Watching these from a shoebox apartment for inspiration and audacity…. Maybe I will brave those bookshelves I’ve been dreaming up after all!! Thanks for all the wonderful content - I WILL make this one day.
I've been playing with the idea of moving away from my job in tech to woodworking and gardening, this has further inspired me to make that dream a reality. Thank you.
I worked for a shipping department where we imported from Europe. Euro Pallets are all the same dimensions. I have built so many things from pallet wood. I thought your design was thoughtful and innovative. Good Work.
@@arcadia1081if you see a HT stamp on them they are heat treated, without using chemicals, that’s safe to use. If they don’t have that mark or are blue or red don’t bother using them
Gave it a thumbs up before I started watching because I just knew it was going to be an enjoyable experience. I'm not long subscribed to your channel but I do enjoy your demeanour. Thanks for the update on the sauna. I'm not jealous. Not in the least. Well maybe a little. I wish this Irish weather would shape up to remotely resemble yours. 13 celsius most days and non-stop rain. Could do with a sauna.
Turned out great! Good job persevering in spite of the naysayers! As the 21st century philosopher Taylor Swift once said, “the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.”
nicely done sir ! also want to add that the Vast majority of armchair experts have relatively few clues....i.e.: nearly all of todays pallet woods are white oak or another hardwood variant. have NEVER seen a "treated wood pallet" (EXCEPT in high end, specialty shipping. Teak, mahogany and cedar amongst others are used). I have had over 50 yrs of pro tradesman exposure. we all wanna be polite and respectful to others ....however its difficult when folks talk smack and they are ill or insufficiently informed. I think you handled that very tactfully sir. well done. and it came out much better than anticipated....peace and God bless. i use a ton of scavenged stuff as well. LOVED that aspect the most!
So cool, love it! Makes me want to try but when I try to work with saw etc. Hubby usually finishes, don't think he would finish a sauna, he does not like to be in those or a hot tub! Stairs to the front door were kinda needed! 😊 enjoyed your videos, thanks!!!
It looks like the inside of a lunar module)) really cool design and work, truly well thought, bravo. Hopefully one day I’ll be able to do it one myself
The steps to "handiness" start with building basic stuff (making mistakes) learning how to improve from the set-backs...and then tackling slightly bigger projects...we all start at the beginning!
I don't remember exactly. There are 8, 3'x3' interior surfaces inside the octagon, and 2. 8'x8' front and back (missing the corners). That equals 72' and 128' = 200'...also benches which is another 40. 240'. The bump out for the stove is another 20' = 260'. I think I got around 320'-350'. I'm still building additional back rests...etc from the leftover scraps.
I lost track toward the end, but around $1200. Now that I have built the prototype, I'm guessing it could have been done for under $1k. I have a water bottle, with a hole in the lid that I use to squirt water on the rocks.
What was your total cost for the build and did you insulate inside the pallets as I did not see anything there and seems like I would help with retaining the heat in the sauna.
everything said and done it was probably around $1200 but there was a little bit of trial and error involved in that process. I did a lot of research on the insulation and it turns out many typical Scandinavian saunas do not have insulation for a couple reasons one Insulation is they store heat usually for longer periods, Something you don’t usually need for a sauna and second It adds expense that is it really needed.
How thick are those cedars boards on the inside? Think it would be a bad idea to use cedar fence planks? haha since they're so much cheaper than finished and thicker wood.
Clean cedar is the main thing to look for. Fortunately cedar is usually untreated because of the antimicrobial features of the wood. The wood I used was a lap/ bevel cut so thickness varies. It looks amazing...and I use the sauna several times a week.
Lathe, I bought the plans but am not able to clearly see the details (contrast is too dark on some pages such as Inside Cedar Benches & Upper Lay Down Bench ). It would be helpful to have approx measurements for lengths of boards used and dimensions - as a starting point to be sure the finished product is reasonable sized. I know pallets are all different sizes but I need a starting average size to visualize properly. Adding page numbers also would be helpful. Also a materials list would be wonderful to make shopping easier. TY
My concern about this would to be ensure that the pallets have not be treated with chemicals. Not sure but I think those that have been treated will have a stamp . But this is the UK . Not sure about the US.
During the research I discovered that many classic style saunas don't have insulation. The idea being that insulation allows for holding heat over longer periods...not something really needed for most sauna situations. I'm glad to say that my build stays hot for a very long time...much longer than we need it to. It also saves on material costs.
@ we are in a very cold climate over half of the year with saunas everywhere. Our stove builder suggests it for our new sauna. But our old family sauna from the 1940’s is not insulated and only used in the summer. Something for us to ponder.
Adding a comment to help your algorithm... My one beef with the build-and it's not even with the build and your choice to do this- but as someone with respiratory issues, I cringe seeing people use a table saw without a mask on.
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Excellent.Full of common sense and good construction practices.Eric 78 Years old in England
Thanks Eric, I appreciate you coming by!
Watching these from a shoebox apartment for inspiration and audacity…. Maybe I will brave those bookshelves I’ve been dreaming up after all!! Thanks for all the wonderful content - I WILL make this one day.
