knowledge on display!

@tee-steel.0158 Год назад

Plummer Jim has some major skills. And love that kiln. Great video Mike 🎉❤

@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans Год назад

You got that right!

@billmorris2613 2 года назад

Good morning to all from SE Louisiana 27 Feb 22.

@badcat4707 2 года назад

Good morning Bill :-)

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

Brothers 👍

@johnsadler8637 2 года назад

Morning guys!

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

@@johnsadler8637, John!👍

@billmorris2613 2 года назад

We need to figure out a way to have a virtual get together.

@fredhetler7148 2 года назад

Jim's work👌👍 Chris ANG 👍👍👍 + his drying👌👍

@bobraymond6135 2 года назад

I’ve been in the trades for 40 years and it never gets old watching professional tradesmen. What a find Jim was. He certainly is a craftsman.

@ElmhorstJ 2 года назад

Exactly ,whether it be block layer, logger, concrete, carpenter, watch maker professionals are always pleasing to the eyes!!!!

@ML-lg4ky 2 года назад

Love to see the good old fashion copper pipes being used.

@rickmervine9952 2 года назад

Good video, Mike and great to see Plumber Jim back again. Better schedule him for the pool installation!

@nh603 2 года назад

Jim is great, just knows his stuff👍

@islandkindlingco7693 2 года назад

All my bagged kindling and firewood goes thru my diy kiln from Oct-Mar. Super efficient. I'm 24 hours to heat up and then 5 days for firewood and 66 hrs for kindling bags.

@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans 2 года назад

Nice, email me some pics if you don't mind of your kiln set up if you don't mind outdoorswiththemorgans@gmail.com

@franklackie2469 2 года назад

Your absolutely amazing mike what an outstanding video you made with Jim and the new kiln . Awesome thank you

@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans 2 года назад

Thank you Frank

@waynetroyer9555 2 года назад

Plumber Jim sure was a great guy.

@bwayne40004 2 года назад

Super nice video today. Thanks...as always.

@bobbyd6499 2 года назад

Nice to bring Plumber Jim along on your excursion to the kiln guy, Chris. GREAT COVERAGE. (I reckon it’s about time for YOU MIKE, to get yer own kiln, ehhhhhh?!?)

@blunderbuss9927 2 года назад

Always enjoyable to watch and listen to someone as proficient at their job as Jim. His presence on the videos bumps up the professionalism. Glad to see Eva looking so well. Looks like the recovery has gone smoothly.

@billmorris2613 2 года назад

I totally agree.👍👍👍

@rickbottoms7838 2 года назад

Since Plumber Jim entered the picture I have found I really enjoy him. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable but he has a great personality!

@leokelly359 2 года назад

Love seeing Daughter Eva's cheerful, smiling face. she looks so much better now, hopefully her healing is going well. great video Mike say hi to the rest of the family. so when is the kiln coming? have a day!

@billchurch180 2 года назад

Glad Eva is doing so well. Plumber Jim is a true craftsman, meticulous work and no wasted steps. Bill C

@NewtonWashinton 2 года назад

Really interesting video a lot of knowledge shared, Thanks Mike, Jim, Chris.

@jerrybudnik8698 2 года назад

Very informational. Good one Mike.👍

@joehuinker7009 2 года назад

I know you have to spend money to make money but putting firewood in a kiln!

@casolver 2 года назад

Received my Carhartt orange hoodie and wore it to an event. Had a couple people ask about it. I love it! Thank you for it and the price was right!

@SilverandCigars 2 года назад

Hey Mike wanted to throw some info your way because I think I'm onto something. Fireworks. I got an email from my online place here in Ohio back in Jan saying they are only at 70% and expect more shipments but with the supply chain issue cannot count on it showing up by july. Every week since then items are being removed from their website and the prices go up a few bucks each week. I just bought all mine this week and maybe you should think about it too. Also I know you get yours in Ohio. This is the first year Ohio passed the law making them legal starting on July 1st. I expect people will be going nuts because of that. Just want to make sure you have fireworks for another good show this year

@chucklogan7296 2 года назад

Makes my heart happy to see Eva has recovered and getting back to normal routine!! ❤️💪🏋🏼‍♂️

@dennisglocke7218 2 года назад

Good morning! Long time subscriber and promoter. The tractor pictures have been great. We understand the work involved. Plumber Jim has been a joy to watch his passion for his trade! Enjoy the channel so much!

@eugeneodell1543 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing good content Mike. That's some good stuff.

@TheChief3102 2 года назад

Good morning Morgan’s! Going to 50 today. Always great watching a master like Jim! Having a day!

