Traditional Woodworking using Hand Tools: Finishing Interior of an Off Grid Log Cabin DIY Kitchen
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- After skating on thin ice, I use traditional woodworking handtools to work on the interior of the log cabin. I add a second layer of wood to the kitchen countertop, install a cistern hand pump to supply water to the sink, fabricate and install copper to the backsplash and build my dog, Cali, a new raised bed with storage inside.
The video starts with drone footage of me skating on thin ice of a marsh and at the end of the video, I talk about doing exactly that as a kid and how I learned so much from that marsh, from how to skate and play hockey to how to identify birds, animals and insects of a marsh.
Thanks to David Oxley from Precision Sheet Metal for his generous donation of the sheet of copper.
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Best style of editing on RUclips. Fact. Everything was your idea first and it’s original, keep it up
Much appreciated Oliver 🙂
Yes! I have never commented, but my husband I love to watch because it's so RELAXING! Some day we're going to do this! Thanks for all the hard work you put in to making these so enjoyable to watch! God Bless.
It really is a skill....Here you are teaching us about woodworking, and half the time I'm wondering how you're editing and getting these beautiful drone shots!
The best videomaker and woodworker and metalworker out there for sure! Great sound too.
BEautiful videos!
Back in 1962 my dad and I built a cabin up in this area a place called Coldsprings. Our cabin had all the Amenities like inside bathroom and running hot and cold water electricity. It was 40’ X 27’ two story. We built a big fireplace that could burn a 59” log. The fireplace was in the center of the cabin and after a few days the rocks would heat up and upstairs we would have to open the windows because it would get up to 80 degrees. We got most of the wood for it from and old home that was built in 1840 in Sacromento that was being removed that was next to the Capitol building. My dad bought to house for one dollar and we had to tear in down or move it. We tour it down and saved the wood. All that wood was rough cut so it was full size. The cool thing was there was very little knots and a lot of the timber was knot free. I had the best time working with my dad on this cabin. Before we got it finish my parents had to sell our home in Sacromento because their service station failed when the new freeway was opened. I worked there when I wasn’t in school from age 9 to 14. When we moved to the cabin my dad went back to driving gas tankers and would stay at my grandmothers in Oakland during the week and come to the cabin on the weekends. The cabin wasn’t even close to being finished when we first moved in. The water and the electricity was out front on a post. My dad would come up on the weekends and he and I would work on the cabin. One of the first things we did was to put the shingles on. Dad and I started on one side and got that one side done and he had to go back to work driving> he was going to finish the roof the next weekend. When he got back up to the cabin I had finished the roof. I was so proud that I could do that by myself. That roof was good for over 40 years. So my dad and I cleared the lot and built the cabin. It is only about 12 miles from our home in Twain Harte Ca. My dad had some strokes and he sold the cabin in 1994. It was supposed to say in the family but mom had passed in 1978 and dad wasn’t thinking right after having those small strokes when sold the cabin. So in 1996 on January 20th the wife and I moved to our home here in Twain Harte so it all worked out. I thought I would give you a little info about me. My dad was a great guy and I was very lucky to have him teach me how to be a man. The things I learned from him shaped my life and I learned that if you want something and can’t afford it then make it yourself. It lead me to be a millwright and I have built things that went on the voyager 2 spacecraft and been a sheetmetal worker and machinist and welder and even a welding teacher. I learned to be self-reliant and that is way I like your posts so much. You are showing the young people that they can do this too. So your videos are not only entertaining but are also very important too. Thanks again.
My dad passed in 1996 about three weeks after my wife and I moved back up to this area. ithink he would have like our home in Twain Harte. We are at 4500 feet above sea level here and we loveit here.
Gregory Rapier. Thank you for sharing your remembrances; I'm sure your recollections are appreciated by many readers here, who are also well able to value the full-hearted sentiments behind your words. :)
It was a long time ago Mom passed back in 1978 and Dad 1996. I was lucky to have two great parents. But this video is about Shawn not me. I just wanted to let Shawn know that I really like his videos. Sorry Shawn I didn't want to make this about me.
Gregory Rapier If you don't mind my saying, you didn't make this about you. You contributed recollections that completely fit. Others too, relate to your history, having similar stories. There is nothing shameful about a sense of community that people share. Society has lost that, and many would say that it's been detrimental. If you'll notice, at this time, at least 45 people have given your comment a thumbs up; that's a lot of appreciation. I think it's fair to say that they're saying thank you, and Shawn too, gave an appreciative mark. Thanks again.
