Building a Log Cabin in the forests of Sweden | How we Join the Logs 

In the video I talked about a woodworker named Isak Stålenhag. The family is our friends and our beloved husky Malva was born at their place and her parents Garlic and Luna still lives there. They live about 2 hours from us. We recently learned that Isaks workshop burned to the ground If someone that reads this has a spare dollar and want to help an incredible person that contributes so much to the woodworking community , we wanted to share this fundraiser his friends started for them to help them rebuild his workshop. This is the fundraiser: gofund.me/5bb6796d If you are interested in learning about all the aspects of building with timber, Isaks instagram is a wealth of information: instagram.com/isakstalenhag/

I would like to say I’m 58 years old and I’ve never seen anyone with your skills. You could come to the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee and make a million dollars a year building log homes for people. Very impressive sir. The tool that you’ve been talking about we call a log scribbing tool with a level. It looks like what you’ve got but a lot bigger. Your skill with an axe is beyond anyone I’ve ever seen. Your little boy is so cute and growing fast. And everyone loves your the little smiles your wife makes. You are a blessed man. I know you must spend hours editing but to me it would be better to see it as it really is. Which ever one is fine with me. Your friend steve Ezell

It’s like watching Little House on the Prairie in Sweden.

I love the music and the artistry of the filming ...not to mention the craftsmanship of building th cabin...it’s all superb!

Ivar is so cute and growing so fast. Pretty soon he will be your sidekick and assistant when doing farm chores. What a beautiful life to grow up in surrounded by amazing nature!

You can tell from the first minute of this video that it is class. Great filming and great cuts

Best editing and cinematography on youtube

The quality and content of this video is like something from Nat Geo or Discovery. 😊 Thank you for everything you do to bring us these amazing insights into your lives. All the best to you and the family. 🌼

your english is more confident and getting much better

Love your choice of music. Every episode is like a movie. In addition to the quality content, you have MASSIVE editing skills!

The best on RU-vid my sanctuary stay blessed 💚 beautiful family

If you don’t support these guys on Patreon, you really should. Such immense talent and love for their culture!

Mathias, you are becoming quite an excellent filmmaker. It's fun to see your filming and editing become more and more refined. Just gorgeous!

the smile of your baby just make my heart melt so loveable

This has quickly become my favorite channel. Your attention to details, artistic eye, and love are inspiring.

The first thing I do is see how long the video is😂.Wow so this is like a movie. Perfect for Sunday night. I can only imagine how long the editing took. Good job M 👏👍

Matthias, I will never be able to build my own home or barn, but you are a natural teacher and inspiration. Many blessings and much success ❤️😊 for you and your beautiful family.

Metal strap- that’s a great idea for making your marks. Your cinematography is awesome 👏 I’m enjoying your build, I enjoy your life and sweet family. Thanks for sharing your life with us. The build is looking good. I built my home mistakes and all, we made it work and you will too. Log scriber in English we call it a scale arm compass for measuring with a pencil, it usually comes in a protractor set. Yeah we say Leg of Lamb, it’s delicious. I loved the special very educational.

Honestly you are an anomaly amidst the people of your generation. Taking pride in building a home with your own 2 hands , when most young couples think about mortgages and bank loans is impressive. I hope you raise Ivar to appreciate your effort and sacrifice.

Ivar is such a cute baby, but he's growing so quickly. He's going to be out there helping dad in no time!!

Every timber builder has a unique way of notching their corners. It's art!

I wanted to share our good news, Thursday We found out our rainbow baby is a boy!!!! I'm due the 4th of July!!! We're so excited to welcome Niklaus Edwin to our family.

The process of the building your cabin, along with the different foods you three eat are so nice to see and learn about

You tend to think your abilities fall short, and perhaps you are an apprentice but you are intelligent, study every thing you do, and do your best! So you are doing a wonderful job and I for one am amazed at your work!

In English, we use 'chamfer' or 'chamfered edge' as a general term for 45 degree angled corners, but for an architect or civil engineer, the correct term is 'arris'. Most concrete beams utilise them, or else the corners would be easily broken off. Great editing by the way. You have become such an expert.

beautiful cinematography!!

The wee one thinks that you are doing a beautiful job! Loving your videos! 👍

Your rooster is such a diva :) tries to be the star of every video!

Love the opening! Made me laugh! Awaiting spring. This month has been very, very cold. The cabin looks beautiful so far. 👍

Oscar winning video ..!!! The most original piece of art, photography, filming and editing...!!! You may be among the first to explain the intricacies of building each log and fixing it with the other for your log cabin to the minute detail ...it shows the level of understanding, in-depth knowledge, study and research that has gone into this... you are very humble ..!!! You’ll are the most educated people who have chosen to live meaningful off grid lives ...!!! Also with raising Ivar .. growing so well..!!! It’s a privilege to have you on you tube as you enhance and uplift this channel and put it on a high pedestal ...!!!

