Log Cabin Sauna in the Forest, DIY Build: Cedar Floor, Door and Benches
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
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With a bunch of guys coming over this weekend, I concentrate on making the off grid log sauna functional with a wood floor, benches and a wall to keep the heat in. It smells great (aromatic cedar) in the bathhouse when the fire is burning. This video is back to the original videos from last year - a lot of building, a little bit of scenery and some cooking. I hope you like it.
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Shawn, I have to say that you reflect a mindset that has long been passed over by many in woodworking procedures. I was taught that, when one practices woodworking with hand tools, one has to set their mind to the "journey" along with the "destination". In plain terms, that simply means that a woodworker dedicated, for one reason or another, to using hand tools exclusively, must focus on the skills of planning, measurement, and joinery to accomplish the art of building anything by hand, with time involved being secondary in the process. With the speed of modern tools and the "gotta have it NOW" mentality of modern man [and woman], we have lost track of the feelings associated with the actual hewing of the "ingredients" for any project, be it a cabin or simply a window frame or sill. The "art" of woodworking involves, in my estimation, the skills and patience to plan out, initiate a procedure for, and completing whatever task is required to build for one's needs. And the resulting satisfaction of completing each one of the tasks, even if it is striking cut lines and dimensioning one board to fit properly where it belongs, is part of that "journey".
You have my undying admiration for your methods of dealing with this style of construction and processing raw materials into useable items for the homestead. With little or no dialogue in your videos, you pass on to other budding woodworkers so many hints and tips and cumulative knowledge in the art of true woodworking that I wonder if they even reflect on the vast knowledge which is included when you pick up hand tools and begin to "build" something?? It is a joy and an honor to watch each and every one of your videos and I thank you for such an all inclusive and complete effort to show exactly how they once handled basic tasks as a matter of being in need and meeting those needs in the manner of their era and lifestyle.
Wordy, but this is my way of saying, "Thank you, sir", and thank you to Cali also for being there to show the dog's role in these processes! The presence of a dog in a man's life is something which is above words but without any comparison, in my opinion, and they will always be our one and only "best friend" no matter what the circumstance.
[Edited for clarity on 5/5/19]
From one Old outdoors guy to another - thank you :-)
Cali. Dear precious Cali. Joyful Cali. Thanks for Cali.
Nothing like yummy rabbit after a hard days work pre bedtime!
What a wonderful message AND I teared up at the end for the love you obviously have, dare I say ALL of us have, for the wonderful Cali!
Nobody could say this better. Thank you for all of this, bless you, and bless Shawn and Cali. :) You made me cry :D Happy tears!
你把房子裡面做的越來越漂亮、實在太好了、你家都不用請別人做、自己做自已想要的格局，你的妻兒女很幸福、有你這麼厲害的主人
I'm in the medical field working nights and I so enjoy coming home on Friday mornings, getting coffee and sitting down to watch your latest videos! So relaxing and interesting to wind down to! Love what you're doing, Shawn! We actually go to a lake near where you are...it's a family thing...so alot of what you do brings back great memories of family time there. Keep up the GREAT work and look forward to seeing a whole lot more!
Fantastic, Shawn. Stay healthy and safe. 4 weeks ago I fell while doing carpentry at my daughter's farm. Broke my right wrist and had surgery to place hardware in there. At 68 I'm still pretty active and enjoy doing projects. But this has set me back temporarily. I'll be back at it but just a friendly reminder to work safe. Your mind and body are your most important tools.
You're a master craftsman, my friend. So relaxing watching a guy build his own life, with his own hands. I'm envious.
She is such a beautiful well behaved friend with such character.
I had a 180 pound Akita as a child and she makes me miss him even more than usual when I watch your vids!
Your wife and family will never be able to truly appreciate the amount of time and effort you've put into all of this
Love from Minnesota
Why do you say that? I bet they do.
Signed, a person who's father is exactly like this.
Sorry Michael, I beg to differ. I believe Shawn’s wife and girls have the utmost appreciation for his time, effort and determination. They must be incredibly grateful and proud. After all, am pretty sure they watch the videos and painstaking work detail, care and planning involved.
I'm impressed how you have built so much using basic equipment and how solid, functional and pleasing to the eye it is. You're a talented craftsman and you have a great companion in Cally, such a beautiful dog.
