Hanging the 200lb Hand-Built Door! ...we had our doubts! / Ep91 / Outsider Cabin Build 

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Have a wonderful Christmas and May the new year be to God’s glory

Depending on the age of your daughter, I'd spend Christmas at the cabin anyway; would make for great memories. We "camped" in our 18th Century Farmhouse, sleeping in sleeping bags cooking on a stove, my wife pregnant, and then20 years later did it again in an older house in Bordeaux, again in sleeping bags, our son helping this time. Now both places are "modern comfortable," but nothing will ever take away those first Xmas memories when we started out....Love watching....cheers...rr Normandy, France

That door stands as a testament to the strength of your belief in family, the importance of protecting your family, and honoring your faith not to mention your creativity both at the front door and openness to the world around you at the rear.

I love watching your videos. I am very sorry about the loss of your father. My heart goes out to you♥

Living in Salisbury I'm well qualified to say the door has an English medieval look about it; what surprises me is how well suited it is to a log cabin in the depths of Canada, I'm truly envious!

I have to say this is the nicest cabin I’ve ever seen anybody build! Such beauty and craftsmanship! You guys should be very proud! Congratulations! I could spend the rest of my life living there! 👏💪🏼

This cabin resonates with all of the message of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. Every time we get to watch things progress we celebrate with you. Much love and a very special Christmas to you and Mrs. Outsider, Senior Outsider and Miss Outsider.

Sound of the door closing sends chills down my spine each time. This is a heck of a craftsmanship!!! A very well planned and built cabin. Have a wonderful Christmas wherever you're going to celebrate it and looking forward to seeing more videos of this cabin build next year.

The hand forged hinges give it that castle look,most definitely one of the most beautiful,well constructed cabins I've seen, something to be proud of. Door set it off,looks amazing.

The fact that such a big heavy door moves with such ease is a testament to how well it has been installed. Christmas should be about family and what you have, a nice quiet cabin in the woods surrounded by nature with a roaring fire sounds good. Be safe and well

Fun fact; door nails were traditionally hammered into doors to prevent anyone using an axe to break in. The nails were bent over (or clenched) on the inside to secure them. Having been bent over they could not be re-used which is where the expression "Dead as a doornail" comes from 😁 Good to see the cabin nearing completion. Great Job. Happy New Year.

I can not tear myself away from watching this beautiful cabin and the fantastic job you and your dad have done. I am also very sorry for the loss of your dad.

For me, this is the best content on RU-vid. Every episode is a real treat; a few minutes of goodness and calm in a place far away from life’s daily responsibilities. Thank you for taking us all on your journey.

Not many young men can say with a lot of pride name something you and your dad did together. We built a log cabin from ground up from lumber and logs we had on our property.

Wow! I just watched you and your wife’s story after spending 3.5 hours watching you and your dad build the cabin!!!🙏🏽I really enjoy watching and learning and praying for you and your family. You are so blessed to have a dad that has shown you so many skills but more than anything he has taught you about Jesus 🙏🏽♥️your channel is amazing and uplifting and I will continue watching your videos, God Bless you🙏🏽♥️

in some parts of Scandinavia, they'll hang two sets of windows for the interior and exterior, for the additional thermal barrier against the winters. Helps keep the home nice and cozy.

I would like to say that I think the cabin you and your dad are building is the nicest one I've seen on youtube... The color contrast is amazing... And the door is just amazing as well... Great job... It's also nice to see a father son relationship like you and your dad have... I don't remember my dad at all as he passed away when I was 5 years old, so I never had a father figure in my life... You are richly blessed... I would also like to encourage you to go to the cabin for Christmas anyway... it would make joyous memories beyond compare... now that I lost my mom this year it gave me a whole new perspective on time... we do not know just how many days each of us are given.... it's important to make the most of each and every one... May the Lord bless you and your family during the Christmas season...

At this stage of the build, the opening scene yields the most magnificent view of the cabin to date. Phenomenally crafted, with love, professionalism, and sheer dedication to the details, you and your dad have achieved something spectacular. God bless you all and Merry Christmas. And may I offer a wish for your family's health for the New year!

Just so you are aware. I’ve watched every posting and treat it like must see TV. I grab my morning coffee and throw your video up on my TV. We had a snow fall in lower mainland and I have my fireplace going. With all of that it makes for a perfect morning

Glad to see you an your dad working on this as i wish my dad would be more in my life an have more stuff like this with me.

One thing to consider, when sanding inside like that with a fire going, is that there is the potential to create an explosive atmosphere with the dust suspended in the air. Once you cross the LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) all it would take is one spark and the cabin would be instant kindling. Coal dust explosions have sunk many ships and destroyed many buildings in years gone by. Limestone dust can explode, aluminium makes a wonderful bomb as does just about anything in powder form.

