I still have about 2 years before I even start thinking about retiring and I just figured out a way to get those sweet new tools I want for my future woodworking hobby. Here’s how it works….getting ready to refinish the deck in a few weeks and mentioned to my beautiful wife that having a lathe would sure make re-staining the deck a whole lot easier. Welp, here it is a few weeks later and my wife said this morning… “I wish you would hurry up and get that “lave” thing so you could get this deck done”! She’s amazing! And the best thing about her is that she has impeccable taste in men.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Haha very nice

I would have built the base of the house flush with the face of the fenders so the house if permanently in place can be enclosed so that the wheels and frame could be hidden with skirting!

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

I have to be careful with width including the roof overhang for travel over the road.

Problem is: those big Lag Bolts are like $1 each, those timberlocks are more $

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes they’re pricey

Really liking the idea of the storage drawers. This project just got even more exciting!

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. It definitely did

Good Thursday morning Kens Karpentry ✏🔨📐🪚 Very cool build Ken .... it's better to take your time and workout all the details for sure👍🏻 I was born to early for tiny houses. By the time they became a thing, it was just too late for me. In another time warp, I would have gotten more land and put a tiny house and a large garage/workshop on it. Hindsight is always 20/20 huh🤣 Anyhoo .... you have to work with what fate has given you. Kaiya is very interested in those chickens🐔🐔 .... they have to be a strange addition in her life at this point😂 Have a very nice weekend Ken & family .... hope you get some eggs🥚🥚soon ✌🏻👣

@kenskarpentry

18 күн бұрын

Good day. So true

Saw you over at Al's. Happy to watch a tiny house build. God bless you in your retirement and many prayers 🙏🏻 ❤️ Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister ☦️

@kenskarpentry

18 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Your plans have changed so much, and it looks like you are open to suggestions. (Only suggestion.) So my two cents worth, 1 & 2 & 3. 1. Make the toilet drain run to outside be as short as possible, have the other "water" drains come to it. (Water flows easier than solids.) 2. Consider hidy holes under the floor for storage (like in a boat hull). 3. The bump out is usually the utility room (propane tanks, water and water heater, and electric). Also for weigh balancing. But I'm sure you already have plans, so surprise us, lol.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Interesting about the toilet. I was going to start the opposite way. I like your idea

There’s a reason typical tiny homes are not built up above the wheels - stability. The heavy things inside the home envelope will be a foot higher than they otherwise would, rendering the structure more top-heavy than it otherwise would be.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

True. We’ll have to drive slower to the destination

Ken, don't forget systems (electrical, water and sanitary) you need to ensure easy access to all these systems.

@kenskarpentry

16 күн бұрын

Right

Smart to sell off the equipment now while it's in good working order and pass on some blessings to other contractors at a good fair price. Win/Win. Love the tiny build. The drawers are a brilliant idea. Like you said, it's a common issue with tiny living. Enjoyed todays episode. Hope you're not getting too disgruntled because of the time it's taking to plan and execute this project. It's good for us to see all of that and we do appreciate the 'real world' aspects of building. Looking good ... one day at a time. God bless

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it

To make the porch slide easier, you could use some angle iron and make some trays for grease? Actually, soap would be better, like making drawers slide easier. Putting your brain into overdrive, you might engineer some drop down legs. They need to fold up when you push the porch shut.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

I agree. Thanks

Two more Ustraps at the end of the 4X4's when the deck is fully out so both grand parents and a couple of grand kids can set out there together I know you'll be putting some kind of bracing on the end to hold the deck up

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

I’m going to put legs out there. Thanks though

Great project Ken! Mutch mor interesting then building a ‘chickenhous’… 😅 I’am looking forward to the new episodes in the coming weeks, this is definitely my interest! 👋🏻

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks

Isn’t it amazing how our small projects seems to morph into bigger projects

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes it is. :)

Love the slide out deck on the back! Looking forward to seeing the drawers 👍🏽 Thanks Ken for another great video

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍you’re welcome

Folks,please like the video please. It helps Ken.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks

I wish we had a window into your brain to watch what happens when you sit down to think and chill for a few moments. The little squirrel must be going like mad in there lolol ;) cheers

I was told that treated decking needs to be tight together when secured!

