Hey April. Missed you at the ATL woodworkers thing. You crushed this build. I'm impressed

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks. : ) I'll be coming to ATL later this month for something completely different. It would be great to see you while in town.

Miss April, you are a beast! Great job! Computer high 5!

@ajmonsters

7 жыл бұрын

hahaha "Miss April" hmm?! :-)

@NOLAMarathon2010

7 жыл бұрын

Oddly enough, in New Orleans it's very common to address ladies of all ages as "Miss", regardless of their marital status. Example: when my daughter was two, I would call her "Miss Katie". Likewise, the lady in HR at my company is in her mid-60's. I call her "Miss Ginger".

@talladegadude4852

7 жыл бұрын

It's "a Southern thing". As show of respect, you can refer to any lady of any age, "Miss" along with their first name, (although they may be married) and it is perfectly accepted and actually is endearing.

@demonknight7965

7 жыл бұрын

Talladega Dude yup just like saying mam and sir.

@areuswhite9670

7 жыл бұрын

I'm 26, Canadian, and refer to almost every female I know other than my mother and grandmother as "miss". I really don't think it's exclusively a southern thing.

You guys are unreal. You'll tackle anything.

As one of your biggest fans, you are an inspiration. I make my adult daughter watch your channel. I've taught her to do for herself. She fixes her own car, when it breaks down. Finds solutions for her problems. Makes her own way in life. Ppl have lost sight of what your original intent and purpose for this channel was. Never stop, April. Best thing about you......it's your world and YOU OWN IT. Total badass. 😎 Forever a fan.

@hgr4255

Жыл бұрын

Your upbringing of your daughter is what is needed MUCH MORE in America. Kudo's to you and her.

@giovannisocci8793

Жыл бұрын

I am a fan too.

Miss April, there is nothing you cannot achieve, great work .

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

: ) Why thank you for the confidence. Much appreciated.

Girl I've said it before and I probably say it again, you are awesome !! The progress that you have made is GREAT!! I love the car port btw. that must have been an exhausting job, even with all the help you had. I know your parents are going to love it and think of you every time they use it. thanks for sharing

April, I always look forward to watching your videos. I think it’s quite amazing you have fans from other countries watching as well. Another job done very well. Thank you April.

You are an inspiration Miss April and extremely talented

That's a wonderful gift for your parents and an extremely well made and durable car port. I would would have had to add sidewalls but then they got what THEY wanted. Great job April...

Very nice! Working as a designer years ago I found everyone has something to say after you've done the work but are always quiet when the paper is blank! Thanks for sharing your projects!

@5:45 best quote I've heard in 2017 "Theres almost not a better feeling out there than being able to visualize something, work hard and then get it done" Whoa! Mind blowing! Bravo young lady!

I connect with this in so many ways. Building an awesome car port for your folks, with a newly learned skill at a fraction of the price. Priceless! You rock!

April - the Riveter, the Welder, and the Woodworker. Awesome job.

It's always a pleasure watching and learning from you. You have travelled far with your ideas and skills !!! Keep up the Awesomely Great Work April.

April your videos and work you do inspires me to do my own car port. I would also like to say those who comment about your skills should take into consideration the attention to detail you perform on every project and not question your projects. Awesome job!

Great job April! Takes some bravery to tackle a project like this! U did great!

Awesome project. Looks really nice!

@brandolino55

3 жыл бұрын

Of what are you engineering..

That turned out great! I love the clean look!

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

: ) Thanks Matt.

@w.er.santoshthakur9207

5 жыл бұрын

Matthew Cremona so smart

April, you and your husband are beyond awesome. I enjoy watching ya'll grow together.

Awesome work, April! Absolutely putting a magnetic ground clamp on my list of things to grab.

Worked in fabrication for many years, I'm impressed with your skills.

@barbarasteed3966

3 жыл бұрын

NEAT WORK PROFESSIONAL LOOKING GREAT WORK.WITH THE PLASMA

That looks very good April! Way to go! Your folks could have a have get together underneath too! What a cool multi use space!

Very Nice! Thanks for sharing April ! Currently working on a unattached roof for back porch using steel 4x4 as main weight bearing instead of cutting into roof of house using outside wall, bearing support skyjacks. Really enjoyed watching!

