This guy ain't no rookie and made it look way too easy!

I’m going to take a WAG here (wild ass guess) and say that this Dude knows his way around laying blocks and working rebar and pouring concrete.

I Love It, A You tube blogger who isn't constantly talking, getting the work done and letting the viewer see for them self's, thank you.

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Well, I don't really enjoy hearing myself talk, so it works out well. Although, I do talk in some videos:/). Thanks for watching.

@-RyN-23

Жыл бұрын

There's a couple building logg cabins like this video style

@InsideLookingOut1

Жыл бұрын

This the best I've seen

Making sure the rebar is lifted up before the pour? This guys a real pro

I find it enlightening to watch how different countries handle the same problems or methods in construction. I grew up in a family of carpenters and we were quite rural. But some of the methods used here I saw 35 years ago we don’t use as much anymore. Like a formwork carpenter very few getting around anymore with alloy and plastic formwork systems. And rebar as opposed to reinforcement sheet. Either way this structure will survive thermonuclear and outlast us all

@mickeyshooter5298

28 күн бұрын

I’m an electrician, and I find comparing different electrical systems and practices of various countries pretty fascinating myself.

More of a small bunker on a gentle hillside than a hobbit hole, but it does look extremely sturdy.

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

For now, yes. Eventually, it will be buried, and all the blocks will be hidden behind brick, rock, wood, and plaster. In some of the other videos, it is starting to look like an actual hobbit hole:-)

@Brendissimo1

Жыл бұрын

@@Odd-Lots I saw some more of your videos and see where you're going with it and feel bad for rushing to judgment. Looks really cool. Good luck.

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

@@Brendissimo1 No worries:-) Thanks for checking out the video.

I feel like the other videos are more than engaging, but these fast paced recap videos are fun to see as well. They definitely both have their place!

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Thanks:-)

These fast-paced shorts are good for showing the overall construction process of building a one-man shelter. Then, it can be shown again but cut into bite sized pieces to show the details. It’s a great overview for anyone wanting to learn how to build their own hut.

Fascinating. I have a feeling this man has done this before, lol. This is how all houses should be built. Thanks for sharing this.

@Odd-Lots

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

You say Hobbit Hole, but I see something like a nuclear bomb shelter😮 To say that the build quality is next level, would be an understatement - great job! Also that Skilsaw is Terminator T1000 quality 👌🏻👍🏻

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

😆 Thanks. My smaller skilsaw broke. In some of the newer videos, it's actually starting to look like a Hobbit Hole.

@constantverellen505

5 ай бұрын

Craftmanship is superb. However, a hobbit hole with the rounded curves and using truly natural components like i.e. clay ... far from concrete and with grass on top. 20:01 Perhaps one can drop the "hobbit hole" denomination. Neverthess fine piece of work, now let the imagination work in symphony with the craftmanshift.👍

Ironically, this house is much stronger than most of the houses in the USA.

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

True:-)

@caveranger369

Жыл бұрын

Indeed

@MarkKoekenbakker

Жыл бұрын

European houses usualy are stronger than American houses.

@ranman5501

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkKoekenbakkerour house are made of high fructose corn syrup 😢

@kevinjamiesonbelou

Жыл бұрын

Yes but how is that ironic?

Never ceased to be amazed how ppl spend their time and money

Liked, subscribed. Tight edits, superb craftsmanship, child labor, giant slugs - this has it all.

This video is a showcase of years and years of experience as a constructionworker. This is how solid houses are built. For the size of this project this house is over-built

@Odd-Lots

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Yeah, its overbuilt:-)

Все сделано чётко по технологии строительства каменных домов. У нас в Сибири строют также.

The craftsmanship was outstanding. Thank you for sharing. God Bless.

👍🏴‍☠️. 35 years as a Mason and I will say “Doesn’t get any better than that!

@Odd-Lots

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, so much!

Love the roof. I watched it done in Puerto Rico and they would run water of the concrete for a week to make it cure slower. They said it would help make it water proof.

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

I have limited concrete experience. That's cool, though. I think continually wetting the concrete while it cures also keeps it from cracking and helps it dry harder. Thanks for checking out the video:-)

@erroneous6947

10 ай бұрын

I’m a geologist who worked in a geotechnical lab just out of college. Approximately one month of moisture is optimal for non quick cure. We had a mist room just for concrete test cylinders. Which I got to crack on a hydraulic press.

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

@@erroneous6947 This is good to know. Thanks!

at the outset before footers are poured place some rigid pipes and a manifold that will go out a single chimney in the back then near the front entrance build a fire box the smoke and eat will channel under the build to the chimney so one fire a day will heat the entire structure...

16:08 I’ve been watching too much war footage. This scared the heck out of me! I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you!

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

😆. Yeah, thankfully, that was a passenger plane.

That is the most beautiful man made cube I've ever seen! Fantastic. (Seriously)... Mr. Lots, ... NEXT!!

