These old bow saws cut the best. I have used a 25 year old bow saw to build my shelter. The saw blade was never sharpened once and it still doesnt get dull. They must have had better steels back then.
Sir, I am a young Marine (19 years old) and I am infatuated with these videos. I have done expedition backpacking, buchcrafting, hiking, canoeing, etc. but never something like this. I admire this and as I sit around the barracks it gives me hope and something to aspire for. Thank you for all these videos. I hope one day I can create something close to anything you create.
I’m late commenting fella’s but yeah the only thing stopping me is the wife’s business, I’m 53 and been following Shawn since day 1, he’s sparked child& teen memories of the local mountains I grew up in learning to shoot rifles, hunting skills, and hiking as the day was long...I also surf being Hawaiian but truthfully the wild is where I’m more comfortable. But I will build a cabin with traditional building supplies or both rural/pre-milled eventually, if it’s your dream too “just do it”! ML&Aloha Kekoa🤙🏽🐺🌲
Octavia B It has been very satisfying and a journey. My cabin is in Maysville, NC and I have worked through many nights and now my wife and I live there. Haha. Good but challenging journey.
You are right checked and saw a dog or wolf like animal but Shawn was busy instructing but perhaps some else can I D it. Well done Mr. James -----------------looking for more. Such serenity to behold.
I like these tool talks that you do as some of the stuff is not available here but it is good if I want to send a present to some of my friends in Canada. What you mentioned about leather gloves, I wore leather gloves when I worked as an electrician when I had to wear gloves, in some cases, you cannot wear gloves but when I did they were leather. When they wore out and I threw them out the labourers would scramble to get them as they always got the cheapest gloves and appreciated me giving them the opportunity to get them. On jobs where I was working with the same labourers I actually bought a load of them and gave them all a pair.
i can NOT believe that you're only having 49k subs right now. what you do/did in this wood cabin series is imo beyond greatness. hats off man, awesome work! and really enjoiyable to watch too :)
old school log cabin building....I'm looking forward to all the things I can learn from you on your project. I plan to put it to use myself. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
This is great to watch. A friend and I built a cabin, off grid in Montana a few years back for a guy. Used all lodgepole pine harvested from the property. We cheated a little, chainsaws, but time was a factor. Hand scribed, swedish cope, chinkless. 12k lp generator and solar, cistern in the loft. It was a real fun job. I'm in the process of obtaining a piece of land to do this for myself now, so I'm a little envious, I'll admit. I'll just be following you for ideas, and motivation until then. I've done a few log builds for others, next one's for me. You probably don't need it, but if I could, I'd love to help. I'm a little far to physically help, but any input that could help, I'd love to be a part. Good luck, and I'll be watching.
13:45 totally agree on the need for gloves, but most of the time I wear one on my left (gripping) hand and keep the right free to work I find it safer somehow....great vids by the way keep em coming.
What an Education, a surprising depth of insight. The Links are important and excellent. I Sure appreciate the in depth details Shawn, it makes it an Intriguing and satisfying production. Thanks for taking generous time in a great job that brings our understanding right along. There's no one out there that is doing as fine a job for their Subscribers, Thanks Pal! ..... ps: Your writing the book is an excellent idea, Spot On actually. Blessings Pal, and Warm Regards, ......Oregon Mike H
I am really enjoying the series. I somehow missed this but it’s great to see your thought process. I would love to have a beer with You and Lonnie form Far North Bushcraft and Survival.
I must say very good quality video and sound etc , nice narrative and informative information. I have come across your channel before but enjoyed this video so much subscription was a must have. My son and I are getting ready to commence a long term standing project so taking everything I can watch in as much as possible. Thank you for your efforts and sharring.
Hallo Shawn. I love seeing your videos. There is nothing better than good handwork. And being in the woods at the same time 😉 I have one question for you. How and what do you use to clean your sharpening stone ? Keep the great videos coming. Be safe and healthy ☺
Love this project series and another great video, thanks for posting Shawn. No real recommendations as of yet just cant wait to see more of the wood processing and foundation prep (assume that will all be more of a spring thing?...). All the best from Asia!
Hi Shawn: The early settlers(1854) in south Haliburton, Kinmount area used mostly Tamarac for its durability & strength (locally called ironwood) If I had a choice I would incorporate as many as possible . but like the man says "It's your job not mine. Very interested Thanks Brian
Great work, Shawn. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Always keeping an eye out for your new videos. Now who is the idiot that hit 'thumbs down' already?
My Self Reliance What, you can't build one overnight? Funny people. You should track the number of hours you put into it. I'm wondering how you're going to get all the logs moved around.
If you peel the logs with sap running sometimes mildew will grow on the sweet sap. I sprayed the peeled logs with a mild bleach/water mix and it kept the logs clean. I also learned to move the logs close to the home site BEFORE peeling so you don't get the peeled logs dirty dragging them to the cabin. Dave L
David Lange if you send to early your comments there's 3 little dots to the right of the comment that you can click and edit it. 😀 I need your green log hint as I a building with with green logs.
Shawn you really don't need to dry the logs first. Green logs lay up fine and by using some tricks the actually stay straighter and the cabin is MUCH easier to work on
Hi Shawn! Most of those hand tools you showed us I'm already familiar with, so, I surprised myself! I love using hand tools, and I'm an artist and craftsperson, so they really appeal to me, plus, growing up in the country, my dear dad taught me a lot about using such tools. I can use power tools too, and quite competently, but the dang things are noisy, use a lot of energy, and some are outright dangerous. Hand tools suit my artistic, creative nature much better. Doesn't Lee Valley have some awesome stuff?
This is great, I've wanted to do this for a long time. I'm gonna be leaving the city in the next couple years and want to live out in the sticks full time. Im an ontario boy so watching this in my own province is massively informative. Your doing a great job man, keep it up. I was wondering though, how difficult would it bee to add side rooms the way you do the build??? I'm aiming to make one that will fit my sons and friends when they visit.
I know you've read this before in the comment section & I just have to write this to you from me 😁. Kevin Costner could be your brother, seriously!!! ❤️🙌🏻 & it's not a bad thing it's is a compliment
I love the video quality. Keep up the great videos. Was that a bird feeder hanging out in the middle of the woods? How close are you to another cabin or building?
got all of that items plus pipe clamps c clamps to work with am thinking of going into the outback to disappear from everyone after things are all said and done have bows and arrows also so know i can do good
Assistindo em 2023 aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷. Libera legendas por favor. Quero entender oq vc diz; estou encantada com a qualidade das imagens e todo conteúdo. Nunca pensei que fosse possível fazer tantas coisas usando madeira. Sou artesã e pirógrafo madeira.
Hey there just wondering if you have a list of tools you use, specifically in the earlier builds such as draw knives and such. Where I might be able to get them. There is to much static to sort through on the web. Cheers. Keep up the amazing work.
So why did you change your mind about the cedar shingles? Sorry, just found your channel today and have been watching vids in reverse order. Love the content , impressed. But seriously, where do you find the time to do all these things? Are you retired, or did you win a lottery? I am always using my spare time to do my hobby craftsmanship things, and I am at a total loss as to how you've accomplished so much in so little time. Do you have a 9-5 regular job?
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I am building a cabin also. I pushed everything away so if there's a wild fire the cabin will be safer and if a tree can fall and hit the cabin it has to go. What province you in to have so much cedars? I am in NW Ontario.
With you building a few structures what are all the tools( hand and power tools) that you would bring with you in a single trip to live and build if you didnt plan on leaving the site again
