Making a Stone Tub -

I designed, carved, and installed a 25000 granite boulder tub that holds around 250 gallons of water. Complete process from excavation to installation. This project took around 7 weeks of labor, over the course of 6 months.
Contact Details:
Instagram:
@jameslostlen
Install Location
Joshua Tree - Morongo Valley , CA
@themallowhouse
www.airbnb.com/h/themallowhouse
Photography
Paul Silva Photography
@paulsilvaphoto
#stonetub
#rockart
#rockpool
#stoneart
#stonesculpture
#stonework
#stonemasonry

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  • @sydneyevans2637
    @sydneyevans26378 ай бұрын

    Never underestimate the tenacity of a man with a plan. Bravo, Sir!!!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sydneyevans2637

    @sydneyevans2637

    8 ай бұрын

    @@jameslostlen You are most welcome!

  • @PhilieBlunt666

    @PhilieBlunt666

    8 ай бұрын

    **A plan and powertools! 😂

  • @lileazy8916

    @lileazy8916

    8 ай бұрын

    @@PhilieBlunt666true😂

  • @jbskater7652

    @jbskater7652

    8 ай бұрын

    never underestimate a rich white man with a dream and a hardworking mexican friend. respect to him he did all the work

  • @vicsstang89
    @vicsstang898 ай бұрын

    Turn your sound up next time. This is unbelievably impressive.

  • @SnyderTools

    @SnyderTools

    8 ай бұрын

    My volume is all the way and it’s like he is whispering

  • @PCHSwS

    @PCHSwS

    8 ай бұрын

    I've been 45 sec into the video until I even realized there's sound :D

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Noted! thankw for the feedback

  • @goldmemberr

    @goldmemberr

    8 ай бұрын

    Are you all high? I hear it perfect 😂

  • @xploration1437

    @xploration1437

    8 ай бұрын

    @@goldmemberrdon’t forget your towel

  • @sauljones522
    @sauljones5223 ай бұрын

    I love that this is presented with such modesty when it is by far the most impressive tub build you are ever likely to see, the humility is as impressive as the build. The attitude of saying "I was more inspired than I was threatened" is good advice on how to create a good aptitude for anyone in any endeavour. Fantastic results and approach I have seen rocks with similar rocks discarded by quarries because cracks devalue them, sometimes you will see them spray painted with an orange box around the crack I guess so no one takes it by mistake. Really impressed by the repair and sure it hold out perfectly fine 10/10

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I do feel modest about it, at the end of the day I am just a curator and not the artist. I adore the natural beauty of the local stone here, and hope to make many more functional pieces that are modified just to the point of function. Maintaining the original skin and not over-polishing is something I hope to be known for. Appreciate the kind words on the crack, I think it will be ok! I would avoid using a piece with any cracks next time, I feel grateful to learn a valuable lesson without catastrophe. 🙏

  • @thethomasraymond
    @thethomasraymond6 ай бұрын

    This is one of the most ambitious and unique projects Ive ever seen. Really great work!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @50buttfish

    @50buttfish

    Ай бұрын

    Bathtub for sale, includes house!

  • @thestonesaver6345
    @thestonesaver63458 ай бұрын

    Owning a stone surface repair company; I deal with granite every day. Although it’s never in 15k lb rock form. Lol The amount of effort put into this is awe inspiring. Such a beautiful result for lots of hot and dusty work! Nothing but respect from this stone guy.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! The process is far from glamorous!

  • @UK_Kurt

    @UK_Kurt

    8 ай бұрын

    *Ore inspiring :)

  • @Zeddicus_Zorander

    @Zeddicus_Zorander

    7 ай бұрын

    Stoners. 😂

  • @bingingbinging8597

    @bingingbinging8597

    Ай бұрын

    Imagine building the pyramids! This was like 8 tons! Some of the stones on top of the pyramids are 25 tons!!,

  • @2200Stinger

    @2200Stinger

    Ай бұрын

    @@jameslostlenVery nice. Great success!

