I have often been accused of being afraid of hard work. But I watched this whole thing, never got scared once!
@mcremona
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@TheLindsay720
2 жыл бұрын
Grumpy bastard 😂
@RamsinGabriel
2 жыл бұрын
We need more Donavan and Matt colabs. You guys have great chemistry.
@MrHarleythedevil
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love hard work . I can sit and watch it for hour's.😁
@MichaelNatrin
2 жыл бұрын
10:12 made me lol. What a cool saw that I never knew existed. Really cool to see the progress on this. Thanks for sharing 👍👍
@jenhofmann
2 жыл бұрын
Holy cow. I feel tired just watching you two work! I did a similar basement demo years ago and learned the hard way that it's much easier to throw all those chunks into a wheelbarrow *as they're coming down* than it is to pick them all up again for cleanup. I've never been more exhausted and dusty in my whole life. Thanks for the reminder to never do that again! :)
@catgynt9148
2 жыл бұрын
Matt, while you and Mr. Donovan have all the fun saws and power tools, perhaps you should consider using shaped charges to breech the next basement wall. You gentlemen expended an incredible amounts energy. Wishing you and your family a blessed week. Cheers.
@KRColson
2 жыл бұрын
You guys are amazing! I can't believe how much has been done by just two men! You should be very proud of all that you have accomplished to date. Looking forward to more! Cheers!
@mcremona
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@StripeyType
2 жыл бұрын
Matt all making his Swedish film adaptation of the Cask of Amontillado
@RXRSawdustStation
2 жыл бұрын
We just witnessed the last core-filled block wall Massive Matt will EVER take out! ;-) Great job, Team #Cremona and #Donavanshomes! Thank you ALL for your work!
@richardmarquardt6246
2 жыл бұрын
Ij did that once years ago to put in an exterior door for a basement. Lot of work and dust! I had flashbacks watching this episode.
@kbaker7430
2 жыл бұрын
Matt and Donovan: As usual you guys hit it out of the park. You are my Saturday learning and entertainment. Thank you.
@michaelc.3812
2 жыл бұрын
It’s fun to watch Donovan work!
@Papa-pl2np
2 жыл бұрын
I have a concrete contractor who cuts door openings like yours out for me for $400.00 and cleans up the mess. Watching this helps me to remember why I quit doing it myself.
@knotbumper
2 жыл бұрын
That is what I was thinking, around here PAC NW, cleanup means also hauling away all the spoils. And, it is all done in about 3 hours.
@allensandven0
2 жыл бұрын
A wall saw and clean up the corners with a diamond chain saw . When I was younger I always thought that I’d make more if I did it all myself? That proves to be the opposite but if it works in the situation or it needs to be done now I’ve been there
@chimrichalds1422
9 ай бұрын
I don't suppose your concrete guy works in metro detriot? I got 2 quotes to cut a door opening in 10 poured concrete. Cheapest was $1600 - $2400
@michaellukaniuk5074
2 жыл бұрын
I always thought Donovan was a tough guy. Now I know for sure. I used the exact same saw[a rental with dull blades] last summer to cut a similar opening. Even at hip-high, the strain it puts on your body is hard to describe. Any higher or lower It`s excruciating. Building that block wall is hard enough. Removing even a small section is more difficult by a magnitude of 50. Just getting the rubble out of the hole is medieval work. The hardest day of any project a builder can have is cutting and removing concrete.....Respect to you both.
@edinstruction2011
2 жыл бұрын
WOW! You guys persist where mear mortals would fade fast! Amazing strength! Now for a good long steam bath and at least an hour-long massage by Inga, Eh!?
@SteveP-vm1uc
2 жыл бұрын
Tore down a smallish house to build a much bigger home on 2 lots. Cutting through the basement wall in 2 places kicked the crap out of my uncle and I. I bet I lost 10 pounds swinging and carrying. We did the old drilling corners and cutting from both sides. Luckily, the general owned an excavator and removed the earth for the outside cutting. Still a monster job.