@Mashud Ahmed I think that once money came into being was the downfall of mankind. Once we as humans stopped living in villages and tight nite family groups, we also started loosing who we are. People who still live in small towns, and villages as in Europe, for the most part, still rely on each other. Every once in a while you 'll see us all rally for someone in need or there is a disaster we rally to help with supplies to help those victims to get back on their feet. But for the most part, we live more and more in seclusion. When we still lived together in villages and family groups we all pulled together for the common good of all in that village or family group. When a hut or home needs building everyone moves as one. We hunted together, we planted and harvested for the good of all. Everything was/is shared in small groups and villages. We see that humans still living in small groups of the Amish how everyone gathers, without being asked or for money
I always like how calm and happy the dog is. Says a lot about the way you treat her :)
Respect, you are the happiest man. You have an unconditionally loving being beside you, a passionately done little house and a lot of work. Health and greetings from Romania.
I love the way you talk to Cali, almost as if she is going to answer back, she is adorable.
I heard a quote once that said...”Dogs might be in just a small part of our lives, but to them we are their whole lives.”
You can tell a lot about a person by the way they treat their dog...you are a kind person! Your cabin is looking awesome and I truly enjoy your videos...keep up the good work!
Cali is so precious it makes my heart melt
I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this video. I loved watching you work. Thank you
Your dog ! 😍 and I love how you film your videos. Thanks for all the great effort you put into it !
Simply amazing work, I always look forward to watching your episodes .
Your Creativity is UNBELIEVABLE you truly have a Lost Art doing this by just woodworking hand tools. A master craftsman for sure !! ❤ watching you create with just these pieces of wood on your cabin...We can certainly see why you Love what you are doing out there. How rewarding you must feel to see what your hands have made..Love your pup Cali she also LOVES You so much and this life to roam free in the wilderness with you !!! Man and Dog what more can you ask for. ❤ your drone videos what a Beautiful opening with this one of you and Cali on the ice....
As always I’m sitting here with my cup of tea and enjoying watching you work on your cabin.. I love how you love Cali,,she also loves you❤️ The place is looking so darned good..The world needs more men like you Shawn...
Hi Shawn, You are a role model with values living your dream. Your craftsmanship is an artform that doesn't exist anymore. The passion for your craft is appreciated. You love what you do. It shows and makes you happy. Thank you for sharing your special home in the woods.
Love my Friday Mornings "Chillin" with Shawn My Self Reliance!
Your store of knowledge continues to amaze me. I loved your personal story at the end. It's refreshing to hear something that normal and wholesome in today's world, and I hope the next generation of kids can still have normality like that.
I can't get enough of your videos,makes my week when you post them,keep them coming ,happy days 👍🇬🇧
your dog is probably the most beautiful, most well taken care and happiest retriever I've ever seen. Congrats for you and her : D
Oh my Lord. This is one of those videos that's in a class all by itself. This video can't be duplicated or replicated. I give this video a PERFECT 10.
Thanks for yet another awesome video. And I so love your opening shot. Very peaceful.🤳💕
The quality of your editing just gets better and better Shawn. Always look forward to the great content too. A rare dusting of snow here in UK is bringing your videos to live even more. Thanks for sharing with us all
I sit here every Friday night next to my dog in the city suburbs, both watching your videos.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey with us.
Love from Australia
I have watched u when I want calm and peace.. I could watch and learn forever.. Thank you for beautiful wood working.. by hand.. The way things have a purpose and all have thier place.. Great lesson.. thanks..
I’m addicted to watching these Vlogs! Great work. All the way from England 🏴
Always looking forward to your Friday video. The suspense of what it is your actually building is good stuff.
man... you're simply amazing..... great source of inspiration and motivation. Cheers from Italy
Wow, I’m speechless and that’s saying a lot! This is so beautiful
ok this is addictive...love it...was thinking of buying a cabin but now I think I want to just buy the land and do this and teach my 7 yr old boy and 9 yr old girl how to do and appreciate all this in making something together....
Those who judge will never understand. Those who understand will never judge. You love those trees that keep the roof over your head. You love that wilderness that feeds you body and soul. And that's why we all love your channel... Well that and Cali of course ☺.
My god you told cali you would make her a bed and she can look out the window and by golly you did a wonderfull job at it, with storage space even!!! good work!!!!
Your videos calm me. They are so interesting, but I find them soothing at the same time. Thanks for putting in the work to let us in our your journey.