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes definitely because it shrinks as it dries

Cool tiny house on it’s way. Hens generally lay at 4 months if that helps at all.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it

I’m starting to see the finished product. Regarding the hinged legs to support the deck, consider adding some length adjustment pads to accommodate uneven ground.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Right. Maybe scissor jack

I think you should put some kind of drop-down legs for that porch extension just to beef it up,when it’s out just a thought

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes definitely

Maybe the deck can have fold away front legs/support that tucks under the deck when pushed back in

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes definitely

@larryboyle590

19 күн бұрын

Or maybe just sissor jacks that many trailers use for leveling depending where the home is.

Don't forget to leave room under the floor for water tank and battery storage.

Should have used some kind of roller system so it roles easy and not break your back pulling it in or out

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

I kind of like it this way so it doesn’t slide when you don’t want it to

Tha grain on the porch is going to be amazing after it’s sealed!! The headlock screws are decorative as well as functional!! You could rub a bar of soap under the runners to make it retract easier. Love your Gorgi!!

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes definitely. Thanks

I think you might need some type of support under the front deck, maybe some type of hide away supports.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes definitely

You probably have about twice as long to wait for the first egg from your ladies. Most chickens start laying at around six months old. Some bred for production egg laying might start a couple weeks earlier than that, while some farm bred chickens may take up to nine months to start laying. BTW - don't be surprised if the first few eggs are smaller. It is normal for a young chicken to lay "pullet eggs" at first before starting to lay normal sized eggs. While this egg size regulation is going on for your hens the first few months of laying you may even end up with a couple of big double yokers. Have fun

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks good to know

Always a great video thank you Ken 👍🏻

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I haven’t read the other comments. But, have you thought about putting a couple of folding legs underneath the front of the deck when it’s pulled out

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes definitely thanks

Don’t forget your tank for grey water, a tank for waste water and a tank for fresh water. 👍🎅🏻

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Ok thanks

Sorry to see concert tools leave Ken & gonna miss you, Dan & your son forming/pouring/finishing garage slabs & framing. I built a 28x32 garage with a shed roof attached w/concrete & wood deck around a 16x32 pool in my 30's, but could not do it now, no way, no how. Even site built the trusses w/plywood gussets. Garage is still almost like new after 40+ yrs, only addition is new shingles & paint.

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

Thanks. Sounds like you got a nice garage

Like the way you approach your projects. I guess it is not surprising since you are open to explore your ideas and other people's ideas. I remember you saying in some videos: I'm open for suggestions. Looking forward to the next video ❤

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

That deck idea is brilliant! Nice, and you're putting some storage drawers in too! Wow, that worked out great! I like it! The Kenstead! Between 5 and 6 months they will start laying. They need their combs up and bright red before they lay. If their combs go to pink and not as bright red they probably aren't laying. They get like that when they are older. If the comb on top of their head stays bright red they are probably still laying. It takes a while before they lay but it's well worth it. I've had chickens for 15 years and the eggs they lay me are so much better than store bought. You'll be amazed at how orange the egg yolks are! What feed are you giving them? They also need some type of grit to help them eat their food because their gizzards grind it up so they need some type of grit. Many farm stores have grit but tiny gravel works well too. We have a gravel driveway and they seem to find the grit they need. You can give them dirt or ashes to help them with their mites. They lay in the dirt or ashes and spread it through their wings to suffocate the tiny mites they always get. I love watching my chickens. They are a hoot! If you get new "Spring" chickens every year then you'll always have eggs in the winter. When they get older they stop laying in the winter. They will molt twice a year. Usually before the cold in winter and in the Spring. They won't lay as many eggs when they molt. They aren't sick. Each chicken has a personality. They are fun to have. I'm so glad you're enjoying them Ken. Thanks for this video!

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks. Sounds like you know your chickens

Paint the wire on chicken pen black and makes it easier to see through.

@kenskarpentry

9 күн бұрын

Nice

Don't forget about some steps to get up there

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Haha right

you need to add a second U strap to the 4x4 to support the weight of 2 adults. it should be it the end of the 4x4 after it is fully extended. Been watching you for a long time and enjoy each time. I have the same problem, too much time thinking== gets me in trouble.!

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Haha thanks

This is fun to watch! Do you think you might need to add some sort of mechanism to keep the deck from sliding out during transport? You probably already thought of that, but I thought I’d ask.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes thanks. I’ll definitely secure it

On the 2 outside corners of your deck at the backin I would put a couple of fold up legs. They are so that if you've got people that are coming in running to go inside then when they jump up on the step. It's apps as if support and then they would fold up and slide in with the rest of it

@kenskarpentry

18 күн бұрын

I agree thanks

Don't forget water and waste tanks.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Right

Would it be an idea to put two small legs under the slide out part that will stabilize the little deck when it is in use?