First, I want to say that the cabin is strikingly beautiful. Second, I pray that wherever you and your family spend this Christmas it brings healing, strength, peace, and comfort to your family.

Every step of this build I have waited anxiously for the next step sure to be the highest level of craftsmanship. This door is no disappointment. Outstanding!

24,000 likes! Not 1 dislike!!! Speaks volumes as to how viewers enjoy your videos and how much we need this "feel good"content...

A tip for when you close the space underneath, lay a thick plastic moisture barrier on the ground. Will prevent most moisture to climb into the air underneath and prevent mold.

It's perfect!!! Don't worry that everything isn't done for Christmas, remember Joseph and Mary settled for the stable and manger and it was perfect too. Have a Merry Christmas and God bless!

Such a beautiful build. Merry Christmas to the entire Outsider family and to all your subscribers. Love and God bless you all

So happy for you and your dad! The cabin is a work of art and just beautiful and I’m so envious. I know you all will have many more wonderful memories there in the future. Thank you for recording the build so we could all come along on your journey. I hope you will continue to record as you expand and enjoy it in the future. God bless and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

This log cabin is the best made I have seen in 75 years ! YAA I am no spring chicken ha ha

It is a pleasure to watch you and your father working together. The cabin is beautifully designed and built. Your skills and attention to detail is commendable. This lovely cabin will bring years of enjoyment hosting many family gatherings. Well done and thank you for allowing me to watch you two create this masterpiece.

I don’t even have the word how much I love this house!!!!everything y’all do Is amazing! Every detail is on point! Amazing! I’ve been following this build since you were about 3 logs up ! Been hooked ever since!!! I look forward to seeing everything you do !!!! Once again, this is Bill from Houston!

it looks beautiful. I stayed at work until 9PM last Friday so I could watch the full 3 hour build. Can't wait for you to put the finishing touches on the interior and can see you enjoying all your hard work with your family. Thanks for adding some joy to my day and to everyone that watches these video's. God Bless and Merry Christmas!!!

Love when the notifications show up for your videos!! Keep ‘em coming. 👍🏻

I’ve been following this cabin build for years now, so glad to see it coming together!

It is truly a pleasure watching the 2 of you create something so well made, it just exudes old world craftsmanship. You guys are amazing! May God Bless you & your families during this Holiday season.

Your cabin is not just stunning, it’s a work of art! Hi from England 👍 🇬🇧

So sorry to hear of your wife’s health problems I was hoping she was getting better. I have to say that door is absolutely beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and your family from me and my family in Alberta.

I can only echo what Mark Holmes expressed. Absolutely stunning cabin. Have a Blessed Christmas and safe New Year. GOD BLESS

Wow! So very very happy for your and your family for the progress you've made. Not only for the progress, but the time with your dad. That is priceless. I'm at the point where dad is passed, and that season is passed for me, and while I treasure the time I had, it could have been so much more. The cabin can wait for another season, but the time with your dad, and your wife and family can not. May you have a safe blessed Holiday season! I enjoy every installment! May God bless you richly in this season to celebrate His birth! --- Grizz

I am not a carpenter but really love your work. Love that front door.

God bless your families. That door is absolutely beautiful. I wowed at the size of those screws but not surprised.

Amazing door, it really looks gorgeous. Sorry to hear you can't bring your family to the cabin for Christmas, I hope it didnt give you to much stress. God bless and have a great holiday season. Love from The Netherlands

My Prayers go out to your family, Love seeing a father and son Creating memories for generations to come amazing work..

I don't want to comment on how beautiful the wood cabin is, or how beautiful the job done. Lots of people already told you that, no need to say it again. But I just want to say what a great dad you have. You are very lucky.

I’ve watched this build a couple of times now & it’s so heartwarming to see how you work in tandem so well! The door is absolutely incredible. I know this will be a cozy, safe cabin to enjoy with family & friends for years to come!

Now THAT is a door!! The trim around the windows looked great and brightened the whole room and sanding the post also added brightness. Sorry about Christmas at the cabin I really was pulling for you to bring that home in time. So good that your Dad is with you for the build and the holidays, my dad passed 10 yrs ago and it still feels like yesterday. Wishing you and yours a festive and jubilant holiday season. Keep up the great work.

Really admire the way you condtructed the Cabin! Very Impressed with that 200lb. Door!!! May you, and Wonderfull Family build Loving Memories for many years to come!!!

Just wanted to say that my beloved wife got me a red "ThruNight" TT20 flashlight for Christmas only and all because of you and your endorsements. It's everything you've been saying it is (which is reassuring). AND it's got your logo on it! Which is tremendously cool! As delighted as that makes me, my joy is paled knowing the trial y'all are experiencing with your wife's health. I pray fervently that He wills a miraculous recovery. A thing surely well within His ability since our Lord is all-powerful. So, whenever one prays, go ahead and "Swing for the fences!"