You have a great mix of boldness with backup. Smart having your weld inspector brother backing you along with the courage to dive into things you haven't done before.

it was great to get to meet you at the carpentry store here in Ireland, your seal of approval on the growth chart I made for my niece was appreciated. keep up the good work.

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

: ) It was great getting to chat and the ruler was perfect. Thanks for stopping by!

@uknowulikethat4042

7 жыл бұрын

how did you get on in temple bar, hope you got to try the Irish delicacy, Tayto crisps.

Very nice work! I would suggest adding weep holes in your steel though. Seasonal changes will cause condensation internally and cause your steel to rust out from the inside out. Definitely should have some at the bottom of your four main posts.

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

Yep! Great suggestion.

Glad you got it inspected, but not surprised, you seem to always walk out all the steps, from dreaming to planning to tools & materials list to finished product. With safety, like a beer after you finish for the day. Great Job.

My wife and I really enjoy your videos and in how you are willing to tackle big projects like this one. It looks great! I bet your Dad was proud.

it may have been said before, but in my experience, primer does not give a good seal, A more permanent top coat is needed. Loving what you do, cant wait until your new shop goes up.

Great work on the structure April. But the poly-carbonate will not stand up to a serious hail storm like the one we had in DFW area last week. I have the same material on top of the pergola and 2"+ hail went through it like nothing was there. So, the cars under the carport may not fare well in that case.

seriously awesome job! the skills you have learned in the last few years or hell months is crazy! I'm dieing to see your plans for the new shop and put it all together

great project and I am just so impressed at the thoughtfulness of the project.

I do this for a living and I can tell you that you're awesome!

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

: ) Thank you.

Hi April, This is peter from Trinidad & Tobago, I have been following your videos for some time and I must say that you are truly fantastic. if you are up to taking advice, you could have cleaned and primed the material in advance, in that way you would have just had to use your ladder and touch up the welded areas after but that was a great Job.

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

Yep that is great advice. I wish I would have cleaned and primed them before assembly but I was excited and ready to get to building. : )

Great video series April. I just love the way you tap the finished bits of the build!

You and Cody did a great job on that project. great video, and great effort showing the welding skill and industry. keep it up.

I remember when you mentioned in your channel that you just quit your job and decided to go full time in KZread. You were just learning woodworking then. Look at you now, you did this project with confidence. You have gone so far already. I hope you will have more shop time soon. Good luck April.

@jorgemedina124

5 жыл бұрын

Dennis Padul I

@MrMucray

5 жыл бұрын

@E Hawkins Thanks so much...i used your channel to construct a nappier grass store for my cows....its awesome but not as good as your car port..the only challenge i faced was tools, if only i got get such tools i would turn things around. Thanks!

I'm from Dubai and work with some steel structures builders and they always say that steel shouldn't touch the soil 'I guess for rust prevention' and always distribute the steel load. April you need to do the following to rectify this job and make it to last as your parents live: 1. 20cm X 20cm X10cm or 8" X 8" X 4" of concrete mesh to be done at each base to prevent pools touching the soil. 2. 2 X 45 degree support beams to be added to each pool so that the roof load is better supported.

@dadcanyoumakethis7357

7 жыл бұрын

karl

beautiful job. Steel definitely surpasses all that other material for carports because of its looks and durability. What a perfect and nice job. Thank you for showing us.

I know this was a long time ago. But I must say you did a wonderful job on that project and I appreciate your attention to detail. That is what many “fabricators” miss now days

Good job, well thought out and executed in a top notch fashion. Thanks for the video!

wow let the haters hate! I think you did a great job on this project. well thought out, well planned, well executed. very well done. great work!

As a full time commercial nuclear fabricator, great work. I'm blown away by your motivation to take on such a big project. Inspiring stuff!

Extremely impressive, hopefully your family is appreciative of your efforts.

You wanted a very difficult job !!! Wow !! I have a few questions: Why do you need a canopy? If from the sun, then does polycarbonate protect from overheating the machine ?? If it's snow, do you have a lot of it in your area? If it's from the rain, is not it too high a canopy? Great work, thank you for your videos

@Jacobob2

7 жыл бұрын

Борщ TV The panels she chose are UV blocking so it protects the paint of the cars from sun damage. Also, hail storms (if you don't have hail in your area, google it, you will see the utility of a canopy), and rain.

@apaixonadoporavesds

7 жыл бұрын

parabéns pelo projeto ficou muito bonito.