  • @DM-gs2vo
    @DM-gs2vo8 ай бұрын

    10 thousand years later. "This was made by aliens. This isn't something humans of that era had technology to do."

  • @Scyths1

    @Scyths1

    8 ай бұрын

    Romans had this technology lol

  • @gayanchathura3451

    @gayanchathura3451

    7 ай бұрын

    Sri Lankans had this technology 😅 Visit and see 🇱🇰 Its easier than to visit Mars

  • @cameronscottcairney8852

    @cameronscottcairney8852

    3 ай бұрын

    Too true haha

  • @HowManyHintsDoYouNeed

    @HowManyHintsDoYouNeed

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@Scyths1slaves~

  • @raspas99

    @raspas99

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@HowManyHintsDoYouNeedhahahahaah

  • @christianmonson5560
    @christianmonson55608 ай бұрын

    This is incredible! A few native plants between the tub and the pavers would help elevate the aesthetic just a touch. I was also thinking that replacing the copper pipe with a waterfall-esque fountain would be cool but now that I've seen the finished product, I see why you went with the copper pipe. It's stunning.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I thought to hard about that pipe but happy with how it came out in function and form :)

  • @Hannari-xt6nr

    @Hannari-xt6nr

    2 ай бұрын

    @@jameslostlen Don't bring plants or you will bring insects and the last thing you want is insects: Also in summer make sure you do not turn it into a mosquito heaven. Make also sure to empty it entirely in winter of the ice will crack it for good. What you should do it fill the gap all around the rock and between the stepstones with pebbles. This keeps the area around the tub clean and helps drainage.

  • @misanthropicphilanthropy

    @misanthropicphilanthropy

    Ай бұрын

    @@Hannari-xt6nr yes, there is ice in the winter, even at night in the summer, but REALLY, not the amount of ice you are thinking, it's the southwestern desert

  • @thomasc7610
    @thomasc76106 ай бұрын

    THIS is what KZread was made for.

  • @Ellellelleelle

    @Ellellelleelle

    Ай бұрын

    Pin the above comment 👍

  • @DMTEntity88

    @DMTEntity88

    Ай бұрын

    Made for you to sit on your butt and waste time?🤔

  • @nickv1212

    @nickv1212

    Ай бұрын

    Shut it down folks.

  • @slurricrasher9923

    @slurricrasher9923

    3 күн бұрын

    Watching rich people do all the things you wish you could do?

  • @katherineuribe2952
    @katherineuribe29528 ай бұрын

    I always wanted to do that: create a pool out of a rock/boulder. It's a beautiful piece, worthy of all your time & effort. Bravo!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! You should do it :) Just takes time and diamonds :)

  • @c7adventures376

    @c7adventures376

    8 ай бұрын

    I know a guy that can do it for you. Everything is custom made and will blend into your landscape. Appears to be a jumbo rock pond of sorts, but its got jets and lights inside. 👍

  • @nos9784

    @nos9784

    8 ай бұрын

    ​​@@jameslostlen I wonder, how many grinding disks did you wear out during this project? It's soo beautiful. 😊

  • @Noafloaf829

    @Noafloaf829

    2 ай бұрын

    @@c7adventures376does he have a website or anything I'd be interested

  • @sarlaz3407

    @sarlaz3407

    28 күн бұрын

    @@jameslostlen so when you finally finished this, did you realize that you saved your family centuries worth of bathtub purchases?

  • @MCMLXXXVICCXII
    @MCMLXXXVICCXII8 ай бұрын

    That one piece granite tub in the desert is a form of art for sure. Thanks for the share mate!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you, this one is priceless to me for sure.

  • @360sbs
    @360sbs6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! This is such a nice example of how great it is to share experiences!! I am putting this renal on my dream board.

  • @user-vs9ut8bw3n
    @user-vs9ut8bw3n7 ай бұрын

    I've always wanted a bathtub made from a boulder and seeing you make one really gave me the know how. THANK YOU FOR THE KNOWLEDGE 👍

  • @legitcrack6438

    @legitcrack6438

    3 ай бұрын

    I also always wanted a bathtub made from a boulder but seeing him make one really made me not want one.