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

I'm not quite sure what to make of that comment? I'm assuming you're insulting me? I live in a very wet area and have to build a waterproof concrete box as the "bones" of the Hobbit Hole in order to support the 80,000 pounds of wet dirt it will be buried under. If you watch newer videos, I've installed some round Hobbit windows and the round door frame. I do know that Hobbit Holes are curved and not cubed:-)

Who knew Tobias Funke would be so handy

I was going to build a storm shelter/storage shed and I think I'm going to use your technique. This is pretty neat awesome. I will likely make it half this size but this seems very close the FEMA guidelines.

@Odd-Lots

11 ай бұрын

That's great! You might look into using ICF forms instead of block. They are foam forms that you can just pump concrete into. It's a little more expensive but will save you a lot of time. If I do this again, I will be using them instead of block.

@PRC533

9 ай бұрын

@@Odd-Lots Those systems are great, but they still require the same amount of bracing that a wood form does so it ends up being close to the same amount of work.

@kirankishore9934

8 ай бұрын

@@Odd-Lots I can closely relate to this video. Loved it.

@kirankishore9934

8 ай бұрын

@@PRC533Wouldn’t we save time doing ICF walls?

@Odd-Lots

8 ай бұрын

@@kirankishore9934 Thanks!

I was following along until that tie beam up top. Great work.

09:24 You should make some sawhorses! Keeps your fingers safer, and they're so much nicer on the back and joints. :)

I was expecting a house such as what LOTR Hobbits would live in

@Odd-Lots

7 ай бұрын

Hi, It will look that way eventually. If you watch newer videos, the windows, door frame, and fireplace are in. They are all very "hobbity". Thanks for checking out the video:-)

Great video, great hut, totally inspired. 🤘🏽

@Odd-Lots

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

This is amazing very well done. I can't imagine how much work the palace of Versailles or Fontainebleau was.

holy cow this is not a hobbit hole.......it a bunker!

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

😆 Yeah. In the newer videos, it is starting to look a bit like a Hobbit Hole, though.

GREATEST SOLID HOUSE BUILD EVER !

Very geometric and square for a hobbit hole.

@Odd-Lots

6 ай бұрын

The blocks are just the "bones." If you watch newer videos, it looks like a Hobbit Hole:-)

Didn't expect to see those rebar caps! Outstanding! And great work as well!

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Caps for the kiddos and my face. Thanks:-)

The last shot of the concrete steaming as it sets. That's pretty cool! Not many realize it's an exothermic reaction and can create *a lot* of heat while it cures!

@Odd-Lots

7 ай бұрын

Yeah! It's pretty wild to pour concrete when it's cool out and then feel the heat radiating from it.

I've wanted to do this kinda thing for ages. Thanks for the detailed walkthrough

@Odd-Lots

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome. You should go for it:-)

Awesome vid keep up the great uploads. I can’t wait to see the final product

I wish I had half your skill. Very nice work.

Tão pequena, simples, mas extremamente precisa e resistente. Trabalho perfeito!

Beast mode. Well we’ll done

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

RESPECT FOR THE GOOD WORK!!

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Than you

❤❤❤ LIKED, WATCHED, COMMENTED ❤️❤️❤️

@Odd-Lots

5 ай бұрын

Thanks:-)

It's built like an ammo magazine, that used to be located near big gun emplacement during WW2.

This is my dream to have my own property one day and build my own hidey holes. I'm a tough manual laborer but do not have these sorts of skills. Hopefully one day they will be invaluable in my homestead but for now they're great entertainment.

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

I hope you get to as well! I was also a laborer for years. At one point, I was working 3 jobs to save money for my family. I did building maintenance during the day, served food at a restaurant in the evening, and did custodial at night. Eventually, I was able to start my own business. Keep working hard, and I hope you will be able to accomplish your dreams:-)

Thx for sharing ❤

Всё по феншую, даже колпачки на концах арматуры, виден профессионализм строителя.

Awesome!

caps on the end of the vertical rebar... OSHA approved!

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was worried about impaling one of my kids.

Dude has a few tricks up his sleeve. I love all the little steps to remove errors; excellently executed.

@Odd-Lots

11 ай бұрын

Thanks:-)

Very accurate man, I like your work!

@Odd-Lots

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for showing how to deal with corrections in concrete.

@Odd-Lots

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome:-)

Cement roof + a lil grass on top = complete and total silence during rain fall

Master builder!! Incredible work..

Also could fill those Block walls with rocks and sand for more insulation.

I’m in process of digging foundation… if only my soil was that easy to cut, it’s full of rock and sometimes solid rock. Taking inspiration for this that I’ll get there someday. ❤

@Odd-Lots

7 ай бұрын

Keep going! You'll get there!

That is a bunker, not a hobbit hole. ......................... EXCELLENT construction!

@Odd-Lots

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Check out a newer video. It is starting to look like a Hobbit Hole:-)

Looks pretty cool and I want to build a functional Batcave someday one day .

@Odd-Lots

7 ай бұрын

That would be amazing!

It's so cool to see how carefully you do everything. Respect

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Are you able to continue building your Hobbit Hole with the war happening?