Love the shot of you standing under your almost-done-project! Well done! or is it Weld done? :)

Good to see your still doing (stuff)!! Always enjoy your projects. All my friends love your fold down work table...I had to come clean and explain the idea came from a girl in Texas! I was in construction work most of my life so all my friends thought I was the clever one. Never to old to learn. We would have to do car port quite different as l live in upstate New York and we're used to building for snow and ice load! Great job keep it up.

Another outstanding job! I enjoy watching you work from concept to completion, and listening to your explanations. Thanks for sharing!

In Canada we use carports to keep the snow off vehicles. I assumed this would be for the sun in Texas, but you went with a clear roof. Does the smoked PC provide some level of protection from the sun?

@talladegadude4852

7 жыл бұрын

The Tuftex Polycarbonate roofing is 100% UV blocking! And it's rated to last something like 25 - 30 years so it's definitely what I'll be using when I make mine soon! Comes in different colors too.

@TheOneWhoMightBe

7 жыл бұрын

If you choose the wrong colour/manufacturer, it can be hot AF underneath (we pulled it off the carport and replace it with regular steel roofing sheets), though, so maybe that's why the 'smoked' version was chosen.

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is for the sun, these panels block 100% of the UV rays. It's only simi translucent.

@jofloresz

6 жыл бұрын

No way 25 to 30 years in Texas mine lasted about two years and hail tore it up along with my truck, okay though i finally changed the top to metal, frame still standing it's all metal but it is a full metal garage now. Car port lasted about two years now it's all covered and really huge. Its a full two story shop with blacksmithing, woodworking, and anything else we can think of!

@alaskankare

6 жыл бұрын

so I am curious, why poly on top instead of metal?

Love it! great project and video. My list of 7 'improvements if i did it' (marketers call that proof of engagement) 1. 6" SCH40 Steel Pipe corner columns (10ft $341 on metals depot) and poured piers in small Sonotubes (just a Pringles can or something :-) 2. 6" A36 steel beams for the headers instead of tube. stronger, lighter (20ft $350 at MD) 3. column tops angle-cut the same as the truss pitch so they meet flush. no need to bird's-mouth notch the truss. could also weld in triangle steel-plate gussets in that little gap? 4. scrape out topsoil, level grade and spread quarter-minus sized gravel then maybe a top layer of crushed blue stone for the parking pad. maybe even go 22 by 22 on the gravel pad for drainage and slight ramp in. 5. maybe only one instead of 2 purlins between ridge and soffit but then use 5 or 6 perforated steel 'hat channel' bars (like those used to hold up stop signs) running 90 degrees the other way as your screw surface for the corrugated top skin. 6. run insulated electrical wire in pvc conduit up through the hollow tube to add lights later 7. maybe one panel deep of the plastic roofing on the top of the walls up under the soffits. would offer better 'shadow patch' even when the sun is at a sharp angle. that or trellis or porch type screen. still leaves the sides open to above your head.

Hey April , just found your channel a few weeks back and have watched most of them , let me say love your spirit and how you tackle these projects solo for the most part 👍🏻👍🏻. Wanted to follow along on this and see how it was holding up under the Texas weather and have you made any changes or upgrades , so keep being you and looking forward to the upcoming updates on the electric in your new MEGE shop .

April you are amazing! you are a inspiration to me to do a lot of things . THANKS YOU SO MUCH!!!

That was really impressive! The structure is so elegant and attractive. Great video. Thanks ;)

You make what you want how you want. You will never please all the people all the time. You don't have to justify anything to anyone. Thank you for your video.

in the closing sequence you struck a Rosie the Riveter likeness....BRAVO on the building video!

Just discovered these videos in my research for my own backyard building. I learned some techniques from it. Keep up the good work. It looks great.

Just brilliant. Sincerely. Talk about a great job, very well done! When the zombie apocalypse happens, please consider coming to England - we will be in grave need of people with such a broad skill base. Oh! And strange to say: red oxide is a hugely popular colour here, too.

@thusoradebe5411

5 жыл бұрын

Aish,you are a genius!

Dang girl, you are amazing! What a beast of a project and you conquered it.

Pro tip, its much easier to paint on the ground. Paint beams on ground leaving paint off where welding will occur and prep surface for welding. After welds cool and inspection is complete, finish painting and touch up any nicks. Beautiful job all around!!