I have followed you now for over a year, Shawn. I have enjoyed watching your home and life progress. I’m glad you are going to be teaching bushcraft skills to people. It seems to be what you are meant to do, and you will be excellent at it. Enjoy seeing your beautiful family, and especially Cali. She is a Sweetheart! God bless and enjoy your time with the guys and the project you will all be working on. Wishing you all much success. Thank you for sharing your life.
Thanks for being real and not teasing your viewers with click bait. Seeing more and more of that. I've watched every video. Enjoy your time with friends.
Loved this episode..... again, ol Dick Proenneke would be mighty proud. Watching you make that door reminded me of watching him make his cabin door and his hinges & latch. Beautiful work Shawn! Cheers!!!
Every once in awhile they show him building his cabin on Public Television. I watch it every time!
I use to enjoy watching my late husband building things. He was into wood working. Made me some Beautiful things and made things to sell. Enjoy watching you.
The bath house is just beautiful. A real piece of art.
I lived in Finland for a year. Sauna's were the second best part of it. The people were the first. I'm from Michigan and it reminded me a lot of home.
Cali manages to steal the scene. She is a beauty. Thanks for posting.
плотник высшего класса,молодец. ......из казахстана привет.
Привет из Уральска!!!
Another great video. Sauna is almost ready! Seeing how far it came along filled my eyes with tears remembering when you started working on it and the hard work you put into it this past winter. This video is so rewarding to anyone following your journey.
I ve never seen such ingenity in a man as I ve seen in you.aThere was only one guy like you and that was my brother Marty,whose life ended quickly after he put his time on with the USA Navy after two years of active duty on The USS Midway and after his second marriage.He was a Mechanical Engineer and while finishing his career in the navy landed a great job with sn electric company. He built his house,garage and laid the lawn then on Father s Day and on Sunday on his job saved teo of his fellow workers lives,then losing his own in a coal bunker fire. He was only 24 years old. He died from carbon monoxide poisoning.I miss my brother, afte 55 years.
Finally!! 40 minutes of pure relaxation
Je ne comprends malheureusement pas tous les dialogues, mais je trouve formidable la démarche de ce Monsieur... J.adore cette complicité avec son chien et sincèrement, qu’est ce que j’aimerais en faire autant... la vie, la vraie...
Beautiful sauna, fits in perfectly with your cabin and outdoor kitchen. You've done an outstanding job. Thank you so much for taking us along with you and Cali.
I enjoy watching your videos. You have made me remember my late father who was a builder. We have grown up playing his tool as toys, making our own little stools and shelves. Life was fun during childhood, living in a small lifestyle block, off-grid.
Having a separate dressing room for everything next to the sauna room is just the way Finnish saunas are like, too, especially when they are separate buildings like that. So interesting to watch, I'm so glad I accidentally stumbled on your videos a month ago!
Hey Shawn, I am sure by now that you realize the therapy you provide to us via your videos. I don’t know if there’s a recognizable name for this type of therapy, but watching you work doing such a nice job on your camp is very relaxing and comforting. I look forward to each one!
Slick way to do the cut away around the windows.
Sometimes Real Life sets the agenda!
Dang, the whole project looks good.
Shawn, have you had a chance to step back and take in what you have created? Its absolutely incredible. You have created all that with your own two hands. You had a vision and you made, and are still making it, come to life. I am in awe of you sir. In this day of age to have the determination is hard enough. But to actually do it? Wow! And your momentum is still strong! The skies the limit! Love watching the footage and really looking forward to where your dreams take you next. Thanks for sharing it with us.
The sauna is coming along very nicely. That will be a relaxing reprieve after a long day of hard work.
Shawn’s craftsmanship never grows old.
Nice to see the old video style back. Nothing like the knowledge that company is coming and the place is a mess, to get one's derriere in gear and clean it up! That's how it works in our house too. The rabbit stew looked delicious, I could almost smell the aroma wafting out of the pot and filling the cabin. Enjoy the days with the buddies, and am looking forward to seeing "The Gathering Place". Hi, Cali! (Pat, pat). As always, stay safe.
You must get a feeling of real satisfaction in enjoying your life at the homestead you have created . It’s beautiful and extremely satisfactory in living style . You have done a wonderful job . I love the sauna house ,come this winter in the snow it will be marvelous .
Greetings from Finland! Thank you for the great video. Correct placement for thermometer is inside the sauna, head height when sitting on the bench. Sauna temperature should be around 80C for rookies :)
@Mckittrick Hyatt It all depends of the type of the sauna stove. The total thermal mass of the stones play big role. Also the humidity of sauna or "löyly" as we call it, play a big role. The more humid, the less temperature is needed. Personally I prefer more humid "löyly" and more thermal mass. Therefore you have more play room for more experienced or demanding sauna users.
