Build a Log Cabin with Fence Posts In My Backyard
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- What happens when the logs need another 6 months to season but I need to get my log cabin built? Build it in my backyard with cedar fence posts!
In this video, I explain what I'm doing with fence posts, what the next steps are and when I hope to get this cabin built before I build another one with the trees I cut down earlier.z 
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I’m watching this video in March 2023. You’ve come along way Shawn! Fun to see Cali as a puppy.
I'm 63 wishin I would have been more like you Shawn...I'm pretty sure you're doing it right. I am building on to my cabin in the woods now for my retirement in August. Plan on spending my retirement years modeling your lifestyle. God Bless you my friend. I'm glad I found you & you've been a great influence in my life.
Don't put things off til later. I always planned to travel, and experience many new places around the world once I retired. Last year I retired early, age 59. Had a big trip planned.... Two months later, just before I was planning to leave I learned my cancer had come back. Did 8 months of chemo. Am ok, but chemo starts again soon.
Don't put off your dreams for later. You may not be able to do them.
Drone footage was excellent.
Thanks Shawn for the great video. Ignore the critics, grasp life, and Do what your heart calls for.
(prolly shouldn't post this.. but if it helps someone..)
Scott Chesnutt get well soon.
Scott Chesnutt I don't know where you live brother but really research. You can help yourself get better. (get your body as alkaline as possible, no sugar, use either IMMPOWER or Turkey tail mushrooms and if you live in a place where medical marihuana is legal try Rick Simpson Oil) ALL of these things are very helpful add supportive even if you go the traditional treatment route.
I'm a semi retired hospice nurse who has gone thru this myself.
Will pray for your quick healing!
That is a load of bullshit. Risk Simpson Oil? Turkey tail mushrooms. Get your magic healing crystals out of here.
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Scott Chesnutt brother! You need not do Chemo nor have cancer again. I am an RN and I tell you it's a racket to make money. Do MMS instead. Even now while you are better. You can make it yourself for $100 a year! Please watch a video here on RUclips called "Bigger than flat earth" its about 45 mins long. My friends do it. Please watch that video. It's not about flat earth it's about MMS
Man, you were a lot more wound up back then. You escaped the city and relaxed a lot over the years. That's the best part of all of this.
I love the full spectrum living aspect. Hunting, fishing, and gardening. Keeping a few chickens and goats. Putting up your own food. That is self-reliance... real life as it was meant to be. Really enjoying your videos. We're just now empty nesters for the second time, getting ready to leave urban life and return to an unfinished homestead.
Really enjoying this series Shawn, always looking forward to the next upload. - Mike
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@Wes Garrett that would be an awesome job
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I wish I had your energy and enthusiasm , I am a burnt out work war victim , so watching you do what I would love to do is very pleasurable .
I feel the same way !!! Im blown away by these guys...and im glad im starting to see more women into this !! Im addicted to watching these self reliant vids !!
Shawn, great dream. I congratulate you and encourage you to continue to your goals. We made a major life change at 65 and could not be happier. Our dream started 5 years ago and we still wake up each day to a beautiful creation. Good luck with your dreams.
I've built a few log houses and one thing I learned was to fall the trees in the fall if possible and leave them lay with the branches on. This helps to leach out the moisture a lot faster and in my experience keeps warpage to a minimum.
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Robert Salmon great comment 😁
I like how you give credit to those folks that give you a helping hand. True good hearted Canadian. And i fully agree with the whole self sustaining life. Not just the log cabin. My husband and i both are very much into this lifestyle and love hard work. This is helping us both learn alot. Thanks so much for these videos it means alot! Cheers from Newbrunswick Canada!
You seem like a real genuine guy, thanks for being a human. Good luck with your project too.
I am 68 and now feeling the effects of aging. You are smart in being able to do it while you are younger. I helped a friend build a cabin, and built my scribe from materials I had laying around, using his as a pattern.
Doing what you desire and what you want needs no explanation. You do what drives you. It's all been good content if you ask me. Keep up the hard work doing what you love, that's what keeps us young. Learned that lesson from my grandfather.
Glad for the "Cedar fence posts" explanation. I was trying to figure out what kind of fence posts you had there!
great idea with the drone footage. they can add so much beauty to the videos
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Shawn you are a LEGEND! Never feel as if your life is wasted. Great job!
Dont listen to anyone who says you are taking on too much. It isnt your fault that they have set the bar low for themselves! Do whatever you want, and as much of it as you want! Nothing like a hard days work, and accomplishing something you have set out to do. I think you're inspirational, and this log cabin building is very cool. New subscriber! I am in south western Ontario :)
Thanks Kaela :-)
Its nice that you have such an enthusiastic helper, she will make it all that much better!
