First Fire in the Rumford Fireplace | CABIN BUILD | PIONEER | OFF GRID
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- The search continues for the final rock to cap the chimney. Then in preparation for the first fire, Peter elevates trees over the chimney (using modern safety equipment) He spends the following morning in the blacksmith shop making fire place tools. The first of many fires is then lit in the fireplace.
Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Shane Kelly
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The amazing music in this episode is graciously provided by our friends - Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald
#bushcraft #18thcenturypioneer #blacksmithing #logcabinbuild #pioneerlife #selfreliance #birchbarkcanoe #northamericanhistory #longhunter #1700sreenacting #northamericanhistory #nativeskills
I would rather have a home like that than any million-dollar mansion. Your blessed
I feel the same Larry. I don’t have a lot of money but, consider myself one of the richest man on the planet.
Yeah
Me too
Delusional
@@TheWoodlandEscape I couldn't even afford the land the cabin is on, was it given or did you have to buy it?
Do you make your own boots>
I do make all my shoe packs as well as center seam and pucker toe Mocs from deer hides that we brain tan.
Gorgeous cabin with a gorgeous stone chimney. Would it be possible to spin your camera inside the cabin to provide a panoramic view? I'm curious how big it is on the inside.
Will see what we can do with a sort of virtual tour.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Oooo thank you!
@@TheWoodlandEscapeWould love a virtual tour of the whole cabin. Looks gorgeous.
Is that a Silky 330 saw you were using? 🥰
No it is not Linda. Sorry I don’t know the brand but, it is an arborist saw.
@@TheWoodlandEscape No need to be sorry my friend. Silky saws are for arborists but mostly people who are preparing to live in the bush and live off the land love them because they are so good. I have a few myself. 🤗 Have a good day sir.
Man ,now that's living .my heart yearns to live simple like this especially in today's climate of the world
We may all be doing it before too long. Those of us left. Ugh
so do it aint nothing but hard work ahead for it.
Yes but with AC and Electricity and indoor plumbing.
@@kfl611 I don't need that lol
@@adamwiech4874 My mom grew up with no running water, central heat or electricity. That's a little too primitive for a soft boy like me. Not too fond of the outhouse.
Superb project well built and well done. I have only just come across your channel and it's quickly become a favourite, only thing I'm not fond of is, you yanks have a tendency to lean rifles up instead of laying them down, sorry it's a thing of mine. Best regards.
Hi James. Glad you found our channel but, for the record, we live north of the 49th parallel. However, you are spot on about leaning ones flintlock, a bad habit indeed.
@@TheWoodlandEscape sorry mate, geography not a good point with us English lads 😂 no insult intended 👍 best regards.
Been watching you for awhile Peter your have a beautiful way of sharing your methods while educating the audience. You bring a real ness to life as it was and being honest about current life. Off grid living in it's truest form. Credit to your videographer for following you on your passion for the old days. Greetings from the Adirondacks, NY
Thank you Sir and my wife Cathy does an amazing job of recording and editing my antics.
Genuine old school real man are rare species nowadays. High quality work, craftsmanship and life
We thank you for the kind words and for your interest in our channel.
Simply wonderful! What a beautiful project that will keep the legacy of our ancestors way of life alive and real,to future generations.
A slower pace that combines the joy of accomplishment and solitude, wrought by a hard-working, skilled and self-sufficient man. It's good to see someone so comfortable with himself.
Very flattering, thank you.
What a sense of accomplishment and pride. You were beaming with excitement. Well earned, sir!
Nice to see the fruits of your labour come to fruition. The first fire must have been satisfying. Well done Peter.
Satisfying indeed Doug.
Peter,
Each time that I watch your videos, whether the first time or several times, I know that I am watching a "Kindred Spirit." It is not often that a Kindred Spirit appears, but when it does it leaves a lightness in the heart that that never grows old. I pray for many more years to you, my friend!
What would a shovel from 1700 look like? Not a dig real question. And now I've watched the whole thing, Very impressive craftsmanship and knowledge, just subbed.
Very observant Jason. A real shovel from the time period would have a D shaped handle and shaft from the same piece of wood and the blade was more like a spade symbol on deck of cards.
After the rough day I've had this was a most welcome post. The beautiful orange glow of that fire was very welcoming!
May God bless you with rest tonight.
congratulations on the completion of your cabin and your first meal. this series was an absolute joy to watch. thank you
Thanks Mike.