Although my unrealized lifelong dream was to live in the great outdoors, I find it very pleasing to watch you live out your journey. The scenery is beautiful. The serenity you enjoy is enviable given all the stress around us. May the LORD bless you and keep you well. You are certainly an inspiration to this old gal😊
Mi admiración y respeto!! Que bella cabaña y que bello lugar!!!
A cup of coffee and your videos have become part of my morning routine.Its a good way to start the day.
These are my favorite videos to relax to, thanks Shawn!
Glad this interior sauna video popped up here, with more info. I love the sounds, fresh smell, and longer days of spring thaws in April, and sunsets through stark tree branches.
First time commentor. I just wanna say I love your dog everytime you throw that thing it makes me smile because I know your always busy but to see your dog bothering you telling you to enjoy life.. it's an awesome fun thing to see and when you throw that dog toy man you launch it far so u got time to walk away fast and get back to doing something. I know you throw that thing for her and it shows your a genuine good person. Now about the cabin you are a genius I listen to the birds the saws the hammering the chopping and its music to my ears. You have a beautiful family and I am happy you found a spot to call home surrounded by nature and among bright stars. Keep doing your thing don't let's others drag you down it's upward and onward keep shining and be all the glory to God stay blessed. Sincerely a satisfied viewer learning subcriber and a joyful soul my name is Vasko. I wish you a blessed day take care.
Iam agree with you and feel the same!
This is the fun part Shawn. Putting up all the finishing boards and trim makes such a difference and makes the sauna look more finished. When i built my log home, trim makes all the difference. Looks great!
I have followed this man from the very first log. Addictive and fascinating series. It occurred to me that I have watched him hammer a zillion nails and he has yet to miss or bend one!
Thank you for finally explaining why you were doing the interior accessories while the walls remained unchinked!
Wohoo breakfast with Shawn & Cali! Love the sauna house! 🐾😊
Very Relaxing! Thank You. You inspired me the other day to cook over my fireplace. There was a slight chill in the house in the morning. One of the few chills left till next winter. I built the fire in the fireplace. It took the chill off the house. After the fire became embers I placed my skillet and coffee pot into the fireplace. I cooked some fried eggs and boiled some water for my British Tea. It was the first time in my life I have ever done this. Using nature to heat, cook, and make a beverage in the house was awesome! Keep doing what you are doing! :)
Hi James
I'm a first time writing comments . but ur channel inspired me to build stuff . i haven't had the guts to video it yet but i will at one point .started watching ur channel for about a year now and love it..i wish i can do everything u do but im coming up with some projects.....thank you iwll keep watching ur channel?
Film your projects now ... I understand editing footage is quite the animal to train, of its own. Practice makes perfect. 😆
Looking forward to your handiwork. Thank you for your inspiration!
Always a pleasure to watch your videos
Wow, you are all set up for a good sauna night! The grin on my face as you unpacked the stuff including salmiakki and terva schnapps 😀
Greetings from a Finn in Germany, must say I am a bit jealous of your awesome sauna and everyone who gets to use it 🙂
torille
Same a Swede/Finn in Mexico :D
I'm a Swed/Finn in the western USA. I always say SOWna not SAAna. I just tell people that is the correct pronunciation, the Finn pronunciation. In Finish the emphasis is always on the first syllable of the word, also in Finn about 99% of all letters are pronounced. Sauna is looking real good!
I was born in Finland, to American parents, I've mostly corrected english speakers of the proper pronunciation of sauna. I miss the sauna, and also, salmiakki!!
@@Hamnut123Though I have been to Finland I have never had Salmiakki. Sounds interesting.
It's truly amazing what all you have accomplished in such a short time. Knowing you have 5 guys there this weekend tackling some projects makes me think next week's video will be incredible-more than most! Thanks for being a motivation to me personally.
Thank you , Shawn .
"when you set the pace , you are never out of step ! ."
42 minutes of therapy, thanks again Shawn for all the hard work you put in to not only the builds but these videos. I truly admire what you have achieved since I first subscribed to this channel.
This was really so much fun to watch. It has turned out just beautiful. It was so nice of Charlotte to send you all the fabulous spa stuff. It is strange how relaxing it is to watch you do woodworking. I can almost smell the cedar. You have done such a beautiful job on everything.