@jere342
2 жыл бұрын
A big stihl disc saw is much better for the job
@michaellukaniuk5074
2 жыл бұрын
@@jere342 Indeed when the pros use big track saws bolted to the wall they start with a 12" blade and work their way up in size until they break through. There is too big a risk of warping a big blade if you start with one. The biggest blade I ever saw on a track saw was 54". That was one expensive cutting job.
@jere342
2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking more of a concrete cutoff saw - gas or hydronic with a wet line off a tank and free hand. The thickness of the wall is and issue but nbd. Free hand it, no track needed. We turned my window 40x60 to a 60x78 door in a concrete block wall with one
@lemagreengreen
2 жыл бұрын
That saw is awesome, not seen one like that... but then I'm not in the trade, seen plenty of guys battling with big noisy Stihl saws though.
@tsuchang1
2 жыл бұрын
That guy is amazing.
@lesterhuhta5624
2 жыл бұрын
Matt, thanks for interesting and informative videos!! You and Donavan are a matched pair. Great stuff!!
@jeanhawken4482
2 жыл бұрын
Wow you can see why it is costing. It is a complex build.
@twolfe4295
2 жыл бұрын
Drill pilot hole at corners, score each side to a reasonable depth following center of pilot holes. Knock out wall with hammer or power chisel. Just a thought.
@robertr4193
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like you will need to lay some plywood down as a ramp through the outside window on the new wall and attach chains or straps to the larger pieces of concrete and pull them up with one of your machines.
@donwilliams3626
2 жыл бұрын
That "concrete block" foundation put up quite a fight. Then Donavan pulls out a dado blade for concrete. Cool Tool! I am glad I was ignorant of that kind of tool. And after watching it in use, I promise to never learn any more about it! When you are the General Contractor you have to know about everything. Nice going guys
@eddiecabrera1408
2 жыл бұрын
My goodness you guys had your day handed to you that was one hell of a job just to open up that block wall you guys might as well take a day off because whether you like to or not your muscles are going to be so sore tomorrow good job guys. Happy concrete wall day LOL. 🤪🤪🤪
@billk8780
2 жыл бұрын
Donavan, Hearing protection please. Both, Ah the joys of home remodeling...NOT! All the best, men!
@ts7113
2 жыл бұрын
Look like lumber jacks on a concrete tree!
@BarnyardEngineering
2 жыл бұрын
Won't need that telehandler after you're done swinging that sledge against the wall...
@RatelLaw
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@donclay3511
2 жыл бұрын
Like it was never even there. :)
@morganandreason
2 жыл бұрын
"It's probably a good idea to wear hearing protection when you saw through...." "WHAT? SPEAK LOUDER" "I said you should probab... never mind." "WHAT?"
@stephenkeefer3436
2 жыл бұрын
My thoughts EXACTLY. So many young and middle age fellas refuse to protect their hearing. Shame.
@GoldsConcrete
2 жыл бұрын
Great video and great explanations, we're looking to be more informative in our videos soon as well !
@suzylarry1
2 жыл бұрын
Prisoners' would love to get hold of this wall cut saw ! Matts tree copping has finally paid off chopping that last stand of blocks.
@SpareroomWoodworking
2 жыл бұрын
No need. You just need an impromptu drill bit made in the yard on some asphalt and a manual egg beater. Carefully positioned holes and job's a good 'un.
@OntarioFirewoodResource
2 жыл бұрын
Another excuse for you to splash some water on something 🤣
@davidapp3730
2 жыл бұрын
Great progress. I presume the black on the old block foundation walls was the old school waterproofing. Paint tar on them and hope.
@SteveP-vm1uc
2 жыл бұрын
I would NOT want to be your HVAC company... First time I've seen this incredible saw!! LOVE IT!!!
@user-tt3zm7pc3p
2 жыл бұрын
First of all i have the say i love this serie, very good teamwork with the two of you, and really good content! But i do wonder why you guys don't use ear protection, that saw must be really loud? I see you use all kind of other safety equipment but never any ear protection. Big ups from Sweden!