  • @333dog

    @333dog

    3 ай бұрын

    Wh- why… wh- who hurt you? Why do you want to bathe yourself in a bo- boulder?

  • @johnharrison2511
    @johnharrison25118 ай бұрын

    Having made much smaller drinking bowls for wildlife, from granite, I am amazed at your commitment level. The noise, dust, vibration, etc. is bad enough, but then the risk of things like that crack.. Talk about tenacity and perseverance!!!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes it was very messy and stressful but made it that much more enjoyable in the end. Thank you and keep making dust!

  • @amandapittar9398
    @amandapittar93988 ай бұрын

    I think this is the most beautiful tub I have ever seen. Granite is gorgeous, what a fantastic project. It must be amazing to sit in and watch a sunset, the stone would retain the heat too, warming the water. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you! I think it’s the most beautiful I have seen too, but I am extremely biased! For me, I really enjoy the irregularities and unique shape, very unique and one in a million shape. When it was sitting upside down, I could not envision what I would do with it. Once I saw it as stone tub there was no other way to showcase the rock in my mind.

  • @merrilymud7304
    @merrilymud7304Ай бұрын

    ...and all his helpers too! Bravo for their finesse and diligence to fulfill the vision - here's hoping they each took a dip cause it look gloriously refreshing!

  • @MyBoxedInn
    @MyBoxedInn8 ай бұрын

    I'm currently building a shipping container cabin and I'll be adding this to my build list! Love it! Great job!

  • @BluishGnome
    @BluishGnome8 ай бұрын

    Inspirational! Not to make my own rock tub (NYC apartment… 😅) but to get off my butt and make something that brings joy and pride into my life. 👍

  • @HighBanker

    @HighBanker

    8 ай бұрын

    Lmao ya I can see NY fire department will love you lol

  • @tsnorquist
    @tsnorquist8 ай бұрын

    500 years from now: “It’s clearly evident this was the work of an advanced extraterrestrial civilization.”

  • @YeahNoTellTheTruth

    @YeahNoTellTheTruth

    2 ай бұрын

    You're mocking, but they clearly struggled with some serious tools and machines. Now go back 6000 years, remove the advanced tools he used, make the stone x20 larger.

  • @averagebeastt3606

    @averagebeastt3606

    2 ай бұрын

    ​​@@YeahNoTellTheTruth I was thinking the exact same thing. It is unfathomable how they managed to cut 2-3tons Granite blocks with insanely accurate precision on a geometric scale and then successfully moved them on a 40 degree angle, 300ft in the sky.. 🤯 They we're far more advanced than we give credit for.

  • @sleepyfella

    @sleepyfella

    2 ай бұрын

    you are giving me flat earther vibe

  • @juliesanchez77777

    @juliesanchez77777

    Ай бұрын

    500 years from now it will be a giant bird bath. Great for ducks though ;). It’s really cool!

  • @HomelessShoe

    @HomelessShoe

    Ай бұрын

    @sleepyfella Uhhhm, okay? What has that do with his comment?

  • @jorgerios-torres1955
    @jorgerios-torres19557 ай бұрын

    You are one of my heroes because you never gave up inspite all the difficulties.

  • @moiragoldsmith7052
    @moiragoldsmith70523 ай бұрын

    I LOVE everything about this including that polished copper pipe and stone pathway. Now plant some thyme, sage, mint etc in amongst the surrounding area, the oversplash of water should keep them happy enough and enhance your bathing experience. Well done you for seeing this exquisite vision of heaven on earth through. 🥳👏🥳😘

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I love making these stone paths, it really made the tub feel at home

  • @Autism_Forever
    @Autism_Forever8 ай бұрын

    You looked so cozy and happy in that tub :) Very impressive polish too I could see your reflection when you filmed from the tub. I am so happy for you that you did not give up and finished it ♥ Some projects are a pain but they are often worth it. This was certainly was :)

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Yes worth sticking this one out for sure. And very comfortable to sit in!

