Would you all be interested in seeing me build a timber framed barn in the future? I would still love to have one some day!

Matt don't beat yourself up over one failed project. You have saved so many pieces of antique construction equipment you're doing a great job

Those Timbers might not hold up a barn anymore, but they’d make an awesome dining room table or desk. It’d make a cool winter project.

Although it may seem counterintuitive, tarps aren’t the greatest for woodpiles unless the sides are left open to breath. A sealed woodpile will just condense and trap water underneath which rots what you are trying to protect.

As an Aussie, my skin was crawling watching you lifting the roofing iron. Our snakes don't mess about.

Bro, these 2weeks waiting for your vids are killing me! Lol Welcome Back!!!

My 160 year old barns are majestic. They are sentinels over some property that my family has owned for about half of those 160 years. I took over the barns about 25 years ago. They were in a horrific state of disrepair. I have made them my personal money pit. At the beginning, my wife of 40 years wasn’t having it. But her acceptance of my indulgence is nearly complete. She is encouraging me to continue putting metal siding on the barns now that I have begun the process. The barns deserve it.

I give the Semi-Super-Villains two thumbs up!

Hey Matt! I agree that it is a pity that the the old barn couldn't be saved in time! But believe me, you are not the only one who has to 'cut their losses and move on' sometimes. Guys like us sometimes just pick up too many projects to finish them all. I think it's great that you still share this. People need to see that not everything is always a success story. And believe me: The viewers at home only know that all too well :D

Many of us grew up with Tonka trucks....look at Matt's collection! Living the best life

With these old barns, people just look at them as an eyesore and never think about what went in to actually building them. Not only did they build them in record time, but all they had were basic tools, saws, hammers, hand drills, and so on. And yet they were built to last, some for well over a hundred years. Most people these days (myself included) wouldn't cope with this type of build. It's sad you didn't get to finish it, Matt, but we all understand how life kinda gets in the way sometimes, and stuff out of your hands takes control of your present and future life. Not everything we want to do gets done, and you have more projects than there are hours in the day, yet still find the time to put out very interesting videos. Keep up the fantastic work you do every day, we appreciate you for it.

Diesel Creek my favorite show 😄

Don't feel bad, Matt, my Dad, did the same thing but with an old one room school house back in the early 1980s , in the 1990s we ended up digging a big hole with the track loder and we pushed in all in the hole and covered it over with dirt, so in a way my Dad still has a one room school house in his back yard, you just can't see it 😀

Matt, I understand your angst about that barn. You know what? You should keep a few decent pieces that are still good. Find another salavageable old barn, set aside a week, tear it down and bring it home. Frame it up, incorporating the pieces you saved. You'll feel better and realize that you saved something that would have been lost forever.

this is a good example of "moving on with what is important" there are plenty of things we use to make ourselves feel worthless sometimes...it shows your resolve and strength in doing this cleanup.

I enjoy your content a lot. Also, as a musician, thanks for turning me onto Semi-Supervillains! Much enjoy!

@dieselcreek I really enjoy when you do voiceover while showing the extended heavy machinery working. Giving the background information and cutting through some of the more grinding/monotonous sounds is much appreciated and I genuinely enjoy hearing your experience and expertise.

Those compact rock trucks have proved their worth & versatility again ...Good Buy !!

Matt, good on you for ending a failed to be realized project while saving enough to help other folks projects! Those haul trucks were a major score! A couple pf truly sweet running rigs! Kudos!

Matt, by the time you FINALLY get around to completing all of your projects and restoring/repairing all of your equipment, you are going to be a mighty old, old, OLD man!

I like seeing and identifying all the projects along the route. Kind of a trip down memory lane of every video I've watched over the years.

Sat in the sun, in my Bournemouth UK back garden watching this. Pure joy!!

Its crazy to see just how far you've come Matt. To equipment that barely functions. Now to equipment that you can just turn key and go. You deserve it Matt.

I’d reallly enjoying seeing a timber construction project Matt and as for the old barn…well, yes, that is too bad but these things happen and thanks for being a stand-up guy about it. You’ve paid your dues in full buddy.

Two thumbs up for the Semi-Super-Villains!!!!

I've probably said this before but it's sure worth sayin' again, yer new intro music freakin' rocks. Them Semi Supervillains really put their all into their stuff!