I have just sat watching you construct your beautiful kitchen. You took me back to when I was a young child and watched my grandfather and my father both carpenters work with hand tools..its a craft. My son followed the family tradition and is a carpenter too, but it's all power tools, you are a credit to your trade..the brace and bit, the sash clamps as we called them, even the oil stone to sharpen your plane, I still have them to this day...thank you for a trip down memory lane. I hope you will be happy in your new home.
The cabin looks great. You have added a lot since I have seen the last video. The bed for the dog is a wonderful idea. Love watching. Keep up the good work. Blessings on you.
I could not be more glued or nailed to any other Ch. as much as I am Yours #1. Thanks so very much for ALL you bring, it is off the scale! .... Blessings from Oregon, ... Mike.
Cali is such a well behaved girl. She loves you unconditionally, as she demonstrates frequently. I admire the fact that even when you are working, you always have time to speak to her. I adopted a Yorkie four years ago. He is a great companion for me and we travel together. Thank you, always learn something new from you.
Such great craftsmanship!
I've watch you fish, build, start camp fires, and now ice skate. 👏 I thank you for sharing your videos. Keep up the good work.
You have done an amazing job the sense of accomplishment you must have for building that. Great job
Love watching the time you and your dog spend together. I had a golden mix, he passed away from cancer at 9.5 yo this past August. We used to hike and swim and do pretty much everything together. I've been pretty stagnant since his passing. The unconditional love from a dog and the big wet kisses are the best next to the quiet times just sitting together enjoying the sounds of the forest. Thanks for letting us all into part of your life.
I really enjoyed this video the workmanship and Cali are phenomenal! I really enjoyed the long version because the shorter versions I was waiting for more but this is very nice and really enjoyed it immensely thank you so much Shawn.
The skating brought back some great memories back in Ipswich MA. We would skate the rivers for miles as well as surrounding swamps. Skated back soaking wet several times after falling through. The traveling hockey games were fun as well.
I always enjoy watching your videos brother thank you!!👍👍
Hy. I working in construction more than 20 years... I have eyes for looking how is good in the work. Man. I love your job. Precise and quality. More video please ;) from Europa/Hungary
I realy love watching your Videos. They are one highlight of my week. Good job! 🖒
Great Craftmanship,Nice To See New,Updates 😊.👍. 🐾🐾 To Cali ♡
Shawn:
Every week of watching this is food for my soul! savour every bite!
We had a pond near our house we played hockey on, friends father would drive his 1968 Dodge Power Wagon on it and plow it for us. Then we would play hockey at night with the full moon lighting up the Ice! Ahhh!! The innocence of being a boy playing hockey in the dead of night with the sounds of the blades singing through the Ice with that full moon washing the Ice with light. Ahhh! the warmth of a memory. Thanks Shawn have not revisited that memory in 47 years.
Carpentry is spellbinding!!! I loved watching this!!!
Awesome video Shawn, you are a true Craftsman brother.
You, sir, are truly a testament as to the Cannooky way of life!
Scenes from the skating ...absolutely spectacular ~Peace~
Thanks Zed 👊
What self respecting Canadian doesn't know how to skate
& the dog on ice
My German Shepherd is captivated by Cali. Loves to watch her on the screen, quite amusing. Keep up the great work, you do a great job both with your craftsmanship and your video production. Look forward to your next projects.
Just fantastic, I love watching your programs. Can't wait until next Friday. Best wishes from U.K.
Excellent use of the copper, I'm always impressed with your skills and video coverage, from the drone work, to the new sink
Great video (as always) Shawn! You should know you have truly inspired me. I actually purchased a book on survival recently, and plan on practicing some outdoors skills over the coming months and hopefully years! In addition, for my birthday, my future father-in-law bought me some tackle and a tackle box for my kayak so he can teach me the intricacies of fishing. I know the basics of all of these things (I earned my Eagle Scout about five years ago) but I know I have so much more to learn, and have again been inspired by you to find and pursue the crafts that bring me life and joy! Much love-- Adam.
Keep up the good work Shawn
You are my role model. Greetings from Iran
Why so many thumbs down? If the world had more people like this guy it sure would be a better place, a lot of people have become so removed from true happiness caught in the rat race, short tempers, hatred towards other people, a huge amount of people seem excessively concerned with physical comforts or the acquisition of wealth, and the worst thing the TV brain washing us to think its acceptable. Take a step back and take in the natural beauty that surrounds us its way better than anything you can buy.
Shawn, I have been following your vids for some time now and I am a professional carpenter from generations of carpenters and you say you are not a carpenter ......you sir are one of the finest I have the pleasure of watching work. Cheers from a fellow canoeing Canuck. Respect Sir.
