I've been working on this on and off for the last 6 months, and it's awesome to have it coming together at last. Like the video? Give me a thumbs up! Check the description for ways to support the channel. I really appreciate everybody's support! Truly! Have an awesome weekend everybody!

Hardest working channel under 400k , I wish more people cared about this stuff. Thank you for what you do!!

This guy is the energizer bunny. I remember working 10 to 12 hr days in my younger days. I will be 70 soon so I still get it done just far less hours per day.

Amazing. This reminds me of the man who said “work should be fun”. You must really love what you do. Very interesting.

I'm a retired general contractor living in San Jose, CA. I was a turn key contractor which means I did all the trades, foundations, framing, electrical, plumbing and all the others. The only tip I wanted to share with you was fishing for wires between floors. I always used a 20' hunk of window sash chain and dropped it down the wall cavity and fished from the bottom. In my youth I had rewired many very old rwo and three story row houses in Philadelphia and this practice worked very well. You're a joy to watch and good luck. Ben Vitcov.

Some free advice from a structural engineer: 1. Think about sliding snow from your upper roof (can't see the pitch) - in addition to the extra vertical load, a sliding event can also put a lateral load on the structure so this may challenge the rafter to ledger board connection (rafter pulls away from the building). 2. Low roofs are normally designed for extra snow load due to drifting. In Canada, the drift load is a function of the step height between the high and low roof and the size of the upper roof. Drift load is treated in addition to sliding snow so the loads can become substantial (in my geographical area it would be at least 120-150 psf snow load). Your door headers may need strengthening. Of course you can clear the snow load off is you get an accumulation but engineers are not allowed to use this as a basis for design. 3. Due to 1) and 2), don't be shy with the screws connecting the ledger board to the building. This is probably the weakest link in the whole structure. There are calculation that are normally done to determine number and diameter of fasteners. 4. I would add positive steel connection (strap with horizontal leg and bolt into concrete) from the post to slab for wind uplift. Wind uplift forces are dependand on your geographical area but to give you an idea, it could be something like 15 psf * 0.5 rafter span * column spacing. The structure is probably not heavy enough resist wind uplift 5. Think about adding knee braces from the beams to columns in both directions. I have done a lot of insurance investigations on collapsed carport structures. Lateral instability due to lack of cross bracing usually spawns the collapse (google "p delta analysis" if interested in some bedtime reading). Don't be afraid to get some advice from an engineer.

great to use the materials around the property

You have a beautiful property. I love the landscaping circle around the house and shop.

My workshop is also a bit messy "right now", and by "right now" I mean always.

I enjoy your knowledge and videos. Gotta love your” OSHA approved “ scaffolding.

You can get pretty good laser levels for about $100 if you don't need too much brightness. For outdoors on a sunny day you need something proper with a laser receiver as well, but it doesn't have to be that expensive. I highly recommend getting one of those, those things have made many of my jobs so much easier.

My wife will leave me together with my 6 year old daughter this week I‘m totally down. Worst days in my life. Watching your videos during the night when I cannot sleep help me a lot. Thank you

I wish I had a wood mill myself to make own 2x4’s you sir have all the fixings of a all around handy man 👍

I found your channel about 3 years ago when researching solar videos. I really enjoyed how well you presented yourself and the information in the video, so I subscribed. I have watched on and off over the next 2 years and I just love your content so much. You are truly an amazing craftsman that can take on any job or project. I think you deserve to have millions of views. Keep up the great work!

Nothing better to start my weekend with an ice cold beer and a new Farm Craft video :)

The finished project is amazing. The one important, to me, thing that is missing is an inspection pit. Where is the pleasure of lying on your back getting covered in oil etc.

I got in a very peaceful calm state watching this video God bless you good man

Here in Indonesia we use small hose and filled it with water then stretch the hose across two point that we need to find level.. The water level from each ends will be where the true level is. Use gravity to assist you 😁👍

Thank you. Just found this channel and i have being watching some recent stuff. This channel is precious. Love this.

I have to say, this is an awesome project specially for doing it by yourself. Great video!!

Steel beam for one of those sliding hoists. Anyway, this channel, Andrew Camerata and Curtis from CEE are my favorite building/skill based channels. Outstanding content, I’m subscribed, notification bell and always click the like. Thanks for putting content online!

I love your work!!! You may be a Jack of all Trades, but it appears that you have mastered quite a few of them!!! I have been involved in the trades for over 50 years and I love your videos. Please keep up the great work!!!! Thanks!!

Easily my favorite channel as you are smart and seem very genuine. Great work.

A mild steel pin in the bottom of the green oak post will react with the tannins in the oak and will attack the steel. Stainless steel pin would last the life of the building. Fabulous job none the less.👍👍👍

With all the ambitious projects you take on I would think an inexpensive laser level would pay for itself pretty quick.

Nice tip to level the farmer's way, a 1/4 clear flexible hose and water, cheap and efficient. Nice job man 👍

Blacksmithing area, machine shop with mill and lathe, woodworking area, presses, car lift, this is my dream shop. Except I'd have a little leather working area too. But I'm sure that could fit.

