Log Splitting with a Grenade? Repairing Small Bridges. Door Renovation Cottage Restoration Scotland

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Episode 95.
Welcome to The Scottish Isle. A 'fly-on-the-wall' channel where we share the captivating world of our life on this private island in the Hebrides. Our channel is your window to the rich treasures of this unique way of life, showcasing Scotland's beauty, local traditions, and the enchanting, old-fashioned lifestyle we embrace. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the stories and wonders that shape our island life, from breath-taking landscapes to cherished traditions; the renovation of a 300-year-old cottage, and the restoration of antiques. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Let's embark on this remarkable adventure together!
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@TheScottishIsle Месяц назад

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@sharonlewis555 Месяц назад

I love watching your vlogs. Can't afford to support financially but I can support by watching, liking and commenting. And I encourage everyone who views the vlogs to like them as well.

@TheScottishIsle Месяц назад

Thank you so much!

@sarahdearborn9191 21 день назад

That wood splitting was fantastic 😅. I think Scott is proud of you Kati. Never a dull moment with you both.😊❤

@jez4721 Месяц назад

Your lass is a tough cookie 😊

@LindaDavis-hi2un Месяц назад

Busy, busy, busy…love the sound of the rain❤

@stever2583 Месяц назад

Chainsawing vertically with the grain is brutal.

@robertdonaldson6584 Месяц назад

Teamwork makes a bigger payroll.

@patriciacolie3895 Месяц назад

Maybe a good idea is to have coffee can sized fires going on different parts of the homestead to keep the bugs at bay. You can have a cover over them much like the top of a chimney…..

@OuilmaEnyaGypsey Месяц назад

Aye. A tea light worked for me while in a tent; same area. They just didn't enter.

@JaimeFyreFli Месяц назад

Oh, I could almost smell this video! Fresh cut wood, rain, green things...lovely! ☺️

@megmills4798 Месяц назад

I have so much fun watching you both i have to say i do NOT regret finding your videos😊

@TheScottishIsle Месяц назад

Thank you. Kx

@hamishyy Месяц назад

With a simple axe or log splitter the cedar will split like butter. Work in from the radius about 4 inches at a time. The wetter the better. Spiral in. Split them in the forest and wheel barrow the split wood. Wedges and sledge hammer are for the cranky grain. A mechanical log splitter is for the bad back!

@UmvimvaniT Месяц назад

Wonderful! I do hope that people who watch your wonderful videos remember to like them as well. So important on RU-vid!

@user-dt6tc1qr9d Месяц назад

Brilliant wood chopper Scott

@usiphysicalplant Месяц назад

I just luv you guys.... Yer scottish accent is beautiful I live in southern Indiana and my ancestors were Scottish Irish English German... I'm ah mutt I wish I lived closer to ya cause harvesting wood is like not a problem I work for a university and do historical preservation..l Luv what you are doing and don't stop

@DebStyles Месяц назад

The sound of the fire crackling as katie was putting on the wood so lovely. Really tickled my brain in the right spot. What a cozy reading spot bt the fire. ❤

@megmills4798 Месяц назад

Sleep well😊

@katep23 Месяц назад

Oh dear, the bane of the Highlands - the midgies and the rain...the penalty you have to pay for living in such an amazing part of the world.

@tripletgirl2484 Месяц назад

Ha, I used skin so soft for bugs as well back in the day. Wood is the best heating ever!

@user-vo1gd4zl3o Месяц назад

Me too! Skin so soft😊

@CindyMccomb-fz7kp Месяц назад

❤️

@leslieboetticher6557 25 дней назад

Avon Skin So Soft is the Best stuff 👍🏻🎉

@dennismatthews6660 Месяц назад

Thank you

@barbarakloise6790 Месяц назад

Get those head nets with a wide brimmed hat. It'll save your head from getting bit.

@FromThePrairies Месяц назад

Leave them therefor a month or three more and split them where they are. It’s cedar. Super easy to split. Just remember that cedar is for a hot, quick fires on chilly mornings or evenings, not for long, all day heating burns.

@paulaharris4667 Месяц назад

I missed the live! 😕 But I enjoyed the video!❤️👍🏼

@damienk5011 Месяц назад

Over time in various parts of the world lve used Vicks,camphor,lavender( preferably oil),citronella,brown vinegar,dandelion oil,and pine oil to keep midges ,bugs and moths at bay! If you mix them with vaseline/ baby oil then you shouldn't have problems with irritation to the skin(& plain soap & water will get rid of all of them from clothing,surfaces in general.) Good 👍 luck with everything,& thanks for your vlogs- brings back so many memories😊 Julia, Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺 ❤ 😀 🪃

@JanisTilyard Месяц назад

😂🤣😂 What side of the bed did Scott get out of that morning ? Thankfully the animals flick him like a switch into laughter. 🤭 ❤ you two or is it 7. Keep up the wonderful entertaining vlogs. I’m in NZ and love going “home” through your videos.

