Hi Billy, i'm a steelwork draughtsman and a time served fabricator and i'll say that the notching looks spot on! I will say its quite easy for the beam to tip over when lifting like that, so when lifting the next one i would recommend clamping the bottom flange of the beam to the lift so that the beam can't tip over or move around on the lift when lifting or moving the lift around! Great job though!

I'm getting some "escape to rural france" vibes here 😅

I love the music you have been using of late. Mellow and ethereal.

You have to be part Scottish. My father always said I was a hard headed Scot. I like to prove that I can do things on my own. You did a fantastic job Billy!!

Amazed at the endurance of the saw blade.

I keep thinking what will the next owners think of the “bones” of the convent when they do their renovation or remodel in another 250 years. That will be the year 2274 WOW. Hope you leave some time capsules and pictures of you and the crew. What a treat that would be for a future Billy to find and see Dad, Billy, Yannis, Rick and Phil the welder.

I stopped breathing watching you Billy. My goodness you had me worried. Please do things like that with other people around. Accidents can happen and I certainly don’t want anything to happen to you. It was a great feat to get it done and I don’t want to take that away from you but safety comes first before anything. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩

Thought I was watching an episode of Escape to France 😅 great work Billy ❤️

Hello. I wish your father and family laughter and smiles during the weekend. Eighty years young and still getting it! Awesome.

Bloody amazing!!!!! With the right equipment and a logical, creative brain Billy can do most things and do them extremely well.

Billy - I’m the guy out here who supports you doing this work alone! Great job. Piece of cake. You’re still alive. Gotta love what happens when you film yourself for everyone & anyone to see

Fantastic progress

I sure do enjoy watching your channel, I love the music you play as it is so easy to listen to and the guys you have around you are hardworking - and very happy. I am so happy you to have your dad involved in your projects especially at 80 years old. My dad has been gone for the last 5 years now, and when he stopped working it was like he called it quits, anyway watch over your dad, he's a precious soul. Great day to you all from the Grand state of Texas.

I would have been really nervous working on that alone. Great Job, Billy!

Congratulations Billy on your One-man-Show. Today! I could really feel the pleasure you had in “doing it yourself”!

loved the flash last video of what the balcony walkway etc will look like.,

Billy it would be wise to do dangerous tasks like this on days the rest of the crew are present for safety concerns. You could get all of the beams cut and prepared but lifting them into position by yourself could have devastating consequences for your family.

Scaring me to death with that above your head!

All those flying sparkles almost make me put on safety goggles

Excellent work, Billy! I'm completely amazed to see you do that all by yourself. Wow.

That was so amazing! But please be careful!

It’s fascinating to watch you do this job by yourself. It’s clear you have thought through every step. As someone who does building projects at my home, alone, I really appreciate someone doing difficult task solo!!!

Three cheers for Billy!

Amazing achievement Billy and fantastic focus. Just scares me lone working with such heavy equipment and welding. Great job 👏🏻

Really, really love watching you create such amazing and beautiful spaces. Your videos give me inspiration to continue working on my projects on my small property. Great job getting the beam cut and tack welded!

Wow thats one big beam. Fantastic job❤

Request please: Billy, we all know you are extremely busy,; however, would you do the hard of hearing and deaf community a huge favor when posting your videos? I’m not sure if you or KZfaq automatically does this, but would you please make sure the closed captions are available for your videos.? We love your channel, but need the captions to follow along. Thanks so much and keep cracking on!

I notice you use OSB a lot. Must be way better in Europe than it is in the states! Here, if it gets wet at all it starts to come apart. We call “three foggy morning” wood. Cause it won’t last four foggy mornings!

Hey Billy if you're planning on boting L brackets you might want to rent or buy a magnet oppress. It will make drilling holes easier.

I appreciate the work ethic. That said what I saw is a lot of unsafe practices. Maybe you'll dodge them 99.99% of the time. But that 0.01%, trust me when I tell you that isn't something you want to experience...

Excellent work Billy!😊

I also agree that this was very unsafe. Thankfully nothing happened and you got your work done. We all know you can do it, Billy, you can do most things that you set your mind to. And do them well. This seems so unlike you, though. Please work safe! 🤗

Happy Birthday to your dad- hope you had a great weekend celebrating 🎉!

You have a family that needs you! Safety first! NEVER ALO E.

Keep on keepin' on!! 🎉

Billy you are loved and so many care for you.

Safety first! Think of yourself and your family!!!

Need to get a professional in to do those structural welds, extremely expensive and dangerous not to. Superb video, love them .

I think this job is going to be beautiful in the end and I realize that you want to finish a project quickly so that you can get onto the next but I also think that safety is paramount in the this situation. You have a great day

Always have a spotter when doing such heavy work!

I have been wondering about the placement of the I-beams over the lintels…if perfectly level the load is born on the locations where the beams are into the masonry. It really calls for a C along the walls with the window and bolted into the wall, but if you add a cross and embed each end it then takes that load off the lintels which really are not supporting it properly as it is.

Billy what you did was so dangerous please don't encourage others to take such risks

Oh, Billy. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. That kind of job should never be done by alone. To many things could have gone wrong.

I agree with ALL of the safety comments , I would have gotten the beams cut then raise them when others were there to help . Also I would coat the beams with rust inhibiting paint .

You are CRAZY, Dude!!!

Its moving on nicely.

Jeez Billy, please don’t work alone like this again. I was holding my breath! So happy it’s done and you’re safe.

That was tense , well done Billy, keep safe or you’ll break thousands of hearts xxx💕💕💕

Happy Birthday to your wonderful father!

Excellent piece of music (again) ❤

You definitely made my heart rate go up!

I did this about 30 years ago using the handler in the same way by myself with some 24 ft. wood beams

templates are a makers best friend. Also....safety first dear man.

