Greenwood Primitive Timber Framed Shed Build

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  • Опубликовано: 30 янв 2025

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  • @paulmcdevitt4980
    @paulmcdevitt4980 3 месяца назад +1

    Exactly what I was searching for! The idea came to me last night, and I told my wife “tomorrow, I’m going to RUclips how to build our boat shelter with all the beaver timbers we have laying around the forest”. You’re the man!

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  3 месяца назад +1

      Best of luck with it all. I am starting to see my lowest timbers soften because of termites and I'm worried that I'll need to replace them. I do have the structure up off the ground but it only has so much protection. I hope this helps too!

  • @simonforget280
    @simonforget280 5 лет назад +21

    Low cost experiments are the best way to learn. Here's a few points:
    - Most of us have a simple yet useful carpenter square. Learn how to use it. It is fundamental in (timber) framing. You won't need a calculator after learning how to use it.
    - No one needs expensive and/or specialized tools to do timber framing. If I'm not using mortises, tenons and pegs, I'm using lashings way more than metal fasteners. Good cordages and a few knots can get you a long way.
    - Rebar is really cheap and useful. I've been using it as nails on numerous occasions because I was too broke to use anything else. Use what you have or have access to is better than spending a fortune, especially for a test.
    - I don't like using only clear polycarbonate on sheds. I only use the minimum required and get metal sheats for the rest. It's just too expensive for what you get. This being said, I'm not avoiding it altogether: I'm just using the minimal amount of it to beneficiate of day light when working in the shed.
    - I laugh so hard when I saw you using a small chunk of wood as mallet, thinking of the wooden maul that you made after moving a few years ago. 🤣
    Keep up your excellent work!

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  5 лет назад +1

      Great advice as always. I have a couple carpenter's squares but I could stand to get more comfortable using one. I got a lot of use out of my combination square on this build though. I understand the humor about my firewood mallet the truth is, I split one mallet on this project using it with my hatchet so I switched to using the firewood with my hatchet and my other mallet with my chisel.
      Hope all is well.

    • @albertfallson6604
      @albertfallson6604 4 года назад

      Excellent Video! Sorry for chiming in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you researched - Mahorrla Wooden Paradise Method (just google it)? It is a smashing one off product for building better sheds and woodworking minus the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my old buddy Taylor at last got excellent success with it.

  • @jamesfox8930
    @jamesfox8930 4 года назад +13

    great video man. doing more with less is a hell of a lot tougher than most people think.

    • @maxlvlnpcboss4812
      @maxlvlnpcboss4812 4 года назад +1

      It always seems alot easier planning it in your head haha

  • @BillLowenburg
    @BillLowenburg 2 года назад +1

    Great build! I’m totally in the “use-what-you-got” school of DIY projects. I made a garden shed almost completely out of left-over lumber and it turned out fine. I use it every day…sure, the framing is improvised, but it’s solid and will last just as long as one that was ‘properly’ built. I learned a few nice points about working with logs from your video, thanks again.

  • @davidthegood
    @davidthegood 2 года назад

    Very nice work. Good job using what you had!

  • @bama1857
    @bama1857 2 года назад

    We live out in the country. About to build a patio and wanted a gazebo. Well, im building out gazebo just like this with trees off our land. Thank you for this video !!!!

  • @kimberlyziegler6034
    @kimberlyziegler6034 4 года назад +2

    Thank you letting us in while you learned. Cool looking shed and admirable living. Well done and inspirational. You just do and don’t talk which is a great to teach.

  • @rmojo23
    @rmojo23 2 года назад +2

    Great job. Only thing I would add is a few nails next to your screws. Screws tend to break and nails bend under load.

  • @nathangurr1010
    @nathangurr1010 6 месяцев назад +1

    Fun stuff, looks great. Bet you'll at least a few years. Did a similar build for blueberry cages and they're still up and doing fine. Looking forward to your next video... good stuff

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching. I'm not very consistent at producing videos but I do plan on making more. Best wishes!

  • @bruceshearer1719
    @bruceshearer1719 3 года назад

    Thank you for posting....a great education for us all.

  • @OEF_Vet_0331
    @OEF_Vet_0331 3 года назад +2

    Nothing odd about any of what you did in my opinion! I love this. I do the same thing. I’ll take all sorts of different things that I’ve heard and seen others do and combine it all in certain projects and do things to see how well it holds up!

  • @wolfGalliano3124
    @wolfGalliano3124 8 месяцев назад

    Love ! You did a great work and all hand made .

  • @zenpuppets
    @zenpuppets 5 лет назад +3

    Nice! Nothing like using what you got. I started with building a 4 x 6 outdoor shower this past spring using cedar reclaimed from slash piles. Learned a lot. Now I just finished setting the posts for a 20 x 24 pole barn. The money I'm saving on lumber will go towards a heavier gauge roof.