I guess with the fire going it will be warm enough for the guys to sleep in the bathhouse. That Cali is such a sweetie pie.
Mmmmm... Cedar.... 😊
Omigosh maple sugar candy...My grandpa used to make it for us... I am 72 years old. You remind me of him. He also built everything and farmed with hand tools and horse power. I grew up in the woods with Grandpa....now plant perennial fruits...loved his berry patches.
I so love watching your videos. They transport me to a beautiful place and teach me such a lot. Wish I could meet you and Cali xx
Greetings from Iowa, USA! You are truly an inspiration to watch! With your age, a middle aged man...and watching what you have accomplished by yourself is absolutely remarkable! Myself, a few years younger than you could never accomplish without some type of help. I tip my hat and bow down to you! It's a beautiful place, and I envy you! Keep doing what you do best!
I continue to enjoy all your vids. I think the format of building, cooking, eating and scenery works very well. As usual I always look for the next edition of whatever it is that you are working on. Great work Shaun, Thanks.
Cali in the background watching dad with that fluffy tail is just icing on the cake. It’s so satisfying to watch these projects come together. Your work is incredible! Thank you for sharing this with us!
All the love and appreciation from Philippines. God bless
Peace be with you friend
Not to mention the door with the diagonal boards makes such a nice look!
Oh yes, instant smile when I saw that Salmiakki pullo :D Awesome package! :)
- a Finn
Theses are intriguing to me. I am a carpenter and love seeing this. I have always wanted to do something like this in woods. Still trying to convince my wife.
When was the last time you woke up and said "damn, I wish I still worked in the big city". It amazes me how many people work for that their whole life getting into crazy debt. I live in central Michigan and headed north soon. UP ☝️🤚🔥
I live in Central Michigan too..I love Shawn's videos...been watching for a couple of years
@NPCs Go Away! CA is becoming a joke. More money to be made but also cost of living is way more. Plus people can legally shit in the streets there now. No thanks
@GD I think you and I have a different definition of "become somebody". I do need a big city to make me feel good. People need to be more self reliant and away from the big city life. Too many sissy boys these days.
Hello soon to be Yooper.
I just can't get enough of these videos...some I watch over and over....I live in Costa Rica with beautiful surroundings, but I like this so much better...more peaceful...but I do have 3 Calis , that helps a lot....please do more videos....Thank you
Love watching all your videos. Very relaxing and appreciates more on nature.
Ive finally found my "go to video" out of all the different subjects here in youtube land. I watch in pure awe n amazement!! You are a true inspiration and joy to watch. Thank You for these videos.
Always great craftsman ship,along with a lot of patience. Nice job.
It's just amazing how to see all your woodwork turns out perfectly. Building all this alone is just unbelievable, if I didn't see it with my own eyes from your videos I wouldn't believe it.
Spring is almost there! 😊
Your wood working is just the most beautiful and creative that I have seen yet. Love the Sauna. How nice of the person who sent you all the needed items. Enjoy your guest and the new project.
That Sauna door is awsome, well all the outher stuff is to, but i realy liked the outlook of that door.
Ulf Jönsson I was thinking that too. He could have gone the simple straight forward route with straight cuts and be done with it. But that’s why we love him. A one of a kind , never take the easy route, spirit.
@@CantrellLeatherGoods So thrue :)
I am a Filipina and I love watching DIY videos. I admire you for being so creative and hardworking. You do carpentry, cooking, and more. You're such an incredible man, a genius. God bless you.
One of my favorite channel on YT
Calm rain and fog in the north of Uruguay, all is quiet in my ranch, It 's time to enjoy your video Shawn, I learn a lot of skills from you, Thank you, also english classroom and amazing relax, i lift my glass of wine for you and for the lovely cali.
Best regards from Uruguay
Finland rules!sauna 100%😂Love you Shawn!
Salmiakki, löyly ja rakkaus...
Sauna is looking great!! Have an awesome time with your friends!! Give Ms Cali a big hug!!
Hello Shawn!
That is another great video!!! Building, cooking, talking... Like your lifestyle very much and I am looking forward to your next episode!!!
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🔥🤠🥩🍁🌞☀️🦌🐕
Sauna is looking great. Love the people from Finland, wonderful kind people.
At 28:00 minutes or so, you can hear an Eastern Phoebe. They are great birds to have around because they feed on bugs. Might want to throw together a few quick birdhouses, Shawn.