That random dirt from the forest you’re digging in looks better than the high dollar potting soil we buy lol.
Virgin forest soil can’t be beat … thousands of years of decomposition of organic matter!
The stuff sold to us as potting soil is nothing more than wood chips. Sad truly sad.
Now I understand why you're so agile. Since being an arborist you've managed to use all the muscles in your body. I'd say it served you well.
The tavern is beautiful and I especially like the fireplace. Great job, Peter!!!
He is actually 45 years old but the life was too hard in 1700's.
Looks like New Salem in Illinois
Nu,e om fain și se vede liniștea lui ,e vârstă e nimic pe lume este tihna ,pacea,sănătatea,,mișcarea f. efort ...și calmat fiind poate dormi liniștit f.stres.
Man that is a beautiful cabin! Great way to spend your days especially in the fall and winter. Those are my favorite seasons!
My two favorite seasons as well.
My favorite seasons also.
lighting the fire for the first time is always a special moment. Sitzing at the fire, watching it for hours is what I call „man TV“.
My family and I call it caveman tv lol
*sitzing* hat dich verraten 😁👍
What a grand feeling it is to light that first fire and the ceiling isn’t filled with smoke. Great work all around.
Indeed, that would have been a tad disappointing David. Glad you’re enjoying our channel.
Love this lifestyle, we had a few properties, one on the river, all the bells and whistles of life you could say but nothing beats what you are doing.. love it.
Personally I'd take a ciqlluaq lit and heated by a naniq, but that's a different home for a different place.
Good on you for putting safety first! I'm into rock climbing so I loved seeing the tree climbing, I think I recognized some of the knots, too. A prussik and a munter hitch?? I'll have to come visit you so you can show me the ropes (pun intended!)
I spent my entire youth climbing, rocks, waterfalls and mountains and must say I still miss those days. The basic knot used by arborists is a Taut line
Continued …. Hitch and right on the munger which is a common belay knot. Thanks for your interest.
The splash guard should be turned around to be used as a backsplash and a shelf at the sane time
Hi Vickie. I oriented it that way due to the gab between wall and work bench counter. I could add another piece for a shelf… thanks for the feedback.
Impressive build, enjoyed watching you light your first fire...worked like a charm...good job !!!!!
Man I need one of those chairs. Also do you guys use biochar for your gardens at all?
They are pretty comfortable. As to biochar, no we don’t use it but, it is something I might start to for next year’s garden.
@@TheWoodlandEscape yea you defintly should! if you find yourself burning alot of brush to get it out of the way, its great to use
The joy he displayed on his face after lighting his fireplace was absolutely priceless.
It was a priceless moment, give one might say it was set in stone … will it draw or will it smoke us out? It works very well indeed.
You are one in a million. Don't let the down voters bother you. There are always people who like nothing better than to be negative. You are a amazing man! Sharon🇺🇸
Thanks for your kind words Sharon. It does take a lot get me down and negative people are not one of them.
Modern leftist anti-gunners be like, "OMG! WHO NEEDS TWO MUSKETS?!?!?!"
we enjoyed your fine presentation a very realistic 1700's period . was that a rumford fireplace design they;re excellent ,we liked your hat and clothing they looked period correct. your friend chipmunk is cute.
Thanks you and yes, we built the fireplace to Rumford specs.
That must have been an Awesome feeling ❣
Home is where the Hearth🔥is,
Home is where the Heart ❤ is.
Congratulations 🌞❄💙💗P&C
what brand saw is that ?? its fast
First time watching. I have alot of catching up to do. Beauty fireplace you have there.
Thanks Robert.
A plenty of beautiful emotions. Thank you for this great video.
Sergio (Sardinia, Italy)
Pshew...thought you were going to set your pants on fire! Great cabin and chimney!
This has been one of the most interesting videos I’ve watched in a long time. We are the same age & Im amazed at your continued strength & agility. You’ve gained a new subscriber!
Thanks Deb, we appreciate your interest.
Também sou nova assinante.....adorei ver isso tudo....
Back to a time of sanity, and respect of all things given to us by our creator. May God richly bless you in all that you do!
Pioneer Life is a nice fantasy that is busted once you consider dentistry and surgery.
@@bipslone8880 One can easily live a pioneer life today and still have dentistry and surgery. Peter appears to have a good set of teeth and in outstanding shape.
@@buggyridge my point was missed but thanks for coming out.