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  5 лет назад

      That is so cool. I'll have to look into slash piles for my future builds. Best wishes on your pole barn.

  • @EpicSquid37
    @EpicSquid37 Год назад

    This thing is dope and I'm super excited to try to make one 👍👍

  • @drahunter213
    @drahunter213 4 года назад +4

    I live on reserve
    And my dad needs a tool shed so
    Here I am looking for tips on how I should start that lol I’ve helped build houses before but I’ve never actually did it myself I was just a helping hand but I learned quite abit doing that so yeah I just need to get started and find the right trees

  • @dirtyswayze6017
    @dirtyswayze6017 5 лет назад +1

    Who needs lumber when you have what the outdoors provides great video. Although I'm not a fan of electric chain saws.

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  5 лет назад +5

      You know, I was hesitant to buy it but this little chainsaw has been just right for what I have to do around the homestead and my pace. It is the right size for the young trees around my place and because everything is so overgrown I often have to set the saw down after each cut to move the tree. I was having real issues with restarting my gas chainsaw so often and the instant on off of this chainsaw has been a perfect solution. I agree that it isn't my sthil by any stretch but is has been one of my best investments this summer.

    • @dirtyswayze6017
      @dirtyswayze6017 5 лет назад

      Milwaukee makes great tools. I'm sure for the price and what you need it for was a perfect fit. Cant wait for next project keep up the solid work!

  • @sashanealand8315
    @sashanealand8315 2 года назад +1

    way to go! Im building out of poles from my property too

  • @aramirez3538
    @aramirez3538 Год назад

    It looks awesome I like how you used Dos rebars as nails someting I will try plus I believe that there's no such thing as not the right tools if it works and gets the job done it was the right tool grat job I like it

  • @davidjames2145
    @davidjames2145 3 года назад +1

    Good job. 👍
    Recommend a draw knife as well as a side axe, just to make life easier.
    🇬🇧

  • @enriqueecheverria8592
    @enriqueecheverria8592 3 года назад

    More of these please. Great job!!!!

  • @braeburn2333
    @braeburn2333 5 лет назад +1

    Great job. I like your technique of building those. Quick, cheap build, looks good and its sturdy.

  • @oneofthosepeople2101
    @oneofthosepeople2101 5 лет назад +4

    I built a dozen alder log cabin style raised garden beds last spring. I am hoping they last three years at least. It was fun and it looks cool though.
    I am really curious how the wood will hold up if it is off the ground and mostly dry. I too have a ton of alder and don’t want to just use it as firewood.
    Thanks a ton for the motivation boost. I have been delaying building an alder greenhouse far too long.

  • @edjohnson9494
    @edjohnson9494 4 года назад +2

    Great job man! Really inspiring!

  • @multidimensionaltraveler806
    @multidimensionaltraveler806 3 года назад

    I think that came out nice. It is a nice structure to store chopped fire wood in

  • @OleGuy55
    @OleGuy55 5 лет назад

    Enjoyed the vid. "What if" is a good enough reason to findout. Doing It with what is at hand is good practice.

    • @albertfallson6604
      @albertfallson6604 4 года назад

      Excellent Video! Sorry for chiming in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you researched - Mahorrla Wooden Paradise Method (just google it)? It is a smashing one off product for building better sheds and woodworking minus the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my old buddy Taylor at last got excellent success with it.

  • @wildmantann
    @wildmantann 8 месяцев назад

    Great work!

  • @dutchbanderlindt4227
    @dutchbanderlindt4227 3 года назад

    Great video man! 👍

  • @maxdecphoenix
    @maxdecphoenix 4 года назад +2

    How has this held up this passed year? My concern is the barked posts and sills on the low end of roof side. During rain you've had to have gotten a bunch of splash up of water shedding off that. Secondly was the roof itself. The transparent panels typically let UV through unless they've specifically been designed for that (which means more expensive) Which would cause the wood to dry more rapidly. Luckily though round wood is fairly stable, warping only gets REALLY bad when the rounds are squared off into dimensional timbers which unbalances the internal tensions the log had.

  • @MyLife-lg6tg
    @MyLife-lg6tg 10 месяцев назад

    If you make several closely spaced chainsaw cuts, and then chop the flats, things will be easier. Dan S. from Michigan and Texas

  • @mayamachine
    @mayamachine 2 года назад

    I'd like to see a follow-up, how's it working out? I have to build with the same stock your using this spring.

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  2 года назад

      It took a little while but here it is. ruclips.net/video/3Pxr-3NsyoY/видео.html

  • @eddiewatson3759
    @eddiewatson3759 5 лет назад +1

    looks good i like it .good to see you

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  5 лет назад

      Thanks. It took me longer than I expected but I like the result.