I love watching your Dad and you work together. And “finished” or not your family will love it just the same. God bless!

I've been watching this build since the beginning when you guys were doing the foundation and it has been so inspiring to see how this as progressed. Very happy holidays to you and the family.

Your cabin is so beautiful and well built; a gem to be appreciated for the next many generations. Maybe after it is totally finished you and your wife can take some private time and enjoy that magical cabin. Getting close to Christmas now, so wishing you, your father and total family a very warm, safe and happy Christmas.

It's coming together, the door looks like the entrance to king Arthur's castle. One thing for certain, the wind will not blow that door open or closed.. The trim around the windows does give it a finished look. Once the insulation is installed, it will make a huge difference to making the cabin nice and cozy. We are enjoying the cabin journey and many more episodes appear to be in order. We share in your disappointment in not having the cabin ready for Christmas. Please give our love to Mrs. Outsider. God Bless you and your family this Christmas season. Looking forward to the year end as well as new episodes ahead,

Absolutely beautiful cabin. It would be lovely to spend Christmas there but spending the time with your wife and daughter anywhere is all that matters. Sending Christmas wishes to you and you family.

4:47 That face after hearing, “yeah that looks pretty good,” says, “oh..I know.” Also, the 8” Allen wrench swap was 🤌🏽 That door and everything else is simply 🎶Bad to the Bone 🎶

The door is beautiful. Your craftsmanship is exceptional as is your vision of a cabin in the woods.

Appreciate the time that you have with your dad and your family no matter where you are...You have built a thing of beauty here that will out last you and bring so many amazing memories to come...My very best for you and yours..Jim

Wow.. great job. The door you make looks really solid! 😍

Merry Christmas!! I hope the Outsider family stays warm and blessed with love and family. Life’s true riches!

Your videos are fantastic; we enjoyed watching your progress. What a wonderful legacy that father and son made together. Many blessing to you and your family.

Bro I am 45 and I have been working with since I was able to hold a hammer,but I am humbled and blown away by your talents I do not mind saying. Bro you're a pure genius, and I am learning so much. Thank you so much for all your efforts in making these videos, my work mates love them as well. Absolutely brilliant 👏 👌

I'm so sorry you didn't reach your goal to have Christmas in your beautiful cabin, but there is always next year. Wishing you, Mrs Outsider, your daughter and Mr Outsider Sr a very merry Christmas and a happy new year

That is a beautiful cabin! Prayers for your family and for your wife's health.

What a great Memory that you will have forever!

February, 2022 I have been sitting for a few hours, watching you, & your equally gifted Dad, build a "legacy" together, for yourselves, your family. How you lifted the huge logs, to felling trees, to setting the stones as the foundation. It's so old fashioned, & remarkably well- made. Great craftmanship! A labour of love. Well done, gentlemen. Well done! 💕

THAT is an effin' gorgeous home. And that door! WOW! Been watching since the beginning of your build... I just wish I had the skill and patience to do what you and your dad have done. Very, very well done!!!!!!!

New here and watched the video that was 1hr long. Keep up the amazing work. Content like this is so hard to come by. Especially like when you talk and explain why you did this and what you plan on doing. Thank you.

If you would be like my father, he hand-dug a full basement under the house I was raised in. Of course, this was in the early 1950s. Mom helped him. He did this while working as a machinist as a full-time job, working from 4:00 in the afternoon until 12:00 midnight. It was not a small basement either, probably 30' X 40'. I think the ceilings were 7.5' high. I look back on it in total amazement. He came from an age where you did for yourself, just like you and your dad. Treasure him, always! I did and I treasure my memories of my dad, always.

Sorry to hear that you will not be able to have the Christmas you had hoped and planned for at the cabin. Sometimes "life happens" and throws a spanner into the works. But I hope you will visit as a family - perhaps with an "indoor Christmas picnic" and enjoy sitting around the woodstove in the beautiful setting. You have done a magnificent job at the cabin - you - and your Dad too - should be justly proud. And all the finishing work that is to come will only add to the quality and perfect ambience of the cabin. It is a truly wonderful thing. I wish you a peaceful and blessed Christmas with hopes and prayers for the New Year, that it will be better for all and especially for your family. Blessings to you all from Olde Englande!

Best wishes for your continuing log cabin project and, more importantly, for the health & well being of your family in the coming year.

This has turned into a work of art. Great job.

Cabin Door looks great.. My heart goes out to your wife with what she's been having to endure. I've be suffering from a Chronic back injury for over twenty five years. Have had to take fentanyl and hydromorphone since then as well. I've been suffering tremendously, but through it all I've always believed that God was Going to heal me some day, or some how. I've studied every book out there on the topic of healing. I've learn to be diligent to abide in his presence and learn how to wait upon him. And through it all I've suffered tremendously. There's been times I've been overwhelmed and think at times that He was never going to heal me. The discouragement got the best of me. Well as of late He's slowing beginning to heal me bit by bit little by little. I say this to tell your wife not to give up but to continue to trust in Him, He truly is our healer. Through the one in whom He has sent Jesus Christ. God bless and have a great Christmas brother.