Great video man. Been looking forward to a new one for awhile. Glad you got a good fire going. Keep the faith Peter.
👍👍👍🇵🇭
What a wonderful sight seeing smoke come out of the chimney. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸
It's probably been mentioned before but this guy looks just like David Carradine.
Just found this channel, what a treasure. I am going to enjoy this very much.
I just stumbled on to your channel and after watching without sound I subscribed. I can't wait to watch all your old videos as well as the new ones when I get sound back on my computer.
Loved being there. I will definitely be back, Thank u for the opportunity ❤️👍
Glad you enjoyed your stay Brian … welcome back anytime.
The smile on your face says it all. That's a beautiful place you have there. God bless you, have a fine day.
Beautiful Cabin, love the fireplace and mantle!
Hi from Syracuse NY brother
Health and safety is more important than aesthetics! Just because someone yesteryear would've had to do something in a foolhardy way doesn't mean you should put your safety at risk. So, thumbs up for acting like a reasonable adult! 👍🏻
Absolutely gorgeous place you have. Much better than Thoreau had (his was smaller.)
PERFECT!!
So when, not if, a wild land fire starts up, your nestled right in the woods that are burning. Lovely, lovely work but leave yourself a survival area.
Hi Peter
Is that a Silky saw? What size birch do you need for your canoe?
No on the saw. As to the birch tree, about 15 to 18” diameter. It is not as much about the size as it is to the quality of the bark. I’ve Estes 30 plus trees this year and yet to find the one.
🇬🇷🍷🏞️you knew you wanted her to live truly true
👍 Danke fürs Hochladen!
👍 Thanks for uploading!
👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you!
👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!
You know a man is legit living beautifully of the land when you look like your wearing a sack ... love it
Excellent Peter been looking forward to seeing your fire lit. We have a saying in Scotland (usually said at Hogmany)
‘Lang may yer lum reek’ (long may your chimney smoke). Meaning hope you have the fortune to be able to cook and keep warm.
So Peter, Lang may yer lum reek. John Scotland 🏴
I love it. Thanks for sharing a wee bit of Scottish culture!
Outstanding
Hi. I would like to see more detailed video of your blacksmithing skills. I find the trade/skill fascinating.😀🇨🇦
Good feedback Randall, we’ll see what we can do.
An awesome cabin and fireplace. I have a book about the Rumford fireplace design and believe it to be the best design. Nice job on all your skills and work.
Thanks, Dan.
now this is life goals living life to the fullest and loving what you do
We’re gonna go modern. Proceeds to strap on a belt and colored rope, then climbs in Mocs and skins.
Subscribed!
I stand and watch someone that still cares about the day & times! I say to you Sir.....BRAVO.......ATB
Great work my friend! This makes me feel good that there are people like yourself that cherish what the earth gives to us.
Hey Peter! Your opening looked like you live in Stone County... Rock Township! Looks like the search will continue for a cap stone! I'm sure that there are PLENTY of other candidates to try out. The first fire went well... and the cabin interior looked very snug and cozy, to boot! I hope that you can get a canoe finished before the snow flies! Thanks for sharing this. All the best from Indiana!
Thanks Martin. I’m pretty pumped about a canoe build as well but, finding good bark has been an issue. I’ve tested close to 30 trees. The bark has to be perfect or one wastes about 600 hours in the build process.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Sounds like it's one of those, "Man proposes... God disposes.", kind of deals! I hope that you come across suitable material sooner... rather than later. Good Luck!
Love how you bring the past to life!
Those little folding saws are dandy! There are some very good brands of them for pruning and you can get some in several sizes.
It looks like he is useing a ichiban samurai saw. It doesnt fold, but is arguably the best hand/limbing saw out.
Good job
Imagine two hundred years from now, your descendents sitting around that fireplace and telling stories about their great, great, great, great grandparents who came to this land in their retirement and built this cabin with their own hands. As a plus, they can dig out the old DVDs and see you build it log by log, rock by rock.😊
That is an interesting thought, Neva. Actually a tad comforting.
Bill Gates will prevent this.
@@antoniescargo1529 he’s dang sure trying!
Yeah i can imagine that
With climate change..massive fires..I'd give them..at this rate..two years..anyway..will make great content fodder..how I rebuilt my burnt out cabin every year for a decade...there is no escape from this...
Damn - nice work. You've definitely earned it.
Dude!!...What an awesome magical work of useful art!!👌👍
Regards from Uruguay for your life and your power
I’m glad I stumbled across your channel. Very interesting content.