  • @jiali5598

    @jiali5598

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@jameslostlen Please check radiation level of the stone and keep safe!

  • @jefflevoir6127
    @jefflevoir61278 ай бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC !! Thanks for taking the time to document this beautiful stone spa. Well done. 👍👍

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching! Happy to share, glad that it has inspired so many.

  • @extrasuperpowr
    @extrasuperpowrАй бұрын

    I just went through and watched all your videos. Awesome!

  • @joeltucker5488
    @joeltucker54888 ай бұрын

    Amazing! I have made many stone sinks. Each one is completely different, even when taken from the same area. Always wanted to do a stone tub. Never had the heavy equipment to move one. Congratulations on such a huge project!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Very cool. The sinks are really pretty. I love the irregularities, we have so many types of formations with various intrusions that really keep it interesting

  • @allenzackery1639
    @allenzackery16398 ай бұрын

    You "rock" brother !!! Absolutely gorgeous build !

  • @anitamitchell3452
    @anitamitchell34528 ай бұрын

    This is going on my bucket list. I've never wanted to do anything so badly. I want to sit in that rock. Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you, happy to hear that you were inspired. Its available to sit in! @themallowhouse

  • @Cdub0619

    @Cdub0619

    8 ай бұрын

    If money was no object, what would be a fair price?

  • @davidm1149

    @davidm1149

    Ай бұрын

    You could even find a waterfall or river with a rock already there and simply dredge it out, polish it, and have the water running through it.

  • @anitamitchell3452

    @anitamitchell3452

    Ай бұрын

    @@davidm1149 Wouldn't that be nice?? Our part of the Colorado River doesn't have a rock as large as his. Once I hit the road, maybe I'll get lucky and find a special spot. Who knows?

  • @davidm1149

    @davidm1149

    Ай бұрын

    @@anitamitchell3452 I'm an artist, so I have these fantastic ideas that don't necessarily fit into daily life. I worked for a pool care & spa co, and saw how people enjoyed their spas and pools.

  • @chuck6354
    @chuck63547 ай бұрын

    I’d definitely do a photoshoot with this with the right model 🤟🏽 great work and craftsmanship. This is an art piece.

  • @lazyplumber1616
    @lazyplumber16168 ай бұрын

    That is quite an ambitious project. Thanks for sharing!

  • @TeenieBee72
    @TeenieBee728 ай бұрын

    Absolutely stunning! I about lost my mind from the mess carving down (in order to age up) some 4 x 4 wooden beams today. Your patience in grinding down that chunk of granite is epic!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I learned a good amount during the scope of this one!

  • @agentg96
    @agentg968 ай бұрын

    $50K tub? One of a kind and completely hand crafted. Awesome work!

  • @mattbeltz8628

    @mattbeltz8628

    8 ай бұрын

    What a waste of money!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @aidenkelly9641

    @aidenkelly9641

    8 ай бұрын

    @@mattbeltz8628 doesnt seem like the owner thinks so

  • @VagishaDas

    @VagishaDas

    8 ай бұрын

    plus tools and work time. well I guess someone owns a stone bath tab, other a 1000dollar scotch, next a luxury car, watch or a Stradiwary violin, or what else. Passion is passion. At least you are using it regularly and happily and probably even your grand kids will use it. Awesome.❤

  • @loadeddaddy9837

    @loadeddaddy9837

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@VagishaDasship this to grandkinds apartment

  • @gmann3300
    @gmann33008 ай бұрын

    Wow. Wow wow. Hats off to you. That tub is amazing and the hard work you put into it was a joy to watch your video. Again Bravo 🎉

  • @crystenahemingway8656
    @crystenahemingway8656Ай бұрын

    Wow! That will make for some wonderous desert sky moon gazing nights! So stoked for you⚡️

  • @palmerlp
    @palmerlp8 ай бұрын

    Great start to your channel, sir. You’ve set a high bar.