Them haul trucks are just sweet Matt making quick work most of it with 1 load so far Nice 19:48 @Diesel Creek

Feel your pain, Matt. All the old barns around here are either getting blown over or torn down. Ours blew down years and years ago. The sadder part to me honestly isnt seeing new barns go up in their place, its seeing nothing go up at all. We're seeing the death of the family owned farm, and nothing is getting done about it...

I understand why you feel the way you do. My brother purchased a 100 foot tall fire tower from the forestry service and we spent a couple of weeks taking it down piece by piece. We moved it to his place where we were going to re-erect it. It sat for about 10 years before he sold the iron for scrap. It was kinda heartbreaking so I know what you went through with that. All that being said, you could have saved some gas and burned the whole mess with 1 gallon of diesel and had the satisfaction of watching it burn! Thanks for sharing as always.

If you're still looking for frame timbers, my family has a barn that we'll likely be knocking down sometime "soon". It's got a few pretty large (12" x9" x 22' ) hewn crossbeams that are all in reasonably good shape, but we're having a hard time getting people to return our calls on getting it taken down, and we'd prefer it taken down rather than falling.

This exemplifies "moving on with what is important"; there are many things we may do to devalue ourselves at times. Your fortitude and resolve in completing this task are admirable.

Seeing and recognizing each project along the way is something I enjoy doing. It was like taking a journey down memory lane through all the videos I've ever watched.

Everybody has had a project or two that hasn't worked out. You get more done than most folks!

I really feel your pain on this. I moved from Kentucky tobacco Farms to Nashville 25 years ago. I promised myself that if I ever made it in the music business, I was gonna come back and fix all the Barns and revitalize the farm. Obviously that didn’t happen, and of the three Barns that I cherished the most, one that belonged to my grandfather blew down in 2013 by mysterious wind, the one that was right behind our house where I grew up is falling down slowly and mocking me every time I’m up there, and the lone tobacco barn. It’s still standing, and somewhat salvageable is slowly inching towards its demise as well. But I’m home now, and I’m trying to make the best of what I can.

Enjoyed that Matt. I had my birthday lunch in a new build barn here in the UK. (Kent, in the south east) Built from oak rescued from storm damage. All peg jointed, really nice and simple... You have your own trees and a saw mill now? Build your own! I built my workshop a few years ago from timber milled from trees from a local country mansion estate. Its so nice, before I filled it with tools, I could have rented it out as a holiday let! Go for it!

Hey Matt, when I was using my rolling magnet over ground like that I took the small wheels off and put 2 lawnmower wheels on it. It gave it enough room to pick up the nails and such without pulling them back off. Just an idea. God bless and have a wonderful day. 👍👍🙂

I used to watch a show called Barnwood Builders and they did exactly that. Go find salvageable barns and log homes ,deconstruct and reconstructing them for homes and other venues. Real cool saving history. Plus it gives a building instant character. In my opinion. Very pricey I'm sure!

We ran barn timbers thru our big planer. Knocked off the out side. People used them for mantles and in New houses for exposed support of second floors . Balconies etc. ... lots of character. We got a load of hardwood ship lapped 5/4 rail road car siding. Planed paint off. It goes good with the barn beams doing a great room in house ... fire place. In one end . Exposed roof for ceiling. Cut the punky ends off and you will be surprised how solid some are.

Years ago, when I lived in the Gettysburg area, I worked for a GC that had demoed a barn that had amazing Stone walls on each end, the GC reclaimed all that stone and we used it as stone work on a large custom home that we built that is near the Gettysburg battlefield area. It was truly amazing to watch the masons work that stone, cleaning it up and re-using it on the house we built. The house address is 560 Black Horse Tavern Rd for anyone interested.

Building Barns fixing trucks pushing trees it's all enjoyable Matt I have watched every video you have posted through to the end so you must be doing something right. Matt you keep making videos and we will watch it because your an interesting guy.

The capacity of the haul truck is pretty impressive. Another barn will come your way.

Hey Mat , the haul trucks are your best investment yet. Saves ware and tear on the 5 ton. I think that if you put a load in one of them it would make a great roller, compacter.

Don’t be salty about the barn Matt. Look at far you have came in ten years. A dream shop, a crane, a cub cadet tractor that made Lord Muck jealous, two graders, a drag line, a dozer, warehouse forklift fleet, a wealth of knowledge about old equipment!

That 5,9 Cummins sounds so sweet in the JCB!

A friend of mine has a 1920's factory building and he's using reclaimed barn timbers to make a mock Tudor, half-timbered interior. Some of the stuff he picked up was pretty grungy (and still expensive) but, with some careful prep, it's now looking amazing.