Would it have been better to make a heavy bracket to anchor to the concrete and then anchor the posts to the bracket? A good strong gust of wind could lift the posts out of the ground. A strong gust. 😏🙂

My favorite part is you didn't have to ask for any help ! Awesome

I’m thinking that the steel beam is so you can span a larger area without a post. Also, the new beam should be named Mr. Johnson. 😂

The smallest dewalt self leveling laser, horisontal and vertical. Hang it anyhow you want. Its like 200 dollars

Good job so glad you used the electrical detection tape. I watched a lot of the other and they cant find what they bury lol. But you did it right…

Many people build 3 or 4 feet wide porches when a nice 10 or 12 ft porch is more or less the same work..if you can mill the lumber, get it reasonably cheap, and go longer. It adds a lot to the Vibration of a place..You can hang a hammock, a Sofa, a Carpet, kids playing there, BBQ , playing guitar or doing handiwork like stripping furniture, building a door...and you keep an eye on the whole gang...of goats, dogs, cats, chickens and bears or moose. or deer.

For this kind of project, it is five times the work, working alone, as compared to working with a helper.

You need good structural beams on the roof, so you can put a chain hoist to them. In my former shop I used 2 by 6 for the bottom boards on my roof’ s trusses. This would allow me enough strength to use my chain hoist, chained to the roof trusses. I had a concrete floor in the shop about 6 inches thick with integral footings and 3/16 wire in the 2,500 psi concrete. It would support any car I wanted to put in the shop. I had a 10’ concrete ramp at one end of the shop. I could get a 3000 Ford tractor into the shop. And I had a air conditioner in my shop office end of the shop.

I've known a few farmers, none of them have the kind of equipment you have, in fact most have only got a supermarket tool box, a collection of hammers and a box of rusty nails and screws.

also, to tie down the rafters, hurricane plates come in handy at 50 cents a shot..maybe 90 cents now..it s a time saver and it reinforces the attachment of the roof ..if you are in a windy and hurricane-torpedo area like Kansas or Oklahoma

Quickly becoming my favorite channel. Not only entertaining but educational as well. I really enjoy the heavy material work. Big timber and big iron. Looking forward to next week!

If you have a Oscillating tool you can make own concrete vibrator first install blade then attach a square piece of wood to desired length turn on then stick it in your concrete. Hope that helps

If you were to buy that lumber it would have cost a small fortune. Pretty fortunate to have those trees on the property.

Thanks for not dragging out the framing over six videos.

Hell yeah. You have the Turbo John music going on ! He has a KZfaq channel...

very much enjoy your work... thanks for letting us watch...

You my friend are having way too much fun! Good job.

Fantastic skill being able to mill your own lumbar 👍🏼

I CANT STOP SAYING THIS: I love this channel! One can learn so much with you! Your videos are quite helpful. Thank you and greetings from Portugal.

Great work. Thanks for sharing

I've done some construction over they years, which just makes me appreciate the time, effort & planning needed to successfully tackle a project like this. Especially as far as I can see, a one man crew (did see a 'friend' helping a bit the lumber milling 3:56) - which is nice to see. I'm very happy that for some bigger, more complicated tasks; a 2nd pair of hands were available. Looking forward to watching part 2!

You should try a water level. Faster than a transit when working by yourself. Plus it's exactly level doesn't matter how far. Far better than transit. All that's needed is clear 5/8 or 3/4 inch clear hose and water . Cheap and accurate.

That lumber you cut should hold anything your putting up there. Nice job.

While I’m no longer needing to build projects, I still take away shown skills that I can apply personally or for others. Perfect videos. At times I have to hold my breath temporarily, but am provided with relief on your recovery. Never edit out the situations you get yourself in, as we all can learn to avoid them the best we can.

I can only imagine the satisfaction of finishing a build like this.

Can’t wait for part two! I appreciate your knowledge and love learning what you have to say! Plus sometimes it’s experimental right along side you!

beautiful set-up. It's nice to hear a true New Englander . (i live in Worc ma) my dad was a finish woodworker, clocks etc,,, I do just about everything,, not quite on your scale, lol. You do great, great work.

Brings back bad memories. I nailed so many nails over my head in cap boards that I ended up with tennis elbow and smashed fingers from using a framing hammer.

Getting ready to tackle a similar project so I REALLY appreciate the step by step, including the math! Yep! Clear as mud!!! Wish me luck!

I think the beam is so that you can put the hoist on a trolley and use it along the length of the structure. I love your content bro! Thanks for sharing!

Love that saw mill

love the music 6.5 mins in or so. At first I thought I had the closing to my vids running in the background :) Always interesting to see what projects you have going and to see the nice setup you have on your property.

You sir, are a beast. Great work! Cannot wait to see part 2. Thank you for going through all the effort to film, edit, narrate, and share your successes with us. It motivates me to get up and live some life I know I am capable of. You da man!

Thanks for sharing!

What a first video of yours to watch... my god, man, you're incredible.