April and Cody, great job period, any negative comments are supplied by trolls, ignore them.

thank you great job . bless your heart dear daughter( not mine but a great one i see) . what a gift to your folks . i am all ways amazed at the projects you tackle love the can do attitude you work with . thank you little miss

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

: ) A few people have picked up calling me Miss since you've started calling me that. Although you are still the only one to call me little miss. ; ) Glad you enjoyed the video Walter.

@walterrider9600

7 жыл бұрын

hope you understand i am not trying to minimize you in anyway . its just i am 64 and have kids in there 40s lol . i think your great keep up the good work . love the heads up on good tools so much junk out there

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah I understand it's an endearment from you and I've always liked it. : )

That thing is gorgeous!! "Last forever??". . . . the Apocalypse could hit, and that thing will still be standing! Outstanding job, April, truly one of your best!! :-)

@MrBugman2525

5 жыл бұрын

Tornado resistant

Miss April.. Great job done. I love all your videos on carpentry and building various items. You work like a bull. Hats off to you!!

That is an awesome carport, won't blow away, love the color, and the matched ridge cap makes it unique.

Given that I am sure you researched every thing compulsively I still think that leaving primer as a finish coat is not correct. Primer is not designed to seal but to provide a adhesion surface to a sealing coat of paint. Basically the steel will corrode beneath the primer as moisture can go thru the primer coat. :)

@keats182

7 жыл бұрын

A simple clear coat would keep the color and seal everything.

@lar10101

7 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right. Better to find the right paint the same colour as the primer.

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

Yep, great thing about the painting stage though is I can always go back later and do so. : ) I was on a very short time frame to finish this project before leaving the country. So I'll spend the time needed to find a matching paint color when I get back and have a painting party to apply it.

@johnmcswain2797

7 жыл бұрын

Take your time April. The same thing happened when they built the Golden Gate Bridge and it's still standing.

@keithjurena9319

7 жыл бұрын

dejanira2 : No salt spray and Texas? it will last for at least 50 years with ASTM A36 steel. Cor Ten would last 100.

Very nice. I was just at the building department at my county yesterday. I asked them about using my own trusses and sawmill lumber to first build a pole barn and then to build a house. They told me that would be aright as long as "EVERY BOARD AND TRUSS HAD AN ENGINEER'S STAMP ON IT." I just figured that one of the county commissioners must own the local lumber yard, but guess what? No, I think this is just about everywhere. Again. Very nice carport. Just wish I could do the same. If you can not build what you want on your own land without someone else's permission, then... Is it really your land?

@chtomlin

5 жыл бұрын

can I give you 10 likes for you comment about building on land you own??

@theoffensivelineman3520

5 жыл бұрын

Better to ask forgiveness than permission

@angelagooden2542

3 жыл бұрын

That is why you need to vote Republican! The left is trying to take our individual liberties away!

well done lady, i remember when you started to wield know look at you perfect builds. you are a inspiration to all ladies in the building and wielding trade . love u millions , john uk london ps. that was a really good project seeing u and mum involved looked fun, good times xxxxxxxx

April, I've been watching you for some time now. You amaze me. I have 6 daughters and you are such a great mentor for women...they can do anything!

April, just as a piece of advice from my own home, consider capping off those open steel beams or you'll have the worlds greatest hornet nest! You have more skill and vision than I do, good for you, this turned out amazing! I agree on the primer being a really nice barn color, also!

I love how if they wanted to convert the carport into a proper garage with walls, etc that it can very easily be converted. I've seen sheds built with lesser steel stay up for at least 30 years but that one should last until you retire, April :P Love the build and the creative use of down time while your place is organised ;)

Hey!! Great job! Very impressed with not only your welding skills but your enthusiasm for the trade. Energetic and to the point.. love the videos. Keep it up.

I'm always impressed with the projects you tackle. Watching the video I thought- welding a structural building- wow I'd be nervous for an inspection. Then you mentions you knew someone that was a welding inspector and they check it out. Amazing work and way to address all the negativity before it could happen. Keep up the great work!

@cavemanjoe7972

4 жыл бұрын

If the 'inspector' had known she welded downhill with an underpowered Mig machine, he would've told her the truth. Plenty of welders, engineers, and such are cringing in the comments.