@heidigraham2532 Месяц назад

I highly recommend building a simple crosscut sled for the table saw. I probably use mine as much as I do my compound mitre saw. They are highly worth the time it takes to build it.

@sandralovegrove2805 Месяц назад

Love the fireplace moments reading after a hard days work 🌹

@barbarakloise6790 Месяц назад

Such beautiful wood to be burning! You could make benches.

@TheScottishIsle Месяц назад

There's a LOT of it! We won't burn it all.

@jamesprentice5503 Месяц назад

Citronella torches help repel most insects! Midges are little evil pests,here we have noseeums,cause you no-see-um bite ya,lol! Bump a bush,weed they are too small to see,but feel them yee shall!

@Rescueluv Месяц назад

You make me laugh Scott at your exuberance for some tasks such as carting wood. You looked so cosy near the fire Katie and as always love the sights and sounds of the is And paraduse

@annescanapico7168 Месяц назад

I am again amazed at the work that goes into taking care of the cottage. Katie you so impressed me picking up that log, I know it weighs a ton. Also impressive is stripping paint. I’ve done that and oh, a lot of work. Btw, I only experienced midges when climbing Man Of Stor, and I just don’t know how you cope with that on a regular basis, bless you Scott, so maybe investing in one of those nets might be the next step, however, it probably wouldn’t look very manly, lol.

@KatyThompsonHaley Месяц назад

The harp,music is so soothing. I’m crocheting a blanket, dreaming of Fall, and enjoying your gratifying task of stripping the paint from the door. Hard work, but so worth it!

@beverlyethridge5084 Месяц назад

I don’t know what kind of paint there is on that door but it’s not giving up easily.

@TheScottishIsle Месяц назад

💪🏻

@marvelkocay4974 Месяц назад

I use Vicks to keep insects away. I don't know about midges though. Excellent vlog.

@laurelscott4466 Месяц назад

Well done, Katie. Log splitting with a wedge is so satisfying!!!

@OuilmaEnyaGypsey Месяц назад

She cracked it

@megmills4798 Месяц назад

O my goodness you had me laughing😊

@RobinMuirhead Месяц назад

It’s enjoyable watching you two split wood, but I couldn’t help the infamous line popping in my head, “Here’s Johnny”!.

@jenniferfarrah3134 Месяц назад

Loved that sound of splitting the log , looked very hard work 😓, but satisfying.

@ShelaghCorson Месяц назад

Thank you. 👍

@mandymccartney6894 Месяц назад

I don't remember the doors being painted, I believe the natural woodcwas exposed.

@mandymccartney6894 Месяц назад

I asked my girls, I was wrong they were always painted.

@allonesame6467 Месяц назад

I used to cover wet paint stripper with a sheet of plastic or waxed paper so it wouldn't dry out and would "work" longer. Keep Going!

@oldtrucker Месяц назад

When I did work in Fort William I wore a head veil as did all the local builders

@kudzumoose3861 Месяц назад

I don’t always get to watch all your videos as you post them. I missed the episode where I think you figured out how to stop the moisture from getting into the walls from the trench. Can you tell me which video I need to check to catch up?

@TheScottishIsle Месяц назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IDLwTMA-8NE.html 🥰Kx

@kudzumoose3861 Месяц назад

@@TheScottishIsle Thank you so much. God bless you all. You work so hard.

@iamshotty Месяц назад

Dear Shona.. so adorable the way she's always following you around. And that beautiful fire wood must smell and feel amazing.. Thanks for the update xx Teresa 🇦🇺💖

@jamesprentice5503 Месяц назад

A heat gun and scraper works on most paint,paint stripper is very caustic and will chemical burn bare skin,fumes bad too,just a suggestion! Love your adventures,loads of work already done!

@christinehodge3608 Месяц назад

So interesting, definitely working together as a team,there are so many jobs left to do,

@robertdonaldson6584 Месяц назад

Cattle Guard.

@TheScottishIsle Месяц назад

🤔

@DomingoDeSantaClara Месяц назад

When splitting large rounds, start by taking small bites off the edge and slowly work your way in, it's very difficult to just split them in half.

