So we've made a decision. We're going to take our tools and go to Colombia. We'll buy a property and build a Timber-frame home on it. By hand.
This is the story of our journey to build an off-grid homestead. We have no experience of doing something like this - not anywhere, then why not pick Colombia. The biggest thing I have built is an Adirondack Chair. Maybe I'm crazy doing this - we'll find out.
The plan is to buy all the materials (or as much of it as we can) locally, hire as little help as possible, and build a home.
Just the two of us. And our 3 dogs of course.
I don't speak Spanish very well yet but hopefully that will be an added bonus at the end of this adventure.
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What is that fire burning thing called?
The one I use for smaller projects is the Benzomatic Propane Torch. For larger timbers I’ll use the Red Dragon Weed Torch
Horrible.
Think it would work on plywood?
As long as the wood stays out of the sun, as the black colour absorbs heat and cracks the wood.
Why not deep fry the smaller pieces of wood?
Don’t forget to post the link to the video here if/when you do this
TUNG OIL.
Just use Borax next time
In addition to the surface treatment, the angled cut on top of the post helps to shed water vs letting it sit on top and soak in.
Agricultural lime also works very well for preservation and insect protection. It depends on use and climate. For water proofing and wet climates use tar. In dry climates, or with wood that doesn't need waterproofing, lime is sometimes preferable.
Can this be combined with borax? Like brush the borax solution into the wood until it's saturated and then when dry, do this technique?
I use a mix of Borax and Boric acid on Bamboo. Haven’t tried it on any other wood
Motor oil and diesel fuel. 1 to 1 ratio. I hear its fantastic.
THANK YOU! 😆
Would some more environmentally friendly oil work just as well, i.e. linseed oil or something? (along with the charring)
Yes we actually started using linseed oil instead for some of the fence work and the fences look exactly like the day they went up
Silicone paint is better or a great complement to this
Wow love it
Excelente
People are scum bags I am sorry for you!
Thank you. We have had to take the time to recover and starting back up. Not giving up on this 😎
There is a face in that cement picture. If you look at the picture before you even start the video!
The weeds looked pretty dead. Anyways and we're all dried up. Why waste fuel on that?
Looks like a lot of the second slapping gets wasted and falls on the ground.
Get it away from his toys. What he's saying, don't do anything to keep him from his pet squirrel. Very cute poodle.
He has an awesome personality. We’re lucky to have him
Japanese burning method.
Good job
Thank you 🙂
Probably a dumb question. But let's ask anyway. If I did this would I need to apply a sealer after?
Rail road ties
Can you bury it to make stairs in a hill?
Did you torch it again after 2 days to get that near original look last shown?
Just charred it the one time. I have changed my approach though. I’m now using Linseed oil 50/50 with Denatured Alcohol
The birds in the background make me feel like I’m back home.
This will protect fer sher. Just wandering if the burning will keep the oil from penetrating into the pores? Being it's oak it ain't gonna penetrate very deep anyway. But does the Japanese treatment allow oils to get in??? I know the burning works well , and surely not putting this down. But oiling after , is it more of a coating after the burning? I have a ramp that was made from rough sawn pine. Every year or every other year I soak it in oil. The bottom board that touches the ground is starting to show softness on the bottom side now. But the rest is still super solid. When I replace the bottom board I'll do it the same way you just did , and continue to keep it oiled. Someone who is more versed please chime in on does the oil actually penetrate after it's been scorched. Maybe should we soak it first , then burn it , so the oil gets in deeper , then keep it oiled after the burning??????
No ppl like putting oil and oil based stain on burnt wood.
what’s the black stuff
Could I do this for wood siding on a travel trailer
Pressure treated? Ha, this stuff is the real deal. Well done, literally!
I’ll try pine oil….
Did you brush with a wire brush after charring?
I didn’t but I think it depends on the finish you’re after. My use case is for poles that hold electrical fence wire so it’s usually seen from a distance and more char will keep those bugs away longer. It does require more oil (coz we ended up going with Linseed Oil) but the fence has been out there for 1½ years and it looks like the day it went on.
@@TheFincaAdventure Awesome, that's what I'll be doing!
Used motor oil works!
Can I use it as roofing? I have bungalow house. low roof.
I have only used it for protecting poles, posts, and beams which have a very fast run-off of water. It does protect posts but you may want to ask a roofing contractor for advice on that one (especially considering your local laws). Roofs don’t have very fast run-off as compared to upright posts, so I suspect it maybe an issue
I am extracting pine tar from fat lighter. Do you think that Denatured alcohol or mineral spirits could have the same effect as it did with your tar?
I’d stay away from Tar and use Oil instead. Easier to add any solvent and keeps the environment happy. I have used Turpentine, Denatured Alcohol and Mineral Spirits and all worked equally well for me. As always, test it out on a small piece and see how you like it. Best of luck!
For providing better look/colour can we layer this with other paint?
I was planning to make few wooden planters for outdoor garden. But it will be in constant contact with water and moisture. In outdoor environmental conditions sich as rain wood will damage easily. So i was in search for a solution. Here i find it. If we use the mentioned material to give a complete cover, Will the wooden article last for years in outdoor?
Траву зачем жечь? Природа что плохого Вам сделала?? 👎👎👎👎👎
This area had to be cleared out so we can plant the garden
I'm wondering if that oil or tar becomes unable to burn as easy if a fire started 🤔 🤷♂️
This guy is a skidmark