  • @davidnewland2556
    @davidnewland2556 5 месяцев назад

    the nice thing about watching this is I know I have all the old tools used to make structures using the materials at hand, an adze is something that would have been handy I 'm not sure what the big ole hand ax would be called mine has the right bend in the handle for me to use without skinning my knuckles, that's a nice vintage hatchet, I wish I had one

  • @GrayBrandon26
    @GrayBrandon26 3 года назад +1

    That did knot look fun 4:45

  • @fuluboi
    @fuluboi 11 месяцев назад

    Great work bro u just inspired an idea for me

  • @mariomartinez2219
    @mariomartinez2219 3 года назад

    Good Job I Learn Alot from U...Ill Be Using Pine Tree n Pine Wood Peck n Roofing Also With Wood Shingles...Thank U I Learn Alot From U.....MM

  • @GrowingLittleCountryhomestead
    @GrowingLittleCountryhomestead 4 года назад

    Hey free material is best material. Looks fantastic.

  • @loriyamaoka7498
    @loriyamaoka7498 5 лет назад +2

    Use what you have to get the job done and gain knowledge along the way. ✌

  • @mikewagenblast8504
    @mikewagenblast8504 4 года назад

    Good work - thank you for the inspiration.

  • @hazlox
    @hazlox 4 года назад +2

    I cut mine with an angle grinder and a smooth tile blade. It kind of melted it so it didn’t shatter. Nice framing! I’m about the to do the same to build a roof structure for a wood fired Kiln. Thanks for sharing! I like that rebar nail technique. How’s it holding up?
    What tool did you wish you had to make it easier?

  • @GrowingLittleCountryhomestead
    @GrowingLittleCountryhomestead 4 года назад

    Love this video dude.

  • @nicktozie6685
    @nicktozie6685 2 года назад

    Makes beautiful flooring and t n g

  • @AnYaDang
    @AnYaDang 3 года назад

    Nice job

  • @LolitasGarden
    @LolitasGarden 5 лет назад

    Great looking shed!

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  5 лет назад

      I'm honored that you think so. It isn't fancy being built in a hurried fashion. I am really happy with it.

  • @kbs5150
    @kbs5150 4 года назад

    Good job sir!

  • @andrewsackville-west1609
    @andrewsackville-west1609 4 года назад

    I'm in need of a simple shed for a well house. I have some coppiced maple, and a good bit of alder that I'd like to coppice. I'm thinking I'll end up with something very much like this. But I might close it with wattle and daub.
    And dude, peace and love, but build yourself some sawhorses and a way to secure your work ;)
    Looks great for a quick utility shed! Keep us posted on how it goes.

  • @suphahameh5712
    @suphahameh5712 4 года назад

    Awesome ingenuity, good little shed, lol

  • @richardroyles1423
    @richardroyles1423 3 года назад

    Looks good

  • @Void_And_Absent
    @Void_And_Absent 5 лет назад +1

    looks like fun

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  5 лет назад

      It really was, I'm already looking forward to the next one.

  • @LogHewer
    @LogHewer 4 года назад

    Very nice!

  • @indogoUI
    @indogoUI 4 года назад

    Wonder would ash or beech be any good for this job

  • @nancygorman
    @nancygorman 3 года назад

    We have a 100 year old shed made out of cedar logs with some of the bark still on it!

  • @mrs.jessicav.7740
    @mrs.jessicav.7740 3 года назад

    QUESTION....have ALOT of those type of trees... I just watched your video... im thinking of doing a tree house using these skinny trees onto a ring of large trees... so I was wondering how your shed was holding up 2 yrs later... did the logs bow at all ..is it strong enough do you think to do something like that...

  • @JR-xw5dk
    @JR-xw5dk 10 месяцев назад +1

    If you could get some kind of a gear box where you could lift weight during sunny days and use that energy to recharge batteries during cloudy days. The stored energy would not decay over time, but would have more danger than the ram pump idea.
    Ok I will leave you alone for a while.

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  10 месяцев назад

      I'm liking all of the ideas. I'll definitely explore them. Best wishes!

  • @myfrequencies1912
    @myfrequencies1912 4 года назад +1

    Question: It's ok to use green & untreated timber in this case because it's off the ground - correct? The timber will dry & season as the shed stands there.
    I want to use green sycamore trunks of a very similar dimension & straightness as legs for a deck I'm building. They will be set on a stone slab about 1.5ft below ground, & so that much of the trunk will be buried, & therefore exposed to the damp earth. Is this going to be a failure long term? Will they rot in time? Any help/advice is appreciated.