You got this!
I've been playing with the idea of moving away from my job in tech to woodworking and gardening, this has further inspired me to make that dream a reality. Thank you.
I hope it works out for you!
Canny eye 👁 👀
I’ve been attempting to move away from tech for awhile now. I hope to succeed one day!
I'm 564lbs and the sauna helped me with my mental illness. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
I worked for a shipping department where we imported from Europe. Euro Pallets are all the same dimensions. I have built so many things from pallet wood. I thought your design was thoughtful and innovative. Good Work.
EPALs are all safe, aren't they?
@@arcadia1081if you see a HT stamp on them they are heat treated, without using chemicals, that’s safe to use. If they don’t have that mark or are blue or red don’t bother using them
will be something I look into doing in the summer in time for the following winter. Thanks for the video :)
Thanks for watching!
Wow you just showed me how to make one of my dreams come true!! Cant wait to build my own sauna
Happy to help...thanks for watching!
I love this! Now to find a handy creative fellow to help me put together one of these...and also the shower!
I’d love to help, any chance you’re in Northern California?
So excited to try this!! My dad and myself are both going to do it! Thanks so much. You're awesome!
Awesome...you are going to love it!
I Love this We have thought of an outdoor sauna forever. This is great info.
I really LOVE your project! I am into pallet recycling, love recycling. Built my own pallet workbench, tool chest, birdbox and table.
That is awesome!
Gave it a thumbs up before I started watching because I just knew it was going to be an enjoyable experience. I'm not long subscribed to your channel but I do enjoy your demeanour. Thanks for the update on the sauna. I'm not jealous. Not in the least. Well maybe a little. I wish this Irish weather would shape up to remotely resemble yours. 13 celsius most days and non-stop rain. Could do with a sauna.
I appreciate that!
I think the armchair experts were talking about using pallet wood on the inside.
Either way cool build, cool video.
Thanks for watching!
Yep, subbed. Lots of cool content. Thanks. Living in east Texas, i dont know if i need a sauna, but.... very cool info.
Thanks for watching!
Great video. Enjoying what you've done with your property. Cool projects and the landscaping is impressive.
Thanks Chris, very nice of you to say that!
Turned out great! Good job persevering in spite of the naysayers! As the 21st century philosopher Taylor Swift once said, “the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.”
Nicely done- just started thinking about how I can get this project going for myself and found this very helpful
Glad I could help!
Looks amazing bud!
Thanks, I'm really happy with how it turned out!
Beautiful job! Looks fantastic.
Glad you like it!
That’s so amazing man. I want to build one.
Hey thanks! I'm glad I built it, I use it just about every other day.
nicely done sir ! also want to add that the Vast majority of armchair experts have relatively few clues....i.e.: nearly all of todays pallet woods are white oak or another hardwood variant. have NEVER seen a "treated wood pallet" (EXCEPT in high end, specialty shipping. Teak, mahogany and cedar amongst others are used). I have had over 50 yrs of pro tradesman exposure. we all wanna be polite and respectful to others ....however its difficult when folks talk smack and they are ill or insufficiently informed. I think you handled that very tactfully sir. well done. and it came out much better than anticipated....peace and God bless. i use a ton of scavenged stuff as well. LOVED that aspect the most!
Hey thanks!
So cool, love it! Makes me want to try but when I try to work with saw etc. Hubby usually finishes, don't think he would finish a sauna, he does not like to be in those or a hot tub! Stairs to the front door were kinda needed! 😊 enjoyed your videos, thanks!!!
Thank YOU for watching!
This is amazing👏 You did a fantastic dream sauna👍
Thanks so much 😊
This is a really cool idea but in the nicest way the one thing I’d change is the finish quality, cut accuracy etc
It looks like the inside of a lunar module)) really cool design and work, truly well thought, bravo. Hopefully one day I’ll be able to do it one myself
Thanks!
Another great video, I love your content.
I appreciate that!
Ive been following your progress and collecting pallets to build my own sauna! Loving your instruction!
Thank you!
Great Build
Nice of you to say...Thanks for watching!
Gorgeous sauna!
Thanks, I'm really happy with how it came out!
Great project.
That would be a fun project for someone who has a family cabin. Well done, ye!
Thanks for watching!
Love the innovation and outside of the box thinking
…and inside the octagon!
Very creative!
Glad you think so!
Keep up the great work!
Thanks!
I will strt building one of these. Wish me luck!
Have fun!
@@WineberryHill Thanks!
Great idea
Wish I was handy
The steps to "handiness" start with building basic stuff (making mistakes) learning how to improve from the set-backs...and then tackling slightly bigger projects...we all start at the beginning!
pretty neat.
It turned out very nicely. I can't hang with you I am a wimp on the whole temperature. At 130 I would last a couple of minutes. 😅
maybe if it’s snowing outside…
Love this!
Thanks for watching!
nice work
Thanks!
Well done you... ❤❤❤❤
Hey, nice of you to say...and Thanks for watching!
I’m inspired! But I’m also in denial because I used to be slim lol thanks for sharing your wisdom and the guide.
lol, thanks for watching!