Mathias, you are sooooo good at those videos. They're super professional productions. Just amazing. I know you know it, but I needed to tell you. I appreciate your work and effort. Thank you and your amazing family

Matthias, you make me even more proud of my heritage. My grandfather and grandmother came over to the states from Stockholm. They eventually made it out West here where I live. My father spoke fluent Swedish and all my uncle's as well. My father work with wood on the side and his woodcarving skills were amazing, plus we had the most beautiful yard on the block with fruit trees, vegetables and flowers for my mother. I miss hearing my father and Uncles sit around our table talking of old times. Hearing your voice has been a blessing. God bless you, your dear wife and son.💖💖💖 Don't ever lose those skills and values you have. Your children will carry on what you teach them.

I was so happy when I saw how long the video is , and that start man that was something else I wish you and your family all the best

Omg! So smoothly filmed! Beautiful!!!!

You are doing so well despite the fact that you doing it the first time, remember that everything comes with years of experience, so don't worry so much because of little mistakes what really matters is the fact that you noticing them so you know what to improve. It's a great pleasure to watch your videos and see how you progressing in life and see your sweet son growing up.

Love the intro! 🤣🤣🤣 montage!!

I bless the day I found your channel! Your videos are beautifully filmed and unique... and quite wonder-filled, educational, inspiring and so pretty! (especially those rosy- cheeked shots of that gorgeous baby!) I appreciate that you are both so articulate in English. Thank you for warming a piece of my day every time you post!

That start stop freeze frame at the beginning is gold awesome keep up the great work I look forward to every episode.

Anyone else click the "like" after less than 10 seconds in because the filming is so creative and beautiful already? Love your vids!

"the woodpecker is making spring noises." - i could feel that

Best filming anywhere on RU-vid.

What a special craft to be able to build your own home. Thank you for explaining the steps. The baby has sure grown and he's so adorable.

That intro!!! 👌🏻🤩

Wow!!! Beautifully done!! I live in a log home so I have some appreciation for what you’ve accomplished. Amazing!!

It is good watching you build up your dream house...Keep going, the day will be here when you will enjoy your hard work...

The cinematography has improved tenfold since you started, you should be so proud xx

This was an excellent video. Everything was well photographed and very well explained. While I will never build a log cabin, it was a joy to watch you work and this video will be a treasure to someone who wants to join logs in the Swedish style. And yes, most of us realize all of the hard work with the camera and the editing app that you did! Amazing!

You are so talented!! Your video was wonderful! I really enjoyed all of the new ways and the music was great. Your building talent is awesome. You are so humble! Be proud of your accomplishments. Your family, including all the animals of course, is lovely. I enjoy you all so much. Thank you!

It is absolutely amazing you are able to set out to accomplish this, do the work and successfully complete all the steps. Extraordinary.

I'm so happy to see you building again. I loves these videos.

This was beautiful to watch! You are very talented man!

Really Great can't wait to see it finished!!!

Your family is so amazing. The work your doing is wonderful.

Always learning a lot (only theoretically though 😄) by watching your videos, thank you for taking us with you and showing us all these things! ☺

Your camera work is simply fantastic!!! You are talented at many things!!

Thank you for a new episode!

This has been a most interesting program today ! Thank you for sharing!!

When you move it, as you rebuild it, good to see you will be putting moss inbetween the logs, not afterwards as I have seen done with a Canadian log cabin. You are doing a good job!

Great job 👏

pro editing, I liked this very much . Your videos always give me inner peace. Thank You, bless You :)

I have been watching fir about 6 month’s I look forward to all your new videos and to see your son grow so fast he is so cute , you both have given him a great life Dawna from The state of Delaware in USA

Your videos are excellent. There is an English saying: "measure twice and cut once".

Should be every man's birthright, to build a home for his family and raise his children with his wife as he sees best. Ive been watching your videos for two days now. You two have done something amazing and healthy. My hat is off to you.

Oh my gosh, what an intro. You're amazing! Craftsmanship, producer and homesteader... you need your own show!

I love your channel, and the method of your building is the same as my grandparents used to build the cattle barn on our farm 110 years ago. They all came to NE Minnesota from northern Sweden.

The first 3 mins of this video is pure genius...I replayed it and watched it again just for the cinematic effects...! You are really brilliant at planning and execution... I learnt a lot just from watching your videos. Also, I admire your patience and endurance in making a log cabin from scratch. May your son learn to be a good, hardworking man like you, who is skilful both with an axe and a computer. May God shower you and your family with blessings and guide you in your daily life. Keep rolling! Love from Singapore.

I love the way you take your time with everything. You are thoughtful and contemplative.