@johnlee8231
2 жыл бұрын
Think that smile was for the job being over finally. No fun to be had along the way. Cool saw though/
@christinakindler9112
2 жыл бұрын
It's great the way you and Donavan work together
@bachplucked
2 жыл бұрын
Finn to watch the process. Once I saw the block wall I thought this is going to be easy. I was wrong, rebar and core pours made it a bit more challenging. Youth and Energy two things I lack at the moment
@cuttwice3905
2 жыл бұрын
That and a back that functions under stress.
@cheongyei
2 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Great job. I have a similar job at a bank vault wall----perhaps you two can help with that!
@Mysiltour
2 жыл бұрын
Bonjour c'est un vrai plaisir de regarder vos vidéos 👍👍
@mymemeplex
2 жыл бұрын
He's probably already deaf, but Donovan should really put on some ear protection working those things.
@Kkuts37
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! This was a great video. You two are incredible. Love the part when Donovan said "no way"....Matt seemed to say "hold my beer" and lifted that column!! Great job, Hulks!
@Hertog_von_Berkshire
2 жыл бұрын
Original builder certainly loved his re-bar.
@lafayetteparker5340
2 жыл бұрын
You picked the right person to work on your house ! Donovan is an A-1 Carpenter !!!!
@ohasis8331
2 жыл бұрын
All rounder
@kalaipaa
2 жыл бұрын
Matt and Don comedy show strikes again. I was smiling the whole time. Don's butt cracks are always a bonus!! Hahahaha Watch out for those sledge hammer half blows, they can really hurt your back. Speaking from experience.
@gordonclark7632
2 жыл бұрын
A stick of dynamite might have made that walll removal a bit easier.Too bad the skid steer couldn't get in the basement. It would have made the cleanup a lot easier.
@we_arenot_amused1617
2 жыл бұрын
At what point did you consider C4 ?
@MikeBramm
2 жыл бұрын
That dual-blade saw is pretty cool. I've never seen one like that before.
@18robsmith
2 жыл бұрын
Donavan & Matt have a new duet for the next open mic night in the bar - "We fought the wall and the wall LOST"
@d.mushroomhunter3528
2 жыл бұрын
Again Matt I love your videos.. your Man Don?.. has the hook up on all the new tools!! I did mud jacking/concrete lifting. For about 6 years at my buddies company!! In the late 90s ..And I tell you what... that double-bladed saw would have come in so handy, it would have saved him thousands of dollars a week and got him hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of work being able to cut that way!!! Flush cut against a brick building would have paid for itself just about every other day!!
@philipallard8026
2 жыл бұрын
Double Diamond used to be applied only to ski runs that can break your leg. When you break out a double bladed diamond saw you are embarking on something just difficult.
@robert.brokaw3829
2 жыл бұрын
You have such a good rapport with Donavan - I was wondering is he a relative or just a close friend? Just asking.
@dalepowell6815
2 жыл бұрын
That is one heck of a concrete saw. The mysterious eyeball freaked me out for a moment, I thought Donavan had uncovered some creature that had been lurking in the wall since the house was built. I really enjoy your adventure of the house remodel. Good work Matt and Donavan...
@jimmowers7675
2 жыл бұрын
Looking awesome Matt. Thanks for the update. God Bless.
@drewjohnson265
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the cut-n-break! I approach doors and windows a little different than how you did here. Since the saw can be laid on its side and cut flush with the floor, I cut the bottom out first. Then wedge to prevent it dropping later. Then cut through both the left and right sides, starting at the top, but only down about 2 feet. Anchor 2x material across these cuts, on both the inside and outside, to prevent your waste piece from falling. Then, continue cutting each side the rest of the way down. Once done, go inside, remove your strapping and push it out. The saws cut 16” from one side - I’ve never had to hammer out like you guys did. Maybe I missed whatever required the extra work in your case. Similar to how you can cut flush on a floor, you can run the saw flush along another wall to cut straight into a corner. It’s the best tool for this kind of reno work since you can do all the cutting from outside. Use this often for egress windows. Similar to you, tape plastic on the inside to contain the slurry, and for windows - funnel it down into a bucket.