Good job April! Only thing I would do differently is on the end make a cap on the end of the coroner or bees will nest

@davidnix8250

4 жыл бұрын

And they make plastic inserts you can tap in there too

Going to build a workshop out back ... steel it is! :)

I'm very impressed with the outcome. Great choice of materials and design.

Great project,I've built a few structures like that an a few cable come-a- longs help by doing the lifting for you ,I worked offshore construction for 25 years we don't lift pieces with out lifting devices. You an your brother did a good job .

But how did you put that ridge cap, on the whole length?

if you put gutters and a rain barrel on it, you could hook up a pump so the cars can be washed with rain water for free

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I love that idea.

@mnshp7548

7 жыл бұрын

I love that idea, it looks great but a lot of work

@HollywoodMGB3

6 жыл бұрын

Do you have a slime/algae issue with rain water in a barrel? I am in South Texas

@bellawitz85

6 жыл бұрын

Algae needs sun light to grow, so just make sure your rain barrels aren't opaque, and you should be fine. :)

Awesome video!!!!!! Nothing better than creativity and family!!!!

That was so awesome to do this for your parents! Great Job!!

my comment on the use of steel was only because it so darn heavy and strong for a carport. but that's because i would go the step up and make it a garage. after all it only needs de sides, door and some concrete to make it that way

@eliseogarcia8212

5 жыл бұрын

why you used this sheets?

only takes a few minutes to move cars and put a table and such in there for a certain occasion;)

A big thumbs up April. Excellent result all round.

I love it so much ; I could live in that space with the proper equipment . good job !

How much did it cost to build

April, I could not be more proud of you and your accomplishments if your were one of my own daughters.

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

: ) Thank you. That's kind.

That is an awesome carport! Looks amazing! You mentioned in the video that you specified the materials I could never find them. I would really like to replicate what you have done there structurally! Thanks!

Yes, I truly enjoyed watching this project.

When people toss stuff to me, I tell them to aim above my head...works every time.

What was the material cost alone on this project? You’ve got me thinking.

@vig81

4 жыл бұрын

If you do the job will be little more expensive than wood, but if someone else does the work it will be more expensive for a big difference

@StLMikie

4 жыл бұрын

sijto molina I’d definitely be doing it myself.

Amazing project! Well done, April!

You are such a pleasure to watch, what a great teacher you are!

Hi iam Irish living in Ireland And a coded welder...having a Brother in law as an inspector..means nothing.. listen , good job by the way...

BS"D You are an amazing woman, daughter and wife and on top of that a very talented young lady learning from you a lot. Thank you

@Sejnoha56

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/m4OqrJuNl8LYoJc.html

From one Welder/Fabricator to another..AWESOME WORK ALPHA!!!

@jensjern2634

5 жыл бұрын

REALLY, are you a welder, and think its a awsome work? Maybe in Africa, you never go downhill what a welding like that.

Extremely impressed with your work.

So, how did you access the center of the ridge cap to secure it?

@bossingvics6589

7 жыл бұрын

she crawled maybe

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

: ) I intentionally didn't show that part because even the non safety nazis would yell at me.

@fastfox23

7 жыл бұрын

And that's why I don't video when my Dad and I build things. We could make an awesome safety video! Don't do this, don't do that, don't even THINK of doing this! lol

@mckenziekeith7434

7 жыл бұрын

Haha! You gotta do what you gotta do. But good call on not posting the video.

@wendellperkins7605

7 жыл бұрын

LOL. OK, but stay safe, we like the videos.

I guess you know they call that person on the ground a "GRUNT" account the sound they make when pitching heavy items. Hard Hat required.

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

Ha, yeah hard hat required for sure. We call them Gopher....because they go-for things all day long.

@BillyTpower

7 жыл бұрын

lol I hate heights, I would be the gopher all day, just to keep my "fraidy-cat" a$$ off the roof....

AWESOME ..... Great job . That is a perfect carport . And your welding skills are great .

Hi , I have great admiration for you. Your capabilities and most importantly your commitment to your parents. Your husband gives you the space that you needs for your projects. Full points. Suggestion : What I do when I have this type of projects , I clean the iron materials on the ground, apply two coats of red oxide primer and then two coats of the final color paint, allowing sufficient drying time between coats.Easier on the ground than in the air. When I cut and weld it is only these small areas that I have to recoat instead of the entire overhead structure. That is inconvenient and neck breaking, and you cannot do a good job at cleaning. Love from Trinidad. I like your method of sealing between sheets.