  • @ChevyBoy804
    @ChevyBoy8048 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Love watching the tools and equipment being used. The tub looks amazing. Love it!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! It was a challenge that taught me a lot. Very happy it wa me a success and look forward to the next challenging project :)

  • @carolleenkelmann3829
    @carolleenkelmann3829Ай бұрын

    I've been giving a lot of thought in this direction, for about 4 years now. At last, someone who has done what I have been thinking about for so long.

  • @Golden_SnowFlake
    @Golden_SnowFlake8 ай бұрын

    This is so beyond badass, thank you for documenting it. Watching something like this come together is far more profound than seeing the finished result.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching, it was a journey!

  • @gordonlekfors2708

    @gordonlekfors2708

    3 ай бұрын

    the sound is so low though. I can't even hear him.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    2 ай бұрын

    Noted! Thanks

  • @lauriesmith5807
    @lauriesmith58078 ай бұрын

    Turned out beautiful. Looks like a very peaceful place to relax.

  • @shadricosuave
    @shadricosuave8 ай бұрын

    Total respect my brother. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

  • @TheSweetTexasHome
    @TheSweetTexasHome8 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful project! I truly enjoyed watching the process from start to finish. Thanks!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you, glad you enjoyed it

  • @HubsAlgarveKnives
    @HubsAlgarveKnivesАй бұрын

    ❤ 2 years ago I bought an old granite stone house in the Algarve mountains and started to restore it. In the living room a granite boulder showed up over floor level and we had to break it away...WHAT A WORK ! The material was unbelievable hard...Respekt for your work from Portugal 🇵🇹

  • @c7adventures376
    @c7adventures3768 ай бұрын

    Nice!! Our buddy makes custom hottubs that looklike rocks. Even makes a few rocks for landscape too. 👍🏖

  • @DrawerFullofRocks
    @DrawerFullofRocks8 ай бұрын

    This is an impressive feat and such a beautiful end result.

  • @jesseleonard4737
    @jesseleonard47378 ай бұрын

    Next upgrade is the integrated wood burning heater/piping. Awesome idea and amazing work!

  • @olliefoxx7165
    @olliefoxx71658 ай бұрын

    This is an impressive project that turned out beautiful. The benches look artistic, fluid and comfortable. I can imagine sitting in the cool water, relaxing while looking at that big sky. Add some tiki torches, a little music playing, a pretty lady and the night sky...and savor life.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I reshaped the benches and the floor 3 times, to get them comfy and be able to sit for a long time

  • @kevin3434343434
    @kevin34343434348 ай бұрын

    Oh my, what an achievement, it came out great! I am tempted to put building one of these on my bucket list!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    It would be very fulfilling!

  • @alb2571
    @alb25718 ай бұрын

    Awesome job! Just on my breaking ground today for a septic found this massive boulder and my daughter said to me: dad can you make me a tub like that with our rock? So I guess you did inspire more of this pleasures of dessert living!

  • @irishdevil1490
    @irishdevil14908 ай бұрын

    Man my brother, u out did urself. U should be very proud of ur hard work ur imagination and ur will to put it all into action. If I had all those tools I would definitely do it , I have the time . Brilliant job .

  • @RuaWaterwalker
    @RuaWaterwalker8 ай бұрын

    Oh my gosh! This is beautiful! Tk u for sharing

  • @ce5circle656
    @ce5circle6566 ай бұрын

    Yea I'm a stone mason here in the UK ,I did a 8ft trough in sand stone by hand it took a working week ,you took that down real thin I see the shakes in the granite ,kudo's getting it in place with out damage ,good job :)

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you, the move was something on my mind that kept me up several nights!

  • @user-xk5sm7bm8q
    @user-xk5sm7bm8qАй бұрын

    You never understand how jealous I'm right now😂

  • @bjg3474
    @bjg34744 ай бұрын

    This is an amazing project. Thank you for documenting the whole thing. Great job.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Uneke
    @UnekeАй бұрын

    This is INSANE! I own a Fence and deck company and have come across 2 boulders like that. Granite and Massive. They were the most annoying rocks I have ever dealt with. 1 I had to core drill (it ate up 2 carbide bits so I started renting them instead) and fill with expansion mixture, which sort of worked so I bought a set of rock splitting wedge and shims. It was a complete fkin nightmare and took WEEKS to bust down small enough to have a crane come in a pull it out in 8-10,000 lbs pieces. The other I used a saw and Jack hammer to make a flat spot that I could bolt the post to the rock lol (I learned my lesson the first time!) 😂 You’re brave and patient

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    Ай бұрын

    It is brutally hard at times! That sounds like a really challenging job, I hear good things about the expansion mixture. Thanks for watching!