@chrisestill8825
2 жыл бұрын
This man knows
@latitudeash
2 жыл бұрын
I love this type of work. Swinging that lump is so satisfining, even if exhorting. Just like chopping wood for the fire. It’s a great workout
@gayle4804
2 жыл бұрын
Is one more project almost done you have connection from basement to the new basement office area Awesome
@rogermontee8264
2 жыл бұрын
Love watching you and Donavan working together. Can’t wait to see the next video. Thanks for sharing.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍
@davidhuston6677
2 жыл бұрын
the door wasn't added in the floor plan like the window was ? Edit # 1 Oh ? I see now that's the existing wall from the main building .Pre edit was before my morning coffee .lol
@BubbasDad
2 жыл бұрын
When I first looked at the saw, my thought was how are you going to get the depth needed. Did not realize how cool the saw is. The last time I had to cut thru a basement wall, sometime in the 70's, tracks were bolted to the wall and a saw with a 20 inch blade attached to cut all the way thru. I don't know if this is easier, but it is way cool!
@codyschiemann4732
2 жыл бұрын
we have a hallway... just need to remove the vents, gas lines, water lines, radiant heating lines, electrical lines... etc... honestly it seems like the worst spot to put a hallway... but i dont know what is to the left... so maybe it was the only option...
@mcremona
2 жыл бұрын
A furnace and the framed wall is load bearing
@IEnjoyCreatingVideos
2 жыл бұрын
Great work on braking through the wall Guys :) Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP
@scottwebster7613
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like fun. Now you get to move all the pipes and heating.
@president2
2 жыл бұрын
You bring back memories of me doing the same, love you guys!
@chrissscottt
2 жыл бұрын
A $400 corded jack-hammer would have saved time.
@johanhearn7720
2 жыл бұрын
Wow this is so interesting, cant wait to see more. take care.
@placer70
2 жыл бұрын
Great videos guys! I am surprised that Donavan can still hear though with not wearing hearing protection again.
@Newyorkgardener585
2 жыл бұрын
Good good Matt that wall was a beast thought it was going to have you beat but I guess not you guys kept at it and got her done 😀😀😀😀💯💯💯💯💯
@biffmalibu3733
2 жыл бұрын
I have that same evolution saw. It was cheaper to buy it than to rent one. It's cut a ton of concrete and block on its original blade
@MaxMustermann-yj1wz
Жыл бұрын
Is the Dewalt still working? Those are made for drilling small holes in bricks and not for heavy duty concrete work 😂
@motor2of7
2 жыл бұрын
Man! I hope you’re paying Donovan well, he’s a work horse.
@icesneak1
2 жыл бұрын
Donovan and Matt are this generations Bob Vila and Norm Abram lol
@ronhaefner7833
2 жыл бұрын
Diamond chain saw would be fun too. Such a great project. Did a very similar project 2 years ago. Great video.
@georgefager3772
2 жыл бұрын
Matt nice work! You never know what is inside concrete block walls
@dzee9481
2 жыл бұрын
Matt for a minute you looked like you was doing HARD LABOUR in a Cement Cell. It is looking good Donavan is awesome.
@kaycox5555
2 жыл бұрын
You are each such hard working, creative men!
@leoncolyer9420
2 жыл бұрын
Hi guys hope you all have a great 2022 stay safe and well guys. from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
@seekingthetruth9896
2 жыл бұрын
What is the second saw called? It would be great for cutting tracks for electrical conduit in existing walls.
@firesurfer
2 жыл бұрын
I understand that is exactly what it's used for in europe.
@Leffe192
2 жыл бұрын
It is a Husqvarna Cut n break. For conduit up to 1-1,5inch it seems a bit overkill? Don't you have machines such as Bosch GNF 65 A, Metabo MFE 40 or Milwaukee WCE30 available on the american market?