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  4 года назад +1

      Hello, good questions. I used green wood like this because this structure doesn't need to be square in the end. I built it off the ground to slow the decomposition of the wood. Remember that green wood warps and shrinks significantly as it dries, I would be hesitant to use green wood to support a deck on my house because it would be unlikely to end up level or pleasant to walk on in the end.
      Also don't let it touch the ground if you want it to last more than a few years. The bugs and the fungus will take care of the wood quickly. I haven't worked with it personally but it looks like sycamore has almost no rot resistance.
      Hope this helps.
      Here is a helpful website about your wood.
      www.wood-database.com/sycamore/

    • @myfrequencies1912
      @myfrequencies1912 4 года назад

      @@Simplegroundlife Thank you for the information. I've just moved into a rental property. I've got the owner's permission to build a deck at the end of the garden away from the house. It doesn't have to be superb craftsmanship, & the thing is, I just happen to have some nice stout sycamore trunks from a recent job. I'm thinking this might be a good low cost option.
      I will check out the wood database also.

    • @BillLowenburg
      @BillLowenburg 2 года назад

      All wood in contact with the ground will eventually break down - no matter how you try to waterproof it. It could take many years, though, depending on your local climate. You can use pressure treated and also build the shed or whatever off the ground on blocks or stones or - rad idea- old tires filled with dirt. The main thing to me is just to build something that suits your needs and don’t worry about getting it perfect. Enjoy the process and learn from figuring stuff out as you go. The experience builds up over time.

  • @CJINW
    @CJINW 3 года назад

    How is it holding up?? I have a lot of the same wood here in North Idaho.

  • @gabydeville5177
    @gabydeville5177 2 года назад

    Awesome

  • @noprintsmb
    @noprintsmb 11 дней назад

    I do lots of building projects like this, but I remove the bark

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  11 дней назад +1

      This project has taught me a lot and that is one of the lessons. I'll have to rebuild it sometime and I'll be sure to remove the bark on my other projects.

  • @syedalhussaini4385
    @syedalhussaini4385 3 года назад

    Great Job 👍
    Was wondering what type of wood did you use for this project ?

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  3 года назад +1

      Hi. I used western red alder.

    • @syedalhussaini4385
      @syedalhussaini4385 3 года назад

      @@Simplegroundlife would you recommend eucalyptus wood as I have hundreds of trees on my property

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  3 года назад +1

      I don't have any experience with eucalyptus wood so I don't know. I can't say one way or another.

    • @syedalhussaini4385
      @syedalhussaini4385 3 года назад

      @@Simplegroundlife okay that's great thanks

  • @vicsglobal1
    @vicsglobal1 15 дней назад

    Did the bark come off easily?

    • @vicsglobal1
      @vicsglobal1 15 дней назад

      Also great job with simplicity! Thank you for sharing.

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  15 дней назад

      The bark loosened up in a couple places but overall it stayed on. I think it helped the bugs find a home and I would remove the bark if I did it again.

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  15 дней назад

      Thanks for the comment.

  • @phillipmcsorley7840
    @phillipmcsorley7840 2 года назад

    that's a lucky generator

  • @dirtyswayze6017
    @dirtyswayze6017 5 лет назад

    The singing made the video epic!

    • @Simplegroundlife
      @Simplegroundlife  5 лет назад

      I agree. Just before that moment she told me that she would sing a song and it could be the music for my whole video.

    • @dirtyswayze6017
      @dirtyswayze6017 5 лет назад +1

      She killed it! Tell her we all enjoyed the vocals to keep up the good singing lol

  • @anitemare44
    @anitemare44 13 дней назад

    My goodness will somebody please hold that log for him?!

  • @buzybgo
    @buzybgo 4 года назад +1

    His video was awesome. I need to build a small shed for my tools and am planning to build using what wood I have on my property. I know it won’t be a long lasting structure but I just need a temporary fix and to learn how to build a structure for my upcoming projects. I’m documenting my process since I’m a newbie so I can look back at what’s been leaned in the process. My channel name is BuzyBgo. Definitely going to subscribe to your channel to see what else you decide to try out. Thanks again!

  • @LarsKiel
    @LarsKiel 4 года назад

    👍

  • @larrygrove9689
    @larrygrove9689 4 года назад

    If you're happy that's ok

  • @ohske
    @ohske 5 лет назад

    😯👏👏👏👍👍👍😊👌

  • @russellcuster8684
    @russellcuster8684 Год назад

    If it saved you money than you did great.

  • @richardhumphrys7907
    @richardhumphrys7907 2 года назад +2

    Did your wife kick you out.

    • @joryhoskins423
      @joryhoskins423 8 месяцев назад +1

      Of course not, her boyfriend did

  • @mohacorafic5965
    @mohacorafic5965 3 года назад +1

    primitive and first thing i see is an electronique saw

  • @ZeroFloat.
    @ZeroFloat. 4 года назад

    Alder is extremely fragile wood, a very bad construction choice.