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!

@MyDIYAdventures

27 күн бұрын

Heck yeah!

@hawkeye454

27 күн бұрын

Yes yes yes!

@julianpritchard2558

27 күн бұрын

Hell yes

@arthurwarman6161

27 күн бұрын

Absolutely! 😊😊😊😊

@jacobspence5288

27 күн бұрын

Definitely 100%

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

@Builder9094

25 күн бұрын

We all have a shelf life

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.

@hanssundkvist

27 күн бұрын

Exactly!

@usernotfound-ue7ld

24 күн бұрын

I learned something new today thank you

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.

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

@Rdlfxs

27 күн бұрын

I’m in the Gold Coast hinterland, left a few sheets on the lawn for a couple weeks whilst residing my shed last month, 2 toads, a huntsman bigger than my hand and a small python were all waiting when I lifted the bottom sheet 😂

@buckodonnghaile4309

27 күн бұрын

One good thing about Canada. Our snakes are are about as scary as a squirrel.

@ianmitchell3725

27 күн бұрын

Got to watch the squirrels

@Joe-gd2wu

27 күн бұрын

It's not the snakes in Australia you have to worry about, it's those damn Drop Bears, nasty buggers.

@swedenfrommycam

27 күн бұрын

Here we just have snow snakes...

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

@DieselCreek

27 күн бұрын

Well put my friend!

@davids.9834

26 күн бұрын

LOL..... the story of any old boat project... ever.

@billrichardsjr

26 күн бұрын

Consequences of being a hoarder.

@ThePostApocalypticInventor

26 күн бұрын

​@@billrichardsjrYou shouldn't simply blame it on being a hoarder. It has to do with KZread and people's viewing habits. What gets more views? A satisfying 'Will she run after 30 years' - video or part 28 of a specific rstoration project? Generally speaking, you will see tons of channels on KZread that constantly buy new equipment. And while it might also have to do with people's proclivity to just collect too much stuff, it is also simply encouraged by the fact that a lot of viewers out there seem to be addicted to seeing new equipment and satisfying revival-videos.

@DieselCreek

26 күн бұрын

Yes lots of viewers don’t realize we are running a business and while I enjoy finishing stuff, the business side of things actually performs much better if I just keep adding new toys to the collection. Any video series about a specific project starts poorly performing after part 3-4 (your lucky to get that far really)

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.

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.

@SeanFerree

26 күн бұрын

Well said!!

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

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.

@jblob5764

26 күн бұрын

Sweet breakfast bar or bar top as well

@jwfinley7808

23 күн бұрын

​@@jblob5764or a lunch bar

Diesel Creek my favorite show 😄

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

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 😀

@BrooksMoses

27 күн бұрын

Yup. There was one down the road a bit from where I grew up. I remember when there was a brush fire in the field next to it, and the volunteer fire department put in a good bit of work to make sure that the fire stayed away from it. But then another decade later it fell down, and in the years since it's been rejoining the dirt just like the uncovered parts of this pile were.

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

@Steve.5

26 күн бұрын

Hahahaha! LOL!! I hadn’t thought about that for years but I think that I had about every Tonka truck made! 😊

@SeanFerree

26 күн бұрын

For real! Love it!

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.

@GIGABACHI

25 күн бұрын

Golf Course Applause to you, my good man ! EXACTLY ! Don't dwell on the past, it can't be fixed, it's already past you and any and all time and energy it's better used on what can be done for other people or projects ! 😎👍

@stco2426

23 күн бұрын

Great comment and reply

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!

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.

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.

@jblob5764

26 күн бұрын

Any chance you can incorporate any good material from those two fallen barns into the one still standing? Then you get to keep a bit of them all alive in the one standing

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

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...

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.

@user-ht1xu4gv2u

27 күн бұрын

Disagree wood use old salvage timber in outdoor shed or gazebo for fear of bugs mold etc introduced in new build....you can fauxtina new wood using stains and torches while maintaining old look......

@snowballil3133

27 күн бұрын

Old lumber is cut different sizes then now

@j.sargent9172

27 күн бұрын

​​@@user-ht1xu4gv2uthat beats the idea he was going for, and not in a good way

@TheStefanskoglund1

27 күн бұрын

@@snowballil3133 his has his own saw mill ... and I would expect someone in the area to have a more substantial saw mill.

@TheStefanskoglund1

27 күн бұрын

@@user-ht1xu4gv2u inspections and knowing how it should look.

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

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 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.

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

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.

@jwfinley7808

23 күн бұрын

You said you had some. You didn't how much or if your seeling?😂

@Hoaxer51

23 күн бұрын

@@jwfinley7808, Or where they’re located.