@firesurfer
2 жыл бұрын
@@Leffe192 Chasing conduit is not common. It's either surface mounted on block or wood framing.
@seekingthetruth9896
2 жыл бұрын
@@firesurfer that is cool
@seekingthetruth9896
2 жыл бұрын
@@firesurfer In the Caribbean we do things a bit different, mainly concrete block construction.
@inekeverkolf9340
2 жыл бұрын
Zoek hulp voor het afstellen kunst stofraamkozijn
@MrWaldorfian
2 жыл бұрын
That looked like a lot of work. Will be interesting to see how you reroute those ducts and power lines.
@OntarioFirewoodResource
2 жыл бұрын
Another excuse for you to pour some water!
@danaskubic2145
2 жыл бұрын
@@OntarioFirewoodResource 😎
@OntarioFirewoodResource
2 жыл бұрын
@@danaskubic2145 🤣
@lgl_137noname6
2 жыл бұрын
13:14 Glad to see Matt wearing work boots on the job site. Safety always.
@Lee-qp6gf
2 жыл бұрын
I sure like the array you guys have. Nice to have a block foundation in this case.
@Chillituber
2 жыл бұрын
From Chisels to sledge hammers! Great job guys.
@JSoll289
2 жыл бұрын
RIP hearing
@GiorgosAmoiridisDiy
2 жыл бұрын
I guess Donavan is your hero or something? I don't think hes getting paid enough ... I don't thing you're getting paid enough and it's YOUR house ☺️☺️☺️ Cheers from Greece 😄😄😄😄
@bahusdivus
2 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't you put a beam in place of the removed part of the foundation? Or this part of the basement wall is not a load-bearing one?
@mcremona
2 жыл бұрын
The rim joists already span the opening
@bay9876
2 жыл бұрын
That was really good. Put in a door where needed. Nice
@febbral
2 жыл бұрын
Matt, when I remodeled my home in 1993, I had four 4ft wide and 8ft high cut into 10 inch concrete walls, cost me $1600, they bolted saw to wall anchors in concrete wall and cut with a large diamond carbide saw wheel, took a day to cut all four slabs, than busted up and removed with a excavator bucket.
@tdimccullough
2 жыл бұрын
have seen guys out in the middle and far east using sledgehammers with shafts twice as long as yours and the shaft is also flexible and they swing fast and the head of the hammer swings round really fast breaking up the wall, it looks strange but seem effective
@normolson1
2 жыл бұрын
Great job guys, you two work together, thanks for sharing
@johnking8679
2 жыл бұрын
Watching Matt and Donavan doing the heavy duty demo work in the basement area is testimony to how well built the original house was built !! Concrete saws, sledge hammers and drilling was what it took to get through !! As a former, now retired, Certified Building Inspector in San Diego, I'm was impressed !!
@kenc2257
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. That was A LOT of hard, back-breaking work. I like that special dual-bladed saw--first time I've seen one.
@jlmfoy365
2 жыл бұрын
When I started watching this video I thought too myself I bet Matt and Donovan have been looking forward to this all week. That was hard work! Regards Jim UK.
@johnbeeck2540
2 жыл бұрын
Now that is a days work!!! Bet there were sore muscles after this venture!
@DJNickMiller
2 жыл бұрын
Is Donovan related to Matthew? What is the connection between these two?
@rogerdudra178
2 жыл бұрын
Well done, Matt. you and Donovan rock.
@karaDee2363
2 жыл бұрын
I think that's one of the most stubborn toughest cinderblock walls I've ever seen..
@danaskubic2145
2 жыл бұрын
That double bladed concrete saw is quite interesting. Great job as usual Matt, nicely done. Thanks for sharing
@joelongrid7625
2 жыл бұрын
A big ugly job completed. At least you know now that the original masonry contractor likely did a proper core fill job on your foundation, piece of mind anyway.
@johnfoster6194
2 жыл бұрын
Demolition is always so gratifying, except for the clean up part.
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