What a practical man you are. I truly admire the way you tackled the JLG repair and the trac hoe bucket and new pins!

You have a great set-up at your home and farm. You have great equipment to assist you with construction and other tasks. Great job!

Very cool 2 story dual shops

Awesome John, I get a lot of pleasure watching you work! Love your wacky sense of humour, LOVE your music. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the tip about the crown in the wood i forget it so often and becomes a drama later. Here i am thinking about how i should of built my carport out of steel (had been pricing for some toys and trailer) cause once i got the timber bill i just about died of shock and it wasn't even buying decent stuff i could hang things like engines off etc...the joys of the world we live in. Great work and enjoyed the video

You're a good guy John! I really enjoy watching your videos. I get so excited to see what you're up to. You can do anything. And to me that is so neat! I do understand that editing is not the easiest thing. And for that, I'm happy you do all of that to make excellent videos for us! ☺️

Love watching this guys videos. Along with being extremely informative/educational they are just as entertaining. Thanks for sharing and as always looking forward to what you're up to next.

I was in the business years ago that is an auto level. once you have the bulls eye level centered the instrument levels itself. Most of those types of instruments where rated to about an 1/8 of an inch in 300 feet. It is way more precise than the 500 dollar laser. So better instrument better results.

That was awesome to watch... Stay safe!

this is awesome. thanks for sharing

Great channel you got there. Your logic is good and the application is excellent. It must be great having that much lumber available…and the tools to make use of it. Thanks for your conversions to metric too!

That is a great job to do by yourself and a good job too.Have fun.

Nice jobe so far. Very impressive. If the teperature gets below freezing in your area, those support posts should be frost protected. That concrete slab will move up an down with a freeze/thaw and the shop won't. That is unless the whole slab is frost protected with a footing below the local frost line.

FC101 You are awesome. Lovin the work ethic, tools, knowledge, tenacity.and story telling/filming. Man you're a natural teacher. WHAT I CANT BELIEVE IS THE BRACES ON YOUR GARAGE DOORS ARE WRONG!!!!!! They should carry the weight down to the hinge side. Just sayin.

Wow. Outstanding camera work. Solo. So cool. 👍👍👍

Fantastic video. As usual. Thank you.

Love that scaffolding with your forklift, glad you made it through without any injuries. That wood you created is wonderful, very jealous of your resources. Keep up the great editing and camera work.

John, you got yourself all those machines as your companion that helps you a lot better than humans. And I love how you do your job perfectly and the finishings are awesome. I really love your machines and they are not going anywhere... 👍👍👍

That grain is gorgeous on that oak @5:36 @FarmCraft101

You hawe nice humor, serious and vittig at the same time. 👍

Like! You said, "idiots like me." I say that too! Great video and super informative.

I'm very glad you did not nose dive off the no no step of the ladder. :)

I have had two weeks off work spending more time in my shop. I have watched almost every one of your videos (when I'm in from the heat of my shop). You have some great videos and ideas. Thank you so much for taking the time to film all those projects. I'm looking forward to seeing that excavator gas tank get cleaned out under your new shaded work space. Thank you again and keep it up

Looking fantastic, John! Eagerly awaiting the next one. 👍👍

Hi, good to watch ,many thanks, from Nr Liverpool UK.

At least you are not playing with your Johnson. Good job mate take care and be safe from western Australia

I'm watching you do all this work utilizing your various machines. It reminds me of the time my son lived on a 2 acre plot (farmette). He bought a Kubota backhoe. We kind of thought he made a bad decision so we asked him " What are you going to do with that?" He answered, "Everything." We learned quickly how valuable having that backhoe was, because in essence, you can do 'everything with it. We moved 2 states away and he now has 45 acres. He uses that backhoe almost every day. It's really incredible how much work you can accomplish when you have a backhoe. Oh yeah, he recently bought an old 'dump truck'. "What are you gonna do with that, Oh, never mind..." LOL

Outstanding work!

Love the resources you have on hand makes a guy dream.

Beautiful cuts on those oaks ! No tear out I seen

Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

Beautiful set up! The new work area will be radically improved! Congrats

Absolutely amazing. you are the number 1 channel in my list. I am always so happy to see you uploaded. As for the steam beam my guess would be to support a car lift. Great video!

I just saw the segment of inadvertently shorting out an electrical wire, which brings to mind to use a stud/electrical finder. All this from a truly Jack of all trades, Master of none 🤦🏻‍♂️

I miss building... framing was always soo cool. Love the music, Jon

8 x 12 beam. Pretty serious chunk of wood.

Could just make the old fashioned water level with some clear hose and some rods on each end to hook them onto something. I use it when building decks and framing outdoor gazebos with timber framing.

Good job. I started a 40 x 64 x 16 pole barn in Northern Ohio in August. I had minimal help and hired two roofers and a tree company crane truck to fly the trusses. I'm glad I did that in my 30s. I'm in my 40s now and getting slower. It's nice and warm in the winter tho now. It's come a long way from a diesel turbo heater to an insulated building with a wood burner. I have a mill and lathe and some of your previous videos helped me a lot.