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes definitely

God bless

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Same to you

Just a thought... why not make the deck detatchable so the space can be used for storage? No one will be driving this around except to deliver to site or an occasional move. The deck can be laid in the back of a truck and it will not need to be as big. Also... how is your hieght? Remember low counrty crossings! Carry on.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

It’s just a lot easier to slid it out as far as convenience. I’m definitely watching the weight and height and width

Hey Ken, I would add a fold-up leg on each side of the pullout deck for extra support. Also do you have a floorplan layout of the tiny house that you could share with us?

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes definitely legs. Still working on the layout

I didn't know Myers was state wide!

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Haha yes

May want to use a drop down legs on the deck to support the weight of the pull out deck.

@kenskarpentry

9 күн бұрын

True

you may be downsizing to a new mkt niche - the tiny house mkt is perfect for you - you can and should optimize and make jigs - make it basically prefab #bighand

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks

Better put casters on the other end some people can't move things like that

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks might be a good idea

Hey Ken , how are you doing? I love this new episode. We got going on here so I’ve been watching it as always. I watch you every day or every episode so my thought is you want to heat that Im fascinated with these Chinese diesel heaters I have one for my house I live in a mobile home in Vermont and I have that for a back up just in case we lose power and I need to heat the pretty cool.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Interesting. Thanks for watching

Another excellent tutorial on tiny house building. Ken, you have many good ideas for the tiny house.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks

@barriesmith3489

19 күн бұрын

Ken you will end up with aloft my family had sleeping underneath the van horse drawn by the way

Love the slide out deck. Just wondering if you will attach some supports to the deck, to be put up when the deck is out. Just concerned if two people stood on it at the same time, whether it would hold the weight.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks yes legs for sure

Good Afternoon Ken. what a Great video! i Love your pull out deck and storage draws. Awesome ideas for the tiny house. i shared your Awesome channel on my facebook wall. :)

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks so much. I appreciate it

Hello Ken you might want to install folding down legs for your deck to make it sturdier. Great project!!

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes definitely

You will need something to stop the deck sliding out when driving.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Right. Thanks

I always regret removing hooks or tie down points. Seems to bite me in the behind every time

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Haha

I love the deck area slide-in. It's going to be fun watching you build this project.

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

Thanks

@jfrodgers7858

19 күн бұрын

I worried 6 feet is too much size and weight.

Well, I was yelling at you, cut those 4x4 only for 10 feet long,....you did not hear me???;o), and, at time, 13.00, you put those log bolts on wrong side of strap=))), noticed that right away ....., well, it all works now ;o)

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Haha good eye

Do you think you’ll add folding legs under the extended deck, to take the weight off? Looks great!

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes definitely

Très beau projet, bien hâte de voir la fin.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks so much

Comb my hair! What Hair???? My Granddaughter says I comb my hair with a washcloth. 😀

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Haha

Idea … you could put a couple of hinged 4x4 legs on the deck so it’s solid when it’s pulled out.

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

Yes definitely

@StoneKathryn

19 күн бұрын

@@kenskarpentry Kind of hard to know how long to make them since they may park on uneven ground. I love your deck idea!

Great job Ken! Always look forward to seeing the new designs you come up with. Is the underside of the trailer aluminum? If not, was thinking a good sealer would be helpful to prevent road salt and bad weather from rotting the wood. I like how you close the video with the royal chicken family adding a sense of nature😊 👍

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks. It’s not aluminum. I don’t expect there to be a lot of road travel though

G'day Ken from Oz. I built my own "tiny" house on a trailer 3 years ago in the driveway of the place I was living. It's 33' long x 8' wide x 11' high (plus 2.6' off the ground) ........ basically a semi trailer size with 3 wheels each size. Took me 6 months. Got a local guy with a Kenworth prime mover to bring it to my block. I live off grid on 20 acres 200 miles from the capital city where I used to live. I'm really interested to see this build of yours. I'm now 66yo ...... don't know how I did it now I look back !!

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

That’s great. Sounds like it went well for you

Not a carpenter but the deck seemed to have some movement when you walked on it. Do you think you can attach some fold down posts on the front of the deck to make it more sturdy?