Matt, I totally get your frustration. It's an example of the craftsmanship of builders of an earlier age that can't be replicated today. I'm also glad you'll be able to use at least some of it, as well benefit your friends also. That's going to be an impressive mantle!

Like you, I'm addicted to barns! I especially enjoy going to the ones that are deserted. You ponder who was employed there, what was discussed, and what memories were formed.

I have a barn addiction, too! I love to visit them especially the abandoned ones. You wonder who worked inside and what was said and the memories made.

Following on from my previous comment Matt, I understand your love of traditional timber working. My father who is 84 years young was a time served Journeyman Joiner (In the UK that meant a Seven year apprenticeship) He trained in all aspects of timber work from cabinet making to site work "Shuttering" etc) He worked for 60 years and still has a collection of tools that the joiners of today would not know what they are or how to use them! 😉.

I think almost everybody has had a project or three where they feel like they let themselves down. That's life, do it again and do it better. Thanks for sharing.

34:00 Holy crow! I was thrown for a loop when I saw that telehandler start up on the first try. Your stable of machines have undergone a range of substantial improvements over the years, Mr. Matt whatever your last name is. Two thumbs up for _DieselCreek_ !

When you have property you have a time limit from cutting grass to trimming your trees. Your driveway/ road is a class of its own when the rain 🌧️ comes in, you go out to fix. Thumbs up 👍

Too bad the barn is too far gone. You know the saying, "Even the best-laid plans...." Well, Matt, this is one of those.

Greetings Matt and Family, watching from Tokyo. Thanks for sharing your passion for barns. Would definitely love to see one constructed near your new home. Your “saved “ photos of the old barn provide great insight into incorporating techniques into building a new one. Totally enjoyed this video!

Matt. Life has a way to rise up different priorities...that's life. There is NOT enough time in a day for one person. I appreciated the commentary!!!

Yes, you can create your own barn now Matt. You have a huge pile of trees you took down, and your own saw mill....I know it won't exactly be hand hewn, but it would all yours..

Good to see we all survived the latest thing, G'morning all from South Missouri

Matt, it's sad that you were not able to save the entire barn, but it's great to hear that you might be able to "...make a mantle..." of something I your new home. Great job on the clean up of the pile of Barn-timbers! I cannot wait to see the video on the AutoCar! Well done, Matt!

34:30 Now that's what I call a great telescoping camera mount!

Would love to see a timber-framed barn build Matt - especially the way you would do it! Loved this vid by the way.

Great video, Matt! As you probably know by now, the process of deciding to "clean up" the old barn pieces and save a few of them, allowed you to process the guilt you felt by not being able to rebuild the barn. The cleanup even allowed you to relieve some of the weight you felt having it sit there and look at you as you drove by. Now the weight is lifted off your shoulders and you can move on, continuing with other projects...and living a good life!!

Moves rocks that were put in place 10 years ago..."I'm going to use these some day...." 10 years later.....moves them to a knew home. I can feel the eye roll from the wife. lol Love it! Good work Matt. Keep it up.

Trust me, I understand failing at a project. Life goes on my friend. Good life lesson as you said

Matt, I am nearly 72 years old(June 1). I spent 20 years at sea as an Engineer Officer and reached a 3 1/2 striper. One of the many, many things that I learned at sea was Never ever play the “Woulda, coulda, shoulda “ game. It achieves absolutely nothing, as does the “ If only “ game . Learn from your mistakes and, trust me, we your viewers have made a ton of them. If we are honest at least. Side note, I’m delighted to see the you use British machines. I don’t know if you are aware that Joseph Cyril Bamford founded JCB in 1945, post-war Britain, not easy. His son , now Lord Bamford now runs the company.

I'm always impressed at how many camera angles you use! Either you have a LOT of cameras or spend a lot of time rigging them up. Makes for a very professional video!!

I really enjoy the heavy steel rehab and maintenance vids. I just spent seven days of Longgggg hours camped on a job sight rehabing a resident/water damaged apartment. I was racing the rain to make it home. This morning the rain hit and as I have my coffee recapping the job... and watching you clean up "Good Intentions"... I sort of went ZEN. Six decades of soreness is still there, but you just recharged my batteries. I would love to see you build a timber frame "Anything". Be careful what you wish for though. Timber framing is not just peg it and forget it. Those joints will require a decade of monitoring and maintenance. My grandfather used to say it is a relationship not unlike marriage.

Good morning, diesel Creek kids!