Did you happen to record fabricating the trivet? I’d be very interested in seeing how it was made. Thanks.
Sorry I did not film the trivet Carlos. I’m making a set of fire irons for a friend and will try and catch the next one on film.
just great your videos. thanks
I was looking for something interesting and pure to watch and found your videos. Thanks you!
Glad you’re enjoying.
Are you providing/ playing the instrument? I liked the other introduction. But I will no doubt get used to this. Glad the fire drew well up the chimney. Draw or drew. Up the chimney? Blessings.
Two friends of mine from the Nova Scotia provide our music and we try and change it up occasionally. “Draw or drew” … the important part, it worked!
What an absolutely beautiful home, I would have this any day over living in the city.
Nice peaceful life you have there Peter. Love the location and a great cabin with lots squeezed in.
Wonderful!
Beautiful love it ❤💜⚘🍦⚘💚and the video ❤
Great video brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking me on your adventure through time i am a new subscriber I can't wait to see all of your videos and hello from Detroit Michigan 👋
Thanks, I’m glad you’re enjoying.
Thanks for posting and sharing. Glad to see that the fireplace is drawing so well.
You need some more 21st century stuff like a battery operated small pole or chain saw:) Like the safety rope and gear putting it on my list. Just subscribed like your style and knowledge!
You could smelt iron ,and cast Russian tank turrets in that thing.
Truly a much more worthy accomplishment than some huge, modern , atrocity.
Pretty amazing when you not only teach the life but you live the life.
Excellent build the fire place is really something.
Beautiful fireplace. Everyone needs one! What a blessing!
There is nothing like a good fire not just because it keep you warm but it makes you feel good 😌 l love a at winter time great video thank you sir 👏👏
That big smile and nod of the head says the chimney is drawing well. Just found your channel thanks for sharing.
Indeed, hard not to smile Chet.
Those rocks…my iron digging bar is my friend, no sense being careless; , climbing harness and fall rated caribeeners are good tools. I think I would have taken the overhanging tree down, you ate going to need firewood.
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He sees more value in the wood he sawed than his pay. I love this guy🤠
I drive a bucket truck for a friend that supports his Cummins swapping everything addiction by doing tree work so I'm saving up for a sawmill to mill what I can't find for my small house I'm building from reclaimed materials. It may look weird when I'm done but I really don't care.
Stumbled across your channel today and subscribed right away! I grew up working in the woods with my father in Alaska, we would only be at one location for around one month at a time so our camps were the big white canvas tents which we could easily take down and put back up in the next place we were working? I always dreamed about building a cabin just like yours to live in permanently. Watching this video today really has given me inspiration to get back to my youth and start making a plan to live completely off grid again! Thank you and I look forward to your next video!
Thanks David, we appreciate your support.
That stone that you first dug up is still beautiful! Put it somewhere in your yard or foreground! It's amazing! LOVE YOUR HOME! JUST WOW!
I too just built a Rumford fireplace, my second one. I thinkI am going to add some of your attachments for cooking! Thanks.
New subscriber and just getting acquainted to your channel. I would say with the grin on your face when first lighting the fire it was a very long time coming. Well done sir!
I just found this channel. I’ll be watching from the beginning video. I like the history lessons mentioned in the videos I’ve watched so far. I’m hoping they continue.
Thanks for subscribing and for your interest, Jack.
congrats Pete sure looks good and I sure enjoy hanging out with ya,take care my friend
Thanks Bob.
This was my first viewing of your videos. I love your little cabin in the woods. Do you make and sell any of your blacksmith trivets and pot holders? I have an open fireplace that I would love to be able to cook over the open flame fire. n cook food in i
Sorry Carol, I don’t make things to sell. However, there are lots of blacksmiths out there that are trying to make a living at the old trade and would love your business. Some museum have working blacksmith shops and also sell their wares. Finally, often there is a blacksmith at living history or reenactment events. Hope this helps.
Great sparks coming off your firesteel. One as good as that will make fire lighting a lot easier for you. Great wee video.
Thanks Clive
You are a lord my friend into the nature i want something like that 🇬🇷🙏
Good morning, enjoyed this video. I'm new to your website and my wife and I are looking forward to seeing more. I spent thirty years as a stone Mason. The Rumford is a radical firebox to many. It is my favorite! Brian and Debi
Pleased to meet you Brian and Debi. I have a lot of admiration for your trade Brian.