@OuilmaEnyaGypsey Месяц назад

22:54 Says Mr. Strauss 🤭 Not an easy job while the midges eat ya'. Well done for holding the camera still!!! 😛

@Toni-rp3hs Месяц назад

Hi You are a pleasure to watch Kate & go big boy Scott with the chopping well done 👍😊

@JTTW1455 Месяц назад

Nice episode, thank you.

@catherine3902 Месяц назад

Have sent some items for you. Wouldn't allow gift options. Look out for wood filler, WD40, and triangle shave hook. Hope this helps.Lots of love. Xx Also, am travelling back to Raasay September , so if you need anything dropping off somewhere, let me know xxx

@TheScottishIsle Месяц назад

Wahey, thank you so much, Catherine! It'll help us out a lot. Kx

@TheScottishIsle 24 дня назад

Hi Catherine, we received the WD40 and wood filler, thank you very much! 🤍

@margaretrollo4114 Месяц назад

Katie, you certainly work your little socks off. Well done with that stubborn door.

@user-sm9fm3vl7h Месяц назад

😊

@usiphysicalplant 29 дней назад

Here in southern Indiana we don't have to deal with all the rain and moisture you have... We have crazy temperature changes...and being in historical preservation... moisture and major temperature changes as you know .... its never ending maintaining and old house... Can't imagine keeping one up on an island.....

@susiemartin3144 Месяц назад

Poor Scott! He’s not exactly blessed with the half glass full gene?😘😘😘😘❤

@user-dt6tc1qr9d Месяц назад

Katie you look so peaceful sitting reading by the fire

@whiskeycook3323 Месяц назад

Always good for the quiet at the end of the hard working day. Been busy making lots of fermented salsa for family and friends

@Dore60 Месяц назад

👍

@antoinettebouchet5971 Месяц назад

I can't survive the blackflies without a mosquito shirt. They're not expensive and are easy to put on. It changed how I viewed working outdoors completely.

@judymcgovern8454 Месяц назад

That door is going to look fabulous once it’s all completed. Typical about the weather, always the same when you have essential outside jobs to complete. X

@margaretrollo4114 Месяц назад

Thank you once again for a great video.

@jeffr2643 Месяц назад

That wood is way too wet. Other then that- Good Work!

@gonesideways6621 Месяц назад

One tip wear eye protection sliver of flying steel can do great damage to eye!

@lisette-fr Месяц назад

You need to leave some space between the fireplace and the wood to prevent it will catch fire. We've once had wood fallen against the fireplace which started to smoke.

@nataliewielgus1472 Месяц назад

The wood looks a, beautiful colour so many things you could make but understand fire wood is vital.... Cant actually believe how much rain you actually get hard working couple and i bet you cant wait tilo cosy log fires, curled up with a hot chocolate...

@dottiebaker6623 Месяц назад

I realize those sawed up pieces of the downed tree are not 100% round, but it seems they could still be rolled down the hill. There must be a reason you're not doing this. Can you tell us what your thinking is? That said, I think the best (easiest) solution to the challenge would be to add a log splitter to your wish list. You have an endless supply of wood to be split. The door you're stripping is going to be beautiful, Katie. So sorry to hear about the legendary midges, but also to hear there's some kind of solution. My best to you both!

@lynnelavella2432 Месяц назад

I have been without electricity since Tuesday night, but I am watching! Any tornados near you?

@TheScottishIsle Месяц назад

Crikey! Hope you get sorted ASAP! No tornados here... Kx

@lynnelavella2432 Месяц назад

@@TheScottishIsle I finally got power 3 hours ago!

@3living Месяц назад

Love your videos thank you. From North Scotland and smidge and avon never work for us. Discovered hedge-witch which is natural. Stops not only midges, but also horseflies, ticks and other nasty biting things! Seems pricey but lasts a long time. It has transformed our lives lol. Midges still come for you but don't bite. You two are hilarious! I love your banter! ❤

@helenasantos1959 13 дней назад

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@Chezzy_Cherry Месяц назад

Such a nice cosy video, peppered with hard work 😊

@lindagage7315 Месяц назад

If you have saw horses place your Door on them and save your back! Your hard work will pay off with a lovely rustic door! Well done

@melodyc6363 Месяц назад

Love watching you split logs, Scott. I'm so impressed that you can swing the sledge hammer above your head and land it on the wedge. You really have a talent. As far as measuring and cutting planks, did you measure twice and cut once?

@margaretlynch1494 Месяц назад

🙋‍♀️❤️. Awesome video! Love the wood cutting! Must share with my friends!

