I've been watching RU-vid since I dropped cable 4 yrs ago. I only recently found your channel but it has quickly become one of my top 5 favorite channels!!
Me, too !! Been watching your channel for at least six months (maybe longer....?) Thoroughly enjoyed each one and pray for you and your family on a regular basis !! Always so interesting, and I learn a lot from you, Wes !! Thanks for sharing, my friend !!
Changing hammers can really make a difference! My Dad couldn't hammer very well with a hammer, I couldn't either. Got a leather wrapped Estwing hammer and became a pro! Started collecting them even! Now I collect them, restore them, refurbish them, and still use them!
That coop will be there forever... The green wood might twist some, but it shrinks down and holds the nails better than dry wood. Most barns were built green back in the day. It's really only an issue if you close up the walls and the moisture has no where to go.
Next time I need some sawing done I'm hiring that boy of yours - he saws much better than I do. But you TWO are doing a nice job on that chicken house. I think it's strong enough to house horses forget about chickens. Anyway, thanks for sharing it. There's something about watching somebody else work that's downright relaxing. 😂👍
Nice video, thank you and Hi to your helper! My family is from Texas and Missouri and before that the Old Country! I am a descendant, who now lives in the Northwest! Ron PTL USA
What I really love is that you decided to do the whole thing with nails (hopefully galvanized :). A box of deck screws and a DeWalt driver are so handy, but nails are stronger and will last forever. But also, getting out a nail is an awful job. When I have a more complex construction project, don't think your chicken-coop is one of those (currently working on a 60 foot boardwalk leading to a 3 feet off the ground elevated outhouse :) is that I first screw-in the frame with 3" screws. Then I figure out whether the whole thing is level, plumb and square. Given screws, my driver and a clamp here and there, I can easily correct beams, crosses, etc. And when all is set and done, I take one-by-one the screws out and replace them with a touch bigger galvanized nail. Typically only a ten minute job, the nail holes were already pre-drilled, so nailing goes relatively easy. .. And those grey galvanized nails look so much better than those green square screw heads. In the end, you take best of both worlds!!
Well done! I have enjoyed watching you construct your chicken house. You have obviously enjoyed doing it. I think your comment today really sums it all up "I don't think the chickens will mind".
Hi Wes. The chicken coop is looking great. I like the effect of the different widths of siding. You’ve done a great job and as someone has already said, that building will stand for a very long time. Stay safe and well y’all! Stan
Once heard an individual (not giving him credit here) say "You didn't build that" and i would say that definitely does not apply here... not only have you built that with knowledge and some physical help from your dad and son but knowledge passed on from your grandpa's and you even cut and milled the wood for it This has been an awesome project and turning out great.
Rain sure has kept the grass green. Looking forward to seeing all of the scrap and debris picked up and a clean natural setting showing off your beautiful chicken shack. Good job!
Love your videos. I am amazed at your productivity as you work alone. Don't beat yourself up about things not fitting exactly. A little perspective here. It's a chicken house. 🐔 God bless you and your beautiful family. Thumbs 👍
I helped a friend remodel a small outbuilding several years ago. Whenever something was a bit off, he would just say, "It's a barn." Lots of wisdom there...it's a chicken house.
I assure you this building is stronger and better built than the pioneers had in your area when it was first settled!!! Cluck, Cluck, Er- Er-A- ROOOO, Er-Er-A-ROOOOOOOOO!!! That is for a Great Job!!!!
You build it how you want. I like it that you are showing ity as you go. Some mistakes some redo and some great building. Chicken house will be a great one for your chickens. You are using rough cut lumber, the siding looks good kinda off in places. i like the look
Another great video. The coop is looking so good, & your little boy is adorable!! Thanks for sharing!! God bless you and your family ❤️🙏❤️ Idea: Instead of putting a shim between those two boards, cut a triangle out of wood & cover the space - kinda dress it up & take care of the space 🤷♀️ just a "girl" idea 😉
2nd only to giving praise to the Almighty today, seeing your little guy use that hand saw was the highlight of my day!🙏❤ If you have a moment, please let me know how Howard is doing?
Been watching your videos for a while now. I see you got yourself a new hammer. I hope it makes the job easier. Great chicken house series. Thanks much for sharing your videos.
You know, what matters the most is how you personally feel, you are definitely gonna have criticism but the main thing is how satisfied you are, personally i think you are doing a great job.
I'm amazed that there is someone out there that still uses a hammer and nails. I love those wide pine boards. That chicken house will be there when you're gone!
I’ve built a lot of houses. All were built with green lumber. As most are. After they were closed in they dried well enough to do the interior work. Never had a problem. 🙂
I bought some treated 51/4 boards to floor my 1/2 ton flatbed 17 yrs. ago from one of the 2 Bigee Stores and we butted the boards together tight. They were so wet right off the shelf in the Big Box store within a yr. those boards had shrunk up to about1/4 in. between every one. I've had to replace 2 because they rotted. So much for treated lumber🤔
Looks real good...I would sleep in it... lower end built houses use green lumber for framing because it's cheaper but still structuraly sound ...studs are more likely to bow but on low end budget it's not a priority....tip on milling siding though... quarter sawn and riff sawn works best for siding mainly because it isn't as likely to cup and it holds flatter with out bowing ...flat sawn lumber is more structural...has more flexibility before breaking...but for a chicken coop who cares lol ...it looks great... mainly the purpose of this comment is for beginner sawyers that are picky and want the best but don't know where to start....cheers
You got a new hammer! That orange one is exactly like the one my son has, he always called it the “Blisto ”. Because that rubber handle gives serious blisters! 🤦🏼♂
Siding 101: Stand at a corner where you can see two sides of the building at once. Now look at the boards where they meet at the corner. Scan from the bottom of the wall to the top of the wall. Are the boards on the side of the building level with the boards on the front of the building? Sorry but as a retired carpenter I can't help but point that out. LoL
OK, looking good, but NOW you get the new hammer, in part seven, right here at the end? I framed a lot of houses back in the day before nail guns were common and I thought you needed a framing hammer. I had one that I could use to drive a framing nail with a single stroke. Nice chicken house. They will be happy.