Green wood is easier to cut and split. Frozen logs split easier than doing it in warm weather. A log will also split easier if you start at the butt end of the log. Remember, split in the direction the tree grew. You can split planks from a log provided there are fewer knots. Just some friendly advice to make things a little easier.
I like how the things you build are so aesthetic and non-intrusive on nature. They stand out but in more in a more pleasant and Faustian way that isn't garish but really quite beautiful.
That last cry of the loon never fails to raise the hair on my arms! I have been in the wilderness in your country back in the 70's and early 80's and have seen the loons "congregate" on McIntire Lake in the Quetico where literally hundreds of Northern Common Loons would fly into the lake and spend an hour or more just calling back and forth to each other!
I tried to find out more about this phenomenon and nobody quite knows how or why they all do this but they come in from all the lakes within a mile radius or more around the "meeting" lake and they just raise such a fuss with each other calling and hooting until after sundown. Then, without any fanfare or warning calls that I could distinguish, they would all get up on the water and do their "water dash" to get themselves airborne and off they went back to wherever it was from which they came.
What a wonderful experience, to be allowed to watch such beauty in nature and know that you are among the few in the world who can bear witness to such things. My love of the outdoors is the type of "curse" that most men spend their entire life looking for and, those of us who have been raised with a deep respect for nature and the outdoors, have already found and secretly cherish in our hearts forever. And the best part???....... Nature and enjoying its bounty and its beauty is still free for anyone who wants to enjoy it.
I first caught the "ice storm" episode and was hooked. Scrolled back to find this one and am definitely looking forward to seeing what happens in order. I'm an old guy and wouldn't last a day hauling fresh logs by hand and have little skill at woodcraft. So thank you for sharing this!
Good on ya for getting after this project and not worrying about "burning out". With your approach, I am sure that you will be satisfied with a "live well lived".
I can appreciate that some people would prefer to be dedicated to a purist approach with not using any power tools, but in the end you are building a cabin with your own hands. It will be something that you can be proud of.
Keep up the good work.
I have enjoyed your videos. They have inspired me to build myself. Getting back to nature any way we can is healthy, rejuvenating, n refreshing. The more you learn about log cabin building ,the more we learn. You are making your dreams come true n we get to watch.
Thank you for the update Shawn. I enjoy watching all of your videos, whether building the cabins, canoeing, fishing or just getting outdoors. I envy you a little, with the time and available locations you have to do what you do. I am also 47 and have dreams of doing more outdoor activities. We just graduated our last child from high school and have plans to move to an area that is more rural within the next two years. I don't want to look back with regret, and wish I would have done things, that I never did. Up until now, raising our 3 children has been our priority. Keep doing what you are doing and don't worry about those who criticize what you are doing. - Jeremy
Shine on you crazy diamond. I see your North Star is reverence, respect and commitment, among other things.
As long as you remain humble and introspective you will thrive.
Thank you Steve
I like the idea of doing things in the old style. Anyone else who likes it too gets my admiration. However, one must realize that some of those methods can be time consuming and difficult. In that spirit I suggest the cabin corners be dome with staggered logs rather than notched logs. Yes, it's a little less authentic and it does necessitate the use of spikes or lag bolts, but is soooo much much easier.
You are so right I'm now 57 and I just didn't see disability hitting me at around 48 years old I'm now desperately looking for some thing I can do, so hammer on and enjoy it while it is there. never take dangerous short cuts though, OK my friend carry on doing what you have to do for your family and friends.
I have been watching U.S. Politics so much and came across you by a fluke. I didnt think of anything else but what you were doing. Thx so much. Love the dog! and your not bad yourself.
such a smart dog watching in awe when daddy is breaking and debarking those big 'sticks' and she picked up on what needs to be done right away. Since Cali has been helping you out a lot she deserves a log cabin of her own. :)
My husband Jim, and I love your videos and what you are doing with the log cabins, etc in the woods. We live in SE Kentucky, USA, It is beautiful mountainous country in a part of the coal field. It can be viewed by going to Harlan County, Ky.com. We actually live a stones throw away from Camp Blanton (later named Blanton Forest because of rare "Old growth trees". They say they millions of years old, but I have a different idea on the years). Although I was born in Atlanta, Georgia USA we move to Ky when I was a small child. I have always loved the idea of living in a "true" long cabin....and possibly off grid (for a while), don't know if I could adjust at my age (70's). We love the way you are building the "old fashioned" way, without power tools, etc. I am on RUclips through my computer at the moment. But we watch your videos via FireStick TV, and therefore we can't "like" or "comment". I think a lot of your watchers may be doing the same thing. We love all the tips and suggestions you have about building, and your views on different "life matters". Thank you so much for interesting programs.