  • @jordanc377
    @jordanc3778 ай бұрын

    I've been looking for a video like this for a few years! Thank you!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @brushmasterspaintingfranchise
    @brushmasterspaintingfranchise8 ай бұрын

    great job and great video! Granite is a mix of quartz, feldspars, and micas. Quartz is a 7 on the Moh's hardness scale. I think the better route to be taken would had been drilling a series of 1 inch holes evenly spaced close together. this is how they typically remove blocks from the quarry. 👍👍

  • @bigbattenberg

    @bigbattenberg

    8 ай бұрын

    In fact it is also used in hogging out metal blocks. Drilling is the most efficient operation.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    I know a lot of stone carvers and all use this method. That method sounds like the way to split, not selectively extract. I’d be all ears for a better method but I trust the guys that have done this for decades :)

  • @bigbattenberg

    @bigbattenberg

    8 ай бұрын

    @@jameslostlen I'd say core drilling would be the way to go. The advantage of stone over metal with (blind hole) core drilling is that with the former, the core can be removed by breaking it off. One thing however is that for (deep) drilling operations a solid clamping surface is required. Like a metal plate with pre-cut guide holes temporarily expoxied in place or something similar? Depending on the drilling machine interface obviously.

  • @brushmasterspaintingfranchise

    @brushmasterspaintingfranchise

    8 ай бұрын

    @@jameslostlen understandable. There are many ways to complete the task. I am an artist and have carved many mediums. hard brittle surfaces should be cut by perforation. Your way is great too.

  • @renanjacob6791

    @renanjacob6791

    4 ай бұрын

    Monocristaline quartz is 7mohs, but poli or criptcristaline is Harder. Mohs Scale is not scientific, it is more popular than real ones hardenes tests

  • @brendariley8982
    @brendariley89824 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous, and you finished it. You Sir, are a rock star.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @petemiller519
    @petemiller5198 ай бұрын

    I found two nuggets of similar size on my property when I was excavating for our house. Never did I think of making a hot tub out of them. One will be a flag base, and the other one I am not sure. I also found a 9' diameter stone right where the driveway was. It was too big for the backhoe, so I drilled and split the upper 2' and buried the monster. Your creativity and tenacity are admirable. Cheers from Canada.

  • @jamesboaz4787
    @jamesboaz47878 ай бұрын

    I think this is exactly how ancient stone cutters did the amazing works we still can't explain today. They had power tools.

  • @ronin97

    @ronin97

    8 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @scherre
    @scherre8 ай бұрын

    Wow. Impressively huge effort you made but so worth it for this gorgeous one of a kind tub. The only thing I'd want to add is a hot water tap so I could enjoy it year round :)

  • @YY-zl7ok
    @YY-zl7okАй бұрын

    Absolutely stunning! it all came together beautifully: the tub, the land, the view, the sun!!! Clearly, you are skilled and talented, your level of patience and perseverance is even more stunning and impressive.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I have poured my all into this project at the mallow house, very large and lengthy project. I think that was worth it! The tub and stone pavers really capped it off for me and it created the most incredible spot to be and feel no need to escape, you’re already there!

  • @robertoreguenes
    @robertoreguenes6 ай бұрын

    That's a heck of a project. Looks amazing

  • @chivo2102
    @chivo21028 ай бұрын

    Really nice collaborative effort, you guys did awesome work.

  • @tylerk.7947
    @tylerk.79478 ай бұрын

    WOW!! Soooo cool man. This is something money could not buy. Great job

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Agreed, coming from my property and resonating in full with its native surroundings really makes it for me.

