The Finca Adventure

The Finca Adventure

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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  • @gogadgo
    @gogadgoКүн бұрын

    What is that fire burning thing called?

  • @TheFincaAdventure
    @TheFincaAdventureКүн бұрын

    The one I use for smaller projects is the Benzomatic Propane Torch. For larger timbers I’ll use the Red Dragon Weed Torch

  • @ppetal1
    @ppetal13 күн бұрын

    Horrible.

  • @squigglyline2813
    @squigglyline28133 күн бұрын

    Think it would work on plywood?

  • @zanshin720
    @zanshin7204 күн бұрын

    As long as the wood stays out of the sun, as the black colour absorbs heat and cracks the wood.

  • @ryelor123
    @ryelor1236 күн бұрын

    Why not deep fry the smaller pieces of wood?

  • @TheFincaAdventure
    @TheFincaAdventure5 күн бұрын

    Don’t forget to post the link to the video here if/when you do this

  • @Zlotyi-7
    @Zlotyi-711 күн бұрын

    TUNG OIL.

  • @jameshwren
    @jameshwren11 күн бұрын

    Just use Borax next time

  • @PhunkyChikin
    @PhunkyChikin12 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @taitsmith8521
    @taitsmith852115 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @TaLeng2023
    @TaLeng202319 күн бұрын

    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?

  • @TheFincaAdventure
    @TheFincaAdventure19 күн бұрын

    I use a mix of Borax and Boric acid on Bamboo. Haven’t tried it on any other wood

  • @leo959
    @leo95920 күн бұрын

    Motor oil and diesel fuel. 1 to 1 ratio. I hear its fantastic.

  • @trinsit
    @trinsit25 күн бұрын

    THANK YOU! 😆

  • @sukotu23
    @sukotu2329 күн бұрын

    Would some more environmentally friendly oil work just as well, i.e. linseed oil or something? (along with the charring)

  • @TheFincaAdventure
    @TheFincaAdventure29 күн бұрын

    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

  • @glike2
    @glike229 күн бұрын

    Silicone paint is better or a great complement to this

  • @mortgagedeliveryguy-mdgass2745
    @mortgagedeliveryguy-mdgass2745Ай бұрын

    Wow love it

  • @jennypaolacastillomendez3608
    @jennypaolacastillomendez3608Ай бұрын

    Excelente

  • @barbarakloise6790
    @barbarakloise6790Ай бұрын

    People are scum bags I am sorry for you!

  • @TheFincaAdventure
    @TheFincaAdventureАй бұрын

    Thank you. We have had to take the time to recover and starting back up. Not giving up on this 😎

  • @barbarakloise6790
    @barbarakloise6790Ай бұрын

    There is a face in that cement picture. If you look at the picture before you even start the video!

  • @barbarakloise6790
    @barbarakloise6790Ай бұрын

    The weeds looked pretty dead. Anyways and we're all dried up. Why waste fuel on that?

  • @barbarakloise6790
    @barbarakloise6790Ай бұрын

    Looks like a lot of the second slapping gets wasted and falls on the ground.

  • @barbarakloise6790
    @barbarakloise6790Ай бұрын

    Get it away from his toys. What he's saying, don't do anything to keep him from his pet squirrel. Very cute poodle.

  • @TheFincaAdventure
    @TheFincaAdventureАй бұрын

    He has an awesome personality. We’re lucky to have him

  • @barbarakloise6790
    @barbarakloise6790Ай бұрын

    Japanese burning method.

  • @jennypaolacastillomendez3608
    @jennypaolacastillomendez3608Ай бұрын

    Good job

  • @TheFincaAdventure
    @TheFincaAdventureАй бұрын

    Thank you 🙂

  • @ryancochran1918
    @ryancochran1918Ай бұрын

    Probably a dumb question. But let's ask anyway. If I did this would I need to apply a sealer after?

  • @chipcook6646
    @chipcook66462 ай бұрын

    Rail road ties

  • @funstuffonthenet5573
    @funstuffonthenet55732 ай бұрын

    Can you bury it to make stairs in a hill?

  • @mattgwayman
    @mattgwayman2 ай бұрын

    Did you torch it again after 2 days to get that near original look last shown?

  • @TheFincaAdventure
    @TheFincaAdventure2 ай бұрын

    Just charred it the one time. I have changed my approach though. I’m now using Linseed oil 50/50 with Denatured Alcohol

  • @mutestingray
    @mutestingray2 ай бұрын

    The birds in the background make me feel like I’m back home.

  • @coburnlowman
    @coburnlowman2 ай бұрын

    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??????

  • @wardraven8755
    @wardraven87552 ай бұрын

    No ppl like putting oil and oil based stain on burnt wood.

  • @LintRoller86
    @LintRoller862 ай бұрын

    what’s the black stuff

  • @SR-tx3dj
    @SR-tx3dj2 ай бұрын

    Could I do this for wood siding on a travel trailer

  • @merlhemlok007
    @merlhemlok0073 ай бұрын

    Pressure treated? Ha, this stuff is the real deal. Well done, literally!

  • @franzitaduz
    @franzitaduz3 ай бұрын

    I’ll try pine oil….

  • @Hajjat
    @Hajjat3 ай бұрын

    Did you brush with a wire brush after charring?

  • @TheFincaAdventure
    @TheFincaAdventure3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Hajjat
    @Hajjat3 ай бұрын

    @@TheFincaAdventure Awesome, that's what I'll be doing!

  • @BS25999
    @BS259993 ай бұрын

    Used motor oil works!

  • @alohawhy
    @alohawhy4 ай бұрын

    Can I use it as roofing? I have bungalow house. low roof.

  • @TheFincaAdventure
    @TheFincaAdventure3 ай бұрын

    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

  • @pwolfpapaw8474
    @pwolfpapaw84745 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @TheFincaAdventure
    @TheFincaAdventure3 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @aparna4kan
    @aparna4kan5 ай бұрын

    For providing better look/colour can we layer this with other paint?

  • @aparna4kan
    @aparna4kan5 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @romanpetrov2025
    @romanpetrov20255 ай бұрын

    Траву зачем жечь? Природа что плохого Вам сделала?? 👎👎👎👎👎

  • @TheFincaAdventure
    @TheFincaAdventure2 ай бұрын

    This area had to be cleared out so we can plant the garden

  • @milesrupert4815
    @milesrupert48157 ай бұрын

    I'm wondering if that oil or tar becomes unable to burn as easy if a fire started 🤔 🤷‍♂️

  • @MIKEx2112
    @MIKEx21127 ай бұрын

    This guy is a skidmark