@HobbitTerra

Жыл бұрын

@@Odd-Lots well, technically I could keep building the project - our location is about 100+ km away from war, my family is ok, we did not suffer materially from the war, I still have job and income... But because of all these terrible things in my country, this year was no mood and inspiration to continue my hobbit project, didn't build anything related to the hole. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@HobbitTerra

Жыл бұрын

But next year I will ! 🤠

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

@@HobbitTerra I'm glad your family is okay:-) Putin is a fool. Most politicians are, including here in the states, he just takes it to a whole different level of evil though.

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

@@HobbitTerra Good!

Nice work! Nice to see someone who understands reinforcement of concrete.Ive got the same worm-drive circ saw too...👍

@Odd-Lots

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Looks more like a small concrete house than a hobbit hole to me

@Odd-Lots

6 ай бұрын

You are right. If you watch newer videos, though, it is starting to look much more like a Hobbit Hole:-)

When your dad is a concrete guy and you ask for a fort... Lol

Very detailed and well engineered. I am building a bunker and your video is very helpful. Cheers.

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and good luck with your project!

Nifty.

It's solid like a german bunker from ww2.

You're an amazing craftsman!

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Thank you:-)

nice block work

@Odd-Lots

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

so many cool things to learn with this like how to make a concrete header above a door and window!

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video!

This guy's good. I wonder how large you could scale up a building like this before structural integrity is compromised.

this is an outrageously strong concrete box! i think you could park a truck on top no worries :D

@Odd-Lots

6 ай бұрын

Lol. Yeah! I'm going to park a ton of dirt on top of it instead.

Not this man's first rodeo.

This video makes the job look a lot less like a PITA than it probably was

@Odd-Lots

7 ай бұрын

Correct

Almost perfect! The roof concrete shouldn't be even with walls. It should stick out about 6 inches

@Odd-Lots

7 ай бұрын

Yes. This build is a little different. I'm covering the roof with dirt and growing grass over it. I've added in an overhang in a newer video. Thanks for watching!

@Emilthehun

7 ай бұрын

@@Odd-Lots that's awesome I can5 wait to see it. This little bunker will be here for hundreds of years to come

Some guys just have it figured out.

This is a very high-quality video for an extremely well-done job.

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

Thanks:-)

Congratulation 🎉

Très beau travail. Bravo

Trying to learn concrete building, your vid helps a lot

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Great!

@Odd Lots Excellent video and build! Really enjoying your video series. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

Thank you:-)

Man, are you trying to survive a nuclear blast... 😆😆😆 I'm absolutely impressed on this project. 👏

The man has skills!

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

Thanks:-)

That building could withstand a scud missile 😂😂 the amount of rebar and poured cavitys

@Odd-Lots

Ай бұрын

Yeah, initially, I was going to bury the whole thing and was seriously considering having it double as a bomb shelter. Plans changed, though. Thanks for watching:-)

Nothing in common with hobbits unless it has round entrence and windows :)

Fantastic work.

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

beautiful

Man, your skill set is so impressive! Subbed!

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

I have made quite a few mistakes, but thanks so much!

Cool!

The way you show how you make the roof. Great. Subscribed and Commented. Thanks. 😀

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I just posted the video of the fireplace build, if you are interested. Thanks again:-)

Love it

Solid like a bomb shelter🙂

I am not sure that Hobbits were advanced enough to use concrete.

i like how you built this.i learned a few tricks

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

Thanks:-)

My partner sent me this video and I just wanna say, please PLEASE keep up the insanely good work. Living in a hobbit hole tiny home would be the DREAM, so we're both gonna be living vicariously through watching you! :D

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video:-) Thanks!

@leiferikson1278

7 ай бұрын

Cuck

Excellent craftsmanship! Got a new subscriber!

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

A tough house honestly

Nice work!

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

So smart work and looking amazing ❤

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Im a construction worker from spain.....and im still thinking why in the name of jesus did you made a SOLID concrete roof.

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

Because it is going to be buried under 80,000 pounds of dirt, and that's what the structural engineer spect out to support the load.

@jorgeguanche5327

10 ай бұрын

@@Odd-Lots now makes sensei!. Thanks for the asnwer 😁

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

@@jorgeguanche5327 Thanks for checking out the video:-)

im sitting here holding my breath while he pours the concreate xD

Thank you for inviting all to see your great work . Question is it not necessary to put up columns at least on the corners? It’s very rare I see any columns with walls made with cinder blocks

@Odd-Lots

Жыл бұрын

Hi Rui, Thanks for watching! Supporting columns are necessary on longer and taller walls to keep them from tipping. These walls are shorter and supported from tipping by being tied into each other at perpendicular angles. I also filled all the cells of the block with concrete and rebar that is tied into the foundation.

Muy buen trabajo....

@Odd-Lots

10 ай бұрын

Gracias:-)

outstanding

@Odd-Lots

5 ай бұрын

Thanks.

aaaaaaah ive been waiting so long to see the roof cure xd and the relieve that the support below kept bearing the load