This is such a heart warming, family project. Thank you for bringing us along the journey 🙏🏻❤️

WOW! You guys know what you’re doing. Installing the door was quite a task.

Now, THAT is a DOOR !!! This door would make "Tim Allen" so proud. Wonderful workmanship lads. Just love to live vicariously through you guys to witness many things that I did at a much younger age. Thank You so much for bringing us ALL along. Greetings from Ontario, Canada. Barry Howard Begley.

When you are smart. There is absolutely nothing wrong with letting other people know it. “In the midst of life’s tumult”. Is not something people hear everyday. Well done.

...that will keep the bears out...lol..nice work...

Pretty sure you were stoked when that door was hung! You and your dad have done an awesome job, overall! Love and blessings to you and yours. 👍🇨🇦🧦🎁🎅🔥🎄⭐

Really enjoyed watching your father and yourself build this. Really great job.

You guys are doing such an amazing job with all of this, and I look forward to seeing more episodes in the future! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey! From Michigan with love

Workmanship second to none. Sorry to hear you wont be in the cabin as hoped but have a safe and Happy Christmas with all of your family and all the very best for the new year.

The door is amazing and the total cabin build is truly breathtaking.

I loved the creative Allen wrench solution!

Thank you ever so much for the first 101 uploads,finally up to date after binge watching them all,take care

The cabin is looking beautiful and that door is perfect! Even if the cabin isn't finished by Christmas, you could still camp there pretty comfortably...that would be a REALLY rustic Christmas! And Merry Christmas to you and yours...and a very happy and healthy New Year. 😀❤💞

The door looks awesome. Especially the outside but the nails on the inside were a great improvement too.

Running water, electricity and the internet is all I need to live in a place like this. The house is so charming and beautiful. Just stunning. Merry Christmas and God Bless

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CABIN !!! REALLY, it is perfect in it's size, style, esthetics, materials used and W H Q A on it's craftsmanship! To think that a father/son team did this is sheer blessing! I noticed the cross on one of your beams = WELL DONE! Having Him in your life makes everything have true purpose and meaning. I am an ol' widow watchin' and have loved log cabins for years. This is the perfect one to dream about 'some day'. I may never have one, but I am certainly happy that you and yours will. Don't fret my dear about not getting in at Christmas, our plans are not His and He knows best. If you push to meet a deadline, accidents could happen by being too tired and doing too much. It will be soon enough and THEN...it will be perfect. Thank you most kindly 4 sharing your time/talents with us. Thank you for your blessing and may God in turn bless you n' yours! :)

The quality of this build is amazing. Such a beautiful little cabin.

Beautiful piece of work you both did. I cant even imagine the feeling of living it. I'm sure your family should be more than proud. Cheers from Argentina.

Solid construction. Its been a pleasure to watch your team together. Solid door construction worthy of an ark. My bad is Window vs 200 lbs door. No need for a lock. Shelter and respect for those who need it most of times of dire.

This is the first time that I have seen your cabin it is a great piece of craftsmanship whenever your family begins their residency in it. They will feel the warmth and strength of the work you and your Father put into the Cabin,not only that I know they will feel the love you carry for them in your heart. You have done well. When you Finish the work that remains not only will you have made a home you will have left a legacy.

Such a beautiful door. It fits perfectly with your cabin. I've been watching your videos since you started the cabin. Loving every video:)

I know it’s been a while since you have posted a video so I hope and pray that all is well with you, Mrs. Outsider, and your family. I look forward to your next video and your cabin work.

Bravo to the father son team! It was a pleasure watching both of you build this. Thank you very much for all the work that went into sharing these moments with everyone.

This has got to be the nicest, professionally designed and built cabin I've seen in my entire life, it's just stunning!!! I was able to attend vocational training in my earlier years and completed a year of professional cabinet and custom furniture manufacturing, I thoroughly enjoyed it, was a whole new experience for me performing a hands on trade. I'm so sure your family is gonna enjoy it, a family heirloom for sure. Just beautiful and thanks for sharing your experience with us 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

Gorgeous door! The whole cabin is stunning! Merry Christmas to to all! Have a Blessed New Year!🙏

Absolutely glorious door. I love it.

A Blessed New To You And Your family!!🙏 Please Let Mrs Outsider to know she's loved my many and she's always in our prayers!😊❤️🙏

So relaxing to watch other people work! Seriously though, I admire you relationship with your father, warms my heart! Your craftsmanship is outstanding! Jim