  • @Atemoya26

    @Atemoya26

    8 ай бұрын

    Money could buy this. Bigger and better imo. You underestimate skilled workers around the world.

  • @startagain127
    @startagain1278 ай бұрын

    Super cool! Great work!

  • @NewGardenGroup
    @NewGardenGroup8 ай бұрын

    That is awesome! Great work!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @beecrawford11791
    @beecrawford117918 ай бұрын

    Omg… what amazing work! It’s gorgeous!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @jimdorsett
    @jimdorsett8 ай бұрын

    Amazing craftmanship and artistry sir, thank you for sharing your labor of love.

  • @Freight_Train
    @Freight_Train8 ай бұрын

    This idea rocks! Seriously, it really is good. Well done!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @averagebeastt3606
    @averagebeastt36062 ай бұрын

    Man + Nature = Endless possibilities.

  • @MenAreNotOk

    @MenAreNotOk

    Ай бұрын

    you forgot +money

  • @notconsenting6633
    @notconsenting66337 ай бұрын

    Wow that's the coolest d.i.y. tub ever!😊 Can't wait too see some new content! Hopefully soon!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @yo2sxm856
    @yo2sxm8566 ай бұрын

    Just wowwww ! Big respect man ! I love rocks and pools. Just your creation reach to the extreme work ! A beauty art piece !!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Pauletta.d
    @Pauletta.d7 ай бұрын

    Wish to have one in my garden..! Absolutely perfect idea , project and work ! Huge compliments! Good Relax !

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Wingersgliders
    @Wingersgliders8 ай бұрын

    Could not do it without cheap laborers that breathed the dust. Bravo to hard working men.

  • @virginiaseedsskogen2038
    @virginiaseedsskogen20388 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work, such dedication and perseverance to complete it. We lived very close to there many years ago, might be a nice place to revisit come winter.

  • @daveaway
    @daveaway8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Interesting project

  • @oliviac6539
    @oliviac65398 ай бұрын

    Wow! That’s an amazing feat and quite the tub.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @wildsurvivalskills
    @wildsurvivalskills8 ай бұрын

    NICE JOB, definitely worth it!

  • @Kim.E347
    @Kim.E3477 ай бұрын

    This turned out so awesome! Love it. ❤

  • @craigr6186
    @craigr61868 ай бұрын

    Very cool project, fun to watch the process

  • @stephenruvalcaba4680
    @stephenruvalcaba46808 ай бұрын

    super awesome. i can imagine how nice it must feel to relax in it on a hot day. my main concern is about 10 years down the line that rebar my start to rust and expand, adding more cracks to your tub.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    I totally overlooked that when focused on the crack. I wish I had used stainless. Hoping to totally seal off the crack all around to prevent the water from rain or the tub entering, then in this desert heat and dry climate I won’t worry about the rust - it is not an issue out here unless in standing water or deep underground. Thanks for the heads up!

  • @thelastadventurer7492
    @thelastadventurer74926 ай бұрын

    I was on the edge of my seat, even know I knew you successfully got it into place beforehand. Great work!!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @sadiegirl5312
    @sadiegirl53126 ай бұрын

    HOOOLLLLLY SMOKES!!!! This is amazing!! A work off art! You are a never give up kinda guy.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I am known to be determined :)

  • @chickadeeacres3864
    @chickadeeacres3864Ай бұрын

    Blown away. You obviously don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. I came here, thinking it was going to be a concrete build over an old tub made to look like a rock. This is amazing! Can’t wait to see your next project.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed. Stay tuned, dropping a new video within a week!

  • @MoDavid
    @MoDavid8 ай бұрын

    Excellent work. Turned out amazing.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @HyperHrishiHD
    @HyperHrishiHD8 ай бұрын

    I can’t believe that you have only 110 subs and 12k views. His has to blow up soon 🎉

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Hope it inspires many people! I currently have over a million views on IG reels, so maybe!