@TheScottishIsle Месяц назад

Please do!

@hansbehrmann8152 Месяц назад

Ok.. I hate to see you folks working against yourselves when splitting wood. I would like to suggest a couple ideas that may help considerably when splitting large blocks. Having grown up in rural remote Ontario splitting and cutting firewood was a daily chore , which you tried to do as effectively as you could to save a lot of extra work . You have the right tools but need a bit of technique. When using a splitting wedge and sledge or large splitting maul go toward the outside edge and take smaller pieces off by going around the edge of the block. You find it is a lot easier and use a lot less effort to cut the block down .When you start in the middle you have to fight the entire block to split it . On smaller blocks this is ok to start in the middle as the wedge will do the job nicely . If you are going to cut the block with the chainsaw ,place the block up on the side and cut through the block with the grain , you will find that the saw will cut a lot faster as the chain will literally draw itself through without applying much downward pressure and bite easier ,you can quarter it quite quickly. I hope these hints save your back and arms from a lot of extra work swinging a heavy sledge or maul or lifting and moving the chain saw. I love the way you take on these challenges and work through the problems , Good Luck !

@TheBoabby50 Месяц назад

Watching you slaving away with paint stripper, and having spent many a happy hour on this task, I wonder if it would not be more effective to just use a hot air gun and scraper??? If you plan to paint the surfaces anyway, a few scorch marks should not be a concern

@darlenesmith2704 Месяц назад

Love your videos! That wood stove looks inviting! Greetings from Cape Breton Island

@user-hl1ko3kz3w Месяц назад

Midge. I use a few different method of midge repellent. Skin so soft with a few drops of citronella oil in it and shake it up well. Also garlic capsules taken daily during the midge months is good practice, although has variable results. Or a nice big cigar. 😂👍🏼🤷🏽‍♂keep up the good work you two.

@niallkennedy23 Месяц назад

Well done on the splitting! Ye can get a cheap "titan" chainsaw aff screwfix for about £100. i have used mine to chop up stuff in the backdoor for ages. See anaw, if you get old pallets and a bit of tarpaulin you can make a pretty good log store which keeps stuff dry but let's the wind blow through. I'm splitting stuff anaw the noo before the weather turns shite, for the past 2 years we've just used the log burner during the winter instead of putting the gas on down in Paisley. I don't watch yer videos all the time but check in on youse from time to time. Keep on keeping on!

@isadelahunt2284 Месяц назад

Two splitting mauls, two people directly opposite each other working in the same crack, breaks those chunks right up. You have to trust each other and have good aim, however. Alternatively, use a splitting maul and a flat wedge or two, find the natural place to start on the outside where there is less resistance, and use the wedges to keep it open while you work opposite. Slower than team splitting, but effective. Splitting rounds is such an exercise in humilty! The wood only splits the way it wants to, no matter how hard you hit it.

@janetmackinnon3411 Месяц назад

So restful, watching others do hard work....

@alanhogg2194 29 дней назад

Love watching the story of your lives. Just wondering how safe it is having wood stacked right up against the wood stove not to mention how close your EZ chair is to the fire. Be safe!

@TheScottishIsle 29 дней назад

🥰

@geddesjimmy Месяц назад

Oil of citronella is a fantastic midge repellent, keep away from your eyes though.

@joyceglaister2086 Месяц назад

Brilliant loved watching it. Just love the way you interact with each other. Beautiful scenery, rain, interesting and gorgeous pets. Everyone please watch and support Katie, Scott and their animal family. 🐏🐑🐑🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

@lindashortall8761 Месяц назад

Can't beat a crackling fire

@megmills4798 Месяц назад

If you get a wheelbarrow with two wheels it works well😊

@southwife Месяц назад

Can you bring a log splitter to the woodpile? Would that be easier?

@cynthiabruns7178 6 дней назад

Wood needs to be split to dry well, if moisture comes out…it’s not dry

@kathybourdo6687 Месяц назад

I love your vlogs. It seems so peaceful and cozy, even on wet, sloppy, midgey days. It appears to be a cedar wood you’re splitting and very wet at that. I have been told that cedar is only good as kindling when it is dry. To burn as the main source of fuel is not good. Too resinous and will cause creosote build up.

@terryhenderson7089 Месяц назад

Creosote CaN build up in chimmneys. Up north Say Alaska they mostly have pine to burn and its no more problem there than anywhere. You do not get creosote build up and long as its not a slow smoldering fire, A brisk burning fire will not build up creosote. It still creates soot though. lol