This is by far the best log cabin tutorial ever. The baby is adorable!

Hehe what an editing🤩 More days filming hour editing for 3minutes final video! (Montage intro) my fav on editing though) Omg 😱 really not easy to do it! But its really worthed all of the hard working!

I never tire of watching true craftsmanship!

I've never watched an hour-long video and felt it passed as fast as this one!! You're doing an amazing job!

@8:31 ...That moment right there is when a man has found his place in nature, and appreciates that each moment is to be lived in

#1 Excellent video. You would make a great teacher.

Inside the Swedish Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a sample of a Swedish log cabin. Loved seeing this vlog. Thank you!

It's extremely refreshing how humble you are

I wish that when I was your age, I had one ounce of the confidence and ingenuity you both have! I am constantly amazed at watching videos of homesteaders (both here in the states and there in Sweden) and the emotional and physical strength of the people who are living that life style! You two are very inspirational, even to an older person like myself. Keep it up-you are doing an excellent job!

AMAZING intro🙌 wonderful work! and the baby at the end is just the cherry on top 🥰💚

You do amazing work with wood and I commend you for knowing that you can always learn more

You are so inspiring as a family.as a 64 year old lady from Scotland you have my complete admiration.best wishes stay safe and well.and big hugs to the most beautiful baby on you tube xx

The opening sequence shows some mad filming and editing skills. Amazing! And huge respect for building your own cabin. I love, when men do something with their hands (no, not gaming).

Thanks for sharing! Realy enjoy all those details and informations - might come in handy some day. :D

Whoa!! Fancy ax shenanigans...love it!!! In time to the music too...now this is what living a fullfilled life is all about...its not just the daily grind it's how we appreciate time is short and having fun is crucial to our overall being. We only get one time to make the most of it. Otherwise why put the energy into something that doesn't bring us joy too.Great intro and your English is outstanding now. Hooray for shenanigans😃

Wish I could like this video 1000 times based on your humble nature. God bless you!

Mathias, thank you for taking the time to film this! I will never build my own cabin, but I found this video so interesting and informative! Such a wonderful legacy you are building for your family, and these videos will show future generations how you did it. Brave man flying the drone under the logs like that! LOL

Love It!!! Incredible the video edition, each time it's better. Love for you guys! You give me so much inspiration and energy, thank you! Saludos desde México!

Love this channel... they are such beautiful people .. and talented , resourceful and amazing :) the baby is of course the best part of the show .. :) and the videography is the BEST on youtube .. :)

Amazing ☃️❄️💙

You are such a beautiful family, inside and out! Thank you, so much for sharing your lives.

Hello Mathias. Please put some safety glasses when you cut with the chainsaw.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching you build.....

Great job ! You’re very capable for a young man , be proud of yourself . And of your wife , she does an amazing job . Y’all be blessed and favored always 🙏🏽❤️

Forgive me, but I have to say this then leave for a while, I will then come back to finish this video. I just have to say this...You said that people with more experience building a home etc would probably be scratching their heads at the way you do it, that they would do better you assume..Well, I laughed at this comment. You are totally NOT giving yourself credit..Omgoodness, You sir are an unbelievable builder! Your talent is over the roof!! Trust me, people are scratching their heads, I agree, but not at your mishaps, or lack of knowledge doing one thing or another...they scratch because your a fantastic builder!! You do this with no paper in front of you, it’s all in your head and done the old way..the hard way! I mean my husband builds this and that, nothing like a home, you have blown him away at your raw talent! So do ever sell yourself short..keep doing what you do!! Listen, if I had a choice to buy a little home, I saw 2 same size same everything, only difference is one is manufactured, the other is built with one mans hands (yours) using regular tools like you use etc. I would choose your house!! I bet most of us here would want your home! :) Ok...I’ll return later to finish

This afternoon I was reading "The wonderful journey of Nils Holgersson" and I thought how it would be great if you posted today. And so you did...and a long video. So good, thank you very much. By the way, spring came early here in Portugal too. We're having 20º degrees and the flowers have all bloomed ...in February. How can people deny global warming?

Simply amazing and inspiring to watch, keep well 🙂

Your drone work, editing, music, and woodworking skills are fabulous!

Loved the editing in this video! Love all your videos! Much love from St. louis, Missouri USA 😘

Mathias your videography is just slicker and totally professional with every one you put out. It a real treat to watch and this one has been fabulous! Of course Ivar steals the show!

I will say it again you all are a breath of fresh air. I get excited to see what is going on your homestead and the beauty of your land. So excited to see the work on your new cabin.

Amazing work on the log house! You are very skilled, don’t disregard your talent. Baby boy is so precious!!

Wow.. Amazing job amazing video. Perfect channel 👍❤️👍 Great meditation for my soul🙏