  • @sleepyfella

    @sleepyfella

    2 ай бұрын

    @@jameslostlencongrats now its getting the recognition it deserves :)

  • @DennisRichardH
    @DennisRichardH7 ай бұрын

    A friend I used to mountain bike with rigged up a shower in his back yard, just ran a hose and attached a pipe to a tree with a shower nozzle at the top. We were able to shower outdoors after getting really dirty and sweaty in hot central texas summers. The water was all cold, but if he had hot water there were wouldn’t have used it. What I’m getting at is that it was so much more refressing showering outdoors than indoors. I wonder if the outdoor tub will also feel as great. What a cool project. Color me jelly.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    7 ай бұрын

    That’s great, I actually use an outdoor shower in a tree year round! It’s amazing, I feel much fresher and cleaner than taking an indoor shower, they feel damp and musty now :)

  • @XaLoiVlog
    @XaLoiVlog7 ай бұрын

    It is not just a swimming pool but also a great creative work, sure water will be kept cool thanks

  • @jhonnygringo1514
    @jhonnygringo15148 ай бұрын

    super impressive! curious to know how many saw blades you went through and grinding discs??

  • @georgematys2387

    @georgematys2387

    8 ай бұрын

    Lol same😂 im sure they lost count. I was curious about the rebar inside. Hopefully the epoxy insulated the metal and keeps it from freeze cracking when temps dip

  • @shopshop144

    @shopshop144

    7 ай бұрын

    @@georgematys2387 I guess you could use a fiberglass rebar.

  • @shopshop144
    @shopshop1447 ай бұрын

    Over 50 years ago I was hiking high in western Colorado and came across this great rock that was sticking out and made a great place just to sit and watch the world. And after X amount of time, because it was so hot, I had the idea that it would have been nice if this rock had a little shallow spot in it that would hold some water. I've never been back there but as the years went on that shallow spot grew deeper in my mind. Great that you created it. Here's hoping it brings much comfort to those who get to use it. What's your guess as to how much water it holds?

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I would estimate 200 gallons

  • @mathewerven9
    @mathewerven9Ай бұрын

    Way cool man!! Beautiful job!

  • @Simon-bu4kc
    @Simon-bu4kcАй бұрын

    now I bet you can feel the amount of manliness that went into that project when you chill inside of it ;)

  • @verilliumfunk4886
    @verilliumfunk48868 ай бұрын

    Not sure how this blew up so fast but congratulations! I hope to see more inspired projects like this! Would you do anything differently? I’m wondering if a large sandstone boulder would work or not.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    The algorithm gods have smiled upon me :) I would use a bigger saw, and cut more like the last long slices you see later in the video, cubes are not necessary. Learned a lot and tooled up quite a bit during this. I’m not sure sandstone would be rigid enough or hold water but I am very unfamiliar with it other than lake Powell and rock climbing in red rocks…

  • @09conrado

    @09conrado

    8 ай бұрын

    Sandstone would need a sealant for else it would run dry in half an hour or more, depending on the type of sandstone

  • @lanalane9640
    @lanalane96408 ай бұрын

    VERY impressive craftsmanship! Good work dude

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @wek3000
    @wek30007 ай бұрын

    Wow Just beautiful and look so relaxing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @user-lc4kp4mq3z
    @user-lc4kp4mq3z8 ай бұрын

    Amazing idea and end result! Beautiful!

  • @STAR-RADIANCE
    @STAR-RADIANCE5 ай бұрын

    That is a work of art!

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @marshmellow3110
    @marshmellow31108 ай бұрын

    All the modern tools available and the ancients scoff. Lol. Incredible work!

  • @DS-xg9kf
    @DS-xg9kf3 ай бұрын

    What an amazing project. Thank you for sharing.

  • @jameslostlen

    @jameslostlen

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @benotyourboss
    @benotyourboss8 ай бұрын

    Maybe place some flowers around it? Awesome work! Beautiful marbling in the boulder!

  • @yingle6027
    @yingle60276 ай бұрын

    Amazing that ancient Egyptians could precision cut this stuff with copper tools!

  • @Gizzmo112
    @Gizzmo1128 ай бұрын

    The flintstones will be proud of you

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