I just wanna tell you that I think it's awesome that you are "taking on too much" ... There's nothing wrong with chasing your passion!! Kudos to you!! Keep pushing forward and let the critism pass you by and into the rearview mirror!! I love what you're doing and thank you for sharing your knowledge and learnings!
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Love the balance of cabin building, furniture building etc. and canoe trips and camping. You are right....it's all self reliance. Great tips with the food bags and other gear you use. Saves me a lot of money doing trial and error. Great job. This is becoming one of my favorite channels.
Thanks very much! I appreciate that
I am 43 just found out I am really sick so I wanna live every day to the fullest! Wish I did it earlier but better late than never! My husband and I are starting on my bucket list while we buy land to build our own Tiny off grid Cabin and have a little homestead! But for now He is helping me enjoy my winter camping!! Love your Message so Glad I found you So glad I subscribe Much Love and Support ❤❤
Cali is a very smart dog and you a very smart man. Thanks for taking us all along and God bless my friend !!
Shawn your content is very true and inspiring. And I will continue to come back. It's the genuine story of you and how you take life that I think is awesome. You have inspired me to get out more and take advantage of the time I have here. Thanks Shawn, look forward to the next one.
I love hearing about the entire process as well as your fishing trips. I love how you and your wife are doing this together. Disregard the criticism. Do what you need to do. Thank you for your channel from Phoenix, AZ.
A propos hauling the logs. A horse isn't mechanical or cheating. You have good,easy going neighbours. Thanks for taking the time to film. Have a great and safe trip.
Just saw this older video and really like it. One piece of advice. I am 75 years old and my only regrets are the things I wish I had done & didn't!!
Ignore all negative utterances..
That's exactly what they are... They aren't important. Totally ignore them and carry on with what you are doing. You are an absolute legend... Do your thing. I'm like two years late here. No idea why it took me so long to find your channel!
Hell you ought to write a book, like some kind of a modern day Thoreau. Not kidding, you come out with some pearls of wisdom from time to time. Like most of your viewers, I like and admire what you are doing and the course you have set for your life. It is not the same as mine, but then, I sometimes wonder what I am doing here on this course of mine. Love the videos; I do not watch TV so this is my entertainment and usually the high point of my day.
Your message at the end was very inspiring about taking on a lot and not having regrets. I'd be interested to hear more thoughts on this subject. Great job and looking forward to future videos. Also, I just listened to the song by Dean Brody. WOW !!!! So bloody true isn't it. Thanks for suggesting it.
Good for you! I am almost 65 and now, disabled and wished I had done MUCH more with my life earlier before I became ill! I will be watching for more of the videos when you post them! Best of luck!
YOU'RE A WINNER SHOWED TO ALL THAT WHEN YOU WANT A GOAL IS JUST GOING BEYOND. SHOW THAT WE ARE ABLE.
AND YOU SHOWED THE WORLD THAT WE MUST PERSIST ON THE OBJECTIVES WE HAVE ACHIEVED.
Congratulations JAMES!
I like the whole picture approach of self-reliance that you aspire to. I admire you for showing that whole setting of your struggles as well as your triumphs. They remind me to appreciate my warm comfy modern day life. Again I admire you for pursuing your dream. I look forward to watching your RUclips videos, while praying for your continued safety.
Most people don’t have the time or energy to do what you do. You have both. Respect.
Cedar, especially well seasoned cedar, is going to make your cabin so much better. You are making your own great luck!! Go for it!
"Fear is a reaction courage is a decision" you got the latter in spades...keep at it Shawn! We got your back.
I really like your philosophy of WANTING to "burn out" your explanation of why is perfectly said, ive always had the same thoughts behind it but never said it as well as you did.
Still amazed how you're doing everything by hand, inspiring work Shawn and learning lots from watching your various builds ~Peace~
Enjoy every video and try to learn something from each one! Very inspirational and like you say the outdoors are very good for your mental and physical health! Thank goodness for awesome people like you Shawn!
In great admiration of you Shaun. You're very determined and know what you want. Totally adore Calie and she's gotten so big. I grew up with dogs, a labrador ridge-back being our first in the UK.
Keep up the good work. Beautiful surroundings you have there, enjoy
I like your attitude. you got everything right as I see it. Sense of purpose. Meaningful accomplishment.