Wow, thank you for that
kittykane1000 , True story ! Such a master and very calming to watch.
It was a real pleasure meeting you and Doug last weekend at the adventure show. You are a true inspiration and your lifestyle is something I strive for. Keep up these amazing videos! Cheers.
Thanks! Nice meeting you too :)
Very nice video! You're an inspiration, Shawn. Keep doing what you do and God bless!
I have been watching from the beginning and always get excited to see a new upload! Always inspired to go build something! Awesome job!
What beautiful old wooden clamps!
Hi Shawn: I find the absence of a vocal narrative very enhancing to the video I have to pay closer attention to what is going on. Watching your carpentry is somehow relaxing & I'm very happy to see the subscribers continuing to grow. That's the kind of rink I had for years; thanks Brian 77
Those ardox nail will make sure none of the joints ever come apart. Another great vid Shawn. Keep up the great work, brother!
Dont know what i like the most about Weekends. Free from work or watching Shawn.
Love the backsplash!! As a sheet metal mechanic my self, I love to watch others useing the craft in ever day building
THAT was one of the most beautiful openings ive ever seen on RUclips. Well done Shawn!
Hangs4Fun
So much so, I had to replay it, to enjoy it again!
This is a superb wood working book I`ve ever read, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . Both novice and some skilled woodworker can gain a lot of general info using this reading material. I`ve been very amazed how frequently I use this to look up woods at places like to restore and salvage spots.?
Love everything.
Must. Build. Work shed. 😘⛏⚒
C'est un bonheur de regardé vos vidéo merci beaucoup MONSIEUR
Always get excited to see a new weekly video from yourself. Beautiful cabin, and love seeing it gradually change and get even more wonderful.
That copper is looking realy great Shawn! Thanks for sharing this with us again. :)
Shawn, you're a genius. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless.
This video is why I fell in love with your channel. So much learning happening!!!
Every time I watch your videos, they seem to me like a love letter to your wife. You are building this awesome home for you, your wife and your wee doggie. I am sending you lots of prayers and wishes for strength to finish it all 😊
The best part of my weekends....My Self Reliance :D
Best RUclips channel ever!
You're doing what people have forgotten- building a home and life with your hands. So many people are learning from you. God bless you for sharing your videos with us.
Tina Gallagher most people know how but the right has been taken away with all the rules regulations and permits you have to pay pretty much taking away all your rights to build on a piece of land that you own that's why he is in a place where there are no building codes
I love everything about this lifestyle (video) Thanks you for posting.
There are...under the counter/ sinks
Then there are..over the sink/ counters
Enjoyed it. Never, would have thought of that.
I'm a carpenter yet I'm learning a lot from you. I love your style. Just finished the plumbing in an 18 foot trailer. Your's is so simple compared to the nightmare I just went through in the last two weeks. Makes me want to drop it all and head for the woods. Thanks for all you do.
Just love how this is coming together!
love to watch your videos Sean good way to relax on a friday night in front of the fireplace
.Living the Dream
You have captured the attention of my 7-year old daughter. She was fascinated by your work in the cabin. I talked to her about what you are doing and she had a few questions. I think she may want to watch your build from the beginning. We'll see. If she keeps an interest, I'l be sure to let you know.
I love that you just show us instead of spending the first ten minutes telling us what you're going to do in the video. It makes viewing such a great experience. Thank you.
Great job Shawn. You are making it hard for us lesser mortals as we watch this here in Thailand. My Thai wife purchased a beautiful high quality stainless steel sink for our new kitchen. Now she likes copper, having just seen it for the first time. My wife is correct, very beautiful to look at. So, as a viewer request and small warning it the title "vdnwft" for 'viewer discretion no wifes first time' may just save a few lesser chaps heart ache of "Why can't you do that?" Easy for me, rubbish chinese tools or 'I cannot buy that tool here.'
A wonderful job and a joy to watch you working. Thank you, Greg
Greg Summers ( Perhaps you can order specialty tools online.)
Hi CA Catr, may be, but most will not ship to Thailand, or the shipping cost is 3 or 4 times the product cost and there is no guarantee that he product will ever arrive. I do love wood, as do the local white ants here, they come in two sizes, huge and really big bast&&ds and just love to eat wooden houses. So my retreat farm homestead is made of concrete and ceramic tiles and needs to last my wife 40 years. 33 deg C every day here, so watching Shawn helps me feel a little cooler. His words are good for my heart as an added bonus. Kind regards, Greg
Understandable. I know that Thailand is coming into its hottest season. I would imagine that concrete retains that heat. I've never heard of white ants; thanks for educating. I suspect that the placid calm of Shawn's atmosphere is also found to be appreciably peaceful by many.