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Yes definitely. Thanks

I thought about some small wheels to roll out that deck. So it would be easier to roll out and back.

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

Good idea

You may want to add some thin teflon strips under the 4x4 s

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Cool thanks

Goooooooooood morning, Ken!

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Good morning Tim

O my planning is all 🤦‍♂️😆🤷👴

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Haha

Schöne Aufgabe bin gespannt wie es fertig aussieht 👋👋👋🙂🙋‍♂️🇩🇪🤗😁😅

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks me too

Nice Ken!

@kenskarpentry

18 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Maybe some grease on those 4 by 4’s? Make it easier to pull in and out.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Cool thanks

Don't build the floor out of 2x4's, Ken. Take that deck apart or use that as a wall. Probably too late with this advice, but had to say it.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks it will be fine

Don’t make the wife mad about anything because when you’re done with the tiny house 🏠 you and kyia might be staying together in the tiny house

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Haha

👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘

This would make a great camping setup. Haul your house behind your truck and visit every state and national park.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Right

👍👍

Hi Ken. The build is looking good i like the pull out system on the rear & is excellent to watch each set of thoughts put into place. Well done for selling the screed & bar more room now to build on with other ideas. Take care.

@jfrodgers7858

19 күн бұрын

I have seen them fold down. For me, I prefer the fold down ideas.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

Add a couple more strap downs on 4x4s for stability on the deck or fold out legs when extended.

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Fold out legs

I'm glad you are building a tiny house,excited to see the finish results😮❣️🇺🇸

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks me too

WOW. This turning out to be a bigger project than you started with. We will hang on for the ride. 😊

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

I hope so! Thanks

Side drawer Walter tank etc pipe work wash and tank??

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the input. A lot of planning

I saw who you sold it to.

Give you 24 hours along with a few comments from "friends of Ken" and the project got a lot bigger and better plus a little for complicated and expensive I suspect. Can't wait to the build.,.,.,.,.,.,.,

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Haha true. Thanks

bom reve-lo!

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching

Just love this channel - keep building Ken !!!

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

Cool thanks

Will you be putting in a water tank and plumbing?

@kenskarpentry

18 күн бұрын

Yes

Thanks Ken! I can't wait to see what you have in mind.

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

Haha me too

I am wondering Ken if there should be some type of leg arrangement to help support the slide out when extended?

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

Yes. I agree

So did you train Al on how to use it?

@kenskarpentry

9 күн бұрын

No he already knew

This is going too be so much fun to watch what a great idea

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

Thanks

Coming along nicely, thanks Ken

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

Thanks a million ideas running in my head

Good morning!

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Good morning

Sometimes the 'plans in your head' run amok, but you recovered nicely Ken.

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

True. Thanks

Ken great job, looking forward to the next video .the deck would you consider putting two more steel braces. Before you close in the floor .

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

I think it will need legs when extended

😊👍👍👍🪚🔨🪟

Great job

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

Thanks

Ken you need to weld thicker steel bracing on that trailer to Incorrect better to the trailer. Also what size axles dose that trailer have? I hope it has 7000 lbs axles. I like your idea of a tiny house.

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

Thanks I’ll check into that

Hey when did Al get there

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Haha I don’t know

Nice this is fun

@kenskarpentry

20 күн бұрын

Thanks

When you were measuring the 4x4 boards for the pull out, I was the guy hollering “That math doesn’t add up!” 😂

@kenskarpentry

19 күн бұрын

Hahahaha!

We have a lot of homeless people still out on the streets. The rents have gone up too much. Everything is two to three times higher. The ecomeney has to go broke at some point. How about designing a home kit with all the materials in a box so that homeless can have a shelter. I see who is getting contractor stuff from one, Perfect! Ha Ha Ha. One is not retired he is still working. Paul in Ohio. I took a look at the train page too. I thought an apartment in LA was $2000 a month, it was $2800 s month. People in finance lost money on the homes sales of yesteryear now they are wanting it back. Big business bought up all the trail parks and it is 3000 to move in and lot rent too. There is big holes in my roof from ratcoons and it is cold in here. No insulation at all. I paid off my place in about four and one half years and two people died and I cannot get the deed. Been here 37 years and four months. Working on the 38 th year. One still is working no retirement yet. Hoppie used to work with us and he was over 72 years old. He chewed tobbaco and operated lathes for eight hours making parts with us. Just give Al a call when one has more tools for him.