Clean/grind off all rust and forge scale before welding! You've got balls doing this alone

This type of work you should always have a buddy system.

Billy, this is dangerous work even when one is a pro at it, but please have someone around. How horrible would your dad's 80th be if you got hurt?

Was able to really see how all the windows around the area your working in light it all up. Turning out to be an amazing area. I think its a guy thing ya'll to do things on your own. Just be safe. Would like to see everyone together at the end of this project. 😊

Well done Billy .❤️

Too many safety Sallies in the comments. I bet most of you sit on your asses and don’t understand what hard work and determination means. Keep up the great job. You have support from a field millwright of 46 years.

You got impatient didn't you Billy? You drop one of those I Beams off the lift and you'll create a new access to the cellar! Stubborn man!

Wie schon einige hier sagten, es sollten immer noch ein oder zwei weitere von euch dabei sein, denn diese Tätigkeiten sind nicht ungefährlich. Durch das Video sieht man zwar, daß nichts passiert ist, aber ich fühle mich unwohl dabei, dich so allein dabei zu sehen.

Well done Billy 👍

Rock on Billy.

Even for cutting mild steel, if you use some lubricant, like WD40 in the US, you will cut faster and kill fewer blades. I learned then when I had to cut some cast iron sewer pipes. The blade was still like new after 5 cuts!

We know you’re zealous Billy, but going it alone makes us all tense.

Moment you brought in the Adriga Upright made me think of the Moon landings! One small step ... One great leap😀 👏

Beautiful restoration process happening- my question… do u Plan to live there & what are you plans for all those dormers/bedrooms - rental? Lol The kitchen island is gorgeous! This would be a great place to recoup your investment as a wedding or ball room venue in the largest rooms- perhaps a chef kitchen also for catering? So many ideas for this place

Your donig a great job Billy

Отличная работа, Билли! Правда нарушил все правила безопасности. 1. Одному подобные работы проводить нельзя. 2. Нельзя работать электросваркой в майке и с короткими рукавами. Можно получить ожоги кожи. Вообще ты впечатляющий человек с огромной силой воли и трудоспособностью.

Billy stop being impatient you should not do stuff like that alone you giving us all heart attacks wait it will and is happening and best wishes to Dad for his 80th

Wouldn't those oak beams be lovely repurposed as railing around the gallery!

Billy first cross beam, safely done! 🎉

it’s amazing that you did all that by yourself, billy!

Are you sure it was wise to place the heavy beams directly on the window lintels?

ahhh welding with short sleeves, gives a nice tanning;))

Billy,That certainly is very foolish for you to be doing alone!!!!

Amazing work

Thanks!

What an absolute beast you are. Hats off💪🏻💪🏻

That cut off ibeam end piece would make a great door stop!

Yikes, Billy…..doing that kind of work alone would be a BIG NO NO in the USA. OSHA…Occupational Safety and Health Administration would be all over you. PLEASE be extra careful….from Pennsylvania USA 💕🌷🐻

Billy, You had all the toys on show in this vlog. The hoist .the lift,the welder and your hand tools .Your camera to document the work. Then we witnessed you working along on a potentially dangerous job of cutting ,lifting and tack welding that RSJ in the air by yourself. Just because you can do that does not mean you should. SAFETY is practiced for a reason . To prevent injury and death. To have nothing happen is a blessing this time ,for you ,for Gwen ,for the boys and all your family,friends and viewers. But it has documented that you can take needless risks. if it came down to an Insurance Claim for compensation for injuries received or fatel loss. The case would be denied. Please do not document unsafe behaviour to viewers who might be encouraged to work unsafely by themselves. I know your vlogs are made an entertainment and not instructional. But better SAFE than Sorry. You have a great team at the Convent and The Chateau. I love all the things you do and have posted .You are a measured, thoughtful ,hardworking guy who is kind ,respectful and has vision . WE,your viewers want you to suceed and enjoy the results of your efforts. Lets CRACK ON!!!! How about a cup of Barry's

Well done Billy

The two main ceiling beams are incorrectly placed on which you mount the transverse beams. Main ceiling beams cannot rest on window beams. The previous beams were inserted into the load-bearing wall.

I don't often comment but that seemed to be a very dangerous thing you did by yourself!

That is amazing!!!!!

Safety goggles when axe grinding metal you don’t want a spark in your eye 👁️

Why don't you rent a plasma cutter it will cut them beams far faster

Support pillar , if not needed, maybe just for a regal look. And to keep the floor from bouncing when walking across.

I'm more concerned with those squeaky wheels than the fact that he raised a beam by himself. 👊

U really need someone there with u

Heart in my mouth while you doing this alone! 😮

Billy you are amazing! You make everything look so easy! Not going to tell you how dangerous it is to do something like that on your own. You obviously know what you are doing and you did an awesome job. Hopefully Yanis and Rick will be with you tomorrow to help. I am sure Yanis would love to have a go at welding for you

Ah nice, the ole 'nails on a chalkboard' sound effect to grab our attention right at the outset. lol. Whatever gets you closer to 400K subscribers!! I hope you reach that very very soon.

Great job kiddo ❤

Does anybody know why there have been no videos for the past 2 days???

Incredible job Billy! I have no doubt that you gave a lot of thought and planning before attempting to do this solo. Now on to party central to celebrate the patriarch of clan Petherick. 🥳🍾🥂🎼👍

Nice job ❤

you never cease to amaze me with your skills and tenacity . in my experience , tight fit in steel framing is fairly rare in this application and normally made with 1/2 inch copings on beam ends and bolted connections . you've designed a belt and suspender solution ... nothing wrong with that . realizing the floor is noncombustible , may i still suggest keeping a fire extinguisher or two handy ? lots of sparks flying around ... cheers

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