@larrystoner8824 2 года назад

Started stacking and stickering rough cut lumber and slabs out in my barn several years ago. Now I find out I did it all wrong. You know what means? I have to get out there and pull it all down and redo it to the MORGAN STANDARD or I will not sleep at night. Your videos just keep getting better and better.

@PineyGroveHomestead 2 года назад

New construction plumbing here in Florida is all CPVC and PEX anymore.

@sumnerkinney2166 2 года назад

Pretty cool stuff.

@harryhaines4914 2 года назад

If that was a little skiff of snow, how much would a jag of snow be? Lol love watching the videos keep up the good work

@heymakerphd1982 2 года назад

Always great to see plumber Jim! He works so fast it's hard to follow sometimes. Great attitude, great skill! - Eva looks more like grown up. She's really thriving! - I didn't understand some of his words about the kiln. I did hear 'vacuum' and 160 degrees. Nothing about cost, or heat source, or cost of operation. I think he said he turned it on from Guam? You prob already know the brand, the dealer, the cost, and the day you buy one. I'd like to recommend the microwave/vacuum type kiln. It will dry faster than a heated kiln, much less energy, and little to no sticker stain. I built one, but it only holds a max of 92 bd ft. What's really interesting, it'll dry everything uniformly, without any stickers at all!

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

Morning heymaker!👍😊

@heymakerphd1982 2 года назад

@@oldmanfred8676 Hope you're well. How are things at the "home"? jk

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

@@heymakerphd1982, Gina is still on Oxygen but seems to be getting better? I’m almost back to my old self after Almost three years of struggling. The last seven months, I wouldn’t wish on anyone!

@heymakerphd1982 2 года назад

@@oldmanfred8676 We oughta 'be like Mike'. He seems pretty healthy! Prob rubs off from Melissa! - Ma always said, 'what don't kill ya' makes ya' stronger!' So I've had quite a few strength building exercises myself!! Luckily, I can still do a day's work. The thing is, is that it takes me 3 weeks to do it!! Happy trails Fred!

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

@@heymakerphd1982, Love that sense of humor! Probably helps keep you sane!?

@dalesteinecke949 2 года назад

I think plumber Jim forgot that slip cupler on purpose. He has a wealth of knowledge good man right there!

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

👍

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

That was nice of Plumber Jim not to solder those fittings so we could see how the pressure test works!

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

@@waynebarnett7467, Getting better everyday Wayne!👍😊

@robertdendooven7258 2 года назад

I thought the same thing.

@HallnoutMhall 2 года назад

@@oldmanfred8676 brother!

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

@@HallnoutMhall, Michael 😎👍

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

@@robertdendooven7258, Great minds think alike Robert!!

@patrickvennard838 2 года назад

Kiln dried wood is very popular in the UK, I like to cut and dry my own wood but if I run out I can get a 1m3 of wood from green to less than 15% I just have to give my log man a week to dry it if he hasn't got any ready to sell. He also powers his kiln with firewood so really eco friendly.

@craigsudman4556 2 года назад

We used to call those "forget-me-nots", when I was working with my plumber. I'm glad that Jim showed those structural pipe protectors; before those came along the saying was: What's a carpenter's worst nightmare? ...A plumber with a Sawzall. Eva is looking quite well. Great video Mike & Jim thumbs up.

@dougmoore7116 2 года назад

Thumbs up

@matthewfinn4762 2 года назад

I remember guys getting their kiln USDA Approved for drying Firewood ?

@glen748 2 года назад

Mike when it comes time to take the load of oak to the kiln it would be interesting to know the weight before and after. Something else that would be interesting would be the weight of a green large basket and a green small basket. This would help to tell if a particular tractor could lift the basket. Do you have a weight station near by? Thanks Mike

@martin_kiln_and_slabworks 2 года назад

Mike and I were just talking about this recently. There is a weigh station close by that he has been thinking of visiting with a full basket. I like your idea of before and after, though. Very similar to how we can determine the MC% of lumber using the oven-dry method.

@glen748 2 года назад

@@martin_kiln_and_slabworks Looking forward to the results.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 года назад

As long as the energy costs balance out

@blkburbanz71 2 года назад

I’m glad Alice Cooper has found a new gig as a plumber in his later years! I do enjoy plumber Jim and hope he has a sense of humor. I’d hire him if he were in my area 👍🏽

@tennesseesawmillguy1590 2 года назад

Is Mike hinting at something with the kiln segment? 🤔😉 Here near the Federal parks, heat treated firewood is good business with bundles for tourists. Local prices just don’t justify the extra cost and effort for home sales though. People want dry wood at the last minute but they won’t shell out the dough. Great video, fellow Morgans

@python3574 2 года назад

Lol...it's not a hint, he's flat out stated he's going to get a kiln in the future. BTW, where are you in TN? My source for slabs is slowly drying up and I need to find another.