Hi Catr, Yes it is hot, we have A-C in our bedroom. Shawn is calm and happy so much different than so many other You Tubers. The contributors are great and we can have a small side bar chat is the icing on the cake. It so good to see a man making a cabin for the lady he dearly loves; as I am making the dream farm for my wife. Thank you again, Greg
Haha! when Cali barked at the planes it made me chuckle as mine does the same thing. I always wondered what she would do if she actually caught one 😅 ps still loving your vlog very peaceful and preferable to normal T.V.
no words, amazing work. Greetings from Estonia!
my favorite Friday entertainment after work! Thank you for all the effort.
I love how the sound of you driving the metal splitter into that wood echoes for miles . . . makes me wish to have 100 acres somewhere around there; with water, of course.
Cali showed that jet what she's about, and made it go away right quickly ! Now she's got a bed all the other dogs are jealous of too.... Can't wait to see the next video Shawn !
It's poetry in motion Shawn, watching you do that joinery! It makes me want to build something new...
What a lovely intro -you and Calli on the ice. It looks like Spring is coming and you have a bit of a thaw going on. Spring is just like a distant hope here.... Wishing you the best from frozen England!
I used to work in aircraft maintenance, near the Sheet Metal shop, and, I've seen the metal bending table that your emulating with the clamp and 2 X 4s. Ingenious!
One of the things I love about these videos is watching you craft something while saying to myself "What the heck is Shawn doing now...?" Only to be answered a few moments later with: "Oooooohhhh!"
Neil Henne me too!!! Like his make shift break for the copper backsplash! Loved watching that all come together.
My Sentiments exactly Neil! .. Regards man, ... Mike.
Lol
It is joy, to see you work,
God bless you and your wife
Just found your channel what a gem! I'm taking tips from every video to hopefully one day live out in the wilderness off the grid just me n my dog good luck with future projects you give regular people like me hope who are tired of everyday BS and stress of what pop culture says how we should look,eat,sleep and live i believe everyone once in a while should stop the mental hustle n bustle and give themselves a chance to see how peaceful a simple life like this can be.Good luck my friend looking forward to many more of your videos.
great job you always amazed us Cali loved her new spot she looked at you so happy thanks for sharing
Much respect for you carpentry skills, and the ability to film and edit in a way that is very engaging. Love your work, thanks for sharing. Cheers from Oregon, USA.
Is there anything you can't do? I love watching everything you do! I have to say I literally cried when you were outside with your dog & she was giving you love & a kiss, such a sweet girl! The cabin looks awesome, beautiful work. My favorite channel, could watch you all day. Thanks for all the enjoyment you give me. Blessings from the USA 🇺🇸
My sentiments exactly! Also from the USA!
Joy Sheets Mine too from UK.
I third that emotion.
Ditto from the land of Oz!
Just watched this with my wife and three kids and they loved it. The kids kept saying dad you have some of those tools. Really enjoy watching all your videos its good family time and educational.
Keep on truckin'!. Of late, these vids are the highlight of my weeks...
Not to nit-pick, but I keep wondering why you don't build yourself a pair of sturdy sawhorses, instead of battering that poor old square-built chair. They could be quickly knocked together from rough logs, and would save you both time and effort.
Love what you do and how you present it, and from the subs counter, seems like I'm far from alone.
You've got a real flair for editing, you don't use too much music, your work reaches a lot more people than would otherwise be the case.
As the Aussies'd say: "Good on ya!", I'm really glad for your success.
On the job site there are no such things as chairs. They turn into props, tool holders, dead weights and workbenches. Oh, they also become something to kick when you make a mistake. LOL.
Andrew Whip That, it does... It's just that it'll become loose and wobbly, and won't serve it's original purpose anymore, once he's done with the build. That, and the fact that he mentions he intends to build more cabins on his plot, means that building sawhorses wouldn't be a waste of time. Sorry if I've ruffled your feathers, that wasn't the intention...
It was just a suggestion, he's a grown man and then some.
Thank you for these videos, I enjoy watching the cabin progress. I can't wait till I have a go at doing it myself.
You never disappoint! Cali could have a channel of her own ..such a gorgeous pet❣ only sad part is we all have a week to wait for your next clip. I learnt to ice skate on a creek behind our house...thanks for the memories Shawn Stay Safe❣
Can you hear me clapping!!!! Thanks for this video. Just one more great piece of work in every way!