That message was lovely, and your wife’s photography is genuinely so wonderful
Cali the pup helping debark was the best part of the video! Great log cabin!
I just came across this set of videos today. I've been watching non-stop for four hours. You have done a great job. I love Cali!!
I started watching not in any order, season 2 was the first one I think, have decided to start from the beginning and watch the evolution of your self reliance - Your attitude is something I feel I can draw from and PERSPECTIVE - on all we can control. This will be my mantra.......
Thank you for telling us it’s in your backyard and not faking it the video is still just as interesting
Amen brotha! Life isn't about the destination as much as it is the journey! Best of wishes to you and your family!
Very glad for you, & your wife to build your own cabin to be Happy, & out of the big cities!
Agree with you %1000, make each day count, life is short, keep it going.......
furncemanjim there's NO 1000% unless you've made a typing mistake.
It's like when people say" draw a round circle" Have you ever seen a square circle? A 100% is enough.
She spoke six different languages. Could she have spoken six same languages? But it's only funny, no offence ment. I'm probably as bad....
@0 pliyo oh, yes of course but I don't mean it that way at all!.
It's annoying when people say " are you 100% sure you can do it" and people reply - 120% ! It's like saying the glass is very empty! The glass is either empty or not. But you know what, I don't care anymore. People can say what they want, I won't pay any attention to these silly things.
What I wouldn't give for a man to help me do this! I've just heard about your channel and have moved home to coastal Ireland from burn out from busy London life. I'm so impressed despite cutting all those trees down, I love that you're doing everything from scratch! Amazing. Very attractive quality in a man. My goal is to buy some land and build cabins for burnt out friends to recover from city pressures! The dog getting involved too. Very cute
No need to apologize to US! I like to see you keeping a cabin project going. WE have already seen YOU do hand-crafted log felling and preparation and joints. We KNOW you can do it whenever you want to. Regular viewers also know you have plans for a multi-structure outdoor learning facility. 'Make Hay while the Sun Shines!' This structure will fit well into your overall plans.
Thanks very much James
Love Cali doing her bit to help debark!
Good for you! BRAVO! Both of you and dear little Cali. Do what you want when you want as long as it feels good!
Great idea starting this in your previous home . The fence post were a bonus
Hey ,there ,from Ga ,USA, I love what you are doing,best of luck with your home . I can't wait to see it when u are finished
Great update. My motto: Live every day as if you're doing it on purpose.
I look forward to watching your upcoming trip video with Joe.
Beautiful Country ! Thanks for sharing. I'm sticking around.
Good idea with the fence posts. The nice thing is that the logs you cut down will be seasoned next year and ready to go for another cabin.
you nailed it , never want to look back and say i wish I had, but It"ll happen no matter how hard you go at it just the way it is
specially people like yourself , but it's ok, enjoying this journey of yours, your energy makes me jealous,
Love that Kelly helps you debark the logs. Good little apprenticed. No need to explain to us why you're using already debarked logs as if it was a bad thing. You just do your thing, man. Keep up the good work. I like your videos thus I subscribed.
Angel from The Bay Caliboy
Shawn please keep doing what you are doing.
I am 49 and wrapped up in the middle of purchasing a house which my wife does not want to leave. I cannot see leaving her to do the things you are doing and she does not want to do them. It is where I landed in life and I hope things change. However watching your videos makes my day. I grew up in the woods of Washington State and now live in Illinois. I did not do the things you are doing and I wish I had. Do as much as you can and keep yourself healthy. Be careful with the heavy logs my friend. I have lifted a lot of heavy items in my life and now at 49 there is no way I could continue to do the things I see you doing.
Live and love the life the creator has given you and follow your own desires. I will be watching you and Joe as long as I can.
Peace.
Wise decision. We used to live in a cabin built in 1850 with American Chestnut logs. They used what they had and ended up with big gaps. You could see where places near the joints where the logs shrank. It was managed well over the years but probably a source of aggravation. BTW: Go ahead and do this while you can.
I’ve watched most of your videos and you sir are a SAVAGE!!! Building without power tools, just because you can... that’s awesome!!! Keep killing it! Love the series. It’s funny I’ve pretty much watched your videos from last to first, I gotta say your filming and editing skills are also superb! 👌🏽
Do what makes YOU happy Shawn , As you said life is too short to worry about what others think you should do. In my eyes your living the dream and I am so jealous and inspired by what you do. Keep it up and I always look forward to your next video
Wow, this is the early content I missed. Look at Cali as a pup. Great seeing the beginnings of your journey.💯❤️
I Love all the wildlife around you and how it's so untouched by humans
People who critisize probaby never done anything like this in the first place. So it's easy to sit back and pick apart something. Im sure anyone could pick apart something they do in their everyday life as well. Untill you build one, You don't know. I think it is good you are doing it. Thanks for the video
Captain Everything Thanks Captain. It's too easy to be an armchair critic, and I can see myself how easy it is to identify the flaws in my process and filming once I view it on the big screen. I'm far from an expert so I don't mind people pointing out errors and providing helpful suggestions. Thanks for your support
Holy Heck, I did not know Kevin Costner built log cabins!