@tennesseesawmillguy1590 2 года назад

@@python3574 in Dandridge Tn. About 20 miles east of Knoxville. Don’t know what you’re looking for but With the circle mill, I can only do 18”-20” wide. 👍

@ericfraser7543 2 года назад

What I liked about Jim's work is that he did not run the pipe in the middle of the stud, probably a lot easier to thread the pipe through the wall I wish I knew that earlier...

@frankbever1788 2 года назад

Plumber Jim reminds me of a guy I worked with years ago on the installation of the Subway System in downtown Pittsburgh. Same voice and personality, Tommy was a great Italian diesel mechanic who loved to cook. He could make you hungry just talking about cooking!

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

Love these snippets of people’s lives!👍

@4wheelliving132 2 года назад

One question about the kiln that I had was how much does it cost him to do a load of wood

@bullybluecoal1831 2 года назад

Same thoughts here. How much energy was required to dry that. Drying slabs is one thing but for firewood it almost seems cost intuitive.

@mmanut 2 года назад

WHEN IS YOUR DRING KILN BEING DELIVERED ⁉️ IT’S PROBABLY ON THE WAY ‼️. Vinny 🇺🇸

@mikeengler2645 2 года назад

That kiln is for sure a money maker...I wonder how big they can come and how many kilns are in your area...I don't think you want to turn your driveway into a truck yard but it's tempting...Eva looked great as always...all your contractors are fun knowledgeable professionals

@martin_kiln_and_slabworks 2 года назад

The one in this video is the smallest model. (still weighs around 8800 lbs though!) They do have bigger models for larger operations, but it's massive, requires a minimum of 2-3 people to load/unload, and is quite expensive.

@richardh.severn5980 2 года назад

It's like watching my dad at work some 60 years ago. Jim's a real professional plumber.

@toddrabideau5576 2 года назад

Jim, if read these comments, it’s been a pleasure watching you work. Your a craftsman for sure. Thanks for allowing Mike to film👍

@themovecrew7201 2 года назад

Good mornin y’all, glad to see progress on the project n always great to see plumber Jim! Mike, was just thinking, what’s going on with Melissa’s pool? Are you still planning on that this summer? Hopefully so because she really deserves a place to relax, ya have such a wonderful wife. She is supportive of all you do and all the toys you have n will be getting so hopefully that is still in the works as a present to her😊 keep up the great work n get on the other subs so we can see more n more progress on the building. God bless n enjoy this beautiful Sunday the Lord has given us

@russellbowman8051 2 года назад

Plumber Jim is Quite the perfectionist with his work! Very Interesting with the kiln-dried firewood! Wonder how much that would add to the cost of firewood!! Great Video! ❤😊👍👊

@philipellis1865 2 года назад

😱

@DanKlein_1 2 года назад

That was neat you got to take Jim on a road trip with you. Interesting stuff. Those are the neat things you come across being in business for yourself. You and Jim as well. You run across interesting people and their stories and interests. Glad you take us along.

@hartlow946 2 года назад

Nobody mentions how much it costs to dry a cord of wood. Looks like 3 baskets of wood would fill that dryer. Just get your fire wood a year ahead of time and it will dry for free.

@realairplane261 2 года назад

Right on Hart.

@davidprentiss7667 2 года назад

Hi mike I wrote on melissa channel also . So many of us feel things are going to get bad to survive. And wondering if you guys are doing anything to prepare for it other than what we can see in your videos Ty

@justinauman5438 2 года назад

Plumber Jim left that fitting unsoldered to show what happens with a leak he didn’t forget about it

@jeffk2501 2 года назад

Just a guess but I could see Mike buying a kiln next summer. Eva glad to see you are doing well. Hope your recovery continues. 🙏🙏🙏

@bruceaffelt3592 2 года назад

Did plumber Jim get that exhaust stack through the roof? You did not mention or show it. Last trip he said that had to be done when the snow was off.

@sharpshorts 2 года назад

Beautiful - it's almost a shame that all of Jim's the pipe and plumbing work gets hidden by walls...

@richfabian6534 2 года назад

Plummer Jim thank you for teaching me something new with pressure testing, I had never heard of that before. Mike your turnover rate with firewood in a kill would be crazy good, especially in a week to a week in a half being dried.

@mitchjones2821 2 года назад

I miss plumbing that way. Little details that only I did because it was just better. I did the same once pex took over but you just couldn’t beat a quality copper instal. Jim will agree it’s like a puzzle. You have to instal it in order, so pieces can be moved to make connections or sweat a single joint before you move a section back into the wall. Great work Jim and good job Morgan’s again for allowing Jim to do quality work. 👍👍

@jodyconant1048 2 года назад

I’m sure it’s been asked but why did you go copper vs. pex? What was the cost premium?