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!

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.👍🇬🇧

@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.

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!

@Huntnlady7

27 күн бұрын

Agreed!

@charlesangell_bulmtl

27 күн бұрын

This channel doesn't have any content 🤨I don't know whether to laugh or be appalled at the disco rat avatar...

@Drypowder33

27 күн бұрын

@@charlesangell_bulmtl Laughter is usually the best choice, it was a random drawing idea a friend had. "Draw... a funky rat" he blurted, and so it came to be, a few scribbles later. I unfortunately have the musical (and dance) talent of a pile of mediocre sand.

@arcanewyrm6295

27 күн бұрын

​@@Drypowder33Have you heard of the singing dunes?

@Drypowder33

26 күн бұрын

@@arcanewyrm6295 That a cool band name? Or are ya talkin' about them dunes that makes different tones based on the size of sand grains bein' swept away causing somewhat spooky tunes?

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.

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.

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

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

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.

@jeffbuss2930

27 күн бұрын

Exactly my thoughts - if there was a decent beam or two I'd preserve it and use it as the mantle of Matts new house as a centrepiece 😊

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

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.

@SeanFerree

26 күн бұрын

Agree 💯

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.

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!!

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.

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. 👍👍🙂

@goose278

27 күн бұрын

Great idea

@johngersna3263

27 күн бұрын

@@goose278 It worked really well.

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

@user-ht1xu4gv2u

27 күн бұрын

Let's have a virtual barn raising for him....OK EVERYBODY. CHANT. BARN. BARN BARN....😊😊😊

@tuju-

27 күн бұрын

Actually the bed looks really short if you scale it and compare to Volvo or Cat

@lifuranph.d.9440

27 күн бұрын

@@tuju- Yes, same here.

@kristoffermangila

27 күн бұрын

But for his needs it's good enough.

@user-ht1xu4gv2u

27 күн бұрын

@@kristoffermangila excellent eps on rehabs of derelict. Equipment....wish he wood get on that jeep for now to use on compound

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!

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.

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.

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! 😉.

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!

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!

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

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 👍

I'm afraid you're gonna have to get used to that feeling. You've got enough projects for two lifetimes. I'm afraid I'm right there with you. I'm at the pont all I can do is stare at my projects rotting away and no one else cares about them!

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!!

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.

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!

@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC

27 күн бұрын

One of my favorite shows. First time I saw it, they were taking down a Pennsylvania bank barn, 54 ft long hand hewn beams.

@waynerohde1036

26 күн бұрын

I like that show too

@steptdnit9776

25 күн бұрын

He had a whole crew dedicated to the craft, of preserving and recreating the techniques..I don't know if Matt do can that without the knowledge. Its a 200yr old Lego set. Just reuse the corner stone in the new house yard.. somewhere.

@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC

25 күн бұрын

@@steptdnit9776 I was wishing I lived closer to Matt, I'd love those stones for the maker over the culvert on my driveway.

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.

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

Good morning, diesel Creek kids!

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

@homeFall1

25 күн бұрын

another related one I like and have to constantly tell myself is: "If you want to hear god laugh, tell him your plans". Seems every time I turn around my plans for projects and life end up needing massive refactoring, keeps life fresh though I recon.

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

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

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..

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

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.

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

@Fordrust3d

27 күн бұрын

You could always do an accent wall, or some project or decoration with the tin work

@Fordrust3d

27 күн бұрын

Integrate the stones into a chimney

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

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

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 👍

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

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

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!

Those haul-dumpers are fantastic little machines - just right for jobs like this!!

My Sunday just got better !!

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

I can understand the way you feel about it, but it is so satisfying to get it done and reflect on the past and where you are going from here.

Thanks Matt.!

Yea sunday with Matt!! Greetings from Slovakia

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.

I enjoyed watching your skill with the telehandler putting the long lumber in the trailer. Great video Matt

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

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

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!

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.....

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.

Thanks Matt for another round of awesome content!

@DieselCreek

27 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

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_ !

Brings tears to my heart man. Great job cleaning up the heart break. My pray for you is you will another dream barn to put on your property. Thanks for another great video

The best way to start my Sunday!

Best way to start a sunday!

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!

It’s so good when you have all the right equipment isn’t it. 👍

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

@GA-br8wj

27 күн бұрын

Sometimes you need to relocate the crap, for a better view.

"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!

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

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

Happy Sunday Matt!

Build a barn if you want to. We all like the content regardless

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.

Hell yea, great start to my day.

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