There are books available that tell which birds like a particular house even to what size hole you need and how high the houses need to be. What kind of cover they like.
From one twitcher to another ,thanks for the ID. We don't get the Eastern Phoebe in B.C. but the song s similar to the Alder Flycatcher, especially the Free Beer.
The forest IS a giant birdhouse.
Hello Shawn, you must be the busiest man in the world, such dedication and perseverance. It's truly amazing what you have accomplished during the last two years. Take care and be safe. 🤗
Wow Shaun! So excited for you, the family and Cali on getting the sauna nearly complete. Really excited on seeing what you and the guys get completed on the outdoor gathering place. Your homestead is a true work of art. I see great things for you and the family for years to come!
I am hooked sir. All action and no incessant talking. I am a visual learner and you have shown me much. Thank you😁
You were working your butt off! Great door! Sauna is looking great.
All week long I anxiously look forward to watching your vlogs! You produce thoroughly enjoyable footage of what you design and build, your yummy meals, how you interact with Cali, the local scenery, and your wrap-up at the end. Thanks Shawn for charging me up for the weekend! Enjoy your gathering of friends!
Great Video, you had me questioning why/how you completing the Bath House?....But you had a Good Reason!...I hope You and Your Friends have a “Productive and Enjoyable Weekend” with many “More to Come”?.....Looking forward to “Following more of This Journey”.....Play Safe....Later🖖🖖
Wow! What a nice lady to send all the gifts for his wash and sauna hut!
Great way to start a Friday morning, HECK YEAH!
You said it right!
@@HWolfe, it's good stuff for sure.
Красавчик, приятно наблюдать как работает профессионал .
Особенно если для тебя
Hello friend enjoy watching your videos April the 26th 8 o'clock a.m. 70ﾟ degrees North Carolina
I've got my computer hooked up to my TV now. Well, my grandson got my computer hooked up to my TV now. :) The videos are even more stunning on a 32" screen and the quality is not lost at all. Thanks for sharing.
What an over all achievement you have created. Awesome.
i like that you feed your dog what you eat.
I thought Friday was never going to get here! Wonderful video, looking forward to next week's for sure.....big hello to Cali for me!
That Sauna is looking good, Shawn!!!👍👍👍👍👍
Good Friday Shawn & Cali🐶! The log cabin sauna really shaping and looking awsome!👍
Shawn, over the last 10 days I have made 4 raised beds in my little hillside garden here in Ireland and it's down to you I persevered. With rheumatoid arthritis, they need to be high as my back is banjaxed! Lol. My tomatoes are in, along with onions, cabbage and carrots. Really looking forward to continued planting over the coming days. Great antidote to clinical depression! No weekend would be complete without the Cali medicine and the sensibility of Shawn James! No Brown nosing, honestly.
Hello...
I really like to see your videos, you know although I understand what you say just a little... My English is not very well.
I Learn English by myself everyday, I wanted to give up several times because it's difficult to me who is elderly...
Your activities and environment are what my best favorite things but I can't afford to do in my life.
I wish you have a good life.
Trinh, your English is good enough for your message to be understood, which is the important bit, so don't worry. I am an elderly Englishman trying to learn Czech, so... ;-)
I have property in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and I have a sauna. My Finn family always correct me when I say it improperly. Enjoying your videos, they are very relaxing. That is the way to enjoy life!
Your projects always come together so nicely...the sauna is beautiful. I had one in a house I owned and we just loved it. Thanks for sharing. Merry Ann from Minnesota
I don't know what it is about these videos but they just centre and calm my mind. I love watching and listening to you work. Little talking just the sounds of nature and tools. If it was my husband working you would hear a lot of swear words, lol. Take care Shawn! ❤️🇨🇦❤️
I'm with the Hiker that commented below; yours when I do moring chores is one of the first vlogs I watched this morning; more people should because you are so very mellow. I wish I liked rabbit; but my mom cured me of that; it's the one thing she admitted that she couldn't cook well........love 'ya mom but...Anyway, have a great Canadian wilderness weekend, you and Cali and that sauna; that is going to pay itself off for years!TFS
I do the same thing ever morning, make a cup of coffee, check the weather ,Joy , Berndheart , Shawn, and Cali, Then I check the news to see what the swamp people are doing to us today.
Way fancier than the one my work crew and myself built in the Yukon Delta NWR.
Absolutely fantastic job! Greets from Austria!
love you Shawn James, Thanks for the longer post. I know the guys will enjoy themselves, redy or not, God bless