Super cool
Hey, thanks for watching!
I enjoyed watching this build. good job.
Looks amazing! You are so talented!
Thanks for visiting
Another great video!
Glad you like them!
How much sq of cedar siding did you end up needing roughly? Thanks!
I don't remember exactly. There are 8, 3'x3' interior surfaces inside the octagon, and 2. 8'x8' front and back (missing the corners). That equals 72' and 128' = 200'...also benches which is another 40. 240'. The bump out for the stove is another 20' = 260'. I think I got around 320'-350'. I'm still building additional back rests...etc from the leftover scraps.
How much did this end up costing you?
How do you pour water in the rocks for your steam?
I lost track toward the end, but around $1200. Now that I have built the prototype, I'm guessing it could have been done for under $1k. I have a water bottle, with a hole in the lid that I use to squirt water on the rocks.
What was your total cost for the build and did you insulate inside the pallets as I did not see anything there and seems like I would help with retaining the heat in the sauna.
everything said and done it was probably around $1200 but there was a little bit of trial and error involved in that process. I did a lot of research on the insulation and it turns out many typical Scandinavian saunas do not have insulation for a couple reasons one Insulation is they store heat usually for longer periods, Something you don’t usually need for a sauna and second It adds expense that is it really needed.
This is cool
Thanks!
Good videos.
Glad you think so!
How thick are those cedars boards on the inside? Think it would be a bad idea to use cedar fence planks? haha since they're so much cheaper than finished and thicker wood.
Clean cedar is the main thing to look for. Fortunately cedar is usually untreated because of the antimicrobial features of the wood. The wood I used was a lap/ bevel cut so thickness varies. It looks amazing...and I use the sauna several times a week.
Comment😊...... love your ingenuity.
Good job I building one
Awesome!!
Thanks!
How much weight can the central bench hold and how did you mount it? I am afraid id collapse the bench
We have used it at a total of 350 lbs. It's screwed into the three walls...it's very sturdy.
@@WineberryHill Amazing!
Great content
great content thanks
Thanks for watching!
im going to launch myself into that amazing project , thank you sir .
how many square ft of cedar did you use in total?
I admire the blogger's hands-on ability. If you don't have this ability, buying a cost-effective sauna room from China is also a good idea.
Thank you!
Dude.. EPIC beard.
You officially made my day!
Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Just bought the guide / plans. At $5, anyone can afford to buy the plans.
Thanks so much!
Awesome, thank you! Let me know if you have any questions (my email is in the channel links)
How much did it cost? How long did it take to build it?
I had some trial and error in my process…so it cost about $1,300 to $1,500. I could probably build it now for about $1k…
Lathe, I bought the plans but am not able to clearly see the details (contrast is too dark on some pages such as Inside Cedar Benches & Upper Lay Down Bench ). It would be helpful to have approx measurements for lengths of boards used and dimensions - as a starting point to be sure the finished product is reasonable sized. I know pallets are all different sizes but I need a starting average size to visualize properly. Adding page numbers also would be helpful. Also a materials list would be wonderful to make shopping easier. TY
Good tips. Try loading in a different PDF viewer.
Hey it looks like the link to the download guide has expired. Can you reupload it please?
Yikes! Thanks for catching that. Here is the link: wineberryhill.com/products/sauna-construction-guide
@@WineberryHill Thanks for the updated link
Why am I watching this? I live in Texas. If I want a sauna-experience, I can just put on wet clothes and sit outside.
… okay
Too easy,more fun to built it !
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@@carlodefalco793086 and 85% humidity on Christmas day.... we dont get much of a winter here.
Too hot this week coming for a sauna.
Very nice! I Like (c) Borat
Haha, I appreciate it!
gr8t!
Is it safe to build one in a loft room
My concern about this would to be ensure that the pallets have not be treated with chemicals. Not sure but I think those that have been treated will have a stamp . But this is the UK . Not sure about the US.
Made a video about this very thing: ruclips.net/video/ednjaY7SVyI/видео.html
I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.
Why didn’t you insulate?
During the research I discovered that many classic style saunas don't have insulation. The idea being that insulation allows for holding heat over longer periods...not something really needed for most sauna situations. I'm glad to say that my build stays hot for a very long time...much longer than we need it to. It also saves on material costs.
@ we are in a very cold climate over half of the year with saunas everywhere. Our stove builder suggests it for our new sauna. But our old family sauna from the 1940’s is not insulated and only used in the summer. Something for us to ponder.
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Hey thanks!
👍
Thanks for watching!
Can you email me any plans you have and materials needed 🙏
Here is a link to the guide: wineberryhill.com/products/sauna-construction-guide
yeah
RUclips, notice this video
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Adding a comment to help your algorithm...
My one beef with the build-and it's not even with the build and your choice to do this- but as someone with respiratory issues, I cringe seeing people use a table saw without a mask on.
Me, too
I spent 40 yrs working in a factory where the temp was 125 in the summer. The last thing I would want is a sauna.
!
your wife is a lucky gal
I'm the fortunate one!
Looks like a hamster wheel a bit.
Great build, always some armchair critics….
True!