@DallasD_ 2 года назад

wondering same.

@warrenjohnknight.9831 2 года назад

Kiln dried firewood is absolutely amazing, I purchase bag's of Kiln dried firewood from the local store for $15 each inwhich lasts two nights when it's below -0 degrees, it's all dried in a local company in the geothermal kilns from steam from a geothermal power station, as is the export timber to the USA.

@johnking8679 2 года назад

Jim, the plumber certainly is a professional when it comes to all things plumbing !!

@SasquatchBunyan 2 года назад

I’m curious how much power those kiln dryers use (thinking cost). It sure is useful and fast!

@devindepriest4366 2 года назад

.04 - .06 cents per board foot and that is a 2000 board door unit is what they advertise.

@nirodper 2 года назад

a lot

@GypsyHunter232UK 10 месяцев назад

I built one here in the qeer old corrupt UK out of 5 old steel tin garage doors. Used an old 45gallon oil drum as a fire holder snd used old bark and scrap wood cardboard paper and old rags shoes old used car engine oil and most things that would burn. With a low blow 240v fan to circulate the air around the log cubies.I can dry 6 1000 litre ibc steel cubes of wet fresh cut logs at a time with a low heat provides plenty of hot air to dry the logs in about 4 to 5 days...

@Willy12927 2 года назад

Would be interesting to know what kind of energy costs would be incurred for an average drying load.

@danglin69 2 года назад

My thoughts exactly!

@nirodper 2 года назад

totally, defeats the purpose of firewood. Just cut the wood in the summer and leave it outsside

@martin_kiln_and_slabworks 2 года назад

Varies on wood type and starting MC% just like with slabs and lumber. Sometimes we don't get a full load of lumber to dry from customers, so we have to baffle the end to get proper airflow. But the kiln costs us about $125 a week in electricity to run it with a full load.

@BKD70 2 года назад

I'm curious about the energy cost to run the kiln... Can you charge enough premium on the kiln dried firewood to recoup your energy cost and still have customers willing to pay that premium? Can you use an outdoor wood burning furnace as your heat energy source for the kiln?

@seanpuffer8436 2 года назад

Purchase price is $60k on the low end

@sandrocamargo698 2 года назад

Exactly !!! that's what I want to know but apparently the video turns out to be more important on the plumber side!. Fastest way to dry firewood, but let's talk about plumber.

@martin_kiln_and_slabworks 2 года назад

About $125 per week in electricity for a full load and I going to test it soon, but theoretically, I can get 4 baskets in per load. Our main income is drying slabs and lumber for local sawmills. We usually have some void space in the ends of the stacks that have to be baffled for proper airflow, so we're looking at firewood, 6/4 cutting board stock, etc for resale. Other kiln owners have cut plywood for walls to control the baffle airflow....can't resell that so it just seems like a waste.

@martin_kiln_and_slabworks 2 года назад

@@seanpuffer8436 plus freight, and then installation if you don't have a 10K forklift or crane on your property. I wouldn't buy this solely for drying firewood. Definitely better options out there.

@MarkThomasBuilder 2 года назад

Interesting to learn about kiln drying and what case hardening is. I like that setup.

@HallnoutMhall 2 года назад

Good morning Morgans and friends. Great video Mr. Morgan. Always great to see Jim and listen to him. The kiln and Chris was an added plus. Thanks for sharing and have a day!

@martin_kiln_and_slabworks 2 года назад

Always fun to get together with Mike and see what he's up to!

@NobhillFunny 2 года назад

Hey mike, curious about your buddies kiln! What brand and model is that! Sure would be handy to have something like that

@chuckhart9714 2 года назад

Nice to see 3 professionals discussing there trades. Keep up the great videos. I don't think you will be able to get a kiln before Melissa gets her swimming pool. Good luck!

@robertjerome1889 2 года назад

Sorry but he should have used pex in an out building that could loose heat. Pluss its way faster..

@richardwood8896 2 года назад

Highly skilled plumber. A beautiful thing to watch!

@wireedm1 2 года назад

Mike, a lot of folks use PEX nowadays instead of copper. Is there an advantage to one over the other?

@johnhamilton1098 2 года назад

Hey Mike, Really enjoy your posts - lots of good information. The "field trips" are enjoyable, and it's nice to just "hang out with the guys sometimes. I do appreciate the effort you put into your posts, "the small talk and information you share with us. (Melissa does a great job too!)

@ronallen6578 2 года назад

That was a really informative video. Plumber Jim did a super neat, nice job. Don't you wish all the trades took that much pride in their work as Jim apparently does!! Nice work all around. Ron