He's so so so much cuter than Kevin Costner
Thomas Gill 😂😂😂
I am so glad I found your channel, man. I can't wait to see your progress over the next year and so on!
Sean, it's the internet.... you can't please everyone and you most definitely don't have to explain yourself to anyone. Keep doing what you're doing as long as it makes YOU happy. I appreciate every video you post for different reasons. 😃
I am here 1st time but thank you Shawn. I really like this video... Nice to see that people can do classic stuff from past no just pour concrete everywhere... Thank you
you've came a long way in everything. started around here. thanks for your dedication.
Love it. What a joy to sit there alone, the peace enormous.
Good job don't let the criticism get you down thank God for every day He gives you and enjoy your work and life . Don't let anyone get you down brother.
You've pulled me in. My brother told me of your channel. We've been interested in building a cabin on some hunting ground for a year now. These videos are a great inspiration. Thanks
it is your channel, do what is right for you. it is nice to have some different ventures. look forward to new vidoes. thanks for sharing your story and thoughts with us
Keep doing whatever you want and do it how you want. It's your life and you can live it how you please, you choose to share it on RUclips for which many of us are grateful. It's not up to another being to criticise or dictate how you do things. You are very fortunate to be able to do what you do.
Me? I'm a little jealous for sure but I'm sure not gonna hate on you for it! I'm gonna sit back enjoy my subscription and like each of your videos and live the self reliance life through this channel.
Keep up the good work it's very much appreciated by many.
Hoo roo (that's goodbye mate in Australia 👍🏼)
I appreciate you taking the time to say that. Cheers mate!
You are a very inspiring person mate. Thank you for being and doing what you're doing!
Wonderful video. Still watching it. 10/10
you do what makes you and your wife HAPPY
You are a total inspiration to me. I think I was a pioneer farmer in a past life lol. I’d love to build a log cabin, cultivate more of our property, etc. Trouble is, I am only one person and need some braun to help me. Lol. I’ll bust it 10 to 12 hours on the weekend tho. Just watch me. I love your videos so for now I’ll live through you.
Helo
This is GREAT!!! I'm a huge "Boss of the Swamp" fan and as a result came across your journey.
It looks very interesting and I can't wait to see more. Love your work ethic and philosophy and your
sweet puppy is the icing on the cake. Best wishes, and GOD BLESS!!
your a real man brother, thanks for sharing your wisdom
Keep true to yourself. The thing I like best about your videos are how personable they feel.
Thank you
Gerne lasse ich dir ein Abo zur Unterstützung für dein weiteres Projekt da. Danke dir für deine Inspiration, deinen Mut, deine Ausdauer, und deinen persönlichen Weg. Du bist ein ganz besonderer Mensch. Nur sehr wenige Menschen haben diese Power und diesen Mut das so durchzuziehen so wie du es machst. Du/Ihr bist am richtige Weg. Egal was andere sagen, Das ist nur der pure Neid die aus solchen Menschen spricht. Denen ist es am besten keine Energie zu schenken. Sie sind mit sich selbst bestraft genug. Ich werde deinen Kanal in meinem Netzwerk teilen, um Euch weiter zu unterstützen. Liebe Grüße aus Österreich
Shawn you need a draft horse to drag them to your build site..very low impact to the land..thanks for your time to post this...love it
Yes, please continue!
For me, who can hardly hold a hammer, it is impressive to see you build these houses, their furniture and decorations and everything else you need, all by yourself and without power tools.
Your way of life is very wise and inspiring!
The atmosphere of your videos is very soothing, despite the sounds of the construction work. The music is beautiful and soothing too.
The landscapes are sublime, the animals too. I loved, in particular, this moment of a video that you captured where a salmon throws itself into the mouth of a bear.
You say in this video that we can ask you questions, here is mine, since the first video, I am curious.
It seems to me that you write in a notebook every day. Do you keep a journal, or do you write down your future projects, your list of things to do the next day or is it something else?
Thank you very much for all your videos.
Take good care of yourself