Having that equipment at your disposal sure makes it easy on the back

Definitely would love to see a barn build. If you're like me, you will start remembering every piece you laid down and kick yourself for it! lesson learned.(maybe) Great channel buddy love your stuff 👍

We all procrastinate, like you I love the look of the old barns, so much hard labor and talent went into them! Theirs a sense of wonderment in them

Yea sunday with Matt!! Greetings from Slovakia

You may already know, or not, in West Virginia there is a group called 'Barn Wood Builders' they did some great videos on dismantling old wood barn. They renovate and reconstruct on peoples property. very interesting. I understand your interest in the old joinery builds.

Those salvaged posts, odd pieces and boards would make an amazing project at your new dream home. They certainly don’t make them like they used to. Back when men were men and nothing went to waste! Anyway, that’s my thought. I’m sure glad you were able to keep some history alive. Makes a guy happy inside. Great content my brother!

NOTE: Those mortise and tenon joints, for the original time period, were all cut by hand. That's craftsmanship! 🙂

I was having Diesel Creek Video Withdrawal Until Know! WooooHoooooo!

So.. You moved crap from one place to another. Excellent job. Right amount of fun for one afternoon. :))))

What is happening diesel creek has almost new equipment and very nice indoor shop? Makes work such a breeze, they don’t make them like they used too 😉😂 so awesome to have seen your progress throughout the years! Keep it going.

If you are looking for more BIG rocks for your upcoming house build, let me know. I am a couple hours north of you. Also, a long time ago you said that if you live with an English Bull Dog you know what it’s like to live with a monster. My wife and I just adopted one a couple weeks ago and now I know! Lol

Thanks Matt.!

It's nice to know that you have some JCB's. 🇬🇧,and also good to know that we 🇬🇧 invented the backho and its good for us to give back.👍🇬🇧

Those Dumper’s came in , real handy, so did the Telehandler , nice job Matt👍👍🤗🤗😎😎🍮🍮

My Sunday just got better !!

Perfect timing with my coffee! I was searching for a new video yesterday!

Love those off road dump truck trucks. They’re so much fun to drive and so handy. I would come over and drive one for free if I lived closer to ya. Always like your videos Matt. You have quite the enterprise going there. All my best to you brother!

You already know I love it, but I'll say it again: your new intro song is amazing. These Half-Supervillains give it their all in all they do!

Brilliant video, Matt watching from Edinburgh Scotland UK 🇬🇧 👍

Thanks Matt for another round of awesome content!

Switch the hoses around for the thumb Matt, the ones on the boom would be the easiest, you can do it inside too if you want to make it tidy

Don’t beat yourself too bad over the barn, Matt. I’m sure we all have big projects that we have started that fell along the wayside because of life. I know I have a few (rewire house, rebuild deck)

Good morning from Idaho! Great to have a new video from you.

"This thing is too nice for me." Matthew! Stop putting yourself down! You do very good work, and you deserve nice things! Hence, you deserve the Case! If you REALLY need to be put down, the comments section will do that for you quite readily. Enjoy the fruits of your labor, you have earned it!

I wouldnt be too hard on yourself about this. Those barns aren't all that rare or hard to acquire. Because you didn't have the time or means back then doesn't mean you don't now! You know we would all watch you do it! We watched the container shelter and nain shop build, and we'll watch the house build too.....

That boom on the Gradall makes one hell of a selfie stick. ⭐

Best way to start a sunday!

Thanks for sharing!

I live in rural north western PA, recently two properties were sold with falling down old barns. I've watched them fall and deteriorate over the last 50 years, and often thought what a waste.. Fortunately the new owners saved parts of the ol barns..

A timber framed barn build would be awesome. You've already dropped a lot of timber, and some of it has been drying for 2-3 years, AND you have a mill. You could start cutting posts and beams, and sticker them in one of your storage containers to finish drying. On the way into the log, you'll be harvesting some slabs for siding. THEN you could build a timber barn to put your milled lumber in for storage/drying. Try giving it 2 hours a week. 6-10 months and you have a project, and probably 3 videos to cover it all. Maybe more. Thanks for sharing!

The best way to start my Sunday!

It’s just my humble opinion, but those timbers and weathered tin would make for perfect decorum for the interior decoration of an awesome man cave or office. Plus, you’d still get to honor the past, and protect it from the elements for years to come.

Remember watching barnwood builders taking down old barn and here in the UK still have plenty of old barns I like what the Australian said glad there no snake yuc .. like the jcb