HOW TO TREAT WOOD YOURSELF | Protecting it against ROT

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This is how we treat our own wood on the homestead! We discuss a wood preserving technique called shou Sugi ban that we use all around our homestead. We cut down some trees that we will be using to make a 20 foot tall tower to support our new Starlink satellite. We show you the hand tools and ways of using those tools so that you can try this method yourself on the projects you may be working on. We get questions on why we burned the wood all the time and we really hope this video helps you.

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All Comments (21)

@peterlynchchannel 1 month ago

5:30 The bevel's in the details. Got it.
@philnorthernhorizon9869 2 years ago

Another awesome video Richard. You always make my day special. God bless you all.
@brianwright3499 2 years ago

Always inspired by you and your projects. Hope smokey feels better. Looking forward to seeing you and the kids .
@billkersey8749 2 years ago

Thanks for the live show. It was fun. Also love the informational video today. Would love to see more!!!
@clarencesmith9882 2 years ago

Short and sweet. Very helpful information. I bought that Australian timber oil after watching you use it last year. Good stuff- I love it! Thanks for sharing that with us. 🪵🌲🐔🌺🌻🤗
@olddawgdreaming5715 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing with us Richard, enjoyed the wood preserving method you shared with us. Stay safe, Fred.
@johnvalencia7488 6 days ago

Man, that is a lot of work to preserve your timbers. Guess you can say that it is a life time project. Beautiful workmanship. 👍
@jvon4475 2 years ago

Appreciate all the tips. Thank you, Richard.
@markhudspeth8503 2 years ago

Watched this morning, great chat tonight! Good night.
@dalebraun9919 2 years ago

I like how you explained how treated your wood. Easy and cheaper. Keep up the good videos.
@susanthornton5371 2 years ago

We enjoy both channels so much and look forward each and every video. Thanks for all your hard work!
@rodplath9777 2 years ago

Loved the live feed on SMO tonight...Looking forward to seeing progress of the sat tower
@Curmudgeon1 2 years ago

Good morning Richard, you've done your homework. Your wood preservation will work a lot better and last longer than what is commericaly available ie; pressure treated. Thanks for sharing this. Be well.
@judithwright5084 2 years ago

Love you channels. Keep them coming. ❤️
@pablogil7132 2 days ago

Great Video! Thanks.
@ronniekeates3349 4 months ago

Id love to see updates on how the posts are doing year after year
@brianw1441 2 years ago

Always enjoy your content.
@bryansmith246 2 years ago

Like the content. Keep up the good work! More Smokey!
@mscharylee 2 years ago

Thanks Richard. I want to make some raised bed gardens with legs, but I was worried about them rotting from the ground moisture. I will use this method on the base of each leg.
@charlieaustin2818 2 years ago

Looking forward to the tower build.